6/29/13 - Reds @ Texas

[Tom Servo]

Choo 8
Cozart 6
Votto 3
Phillips 4
Bruce 9
Paul DH
Hannahan 5
Mesoraco 2
Robinson 7
(Leake RHP)

I generally have a winning record when it comes to starting game threads, though I've gone 0-2 in my last two started. Like the Reds, hoping to break that trend.

Nick Tepesch going for Texas, a righty who can handle righties (.198 batting average) but not lefties so much (.312 batting average). With 6 of the 9 Reds batting lefty tonight, hopefully they get the job done. :beerme:

[texasdave]

Choo 8
Cozart 6
Votto 3
Phillips 4
Bruce 9
Paul DH
Hannahan 5
Mesoraco 2
Robinson 7
(Leake RHP)

I generally have a winning record when it comes to starting game threads, though I've gone 0-2 in my last two started. Like the Reds, hoping to break that trend.

Nick Tepesch going for Texas, a righty who can handle righties (.198 batting average) but not lefties so much (.312 batting average). With 6 of the 9 Reds batting lefty tonight, hopefully they get the job done. :beerme:

You would think they can post a crooked number or two against Tepesch. 7-4 Reds.

[Kc61]

Things are going to turn better for the Reds, worse for the Bucs. Not sure about the Cards.

[757690]

Things are going to turn better for the Reds, worse for the Bucs. Not sure about the Cards.

I feel the opposite about the Cards and Pirates.

[Tom Servo]

n/m

[jmac]

I wonder if Dusty pondered letting Leake DH ?

[tomnuetten]

come on reds.. get a win

spent the whole night watching baseball is fun, but the next day is only fun if you are tired but won...

losing and tired => not a good feeling


go reds

[Big Klu]

I wonder if Dusty pondered letting Leake DH ?

Leake can't DH if he is pitching. He could hit for himself and the Reds could play without a DH, but Leake can't be both the P and DH in the same game.

[Red Raindog]

We're getting the red hot match-up of Cubs & Mariners -- so -- need play by play folks!

[Wonderful Monds]

Hanigan is injured again?

[tomnuetten]

nice start to the game


choooooooo :beerme:

[ProfessorTofty]

Choooooo! Home run blast in the first at-bat, and the scoreless streak is over!

[Wonderful Monds]

Damn that was fast!

[New York Red]

Choo ends the scoreless streak! :beerme:

[mrherd05]

At the inlaws, and I am getting the Pirates and Brewers...great.

[mth123]

At the inlaws, and I am getting the Pirates and Brewers...great.

Double whammy.

[ProfessorTofty]

And now Votto on with a double! Things are certainly looking up tonight.

[Wonderful Monds]

DatdudeJV doubles!

[tomnuetten]

and a double by votto...

[Wonderful Monds]

I kind of dont mind Mitch Williams. He's got a few interesting things to say, anyway.

[marcshoe]

I'm creeped out by the idea that the Rangers' pitcher shares a last name with the historical Dracula, Vlad Tepes[h]. Nick the Impaler? Nick the Impaled?

[Wonderful Monds]

at the inlaws, and i am getting the pirates and brewers...great.

inlaws, amirite?

[mth123]

I'm creeped out by the idea that the Rangers' pitcher shares a last name with the historical Dracula, Vlad Tepes[h]. Nick the Impaler? Nick the Impaled?

Hopefully he'll have sucking in common with Dracula as well.:p

[Wonderful Monds]

I wonder if maybe BP should go to the DL

[BCubb2003]

I'm creeped out by the idea that the Rangers' pitcher shares a last name with the historical Dracula, Vlad Tepes[h]. Nick the Impaler? Nick the Impaled?

Nickula?

Thank you for the history moment.

[mbgrayson]

Hey, this game is the last game of the first half of the season; game #81.

[Big Klu]

I'm creeped out by the idea that the Rangers' pitcher shares a last name with the historical Dracula, Vlad Tepes[h]. Nick the Impaler? Nick the Impaled?

