8/25/12 - Cards @ Reds

[Tom Servo]

Zack Cozart 6
Drew Stubbs 8
Brandon Phillips 4
Ryan Ludwick 7
Todd Frazier 3
Jay Bruce 9
Scott Rolen 5
Dioner Navarro 2
Mike Leake 1

[hebroncougar]

Darn, I was afraid of that. Navarro catching a game this weekend. That scares the heck out of me from a defensive standpoint. Hope it doesn't work out that way. Let's even the series............

[Tom Servo]

FWIW, Navarro caught Leake back on 8/4 when Leake faced the Pirates. 6 innings, 4 earned runs. No wild pitches or passed balls.

[MikeThierry]

It looks like Freese and Molina will be out of the lineup today for the Cardinals.

[traderumor]

It looks like Freese and Molina will be out of the lineup today for the Cardinals.I cannot stand Molina personality wise, but that dude was in some serious pain last night and still changed the game offensively. His first at bat, he was wincing and taking deep breaths (back symptoms), then promptly took a good pitch up the middle for a single. Don't worry about today, there is this little historical problem the Reds have getting backup catchers out. They can be hitting on the interstate and hit a homer and have three hits in a start against the Reds (Henry Blanco is my favorite example, but then Eric Kratz provided most recent evidence).

Freese's wrist did not look good at all. Probably day to day if xrays negative, but it makes you wonder if it won't be one of those nagging things the rest of the season for him that saps some power without full use of both wrists.

[powersackers]

I just don't see us getting to Garcia today. He's a ground ball strikeout pitcher and we don't track well against that. At least he's lefty so Stubbs might actually see the ball enough to swing.

[Tom Servo]

I just don't see us getting to Garcia today. He's a ground ball strikeout pitcher and we don't track well against that. At least he's lefty so Stubbs might actually see the ball enough to swing.
I believe these days the Reds offense can get to any pitcher. The question is if our pitching can make the lead stand up or keep a deficit close.

[traderumor]

I believe these days the Reds offense can get to any pitcher. The question is if our pitching can make the lead stand up or keep a deficit close.Last night was discouraging, but the Cards have that freaky thing going with Latos. The Reds pitching, even Leake and Bailey, have handled the Cards more often than not.

With that said, their offense is a lot less scary with Molina and Freese out.

[Kc61]

I would have used Hanigan today. He does his best hitting against lefties.

Navarro, who can hit left handed, would then go tomorrow against Wainright.

Likely Navarro will go both days replacing Mes as the Leake/Bailey catcher.

[KittyDuran]

Didn't get a stein... Usher @ said once the gates were open they were gone within a half hour. BTW, got here around 2:45. :(

[RedsMan3203]

Man - I miss Dunner :(

[Chip R]

Didn't get a stein... Usher @ said once the gates were open they were gone within a half hour. BTW, got here around 2:45. :(

Me either and I got here around 2:25.

[Red in Chicago]

Cozy with a nice play

[REDSEER]

Leake struggling to spot his fastball (both sinker and cutter) early. Too many balls in the middle of the plate.

[mth123]

Top 2nd, Schumaker with a one out single followed by 6-4-3. Reds coming up. No score.

[Brutus]

Other than Holliday, Leake is making quick work of these guys. They're going up to the plate, bat in hand and ready to swing.

[mth123]

Ludwick, Fraizer and Bruce. Sounds like runs.

[mth123]

Ludwick singles on the first pitch.

[kaldaniels]

Leake has to be one of the fastest workers in the game.

[mth123]

Frazier Flies out to LF. Man the ball jumps off his bat. That was a weak swing and it was just short of the track.

[mth123]

Bruce Grounds out to Craig right down the line. Ludwick to second with 2 outs.

[mth123]

Rolen walks. Navarro with a chance to make his mark on the season here.

[REDSEER]

Navarro's career splits are better from the right side by around .100 OPS......

[cincrazy]

Hopefully the Reds continue to make Garcia work. He's at 3-2 now on Navarro. Trying to get him to chase and Navarro won't bite.

[mth123]

Navarro K's but Garcia had to work a bit there. 3 down.

[REDSEER]

No runs, but a decent inning there with some good ABs and a couple of hard hit balls.

[Brutus]

Definitely made Garcia work for it a bit that inning. Still, the Reds have been getting a fair amount of guys on base the last few weeks but not always getting the big hits to put runs on the board consistently. Hopefully that changes in the next inning or two.

