5/30/2013 Reds at Indians

[NebraskaRed]

But it seems Izturis got a hit to load the bases earlier and the Reds' superstar hit into a DP. So I wonder what exactly Izturis did wrong here.

Clearly if Izturis wouldn't have had that single, he wouldn't have been on first, and Votto could not have hit into that double play.

Izturis is to blame.

[VR]

Then what was the point of your remark? To stir up some interesting conversation about the fact Dusty puts bad hitters in the 2 hole? Isn't that rather old hat at this point? Do you expect someone to disagree with you?

Izturis was 4-6 against Kazmir....I think there may be bigger conspiracies going on than the number 2 hitter.

[klw]

7-1 now. Good sign as Bruce has two hits on the night.



Have they said why Cozart is out tonight? Is he sick again, dinged up, was he caught hanging out with Arredondo, or is he just getting the day off?


No I am not blaming the seven two out runs on Izturis.

[Kc61]

Clearly if Izturis wouldn't have had that single, he wouldn't have been on first, and Votto could not have hit into that double play.

Izturis is to blame.

Logical enough. Ok.

[Red Raindog]

It appears the Cards will win 110 games this year.

will they lose again?

[Kc61]

BTW, did anyone ever explain why Cozart isn't playing tonight?

[holster10]

Ryan Hannigan is back in his funk again......

[50YrRedsFan]

Robinson with 2 hits tonight....Why won't Dusty play him more?

[Beltway]

Post #137 of this thread reflected unhappiness with Izturis hitting second.

In the context of a 7-0 ballgame against the Reds, I think it's a logical inference that somehow the post was intended to lay blame on Izturis -- at least partial blame.

If I'm incorrect, I'm sure you'll say so.

But it seems Izturis got a hit to load the bases earlier and the Reds' superstar hit into a DP. So I wonder what exactly Izturis did wrong here.

Games like this happen, but this team had a chance to get back into it, to at least cut into the lead. At this point, everyone knows what Izturis is. Well, everyone but Dusty. The lineup mess is Dusty's fault. And no, the score isn't Dusty's fault, but he does shoulder some blame for limiting the Reds ability to sustain a rally to get back into this game.

[Kc61]

Ryan Hannigan is back in his funk again......

Hanigan's running speed has declined.

[klw]

BTW, did anyone ever explain why Cozart isn't playing tonight?

That question is so three posts ago.

The answer however ....

[50YrRedsFan]

will they lose again?

Cardinals with 2 runs in the 1st against KC...2-0 with Cards still batting, bot 1.

Cards with three 2 out hits in 1st inning to score the 2 runs.

[Kc61]

Games like this happen, but this team had a chance to get back into it, to at least cut into the lead. At this point, everyone know's what Izturis is. Well, everyone but Dusty. The lineup mess is Dusty's fault. And no, the score isn't Dusty's fault, but he does shoulder some blame for limiting the Reds ability to sustain a rally to get back into this game.

But I don't get why Izturis is being singled out.

I haven't watched the whole game but a number of Reds have failed to sustain rallies. I've seen Votto and Hanigan hit into double plays. Frazier struck out twice, at least once with a man on, and is now hitting .231. Bailey got hit hard.

I don't know why Izturis is playing tonight, and I know people don't like it when he hits second. But I wouldn't single out the weak hitting backup in this particular game.

[50YrRedsFan]

Pirates-Tigers 0-0, top 8

[Kc61]

That question is so three posts ago.

The answer however ....

I just really don't know the answer and was asking if any statement has been made as to why. That's all. Maybe it's earlier in the thread, I haven't been in the thread very long.