I think Volquez could take Lohse...
Hairston draws a two out 12 pitch walk.
Bruce got ahead 3-0, took a couple called strikes and then grounded out. Lohse is at 93 pitches.
After 5 innings:
Reds 2, Cards 0
Volquez 55 pitches, 34 strikes
Lohse 93 pitches, 63 strikes.
Nice 12 pitch AB there by Hairston to draw the walk.
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"I think we’re starting to get to the point where people are starting to get tired of this stretch of ball,” Votto said. “I think something needs to start changing and start going in a different direction. I’m going to do my part to help make that change.”
A low batting average coupled with a high IsoD is evidence that a guy has good plate discipline but problems making contact. You cannot sustain the walk rates Dickerson has sustained with poor plate discipline -- period. Like Dunn, he strikes out because he works deep counts and swings and misses a fair bit.
Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.
Izturis K's to begin the 6th.
Singles by Schumaker and Ludwick. First and second with only one out for Pujols. I have a bad feeling about this one.
Loaded.
Ankiel.
One out.
Too bad the offense fell asleep because now we're about to be behind.
He just made Ankiel look stupid - that changeup is just N-A-S-T-Y
Ankiel K's. Big out.
Still loaded for Glaus.
Still got a bad feeling.
Pure filth!
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