Reds Rule During Month of May

Cinncinnati Post - Monday, May 23rd, 2009

CINCINNATI - Don't look now but the Cincinnati Reds are vying for a
share of first place in the National League Central Division.

Thanks to a three-game sweep of the Rangers, the Reds are a respectable
15-6 so far in May and now only 6 1/2 back of the first place Cardinals.
And the losses? Four of the six have only been by one or two points. And
this all has been done with a grueling schedule with only one off-day so
far in the month of May.

"I'm really proud of what this team has accomplished so far," said team
captain Jhonny Peralta, currently hitting with a .329 average. "They've
really stepped up this month, especially with the tough schedule, you know?"

One of the keys to success for the Reds this month has been timely
hitting. For example, the game last night featured RBI doubles and
singles by Ibanez and Majewski in the top of the ninth to tie the game.
And in the top of the tenth, Jason Varitek launched a 3-2 fastball into
the upper deck to put the Reds on top. Bauer closed it out with a 1-2-3 inning.

"It's been like that a lot for us, " remarked Majewski. " Last week against
the... Braves, yeah. Gark' came off the bench for us and put up a game-
winning homer in the 11th. And Iby' put us ahead in the 8th earlier this
week. Like I said... yeah, lot's of key late-inning hits."

When asked if they thought they had a shot at the Cardinals and first
place in the division, the Reds manager stated, "It's just a game at a
time. Win a game, try to take a series. We've been doing that this
month. If we can continue with those fundamentals and win series, then
sure, we have a realistic shot. That's what we strive for. It's in our blood."

a manny ramirez trade would guarantee you the nl wild card spot...haha