Here's his baseball card:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/af/Vlad_Tepes_002.jpg/220px-Vlad_Tepes_002.jpg

[ProfessorTofty]

Flyout at the edge of fair territory in left, one down for the Rangers.

[Wonderful Monds]

I kind of dont mind Mitch Williams. He's got a few interesting things to say, anyway.

He's actually giving some pretty good analysis so far. Pretty good color guy.

[ProfessorTofty]

2 Ks in a row, and it's a 1-2-3 inning for Leake.

[tomnuetten]

back to back k´s end the inning

1-0 reds after the first

[Kiko]

Reds and Brewers are the only teams to have 0 RBI's from the DH spot in inter league play.

[mth123]

Last 30 days, Paul at .220/.250/.440/.690

[Wonderful Monds]

Last 30 days, Paul at .220/.250/.440/.690

Do you have his BABIP over that time? Could be a good line if he got the average up.

[mth123]

Do you have his BABIP over that time? Could be a good line if he got the average up.

.324 if I figured it right.

Nope. .265 I think

[50YrRedsFan]

Well that wasn't a pretty inning....3 K's

[Wonderful Monds]

.324 if I figured it right.

Dang, a little lucky even maybe

[Always Red]

He's actually giving some pretty good analysis so far. Pretty good color guy.

Dang, I have been out of town and not been able to watch the Reds in 10 days and I have Mitch Williams?? Have to disagree with you, I think Mitch Williams is an enormous idiot. Have watched enough of him on MLB network for a lifetime.

I'll turn on Marty and Joe. Or Marty and whoever.

[kbrake]

Finding this game online is a pain. MLB is so difficult at times.

[mth123]

Dang, a little lucky even maybe

Corrected to .264. Forgot to subtract his HR from his hits.

[ProfessorTofty]

Fly-out, and it's another 1-2-3 inning for Leake.

[Wonderful Monds]

Dang, I have been out of town and not been able to watch the Reds in 10 days and I have Mitch Williams?? Have to disagree with you, I think Mitch Williams is an enormous idiot. Have watched enough of him on MLB network for a lifetime.

I'll turn on Marty and Joe. Or Marty and whoever.

Haven't seen him much on MLBN, but he's offered some interesting insight during this game.

[Wonderful Monds]

Corrected to .264. Forgot to subtract his HR from his hits.

Ah ok. So if he added a bunch of singles...maybe something like 250/290/470? Not mind blowing, but at least passable enough.

[New York Red]

Fly-out, and it's another 1-2-3 inning for Leake.
And only 7 pitches. I hate to jinx the guy tonight, but it's crazy how good Mike has been this year. He has to be a candidate for the all-star game if he finishes the first half strong.

[mrherd05]

Alvarez hit one to the river bank, Pirates up 1 to 0

[ProfessorTofty]

Reds now with another chance thanks to a Rangers error.

[mth123]

Ah ok. So if he added a bunch of singles...maybe something like 250/290/470? Not mind blowing, but at least passable enough.

Small enough sample that 1 hit would get him to .294. Problem is 14K with only 1 BB and 1 HBP in 52 PAs. Small sample for everything.

[Kiko]

And only 7 pitches. I hate to jinx the guy tonight, but it's crazy how good Mike has been this year. He has to be a candidate for the all-star game if he finishes the first half strong.

Only problem with Leake and the AS Game is he is scheduled to pitch the Sunday before the game so if he is selected he wouldn't pitch.

[Kiko]

I am not able to watch the game. How is the Ranger's righty looking?

[757690]

Only problem with Leake and the AS Game is he is scheduled to pitch the Sunday before the game so if he is selected he wouldn't pitch.

Why is that a problem? I don't want any Reds pitchers pitching in the All Star game.

[New York Red]

Only problem with Leake and the AS Game is he is scheduled to pitch the Sunday before the game so if he is selected he wouldn't pitch.
Thanks, Kiko, I hadn't looked that far in advance. That does create a problem.

