4/15/204 (It is not possible to win two, but maybe 1?)

[RedTeamGo!]

Don't know what the lineup is.

Let's get a win. I am sick of the Pirates being happy.

If someone can change the 204 of to 2014 it would be much appreciated.

[Chuckie]

Too early to start tanking for the draft pick?

[kbrake]

1. Heisey LF
2. Votto 1B
3. Phillips 2B
4. Bruce RF
5. Frazier 3B
6. Bernadina CF
7. Rocco C
8. Cozart SS

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Bernadina? Ugh

[Mutaman]

Bernadina? Ugh

Relative to who?

[kbrake]

Personally, I'm more annoyed with BP hitting 3rd against a RHP.

[RedTeamGo!]

Phillips 3rd against a RHP...good grief.

[KYExtemper]

1. Heisey LF
2. Votto 1B
3. Phillips 2B
4. Bruce RF
5. Frazier 3B
6. Bernadina CF
7. Rocco C
8. Cozart SS

This lineup sort of sucks in that Phillip is hitting third, but to hell with it. At least Heisey is leading off.

[Magdal]

Go news fella's. As this game is on MLB TV I will be around to root you to victory over these pesky Pirates! :beerme:

Edit: Just noticed that Luddy is out! What gives?

[Gallen5862]

The Reds game was advertized on MLB Network. They keep advertizing Cards game as well. MLB strikeszone is working tonight as well.

[Magdal]

The Reds game was advertized on MLB Network. They keep advertizing Cards game as well. MLB strikeszone is working tonight as well.Yes, you understand the "regional coverage" thing. St Louis area gets your game and visa versa.

[CesarGeronimo]

Relative to who?

Relative to Foster. I keep thinking the Reds need to start George in left field and play Pete at third. :alcohol:

[Kingspoint]

I'm going for a 6-3 REDS' Win.

[Gallen5862]

Originally it said braves Phillies or Reds Pirates. Then Just Reds. Then said Cards game yet its at 8 pm. Saw first half inning on mlb strikeszone.

[Mutaman]

Relative to Foster. I keep thinking the Reds need to start George in left field and play Pete at third. :alcohol:

Would you give George the green light on 3-0?

[smixsell]

And hitting IN FRONT of Rocco?! Geeez.

[KYExtemper]

We better not lose this game and then go wild tomorrow to avoid another sweep.

[Gallen5862]

Showing The Joey Votto Interview on his dad On strike zone.

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Have the reds came to bat yet?

[Magdal]

I'm going for a 6-3 REDS' Win.Slim chance. This cold weather could really effect the bats.

I guess I won't be around after all. Your game is NOT on MLB for me. They are showing the Cards/Brews but there will be a big sign on the muted screne saying "Sorry, you are blacked out''! So I get NO game!

Now THAT really makes no sense. :bang:

[KYExtemper]

Showing The Joey Votto Interview on his dad On strike zone.

- - - Updated - - -

Have the reds came to bat yet?

Yep, we are already in the top of the 2nd.

- - - Updated - - -


Slim chance. This cold weather could really effect the bats.

I guess I won't be around after all. Your game is NOT on MLB for me. They are showing the Cards/Brews but there will be a big sign on the muted screne saying "Sorry, you are blacked out''! So I get NO game!

Now THAT really makes no sense. :bang:

The MLB's blackout rules suck. I still get MLB.TV to watch a few games during the year (and I don't have cable), but it sucks.

[CesarGeronimo]

Would you give George the green light on 3-0?

He's gotta take a pitch there with Davey and then me comin up!

[Kingspoint]

Slim chance. This cold weather could really effect the bats.



With Leake not letting any balls reach fielders, they're going to freeze out there on the field.

[mikdavrut]

Am I wrong here or didn't Leake make his debut in 2010? I thought Thom just said that he was "up and down from the minor leagues in 2009"?

[Mutaman]

We better not lose this game and then go wild tomorrow to avoid another sweep.

