7/8/13 - Reds @ Milwaukee

[Tom Servo]

Choo 8
Cozart 6
Votto 3
Phillips 4
Bruce 9
Frazier 5
Heisey 7
Hanigan 2
Bailey RHP

[HeatherC1212]

Vander Meer those guys tonight Bailey!!! :jump:

(I know it probably won't happen but hey, I can wish it! ;))

[RedTeamGo!]

Do you think if someone broke into Cozart's home and wrote "267 OBP" in permanent marker on Cozart's forehead Dusty would still bat him 2nd in the lineup?

I wouldn't consider doing that or anything... ;)

[OldXOhio]

OBP doesn't matter, haven't you heard?

[NebraskaRed]

Looks like they changed the lineup. Mes/Mez/Rocco instead of Hanigan.

[Ironman92]

Do you think if someone broke into Cozart's home and wrote "267 OBP" in permanent marker on Cozart's forehead Dusty would still bat him 2nd in the lineup?

I wouldn't consider doing that or anything... ;)

No big deal....it's not like he's last out of 161 regulars in MLB (he's ahead of 2)

And it's .264, not .267

[Ironman92]

Looks like they changed the lineup. Mes/Mez/Rocco instead of Hanigan.

Meso

[Ironman92]

Jay Bruce will hit 2 HR

[Raisor]

Rocco!

[Larry Schuler]

Amen-Ra-Ko

[Ironman92]

Since Heisey has returned he has played in 8 games (4 starts)....

.294 avg
.368 OB%
.706 slug %
1.074 OPS

4 doubles and a HR

World's smallest sample size but a little positive is always good.

[NebraskaRed]

Since Heisey has returned he has played in 8 games (4 starts)....

.294 avg
.368 OB%
.706 slug %
1.074 OPS

4 doubles and a HR

World's smallest sample size but a little positive is always good.

Heisey should be going to the All-Star game!

[TheBigLebowski]

Cozart still in the 2 hole.

Shortstop bats 2nd, dude.

[NebraskaRed]

John Fay ‏@johnfayman 21m
Hanigan is "sore." Believe it's his thumb again. He'll be examined later today. #reds @Cincienquirer

Did you hear that sound? It was the sound of Corky Miller popping open a celebratory beer as he grabbed his suitcase and started packing his assortment of mustache combs.

[Kc61]

Since Heisey has returned he has played in 8 games (4 starts)....

.294 avg
.368 OB%
.706 slug %
1.074 OPS

4 doubles and a HR

World's smallest sample size but a little positive is always good.

Even those who don't favor Heisey in the lineup, like me, knew he was likely to get hot. No player on earth could stay with numbers so low. It was inevitable.

Keep it up, Chris.

[Kc61]

I guess Paul is still hurt, he'd normally play against the RHP.

I guess Derrick Robinson against righties hasn't impressed. You'd think he might be the guy to replace Paul. Switch hitter.

I guess Heisey is officially "hot" since he is playing against Lohse, righty on righty.

[RedlegJake]

Ride him while he's hot sit him when he's not

[Big Klu]

JimDay filling in at the PBP mike tonight? Looks like he's in the booth with the Crafty Lefthander.

[WebScorpion]

Even those who don't favor Heisey in the lineup, like me, knew he was likely to get hot. No player on earth could stay with numbers so low. It was inevitable.

Keep it up, Chris.
So you're saying Cozart will eventually get hot? :eek:

[Red Raindog]

So you're saying Cozart will eventually get hot? :eek:

he has his streaks -- but they usually don't last longer than 9 innings --

[Kc61]

So you're saying Cozart will eventually get hot? :eek:

He will. Guy had, what, 33 doubles and 15 homers last year?

Cozart is probably pressing like crazy, he's not this bad.

Sorry to deviate from the RedsZone party line.

[ProfessorTofty]

Votto hits one off a glove and is on with a single. Or an error?

[Kc61]

Two outs Votto singles off first baseman's glove.

