4/29/13 Reds v. Redbirds

[NebraskaRed]

Reds:

Choo 8
Cozart 6
Votto 3
Phillips 4
Bruce 9
Frazier 5
Paul 7
Mesoraco 2
Latos 1.

Cardinals:

Jay CF
Carpenter 2B
Holliday LF
Craig RF
Molina C
Freese 3B
Wigginton 1B
Kozma SS
Wainwright P.

[texasdave]

I hope he pitches like Loudon tonight. "Come on, stink!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UejelYnVI3U

[New York Red]

It's time to take a road series against these evil bastages. :angry:

[malcontent]

Why is Beltran out?

[Magdal]

Why is Beltran out?Because he is the hottest hitting card right now, and the worst player in the NL since Rick Ankiel and Chris Duncan Wiggington has to get some playing time.

I predict he will go 0 for however many ABs. Matheny figures that Waino will need NO runs to win the game!:eek:

[malcontent]

Because he is the hottest hitting card right now, and the worst player in the NL since Rick Ankiel and Chris Duncan Wiggington has to get some playing time.

I predict he will go 0 for however many ABs. Matheny figures that Waino will need NO runs to win the game!:eek:
Thanks, Maggie. Sounds good.

:thumbup:

[Magdal]

Thanks, Maggie. Sounds good.

:thumbup:Oh, it's good Honey. The Cards have a trend going where they play awful players, going back to Joe Thurston, Khalil greene, Brendon Ryan, M. Ciaro, Dunkiel and others that don't come quickly to mind. Tonite it's the Wiggy guy. They gave this man a large contract for no CONCIEVABLE reason. So he must play! But in the 1st game of a REDS series??! OMFG! :confused:

[ProfessorTofty]

Tony Cingrani on FSN just now. Seems a pretty likeable guy. Certainly hope we see more good things from him.

[ProfessorTofty]

Starting it off right!

[Kc61]

Choo.

Doubles.

[RedsMan3203]

Doesn't Choo know not to swing on the 1st pitch?

[foxfire123]

Ugh. I don't know if I can watch this. Stuck with the Cards announcers and already they're going on and on about Wainwright's complete game shutouts... Please Jobu do not make tonight #5.....

[Reds Fanatic]

Lead off double for Choo

[Degenerate39]

I normally hate first pitch swinging but I wont complain about that one

[Red Raindog]

ho hum - Choo on

[RedsMan3203]

Could Votto get any closer to the batters box?? He just keeps creepin' closer and closer.

[leeech86]

Ugh. I don't know if I can watch this. Stuck with the Cards announcers and already they're going on and on about Wainwright's complete game shutouts... Please Jobu do not make tonight #5.....

Mute the game, and crank some tunes.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart bunts the runner to 3rd

[ProfessorTofty]

Nice, solid sacrifice. Now for the test-- whether we can get going with a score early in this one. ... And, we can! Excellent!

[Magdal]

bUNTING W/A MAN ON 2b...DUMB!

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto singles to right. 1-0 Reds!

[Kc61]

Funny watching Cozart bunt there. He was obviously completely focused on avoiding being hit on his fingers.

Votto. Nice.

[Vottomatic]

I'm not concerned about Votto. :D

[RedsMan3203]

Double, Sac Bunt, Single - Run Scored.

Small ball?

Btw, Votto singles also on the 1st pitch.

[jhiller21]

Not too crazy about playing for one run there, but good job Joey.

[New York Red]

Good start!

[Kc61]

bUNTING W/A MAN ON 2b...DUMB!

No. Not dumb.

Bunting with a man on second makes more sense than bunting with a man on first. Getting the runner to third with one out is a good thing.

Also - we're talking Cozart against Wainright.

Absolutely the right move by Dusty.

[New York Red]

Not too crazy about playing for one run there, but good job Joey.
With this pitching match-up, one run could win it.

[Kc61]

Double, Sac Bunt, Single - Run Scored.

Small ball?

Btw, Votto singles also on the 1st pitch.

Explain to me how letting Cozart swing against Wainright in that spot is a good thing.

[ProfessorTofty]

Ball four! Could the Reds have rattled Wainwright already?

[Kc61]

Walk to BP, Reds with a chance here.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips walks. 1st and 2nd

[757690]

Surprise, surprise, Wainright walks Phillips.

[Mutaman]

No. Not dumb.

Bunting with a man on second makes more sense than bunting with a man on first. Getting the runner to third with one out is a good thing.

Also - we're talking Cozart against Wainright.

