5-23-12 vs Braves

[Degenerate39]

Cozart SS
Heisey CF
Votto 1B
Phillips 2B
Bruce RF
Ludwick LF
Frazier 3B
Hanigan C
Arroyo P

[WVRedsFan]

Hmmm. No Stubbs. gotta wonder...

[oneupper]

Stubbs hasn't had a day off in a long time.

[kaldaniels]

Big play there keeping Bourn off the base paths.

[WVRedsFan]

Votto sometimes tries to do too much, but it's plays like that proves what a gem he is.

[kaldaniels]

Votto sometimes tries to do too much, but it's plays like that proves what a gem he is.

I haven't seen him throw to the wrong base this year. Great awareness.

[WVRedsFan]

Arroyo with 19 pitches in the first.

[kbrake]

Man does Dusty LOVE to bunt.

[WVRedsFan]

Hate the bunt. Hate it.

[WVRedsFan]

Must have struck midnight. Hi-C fans.

[kaldaniels]

Must have struck midnight. Hi-C fans.

You know that remark will look silly later tonight. :D

[WVRedsFan]

You know that remark will look silly later tonight. :D

I hope :)

[kbrake]

An accurate zone being called tonight would really help Bruce.

[WVRedsFan]

Jay with one hit in his last 23 at bats.

[kbrake]

I fear this won't end well.

[WVRedsFan]

I fear this won't end well.

You were right 1 for 24.

[Tom Servo]

Damn, Bruce slumping hardcore.

[757690]

Maybe the Reds should bat Bruce 4th so he has Phillips betting behind him as protection ;)

[Tom Servo]

Arroyo gets his former catcher Ross to foul out.

[Tom Servo]

1-2-3 inning for Bronson.

[kaldaniels]

Francisco just looked overmatched that inning.

[Kc61]

C'mon Reds, time for one of your patented rallies. I'm referring to a solo home run or two.

[kbrake]

It is really not fun watching Ryan Ludwick in a Reds uniform.

[Kc61]

Frazier flies out.

[Tom Servo]

Hanigan hit it a ton, but not far enough.

[edabbs44]

Maybe the Reds should bat Bruce 4th so he has Phillips betting behind him as protection ;)

Ha, haven't seen any of those posts in a while.

[Kc61]

Prado singles with two outs.

[Kc61]

Freeman falls behind 0-2. Ball one, where was that, ump?

Ground out ends inning.

[Tom Servo]

Nice job by Bronson to get Freeman there. Freeman's the kind of LH bat that Arroyo used to serve up regular gopherballs to.

[Kc61]

Reds owe Bronson some runs. They were shut out Friday night when he last pitched.

[kbrake]

Reds owe Bronson some runs. They were shut out Friday night when he last pitched.

Bronson with one of the better AB's of the night.

[WVRedsFan]

Methinks that Bronson is battling.

[Kc61]

Bronson with one of the better AB's of the night.

Yeah, full count and then fouled off two pitches. Now he flies to right.

[Kc61]

Cozart Ks.

[WVRedsFan]

Wow. He just keeps fooling hitters, kind of like our soft tossers do

[Kc61]

Nice play by JF to throw out Heisey.

[mbgrayson]

After 3 innings, Reds 0, Braves 0.

Arroyo at 51 pitches, 31 strikes.
Hanson at 46 pitches, 29 strikes.

[Tom Servo]

Oops.

[Kc61]

Uggla puts the Bravos up with a homer.

[kbrake]

That was bound to happen. This Reds offense has to get better.

[Kc61]

Strike out of Hinske.

[Kc61]

Ross flies to left.

[Kc61]

JF bounces to the pitcher.

[WVRedsFan]

Poor crowd tonight.

[Kc61]

This game moving right along with the Bravos up by a run. The Reds send up the middle of their order, Votto, Phillips, and Bruce. This should be an exciting half inning, hope everyone is ready.

The first hitter in the bottom of the fourth is Joey Votto.

Joey ahead in the count 2-1. Now 3-1. Let's see what Joey does.

Bounces it up the middle, but the Braves shift plays him well and he is out.

[Kc61]

Brandon Philips up. Let's see how Brandon does with his new stance.

He uses that stance to pop to right field.

[Tom Servo]

Well, after the bottom half next inning, hopefully the third time through the order will be the charm.

[WVRedsFan]

Bruce needs a game or two off.

[Kc61]

Now the slumping Bruce. Nine straight retired by Hansen.

Jay grounds easily to second base.

