Reds outfielder Drew Stubbs broke out of a massive 1-for-37 slump on Saturday to lead the Reds past the Cubs. He finished with a single, a double and a home run, collecting two RBI and scoring two runs of his own in the 4-3 victory at Chicago’s Wrigley Field.
Stubbs, 25, got off to a rough start this season with a .572 OPS over 70 April at-bats. But a strong May and a few bursts of power in June and July put him at 11 home runs and 43 RBI at the All-Star break. Not bad for a rookie known mostly for his speed, and now he’s looking to finish the season strong.
The Reds boast a one-game lead in the National League Central over the heavily-favored Cardinals, who are just about to get underway against the Marlins. It’s going to be a fun final few months.
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- CYGNUS X-1 - Aug 7, 2010 at 9:49 PM
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nice! but why would you not have sat him down before now? I mean after he struck out 20 times in a row wouldn’t most people think that might be a good idea?everybody but the tooth pick would have.and surprise surprise after a couple days off he breaks out. this and cordero are are driving reds fans nuts! I am happy they are in first and ahead of st. larussa and the cards but they are winning in spite of dusty not because of him.
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- Old Gator - Aug 7, 2010 at 10:19 PM
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I’ve had stretches like that. A little Swiss Criss would have helped out long before this.
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- SigmaChi1219 - Aug 7, 2010 at 11:08 PM
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Drew Stubbs isn’t a rookie this year. Too many ABs last year.