The way we looked earlier tonight, i might sign for that.

[texasdave]

Thom is giving Bailey's stats and talking about Leake. WTH? And now he tries to play it off. LOL.

[KYExtemper]

*Shakes head*

[kaldaniels]

Pirates broadcast casually drops the point that Walker is OPSing over .800 without going into the whole "for those of you who haven't heard of OPS, it's......" diatribe.

Kinda refreshing.

[RedsLvr]

Dang.. Now we have to score tonight.

[Larkin Fan]

Dang.. Now we have to score tonight.

I think you meant "dang... now we have to score twice tonight."

[Tom Servo]

I feel like the Reds should try deviating from the 'lose the first two games of every series' strategy.

[kbrake]

Bernadina with a one out walk and immediately steals 2nd to get in scoring position for Rocco.

[kbrake]

Rocco bloop single to right. Bernadina had to hold to make sure it fell. 1st and 3rd with one out. Cozart up.

- - - Updated - - -

First pitch double play. Well done.

[redsfaninbsg]

Way too many dead outs in this lineup.

[BluegrassRedleg]

This is painful.

[KYExtemper]

Ugh. Double play at a bad time.

[RedsBrick]

Good gosh, Cozart!

Very little comes easy for this team right now.

[Gallen5862]

Did the run score during the double play?

[joshua]

Did the run score during the double play?

There was one out when Cozart Cozarted it up.

[Cedric]

If it's a third out and a force it doesn't matter where the lead runner is.

[RedTeamGo!]

Cozart is really good at being really bad at hitting

[Gallen5862]

Thanks didn't see there was already an out.

[Reds Freak]

I was just about to post it would be a good time for a squeeze attempt with Bernadina on third and Cozart at the plate. It seems he either chops it to the left side or hits a lazy fly ball to right field every at bat.

[Cedric]

Cozart has the worst approach and mechanics of any hitter I've ever seen. It's embarrassing that he gets paid to hit a baseball for a living and is so off balance at the plate. He will not be in the major leagues as a starter much longer unless he makes huge changes.

[powersackers]

Cozart must be oncoachable because no coach on this planet would be ok with his approach to hitting.

[RedTeamGo!]

He will not be in the major leagues as a starter much longer unless he makes huge changes or plays his entire career in Cincinnati.

FTFY

[Billy Hamilton's Legs]

I'm kind of annoyed by the whole criticism of Rocco for the Alvarez stolen base. They aren't even mentioning Alvarez's jump and the time it takes Leake to deliver the pitch. They time that stuff before they try it and obviously Leake was going too slow.

[KYExtemper]

I also hope that we are not going to waste another quality start.

[Kingspoint]

Why can't we score at least one run, if not two, this inning?

I see no reason at all.

It is going to happen.

[Mutaman]

This has all the earmarks of a 2-1 loss. Votto hits a meaningless 9th inning HR to keep our 1 run defeats going.

[redsfaninbsg]

It could be worse, you could be a Nationals fan and finally be coming to the realization that Strasburg will never be that ace you had dreamed for.

[KYExtemper]

Mike Leake just trying to help himself, lol.

[redsfaninbsg]

I'd bunt again (worst case Leake on 3rd)

[kbrake]

Of course Thom would like the black uniforms.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Leake should be batting 7th or 8th in this lineup.

[KYExtemper]

Price's love of the bunt again, lol.

[Cedric]

Stop bunting.

[Gallen5862]

What did Mike Leake do?

[RedTeamGo!]

stop.bunting.

[Kingspoint]

There ya go!

6982

[Gallen5862]

What happened with the bunt?

[BluegrassRedleg]

RBI knock on broken bat 1B to center by Votto. 1-1

[Gallen5862]

Thanks.

[kbrake]

Really foolish to give Votto anything to hit in that situation.

[Kingspoint]

What an idiotic move by the Manager to sacrifice Leake over to third and waste an out.