[ProfessorTofty]

I am not able to watch the game. How is the Ranger's righty looking?
Not too bad, actually, so far. After giving up a homer and a double in the first, he hasn't given up anything else so far. Reds do have one on right now in the third with nobody out, but it's on an error. We'll see, we'll see...

[RedsBrick]

Would love to see Robinson on the move

[Kiko]

Why is that a problem? I don't want any Reds pitchers pitching in the All Star game.

True but it would be cool to see Leake in the AS game since he has been kicked around by some Reds fans.

[alloverjr]

Would love to see Robinson on the move

Yes, me too

[ProfessorTofty]

Choo really works the at-bat there and ends up taking a walk.

[RedsBrick]

That was a good AB

[Kiko]

who wants Cozy to bunt here? Not me.

[alloverjr]

who wants Cozy to bunt here? Not me.

Dusty cares not what you think. Up to BP.

[RedsBrick]

who wants Cozy to bunt here? Not me.

truthfully I'd rather have that than a dp

[scott91575]

who wants Cozy to bunt here? Not me.

Once I saw that defense, no way would I bunt. Well, I would never bunt in the 3rd inning anyway unless it's the pitcher. Yet that defense was way overplaying the bunt.

[New York Red]

Did I hear that right? The Reds have just 8 hits in their last 98 ABs w/RISP?

[RedsBrick]

he's tryin' to wear it

[ProfessorTofty]

Finally, a hit with runners in scoring position. 2-0, still bases loaded.

[New York Red]

Finally! Way to go, BP!

[alloverjr]

9 for 99! Streaking!

[scott91575]

woo hoo, 9 for 99. Turning it around!

[Wonderful Monds]

BP just gets em in

[mth123]

Now a long one please.

[scott91575]

9 for 100.

[mth123]

Ugh!!!

[Kiko]

How do you look at strike 3 with the bases loaded?

[Wonderful Monds]

Jay gets screwed on ball 1 (err strike 3)

[Wonderful Monds]

How do you look at strike 3 with the bases loaded?

When its actually a ball

[dougdirt]

How do you look at strike 3 with the bases loaded?

Because it wasn't a strike.

[mth123]

Hanger right down the middle and Paul takes.

[Kiko]

When its actually a ball

OK, well I didn't see it but geez, now Paul goes down looking. At least BP came through.

[tomnuetten]

How do you look at strike 3 with the bases loaded?

ask this question paul or bruce ;)

[RedTeamGo!]

:eek:

Well, at least they got one...

[mrherd05]

I was always told, ya cant LOOK one out of the park

[RedsBrick]

Because it wasn't a strike.

blue thought it was....regardless, put a bat on it

[mth123]

Well they scored a run, but Bruce and Paul looked awful with the bases loaded.

[757690]

Because it wasn't a strike.

It wasn't, but with two stokes and the bases loaded, it was too close to take.

[Red Raindog]

OK, well I didn't see it but geez, now Paul goes down looking. At least BP came through.

same here - Paul's bubble has burst too

[Always Red]

Haven't seen him much on MLBN, but he's offered some interesting insight during this game.

I've given him a chance and I agree with you WM, he's pretty good at color and especially at talking pitching.

He's a better color analyst than a studio talking head.

2 bad AB's by the Reds there, just put the ball in play to get another run.

[scott91575]

I think I heard Xavier Paul say "Straight ball I hit it very much. Curveball, bats are afraid."

[New York Red]

Oh well, 9-101 > 8-98. Maybe the guys will relax at the plate a little more now.

[RedsBrick]

two looking to end the inning....sorry, that's pitiful

[alloverjr]

Paul took 4 pitches. Real tough to drive runs in that way unless Cingrani (circa last night) is pitching. 9 - 101.

[alloverjr]

Dude's zone is as wide as the Mississippi.

[757690]

Ump is giving both pitchers the outside corner on lefites,

[mth123]

two looking to end the inning....sorry, that's pitiful

Worse yet, Strike one to Bruce was practically on a tee for him and he did nothing with it. Strike 2 to Paul was a hanger that he should have hit 450 feet.

