Scoreboard Watching 2013 (Part 3)

[Boss-Hog]

Please use this thread for continued scoreboard watching discussion.

[tomnuetten]

2- run double by nieves set the arizona on top (2-0 in first inning)

parra left 2 men on base

cardinals-cubs scoreless in first

[NebraskaRed]

D-backs score 2 in the top of the first after Locke loaded the bases.

[oneupper]

D-backs score 2 in the top of the first after Locke loaded the bases.

Locke's a guy who won't throw a strike if you don't make him. The D-backs were smart to work the count.

[tomnuetten]

cubs had the bases loaded with one out but rizzo and schierholtz couldn´t bring someone home

didi with an rbi double => 3-0 arizona

[xsteve1]

5 Nil Zona.

[tomnuetten]

back to back doubles by the cardinals => 1-0 cardinals (beltran at 2nd 1out)

[tomnuetten]

5 Nil Zona.

3 run hr by prado => 8-0 :eek:

[Salukifan2]

Until 2012 Locke had been a high 3's low 4's era minor leaguer. Perhaps this is the beginning of a long period of regression for Locke

[Matt700wlw]

Just like that, it's 8-4

[tomnuetten]

pirates cut the deficit in half

8-4 arizona after 3 innings

[Salukifan2]

Sveum benches Castro for lazy play.

Bases loaded with 1 out and M. Carpenter pops it up to short left. As soon as castro camps under it infield fly is called and Castro makes the catch. He then puts his head down and starts walking around like he isn't holding a live ball. Jay takes off from third and scores on a close play.

Sveum is tired of the act from Castro i guess

[RedsBrick]

Good move by Sveum

[tomnuetten]

molina with 2-run hr... cubs being the cubs again ;)

[ProfessorTofty]

Arizona is 8-5 over Pittsburgh in the top of the 8th; Cardinals are 4-0 over the Cubs going to the bottom of the 9th.

[tomnuetten]

Arizona is 8-5 over Pittsburgh in the top of the 8th; Cardinals are 4-0 over the Cubs going to the bottom of the 9th.

now it is 10-5

titans lead vs the bengals 3-0 ;)

[Cedric]

Jeff Locke is the new Jack Armstrong.

Hopefully pirates don't win title though.

[mth123]

Sveum benches Castro for lazy play.

Bases loaded with 1 out and M. Carpenter pops it up to short left. As soon as castro camps under it infield fly is called and Castro makes the catch. He then puts his head down and starts walking around like he isn't holding a live ball. Jay takes off from third and scores on a close play.

Sveum is tired of the act from Castro i guess

Cubs look like they could be a power down the road, but, IMO, if they stick with Castro at SS instead of moving him elsewhere and going with one of their other kids there, it will be a huge chink in their armor. The guy is a horrible SS. He's young and may improve, but he'll need to improve alot to be a winning SS IMO. I'd much rather have Cozart there.

[Ironman92]

Miguel Cabrera

40 Hr, 120 RBI, .361

[Magdal]

Miguel Cabrera

40 Hr, 120 RBI, .361120 RBI? Good Lord.....too bad I can't really be impressed by anyone these days. (I used to be impressed by McGwire, A-Rod, Braun, et al) Sad, really.

On the bright side, I get to watch the Cards/Cubs on WGN! You guys have no idea how bad the Cardinal announcers are. It's simply nauseating at times.

[757690]

120 RBI? Good Lord.....too bad I can't really be impressed by anyone these days. (I used to be impressed by McGwire, A-Rod, Braun, et al) Sad, really.

On the bright side, I get to watch the Cards/Cubs on WGN! You guys have no idea how bad the Cardinal announcers are. It's simply nauseating at times.

It is amazing the Cardnals went from such legands as Caray and Buck to the guys they have now. You'd think they'd make an effort to get quality guys just to continue the great tradition they have.

[Magdal]

It is amazing the Cardnals went from such legands as Caray and Buck to the guys they have now. You'd think they'd make an effort to get quality guys just to continue the great tradition they have.Yes it is. But the new owners have NO interest in that. When Shannon is gone there will be nothing but company line flunkeys left.

The Cubs are reverting to type today. They look sad. Final score could be like 12-0.

[tomnuetten]

arizona were down 2-0 and tied it now in top of the 6th (still a runner on 3rd)

2-2

cardinals lead vs cubs 3-0

[Magdal]

arizona were down 2-0 and tied it now in top of the 6th (still a runner on 3rd)

2-2

cardinals lead vs cubs 3-0I can safely say that I'm pulling for 'Zona now....I want the Pirates the hell out of the picture. I mean completely out! No WC or anything.

[tomnuetten]

goldi leaves the bases loaded for arizona in the top of 7th

still 2-2

[Salukifan2]

It is amazing the Cardnals went from such legands as Caray and Buck to the guys they have now. You'd think they'd make an effort to get quality guys just to continue the great tradition they have.

He is talking about the TV guys. I'm not trying to start an argument, but from what people on here usually have to say about Marty, he sounds far more nauseating than Shannon and Rooney. Shannon isn't very good but he's drunk all the time which is funny

[Salukifan2]

Yes it is. But the new owners have NO interest in that. When Shannon is gone there will be nothing but company line flunkeys left.

The Cubs are reverting to type today. They look sad. Final score could be like 12-0.

Rooney is a very good announcer

[Magdal]

goldi leaves the bases loaded for arizona in the top of 7th

still 2-2Is that his name or his hair color :confused:

In Chicago, Wainwright is going thu 'em like a hot knife though bear cubs.

[Magdal]

Rooney is a very good announcerOh absolutely! Unfortunately he, like Shannon is a geezer. By the time Mike steps down John could be mush-mouthed too.

