8/21/10 Reds @ Dodgers

[Homer Bailey]

Phillips 4
Stubbs 8
Votto 3
Rolen 5
Gomes 7
Bruce 9
Hernandez 2
Janish 6
Cueto RHP

[Chip R]

Manny is going to be in the lineup for L.A. tonight. To clear a roster spot for him the Dodgers have designated Juan Castro for assignment.

[Redsfan320]

Probably no PBP from me

320

[Homer Bailey]

Theriot 4
Ethier 9
Ramirez 7
Gibbons 3
Kemp 8
Blake 5
Carroll 6
Ausmus 2
Billingsley 1

[membengal]

A little surprised to see Gomes in against Billingsley.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Gibbons cleanup? Really? Seems odd, but okay.

I'm kinda disappointed to see Gomes in there again so soon. With the way he's struggled, he could use a few days off to clear his head (which I'm convinced is screwed up due to the #100 chase). Edmonds (or better...Nix or Heisey) would've been a better choice IMO.

[Screwball]

Manny is going to be in the lineup for L.A. tonight. To clear a roster spot for him the Dodgers have designated Juan Castro for assignment.

Lateral move.

[VR]

Manny is going to be in the lineup for L.A. tonight. To clear a roster spot for him the Dodgers have designated Juan Castro for assignment.

I figured it was too good to be true last night.

If we hold him to fewer than 4 hits and 4 ribbies...it will be a moral victory.

[RedsMan3203]

No HD tonight so far on DT... Grr!

[Brutus]

A little surprised to see Gomes in against Billingsley.

I actually thought it would be fewer than 5 posts before Gomes was mentioned, hah.

[edabbs44]

I actually thought it would be fewer than 5 posts before Gomes was mentioned, hah.

Since HB went two posts for the lineups, I think you get the win anyway.

[Brutus]

Since HB went two posts for the lineups, I think you get the win anyway.

Sweet. I'll step up and claim my prize. I'm sure it will be a big old E-7 in the 5th inning of a Manny line drive that scores two.

[membengal]

I apologize. Thought this was a discussion board.

[RedsMan3203]

Whoop! HD is back... Lets do this!

[durl]

Whoop! HD is back... Lets do this!

It's funny how spoiled we've gotten with HD, huh?

[Brutus]

I apologize. Thought this was a discussion board.

It is a discussion board. It was a joke on the predictability of Gomes' presence in the lineup being mentioned. Nothing more, nothing less.

[edabbs44]

BTW, just got back from The Other Guys. Had potential, a few good scenes but kind of disappointed.

[Ron Madden]

I'm always happy when I see that Paul Janish is playing SS.

[membengal]

It is a discussion board. It was a joke on the predictability of Gomes' presence in the lineup being mentioned. Nothing more, nothing less.

Well, I wasn't being critical of it, I was expressing surprise over him being in there facing a righty in the midst of his struggles.

But I guess that's not okay to do.

For what it's worth, a Sun Decker kindly PM'd me that Gomes is 4 for 4 lifetime against Billingsley, which is cool information, and addresses my surprise.

But I guess snarky putdowns of attempts to discuss are more the norm.

Carry on.

[Brutus]

Well, I wasn't being critical of it, I was expressing surprise over him being in there facing a righty in the midst of his struggles.

But I guess that's not okay to do.

For what it's worth, a Sun Decker kindly PM'd me that Gomes is 4 for 4 lifetime against Billingsley, which is cool information, and addresses my surprise.

But I guess snarky putdowns of attempts to discuss are more the norm.

Carry on.

You're really getting carried away on this. It was commentary on the fact Gomes was inevitably going to have criticism about his presence in the lineup.

Show me anywhere.... anywhere if you please... where I had a problem with you posting anything. Can you do that for me? Because I thought it was pretty apparent it was a joke and should have been taken as such.

[Homer Bailey]

7 game win streak and we are going to do this?

[BCubb2003]

This is 2010. Where's the game in 3D?

[membengal]

It would be one thing if I were being critical.

I wasn't.

I expressed surprise.

No worries, a reminder why I tend to avoid game threads and opt for chat.

I am not, Homer. Carry on.

[Homer Bailey]

Phillips bounces to 2nd, Stubbs smacks a single to CF.

[Brutus]

It would be one thing if I were being critical.

I wasn't.

I expressed surprise.

No worries, a reminder why I tend to avoid game threads and opt for chat.

I am not, Homer. Carry on.

Dude, it was a joke. You do have a sense of humor, yes?

