April 16th Reds vs Astros

[KronoRed]

Houston

A. Everett ss
C. Biggio 2b
J. Bagwell 1b
M. Ensberg 3b
J. Lane rf .
C. Burke lf
B. Ausmus c
W. Taveras cf
A. Pettitte p

Cincinnati

D. Jimenez 2b
K. Griffey Jr. cf
S. Casey 1b
J. Randa 3b
A. Kearns rf
W. Pena lf
R. Aurilia ss
J. LaRue c
E. Milton p

[traderumor]

Hancock isn't the only one who would be willing to eliminate a body part if it meant Aurilia wasn't starting at short ever again.

[Buckeye33]

Looks like Dunns injury is a little more serious than1st thought.

He porbably could use more than one day off though.

[pete rose 4ever]

Can the Reds PLEASE beat Houston? 13 in a row is bogus. :owned:

[cReds1]

Can anyone remember back to 1995? We did the same thing to them, until the next game was bean ball day and a brawl started. I was at the game where we continued to whoop up on the Stros and next day the Brawl started and the Streak was broken. Do the Reds need to go this route to show some emotion against this team?

Do they even care?

http://www.baseball-almanac.com/teamstats/schedule.php?y=1995&t=HOU

[reds44]

WMP gets a start, maybe he can jump start our offense!

[redsfaninbsg]

Today is the first day I get to try out MLB TV, I hope it is better than last year.

[Matt700wlw]

Anyone know if there is a Direct TV channel with this game on today?

[TeamCasey]

No local TV today?

[redsfaninbsg]

I wish there was but I dont think so.

[KronoRed]

According to yahoo the only TV is KNWS for the Astros

[M2]

Three-year splits on Andy Pettitte:

vs. RH - .253, .302, .371
vs. LH - .299, .333, .428

I'd be starting Dunn instead of Kearns today.

[TeamCasey]

Looks like it's a Reds on radio in the backyard day. Oh well, it's gorgeous out. I think I'll clean up the deck and wax more of my car. (I'm lazy and doing it in sections. Not my favorite job.)

Girls picked a great down to go down to the park.

[ghettochild]

dunn is 0-5 with 4 k's and a bb against andy.

kearns is 2-5 with 2 hits 1 rbi

[RBA]

According to yahoo the only TV is KNWS for the Astros

Yes, the Astos is my hometeam. But the game will not be available to me, because there is no way in hell I can pick up a UHF signal from Houston over 12 hours away.

[GAC]

Man! They got the Indians vs Twins on Fox SportOhio here.

[SYCMiniBus]

I love Wily Mo but him in LF could be an absalute adventure.

[RosieRed]

Top of the 1st:

(It still cracks me up that the umpires are "sponsored by" Lasik.)

Everett flies out to Junior on a 1-0 pitch. 1 out!

Biggio pops up to Randa (in foul ground?) on the first pitch. 2 outs!

Something is happening at the park. Bells going off, lights blinking ... no big deal apparently.

Bagwell walks on four straight balls.

Ensberg grounds out to Randa, who flips to Jimenez for the out at second. 3 outs!

[OnBaseMachine]

Milton throws a homerless first inning! :)

[redsfaninbsg]

Nice 1-2-3 inning by Milton. BTW, MLB TV seems to be much better this year well through one inning it is anyway.

[Reds Fanatic]

Jimenez fouls out to first.

[Reds Fanatic]

Junior grounds out to first

[redsfaninbsg]

Wow, fans boo Griffey.

[Reds Fanatic]

Casey grounds out to second. Inning over 0-0 after 1.

[RosieRed]

Bottom of the 1st:

Jimenez pops up to Bagwell in foul ground. 1 out.

Junior hits one fair down the first base line, but Bagwell gets it and goes the bag for the 2nd out.

Casey grounds one up the middle, which Biggio gets and he throws out Casey. 3 outs.

What did Pettitte throw, 6 pitches or something? Hmm.

[OnBaseMachine]

7 pitch inning for Pettitte.

This offense doesn't know the meaning of patience.

[Reds Fanatic]

Marty was just talking about the pitching we have to face next week. Monday through Wednesday the Reds face Kerry Wood, Mark Prior and Oliver Perez. Not what you want to face when you already slumping.

[smith288]

They should. Its their right to boo if they arent getting the product they paid for. If he is going to pull in 12 mill or whatever he is making, he should at least make it entertaining for the fans.

[Reds Fanatic]

Lane strikes out.

[smith288]

7 pitch inning for Pettitte.

This offense doesn't know the meaning of patience.
If they were patient, then it would be a 9 pitch inning, 3 backwards K's...but at least it more than 7! :D

[KronoRed]

Perez is in a nice slump so far this year..he may be just what we need to face

[GAC]

Chats open

[redsfaninbsg]

I agree with them honestly, I have no problem with slumps but run out the ground ball Jr.