[Wonderful Monds]

Votto's D remains curious

[alloverjr]

As have I Joey, as have I...

[Wonderful Monds]

9 errors so far. Most since he had 10 all year in 09.

[New York Red]

Time for some 4-6-3 action.

[Wonderful Monds]

I've given him a chance and I agree with you WM, he's pretty good at color and especially at talking pitching.

He's a better color analyst than a studio talking head.

2 bad AB's by the Reds there, just put the ball in play to get another run.

Yeah he's said a lot about pitching so far that's proven to be true right after he's said and other things like that. Plus I find him pretty entertaining.

[mth123]

9 errors so far. Most since he had 10 all year in 09.

Guy needs a break. He should have been DHing this entire week.

[RedTeamGo!]

I spent the first couple innings playing Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne.

The game is over a decade old and many people still play on b.net. Crazy.

[Kiko]

Votto is lollygagging.....

[Wonderful Monds]

Joey, what the hell man.

[New York Red]

Wow, Joey is imploding on defense.

[RedsBrick]

wow, Joey....just get the out!

[malcontent]

It wasn't, but with two stokes and the bases loaded, it was too close to take.
Votto with the Lead Glove defense.

[mrherd05]

Joey playing just dumb, lazy baseball

[tomnuetten]

wtf is votto doing out there?!

[mth123]

Tried to make an impossible play to make-up for the first error IMO.

[miamiredskin]

you would think Joey makes too much money to be bought off.

[RedTeamGo!]

My god...he is turning into a DH overnight. This is quite alarming.

[smith288]

Joey playing just dumb, lazy baseball
I actually think he's afraid of the ball. he never fields the ball square.

[VR]

wtf is votto doing out there?!

He's 6th in the NL in OPS....he's fine. ;)

[Stray]

Nice to see Votto flashing that gg defense

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[SirFelixCat]

Bad news bears in Texas, dammit!

[Wonderful Monds]

Reds playing mid 2000 defense.

Dammit

[miamiredskin]

Poor Mike Leake...totally betrayed!

[New York Red]

Guy needs a break. He should have been DHing this entire week.
He's had two days off in the last five days.

[Wonderful Monds]

These are not the 2012 Reds.

[smith288]

This is atrocious.

[Red Raindog]

following on Gameday -- makes me happy I can't see this

[VR]

Paging Scott Rolen.

[Stray]

This team is in some sort of funk.

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[RedTeamGo!]

He's 6th in the NL in OPS....he's fine. ;)

What does that have to do with defense?

[Red in Chicago]

following on Gameday -- makes me happy I can't see this

i was thinking the same thing

[Wonderful Monds]

Texas takes the lead on a sac fly

[mth123]

He's had two days off in the last five days.

And he's played every game but one. He won't get a rest over the All Star break like most of his competition will. It's not like they've had Jim Thome or David Ortiz filling up the DH spot.

[WildcatFan]

Sorry, Leakey. You deserve better tonight.

[Big Klu]

0 ER.

[mrherd05]

So....dumb, unmotivated, poor baseball play. Whose shoulders does that eventually fall on?????

[malcontent]

At least he's not dropping F-bombs.

He seems to be very calm with the errors.

[reds1869]

This team is mentally checked out.

[ProfessorTofty]

Little popout in the infield, and that sad inning is finally over.

[VR]

What does that have to do with defense?

The defense of Votto being on Jupiter this year has been his OPS. Everything else in his game, most notably his head, have been way off.

[mrherd05]

Vottos errors were lazy errors. If BP had committed those, people would be in an uproar.

[smith288]

What does that have to do with defense?
It's a joke.

[Brutus]

For Leake to limit that inning to 'only' 3 runs is a minor miracle. He was put in an absurd spot.

[757690]

At least he's not dropping F-bombs.

He seems to be very calm with the errors.

Maybe he needs to be dropping them again. It seems this funk started when Dusty asked him to stop,

[Big Klu]

You can't give any opponent six outs in an inning.

