Cincinnati Reds' Jay Bruce wants things right offensively – MLB News
As the postseason games are approaching, the Cincinnati Reds' right fielder Jay Bruce said on Thursday, September 27, that the offence has to be prepared for the uphill task. Reds have struggled lately on the plate, underscoring the challenge that lies ahead.
Bruce’s concern, therefore, is to make things right before the commencement of the National League Division Series. Although the Reds have comfortably booked a spot in the playoffs, struggling offensively is something which can become a hinderance.
They now have .229 hitting average in September – which, for all the right reasons, is worrying. Reds, after all, had remained best throughout the season in hitting, paving their way into the playoffs which are scheduled for next month.
"It's always important to just be as prepared as you can. Baseball is a game of ups and downs," Bruce said. "We're going to be fine. We've either [been] tied or one game back for the best record in baseball. We haven't played as well as we can of late, but I am completely confident that we will."
Bruce has a record of 7-for-50 this month; which in no way is something reassuring neither for him nor for the club as a whole. On the other hand, Brandon Phillips, the second baseman with an otherwise great record, has a 5-for-39 record as he entered Thursday’s game.
Phillips also feels the need of the team to step up at this point in time least they have to pay a big price in the postseason games.
"I feel like we need to wake up," Phillips said. "We just ain't getting it done right now. We're a better hitting team. I just feel like I need to step my game up. I don't want to talk about anybody else, but I feel like as a team, we should step our game up.”
Reds have performed outstandingly well throughout the season which they want to carry forward. They will be hoping to avoid the fate they suffered the past season with 100 wins in the regular season, but were out in the National League Division Series.
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