[Reds Fanatic]

Burke grounds out to third.

[OnBaseMachine]

In the Reds 4 wins the offense has 15 walks(3.75 a game)

In the 5 losses the offense has 12 walks(2.4 a game)

[RosieRed]

Top of the 2nd:

John Fay joins Marty. :help:

Lane Ks on three pitches. 1 out.

<There's discussion of putting Ortiz on the DL, retroactive. Wonder who they would bring up? Fay says Luke Hudson can start or relieve. Is that true?>

Burke grounds out to Randa, 2 outs.

Ausmus grounds out to Jimenez, 3 outs!

[Reds Fanatic]

Ausmus grounds out to second

[M2]

Milton's getting lots of groundballs. Don't see that too often.

[M2]

Perez is in a nice slump so far this year..he may be just what we need to face

Or it might work the other way around. He obliterated the Reds last year.

[KronoRed]

Or it might work the other way around. He obliterated the Reds last year.
I'm trying to think positive ;)

[RosieRed]

Bottom of the 2nd:

Randa flies out to Tavaras. 1 out.

<Today's trivia question: Who is the only HOFer to pitch to a horse?>

<Marty reveals he wears all-white Jockeys. :help: TMI! >

Kearns Ks swinging, 2 outs.

Pena Ks swinging, 3 outs.

Pettitte throwing 86-87, per Marty, but he's perfect through 2.

[OnBaseMachine]

10 pitch inning for Pettitte. He should reach his 100th pitch by the 16th inning.

[M2]

The Astros have a Thursday/Friday ticket special of 10 for $50. I can't get an assigned seat at a minor league game for that price in my neck of the woods.

[RosieRed]

Top of the 3rd:

Tavaras flies out to someone. (Jimenez?) 1 out.

Pettitte grounds out to Jimenez, 2 outs.

Everett Ks, 3 outs!

[Reds Fanatic]

Everett strikes out to end the inning. 7 in row retired by Milton.

[westofyou]

Top of the 2nd:

John Fay joins Marty.

I'm listening to Milo Hamiliton and Alan Ashby. They beat on Griffeys hustle during his AB and mentioned how it was the same in Houston.

[Reds Fanatic]

Larue with an infield hit.

[Reds Fanatic]

Milton attempts to sacrifice but bunts into a fielder's choice.

[M2]

LaRue was running real well on that single. He also put on a nice takeout slide to prevent the DP.

[RosieRed]

Bottom of the 3rd:

Aurilia tries to bunt (????) and pops up to Ausmus. 1 out.

LaRue hits one to third, Ensberg bare-hands it, but LaRue is safe! The Reds have a baserunner!

Milton bunts it right back to the mound and Pettitte throws out LaRue at second. Milton safe at first. 2 outs.

Jimenez grounds one to Ensberg, who throws him out. 3 outs.

Scoreless after three.

[Reds Fanatic]

Jimenez grounds out to end the inning.

[RosieRed]

I'm listening to Milo Hamiliton and Alan Ashby. They beat on Griffeys hustle during his AB and mentioned how it was the same in Houston.

Marty mentioned that too, but I chose to ignore him. :)

[Reds Fanatic]

Biggio flies out to short.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bagwell strikes out.

[M2]

The ump's calling the outside strike. Milton can live out there if he chooses.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ensberg singles.

[RosieRed]

Top of the 4th:

Biggio works the count full, then pops out to Aurilia. 1 out.

Bagwell Ks looking!! 2 out. (Milton's third K of the game.)

Ensberg singles to left (I think). Boo.

Lane lines one to Jimenez for out No. 3.

[DoogMinAmo]

A lot of pops to D'Lo means the Stros are being fooled pretty well right now, and that they aren't too happy about the outside strike. Seems like a pitcher's paradise at the GAB today.

[Reds Fanatic]

Junior walks to lead off the inning.

[Reds Fanatic]

Casey with a hit. 1st and 3rd with no outs.

[DoogMinAmo]

That six pitch at bat/ walk by Junior was about 17 percent of Pettites pitches for the first four innings. Casey singles! 1st second no outs. Cmon, chase Pettite.

[Matt700wlw]

Casey with a hit. 1st and 3rd with no outs.


They better score!!

[M2]

Wow, lefties mounting a threat against Pettitte. Let's see if the righties can deliver them.

[Reds Fanatic]

correction it is 1st and 2nd with no outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Randa with a deep fly out to left and Casey gets doubled off of first. 2 outs.

[Matt700wlw]

double play on baserunning blunder by Casey

Good lord.