I'm no luck, somebody else do the PBP. Thanks.

[cbowen2112]

Bruce needs a game or two off.

This

[Kc61]

Reds have played well lately, no reason to complain. They may come back and win tonight and, if not, they can't win every game.

But I really wish they would do something to beef up this offense a little.

[Tom Servo]

Reds have played well lately, no reason to complain. They may come back and win tonight and, if not, they can't win every game.

But I really wish they would do something to beef up this offense a little.
Agreed with both sentiments.

[Kc61]

Arroyo with a one, two, three inning. Bottom five 1-0 Braves.

[Kc61]

Ludwick in a hurry to catch an early dinner with another first pitch out.

[Kc61]

Todd Frazier, more patient than Ludwick, same result, pop out.

Somebody explain all the praise for Todd Frazier to me when you get a chance.

[Tom Servo]

a hit!

[Kc61]

Ryan Hanigan, for some unknown reason hitting 8th, singles.

I mean is Hanigan batting 8th absurd or what?

[CrackerJack]

Ryan Hanigan, for some unknown reason hitting 8th, singles.

I mean is Hanigan batting 8th absurd or what?

Catchers always hit 8th, they clog bases.

[edabbs44]

Todd Frazier, more patient than Ludwick, same result, pop out.

Somebody explain all the praise for Todd Frazier to me when you get a chance.

He falls in the same bucket as some others whose #1 attribute is that they aren't a much maligned Reds player.

[Kc61]

Catchers always hit 8th, they clog bases.

You got me started, Cracker Jack.

I mean, I can live with some of Dusty's regular things. He likes fast guys up first, usually CFers, ok, I can live with it. He often hits the SS second, often good bat manipulators, ok, not tragic.

I don't mind splitting up the lefties, it has some basis in this lineup, there are only two lefties, I can see splitting them.

But this business with Hanigan hitting eighth is just ridiculous. The guy has nearly a .400 OBP in an OBP starved lineup. Yet he hits in front of the pitcher.

This makes no sense. I would hit Hanigan lead off. Or second. Or fourth. Or sixth.

If there is a reason for Hanigan to hit eighth with this offense, I wish somebody would explain.

[forfreelin04]

Catchers always hit 8th, they clog bases.

Got me wondering how many times Hanigan has got on base with 2 outs and was left there with pitcher on deck......

Batting him 8th is the worst thing Teh dust does. :eek:

[Tom Servo]

Got a bad feeling with Uggla up again with a man on, hopefully I'm proven wrong.

[Kc61]

I even think I know Dusty's reasoning on Hanigan. A couple years ago he tried Hanigan higher in the lineup and Ryan slumped for awhile. So I figure Dusty decided right then that Hanigan is the eighth guy, that's his best spot, keep him there.

I mean, I don't pick on Dusty much, but on this team hitting Ryan eighth, burying him in the lineup, really makes so little sense.

Sorry for the interruption, let's go Reds. Or whatever.

[edabbs44]

Got me wondering how many times Hanigan has got on base with 2 outs and was left there with pitcher on deck......

Batting him 8th is the worst thing Teh dust does. :eek:

6 times, 2 of which were by walk. And that's the maximum, as the P could have been PH for in a few instances.

[Tom Servo]

Close call.

[Kc61]

Uggla comes close again, but Ludwick catches it. Two down in the sixth.

[Kc61]

Arroyo with a K ends the sixth. I have him at 97 pitches, is that right?

Bronson has some trouble beyond 90 pitches or so, hopefully tonight is an exception.

[Tom Servo]

Alright Reds, time to get going.

[Kc61]

Single for Cozart. No bunts here Dusty, please.

[Kc61]

Cozart has really picked things up again, after a slump. Nice player.

[Kc61]

Heisey singles. First and second.

[Kc61]

Votto Ks. Braves have pitched Joey tough tonight.

[Kc61]

Phillips, as usual, falls behind 0-2. Then he takes two balls. Even count.

Then ball three. This fella Hanson is a good pitcher by the way.

Foul tip, would have been ball four, runners were going. Stays alive.

Walked him, loaded for Bruce.

[WVRedsFan]

Ok.. Jay, it's time to at least hit a fly ball.

[Kc61]

Ok.. Jay, it's time to at least hit a fly ball.

Jay should try for the fly ball, probably would hit it out. Nice easy fly ball Jay.

[WVRedsFan]

I fear he can't even do that

[Tom Servo]

Wasn't pretty, but it'll do!

