6/19/2013 Pirates at Reds

[RedEye]

Time to score here, Raisor. Time to score.

[ProfessorTofty]

Tied 1-1, going to the bottom of the tenth. Dunno why, but I have a good feeling here. I think we're gonna get this one, and we're not going to have to go anymore innings.

[Raisor]

Time to score here, Raisor. Time to score.

Believe me. We're trying

[Tom Servo]

nicely done Hanny

[ProfessorTofty]

And there's a blast for a single to start the good times.

[RiverRat13]

I can't believe Raisor likes Dane Cook. That revelation is legitimately one of the most surprising/disappointing things I've read on Redszone.

[kaldaniels]

Playing around on fangraphs...

Over the past 30 days, Todd Frazier and Zach Cozart lead the Reds in WAR amongst position players.

[kbrake]

Bunting to put the game in the hands of Derrick Robinson. Not a fan of this move but I would LOVE to be wrong.

[kaldaniels]

Tip of the hat to Hanigan tonight...I'm tough on him about the stick, but a really solid evening.

[ProfessorTofty]

Well, bunt goes down nonetheless, and that does put the runner in scoring position.

[VR]

Mesaraco as a PH? Why not Leake?

[Tom Servo]

Hail Caesar

[Tom Servo]

Mesaraco as a PH? Why not Leake?
It's Mes's birthday.

[RedEye]

Let's go, Choo!

[Kc61]

Bunting to put the game in the hands of Derrick Robinson. Not a fan of this move but I would LOVE to be wrong.

Yes, I would have pinch hit Mes and let him swing away against the lefty.

Problem here is that Robinson's a light hitter and Choo doesn't hit lefties much.

Two outs now, man on third.

Wild pitch, maybe?

[VR]

Tip of the hat to Hanigan tonight...I'm tough on him about the stick, but a really solid evening.

it's like he's starting to hit ;)

Reds now 0-87 this series RISP

[ProfessorTofty]

Okay, need a hit here. Just a nice, clean hit, Choo, and we've got it.

[kaldaniels]

I'd consider walking Choo and Votto to get to BP at this point.

Too unconventional though.

[Raisor]

I can't believe Raisor likes Dane Cook. That revelation is legitimately one of the most surprising/disappointing things I've read on Redszone.

I just started listening to him on Pandora.

[VR]

It's Mes's birthday.

Hope he's faster on his birthday.

[Kc61]

I'd consider walking Choo and Votto to get to BP at this point.

Too unconventional though.

A lefty walking guys to face Phillips? Think not.

[RiverRat13]

I think I'd rather have had a different pinch runner and let Mes bat for Robinson.

[ProfessorTofty]

And there goes that good feeling.

[kbrake]

Yeah that bunt was not a great plan.

[Red Raindog]

man oh man oh man -- once more

[RedEye]

Ugh. Choo is so ordinary against lefties.

[VR]

And there goes that good feeling.

I think it was gas.

[reds44]

Choo is probably the worst hitter on the team when a lefty is on the mound.

[Tom Servo]

Yeah that bunt was not a great plan.
Never really a fan of the bunt, but it would have been okay if only Robinson weren't the guy to come up with a runner on 2nd on 1 out.

[Raisor]

It's Mes's birthday.

Rocco

[Kc61]

The sacrifice strategy failed that inning. It wasn't a good strategy. Lefty pitcher, Mes is your best righty bat off the bench.

Should have pinch run somebody else and let Mes swing away.

Who's pitching now?

[VR]

I think I'd rather have had a different pinch runner and let Mes bat for Robinson.

Agree....

[kaldaniels]

A lefty walking guys to face Phillips? Think not.

Yeah I forgot that.

Trying to get to cute. Though it would get you around Choo and Votto come the 11th. My comment arose from the fact that all of a sudden tonight it struck me all does not seem well with BP at the plate.

[malcontent]

Yes, I would have pinch hit Mes and let him swing away against the lefty.
Same here.

[RedEye]

Did LeCure change his facial hair? Things are getting drastic now.

[kaldaniels]

Slumping Sam with Jerky Mes behind the plate. :D

Here we go.

