Reds 2nd:
Bruce works a walk.
Stubbs bounces right into a 6-3 doubleplay.
Hernandez grounds out softly to short.
Reds up 1-0.
Atilano at 35 pitches after two innings.
Reds 2nd:
Bruce works a walk.
Stubbs bounces right into a 6-3 doubleplay.
Hernandez grounds out softly to short.
Reds up 1-0.
Atilano at 35 pitches after two innings.
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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.”
Nationals 2nd:
Bernadina hits a low liner right by Leake into center for a single.
With Desmond batting, Hernandez nails Bernadina tring to steal 2nd. Perfect throw.
Desmond hits a soft liner into center for a single.
Nieves grounds to Phillips, Desmond to 2nd.
Atilano Ks swinging.
Reds 1, Nationals 0.
Leake at 27 pitches after 2.
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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.”
Reds 3rd:
Leake singles to center.
Cabrera flies to left.
Phillips grounds to 3rd, throw to 2nd gets Leake (safe really!)
Votto grounds out 4-3.
Reds 1, Nats 0.
Atilano at 45 pitches.
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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.”
I gotta admit, the Chris Welsh "Reds Losses" Protest pictures are pretty funny, as are the stories.
Domo Arigato, Here Comes Joey Votto
---TRF
"I do what I want to do and say what I want to say."
--Bronson Arroyo
This pitcher has more walks than strike outs (21/16) in 44 innings and has given up 45 hits. I say if they score no more than 2-3 runs against him....that this team is in a major slump.
Nationals 3rd:
Guzman Ks swinging.
Morgan legs a double down the 3rd base line.
Zimmerman skies a fly ball to Stubbs.
Dunn Ks looking.
Reds 1, Nationals 0.
Leake at 47 pitches after 3 innings.
__________________
"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.”
Gomes should have had today off. Perfect opportunity.
Not sure what Bruce was waiting for that at bat?
Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand
Thanks Mbgrayson for the inning summaries. How is Leake looking tonight?
Reds 4th:
Rolen doubles off the left field wall.
Gomes hits a soft liner that Morgan picks off.
Bruce Ks looking at 3 straight.
Stubbs Ks looking on a check swing.
Reds 1, Nationals 0.
Atilano at 63 pitches.
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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.”
Perhaps Stubbs and Bruce had a bet on who could watch the most strikes tonight?
Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand
On seeing pitches....Stubbs is 20th best in the majors, Cabrera is 14th from the bottom.
Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand
Nationals 4th:
Willngham singles on a soft liner to center.
Bernadina grounds into a 4-6-3 doubleplay.
Desmond flies to Stubbs in deep center.
Reds 1, Nats 0.
Leake at 58 pitches through 4 innings.
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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.”
Giving up a few hits (6 through 4), but 3k's and no walks. His stuff looks good, not great tonight. 58 pitches....I'd guess he'll get a solid 6 if not 7 innings tonight.
More than any Red I can recall, Leake throws more balls that look like meatballs, only to have the batter flailing as the balls zigs or zags.
Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand
Domo Arigato, Here Comes Joey Votto
---TRF
"I do what I want to do and say what I want to say."
--Bronson Arroyo
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