[mth123]

Furcal flies to Bruce. 1 out. Garcia up.

[mth123]

Garcia singles past Frazier. Votto probably gets that one. Frazier usually does as well.

[mth123]

John Jay flies to Stubbs. 2 down.

[mth123]

Carpenter (not Chris or his son) grounds to Phillips. 3 Outs.

[Kc61]

Navarro's career splits are better from the right side by around .100 OPS......

Good point. But Hanigan has an .830 lifetime OPS against lefties so I'm sorry he's not in there today.

But true Navarro is in the .600s against righty pitching, better against lefties.

[Brutus]

Leake definitely doesn't waste time on the mound. I'd like to see a list of quickest workers by time per pitch. I imagine Leake is right up there.

[mth123]

Leake, Cozart and Stubbs. Might be something against a lefty.

[mth123]

Leake into the LF corner for a double.

[mth123]

Cozart lines to 3B. 1 Out. Leake on second.

[REDSEER]

A lot of hard hit balls early by both teams that aren't finding holes

[kaldaniels]

Leake definitely doesn't waste time on the mound. I'd like to see a list of quickest workers by time per pitch. I imagine Leake is right up there.

I wonder one way or another what the physiological effect of working fast is.

[mth123]

Stubbs Ks.

[Brutus]

Stubbs isn't even hitting left-handers anymore. I really wish the Reds would find someone in the next five days, to play center.

[Red in Chicago]

Datdude

[mth123]

Phillips singles in Leake and makes some excitement rounding first and getting back. 1-0.

[REDSEER]

Pretty brutal call by the 1B ump there. He was pretty clearly out, IMO.

[mth123]

Stubbs isn't even hitting left-handers anymore. I really wish the Reds would find someone in the next five days, to play center.

Yup. David Dejesus. Come on Down.

[RedsMan3203]

I thought Phillips was out.

[Red in Chicago]

Pretty brutal call by the 1B ump there. He was pretty clearly out, IMO.

I thought so too

[mth123]

Ludwick lines to 3B on a good play by Carpenter (not Chris or his son).

[Red in Chicago]

Bruce with a nice catch in right

[RedsMan3203]

Bruce with a beautiful snag.... You can't put numbers on defense!

[RedsMan3203]

Another 1 pitch out for Leake.

[cincrazy]

This is why I love Leake. Granted, some nights just aren't his. But he's fearless and attacks, attacks, attacks. Gets out of the 4th with a grounder to short.

[RedsMan3203]

This is why I love Leake. Granted, some nights just aren't his. But he's fearless and attacks, attacks, attacks. Gets out of the 4th with a grounder to short.

Takes you all the way back to his very 1st start... Walking all those Cubs, yet still attacked and still pitched well.

[Brutus]

This is why I love Leake. Granted, some nights just aren't his. But he's fearless and attacks, attacks, attacks. Gets out of the 4th with a grounder to short.

Yep. He isn't ever going to strike out 10 guys per nine, so he'll have nights where, if his command isn't the greatest, he'll be hit. But when he's on, he is a guy that can shut teams down and save a bullpen from usage as he is capable of working deep into a game.

The guy still has less than 500 professional innings and is still young. I think he still has a higher ceiling than most give him credit for, as they forget he's been developing at the highest level where most guys are still pitching to single-A or double-A batters.

[Gizmo]

Don't forget he also is our only run...

[mth123]

Back now. Frazier grounds to SS. 1 Out.

[mth123]

Bruce Ks.

[mth123]

Rolen lines to Jay in CF. 3 down.

[RedsMan3203]

Thru 4 innings...

Leake 39 pitches, 30 strikes.
Garcia 56 pitches, 41 strikes.

[cincrazy]

The Cardinals hit so many balls that just get through the infield, or bloop over someone's head. I don't mean to start another debate on strikeouts, but IMO only, the Cards show why putting the ball in play is a big deal.

[cincrazy]

Back to back grounders up the middle, 2 on nobody out.

[Kc61]

Can't expect Leake to shut out the Cards. Hopefully he'll get out of this inning without much damage.

Reds need to score some more in this game.

[cincrazy]

Big strikeout from Garcia there.

[cincrazy]

Base hit to center by Jay, bases loaded one out. Uh oh.

[cincrazy]

Hard hit grounder right at someone would be nice here.

[REDSEER]

Need some damage control here.

[Kc61]

Cards have 816 singles this season, not counting this game.