[Cedric]

How can you put any crooked numbers up when automatic outs like Robinson, Hanigan, Cozart and a pitcher are spread almost 50% of your lineup?

[malcontent]

LeCure's got a little something for the Pirates to kiss.

Hopefully it's not the ball.

[WVRedsFan]

Choo down to .274. On May 22nd he was hitting .300. What gives?

[Kc61]

That tenth inning really was a big mistake by Dusty IMO.

Chapman threw a perfect inning, leadoff man on base. Really the time to win. Robinson and Choo against the lefty weren't the best guys to knock in the run. Bunt didn't accomplish anything.

Now Lecure who hasn't looked sharp lately.

May need Bailey to pitch all 15 innings tomorrow afternoon, with this bullpen getting so much work tonight.

[RedEye]

Choo down to .274. On May 22nd he was hitting .300. What gives?

At least OBP doesn't slump.

[Cedric]

Why would you not let Mes hit and pinch run someone else? I have no clue sometimes what this manager is thinking.

[kaldaniels]

Choo down to .274. On May 22nd he was hitting .300. What gives?

Nothing. He was playing over his head.

[Raisor]

Choo down to .274. On May 22nd he was hitting .300. What gives?

I believe it is called a "slump"

Good news is he's still getting on base.

We call this being "slump proof"

[Raisor]

Why would you not let Mes hit and pinch run someone else? I have no clue sometimes what this manager is thinking.

Rocco

[kaldaniels]

Devin is such a horrible pitch caller...LeCure shook him off twice!

[RedEye]

Rocco

Mezzzzz

[Raisor]

Devin is such a horrible pitch caller...LeCure shook him off twice!

Rocco isn't calling the pitches. Yosemite Sam is shaking off Dusty in the dugout

[mgbrown66]

Why do I feel like this could get ugly?

[RedEye]

Devin is such a horrible pitch caller...LeCure shook him off twice!

Does shaking off the catcher always mean that the catcher is a noob or can it also mean that the pitcher is grumpy?

[Raisor]

Why do I feel like this could get ugly?

You've seen Chip?

[Tom Servo]

Why do I feel like this could get ugly?
Because you don't want to be a part of the victory celebration?

[kaldaniels]

Why do I feel like this could get ugly?

Reds-Pirates or Mes-Rocco?

[texasdave]

Bruuuuccccccccceeee!! Yeah, I know it's late. But I had dog-walking duties to perform.

[Kc61]

Nothing too good Sam, it's 0-2, now 1-2 with two outs.

[RedEye]

Bruuuuccccccccceeee!! Yeah, I know it's late. But I had dog-walking duties to perform.

Well, he did just catch a fly ball...

[Raisor]

Because you don't want to be a part of the victory celebration?

OBM is permo banned by the way

[kaldaniels]

Thought it was gone. Then I remembered the batter.

[Kc61]

Whew.

Let's get Hoover or somebody warming.

[RedEye]

OBM is permo banned by the way

Seriously? I was wondering what happened to that guy.

[Raisor]

Seriously? I was wondering what happened to that guy.

Just from the after parties

[VR]

Bruce needs to pull a Sandberg in the bottom of the 11th.

[Tom Servo]

Seriously? I was wondering what happened to that guy.
I believe Raisor is referring to the victory celebrations, not Redszone.

[Raisor]

You've seen Chip?

Really? Nothing?

[kaldaniels]

Seriously? I was wondering what happened to that guy.

He's been moping around on here over the past week. I thought about calling him out on it a few days back, but now I'll just jump on the pile.

[Raisor]

I believe Raisor is referring to the victory celebrations, not Redszone.

Raisorzone

[kaldaniels]

I've seem about 4-5 meatball pitches from Sam tonight. If he escapes here we are fortunate.

[Tom Servo]

Good work Sammy!

[RedEye]

I've seem about 4-5 meatball pitches from Sam tonight. If he escapes here we are fortunate.

Phew!

[ProfessorTofty]

Smoked 'em! Okay, we've got the heart of the lineup coming up. Now's our shot. Time to send this one home.

[Crumbley]

Booking a walk off for BP here.

[Kc61]

Sam gets them out.

Now I'd go with Hoover for two innings, Partch for two innings, Parra for two innings.

