The Cincinnati Reds Matt-metrics Rating Score as of 05/19/2008:

1487

(Previous rating, on 05/16/2008: 1434, change +53)

The Cincinnati Reds Matt-metrics score went up as the Cincinnati Reds swept the Cleveland Indians and ensured themselves at least a share of the Ohio Cup trophy. More importantly, the Reds climbed out of last place and have a .500 team winning percentage within reach. The Reds winning percentage is up from .439 to .477, after the series against the Indians. The Reds added 5 additional home runs bringing their season total to 51, and the Reds added 14 RBIs bringing that season total to 184.

The Reds Team ERA dropped from 4.71 to 4.59, which is a positive trend in pitching. Francisco Cordero successfully closed out two games in the series, bringing his save total to 9 on the year. Closer, Fracisco Cordero is 9 out of 10 in save opportunities so far this season.

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The Cleveland Indians Matt-metrics Rating Score as of 05/19/2008:

1560

(Previous rating, on 05/16/2008: 1570, change -10)

The Cleveland Indians Matt-metrics score went down as the Indians lost all three games against the Cincinnati Reds and dropped to a .500 winning percentage on the year. The Cleveland Indians batters struggled at the plate against Cincinnati Reds pitching, going 3 for 27, with runners in scoring position. The Indians offense is not typically potent enough to come back from a deficit, and the Reds got off to early leads in games 1 and 3 in the series. The Indians added 4 stolen bases and 5 home runs in the series, but those came in three straight losing efforts.

Despite Cliff Lee surrendering more runs in one game than all season, Indians pitching kept them in all three games. Travis Hafner made few appearances in the series.The Indians need more runs from players like Hafner to get back to winning baseball.

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