6/9/2013 Cardinals @ Reds

[redsfaninbsg]

Chance of rain about mid-way through this one. Robinson is rewarded with another start and in the two hole again.

St. Louis:

Matt Carpenter (4)
Carlos Beltran (9)
Matt Holliday (7)
Allen Craig (3)
Yadier Molina (2)
David Freese (5)
Daniel Descalso (6)
Jon Jay (8)
Lance Lynn (1)

Cincinnati:

Shin-Soo Choo (8)
Derrick Robinson (7)
Joey Votto (3)
Brandon Phillips (4)
Jay Bruce (9)
Todd Frazier (5)
Zack Cozart (7)
Ryan Hanigan (2)
Bronson Arroyo (1)

[Gizmo]

you typed quicker than me!

[Kiko]

Does anyone know the Red's record on Espn Sunday night baseball? Seems to me over the years that the Reds have a losing record. Should be a good game tonight. Hopefully Arroyo has his plus stuff and Lynn crumbles pitching in GABP.

[Gizmo]

we seem to lose on nationally televised games, and lately, lose on Sunday, so I can't imagine we do all that well on the sunday night game. Hoping tonight breaks the Sunday funk.

[redsfaninbsg]

In his career, Bronson is 8-15 with an ERA of 4.54 against St. Louis in his career. This season, Arroyo is 6-5 with a 3.38 ERA Current Cardinals have done this against him:


Last Five Years against STL
STL Hitters AVG AB HR RBI
Carlos Beltran .500 12 0 2
Matt Carpenter .000 3 0 0
Allen Craig .200 5 0 1
Tony Cruz .200 5 0 0
Daniel Descalso .412 17 0 4
David Freese .083 12 0 0
Matt Holliday .343 35 3 8
Jon Jay .400 25 1 3
Pete Kozma .000 2 0 0
Yadier Molina .111 27 0 2
Shane Robinson .000 1 0 0


The Reds haven't seen Lynn enough for any of their stats to really hold water. Overall, Lynn is 8-1 with a 2.76 ERA this season.

Here are the starting pitchers by the numbers to this point in 2013:


Lance Lynn
W L SV G GS IP K/9 BB/9 HR/9 BABIP LOB% GB% HR/FB ERA FIP xFIP WAR
8 1 0 12 12 75.0 9.12 3.12 0.36 .275 77.0 % 40.4 % 4.1 % 2.76 2.76 3.62 1.8

Bronson Arroyo
W L SV G GS IP K/9 BB/9 HR/9 BABIP LOB% GB% HR/FB ERA FIP xFIP WAR
6 5 0 12 12 80.0 4.95 1.46 1.01 .260 75.9 % 42.0 % 9.4 % 3.38 3.95 4.19 0.8

[reds44]

Isn't Lynn a right hander? Is Robinson getting a chance to be the everyday LFer?

[Kc61]

Isn't Lynn a right hander? Is Robinson getting a chance to be the everyday LFer?

Dusty likes X Paul against hard throwing fastball pitchers. He previously used Lutz sometimes against RHP specializing in breaking or off speed stuff.

Maybe Dusty feels Lynn is the wrong kind of pitcher for Paul, but he can't use the AA guy against the Cards in a big game. Ergo, Robinson, the switch hitter.

Glad to see Cozsrt at seven and Hanigan eight. Have to be patient hitting eighth, which Ryan is and Zack isn't. Seventh is more of a swing away spot, which suits Cozart.

[PuffyPig]

Dusty likes X Paul against hard throwing fastball pitchers.

That would describe Lynn.

[davereds24]

Wouldn't mind seeing a rain delay after 2-3 innings to get Lynn out of there. It sure would have been nice to have great weather for this nationally televised game, the stadium will probably be half empty. Everyone will be watching the NBA game anyways I guess.

[redsfaninbsg]

How's the weather?

[757690]

That would describe Lynn.

Lynn is a strange cat. He reminds me of Harang. Neither have a plus fastball, but both throw it twice as often as all their other pitches combined, and both have (well, with Harang, had) success with that.

[Kiko]

Robinson is the better defender and with Arroyo being a fly ball pitcher maybe that is why Dusty is going with Robinson. Also, Robinson is hitting well and maybe Dusty wants to ride the hot hand (ok it's only one game). Anyway, I like tonight's lineup.

[Bob Borkowski]

we seem to lose on nationally televised games, and lately, lose on Sunday, so I can't imagine we do all that well on the sunday night game. Hoping tonight breaks the Sunday funk.

