Game 14: Reds Prevail in Slugfest, 16-10

Wow! Now that's some hitting! The Reds score a season high in runs on Monday night when they took the first game of the series with the Brewers, 6-1. They had that total halfway through a grand slam from Todd Frazier in the fourth inning. The game had more of a Home Run Derby or NBA All-Star feel to it as the pitching was left irrelevant. 

Jay Bruce started off the parade with a grand slam in the 3rd. The Brewers would knock away the lead and it was 4-4 by the end of the inning. In the fourth, Todd Frazier got in on the fun and hit another grand slam. In the following inning, Zack Cozart hit a 2-run home run that would extend the lead to 11-4. 

In the 6th inning, Joey Votto would go yard with a respectable solo shot. It's his sixth homer of the year. In that same inning, Elian Herrera would notch a grand slam for the home team that would cut the lead to 13-10. That would be the closest the Brewers would get. In the top of the 7th, Cozart would solo homer to get his second of the game, and third of the series. The Reds won by a final of 16-10. 

For the most part, pitching didn't matter. Jason Marquis took the win for Cincinnati, and dodged the majority of the scoring. He delivered 5 innings of work, allowed 5 runs, but struck out 8 for his first win since 2013. 

It truly was a game to remember for the Reds, and one to forget if you were a Brewers' pitcher. 7 total home runs and the two clubs also tied a league record for 3 grand slams in a game. The last time Cincinnati hit multiple grand slams in a game was August 21, 1999; a 9-3 win over the Montreal Expos. Cozart's two dingers give him four on the year, matching his total for all of last season. 

Next up for the Reds, Johnny Cueto takes the mound looking for his first win on the campaign. His opponent will be Jimmy Nelson, who lost to Pittsburgh in his last outing. First pitch is at 8:10. 

-Dug

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