6/22/2013 Reds at Dbacks....Game 2

[Ironman92]

Robinson 7
Choo 8
Votto 3
Phillips 4
Bruce 9
Frazier 5
Mesoraco 2
Cozart 6
Leake 1

[Ironman92]

Mike Leake is 7-3 2.64

His last 7 starts...6 of them with 1 ER or fewer.

I don't especially like his matchup versus the Dbacks....but if he wins again and keeps his ERA there....he funny enough would enter the AS pitching discussion.

[texasdave]

Mike Leake has been all that AND a bag of chips in 2013. No doubt.

I am not sure what Josh Collmenter did out there but he should be in their starting rotation. He would look very good in a Reds' uniform.

Someone tell Martin Prado the season has started.

[Ironman92]

Mike Leake has been all that AND a bag of chips in 2013. No doubt.

I am not sure what Josh Collmenter did out there but he should be in their starting rotation. He would look very good in a Reds' uniform.

Someone tell Martin Prado the season has started.

Don't heckle Prado....he caused us trouble as a Braves player.

[gilpdawg]

Mike Leake has been all that AND a bag of chips in 2013. No doubt.

I am not sure what Josh Collmenter did out there but he should be in their starting rotation. He would look very good in a Reds' uniform.

Someone tell Martin Prado the season has started.

Don't think Collmenter missed enough bats in the starting role. Seems like his stuff plays up a lot more in the pen, not unlike our own Sam LeCure.

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[texasdave]

Don't heckle Prado....he caused us trouble as a Braves player.

I didn't mean that to come across as heckling. I love Prado's approach to the game and he is one of the few ex-Reds that I follow.

[Kc61]

I think the Reds are reading my posts. I've been touting Mes seventh instead of eighth in the lineup. This is the best way to help his bat. He'll get better pitches this way.

Robinson needs to be replaced against lefties with someone who has some power. Maybe Heisey will hit when he returns soon.

Reds could be dynamite against lefties because two of their LHH, Votto and sometimes Bruce, hit lefties well. But they don't have enough RHH destroying lefties.

[Raisor]

I think the Reds are reading my posts. I've been touting Mes seventh instead of eighth in the lineup. This is the best way to help his bat. He'll get better pitches this way.

Robinson needs to be replaced against lefties with someone who has some power. Maybe Heisey will hit when he returns soon.

Reds could be dynamite against lefties because two of their LHH, Votto and sometimes Bruce, hit lefties well. But they don't have enough RHH destroying lefties.

Ops vs LHP national league

Colorado .740
Milwaukee .739
Reds .733
San Diego .728
NL average .690


Reds do fine vsLhp

[Blitz Dorsey]

He'll probably have 3 errors tonight now that I'm going to post this, but Choo is the best "terrible centerfielder" I've ever seen. The guy had two bad games early in the year and everyone was ready to write him off defensively. Truth of the matter is he's solid in center. Not great, but solid.

We need to get him back to swinging the bat like he was early in the year though. I wonder what happened there. Getting worn out? Pitchers figuring him out? Combination of the two?

[Red Raindog]

He'll probably have 3 errors tonight now that I'm going to post this, but Choo is the best "terrible centerfielder" I've ever seen. The guy had two bad games early in the year and everyone was ready to write him off defensively. Truth of the matter is he's solid in center. Not great, but solid.

We need to get him back to swinging the bat like he was early in the year though. I wonder what happened there. Getting worn out? Pitchers figuring him out? Combination of the two?

You have a wide brush there saying everyone was ready to write him off

[Blitz Dorsey]

You have a wide brush there saying everyone was ready to write him off

True. Certainly not "everyone." Sorry for the hyperbole.

There were a lot of Reds fans chirping that Choo in center would never work out though, after watching him play the first few games of the season. It was an adjustment period. Nothing more. Guy was always a good RF.

[Ironman92]

I didn't mean that to come across as heckling. I love Prado's approach to the game and he is one of the few ex-Reds that I follow.

Too late.....he's obviously going to hit 6 doubles tonight obviously.

[NebraskaRed]

True. Certainly not "everyone." Sorry for the hyperbole.

Wild speculation, but maybe getting hit by a pitch 127,000 times this season has taken its toll on him.

[Ironman92]

Wild speculation, but maybe getting hit by a pitch 127,000 times this season has taken its toll on him.

