Very few teams in sports are simply manhandled by one man the way the Cincinatti Reds are simply manhandled by Roy Oswalt.
The fact that it is Roy Oswalt isn't too embarrassing. I've made the argument countless times that Roy Oswalt is in the top 3 pitchers in baseball. I rank him behind Johan Santana, but ahead of everyone else in the league; with the exception of MAYBE "The Doc" Roy Halladay. But those are definitely the top 3 pitchers in baseball in my opinion; yes, ahead of Chris Carpenter.
If you want to argue with me about that, go check the stats yourself. If you see a compelling argument, make it. But I'm not here to argue where Roy Oswalt ranks in the league today, I'm here to point out where he ranks against the Reds.
That is no argument. He is number one.
Oswalt's outing on Wednesday; 8 innings pitched, 4 hits, 1 walk, 1 run, 2 strikeouts; was simply methodical. The Astros got 2 runs in the first inning. That was all they needed. They went on to win the game 3 - 1.
Over the course of his career, Roy Oswalt's numbers are very impressive;
1251.1 innings pitched, 102 wins, 49 losses, 1045 strikeouts, 3.05 ERA, 1.18 WHIP.
Over the course of his career AGAINST THE REDS, Roy Oswalt's numbers are just silly;
150.0 innings pitched, 18 wins, 1 loss, 129 strikeouts, 2.46 ERA, 1.06 WHIP.
18 - 1?
If Roy Oswalt got to face the Reds every game, people wouldn't argue with me when I named him as the league's elite.
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If ANY pitcher got to face the Cincinnati Reds every day they would look like an elite starter...even one one on the oft-injured starters on the decimated Yankees rotation.
Granted, Oswalt is good, probably one of the best. But no mention of Beckett? I hate the Sox, but he is 6-0. I know last year wasn't good, but this year he looks to be turning things around.
Thats silly. Say what you will about the Reds, but their offense has never been a problem.
If it is so easy to dominate them, why isn't anyone else 18 - 1 against them?
We aren't talking about the Royals here (no disrespect to the Royals).
Great start for Beckett, but nothing blogworthy yet. If he keeps it up, he'll get his dime.
Leave my Reds alone Sunshine... Afterall, they do have a better record than the pathetic Yanks right now. PIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICK!
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