Yeah, remember the Detroit Sunday night game last year when Chapman imploded?

Ugh!

[Slyder]

One batter in and Carpenter is already crying!

[Tom Servo]

1-2-3 first for Bro-son.

[ProfessorTofty]

Holliday strikes out swinging, and that's a great way to start the first, with the Cards down 1-2-3.

[RedsBrick]

Good start by Bronson!

[redsfaninbsg]

Anybody know if weather is on the way or if its out of the area for the evening?

[RedsBrick]

Man, I sure do hope they talk about that play that ended the game all last night....and while they're at it, throw in the brawl that was, I don't know, 3/4 years ago.

[ProfessorTofty]

Anybody know if weather is on the way or if its out of the area for the evening?
Slight chance of showers, but I think we're going to be good to get the game in.

[kbrake]

ESPN announcing crew already on my nerves.

[Tom Servo]

Choooooooooooo

[ProfessorTofty]

Choo blasts one to the left field line, easily in with a double. Nice.

[RedsBrick]

Yes!

[ProfessorTofty]

And the sacrifice gets Choo to third, for Votto.

[RedsBrick]

productive out...

[Tom Servo]

Well, it's better than a Cozart pop-up.

[edabbs44]

I wonder if DRob's bunting ability has anything to do with his move up the order.

[Rijo's Ghost]

first inning bunt

lol

[Gizmo]

Can we get 3 runs, or 5+? I just don't want a 4-0 lead in the first on Sunday again.

[osuredleg24]

come on Votto, dont take a walk

[Wonderful Monds]

Here comes a dumb conversation about walks

[RedsBrick]

Please get that thing off the screen

[Wonderful Monds]

Kruk of all people talking some sense about Votto's approach

[ProfessorTofty]

I get the feeling it's not going to go away until after Votto's at-bat is done.

[Kc61]

That double by Choo is the opposite field hit he's been lacking for a month.

If that stroke returns, his numbers should rebound quickly.

[50YrRedsFan]

productive out...

Yes!

[Big Klu]

Kruk of all people talking some sense about Votto's approach

Kruk is a complete goofball, but he was a pretty good hitter.

[osuredleg24]

good walk

[ProfessorTofty]

And so Votto gets the walk after all, and it's first and third.

[Reds Fanatic]

That double by Choo is the opposite field hit he's been lacking for a month.

If that stroke returns, his numbers should rebound quickly.

3 hits in the last 2 nights so hopefully Choo is coming out of his slump

[Wonderful Monds]

rabble rabble walk rabble rabble

[Wonderful Monds]

Kruk is a complete goofball, but he was a pretty good hitter.

Yeah, that is true.

[Tom Servo]

rabble rabble walk rabble rabble
walks too much. 1st base or whatever.

[RedsBrick]

dang, hate he missed that pitch

[Wonderful Monds]

walks too much. 1st base or whatever.

yes!

[edabbs44]

BP's swing looks weak.

[Tom Servo]

DatDude!

[Wonderful Monds]

We've got the runs!

[ProfessorTofty]

All right! That's a nice blast, and we're 1-0, with Votto at third.

[osuredleg24]

wow, ugly AB turns into a RBI single..me likey

[Big Klu]

Hershiser, on the other hand, is a complete idiot.

[50YrRedsFan]

Not hit hard, but effective!

[Red in Chicago]

DatDude!

DatDudeuglyswingrbiwe'lltakeit

[Wonderful Monds]

Jay!

[RedsBrick]

Hey, hey....now this is the Reds team we know and love. RBI....first to third...nice!

[ProfessorTofty]

And Bruce with a good sacrifice fly to make it 2-0.

[Red Raindog]

man I hate those 0-2 pitches that end up as hits --- oh wait

[osuredleg24]

good job Bruce

[Wonderful Monds]

Hershiser, on the other hand, is a complete idiot.

Can't expect much else from a man named Orel

[RedLegsToday]

Jay Bruce, RBI man. I like it. Even if it was an out.

[Kiko]

Thom got all excited I thought Bruce hit it out.

[50YrRedsFan]

Can't expect much else from a man named Orel

I'm not touching this:lol:

[kbrake]

On radio Thom thought that Bruce ball was headed for the river haha

[Wonderful Monds]

According to the ESPN broadcast, Cincinnati has been sucked into the void of darkness.