126,643*

[Red Raindog]

True. Certainly not "everyone." Sorry for the hyperbole.

There were a lot of Reds fans chirping that Choo in center would never work out though, after watching him play the first few games of the season. It was an adjustment period. Nothing more. Guy was always a good RF.

buy the next round and all is good!

:beerme:

[NebraskaRed]

126,643*

Sorry, looks like I was exaggerating a bit.

[Red Raindog]

Will need good play by play tonight --- stuck with Tigers & Red Sox

[Blitz Dorsey]

Wild speculation, but maybe getting hit by a pitch 127,000 times this season has taken its toll on him.

This is a very salient point. You could have made it sans sarcasm, but I hear you.

[Blitz Dorsey]

buy the next round and all is good!

:beerme:

I agree. If you buy the next round, all is good.

:beerme:

[NebraskaRed]

This is a very salient point. You could have made it sans sarcasm, but I hear you.

I wasn't being sarcastic.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Will need good play by play tonight --- stuck with Tigers & Red Sox

Sorry, you burned those bridges.

(Kidding.)

[Blitz Dorsey]

I wasn't being sarcastic.

Not good in math?

[Red Raindog]

Sorry, you burned those bridges.

(Kidding.)

Keep up the hyperbole -- it just wouldn't be you without a little of it -- OK maybe a lot of it

:D

[NebraskaRed]

Not good in math?

Hyperbole. Just exaggerating his HBP number for humorous effect. I honestly do think that many hits might be effecting his at-bats.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Keep up the hyperbole -- it just wouldn't be you without a little of it -- OK maybe a lot of it

:D

Listen, don't kiss my butt now just because I'll be watching the game and you're stuck near the state of Michigan.

:beerme:

[Blitz Dorsey]

Hyperbole. Just exaggerating his HBP number for humorous effect. I honestly do think that many hits might be effecting his at-bats.

I agree. That's why I said you made a good point.

[klw]

Mike Leake has been all that AND a bag of chips in 2013. No doubt.
.

Ummmm chips.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Couple of groundouts to begin the game for the Reds.

[Red Raindog]

Listen, don't kiss my butt now just because I'll be watching the game and you're stuck near the state of Michigan.

:beerme:

stuck is the operative word

[Red Raindog]

Ummmm chips.

I've got guacamole!

[Blitz Dorsey]

Votto walks.

[ProfessorTofty]

Votto on with a walk.

[Blitz Dorsey]

BP pops out on the first pitch. No score, headed to bottom of 1.

[Tom Servo]

BP slumping something fierce.

[OnBaseMachine]

Our cleanup hitter now has a .741 OPS before making that out.

[Blitz Dorsey]

One pitch, one out for Cy Leake.

[joshua]

I just hope Leake goes 7 innings and gives the pen a rest.

Why is Didi batting 8th in that lineup? Does he usually? Does he have the best avg of an 8 hold hitter in baseball?

[Blitz Dorsey]

3 pitches, 2 out.

#CyLeake

[NebraskaRed]

2 quick outs for Leake.

[NebraskaRed]

Can we trade our Parra for their Parra? Double Parra switch?

I kid. I like Manny Parra.

Kind of.

[ProfessorTofty]

Good start for Mike Leake, with the 1-2-3 there.

[OnBaseMachine]

Easy 1-2-3 first inning by Mike Leake. No score after one.

[Blitz Dorsey]

1-2-3 inning (8 pitches).

[Tom Servo]

BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCE :jump:

[NebraskaRed]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce!!!

[Blitz Dorsey]

Jay Bruce. Moon shot.

[OnBaseMachine]

Bruce homers again! Wow! Off the lefty Corbin, what a bomb! 1-0 Reds!

[ProfessorTofty]

Home run! Totally crushed there, and the Reds are up 1-0.

Gotta love it.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Wow Jay is fun to watch when he's hot (and that's an understatement).

FOX announcer: "I'm almost speechless after watching that home run."

[Blitz Dorsey]

Damn, Jay would have hit that one into Mexico if not for the roof being closed.

[Red Raindog]

Is that Bruce Ruth? Radio heads called it a spaceship

[ProfessorTofty]

Quite a stat there, that his past six hits have all been home runs.

[Red Raindog]

Wow Jay is fun to watch when he's hot (and that's an understatement).

