Coming into today, the Reds relievers have as many strikeouts as their starters do. Both groups have struck out 176, but the starters have taken 330.2 innings, while the relievers have accomplished this in 223.2 innings. Reds relievers have the 4th best ERA in the NL and the ML, 2.98. The starters ERA of 4.33 is 10th in the NL, but they have the fewest innings pitched of any NL team (Reds relievers have the most).

The offense is weak to okay. The starters are weak to okay. The bullpen is very good, but is being overworked. This reminds me of the Phillies of last year. They were able to hang in by bringing in some young arms to start. My feeling is if unless the bullpen can get some rest, the Reds will wear out the only strength they have and fall out of the NL Central race.