4/25 Reds @ Brewers

[Reds]

Monday 4/25, 8:10 PM ET at Miller Park

Cincinnatihttp://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/54/56/thumbs/707.gif(11-11)

Stubbs CF
Bruce RF
Votto 1B
Phillips 2B
Gomes LF
Cairo 3B
Hanigan C
Janish SS
Arroyo P

Milwaukeehttp://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/53/1477/thumbs/6188.gif(11-10)

Weeks 2B
Gomez CF
Braun LF
Fielder 1B
McGehee 3B
Kotsay RF
Betancourt SS
Lucroy C
Narveson P

[CySeymour]

Dusty had to try something. Let's see if this gets a couple of the guys going.

[Oxblood]

Wow!

[Reds]

Phillips is our hottest and best option to hit cleanup with Rolen on the DL and Bruce slumping.

[jrandal9]

This is crazy! Dusty actually trying something like this is a GREAT idea...I think. Bruce should actually get some pitches to hit, now he has no excuse to not turn it around. Just hope DatdudeBP doesn't think he needs to swing for the fences.:beerme:

[redsfan_12]

Well it's a start. Free Heisey!

[Redlegs_87]

Interesting line up wonder if they will stick with it tomorrow against a RHP.

[CrimsonCrusader]

Well it's a start. Free Heisey!

I concur! Where IS he?

Let's start a t-shirt campaign! It can't be any worse than "Free Weezy" -- LOL.....

[texasdave]

Shaking up the batting order couldn't hurt any.

[redsfan_12]

good piece on Jonny there. We may not all like him as a player, but you sure have to respect the guy, after all he has been thru

[redsfan_12]

oh lord...Grande in the booth :bang:

[goreds2]

Well it's a start. Free Heisey!

WLW said he has been taking ground balls at 3rd?

Good to get the lineup changed. Bruce batting second will give him a better mindset.

[goreds2]

good piece on Jonny there. We may not all like him as a player, but you sure have to respect the guy, after all he has been thru

Good piece on Jonny WHERE? Details? lol

[texasdave]

I concur! Where IS he?

Let's start a t-shirt campaign! It can't be any worse than "Free Weezy" -- LOL.....

Mike Leake can get you a great deal on those t-shirts. :laugh:

[Reds]

WLW said he has been taking ground balls at 3rd?

I read that. Baker said he was something like miles away and the big leagues isn't really the place to learn the hot corner.. went on to say that he was drafted as an infielder so maybe he could work a bit at 3rd, pretty sure he responded with an answer like he was surprised hot fast the balls get on top of you at 3rd base.

yeah, basically he's our backup behind Rolen/fransico/miguel/valaka/renteria/janish

[texasdave]

I read that. Baker said he was something like miles away and the big leagues isn't really the place to learn the hot corner.. went on to say that he was drafted as an infielder so maybe he could work a bit at 3rd, pretty sure he responded with an answer like he was surprised hot fast the balls get on top of you at 3rd base.

yeah, basically he's our backup behind Rolen/fransico/miguel/valaka/renteria/janish

If he is number seven on the depth chart at third. And if the big leagues isn't the place to learn the hot corner. Then what is the point? Oh, nevermind, I just remembered who manages the Reds.

[CrimsonCrusader]

Mike Leake can get you a great deal on those t-shirts. :laugh:

No doubt.....LOL.....:lol:

[jhiller21]

Oh great... not just great, Grande...

That voice brings back so many bad memories of losing

[CrimsonCrusader]

C'maaaan, Stubby!!!!

[redsfan_12]

does Stubbs ever leadoff the game with something other than a K?

[Vottomatic]

I swear........our print and radio media bring up some of the dumbest ideas. Heisey at third base? Give me a break. We have like 4 or 5 options before we even have to go there.

I heard a caller on Lance's show suggest playing Ramon at third. Ugh.

Bruce is on the hotseat. He better start to hit or they will find another option.

Heard a rumor today about a trade with the Mets on the table. It's in Walt's hands. We shall see what happens.

[texasdave]

Inauspicious start. Stubbs Ks.

[redsfan_12]

hit right into that shift..wow

[redsfan_12]

well that was easy

[Vottomatic]

Stubbs and Bruce breaking out of their slumps.

[texasdave]

Arggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh h!!