Absolutely the right move by Dusty.


IF Cozart had hit a grounder to the right side and advanced the runner everyone would be saying what a nice piece of hitting it was. Doesn't the sacrifice accomplish the same thing. I have no complaints.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce strikes out swinging on a pitch in the dirt

[Reds Fanatic]

Frazier fouls out to 1st

[New York Red]

Man this team leaves a ton of runners on base seemingly every game.

[Kc61]

Bruce having just a miserable April.

[RedsMan3203]

Bruce having just a miserable April.

May is just 2 days away..... :thumbup:

[redsfaninbsg]

Be nice if Latos could find the strike zone.

[RedsfaninMT]

Cards broadcast just said Paul's first start in the OF this year. HUH?

[Vottomatic]

This ump sucks.

[Reds Fanatic]

4 pitch walk to Jay

[redsfaninbsg]

In his defense, three of those pitches were right on the black.

[leeech86]

4 pitch walk

[redsfaninbsg]

And now he calls a strike on a pitch off the plate........

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hmmmm...not exactly the start Latos wanted.

[holster10]

Riddle me this....how many times do we have to watch Bruce K on a low and away breaking pitch and leave runners in scoring position? BTW, Bruce on 216 K pace for season. 37 K now....

[RedsMan3203]

3 pitch strike out....

[_Sir_Charles_]

If it's a small strike zone, so be it. As long as it's consistent I'm fine with it. It'll lead to a high scoring game most likely...just stay consistent.

[Vottomatic]

4 pitch walk

3 pitch strikeout. :laugh:

[_Sir_Charles_]

K

[Vottomatic]

Riddle me this....how many times do we have to watch Bruce K on a low and away breaking pitch and leave runners in scoring position? BTW, Bruce on 216 K pace for season. 37 K now....

Most frustrating Red.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Funny watching Cozart bunt there. He was obviously completely focused on avoiding being hit on his fingers.


Wouldn't you be too? That HURTS.

[Reds Fanatic]

Jay to 2nd on a wild pitch

[_Sir_Charles_]

Can you call interference on Holliday there for inadvertently kicking the ball away from Mesoraco?

Seriously asking.

[Reds Fanatic]

Holliday lines out to right.

[redsfaninbsg]

Molina has killed Latos in the past, at least it feels that way.

[nate]

Chat is open!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Funny hop. Did that catch the edge of the grass?

[redsfaninbsg]

Good job there.

[ProfessorTofty]

:) Nice, got out of that one.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ground out to short. Inning over no damage done.

[RedsMan3203]

Quick 1-2-3 inning for the Reds...

Latos back on the bump.

[RedsMan3203]

Just noticed Votto is wear'n the high socks again... I dig them!

[RedsMan3203]

Quick 1-2-3 2nd inning for Latos...

Top of the order comin' up.....

[_Sir_Charles_]

KK

Nice easy inning. Keep it going Mat

[New York Red]

Quick 10-pitch inning for Latos. I'd like to see a few more of those from him tonight.

[_Sir_Charles_]

IF single for Cozart. 1 down.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Votto hits into a DP to end the inning. Sharply hit at least.

[FlightRick]

Listening on radio...

Cowboy just commented on a Cards' player making a "galliant" effort on a hard hit grounder. This is at least the third time I've heard him use this made-up word, in limited radio-listening.

Is this a regular thing for him? If so, is it an "in-joke" or something he does on purpose (I know he and Marty often have fun with other made-up words he uses)? Or is it a genuine ignorance of the fact that "valiant" and "gallant" never got together and had a baby?


Rick

[Red Raindog]

Can you call interference on Holliday there for inadvertently kicking the ball away from Mesoraco?

Seriously asking.

Don't think he actually kicked it -- more it bounced off of his leg -- but I'd throw him out of the game simply because he plays for St. Loo

[_Sir_Charles_]

Not a pretty inning, but again no damage done. 1-0 it stays.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Listening on radio...

Cowboy just commented on a Cards' player making a "galliant" effort on a hard hit grounder. This is at least the third time I've heard him use this made-up word, in limited radio-listening.

Is this a regular thing for him? If so, is it an "in-joke" or something he does on purpose (I know he and Marty often have fun with other made-up words he uses)? Or is it a genuine ignorance of the fact that "valiant" and "gallant" never got together and had a baby?