Then I'd go with Aaron Harang for six innings.

Then Corky Miller for any remaining innings.

[50YrRedsFan]

This is an important game...Cards up on Cubs 4-1, bot 6

[OnBaseMachine]

Huh? Moping around? I'm here.

[Raisor]

I am sitting next to Votto watching Hockey. We are very happy

[kaldaniels]

This is the best chance to get a win tonight. If it makes it to the 12th it will become a 50-50 crapfest.

[Kiko]

It will be Hoover, Para and Partch now. The Reds need to score this inning!

[VR]

Sam gets them out.

Now I'd go with Hoover for two innings, Partch for two innings, Parra for two innings.

Then I'd go with Aaron Harang for six innings.

Then Corky Miller for any remaining innings.

I see you're slighting Paul Janish again. psshhh

[Raisor]

Huh? Moping around? I'm here.

And permo banned from the after party.

[kaldaniels]

Huh? Moping around? I'm here.

What? Who? I forgot the question. :laugh:

[Kc61]

I see you're slighting Paul Janish again. psshhh

And Wilson Valdez.

I'm holding them for tomorrow's game.

[VR]

And Wilson Valdez.

I'm holding them for tomorrow's game.

Always thinking ahead, well played.

[OnBaseMachine]

And permo banned from the after party.

It's okay, I don't drink anyway ;)

[Raisor]

It's okay, I don't drink anyway ;)

Rosie Red does. Gapper has to fight her off with a stick

[Kc61]

If this Wilson was a Reds reliever, there would be a dozen threads to send him to AAA to stretch him out.

[ProfessorTofty]

Brandon Phillips on with a walk, really working the count there. Come on, Bruce! You can end this for us right here. Do what you did last time.

[Red Raindog]

meanwhile - at the game - Bruce is up

[Tadasimha]

Rosie Red does. Gapper has to fight her off with a stick

Gapper any good with the stick? Can he pinch hit?

[ProfessorTofty]

Argh. A double play to close the inning out.

[Tom Servo]

This could be a lengthy one.

[Raisor]

I think Votto is going bald. All he is doing is sitting here and shedding fur everywhere

[Kc61]

This kid Wilson is very impressive. Of all the Pirates heralded relievers, he's really the most impressive. Great arm.

[Red Raindog]

Brandon Phillips on with a walk, really working the count there. Come on, Bruce! You can end this for us right here. Do what you did last time.

Must be too much beer -- I thought he did something different last time

[VR]

Does Bruce have any options left?

[reds700]

Seems like Pirates are getting the corners this series and the Reds are not. First pitch to Bruce looked outside.

[WVRedsFan]

From now on, all bets are off.

[ProfessorTofty]

This could be a lengthy one.
It's beginning to feel like it. Which is funny when you consider how quickly it had been moving, relatively, due to the low score.

[Raisor]

Does Bruce have any options left?

No, he got married

[kaldaniels]

Seems like Pirates are getting the corners this series and the Reds are not. First pitch to Bruce looked outside.

We all got to hear Thom in his Thom-voice call it a "pitcher's pitch".

[Tom Servo]

Leadoff walks aren't very good.

[Kc61]

I would never have let Sam pitch a second inning here, particularly with the middle of the order coming up.

Whatever, I would have played this completely differently.

[cbowen2112]

Leadoff walks aren't very good.

Especially when pitches down the middle are called balls.

[ProfessorTofty]

Alright! Great play by Choo there to prevent what could have been a very bad situation. One out.

[Kc61]

Choo with a patented catch after he falls down.

About one third of all his catches are made from a sitting or sliding position.

[texasdave]

Choo!!

[Tadasimha]

Could be a game saving catch there!

[cbowen2112]

Could use a DP ball right here.

[Raisor]

Choo with a patented catch after he falls down.

About one third of all his catches are made from a sitting or sliding position.

I'm going to have to ask you to show your math

[Billy_Bearcat]

LeCure already at 30 pitches.

[Kc61]

I'm going to have to ask you to show your math

Some of us don't need to work out these problems on paper.

Go Reds.

[Raisor]

No, he got married

Seriously? Nothing?