Reds with 680.

Reds with more extra base hits, though.

[cincrazy]

Sac fly ties the game. Perfect throw probably gets him. Ball was up the third base line and deflected off the runner.

[REDSEER]

HUGE AB here. Need to keep them right where they are at.

[RedsMan3203]

He should be out... I mean Jay hit him with the ball! :lol:

[cincrazy]

Holliday takes a 1-2 pitch on the corner that was oh-so-close. 3-2 count now.

[cincrazy]

Holliday smashes a one-hopper right at Cozart, who throws him out to end the inning.

[REDSEER]

:beerme: That was close. Good work by Leake there. 8-9-1 coming up for the Redlegs

[Brutus]

Cards have 816 singles this season, not counting this game.

Reds with 680.

Reds with more extra base hits, though.

I saw the other day that the Cards' BABIP this year is .318. The Reds' is .296. That's quite a few hits over the course of a year.

[Brutus]

Definitely a good job to minimize the damage there. That could have been a disastrous inning (see last night, sixth).

[cincrazy]

The Cardinals are like Michael Myers. You just keep shooting them and they just keep staggering after you with a machete.

[cincrazy]

Navarro pops out, Leake gets a hit to left. If Dusty asks Cozart to bunt, I'm going to throw my laptop out the window.

[alloverjr]

Can Leake play Center?

[cincrazy]

Cards should've had an easy DP, but Schumaker drops the ball on the exchange.

[REDSEER]

Cozart is wearing Carpenter out down at third.

[Kc61]

I saw the other day that the Cards' BABIP this year is .318. The Reds' is .296. That's quite a few hits over the course of a year.

One reason is that the Cards don't hit as many fly balls. Cards fly ball rate is 31.5% with Reds at 36.4%.

[cincrazy]

Stubbs down 0-2. Not hard to figure how this at-bat is going to end. Anddddd it does. Strike three swinging down and away.

[Kc61]

Stubbs could use a couple of days off.

[Brutus]

Joe DiMaggio, he is not.

[alloverjr]

Stubby booed pretty hard by Cincy standards after that AB.

[Brutus]

Stubbs could use a couple of days off.

About 34, by my calculation.

[cincrazy]

Stubbs could use a couple of days off.

I've been a Stubbs supporter to a certain extent, but with each passing day I think he needs a change of scenery more than a couple of days off. I'd be surprised if he's written in stone as the every day guy in CF next year.

[RedsfaninMT]

And Thom states "he is a lightning rod for the fans here. You can here the boos"

Yep. Six K's in a row does not merit many cheers.

[Kc61]

Marty is pining for Bruce to move to CF and Frazier to RF when Votto comes back.

I seem to remember Votto. First baseman, right?

[REDSEER]

Man. I wouldn't hesitate to hit for Stubbs if he comes up in a big situation in his next AB.

Looking pretty rough up there right now. Garcias change is eating him alive today.

[Kc61]

I've been a Stubbs supporter to a certain extent, but with each passing day I think he needs a change of scenery more than a couple of days off. I'd be surprised if he's written in stone as the every day guy in CF next year.

Reds have played 30 games in 30 days. (I think one day off and a doubleheader.) Some of them can use a day or two off.

But I agree, and have said for some time, that I don't understand while Drew plays so much. He has so many PAs every year which his bat doesn't warrant.

I've got some issues with Heisey too, but I agree if the Reds keep Stubbs next year they need a partner for him in CF to play a bunch of games.

[Brutus]

For me, I can't emphasize how much I hope Billy Hamilton picks up CF this offseason and how I hope he wins a job outright in spring training. I know that's not likely given where his development currently stands, but I'd think his overall value could rival Stubbs' .650 OPS.

[cincrazy]

Leake with a 1-2-3 sixth. What a huge game from him.

[Kc61]

For me, I can't emphasize how much I hope Billy Hamilton picks up CF this offseason and how I hope he wins a job outright in spring training. I know that's not likely given where his development currently stands, but I'd think his overall value could rival Stubbs' .650 OPS.

Or they can go out and get a platoon partner in CF for one year. DeJesus has one more year on his contract, for example, to give Billy another year.

[Tadasimha]

Time to knock Garcia out of this game!

[Brutus]

Or they can go out and get a platoon partner in CF for one year. DeJesus has one more year on his contract, for example, to give Billy another year.