FOX announcer: "I'm almost speechless after watching that home run."

you are out of my will for reminding me that you can see it and I cannot.

[joshua]

Bruce's fourth homer in last four games. Seventh in last nine.

[OnBaseMachine]

Bruce has homered in four straight games, six of the last seven, and and seven of his last nine. Unfortunately no one is getting on base in front of him.

[BCubb2003]

Somewhere Bruce Jay weeps.

[Blitz Dorsey]

you are out of my will for reminding me that you can see it and I cannot.

Haha.

:beerme:

[Big Klu]

Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Adam Dunn - 270
5. Ted Kluszewski - 251
6. George Foster - 244
7. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
8. Eric Davis - 203
9. Barry Larkin - 198
10. Vada Pinson - 186
11. Wally Post - 172
12. Gus Bell - 160
13. Joe Morgan - 152
13. Pete Rose - 152
13. Brandon Phillips - 152
16. Jay Bruce - 151
17. Lee May - 147
18. Joey Votto - 146
19. Dan Driessen - 133
20. Reggie Sanders - 125
21. Ernie Lombardi - 120
22. Sean Casey - 118
23. Frank McCormick - 110
24. Dave Parker - 107
25. Chris Sabo - 104
26. Dave Concepcion - 101

[Blitz Dorsey]

Jeez Cozy.

1-0 Reds headed to bottom of 2.

[OnBaseMachine]

Cozart swings at some of the worst pitches I've seen. 1-0 Reds after 1 1/2 innings. Man Jay Bruce is fun to watch. I still think he'll win a MVP before his career is over.

[Kiko]

Bruce has homered in four straight games, six of the last seven, and and seven of his last nine. Unfortunately no one is getting on base in front of him.

Phillips not getting on base because he doesn't want Bruce passing him for team lead in RBI's. :laugh:

[Ironman92]

Jay Bruce

Age 21......21 Hr
Age 22......22 Hr
Age 23......25 Hr
Age 24......32 Hr
Age 25......34 Hr
Age 26......on pace for 37-38

Clearly on HGH....nothing else is a reasonable reason.

[VR]

Jeez Cozy.

1-0 Reds headed to bottom of 2.

Jay Bruce is to homeruns what Cozart is to weak popouts.

[RedLegsToday]

Jay's on pace for over 100 rbi also. He could increase his single season high in both homeruns and rbi for every year of his career so far. That's fun.

[OnBaseMachine]

Montero lines out to Robinson. One out.

[OnBaseMachine]

Cody Ross lines out to Choo. Two outs.

[BCubb2003]

Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Adam Dunn - 270
5. Ted Kluszewski - 251
6. George Foster - 244
7. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
8. Eric Davis - 203
9. Barry Larkin - 198
10. Vada Pinson - 186
11. Wally Post - 172
12. Gus Bell - 160
13. Joe Morgan - 152
13. Pete Rose - 152
13. Brandon Phillips - 152
16. Jay Bruce - 151
17. Lee May - 147
18. Joey Votto - 146
19. Dan Driessen - 133
20. Reggie Sanders - 125
21. Ernie Lombardi - 120
22. Sean Casey - 118
23. Frank McCormick - 110
24. Dave Parker - 107
25. Chris Sabo - 104
26. Dave Concepcion - 101

Bruce is chasing the legends, Bench, Robinson, Perez, Phillips.

[OnBaseMachine]

Kubel grounds out to Phillips. Six up, six down for Mike Leake.

1-0 Reds after two innings.

[Kiko]

Mark Sheldon was on the radio talking about Masset. He threw a bullpen session today but there is no date for his return. Best case is probably Sept. It sure would be great to get the old Masset back for the stretch run.

[Billy Hamilton's Legs]

Mark Sheldon was on the radio talking about Masset. He threw a bullpen session today but there is no date for his return. Best case is probably Sept. It sure would be great to get the old Masset back for the stretch run.

When was the last time he pitched? I can't even remember.

[Ironman92]

Bruce is chasing the legends, Bench, Robinson, Perez, Phillips.

Phillips? Lol

[OnBaseMachine]

When was the last time he pitched? I can't even remember.

2011.

Leake attempts a bunt and is thrown out. Robinson grounds out to Gregorius.

[Kiko]

When was the last time he pitched? I can't even remember.

I think he missed all of last year so 2011?

[OnBaseMachine]

Choo K's. Inning over.

