Reds vs Nationals 5/13

[DirtyBaker]

Sorry Who Dey, but I have to start this one to break the losing streak.

REDS
Stubbs, D, CF
Heisey, C, LF
Votto, J, 1B
Phillips, B, 2B
Bruce, J, RF
Frazier, T, 3B
Hanigan, R, C
Valdez, W, SS
Arroyo, B, P

NATIONALS
Desmond, I, SS
Bernadina, R, LF
Zimmerman, R, 3B
LaRoche, A, 1B
Harper, B, RF
Espinosa, D, 2B
Ankiel, R, CF
Flores, J, C
Jackson, E, P

Once again, rain may be a factor in an Arroyo start.

Interesting lineup, let's hope it works.

[DirtyBaker]

Also surprised Davey Johnson has Harper batting 5th as poorly as he hits off-speed pitches with a finesse pitcher like Arroyo on the mound.

[Who Dey Time]

Sorry Who Dey, but I have to start this one to break the losing streak..

Hey, if it works I'm all for it!

[Maker_84]

How much do we lose by today?

[Red Raindog]

How much do we lose by today?

Or - will we score?

[goreds2]

Due to rain delay, Banana Phone lines will be open soon.

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQdvqWR7JXUOaZrqrlfwGPFJi-1yVUHvQdGQSHyfYyMaNnayqzL4m0FkMmP

[texasdave]

Could be a long day since the Reds are through with Washington after today.

[DirtyBaker]

Any updates on the game? I can't get the audio, MLB app doesn't play the audio stream during delays for whatever reason and I can't get the banana phone. From radar it looks like most has passed and it's all clear behind the front.

[Ironman92]

Umps meet again at 3:00 to decide then on a possible start/cancel

[SidneySlicker]

Per weather.com's hourly outlook it doesn't look good, but can't get the audio feed to the game to hear what the announcers are saying.

[texasdave]

Willie Harris reported to Louisville. He is 2 for 7 with a double and a walk.

[Ironman92]

Willie Harris reported to Louisville. He is 2 for 7 with a double and a walk.

Been on the edge of my seat...thanks

[moewan]

Any word on wether they are going to play or not?

[texasdave]

Been on the edge of my seat...thanks

I know. I couldn't sleep.

[Ironman92]

I know. I couldn't sleep.

Had my blood pressure pretty high in worry and fret.

[Ironman92]

I've been in the stadium since 1:10....they are meeting again at 4:00 to decide. Stupid weather is just hovering over the Cincy area.

My guess is first pitch at 4:40

[texasdave]

Are they serving alcohol? That might prove interesting.

[DirtyBaker]

Well thanks for the updates Ironman. Weather.com radar looked good awhile ago but another branch of showers appeared with Cinci right in the middle of it. Could be another 30-60 minutes but who knows judging how this front is just hovering about.

Hopefully those at the game are making the best of it.

[Ironman92]

Are they serving alcohol? That might prove interesting.

Yes, but some concession stands have shut down.

Waiting this long it should've been cancelled....killing the entire day. If they play this about 6:15 and I may have to make a special trip back to Cincy to kick someone's ass.

[Red Raindog]

I've been in the stadium since 1:10....they are meeting again at 4:00 to decide. Stupid weather is just hovering over the Cincy area.

My guess is first pitch at 4:40

how many are there?

[Ironman92]

4862 fans

I counted and then double-checked.

[Ironman92]

Ankiel and Harper are sliding for distance on the tarp. Both went over 30 feet....Harper probably slid close to 40.

[Ironman92]

Dusty, Walt and Jacoby all came out to slide and all 3 missed the tarp.

[DirtyBaker]

Play to resume at 4:45 per Marty.

[Who Dey Time]

Going to try for a 4:45 first pitch.

[Ironman92]

I've been in the stadium since 1:10....they are meeting again at 4:00 to decide. Stupid weather is just hovering over the Cincy area.

My guess is first pitch at 4:40

Patting myself on the back

[Red Raindog]

4862 fans

I counted and then double-checked.

but did you check the bathrooms?