This is a game thread, correct?

[Red Raindog]

BP with the oppo hit --- we need that from him

[Kc61]

Phillips single. Two on, two out.

Votto play ruled an error. Ridiculous.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Serious threat going here in the first inning without the automatic out.

[Kc61]

BP with the oppo hit --- we need that from him

You got the play by play. I'll make occasional sarcastic comments.

[ProfessorTofty]

Bruce smacks one to right center! Runners on 1st and 3rd, and Votto scores! Reds have the lead in the first.

[Red Raindog]

Bruce no longer with bum status -- like his approach there

[BluegrassRedleg]

Good 2-out RBI by Jay Bruce there. :beerme:

[757690]

JimDay filling in at the PBP mike tonight? Looks like he's in the booth with the Crafty Lefthander.

Day has done play by play before. I really don't understand this. Reds have 137 announcers and Day still gets the call?

[Tom Servo]

Bruuuuuuuuce

[BluegrassRedleg]

And then the other automatic out swings at a ball on the ground (as usual) and meekly grounds out.

[Red Raindog]

Has Frazier ever seen an outside pitch he doesn't like? weak pulled grounder on 1st pitch -- that approach I don't like

[BluegrassRedleg]

Has Frazier ever seen an outside pitch he doesn't like? weak pulled grounder on 1st pitch -- that approach I don't like

Think he could be a good golfer.

[Tom Servo]

And then the other automatic out swings at a ball on the ground (as usual) and meekly grounds out.
Jeez, did he kick your dog too?

[Kc61]

Actually, that at bat speaks volumes about Frazier.

His ground ball rate is way, way up this year.

You could see that by reaching out on the outside pitch and trying to pull it, he beat it into the ground for an easy out.

I'd have to explore more, but that explains much about Todd's season IMO.

[Kc61]

Scoring change, Votto gets a hit which is proper.

[ProfessorTofty]

Good call-- the Votto "error" changed to a base hit.

And the Brewers have their first hit, so Van Der Meer's record is safe.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Jeez, did he kick your dog too?

Well, my dog would be about ankle level. ;)

[ProfessorTofty]

Shoot. Runner to third on a mis-played throw on the steal.

[Red in Chicago]

why does mes even bother...honestly, it's sad

[Kc61]

Mesoraco supposedly has a good throwing arm.

I watch a lot of games, and can't remember his last good throw.

K for Bailey, two down.

[ProfessorTofty]

And all the throwing stuff doesn't even matter. Two-run zap, and now the Brewers have the lead.

[Red in Chicago]

well, that was unfortunate

[nate1213]

This feels like 2011 all over again in terms of all these first inning runs/homers.

[Kc61]

Pretty bad pitch. Hung right down the middle.

Now Francisco up.

[Kc61]

Francisco walks.

That's correct.

[757690]

Fourth game in a row with opposing teams hitting a home run in the first inning.

[foxfire123]

Yeeaahhh. Gonna be another long night. *sigh*.

[Red in Chicago]

chris' voice is painful to listen to again tonight

[Red Raindog]

I leave the room for a few moments & you people turned Homer into a pumpkin!

[Tom Servo]

you guys give up easily

[757690]

you guys give up easily

Down 2-1 in the first. Reds still have around a 40% chance of winning this game according to general odds.

[Red in Chicago]

you guys give up easily

complaining about the team continuing to give up 1st inning runs doesn't necessarily mean you're giving up.

[ProfessorTofty]

Fly to center, and the Reds are out of the inning without any more damage.

[Always Red]

Meso

Rock

[Big Klu]

Day has done play by play before. I really don't understand this. Reds have 137 announcers and Day still gets the call?

I've heard JimDay (and it's all one word as far as I'm concerned) do PBP before. Surprisingly, he's actually OK (nothing special, but not horrible). He's less of a doofus than he is during pregame and postgame on Reds Live and the CincinnatiUSA commercials.

