After 5 innings, Reds 2, Giants 1.
Sanchez at 86 pitches, 50 strikes.
Volquez at 84 pitches, 52 strikes.
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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.”
"This field, this game, is a part of our past. It reminds us of all that once was good, and what could be again." -- Terence Mann
That would've been out of MANY a park.
This park is so big.
That's about the 7th ball this series what would have been out at home.
Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand
Rolen with a drive to center that would have been out of Yellowstone.
Hope isn't a strategy
Bad news ... Torres tracks down a blast by Rolen.
Good news ... Rolen seems like he's finding his swing. He's smoked the ball a couple times tonight.
"The players make the manager, it's never the other way." - Sparky Anderson
Another walk for Gomes.
Man! Valentine is really on Volquez case... plus he's making fun of him.
"Enjoy this Reds fans, you are watching a legend grow up before your very eyes" ... DoogMinAmo on Adam Dunn
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