9-28 Astros @ Reds - Get the Champagne on Ice!!

[arkimadee]

Stubbs CF
Cabrera SS
Votto 1B
Rolen 3B
Gomes LF
Phillips 2B
Bruce RF
Hernandez C
Volquez P

[arkimadee]

One of the reasons we are one game away from clinching. This lineup, with the exception of Dickerson, is almost a carbon copy of the opening day lineup. Batting Order a little different.

[arkimadee]

:jump::phillips::castellini::redbbcap::redszone::n otworthy:bowrofl::drink::jump::party::party::party ::party::party::party::party:

[DocRed]

Looks like Dusty is rolling out his playoff lineup.....

[takealeake]

Alright, time to win these last six. I'm tired of piss poor series', its time to get back on a roll going into the playoffs and get the 2 seed.

[Kingspoint]

Looks like Dusty is rolling out his playoff lineup.....


Yes, it does.

First thing I thought of.

[justincredible]

Heading down to the ballpark right now. Hopefully I'll be calling in sick to work tomorrow.

[redsfan_12]

Lets go baby!!!

[rolenmvp]

is the crowd packed?

[redsfan_12]

Looks like a good crowd

http://yfrog.com/f/ngdr8sj/

[redsfan_12]

Alright boys, and Redsrolen...this one is underway!!!

[redsfan_12]

Gone in 3 pitches!!

[redsrolen]

Go on and get ya some boys!!!! OUT #1:thumbup:

[rolenmvp]

this is not your typically tuesday night game...has a playoff feel to it...

[redsfan_12]

25 to go!

[rolenmvp]

I hope our offense has a explosion tonight...

[redsfan_12]

he was out

[rolenmvp]

he was out

that he was..

[redsfan_12]

didnt look like it live, but replay shows EV got there

[redsrolen]

I'm actually nervous, I'm embarrassed to say!!!!:eek:

[redsfan_12]

1 down, 8 to go!

[redsfan_12]

I'm actually nervous, I'm embarrassed to say!!!!:eek:

LMAO. Me too!!

[redsrolen]

LMAO. Me too!!

Thanks, now I don't feel so stupid!

[knoonan991]

I can't even begin to explain what I'm feeling right now. If only I was back home in Cincinnati.

Cheers to all the fans who have stuck with this team all year. :beerme:

[redsfan_12]

Thanks, now I don't feel so stupid!

I havent wanted a win so bad until tonight

[redsrolen]

I havent wanted a win so bad until tonight

I don't think I have let myself feel it until tonight!!!!( we will take walks Stubbie!)

[redsfan_12]

Stubby steals

[rolenmvp]

runner in scoring position..

[Votto4MVP]

Keep taking pitches, he isnt throwing strikes yet.

[redsfan_12]

take one Ocab

[redsfan_12]

Lets go Joseph!

[rolenmvp]

here we go!!!!!! votto up!!

[rolenmvp]

don't swing...hes not throwing strikes..

[redsfan_12]

$hit

[redsrolen]

WOW???????:(

[rolenmvp]

YESSSSSSSSSSS

[mlh1981]

Nice!

[redsfan_12]

1-0!!!!

[redsrolen]

THATS MY BOY!!!!!!!!!:beerme::beerme::beerme::beerme::beerm e::beerme:

[Votto4MVP]

Atta boy Rolen/Stros 3rd baseman!!


1-0 Reds Rolen on 2nd on the E5.

[rolenmvp]

this crowd is electric....

[Kingspoint]

Haven't watched a REDS game and posted on a game thread in weeks.

Thought tonight would be a good time to do so.

I can smell it.

[redsfan_12]

alright. Stay sharp Edinson

[redsfan_12]

Haven't watched a REDS game and posted on a game thread in weeks.

Thought tonight would be a good time to do so.

I can smell it.

Your back!!!! :beerme:

[redsfan_12]

I wonder if Marty knows what he will say for the final out

[redsrolen]

I wonder if Marty knows what he will say for the final out

I bet he's thought about it!

[Votto4MVP]

Wow almost a DP on a bunt. How about a DP now and get out of this little jam!

[Kingspoint]

Looking forward to the Heisey/Stubbs/Bruce Outfield. The range of those three players will make Doubles difficult for opponents (and singles and triples).

[huber14]

I bet he's thought about it!

probably something along the lines of "and this one belongs to the Reds"

[redsrolen]

probably something along the lines of "and this one belongs to the Reds"

LOL!!!

[redsfan_12]

cmon Edinson!!!