[Gallen5862]

Thanks for the PBP.

[nate]

complaining about the team continuing to give up 1st inning runs doesn't necessarily mean you're giving up.

Compared to the rest of the NL, the Reds have given up the fewest 1st inning runs this year with 28.

The Marlins "lead" with 53.

I hope this persuades some to put the toaster down outside the bathtub and return to watching the game.

This has been a public service announcement.

[Always Red]

Day has done play by play before. I really don't understand this. Reds have 137 announcers and Day still gets the call?

I like what I'm hearing from him so far. Less drama than that other guy.

[BluegrassRedleg]

I've heard JimDay (and it's all one word as far as I'm concerned) do PBP before. Surprisingly, he's actually OK (nothing special, but not horrible). He's less of a doofus than he is during pregame and postgame on Reds Live and the CincinnatiUSA commercials.

I was thinking the same thing. I think that's more of a "role" he plays for those assignments.

[Red in Chicago]

they need to take mes out of the game...

[BluegrassRedleg]

Mez shouldn't be out there.

[Kc61]

We're now watching what happens after the good hitters "lumped" together are done.

Which is nothing.

Two outs, nobody on, pitcher up for the Reds.

[ProfessorTofty]

Homer Bailey gets a hit. They were hoping to catch him, but his speed was sufficient.

[Kc61]

Bailey singles, c'mon Choo.

[757690]

I've heard JimDay (and it's all one word as far as I'm concerned) do PBP before. Surprisingly, he's actually OK (nothing special, but not horrible). He's less of a doofus than he is during pregame and postgame on Reds Live and the CincinnatiUSA commercials.

Day is fine at PBP. I just think it's funny the Reds ran out of announcers given how many they have in payroll.

[ProfessorTofty]

Choo works the count, but ends up grounding to first, and that's all for the Reds's second.

[Kc61]

Lohse throwing grounders tonight. Nothing for Reds in the second.

[reds1869]

Mez shouldn't be out there.

Neither should Hanigan. Someone needs to be DLed and Corky needs to come North.

[757690]

Neither should Hanigan. Someone needs to be DLed and Corky needs to come North.

I believe Miquel Olivo is looking for a job.

[Kc61]

I believe Miquel Olivo is looking for a job.

Nevin Ashley is hitting very well at AAA, he's a catcher apparently.

Bring him up. Lump him with Votto and Bruce.

[Red in Chicago]

that was a nice play by homer to get him at first.

[marcshoe]

I don't mind Jim Day at all. I wonder if he can catch.

[Kc61]

that was a nice play by homer to get him at first.

Yes but he needs to get this good hitting SS here. Don't want the Brewers to have three.

[Kc61]

Double, run scores, out at third, nice throw Phillips, 3-1 Brewers.

[ProfessorTofty]

Brewers score another, but very nice throw there to take away a triple.

[marcshoe]

Quick initial throw by Bruce.

[reds44]

Sometimes, you just wonder where Bailey's head is at.

[Tom Servo]

I want to see the Reds put up a big crooked number soon.

[Ironman92]

FOX Ohio fail not replaying that

[Red in Chicago]

Quick initial throw by Bruce.

followed by a heck of a throw from phillips to gun him down at third

[Ironman92]

Of course is Fox Ohio would quit being CHEAP I could tell if he was safe or out in HD.

[FloridaBuckeye]

Man its been a while since ive been online... a lots changed around here

[ProfessorTofty]

Hey, neat, Cozart pops one in and the first batter of the inning is on.


And there's that replay.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Hey, neat, Cozart pops one in and the first batter of the inning is on.


And there's that replay.

It's a Festivus miracle. :D

[Ironman92]

Seriously folks....I know a lot of you are out of area and can't watch the game but by gosh I pay for HD package on DISH and last year almost every game was in HD......right now they are showing about 2/5 in HD and the rest are in standard def.......they are the only HD channel that doesn't show all games in HD.....and there is a green tint all throughout the picture.