[New York Red]

Leake gives up one single and doesn't walk anyone, but three runs score. Wow, gotta feel bad for the kid.

[BCubb2003]

This team is mentally checked out.

It might be that they're too mental, right now.

[Kiko]

Brantley said the Reds are playing tight but I find that hard to believe.

[malcontent]

I predict Jack Hannahan will actually square up his first ball (in June) tonight.

[mth123]

This team is mentally checked out.

Opposite IMO. Pressing. Saw it in Bruce and Pauls PAs. Saw it in Votto's desperate panic that turned a minor bobble into an error that opened the doors. Saw it in Votto's attempt to make an impossible play at the plate. Saw it in Cozart tensing up on the throw the 3B.

[RedTeamGo!]

The defense of Votto being on Jupiter this year has been his OPS. Everything else in his game, most notably his head, have been way off.

Ah, didn't pick up on the joke. Agreed...I am very alarmed by his play. This is why nobody deserves a 10 year contract

[smith288]

I predict Jack Hannahan will actually square up his first ball (in June) tonight.
I predict he will K.

[New York Red]

0 ER.
Box score says one ER? If 3 of the first 4 batters reach via error, and no one else reaches safely, how are any of the runs earned?

[alloverjr]

Hanahan is just abusively bad right now. 6 pitches 2 K's.

[RedsBrick]

Outta three pitches....he swings at the ball.

[Wonderful Monds]

Ah, didn't pick up on the joke. Agreed...I am very alarmed by his play. This is why nobody deserves a 10 year contract

omg lol

[RedTeamGo!]

Mesoraco with 2 Ks already. He is fantastic.

[Blitz Dorsey]

This team is flat out EMBARRASSING to watch right now. It's one thing to get beat when the opposition is playing well. That is NOT what has been happening to the Reds lately. We're just playing like junk. Can't even catch/throw the ball. Pathetic.

[dsmith421]

Glad we moved quickly to secure Hannahan on a multi-year deal. You wouldn't want to leave a talent like that on the open market.

[New York Red]

For Leake to limit that inning to 'only' 3 runs is a minor miracle. He was put in an absurd spot.
Amen, he deserves better support than that. Now lets rally and get him another 'W'.

[smith288]

I love it when the reds are on national television and play like a bunch of little leaguers.

[Blitz Dorsey]

1-2-3 inning for the future Cy Young award winner the Rangers are throwing out there tonight. (Wait, he's an awful pitcher. Never mind. We just made him look good in that inning.)

[RedsBrick]

Serious question: Who here thinks this team will win tonight now that they're down?

[New York Red]

Box score says one ER? If 3 of the first 4 batters reach via error, and no one else reaches safely, how are any of the runs earned?
OK, nevermind, box score now says 0 ER.

[RedTeamGo!]

omg lol

Really not a crazy comment. I didn't like the contract when he signed it. Signing anybody to a 10 year contract is ridiculousy dangerous. He is hitting well, but his defense this year is making him look like a DH.

[malcontent]

Hanahan is just abusively bad right now. 6 pitches 2 K's.
Worst LH hitter I've seen in a while.

[VR]

Well, it is Nick Tepesch after all.

[Red in Chicago]

is it time to someone to start lighting the fire yet:lol:

[Blitz Dorsey]

Never thought I would ever be looking forward to a Bengals season.

[New York Red]

Serious question: Who here thinks this team will win tonight now that they're down?
We're hitting their pitcher a lot better than they're hitting ours. Big difference in their pitch counts too. I like our chances as of right now.

[smith288]

Well, it is Nick Tepesch after all.
Wait, THE Nick Tepesch? Oh... now all this makes sense.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Glad we moved quickly to secure Hannahan on a multi-year deal. You wouldn't want to leave a talent like that on the open market.

Not a good offseason for Walt. There are exactly zero other MLB teams that would have inked Hannahan to a 2-year deal. Way to bid against ourselves, boys!

[Gizmo]

I love it when the reds are on national television and play like a bunch of little leaguers.

They're on national television? DC area must not be national, I get the Yankees here.