There is still sound in the void of darkness, however

[ProfessorTofty]

And a fly to right ends the inning, but we are up 2-0. Sweet.

[Wonderful Monds]

On radio Thom thought that Bruce ball was headed for the river haha

I always knew Thom was a Cubs fan

[Tom Servo]

Alright, ESPN guys earned themselves a mute after that inning, gonna take advantage of my new MLB.TV and listen to the Reds radio feed.

[kaldaniels]

No *sighs* because they didn't "break it open?"

Nice job Redszone.

[Tom Servo]

And now John Fay is on the radio, I'm immediately regretting my decision.

[NebraskaRed]

Nice first inning. Now let's just do that 8 more times

[redsfaninbsg]

Productive inning off a tough pitcher. The key will be keeping it going, the sticks can't quit.

[Big Klu]

Can't expect much else from a man named Orel

I remember a couple of years ago on Sunday Night Baseball, Hershiser explained to the viewers that gravity pulls on a curveball more than a fastball. :rolleyes:

I guess ol' Orel skipped Physics class at BGSU.

[50YrRedsFan]

No *sighs* because they didn't "break it open?"

Nice job Redszone.

No, because both runners from 3rd scored!

[ProfessorTofty]

Craig strikes out, and another great start to the inning.

[Reds Fanatic]

3 Ks for Arroyo

[Wonderful Monds]

I remember a couple of years ago on Sunday Night Baseball, Hershiser explained to the viewers that gravity pulls on a curveball more than a fastball. :rolleyes:

I guess ol' Orel skipped Physics class at BGSU.

:lol:

[NebraskaRed]

Arroyo wants that free pizza

[Wonderful Monds]

3 Ks for Arroyo

Just as we all wrote it up

[Wonderful Monds]

Choo scared me a little on that

[ProfessorTofty]

Molina flies to center and that's two out.

[ProfessorTofty]

Another 3 up, 3 down. Excellent!

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice pick by Votto

[Tom Servo]

As long as Bronson can avoid getting in a bad situation against Beltran or Holliday, specifically Holliday, I think he'll be dealing tonight.

[ProfessorTofty]

Still early, but I'm liking the feel of this so far. Like last night-- some decent offense from our guys, combined with nice pitching and some helpful defensive plays.

[Kc61]

Bronson is throwing more slow stuff than ever. Seems to be using the fastball much more infrequently lately. And it's working well.

[50YrRedsFan]

Cardinals have 4 hitters in the top 16 in batting average in the NL (Molina, Carpenter, Craig, Beltran).

[50YrRedsFan]

Bronson is throwing more slow stuff than ever. Seems to be using the fastball much more infrequently lately. And it's working well.

It will feel strange if Arroyo isn't here next year.

[ProfessorTofty]

Cozart is hit by a pitch. Eee.

[Wonderful Monds]

Ouch!

[Tom Servo]

boooooooooo


I'll take Cozart getting on base however we can though.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart got hit in the stomach

[Red Raindog]

Can't expect much else from a man named Orel

was one great pitcher though

[Big Klu]

Cozart is hit by a pitch. Eee.

Gutshot.

[Wonderful Monds]

Cozart got hit in the stomach

I thought this happened at first
http://deadspin.com/college-baseball-player-takes-a-slider-right-to-the-dic-511042311

[ProfessorTofty]

Hanigan smacks a hard grounder to third, and it's first and second.

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice. Error on Freese

[Wonderful Monds]

Kickin it around!

[Big Klu]

E5!

[Red Raindog]

defense! or lack there of ---

[50YrRedsFan]

We're making Lynn throw pitches......what we should always be doing

[Wonderful Monds]

Ugh.

[Tom Servo]

yeesh

[ProfessorTofty]

And, unfortunately, a double play to erase two.

[Raisor]

That. Was. Awful.

[osuredleg24]

smh Arroyo

[Red Raindog]

now that was a bad bunt but was it fair?

[Kiko]

I thought this happened at first
http://deadspin.com/college-baseball-player-takes-a-slider-right-to-the-dic-511042311

The batter should be awarded first, second, third and home after that.

[Reds Fanatic]

That was barely in fair territory

[Wonderful Monds]

I would honestly let Bronson swing in that situation over asking him to bunt.

[ProfessorTofty]

And Choo flies to center, and that's all for the inning.

[osuredleg24]

ugh, and not a first pitch pop out, could have easily ran up his pitch count more

[LexRedsFan]

Was it just me or did that bunt look foul?

