Jonny Gomez’ double RBI helps Cincinnati Reds defeat Chicago Cubs 7-4 – MLB news
Cincinnati Reds’ outfielder Jonny Gomez had an incredible day with the bat as he went 1-for-4 and hit two RBI (runs batted in) in the Reds’ 7-4 victory against Chicago Cubs at the Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati on May 16, 2011.
Gomez was a little shaky in the previous games as he went scoreless many times throughout the season. His batting average fell down to .183.
Gomez said, “If that had anything to do with it, everybody would shave their heads. It's like trading in a used car -- it's time for a new one.”
The pitchers of both teams outclassed the batters in the first four innings as no score was added to the scoreboard. The Cubs initiated their scoring in the fifth inning and led off with 2-0 when Marlon Byrd and Carlos Zambrano both contributed two runs
for their team. The sixth inning went full of score for both the sides.
Carlos Pena struck a two-run homer in the sixth inning to extend their lead a little bit. On the other side, the Reds’ batters stepped on the gas all of a sudden and added seven runs during the sixth inning.
Joey Votto hit an RBI single towards the left field position while Drew Stubbs, Edgar Renteria, Brandon Phillips, Scott Rolen, Jay Bruce each singled in a seven-run campaign. Gomez hit a one-run homer at the bottom of the inning and gave the Reds a 7-4 lead.
The Cubs’ Manager Mike Quade was disappointed with the loss. During a press conference, he said, “You get beat, you get beat. But we're beating ourselves way too much, and we've got enough issues competing as it is without beating ourselves. When I see that,
if I'm going to lose sleep, I'm going to have my say before I do, that's all.”
The last three innings remained empty for both teams and the scorecard was unmoved. Zambrano was expensive with the ball as he gave away six runs on six hits in 5 1/2 inning pitches. He struck out three batters and permitted three walks. Zambrano said, “You
all saw what happened. It's disappointing for me. It was all my fault.”
The Reds’ starter Homer Bailey threw six innings and allowed four runs on six hits with four strike-outs.
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