[OnBaseMachine]

Prado grounds out to Frazier. One out.

[OnBaseMachine]

Gregorius grounds back to Leake for the second out.

[ProfessorTofty]

Leake looking good today, another 1-2-3 inning.

[OnBaseMachine]

Corbin grounds out to Votto, who flips to Leake for the third out. Nine up, nine down so far for Leake. 1-0 Reds after three.

[VR]

Gonna be a short, boring game thread if Leake doesn't start throwing more pitches.

[Big Klu]

It's the Billings Mustangs, Bob.

[OnBaseMachine]

Votto grounds out to second. Corbin dropped a nasty curveball in.

[OnBaseMachine]

Phillips with a first pitch ground out.

[OnBaseMachine]

Bruce walks.

[RedsfaninMT]

With Cards/Rangers delayed, I get to watch the Reds!

[OnBaseMachine]

Frazier grounds into a force out. 1-0 Reds after 3 1/2.

[Red Raindog]

With Cards/Rangers delayed, I get to watch the Reds!

Another one out of my will

[RedsfaninMT]

That would have been the easiest of DP's, had they needed it.

[foxfire123]

Another one out of my will

Hey hey, put him back in--means his local Fox is showing the better game! :lol:

[RedsfaninMT]

Another one out of my will

I live in rural MT, so it is rare to get see a game. I am about to switch to Exede cause I can't take the slow connections and inability to watch games.

[Red Raindog]

I live in rural MT, so it is rare to get see a game. I am about to switch to Exede cause I can't take the slow connections and inability to watch games.

does not matter to me --- because it's all about me

TexasDave may end up with the whole $3.25 in my will

[Blitz Dorsey]

No one say a word about the fact that Cy Leake is throwing a perfect game through 4 innings. (Whoops.)

[marcshoe]

I'm waiting for announcers to point out stats that say that a guy plays worse in games his team wins than in games they lose.

[Red Raindog]

Hey hey, put him back in--means his local Fox is showing the better game! :lol:

If he makes it rain in Detroit -- He's back in

[Blitz Dorsey]

I live in rural MT, so it is rare to get see a game. I am about to switch to Exede cause I can't take the slow connections and inability to watch games.

"Rural" and "Montana" are synonymous terms.

Hey, at least you get to see the Mustangs. Wait, with the size of Montana, you might be nowhere near Billings.

Also: I always thought it would be cool to retire and buy a house in Montana for some reason.

[RedsfaninMT]

does not matter to me --- because it's all about me

TexasDave may end up with the whole $3.25 in my will

And here I was counting on using that to buy the winning Powerball ticket. Guess I'll have to keep the money to myself...not that I was counting on you dying any time soon...don't do that.

[foxfire123]

No one say a word about the fact that Cy Leake is throwing a perfect game through 4 innings. (Whoops.)

THAT'S IT! Jinx Jinx Jinx! May camels pee in your beer! :thumbdown:

[mbgrayson]

After 4 innings, Reds 1, D-Backs 0.

Corbin at 51 pitches, 32 strikes.
Leake at 37 pitches, 23 strikes.

[RedsfaninMT]

"Rural" and "Montana" are synonymous terms.

Hey, at least you get to see the Mustangs. Wait, with the size of Montana, you might be nowhere near Billings.

Also: I always thought it would be cool to retire and buy a house in Montana for some reason.

2 hours away, and I will go to a couple games and give a report when I do. Had a visit from One Upper who can vouch for my location. It is a sweet piece of property.

[Raisor]

Also: I always thought it would be cool to retire and buy a house in Montana for some reason.

Something something crazy militia something something

[foxfire123]

Something something crazy militia something something

Nah, isn't that western Ohio? And southern Missouri? ;)

[kaldaniels]

Greinke sure is a troublemaker.

[Tom Servo]

Seems like Bruce, Leake, and Corbin are the only guys in this game with a pulse.

[RedsfaninMT]

Nah, isn't that western Ohio? And southern Missouri? ;)

Well...we did have the militia uprising here many years ago, and I told my wife if they wanted to catch the Unibomber, all they had to do was fence off the state, and start interviewing one person at a time, and that sadly turned out to be correct.

[foxfire123]

Greinke sure is a troublemaker.

What'd he do this time?

[RedsfaninMT]

Crap! Cards game just about to start. No longer able to watch Reds.

