Pick your storyline from the Reds' win Thursday. Aaron Harang dominates for 8 innings. Francisco Cordero returns to Milwaukee and goes 1-2-3 in the 9th in 8 pitches. But, take a closer look at the box score. The top of Cincinnati's order (1-4) went a combined 0-16 and the Reds still won.
How? Because the bottom four in the line-up had a great day. The bats of Encarnacion, Hatteberg, Bako and even Harang went a combined 7-11 with 2 doubles, a home run and all 4 RBI. Most surprising, might be Paul Bako. The journeyman catcher hit less than .210 the last two seasons, but is hitting a team best .364 so far. He might be the biggest surpise in the majors at catcher this side of Jason Kendall.
Cincinnati's stars will hit, but if the bottom of the line-up can give Dusty Baker consistent production, the Reds will be that much tougher to beat.
- Joe D.
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