Reds @ Giants, Game 1, 7/23/13

[Kingspoint]

Jim Day ‏@JimDayTV 8m
#reds lineup

Choo 8,
Heisey 7,
Votto 3,
Phillips 4,
Bruce 9,
Frazier 5,
Cozart 6,
Mesoraco 2,
Cingrani LHP


Giants

Torres CF,
Scutaro 2B,
Posey 1B,
Sandoval 3B,
Pence RF,
Francoeur LF,
Quiroz C,
Crawford SS,
Surkamp LHP

[NebraskaRed]

I'd be happy if they won 1 of the 2 today, but I'd be thrilled if they won both.

Go Reds!

[malcontent]

I wonder what the Reds' record is in games started by C. Miller this year.

[Kingspoint]

We'll score fewer than 11.

The Giants will score more than 0.

[KYRedsFan]

anyone know the tv options for game 1?

[NebraskaRed]

I wonder what the Reds' record is in games started by C. Miller this year.

Looks like they're 3-5 in games with Corky.

[REDSEER]

anyone know the tv options for game 1?

Same as normal. Reds.com shows the game as available on FSO and MLB.TV.

[KYRedsFan]

Same as normal. Reds.com shows the game as available on FSO and MLB.TV.


Thanks. you're right. guide showing it now

[RichRed]

Anybody else rootin' for Reds tonight? I know I am! Come on, who's with me?!?! Let's all root for Reds, by golly!

[ProfessorTofty]

Anybody else rootin' for Reds tonight? I know I am! Come on, who's with me?!?! Let's all root for Reds, by golly!
Boo! Hiss! I say down with Reds! This is giantszone.com, is it not? ... It isn't? Oh, alright, go Reds it is then! :redcap:

[Ironman92]

anyone know the tv options for game 1?

Ch 444 on DISH is HD

[Ironman92]

Anybody else rootin' for Reds tonight? I know I am! Come on, who's with me?!?! Let's all root for Reds, by golly!

Geaux Orioles!

[Fullboat]

I'm rooting for the home team game 1 and the away team game 2.

[Ironman92]

I'm rooting for the home team game 1 and the away team game 2.

Welsh said they were the home team in Game 2 (I don't know....but he said it)

[Matt700wlw]

Game 2 is the makeup game.

[Fullboat]

Welsh said they were the home team in Game 2 (I don't know....but he said it)


Well I'm rooting for a Reds sweep in whatever way they do it.;)

[toledodan]

i walk off win in their park would be sweet!!!!!

[Kiko]

Sept. 29th, 1984 is the last time the Reds swept the Giants in a DH. Reds are due.

[Kingspoint]

Say, Hey!

[Kingspoint]

Sept. 29th, 1984 is the last time the Reds swept the Giants in a DH. Reds are due.Sep, 1983 in Candlestick was the first REDS game I saw live. REDS won big.

[Kiko]

Dusty just said the big boys are going two meaning Choo, Votto, Phillips and Bruce.

[Gallen5862]

The game 1 on sd on mlb extras free preview for time warner customers. Game 2 is on another chanel in HD.

[Ironman92]

DISH #9416 has both game in HD, apparently it's hide n seek time.

[ProfessorTofty]

I'm with Time Warner and they're showing the game on FSN Ohio, even though the first game isn't in the programming guide.

[Gallen5862]

I'm with Time Warner and they're showing the game on FSN Ohio, even though the first game isn't in the programming guide.

What channel? I am watching it on 567?

[ProfessorTofty]

What channel? I am watching it on 567?
I'm in Dayton, Ohio and it's 1309 for HD here. Regular channel.

[Red Raindog]

We'll score fewer than 11.

The Giants will score more than 0.

per game or total?

[ProfessorTofty]

And we're underway. Choo bounces out to first.

[Gallen5862]

i am in Wilmington,Nc. I am getting the Giants Broadcast team.

[ProfessorTofty]

Votto flies out to left. No first inning scoring for the Reds this time.

[jhiller21]

Why does George Grande insist on calling him "Cingranny"? I think he knows how it's pronounced by now...

[Kingspoint]

The game 1 on sd on mlb extras free preview for time warner customers. Game 2 is on another chanel in HD.tx

[Red Raindog]

Cingrani needs to economize his pitches per inning --- and walking the first guy is not what I mean

[wheels]

Tony doesn't like the mound right now. Keeps looking down at his spikes.

[Kingspoint]

That's about the latest I've seen anyone swing ever.

