Bottom 2: Jay Bruce struck out swinging against Jon Niese

Bottom 4: Bruce struck out swinging against Niese

Bottom 5: Bruce grounded out to first against Niese

Bottom 7: Bruce struck out swinging against Ryota Igarashi

Bottom 9: Bruce struck out swinging against Tim Byrdak

Final Line: 0-for-5, 4 K

Notes: Bruce’s golden sombrero against the Mets on Tuesday night was his second of the season.  On a night where the Reds pounded out 12 hits and six runs, Bruce was one of two starters not to record a hit.  After Bruce hit a walk-off home run off Byrdak to clinch the N.L. Central last season, the left-handed reliever definitely got his revenge, as he fanned Bruce to end the game.

Total 2011 Sombreros: 76

Top 2: Jay Bruce called out on strikes against James Shields

Top 4: Bruce struck out swinging against Shields

Top 6: Bruce called out on strikes against Shields

Top 8: Bruce struck out swinging against J.P. Howell

Final Line: 0-for-4, 4 K

Notes: Oh Jay Bruce, when will you show some consistency? As a Bruce fantasy owner, his hit-or-miss (literally) performances can be rather frustrating, and his sombrero on Wednesday is the epitome of his struggles. But I’ll let our good friend Mevs over at Diamond Hoggers do all the talking.

Total 2011 Sombreros: 54