8-29 Cubs/Reds

[rolenmvp]

we need to win this game today and win the series, this guy pitching for the cubs hasn't been too good I don't think soo let's hit him early and win this thing.

[GIDP]

Its felt like a while since the last sunday special.

I'm guessing Rolen and Gomes are out of the line up today. Who knows maybe he benches Stubbs for Heisey for some reason and keeps Gomes in.

[GIDP]

Stubbs
Valaika
Votto
Rolen
Bruce
Heisey
Hernandez
Janish
Wood

Honestly surprised to see only Gomes out. Good job dusty.

[redsfan_12]

Me likey. With an off day last Thursday and this Thursday, I figured Rolen would play

[FlyerFanatic]

stubbs leading off? blah, not this again

[Maker_84]

looking very sloppy

[redsfan_12]

Jesus. Another IF hit

[redsfan_12]

Big K there. One more TW!

[redsfan_12]

Nice! Held my breath there lol

[redsfan_12]

Atta boy Drew!!

[redsfan_12]

Votto drives another in

1-0 reds

[BPhil4]

Wood is going to be at 100 pitches in a hurry. Falling behind in every at bat

[redsfan_12]

Comeon Travis!!!!!!

1-1 mid 2.

[Maker_84]

wood is sucking pretty bad. lucky the cubs only have 1 run

[BPhil4]

Hope lecure is ready to go today

[redsfan_12]

StL threatening in the 1st.

[redsfan_12]

Heisey hustles for a double. Nice hustle!!

[redsfan_12]

Razor Ramon!!

2-1 redlegs!

[redsfan_12]

Byrd Ks. 1 down

[rolenmvp]

stubbs is hot today.

[rolenmvp]

1st and 3rd 1 out for rolen.

[redsfan_12]

Nats pitcher with 2 out, 2 run double!

[Brisco]

its a bright RED future.... look at the ages of today's 9 starters:

Bruce - 23
Wood - 23
Valaika - 25 (barely, 14 August)
Stubbs - 25
Heisey - 25
Votto - 26
Janish - 27

and then

Hernandez - 34
Rolen - 35

[redsfan_12]

Razor 2-2

[Votto4MVP]

Does Valaika play any 3rd base? Could he be a replacement for Rolen after next year?

[rolenmvp]

come on stubbs...

[rolenmvp]

middle of 3 nationals 2 cards 0.

[rolenmvp]

we need to break this game open.

[sivman17]

Does Valaika play any 3rd base? Could he be a replacement for Rolen after next year?

I think Francisco is supposed to the 3rd baseman of the future.

CV played only 3 games at 3B in AAA, compared with 104 at 2B, and 9 at SS. I could see him splitting time at 3B and SS in the future.

[redsfan_12]

Where is everyone?

[sivman17]

and in his 3 games at 3B, valaika had 3 errors

[rolenmvp]

i have no idea where everybody is, must be busy.:)

[rolenmvp]

ramirez pops out. 1 down

[rolenmvp]

wood just doesn't have it today.

[rolenmvp]

nationals 4-0 2 run homer by morse. wainwright getting drilled.

[redsfan_12]

geez

[rolenmvp]

end of 3. nationals up 4-0.

[redsfan_12]

tie game. 2 out.

With the cards getting beat, we gotta win this game.

[Maker_84]

horrible outing by Wood

[redsfan_12]

2-2 mid 5

[Brisco]

and in his 3 games at 3B, valaika had 3 errors

If Janish takes over a starting slot, I think Valaika is our utility infielder of the future.

[rolenmvp]

we gotta win this game. cards are losing...

[rolenmvp]

our offense sucks today. my god!!!

[rolenmvp]

terrible terrible....

[redsfan_12]

nice inning there guys

[rolenmvp]

cardinals are losing and we are blowing our chance to widen this lead. we could be up 6 games right now.

[FlyerFanatic]

give coleman the cy young, blowing away rolen on 3 pitches, wtf.

[Brisco]

our offense sucks today. my god!!!

C'mon.... its only the 5th inning and we have 3 runs on the board.... I think the MLB average for an entire game is somewhere areound 4 total.

The offense is fine; Wood had an off day so we are tied at 3.

[rolenmvp]

1 down.

[texasdave]

Lecure only needs to pitch one inning. Thank God.

[Brisco]

Lecure only needs to pitch one inning. Thank God.

Actually, I think Lecure is and will continue to be very effective out of the pen.

[redsfan_12]

where did that miss???