[Kingspoint]

The ball was in the glove before Scutaro began his swing.

[Kingspoint]

Right through the wickets. Bad luck.

[Red Raindog]

storm clouds gather now -- base hit up the middle === let's get two

[Kingspoint]

Limit the damage to one run here, please.

[Stray]

Feels like cingrani goes to a three ball count in most at bats

[wheels]

Good double play candidate coming up.

[Red Raindog]

wow --- laser shot to 3B -- now two would really be sweet

[Kingspoint]

Feels like cingrani goes to a three ball count in most at batsIt would be unusual, as a young pitcher, if he didn't.

Leake was a freak.

[ProfessorTofty]

Limit the damage to one run here, please.
Be great to get out with no runs.

[cbowen2112]

ump is not calling anything close for Tony.

[Reds Freak]

Feels like cingrani goes to a three ball count in most at bats

He's got quite a bit to work on going forward. Enough so that it would make me hesitate before penciling him into immediate rotation plans.

[cbowen2112]

Be great to get out with no runs.

or 1 run

[Kingspoint]

My favorite baseball is day games during the middle of the week. But, this is, as has been said, a true double-header, so it starts later. Don't know if I ever went to one of those.

[ProfessorTofty]

or 1 run
Yeah. At this point, that'll do. :D

[RedsBrick]

Dear Tony,

A first pitch strike is your friend. Also not falling behind most hitters will serve you well too.

[wheels]

I can't get over how goofy that Underpants guy is. He is hilarious.

[Stray]

We were really lucky that inning. Two rocket outs

[Tom Servo]

I can't get over how goofy that Underpants guy is. He is hilarious.
George says he's an inspirational story. Probably for spazzes everywhere.

[Kingspoint]

FlavaFraz21 says, "Cozart!"

(He really didn't tweet that, but he's probably thinking it.)

[wheels]

Yeah. Complete dork with a great job and smoking hot chick.

Inspiration!

[cbowen2112]

Here is how I see it right now with Cingrani (as I see the first pitch called a ball that was right down the middle to Pence). He is not getting many calls lower in the strike zone (and the third "ball" to Pence was a prime example). I am not sure if it is a receiving thing from Mesoraco's end or if the umps are that terrible, but for the last 3-4 starts he has had, the umps have not called anything on the corners or at the bottom of the zone. You can tell Tony is not appreciative of it either.

Maybe one day he will "earn" that part of the zone, but it is astonishing on how often those pitches are not called in his favor.

[Kingspoint]

However it happened, nice recovery by Cingrani.

Now, let's get one back, or at least put some pressure on the Starter.

[wheels]

I have a feeling the Reds will drop the hammer on this kid within the next inning or two.

[ProfessorTofty]

Bruce snags a ground rule double.

[Kingspoint]

Oh, yeah.

Long, long, Double.

Probably standing on 2nd by the time it lands.

[wheels]

Bruce crushes one, deep into that canyon in right center. Ground rule double.

[Tom Servo]

Bruce just missed that one.

[jhiller21]

That ball was crushed...

[wheels]

That ball wasn't, Scutaro can't grab it. Bruce only gets to third.

[Kingspoint]

That was the Leftfielder's all the way.

Pence could have had that if he didn't have to slow down for the 2nd baseman.

[wheels]

C'mon , Zack. Just close your eyes.

[OnBaseMachine]

That double by Bruce is gone in every other ballpark. And bad luck for the Reds as it bounced over, otherwise it would have been a triple.

[RedsBrick]

Is there some blazing sunshine that I'm not seeing....what gives with all the Giants' sunglasses?

[ProfessorTofty]

Cozart now with a run-scoring single! 1-1.

[Kingspoint]

Game of inches.

[wheels]

That ball had eyes!

[Red Raindog]

That was the Leftfielder's all the way.

Pence could have had that if he didn't have to slow down for the 2nd baseman.

long run for the left fielder ;)

[OnBaseMachine]

Whew, I thought that was a double play off the bat.

[Kc61]

Some BABIP for Frazier and Cozart there.

[Kingspoint]

long run for the left fielder ;)Yes, it was, but Pence was pulling up pretty early on that one.

[TheBigLebowski]

PIT up 2-0 over WAS in the 2nd, still hitting with runners on.

[OnBaseMachine]

Gone! 4-1 Reds!

[wheels]

Rocco does it again! 4-1!

[ProfessorTofty]

Gonnnnne!!!! 3 run blast for Mesoraco! 4-1

[Kingspoint]

Mes has looked good lately.

