5.21.13 Reds @ Metropolitans

[klw]

Robinson 8,
Cozart 6,
Votto 3,
Phillips 4,
Bruce 9,
Frazier 5,
Lutz 7,
Mesoraco 2,
Leake RHP

V. Niese LHP
3-4, 5.40 ERA

Niese rebounded from the worst two-start stretch of his career to give the Mets 7 1/3 innings of two-run ball Thursday, relying on mechanical lessons reinforced by practicing in front of a mirror. He is 1-2 at Citi Field.

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_cinmlb_nynmlb_1#gid=2013_ 05_21_cinmlb_nynmlb_1&mode=lineups


Shortstop Zack Cozart started to feel sick on the team bus on Saturday night, and he missed his second straight game on Monday while battling a mysterious stomach bug.

"The doc couldn't say if it was food poisoning or just a little bug. It was awful," Cozart said. "On Saturday night it was bad. I'm off today to get fluids in me as much as possible. I'm sure I'm still dehydrated, even after I drank a lot of water yesterday."

Cozart was quarantined in the trainer's room during Sunday's game but was back with his teammates on Monday. Neither he nor manager Dusty Baker said whether he'll be back in the lineup on Tuesday.


• Reds center fielder Shin-Soo Choo will have the day off on Tuesday with the lefty Niese on the mound.

[Kcbuckeye22]

I'd like to see Cozart, Mes, or Frazier get on board tonight.

[powersackers]

I saw Baker pull Robinson aside on the way back to the dugout after last night's win. I figured he was telling him he was starting today. Leading off in place of Choo though? Didn't think that, it's pretty cool. That is one of the many things Dusty does well.

[malcontent]

I saw Baker pull Robinson aside on the way back to the dugout after last night's win. I figured he was telling him he was starting today. Leading off in place of Choo though? Didn't think that, it's pretty cool. That is one of the many things Dusty does well.
Yeah, this should be interesting. I've really liked what I've seen of Robinson (small sample size noted). And it's always good to give the main guys a rest every now and then, and I think tonight's a good time to give Choo a night off.

Always very interesting to see Lutz....and he actually might be a better bet against the lefty than Paul.

[westofyou]

I saw Baker pull Robinson aside on the way back to the dugout after last night's win. I figured he was telling him he was starting today. Leading off in place of Choo though? Didn't think that, it's pretty cool. That is one of the many things Dusty does well.

Robinson was in the lineup last night because Niese was the starter (or that's what the Reds had heard) once they learned he wasn't starting until tonight they pulled him and slotted Choo in there. Dusty wanted to give Choo a night off against a LH

[Gizmo]

On paper this looks like a poor run producing lineup, so I imagine we score like 11.

[Red Raindog]

Cozart makes the fast U turn to the dugout

[Red in Chicago]

that at bat from zach was poopy

[NebraskaRed]

It's weird that Redszone is so quiet about Cozart batting 2nd. You'd think people would complain about that...

[texasdave]

Did Cozart just strike out on one pitch? Wow. That was fast.

[elfmanvt07]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/22/erybahe7.jpg

[Red Raindog]

that at bat from zach was poopy

not barfy?

[RedsBrick]

What do ya say, Todd, what do ya say...

[Chip R]

George is quite confused. He said George Foster made his name in NYC before he went to Cincinnati. :rolleyes:

[Red Raindog]

hard ball thru the wickets at 3B --- might be a good omen because Wright doesn't do that

[757690]

LOLMets

[Red in Chicago]

George is quite confused. He said George Foster made his name in NYC before he went to Cincinnati. :rolleyes:

i heard him say that and was like wtf is he talking about?

[Red Raindog]

George is quite confused. He said George Foster made his name in NYC before he went to Cincinnati. :rolleyes:

New York Giants --- ??

:lol:

[redhawkfish]

George is quite confused. He said George Foster made his name in NYC before he went to Cincinnati. :rolleyes:

Maybe he thought the Giants were still in New York when the Reds got Foster!:eek:

[757690]

George is quite confused. He said George Foster made his name in NYC before he went to Cincinnati. :rolleyes:

Maybe he was quite the disco dancer at Club 54 in the 70's?