[WVRedsFan]

Ok. 1-1 on the FC

[Playadlc]

Ludwick is simply terrible.

[kbrake]

4 pitches 3 outs. Impressive night for Ludwick.

[WVRedsFan]

Bases loaded with 1 out and all we can get is a ground ball. And a pop up. We're doomed, but Ludwick is no worse than 2/3 of this lineup.

[oneupper]

Ludwick without Pujols behind is like Abbott without Costello.

[kbrake]

Arroyo coming back out makes me nervous.

[WVRedsFan]

Ludwick without Pujols behind is like Abbott without Costello.

But, who's on first? :)

[Kc61]

Ross pops up swinging at the first pitch. With Arroyo high in pitch count, bad move by Ross. Now JF is up and I fear him.

Arroyo gets ahead. Make him chase, Bronson.

[Kc61]

Strikes out Francisco. Bronson really wants this win.

So do I, let's get it Reds.

[RedlegJake]

So far this is the best I've seen Bronson pitch - I mean collectively as a season. I hope he continues this all year.

[Kc61]

Pasternicky doubles. Hanson is coming out for a hitter.

[Tom Servo]

That one just hung up there.

[RedlegJake]

curse of the curveballer

[kaldaniels]

Pasternicky doubles. Hanson is coming out for a hitter.

All going to plan. :laugh:

[Kc61]

Chipper is coming out to hit. I think this fellow can hit.

Dusty with a patented double switch coming up. I wonder if Marshall is coming in to make Chipper hit right handed.

Beauty by Arroyo tonight.

[RedlegJake]

I don't like this

[Virginia Beach Reds]

WALK JONES! Don't let Chipper beat you.

[Kc61]

WALK JONES! Don't let Chipper beat you.

Don't worry, Arredondo coming in, Chipper will probably walk one way or the other.

Just joking, I like Jose.

[Virginia Beach Reds]

I don't see why you remove Arroyo. Just walk Chipper deal with Bourne.

[RedlegJake]

The way the Reds are pitching it's almost a flasback to the sixties. It's unbelievabe really. This is a Reds team?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Heck of an outing by Bronson. Our staff has done a fabulous job of shutting down the 2nd best offense in the NL. :clap: Keep it goin' boys!

[Kc61]

I don't see why you remove Arroyo. Just walk Chipper deal with Bourne.

Bronson is well over 100 pitches. I expect he told Dusty he was running on fumes.

Not a bad move to relieve him.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I don't see why you remove Arroyo. Just walk Chipper deal with Bourne.

108 pitches. Yeah, I'd pull him too.

[Virginia Beach Reds]

Bronson is well over 100 pitches. I expect he told Dusty he was running on fumes.

Not a bad move to relieve him.

OK...I didn't notice the pitch count. Just don't like this matchup.

[kbrake]

I don't see why you remove Arroyo. Just walk Chipper deal with Bourne.

Bourn is no easy out.

[757690]

Nice ovation for Chipper from the Reds fans. Reds fans are clearly the classiest fans in basebsll since they are the only ones to cheer Chipper in his last trip to their town ;)

[Virginia Beach Reds]

Nice ovation for Chipper from the Reds fans. Reds fans are clearly the classiest fans in basebsll since they are the only ones to cheer Chipper in his last trip to their town ;)

Most were wearing Braves gear.

[Virginia Beach Reds]

Bourn is no easy out.

He's not a hall of famer.

[kaldaniels]

Most were wearing Braves gear.

Shhhh...don't let Mike hear that.

[Tom Servo]

Hopefully Arredondo did that on purpose.

[Kc61]

Walked him, surprise, surprise.

[_Sir_Charles_]

That wasn't even CLOSE to a strike. That was a gift.

[kbrake]

Arredondo got some help on that 0-1 call.

[Tom Servo]

oh my god!

[Kc61]

Arredondo got some help on that 0-1 call.

Arredondo throws the same pitch again, called a ball.

2-2 now to Bourn.

Great play by Phillips!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wow. Way to stick with it Brandon.

[WVRedsFan]

What a play by Brandon

[Kc61]

That was one heck of a play. Wow.

[edabbs44]

Brandon with a web gem. Awesome play going up the middle.

[RedlegJake]

That's why BP got his contract. His bat was an afterthought

[Kc61]

That's why BP got his contract. His bat was an afterthought

I wish hitting him cleanup was an afterthought.

[RedlegJake]

I wish hitting him cleanup was an afterthought.