I posted the above before he swung, but I had to wait the 15 seconds first.

[Stray]

Mes!!

[TheBigLebowski]

Mezzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Red Raindog]

Mez --- you look good!

[New York Red]

Mez is en fuego!!!

[texasdave]

Mes!!

[RedsBrick]

Atta BABY, Mes!!

[Tom Servo]

Mes!!!! :jump:

[LexRedsFan]

Mesoraco heating up?

[jhiller21]

Mes launched that one

[wheels]

Rocco!

[tomnuetten]

back to back offensive production from the catcher spot :eek:

:beerme:

[Red Raindog]

Yes, it was, but Pence was pulling up pretty early on that one.

Pence is the right fielder --- ;)

[Wonderful Monds]

Even Cingrani, going lefty vs lefty, put good wood on that swing.

[texasdave]

Yes, it was, but Pence was pulling up pretty early on that one.

Pence is the rightfielder. He was pulling your leg.

[Ironman92]

That was the Leftfielder's all the way.

Pence could have had that if he didn't have to slow down for the 2nd baseman.

That would've been tough for Frenchy....but Pence did a good job causing Marco to muff it.

[Kingspoint]

That one hurt. (Choo being hit.)

[wheels]

I said it was just a matter of time before they got to him.

[jhiller21]

Grande sounds like he has no energy in the booth tonight, like he doesn't want to be there.

Can't really blame him, he's old and has to do 6+ hours of broadcasting.

[Kingspoint]

Pence is the rightfielder. He was pulling your leg.
Can't believe I totally missed that.

[Red Raindog]

I said it was just a matter of time before they got to him.

not much time -- I like that!

[Red Raindog]

Can't believe I totally missed that.

You'll catch me in one soon enough

:D

[Kc61]

I would give this game about five innings. If the Reds are up three or more runs, I pull Mes.

Then I let Miller finish this game and play Mes in game two.

[Ironman92]

Can't believe I totally missed that.

Too busy dreaming of Edgar

Amirite?

[Kingspoint]

Giants can't feel good right now.

But, they are the World Champs.

[KC2135]

I would give this game about five innings. If the Reds are up three or more runs, I pull Mes.

Then I let Miller finish this game and play Mes in game two.

Agreed, and he should be our starter from here on out.

[Kingspoint]

Too busy dreaming of Edgar

Amirite?I do miss those at-bats of his. It was like watching the Science of baseball. You could see his mind outhinking the opposing pitcher, catcher and manager. Something he did against that pitcher two years ago (and pitchers remember every opponent's plate appearance, too) was done on purpose for this particular moment).

[Raisor]

Rocco's OPS is now a stout 729

[reds44]

If Devin is really putting it together, it is all sorts of good news.

[Tom Servo]

The state of Atlanta

[reds44]

I would give this game about five innings. If the Reds are up three or more runs, I pull Mes.

Then I let Miller finish this game and play Mes in game two.
Depends on the score and if Cingrani is still in the game. You can't switch catchers on your starter in the middle of the game.

Don't disagree with the general idea, though. Long way to go.

[New York Red]

Mesoraco heating up?
I'd say: 8-17, 2 HR, 3 2B

[Red Raindog]

I would give this game about five innings. If the Reds are up three or more runs, I pull Mes.

Then I let Miller finish this game and play Mes in game two.

I understood Dusty wants Corky to catch the new kid because they've worked together in AAA

[OnBaseMachine]

Unfortunately, Cingrani looks off tonight. Four runs probably won't be enough.

[Kingspoint]

Agreed, and he should be our starter from here on out.It's always been a matter of when he takes over full-time, not if. When he was drafted, the expected time-line for him to take over full-time was about six years. Mesoraco remained on that pace the entire time with a bump in the road because of the wrist injury. Being a Catcher and the way he's been brought along, he'll continue to improve for many years to come.

[reds44]

I understood Dusty wants Corky to catch the new kid because they've worked together in AAA
That makes sense too. Could actually do the reverse and only have Corky is while Reynolds is pitching in game 2.

[Red Raindog]

Rocco's OPS is now a stout 729

and his CS has to be a "little" less --- but a good throw might not have been enough this time

[Red Raindog]

That makes sense too. Could actually do the reverse and only have Corky is while Reynolds is pitching in game 2.

after the Reds are up by eight -- I like it

[Raisor]

Unfortunately, Cingrani looks off tonight. Four runs probably won't be enough.