Anyone else with this first world trouble?

[Kc61]

Votto DP.

Cozart erased.

Lohse a ground ball machine on the mound.

Could be another long night if Reds can't elevate the ball off the bat.

[Ironman92]

Hey, neat, Cozart pops one in and the first batter of the inning is on.


And there's that replay.

Better late than never.....they didn't have a good angle but still clear he was out unless his arm is 2 feet longer than it should be.

[Kc61]

Phillips with a GABP homer. Unfortunately, he's in Milwaukee.

3-1 bottom three.

[Tom Servo]

Thought off the bat BP had more of that.

[Kc61]

nice play BP.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Seriously folks....I know a lot of you are out of area and can't watch the game but by gosh I pay for HD package on DISH and last year almost every game was in HD......right now they are showing about 2/5 in HD and the rest are in standard def.......they are the only HD channel that doesn't show all games in HD.....and there is a green tint all throughout the picture.

Anyone else with this first world trouble?

This definitely falls into the category of "USA Problems," but it's almost unbearable to watch something in SD these days. I don't know how we did it for all those years. :p

[Chip R]

Votto DP.

Cozart erased.

Lohse a ground ball machine on the mound.

Could be another long night if Reds can't elevate the ball off the bat.

Obviously that was Cozart's fault. Votto was so shocked to actually see Cozart on base he grounded into a double play. ;)

[Roy Tucker]

Hey, it could be worse. I'm watching The Bachelorette.

[ProfessorTofty]

No play at third this time. A triple and it's 4-1. Whew.

[Tom Servo]

Everytime I look away the Brewers get more runs, yeesh.

[Always Red]

Jim Day doing pbp all week up to the ASG.

He's worried about his reception on twitter, he's afraid to check it.

Me and my wife think he's doing great, like him and Chris better than anyone else who does games for the Reds (wink, wink). She's writing the Reds as we speak.

[cbowen2112]

Everytime I look away the Brewers get more runs, yeesh.

We go from the great Mariners, to the awesome Brewers and it looks as if the season is turning South...yowsers!

[holster10]

boy, this not a fun team to watch. bailey's yo-yo efforts continue.

[Kc61]

Bailey is usually bad against Milwaukee, poor lifetime record.

Tonight no exception.

Pirates are losing 2-0 so maybe Reds won't lose much ground.

[Kc61]

boy, this not a fun team to watch. bailey's yo-yo efforts continue.

It would all be solved if Cozart wasn't hitting second. Don't you know?

[cbowen2112]

At least I don't have to hear Thom groan and moan about how abysmal the offense is...we get it.

[Red in Chicago]

the one time i went to miller park it rained and the roof was closed...unfortunately, for several folks sitting to my left, it was leaking and they had to find new seats:lol:

[ProfessorTofty]

Gone! Chris Heisey smacks a solo homer, and it's now 4-2.

[Red in Chicago]

hi-c makes 'em pay:thumbup:

[cbowen2112]

I love Jim Day! LOL

[BluegrassRedleg]

Heisey will have to sit 2-3 days for that insubordination.

[Kc61]

Nice shot by Heisey. Brewers announcers impressed by Heisey's power.

[Tom Servo]

Hi-C :jump:

[Red in Chicago]

mes makes me hurt:eek:

[Kc61]

Heisey will have to sit 2-3 days for that insubordination.

Actually, that homer probably ensures Chris of four or five starts. I say he runs the table through the All Star break.

[Roy Tucker]

Looks like on the Good Kyle/Bad Kyle scale, its a ground ball to good.

[Red Raindog]

will Mes make it thru the game? He doesn't look too good to me

[malcontent]

Is Miguel Olivo available?

[BluegrassRedleg]

Actually, that homer probably ensures Chris of four or five starts. I say he runs the table through the All Star break.

