Games Of The Day 4-23-11

The Reds try move back into a tie with St. Louis as Travis Wood battles Chris Carpenter, two pitchers having their struggles early this season. Wood is getting hit more, despite his strikeouts, walks, and home runs being in line with his good rookie season. A .467 BA allowed with runners in scoring position really hurt him. Carpenter’s BA allowed is good with men on base, but five of the eight extra-base hits he allowed came in that situation, moving runners a long way around the bases.

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