A closer look: D-backs swept by Reds

Aug 29, 2012, 10:40 PM | Updated: 11:48 pm

Sure, you could read the box score and know who won, but we all know that won’t tell you everything that happened in a baseball game. So, we will give you a closer look, providing you with the analysis, quotes and notes from the D-backs’ August 29 loss to the Reds. Final score: Reds 6, Diamondbacks 2.

The Good:

The Dbacks suffered another loss at the hands of the Reds on Wednesday, getting swept on their home turf.

There were quite possibly only TWO bright spots in the entire game. Starter Patrick Corbin recorded a career high eight strikeouts and retired seven of the first eight batters he faced, as well as 16 of 18. And infielder Jake Wlmore recorded his first career RBI with a double in the fourth inning.

The Bad:

With a 6-2 loss to the Reds Wednesday, the Diamondbacks have lost a season high six straight home games and they are 4-13 in their last 17 games at Chase Field. Arizona is also now 2-12 in its last 14 home games against Cincinnati.

This six game losing streak also ties a season high and the Dbacks are three games under .500 for the first time since June 6th.

He Said It:

Manager Kirk Gibson on their upcoming schedule after playing terrible on this homestand.

“We got a real easy one tomorrow with the Dodgers and Kershaw. Nobody feels sorry for us and we don’t feel sorry for ourselves. That’s part of what we sign up for.”

Noted:

A major reason for the Diamondbacks poor homestand is their poor offense. They scored four runs or less in eight straight games at Chase Field.

Up Next:

The Diamondbacks start a four game series in Los Angeles Thursday against the Dodgers. Ian Kennedy will go against Clayton Kershaw. Kennedy owns a 11-11 record with a 4.44 ERA and Kershaw is 12-7 with a 2.84 ERA. First pitch on Thursday is slated for 7:10pm.

As for the rest of the series against the Dodgers, the Dbacks starting pitchers are scheduled as follows:

Friday: Trevor Cahill
Saturday: Tyler Skaggs
Sunday: Wade Miley

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Cincinnati Reds starter Johnny Cueto pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 1, 2009, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Jon Garland pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jerry Hairston Jr. throws to second base to force out Arizona Diamondbacks' Felipe Lopez after fielding a ground ball hit by Justin Upton in the first inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jerry Hairston Jr. (15) tags out Arizona Diamondbacks' Gerardo Parra (9) trying to steal second base in the second inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Cincinnati Reds' Danny Richar, left, dives safely back to first as Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Chad Tracy catches a pick-off throw from Jon Garland in the third inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero, right, waits to tag out Cincinnati Reds' Danny Richar at home in the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 1, 2009, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto hits a single off Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Jon Garland to drive in the game's only run in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 1, 2009, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 1-0. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Jon Garland, left, talks with catcher Miguel Montero in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, July 1, 2009, in Cincinnati. Garland was the losing pitcher in the game won by Cincinnati 1-0. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Arizona Diamondbacks Mark Reynolds tosses his bat after being struck out by Cincinnati Reds reliever David Weathers to end the eighth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 1, 2009, in Cincinnati. Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt, right, calls the out. Cincinnati won the game 1-0. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Cincinnati Reds closer Francisco Cordero celebrates after he earned his 19th save in a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Wednesday, July 1, 2009, in Cincinnati. Joey Votto, left, drove in the game's only run as Cincinnati won 1-0. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

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