Reds @ Cubs 7-16-19

[WrongVerb]

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[Ironman92]

Looks good, let’s win

[Ironman92]

Ervin, Gennett and Iglesias ready off the bench

[cumberlandreds]

Alec Mills is making his first start of the season for the Cubs tonight in replacement for the injured Cole Hamels. So this will either be an easy touch for the Reds or he will totally shut them down. Which will it be?

[Ironman92]

Alec Mills is making his first start of the season for the Cubs tonight in replacement for the injured Cole Hamels. So this will either be an easy touch for the Reds or he will totally shut them down. Which will it be?

Hoping a non Jeff Pico performance

[Bourgeois Zee]

I like that Farmer is getting some reps behind the plate. His swing looks solid, and I enjoy that quick bat.

I don't like that Casali was hit last night, had to come out of the game, and now Farmer is catching.

[gagliano]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D_nZOefX4AATaH8?format=jpg&name=small

beat those knuckle draggers!

[PepperJack]

I wouldn't mind Farmer taking the catcher spot and running with it at all.

[membengal]

Hoping a non Jeff Pico performance

I am still mad about that.

[Bourgeois Zee]

I wouldn't mind Farmer taking the catcher spot and running with it at all.

Oh, I think Casali's been solid and would be fine as a platoon mate. He's a near league-average bat who holds his own defensively (3.6 FRAA this season).

Farmer will hopefully improve on his numbers with more regular playing time.

He certainly couldn't be much worse than what Barnhart's given the Reds so far this season. (Or last.)

[JCM11]

Dodged a bullet with the Winker injury. I was all but sure that was an oblique when it happened.

[DocRed]

I wouldn't mind Farmer taking the catcher spot and running with it at all.

I agree, give the kid a shot and see what he can do, he just may surprise. I think we already know what Tucker and Casali's ceilings are.

[bigfoot52]

Oh, I think Casali's been solid and would be fine as a platoon mate. He's a near league-average bat who holds his own defensively (3.6 FRAA this season).

Farmer will hopefully improve on his numbers with more regular playing time.

He certainly couldn't be much worse than what Barnhart's given the Reds so far this season. (Or last.)

Sounds like another Barnhart hater.
I agree with everything in the post except the last two words. "(or last)".
Barnhart's 2018 wasn't that bad. .248 AVG .699 OPS While I agree that Barnhart has been awful this year, the question is: Why? He was one of the top catchers in MLB in 2017 and very solid in 15 and 16. Now some people on this board want to throw him in the trash. Injury? Maybe.. Slump? Maybe.. But a guy usually doesn't just fall off of the cliff that this in the prime age years. I would hate to see the Reds give up on him. Many guys go through a few months of poor production and then come back to to be productive.
See Votto, See Puig.

[64red]

Since it took Bell so long to get Farmer in at catcher, I assumed he would be a disaster. Pleasantly surprised by his play.

[Ironman92]

Good point by LeCure....need to watch the up the middle defense. It needs to be good but not many regulars there

[Reds Fanatic]

Wow Almora robs Vottto

[Big Klu]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D_nZOefX4AATaH8?format=jpg&name=small

So it looks like there is a change in the lineup. Farmer and DeSclafani have been flip-flopped in the order.

Boo.

[bigfoot52]

Wow Almora robs Vottto

What a catch..

[Ron Madden]

Great Catch to take extra bases away from Votto

[Ironman92]

Really good play by Almora but confused to why he slid?

[Reds Fanatic]

Suarez homers again

[bigfoot52]

Catch that Almora !!!

[Ron Madden]

Geno kills the Cubs!!!

[Ironman92]

Boom

[Big Klu]

Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Joey Votto - 277
5. Adam Dunn - 270
6. Ted Kluszewski - 251
7. George Foster - 244
8. Jay Bruce - 233
9. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
10. Eric Davis - 203
11. Barry Larkin - 198
12. Brandon Phillips - 191
13. Vada Pinson - 186
14. Wally Post - 172
15. Gus Bell - 160
16. Joe Morgan - 152
16. Pete Rose - 152
18. Lee May - 147
19. Dan Driessen - 133
20. Reggie Sanders - 125
21. Ernie Lombardi - 120
22. Sean Casey - 118
23. Eugenio Suarez - 117
24. Frank McCormick - 110
25. Todd Frazier - 108
26. Dave Parker - 107
27. Chris Sabo - 104
28. Dave Concepcion - 101

[membengal]

Really good play by Almora but confused to why he slid?

