For the first time since the brawl last August, Reds righty Johnny Cueto will start in St. Louis against the Cardinals.
It was during that game, which the Cardinals won, that Cueto began wildly kicking at Cardinals, dragging his cleats across Chris Carpenter's back and giving catcher Jason LaRue a concussion. LaRue retired last fall as a result of concussion-related symptoms.
Cueto was suspended seven games, the longest suspension that stemmed from the skirmish, but the Cardinals were frustrated that caused him to miss only one start.
Starting opposite Cueto for the first time since the brawl is "just a distraction," Carpenter said.
"I don't think it will ever be water under the bridge," he said. "But as professionals you move on and you do your job."
(Tonight's game delivers the first pitch at 5:15 p.m. Central Time.) - Happy Fourth of July everybody!
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