It's clear that Price has no business being the Manager of a Little League team, yet alone the REDS.

What is wrong with the ownership group in the hiring of Managers for the REDS? I'm sick of it.

They had a great AAA Manager and did nothing to promote him to the Majors.

[KYExtemper]

Nice hitting by Votto.

[Mutaman]

Important hit by Joey.

[redsfaninbsg]

One has to wonder where this offense would be if Votto wasn't off to a good start.

[RedTeamGo!]

I have never seen that happen before.

[Kingspoint]

I'm surprised he's not having Phillips bunt Votto over to Second.

[KYExtemper]

C'mon Bruce knock it out of the park.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Another DP, 4-6-3.

Reds have 1 run on 5 hits. :(

[RedTeamGo!]

Knock it out of the park? I would like to see Bruce get a single or a walk at this point.

[KYExtemper]

More double play balls!

[RedsfaninMT]

Everybody seems to be jumping on Billy for his terrible start, but no mentioning of Bruce's TERRIBLE start. Seems everybody was jacking one out last night but not Jay. I would love to see him start his patented hot streak any day now.

[Kingspoint]

Somehow, the DPGO by Bruce will justify to Price why he should do so much bunting. It doesn't make any sense, I know, but neither does bunting a guy over to third from 2nd with a good hitter up at the plate early in a game.

[Mutaman]

Why we are 4-9:

Exhibit 1: Homer

Exhibit 2: Bruce

Exhibit 3: Hoover

[kbrake]

I'm surprised he's not having Phillips bunt Votto over to Second.

Price isn't calling these. At least he didn't the BP one last week and I doubt he did that one.

[redsfaninbsg]

If it wasn't so frustrating you'd laugh. It's like every possible thing that could go against them is.

[Kingspoint]

Price isn't calling these. At least he didn't the BP one last week and I doubt he did that one.

Of course, he called Heisey bunting over Leake. In addition, it's the type of play that is either accepted as "OK", or "not OK" in the clubhouse based on what the Manager has deemed to be OK. Price has clearly deemed it to be OK as it was just repeated again.

[redsfaninbsg]

Seeing eye single puts them on the corners with nobody out.

[Reds Freak]

What an idiotic move by the Manager to sacrifice Leake over to third and waste an out.

It's clear that Price has no business being the Manager of a Little League team, yet alone the REDS.

What is wrong with the ownership group in the hiring of Managers for the REDS? I'm sick of it.

They had a great AAA Manager and did nothing to promote him to the Majors.

Wait, Jim Riggleman?

[kbrake]

Of course, he called Heisey bunting over Leake. In addition, it's the type of play that is either accepted as "OK", or "not OK" in the clubhouse based on what the Manager has deemed to be OK. Price has clearly deemed it to be OK as it was just repeated again.

How are you so confident he called for it? It was the exact same thing last week when BP bunted Hamilton to third people in here swearing up and down Price had to have called it and then we found out he didn't. I think he lets his players make decisions that I wish he sometimes wouldn't but I don't think he personally calls for these bunts.

[Red in Chicago]

dear god leake

[redsfaninbsg]

This team is in la-la land. Part of that is on the manager, they have no concept of fundamental baseball.

[Cedric]

At least Votto came to play this season..

[redsfaninbsg]

Sometimes I feel like Votto is the only position player on the team with a brain.

[Playadlc]

.

[Gallen5862]

What did Leake do?

[kbrake]

What did Leake do?

Threw a double play ball into CF.

[757690]

This team is in la-la land. Part of that is on the manager, they have no concept of fundamental baseball.

Everyone blamed the manager for it last year too, which is how we got Price. It likely is something else than the manager's fault.

[redsfaninbsg]

What did Leake do?

Threw the ball into centerfield on a tailor made double play.

[Gallen5862]

Thanks Kbrake and redsfaninbsg.

[UPRedsFan]

Sometimes I feel like Votto is the only position player on the team with a brain.