[kaldaniels]

What'd he do this time?

They showed highlights of the recent AZ LA brawl. I didn't realize he was involved in that.

[foxfire123]

They showed highlights of the recent AZ LA brawl. I didn't realize he was involved in that.

Ohhh yeaahhh. that was one big cluster &^%. Almost as ugly as the fight which we need not speak of in Cinci.

[Tom Servo]

Leake is rollin!

[ProfessorTofty]

Strikes 'em out, and that's the end of the inning.

[redsfaninbsg]

Get the guy some runs.

[OnBaseMachine]

15 up, 15 down for Leake. 1-0 Reds after five.

[foxfire123]

Come on guys, get Mikey some insurance!

ETA: WHY why why was our leadoff bunting here?????????

[Big Klu]

Come on guys, get Mikey some insurance!

ETA: WHY why why was our leadoff bunting here?????????

Because a vast majority of the time, he would be safe on that bunt. The pitcher made an excellent play.

[ProfessorTofty]

Nice job, Choo!

[Gizmo]

Just got in from dinner.... farking blackout rules :censored:

[Tom Servo]

damnit, the perfecto is gone

[OnBaseMachine]

Leake retires the first 17 then gives up a double to the .094 hitting pitcher. You gotta be kidding me.

[Tom Servo]

crap

[foxfire123]

By the pitcher no less.:(

ETA: annndd... here we go..... Crap.

[OnBaseMachine]

Parra 2-run HR. Wow. 2-1 DBacks.

[Raisor]

Leake retires the first 17 then gives up a double to the .094 hitting pitcher. You gotta be kidding me.

Man, kicked out of the after party AGAIN!

[ProfessorTofty]

Unbelievable. Going so well, and then there goes everything.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Shame.

Remarkable job regardless. :clap: :clap:

[Big Klu]

Announcer: "You had a feeling if someone was going to break it up, it was going to be Corbin."

Really?! REALLY?!

[redsfaninbsg]

Probably should have sent Price out to talk to Leake after the bloop double.

[OnBaseMachine]

Amazing. Not going to win many games when you have one hit though.

[foxfire123]

Ok, now, are the bats going to show up or roll over and play dead? Dangit, this team is better than they've shown the past few games. About time they got their heads back into it.

[Tom Servo]

I think Leake still has a lot left in him tonight, need to get the bats going.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'd love to see the bats warm up....but you've GOT to hand it to these 2 pitchers. Dominant.

[Big Klu]

I know Bob Brenly, but who is the other guy? He sounds vaguely Cubsian to me...

Edit: I figured it out. Bob's generic Fox broadcast partner sounds like Chip Caray. :barf:

(Even though I know it's not him.)

[OnBaseMachine]

Boy this is going to be one frustrating loss if this score holds, and I get the feeling the Reds aren't scoring again unless someone hits a HR.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Didn't you have to expect a low scoring game though? Corbin has been flat out dominating all season so far.

I for one, still think we win this one and hand him his first L.

[foxfire123]

Didn't you have to expect a low scoring game though? Corbin has been flat out dominating all season so far.

I for one, still think we win this one and hand him his first L.

Your mouth(fingers) to Jobu's ears. I need to find a chicken to sacrifice....

[kaldaniels]

OBM is on a roll.

[foxfire123]

Texas up 2-1 on the Cards

[OnBaseMachine]

OBM is on a roll.

How so?

Someone else can handle the play-by-play then.

[_Sir_Charles_]

2 on, 1 out. Cozy up.

Wouldn't it be appropriate if Leake gets even with a hit of his own? :O)

[kaldaniels]

How so?

Someone else can handle the play-by-play then.

The play by play of your emotions?

Or the game play by play where you missed the Reds getting 2 on?

[foxfire123]

How so?

Someone else can handle the play-by-play then.

I trhink he means good--you mention HR, and then 2 guys get on base. Keep it up, please. :beerme:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Dang. Cozart grounds into the 4-6-3 to end the inning.

[VR]

Just when we needed a pop out from Cozy.....

[holster10]

cozart....cozart..... what a rally killer...

[Kiko]

Cozart ground in DP to end the inning. I don't have anything nice to say about Cozart so will not say anything at all.

[OnBaseMachine]

The play by play of your emotions?

Or the game play by play where you missed the Reds getting 2 on?

