Watch in the media player above: Cincinnati Reds expert John Fay points explains that short starts are hurting the Reds as much as poor reliever pitching.
The Fifth Mascot is a series featuring Cincinnati Reds beat reporter John Fay.
Each week, John discusses the mighty Redlegs with fans and other journalists.
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