Cozart?
Frazier?
Bruce?

Haven't seen any of them make bonehead plays have you?

[KYExtemper]

What did Leake do?

Threw the ball into center field trying to turn a double play on a comebacker. Could've thrown out McCutchen who ran from third to home. Basically no outs were generated from it.

[redsfaninbsg]

Everyone blamed the manager for it last year too, which is how we got Price. It likely is something else than the manager's fault.

It's not all his fault but he's partly to blame. When a group of professionals plays as poor fundamentally as this bunch has for the first 14 games, he's partly to blame.

[KYExtemper]

We were fortunate to get out of that inning only giving up one run.

[RedTeamGo!]

Shocked that was only 1 run. It's a shame because Leake is pitching pretty well.

[Mutaman]

Everyone blamed the manager for it last year too, which is how we got Price. It likely is something else than the manager's fault.

It might even be something else than Jockety.

[redsfaninbsg]

Cozart?
Frazier?
Bruce?

Haven't seen any of them make bonehead plays have you?

I would define some of Cozart and Bruce's bonehead at bats, boneheaded. Frazier, I agree and I'll give a pass.

[kaldaniels]

We were fortunate to get out of that inning only giving up one run.

Yeah thats really impressive I can't even be mad.

[redsfaninbsg]

Obviously none of us have a way of knowing but maybe this group just doesn't get along? There has to be something inside/underneath at the causation of this poor play.

[faffy42]

Hesiey should start in center
Hamilton is a late inning pinch runner this season...

[Mutaman]

It's not all his fault but he's partly to blame. When a group of professionals plays as poor fundamentally as this bunch has for the first 14 games, he's partly to blame.

Its strange because two years ago they were solid fundamentally. Has really gone heywire the last two years.

[kaldaniels]

Its strange because two years ago they were solid fundamentally. Has really gone heywire the last two years.

Hmmm what "intangible-laced" leader has gone missing since 2012?

No, not going there.

[Mutaman]

Obviously none of have no way of knowing but maybe this group just doesn't get along? There has to be something inside/underneath at the causation of this poor play.

I used to think that they were a good team that lacked fire (some might call it intestinal fortitude). Now I'm beginning to think that they're not that good a team that lacks fire.

[757690]

We were fortunate to get out of that inning only giving up one run.

Even if Leake turns a perfect DP there, the runs still scores, so really, no harm.

[redsfaninbsg]

I'll buy the lack of leadership, the only person that could do it is Votto and it's not in his nature, or so it seems.

[Reds Freak]

Obviously none of us have a way of knowing but maybe this group just doesn't get along? There has to be something inside/underneath at the causation of this poor play.

It would be one thing if the Reds lost by 5-6 runs every night, but it seems every loss is a one-run defeat. I don't know how to explain that. When they pitch well, they don't hit. When they do hit, they can't keep guys from crossing the plate.

[Billy Hamilton's Legs]

not necessarily if the second baseman sees the runner going for home before throwing it to first. (in response to 757690's comment)

[kbrake]

Hesiey should start in center
Hamilton is a late inning pinch runner this season...

And you thought Votto couldn't hit a week ago. I'd give Hamilton more than 2 weeks.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Hesiey should start in center
Hamilton is a late inning pinch runner this season...

He can't develop doing that. You either have to play him or send him down.

[Mutaman]

Maybe Leake can hit a HR

[757690]

I still think the Reds win this game.

[KYExtemper]

It would be one thing if the Reds lost by 5-6 runs every night, but it seems every loss is a one-run defeat. I don't know how to explain that. When they pitch well, they don't hit. When they do hit, they can't keep guys from crossing the plate.

Well all of those games are when Homer Bailey pitched (or J.J. Hoover came in).

[Reds Freak]

Well all of those games are when Homer Bailey pitched (or J.J. Hoover came in).

Good point. But given both their track records, especially Bailey's, that won't continue.