Naw - that's a Dusty thought

[WVRedsFan]

I wish hitting him cleanup was an afterthought.

This

[_Sir_Charles_]

If the Reds score here and end up winning, does the W go to Arredondo automatically, or is it up to the official scorer? I'm assuming the latter.

[Kc61]

Chad Durbin. Todd Frazier. The result? One out.

[mbgrayson]

If the Reds score here and end up winning, does the W go to Arredondo automatically, or is it up to the official scorer? I'm assuming the latter.
It would go to Arredondo.

[BCubb2003]

Great play by Phillips, but is he having trouble picking up the ball? Did I read that he has a thumb injury.

[Kc61]

If the Reds score here and end up winning, does the W go to Arredondo automatically, or is it up to the official scorer? I'm assuming the latter.

If the scorer feels the reliever was brief and ineffectual, or some such thing, he can give someone else the win.

Forget it, if the Reds score and hold on, Jose will get the win. He got a big out, that's enough.

[Kc61]

Ryan Hanigan, still hitting eighth tonight, still buried in the lineup, gets his turn. He's ahead in the count 3-1. He didn't swing at any bad pitches. He's patient.

He walks.

[reds44]

We gotta get a third baseman.

[WVRedsFan]

We gotta get a third baseman.

And a left fielder

[Kc61]

Stubbs is up. Can't believe I'm excited to have Stubbs up instead of some of these other guys. 1-2.

Drew batting .283 in the seventh inning or later according to the telecast.

Strikes out.

[Virginia Beach Reds]

I'd like to see what Hannigan can do at the 2 spot for at least one week and see what happens.

[reds44]

And a left fielder
CFer wouldn't hurt lol

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wow. What a play by Pastornicky.

[Kc61]

Pasternicky excellent play in the hole to get Cozart, inning over.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'd like to see what Hannigan can do at the 2 spot for at least one week and see what happens.

The universe would implode. We don't want THAT happening.

[Kc61]

CFer wouldn't hurt lol

C'mon, the Reds are only one hitter away.

Unfortunately, that hitter is Babe Ruth.

[reds44]

C'mon, the Reds are only one hitter away.

Unfortunately, that hitter is Babe Ruth.
Too bad Dusty would use him as a reliever.

AMIRITE?!

[RedlegJake]

Too bad Dusty would use him as a reliever.

AMIRITE?!

LOL...he'd claim they were eventually going to use him as a starter

[757690]

CFer wouldn't hurt lol

SS just made an out. We need one of those too ;)

[Kc61]

Too bad Dusty would use him as a reliever.

AMIRITE?!

LOL. C'mon Jose, keep it tied here in the eighth.

[Kc61]

One out, Freeman up. Two outs, both 4-3.

[forfreelin04]

6 times, 2 of which were by walk. And that's the maximum, as the P could have been PH for in a few instances.

Thanks Edabbs!

[Tom Servo]

Nice inning out of Arredondo.

[WVRedsFan]

We need three. Please

[mbgrayson]

'ARRRRR'

Great night pitching by the Arr____ boys.

Arroyo and Arredondo, that is...

[Kc61]

Jose gets fourth consecutive ground out after the walk to Chipper.

Nothing like a good bullpen. I expect Sean Marshall will be next.

Hopefully he'll have a six run lead. Go Reds.

[RedlegJake]

Hopefully he'll have a six run lead. Go Reds.

Oh ye of mighty faith...

[Kc61]

Venters. 23 Ks in 15 innings.

[WVRedsFan]

Prove me wrong, Chris.

[Kc61]

Heisey singles. He's hitting a little these days. Nice way to lead off a big inning.

[kaldaniels]

Prove me wrong, Chris.

2-4

Ones of his outs on a rocket to Francisco.

A fine evening.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Joey sittin' on an oh-fer. Time to step up Joey!

[Kc61]

Wild pitch gets Heisey to second.

[RedlegJake]

Nice

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ugly swing.

[Kc61]

Joey having trouble with this lefty. 1-2. This lefty is murder on lefties.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Is there a target on Venters' leg or something?

[Kc61]

Joey gets runner to third with liner to the pitcher's box, knocked down, throw out at first.

Really an excellent play by Heisey to take third on that. Could be a big play in the ballgame.

[Kc61]

Bravos should walk Brandon and have this Venters guy pitch to the lefty Bruce.

[Tom Servo]

Braves don't understand our protection theory.

[Playadlc]

Squeeze?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Could this be JUST the type of insult to get Jay fired up? Boy I hope so. He's been struggling MIGHTILY lately.

