"In some ways, he was ahead of his time, or the game. That’s how I choose to remember him." – Terry Francona on Pete Rose's legacy.

I am nearing a Reds week-long mental break for my own well-being at this point, as decades of losing are finally coming to a head for not just me, but many lifelong fans. The mediocrity, the lackluster at-bats,

In the 11th inning of a tightly contested game, Reds outfielder Blake Dunn attempted to steal second base but was called out on the play. The Reds’ dugout immediately erupted, arguing that Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies had blocked the bag with his knee, preventing Dunn from maintaining contact.

Jake Fraley cut the ball off and threw it to Matt McLain, but McLain hesitated before throwing the ball home, allowing Fairchild to slide in just ahead of the tag to tie the game at one. Terry Francona spoke to reporters after the game about what went wrong on that play.

The Reds' 6-0 loss to the Astros marked the 7th time they've been shut out, putting them on pace to break the 117-year old franchise record.

The play in dispute was a caught stealing by Blake Dunn to end the top of the 11th. The inning started with Santiago Espinal as the automatic runner. Dunn tried to bunt Espinal to third base against Braves first baseman Matt Olson .

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene suffered a Grade 1 groin strain and will be placed on the injured list.