[Cedric]

Please tell me I missed something and Joe Morgan doesn't advise anything related to this team?

[redsfaninbsg]

How much longer can you put Cozart in the lineup?

[Mutaman]

Good point. But given both their track records, especially Bailey's, that won't continue.

Whens it going to start not continuing?

[KYExtemper]

Would it really hurt us to play Santiago more at SS? I mean I know he's not a world beater, but I'm tiring of the automatic outs Cozart brings.

[wheels]

Not much of a difference in plate approach between C0zart and Leake.

[texasdave]

Cozart is going to have one heckuva month of May. He is due.

[kbrake]

Would it really hurt us to play Santiago more at SS? I mean I know he's not a world beater, but I'm tiring of the automatic outs Cozart brings.

Yes it would hurt. Cozart can and will improve. Santiago is what he is. Not saying they don't need to looking to upgrade SS, but Santiago is not that upgrade.

[redsfaninbsg]

Cozart is nearing 50 at bats and showing no signs of coming out of this funk. This isn't Joey Votto it's Zack Cozart, it's not like he has a track record of being an .800 OPS bat or even .750 for that matter.

[Reds Freak]

Whens it going to start not continuing?

I'm not a fortune teller, but the traditionally slow-starting Bailey has made three starts in horrible weather coming off a spring where he missed the last few weeks with a groin. I would guess soon.

[KYExtemper]

Heisey making a case for why he should be batting leadoff.

[texasdave]

Heisey gets on. Will he run on the lumbering Bucco pitcher?

[redsfaninbsg]

Was that last pitch really 99 mph?

[757690]

Heisey gets on. Will he run on the lumbering Bucco pitcher?

Nice call Texas :)

[757690]

Votto getting much better swings now, than in the first week,

[KYExtemper]

Another prolonged Votto walk.

[villain612]

Good AB by Votto. That last pitch was close.

[RedTeamGo!]

Wonderful at bat by Votto....Phillips wasn't paying attention.

[KYExtemper]

Good rip by Phillips. Just unfortunate to hit it right at Snider.

[757690]

Tough out. Still, Phillips swinging a good bat so far this season. Rumors of his demise offensively have been greatly exaggerated,

[hebroncougar]

Wonderful at bat by Votto....Phillips wasn't paying attention.

I don't know that Phillips could have hit the ball much harder than that. I don't care if it's pitch 1 or pitch 5 with a man on second, if you get a pitch you can hit that hard get after it.

[KYExtemper]

Wish we'd have had Leake pitching last night!

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKKKKK

[BluegrassRedleg]

Wonderful at bat by Votto....Phillips wasn't paying attention.

Actually, he was. And knew he'd get something fat in that scenario.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cozy! Nice play!

[villain612]

C'mon guys...lets not waste another strong pitching performance.

[kaldaniels]

I don't know that Phillips could have hit the ball much harder than that. I don't care if it's pitch 1 or pitch 5 with a man on second, if you get a pitch you can hit that hard get after it.

I have come to the believe that there are just two schools of thought on the subject.

I for one, believe if you get a pitch to hit, take a rip. Unless you get the take sign.

[Reds Freak]

It would be one thing if the Reds lost by 5-6 runs every night, but it seems every loss is a one-run defeat. I don't know how to explain that. When they pitch well, they don't hit. When they do hit, they can't keep guys from crossing the plate.

Is it frowned upon to quote yourself? :)

[Mutaman]

Wish we'd have had Leake pitching last night!

I wish we would have had Paul Janish pitching last night.

[KYExtemper]

Nice job to keep stealing on Cole.

[Reds Freak]

Nice bunt Todd :)

[BluegrassRedleg]

ATTABOY. Frazier 2-run "bomb" to RCF.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Are people under the impression that Homer pitched POORLY last night?!? Really? There's more to judge than just the outcome. Just about EVERY pitcher throws a half dozen mistake pitches in EVERY start. Odds are, they get away with most of them. Odds weren't in Homer's favor last night. He pitched well. Bucs just took advantage of every mistake.