Believe me, DeJesus would be great. And he wouldn't need to platoon... he's an everyday centerfielder.

I'd applaud that move, no doubt.

[Brutus]

In case there was any doubt, the Dodgers-Red Sox trade is now official.

[Kc61]

Believe me, DeJesus would be great. And he wouldn't need to platoon... he's an everyday centerfielder.

I'd applaud that move, no doubt.

Really makes a lot of sense for the Cubs to trade him, surprised he's still with them.

It's not August 31 yet, maybe he'll move this year.

[cincrazy]

BP with a leadoff double in the sixth into the RF corner. Alright guys, let's go!

[Brutus]

Really makes a lot of sense for the Cubs to trade him, surprised he's still with them.

It's not August 31 yet, maybe he'll move this year.

I got the impression there's probably not much chance he'd pass through waivers for the Reds to have a shot at him. If they wanted him, I think July 31 was their window of opportunity until the offseason.

I'd love to be wrong on that, but I don't see any chance of that happening -- at least to the Reds.

[REDSEER]

Let's do it this inning! When BP lays off the low offspeed and goes the other way...very impressive.

[cincrazy]

Big daddy Studwick with a base hit to right, runners at the corners with none out.

[Brutus]

It's time for the Toddfather.

Never go against the family.

[Tadasimha]

Nice hustle, Frazier!

[cincrazy]

Frazier with an RBI fielder' choice groundout, Ludwick out at second, run scores. 2-1 Reds

[RedsMan3203]

I'm glad the Reds don't act like that on the field.....

[Tadasimha]

Garcia cussing the ump into his glove...run him! LOL

[Brutus]

Poor haymee.

[Red in Chicago]

Garcia po'd about Frazier call at first.

[REDSEER]

I'm glad the Reds don't act like that on the field.....

Classic Redbirds

[RedsMan3203]

Brrrrrrrrrrrrruce :jump:

[REDSEER]

BOOM

[Red in Chicago]

Bruce with a BOMB

[cincrazy]

Bruuuuuceeeeee! Let's hold on boys!

[mth123]

Bruce!!!!!!!!

[Tadasimha]

Wow

[RedsManRick]

Jay Bruce HRs remind me of Junior's. When he squares it up, the ball just explodes off his bat.

[Brutus]

Boo ya! Touchdown! He makes miracles happen.

[RedsMan3203]

With that hit, I believe Bruce now LEADS the league in X-Base Hits....


Just sayin'

[REDSEER]

Rolen walks, Navarro lines out to right.

[Big Klu]

Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Adam Dunn - 270
5. Ted Kluszewski - 251
6. George Foster - 244
7. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
8. Eric Davis - 203
9. Barry Larkin - 198
10. Vada Pinson - 186
11. Wally Post - 172
12. Gus Bell - 160
13. Joe Morgan - 152
13. Pete Rose - 152
15. Lee May - 147
16. Brandon Phillips - 137
17. Dan Driessen - 133
17. Joey Votto - 133
19. Jay Bruce - 127
20. Reggie Sanders - 125
21. Ernie Lombardi - 120
22. Sean Casey - 118
23. Frank McCormick - 110
24. Dave Parker - 107
25. Chris Sabo - 104
26. Dave Concepcion - 101

[Tadasimha]

Darn. I wanted Leake to hit a home run just to see if Garcia's head would explode!

[cincrazy]

Ok fellas. Nine more outs. Here's to a quick an efficient 7th with some good BABIP luck for Leake.

[RedsMan3203]

Jamie Ramsey ‏@Jamieblog
Beginning with the 2010 season, Jay Bruce has more home runs (32) against lefties than any other lefty-swinging big leaguer. #Reds.

[cincrazy]

Missed how the leadoff batter got on, but Furcal is batting now with one on first and 0 outs. 2-2 count.

[Tadasimha]

How was that not a strike?

[RedsMan3203]

Missed how the leadoff batter got on, but Furcal is batting now with one on first and 0 outs. 2-2 count.

Line Drive Single to Right.

[REDSEER]

Oh dear lord. Not this again.

[RedsMan3203]

I knwo someone is up in the pen for the Reds - Anyone catch who it was?

[REDSEER]

Need Leake to get this out here. Then I would bring Marshall for Jay and Carpenter.

[cincrazy]

Base hit right field, runner going on the pitch, runners at the corners with none out.

[REDSEER]

I knwo someone is up in the pen for the Reds - Anyone catch who it was?