[kaldaniels]

I'm confident Jay ges the run home.

[Kc61]

Best choice here is to pinch hit Mike Leake. Would definitely win the game.

Only half joking.

[kbrake]

I HATE bunting but I'd be tempted to safety squeeze here.

[edabbs44]

Braves don't understand our protection theory.

:laugh:

[RedlegJake]

I LOVE me a squeeze play in a game like this

[Kc61]

I HATE bunting but I'd be tempted to safety squeeze here.

Can't squeeze with the lefty hitter. Too easy to get the runner with an outside pitch.

Now a pitching change, Venters probably hurt after the Votto liner.

Another lefty, this O'Flaherty guy, pretty hard to hit.

[Kc61]

If Reds won't pinch hit Leake, my first choice, then pinch hit Wilson Valdez who will definitely get down the squeeze bunt.

[_Sir_Charles_]

It sure would be a pretty time for #11. :O)

[RedlegJake]

Can't squeeze with the lefty hitter. Too easy to get the runner with an outside pitch.


Absolutely right. I wasn't thinking about that.

[Tom Servo]

damn

[Kc61]

DP.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Or....a gidp. Ugh

[RedlegJake]

ugh

[kbrake]

Would have loved a strikeout.

[WVRedsFan]

Bruce needs a game or two off. He's killing us right now

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yep. He needs a mental break.

[Kc61]

These lefty relievers on the Braves are very tough on lefty batters. Bruce is 0-8 lifetime against the two guys, with six strikeouts. Very tough matchup.

[WVRedsFan]

Hold em and hope to get some hitters up in the 10th because with A pinch hitter, Frazier and Hanigan up, I do not see a rally.

[WVRedsFan]

Chapman in.

[Virginia Beach Reds]

Jay Bruce is fighting it again. 1 for his last 26? Wow. Now that is another valley.

[PuffyPig]

Bruce getting the ball in play would likely result in a run scored 90% of the time.

[RedlegJake]

Bruce is an unbelievably streaky hitter. About as streaky as any player I've seen in darn near a half century of watching baseball.

[Gallen5862]

Thanks for the pbp.

[Kc61]

Bruce is an unbelievably streaky hitter. About as streaky as any player I've seen in darn near a half century of watching baseball.

Yes, he's about as streaky as Aaron Boone, who was unbelievably streaky.

It's not a feather in Jay's cap. He's better than this.

[RedlegJake]

Yes, he's about as streaky as Aaron Boone, who was unbelievably streaky.

It's not a feather in Jay's cap. He's better than this.

I agree, he's good enough that there should be some middle ground when he's off but there doesn't seem to be. He's ever locked in and hot or cold as heck. Nothing in between.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wow that pitch looked good

[Patrick Bateman]

Bruce getting the ball in play would likely result in a run scored 90% of the time.

Exactly what I was thinking... he's not normally a huge DP candidate.

[Kc61]

David Ross 2-2. Fans.

[forfreelin04]

Bruce is an unbelievably streaky hitter. About as streaky as any player I've seen in darn near a half century of watching baseball.

It all stems from pulling off the ball or simply trying to pull the outside strike.

You'd think he'd have learned a thing or two from Votto by now

[Reds Fanatic]

Pure heat. Another strike out

[Kc61]

Exactly what I was thinking... he's not normally a huge DP candidate.

Funny part is that Bruce usually hits too many in the air, especially at GABP.

Chappy gets JF to ground out. Let's win it now.

[BuckeyeRedleg]

Nasty Boy.

[Reds Freak]

Great job by Chapman. Wouldn't mind seeing him get 2-3 days off. He's pitched six of the last eight days.

[Reds Fanatic]

1-2-3 inning for Chapman

[RedlegJake]

Can you imagine facing Arroyo then having to deal with Chaoman? Man that would be crazy.

[kaldaniels]

Some complain about the offense on a night like this, but this is a great game tonight guys.

[WVRedsFan]

I agree, he's good enough that there should be some middle ground when he's off but there doesn't seem to be. He's ever locked in and hot or cold as heck. Nothing in between.

It seems his mechanics get off too easily.

[Kc61]

Chapman spot in the order coming up due to the double switch. So no Ludwick to worry about. Will be a pinch hitter.

[BuckeyeRedleg]

How about 1/2 season as a reliever, 1/2 season as a starter and then a Cy Young?

[WVRedsFan]

Rally cap on, but fearful it will take another inning

[RedlegJake]

Great game. Lets win it right here.

