I was reading on Reds.com this morning that the Reds can finish no higher than the number 5 seed and could finish as low as the number 8 seed. Right now, they are at the 5 seed and, if things play out, would be on the road to face the Braves. One thing that is a fact, according to that article, is the Reds will be on the road no matter where they finish. No matter, I am happy the Reds made the playoffs.
You will probably see a tight rotation in the playoffs. Bauer, Castillo and Gray will be your three starters. The other thing is the Reds need to do something on offense besides the home run. In that article I read, the Reds offense is batting .211, last in the majors. 61% of their runs come via the home run. I am hoping that the recent surge in offense will continue but you will see the best pitchers from the opponent. Best of three series starts on Wednesday. There will be no days off during this series.