[malcontent]

Heisey, Izturis, Hannahan....all bonafide candidates to DFA, but I'm sure Walt likes the team.

[Blitz Dorsey]

BREAKING: Votto just caught the ball Phillips threw to him. No error.

[RedTeamGo!]

Charlotte, NC = Yankees/O's

[smith288]

They're on national television? DC area must not be national, I get the Yankees here.
Well, It's nationally regional. Not FSO.

[Brutus]

Hannahan is being paid $2 million. If the Reds decide he's getting too bad, giving him his release won't be a major obstacle.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Heisey, Izturis, Hannahan....all bonafide candidates to DFA, but I'm sure Walt likes the team.

At least Walt shored up the bullpen with the signings of Broxton and Parra.

[smith288]

Hannahan is being paid $2 million. If the Reds decide he's getting too bad, giving him his release won't be a major obstacle.
Well, you could trade him to the Yankees for Cano or something (Yea, Hanananahan is THAT good)

[Gizmo]

Well, It's nationally regional. Not FSO.

Saturday nights are less national tv for me, I get the blackout every time. Every other night I can nationally or locally watch them.

[RedTeamGo!]

When was the last time the Reds DFA'd someone?

[Kc61]

Votto has made a number of errors and bad plays lately. He is in a fielding slump and it is disturbing because a first baseman obviously gets a lot of chances.

His UZR rating is negative, which is highly unusual for him.

Brantley said the Reds are playing tight and it does seem that way. Not hitting with men in scoring position, now fielding lapses.

My guess is is that the Reds will play better when they get home and in a more comfortable, familiar environment.

[Mutaman]

I didn't like the contract when he signed it.


i remember you posting that you were against the signing. Or maybe I'm thinking of somebody else. :thumbdown:

[Blitz Dorsey]

Hannahan is being paid $2 million. If the Reds decide he's getting too bad, giving him his release won't be a major obstacle.

True. But the point is why the hell did Walt give a two-year, $4 million contract to someone who no one else in MLB would have given a multi-year deal? Just made no sense at the time and makes even less sense now.

I know, I know, $4 million is nothing in baseball. It was still a dumb move. That money could have been better spent elsewhere. Hannahan is below replacement level.

[kaldaniels]

Well, It's nationally regional. Not FSO.

And that's worlds apart from being televised nationally.

[mbgrayson]

Montana = Os/Yankees in a 9 to 0 blowout.

I'm sick and tired of Fox Saturday baseball. I buy the Extra Innings package and have a zillion channels on satellite. Can't watch it on MLB.com either. No matter what I would pay, I still can't watch the Saturday night game I want. It is stupid.

[DocRed]

At least Leake came to play today...

[Brutus]

Though the scoreboard doesn't say it, I still consider this to be a shutout by Leake through four innings. He's pitching really well.

[Kc61]

Folks I agree Hannahan's hitting has been poor. But he didn't make the errors to cost this lead.

[smith288]

And that's worlds apart from being televised nationally.
Good God... Relax... they are on Fox Sport National... lighten up.

[kaldaniels]

Can earned runs come and go...at one point during that bad inning Leake was listed on game cast as having an ER....since then it now shows 0ER.

[New York Red]

Leake should be taking a one-hit shutout to the 5th.

[Gizmo]

Montana = Os/Yankees in a 9 to 0 blowout.

I'm sick and tired of Fox Saturday baseball. I buy the Extra Innings package and have a zillion channels on satellite. Can't watch it on MLB.com either. No matter what I would pay, I still can't watch the Saturday night game I want. It is stupid.

Yep, I'm tired of paying for a "full season" of MLB.tv to only get 6 nights a week, not counting off days, which Saturday never is barring rain out.

[Brutus]

Can earned runs come and go...at one point during that bad inning Leake was listed on game cast as having an ER....since then it now shows 0ER.

Yeah the official scorer can change a ruling as to what constitutes a hit/error or an earned/unearned run. The first run was initially ruled an earnie, but got changed after the inning.