[Salukifan2]

Oh absolutely! Unfortunately he, like Shannon is a geezer. By the time Mike steps down John could be mush-mouthed too.

I couldn't agree more about the TV crew though. The funny thing is that Mcglaughlin annoys me the least out of the three. And Horton is unbearable for me. he makes me actually turn the tv on mute

[Magdal]

I couldn't agree more about the TV crew though. The funny thing is that Mcglaughlin annoys me the least out of the three. And Horton is unbearable for me. he makes me actually turn the tv on muteBut neither can put a damper on the inane, mindless, insufferable jabbering that spews from the yap of the "Bad Hungarian"!

[mth123]

3-0 Cardinals top of the 6th.

Pirtates and D'Backs tied at 2 with Pit hitting in the bottom of the 9th, Runner on 1st, none out.

[mth123]

Pirates out in the 9th. Goldy leading off the 10th for the D'Backs. Lets hope he's MVP Clutch right now.

[OesterPoster]

Extras. Burn that bullpen Arizona, burn it.

[mth123]

Extras. Burn that bullpen Arizona, burn it.

But win the game;)

[OesterPoster]

Well, yeah. That was assumed. In anything greater than 14 innings. :)

[Magdal]

Cubs tally one, still batting

[mth123]

D'backs out in the 10th.

[Magdal]

Molina is just crucifying Cub pitching....awesome

[ProfessorTofty]

To the 14th for D'Backs/Pirates. This is great!

[Magdal]

To the 14th for D'Backs/Pirates. This is great!LOL! I've never seen a forum so in love with extra inning games! :)

[ProfessorTofty]

LOL! I've never seen a forum so in love with extra inning games! :)
Well, the more worn out the snakes are before they have to face the Reds tomorrow, the better. To the 15th now.

[Magdal]

Well, the more worn out the snakes are before they have to face the Reds tomorrow, the better. To the 15th now.Oh, I dig that....but you know they have 5 Hour Energy now! ;)

[OesterPoster]

I've been rooting for no scoring in so many games this past week, I should become a soccer fan.

[ProfessorTofty]

I've been rooting for no scoring in so many games this past week, I should become a soccer fan.
Heh. An apt comparison. Well, now to the 16th. We could do this all day, eh?

[ProfessorTofty]

Arizona just scored two in the top of the 16th. Now 4-2.

[tomnuetten]

rbi double by eaton in top of 16

arizona leads 4-2

[mth123]

D-Backs score two in the 16th.

[ProfessorTofty]

Groundout to the end the Diamondbacks's inning. Hopefully now the Pirates go quietly into the night and we gain on them.

[RedsfaninMT]

Groundout to the end the Diamndbacks's inning. Hopefully now the Pirates go quietly into the night and we gain on them.

I want 2 Pirates runs to tie it, then 5 or 6 more innings. Then the D-backs can win it.

[ProfessorTofty]

I want 2 Pirates runs to tie it, then 5 or 6 more innings. Then the D-backs can win it.
Well, yeah, that would be ideal, but you can only hope for so much. Be fantastic if it did happen, though.

[Stray]

Game on the line and the Pirates have to bat a relief pitcher. Nice...

[Magdal]

Game on the line and the Pirates have to bat a relief pitcher. Nice... Sweet! A team after Matheny's heart!

[ProfessorTofty]

Game over. Said relief pitcher strikes out and the Diamondbacks take it 4-2.

[mth123]

Over!

[reds1869]

This race is getting fun.

[Gizmo]

Can the Pirates pull off the unthinkable and manage to only win 8 or less games and finish under .500 for the millionth season in a row?

[Brutus]

This race is getting fun.

Indeed it is. It would be even more fun if we could have a mulligan on the bottom of the 9th inning Friday night.

[RedsfaninMT]

Pirates with a whole lot of extra inning games of late. After that 16 inning loss, they now board a plane for San Diego, who plays above .500 ball at home. I keep waiting for the Pirates relievers arms to fall off with how much they have been used, though Hurdle did use one pitcher for 6 innings to save his pen a lot of work.

But I'm not going to complain about 6 pitchers needing to go for the D backs.

[Larkin Fan]

I really love all of these long, extra inning games that PIT is playing. Great opportunities to continue wearing down a bullpen that has already pitched an obscene number of innings.

[Magdal]

Can the Pirates pull off the unthinkable and manage to only win 8 or less games and finish under .500 for the millionth season in a row?That would be virtually impossible. Even for the '62 Mets :)

[Playadlc]

I do think it is still possible for the Pirates to miss the playoffs.

[LexRedsFan]

I do think it is still possible for the Pirates to miss the playoffs.

Gonna have to be Arizona that catches them. I dream of somehow winning the division and getting Arizona in the NLDS.

The Braves probably have the best record, though. Central winner looks to get LAD? I know this is incredibly early, but who would you guys want to play in the NLDS?

[ProfessorTofty]

Watching Red Sox/Yankees-- seems like the pitcher is throwing at A-Rod-- it's getting ugly!

Benches are clearing...

ARod is hit, shouting match with the umpire...


Warnings issued to both sides, but nothing else for now.


Curious-- Joe Girardi ejected, Red Sox pitcher and manager stay in.

[BluegrassRedleg]

I hate A-Rod as much as the next guy, but Yankees have to respond here and drill Pedrioa (or more) every time he steps in there tonight. Make 'em throw your whole team out if necessary.

[Cedric]

Dempster is a complete idiot. He's the only guy in the world that could make Arod look decent in a situation.

Does it make him feel tough to throw at Arod? Does he aim for every PED cheat or just the famous one's? It's absolutely the stupidest thing I've seen in awhile in this game.

