The Reds took down the Braves tonight 6-5, but what looked like an easy win for Bronson Arroyo turned into a very tight game. Arroyo left the game after pitching seven scoreless innings, the Reds holding a 6-0 lead. Bronson allowed three hits, two walks and struck out nine. At 100 pitches, there was no reason to push him to finish the game.

Or so they thought. Stanton allows four runs in the eighth on a two run-homer and a two-run triple. Weathers had to come on for a four-out save. He got out of the eighth but allowed another run in the ninth for the close final. This is a big reason why pitchers don't win 20 in a season any more. Leaving the game early puts a decision in jeopardy. A reliever may be having a bad day, and a two run lead might turn into a one-run loss. Arroyo had a big enough lead tonight, but his relief kept him on the edge of his seat.