[mth123]

I think leaving the bases loaded tightened this team up tonight. This should be a laugher at this point. Their top HR guy missed one practically on a tee and their lefty hitting righty killer took an even fatter one. I could hear the sound of the mass butt-puckering all the way here in the midwest.

[mbgrayson]

After 4 innings, Rangers 3, Reds 2.
Tepesch 76 pitches, 46 strikes.
Leake 54 pitches, 35 strikes.

[New York Red]

Can earned runs come and go...at one point during that bad inning Leake was listed on game cast as having an ER....since then it now shows 0ER.
I was asking about that earlier. It is possible for a run to go from earned to unearned, depending on how the inning plays out, but I don't know why that would have been the case in this situation.

[kaldaniels]

Good God... Relax... they are on Fox Sport National... lighten up.

Call the team I root for little leaguers (to paraphrase) and expect some pushback. Sorry.

[RedsBrick]

When was the last time the Reds DFA'd someone?

Not sure....but someone should be. A message needs to be sent to this team, some how, some way.

[malcontent]

Brantley said the Reds are playing tight and it does seem that way. Not hitting with men in scoring position, now fielding lapses.
OK, I'll bite. Did the COWBOY actually give a reason why they might be tight?

[ProfessorTofty]

Choo starts it off with a base hit.

[New York Red]

Choo continues to destroy right-handed pitching.

[BCubb2003]

After 4 innings, Rangers 3, Reds 2.
Tepesch 76 pitches, 46 strikes.
Leake 54 pitches, 35 strikes.

Reds fielders 3, Reds hitters 2.

[RedTeamGo!]

i remember you posting that you were against the signing. Or maybe I'm thinking of somebody else. :thumbdown:

I wasn't a poster when they signed him.

I was for signing Votto, but I am against 10+ year contracts, especially for a 1st basemen that really isnt that young. Miguel Cabrera is way better than Votto and he signed for 8 years.

[Brutus]

I was asking about that earlier. It is possible for a run to go from earned to unearned, depending on how the inning plays out, but I don't know why that would have been the case in this situation.

I think it was just a mistake. Anyone that reaches on an error automatically would be an unearned run if they eventually score. I assume that the scorer just accidently ruled it an earned run at first and realized his mistake later.

[smith288]

Call the team I root for little leaguers (to paraphrase) and expect some pushback. Sorry.
LOL... Ok, if it makes you feel better then whatever.

[757690]

I predict the Reds come back, but I'm afraid the pen will blow it.

[Ironman92]

For Leake to limit that inning to 'only' 3 runs is a minor miracle. He was put in an absurd spot.

He got 6 weak outs and they scored 3.....he should get credit for an extra inning pitched.

[Brutus]

I predict the Reds come back, but I'm afraid the pen will blow it.

Optimism cushioned by pessimism. I like the change of pace lol

[Kc61]

I think leaving the bases loaded tightened this team up tonight. This should be a laugher at this point. Their top HR guy missed one practically on a tee and their lefty hitting righty killer took an even fatter one. I could hear the sound of the mass butt-puckering all the way here in the midwest.

Very good point. Very good incite.

I didn't agree earlier though with the suggestion that Votto's bad defense may reflect a lack of rest.

[Brutus]

He got 6 weak outs and they scored 3.....he should get credit for an extra inning pitched.

He does get credit for it in BRA

[Brutus Run Average]

[malcontent]

Liriano on course to throw a shutout.

Could be the Reds have intuited that they're the third-best team in the division.

[mth123]

Very good point. Very good incite.

I didn't agree earlier though with the suggestion that Votto's bad defense may reflect a lack of rest.

Not because he's tired physically, but a few games without the added responsibility should help relax him IMO.

[Ironman92]

Joey has needed a game off for about 3 weeks now. Seriously, what player is more intense offensively? You know after a while it HAS to drain on you some.

[Wonderful Monds]

Dang Cozart!

[ProfessorTofty]

Alright! We're tied back up.

[Ironman92]

Gapper

[alloverjr]

STILL can't get a hit with RISP. Dang.