I don't care for Arod either.

[ProfessorTofty]

Agreed, there's just no need for it. Let the crowd take care of it, with the booing.

[kbrake]

I enjoy seeing Arod get it. He's earned it.

[Cedric]

I enjoy seeing Arod get it. He's earned it.

His team scored two runs and might win the game on that stupid decision alone.

He should feel real tough about what he did.

[Ironman92]

Fight later...will watch

[Ironman92]

I respect Girardi going all out George Brett for his player.....even though it's a player that no one likes.

[Cedric]

Fight later...will watch

The Yankees will probably just win and Dempster will get an earful from his manager.

I think he was incredibly selfish. He thought of himself and how this would make him a fan favorite in Boston.

I'm not naive enough to think he truly cares about how Arod hurt baseball.

[blumj]

Red Sox fans: Please hit him again and get tossed so we don't have to watch you pitch anymore.

[TSJ55]

Red Sox fans: Please hit him again and get tossed so we don't have to watch you pitch anymore.


Dempster's approach in Arod's 2nd AB was extremely weak I thought. Why is he working him outside on every pitch there? I'm not saying you plunk him again but don't be scared to work the inner third.

[Ironman92]

And Arod showed his stardom for theatrics as he hit the begeezus out of one off Dempster.

Just killed it.

[TSJ55]

And Arod showed his stardom for theatrics as he hit the begeezus out of one off Dempster.

Just killed it.

Ha! Yes he did. BOMB.

[Matt700wlw]

I think in this case, showing up the pitcher is acceptable :)

[KronoRed]

Would have been better off beaning him every time, they might still have the lead.

[kaldaniels]

Will A-Rod file assault charges vs Dempster tomorrow? That would be classic A-Rod.

[Ironman92]

Will A-Rod file assault charges vs Dempster tomorrow? That would be classic A-Rod.

He got his redemption already.

[DocRed]

I can't believe they didn't give Pedroia an error for that ball that was hit right to him :X

[ProfessorTofty]

Yankees @ Red Sox now final at 9-6 to the Yankees. So does Rodriguez's being plunked ultimately matter to the outcome of the ballgame? Hard to say for sure, but still, dumb move.

[OGB]

Pirates with a whole lot of extra inning games of late. After that 16 inning loss, they now board a plane for San Diego, who plays above .500 ball at home. I keep waiting for the Pirates relievers arms to fall off with how much they have been used, though Hurdle did use one pitcher for 6 innings to save his pen a lot of work.

But I'm not going to complain about 6 pitchers needing to go for the D backs.

Agreed. As crucial as the Pirates pen had been to their success, it's really hard to see them being a WS threat with the amount of innings they threw in the first half plus sll of the extremely long ballgames they've played since. Their fanbase can't wait for Sept callups.

[traderumor]

Pirates with a whole lot of extra inning games of late. After that 16 inning loss, they now board a plane for San Diego, who plays above .500 ball at home. I keep waiting for the Pirates relievers arms to fall off with how much they have been used, though Hurdle did use one pitcher for 6 innings to save his pen a lot of work.

But I'm not going to complain about 6 pitchers needing to go for the D backs.Not only is SD above .500 at home, but they have this weird anomaly of having a winning record against teams above .500. Hopefully the double whammy gets us closer to 1st place by this week's end.

[kaldaniels]

Pujols done for the year.

Speaking of years, 8 left on the contract.

[Magdal]

tight game in Wisconsin in 4th right now

[LexRedsFan]

Texas leads Houston 14-1 in the other league.

Man, I miss those guys.

[Salukifan2]

Jsy really coming on strong lately. Gives the cards a 4-2 lead with a run homer

[_Sir_Charles_]

Texas leads Houston 14-1 in the other league.

Man, I miss those guys.

We'll see them shortly. Personally, I'm chomping at the bit to see it. Can't wait. I should be there for all 3 of them.

[Magdal]

Brews pouring it on...take the lead.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm seeing 5-4 Crew now.

[NebraskaRed]

Wacha comes into the game and gives up a single and a HR. 5-4 Brewers

[Salukifan2]

2 run hr Ramirez. 5-4 crew

[757690]

Wacha gives up three in the 7th before getting anyone out. If only the Reds had drafted him instead of Travieso. :cool:

[PuffyPig]

Brewers just miss a 2 run HR, just foul.

[PuffyPig]

Wacha comes into the game and gives up a single and a HR. 5-4 Brewers

Actually single(and error), single and HR.

[Tom Servo]

Wacha comes into the game and gives up a single and a HR. 5-4 Brewers
And to think we drafted Travieso when we could have had Wacha. #FireJocketty

[Salukifan2]

Wacha gives up three in the 7th before getting anyone out. If only the Reds had drafted him instead of Travieso. :cool:

Bunt, error, bloop, hr. He rattled himself with his error

[_Sir_Charles_]

And to think we drafted Travieso when we could have had Wacha. #FireJocketty


Wacha gives up three in the 7th before getting anyone out. If only the Reds had drafted him instead of Travieso. :cool:

To be fair....Wacha IS in the bigs already and Travieso is very much NOT. A wee bit early to call either anything yet.

(Not that I'm not loving Wacha's struggles...far from it) :thumbup:

[11larkin11]

Tough night for future-Reds-ace Wacha.

[davereds24]

Francisco is 0-4 with 4 K's. Is that 8 straight?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Francisco is 0-4 with 4 K's. Is that 8 straight?

Does that golden sombrero get neon lights, glitter and a spotlight attached to it? I'm not sure of the rules on that. :p

[757690]

To be fair....Wacha IS in the bigs already and Travieso is very much NOT. A wee bit early to call either anything yet.