All you ever do is bring me down, down, down.

You turn my happy smile into a frown, frown, frown.

[ProfessorTofty]

Reds out of trouble in the second.

[Kingspoint]

I understood Dusty wants Corky to catch the new kid because they've worked together in AAAMakes total sense. It's one of the reasons why I wanted Rick Sweet to be the REDS' Manager before Dusty got his last extension.

[Kc61]

Unfortunately, Cingrani looks off tonight. Four runs probably won't be enough.

I like Cingrani in this ballpark. If he's had a problem this year it's long balls.

The Giants have loaded the lineup with RH hitters, but if Tony can keep them in the stadium he should be all right.

Keep in mind he's had a long layoff. Not sure if he pitched at all in the minors during the break.

Don't give up on Tony, he may settle down and do well tonight.

[OnBaseMachine]

Votto gone! 5-1 Reds!

[ProfessorTofty]

Votto now with a solo blast! Wow. Home run city.

[Kingspoint]

That sounded so solid off his bat.

[reds44]

Yeah but there was nobody in scoring position

[New York Red]

Man, that sure is good to see! We night score 50 in this series.

[Gizmo]

so this is the new GABP? :D

[Red Raindog]

I wonder if the Giants let this kid take one on the chin all night long

[Tom Servo]

that bum! :jump:

[bellhead]

Chase em..... Get into that bull pen!!!!!

[OnBaseMachine]

Why is it that I can't even make a simple observation without people mocking it like I'm trolling? Cingrani is struggling with command tonight. What's so bad about saying that?

[New York Red]

I like Cingrani in this ballpark. If he's had a problem this year it's long balls.

The Giants have loaded the lineup with RH hitters, but if Tony can keep them in the stadium he should be all right.

Keep in mind he's had a long layoff. Not sure if he pitched at all in the minors during the break.

Don't give up on Tony, he may settle down and do well tonight.
The only concern I have with Tony is his pitch count.

[Tom Servo]

#2 spot or whatever.

[Wonderful Monds]

I wonder if the Giants let this kid take one on the chin all night long

This is a family board, buddy, keep it clean.

[OnBaseMachine]

I like Cingrani in this ballpark. If he's had a problem this year it's long balls.

The Giants have loaded the lineup with RH hitters, but if Tony can keep them in the stadium he should be all right.

Keep in mind he's had a long layoff. Not sure if he pitched at all in the minors during the break.

Don't give up on Tony, he may settle down and do well tonight.

I love Cingrani. In fact, I think he could develop into a #1/2 starter if he continues to develop that breaking ball. He reminds me a bit of Cliff Lee. I'm just saying he looks a little off tonight.

[ProfessorTofty]

Oh man. Another one gets plunked.

[Kc61]

I love Cingrani. In fact, I think he could develop into a #1/2 starter if he continues to develop that breaking ball. He reminds me a bit of Cliff Lee. I'm just saying he looks a little off tonight.

So far, yes, my only point is that he's had a layoff. Give him another inning or two, maybe he settles down.

Giants are going to hurt one of the Reds hitters with all these HBP.

[Red Raindog]

This is a family board, buddy, keep it clean.

looks like the Giants want us to take one on the arm!

[Raisor]

Why is it that I can't even make a simple observation without people mocking it like I'm trolling? Cingrani is struggling with command tonight. What's so bad about saying that?

That's not what you said.

If you said "he's having trouble with his command" there wouldn't be an issue.

You were predicting doom.

Enjoy the lead dude

[OnBaseMachine]

Wow, Frazier killed that ball. But another out given away on the bases. That ball was absolutely smoked.

[Red Raindog]

Frazier goes back to Little league base running -- bad Little League

[ProfessorTofty]

Frazier totally caught by surprise there. Still, 6-1.

[Red Raindog]

Wow, Frazier killed that ball. But another out given away on the bases. That ball was absolutely smoked.

I thought the wall may fall down.

[OnBaseMachine]

That's not what you said.

If you said "he's having trouble with his command" there wouldn't be an issue.

You were predicting doom.

Enjoy the lead dude

No where did I protect gloom. People put words in my mouth. Saying four runs probably won't be enough isn't predicting gloom.

[Kc61]

Great throw from right field. One of those plays where Frazier assumes it must be a double, but forgot the rifle arm in right field.

[Red Raindog]

Frazier totally caught by surprise there. Still, 6-1.

play was in front of him though

[reds44]

No where did I protect gloom. People put words in my mouth. Saying four runs probably won't be enough isn't predicting gloom.
How about 6?