[Crumbley]

Lutz has really impressed me with how well he runs.

[Red in Chicago]

Lutz has really impressed me with how well he runs.

he was 'boot scootin' down the line

[757690]

Who needs Hamilton? Lutz has the wheels to lead off.

[Kc61]

Just nuts that Reds don't have a righty outfielder for the Lutz spot. Oh, well, he beats out the single.

You'll notice that Frazier hit a rocket shot -- on the ground.

If that ball is hit in the air it's a double, maybe a homer. He smoked it.

Todd's ground ball rate is high this year. I wonder why. Is it how they pitch him? A mechanical flaw? By design? Todd needs more line drives.

[Red Raindog]

come on Mike --- hurt him

[Red in Chicago]

oh no, chris talking about clubs not being able to come back from early deficits...certain jinx

[757690]

Really nice AB from Mesoraco. Brings up Mike "Babe Ruth" Leake

[Crumbley]

3 runs, 48 pitches. I'll take it!

[Red in Chicago]

frazier made that interesting:laugh:

[RedsBrick]

wow...near 50 pitches in the first.

[757690]

frazier made that interesting:laugh:

I have no idea what the rule book says about that. I always thought a run couldn't score with two outs unless the batter reached first base safely.

[PuffyPig]

After the first two batters made two outs on 7 pitches, anyone figure there would be 41 more pitches?

[The DARK]

Leake looks pretty good so far.

[Chip R]

I have no idea what the rule book says about that. I always thought a run couldn't score with two outs unless the batter reached first base safely.

That's just on a force play which it would have been if the catcher had thrown to 1st. Even if Frazier managed to beat the tag, Buck would have still had to force Leake at 1st for the run to not count.

[Norm Chortleton]

Creeper taking over the role of Thom criticizing players for not going deep into counts tonight.

[OGB]

I was just about to type, "the Reds need to put their foot on his throat here," and then Robinson swings at the first pitch.

[RedsBrick]

After the first two batters made two outs on 7 pitches, anyone figure there would be 41 more pitches?

The second time around for those two it was only 3 pitches...

[757690]

That's just on a force play which it would have been if the catcher had thrown to 1st. Even if Frazier managed to beat the tag, Buck would have still had to force Leake at 1st for the run to not count.

Thx :thumbup:

[Gizmo]

I sneezed and missed 2 outs.

[malcontent]

Cozart pop-up > Izturis pop-up.

[OGB]

10 pitch second inning. Ugh

[RedsBrick]

Nipped at first by a step? If by nipped you mean 5 yards, then yes, he was nipped at first.

[OGB]

"Nipped at first by a step." "Hit pretty good." Ol' Georgey Boy is the prince of baseball hyperbole.

[malcontent]

A little take-charge emotion from Mesoraco. Nice.

[malcontent]

Lutz almost got that by Davis.

Where'd everybody go?

I know PuffyPig didn't get raptured.

[OGB]

Wow, that looked like strike three

[OGB]

Lutz almost got that by Davis.

Where'd everybody go?

I know PuffyPig didn't get raptured.

This game thread is like a Greg Maddux complete game pitch count.

[Kc61]

Leake with man on second, one out. Third inning. Murphy the batter, one ball, two strikes. 3-0 Reds.

Leake strikes him out. Two down. Swinging on inside pitch, low.

[krm1580]

This is the thing about Leake that makes me batty. He is supposed to be a control pitcher but he walks the .213 hitting #8 hitter. I know it was close and maybe he was getting squeezed but why do you nibble with a noodle bat.

[RedsBrick]

good pitch, big out

[Kc61]

Mike Baxter now. 1-1 count after hard hit foul ball. Mets announcers love that Reds starters are so durable.

Now 1-2 on Baxter. Wright on deck, so an important hitter here.

K, inning over.

[RedsBrick]

atta boy, Leake

[cincrazy]

Mike Leake looks fantastic tonight, and has been very good for the majority of the year. If you ask me, he may be the most underrated pitcher on our staff. On some of those early 2000 teams he would have EASILY been our best pitcher. Now he's a back of the rotation starter for us. Not bad, huh?