Rick

I truly think it's ignorancy. :O) Yeah, I just made that one up too. Ironical.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Don't think he actually kicked it -- more it bounced off of his leg -- but I'd throw him out of the game simply because he plays for St. Loo

It was definitely accidental...but it also interfered with his ability to make the play. I thought there was a rule about that.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice. Leadoff single for Datdude

[_Sir_Charles_]

Frazier with a double to right. Bruce to third (he reached on the FC at 2nd).

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm enjoying Ludwick in the booth.

[BCubb2003]

Ludwick sounds pretty intelligent in the booth.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Paul battling pretty well up here.

[_Sir_Charles_]

*whew* Ground out up the middle....2-0 Reds. Huge part of the bat flew a LONG way into the stands I think.

[Red in Chicago]

Ludwick sounds pretty intelligent in the booth.

i think he dropped an "s" bomb

[Kc61]

I hope everybody sees why XPaul is the obvious LF when Ludwick is out.

That was a tremendous at bat.

He fouled off Wainright with an 0-2 count several times, and ultimately got the run home.

Guy should have been playing since game 2 of the season.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I hope everybody sees why XPaul is the obvious LF when Ludwick is out.

That was a tremendous at bat.

He fouled off Wainright with an 0-2 count several times, and ultimately got the run home.

Guy should have been playing since game 2 of the season.

Did you see him defensively last night though? Yes it was a solid ab. But he's got to be able to play both ways.

[jhiller21]

Ludwick sounds pretty intelligent in the booth.

When he retires he'll be a hell of a good color guy. Great insight, honesty and very intelligent discussion.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKK

[TSJ55]

Mez is blocking the ball pretty well it looks like. Cool to see Latos not afraid to throw breaking balls in the dirt as well.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Heck of a Rolen-esque play by Frazier there.

[TSJ55]

Timed him just right on that steal.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKK

[New York Red]

Would like to see a crooked number here, please.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Swinging first pitch against a guy with control and who's always looking to get ahead like Wainwright is not a bad thing.

Quickly 2 outs though. Choo grounded to 2nd, Cozart grounded to SS.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Freese robs Joey of extra bases. Hard hit liner again.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wainwright at 80 pitches already.

[_Sir_Charles_]

2 down. Jay grounds out to Phillips. That looked MUCH easier than it was. Par for the course with Brandon.

[WildcatFan]

I can't even tell which plays are routine and which are tough for BP anymore.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Carpenter singles to right. 1 on, 2 down for Holliday.

[cbowen2112]

Tough to get strikeouts with this zone tonight. Geesh!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sharp single to left for Holliday. Okay, time for a punchout.

[WildcatFan]

Ugh. Two grounders through holes. Unlucky.

[redsfaninbsg]

Need to buckle down here.

[WildcatFan]

Allen Craig has been killing my fantasy team.

[wheels]

Craig is looking all sorts of awful so far.

What a play by Phillips to end the threat.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice! Another excellent play by Phillips.

[redsfaninbsg]

DatDudeBP

[_Sir_Charles_]

Allen Craig has been killing my fantasy team.

The obvious question is what were you thinking choosing a Cardinal for your fantasy team. Traitor! :p

[New York Red]

How in the world BP doesn't win the Gold Glove every year is mind-boggling. NOBODY is better.

[WildcatFan]

I really like this Baseball Is... commercial.

[jhiller21]

It's almost like BP invents plays out there. Cozart isn't gonna get there so he dives on the bag.

[WildcatFan]

The obvious question is what were you thinking choosing a Cardinal for your fantasy team. Traitor! :p

Only team that matters in fantasy baseball is mine.

Also I forgot about the draft and it got auto picked. I've tried to trade him all season but nobody (rightly) wants him.

[New York Red]

Latos' ERA drops to 1.88 after that inning.

[_Sir_Charles_]

It's appropriate that BP gets the "hot dog" play of the game. Say what you will....he IS a hot dog...in a good way.

[_Sir_Charles_]

That stung. HP ump in some pain.

[WildcatFan]

Ball to the twins there for the umpire. You hate to see that.

[jhiller21]

Did the ump take that ball right off the old family jewels?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bruce K's on high gas.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Gift there. Frazier went around IMO.

[texasdave]

Did the ump take that ball right off the old family jewels?

He's calling the balls and strikes an octave or two higher now. :)

[texasdave]

Mat Latos looking all kinds of impressive here tonight.

[Tadasimha]

LOL

Cardinal's tv crew just called Angel Hernandez "everyone's favorite" umpire.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Frazier K's anyway. 2-0 Reds after 5 1/2.