[Wonderful Monds]

looks like the Giants want us to take one on the arm!

:eek:

[Red Raindog]

How about 6?

10 feels like 4 better than 6

:D

[50YrRedsFan]

Surkamp getting initiated into the bigs tonight.

[Red Raindog]

Mez with another hit -- I'm almost feeling sorry for this kid -- almost

[Wonderful Monds]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=az_2oiccZNo

[ProfessorTofty]

"Cin-granny" gets a base hit. 7-1


Giants change pitchers.

[Wonderful Monds]

Cingrani is the new Mike Leake

[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. Brandon Phillips - 154
13. Jay Bruce - 154
15. Joe Morgan - 152
15. Pete Rose - 152
17. Joey Votto - 149
18. Lee May - 147
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

[Stray]

Cingranny rbi :D

[OnBaseMachine]

Wow, Mes is on fire. Cingrani comes through with a hit! 7-1 Reds.

[Matt700wlw]

Surkamp will be demoted to Moeller following the game

[50YrRedsFan]

17 hits last night, and 9 hits in 3 innings tonight. What's wrong with these guys:D

[reds44]

We're probably going to go about 6 games without scoring at some point on this trip to make up for this lol

[New York Red]

Surkamp exits with a 23.63 ERA (so far).

[Raisor]

No where did I protect gloom. People put words in my mouth. Saying four runs probably won't be enough isn't predicting gloom.

Whatever dude.

Reds score four early and you're worried about them blowing the lead in your next post.

You've said in the past how frustrated you are with the team and how this is the most disappointed you've ever been with the Reds.

Your words man.

You've been one of my favorites around here for a decade. I get being frustrated, but you've been a downer this year.

Plus i was quoting a Brak song. It's awesome.

[New York Red]

We're probably going to go about 6 games without scoring at some point on this trip to make up for this lol
LOL ... and that wouldn't even be shocking for this team.

[New York Red]

Whatever dude.

Reds score four early and you're worried about them blowing the lead in your next post.

You've said in the past how frustrated you are with the team and how this is the most disappointed you've ever been with the Reds.

Your words man.

You've been one of my favorites around here for a decade. I get being frustrated, but you've been a downer this year.

Plus i was quoting a Brak song. It's awesome.
Good grief, man, do you have to do this garbage in every thread?

[50YrRedsFan]

It's amazing to see 7 hits from the bottom 4 in the lineup....and it's only the 4th inning.:thumbup:

Excuse me, only the 3rd inning.

[OnBaseMachine]

That was a nasty 0-1 breaking ball from Cingrani. If he develops consistent command of that, he's a top-of-rotation starter.

[New York Red]

Cingrani has to find a way to go seven tonight.

[OnBaseMachine]

Is it just me or does Cingrani get squeezed a lot?

[reds44]

Cingrani has to find a way to go seven tonight.
Gonna take 120+ plus for that. I'll be more than happy with 6 strong.

[reds44]

Is it just me or does Cingrani get squeezed a lot?
Yes a little, but I don't think that's uncommon for pitchers who struggle with their command.

[Tom Servo]

Surkamp exits with a 23.63 ERA (so far).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAUY1J8KizU

[ProfessorTofty]

Cingrani takes 'em down in order in the third!

[DocRed]

This ump sucks....

[Red Raindog]

17 hits last night, and 9 hits in 3 innings tonight. What's wrong with these guys:D

Can we just stay on the West Coast?

[jhiller21]

Welsh is constantly saying "Cingrahhhney" in the booth, George isn't having it. He's "Cin-granny" or nobody.

[KC2135]

This is fun two stress free games in a row. That could change in 2-3 hours though.

[kbrake]

Just got home glad to see the fellas have picked up where they left off last night.

[reds44]

Gotta start pulling guys again soon, no?

The last two games may allow the Reds to play guys in Game 2 of the DH they wouldn't otherwise have.

[Brutus]

It's really a shame the Reds have to return home for a one game homestand after this, what with the way they've hit on the road the last two nights.

[KC2135]

Gotta start pulling guys again soon, no?

The last two games may allow the Reds to play guys in Game 2 of the DH they wouldn't otherwise have.


It's getting close to that time.

[Raisor]

Are they going to bus reds fans in for the game?

[edabbs44]

Gotta start pulling guys again soon, no?

That's what...

[Tom Servo]

George is so lame, I love him.

[Raisor]

That's what...