[Reds Fanatic]

Christian Martinez in to pitch

[Kc61]

Christian Martinez pitching. 4.24 guy.

Costanzo up hitting for Aroldis.

[edabbs44]

If my math is correct, BP has gained about 250 OPS points on Jay since May 7th.

[RedlegJake]

Nice time for Mike to hit his first tater

[WVRedsFan]

Why do they keep sending Mike up there to strike out?

[Kc61]

Costanzo 0-2. Now takes a ball. 1 for 9 this season so far.

Fouls one off. Fouls off another.

[Reds Freak]

Why do they keep sending Mike up there to strike out?

What's he have like 10 ABs?

[RedlegJake]

This is his 10th

[Kc61]

Conference on the mound to figure out the right pitches for the mighty Constanzo.

[kaldaniels]

Nice story but I've seen enough of Constanzo. DFA. No need to be on the forty man.

[Kc61]

Strikes out. Pitch outside and in the dirt.

[reds44]

Seriously, the Reds can't do better than Mike Costanzo? Can't we pull Matt Stairs out of a bar somewhere?

[RedlegJake]

Yeah. Afraid he's gonna be a cup of coffee man. Hoped for more.

[kaldaniels]

Hot Toddy!

[paintmered]

Frazier wins it!

[Kc61]

Frazier wins it.

[_Sir_Charles_]

:jump: WALK OFF FRAZIER!

[RedlegJake]

YESSSS!!!

[WVRedsFan]

Ovah! Win 2-1

[Kc61]

Frazier with a big win on a GABP cheap home run.

I'll take it.

[Reds Fanatic]

Frazier homers! Reds win 2-1!

[paintmered]

Thom, stop trying to explain your missed call. Just enjoy the walk-off.

[Degenerate39]

Can't believe that was gone! Thought Heyward had it

[RedlegJake]

GREAT GAME! ANother Chapman win and Frazier strikes the daggger in them!

[kaldaniels]

On a GABP cheapy!

[WVRedsFan]

It's 2010 again!

[reds44]

What a brutal call by Thom lol

[Kc61]

GABP is hilarious sometimes.

Braves pitcher probably cursing up a storm.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Was that Rolen who got him? :O)

[yab1112]

What a brutal call by Thom lol

Can't wait to hear it on the highlight :laugh:

[RedlegJake]

5 in a row!!

[redsmetz]

What a brutal call by Thom lol

Kelch was very good with his call

[edabbs44]

After losing my stud 1B on my fantasy team to walk off HR hijinks, I cringe when I see a Red jump onto home plate.

[Degenerate39]

Chapman 4-0

[TeamBoone]

Frazier with a big win on a GABP cheap home run.

I'll take it.

Me too. Nothing like home field advantage.

[reds44]

Can't wait to hear it on the highlight :laugh:
He thought Heyward caught it.

[kaldaniels]

Curious as to the Reds record once Rolen was DL'd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

LOL. Nope, not Rolen. It was Homer that got Todd. :O) Drenched too. Good stuff.

[durl]

Unbelievable homer by Frazier! This is an awesome run that the Reds are on. Two from the Yankees and 3 from the Braves...just amazing.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Curious as to the Reds record once Rolen was DL'd.

8-3

[Degenerate39]

5 in a row feels so good!

[Reds Freak]

Curious as to the Reds record once Rolen was DL'd.

Don't think it has anything to do with Rolen out of the lineup. The offense has still been pretty weak. They've done it with outstanding and consistent pitching.

[kaldaniels]

Sorry, had to.......

http://www.redszone.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2605414&postcount=79

[WVRedsFan]

Don't think it has anything to do with Rolen out of the lineup. The offense has still been pretty weak. They've done it with outstanding and consistent pitching.

Yep. Every game a nail biter.

[kaldaniels]

Don't think it has anything to do with Rolen out of the lineup. The offense has still been pretty weak. They've done it with outstanding and consistent pitching.

True. But getting Rolen out of the lineup was huge as well.

[PuffyPig]

If the Reds get this pitching all year they will win the Central easily.

It's much easier for bats to heat up than bad pitching to straighten out.

[kaldaniels]

If the Reds get this pitching all year they will win the Central easily.

It's much easier for bats to heat up than bad pitching to straighten out.

Let's mess with a good thing and insert Chapman into the rotation.

Just leave that one alone till next year folks.

[Virginia Beach Reds]

Heyward didn't even jump. Poor effort. Go REDS!