[Vottomatic]

Did you see Mez give him the sign and then hit his glove on the ground to show how much he wanted that pitch to drop? And then Leake threw it perfectly. Nice job by both of them.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Niese had a nose job? (Per Welsh story.) Haha. He looks like he still needs one!

[New York Red]

Carlos Beltran paid for a teammate's nose job? :laugh:

[Blitz Dorsey]

Mike Leake looks fantastic tonight, and has been very good for the majority of the year. If you ask me, he may be the most underrated pitcher on our staff. On some of those early 2000 teams he would have EASILY been our best pitcher. Now he's a back of the rotation starter for us. Not bad, huh?

Also one of the best hitters on the team.

Seriously, I like him a lot. Never understood everyone jumping off the bandwagon so early. Dude skipped the minors. He's pretty good.

[RedsBrick]

Does Choo really need a day off?

[New York Red]

He looks like he still needs one!
I was thinking the same thing. Reminded me of the Seinfeld episode. He needs a second procedure.

[Blitz Dorsey]

I was thinking the same thing. Reminded me of the Seinfeld episode. He needs a second procedure.

Was he using Meg Ryan's plastic surgeon? :D

[nate]

Chat is open!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Just got home. Sweet! Up 3-0 in the 4th. That'll work.

[Raisor]

I had a nose job last year

[_Sir_Charles_]

I had a nose job last year

I really need to stop walking into threads right when Raisor is posting. First he doesn't like to wear pants, and now a nose job. :lol:

[ProfessorTofty]

Good job there to keep a run from scoring. 2nd and 3rd for the Mets.

[_Sir_Charles_]

2 bagger for Buck over Jay's head. Duda has to hold at third. 2 down, men on 2nd & 3rd for Ike Davis.

Duda's sluggishly slow. A normal runner and they probably score there.

[757690]

That's out of GABP.

[Raisor]

Had my nose busted 20 years ago so I finally had it fixed last year

[RedsBrick]

huge. Can't believe Tueffel didn't send him with Davis coming to the plate.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ground out to Votto to strand 'em. 3-0 it stays.

[_Sir_Charles_]

So how has Leake looked tonight? I got in right at the walk to Duda, then a double. Not exactly the opportune moment.

[Gizmo]

So how has Leake looked tonight? I got in right at the walk to Duda, then a double. Not exactly the opportune moment.

Same as usual. Gets into trouble, gets out of it.

[RedsBrick]

Looked decent. Couple bouts of control issues and that mistake that was the double. Other than that...good.

[PuffyPig]

2 bagger for Buck over Jay's head. Duda has to hold at third. 2 down, men on 2nd & 3rd for Ike Davis.

Duda's sluggishly slow. A normal runner and they probably score there.

A pathetically slow runner scores there.

I have no idea what Duda could possible be.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice. Line drive single from....wait....THAT WAS COZART!?!? *faints dead away*

[Raisor]

A pathetically slow runner scores there.

I have no idea what Duda could possible be.

Sid Bream

[_Sir_Charles_]

Thanks for the Leake updates guys.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Really had Votto confused on that AB. K's looking.

[RedsBrick]

Votto knew it was strike three, George

[Raisor]

Thanks for the Leake updates guys.

I'm not leaking

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm not leaking

Of course not....you got your nose fixed. Sheesh!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wow. Chris Dickerson has 2 dingers tonight for the O's.

[757690]

I'm not leaking

Considering you don't like pants, that's a very good thing.

[_Sir_Charles_]

2 bad AB's back to back. Phillips K's on a ball above his head.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hard hit grounder to 2nd by Bruce. Cozart stranded. 3-0 Reds after 4 1/2.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKK

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ground out to Phillips. Quickly 2 down.

[New York Red]

Ray Knight?

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-2-3 for Leake. That was TOO easy. :O)

Alright boys, let's run it up!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Frazier with a rocket over the LF'ers head. 2 bagger off the base of the wall.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ground out to 1st by Lutz. Man, he hits the ball HARD! Todd to third.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Let's go Devin. Base hit. Bring him in!

[RiverRat13]

I want a sac fly here just so George can bust out "get 'em on, get 'em over, get 'em in".

