For the past few years the Reds have been a hitting club, looking to win with offense rather than defense. Coming into this season it was supposed to be the same old thing, the bats carried the team while the pitching staff did just enough to get by.
Apparently no one gave the pitchers the memo.
Johnny Cueto in particular has been outstanding up to this point, leading the starters for the Reds in both ERA and wins. With the exception of Mat Latos, who has been a disappointment after the high profile trade with the Padres, the Reds have blown all expectations out of the water. So far this season the Reds have the 8th best ERA in the majors, compared to 20th at the end of last season.
For the Reds it has been a welcome surprise in their run at an NL Central division title. Despite the exodus of both Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder in free agency last season, the Central continues to have some of the best bats in baseball.
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