[CrimsonCrusader]

Wow...these are some limp bats so far....they should be more fired up than that after coming off that lam-o series, eh?

...well, except for that Votto hit.

[Vottomatic]

well that was easy

Well Narveson is up there with Correia. They are shut down starting pitchers. Atleast when it comes to the Reds.

Jay Bruce. Money well spent. (sarcasm)

[Vottomatic]

Geez. Let's package Stubbs and Bruce for a cleanup hitter and bring up Sappelt.

[CrimsonCrusader]

"Together AGINNN......"

Go, 'royo!

[redsfan_12]

:clap: Finally got weeks out!!

[redsfan_12]

300th career start for BA tonight.

[CrimsonCrusader]

Randy "Weaks"....LOL....

[texasdave]

Geez. Let's package Stubbs and Bruce for a cleanup hitter and bring up Sappelt.

Remember Sappelt is working on his baserunning. Forget the fact that he is hitting well over .300. And everyone knows that running the bases is much more important than actually getting on base.

[texasdave]

Gomes at the wall. Nice.

[CrimsonCrusader]

Gomey...is my...homey...lol....

[jhiller21]

"You know his story"

*proceeds to tell his story*

[texasdave]

Randy "Weaks"....LOL....

Is that Rickie "Weaks" brother? :)

[Vottomatic]

Is that Rickie "Weaks" brother? :)

I think it's Mike Weake's accomplice.

[Vottomatic]

Remember Sappelt is working on his baserunning. Forget the fact that he is hitting well over .300. And everyone knows that running the bases is much more important than actually getting on base.

Yeah. Who cares about hitting.

[texasdave]

Yeah. Who cares about hitting.

You can't go from first to third if you don't get on first to begin with.

[AintlifeGrande]

Cool that Grande is on.

[redsfan_12]

cmon BA!

[CrimsonCrusader]

Is that Rickie "Weaks" brother? :)

Sorry...meant Rickie...just saw that stupid Geico commercial with Randy Johnson...Freudian typo. My bad.

[Jefferson24]

trouble brewing

[texasdave]

Arroyo wanted no piece of Fielder. And Fielder could afford to lose a piece or two.

[redsfan_12]

lets get some runs!!

[Jefferson24]

BA pitched around trouble there, good job

[LeDoux]

Anyone know where Razor is? I like that bat in the lineup.

[CrimsonCrusader]

Time to cause a little..."Brew" ha-ha...

[redsfan_12]

I love Phillips, but he swings at the dumbest pitches of anyone on the team..

[CrimsonCrusader]

BP seems okay in that new position...I, think. He'll do well.

[texasdave]

Did Baker really say hands-down Phillips is the most valuable player on the team? That is all you need to know about Dusty Baker if that is true.

[redsfan_12]

dang..Phillips robbed of possibly a triple

[LeDoux]

Gomes splits this season-

OPS:

.780 vs. RHP
1.671 vs. LHP

[CrimsonCrusader]

Did Baker really say hands-down Phillips is the most valuable player on the team? That is all you need to know about Dusty Baker if that is true.

One of the better hitters, yes...most valuable player...er, uh...no.

Dusty was a little rusty with that remark....

[redsfan_12]

good lord..he wasnt even close..some things never change.

[texasdave]

Way to move that runner along. LOL.

[LeDoux]

Did Baker really say hands-down Phillips is the most valuable player on the team? That is all you need to know about Dusty Baker if that is true.

Say what you want, Dusty would make a great kindergarten teacher.

[CrimsonCrusader]

Miguel "Many Hats" Cairo needs to knock it to Cairo. We need a run.

[redsfan_12]

nice!

[redsfan_12]

no way fatty could get that LOL

[texasdave]

Cairo blooper moves Phillips to third.

[CrimsonCrusader]

no way fatty could get that LOL

Fatty is right...I could've swore he had a sandwich out there...LOL....:laugh:

[redsfan_12]

full count...please dont K

[texasdave]

Fatty is right...I could've swore he had a sandwich out there...LOL....:laugh:

I am pretty certain that is an edible first baseman's mitt.

[redsfan_12]

nice play Brandon!!!

a lead/!?!?!??! :eek:

[redsfan_12]

cmon PJ!

[texasdave]

Phillips manufactures a run. Nice job there.