The brick wall.

[Ironman92]

Silver Fox

[Burger Beer]

Can I say it...

hey-you-hiney-hole! :)

[Reds Fanatic]

Suarez now tied with Yelich for most 1st inning homers this year (8)

[Reds Fanatic]

Puig hit by the pitch

[Ironman92]

63 mph lol

[Reds Fanatic]

Now Dietrich is hit by a pitch. 19th of the season

[Ironman92]

89 mph

Guessing that’s the biggest gap if speed on consecutive hit by pitch pitches

[bigfoot52]

Dietrich. LOL. That was very close to being a strike.

[Ironman92]

Silver Fox steals the mic

[Reds Fanatic]

Suarez is hilarious

[adkindo]

why is Ervin not playing?

[Ron Madden]

WTG Nick!!!

[Reds Fanatic]

Senzel singles in a run

[JCM11]

Nice start to the game. Makes Almora's great catch ever more important.

I'm surprised Senzel didn't score on that.

[Reds Fanatic]

Peraza doubles off the wall. Run scores. Senzel thrown out at the plate. 3-0 Reds!

[adkindo]

just a good play by the Cubs

[Ironman92]

No way he broke on contact....no damn way

[Ron Madden]

Nice stroke by Peraza!

[mhs95_06]

Senzel singles in a run

Tremendous hit and run play with Senzel hitting it in the vacated 3rd base hole as the runner from 2nd was approaching!

[Ironman92]

just a good play by the Cubs

Not buying

I’ll apologize if wrong but I say no way Senzel got a secondary lead and broke on contact

[ochoa30]

Had no where to slide. How is that not blocking the plate? New rule makes no sense but good inning none the less

[NCReds]

Offense looking strong early, just hate to see the cubs go in with momentum

[ochoa30]

Not buying

I’ll apologize if wrong but I say no way Senzel got a secondary lead and broke on contact

You would think with his speed that may be the case but it was a very quick relay so it's hard to know for sure

[Ron Madden]

They got the ball to home plate pretty damn quick

[Ironman92]

You would think with his speed that may be the case but it was a very quick relay so it's hard to know for sure

I timed his 2 triples vs Rockies. He was home to 3rd in 11.21 and 11.18

I timed him just now from contact of bat (on 1st but leading off and assumed secondary lead)...so about 15 less feet of running with secondary momentum instead of standstill and I had him at 10.46

The Cubs indeed played it very well but I’m 100% skeptical he didn’t either hesitate or not bust it from contact.

[JCM11]

Leave Senzel in CF.

[Tadasimha]

Nicely run down, Nick

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice running catch by Senzel. 3-0 Reds after 1

[Ironman92]

Nice jump by Senzel [emoji3]

[mhs95_06]

Not buying

I’ll apologize if wrong but I say no way Senzel got a secondary lead and broke on contact

When Senzel came into the picture half way to 2B, the ball was 4/13 of the way to hitting the wall. CF fielded it off the wall with all his momentum going toward the infield and a great relay put the ball right on the money to tag him as he reached for the plate on a good head first slide to the outside of the plate. Great play all around by the defense.

[Big Klu]

When Senzel came into the picture half way to 2B, the ball was 4/13 of the way to hitting the wall. CF fielded it off the wall with all his momentum going toward the infield and a great relay put the ball right on the money to tag him as he reached for the plate on a good head first slide to the outside of the plate. Great play all around by the defense.

Of course, it was also another example of the "pitcher batting 8th" coming back to bite them in the butt. If Kyle Farmer had been on deck instead of Anthony DeSclafani, then J.R. House may have held Senzel at 3rd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Winker hit in the foot. 3rd HBP already tonight

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto flies out. 3-0 Reds mid 2nd

[ochoa30]

Of course, it was also another example of the "pitcher batting 8th" coming back to bite them in the butt. If Kyle Farmer had been on deck instead of Anthony DeSclafani, then J.R. House may have held Senzel at 3rd.

Except they would have just walked Farmer with runners on second and third so this logic doesnt hold up. It really doesnt matter all that much if it all.