(Not that I'm not loving Wacha's struggles...far from it) :thumbup:

We're just poking fun at a poster who has been posting that the Reds should have drafted Wacha instead of Travieso every chance he has gotten this season. It's been a running joke in other threads.

[Mutaman]

haven't seen him play yet but is this little Gennett as good as he appears on paper?

[_Sir_Charles_]

We're just poking fun at a poster who has been posting that the Reds should have drafted Wacha instead of Travieso every chance he has gotten this season. It's been a running joke in other threads.

Must've missed it. Who's been touting Wacha?

[757690]

Now 5-5 in the 7th. Forgot how bad the Brewers pen is.

[Salukifan2]

More hits with with risp and 2 outs. 6-5 cards.

[davereds24]

The Cardinals offense is incredible

[Salukifan2]

We're just poking fun at a poster who has been posting that the Reds should have drafted Wacha instead of Travieso every chance he has gotten this season. It's been a running joke in other threads.

Sorry. Didn't know it was somewhat inside

[757690]

In SD, Denorfia with the worst defensive play I have ever seen a RF make allows two runs to score.

2-0 Pirates in the 4th

[Magdal]

Molina's 4th hit of the game, but wiped out in DP, but Cards score 2 more anyway on a 2run 2B by PH'er Fresse...Cards 8 to 5 now in 8th

[Mutaman]

Thank you Brandon kintzler.

[Swampturkey]

Wacha gives up three in the 7th before getting anyone out. If only the Reds had drafted him instead of Travieso. :cool:

Prior to this game, Wacha had pitched 3 scoreless innings in relief with 7 strikeouts and 0 hits or walks allowed...but like with all rookies, he is bound to struggle here and there.

[ProfessorTofty]

It was nice while it lasted. Score is now 8-5 Cards in the 9th.

Pittsburgh up 2-0 on the Padres at the end of the 4th.

[Magdal]

2 on, 2 out for Mil in the 9th.....down by 2

[Magdal]

It was nice while it lasted. Score is now 8-5 Cards in the 9th.

Pittsburgh up 2-0 on the Padres at the end of the 4th.Pads the come from behind Kids

[Magdal]

What did Luddy do tonite?

[redsfan1995]

Pirates win 3-1

[Tom Servo]

Thanks fer nothin Milwaukee and San Diego.

[RedEye]

Man, what a great race. 2.5 separating three teams in the same division on August 20. Good time to be following the NL Central these days.

[wheels]

I tried listening to the San Diego broadcast last night. I lasted about five innings. How that team took two of three from the Reds is a mystery. The Pirates might sweep that series.

[Magdal]

I don't know if there is any validity to this, but the general consensus is that if Westbrook does not have a good outing tonite he will be dropped to long relief. That will be long relief for Card fans, who are totally fed up with him, and the way MM continues to use him.

Edit: Lynn is starting, not Westy, I see. the red hot Jon Jay leading off.... Kolton Wong Gone batting 2nd with Carpenter on the pine. Wong has has done little at the plate so far, but Kosma may be losing his SS job soon to Descalso.

[Magdal]

Brews bat around on Lyne for 5.....5-3 Brews in the 5th...Molina a 2B and a Homer....4 for 5 yesterday....he's out of control!

[Ironman92]

Puig just hit a go ahead HR in the 8th in Miami and rounded the bases in a Rosales like 16.0 seconds.

[Mutaman]

Very disappointing effort by the Padres the last two nights.

[Mutaman]

How that team took two of three from the Reds is a mystery. .

We scored one run off a guy named O'Sullivan and two runs off our old friend Edinson. Pretty much the way we usually lose.

[Magdal]

I guess Wed. the Pirates will sweep...the Cards, with Westbroke pitching and Yadi sitting (day game) will lose BIG. What will the Reds do?

[NebraskaRed]

I guess Wed. the Pirates will sweep...the Cards, with Westbroke pitching and Yadi sitting (day game) will lose BIG. What will the Reds do?

Yeah, not so much. Cards up 6-0 still in the top of the 2nd.

[kaldaniels]

Yeah, not so much. Cards up 6-0 still in the top of the 2nd.

7-5 Cards in the 6th. Getting interesting.

[Red Rover]

I guess Wed. the Pirates will sweep...the Cards, with Westbroke pitching and Yadi sitting (day game) will lose BIG. What will the Reds do?

Yea, Westbrook couldn't make it out of the 5th inning. Although Yadi did start, but he has a rare 0-4 currently. Beltran & Craig are doing most of the damage so far. There is still hope though.

[texasdave]

I hope they keep throwing Westbrook out there every fifth day.

[texasdave]

Brew Crew trailing 7-5 in the bottom of the 8th. Two on and two out. One swing of the bat territory.

Update: An HBP loaded the bases. But our main man, Juan Francisco, whiffed.

Brewers are playing the game under protest. It seems the Cardinals brought in their closer in the eighth inning.

[NebraskaRed]

Cards end up winning 8-6, but a seriously good job by the Brewers. They sure didn't give up after being down 6-0 in the first two innings.

[oneupper]

Felix Pie the once top-100 prospect for the Cubs, was called up by the Pirates and lead off today's game.
He got a hit, of course.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Felix Pie the once top-100 prospect for the Cubs, was called up by the Pirates and lead off today's game.
He got a hit, of course.

I just saw that. The fact that someone was hitting 1.000 in the box score kinda got my attention. :O)

[IABucFan]

I just saw that. The fact that someone was hitting 1.000 in the box score kinda got my attention. :O)

The irony is, it's because of bullpen problems that he was brought up. So, here's the situation. Alex Presley was optioned to AAA to make room for Andrew Lambo and try him out in right field (he's having a big year between AA and AAA). But, due to the bullpen being seriously overworked in the last week or so, they had to option Lambo to add a pitcher (Kris Johnson, and then Ryan Reid). As you know, when you option someone, they must stay at AAA for at least ten days before they can be brought back. Neither Presley nor Lambo were down for ten days.