Marshall

[cincrazy]

Reds turn a huge DP. Run scores, 4-2 game with 2 outs.

[RedsMan3203]

Great turn! Just what the Dr. Order.

[REDSEER]

Looked like he was safe at first. But hey, I'll take it! :laugh:

[Tadasimha]

Looked like he was safe at first. But hey, I'll take it! :laugh:

On the replay, he was. About time the Reds got a homer call!

[RedsfaninMT]

Reds need Votto's glove at first to say the least. Brutal play off Frazier's glove. No way that should have been scored a hit.

[cincrazy]

Frazier with what I assume is an error, Leake leaving the game. What a performance.

[Red in Chicago]

Nice job for mike against the cards today

[REDSEER]

Good call by Dusty to get Leake out here.

Fantastic outing!!! :beerme:

[alloverjr]

1B defense has been brutal lately regardless of whether it's been Cairo or Frazier. If for no other reason, Votto has to make a huge impact there when he comes back.

[RedsMan3203]

Hopefully Marshall has the hammer with him today....

[Tadasimha]

Nice job for mike against the cards today

Nice bounce back from his last outing!

[Brutus]

Very good game by Leake. Ordinarily I'd advocate him staying in longer, but I sense this is a crucial at-bat and it's obviously an important game given the competition.

[REDSEER]

So.....Marshall for one out here and then Broxton in the 8th?

*shudders*

[The Operator]

You guys may have just seen me on TV, I caught Bruce's homer in right. Woo hoo!

[Tadasimha]

So.....Marshall for one out here and then Broxton in the 8th?

*shudders*

You're a bundle of good vibes today! :rolleyes:

I think a mix of Marshall and Broxton in the 8th with Chapman in the 9th

[reds44]

No Broxton please.

[Brutus]

You guys may have just seen me on TV, I caught Bruce's homer in right. Woo hoo!

Throw it back! Throw it back!

</bizarro cubs fan>

[Tadasimha]

You guys may have just seen me on TV, I caught Bruce's homer in right. Woo hoo!

NICE! :thumbup:

[Brutus]

Broxton please. Just to upset the worrywarts.

[REDSEER]

You're a bundle of good vibes today! :rolleyes:

I think a mix of Marshall and Broxton in the 8th with Chapman in the 9th

Eh, I'm generally one of the more positive posters around. The shudder was more for being nervous. I'm sitting here sweating in my recliner!

[Red in Chicago]

You guys may have just seen me on TV, I caught Bruce's homer in right. Woo hoo!

Awesome.

[reds44]

You guys may have just seen me on TV, I caught Bruce's homer in right. Woo hoo!
Nice!

[oneupper]

You guys may have just seen me on TV, I caught Bruce's homer in right. Woo hoo!

That is so AWESOME! (you're not kidding, right?)

[Red in Chicago]

Stubbs needs a hit badly

[RedsMan3203]

Stubbs can't even buy a break... jessh

[cincrazy]

LOL Stubbs.

[REDSEER]

Good to see Stubbs square to bunt. At least he's thinking about it. Definitely could be a huge weapon for him - and from all of the talk we've heard we know he works hard on it.

[RedsMan3203]

Going out on a limb and I'll guess we will see HI-C in CF tomorrow.

[Brutus]

Hey hey! Ho ho! Drew Stubbs has got to go!

[dman]

Hey hey! Ho ho! Drew Stubbs has got to go!

At the very least, get him out of the top of the order.

[cincrazy]

BP homer :).

[Brutus]

I think the softball setting on a batting cage could strike out Stubbs right now.

[Red in Chicago]

Huge run

[RedsMan3203]

DATDUDE! :jump: BOOM BOOM!

[REDSEER]

Going out on a limb and I'll guess we will see HI-C in CF tomorrow.

I wouldn't be opposed to seeing Paul get a start, either. It might be time to give Stubbs a couple days i.e. Bruce. His body language is pretty rough right now.

[The Operator]

That is so AWESOME! (you're not kidding, right?)lol it was definitely me. I caught it on the bounce and not the fly but yea it was me. I ended up giving to a kid though, I'm a sucker like that. :p

[oneupper]

Hey hey! Ho ho! Drew Stubbs has got to go!