Running joke among a group of friends says he gets pine after producing. :p

[cbowen2112]

"Pay back! You knock me down, I knock one out of the park!"- Jim Day :thumbup:

[Big Klu]

What's the deal with the Brewers opening and closing (and opening) the roof? I thought there was a MLB rule that once the roof was closed, it couldn't be reopened for the remainder of the game. In many "convertible" ballparks, the ball flies differently when the roof is open compared to when it's closed.

[alloverjr]

will Mes make it thru the game? He doesn't look too good to me

What's wrong with Mes?

[ProfessorTofty]

What's wrong with Mes?
Back spasms.

[cbowen2112]

What's the deal with the Brewers opening and closing (and opening) the roof? I thought there was a MLB rule that once the roof was closed, it couldn't be reopened for the remainder of the game. In many "convertible" ballparks, the ball flies differently when the roof is open compared to when it's closed.

Yeah, seems fishy to me.

[Ironman92]

Yeah, seems fishy to me.

Maybe the button is stuck.

[Ironman92]

Heisey now with 2 HR and 4 doubles in his 19 AB since being back.

[ProfessorTofty]

Good double play there to get the Reds out of the inning.

[Kc61]

Running joke among a group of friends says he gets pine after producing. :p

Heisey specific or everyone in Dusty's world?

Reds have to consider pulling Homer early tonight. He continues to be hit pretty hard.

[alloverjr]

Back spasms.

Any reason why he's in and Hanigan's not? In Canada and not much Reds coverage on the local news. Although I did see that some hockey player got married...

[BluegrassRedleg]

Heisey specific or everyone in Dusty's world?

Reds have to consider pulling Homer early tonight. He continues to be hit pretty hard.

Pretty much a phenomenon isolated to Hi-C.

[Big Klu]

Any reason why he's in and Hanigan's not? In Canada and not much Reds coverage on the local news. Although I did see that some hockey player got married...

Thumb issues.

[Australian Red]

Need to win this one, we are too bloody inconsisten at present

[Always Red]

Any reason why he's in and Hanigan's not? In Canada and not much Reds coverage on the local news. Although I did see that some hockey player got married...

Hanigans even more hurt. It's painful to watch Mez gimping out there, looks like his back is grabbing at him with every move he makes.

Maybe 2 catchers on the DL tomorrow, Corky up, and sign a free agent (Olivo?)

[cbowen2112]

Are there any Catchers available as potential trade candidates?

[Always Red]

Injuries have eaten this team alive this year.

[Tom Servo]

Jean Segura has eaten this team alive this year.
fixed, this dude is the new Bill Hall, though he does this against most teams.

[cbowen2112]

fixed, this dude is the new Bill Hall, though he does this against most teams.

what's it like to have a SS that can hit? And steal bases?!

[RedlegJake]

Players choice at ss and he deserves it

[BluegrassRedleg]

Great break on the ball and grab by Heisey. :beerme:

[ProfessorTofty]

Great play by Heisey there; what could have been a lot of pain was just a long out and doesn't even advance the runner.

[Ironman92]

Lucroy just murdered that ball....can't believe it stayed up and Heisey made it look easy.

[Red in Chicago]

really need to get weeks out here

[NeilHamburger]

Honestly, maybe it's just me, but this team just looks gassed. Both mentally and physically they just look done. All star break can't get here soon enough. This week could be tough though.

[Kc61]

Juan Francisco is again hitting the Reds hard.

Melvin the GM is speaking about him on TV and is optimistic, or so he says.

Two on and two out for the Brewers in the fifth.

[Ironman92]

I feel for Meso....he is writhing in pain out there....that lower back stuff is just awful.

[VR]

Francisco, Weeks, Lohse and Seguera have perfect nights going against Homer.

[Ironman92]

really need to get weeks out here

He's already had a Week's worth of hits.

[VR]

Juan Francisco is again hitting the Reds hard.

Melvin the GM is speaking about him on TV and is optimistic, or so he says.

Two on and two out for the Brewers in the fifth.

7 errors in the last 4 games. Can't imagine how optimistic they are, but alas, they are the Brewers.