Both Starling Marte and Jose Tabata are injured, but neither serious enough to go on the DL, which would allow either Presley or Lambo to be recalled. So, the situation is that they are short in the outfield and in the bullpen. Thanks to decent starts from Liriano and Burnett over the last two days, as well as Kris Johnson working six iinnings in relief on Sunday against Arizona, the bullpen is somewhat back to normal, but they were still short an outfielder, specifically someone who could play center in an emergency. So...enter Felix Pie.

[Brutus]

Felix Pie the once top-100 prospect for the Cubs, was called up by the Pirates and lead off today's game.
He got a hit, of course.

I guess predicting his success turned out to be a pie in the face.

:beerme:

[IABucFan]

Pirates lose. All in all, I can't be too upset. The Padres have owned us in recent years (who hasn't?). So, 2-3 ain't bad, as the saying goes. This is shaping up to be a great race to the finish over the final 37-38 games of the year for these three teams.

[PuffyPig]

Felix Pie the once top-100 prospect for the Cubs, was called up by the Pirates and lead off today's game.
He got a hit, of course.

mmmmmmmmmm, pie...

[powersackers]

Heyward and Stassi (HOU) both were hit in the face with pitched balls last night. Crazy.

[Tom Servo]

Brian Wilson pitched a scoreless 9th for the Dodgers in his first ML appearance since April 2012.

[OesterPoster]

Braves lead the Cards 2-1 in the 5th. Cards have 1 hit so far.

[OesterPoster]

Jinx. Cards with backtobacktoback doubles, and now they're up 4-2.

[malcontent]

That's some high-end (20MM) batting practice Cain is serving up these days.

[ProfessorTofty]

Cards win 6-2.

[powersackers]

Giants just tied it up. Cain seems to have calmed down. edit: Nevermind he was removed for Moscoso, who just loaded the bases full of rats w/ no outs. UGH - 3 rats score. 6-3 Pittsburgh.

[The Operator]

10-3 Pirates now. :thumbdown:

[MikeS21]

It is so amazing to see how well St. Louis plays against Atlanta in these late season series. Been this way for years.

[Magdal]

It is so amazing to see how well St. Louis plays against Atlanta in these late season series. Been this way for years.Could be because, unlike the Cards, the Braves have a playoff spot locked up by then!

If Wainwright has that big curve working tonite, the Cards will have an easy time of it.

[LexRedsFan]

3-1 Birds. 7th inning.

[Kc61]

Cards won, Pirates lead Giants late, 3-1, on homer by their eighth hitting shortstop.

Reds may lose a game to both tonight, Friday.

[redsfan1995]

Pirates win 3-1

[traderumor]

Good news on the out of town scoreboard. Snakes lost. Are they finally toast?

Last night's loss was disheartening, but remember how dismal it looked when we were 7 out, yet here we are, still in the division race. We win our series and the Pirates/Cards series go two the other way this weekend is my hope. But so far we're 3-2 this week and have lost ground.

[NJReds]

Good news on the out of town scoreboard. Snakes lost. Are they finally toast?

Last night's loss was disheartening, but remember how dismal it looked when we were 7 out, yet here we are, still in the division race. We win our series and the Pirates/Cards series go two the other way this weekend is my hope. But so far we're 3-2 this week and have lost ground.

That is good news. At this point I'm anticipating the Reds to have to win a one game wildcard playoff. Winning the division would be a great achievement, and I'm rooting like crazy for that to happen, but I don't expect it.

[Magdal]

Good news on the out of town scoreboard. Snakes lost. Are they finally toast?

Last night's loss was disheartening, but remember how dismal it looked when we were 7 out, yet here we are, still in the division race. We win our series and the Pirates/Cards series go two the other way this weekend is my hope. But so far we're 3-2 this week and have lost ground.Would you believe that Braves fans are more nervous than Red fans right now? And I can see that. With the loss of Heyward, the Central top 3, already better teams become clear favorites.

And it's not just the Central they fear....it's the Nats too. 15 game lead cut to 11 is possible at the end of the week, and an 11 game lead with 5 weeks left can certainly be done. Big win last night by Nats....let's see if the team catches fire. :thumbup:

[Gizmo]

Would you believe that Braves fans are more nervous than Red fans right now? And I can see that. With the loss of Heyward, the Central top 3, already better teams become clear favorites.

And it's not just the Central they fear....it's the Nats too. 15 game lead cut to 11 is possible at the end of the week, and an 11 game lead with 5 weeks left can certainly be done. Big win last night by Nats....let's see if the team catches fire. :thumbup:

If the Nats catch enough fire to make the playoffs, I want no part of them. Talk about a hot team coming in.

[Magdal]

If the Nats catch enough fire to make the playoffs, I want no part of them. Talk about a hot team coming in.LOL...that's true!

Red Sox jump on the All World Dodgers, who have lost like 1 game in a month! :thumbup:

[Magdal]

Nats and Snakes BOTH with big leads!

[Tom Servo]

Arizona's lead is gone, they gave up 4 in the 8th so now it's a 7-7 game in the 9th. Go Phillies!

[kaldaniels]

Looks like the Reds will be 2.5 back of STL for first place after tonight.

SF 5 Pitt 1 Top 6

[Tom Servo]

Not so fast. 5-3 now and Pittsburgh still threatening. The Giants are the freakin worst, it's bad enough they crushed our dreams last year and now they refuse to help us at all by actually winning a game.

