8/28/06 - Reds @ Dodgers

[REDSEER]

Martin flies out to Phillips.........1 down.......

[redlegs2370]

Originally Posted by REDSEER

Ethier, the Reds killer, singles to left, 4-1 LA......

game, set, match. This game, road trip, and season is over. I'm proud of this team but I think the weaknesses of this team are really being exposed and there really isn't anything that can be done until the off-season.

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Repko singles to left.......

[Jefferson24]

This one is Narron's fault. He stuck with Michalak way too long in what has to be considered a must win game.

[REDSEER]

Penny sacrafices the runners to 2nd and 3rd......2 down

[REDSEER]

Originally Posted by Jefferson24

This one is Narron's fault. He stuck with Michalak way too long in what has to be considered a must win game.

Now I know that we're used to blaming Narron, but there is almost NOTHING that he can do at this point......it's only the 4th and your gonna take out the starter because it's been "way too long"??

[REDSEER]

Furcal lines out to Hatte.......4-1 after 4

[Jefferson24]

I've been saying it's only 4-1 we're still in this thing but after the last few games I know that's not really true is it?

[redlegs2370]

Originally Posted by cincrazy

I don't want to see Homer's arm put at risk to try and save a meaningless season. It's been a nice year (until now) but even if we're in the playoffs, we'll more than likely have backed in. This team's no where near contending for a pennant, so there's just no point in rushing Bailey.

That is the smartest thing I have read tonight! Let the season be a positive one that the Reds are playing meaningful games at the end of August but don't push Homer into throwing more innings this season. This team is just a couple of starters from being a legit contender for the post season and if Bailey can really be a #1 and Harrang is your 2 and Arroyo 3 you can fill in 4 & 5 easier in the off season than going out and buying a front line pitcher.

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Larue pinch hitting for Michalak

[BuckeyeRed27]

Larue Ks. Tried to act his way into ball 4

[REDSEER]

Larue K's

[Jefferson24]

Originally Posted by REDSEER

Now I know that we're used to blaming Narron, but there is almost NOTHING that he can do at this point......it's only the 4th and your gonna take out the starter because it's been "way too long"??

Too many hits and even the outs recorded here well hit balls except for one. I would have pulled him after the doubles. The problem is this was easy to see coming. We all knew what was going to happen. You have to have someone ready so when the wheels fall off you dont fall too far behind. This is especially true the way we have been hitting.

[BuckeyeRed27]

Freel stand up double right down the line.

[redlegs2370]

Originally Posted by BuckeyeRed27

Larue Ks. Tried to act his way into ball 4

Well at least he made Penny throw 5 pitches.