[BluegrassRedleg]

I was late turning this one on today. Rule No. 1 should be "Never miss a Reds first inning."

[Reds Fanatic]

Lead off hit by Rizzo

[Ironman92]

Tony Rizzo with another hit

[Reds Fanatic]

Garcia homers. 3-2 Reds

[bigfoot52]

No lead ever safe.

[Ironman92]

That kid has a good swing

[ochoa30]

Anything but a fastball to that guy

[Red Raindog]

18th HR given up by Desclafani in under 90 innings


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[Reds Fanatic]

Heyward strikes out swinging

[Rantly]

Except they would have just walked Farmer with runners on second and third so this logic doesnt hold up. It really doesnt matter all that much if it all.

Then why bother doing it? Plus in your scenario you get pitchers spot out of the way so top of the order next inning

[TheBigLebowski]

The question remains, does Wood bump Disco or Mahle??

I’m honestly not sure. I wish he could replace both.

[Reds Fanatic]

Almora lines a hit off Desclafani’s glove

[BluegrassRedleg]

Almora frustrates me. Seems like he's another one of those guys who's better against the Reds than other teams.

[ochoa30]

Then why bother doing it?

This I can't answer. To me if you have a guy with some speed to hit 9th it makes sense but otherwise I really dont know.

[Reds Fanatic]

The question remains, does Wood bump Disco or Mahle??

I’m honestly not sure. I wish he could replace both.

At this point I would lean toward him replacing Mahle but I agree it is close.

[Tadasimha]

Haha

[Reds Fanatic]

Maldonado lines into a DP

[Big Klu]

4-yessiree-3!

[ochoa30]

At this point I would lean toward him replacing Mahle but I agree it is close.

Mahle has options and has been trending very poorly. Disco has actually been pretty solid as of late. Wont be a very hard decision for the Reds.

[mhs95_06]

I timed his 2 triples vs Rockies. He was home to 3rd in 11.21 and 11.18

I timed him just now from contact of bat (on 1st but leading off and assumed secondary lead)...so about 15 less feet of running with secondary momentum instead of standstill and I had him at 10.46

The Cubs indeed played it very well but I’m 100% skeptical he didn’t either hesitate or not bust it from contact.

270' x 10.46/11.195 = 252'
So that figures him just 18' off of first at contact. How far do you think you should be off 1B when the ball comes across the plate with your momentum going towards 2nd so you do not get picked off if the catcher gets it?

[Reds Fanatic]

2 out walk to Dietrich

[Reds Fanatic]

FC ends the inning.3-2 Reds mid 3rd

[RR1971]

Mahle has options and has been trending very poorly. Disco has actually been pretty solid as of late. Wont be a very hard decision for the Reds.
Easy call. Mahle is out of rotation.

[mhs95_06]

Really good play by Almora but confused to why he slid?

Afraid of that super solid brick wall, not like a modern fence!

[Tadasimha]

unless my eyes deceive me, that was straight up in the air

[Ironman92]

Afraid of that super solid brick wall, not like a modern fence!

He was only 11/13th to the wall

[Reds Fanatic]

3 Ks for Disco. 3-2 Reds after 3

[Tadasimha]

He was called only 11/13th to the wall

Got it in less than 8 parsecs

[HammerTime]

Mahle has options and has been trending very poorly. Disco has actually been pretty solid as of late. Wont be a very hard decision for the Reds.

Odd man out to the bullpen maybe?

[Ironman92]

Got it in less than 8 parsecs

Had him at 8.05

[BluegrassRedleg]

I like how Suarez was still a platinum blonde there. :laugh:

[mhs95_06]

Then why bother doing it? Plus in your scenario you get pitchers spot out of the way so top of the order next inning

Pitcher batting 8th keeps the inning from being handicapped by an easy lead-off out by the pitcher batting 9th when the #9 spot leads off an inning.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Got it in less than 8 parsecs

"She's got it where it counts."

[Reds Fanatic]

Disco singles to left

[Ironman92]

Disco hit

/beegees

[Tadasimha]

Disco Ball! Catch the fever!

[ochoa30]

Odd man out to the bullpen maybe?