[Mutaman]

At least Price is trying to make something happen.

[KYExtemper]

GO FRAZIER! 4th HR of the year. Bruce got a workout during that at-bat.

[WildcatFan]

Todd Frazier in a nutshell. Swings at a wild pitch and misses by 2 1/2 feet, goes yard on the next pitch.

[_Sir_Charles_]

LOL. That looked like a flair to right. How he gets so much pop on those swings is beyond me.

[BluegrassRedleg]

GABP classic.

[villain612]

I'm liking Frazier's display of power so far this season.

[texasdave]

Frazier!!

[wheels]

How long did it take Frazier to hit his first homer last year?

[RedTeamGo!]

There it is! Up goes Frazia!

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'd say the sophomore slump is in the rear view mirror folks. :O)

[KYExtemper]

Okay Price. Whatever you do for the rest of the game, DO NOT put in J.J. Hoover!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Okay Price. Whatever you do for the rest of the game, DO NOT put in J.J. Hoover!

Also do not call Louisville and bring up Bell for tonight. :O)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Don't look now fellas, but the bats are starting to warm up. And we still haven't gotten Jay on track yet. It's not as bad as many think it is. It's a LONG season boys...we got this.

[_Sir_Charles_]

No complaints on Cozart there. He scalded that ball, just right at Alvarez. But he beats it out to avoid the DP.

[KYExtemper]

I'd almost say steal again here.

[Mutaman]

Are people under the impression that Homer pitched POORLY last night?!? Really? There's more to judge than just the outcome. Just about EVERY pitcher throws a half dozen mistake pitches in EVERY start. Odds are, they get away with most of them. Odds weren't in Homer's favor last night. He pitched well. Bucs just took advantage of every mistake.

You're joking right? He gave up 4 HRs to a team that is on a par with The Red's offensively. He gave up back to back HRs to Neal Walker and some guy named Grady Sanchez. He has an ERA over 8.00. When are you folks going to stop making excuses for these guys?

[Red Raindog]

Don't look now fellas, but the bats are starting to warm up. And we still haven't gotten Jay on track yet. It's not as bad as many think it is. It's a LONG season boys...we got this.

it is great to the advancement by Mes ---- wish Cozart would show some

[BluegrassRedleg]

LEAKE BOMB!!! :beerme:

[KYExtemper]

HAHA! Love it when our pitchers help themselves.

[PepperJack]

Also do not call Louisville and bring up Bell for tonight. :O)

Bell is on the DL with a forearm/elbow "injury". Not in AAA.

[Chuckie]

"You can beat us, but you can't sweep us!"

[_Sir_Charles_]

You're joking right? He gave up 4 HRs to a team that is on a par with The Red's offensively. He gave up back to back HRs to Neal Walker and some guy named Grady Sanchez. Her has an ERA over 8.00. When are you folks going to stop making excuses for these guys?

No, I"m not. He also threw 9 K's with 0 bb's. Crappy weather conditions, the ball was FLYING off the bats. 2 of the dingers were cheapies. Was it a stellar outing? Of course not, he struggled with his command the first couple of innings and got burnt on a few bad pitches. But I'll take a 9k/0bb outing from my starter any day of the week. Odds of him giving up 4 bombs is just nuts.

:jump: LEAKE!!! BOMB!

[Red Raindog]

I thought Leake made some cuts last AB ----

[villain612]

YES!!!!!!!

[powersackers]

Who called that?

[Captain Hook]

I wonder if Leake can still play some SS?

[RedsLvr]

Time to start Mike Leake at shortstop on days he's not pitching. ;)

[Mutaman]

There's more to judge than just the outcome.

That's what I'm going to start telling my clients when I lose. Don't think it will go over too well.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bell is on the DL with a forearm/elbow "injury". Not in AAA.

Thanks. Didn't realize that. Phantom DL stint I take it.