[DirtyBaker]

Patting myself on the back

Gotta admit, that was impressive

[FlyingPig]

Cozart wanted to slide on the tarp, but Dusty told Willie Harris to do it for him.

[Ironman92]

Front row 143 right behind Harper....Johnny jackass right beside me screaming at everyone

[Ironman92]

Unofficial attendance

9

[Red Raindog]

Unofficial attendance

9

wave to us

[Ironman92]

wave to us

I am....guess which finger

[Ironman92]

Left ring that is

[Ironman92]

but did you check the bathrooms?

It was a non-pee/poop/blow nose/wash hands time period.

[Red Raindog]

It was a non-pee/poop/blow nose/wash hands time period.

Then we don't know the real count!

[New York Red]

I guess Zimmerman couldn't find any pink batting gloves.

[New York Red]

Votto Bomb! 1-0 Reds.

[Spider Tre]

bout time we see the VOT TROT

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

This is bad to say but whenever they show Davey Johnson he looks terminally ill.

[osuredleg24]

lol, what is Frazier seeing there to swing at that...

do they honestly expect to get a fastball on every pitch?

[Red Raindog]

Bronson should just walk Bernadina -- he's 7/9 off of him

[Maker_84]

Bronson getting hammered but he gets a pass due to him pitching well all season. Game might be over soon though

[Red Raindog]

Bronson better get better fast or this will be a home sweep

[New York Red]

Bronson getting hammered but he gets a pass due to him pitching well all season. Game might be over soon though
I don't see how anyone could complain about pitching in a 2-1 game. Our problem today is the same problem we've had since opening day -- this team can't score. If it wasn't for Votto and Bruce, I could easily see this team going literally days at a time without scoring a single run.

[Stray]

Just a ton of strikeouts all over this team. Heck it seems like Frazier has struck out in his last 15 at bats.

[Stray]

Nice to see Votto putting the team on his back.

[Red Raindog]

VottoBomb

[Spider Tre]

Vot Trot x2!

[New York Red]

:beerme:

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

we have votto on offense and that is it

[New York Red]

we have votto on offense and that is it
Don't forget Jay Bruce.

[Stray]

Really nice slide by Phillips

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

the thing for me about bruce is it just seems to me like he will always get a hit when we are already up 6-0 or down 10-2 but never when a game is on the line.

[Red Raindog]

great -- dinker -- infield hit & then the 2 run hit with 2 out

[Red Raindog]

Heisey saves a run

[Spider Tre]

that was predictable. i knew they were gonna send the runner home and ended up getting thrown out

[Red Raindog]

That's a good start!

[Kcbuckeye22]

Good news is Votto may homer on his next couple of at bats to send it into extras. So we're still in this one!

[CU2morrownite]

nice sac fly from the rook...4-3

[texasdave]

Atlanta sweeps the Cardinals. Thank you, Los Bravos. You can have the next two nights off for that effort.

[Spider Tre]

lol

[texasdave]

In 22 1/3 innings at GABP, Bronson has given up a paltry 39 hits. Smoke and mirrors.

[texasdave]

Votto's OPS up over 1.000 now. :beerme:

[Red in Atl]

nice sac fly from the rook...4-3

Great job. Maybe showed the rest of these guys how baseball works?

Pretty exciting first AB, especially on Mother's Day. His Mom and Dad are here and he said making that call to them to let them know he was going to the show was one of the most exciting things he ever did.

:beerme::beerme::beerme:

Way to go Mike!

[texasdave]

Good job, Rook. Maybe that will be infectious, putting the ball in play with runners in scoring position.

[texasdave]

LeCure pitching much better after a slow start.

[texasdave]

Off to work. I have a good feeling about the Reds pulling this one out.

[LeDoux]

Lecure's pitching lessons for Volquez starting to show.

[LeDoux]

5-3 Nats

[Red Raindog]

Off to work. I have a good feeling about the Reds pulling this one out.

Ah the Dreamer....

[New York Red]

Ugh, that'll probably do it. I don't think this Reds offense has much comeback in them.

[wvreds]

LeCure was simply awful today

[LeDoux]

Part of this is Leake's short outing- Dusty trying to get too much out of Lecure to rest others in the pen.