I'm not here to entertain myself you know. I can entertain myself whenever I want.
I'm here for you, the little people

[Raisor]

Some of us don't need to work out these problems on paper.

Go Reds.

What is "paper"?

[WVRedsFan]

Lecure imploding. Sad

[ProfessorTofty]

Two walks. Not good. I don't like the Reds's chances if the Pirates score again here.

[Red Raindog]

another dropped strike called a ball?

[Tom Servo]

LeCure getting squeezed like an orange.

[Kcbuckeye22]

Lecure imploding. Sad

Fox track says last pitch was a strike.

[Raisor]

Lecure imploding. Sad

You can join OBM in not coming to the after party

[reds700]

That is a strike.

[Kc61]

Lecure imploding. Sad

You might have noticed that the last pitch, ball four, was quite close.

But it didn't look close because Mesoraco dropped the ball.

He doesn't handle pitches cleanly often enough.

[cbowen2112]

How come they seem to always second guess and get second looks for the visiting batters arguments on FSOhio? It seems when the close pitches to Martin happened, Thom was yappin too much to see the pitches down the middle. Again as I type this, they are asking what is wrong with LeCure. Nothing is, he is not going to be a good pitcher while getting squeezed this badly. That was a strikeout of Sanchez. Awful umpiring!

[Kc61]

IF Sam gets this guy, we'll see Parra to pitch to the lefty Alvarez.

[Tom Servo]

Yesireee!!!

[ProfessorTofty]

:) Double play!

[wheels]

The man with the worst tattoos in Basbeball gives the Reds the best possible outcome.

[Kcbuckeye22]

DP. Thank you!!!

[RiverRat13]

Guy makes a nice play on the field and then leads off the next half-inning...

[LexRedsFan]

Might need to bring up corky for some extra bullpen depth.

[forfreelin04]

Guy makes a nice play on the field and then leads off the next half-inning...

:beerme:

Something about it....

[WVRedsFan]

Correction. LeCure NOT imploding.

[oregonred]

Sam I am hustles to the clubhouse and tweets D with 139 P's.

Time to win this stupid thing

[Tadasimha]

Time to put these guys away

[RedsfaninMT]

Would be beautiful to have the bottom 1/3 of the order win this one, but can some on Redszone handle it?

[Billy_Bearcat]

Gotta give Thom credit. He is now pronouncing Gobby Sanchez's name correctly.

[Kcbuckeye22]

Might need to bring up corky for some extra bullpen depth.

I was talking about the same thing with some of my students today. Corky has a nasty curve. What's the speed on that? 45mph?

[cbowen2112]

Reds defense. Saving grace in this game.

[Raisor]

Correction. LeCure NOT imploding.

Too late, no party

[Tom Servo]

North Jersey vs. South Jersey here, rooting for South Jersey for once.

[WVRedsFan]

North Jersey vs. South Jersey here, rooting for South Jersey for once.

Just hope the guy from the south gets on

[edabbs44]

North Jersey vs. South Jersey here, rooting for South Jersey for once.

Was totally going to post the same thing. And I totally agree.

[VR]

If Zach does anything but hit into a dp, it will be a success for him.

[edabbs44]

Bergen Cty wins, boo.

[RedTeamGo!]

Terrible swing

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

Dear Reds,

Please score a run.Thank you.

[edabbs44]

If Zach does anything but hit into a dp, it will be a success for him.

Success is guaranteed!!!

[Kc61]

Reds 4-7 in extras. In other words, they stink after the ninth inning.

[Raisor]

Gotta give Thom credit. He is now pronouncing Gobby Sanchez's name correctly.

I bet you're just hearing him wrong.

[VR]

Seriously? Nothing?

I'm not here to entertain myself you know. I can entertain myself whenever I want.
I'm here for you, the little people

Is he really committed though?

[Brutus]

I would never have let Sam pitch a second inning here, particularly with the middle of the order coming up.

Whatever, I would have played this completely differently.

The Reds have already used up Chapman, Cingrani and Simon. You can't really keep playing for one inning at a time. You have to let guys go multiple innings.

[oregonred]

With offense like this you can see why none of the ten pitchers that have appeared tonight have an ERA higher than 3.04. Offense is MIA across most of the league these days.