[RedsBrick]

So, is Cozart going to start hanging around Leake's locker, getting tips?

[wheels]

Mike Leake.

Can they start him at short when he's not pitching?

[RedTeamGo!]

haha! I love Mike Leake!

Homer can't do that!

[KYExtemper]

Who called that?

Didn't really call that HR, but every time that Leake comes up I think it's a possibility. Having a pitcher that can hit is such an asset in the NL.

[Larkin Fan]

Can we start Leake at SS on his non-pitching days?

[Reds Freak]

If the Pirates hit back-to-back-to-back HRs this inning to tie it, I give up.

[villain612]

I'm being slightly facetious but when does Cozart's epically bad start to this season stop being a slump and becomes the new normal?

[PepperJack]

ctrent ‏@ctrent 3m
Overheard in the press box ‘Watch, for the next five minutes I’ll get nothing but, ‘can Mike Leake play shortstop’ tweets

[Mutaman]

Maybe Leake can hit a HR

Good strategy!

[kaldaniels]

The improvement in Leake has been astonishing.

2011

6985


2012

6983

2014

6984

[RedTeamGo!]

Did you know the two worst OPS's in the majors belong to Zach Cozart and Billy Hamilton?

Just saw that on twitter.

[kaldaniels]

ctrent ‏@ctrent 3m
Overheard in the press box ‘Watch, for the next five minutes I’ll get nothing but, ‘can Mike Leake play shortstop’ tweets

Had to be Fay.

[Mutaman]

If the Pirates hit back-to-back-to-back HRs this inning to tie it, I give up.

As I understand it, as long as Leake strikes out a couple of other guys , that would be ok. :)

[RedsLvr]

Did you know the two worst OPS's in the majors belong to Zach Cozart and Billy Hamilton?

Just saw that on twitter.

And I imagine they'll be there for quite some time.

[Reds Freak]

Just unbelievable.

[RedTeamGo!]

Get him out - he's done.

Leake gets to 90 pitches and he's done...its like clockwork.

[KYExtemper]

Might be time to pull Leake. 98 pitches and 0 outs in the 7th thus far.

[WebScorpion]

I'm being slightly facetious but when does Cozart's epically bad start to this season stop being a slump and becomes the new normal?What new normal? This is how Cozie started last season...this is his normal. :dunno:

[Mutaman]

Maybe we should try something different with this fellow Sanchez.

[WVRedsFan]

Here we go again...

[BluegrassRedleg]

Go figure. Reds first team to get Cole for 4+ runs in his 22-game career.

[RedTeamGo!]

Ishikawa is going to hit it out

[malcontent]

Price? Where's Price?

[villain612]

A strikeout here would be amazing.

[kaldaniels]

Did you know the two worst OPS's in the majors belong to Zach Cozart and Billy Hamilton?

Just saw that on twitter.

Is that true? Going into today Allen Craig was at .317, Billy at .396.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ishikawa is going to hit it out

:thumbdown:

[RedTeamGo!]

Is that true? Going into today Allen Craig was at .317, Billy at .396.

Zach Cozart: .286

Billy Hamilton: .362

Allen Craig: .366

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKKKKKK

[KYExtemper]

In other news, the Cards are taking the Brewers to the woodshed again tonight. Up 3-0 with a runner on second in the top of the 4th.

[_Sir_Charles_]

If I'm not mistaken, that ties his career high in K's.

[Kingspoint]

Wait, Jim Riggleman?
No. I know I'm in the minority, but I thought Rick Sweet would have been more than adequate.

[KYExtemper]

Ugh. We let Marte off the hook there.

[WVRedsFan]

Did the board freeze for anyone else?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Clipped Marte. Had him 0-2 too. :(

[foxfire123]

Oh cheese and rice... Can we not KEEP a lead against these guys?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice job Mike. :clap: :clap: :clap:

[RedTeamGo!]