[powersackers]

Kung Fu Panda's 2 out RBI makes it 6-3 SF

Romo closes it out. Giants beat Rats.

[kaldaniels]

Looks like the Reds will be 2.5 back of STL for first place after tonight.

SF 5 Pitt 1 Top 6

It is done. Cards in first (tied).

[Tom Servo]

Arizona's lead is gone, they gave up 4 in the 8th so now it's a 7-7 game in the 9th. Go Phillies!
3 hours later, they are in the top of the 18th still 7-7.

[HeatherC1212]

The D'Backs were winning that game in Philly 7-3 when I left GABP tonight and now it's in the 18th inning all tied up at 7-7. Talk about a crazy evening! :laugh:

And I SOOOOOO want to see a 21st inning stretch right now, LOL :lol:

[cumberlandreds]

Dbacks won in 18 innings,12-7. Caspar Wells pitched the 18th for the Phils.

[Magdal]

Looks like the Cards will let this depleted team salvage one. 4-1 Braves in the 7th

[kaldaniels]

Looks like the Cards will let this depleted team salvage one. 4-1 Braves in the 7th

I will take going into STL 2.5 back of the Cards. I actually think the pitching matchups favor the Reds.

[Brutus]

I will take going into STL 2.5 back of the Cards. I actually think the pitching matchups favor the Reds.

And, let's face it, misery loves company.

The Diamondbacks looks like they're going down again today too. So if the Giants can TCOB, the Reds will have not had any further damage done today, in spite of the loss.

[Magdal]

Bucs have 1 hit through 4...1-0 Giants

[BluegrassRedleg]

Giants up 4-0 now in the 9th.

We got some help today.

[BluegrassRedleg]

I will take going into STL 2.5 back of the Cards. I actually think the pitching matchups favor the Reds.

Especially the first two days. Need Leake to come up big in the opener.

[RedlegJake]

I really, really love Redszone. Anytime any of you think your fellow posters are getting dense - please, please go to MLB gameday, read a Reds game recap then try - just try to get through the comment section. Not the fans of other teams. Just Reds fans comments. It blows my mind. There are seriously idiotic fans in the world of baseball and thankfully they do not post here...

[Raisor]

I really, really love Redszone. Anytime any of you think your fellow posters are getting dense - please, please go to MLB gameday, read a Reds game recap then try - just try to get through the comment section. Not the fans of other teams. Just Reds fans comments. It blows my mind. There are seriously idiotic fans in the world of baseball and thankfully they do not post here...

Well there is some crossover....

;)

[RedlegJake]

Well there is some crossover....

;)

Hey....I seriously resemble that:lol:

[texasdave]

Brewers in business early. An infield single, bunt single and walk have the bases drunk with Brewers with no outs in the top of the first.

And that rally fizzled quickly. A double play and a ground out. Milwaukee did get one run out of it.

Pirates are starting a rookie, Andrew Lambo, in right. Yeah, I think Byrd can help them out.

[texasdave]

Ramirez parks one. Milwaukee up 2-0.

[OnBaseMachine]

As many predicted, Jeff Locke is remembering he's Jeff Locke. 5-0 Brewers in the 5th inning as Locke's second half numbers continue to drop off.

[klw]

As many predicted, Jeff Locke is remembering he's Jeff Locke. 5-0 Brewers in the 5th inning as Locke's second half numbers continue to drop off.

Has he been throwing fastballs to Khris Davis?

[OnBaseMachine]

Has he been throwing fastballs to Khris Davis?

Struck him out looking on a generous strike three call on an inside fastball his first atbat. I missed his other two atbats.

[cumberlandreds]

The Dbacks and Nationals are starting to win again. If the Reds continue to flounder around one these two will catch them for that last WC spot.

[Beltway]

The Dbacks and Nationals are starting to win again. If the Reds continue to flounder around one these two will catch them for that last WC spot.
If the Reds still have at least a 2 game wildcard lead by the time they get to the Cubs series (Sept 9), it's locked up. The Reds get to play the Cubs, Brewers and Astros while the Dbacks have 7 games against the Dodgers.

By the way, the Dbacks finish the regular season in DC.

[Kc61]

If the Reds still have at least a 2 game wildcard lead by the time they get to the Cubs series (Sept 9), it's locked up. The Reds get to play the Cubs, Brewers and Astros while the Dbacks have 7 games against the Dodgers.

By the way, the Dbacks finish the regular season in DC.

I don't think it will be locked up. Favorable, but not locked.

This is because while the DBacks play seven with the Dodgers, the Reds play six with the Pirates.

And the Pirates may need those games a lot more than L.A. needs theirs.

And the Reds are no lock to win a series in Milwaukee.

The DBacks and Nats finishing against each other is a good thing for the Reds.

[Beltway]

I don't think it will be locked up. Favorable, but not locked.

This is because while the DBacks play seven with the Dodgers, the Reds play six with the Pirates.

And the Pirates may need those games a lot more than L.A. needs theirs.

And the Reds are no lock to win a series in Milwaukee.

The DBacks and Nats finishing against each other is a good thing for the Reds.
Well, I'm just more confident. The series against the Cards and Dodgers will be rough. I'm less concerned about playing the Pirates. They're fading (6-11 in their last 17 games). They were 70-44. Now they're 76-55 and struggling. Marte is on the DL, Locke is regressing (finally), Liriano has had a couple horrible starts.

[RedTeamGo!]

I don't think it will be locked up. Favorable, but not locked.

This is because while the DBacks play seven with the Dodgers, the Reds play six with the Pirates.

And the Pirates may need those games a lot more than L.A. needs theirs.