Lighten up. No harm meant by it. Clearly there's a feeling that Gomes shouldn't be in the lineup much, if any. And I was playing around on that sentiment wondering how long it would take to be mentioned. That was all there is to it.

[RedsMan3203]

It's funny how spoiled we've gotten with HD, huh?

Well, duh.... Our TV's these days aren't setup to handle SD... Atleast mine isn't and if I have to watch a program in it, its horrible.

[Homer Bailey]

Votto grounds in a FC.

[edabbs44]

Go Reds!

[edabbs44]

tough strike call on Rolen, 0-2 count

[Homer Bailey]

Votto steals 2nd.

[Homer Bailey]

Rolen pops up to 2nd.

[Tornon]

Alright, Let's hope Johnny isn't too rusty after the longer than normal layoff

[MississippiRed]

BTW, just got back from The Other Guys. Had potential, a few good scenes but kind of disappointed.

I saw that this afternoon, as well. I laughed out loud a few times, I'd call it pretty good, not great, but worth the matinee price.

[Tornon]

Alright, Let's hope Johnny isn't too rusty after the longer than normal layoff

Actually, this was the same exact layoff he had during the all-star break.. so hopefully it'll be fine

[Tornon]

Theriot lines to right on a 3-2 pitch

[Tornon]

Ethier lines a single to center

[Tornon]

Manny Ks swinging, 2 out

[Tornon]

Gibbons walks on 4 pitches, 1st & 2nd, 2 out

[RedsMan3203]

When did Cueto get the bling bling?

[jesusfan]

6 straight balls....

[Tornon]

When did Cueto get the bling bling?

I bet Volquez hooked him up

[RedsMan3203]

I bet Volquez hooked him up

Thats some serious bling

[Brutus]

Control isn't Johnny's best friend this evening.

[Tornon]

Kemp walks, bases loaded 2 out

[durl]

Maybe that huge medallion around his neck is throwing his balance off.

[VR]

Looks like the Reds are remembering they are on the West Coast.

[Tornon]

Blake swung at ball 3 on the 2-1 pitch, 3-2 now

[Red in Chicago]

i don't remember the annoying drum beat...are we in cleveland

[TheNext44]

When did Cueto get the bling bling?

Present from Jason LaRue?

[Chip R]

I believe Gomes has a HR against Billingsley too.

[durl]

i don't remember the annoying drum beat...are we in cleveland

It's bad. I had to turn the volume down because of the subwoofer booming.

[Tornon]

Blake walks, 1-0 Dodgers

[jesusfan]

Gee wiz...

[Chip R]

Walks will haunt

[jesusfan]

30 pitches already..

[CTA513]

Cueto is pulling a Volquez.

[durl]

so who's warming up in the bullpen?

[Brutus]

Paging Mike Leake...

[VR]

Mike Leake may get a shot tonight....

[RedsManRick]

Cueto has yet to get a call on the black. He's not exactly hitting his spots, but he's not getting any help whatsoever.

[Red in Chicago]

seriously, it's carroll...throw strikes

[Tornon]

Carroll grounds to short, 1-0 Dodgers after 1

[durl]

To get out of that inning allowing just one run is HUGE.

[RedsMan3203]

Cueto comes off the mound with a hand behind him back...

Kind of looked like he was holding it... Hurt?

[mbgrayson]

33 pitch first inning for Cueto.

[durl]

Cueto comes off the mound with a hand behind him back...

exhaustion.

[Tornon]

Cueto comes off the mound with a hand behind him back...

Kind of looked like he was holding it... Hurt?

He kinda fell on the mound weird trying to field that ball..

[mbgrayson]

Cueto comes off the mound with a hand behind him back...

Kind of looked like he was holding it... Hurt?

He fell down on the last grounder.

[Redsfan320]

He kinda fell on the mound weird trying to field that ball..

Yes he did. I'm worried.

He pulled a Cordero that inning.

320

[Tornon]

Billingsley just let a Padilla curveball/ephus thingy float up there..

[RedsMan3203]

Remember when Gomes was at .300 for an batting avg?

[Red in Chicago]

Remember when Gomes was at .300 for an batting avg?

no;)

[Tornon]

Gomes Ks swinging, 1 out

[durl]

Gomes is stinking it up, but there's little doubt that he helped keep the Reds around the top of the division for quite some time.