[RedsBrick]

wow, that was a promising inning that fizzled

[Kc61]

Was it just me or did that bunt look foul?

It was bunted into the batter's box. I'm not sure, but can't see how it can possibly be a fair ball.

Whatever.

[Tom Servo]

I thought this happened at first
http://deadspin.com/college-baseball-player-takes-a-slider-right-to-the-dic-511042311
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2CxqYhVG8E

[oneupper]

Was it just me or did that bunt look foul?

Me too, but I'd need a better look.

[Wonderful Monds]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2CxqYhVG8E

My favorite Oscar winner ever.

[Red Raindog]

Was it just me or did that bunt look foul?

I did not think it was inside the foul line

[Wonderful Monds]

Descalso grounds out

[KYRedLeg]

Was it just me or did that bunt look foul?

Looked to us like it rolled into the batter's box, but the ump couldn't see it around Molina's neck tat.

[Kc61]

That was a big inning destroyed by an umpire's call. I'm not a hundred percent he was wrong, but looked like it.

Reds may have got a break last night, but this season they seem to be the victim of a lot of bad calls.

[Big Klu]

It was bunted into the batter's box. I'm not sure, but can't see how it can possibly be a fair ball.

Whatever.

The foul line runs through the batter's box. If the fielder picks up the ball on the fair side of (or on) the imaginary line running through the box, then it is a fair ball.

[Wonderful Monds]

What a weird swing

[Raisor]

At least we don't get Rick Sutcliff tonight

[Wonderful Monds]

It's really weird that those ads behind home aren't actually there.

[Red Raindog]

The foul line runs through the batter's box. If the fielder picks up the ball on the fair side of (or on) the imaginary line running through the box, then it is a fair ball.

agree -- I thought it was picked up outside that line but the ump was blocked I guess

[Wonderful Monds]

Seeing eye single, aka a Cardinals home run.

[Kc61]

The foul line runs through the batter's box. If the fielder picks up the ball on the fair side of (or on) the imaginary line running through the box, then it is a fair ball.

Mmm. Ok, I'll accept it then. Otherwise I was going to be angry all night.

Thanks.

[Red in Chicago]

lol at little bronson:lol:

[Wonderful Monds]

lol at little bronson:lol:

Lil Bronson deadlifts better than I do now.

[Red in Chicago]

Lil Bronson deadlifts better than I do now.

sadly, me too

[Wonderful Monds]

Sac bunt 2 away

[RedsBrick]

Pretty sure the Reds got the better of that trade!

[Tom Servo]

Looked good.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wow. Where was that pitch

[Wonderful Monds]

Damn that was a close pitch

[Wonderful Monds]

Cardinals whining AGAIN

[KYRedLeg]

Oh look, the Cards are whining.

About a called ball.

[ProfessorTofty]

Fly to deep right, Bruce catches it, and the Reds are out of trouble.

[Wonderful Monds]

At the track!

[RedsBrick]

whew

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice. Bruce catches it against the wall

[50YrRedsFan]

That was close to going out. Whew!

[NebraskaRed]

Bruce is good.

[Spider Tre]

Cards whining on a call that went their way?

that or i really missed something...

[ProfessorTofty]

Cards whining on a call that went their way?

that or i really missed something...
No, I believe it was a called strike that they felt was a ball.


Goodness, was he still yapping with him between innings?

[Red Raindog]

Cards whining on a call that went their way?

that or i really missed something...

you got it

There is a reason I and others call them Whiney Birds

[KYRedLeg]

Cards whining on a call that went their way?

that or i really missed something...

No, you're right on. Matheny was arguing that the same location was called a strike in the 1st.

[redsfaninbsg]

They thought Arroyo balked by quick pitching (at least that's what the ESPN guys said), I went back and watched it and think they are nuts.

[ProfessorTofty]

No, you're right on. Matheny was arguing that the same location was called a strike in the 1st.
Wow. So he really was arguing about a call that went their way. Sheesh.

[jhiller21]

Aww.. Matheny and Cuzzy made up during the break.

[ProfessorTofty]

Robinson out on a grounder, though he hustled for all it was worth.

[Red in Chicago]

are they going to show the box every at bat?

[Wonderful Monds]

I guess we get Votto Zone all night.

[RedsBrick]

I don't think they 'turn' or don't turn him loose.....I think Votto chooses on his own.

[ProfessorTofty]

It would seem that they are going to show that every time he's at-bat. Eek.