[rolenmvp]

welp it's a tie game..

[rolenmvp]

astros playing with nothing to lose...

[redsfan_12]

geez

[cbowen2112]

whelp, it is the second inning...

[redsfan_12]

2-1 mid 2.

[redsrolen]

Time to get serious!!!!!!! LETS PLAY SOME GOOD BASEBALL BOYS!!!!:cool:

[Votto4MVP]

whelp, it is the second inning...

By what inning does rolenmvp give up on this game, 3rd or 4th?

[cbowen2112]

By what inning does rolenmvp give up on this game, 3rd or 4th?

I thought he gave up before it started. ;)

[redsfan_12]

I thought he gave up before it started. ;)

:lol:

[redsrolen]

NOT AGAIN!!! OUCH!!

[rolenmvp]

OH BOY..

[redsfan_12]

Phillips thrown out for the 7898th time this year

[cbowen2112]

when will this team try? :cool:

[redsfan_12]

well that was piss poor

[cbowen2112]

this team looks pathetic...

[redsrolen]

I'm sure they are trying!!!! Phillips is just a tool!!!!

[cbowen2112]

I'm sure they are trying!!!! Phillips is just a tool!!!!

major sarcasm by me there.

[redsrolen]

major sarcasm by me there.

Got ya!

[redsfan_12]

cmon

[Kingspoint]

I hope Volquez knows he's auditioning for a post-season Starter's spot in this game. That #3 spot is between him and Travis Wood, with Bailey having a bit of a chance (he's been productive since coming off the DL in 9 starts, per Doug Gray).

[redsfan_12]

whaooooooo!!!!!!!

[redsrolen]

whaooooooo!!!!!!!

DITTO!!!!!

[Kingspoint]

Carlos Lee is a tough out with 1190 career RBI's. He's always been an RBI-machine.

[redsrolen]

Lets go vottoooooooo!!!!!!

[rolenmvp]

good inning from volkie...

[redsfan_12]

lets get some runs

[redsfan_12]

3-0 pirates

[rolenmvp]

we haven't done nothing tonight...

[redsfan_12]

ive about had enough of johnny gomes

[rolenmvp]

ive about had enough of johnny gomes

yeah me too brother, me too.

[rolenmvp]

not to mention...wandy is in a groove..

[redsrolen]

yeah me too brother, me too.

I thought he had a hitting streak going? Am I wrong?

[redsfan_12]

Brandon walks..one time Bruce

[rolenmvp]

we go up there and just take pitches...

[rolenmvp]

another strikeout...

[redsfan_12]

Bruce was barking up the wrong tree telling dusty that he wanted to play tonight

[rolenmvp]

marty said on the broadcast that if we lost tonight..that they would't wait on the cardinals game to end...so the champagne might not happen.

[BPhil4]

Wandy has it going. Has us completely off balance. Needed to jump all over him in that first inning. Since then he's found his curve and we can't touch it.

[rolenmvp]

where was that pitch?

[redsfan_12]

1 damn pitch. Sit down Ramon

[rolenmvp]

crapola...another flyout.

[rolenmvp]

wandy is in a groove...

[redsfan_12]

pathetic inning

[redsfan_12]

got him. Guns coming up...

Lets go!!!!!

[redsfan_12]

leadoff single...here we go fellas!!

[Kingspoint]

Finally...

another hit.

[redsfan_12]

quit swinging for a home run

[rolenmvp]

votto swinging for the fences...

[redsfan_12]

Thats why hes so good!!

[rolenmvp]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! here we go!! crowd getting electric...

[rolenmvp]

you guys wanted playoff atmosphere...right here it is....

[Kingspoint]

Here we go!

[redsfan_12]

cmon 2-7

[redsfan_12]

wont score unless Scotty does something

[redsfan_12]

full count

[rolenmvp]

big pitch here....

[Kingspoint]

wont score unless Scotty does something

Gomes is batting .340 w/ RISP w/ 74 RBI's.

[rolenmvp]

I'll take a walk..but anyways, come on scotty!!!!!!

[redsfan_12]

:pray:

[texasdave]

walked him

[redsfan_12]

chucked!!!!!

[rolenmvp]

bases juiced....

[texasdave]

4 for 1 sale Jonny. Take advantage.

[Kingspoint]

But, Gomes is only 2 for 11 w/ Bases juiced this year.

[redsrolen]

Come on Johnnnnyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!

[rolenmvp]

could u imagine a grand slam here..that place would go bonkers....