[_Sir_Charles_]

Damn. K swinging. 2 down. That hurt.

Up to Leake. Let's go Mike, help your own cause.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Well, that sucked. Gotta get that run home boys.

That ball bounced up there (in front of the dish) and Leake was checking his swing and hit it on the first hop. Ground out. *sigh*

[ProfessorTofty]

No joy that time. Still 3-0.

[malcontent]

I don't really like the way this game seems to be headed.

[Raisor]

I don't really like the way this game seems to be headed.

Yeah shutouts stink

[Kc61]

Mes didn't have a real good at bat in that inning. Has to lay off that high pitch, it wasn't near the strike zone.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Serious question...is that right? If the ball bounces up there, can you hit it AFTER it hits the ground? Or is the pitch called one way or the other once it hits the ground?

[Raisor]

Serious question...is that right? If the ball bounces up there, can you hit it AFTER it hits the ground? Or is the pitch called one way or the other once it hits the ground?

Yes you can

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yes you can

Thanks. I'm not sure I've seen it before. I probably have and didn't think much of it.

[OGB]

When Jay Bruce is hot and Mike Leake is on his A game, I think this is the best team in baseball.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Okay, then how about THIS question. The ball bounces in front of the plate, but crosses the plate in the strike zone without the batter swinging. Is it a strike? Does it only matter where it is when it crosses the plate, no matter what happened BEFORE it reached the dish? I just can't imagine an ump calling a bounced ball a strike...but the more I think about it...that might just be the case.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Duda on 2nd after a 2 out double btw.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Line out to Jay to end the inning.

[_Sir_Charles_]

No answer yet. Did I stump you guys? Hehehe.

[Raisor]

No answer yet. Did I stump you guys? Hehehe.

It would be a strike

[_Sir_Charles_]

LaTroy Hawkins in.

[RiverRat13]

Anyone else catch Welsh propping Red Reporter?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Robinson K's looking. 0-4.

[Raisor]

LaTroy Hawkins in.

Remember the senior league 25 years ago?

[RedsBrick]

Does Choo really need a day off?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Remember the senior league 25 years ago?

I can remember some senior reunion games (old timers games)....but I don't recall a whole LEAGUE of it.

10 game hitting streak for Votto. Single to right.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Phillips flies out to center to end the inning. 3-0 Reds middle of 7.

[Kc61]

Leake at 92 pitches. I would let him try to get through the seventh, and that's it. I would have Marshall and Lecure ready this inning.

We also might see Simon tonight. One of the few who didn't pitch yesterday.

[Raisor]

I can remember some senior reunion games (old timers games)....but I don't recall a whole LEAGUE .

Late 80s early 90s winter league. Pretty sure Rollie Fingers and Earl Weaver were involved

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice snag by Frazier.

[Kc61]

Easy inning. All ground balls. When Leake is throwing grounders, he's tough.

It was so easy, let him begin the eighth.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sliding grab by Phillips. 2 down.

I like watching a great at bat. I like watching a beautiful curveball just fall off the table. But nothing brings a smile to my face like watching a great defensive team. This club is a sight to behold most nights. :clap:

1-2-3 for Leake.

[malcontent]

It would be a strike
Umm, rulebook section......?

[OGB]

I've said it once, I'll say it again: 2013 Todd Frazier is much better defensively than 2012 Scott Rolen was. I doubt he'll ever be a gold glover, but his progress from year one to two reminds me of Votto's at first base.

[kbrake]

Does Choo really need a day off?

It is a long season I don't see a problem giving him some days here and there. Not like he hits lefties anyways.

[Mutaman]

Really a textbook by leake on on to pitch tonight: Moving the ball around, changing sppeds, not giving in. Like watching that Arroyo guy.

[malcontent]

Does Choo really need a day off?
Robinson knows that with his speed if he just puts it in play, good things can happen.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Scott Rice in for the Mets.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Come on Jay. Hit streak on the line! Crud. K swinging.

[_Sir_Charles_]

LeCure warming up.

2 down for Lutz

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-2-3 go the Reds.

[RedsBrick]

It is a long season I don't see a problem giving him some days here and there. Not like he hits lefties anyways.

