The Reds' offense was non-existent versus the Cardinals as the team got swept out of first place. However, as Lance McAlister points out on his blog the slump goes on much longer than that for many of the players in the lineup:

Jonny Gomes
Since June 12: .231 BA/.281 OBP/ .621 OPS, 4 HR, 19 RBI in 50 games
Since July 19 and career HR #99: .206 BA, 0 HR, 2 RBI in 19 games

Scott Rolen
Last 9 games: 0 HR, 0 RBI, .188 BA/.235 OBP
Last 23 games: 1 HR, 9 RBI

Jay Bruce
Since HR June 30 to beat Phils: .203 BA/.261 OBP/.521 OPS, 0 HR, 7 RBI in 123 AB's/35 games

Brandon Phillips
Since July 1: .219 BA/.263 OBP in 34 games

If the Reds are going to contend the pitching can only take them so far. These regulars will need to contribute at the plate.

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