[redsfan_12]

Just swing normal Jonny

[Kingspoint]

Just swing normal Jonny


Hear! Hear!

Sacrifice Fly is all I want.

[texasdave]

Gomes and curve balls generally don't mix well.

[redsfan_12]

He will K

[texasdave]

Hang one, Wandy.

[redsrolen]

He will K

NOW ! NOW!!!!

[Kingspoint]

That was the pitch he should have hit a sacfly with.

(the 1st pitch)

[huber14]

He will K

better than a double play i guess

[redsfan_12]

cmon Jonny

[takealeake]

Comeon Johnny!!!

[redsfan_12]

right down the shoot. :bang:

[texasdave]

1-2 on Gomes.

[redsfan_12]

curve in the dirt coming

[texasdave]

Gomes battling.

[redsfan_12]

hang in there 3-1

[texasdave]

Make us jump, Jonny.

[takealeake]

Intense battle. Comeon Johnny.

[texasdave]

10th pitch of the AB.

[Kingspoint]

Phillips and Bruce are no better with the bases loaded batting .222 and .182 respectively.

[redsfan_12]

damnit

[texasdave]

Pops him up. Geez.

[rolenmvp]

that's why gomes is johnny gomes...mr popup.

[texasdave]

Brandon can be the hero.

[huber14]

get him outta here

[Kingspoint]

Not even a groundout RBI by Gomes.

Darn.

[redsrolen]

Someone just hit the ball!!!!!! (or walk!!)

[redsfan_12]

here comes a K

[redsfan_12]

yes!!!!!

[rolenmvp]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!

[huber14]

I'll take that

[texasdave]

Infield hit.
Tie ballgame.

[redsrolen]

:beerme::beerme::beerme::beerme::beerme::beerme::b eerme::beerme::beerme::beerme::beerme::beerme::bee rme::beerme::beerme::beerme::beerme::beerme::beerm e:

[takealeake]

YES!!! Tie game. Comeon Bruce!!

[rolenmvp]

playoff feel to this game....come on bruce....

[texasdave]

Time for Jay to make Wandy pay.

[Kingspoint]

24 pitches taken by the last 3 batters!

[redsfan_12]

my god

[texasdave]

Double play. =(

[rolenmvp]

that's just fning pathetic....

[Kingspoint]

Now, it's up to the bullpens.

[texasdave]

At least they tied it up.

[rolenmvp]

WHY WHY can we not hit with runners in scoring position...it's not that hard...

[redsrolen]

Those young boys look to darn nervous to me!!!! Settle down!!:bash:

[rolenmvp]

in the playoffs your going to have to do that...

[rolenmvp]

I'm not going to complain..just hold them bullpen.

[texasdave]

Those young boys look to darn nervous to me!!!! Settle down!!:bash:

You settled your kids down with a hammer???? :)

[redsfan_12]

everyone was nervous as all get out...I think most of us are in for a rude awakening in the post season lol

[Kingspoint]

FWIW, Cards losing 3-2 in the 4th.

[rolenmvp]

you gotta remember....some of these guys aren't used to postseason pressure...

[texasdave]

Nice play, Rolen.

[redsrolen]

You settled your kids down with a hammer???? :)

Only when I had To!:confused:

[redsfan_12]

nice pick

[redsfan_12]

see ya! two down

[redsfan_12]

nice AR!!

[rolenmvp]

GOOD JOB AR!!!

[texasdave]

7th inning stretch

[cbowen2112]

WHY WHY can we not hit with runners in scoring position...it's not that hard...

Actually we lead the league in that category. By a very large margin.

[TheBigLebowski]

let's do dis..............

[rolenmvp]

Actually we lead the league in that category. By a very large margin.

well they have struggled recently...

[Kingspoint]

Actually we lead the league in that category. By a very large margin.Thank you Jonny Gomes and Joey Votto.

[redsrolen]

I need to use that hammer on myself, I'm still nervous!!!:roll:

[texasdave]

Rodriguez is out of the game. That has to be a good thing.

[texasdave]

Reds have scored on two infield hits. One by Rolen, one by Phillips.

[cbowen2112]

I hope that Francisco gives us the lead! Oh wait it is Bloomquist?!!!!

[cbowen2112]

I hope that Francisco gives us the lead! Oh wait it is Bloomquist?!!!!

Heck or Razor right here!

[TheBigLebowski]

I hope that Francisco gives us the lead! Oh wait it is Bloomquist?!!!!

still room on the bandwagon

[texasdave]

still room on the bandwagon

There will always be room on that particular bandwagon.