I'm being facetious....of course he needs a day here and there. Robinson may not be the answer at the top when he does get them though.

[malcontent]

Why not Marshall here, with all the lefties?

[Blitz Dorsey]

Jeez, I hope this works out. Not a fan of taking Leake out here.

Working out well so far. K from LeCure.

[757690]

I can remember some senior reunion games (old timers games)....but I don't recall a whole LEAGUE of it.

10 game hitting streak for Votto. Single to right.

The Creeper was a part of it:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51q2MkzWgtL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

[Kc61]

3-2 on Baxter, two outs, eighth inning. Wright up next. C'mon, Sam.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Btw Raisor, I'm seeing different answers regarding my question about a bounced ball going through the strike zone without a swing. Most places I'm seeing are saying it's a ball.

[Kc61]

Walk to Baxter, not a good idea. Wright up.

Get Marshall up, two lefties to follow.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Mr. LeCure is flat dealing. Shame on me for doubting our best relief pitcher.

(Yeah, I said it. OK, alright, second best. But LeCure has been our best this year so far.)

Headed to the ninth, ladies and gents, 3-0 Good Guys.

[Kc61]

Wright flies to right. Ninth inning, 3-0 Reds.

[ProfessorTofty]

Fly to Jay Bruce to end the inning and we have one final shot for some insurance runs.

[Vottomatic]

Can you imagine Wright batting second for the Reds? Ouch.

[Kc61]

I'm going out on a limb, here, and calling Marshall to pitch the ninth inning.

[malcontent]

This park seems to play huge.

[WVRedsFan]

Amazing. LeClure walks the man before Wright after getting ahead 1-2. It all works out, but this happens so often.

[Mutaman]

Sam continues to make it look easy. Throw it over the plate with something on it. This is not rocket science.

[Kc61]

Can you imagine Wright batting second for the Reds? Ouch.

It would be Phillips second, Wright cleanup.

Imagine - Choo, Phillips, Votto, Wright, Bruce, Ludwick, Cozart, catcher.

[Raisor]

Btw Raisor, I'm seeing different answers regarding my question about a bounced ball going through the strike zone without a swing. Most places I'm seeing are saying it's a ball.

I had a 50/50 shot

[Norm Chortleton]

Btw Raisor, I'm seeing different answers regarding my question about a bounced ball going through the strike zone without a swing. Most places I'm seeing are saying it's a ball.

It's a ball.

[malcontent]

Does Choo PH?

[_Sir_Charles_]

GONE! Devin with a Dinger! :jump:

[Kc61]

Mes homers.

[Vottomatic]

It would be Phillips second, Wright cleanup.

Imagine - Choo, Phillips, Votto, Wright, Bruce, Ludwick, Cozart, catcher.

I'd bat Wright second. Higher OBP. Plus, he has 10 steals with only one caught this season.

BP is doing fine at cleanup. And he hits into too many double plays when he bats second for some reason.

[WVRedsFan]

Insurance run courtesy of Meseraco!

[RiverRat13]

Attaboy, Mes!

[ProfessorTofty]

And there's an insurance run right there. Gone!

[Blitz Dorsey]

Wow did Mez crush the hell out of that one.

[Red Raindog]

Fly to Jay Bruce to end the inning and we have one final shot for some insurance runs.

your wish is granted

[Tom Servo]

Mes is ready brother.

[_Sir_Charles_]

It's a ball.

That's what I'm seeing everywhere just about. I was under the impression that once it hit the ground it was dead. I didn't think you could hit a bounced ball. But apparently you can. (that's what started me questioning a non swing).

[CrackerJack]

Err, anyone else see Phillips make Mes high-five him at least 4-5 times in the dugout?

[RedsBrick]

Mes, crack...ball sails to the seats, rattles around, fan picks it up, raises hand and then George says....."That's gonna be.....................gone!"

[Kc61]

I'd bat Wright second. Higher OBP. Plus, he has 10 steals with only one caught this season.

BP is doing fine at cleanup. And he hits into too many double plays when he bats second for some reason.

Dusty would hit Phillips second. He did so when Ludwick was playing. He'd do so with Wright.

