Mark Reynolds’ frustration after being struck out by David Weathers on Wednesday night summed up the evening for the Diamondbacks in a 1-0 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. (Photo: Al Behrman/AP)
In what has become an all-too-familiar storyline this season, the Arizona Diamondbacks failed to build any momentum from an impressive Tuesday win over the Cincinnati Reds, falling 1-0 on Wednesday night at Great American Ballpark.
The Diamondbacks managed only 2 hits, and were shut out for the 6th time this season. Lost in the loss was a solid effort from D-Backs’ starter Jon Garland, who allowed only 6 hits and 1 run in 6 innings of work. Garland lowered his road ERA to 2.47 on Wednesday, but his record fell to 4-8.
Today, the Diamondbacks send lefty Doug Davis (3-8, 3.28 ERA) to the mound in hopes of clinching the rubber game of this 3-game series. He’ll be faced by Cincinnati right-hander Aaron Harang (5-8, 3.95 ERA).
Davis, who has been the subject of recent trade rumors, is 6-3 lifetime vs. the Reds.
Here are the starting lineups for this morning’s matchup…
Arizona Diamondbacks (31-47)
1. 2 Felipe Lopez – 2B
2. 6 Stephen Drew – SS
3. 10 Justin Upton – RF
4. 27 Mark Reynolds – 3B
5. 9 Gerardo Parra – CF
6. 26 Miguel Montero – C
7. 18 Chad Tracy – 1B
8. 28 Alex Romero – LF
9. 49 Doug Davis -P
Cincinnati Reds (38-38)
1. 3 Willy Taveras – CF
2. 15 Jerry Hairston – 3B
3. 19 Joey Votto – 1B
4. 4 Brandon Phillips – 2B
5. 31 Jonny Gomes – LF
6. 29 Ryan Hanigan – C
7. 21 Chris Dickerson – RF
8. 7 Paul Janish – SS
9. 38 Aaron Harang – P