[Tornon]

Bruce lines to center, 2 out

[corkedbat]

Gomes/ bat is not even in he same area code as the ball these days

[Tornon]

Hernandez grounds out on a shot to first, 1-0 Dodgers middle of 2

[Brutus]

Tonight does have the feel of one of those unhappy West Coast games.

[Tornon]

Ausmus grounds in the hole at second.. Phillips with an amazing diving play & gets it to Cueto. 1 out

[_Sir_Charles_]

Phillips' got game. Wowsers.

[redhawkfish]

Man I love watching BP play defense!

[Tornon]

Billingsley grounds to Phillips, 2 out

[_Sir_Charles_]

Can we just copy and paste those last responses. Sheesh. He's looking REALLY great this inning.

[kaldaniels]

If theres no BP, LA has them on 1 and 3rd, no out.

[Tornon]

Theriot homers on a wall scraper to left, 2-0 Dodgers

[Homer Bailey]

Ryan Theriot seriously just hit a home run?

[Red in Chicago]

the riot continues to hurt us

[_Sir_Charles_]

Phillips couldn't quite reach that one. Over the LF fence.

[redhawkfish]

Bill Hall Theriot! Geez.

[Brutus]

At least it wasn't a 3-run homer, if I'm looking for something to hold on to.

[Kc61]

No excuse allowing a home to Theriot on an 0-2 pitch.

[Tornon]

Ethier goes yard to center, 3-0 Dodgers

[CTA513]

Leake is going to have to pitch tonight.

[durl]

3 walks in one inning, 2 homers (so far) in the next. NOT a good night for Cueto.

Yank him while you're only down by 3.

[Tornon]

Ramirez goes back to the norm and grounds out to Phillips, 3-0 Dodgers after 2

[Brutus]

Well this is one of those nights. No joy in mudville coming tonight, boys & Heather.

[Tornon]

Well this is one of those nights. No joy in mudville coming tonight, boys & Heather.

No giving up yet

[durl]

Well this is one of those nights. No joy in mudville coming tonight, boys & Heather.

Didn't a lot of us feel that way the other night when they were down 7-1 to the Dbacks? :)

Granted, this is a different pitching staff but you never know...

[Tornon]

Janish Ks swinging on a ball in the dirt, 1 out

[Tornon]

Cueto Ks swinging on 3 pitches, 2 out

[Brutus]

Didn't a lot of us feel that way the other night when they were down 7-1 to the Dbacks? :)

Granted, this is a different pitching staff but you never know...

Yes, though I believe the magic battery needs a few days to recharge.
:D

[Tornon]

Phillips pops to right on another of those ephus/curvy things.. 3-0 Dodgers middle of 3

[Ron Madden]

It aint over till it's over.

[Tornon]

Gibbons homers off the top of the wall in center, 4-0 Dodgers

[Reds Fanatic]

The 3rd homer of the night for the Dodgers.

[Ron Madden]

Wow!

[CTA513]

Cueto pitching like he misses Harang.

[durl]

Help me out...is that the 3rd home run in 4 batters?

[REDSEER]

uggggh......hope nothing is wrong with Cueto

[Red in Chicago]

The 3rd homer of the night for the Dodgers.

so when did garvey, cey and baker get back in uniform

[Tornon]

Leake stretching in the bullpen

[Tornon]

Kemp homers to left, 5-0 Dodgers

[Chip R]

Make it 4 HRs

[RedsManRick]

Seriously? Is Johnny tipping his pitches or something?

[durl]

Funny...the Guide doesn't say this is Home Run Derby.

[kaldaniels]

Get em tomorrow.

[Ron Madden]

Ya don't see this everyday.

[reds44]

What is going on with Cueto?

[Reds Fanatic]

I think he is just off due to the long layoff with the suspension.

[REDSEER]

That last one wasn't really that bad of a pitch. It could've been a little higher but Kemp went up and got that one.

[durl]

Cueto's recorded 6 outs but given up 4 homers. That's just BAD.

[Tornon]

Blake grounds back to Cueto, 1 out

[hebroncougar]

It's called a bad night folks. No control whatsoever. Just because someone has a bad night doesn't mean there is something wrong.

[CTA513]

Is this when someone says Cueto is now toast?

:confused:

[Ron Madden]

Just missing his spots, that's all.

[Tornon]

Carroll flies to right, 2 out

[durl]

It stayed in the park!! woohoo!!!

[CrackerJack]

I think he is just off due to the long layoff with the suspension.

Yeah 10 days off. At this point let him pitch as much as he can tonight to get his control back.

