Reds vs. Indians Tuesday June 19

[Ironman92]

You guys are jinxing everything...C'MON!

No way will the Reds score next inning.

[RedsFanInBama]

Mez has to learn the pitcher is NOT going to throw a strike there. Work it to 3-2. Damn.

As a rule, most pitchers absolutely want to throw a strike in a 2-2 count with the bases loaded. There's no reason for the hitter to assume a ball will be thrown in that situation.

[Falcon7]

Loved him in Nutty Professor 2.

Beverly Hills Cop, for me.

[Maker_84]

That was about as good as An ab that Mes could have had there. U cant expect a whole lot from a .200 hitter

[malcontent]

Navarro time.

Since Grandal is no longer an option.

[RedsFanInBama]

Leake still in? Interesting.

[50YrRedsFan]

Leake will be gone if anyone reaches base

[Falcon7]

That was about as good as An ab that Mes could have had there. U cant expect a whole lot from a .200 hitter

What about a walk or HBP.

[The Rage]

Mes just isn't ready. He has a real nice swing and bat speed, but his technique needs more refinement. We won't play him 4 times a week, he needs to be in AAA getting consistant playing time.

[Tadasimha]

Navarro time.

Since Grandal is no longer an option.

Silly statement. Navarro is just a body for AAA.

[BluegrassRedleg]

As a rule, most pitchers absolutely want to throw a strike in a 2-2 count with the bases loaded. There's no reason for the hitter to assume a ball will be thrown in that situation.

Not so much ball/strike as hittable pitch. The pitcher is not going to give in there with bases loaded and two outs in a 1-1 game in the 7th inning. At least not a good pitcher. Just isn't. He'll throw THAT pitch, and hope the batter gets himself out. Gotta get that count to 3-2 and hit something you know will be fat.

[malcontent]

Silly statement. Navarro is just a body for AAA.

Not really.

But you sure seem to know....

[50YrRedsFan]

Rolen got him, but he just doesn't look very good doing it.

[RedsFanInBama]

Not so much ball/strike as hittable pitch. The pitcher is not going to give in there with bases loaded and two outs in a 1-1 game in the 7th inning. At least not a good pitcher. Just isn't. He'll throw THAT pitch, and hope the batter gets himself out. Gotta get that count to 3-2 and hit something you know will be fat.

Well, the pitcher threw four pitches in that 2-2 count. Two were fastballs and two were sliders. He basically had Mes eating out of his hand in that situation.

[texasdave]

As a rule, most pitchers absolutely want to throw a strike in a 2-2 count with the bases loaded. There's no reason for the hitter to assume a ball will be thrown in that situation.

Especially with the bases juiced.