[DocRed]

Didi from Curacao says Thom? I thought he was from the NEtherlands...

[smith288]

Didi from Curacao says Thom? I thought he was from the NEtherlands...
Curacao is a Dutch entity

[New York Red]

A Choozart run to tie it.

[dsmith421]

Didi from Curacao says Thom? I thought he was from the NEtherlands...

Curacao is a Dutch colony.

[mth123]

He does get credit for it in BRA

[Brutus Run Average]

What's league average for that stat? 34B?

[Wonderful Monds]

Joey V with a single

[Ironman92]

Didi from Curacao says Thom? I thought he was from the NEtherlands...

I think when the World Baseball Classic is played and the Netherlands was really good...it was actually Curaçao....those guys can ball.

[scott91575]

He would have scored easily, and I am not saying that due to the poor throw. A perfect throw doesn't get him.

[Ironman92]

What's league average for that stat? 34B?

Threeve

[New York Red]

What's league average for that stat? 34B?
I like where this is headed. :beerme:

[Brutus]

What's league average for that stat? 34B?

The average is graded on a curve :)

:thumbup:

[RedTeamGo!]

Bet you $10 DatDude swings at first pitch

[Big Klu]

Didi from Curacao says Thom? I thought he was from the NEtherlands...

Curaçao is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. He was born in Amsterdam, and grew up in Curaçao.

[RedTeamGo!]

Well, it is def time to start drinking beer for the evening. I DVR'd Baseketball.

[Ironman92]

He would have scored easily, and I am not saying that due to the poor throw. A perfect throw doesn't get him.

How can a young SS with the ball on the ground towards RF not score on that ball? SMH I know Cruz has a cannon but he has to score on that play. I'd held Votto and Hanigan.

[New York Red]

Joey and Zack making up a little for their defensive blunders, but I thought Cozart could have scored there. Hopefully BP comes through again.

[Ironman92]

Bet you $10 DatDude swings at first pitch

Maybe twice

[mth123]

The average is graded on a curve :)

:thumbup:

I think one of the Upton's is among the league leaders.

OK, I'll stop now.

[Mutaman]

I wasn't a poster when they signed him.

I was for signing Votto, but I am against 10+ year contracts, especially for a 1st basemen that really isnt that young. .

This is a nice time too share this with everyone.

[alloverjr]

9 - 102 :laugh:

[Brutus]

I had faith there in Mr. RISP and he let me down.

[RedTeamGo!]

This is a nice time too share this with everyone.

What difference does it make? I am talking about baseball during a baseball game.

[Kiko]

bases loaded for Paul. Rangers are making the right move. C'mon Paul let's make em' pay!

[scott91575]

9 - 102 :laugh:

hey, that votto single makes it 10. They are almost on the interstate.

[mth123]

A little redemption for Paul.

[ProfessorTofty]

Whew! That's twice now tonight with RISP. Now up 4-3.

[Kiko]

yes, an RBI from Paul and better yet one from a DH. The first of the year.

[scott91575]

Make that 11. On the interstate baby!

[dsmith421]

I mean, you can't make this crap up. First pitch DP.

[scott91575]

and Hanahan doing the only thing worse than a K.

[smith288]

Hananananah is terrible. Leake should be hitting for him.

[RedTeamGo!]

Hannahan is going to hit a single to left field.

[Kiko]

at least Hannahan didn't strike out. :D He is becoming the new whipping boy.

[RedsBrick]

Jack "Buzzkill" Hannahan

[DocRed]

Geezus Hannahan...:confused:

[alloverjr]

I'm speechless.

[RedTeamGo!]

Wow, nevermind.

[Gizmo]

Make that 11. On the interstate baby!

You do realize there's an interstate 5 in California, right? :laugh:

[Big Klu]

Curacao is a Dutch colony.

Not really a colony, but a separate country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

There are four countries in the Kingdom of the Netherlands:
The Netherlands
Aruba
Curaçao
Sint Maarten

It's like how the United Kingdom is also made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.