[edabbs44]

Seriously? Is Johnny tipping his pitches or something?

I knew someone would try and find a way to blame this on Gomes. :)

[Tornon]

Ausmus Ks swinging, 5-0 Dodgers after 3

[edabbs44]

Cueto's recorded 6 outs but given up 4 homers. That's just BAD.

C Lee gave up 4 bombs today to Baltimore. I just happens sometimes.

[Cyclone792]

This is a classic west coast game. Let's hope it's a one time event and doesn't carry over to the remaining games on the trip.

[kbrake]

7 in a row was a good run. Wasn't planning on heading to the bars until like 130 think I'll go now. Still in first by a decent amount. Everyone have a good night.

[Red in Chicago]

7 in a row was a good run. Wasn't planning on heading to the bars until like 130 think I'll go now. Still in first by a decent amount. Everyone have a good night.

those were the days...boy do i feel old

[edabbs44]

This is a classic west coast game. Let's hope it's a one time event and doesn't carry over to the remaining games on the trip.

I said it a few days ago, the dreaded WC trip is the new June swoon. Both a bunch of malarky.

[Tornon]

Stubbs walks

[kbrake]

those were the days...boy do i feel old

Thats just a state of mind. Head on out and you might suprise yourself.

[Tornon]

Stubbs steals 2nd, to 3rd on an error

[Slyder]

To borrow a line from the Waterboy...

Oh no we suck again!

*cue chicken littles*

Okay okay I kid, I kid.

Had to listen to the radio is Cueto just "too rested" and overthrowing?

[Tornon]

Votto grounds to second, Stubbs scores. 5-1 Dodgers

[Ron Madden]

Brad Ausmus looks goofy.

[Tornon]

Rolen singles to right

[reds44]

Everybody giving up already?

[Tornon]

Everybody giving up already?

They're kidding.. nobody's giving up yet

[REDSEER]

Everybody giving up already?

I know this team too well. Of course not.

[Brutus]

They're kidding.. nobody's giving up yet

I gave up half-jokingly at 3-0. I gave up for real at homers #3 and #4 LOL.

[Tornon]

Gomes Ks swinging, 2 out

[REDSEER]

Boy does Gomes look bad. Just flailing at any curveball.

[reds44]

Why does Gomes ever play?

[kbrake]

Everybody giving up already?

No I'm waiting on some people then heading out. The comeback will be way more fun with a group of people and shots right in front of us.

[Captain Hook]

Why does our 5th outfielder start so often?

[edabbs44]

Why does Gomes ever play?

Because Dusty wants to give the fans something to complain about. Things have been going too well.

[reds44]

Gomes is honestly the worst player on the 25 man roster right now.

[Captain Hook]

Why does our 5th outfielder start so often?

I mean 6th outfielder.

[Tornon]

Bruce Ks swinging, 5-1 Dodgers middle of 4

[Ron Madden]

Gotta keep chipping away.

[Tornon]

Leake in to pitch

[reds44]

wow. what a play by Janish.

[Tornon]

Billingsley grounds up the middle, Janish with an amazing diving play to get a jogging Billingsley. 1 out

[Slyder]

No I'm waiting on some people then heading out. The comeback will be way more fun with a group of people and shots right in front of us.

Play the Cowboy drinking game... Everytime the Cowboy says "Right down Broadway" take a drink... If its on the corner take 2 shots.

*Warning: If you participate in this drinking game please know when to quit because alcohol poisoning is likely and please remember dont drink and drive :D*

Thus ends this message.

Old man is ripping Billingsly for jogging.

[Ron Madden]

I love Paul Janish.

[Reds Fanatic]

Great play but the only reason it was an out was Billingsly barely even ran.

[edabbs44]

Gomes is honestly the worst player on the 25 man roster right now.

It's a cyclical season...Nix and Cairo have both held that title this year at some point. Masset as well.

But Bray might own that title at this time, with Gomes a close second. I'd rather see Gomes as a PH vs a left than Bray in any situation.

[Tornon]

Theriot pops to shallow right, 2 out

[HotCorner]

Corky could have beaten that one out! ;)

[edabbs44]

Great play but the only reason it was an out was Billingsly barely even ran.

Yeah, he basically walked down the line.

[Tornon]

Ethier Ks swinging, 5-1 Dodgers after 4

[The Operator]

Hey! A clean inning!

[mbgrayson]

Ethier Ks swinging. Nice inning by Leake.

[Ron Madden]

It was still a fine play by Janish.