[Kc61]

The Reds have already used up Chapman, Cingrani and Simon. You can't really keep playing for one inning at a time. You have to let guys go multiple innings.

When Thom pointed out that Partch worked two yesterday, it changed my mind. Dusty had no choice but to let Sam work two innings.

[kaldaniels]

Warming up in the bullpen: Aaron Harang

[WVRedsFan]

With Parra coming in, the end may be near. We really need this one.

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

Our offense is simply horrible

[Kc61]

If Dusty uses a new pitcher now, he'll probably double switch Hannahan into the game.

Again, probably no choice. Either Lecure goes a third inning or he has to double switch.

[texasdave]

Since when did the Reds start playing their home games in Petco?

[RedTeamGo!]

Wow that was some crappy swings. Don't worry, next inning we have Hamadan and Derek Robinson!

[jhiller21]

Does everyone in the Pirates pen throw 95+?

I'd like to have a few of them over in Cinci

[kaldaniels]

Our offense is simply horrible

At least we earned a run tonight.

[Kc61]

Our offense is simply horrible

Right now, it's Jay Bruce and little else.

[New York Red]

Updated: No Reds player has driven in a teammate in this series, after 30 total innings played. Yet we can still take 3 of 4. Weird stuff.

[Tom Servo]

Hardhats on, Handy Manny in.

[Kcbuckeye22]

Well here comes Parra. Not going to lie I'm watching through my hands like I'm watching a Skateboard video hoping for no carnage.

[RedTeamGo!]

Manny parra's nickname could be "the human curse word"

[Red Raindog]

Updated: No Reds player has driven in a teammate in this series, after 30 total innings played. Yet we can still take 3 of 4. Weird stuff.

correct me if I'm wrong -- but wouldn't that require a Red's player crossing home plate?

[VR]

Pizza still on the menu for the fans at the game.....Parra may get em to 11.

[oregonred]

Double that 3.04 ERA from the highest of the previous ten pitchers tonight. Then add another .39. Enter Manny Parra...

[kbrake]

Our offense is simply horrible

Simply untrue.

[VR]

At least we earned a run tonight.

Technically, they should have been awarded a victory, one earned run to zero.

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

If we hold them here i say its time for robinsons 1st dinger

[ProfessorTofty]

Pizza still on the menu for the fans at the game.....Parra may get em to 11.
Interesting. I didn't know that that still stood even if the strikeouts were earned in extra innings.

[Red Raindog]

If we hold them here i say its time for robinsons 1st dinger

I doubt he has GABP warning track power -- maybe an inside the parker?

[cbowen2112]

They should start a brawl right here!

[VR]

Quote:
Originally Posted by BUTLER REDSFAN View Post
Our offense is simply horrible
Simply untrue.

Horribly simple lately.

[jhiller21]

Parra has some pretty good stuff tonight... who knows.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Bad feeling about this...

[WVRedsFan]

Cozart! Wow.

[VR]

Interesting. I didn't know that that still stood even if the strikeouts were earned in extra innings.

I may order a pizza after the 10th just to feel like I'm cheating.

[Billy_Bearcat]

Cozart not endearing himself to anyone.

[Red Raindog]

would have been close but Cozart has not had a good game (some may say season)

[oregonred]

Egad Cozart...

[RedTeamGo!]

And Cozart messes up the one aspect of the game he excels at! Come on parra!

[cbowen2112]

Cozart! Wow.

He did the right thing in not trying to throw it away.

[Red Raindog]

chew him out catcher!

[edabbs44]

Feeling Parranoid.

[oregonred]

This defense is a bit conerning as the season goes on. Been awfully shaky this month.

[Falcon7]

They should start a brawl right here!

Yea right, like somebody could hit somebody...

[cbowen2112]

Walks will Haunt!!!!!!

[RedTeamGo!]

Good lord. It's Clint freakingn Barmes

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

I doubt he has GABP warning track power -- maybe an inside the parker?

Maybe a line shot straight down the right field line with an out of nowhere 20 mile wind gust:laugh:

[WVRedsFan]

Good lord. It's Clint freakingn Barmes

Yeah, and it's Manny, too.

