Sal Romano, Keep It Up, Okay?

The Good

–Sal Romano has had two really good starts in a row. Overall, he’s been very solid since being called up. Some rookie mistakes, sure, but with the exception of Castillo, he’s been the best of all the young pitchers called up.

–Joey Votto got on base twice. Stop me if you’ve heard this one before.

–Jose Peraza had and incredibly clutch hit to give the Reds the lead in the 8th.

The Bad

–I can’t find anything to complain about. I’ll admit that I wasn’t paying perfect attention the whole game (I’m about to move and the attic needed to be cleaned out), but I saw most of it and it was a good, fun game to watch between two teams that both played well today. And the Reds won. That’s always the best part when it happens.

Not-So-Random Thoughts
–I like when the Reds beat the Cubs.

–Boy, that was a boneheaded play in the ninth when Jay tried to steal second. Sure will take it, though.

–I really don’t think enough can be said about how good Suarez has been this year. He was on twice tonight and has just been fabulous. In terms of WAR, he’s been equal to Jose Ramirez of the Indians. If he were in the American League, he’d be tied with Ramirez for the best WAR in the league among 3Bs. In the NL, he’s fifth among 3Bs and 14th in the entire league. (Yes, there are a lot of good players at third in the NL.)

–The Reds are probably going to win the rest of their games and squeak into the playoffs, right?