Stunning.

The Reds have been creative during batting practice recently. They've used foam balls to work on hitting inside fastballs as well as sinkers/cutters with a ton of spin. Yesterday, hitters moved back and forth in front of and behind the batter's box. Terry Francona said, "Yesterday, they were trying to challenge them (on changing speeds). Batting practice has evolved over the years. It was just coaches and see how far you could hit it (in the past). I fall in a bit of everything. I think if you just do one thing, (it isn't good). If you balance it, and that's what we're trying to do, there's a reason." "We're trying to keep it fresh and also have a reason for doing it. Like (Valaika) says, we're never trying to throw something against a wall. There's always a reason."