Or at least hit a bit more. We're not asking for much, here, Stubby, just a .700 OPS maybe, or a little bit more, perhaps league average or something and some better OBP, really, under .300 is just a bit too low. C'mon, now.
Please, pretty please? :pray:

[Big Klu]

Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Adam Dunn - 270
5. Ted Kluszewski - 251
6. George Foster - 244
7. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
8. Eric Davis - 203
9. Barry Larkin - 198
10. Vada Pinson - 186
11. Wally Post - 172
12. Gus Bell - 160
13. Joe Morgan - 152
13. Pete Rose - 152
15. Lee May - 147
16. Brandon Phillips - 138
17. Dan Driessen - 133
17. Joey Votto - 133
19. Jay Bruce - 127
20. Reggie Sanders - 125
21. Ernie Lombardi - 120
22. Sean Casey - 118
23. Frank McCormick - 110
24. Dave Parker - 107
25. Chris Sabo - 104
26. Dave Concepcion - 101

[alloverjr]

I wouldn't be opposed to seeing Paul get a start, either. It might be time to give Stubbs a couple days i.e. Bruce. His body language is pretty rough right now.

Because I have no idea, can Paul play CF?

[alloverjr]

lol it was definitely me. I caught it on the bounce and not the fly but yea it was me. I ended up giving to a kid though, I'm a sucker like that. :p

Good for you. :beerme:

[Brutus]

Or at least hit a bit more. We're not asking for much, here, Stubby, just a .700 OPS maybe, or a little bit more, perhaps league average or something and some better OBP, really, under .300 is just a bit too low. C'mon, now.
Please, pretty please? :pray:

I would love for him to hit, but the Reds have been waiting on that for a few years. At this point, he's 27 and there's no signs of him cutting down on his strikeouts. There's very little chance he's ever going to hit any more consistently than he is. It's hard to get hits when you're getting mowed down on strikes 30% of the time.

[dman]

I would love for him to hit, but the Reds have been waiting on that for a few years. At this point, he's 27 and there's no signs of him cutting down on his strikeouts. There's very little chance he's ever going to hit any more consistently than he is. It's hard to get hits when you're getting mowed down on strikes 30% of the time.

+1

[Raisor]

lol it was definitely me. I caught it on the bounce and not the fly but yea it was me. I ended up giving to a kid though, I'm a sucker like that. :p


let the kid get his own home run ball.

[REDSEER]

Because I have no idea, can Paul play CF?

A little. He's more of a corner guy, but has some speed. The vast majority of his career appearances are in left and right.

[oneupper]

I would love for him to hit, but the Reds have been waiting on that for a few years. At this point, he's 27 and there's no signs of him cutting down on his strikeouts. There's very little chance he's ever going to hit any more consistently than he is. It's hard to get hits when you're getting mowed down on strikes 30% of the time.

Yeah, but he hasn't responded to Redszone's criticism so I thought maybe we could beg him to hit better. :)

[RedsMan3203]

Here comes the wave.... :)

[Brutus]

Yeah, but he hasn't responded to Redszone's criticism so I thought maybe we could beg him to hit better. :)

Well, I think we've used up our positive reinforcement, so perhaps we should collectively ridicule him relentlessly and he'll deliver lol

[Tadasimha]

Yeah, but he hasn't responded to Redszone's criticism so I thought maybe we could beg him to hit better. :)

You'd think by now they'd learn to pay attention to Redszone to solve ALL the teams' problems. :lol:

[cincrazy]

Bruce walks, bases loaded 2 outs for Scotty 2 Hottie!

[REDSEER]

Let's bust it open! Come on Scottie!

[cincrazy]

I love scott rolen!

[cincrazy]

2 out rbi single, Reds up 7-2!

[REDSEER]

Yes!

[Brutus]

The old man delivers... again.

[Vottomatic]

If Scott keeps hitting this way the rest of the season, the Reds are going to have a serious dilemma on their hands heading into next season.

I love seeing his resurgence.

[oneupper]

Sir Scott defeats the son of Dick!

[Brutus]

BTW, is anyone else surprised Matheny let Dickson stay in this long?

[cincrazy]

Navarro with a bloop single to left that Holliday didn' see in the sun, Reds up 8-2

[Brutus]

Nav!

[oneupper]

BTW, is anyone else surprised Matheny let Dickson stay in this long?

Maybe the bullpen's a bit stretched?

[Vottomatic]

Navarro comes through. 8-2.

[REDSEER]

Ah, the good old 6 PM sun at GABP. I remember Dunner patrolling LF in that sun on the 6 PM Saturday starts a few years ago :laugh:.

[dman]

This team's going to make me eat some serious crow after what I posted last night :-/

[Vottomatic]

Looks like Dickson is taking one for their team.

[cincrazy]

This team's going to make me eat some serious crow after what I posted last night :-/

No worries brother, this team has made all of us eat crow at some point this season, especially me in April :laugh:

[oneupper]

This team's going to make me eat some serious crow after what I posted last night :-/

I had them down for 79 wins. I've been eating corvus brachyrhynchos for most of the season.

[Brutus]

That was a 48-pitch inning for Dickson!

[Vottomatic]

I was worried after last night. Frustrating to be up 5-2 and not be able to hold it.

[dman]

Like so many have said... That's baseball, anything can happen at anytime to any team.

[Brutus]

This team's going to make me eat some serious crow after what I posted last night :-/

You were posting out of emotion.

But as I said, the next game always starts 0-0 :)

[dman]

You were posting out of emotion.

But as I said, the next game always starts 0-0 :)

Emotion is definitely right... My wife gets so flustered with me because when something bad is said about the Reds I take it so personally, as though it was being said about one of my family members.

[Tom Servo]

I like the score, but the Cards do still have 6 outs.... :help:

[cincrazy]

Everything Broxton is throwing is up, up, up. Bad sign.

[cincrazy]

Brox falls behind 3-0, battles back to 3-2 then gets Craig to pop out to first.

[Tony Cloninger]

This team's going to make me eat some serious crow after what I posted last night :-/

Same here. I was frustrated beyond even my own understanding.

So is this The Reds "Statement Game" in response to Al's comments from last night.

[Tadasimha]

Brox falls behind 3-0, battles back to 3-2 then gets Craig to pop out to first.

Good sign :D

[cincrazy]

Beltran's bat looks slow this series. I think the grind of the series is tiring him out. Broxton up 0-2 after throwing two heaters by him.

[KittyDuran]

Get a Bruce jersey...jeesh 6256

[cincrazy]

And Beltran strikes out swinging. Never had a chance to catch up to that heat.

[REDSEER]

Brox falls behind 3-0, battles back to 3-2 then gets Craig to pop out to first.

You could see BP telling Frazier to let it drop, Craig must not have been running. Brandon's instincts are so amazing.

[Tony Cloninger]

Brox falls behind 3-0, battles back to 3-2 then gets Craig to pop out to first.

He reAlly has not been impressive pitching here. With him and Jose's inability to ever have a 1-2-3 inning.....I hope Hoover is allowed to show what he can do and comes through.

[cincrazy]

Get a Bruce jersey...jeesh 6256

I just threw up all over the place. Thanks for that :barf:

[Brutus]

He reAlly has not been impressive pitching here. With him and Jose's inability to ever have a 1-2-3 inning.....I hope Hoover is allowed to show what he can do and comes through.

Maybe not impressive, but not bad either. He's been inducing grounders as advertised. If he keeps doing that, his numbers will settle down over the course of the last six weeks.

[Tony Cloninger]

Maybe not impressive, but not bad either. He's been inducing grounders as advertised. If he keeps doing that, his numbers will settle down over the course of the last six weeks.

My posts have been about as ill timed as a Michael Scott office meeting these last few weeks. Every time I say something like that......whoever I am harping on either comes through or shows me up. Touche'

[cincrazy]

Wow Brox strikes out Schumaker with filthy 98 mph heat. He made me shut up in a hurry.

[RedsMan3203]

Brox just struck him out on a 98 mph heater....

[REDSEER]

98 from Brox?!?!?!?!

[cincrazy]

My posts have been about as ill timed as a Michael Scott office meeting these last few weeks. Every time I say something like that......whoever I am harping on either comes through or shows me up. Touche'

Please please please please say something about Stubbs!!!!!

[Brutus]

Three cheers for Broxton.

That pitch had some "wild thing pitching to Parkman" zip on it LOL

[Vottomatic]

But, but, but.......Broxton doesn't miss bats anymore. ;)

[cincrazy]

But, but, but.......Broxton doesn't miss bats anymore. ;)

He also doesn't miss steak hoagies or chocolate cake.

[KittyDuran]

I just threw up all over the place. Thanks for that :barf:

That's why I go to the games! :D

[Brutus]

He also doesn't miss steak hoagies or chocolate cake.

So thaaaat's what he was doing in Philly this week.

[Tony Cloninger]

Please please please please say something about Stubbs!!!!!