[Red Raindog]

I guess we get Votto Zone all night.

I hope I see it 7 or 8 times in nine innings!

[ProfessorTofty]

And Votto takes ball four again.

[Wonderful Monds]

Votto Vottos.

[RedsBrick]

good AB

[Red in Chicago]

good AB

you mean plate appearance ;)

[Wonderful Monds]

I do feel bad for Joey though since he isn't getting paid for tonight's game (so far)

[ProfessorTofty]

Come on, Bruce. Give us something good.

[Wonderful Monds]

Jay Bruce is the hairless wonder with his helmet on

[ProfessorTofty]

Bruce with a blast to right, but Votto is out at third. Argh.

[Wonderful Monds]

Weird decision there by Joey

[redsfaninbsg]

What the hell is Chris Speier doing there?

[Tom Servo]

Shoulda slid.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wow what was Votto doing with no slide

[edabbs44]

What the hell is Chris Speier doing there?

Throwing up the stop sign.

[Red Raindog]

somebody should wake up Spier

[RedsBrick]

So......either Speier had a great seat for the action and decided not to coach or Votto didn't look at him.

[Big Klu]

Bad baserunning by Votto, but Speier has to take some blame there, too. He needs to be more animated in telling Votto to slide.

[KYRedsFan]

really really nice job there Joey.

[mbgrayson]

Wow what was Votto doing with no slide

Speier didn't give him the slide sign....

[50YrRedsFan]

I think Votto is afraid to slide after his injury. He's very tentative when a slide is imminent.

[BCubb2003]

Looks like Votto was decoyed by the third baseman.

[KYRedLeg]

Throwing up the stop sign.

And in the time it took Votto to get from 2nd to 3rd, he couldn't change that to the slide sign?

[Chip R]

Speier had his hands up over his head so Votto assumed that he could go in standing up. That's on Speier.

[Kc61]

Looks like Votto was decoyed by the third baseman.

Yup. That's my take.

He seemed shocked when the ball was there to meet him. Joey thought he had third base easily.

Don't get the whole thing.

[757690]

Looks like Votto was decoyed by the third baseman.

Well that's even worse.

[kbrake]

That ball was hit hard enough if Votto wants the extra bag he was to be willing to slide.

[Tom Servo]

Said you had to be careful with Beltran and Holliday...

[ProfessorTofty]

Beltran with a home run, and it's 2-1.

[Magdal]

Speier should have been fervently indicating SLIDE. He did not, and Joey's back was to the play, as it shud be.

[redsfaninbsg]

Did anybody think that was a HR when it left the bat?

[Red in Chicago]

i hate beltran

[Wonderful Monds]

Jesus, that was deceptive off the bat. Looked like a fly out.

[edabbs44]

And in the time it took Votto to get from 2nd to 3rd, he couldn't change that to the slide sign?

I think he did but was not obvious enough. He pointed down but could've made it more obvious, that's for sure.

[Reds Fanatic]

Did anybody think that was a HR when it left the bat?

Yes I did not think that was going out off the bat

[bmwreds31]

Thats all 3rd base coach there.

[Tom Servo]

Damnit Bronson why aren't you listening to me

[ProfessorTofty]

Holliday with one off the wall, Choo corrals it to make it a double. Hoo boy...

[Reds Fanatic]

Just missed being back to back

[Wonderful Monds]

Ok this is no bueno

[RedsBrick]

The line between Arroyo being brilliant and getting hammered is incredibly thin

[Cedric]

John Cena's body double just bludgeoned that ball.

[Kc61]

What did you expect? A no-hitter?

Arroyo isn't going to shut out the Cardinals. This isn't one of those Marlins games.

Reds so far blew two opportunities, a bad bunt and a baserunner screw up.

Cannot beat the Cards that way.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Looks like Votto was decoyed by the third baseman.

I'm only listening tonight, but shouldn't he be watching the 3rd base coach?

[Wonderful Monds]

The line between Arroyo being brilliant and getting hammered is incredibly thin

That's what people say about my intellect

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips again with an over the shoulder catch

[Red in Chicago]

bp with another nice grab over the shoulder

[Wonderful Monds]

Votto was playing 2B there

[RedsBrick]

Come on Choo! Take charge on those and make that catch!

[ProfessorTofty]

Very nice one from Phillips there.

[Big Klu]

Great catch by DatDudeBP!

Crappy camera angle by the Worldwide Leader.

[50YrRedsFan]

Another miracle by BP...easily should have been Choo's ball.