[cbowen2112]

Throw it again!

[Kcbuckeye22]

Edwin Jackson being paid a kings ransom. Doesn't the cubs pay everyone a kings ransom?

[moewan]

Cozart with a brain cramp, then a tough play, not a good night for Zach

[Raisor]

Feeling Parranoid.

Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you

[Kc61]

Prefer Parra against lefties. Prove me wrong, Manny.

[New York Red]

If we hold them here i say its time for robinsons 1st dinger
Hopefully the inside-the-park variety.

[cbowen2112]

He likes the stretch better. Adds a few MPH.

[oregonred]

THe .200 hitter with the epic AB working the 6+ ERA reliever in the 13th...

[RiverRat13]

Good job, Manny.

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

Clint babe ruth barmes

[WVRedsFan]

Whew!

[Tom Servo]

Good job Manny!

[New York Red]

The Parralyzer

[VR]

THe .200 hitter with the epic AB working the 6+ ERA reliever in the 13th...

and we're glued to it like it's game 7 of the World Series......(all 8 of us)

[Kcbuckeye22]

Can I look now?? Thank you Parra.

[Goose1701]

The longer this games goes, the worse I feel about it.

End it here Reds.

[oregonred]

PARRAnoid then PARTCHed or Hannahan then Robinson. Then with two outs Choo will get a shot in the bottom of the 13th...

[Kc61]

Ok Reds, I have to get on with life. Let's do something.

[New York Red]

You know the game is running long when oregonred appears in the game thread. :thumbup:

[Kcbuckeye22]

THe .200 hitter with the epic AB working the 6+ ERA reliever in the 13th...

Lol!

[Raisor]

The longer this games goes, the worse I feel about it.

End it here Reds.

"Talk to me Goose"

[Gallen5862]

Let's win this game Reds.

[OnBaseMachine]

End it here Reds.

[Kc61]

Hannahan's hitting has been worse than advertised.

[Raisor]

Let's win this game Reds.

Tell me what I can do to help

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

Well..i thought i was getting in bed early tonight

[New York Red]

Prediction time: Walk-off inside-the-park HR by DR.

Would that be a first in the history of MLB? :D

[WVRedsFan]

Speed kills, I hope.

[texasdave]

Hannahan overmatched.

[texasdave]

Inside-the-infield single!!

[oregonred]

Everybody clap your hands...

[RiverRat13]

Nice!

[Kcbuckeye22]

Yes!!

[New York Red]

We in business! Come on, Joey!

[ProfessorTofty]

Okay, first and third. Come on, please don't blow this...

[VR]

Now we're cookin with gas

[oregonred]

And for once it works on queue as Choo singles into right. 1st and 3rd for Joey Baseball.

[Kc61]

They will walk Votto. Phillips hasn't done squat recently.

Now is the time.

[jhiller21]

Please BP... no DP

[WVRedsFan]

Now we're talking. Walking Joey. Do it, Brandon.

[oregonred]

Make that 1st, 2nd and 3rd for DatDude

[Captain13]

Prediction time: Walk-off inside-the-park HR by DR.

Would that be a first in the history of MLB? :D

I was there when Jr hit one over Jim Edmonds in Cinergy

[kbrake]

Squeeze?

[RiverRat13]

BP's got this.

[Tom Servo]

In DatDude I trust.

[oregonred]

Clint Hurdle has a g-normous noggin

[OesterPoster]

Squeeze.

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

Everybody clap your hands...

I think they stopped playing that glitter song

[VR]

squeeze him on the 2nd pitch

[Goose1701]

Come on brandon!

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

Clint Hurdle has a g-normous noggin

His head always looks like its gonna explode

[UCBrownsfan]

Just for fun : Walk off suicide?

[WVRedsFan]

Fly ball, please. Deep

[RiverRat13]

YES!!!!!

[ProfessorTofty]

Tapper up the middle, and that's it! The Reds have won in 13!

[OesterPoster]

Yes!

[oregonred]

Life is Good again!!!

[Tom Servo]

We're good again!!!!!!!!!!! :beerme:

[New York Red]

BP with yet another meaningless RBI! :laugh: