Jay Bruce News: Pro Sports Daily

June 2

Dayton Daily News

columnist Tom Archdeacon

"Since coming up to the big leagues six games ago from Class AAA Louisville, Bruce has a .591 batting average with 13 hits in 22 at-bats, two home runs, three doubles, six RBIs and six walks. Consequently, the previously cellar-dwelling Reds have won five of six games. Yet, if you ask Bruce, he'll say what he's done pales to the week's accomplishments of his 26-year-old sister, who was born with her umbilical cord wrapped twice around her neck. Although that left her with some mental challenges, she is unequalled in the human lessons she is able to impart."

Bruce becomes eligible basher

June 1

Cincinnati Enquirer

"The marriage proposals have started. Jay Bruce was asked for his hand in marriage on the scoreboard Friday night via a fan's text message. Another pair of fans toted a neon pink sign that said "Marry Me Bruce," which was displayed on the Reds' video screen. It's hard not loving the way the newcomer is playing. Bruce, who hit a walk-off home run Saturday and scored the game-winning run Friday, has helped the Reds twice beat the Atlanta Braves in extra innings. "Bruuuuuuuce" chants greeted the player, promoted Tuesday from Triple-A Louisville, every time he got to the plate Friday and Saturday."

Bruce Almighty

June 1

Cincinnati Enquirer

"Jay Bruce had a feeling someone was going to hit a home run in the bottom of the 10th inning Saturday afternoon at Great American Ball Park. He just didn't think it would be him. The Reds newcomer, in only his fifth game since being promoted from Triple-A Louisville, slammed the game-winning home run into the right-field stands in the bottom of the extra inning. It gave the Reds an 8-7 walk-off victory before 38,585 fans and preserved the team's perch atop the majors for most walk-off wins (seven)."