My bad. I wasn't aware I was supposed to be happy about the the Reds losing. I'll try harder.

[DocRed]

Nice job Cozart GIDP..par for the course for you.

[_Sir_Charles_]

2 out double by Ross.

[_Sir_Charles_]

IBB to Kubel to face Prado.

LeCure & Parra warming.

[Raisor]

My bad. I wasn't aware I was supposed to be happy about the the Reds losing. I'll try harder.

You know my deep love of you, but you're going to give yourself a stroke.

They aren't out to personally insult you. Cheer up, buttercup :)

[foxfire123]

*sigh* anyone else afraid this intentional is going to wind up biting them on the butt? I don't have a good feeling.

eta: Ok, I was wrong. Good.

Cue Jeopardy music: Will Mikey bat or......

[OnBaseMachine]

I still fail to see where any of my posts in this thread deserved to be called out? Where exactly did I get worked up/overreact?

[Red Buckeye]

We started off good in 2011. We know how that turned out. This team is becoming frustrating to watch. Especially Zackie boy/

[_Sir_Charles_]

Force out Frazier to Phillips to end the threat. Outside of 2 or 3 pitches....Leake has been fantastic. Yes we're losing, but I'm enjoying the hell out of this game.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Dang. Leake lines out on the first pitch. 1 down.

[Raisor]

I still fail to see where any of my posts in this thread deserved to be called out? Where exactly did I get worked up/overreact?

Leake allowing a hit to the pitcher.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Triple! Way to go Derrick!

Let's go people! Cheer up!!! We got this!

[redsfaninbsg]

Leake hitting down a run in the 8th...............

[ProfessorTofty]

Robinson easily in with a triple there!

[foxfire123]

Oh cheese and rice Mike....

Dear top of the order: Please hit the ball. and not right at someone?

[DocRed]

DRob!!!

[DocRed]

Anything in the OF send him pls..

[OnBaseMachine]

Leake allowing a hit to the pitcher.

All I said was you gotta be kidding me. I don't see anything wrong with that? That's fine, I'll stop with PBP. I was just trying to help the guy out who said he couldn't watch the game.

[Tony Cloninger]

I don't blame OBM for not being happy. I thought the June swoon would hit the cardinals not the Reds. Pythag has them at -12 runs this month, but still at .500. Keep telling yourself they can ride it out without help, like in 2011.

[kaldaniels]

Sir Charles on the other hand, I like the cut of your jib tonight.

Nice job.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Dang! 3 pitch K of Choo. It's up to Joey.

[holster10]

wow....the choo choo has derailed.....wowsers...

[DocRed]

Dear Dusty,

Choo could use a day off against the next LHP.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sir Charles on the other hand, I like the cut of your jib tonight.

Nice job.

Had babysitting duty earlier, couldn't log in.

[New York Red]

Anyone know what Choo's BA is since the last week of April?

[Blitz Dorsey]

How 'bout D-Rob there! Now let's get him in.

[holster10]

choo flat out can't hit LHP.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Anyone know what Choo's BA is since the last week of April?

.pis/.spo/.oor I'm pretty sure. I haven't updated it for today's game though. :O)

[Raisor]

All I said was you gotta be kidding me. I don't see anything wrong with that? That's fine, I'll stop with PBP. I was just trying to help the guy out who said he couldn't watch the game.

Like I said, game after game you take it so personally. Just chill a little. Find a safe place and just be, man.

Groovy.

[redsfaninbsg]

All I said was you gotta be kidding me. I don't see anything wrong with that? That's fine, I'll stop with PBP. I was just trying to help the guy out who said he couldn't watch the game.

Raw emotion is not allowed, it's an unwritten rule.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Wow, Choo is just lost up there lately. Jeez.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Just a nasty pitch. Even's the count 2-2 to Votto. Just froze him in place.

[Blitz Dorsey]

They'll be making a huge mistake if they pitch to Votto here.

[gilpdawg]

choo flat out can't hit LHP.

We knew that when the trade was made.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Dang! Votto K's. This kid Corbin is just nails.

[DocRed]

MVP needs to do better than that..

[gilpdawg]

So, this Corbin guy is pretty good.


We'll get to their pen.

[foxfire123]

*Razzle Fracking &&%^^%^$$#$*

[holster10]

that sequence, epitomizes the Reds season right there....runner at third and less than 2 out and can't get him home.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Awful. This offense is a joke.