[WildcatFan]

Slow night on the old game thread. Figured the series opener against the Dirty Birds would bring people out.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Molina with yet another hit. Leadoff single up the middle.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Slow night on the old game thread. Figured the series opener against the Dirty Birds would bring people out.

Clearly everyone is watching The Voice on NBC.

[Red in Chicago]

pitcher's best friend :)

[Magdal]

Freese has been awful

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yessirree!

And another huge broken bat flies a long way. Dang handles are WAY too thin IMO.

[Tadasimha]

Second shattered bat I've seen tonight

[LeDoux]

Slow night on the old game thread. Figured the series opener against the Dirty Birds would bring people out.

In my experience game threads during the cards series are not enjoyable. Maybe that was only the Sundeck.

[WildcatFan]

Clearly everyone is watching The Voice on NBC.

The Cardinals are the NBC of baseball. They get some winners every once in a while, but when you step back and look at their whole body of work, it's less than impressive.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Really tight zone tonight...but it's been that way since the first pitch. I'm fine with that. Frustrating as heck for Latos I'm sure.

4 pitch walk.

[Tadasimha]

In my experience game threads during the cards series are not enjoyable. Maybe that was only the Sundeck.

The desire to beat the Cards is palpable on both Sundeck and ORG

[90reds]

Where did that one miss?

[cbowen2112]

Three of those "balls" were clearly strikes. Wow.

[Tadasimha]

Keep him calmed and focused, Mes

[cbowen2112]

And the first pitch to the next batter is a strike called a ball.

[_Sir_Charles_]

And the first pitch to the next batter is a strike called a ball.

He's called it that way all game. The pitcher/catcher have to adjust.

[LeDoux]

The desire to beat the Cards is palpable on both Sundeck and ORG

True. But the troll ratio is very different.

[Magdal]

The Cardinals are the NBC of baseball. They get some winners every once in a while, but when you step back and look at their whole body of work, it's less than impressive.

Odd comment.

[1940757690]

Slow night on the old game thread. Figured the series opener against the Dirty Birds would bring people out.

Have been glued to the game on mlb.tv while keeping half an eye on the Nats dropping a heartbreaker in Atlanta. Strasburg still pitching like crap. Long live Tony Cingrani.

Back to our regularly scheduled programming with just one ask. Can we get another run or two or does this have to be a cardiac event with each inning wondering if Latos will crack?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Fly out to Bruce. 2-0 Reds it stays. 91 pitches for Latos. 93 for Wainwright

[WildcatFan]

Odd comment.

Yup.

[Magdal]

Have been glued to the game on mlb.tv while keeping half an eye on the Nats dropping a heartbreaker in Atlanta. Strasburg still pitching like crap. Long live Tony Cingrani.

Back to our regularly scheduled programming with just one ask. Can we get another run or two or does this have to be a cardiac event with each inning wondering if Latos will crack?Breathe easy. Reds win the game.

[1940757690]

Over under on Latos keeping this together to give the 8th to Marshall and then the Missile w/ the 2-run lead?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Paul K's on the check-swing...head high.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Mesoraco flies out to right. Quickly 2 down.

[WildcatFan]

Over under on Latos keeping this together to give the 8th to Marshall and then the Missile w/ the 2-run lead?

Under?

[Falcon7]

WHY??????????

[_Sir_Charles_]

Lutz PH'ing. Welcome to the show Donald!

[WildcatFan]

This may not go well for Mein Lutz.

[_Sir_Charles_]

WHY??????????

Pulling Latos? 90+ pitches is my guess.

[Tadasimha]

Ondrusek warming

[texasdave]

Is that Lutz pinch-hitting?

[cbowen2112]

Latos could have grounded out too. Sigh. Here comes the bullpen.

[Tadasimha]

Hit it hard at least

[kbrake]

I'm ok with pulling Latos but I'd be lying if I said the Ondrusek part didn't make me nervous. I know he has been solid this year but still makes me nervous.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ground out to end the inning. Better luck next time Meat.

[texasdave]

Seemed like Latos should have another inning. Oh well, let's go bullpen.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Latos could have grounded out too. Sigh. Here comes the bullpen.

You say that like the bullpen is a weakness for us?

[Kc61]

I find this whole Lutz thing annoying.

No way he belongs with the Reds as yet.

There were other choices at AAA. Didn't have to be an outfielder, the guy will mostly pinch hit anyway.

[Falcon7]

Pulling Latos? 90+ pitches is my guess.

I thought he would go 1 more for sure.

[redsfaninbsg]

Hope it's good Ondrusek.