[CrimsonCrusader]

I am pretty certain that is an edible first baseman's mitt.

LOL...we'll see if he still has his mitt by the 4th...LOL...

Good shot BP!!!!!

[texasdave]

Bronson Arroyo with a chance to help the cause.

[texasdave]

What was that?

[CrimsonCrusader]

As long as Arroyo keeps them at bay for at least a couple more innings, maybe our bats will have a chance to catch fire...:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[CrimsonCrusader]

...or, er...maybe not....

[redsfan_12]

good morning, good afternoon, good night.

[CrimsonCrusader]

Uh...yay!

Back in it!

...(am I getting too excitedf? Haven't seen a Reds lead for a while now)......

[Carolina_Redleg]

This seriously feels like the first time we've scored first in weeks. Either way looks like Goodroyo is on the mound tonight, and I love it.

[redsfan_12]

Stubbs on base?!?!?!??!! Wowwwwww

[LeDoux]

Stubbs starting a new hitting streak. I predict it will last 320 games.

[Vottomatic]

Heisey warming up to go in at third base.

[CrimsonCrusader]

Uh-oh...do we have a game going here....?

Dare I dream.....?

[LeDoux]

Woot!

[redsfan_12]

its about damngone time

[BluegrassRedleg]

Bomb for Bruce! :)

[Reds]

brucey!

[foxfire123]

Bruuuuuuccccceeee!

[Vottomatic]

Bruce with the HR. He'll probably K the rest of the night.

[CrimsonCrusader]

http://redlegnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/BruceAlmighty.jpg

[BluegrassRedleg]

Votto = Mr. Two-Base Hit

[redsrolen]

Bruuuuuuccccceeee!

:beerme::beerme::beerme:

[LeDoux]

None of this Cy Narveson bullpoop tonight.

[Vottomatic]

The Real MVP followed by Dusty's MVP.

[redsfan_12]

just get him over, BP

[redsrolen]

This is the line up I was hoping for, don't change it, Please!!:D

[CrimsonCrusader]

(Quoting Will Smith in "Bad Boys")...

"Now THAT'S how you drive!"

We're due fer happier times...:thumbup:

[redsfan_12]

yessir!!

[Reds]

rounding third and scoring!

[redsfan_12]

Will Gomes touch the ball??

[CrimsonCrusader]

Let's dance, Brew Crew!!!!

Yeah, BABY!!!!

[CrimsonCrusader]

http://redlegnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/GomesWalkingTall.jpg

And WHAT????

Brrrinng IT!!

[redsfan_12]

wow!!!!!

[Reds]

wonderful start to the inning, no outs, 5-0.

[redsrolen]

Have a good eve. boys, must rest my back!! Woo Hoo REDS!!!!!!!:party::clap::bowrofl::dancingcool::roc kband::lol::thumbup::beerme::cool::jump::runaway:: usa:

[LeDoux]

Get to the bullpen early. Leave em hurting for tomorrow.

[foxfire123]

WHY couldn't you guys do this against St Louis!!!!?????!!!!?!??!?!!?!?

[Reds]

hitting and running, and scoring!

[LeDoux]

Keep pouring it on.

[Reds]

That inning probably spiked his ERA 3 points

[rolenmvp]

narveson's night is over...

[rolenmvp]

we should be playing like this all the time but it doesnt happen...

[BluegrassRedleg]

Amazing how much more relaxed they play once they get out of STL.

[Reds]

based on how we've played the Brewers through 30 innings Milwaukee fans must think we're hitting on all cylinders.. not really the case. nice to see a lot of hits/runs early.

Arroyo doing his part at the plate!

[Reds]

1st and 2nd, Stubbs showing his speed. 2 hits for Stubbs this inning alone.

Dusty is going to be forced to run this same lineup out again tomorrow, lol, no two ways around that.

[CrimsonCrusader]

Amazing how much more relaxed they play once they get out of STL.

I always thought they were overthinking the "opposition" in St. Louie.

The Birds are GARBAGE. They should always play like this. Screw everyone else.

[Maker_84]

everyone gets hits in a game like this. It's in the games like yesterday that show who our real players are

[Reds]

When Arroyo is getting quality hitters looking his command is ON.

[CrimsonCrusader]

Desperation is a stinky cologne.....