[Red Buckeye]

So, this Corbin guy is pretty good.


We'll get to their pen.



LOL:laugh:

[Tony Cloninger]

Dang! 3 pitch K of Choo. It's up to Joey.

Just curious...did he take the 1st pitch right down the middle for a strike?

[Red Buckeye]

Fading fast and they might not even make the playoffs the way this joke of a team is playing.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Just curious...did he take the 1st pitch right down the middle for a strike?

Yes.

[holster10]

Really? REALLY?!? What are we...3rd best team in the bigs? 4th?

Are people really expecting us to tattoo Corbin? He's 9-0 with a 2.19 era. I'm pretty sure EVERY team has struggled with him.

WOW. What a play by Frazier. Just excellent pitching and defense today. Just fantastic.


Corbin is tough but REDS have really struggled to score any runs in last 10-14 days.

[DocRed]

Wow Hinske is fat...

[_Sir_Charles_]

Quickly 2 down after a tapper back to Leake.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Will be a shame if we waste this great performance from Leake. Wake up, offense!

[Red Buckeye]

I'm glad you enjoy watching the Reds lose. I don't.



Really? REALLY?!? What are we...3rd best team in the bigs? 4th?

Are people really expecting us to tattoo Corbin? He's 9-0 with a 2.19 era. I'm pretty sure EVERY team has struggled with him.

WOW. What a play by Frazier. Just excellent pitching and defense today. Just fantastic.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

The fact this team can't beat good teams isn't a quirk anymore. They flat-out can't. They've been owned by the cards, pirates, braves, nats, Rockies and dbags. They've gotten fat on mass games vs cubs, brewers, marlins and mets.

Pitiful.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Corbin is tough but REDS have really struggled to score any runs in last 10-14 days.

Fair point...but the over-the-top stunned statements tonight just blow me away. I fully expected this game to be a 1-0 type of game going in. Add in the fantastic defense we've seen...this has been one heck of a fun game to watch.

[redsfaninbsg]

I'm not sure how I even read this board from 03-09. Some folks need to calm down.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Parra singled to Frazier but the inning is quickly over with a grounder to Phillips.

[New York Red]

.pis/.spo/.oor I'm pretty sure. I haven't updated it for today's game though. :O)
Well played, Sir. :laugh::beerme:

[Blitz Dorsey]

The fact this team can't beat good teams isn't a quirk anymore. They flat-out can't. They've been owned by the cards, pirates, braves, nats, Rockies and dbags. They've gotten fat on mass games vs cubs, brewers, marlins and mets.

Pitiful.

Yep. It's a sad reality. One we've tried to ignore. One that hasn't gone away the last four years.

[Tony Cloninger]

Yes.

Thank You.

Now I realize this is a Game Thread....but this is a situation where having a rep as a hitter who takes pitches works against you and actually being aggressive on the 1st pitch would have been better served. Struggling to score runs and you let a strike down the middle go by. The pitcher is expecting you to probably take. What do you think? You're pretty rational and upbeat about things.

[foxfire123]

Phillips, Bruce and Frazier. 2 of these three should do *something*.

Heath Bell in. Good or bad thing?

[New York Red]

I'm not sure how I even read this board from 03-09. Some folks need to calm down.
Yes, how dare anyone have an opinion during a game. :nono:

[Blitz Dorsey]

I'm not sure how I even read this board from 03-09. Some folks need to calm down.

Expectations were much lower.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Fading fast and they might not even make the playoffs the way this joke of a team is playing.

LOL. We've lost 2 in a row. We've played .500 ball over the past 10 games. Guess what...so have the Cards. We're fine. We need to get a few guys healthy and we'll be FINE.

Heath Bell coming in. I like our chances now. :O)

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm glad you enjoy watching the Reds lose. I don't.

I don't enjoy watching us lose. I enjoy watching fantastic performances. The pitching on both sides has been phenomenal as has the defense. I guess some people only appreciate the high scoring games. Different strokes I guess.

[Tom Servo]

Yes, how dare anyone have an opinion during a game. :nono:
Didn't realize *****ing like the world is ending was an opinion.

[redsfaninbsg]

Yes, how dare anyone have an opinion during a game. :nono:

Opinions fine, declaring the team done in mid-June with their record is asinine.