I would have thrown him more low and away curveballs

[kaldaniels]

Zach Cozart: .286

Billy Hamilton: .362

Allen Craig: .366

mlb.com has billy at .387, Craig at .317

[villain612]

Leake hits the batter on an 0-2 count...

6986

[RedTeamGo!]

mlb.com has billy at .387, Craig at .317

ESPN may be wrong :dunno:

[kaldaniels]

Josh Reddick OPSing .263.

I believe that is checkmate.

[kbrake]

I would have thrown him more low and away curveballs

He was going to go back there just trying set him up and it got away from him.

[BluegrassRedleg]

And Manny Parra did what Manny Parra does...

[Mutaman]

Don't want to see McCuthchen this inning.

[kaldaniels]

ESPN may be wrong :dunno:

Won't be the last time. This hour.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Josh Reddick OPSing .263.

I believe that is checkmate.

Still doesn't make Zack's or Billy's numbers any better though. Meh.

[villain612]

Good job Manny.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice shoelace snag by Frazier. 5-3 Reds.

[kaldaniels]

Hope the mound is reinforced. Probably gonna see the Fat Man tonight.

[villain612]

Still doesn't make Zack's or Billy's numbers any better though. Meh.


The fact that Allen Craig is OPSing on the same level as a 23 year old rookie makes me feel a little better inside.

[RedTeamGo!]

Josh Reddick OPSing .263.

I believe that is checkmate.

Wowzer...that is reddickulous....


.....I'll let myself out.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Won't be the last time. This hour.

Nice

[kaldaniels]

Still doesn't make Zack's or Billy's numbers any better though. Meh.

That is correct. But by God if I'm gonna let the claim go thru - that the 2 worst OPSing batters in Major League Baseball are starting for the Reds - without a fact check.

[_Sir_Charles_]

That is correct. But by God if I'm gonna let the claim go thru - that the 2 worst OPSing batters in Major League Baseball are starting for the Reds - without a fact check.

No doubt. :thumbup:

- - - Updated - - -

It's been a while since Joey hit one out...he's probably due.

[villain612]

I'll say it again. I like Joey in the 2 hole.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Votto could get a hit with one of Dusty's toothpicks. I'm pretty sure he just did.

[Mutaman]

Nice hitting by Votto against a hard throwing lefty

[WebScorpion]

I think Joey bought a batch of one-hit bats. Two broken bat hits today. :eek:

[WVRedsFan]

Hope the mound is reinforced. Probably gonna see the Fat Man tonight.

Nope, I'll be home biting my nails.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I think Joey bought a batch of one-hit bats. Two broken bat hits today. :eek:

As long as they've each got a hit in 'em...I'm fine with that. He can afford a bunch of 'em. :O)

[kaldaniels]

http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=1&season=2014&month=0&season1=2014&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sort=10,a

A lot of fun to be had on the worst OPS list.

.513 OPSing Jedd Gyorko just got a 6 year extension today.

[villain612]

Great catch.

[KYExtemper]

So close to getting that run back.......

[kbrake]

Props to Marte, that was one hell of a catch.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Marte owns some nice leather.

[_Sir_Charles_]

We've been seeing the times for Hamilton home-to-first quite a bit lately. I'd be curious to see Brandon's times. They've got to be staggeringly slow.

WOW. What a catch by Marte. Bruce robbed.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Don't often agree with Thom, but, yeah, :beerme: to those fans who came out in this weather for tonight's games.

[KYExtemper]

Alright Bernadina. Make them pay for walking Frazier to get to you.

[RedTeamGo!]

Heck of a catch by Marte.

[RedsLvr]

Let's rock em rocco

[_Sir_Charles_]

ROGER! That'll work! Hustled out an IF single!

[villain612]

Alright Mez. We need some insurance.

[RedTeamGo!]

Nice! Sharkdina!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice! Sharkdina!

Okay, someone enlighten me. Where did this Shark thing come from for Bernadina?