[Ironman92]

What????

Something happened, but of course Fox didn't catch it.

[VR]

Alrighty......runs coming this inning for the Reds.

[Kc61]

Honestly, maybe it's just me, but this team just looks gassed. Both mentally and physically they just look done. All star break can't get here soon enough. This week could be tough though.

I don't know if they are tired or just pressing.

Now the Reds get a bad break, a balk. They would have had the third out.

Bizarre call, the replay shows Bailey stopped. Even the Brewers announcers don't see the balk.

[Tom Servo]

this game has jumped the shark

[Kc61]

Bags full of Brewers. Sean Halton coming up.

Strike one. Strike two. Strike three.

No balks apparently. Three outs this time.

[Ironman92]

Told ya

Balk

[cbowen2112]

Umpires this year are awful...no balk there...Of course Fox Sports Ohio is terrible too.

[Ironman92]

Dusty would've already pulled Mike Leake twice.

[ProfessorTofty]

Struck 'em out! Okay, and now the inning is over for real.

[reds1869]

Nice recovery by Homer.

[757690]

And Bob Davidson isn't even working this game.

[Red in Chicago]

that dude swung at some bad pitches:lol:

[Tony Cloninger]

Honestly, maybe it's just me, but this team just looks gassed. Both mentally and physically they just look done. All star break can't get here soon enough. This week could be tough though.

People have been saying this since the beginning of June. How can they look this tired already? Did they train like it was a soccer season?

[Red Raindog]

Bailey gutting it out tonight -- about like Mes I guess

[ProfessorTofty]

Votto draws the walk and the Reds have one on without anybody out.

[Red Raindog]

this game has jumped the shark

Fonzie -- Long time ago in the Dayton Mall I looked up & Fonz was using the urinal next to me --- he was there to sign autographs I guess -- small thrill

:laugh:

[Tom Servo]

That's twice BP has gotten a hanging curve that he hasn't been able to successfully convert on, instead just two flyouts.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Kickball is up.

[757690]

Pirates lose 2-1 to A's.

[Tom Servo]

Pirates lose 2-1 to A's.
Regression has started, but so far the Reds have failed to take advantage.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Pirates lose 2-1 to A's.

A's have been quite helpful... except for those 2 days our guys spent out there. :)

[ProfessorTofty]

Frazier with a sweet catch there in foul territory.

[Red in Chicago]

nice catch by frazier

[RedsBrick]

Todd's 2-3 today (in using his patented Frazier lunge, that is)

[Roy Tucker]

Michael gets the boot on The Bachelorette.

[Kc61]

Regression has started, but so far the Reds have failed to take advantage.

Reds starting tonight a stretch of 17 games of next 20 on the road. To take advantage they need to play much better.

[757690]

Gotta give Bailey credit for giving the Reds six tough innings and keeping them in the game. Only down two with 3 innings left.

[Red Raindog]

A's have been quite helpful... except for those 2 days our guys spent out there. :)

felt like two weeks

[757690]

Michael gets the boot on The Bachelorette.

That post is worthy of getting the boot off this game thread ;)

[Big Klu]

Fonzie -- Long time ago in the Dayton Mall I looked up & Fonz was using the urinal next to me --- he was there to sign autographs I guess -- small thrill

:laugh:

Several years ago, my brother was invited to a special presentation at the Holocaust Museum in Washington (he is somewhat of a historian on the subject--in fact he leaves for Israel tomorrow), and two of the people who also there (not as special guests, but simply as patrons) were Henry Winkler and John Ritter. Of course, the somber nature of the exhibit precluded him from approaching them.

[Roy Tucker]

That post is worthy of getting the boot off this game thread ;)

Hey, I have to keep you guys up with the really importamt things in life.

[Tom Servo]

can homer have a mulligan

[757690]

I might prefer Day to Kelsh. At the very least, Day's "fun facts" to fill lulls in the game are less boring than Kelsh's.