[Stray]

Good at bat by that guy, the kind of at bat we rarely get from our guys.

[wvreds]

Well put a fork in this one the way the offense is going........ looks like a sweep :(

[LeDoux]

This teams's slash line: .236 / .300 / .383 / .683

#23 of 30.

33 games is NOT a small sample size for a season.

Please make adjustments.

[Maker_84]

Not only do the nationals have much better pitching but much better hitting as well.

[Red Raindog]

Can this team look anymore listless?

[LeDoux]

6-3.

[Red Raindog]

6-3.

When does the vote of confidence come?

[LeDoux]

Can this team look anymore listless?

I have not been impressed so far. They just squandered a great high-attendence weekend.

[LeDoux]

When does the vote of confidence come?

I don't know. Someone needs to be shot to send a message. Cpt Baker, Sgt Jacoby, ... somebody.

[Red Raindog]

I don't know. Someone needs to be shot to send a message. Cpt Baker, Sgt Jacoby, ... somebody.

faster would be better

[Stray]

lol Heisey

[LeDoux]

I am starting to think this Votto guy is a good hitter.

[osuredleg24]

sure glad our cleanup hitter came up big there:bang:

hold off on that pitch twice, then swings at ball 4, this is why this team sucks. They don't know how to check the bat

[New York Red]

Brandon K's on Ball Four. Ugh.

[Red Raindog]

last chance Jay

[LeDoux]

Wow-caught a break there.

[Red Raindog]

wt?

[Stray]

hahahahaha

[New York Red]

LOL ... thanks, rook!

[osuredleg24]

hey look, more no hits with RISP

EDIT:

Wait what happened?

[New York Red]

hey look, more no hits with RISP
Actually, that is scored as a double, which is funny, but it still counts as a hit. :beerme:

[osuredleg24]

Actually, that is scored as a double, which is funny, but it still counts as a hit. :beerme:

I turned it off when it was a fly ball :laugh:

[Red Raindog]

pathetic

[Stray]

Ludwick doesn't even have a clue up there

[osuredleg24]

sure glad I turned it back on to see that AB

[osuredleg24]

Ludwick doesn't even have a clue up there

neither does 5 other guys in this lineup

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

20 games in 20 days..i say 4-16??

[LeDoux]

Ludwick and Valdez- didn't understand the signings then or now.

[New York Red]

neither does 5 other guys in this lineup
Sadly, this is true.

[Josh]

the thing for me about bruce is it just seems to me like he will always get a hit when we are already up 6-0 or down 10-2 but never when a game is on the line.

You was saying?

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

dont have the game on--couldnt take it anymore..what happened?

[New York Red]

20 games in 20 days..i say 4-16??
I still say at least 10-10 and possibly better. We won't have to face the Nats pitching again.

[LeDoux]

I don't think outside help is coming. Dusty is going to have to use the current roster more effectively.

[osuredleg24]

Votto is the only player I trust in the this lineup with a clutch hit...sadly, we get the bottom 3 hitters in the 9th

[New York Red]

dont have the game on--couldnt take it anymore..what happened?
Bruce hit a ball to the wall in right, and Harper lost it in the lights/sky/rain or whatever. Scored a two-run double.

[Stray]

neither does 5 other guys in this lineup

Sad but true.

[malcontent]

Brandon K's on Ball Four. Ugh.
More like ball 6.

Baker's gotta be pleased.

[Stray]

I don't think outside help is coming. Dusty is going to have to use the current roster more effectively.

What would you change? There are so many guys that are struggling to even put the bat on the ball I wouldn't even know where to start.

[Red Raindog]

Valdez -- wt?

[Stray]

Valdez isn't exactly flashing the leather out there.

[New York Red]

Valdez is terrible. Watching him play defense makes me appreciate Cozart even more.

[LeDoux]

What would you change? There are so many guys that are struggling to even put the bat on the ball I wouldn't even know where to start.

I am not sure to be honest. Try Frazier in LF and Cairo at 3B? Let Chapman pitch for Leake. Clump the best-producing hitters in the lineup.

[CU2morrownite]

Valdez= worthless.

[LeDoux]

Bring it home fellas.