And the Reds are no lock to win a series in Milwaukee.

The DBacks and Nats finishing against each other is a good thing for the Reds.

Not meant as a slight towards you, but have you thought about taking a few days off from Reds baseball?

I watched a total of 1 minute of last nights game and completely ignored it for the rest of the time and it was quite liberating.

[OnBaseMachine]

Padres beat the DBacks 5-1. The Reds lead is back to six games for the second wild card.

[NebraskaRed]

Despite hitting into a double play seemingly every inning, the Brewers are up 3-0 over the Pirates.

[BuckeyeRedleg]

Pirates lose.

Now 2.5 up on Reds.

[vaticanplum]

Going to be an interesting weekend with the Cards back in Pittsburgh.

[traderumor]

The dead cat bounce continues for the Brew Crew, bringing back memories of the years the Reds could do little more than play spoiler in the last month of the season. They're getting good pitching, and with the hot rookie, their offense causes problems. Hopefully they'll be bad again by next time we see them.

[OnBaseMachine]

The Nationals have won eight of nine, and are now 6.5 back in the wild card, only a half game behind the DBacks.

The Nationals schedule is pretty easy the next two weeks: 3 vs Mets, 3 at Phillies, 3 at Marlins, 4 at Mets, 3 vs Phillies. Then it gets tougher: 3 vs Braves, 4 vs Marlins, 3 at Cardinals, 3 at DBacks.

[cumberlandreds]

I'm going the Nats game tonight against the Mets. I guess I will have to root for the Mets since the Nats have picked it up lately.

[RedlegJake]

The way the Pirates are struggling I am more confident about catching them for the first wildcard spot. How they handle business against the Cards may be telling.

[Tom Servo]

Roy Halladay making his 2nd start off the DL today: 5.0 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 1 K

[Tom Servo]

Also Chase Utley just hit a two run triple that went to the ivy in Wrigley Field, and when it hit the ivy, another ball popped out right next to it. :lol:

[RedlegJake]

Liriano looking sharp in first inning tonight. Rooting for the Pirates. Don't even care about the race impact. AGAINST the Cards. Period.

[powersackers]

Bases loaded for Byrd - after a McCutchen K, Byrd K's. Not an empty seat in the house in PIT.

[powersackers]

G.I. Jones with a 2-out 2 Run Double vs. Miller.

[NebraskaRed]

Those announcers for the Pirates were screaming about Jones's 2-run double like the Bucco's had just won the World Series.

[RedlegJake]

Liriano breezes through inning 2 - Kozma is awful, just awful. People who were equating him with Cozart early in the season were really, really insulting Zach. Even with Zach's shortcomings there is a big gulf between Kozma and Zach's offense. Kozma is a zero.

[NebraskaRed]

Back to back home runs make it 4-0 Pirates.

[RedlegJake]

Neil Walker and Russel Martin and Miller is at 70 pitches in the 4th. Loving it!

[NebraskaRed]

Cards haven't scored a run since Tuesday. 14 innings, 6 hits, and no runs combined in this game and Wednesday's game.

[NebraskaRed]

Jones with 4 RBI for the night. Having an excellent game. 5-0 Pirates.

[NJReds]

Nats lose to the Mets 3-2

[OnBaseMachine]

DBacks lost 1-0 to the Giants. Reds remain six games ahead of the DBacks and 6.5 ahead of the Nationals.

[RedlegJake]

Pirates have jumped out to a 2-0 lead in second and have bases loaded with two out.

[Tom Servo]

Mets out to a 4-0 lead on Washington.

[Tom Servo]

Man, the Nationals are just a trainwreck.

[NebraskaRed]

Darn, I wanted to be able to keep saying "Cards haven't scored a run since Tuesday...."

Oh well, 2-1 Pirates.

[757690]

Pirates 6-1 over Cards in the 3rd.

Lynn on the verge of losing his spot on the Cards playoff roster.

[PepperJack]

Pirates 6-1 over Cards in the 3rd.

Lynn on the verge of losing his spot on the Cards playoff roster.



Is it wrong that I hope the Cards don't have a playoff roster?

[Ironman92]

http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?c_id=la&content_id=30210545&partnerId=as_mlb_20130901_11422444

[Ironman92]

Dodgers picked up Michael Young

[Kingspoint]

With St. Louis and Pittsburgh beating up on each other (with Pittsburgh doing most of the pummeling), the REDS can avert disaster by winning today, taking the series and accomplishing the task at hand.

Let's see if the Septemeber call ups can improve the team's ability to put together a string of victories.

After losing two straight series to the Cardinals, winning the division has gotten a lot tougher. It might take a 7-game winning streak to pull this thing out (while avoiding the reverse of putting together any 3-game losing streaks the rest of the year....can't afford 3-game losing streaks anymore.

[757690]

Pirates sending sacrificial lamb to mound to face the Cards today, Kris Johnson.

Already 1-0 Cards and it looks like it will get ugly.

[WrongVerb]

Yeah, this is getting uglier by the minute.

[RedlegJake]

5-0 Cards after 4 but this may be the best outcome for the Reds actually if they can pull out a win today. Gain a game on the leader. Stay the same on the first WC (2.5 both ways).

[Tom Servo]

Pirates pull ahead 5-1 over Milwaukee.

[cumberlandreds]

Dbacks lost. Reds now up 7 in the WC.

[reds44]

Dbacks lost. Reds now up 7 in the WC.
Nats could make it 6.5 by the end of the night though.

[NebraskaRed]

Nats/Phillies game. Tyler Clippard comes in the bottom of the 8th and gives up the lead with 2 hits, 2 walks (one intentional), and 2 runs. 3-2 Phillies.