[Captain Hook]

Corky could have beaten that one out! ;)

Cabrera could've made that play(as the relay man from CF).

[edabbs44]

It was still a fine play by Janish.

Sure, getting to it was a feat in itself. But it's funny...if you watch the replay, you'll see him double clutch. He had really no thought of throwing until he saw Billingsley jogging.

[CTA513]

I hope this outing for Leake is better than his previous ones against the Dodgers.

[Tornon]

Hernandez singles up the middle

[TheNext44]

Bunt Janish to set up Leake?

[Tornon]

Janish singles to left, 1st & 2nd no one out

[Reds Fanatic]

Good start to the inning with hits by Hernandez and Janish

[Brutus]

Very important to get some runs out of this. Just keep gaining momentum.

[durl]

I'd say let Leake swing away. The corners are way in on him.

[Ron Madden]

I'd say let Leake swing away. The corners are way in on him.

Agreed.

[Tornon]

Leake Ks looking trying to bunt, 1 out

[Tornon]

Phillips flies to right, runners stay put. 2 out

[mbgrayson]

Ramon should be on 3rd on that liner to right by BP.

[mbgrayson]

Leake Ks looking trying to bunt, 1 out

Bad call. Pitch was clearly inside.

[CTA513]

Ramon should be on 3rd on that liner to right by BP.

It looked plenty deep enough to get him to 3rd.

[Tornon]

Bad call. Pitch was clearly inside.

I couldn't tell because of the stupid angle FSOhio uses on bunts

[Tornon]

Stubbs Ks swinging, 5-1 Dodgers middle of 5

[The Operator]

Well, that sucked.

[Kc61]

Reds should have scored that inning.

[Brutus]

Reds should have scored that inning.

Even Leake getting a bunt down, it's at least 5-2.

[Tornon]

Reds should have scored that inning.

It's alright, they'll score next inning

[Tornon]

Ramirez Ks trying to check his swing, 1 out

[Captain Hook]

WOW!!!!

The team with the best record in the NL has a 37mil payroll.

[mbgrayson]

WOW!!!!

The team with the best record in the NL has a 37mil payroll.

I think that is opening day payroll. San Diego picked up Tejada and others that raise it a bit since then. Still, it is impressive.

[Tornon]

Gibbons singles up the middle

[oregonred]

WOW!!!!

The team with the best record in the NL has a 37mil payroll.

Impressive, but the Cubs are obviously getting a lot more out of their $147M payroll.

[Tornon]

Kemp Ks swinging, 2 out

[Tornon]

Blake lines a double to right center, throw to the plate is late. Gibbons scores, 6-1 Dodgers

[oregonred]

LA fans don't believe. The broadcast poll, who will win the NL Central...

57% saying the Cardinals

[The Operator]

On an 0-2 pitch, nonetheless.

[Tornon]

Carroll singles to left, Gomes' throw is late. Carroll goes to 2nd on the throw. 7-1 Dodgers

[The Operator]

And another RBI on an 0-2 pitch.

Not sure what Ramon's deal is tonight.

[oregonred]

Not the Reds night. Although every other major WC contender lost tonight

Nice late throw by Gomes to advance the runner from 1st. Not that it mattered tonight. Reds are getting beat like a drum and that might be an insult to drums everywhere.

[reds44]

Well, we were gonna lose eventually.

[Tornon]

Ausmus walks

[The Operator]

The only thing worse than walking someone is to walk Brad Ausmus. Geesh.

[Kc61]

I wouldn't mind seeing a couple of regulars get some rest at this point tonight. Let's use Heisey at second and Cairo at third and give some guys a break. This game is going no place for the Reds.

[Tornon]

You guys gotta believe, we can still do this

[Tornon]

Billingsley K's looking, 7-1 Dodgers after 5

[Brutus]

Oh yeah... so that's what the West Coast feels like :0

[WebScorpion]

You guys gotta believe, we can still do this
I've seen this team score eight runs when they were 5 outs from the end of the game...I guess nobody else watched that one. :rolleyes:

This game is far from over...these guys won't quit.

[oregonred]

You guys gotta believe, we can still do this

Not tonight, although this team is special. This is as close to an L as you can possibly get after 5. Time to start a new winning streak tomorrow. I said last night the pitching matchups are tough for the final five games of the trip. Hoping they can manage to scrape out 2 more wins on the Coast.

[Red in Chicago]

I've seen this team score eight runs when they were 5 outs from the end of the game...I guess nobody else watched that one. :rolleyes:

This game is far from over...these guys won't quit.