I think you have to keep him stretched out in AAA in case of injury

[Ironman92]

Someone tell Thom and Jim that in high school I played 7 different positions in a double header

[mhs95_06]

He was only 11/13th to the wall

That 4/13 was 4 mississippis when he was half way to 2nd out of the 13 it took in slow motion from the ball hitting the bat until it hit the wall!

[RiverRat13]

I think you have to keep him stretched out in AAA in case of injury

This. And to work on what he's struggling with. There are zero MLB starting options coming from the farm anytime soon. Mahle's development is pretty important.

[Ironman92]

That 4/13 was 4 mississippis when he was half way to 2nd out of the 13 it took in slow motion from the ball hitting the bat until it hit the wall!

Oh...I was doing Maine’s

[mhs95_06]

Disco tried each of 3 different pitches after going 0-2 to Rizzo and overthrew them all, then ended up walking him on another overthrown fastball.

[Tadasimha]

Tony D walks Tony R

[Rantly]

Pitcher batting 8th keeps the inning from being handicapped by an easy lead-off out by the pitcher batting 9th when the #9 spot leads off an inning.
True, WHEN the 9th spot leads off the order which is rare if there are runners on base in the previous inning and the 8th place batter is a position player and they walk to get to the pitcher to make final out...nevermind I guess it doesn’t really matter :beerme:

[Ironman92]

Textbook

[Reds Fanatic]

Rizzo out on interference running into Dietrich

[Ironman92]

Quit arguing.

Obvious interference.

[The Operator]

Throw Joe Maddon's ass out of there

[Reds Fanatic]

That is a really smart move there by Dietrich to force that call

[Ironman92]

Rizzo knows the rules

[ochoa30]

Such an obvious call. Sit down you old fool.

[Ron Madden]

Love it! Haha!

( I think Dietrich knew what he was doing)

[Tadasimha]

Dietrich made sure of the interference a bit. Right call, anyway

[Big Klu]

I am very impressed with Dietrich's gamesmanship! He is a very savvy ballplayer!

[Reds Fanatic]

Heyward fouls out on a 3-0 pitch. 3-2 Reds after 4

[The Operator]

Rizzo made into a doofus multiple nights in a row. I absolutely love it.


He's such a little weasel

[Fil3232]

Christmas came early for the Creeper!!

[mhs95_06]

Love it! Haha!

( I think Dietrich knew what he was doing)

Yes, instead of having to make a great play for a tough out at 1st, and the runner is left on 2nd, he gets the lead runner out.

[NCReds]

Heyward just bailed disco out big time, thank you!!!!!

[NCReds]

How much $ is Welsh paying Jim Day to advertise his baseball rules website?

[Rantly]

Someone tell Thom and Jim that in high school I played 7 different positions in a double header

Which 2 did you not play?

[Ironman92]

Nice pitch

[bigfoot52]

Votto looking for another walk.

[The Operator]

Awfully generous call to ring up Suarez


Bring on the robots

[Reds Fanatic]

After that shaky 1st Mills is rolling against the Reds

[Ironman92]

Catcher and SS

I’m a lefty. They bunted on me while I was at 3rd and I got em.. I played 1 inning at 2nd and made one of my best plays ever.

Didn’t have a lefty catchers mitt

[ochoa30]

Votto officially slumping again. I'm starting to think hes pretty much done. You have to wonder how long he would drag it out. I think he probably gives it next year and then will walk away if he doesnt bounce back.

[NCReds]

After that shaky 1st Mills is rolling against the Reds

I really had high hopes for our offense against this guy after the first, but nothing since.

[Rantly]

I am very impressed with Dietrich's gamesmanship! He is a very savvy ballplayer!


Yes and we would hate him if he played for Cards.

[Ironman92]

Votto officially slumping again. I'm starting to think hes pretty much done. You have to wonder how long he would drag it out. I think he probably gives it next year and then will walk away if he doesnt bounce back.

He did get robbed of a double to be fair

[ochoa30]

He did get robbed of a double to be fair

True and it's not like he is horrible. I just dont think he can live with being mediocre.

[Tadasimha]

8 pitch inning for Disco

[Reds Fanatic]

That was a quick 8 pitch inning for Disco

[Tadasimha]

Dietrich is a walking bruise

[Reds Fanatic]

Now 20 HBP for Dietrich and the 4th by Mills tonight

[WrongVerb]

Dietrich moved into that one a bit.

Why is Senzel hitting 6th?

[Ron Madden]

As long as I remember the Reds have always had trouble facing soft tossing junk ball pitchers

[Tadasimha]

Dang it

[Ironman92]

Shoot darn Peraza

[Reds Fanatic]

That 5-4-3 DP hurts

[NCReds]

So why didn’t we bunt peraza..?

[ochoa30]

Why cant Peraza take a dang pitch ever. You have to know you are not gonna see a fastball after the first AB. Guy has seen 3 pitches today. Just not a smart ball player.

[TheBigLebowski]

Peraza is not good. I hope he’s playing elsewhere soon.

[The Operator]

Why cant Peraza take a dang pitch ever. You have to know you are not gonna see a fastball after the first AB. Guy has seen 3 pitches today. Just not a smart ball player.

And the frustrating thing is he could win batting titles if he would adopt a smarter approach.

[bigfoot52]

So why didn’t we bunt peraza..?
It looks like the wiser choice now.
I would have bunted him, even though the Pitcher is up next.

[Reds Fanatic]

That is a big missed scoring chance

[Big Klu]

And the "pitcher batting 8th" bites us in the butt again.

[The Operator]

And the "pitcher batting 8th" bites us in the butt again.

It sure seems like it hurts us more than it helps. The whole "second leadoff hitter" novelty hasn't really rang true.

[ochoa30]

And the frustrating thing is he could win batting titles if he would adopt a smarter approach.

Agreed. He could be very good. We saw the potential last year but I just dont think he will ever reach it fully. Atleast not with the Reds.

[RR1971]

Why cant Peraza take a dang pitch ever. You have to know you are not gonna see a fastball after the first AB. Guy has seen 3 pitches today. Just not a smart ball player.
I’ve been a critic of Peraza but in his defense he’s still a young player and could get better. He has shown signs of being really good at the plate. The downside is he’s in his 5th MLB season.

[Kingspoint]

And the "pitcher batting 8th" bites us in the butt again.
On the bright side, the Pitcher's spot is gone with the heart of the order coming up.

[stein1214]

And the "pitcher batting 8th" bites us in the butt again.

Makes no sense at all.

[NCReds]

It looks like the wiser choice now.
I would have bunted him, even though the Pitcher is up next.

I understand he’s been exceptionally well at the plate as of late, but still doesn’t surprise me one bit that he grounds into a DP in a big AB

[RR1971]

It sure seems like it hurts us more than it helps. The whole "second leadoff hitter" novelty hasn't really rang true.
Just like the shift has seemed to hurt us more. Maybe we just remember the bad ones more.

[bigfoot52]

Disco's sixth inning. Usually a hump to get over.

[KronoRed]

Seems like the pitcher batting 8th thing happens most vs the Cubs, like we're trying to top their manager.

[stein1214]

It sure seems like it hurts us more than it helps. The whole "second leadoff hitter" novelty hasn't really rang true.

Especially when the “second leadoff hitter” is almost always a slow footed catcher.

[Big Klu]

It sure seems like it hurts us more than it helps. The whole "second leadoff hitter" novelty hasn't really rang true.

I guess I have never understood why you would bat the worst hitter in the lineup anywhere but 9th, especially in the NL where there is a significant gulf between the worst hitter and the second-worst hitter.

[TheBigLebowski]

Yeah, I don’t get the benefit to this P batting 8th strategy. Never have.

[Big Klu]

Seems like the pitcher batting 8th thing happens most vs the Cubs, like we're trying to top their manager.

If we really want to top their manager, then we should bat our pitcher 7th.

[stein1214]

Puig has looked really good out there.

[NCReds]

Go to your room Baez.

[bigfoot52]

Puig!! Nice Catch....

[Ron Madden]

Puig is kinda good in RF

[Tadasimha]

Great catch, Yas!

[The Operator]

Agreed. He could be very good. We saw the potential last year but I just dont think he will ever reach it fully. Atleast not with the Reds.

Yea, he has the feeling of a future trivia question "what player to win a batting title in the last five years spent their first 4 full seasons in Cincinnati?".

[Tadasimha]

Drat!

[The Operator]

Ugh. Bryant


Tie game

[stein1214]

Dang

[Reds Fanatic]

This Reds team has fun.

Tie game. Bryant homers

[Big Klu]

I hate to say it, but I saw that coming before Disco ever let go of that pitch.

[bigfoot52]

Disco was due for a gopher ball.

[NCReds]

Son of a b

[adkindo]

just knew that was coming....thankful the bases were empty

[NCReds]

Story of the season for Desclafani.... 5 2/3

[ochoa30]

Reds really should have scored more against the Cubs starter. Hopefully they can get to the pen.

[The Operator]

I dislike Bryant almost as much as Rizzo.

They remind me of every turdy "bro" I ever knew.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Well, that felt like a much better outing than what he is going to walk away from. Two lapses in location/concentration.

[mhs95_06]

Couldn't make it thru the 6th with a 1 run lead tonight!

[bigfoot52]

We have seen this scenario from Disco many times before.
Good pitching for 5 or 6 innings, then the HR ball..

[stein1214]

Watch Peralta come in and walk these 2 lefties.

[The Operator]

I hate to say it, but I saw that coming before Disco ever let go of that pitch.

I was worried leavin that runner at third would come back to bite them.


And here's Wandy. Oh boy

[malcontent]

Bell got two outs and a tater from Disco, after not hitting for him with a guy on 3B.

Questionable, especially hitting him 8th.

[stein1214]

Story of the season for Doesclafani.... 5 2/3

Seems like any time he allows even one guy to reach in the 6th inning it’s an automatic hook.

[Tom Servo]

Well, that felt like a much better outing than what he is going to walk away from. Two lapses in location/concentration.
Disco did fine overall, he’s better than Alec Mills and it’s too bad the Reds offense forgot that after the 1st inning.

[NCReds]

I think Reds pitching likes getting behind in counts.

[The Operator]

Ugh Winker can't make the play


Rizzo ground rule double


I hate this

[bigfoot52]

Bell got two outs and a tater from Disco, after not hitting for him with a guy on 3B.

Questionable, especially hitting him 8th.

Not letting him hit.
I don't like the 8 spot either.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Minus-infinity dWAR

[adkindo]

Winker is just terrible in LF.....rather see Ervin or Peraza out there

[mhs95_06]

Bell got two outs and a tater from Disco, after not hitting for him with a guy on 3B. Questionable.

I wonder if he would have hit for him if the bases were loaded and none out. I'm guessing he would have.

[Ironman92]

Winker drifted to time it instead of getting v there quickly and running through it

[bigfoot52]

Winker just doesn't cover a lot of ground in the OF.

[The Operator]

Garcia K's

Tie ball game 3-3 after 6

[ochoa30]

Honestly I think even Adam Dunn catches that ball. That was pretty ugly. Guy just has very poor instincts and no foot speed to make up for it.

[Tadasimha]

Generous but I will take it!

Get some, boys

[BluegrassRedleg]

Wow. Gift call. The Glavine treatment. :eek:

[mhs95_06]

Wandy gets a bad break on the double, but a good one for the K!

[RedlegsFanatic]

As a life long Redlegs Fanatic, I have tried so hard to like David Bell. To get him on my good side and give him the benefit of the doubt. But he just continues to make wrong move after wrong move. His "player ego first" style of managing is not my cup of tea. I would have absolutely 100% no questions asked bunted Peraza in the 6th and pinch hit for Disco. Yes he pitched ok and his pitch count as around 80. But the bottom of the 6th was the start of the 3rd time thru the order. That possible run or 2 in the 6th will prolly decide this game. If this game were at home, then yes leave Disco in for the 6th. But not at Wrigley, not with only a 1 run lead and the top due up for the 3rd time. This team would be leading the Central if you switched managers in the dugouts tonight. Just my opinion.

[Tom Servo]

and pinch hit for Disco. Yes he pitched ok and his pitch count as around 80.
People crushed him on here for removing him in that exact type of situation like two weeks ago.

[BluegrassRedleg]

92 mph in the LHB kill zone for Votto. Fouls it off. :(

[Tom Servo]

Heyward doesn't come down with the catch for what seems like the first time ever against the Reds.

[coryfly]

People crushed him on here for removing him in that exact type of situation like two weeks ago.

Yeah, I have many issues with some of Bell's decisions but leaving Disco in there was something I felt everyone would have agreed with.

[The Operator]

Joey!


