And why couldn't we have gotten them to show up sooner?
Bronson Arroyo evened his season record at 12 wins, 12 losses with 7 masterful innings against Atlanta Friday night.
The win put a dent in the Braves wild card plans as it was their third straight loss, while Cincinnati won its 5th straight, equaling their season high.
Jonny Gomes hit his 17th homer of the season to get the scoring going for the Reds.
Cincinnati was back for more in the 6th, when they scored two more off Derek Lowe.
Joey Votto walked and scored on Brandon Phillip's double to center field. Scott Rolen singled to center, driving home Phillips.
Francisco Cordero walked the lead off man in the bottom of the 9th but induced a rally killing double play enroute to his 31st save of the season.
