Cincinnati’s offensive explosion on Saturday sets stage for big series finale in Milwaukee

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Can they salvage the series with a split?

Like cicadas, the bats of the Cincinnati Reds seem to slumber for long enough that everyone forgets they exist only to show up, on occasion, and beat the everloving snot ouf of the ball. Such was the case again on Saturday night in Milwaukee, as the Reds woke up after a week featuring just two (2) runs scored over their previous four games to serve an eleven-burger to Brewers pitching in a much, much needed victory.