Stubbs power is non existent....this year while his ability to K has not declined much at all.....so the trade off has been terrible, as he still cannot get on base. He is basically a comp to OF's Mike Anderson/Ken Berry/Darren Lewis.

[cincrazy]

Drew stubbs with a hit!

[Brutus]

Wonders never cease.

[RedsMan3203]

Drew stubbs with a hit!

I think that was the loudest cheer of the day.... :lol:

[REDSEER]

Stubbs power is non existent....this year while his ability to K has not declined much at all.....so the trade off has been terrible, as he still cannot get on base. He is basically a comp to OF's Mike Anderson/Ken Berry/Darren Lewis.

Classic. Stubbs with a hit. How about BP?

[cincrazy]

stubbs power is non existent....this year while his ability to k has not declined much at all.....so the trade off has been terrible, as he still cannot get on base. He is basically a comp to of's mike anderson/ken berry/darren lewis.

You have special powers!

[REDSEER]

Random thought: I wish we could get BP to wear a mic every game. :laugh:

[Big Klu]

Classic. Stubbs with a hit. How about BP?

Always end on a good note. I give him the day off tomorrow, and start Heisey in CF.

[RedsMan3203]

Hoover in to sweep up the mess.....

[REDSEER]

Just checked into the LLWS US championship game. How about this:

Tennessee leads 15-5 going into their final AB. California scores 10 runs to tie it. Tennessee follows with 9 in the top of the 7th. They now lead 24-15 going into the bottom of the 7th.

[Vottomatic]

Just checked into the LLWS US championship game. How about this:

Tennessee leads 15-5 going into their final AB. California scores 10 runs to tie it. Tennessee follows with 9 in the top of the 7th. They now lead 24-15 going into the bottom of the 7th.

Lloyd McClendon with 5 HR's already.

[Brutus]

Just checked into the LLWS US championship game. How about this:

Tennessee leads 15-5 going into their final AB. California scores 10 runs to tie it. Tennessee follows with 9 in the top of the 7th. They now lead 24-15 going into the bottom of the 7th.

The Astros must have forged birth certificates.

[cincrazy]

Hoover has blown away Cruz and Furcal. Two down.

[Brutus]

This Hoover does not suck (pun intended)

[Vottomatic]

This Hoover does not suck (pun intended)

Yes he does. He's sucking the life out of the Cardinals. LOL.

[cincrazy]

Strikes out the side!!!!

[Tom Servo]

We're good again! :beerme:

[REDSEER]

Nice performance from Hoover! Get him some more innings!

[Brutus]

Yes he does. He's sucking the life out of the Cardinals. LOL.

lol touche.

[Vottomatic]

Cardinals K'd in their last 5 at-bats of the game.

[Tony Cloninger]

Classic. Stubbs with a hit. How about BP?

BP tweets too much and he should walk more. Oh well...too late.

[Big Klu]

Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Adam Dunn - 270
5. Ted Kluszewski - 251
6. George Foster - 244
7. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
8. Eric Davis - 203
9. Barry Larkin - 198
10. Vada Pinson - 186
11. Wally Post - 172
12. Gus Bell - 160
13. Joe Morgan - 152
13. Pete Rose - 152
15. Lee May - 147
16. Brandon Phillips - 138
17. Dan Driessen - 133
17. Joey Votto - 133
19. Jay Bruce - 127
20. Reggie Sanders - 125
21. Ernie Lombardi - 120
22. Sean Casey - 118
23. Frank McCormick - 110
24. Dave Parker - 107
25. Chris Sabo - 104
26. Dave Concepcion - 101

[dman]

Finished watching the game; My random thought... These day game uniforms look downright sharp, especially today for some reason. I wouldn't mind seeing that made as their primary home game uniform.

[Tadasimha]

What a great way to come back after that disaster last night!

[Big Klu]

Finished watching the game; My random thought... These day game uniforms look downright sharp, especially today for some reason. I wouldn't mind seeing that made as their primary home game uniform.

I wouldn't want to see them as the primary uniform, but I wouldn't mind if they mixed it up a little and wore them at night occasionally (and wore the whites during the day). I also would like to see them wear the red jerseys for an occasional road game.

[Tadasimha]

Finished watching the game; My random thought... These day game uniforms look downright sharp, especially today for some reason. I wouldn't mind seeing that made as their primary home game uniform.

I agree but the MLB says the night game uniforms must be all one color.