Ben Goldschmidt

bgoldschmidt@enquirer.com

Sometimes in politics, it's necessary to support a politician simply because you don't want the other candidate to win.

If the same principle applies to catchers and the All-Star Game, Reds fans might have found some friends in the Brewers. Milwaukee released an attack ad against Cardinals catcher and sworn Cincinnati enemy Yadier Molina in an attempt to win Jonathan Lucroy the incumbent's seat.

"Yadier Molina is a great catcher, but did you know he plays for the St. Louis Cardinals?" the ad begins, and quickly queues the sounds of screeching, high-pitched gasps and babies crying.

Queue unflattering shot of opponent.

"Do you want another St. Louis Cardinal to star in an All-Star Game? Isn't there a better way?"

Fade in upbeat music with slow-mo shot of Lucroy.

"There is. Jonathan Lucroy is not only the best catcher in the National League, but most importantly, he's not a St. Louis Cardinal."

The only element the ad is missing is an out-of-context quote from Molina.

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