[WVRedsFan]

I tend to agree with those who say the Reds looked bushed mentally and physically. Just watching Homer, Jay, and others, it's like they just don't want to be there. No concentration. With Homer hitting that batter, he looks like a different pitcher than the one who had that no-no.

[Ironman92]

It was almost like Homer, who had given up 3 hits to Segura and had 2 strikes but couldn't put him away, just said screw it and smoked him in the elbow.

Pirates would retaliate.

[757690]

Hey, I have to keep you guys up with the really importamt things in life.

http://youtu.be/i-6PnsnBpQE

[RiverRat13]

Just watching Homer, Jay, and others, it's like they just don't want to be there.

I don't know why they wouldn't want to be in Milwaukee. They are regular visitors there, but Milwaukee has certainly had its share of visitors. The French missionaries and explorers were coming there as early as the late 1600s to trade with the Native Americans.

[Roy Tucker]

Mes needs to get in front of that ball.

[WVRedsFan]

What has happened to this staff?

[Roy Tucker]

Logan with the cheesey 'stache.

[WVRedsFan]

I don't know why they wouldn't want to be in Milwaukee. They are regular visitors there, but Milwaukee has certainly had its share of visitors. The French missionaries and explorers were coming there as early as the late 1600s to trade with the Native Americans.

:)

The old history teacher in me likes.

[Red Raindog]

Mes needs to get in front of that ball.

well he's not very good defensively plus his back is hurt --- that's a recipe for that kind of thing

[BluegrassRedleg]

Mes needs to get in front of that ball.

He's playing crippled. I don't fault him at all.

[RedsBrick]

I tend to agree with those who say the Reds looked bushed mentally and physically. Just watching Homer, Jay, and others, it's like they just don't want to be there. No concentration. With Homer hitting that batter, he looks like a different pitcher than the one who had that no-no.

What caught my eye was the Bruce-Phillips-Frazier relay that nailed the guy at third. I'm not necessarily a rah-rah guy (although I do like a little of that) and I thought I'd see, at least, a little fist pump from Bruce as he ran back to the dugout....but nothin', no emotion at all. I guess I was a little surprised by that. NBD but it just kind of goes along the same thought as your post.

[RedsBrick]

Good job, Heisey! Way to keep giving this team a chance tonight..

[Tom Servo]

for once a bunt there would have made sense. why let an injured mes swing away?

[Big Klu]

Devin probably should have bunted... :(

[RedsBrick]

Good job, Heisey! Way to keep giving this team a chance tonight..

...and thanks, Mes, for squashing that chance...

[Ironman92]

With every hit Heisey gets farther and father away from his next start.

[Tom Servo]

could cozart maybe, possibly, get a hit here

[alloverjr]

I would pinch hit Hanahan here.

[BluegrassRedleg]

And on comes the Human Rally Killer...

[RiverRat13]

I would pinch hit Hanahan here.

I'd use Paul. Hanahan I believe is the emergency catcher, so I'm guessing he won't be used unless absolutely necessary.

[schroomytunes]

i predict an out here....same ol story.....

[50YrRedsFan]

Heisey & Izturis both above .210 now!

[Big Klu]

I would pinch hit Hanahan here.

Good idea! Izturis is already in the game, so the Reds could easily make a double-switch at SS.

[Redsfansince72]

i forgot about the emergency catcher spot.. Paul right here would be perfect, but dusty wont do it.. cant make a non hitter look bad by pinch hitting for him

[BluegrassRedleg]

Cozart will kill the Reds' chance to score here, but at least the pitcher doesn't have all the hard outs coming to the plate in a row. ;)

[Roy Tucker]

C'mon Zack.

[Redsfansince72]

10-1 if Cozart bats he pops up or k's

[BluegrassRedleg]

#GASP

Dusty makes a move to XP.

[Redsfansince72]

im shocked!! Dusty did the right thing

[Big Klu]

X-Man hitting for Cozart!

