Reds Shutout By Brewers 2-0

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May 2, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mike Leake throws against the Milwaukee Brewers during the second inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

offense is a head scratcher, last night they score eight runs, while collecting 12 hits, tonight no runs on three hits as Brewers starterWily Peraltashut down the offense .

For already the fourth time this season, the Reds were shut out in a 2-0 loss to the Brewers on Friday. It was also the fifth time they have lost a game when the pitching staff allowed two or fewer runs.

Reds starterMike Leakewas the unfortunate one after working eight strong innings and allowing two runs on Peralta’s unlikely two-run double in the fifth inning. Leake gave up seven hits and two walks with five strikeouts.

Leake retired his first nine batters in a row beforeCarlos Gomezstarted the fourth inning reaching on a infield single, and then advancing onZack Cozart‘s throwing error.

A double play got Leake out of the fourth inning, but a two-out double by Peralta to right field in the fifth was just enough for him and his team to earn the win tonight.

Peralta had retired eight in a row untilJoey Vottoled off the bottom of the fourth inning with a drive to the top of the left-field fence. It was originally ruled a double, but looked like a possible home run. A crew chief review of the play confirmed the original call. Votto was left stranded, as the Reds continue to what they do always, is leaving runners left on base.

A two-out walk in the fifth byRamon Santiagowas followed by Leake reaching on Segura’s throwing error.Chris Heiseygrounded out to end the inning. Peralta’s final hit allowed wasTodd Frazier‘s ground-rule double to right-center field with one out in the sixth.Jay Brucestruck out andBrayan Penagrounded out to first as Peralta retired his final eight in a row before giving way to closerFrancisco Rodriguez.

So, not a great start to the “Star Wars” weekend festivities at Great American Ballpark, both teams are back at it tomorrow night as ace Johnny Cueto will be on the mound for the Reds.

First pitch is at 7:10pm.

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