[Josh]

What would you change? There are so many guys that are struggling to even put the bat on the ball I wouldn't even know where to start.

I am with you there.... get all the guys that cant hit and get a good pitcher to pitch to them and make them hit until they cant feel thier arms anymore :laugh:

[Stray]

I am not sure to be honest. Try Frazier in LF and Cairo at 3B? Let Chapman pitch for Leake. Clump the best-producing hitters in the lineup.

I'd be okay with that, at least to try something.

I get a bad feeling that Fraizer might be another one of those backups that we all wanted more of and then we find out why they weren't playing more to begin with. Hope I'm wrong though.

[LeDoux]

16 hits and 5 walks for the Nats today. How are the Reds only 1 run behind?

[LeDoux]

I'd be okay with that, at least to try something.

I get a bad feeling that Fraizer might be another one of those backups that we all wanted more of and then we find out why they weren't playing more to begin with. Hope I'm wrong though.

I actually think the chances are better that Frazier is one of those guys. But given the alternatives, why not take a chance?

[Stray]

I actually think the chances are better that Frazier is one of those guys. But given the alternatives, why not take a chance?

I'd definitely try it. It's not like Ludwick or Heisey are giving us any offensive production.

[osuredleg24]

nice AB from Hannigan

[New York Red]

Good job, Ryan!

[osuredleg24]

too bad Valdez will ruin any rally

[Red Raindog]

nice AB from Hannigan

+1

[Stray]

He's no Votto, but Hanigan gives us the best consistent ABs on the team.

[LeDoux]

Mes pinch-runs for Hanigan again. I still don't get it.

[New York Red]

Why not use Leake to pinch run?

[LeDoux]

He's no Votto, but Hanigan gives us the best consistent ABs on the team.

I agree. Hitting him 7 or 8 is a real waste.

[osuredleg24]

hey look, a sac bunt...feels like it's been forever since a successful bunt was laid

[Red Raindog]

He got the bunt down - but it might have saved his face - looking at the facial hair - it might have improved him

[Stray]

basehit to LF please, don't wanna test CF and RF arms they have

[osuredleg24]

and here comes the K machine

[LeDoux]

A basehit makes you a hero, Stubbs. No need for a HR.

[Red Raindog]

Come on Stubbs -- prove us wrong

[LeDoux]

Heisey gets a shot at redemption.

[New York Red]

A gapper wins it. Come on, Heisey!

[osuredleg24]

please hit him on the first pitch so he doesn't swing wildly with Votto on deck

[Stray]

I guess you could say he's due.

[Red Raindog]

fastball hitting machine Heisey gets his chance!

[Maker_84]

we dont deserve to win this

[osuredleg24]

full count...here comes the panic swing at ball 4

[Stray]

1 ball away from Votto

fingers crossed

[osuredleg24]

rather have him K looking at strike 3 than swing at ball 4

[Red Raindog]

full count...here comes the panic swing at ball 4

give the take sign!

[osuredleg24]

bases loaded for Votto!!!

[Stray]

Here we go

[New York Red]

Yes! Come on, Joey!

[CU2morrownite]

Wow! Joey V with a shot....

[osuredleg24]

damn, just missed that

[osuredleg24]

FFUUUUU, why couldn't that been stubbs at 3rd

[Stray]

great block behind the plate

[osuredleg24]

ugh, down to 1 strike....i'd be shocked if he gets a breaking ball.

[LeDoux]

Woooooooohoooooooooo!

[Stray]

OH MY GOD

[osuredleg24]

GRAND SALAMI!!!!

[New York Red]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!

[New York Red]

The Getaway Gang strikes again!!!

[Red Raindog]

OH MY GOD

I might start believing!

[CU2morrownite]

WaHoo!.....Mr.V!!!!!!!!

[foxfire123]

Gawd I love that man!

[Red Raindog]

don't wake me up!

[chuck6660]

:beerme::beerme::beerme::D

[Who Dey Time]

Wow!!!!!!

Not bad for a doubles hitter :thumbup:

[DirtyBaker]

:beerme:beerme::
YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING ME!!!
:D

[Josh]

Votto getting hot? let this be a spark for this team please!!!!