[cbowen2112]

And Alonso it is!!!!!!!!!!!!

[redsfan_12]

good time for Yander's 1st ML homer

[TheBigLebowski]

There will always be room on that particular bandwagon.

I hate you.

[rolenmvp]

that's just pathetic...my gosh.

[cbowen2112]

Christ! What's the point?

[Kingspoint]

Let's Go Yonder!!!

Extra Bases, Kid.

[redsfan_12]

geez, nice AB

[Kingspoint]

That sucked.

[cbowen2112]

Hate this ump behind the plate tonight.

[texasdave]

I hate you.

Stubbs!! He ripped the ball his last time up but was robbed.

[rolenmvp]

wOWWWW how close was that...

[redsfan_12]

:bang: :bang: :bang: :bang:

[rolenmvp]

1 time OCAB!!!!

[texasdave]

Now is Willie Bloomquist time.

[rolenmvp]

alright ocab 1 time son....

[cbowen2112]

how about a walk and then Joey gets another shot!?

[redsfan_12]

WTH was that Cabrera

[texasdave]

Pops him up.

[rolenmvp]

my goodness.....

[cbowen2112]

or you could Gomes it! Thom's voice says it all...

[redsfan_12]

dumb. 2-0, that was ball 3, and he knows Votto is OD

[rolenmvp]

we are going to have to earn this win...

[cbowen2112]

dumb. 2-0, that was ball 3, and he knows Votto is OD

Votto overdosed? That is how rumors start my friend...

[cbowen2112]

we are going to have to earn this win...

Pretty sure all of them are earned...

[Kingspoint]

Forgot to recognize Ramon Hernandez and his success w/ RISP this season, too.

[texasdave]

Nick Masset holds them in the 8th. Reds score in the bottom of the inning. And then CoCo entertains in the 9th.

[cbowen2112]

how about you do not throw balls...

[rolenmvp]

don't wanna walk this guy...

[redsfan_12]

1 down.

[texasdave]

5-3.

[redsrolen]

Nick Masset holds them in the 8th. Reds score in the bottom of the inning. And then CoCo entertains in the 9th.

Is that when I hurl???:barf: ( sorry! that was gross!)

[redsfan_12]

thats just nasty!!

[texasdave]

Pence grabs some bench.

[cbowen2112]

one mo gen Masset!

[redsfan_12]

30,151 attendance

[cbowen2112]

30,151 attendance

NICE!:beerme:

[Newman4]

Massett then Aroldis?

[redsfan_12]

nice work Masset

[takealeake]

Alright. It's game (winning) time boys.

[cbowen2112]

Massett then Aroldis?

Maybe if it is tied? I hope that we take the lead with Votto here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
:beerme::beerme::beerme:
:D:D:D

[texasdave]

Jay Bruce on the run.

[redsrolen]

Nice!!!!! Come on big boys!!!!!

[texasdave]

One run. Three more outs. And pour that champagne.

[redsfan_12]

dang. Tough break

[redsfan_12]

damn

[rolenmvp]

votto looked terrible..there.

[Kingspoint]

That's "a-bad" pitch.

[cbowen2112]

votto looked terrible..there.

dude, you are terrible

[cbowen2112]

That's "a-bad" pitch.

:redszone:

[Kingspoint]

One run. Three more outs. And pour that champagne.

It's amazing to think that it's that close.

[texasdave]

Reds used to have an Abad on their team.

[redsrolen]

Rough night for Joey! Thats ok Joey, can't be perfect every time.

[texasdave]

Cowboy is sitting this game out?

[rolenmvp]

go ahead run at first...

[texasdave]

There you go. Get him around

[cbowen2112]

Sweet job Rolen! Time to make them pay Jonny!

[rolenmvp]

please johnny gomes...1 time man.

[redsrolen]

THATS MY SCOTTY!!!!!:thumbup::rolleyes::eek::D:):beerme:

[Kingspoint]

A ball hit to the outfield by a RED.

That's been rare tonight.

[texasdave]

THATS MY SCOTTY!!!!!:thumbup::rolleyes::eek::D:):beerme:

Bake that man some cookies.

[cbowen2112]

that pitch has been called all night...not so sure

[texasdave]

Jonny "Whoosh" Gomes.

[rolenmvp]

I swear gomes just goes up there and takes strikes..my gosh.

[texasdave]

Pops him up.

[rolenmvp]

gomes you are a waste of money, I don't mean that mean but the guy cannot get it done....

[cbowen2112]

Pops him up.

I've seen that movie before!