9.5.12 Phillies @ Reds (the Start of the Didi Gregorius era and the Return of Votto)

Bruce another double. Votto to third. A hit here would make a little more interesting.

Ludwick is 0 for his career against Halladay, btw.

I don't know if anybody has video, but would normal Votto have scored on that double?

What is it with Philly 3rd basemen killing the Reds this year? Geez.

WHat is it about Philly 3rd baseman? Another good play and takes the Reds out of the inning.

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Originally Posted by WildcatFan

I don't know if anybody has video, but would normal Votto have scored on that double?

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No, it was cut off pretty easily, I'm actually surprised it was a double and not a long single.

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Originally Posted by kaldaniels

But if his HR/FB rate is high, that will erase the advantage of being a GB pitcher. Now will carry forward? I don't know.

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GB pitchers usually have higher HR/FB rates than FB pitchers. They give up fewer HR's becuase they give up fewer FB's, but the rate tends to be higher.

But not Leake high.

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Originally Posted by cumberlandreds

WHat is it about Philly 3rd baseman? Another good play and takes the Reds out of the inning.

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just not our day

I don't know how much more Thom I can take on the radio. His overemphasis on certain words drives me nuts.

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Originally Posted by OesterPoster

I don't know how much more Thom I can take on the radio. His overemphasis on certain words drives me nuts.

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WOW. I mean, it is UNBELIEVABLE that you would say that. GOODNESS.

Navarro with another hit. You think he gets the nod over Mez in the post season?

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Originally Posted by cumberlandreds

Navarro with another hit. You think he gets the nod over Mez in the post season?

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Yes.

There will be no need to rest Hanigan, and Navarro hits from both sides off the bench.

I've been critical of the Reds offense over the last few days but today I'll give them credit for making Halladay work and putting him into jams that he was lucky (and obviously, to an extent, good enough) to get out of.

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Originally Posted by Tom Servo

I've been critical of the Reds offense over the last few days but today I'll give them credit for making Halladay work and putting him into jams that he was lucky (and obviously, to an extent, good enough) to get out of.

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Agreed, with a little better luck, the Reds could have 4 or so runs today.

Mets up 2-0 on the Cards in the 3rd.