[Kcbuckeye22]

At least Manny Para isn't being marched out there.

[kbrake]

Latos was playing with fire almost every inning and for all we know maybe he went to Dusty and told him he was spent. We have no idea.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ground out to 1st. 1 down.

Ondrusek in btw.

[redsfaninbsg]

Latos ERA is now 1.83.

[Tadasimha]

Wainwright done too - chance to put more runs across against a bad pen

[Red Raindog]

Latos ERA is now 1.83.

Just think -- April is his bad month!

:eek:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Jay walks.

[New York Red]

That was a quick hook. Latos only threw 91 pitches. Could have at least come out for the 7th. I hope this move doesn't backfire.

[WildcatFan]

Yank him.

[redsfaninbsg]

One more base runner and I pull Ondrusek.

[kbrake]

Guessing they are reluctant to use Marshall in back to back days right now but really would have loved him in this inning.

[Norm Chortleton]

Lowest number of pitches in a game so far this year for Latos. Previous low had been 98. He's averaging 102.5.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Why? Why? Why? Why?

Merry Christmas, STL.

[1940757690]

I'm ok with pulling Latos but I'd be lying if I said the Ondrusek part didn't make me nervous. I know he has been solid this year but still makes me nervous.

Exactly my thought. Visions of generally-solid LeCure yesterday in DC.


Guessing they are reluctant to use Marshall in back to back days right now but really would have loved him in this inning.

What he said.

[WildcatFan]

Logan kinda looks like Jim from the Office.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Logan will be fine. It's a tight zone, so the walk doesn't surprise me. Throw strikes, trust that defense.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Punchout. 2 down.

[1940757690]

Is a DP a pipe dream here?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Is a DP a pipe dream here?

With 2 outs already...yes it is. :O)

Good job Logan. I never had a doubt.

[WildcatFan]

Well. Nice inning.

[Billy_Bearcat]

Dusty's a genius! ;)

[jhiller21]

Nice job by Logan

[redsfaninbsg]

Good job Ondrusek.

[texasdave]

Alright, L.O.

[nate1213]

That was a quick hook. Latos only threw 91 pitches. Could have at least come out for the 7th. I hope this move doesn't backfire.

Latos didn't look right to me. I don't know how long he could go throwing 89-91 without locating his breaking ball.

[texasdave]

Reports are that Strasburg is suffering from forearm tightness.

[Magdal]

Wainwright done too - chance to put more runs across against a bad penBoy, do you ever have that right!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Latos didn't look right to me. I don't know how long he could go throwing 89-91 without locating his breaking ball.

I thought he looked fine personally. I thought he was locating fine too. Simply a tight zone tonight. He took some off to maximize control when it was clear that the ump wasn't giving the corners.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Choate in for the birds.

[scott91575]

Reports are that Strasburg is suffering from forearm tightness.

Guess they should have shut him down a month earlier last year. Heck, just let him be the batboy. That will save his arm.

[Magdal]

Dusty's a genius! ;):eek:

[1940757690]

Whew! Like I said. Ondrusek: exactly what the doctor ordered. Guessing we don't mess around with this and Chapman finishes it? This is a win with greater importance than 'just a game in April.' Have to close the door.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Choate is such a rarity IMO. A sidearm/submariner lefty. It just looks....odd.

[jhiller21]

Latos didn't look right to me. I don't know how long he could go throwing 89-91 without locating his breaking ball.

I'm a little worried about his velocity, but he's certainly getting the job done. He did hit 94 a few times tonight for what it's worth.

Still strange they took him out after 91 pitches, hope he's okay.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Choo grounds out to short. Surprisingly, Choate got a call on the black.
Cozart flies out to left. 2 down.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Votto stings ANOTHER one. Holliday makes a nice effort but can't come up with it. Single. Lucky for the cards it wasn't extra bases. That could've easily shot past Holliday.

Pitching change. Rosenthal in.

[WildcatFan]

Votto with some shots.

[1940757690]

Choo grounds out to short. Surprisingly, Choate got a call on the black.
Cozart flies out to left. 2 down.

Insurance run? We don't need no freakin' insurance run. Right? :confused:

[Tadasimha]

Holiday lucky he landed on that one or it's a double

[_Sir_Charles_]

Holiday lucky he landed on that one or it's a double

Exactly. He made a nice effort...but it was risky the way he played it.

[1940757690]

Votto with some shots.