Didn't know he was available.

[Roy Tucker]

c'mon X

[Red in Chicago]

nice job x

[Redsfansince72]

Great Job Paul!!!! About Time Dusty!!

[Stray]

Xman is a weapon off the bench

[BluegrassRedleg]

Nice job, X-Man.

That was a funny situation. It is almost Dusty reluctantly admitting that Cozart has no business hitting there. How many times you see a No. 2 hitter pulled (not for L-R reasons) in a game? Ever?

[RedsBrick]

And on comes the Human Rally Killer...

I wonder what Brewers fans are saying about the pitcher they put in.

[WVRedsFan]

Good job, X. Now Joey. Do it

[757690]

RiverRat and Dusty... Brilliant!

[Australian Red]

Good work X

[RedsBrick]

I know he didn't, and I'm not hammering on Votto, but last year I had the feeling he would always get it done in this same situation.

[WVRedsFan]

Mighty Casey has struck out.

[Red Raindog]

wow -- Votto fails -- :(

[DocRed]

I know he didn't, and I'm not hammering on Votto, but last year I had the feeling he would always get it done in this same situation.

Almost like the exact opposite this year :/

[Stray]

Man votto has not delivered in those situations like we need.

[Roy Tucker]

I think Axford surprised Votto with a 3-2 "try and hit this" fastball.

[RiverRat13]

Hoover wins this round against JF.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Would like to see Hoover get back on a roll. Would be a huge boost to the pen.

[Roy Tucker]

Hoover has the big slow curve/powder river fastball thing going.

[RedTeamGo!]

If Bruce doesn't hit a home run I will be shocked.

[WVRedsFan]

Opposition makes another big play. We're snakebit.

[Roy Tucker]

Why do these last place teams look so good?

[Australian Red]

Why do these last place teams look so good?

Cos we look so poor

[Roy Tucker]

Frazier strips the RB for a fumble

[ProfessorTofty]

Ouch! Hit by a pitch there, and now the Reds have first and second with two out.

[WVRedsFan]

Payback? Nah

[RedTeamGo!]

What in the world is Henderson complaining about?

[Australian Red]

Mes will struggle here tho

[RedTeamGo!]

Is there any chance Barnart gets called up if Hanigan goes on the DL?

[Blitz Dorsey]

Is there any chance Barnart gets called up if Hanigan goes on the DL?

It would likely be Ashley.

[Raisor]

Mes will struggle here tho

You're just a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day

[RedTeamGo!]

Man, how many injuries can this team have? If Walt doesn't make a move(s) very soon I will be surprised if this team makes the playoffs. Nothing to do with this current game, just reeks of 2011 to me.

[Ironman92]

Heisey an OB machine....with power.

Next scheduled start Aug 8th

[RedsBrick]

I guess I expect Hanny to actually go on the DL because he must really be hurtin' to let Mes bat in that situation.

[Big Klu]

Is there any chance Barnart gets called up if Hanigan goes on the DL?

I would be surprised. JimDay and the Creeper said earlier that Barnhart just came off the DL at Louisville today. I doubt they would want to immediately throw him into the mix with the Reds.

I figure the Corkster will be back.

[Australian Red]

You're just a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day


Hahaha was inevitable tho

[Roy Tucker]

Mes or Rock or Rocco or whatever just doesn't look good. Back spasms are No Fun.

[Big Klu]

I guess I expect Hanny to actually go on the DL because he must really be hurtin' to let Mes bat in that situation.

If Hanigan goes on the DL, then this week and the All-Star Break would take care of 11 of the 15 days that would be required for him to sit out.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Odd double-clutch there by Mez, or he's got him.

[Spider Tre]

of course

[Kc61]

Mes or Rock or Rocco or whatever just doesn't look good. Back spasms are No Fun.

Mes said he was ok yesterday and caught seven plus tonight.

[Red in Chicago]

mes makes me nervous when throwing the ball, especially when not healthy