[redsfan_12]

1-2-3 6th. Very nice Sam!

[texasdave]

And that is why I said it is a good thing he only has to pitch one inning. When batters get a second and third look at LeCure bad things start happening.

[texasdave]

Jay Bruce!!

[rolenmvp]

bruceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[redsfan_12]

Gimme that Jay!!!!!!

[rolenmvp]

hes had himself a awesome weekend!!!!!!!

[texasdave]

Bruce has hit 7 homers in August and has a 1.035 OPS for the month.

[redsfan_12]

Rhodes, Masset, Cordero..:pray:

[rolenmvp]

middle of 5. nationals 4 cards 0.

[Maker_84]

Bruuuuuce

[rolenmvp]

the razor has had a good day.

[texasdave]

Masset pitched two innings yesterday. He might not be available.

[rolenmvp]

just missed it..

[rolenmvp]

so I suppose it will be logan,rhodes and cordero.

[rolenmvp]

end of 6. reds 4 cubs 3.

[Brisco]

I think LeCure will pitch another inning.

[redsfan_12]

LeCure still in

[rolenmvp]

nationals have another leadoff man on.

[rolenmvp]

janish can flat pick it.

[rolenmvp]

OCAB imho will need to earn his spot. janish is better defensively.

[redsfan_12]

Very nice today Sam!

[texasdave]

Good job, Sam Lecure.

[rolenmvp]

middle of 7. reds 4 cubs 3.

[texasdave]

Wainwright giving up some runs. Nice to see.

[rolenmvp]

mike morse is killing the cardinals....

[rolenmvp]

Wainwright giving up some runs. Nice to see.

wainwright is not pitching like wainwright, they were talking today something might be wrong with his arm.

[texasdave]

wainwright is not pitching like wainwright, they were talking today something might be wrong with his arm.

Better shut him down for the year. =)

[rolenmvp]

end of 5. nats 4 cards 0.

[rolenmvp]

we need some insurance.

[BPhil4]

I can't stand seeing people not respect the national anthem. Ridiculous. Put your hand over your heart!!


Also, gomes was chewing on that chew like he hated it!

[texasdave]

I can't stand seeing people not respect the national anthem. Ridiculous. Put your hand over your heart!!


Also, gomes was chewing on that chew like he hated it!

They played the National Anthem during the 7th inning stretch?

[BPhil4]

Don't they always on Sunday before take me out to the ballgame?

[texasdave]

Don't they always on Sunday before take me out to the ballgame?

I don't really know.

[nouseforaname]

It's called "God Bless America" and some people aren't blind nationalists

[redsfan_12]

Francisco swinging for Kentucky again

[rolenmvp]

nice bunt........

[texasdave]

Stubbs with a nice bunt.

[rolenmvp]

that ball just died..no chance.

[nouseforaname]

Man if Stubbs becomes a good, or even a great bunter, he will be a beast.

[rolenmvp]

come on chris..

[redsfan_12]

Run Stubbs!!

[rolenmvp]

wainwright did't even last 5 innings today.

[BPhil4]

Oops I meant god bless America.

I don't care who you are, if you live in this great country, show some respect. I have a brother in law in Afghanistan and my wife serving in the USAF too. Just rubs me the wrong way.

Ok back to the game, let's play add on here!!

[rolenmvp]

YESSSSSSSSSSS

[rolenmvp]

stubbs getting it done..

[redsfan_12]

Thank you. On to 3rd

[rolenmvp]

lannan is shutting down the cards. amazing the guy had a 7.33 era coming in.

[texasdave]

Insurance run, anyone?

[rolenmvp]

5-3!!!!!!!

[nouseforaname]

Atta boy Chris!!!

[texasdave]

Basehit!!

[redsfan_12]

Insurance run, anyone?

Yes! :beerme:

[rolenmvp]

this kid is going to be a stud.

[texasdave]

Two-run lead is twice as nice as one. =)

[rolenmvp]

something is wrong with wainwright, had to be taken out of the game. going to the lockerroom.

[texasdave]

Stubbs has had a seemingly quiet August, but his OPS for the month is .902.

[texasdave]

Joey just might put this game away right here.

[rolenmvp]

end of 6. nats 4 cards 0.

[rolenmvp]

2 straight breaking balls.

[takealeake]

Comeon, lets play add on guys. Could really use this W.

[rolenmvp]

I'm not sure he was out...

[redsfan_12]

Looked like he was off the bag when he caught it

[texasdave]

Reds have scored in five of the seven innings. :beerme:

[texasdave]

Joey "Wheels" Votto steals second.

[nouseforaname]

Now follow it up with a base knock

[redsfan_12]

Rhodes time??

[texasdave]

Let's head to the 8th. 5-3 Reds. I would imagine Rhodes and then Cordero.

[texasdave]

Where is everyone today?

[NeilHamburger]

Man, Rolen has been bad since the All Star break. Is he 0 for the series so far?

[rolenmvp]

sac fly for jon jay. 4-1 nats in the 7th. 2 outs.

[texasdave]

Man, Rolen has been bad since the All Star break. Is he 0 for the series so far?

He did have a sac fly today.

[rolenmvp]

come on arthur.

[rolenmvp]

leadoff double.

[redsfan_12]

buckle down AR

[texasdave]

Nothing is easy. Soto can hit.

[rolenmvp]

MY GOD!!!

[texasdave]

Tie ballgame....geez.

[takealeake]

You gotta be kidding me.

[redsfan_12]

sigh

[nouseforaname]

You gotta be kidding me

[rolenmvp]

the GOD's dont want us in the playoffs.

[texasdave]

fukudome killed us last night.

[takealeake]

Rhodes looks like his expiration date is coming to pass now.

[Brisco]

still no outs. We are going to have to earn this W

[Maker_84]

Rhodes has really fallen off

[redsrolen]

Man, Rolen has been bad since the All Star break. Is he 0 for the series so far?

Had a double last night. Thats a pretty bold statement,since the all star brk?

[redsfan_12]

i dont want banned again..so i wont say anything ;)

[rolenmvp]

middle of 7 . nats 4 cards 1.

[rolenmvp]

this inning is going to turn bad.

[redsfan_12]

:bang: :bang: :bang:

[GIDP]

Cant let this game slip away.

[FlyerFanatic]

it will be a miracle if we get out of this inning without letting them score again

[rolenmvp]

he was out...

[GIDP]

thats 2 outs the Reds got the bad end of hte calls on.

[rolenmvp]

now he has to swing...

[rolenmvp]

good job arthur.

[rolenmvp]

this is a dangerous hitter in castro.

[rolenmvp]

this is going to end bad.

[Texas Redleg]

I would have really liked to have seen him bring in Masset to start the 8th. He has been pitching very well of late and Dusty never uses him. Yet when he struggled the entire first half, it seemed like Dusty used him all the time...

[redsfan_12]

0-2 basehit..go get him Dusty!!!

[rolenmvp]

we have had 2 chances in the past 2 nights to go up on the cardinals and just let 2 games slip away. inexcusable.

[takealeake]

If Rhodes is hurt why the blue hell is he pitching???????? I really hate hearing about this stuff, if someone is hurt, then PLAY SOMEONE ELSE. We can't afford to lose series to the Cubs because we're limping guys out there. Massett should have been in the game if Rhodes isn't 100%. Now it may cost us a game.

[Texas Redleg]

Much needed!

[redsfan_12]

Bruce, Heisey, Ramon..sounds like a run

[Brisco]

we have had 2 chances in the past 2 nights to go up on the cardinals and just let 2 games slip away. inexcusable.

Yogi Berra is on the phone for you.

[Reds]

Let's get some runs boys!

[Jefferson24]

at least the Cards are down to 4 outs

[texasdave]

You have to feel good the Cubs only tied it. Bruce just might go deep again.

[rolenmvp]

at least the Cards are down to 4 outs

the cards offense has been anemic today.

[rolenmvp]

lannan will exit for the nats. getting a standing ovation.

[redsfan_12]

bs..that was low

[texasdave]

One down. ground ball to second.

[Brisco]

I predict Stubbs will score the winning run for us.

[rolenmvp]

hit for heisey..

[texasdave]

Heisey with a line drive to left.

[rolenmvp]

I would love a 2 run homer here.

[texasdave]

Hernandez will get the job done. He is hot.

[rolenmvp]

what are you swinging at razor??

[rolenmvp]

YESSSSSSSSSSS

[texasdave]

Reds score!!

[Jefferson24]

yes!!!!

[redsfan_12]

Yeah Chris!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What hustle!!!!!

[Texas Redleg]

Make em make plays

[rolenmvp]

thats how u get it done...

[takealeake]

YES! YES! YES!

[texasdave]

Single and a wild throw gets a run home.

[Brisco]

1st to 3rd Reds strike again.

[texasdave]

Chris Heisey made them make a play and they couldn't.