[CrimsonCrusader]

YouTube - The Price is Right losing horn (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ytCEuuW2_A&feature=player_embedded)

The above is dedicated to the Brewers...LOL.....

[CrimsonCrusader]

BP!!!!

[redsfan_12]

maybe this will be like the game last year..We were struggling going into Houston after the Padres series, and Dusty changed the lineup. We rolled them that night, swept them, and the rest was history lol

[CrimsonCrusader]

maybe this will be like the game last year..We were struggling going into Houston after the Padres series, and Dusty changed the lineup. We rolled them that night, swept them, and the rest was history lol

Wooo, yeah...but we were a little further down the road.

If only we could use a time machine and skip to July...hmmm....:confused:

[buckeyeboy]

Trade? Who on the Mets would we possibly want to help this team?

[Stray]

I really like Phillips behind Votto. It gives Bruce a ton of pitches to hit in front of Votto and when BP is healthy he's gonna hit and hit for power.

[redsfan_12]

Wooo, yeah...but we were a little further down the road.

If only we could use a time machine and skip to July...hmmm....:confused:

that happened in April.

[Reds]

Marty tricked me, I thought it was a HR for sure.

[redsfan_12]

good lord Janish

[Reds]

Very rare Janish error.

[redsfan_12]

2 bases on that??

[Reds]

He was moving to third and given home because it was thrown out of play?

[CrimsonCrusader]

that happened in April.

I was speaking generally in THIS case, not retro-figuratively in THAT case, redsfan...sorry for any confusion...:confused:

[Reds]

7-1. End 5.

[jhiller21]

Hilarious catch by Gomez :laugh:

[BakoTheTako]

Wow that Gomez is a lame baseball player

[Reds]

Arroyo is rolling. Off to a great start this season and should only get stronger :thumbup:

[VottoFan54]

Carlos Fisher going to make his season debut tonight?

[Reds]

Anyone have a pitch count on Bronson?

[VottoFan54]

94 pitches for Bronson, I would pull him once the Brewers lineup turns over.

[Reds]

I put Ondrusek in if anyone reaches scoring position, otherwise I let Bronson finish this inning.

[foxfire123]

Oy. Bronson's patented bad inning.... :(

ETA: Reds, are you psychic? :-D

[Reds]

Hope so, I don't think Ondrusek will let the inherited runners cross the plate.

[Reds]

7-2 sac fly.

[Reds]

Close the book on Arroyo - 6 1/3 innings, 6 hits, 2ER

[VottoFan54]

94 pitches for Bronson, I would pull him once the Brewers lineup turns over.

:D That Dusty guy should listen to me more often. :D

[Reds]

11 strikeouts by Reds players tonight :eek:

[Krawhitham]

Close the book on Arroyo - 6 1/3 innings, 6 hits, 2ER

1ER

Janish Error led to unearned run

[Reds]

1ER

Janish Error led to unearned run

Oh yeah, how could I forgot that

[cbowen2112]

11 strikeouts by Reds players tonight :eek:

Only if you count the strikeouts that were counted that were actually check swings.

[Reds]

Bray out, Masset in. 1 out, runners @ 1st and 2nd.

[goreds2]

Dag, I wish the Reds could have added some "add on runs". A game is never over with the Brewers offense. :pray:

7-3

[Reds]

4 run game going to the ninth, I would be hesitant to use Carlos Fisher unless we score some additional runs.. Just a few batters before Braun/Fielder bat and if you put guys on for those players they'll often find a way to beat you.

[VottoFan54]

Who would you pitch the ninth? Fisher? Smith? Cordero? I would go with Fisher.

[Reds]

Nice! 9-3 on a two run single by Phillips.

Fisher should pitch the ninth now.

[jhiller21]

HAHAHA again on the Carlos Gomez catch replay

[Reds]

Smith to pitch. Heisey to left.

[Reds]

9-5. If you bet the over you're into money.

[jhiller21]

Braun homer... back to 4

[Reds]

Cordero warming.

[jhiller21]

2 down

[Reds]

TOBTTR

[goreds2]

http://latimesphoto.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/la-1004-wis12.jpg

[redsfan_12]

good win

[Reds]

One breakout inning + every starter had at least one hit + phillips stays hot + good starting pitching

2-2 on the road trip. Realistically it would be fine to get one of these next two.