[OnBaseMachine]

Fastastic baserunning from Casey ruins a potential big inning.

[DoogMinAmo]

Pettite pitching around Kearns, 3 straight balls.

He walked him. Cmon Mo, show em what's up!

[Reds Fanatic]

Kearns walks. 1st and 2nd with 2 outs for Pena.

[M2]

Don't know what Casey was thinking. Burke clearly had a chance at anything that was staying in the park ... and Sean didn't have to be busting his tail on anything that was leaving the park.

[WVPacman]

Were can I listen to the game?? Athensi.com won't come in!! :rant2:

[Reds Fanatic]

Pena drives in a run 1-0 Reds. Runners now on 2nd and 3rd.

[M2]

Wily Mo gets the RBI. I'm surprised the Astros pitched around Kearns to get to him.

[DoogMinAmo]

Way to go Mo! Single scores Griff, Kearns to third, Mo to 2nd on throw.

[Cedric]

Wily!

[SanDiegoRed]

Aurillo with runners in scoring position...sigh

[Reds Fanatic]

Aurilia gets a hit drives in 2 runs 3-0 Reds!!

[Larry Schuler]

I will waste one of my 6 posts by saying BOOYAH AURILLIA!

[SanDiegoRed]

OMG!!! Aurillo

[KronoRed]

Aurilia

I'm shocked

[Matt700wlw]

Aurillo with runners in scoring position...sigh

Rich Aurilia pulls through :bowrofl:

[Falls City Beer]

I will waste one of my 6 posts by saying BOOYAH AURILLIA!

Do they have you on six-post limit?

[DoogMinAmo]

Aurilia doubters must delay a little bit longer. Richie Rich singles and plates Kearns and Mo. Reds up 3-0. Pettite who?

Note: All these runs have come with two outs and RISP. :dancingco

[RosieRed]

Bottom of the 4th:

Junior works the count full, and ... walks!

Casey gets a base hit! Junior to second, no outs.

Randa flies out deep to Burke in left, and Casey gets doubled off. Apparently he had run all the way past second base. Junior still at second, 2 outs.

That's one way to kill momentum.

Kearns takes a base on balls.

Pena singles! A base hit!! JUNIOR scores! Kearns goes to third, Pena to second. 2 outs, Reds take a 1-0 lead.

Aurilia flares one over Biggio's head!!! PENA scores, KEARNS scores! Aurilia is at first, 2 outs.

<Marty points out that these guys have picked up Casey "big time" in this inning. I have to agree.>

LaRue pops out to Bagwell to end the inning.

After 4: Reds 3, Astros 0

[Reds Fanatic]

Larue flies out to 1st. 3-0 Reds after 4.

[Cedric]

I wish we could face lefties all year.

[OnBaseMachine]

Good news: Aurilia 2 run single.

Bad news: That hit probably earns him another month of starting.

[M2]

Aurilia doubters must delay a little bit longer. Richie Rich singles and plates Kearns and Mo.

He should send Craig Biggio a thank you card.

[Falls City Beer]

Aurilia doubters must delay a little bit longer. Richie Rich singles and plates Kearns and Mo. Reds up 3-0. Pettite who?

Note: All these runs have come with two outs and RISP. :dancingco

Two walks in the inning. Three runs. You figger it out.

[DoogMinAmo]

Milton 45 pitches through four. 1 hit and 1 walk allowed, 3 Ks. So far so good, now lets see what he can do with a lead? :)

[Reds Fanatic]

Burke singles to lead off the inning

[Matt700wlw]

Milton 45 pitches through four. 1 hit and 1 walk allowed, 3 Ks. So far so good, now lets see what he can do with a lead? :)


He has breathing room for HRs with men on base! :ughmamoru

[Reds Fanatic]

Ausmus doubles. 3-1.

[KronoRed]

I'd say get the pen up..but that would mean the Weathers/Weber team :help:

[Mutaman]

I always liked that Aurilia guy.

[Matt700wlw]

He has breathing room for HRs with men on base! :ughmamoru


Maybe I should shut up :D

[DoogMinAmo]

There goes that, Milton blows it! Burke singles after two pitches, then Ausmus doubles him home on the next pitch... Gullett visits:rant2:

[PickOff]

Is anybody watching this game? If so, how does Milton's stuff look?

Okay, a single and a double, I gues that tells me something.

[Falls City Beer]

Is anybody watching this game? If so, how does Milton's stuff look?

Okay, a single and a double, I gues that tells me something.

It's not the single that's a problem; it's the double to a total stiff like Ausmus that's a killer.

[Reds Fanatic]

Taveras flies out to left

[Reds Fanatic]

It's not the single that's a problem; it's the double to a total stiff like Ausmus that's a killer.
Ausmus was in an 0 for 19 slump before that double

[westofyou]

Ausmus doubles. 3-1.