Been thinking about starting a "wassup with Votto's slump?" thread but he keeps hitting and getting on base.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1 pitch popup for Phillips to end the inning. Better pull Rosenthal....he's GOT to be winded after that. :O)

[WildcatFan]

Been thinking about starting a "wassup with Votto's slump?" thread but he keeps hitting and getting on base.

That hasn't deterred anyone yet.

[redsfaninbsg]

Six big outs to go. I'm assuming Broxton is coming in?

[1940757690]

Six big outs to go. I'm assuming Broxton is coming in?

My kingdom for Marshall

[Red Raindog]

Reports are that Strasburg is suffering from forearm tightness.

rut roh

[WildcatFan]

Sigh.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Craig with a leadoff double into the RF corner. Off of Broxton btw.

Good pitch too. Just better hitting there.

[WildcatFan]

Pretty good pitch there, too.

[Tadasimha]

Broxton in

Lead off double to Craig

[Billy_Bearcat]

Yank him

[ProfessorTofty]

(sigh) There goes the shutout But at least that wasn't out of the park.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Molina with a rocket to center. 2b off the wall. 2-1 Reds. That one wasn't a good pitch.

[Falcon7]

Big trouble......................DARN

[redsfaninbsg]

Broxton not fooling anyone here. Again, I say, this is the time for Chapman.

[WildcatFan]

It was not.

[Tadasimha]

I absolutely HATE him

[texasdave]

Not good.

[Norm Chortleton]

Here comes another no-decision for Latos.
:bang:

[BluegrassRedleg]

They can't retire that SOB to save their lives.

[Tom Servo]

yank him

[1940757690]

rut roh

I posted on the scoreboard thread but there are currently three theories:

Davey: shoulder. shook it more than usual. noticed it "from the get go"
Initial post-game reports: forearm "tightness"
Ray "the MD" Knight: "blood flow problem"

[foxfire123]

&^^&%$%*&%$ I knew as soon as I dared flip over to the game I'd jinx them.....

[Magdal]

Molina is a Red killer

[_Sir_Charles_]

Molina picked off, but he did a great job in hesitating long enough to let Freese get to 2nd.

Poorly played by the Reds there IMO.

[ProfessorTofty]

Oy, that was a bad play.

[Billy_Bearcat]

Reds should start considering walking Molina. He makes a living on Reds pitching.

[Falcon7]

HORRIBLE D!

[redsfaninbsg]

Now Beltran up, again, I say, where is Chapman?

[1940757690]

I'd say this is unbelievable except it's sadly predictable. And Broxton's staying.

[texasdave]

Molina is a ballplayer.

[Vottomatic]

Chalk another loss up to Dusty.

[Falcon7]

You run him back to second!

[cbowen2112]

How can we be this bad at fundamentals?

[BluegrassRedleg]

Now Beltran up, again, I say, where is Chapman?

You have to spend $60M to get him to pitch more than 2-3 innings a week. $30M doesn't go so far anymore. Not with Dusty.

[Joesh]

Can Chapman throw 16 ****ing pitches one game instead of like 9 pitches plz? He pitched more than 1 inning plenty last year. This is so frustrating to watch. DONT **** THIS UP BROXTON

[WildcatFan]

That Broxton/Molina footrace was like watching somebody try to roll a barrel uphill.

[Vottomatic]

The wheels on the bus are falling off, and Dusty never can see it happening.

[kbrake]

Chalk another loss up to Dusty.

His setup man implodes and it is on Dusty?

[Magdal]

Molina is a ballplayer.Best player on the team....hitting and D...and he acually steal bases.

[1940757690]

Walk Beltran? Bring in Chapman early? Nah, NONE OF THAT

[Vottomatic]

Molina is one ugly dude.

[_Sir_Charles_]

You run him back to second!

Well, that's on Broxton. Our defense is excellent...but I don't expect great defense from a relief pitcher. Mistake on his part, smart play by Molina.

[757690]

Rundown a perfect example of Broxton's size being a liability. Anyone in half way decent shape gets Molina before Freese gets to second base.

[nate1213]

This would be perfect scenario for Chapman to come in for a two inning save. Too bad Dusty don't live that life. In no way am I bagging on Dusty.

[cbowen2112]

What if Broxton was the closer?

[Vottomatic]

CFer bats first.
SS bats second.
Broxton pitches the 8th.
Chapman can only pitch the 9th.

The Dusty rules.

[_Sir_Charles_]

His setup man implodes and it is on Dusty?

How is that an implosion? A double on a VERY good pitch. One hung breaking ball for a double. A comebacker for an out.