Reds' Arroyo can't catch a break

Disappointment has been a word of choice when it comes to describing Bronson Arroyo's 3-10 season.

By KELLIE DIXON
Published July 18, 2007

Disappointment has been a word of choice when it comes to describing Bronson Arroyo's 3-10 season. Even the announcer at the Cincinnati Reds' 3-2 road loss Thursday vs. the Mets used it.

According to Hal McCoy, staff writer for the Dayton Daily News, here's how the announcer introduced Arroyo:

"Pitching for the Reds, one of the most disappointing pitchers in the National League this year, Bronson Arroyo."

The 30-year-old has watched his ERA climb to 4.78, which ranked him 30th in the National League before Tuesday's outing against Atlanta. In 118.2 innings, he has struck out 78, but has given up 135 hits, sixth highest among National League pitchers.

Here's a quick glance at how other Hernando County's professional athletes are faring.

DEE BROWN, OF, HARRISBURG SENATORS DOUBLE A/WASHINGTON NATIONALS: On Monday, the Hernando graduate matched the number of hits he had in his previous nine games by going 2-for-4 against Akron. On Monday, Brown also scored two runs In his past nine games, Brown had gone 2-for-25. He is batting .138.

BERNICE MOSBY, F, WASHINGTON MYSTICS (WNBA): The Hernando graduate is trying to make the most of her minutes in her rookie season. Through 18 games, she is averaging 2.6 points and 3.4 rebounds in 10.6 minutes of play.

PATRICK RYAN, RP, BREVARD COUNTY MANATEES (HIGH-CLASS A/MILWAUKEE BREWERS): Ryan is 4-2 with a 2.69 ERA. During his past 10 games, he went 1-2 with a 3.52 ERA. During that time frame, he pitched 15.1 innings and struck out 14.

BERT SNOW, SP, SHREVEPORT SPORTS (AMERICAN ASSOCIATION/INDEPENDENT): Snow is 3-4 with a 4.46 ERA. In 78.2 innings, he has struck out 46.

Kellie Dixon can be reached at kdixon@sptimes.com or (352)848-1430.

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