[Blitz Dorsey]

4.40 ERA for Heath Bell. The stats say we have about a 50/50 chance of tying the game here.

[Tony Cloninger]

I'm not sure how I even read this board from 03-09. Some folks need to calm down.

We expected to lose....we just hoped the end was right around the corner, or there would be positives from the younger players...or a REAL LIVE Fire Sale. You know...Blow It Up and Make it yours...Insert GM name______.

Great job by Leake to save the bullpen. That is about it.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Take until you get a strike. Let him walk you.

[Raisor]

It's a long season, watching every game will cause you to go insane. I know from insane. Not fun.

[gilpdawg]

472 on Bruce's HR BTW. Per ESPN Stats and Info twitter.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Phillips, Bruce and Frazier. 2 of these three should do *something*.

Heath Bell in. Good or bad thing?

Good thing IMO. I think Jay gets a hit at least. Bomb...a guy can hope, right?

[Kiko]

Glad Corbin is out of the game. I have hope now....

[DocRed]

I don't know who the play-by-play guy is...but he is an idiot.

[New York Red]

Will be a shame if we waste this great performance from Leake. Wake up, offense!
I wonder how many QS we've gotten from our starters this year that resulted in either a no-decision or a team loss, or both. It seems like a lot.

[gilpdawg]

Oof, just missed ripping that one.

[redsfaninbsg]

Phillips missed one there.

[DocRed]

Good thing IMO. I think Jay gets a hit at least. Bomb...a guy can hope, right?

Yep..the similarities between him and Broxton are striking.

[Raisor]

Sir Charles and I will be the only ones at the after part. The rest of you can go to Hagerstown for a coke

[New York Red]

Didn't realize *****ing like the world is ending was an opinion.
I'd rather read 50 posts by people complaining about the way this team is playing lately, than one post by somebody telling somebody else how they should think or post.

[Tony Cloninger]

Yep. It's a sad reality. One we've tried to ignore. One that hasn't gone away the last four years.

They were very good against a majority of over .500 teams last year. They took out of 3 in The Yankees stadium. They did not look tired by June, they looked ready to take over...that is the difference.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Excellent AB there from Phillips. 10 pitch walk.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Great AB, BP.

Leggo!

[Tom Servo]

BP BB. We have life.

[gilpdawg]

Walks will haunt.

[foxfire123]

Sir Charles and I will be the only ones at the after part. The rest of you can go to Hagerstown for a coke

Hey! I'm wounded... :(

[Kiko]

BP with a lead off walk. We all know what happens with a lead off walk :D

[DocRed]

Caught a break there I thought BP went there.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sir Charles and I will be the only ones at the after part. The rest of you can go to Hagerstown for a coke

You paying for the airfare? If so, I'm game. :O)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Chapman warming btw.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Rock the party here, JayBoy

[Tony Cloninger]

Sir Charles and I will be the only ones at the after part. The rest of you can go to Hagerstown for a coke

No Coke. Pepsi.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hey! I'm wounded... :(

Linedrive foul ball off the shin? Those sting.

[New York Red]

Opinions fine, declaring the team done in mid-June with their record is asinine.
I agree with that, but I don't see anyone declaring this team done. Maybe I missed that post.

[_Sir_Charles_]

3-1 to Bruce. I let him swing away for sure.

[Tom Servo]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce :jump:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Go! Go! Bruuuuuuuuce! Boom! :jump:

I love it when a plan comes together! :O)

[DocRed]

F YA!!!!!!!!!!

[Raisor]

I agree with that, but I don't see anyone declaring this team done. Maybe I missed that post.

There were three or four joke of a team comments and they won't make the playoff comments

[ProfessorTofty]

Bruuuuce!!!!! That's our guy. Okay, now we're ahead, 3-2.

[OnBaseMachine]

Jay Bruce!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW! 3-2 Reds!

[Tom Servo]

unbelievable!!!

[New York Red]

Jay Bruce adds another bomb to his disappointing season. :beerme:

[Blitz Dorsey]

Rock the party here, JayBoy

YA HEARD!!!!

:beerme:

[Raisor]

Boom

[RiverRat13]

En fuego!

[Stray]

Holy smokes

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[Red Raindog]

I'm still thinking Bruce Ruth -- still two first names!

[Billy Hamilton's Legs]

wow

[New York Red]

That one may have been even further than the first one! Wow!