Yikes... the guy has 45 doubles in his last 1300 ab's

Casey had 44 last year.

[WVPacman]

Were can I lsten to the game free?? Somebody answer me b/c I only have 4 posts left!!!!!! :rolleyes:

[top6]

can somebody tell me what in the name of god marty is talking about right now? something about an egyptian tomb? is there a baseball game going on?

[M2]

PickOff, Milton's looked great until this inning. He's kept the ball low and poured in outside strikes. Now he's getting caught up in the zone a bit.

Astros announcers try to rationalize why Adam Everett's still hitting leadoff while Willy Tavares remains in the #8 spot, proof that humans can convince themselves of anything.

[Falls City Beer]

Wow. A mound-visit after surrendering only one run. DanO must be giving his coaching staff a "no excuses" dictum.

[BCubb2003]

This is where I'd rather hear Vin Scully.

[Matt700wlw]

Were can I lsten to the game free?? Somebody answer me b/c I only have 4 posts left!!!!!! :rolleyes:


I don't think you can

[Reds Fanatic]

Were can I lsten to the game free?? Somebody answer me b/c I only have 4 posts left!!!!!! :rolleyes:
That WATH link on athensi.com is the only one I know about.

[Matt700wlw]

can somebody tell me what in the name of god marty is talking about right now? something about an egyptian tomb? is there a baseball game going on?


It's an email....calm down

[Reds Fanatic]

Pettite struck out. 2 outs.

[Larkin411]

It's not the single that's a problem; it's the double to a total stiff like Ausmus that's a killer.

If I'd actually put my HACKING MASS team together on time, I'd be pissed at Milton for letting my catcher get a hit like that. I'd projected him to be the stiffest catcher for the year.

[RosieRed]

Top of the 5th:

Burke promptly leads off with a single.

Ausmus, who is batting .080, hits a double and Burke scores. 3-1, no outs. Boo.

Tavaras flies out to Pena, 1 out. Ausmus still at second.

<What is Marty talking about??? Some stone carving, and something about all-you-can-eat buffets?>

Pettitte Ks swinging, 2 outs.

Everett grounds one to Aurilia and is thrown out at first to end the inning.

Reds 3, Astros 1.

[Reds Fanatic]

Everett grounds out to short. Inning over. 3-1 Reds in the middle of the 5th.

[KronoRed]

It's an email....calm down
Marty needs to give up the play by play and get an afternoon radio show for purple pigs and goats ;)

[BCubb2003]

thegamelive.com has a collection of possible stations.

[DoogMinAmo]

Milton escapes the jam, luckily a Reds' pitcher made it through the bottom of the order without getting shelled. 3-1 Reds going to bottom of the 5th.

[M2]

Everett's an idiot at the plate. 3-0 count, two outs, down two runs and he swings.

Milton's big test comes next inning.

[Reds Fanatic]

Jimenez lines out. 2 outs.

[Larkin411]

Griffey Doubles!

[Reds Fanatic]

Junior doubles

[DoogMinAmo]

Everett's an idiot at the plate. 3-0 count, two outs, down two runs and he swings.

Milton's big test comes next inning.

That's why as a manager, you rarely give the green light on a 3-0 count. Especially not with a runner on second, the heart of the order up, 2 outs, and Milton not being able to place anything right now.

[KronoRed]

Come on Casey

[RFS62]

PickOff, Milton's looked great until this inning. He's kept the ball low and poured in outside strikes. Now he's getting caught up in the zone a bit.



Yeah, I totally agree. He's kept the ball down pretty well so far.

[M2]

You can tell Jr.'s legs aren't right. That's a triple for most hitters.

[Larkin411]

base hit up the middle....Griffey to third.

[Reds Fanatic]

Casey singles. 1st and 3rd with 2 outs.

[Cedric]

How didn't he score on that? I didn't listen so I'm asking.

[Reds Fanatic]

Randa grounds out.

[RosieRed]

Bottom of the 5th:

Milton hits one back to Pettitte, is out at first. 1 down.

Jimenez lines one to second, which Biggio dives for and catches. 2 down.

Junior hits one over the head of Lane (or someone) for a double!

Casey hits one up the middle, but Junior is held up at third. They're at the corners with 2 outs.

Randa grounds out to third. 3 outs, inning over.

Reds 3, Astros 1.

[M2]

Lefties hitting Pettitte again. Righties not so much.

[RFS62]

Junior's leg problems remind me of Mickey Mantle.

[PickOff]

PickOff, Milton's looked great until this inning. He's kept the ball low and poured in outside strikes. Now he's getting caught up in the zone a bit.

Astros announcers try to rationalize why Adam Everett's still hitting leadoff while Willy Tavares remains in the #8 spot, proof that humans can convince themselves of anything.


Thanks for the reponse. Good to know he's looking generally good. I have actually seen only one game this year and it was the opener. Wilson looked particulary lucky to get buy with only three runs with the no location softballs he was floating up there.

Marty doesn't generally give to many discriptions about the movement or velocity of the Reds pitchers.

Why would Everett ever bat leadoff? ugh. Career obp .314 and 26 sb.

[M2]

How didn't he score on that? I didn't listen so I'm asking.

Jr. would have been toast if he tried it. Another runner's probably safe, but he's running at Mo Vaughn speed right now.

[Falls City Beer]

Boy, that really would have sucked to have Dunn batting 4th. :rolleyes:

[DoogMinAmo]

60 pitches through 5 for Milton, hopefully he can breeze thorugh the heart of the order, and get the bully some much needed rest.

[jhiller21]

"The nicest guy in the history of baseball, Barry Bonds"

:laugh:

[Reds Fanatic]

Biggio strikes out.

[westofyou]

Junior's leg problems remind me of Mickey Mantle.

Vinatge 66 Mantle

MICKEY MANTLE


MICKEY MANTLE

1966

YEAR TEAM AGE G AB R H 2B 3B HR HR% RBI BB SO SB CS AVG SLG OBA OPS
1966 Yankees 34 108 333 40 96 12 1 23 6.91 56 57 76 1 1 .288 .538 .389 .927
TOTALS 108 333 40 96 12 1 23 6.91 56 57 76 1 1 .288 .538 .389 .927
LG AVERAGE 313 37 78 12 2 8 2.68 35 30 50 4 3 .248 .383 .315 .698
POS AVERAGE 319 42 84 13 3 9 2.83 36 29 50 7 4 .264 .406 .327 .732

YEAR TEAM RC RCAA RCAP OWP RC/G TB EBH ISO SEC BPA IBB HBP SAC SF GIDP OUTS PA POS
1966 Yankees 70 35 30 .773 7.56 179 36 .249 .420 .578 5 0 0 3 9 250 393 CF
TOTALS 70 35 30 .773 7.56 179 36 .249 .420 .578 5 0 0 3 9 250 393
LG AVERAGE 38 0 0 .500 4.08 120 23 .135 .235 .421 3 2 3 2 7 250 349
POS AVERAGE 43 5 0 .544 4.60 130 25 .142 .244 .448 2 2 3 2 6 250 355

[Reds Fanatic]

Bagwell flies out to center.

[Larkin411]

"The nicest guy in the history of baseball, Barry Bonds"

:laugh:


Must've beaten out Marty for that title :) .

[M2]

Two tickets for $2 on Tuesdays to Astros games? I could fly to Houston and spend less than going to a Sox game.

[Falls City Beer]

Two tickets for $2 on Tuesdays to Astros games? I could fly to Houston and spend less than going to a Sox game.

And you might actually enjoy the game. ;)

[DoogMinAmo]

Ensberg is battling. So far 11 pitches, count full.

[Falls City Beer]

Ensberg (ENSBERG!) puttin on a clinic. Doing exactly what this team doesn't.

[top6]

I'm not sure what's more annoying - when Tim Russert babbles on about sports on Meet the Press or when sportscasters babble on about Tim Russert during a sports broadcast.

For some reason Marty is pushing my buttons today. In fairness, he is my favorite announcer ever. I am probably taking my anger at being in the office today out on him.

[M2]

Ensberg battles his way to a walk. Keep the ball in the park Eric.

[TeamCasey]

Hey Rosie! Good job!

[MWM]

He's really getting the ball up to Lane.

[Larkin411]

I'm not sure what's more annoying - when Tim Russert babbles on about sports on Meet the Press or when sportscasters babble on about Tim Russert during a sports broadcast.

For some reason Marty is pushing my buttons today. In fairness, he is my favorite announcer ever. I am probably taking my anger at being in the office today out on him.

Yeah, I find myself tuning out mentally and then coming back and being totally confused...Like what are we chit-chatting about now? Tim Russert? Egyptian tombs? Red Sox fans? You don't notice as much when you're watching it on TV along with the broadcast.

[RosieRed]

Top of the 6th:

Biggio Ks swinging! 1 out. (5 Ks for Milton)

Bagwell flies out to Junior. 2 out.

Ensberg is probably being pitched to, but I have no idea what's going on since Marty and Steve are talking about the Nationals and D.C. and Thom Brennaman's thoughts on RFK. Aha! There's a full count. Wait, now Marty is reading an e-mail ... oh, OK, Ensberg fouled off a pitch.

Ensberg walks.

Lane lines one foul. Whew! <Steve's son play t-ball. His opener is today. I guess Steve's missing it. That's kinda sad.> <Berkman expected back next month.> Lane Ks!!
Inning over.

Reds 3, Astros 1.

[PickOff]

give that strikeout to Larue

[DoogMinAmo]

Ensberg's 11 pitch walk costs Milton an inning, we will probably see him gone after the seventh. What's the situation with the bullpen? Who is available/ well rested? (Obviously Graves...)

[RosieRed]

Hey Rosie! Good job!

Thanks TC! :)

I fear that, before long, I'll be doing PBP of Marty's PBP.

[MWM]

:bowrofl: :bowrofl: :bowrofl:

Today's entertainment provided by the Astros outfield.

[CTA513]

Burke & Taravas try to wrestle for the ball.
Pena gets a double.

[Reds Fanatic]

Pena doubles as Burke and Taveras collide in the outfield.

[TeamCasey]

I like the PBP. I've been in and out of the house all day.

[M2]

Pena doubles as Burke and Taveras collide in the outfield.

Yo la tengo

[TeamCasey]

Nevermind.

[Reds Fanatic]

Aurilia walks 1st and 2nd with one out for Larue

[westofyou]

Yo la tengo

Mushroom Cloud of Hiss

[CTA513]

Wagner warming up.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wagner warming up in the Reds bullpen

[M2]

Mushroom Cloud of Hiss

I want the all access laminate.

[RosieRed]

Bottom of the 6th:

Kearns grounds to third, 1 out.

Pena flies to left-center, and Burke and Tavaras collide and the ball pops out of someone's glove (Tavaras?). Pena is safe at second! The OFers are not hurt.

<Marty says there should be an option of giving a "team error" in baseball. Interesting thought.>

<Marty says Pena would have been picked off at 2B if someone had been covering.>

Aurilia works the count full. <The crowd has started the "dreaded" wave.> And he walks!! :eek: Men at 1st and 2nd now, 1 out.

<Wagner up in the Reds bullpen.>

LaRue works the count full, and grounds into a DP. Boo. Inning over. Boo.

Reds 3, Astros 1.

[Reds Fanatic]

Larue grounds into a double play. 3-1 after 6.

[DoogMinAmo]

Larue did that so Milton can pitch one more inning, wow, he really cares about his pitchers. :rolleyes:

[PuffyPig]

That's why as a manager, you rarely give the green light on a 3-0 count. Especially not with a runner on second, the heart of the order up, 2 outs, and Milton not being able to place anything right now.

While Everett is not the hitter to do it with, the best time to give the green light is when there's a runner in scoring position with two outs, especially when a walk doesn't particularly help you.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ausmus grounds out to short. 2 outs. This is now the longest start of the year for a Reds pitcher.

[RosieRed]

Top of the 7th:

Milton still on the mound.

Burke (I think) pops out, and LaRue makes the catch. 1 out.

Ausmus grounds out to Aurilia. 2 outs.

<Milton now has the longest outing of the year for a Reds pitcher.>

Tavaras Ks swinging!!! 7 Ks for Milton so far.

Reds 3, Astros 1.

[Cedric]

I'm not the biggest fan of the Milton signing, but this is what he needs to do. Come out after a loss and shut down the opposing team. I'll give him credit for that.

[Reds Fanatic]

Taveras strikes out. 7 K's for Milton.

[DoogMinAmo]

While Everett is not the hitter to do it with, the best time to give the green light is when there's a runner in scoring position with two outs, especially when a walk doesn't particularly help you.

Personally, I would only give the green light when a double play can hurt you, but any contact can help you, ie. runner on third with 1 out or runner on second and no outs. With 2 outs, I would take the walk. Maximize baserunners, maximize possible runs scored.

[BBevinsGK27]

I say let Milton keep going. He's got a strong arm and he looks good to keep going.

[OnBaseMachine]

Great pitching performance by Milton. Let's see if the bullpen can hold it.

Milton's final line: 7 IP 3 H 1 R 2 BB 7 K

[M2]

Great outing by Milton, now pat him on the butt and let the bullpen try to bring it home.

Wonder if his wholesale improvement today has anything to do with finally getting a start after four days rest?

[DoogMinAmo]

So the big question, 96 pitches through 7, Milton leading off the seventh, do you pinch hit, or let him go at least one more, possibly finish?

[westofyou]

6 swinging strike 3's for Milton today... that was the key to Clemens game against the Reds last weekend.

Milton is done for the day.

Freel PH

[Reds Fanatic]

Freel in to pinch hit.

[Matt700wlw]

Milton's day is done and he did a great job!

[OnBaseMachine]

So the big question, 96 pitches through 7, Milton leading off the seventh, do you pinch hit, or let him go at least one more, possibly finish?

Pinch hit. Bring Wagner on in the 8th.

[Reds Fanatic]

Great start by Milton today hopefully the bullpen can hold the lead for him.

[CTA513]

We will probably see Wagner in the 8th, and then Graves in the 9th.

[Mutaman]

What a big effort by Milton. After Wilson's performance last night, this is just what this staff needed.

[Reds Fanatic]

Jimenez grounds out to short. 2 outs.

[Puffy]

First, Thank you Rosie for the play by play!

Second, excellent effort by Milton. He did what the Reds needed him to do, get them into the eighth inning with a lead, so Wagner and Graves can do what they are paid for.

[Reds Fanatic]

Juniors with his 2nd straight double.

[OnBaseMachine]

Griffey doubles again. His 4th 2-bagger of the year.

[DoogMinAmo]

Griff is raking it now, back to back doubles for him. Soon those will turn to homers.

[Raisor]

and then Graves in the 9th.


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A...Always
B...Be
C...Closing

ALWAYS BE CLOSING!!

[lollipopcurve]

Just tuning in...
can anyone give a quick description of Milton's stuff today? Very pleased that he's done so well!

[KronoRed]

Nice game for JR

come on Casey..we need insurance

[Puffy]

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A...Always
B...Be
C...Closing

ALWAYS BE CLOSING!!

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[RosieRed]

Bottom of the 7th:

Pettitte still on the mound; Freel PHing for Milton. Very nice job by Milton today.

Freel just missing some hits that go foul, but in the end he Ks. 1 out.

Jimenez grounds out to Everett. 2 outs.

Junior hits one fair down the first-base line for a double!!

<No one warming up in the Astros BP? Nevermind, someone is.>

Casey pops up to Everett to end the inning. Boo.

Reds 3, Astros 1.

[Reds Fanatic]

Casey flies out to short. 3-1 through 7.

[SteelSD]

Great outing by Milton, now pat him on the butt and let the bullpen try to bring it home.

Wonder if his wholesale improvement today has anything to do with finally getting a start after four days rest?

It's his M.O.

Because of my locale, I was force fed Eric Milton for a ton of his career. He did the same thing with the Twins. When he's on, he can be baffling to hitters. But he's not "on" nearly often enough and you'll see games where the guy just looks unhittable and then...BAM!...you turn around and there's a four-spot on the board for the other team before you even really know what happened.

He's one of those guys who's just SO frustrating because in short spurts, he looks like he should be SOOO good. Hopefully he can build off this and put a consistent run of games together.

[RosieRed]

First, Thank you Rosie for the play by play!

You're welcome! I'm going to have to leave soon though. :(

[OnBaseMachine]

Wow. Miley goes to the bullpen, and bring in a pitcher not named Weathers or Weber! You don't see that often.

Wagner now pitching.

[Falls City Beer]

Milton's "Paradise Regained" is not nearly as good as "Paradise Lost."

:ughmamoru

[KronoRed]

Thanks Rosie :clap:

[Reds Fanatic]

Wagner in to pitch

[ws1990reds]

I had no idea the game was on at this time. Milton did an excellen job. :thumbup:

[Reds Fanatic]

Palmeiro pinch hitting for Pettitte

[DoogMinAmo]

Wagner = Wicked

Ks Palmeiro

[Reds Fanatic]

Palmeiro strikes out.

[M2]

I'd have double-switched and gotten Jr. out of the game. His legs look like they're in seizure today. I'd hate to see an otherwise strong game for the guy (and a potential win for the club) ruined by a play he can't make in the field.

[RFS62]

He's definitely got good stuff when he can keep it down in the zone and move it around like he did today.

He did a great job today, I sure hope he can break that pattern, Steel. Did he seem like he was losing his concentration when he'd get hit hard with the Twins?

[Puffy]

In the Marlins and Mets game, Todd Jones just took notes out of his back pocket to see the report on a hitter (in this case, Miguel Cairo). I have never seen that before, but it makes sense.

[OnBaseMachine]

Wagner is just filthy today.

[Reds Fanatic]

Another strike out. Everett K's

[BBevinsGK27]

Griffey doubles again. His 4th 2-bagger of the year.


Just too bad that he's getting those doubles w/o any RISP!

[ws1990reds]

Wagner throwing bulleyes. That's what we need from the bullpen. :thumbup:

[DoogMinAmo]

Everett Ks swinging. Future closer... why wait?

[jhiller21]

Nice inning for Wags...

[KronoRed]

Great job Wagner! :)

[RosieRed]

Top of the 8th:

Wagner pitching, Palmiero PHing for Pettitte.

<Yankees and NY state talking about a new stadium. I can't even imagine. Sounds like deal is almost done. Seating would be 50K, smaller than current stadium by about 7K. Cost: $800M, to be fully paid for by the team. City and state would spend $300M for infrastructure improvements, ie train station.>

Palmiero Ks. 1 out.

Everett Ks. 2 out.

Biggio hits one in front of the plate, LaRue picks it up and throws him out at 1st.

Nice job Ryan!

Reds 3, Astros 1.

[Reds Fanatic]

Biggio grounds out to the catcher. Good inning by Wagner.

[RFS62]

Great inning by Wagner

[MWM]

Just too bad that he's getting those doubles w/o any RISP!

Not a lot he can do to make sure runners are on base when he's hitting.

[OnBaseMachine]

Wagner and Joe Valentine have dominated so far this season.

[OSURedLeg]

That wasn't even fair. Absolutely disgusting inning by Wagner.

[M2]

Wagner is just filthy today.

He's filthy like Sunday morning.

[ws1990reds]

Just too bad that he's getting those doubles w/o any RISP!

His job isn't to drive in runners. :rolleyes: ;)

[traderumor]

If Miley had any cajones, Wagner would be pitching the ninth. I know he doesn't, he'll throw Graves out there and its highly likely that the Astros middle of the order will make the ninth a thrill a minute, as usual.

[PickOff]

Leave wagner in? Worth considering.

[RosieRed]

Guys, I gotta go to work. Hope the Reds hang in there for W!

[Reds Fanatic]

Harville in to pitch for Houston. Palmeiro stays in to play left and Burke moves to second.

[Raisor]

If Miley had any cajones, Wagner would be pitching the ninth. I know he doesn't, he'll throw Graves out there and its highly likely that the Astros middle of the order will make the ninth a thrill a minute, as usual.


COFFEE IS FOR CLOSERS! Put the coffee down!

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[PickOff]

beat me to it traderumor

[Matt700wlw]

Leave wagner in? Worth considering.


Why not? He threw like 12 pitches and of course mowed them down in standard Wagner fashion

[traderumor]

terry muholland is still pitching, in position to get a save. he's gotta be getting into Jesse Orosco range

[Puffy]

<Yankees and NY state talking about a new stadium. I can't even imagine. Sounds like deal is almost done. Seating would be 50K, smaller than current stadium by about 7K. Cost: $800M, to be fully paid for by the team. City and state would spend $300M for infrastructure improvements, ie train station.>



The NY Football Giants have announced plans to build a new stadium in the Meadowlands. The Jets have a brand new facility thats going to be built in Manhattan. Now the Yanks have a new yankee Stadium going up in the Bronx.

Thats awesome!

[Reds Fanatic]

Randa flies out to center.

[BBevinsGK27]

Not a lot he can do to make sure runners are on base when he's hitting.


Well, of course. But the manager can insert him in a place in the lineup where the percentages favor him coming to bat with a greater likelihood of having runners on base.

[KronoRed]

I hope they leave Wagner in..but the book says closer in the 9th so we'll get Graves ;)

[Falls City Beer]

Wagner "Das Ring" 'em up.

[ws1990reds]

Guys, I gotta go to work. Hope the Reds hang in there for W!

Got a radio in your car? If Graves is pitching, you may want to make sure you're not experiencing road rage at the moment. :D

[Reds Fanatic]

Kearns strikes out.

[Matt700wlw]

Got a radio in your car? If Graves is pitching, you may want to make sure you're not experiencing road rage at the moment. :D


May want to pull over

[Reds Fanatic]

Graves and Claussen are warming up.

[ws1990reds]

terry muholland is still pitching, in position to get a save. he's gotta be getting into Jesse Orosco range

And, I love it! Anything to help me hold onto the 1980's and very early 1990's is worth living. :thumbup:

[Raisor]

by the way, in Chicago the M's and the Whitesox are going into the bottom of the 8th inning.

They're 90 minutes into the game.

[M2]

I'd rather see the Mets get out of Shea. I think it's heresy to tear down Yankee Stadium.

Actually if I were the Mets, I'd urge the Yankees to build in Manhattan and I'd move into the House That Ruth Built.

[Reds Fanatic]

Pena strikes out. 3-1 through 8. Graves is coming in to pitch.

[Matt700wlw]

They're 90 minutes into the game.


Wow...and they're American League!!!!

[Falls City Beer]

I have to say, while the results may not be there in terms of runs, the offense has had a much, much better day at the plate than the past several games. They are seeing a good number of pitches per AB. Even Aurilia today.

[Aronchis]

Here we go, hold on tight :runaway:

[KronoRed]

Nobody scores on Danny Graves!!



I'm glad we have that 2 run cushion

[PickOff]

Is this the first game of the year that we ave struck out more batters than the opponent?