Reds wrap up set in Milwaukee
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07/28/2010 -
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - After breaking out of an offensive slump last night, the
Cincinnati Reds hope to be swinging hot bats for a second straight day when
the National League Central co-leaders conclude a three-game series with the
Milwaukee Brewers this afternoon at Miller Park.
The Reds followed up a shutout loss at Houston on Sunday with a 3-2 setback to
the Brewers the following night, but the NL's most productive offense was able
to return to its season-long form in Tuesday's second test of this three-game
set. Cincinnati racked up 19 hits and knocked out Milwaukee ace Yovani
Gallardo in the third inning en route to a 12-4 rout.
Scott Rolen led the Reds' outburst by going 4-for-4 with three RBI. Fellow NL
All-Stars Brandon Phillips and Joey Votto also collected four hits each in the
win, with Phillips knocking in a pair of runs, while Ramon Hernandez doubled
twice and finished with three RBI on the night.
Most of the damage took place against Gallardo (9-5), who was rocked for six
runs (five earned) and 10 hits before being removed after just 2 2/3 innings.
"You can never predict what's going to happen in this game," said Rolen. "We
swung the bats well and kind of put the pressure on them. It feels good to
even up the series and hopefully we can take it [Wednesday]."
With the Brewers trailing big late, manager Ken Macha decided to have position
player Joe Inglett pitch the ninth inning, with the utilityman retiring the
side in order.
"It's really the first time I've ever used the position player to pitch,"
Macha said. "It was interesting. He was throwing 51 (mph) and got them out.
When you're starter doesn't get three innings in, that's what happens."
The Reds didn't get much out of their starter either, with Edinson Volquez
lasting only 3 2/3 frames and allowing four runs on six hits while issuing
four walks. Logan Ondrusek (2-0) then took over and delivered 2 1/3 hitless
innings to nail down the win.
Gallardo made more of an impact at the plate, belting a two-run homer off
Volquez in the second inning. Rickie Weeks added a solo shot and ended 2-for-4
with two runs scored for Milwaukee, which had a season high-tying five-game
win streak halted.
Seeking to get the Brewers back on track will be Chris Narveson, a surprise
eight-game winner for the team who's done a serviceable job since being placed
in the rotation in late April. The journeyman lefty hasn't had a good July,
however, as he's allowed 21 runs (20 innings) over 20 1/3 innings and posted a
1-2 record in four starts this month.
Narveson was sharp in his first outing after the All-Star break, holding NL
East-leading Atlanta to two runs in six innings to help Milwaukee to a 6-3 win
on July 17. He didn't perform as well in last Friday's matchup with
Washington, however, as the visiting Nationals reached him for five runs in a
six-inning no-decision.
The 28-year-old gave up two home runs in that start and has surrendered 16 in
only 98 2/3 innings of work this season. The Reds, by the way, are ranked
second in the NL with 119 homers, a number surpassed only by the Brewers, in
addition to topping the Senior Circuit with 496 runs scored.
This will be Narveson's first-ever start against Cincinnati, but he's yielded
just one run in a combined four innings in two previous encounters with the
Reds in relief.
For Cincinnati, hard-luck rookie Travis Wood takes another stab at an elusive
initial victory in the majors when he takes on the Brewers for the first time
tonight. The young lefty has made five starts since being promoted from the
minors on July 1, but has yet to win despite limiting the opposition to two
runs or fewer in three of those games.
Wood wasn't particularly good in his most recent assignment, a six-inning no-
decision at Houston on Friday in which he was tagged for four runs on nine
hits, but pitched extremely well with nothing to show for it in his two prior
starts. He took a perfect game into the ninth inning and finished with nine
frames of one-hit, shutout ball at Philadelphia on July 10, then followed up
by permitting just one run and three hits through six innings of a loss to
Colorado on July 18. The Reds did not score at all in either of the two tilts.
Cincinnati moved into a virtual first-place tie with St. Louis, which lost to
the New York Mets on Tuesday, in the NL Central standings and will attempt to
maintain its recent mastery of Milwaukee. The Reds have taken seven of the
past eight meetings between the clubs and swept a two-game series from the
Brewers in Cincinnati from May 17-18.
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Problem with Bears?
Chicago, IL - New Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and star linebacker Brian Urlacher shot down reports of a rift, saying they're simply not true.
"There's nothing between us," Cutler said Thursday, when he reported to training camp. "I just want to put that to rest. There never has been anything between us."
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Urlacher added: "I never said what I was quoted as saying and that's it. I have a lot of respect for Jay. I think Jay knows that."
Former Bears receiver Bobby Wade caused a stir when he told Minneapolis radio station KFAN-AM that Urlacher used a profanity while questioning Cutler's manhood during a conversation in Las Vegas last weekend. Wade, who now plays for the Vikings, said Urlacher used a profane version of the word "wimp" during the interview that had to be edited out.
go radio station WSCR-AM also reported that Urlacher had to be restrained from confronting Cutler during organized team activities.
"I wouldn't go face-to-face with Brian, anyway," Cutler said. "No, that's never happened. I've hung out with Brian away from the facility numerous times and we've always gotten along."
Urlacher, noting he was limited by a groin injury, denied the reports in an interview with the Chicago Tribune and did it again when he reported to camp.
"I didn't practice this summer, so I don't know how I would fight the guy if I didn't practice," Urlacher said. "We have no problems. I'm excited about football starting. I'm excited to have him as our quarterback."
Why would Wade say that?
"I don't know," Urlacher said. "Maybe he's jealous because we have a good quarterback now."
Cutler said the first he heard of any friction was when he got a call from Urlacher to clear the air. Urlacher, however, said he had already taken several calls from teammates wondering if the reports were true when Cutler phoned.
"He called me and I said, What's up (expletive), what are you doing?'" a grinning Urlacher said, uttering the same word he allegedly used with Wade. "It's so dumb to me that this even got to this point, but it did and then here we are."
better place after going 9-7 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. They have a franchise quarterback for the first time in decades after acquiring Cutler in an offseason trade with Denver. But there are questions about his attitude following a fallout with Broncos management and new coach Josh McDaniels.
His critics include former Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Indianapolis and Tampa Bay coach Tony Dungy, one of Smith's mentors. Smith, however, said Cutler has been a model teammate so far while denying any animosity with Urlacher.
"There's no issue with Jay and Brian, except Brian and Jay are both excited about being teammates for our club this year," coach Lovie Smith said. "No more than that. We can't spend a whole lot of time on something that isn't true. I have talked to the players. Whenever something comes out, you have to address it, but it's a non-issue."
In some ways, Cutler is getting a second chance in Chicago, an opportunity to repair his reputation.
Smith said another quarterback - Michael Vick - deserves one, although he doesn't see it happening with the Bears, who lack an experienced backup. The former Atlanta Falcons star, who served a 23-month sentence for running a dogfighting ring, said Thursday he is getting close to signing with a pro football team.
"A second chance, like everyone in society who has paid their debt to society," Smith said. "He deserves a second chance. As far as we're concerned, we like this team that we have right now."
Particularly the new quarterback.
"Me and Brian have been on a good relationship since I've been here, and I expect it to continue that way," Cutler said.
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