Finally Heyward doesn't make a play

[Reds Fanatic]

2 out double by Votto

[mhs95_06]

pinch runner?

[ochoa30]

Nice job getting to second there by Joey

[The Operator]

Come on Geno

[Big Klu]

Votto with a double, but no RBI. (Not sure it's a legit double)

#notelite

[BluegrassRedleg]

Not today, Heyward. Not today.

[Ironman92]

Puig would’ve had it

[RedlegsFanatic]

Although I was surprised and happy when he gave Iggy the wake up call and removed him from the closers role for a few games. I would have done it a month ago tho

[Tom Servo]

uhhh that was strike 3 lol

[The Operator]

Geno caught a break on ball 1 lol

[BluegrassRedleg]

Holy smokes. Another break from the ump.

[The Operator]

This ump is awful lol


But Geno K's very next pitch, the gift was not taken advantage of

[WVRedsFan]

Finally got cable and internet back.

[Rantly]

Even jerky

[coryfly]

Peralta does his job.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Tonight's jinx brought to you by the good people at Lowes.

[malcontent]

Would they have sent Senzel in the 1st if Disco wasn't hitting 8th?

[BluegrassRedleg]

This ump is awful lol


But Geno K's very next pitch, the gift was not taken advantage of

Last night's guy called 8 Reds pitches in the strike zone balls, including 5 from Castillo.

[WVRedsFan]

Tonight's jinx brought to you by the good people at Lowes.Or Warby Parker in the ad box below

[mhs95_06]

Would they have sent Senzel in the 1st if Disco wasn't hitting 8th?

yes

[bigfoot52]

Nice job Hughes.
Ground balls.

[50YrRedsFan]

Strop vs Puig, round 3

[Tadasimha]

Let's get a few off Strop!

[malcontent]

I like Hughes late. Over Hernandez, that's for sure.

[JCM11]

Would they have sent Senzel in the 1st if Disco wasn't hitting 8th?

Yes, it took two perfect throws and a great tag to barely get him.

[Tom Servo]

Baez robs Dietrich

[50YrRedsFan]

Puig k's....Dietrich robbed by Baez

[Big Klu]

Why should that be a 6-3? Baez was clearly playing the 2B position on that play.

[50YrRedsFan]

Reds with only 3 hits since the 1st inning.

[JCM11]

It's not looking good for us scoring another run.

[Ironman92]

Not a good feeling here

[bigfoot52]

Reds with only 3 hits since the 1st inning.

Typical of so many games this season.

[757690]

Might have been mentioned earlier, but are the Cubs wearing throwback uniforms tonight?

[ochoa30]

Damn, Nick smoked that but a nice running catch by Almora.

[Tadasimha]

Might have been mentioned earlier, but are the Cubs wearing throwback uniforms tonight?

Yes, from 1969

[Big Klu]

Might have been mentioned earlier, but are the Cubs wearing throwback uniforms tonight?

Yes, 1969 uniforms.

Maybe someone in the Reds' bullpen should unleash a black cat onto the field.

[50YrRedsFan]

Yes, from 1969

The year the Cubs choked away the pennant to the Mets.

[bigfoot52]

Might have been mentioned earlier, but are the Cubs wearing throwback uniforms tonight?

Where is Kessinger and Billy Williams?

[Tadasimha]

Where is Kessinger and Billy Williams?

Williams threw out the first pitch along with several other players from that squad

[Big Klu]

http://mlb.mlb.com/images/8/4/0/64661840/black_cat_adb3gopk.gif

[coryfly]

That is pretty nasty from Hughes there.

[Tadasimha]

Man, the cubs as a whole are whiners but Schwarber is an absolute toddler out there

[50YrRedsFan]

good movement on that strikeout pitch to Schwarber.

[Kc61]

I like Hughes late. Over Hernandez, that's for sure.

Early this year Hernandez was better than Hughes.

Now Hughes is better than Hernandez.

The ebb and flow of relief pitching.

[bigfoot52]

Williams threw out the first pitch along with several other players from that squad

Williams could hit.
As Brickhouse would say "Hey Hey!"

[The Operator]

Last night's guy called 8 Reds pitches in the strike zone balls, including 5 from Castillo.

Technology is really exposing how poor they are with balls and strikes. We knew it all along but there's no question now.