[FlyerFanatic]

razor comes through again

[Texas Redleg]

I love their philosophy and couldn't stand it when we sat back and waited for the dinger for years...

[rolenmvp]

here comes a rally...

[rolenmvp]

middle of 8 as pujols strikesout. 4-1 nats.

[texasdave]

Janish single. Razor stays at third. Jonny Gomes swinging some lumber.

[takealeake]

Good job Janish, lets get another one in here.

[Jefferson24]

Time for more runs

[redsfan_12]

Take him deep Jonny!!!! Or just put it in play.

[Texas Redleg]

Janish's first hit of the series. It couldn't have come at a better time.

[texasdave]

I love their philosophy and couldn't stand it when we sat back and waited for the dinger for years...

That station-to-station the Reds played for years drove me crazy.

[redsfan_12]

Storen Ks Albert. 3 outs to go in DC

[rolenmvp]

thing is with heisey if he would get some more playing time and starting experience he would be okay.

[takealeake]

BP in to pinch run.

[rolenmvp]

gomes is due

[texasdave]

Gomes needs to dump the ball in the bleachers.

[Texas Redleg]

I have to think Heisey is the favorite to take the starting position in LF next year.

[rolenmvp]

ball 1 to gomes.

[rolenmvp]

Yesssssssssssss

[texasdave]

YES!!

[takealeake]

YES!

[redsfan_12]

yeah 3-1!

[rolenmvp]

smoked that ball...

[Texas Redleg]

freaking aye!

[sean]

Good D, Cubs.

[texasdave]

Single off the glove of Ramirez.

[redsrolen]

:beerme::beerme::beerme::beerme::beerme::beerme::b eerme:

[Brisco]

All hail the Resilient Reds of 2010.

[texasdave]

Resilient.

[Texas Redleg]

exactly what the Cards don't have

[redsfan_12]

What is the link to the Cards msg board?? Ive never been over there..just wanna check it out

[Jefferson24]

thing is with heisey if he would get some more playing time and starting experience he would be okay.

I bet he starts 2011 in LF

[Texas Redleg]

there is one similar to this at http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/

[texasdave]

force at second. they can't double drew.

[rolenmvp]

they are in meltdown mode on their board..alot of season over threads right now.

[texasdave]

1st and 3rd, two away.

[takealeake]

Would like a hit here to make it 3.

[rolenmvp]

stubbs steals his 2nd base today/

[texasdave]

Stubbs with another stolen base.

[rolenmvp]

basehit makes it 9-5

[rolenmvp]

end of 8. reds 7 cubs 5.

[redsfan_12]

okay..everyone grab some Jack or Jim and buckle up

[texasdave]

Come on, CoCo. You have a two-run lead. Easy pickings.

[takealeake]

Comeon Cordero, keep pitching like you have been and shut it down.

[rolenmvp]

now relax guys. coco has been good lately.

[Texas Redleg]

knock on wood, but I'm finally getting over my CoCo anxiety...

[Jefferson24]

should be fine here

[rolenmvp]

hanigan in to catch.

[texasdave]

3 outs here and 3 outs in Washington would make for a nice evening.

[rolenmvp]

0-1.

[Texas Redleg]

5 games by today makes me really look forward to this weekend.

[rolenmvp]

wow...

[rolenmvp]

end of 8. nats 4 cards 1.

[texasdave]

Heart of the Cubs' lineup. Ramirez, Nady, Soriano, Soto and Fukudome.

[rolenmvp]

1 down.

[redsfan_12]

1 down.

[texasdave]

Pops him up. One down.

[takealeake]

1 out. Alright 2 more baby.

[rolenmvp]

this feels like a dream season....:cool:

[rolenmvp]

coco throwing strikes.

[Texas Redleg]

this feels like a dream season....:cool:

embrace it

[texasdave]

Marty has been in this town forever and he still pronounces it X-zavier.

[Texas Redleg]

coco throwing strikes.

That has clearly been the difference of late.

[rolenmvp]

YESSS he gone.

[texasdave]

Swing and a miss.

[redsfan_12]

good morning, good afternoon, goodnight!

[Jefferson24]

looking sharp

[nouseforaname]

Amazing what can happen when you don't walk the leadoff man in the 9th

[takealeake]

YES! Cordero has finally woke up this year I think, right in the perfect time. The crowd is behind him now.

[texasdave]

Blake Dewitt pinch hitting.

[redsrolen]

yessssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:):cool:;):thumb up::D