Such a shame it seems like injuries are going to greatly impinge upon Cincy's title tilt, with Joe Nuxhall, Bill Hands and Ken Berry all sure to be missed by the Reds. With them all in, this would have been a really close-fought thing. With them absent, I do feel that this might be a bridge too far, especially given the Reds' dearth of playoff experience.
Still, with such quality in their ranks as Frank Robinson, Joe Morgan, Vada Pinson and Tony Perez - one of the most fearsome top fours in the league right now - Cincy cannot be ruled out altogether, and the Tigers pitchers best be on their game or things could get out of hand, and fast.
Still, sorry Reds fans but I see the Tigers taking this in six.