[reds44]

Nats lose. Reds are 7 games up on Wild Card #2 with 24 to play.

[Ironman92]

Holy Schnikes!

A couple weeks ago on one of these threads they were talking about Mike Trout's speed and that his additional 20 lbs have him a step slower.

Watching MLB Network he just hit ball to Yunel Escobar, fielded it cleanly and Trout beat it out fairly easily. I timed it at 3.65 seconds from the RH batters box (Drew Stubbs was typically 3.72-3.75...with an occasional 3.68-3.71)....then on a line drive 2 hopper to the CF near LCF he went 1st to 3rd.

It may be the world's smallest sample size but holy moses that was the best back to back example of speed by 1 player I've seen in a long long time.

[Ironman92]

Kershaw just gave up 11 hits and 5 ER in 5 inn in Colorado

Greg Reynolds game is looking better and better.

[Brutus]

Kershaw just gave up 11 hits and 5 ER in 5 inn in Colorado

Greg Reynolds game is looking better and better.

That Colorado offense will be a load to deal with next season if they stay healthy.

[traderumor]

That Colorado offense will be a load to deal with next season if they stay healthy.Humidor or not, it is apparent that Coors Field makes it moot whether the Rockies are actually any good or not. They are tough to beat in that park. Its almost like the flip side of trying to beat the Astros in the Dome.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Pirates take a 3-2 lead in the 8th, but the Brew Crew tie it right back up in the bottom of the 8th with Segura rbi single. 3-3 heading to the 9th.

[The Operator]

Pirates back up 4-3.

The Brewers sure do suck... they're the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked.

edit: bonus points to anyone who can name where I stole the above saying from without a search engine.

[Red Raindog]

final - Pitt wins

[osuredleg24]

Pirates back up 4-3.

The Brewers sure do suck... they're the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked.

edit: bonus points to anyone who can name where I stole the above saying from without a search engine.

except when they play us

[The Operator]

except when they play usWell, that goes without saying. ;)

[texasdave]

The Brewers sure do suck... they're the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked.

Wild guess. Daffy Duck. It just sounds like something he would say.

[texasdave]

Congrats to the Pirates. Those fans have waited a long time.

[Brutus]

The Diamondbacks lost again, so the Reds are now 7.5 games up on the next closest competitor (Washington). Arizona is now 8 games behind the Reds.

[OGB]

Pirates back up 4-3.

The Brewers sure do suck... they're the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked.

edit: bonus points to anyone who can name where I stole the above saying from without a search engine.

Nothing like my bowling team, the future league champions of the world...sorry, gotta go, my damn wiener kids are listening

Edited to add: try me on Simpsons trivia seasons 1-10

[redsmetz]

Congrats to the Pirates. Those fans have waited a long time.

Yeah, now work on getting down as close to .500 and revel in a winning season. Very disappointing to beat the Redbirds the last two nights and not pick up any games on 1st place. Grrr.

[LexRedsFan]

Hey, it's like I was telling someone last night. 6 of our last 9 are against Pitt. We'll get our shot.

[RedlegJake]

Pirates have 7 with Cubs, 4 with Padres and six with Reds after the Cards & Ranger series. I sure hope the Rangers do them some damage because,for the Buccos, after that series, it gets real easy outside of the Reds the rest of the way. Reds may need to take 5 of 6 verses Bucs and at least split these last two with Cards. Still want the Bucs to take 2 of 3 in Saint Loo and hope the Reds can beat them face to face. Seems the best scenario. After the Pirates the Cards play no one of note, really, except they get the Rox in Denver. The Reds face a tough test and need to get hot and play out their minds for the rest of the season.

[Ironman92]

Top 5 play of the year

http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?topic_id=11493214&content_id=30308627

[klw]

Top 5 play of the year

http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?topic_id=11493214&content_id=30308627

I love how Donaldson was smiling as he was going to make the play. There have been some great defensive plays this year.

[oneupper]

23 games left. For the REDs to win the division outright, I'd say they need to win 15-16, to finish with 93-94 wins.

[oneupper]

I love how Donaldson was smiling as he was going to make the play. There have been some great defensive plays this year.

Heads up play for the Texas runner who tagged up.

[powersackers]

23 games left. For the REDs to win the division outright, I'd say they need to win 15-16, to finish with 93-94 wins.

And that's hoping Pit goes 12-12. With 11 games vs the Cubs and Pads? Not likely.

[oneupper]

And that's hoping Pit goes 12-12. With 11 games vs the Cubs and Pads? Not likely.

I don't know. I don't think they match up well against those two. In any case, 12-12 is certainly not outside the realm of possibilities, especially if the REDs can take the head to head series.

BP has the REDS division odds at 17%. Sounds about right to me. Not likely, but not a long shot either.

[powersackers]

I don't know. I don't think they match up well against those two. In any case, 12-12 is certainly not outside the realm of possibilities, especially if the REDs can take the head to head series.

BP has the REDS division odds at 17%. Sounds about right to me. Not likely, but not a long shot either.

I am guessing we go 13-10 fairly easily. It all depends on if we can do better than that.

[The Operator]

Nothing like my bowling team, the future league champions of the world...sorry, gotta go, my damn wiener kids are listening

Edited to add: try me on Simpsons trivia seasons 1-10Winner winner, chicken dinner!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARITnC80VhE


Season 1-10 are some of the best TV ever!

[Boston Red]

Last blown save of Mariana Rivera's career tonight? Could be historic.

[cinreds21]

Lonnie was clutch with those swiped bags.

[blumj]

Last blown save of Mariana Rivera's career tonight? Could be historic.
No way, Red Sox still play them 6 more times. :D