But you didn't see that when they were in California:p:

[BCubb2003]

If Janish has to pitch, who plays short?

[Tornon]

Not tonight, although this team is special. This is as close to an L as you can possibly get after 5. Time to start a new winning streak tomorrow. I said last night the pitching matchups are tough for the final five games of the trip. Hoping they can manage to scrape out 2 more wins on the Coast.

If we score 7 runs, we're fine though

[Kc61]

If Janish has to pitch, who plays short?

Leake?

[Tornon]

Votto pokes a leadoff single to left

[alloverjr]

Let Gomes pitch :)

[WebScorpion]

Votto pokes a leadoff single to left

...and so it begins.

Oh ye of little faith, pay attention...the fightin' fools are on the field. :beerme:

[oregonred]

Votto pokes a leadoff single to left

Pokes was the right word, great piece of hitting to left. Need Joey to heat up the rest of the trip.

[Brutus]

I've seen this team score eight runs when they were 5 outs from the end of the game...I guess nobody else watched that one. :rolleyes:

This game is far from over...these guys won't quit.

You can only dig yourself out of that kind of hole so many times. Make no mistake, it can (and has) been done before... but this just doesn't have the makings of it. Too many missed opportunities and getting clobbered on the other side.

[Ron Madden]

I swear listening to Marty sometimes depresses the hell outta me.

[Captain Hook]

Anyone know if you can slow down the game day audio feed to match up with the TV feed?Doesn't seem like there's an option that lets you do it easily but maybe somebody knows a trick that can do the job.

[Tornon]

Rolen grounds to third, Votto to 2nd. 1 out

[Kc61]

Rolen grounds to third, Votto to 2nd. 1 out

You are fast with the PBP.

[dsmith421]

I'm ready for the Jonny Gomes era in Cincinnati to be over.

[Tornon]

Gomes bloops a single to center, Votto goes to third

[oregonred]

Gomes with a frozen rope to center :)

[WebScorpion]

Gomes with a frozen rope to center :)
Frozen rainbow? :D

[Tornon]

Bruce Flies to right, Votto scores. 7-2 Dodgers, 2 out & Gomes at first

[oregonred]

...and so it begins.

Oh ye of little faith, pay attention...the fightin' fools are on the field. :beerme:

If they pull this game out they might just finish the regular season at 111-51.

[Tornon]

Hernandez shoots a double down the RF line, Gomes scores. 7-3 Dodgers

[WebScorpion]

If they pull this game out they might just finish the regular season at 111-51.
Aim high. :thumbup:

[reds44]

Hernandez shoots a double down the RF line, Gomes scores. 7-3 Dodgers
It ain't over yet...

[Brutus]

Well at least they got the two back from last inning.

[Tornon]

Billingsley is done.. Dodgers going to the bullpen

[oregonred]

Janish at the plate, that's as good as a 7-5 guarantee...

[Kc61]

Pitching change. If the Reds win this game, I'm buying World Series tickets immediately.

[WebScorpion]

Well at least they got the two back from last inning.
Yea, at this rate they'll only have 9 runs by the end of the game...maybe we should get the rally onion out. :lol:

[CTA513]

Janish at the plate, that's as good as a 7-5 guarantee...

They are so scared they wouldn't even let Billingsley face him.


;)

[Brutus]

Pitching change. If the Reds win this game, I'm buying World Series tickets immediately.

Me too. I commend everyone who's staying upbeat, but I am on record as saying I don't think even they can pull this one out.

[Brutus]

Yea, at this rate they'll only have 9 runs by the end of the game...maybe we should get the rally onion out. :lol:

The Rally Onion. Hm... that's a terrific idea. I will vouch for the Rally Onion.

[Tornon]

Travis Schlichting in to pitch.. try saying that 3 times fast

[oregonred]

Travis Schlichting in to pitch.. try saying that 3 times fast

Nice tat on the right arm. LOL...

[Tornon]

Janish Ks swinging, 7-3 Dodgers middle of 6

[Brutus]

This Schlichting fellow has some nice comeback action against right-handers, at least judging by that appearance against Janish.

[CTA513]

Nice tat on the right arm. LOL...

The Reds should complain and make him put on a long sleeve shirt like Justin Miller had to.

[Tornon]

Theriot grounds to short on the first pitch, 1 out

[Tornon]

Ethier singles to right on the first pitch

[Kc61]

Cueto and Leake having their problems on long rest tonight.