The Reds offense took the Coors cure as they explode for 11 runs Monday afternoon. Adam Duvall hit two of the Reds five home runs to bring his total to 13 for the season. With his 2 for 5, he’s hitting .271/.305/.606 for the season.
Duvall is a nice example to taking a flyer on a player who can do one thing. In Duvall’s case, it’s hit for power. He had high slugging percentages and low OBPs through his minor league career. In his first two seasons in the majors, he didn’t play much, but 12 of his 28 hit went for extra bases. He continued that playing full time this season, now with 26 of his 42 hits home runs or doubles.
The Reds tore their team apart over the winter. Duvall is not part of the future. At seasonal age 27, he’s already at his peak. He’ll be by that by the time the next generation of Reds is ready to play. If the Reds had better pitching, he would be a useful cog in a the offense.
The Reds survive a Rockies rally in the ninth to win 11-8.
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