So when the Reds get David Wright, you and Dusty will have to argue it out.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hannahan K's swinging pinch hitting for LeCure.

[_Sir_Charles_]

0-5. Not exactly a stellar start for Derrick.

Logan warming.

[TSJ55]

That's what I'm seeing everywhere just about. I was under the impression that once it hit the ground it was dead. I didn't think you could hit a bounced ball. But apparently you can. (that's what started me questioning a non swing).

I think Vlad Guerrero once hit a bounced ball for a home run. As usual I reserve the right to be mistaken though.

[malcontent]

If only Hannahan had H-Rod's bat...

[WVRedsFan]

I think Vlad Guerrero once hit a bounced ball for a home run. As usual I reserve the right to be mistaken though.

It may be an urban legend, but I remember hearing that, too

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cozart grounds out to short deep in the hole. But we play a bit of add-on with the Mesoraco home run. 4-0 Reds heading to the bottom of the 9th.

[CrackerJack]

Mes, crack...ball sails to the seats, rattles around, fan picks it up, raises hand and then George says....."That's gonna be.....................gone!"

And the fan acted like he just won the Time Man of the Year award.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I think Vlad Guerrero once hit a bounced ball for a home run. As usual I reserve the right to be mistaken though.

Well, if Frazier can hit one without using his hands, I guess Vlad can play cricket with one.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ondrusek in to close it out.

Duda, Ankiel & Buck due up.

[texasdave]

Nice job, Mike Leake.

[Kc61]

Don't quite get this Ondrusek move.

[TSJ55]

It may be an urban legend, but I remember hearing that, too
Maybe it wasn't a home run but here's the vid

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=6106853

[_Sir_Charles_]

Duda K's looking. Pretty pitch.

[TSJ55]

Well, if Frazier can hit one without using his hands, I guess Vlad can play cricket with one.

Nice "cricket" call. Also a familiar last name in the video

[Tony Cloninger]

Chapman cannot pitch 3 days in a row? I understand 4 days in a row but 3?
Marshall as well?

[Kc61]

K, K for Logan.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Back to back K's by Logan. One more!

[malcontent]

Just a nasty change.

[Kc61]

Ballgame.

[ProfessorTofty]

And this one belongs to the Reds!

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-2-3 for Ondrusek. Nicely done!

And this one belongs to the Reds!

[RedsBrick]

...and the Reds are at .500 on the road. Nice.

[WVRedsFan]

Reds shut them out! Great pitching outing.

[TSJ55]

Good work Reds.

[_Sir_Charles_]

13-5 this month. Yep, that'll work! :)

[malcontent]

Ondrusek has really looked good.

Like a guy who could pitch important innings.

[ProfessorTofty]

We are 1.0 back from St. Louis now. St. Louis vs. Padres doesn't start until about 15 minutes from now, but if they lose, we are going to be very close.

[Tom Servo]

We're still good :beerme:

[Norm Chortleton]

Chapman cannot pitch 3 days in a row? I understand 4 days in a row but 3?
Marshall as well?

Dusty isn't going to use him in a non-save situation.

[Mutaman]

Always fun to beat the Metsies. Nice job Mike. Bring on that Harvey fellow.

[Tony Cloninger]

Dusty isn't going to use him in a non-save situation.

He has before this year...to give him work. Either way...it worked out very nice.
Logan is miles better these last few outings.

[757690]

Vlad one bounce single.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090815&content_id=6439870&c_id=ana

[foxfire123]

Woot!

And dang I wish I was off tomorrow so I could watch the Mat vs Matt show tomorrow. :P

[WVRedsFan]

The Cardinals won't lose and neither will the Pirates. It's gonna be a dog fight this year, even with the Reds playing well. We need for hard luck Latos to win tomorrow. Things are too tight to suit me.

[Kcbuckeye22]

My wish was granted. Mes, Frazier, and Cozart all had a hit.

[redsmetz]

My wish was granted. Mes, Frazier, and Cozart all had a hit.

I almost commented on your mentioning that last night. Well done. Funny thing, when I heard the other day that Frazier had a slow roller infield hit, I said to my wife, that'll end his slump. And that was before I knew he'd had another hit in that game after that. Keep up the good work.