[Red Raindog]

Wow!!!!!!

Not bad for a doubles hitter :thumbup:

Mark Grace my #ss

[Maker_84]

OMG!!!!

[Who Dey Time]

Good for the folks that stayed. Long day but got a show.

[New York Red]

Off to work. I have a good feeling about the Reds pulling this one out.
I hope you DVR'd it, Dave! That's the only way you'll believe this finish! :eek:

[Maker_84]

votto finally earned his money today!

[Josh]

I know people have thier say in this but I believe Joey just showed us what he can do when he is not pitched around.

[Red Raindog]

votto finally earned his money today!

without Joey - we are Houston

:eek:

[DirtyBaker]

I know people have thier say in this but I believe Joey just showed us what he can do when he is not pitched around.

No question....pitcher had to give him a strike in that situation or else blow the save. The result was glorious :D

[Maker_84]

without Joey - we are Houston

:eek:

maybe even worse than that

[PumpFak3First]

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb369/wolfpack43acc/Votto.jpg

[goreds2]

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSKKIX_5dOKwuf5TA96KbId9FER1vUPC JbdAa07mpHy273j3Ctq

[GoReds19]

BEAST!

[Red Raindog]

Off to work. I have a good feeling about the Reds pulling this one out.

I apologize for doubting you

:thumbup:

[goreds2]

My cousin sent me a text from Roosters in Chillicothe (OHIO). He said the place went nuts after the grand slam.

[Ironman92]

Well....3 hour and 36 minute delay proved worthwhile.

What a freaking long day at GABP.

Seats about 20-25 feet from Harper in his normal position (which was 20 feet deeper than Bruce) when Stubbs was up in the first...Harper was seriously 12 feet from the warning track....only 15 feet away on Valdez.

A lot of good stuff!

[Red Raindog]

Well....3 hour and 36 minute delay proved worthwhile.

What a freaking long day at GABP.

Seats about 20-25 feet from Harper in his normal position (which was 20 feet deeper than Bruce) when Stubbs was up in the first...Harper was seriously 12 feet from the warning track....only 15 feet away on Valdez.

A lot of good stuff!

Glad to see it was worth the wait for you (& us)

[DirtyBaker]

May not have been easy but that's a day you're never going to forget. Wins don't get much sweeter than that.

[texasdave]

Ah the Dreamer....

....and sometimes Dreams come true! :)

[texasdave]

Joey Votto is simply the freakin' man.

Whatever they are paying this man it isn't enough.

[texasdave]

Jay Bruce will have to settle for being Mini-Me.

[texasdave]

Now this game had a 2010 feel.

[dubc47834]

votto finally earned his money today!

What do you mean "Finally earned his money"? He has been pitched around all year and had still managed to put together a pretty good year. Plus, he isn't even gettin paid all that money yet. Some fans just don't get it!!!!

:bang:

[texasdave]

SWING AWAY: Baker suggested that, for hitters, swinging at the first pitch is fine and that working the count is overrated.

Perfect.

Working the count is overrated and so is clogging up the bases all the time by getting on. Just swing early and often. That's the ticket.

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

Our esteemed manager.

I bet he was tempted to bench Barry Bonds for taking all those walks. Joey, don't think your job is safe either. We ain't walking our way out of this slump.

I wonder how many toothpicks he went through when Stubbs and Heisey walked in the ninth. Was anyone else surprised Votto was able to hit one out with the bases all clogged up like that?

[LeDoux]

SWING AWAY: Baker suggested that, for hitters, swinging at the first pitch is fine and that working the count is overrated.

"Working the count is overrated" can't be a real quote.

[texasdave]

"Working the count is overrated" can't be a real quote.

It is indeed. Let me post the link. http://cincinnati.com/blogs/reds/2012/05/13/reds-notes-frazier-cozart-costanzo-more/

Scroll down about halfway and have a good laugh.

[Stray]

The approach this year has been maddening. I wouldn't even mind being aggressive early in counts if they were a little selective. Like look for this pitch in this location and if I get it I'll let it rip...but that's not what's happening. They're getting themselves out on pitcher's pitches more often than not.