[dougdirt]

Damnit Bronson why aren't you listening to me

You aren't yelling loud enough.

[Kiko]

the past two innings the Reds have had men on base threatening to score and they goof. Can't do that and expect to win.

[Tom Servo]

Welp, guess 2 runs wasn't going to win this one.

[ProfessorTofty]

Oy. And now Molina with one down to the right-field line, it's a game-tying double.

[LexRedsFan]

Get the stinking ball DOWN.

[bmwreds31]

Here we go. Not capatitalizing the past two innings is going to cost us.

[Wonderful Monds]

The cheers for Cardinals hits in our house is really, really annoying.

[redsfaninbsg]

The line between Arroyo being brilliant and getting hammered is incredibly thin

That's why watching him pitch is incredibly painful. I hate watching him pitch, I respect what he does, but it's very painful to sit through.

[ProfessorTofty]

Freese strikes out, and it's two outs. Come on, get outta this one.

[Reds Fanatic]

4 Ks for Arroyo

[redsfaninbsg]

Damn, Arroyo looks hurt.

[Tom Servo]

Bronson hobbling to the trainer's room...

[LexRedsFan]

Arroyo hurt on a liner. Crap.

[BCubb2003]

I'm only listening tonight, but shouldn't he be watching the 3rd base coach?

Maybe they were both deked. The third baseman stood still, off the bag, and just stuck his glove out at the last second to catch the ball and tag Votto. But Speier should have been able to judge the throw.

[Reds Fanatic]

That does not look good. Arroyo badly limping off the field

[reds44]

Well Arroyo just broke his leg.

[ProfessorTofty]

Uh oh. Not looking good for Arroyo, there. Hope everything's okay.

[jhiller21]

Arroyo took one off the shin it looked like. Ouch.

[RedsBrick]

Good play. Glad that ball didn't sail into the seats.

[Falcon7]

Another miracle by BP...easily should have been Choo's ball.

Choo has to take charge on those!

[bmwreds31]

Damn arroyo ran into the clubhouse. Like he was bleeding out. Hope hes ok

[Hollcat]

It seemed like Spier got PO'd that Votto ran through stop sign and just quit coaching

[Reds Fanatic]

Unbelievable. They come back and no update on Arroyo

[Hey Meat]

What in the world was Votto thinking on that non-slide to third?

[Krawhitham]

Another miracle by BP...easily should have been Choo's ball.

BP called for the ball real early, he probably did not thing it would drift that far out

[Wonderful Monds]

Unbelievable. They come back and no update on Arroyo

They probably don't have one yet

[Krawhitham]

What in the world was Votto thinking on that non-slide to third?

did the 3rd base coach tell him to get down?

[redsfaninbsg]

Is anybody warming up or is the radio giving an update on Bronson because ESPN is in Cardinal land?

[Kc61]

Choo has to take charge on those!

I think the Reds, Choo, and Phillips understand he has limits out in CF. Not the speed merchant and may not get the great jump. It's not his position. So we get basket catches by Phillips.

Thankfully we have a second baseman who can make that play or they would likely be base hits.

[reds44]

did the 3rd base coach tell him to get down?
Votto ran thru the stop sign and then Speier decided to not tell him to slide at 3rd.

[ProfessorTofty]

Isn't Arroyo up next, following that walk just now?

[reds44]

I think the Reds, Choo, and Phillips understand he has limits out in CF. Not the speed merchant and may not get the great jump. It's not his position. So we get basket catches by Phillips.

Thankfully we have a second baseman who can make that play or they would likely be base hits.
Yup. I'm pretty sure after their collision in Chicago Phillips said anything I can get to is my ball.

[Krawhitham]

They probably don't have one yet

they should know if anyone is warming up

[jhiller21]

Right off his knee... that doesn't look good.

[RedsBrick]

Ouch! Right on the knee.

[Kc61]

Isn't Arroyo up next, following that walk just now?

No.

[Reds Fanatic]

That ball hit right off his knee

[Wonderful Monds]

ESPN says he's not in the dugout

[bmwreds31]

It was just a groundball he shud b ok.

[Big Klu]

did the 3rd base coach tell him to get down?

It did not appear that he was making any signal to him.

[Red Raindog]

I broke my kneecap in junior high playing football -- the pain was intense

[RiverRat13]

Yup. I'm pretty sure after their collision in Chicago Phillips said anything I can get to is my ball.

That's my guess as well.