Shocking behavior

[reds44]

Dude...panda is allowed to walk?

[Brutus]

Cingrani sure isn't setting any world records on pitch efficiency lol

[edabbs44]

Dude...panda is allowed to walk?

He can barely get off the bench

[50YrRedsFan]

Challenge these guys, Tony....you have a six run lead.

[reds44]

He can barely get off the bench
Beast in the drive thru though

[50YrRedsFan]

Cingrani not helping his cause.

[reds44]

Watching Cingrani pitch is like going to the dentist.

[edabbs44]

If Cingrani isn't careful, he might not get the win.

[reds44]

Cingrani pitching to the ballpark lol

[Tom Servo]

Thought Crawford had a HR off the bat.

[ProfessorTofty]

And there's one that certainly would have been out of the park at GABP, but it's a long out for the Giants.

[Brutus]

If Cingrani isn't careful, he might not get the win.

Yeah six innings might be his best case scenario right now, but with the way he's pitching, getting through five isn't a given.

[50YrRedsFan]

Cingrani out of the 4th, but at 78 pitches already.

[TheBigLebowski]

That was a big out for Tony C. Now he can start the 5th with the pitcher's spot and hopefully be clean through the inning, putting him in position for the win.

[50YrRedsFan]

Dodgers and Rays both losing right now, but it's still early.

[50YrRedsFan]

Cards up 1-0 on Phils, top 2...Pirates 3-1 over Nats, top 6.

[50YrRedsFan]

Maybe time for Mes to hit 6th, and move Frazier and Cozart to 7 & 8?

[ProfessorTofty]

Cozart now with the home run! It's 8-2.

[Tom Servo]

Cozy! :jump:

[Kc61]

Meanwhile, Cingrani has allowed just three hits this game. Two walks. Hard hit balls, some long flies, but the stadium held them.

Tony C with 78 pitches. Figure, what, another 30?

Reds pen is in pretty good shape.

Hey, that guy Cozart is hitting pretty good, maybe try him in the two hole.

[OnBaseMachine]

Cozart HR! 8-2 Reds!

[NebraskaRed]

Coooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooozart

[WebScorpion]

Cozie goes yard! :jump: Reds lead 8-2! :clap:

[Brutus]

Offense? We don't need no stinkin' offense.

[reds44]

Alright, who gave Cozart Ryan Braun's pills?

[OnBaseMachine]

Another hit for Mes, a single.

[Tom Servo]

can't stop the Roc(co)

[Kc61]

Where was this Giants pitching in October?

[50YrRedsFan]

We couldn't buy a HR at home last weekend. Now we're mashing in one of the biggest parks...go figure. Somebody spike the water?

[TheBigLebowski]

I've always felt that the SS should hit 2nd.

[Brutus]

Mesoraco is really locked in and loaded right now. Good to see. He has confidence and the game seems to be slowing down for him. If he keeps this up the rest of the season, it certainly changes the complexion of the lineup.

[50YrRedsFan]

9 hits from the 6-9 hitters tonight, while 1-5 have only 3 hits total. Baseball is a frustrating game to figure out at times.

[texasdave]

Reds have scored 19 runs in just 14 innings with Mark Berry coaching at third.

[TheBigLebowski]

9 hits from the 6-9 hitters tonight, while 1-5 have only 3 hits total. Baseball is a frustrating game to figure out at times.

Indeed.

[RedTeamGo!]

9 hits from the 6-9 hitters tonight, while 1-5 have only 3 hits total. Baseball is a frustrating game to figure out at times.

There is nothing frustrating about this particular game.

[reds44]

Cingrani has no idea where the ball is going, doesn't really have an offspeed pitch, and dudes still are wailing at his fastball.

Imagine what he'll be when he figures it all out.

[50YrRedsFan]

Cingrani has no idea where the ball is going, doesn't really have an offspeed pitch, and dudes still are wailing at his fastball.

Imagine what he'll be when he figures it all out.

Maybe he'll be the next Koufax or Randy Johnson.......they both had big control problems for a few years until they figured it out.

[OnBaseMachine]

Albeit in a lot fewer plate appearances, Devin Mesoraco now has a higher OPS than Brandon Phillips.

Mesoraco: .262/.330/.412 - .742 OPS

Phillips: .266/.318/.411 - .729 OPS

[Brutus]

Cingrani has no idea where the ball is going, doesn't really have an offspeed pitch, and dudes still are wailing at his fastball.

Imagine what he'll be when he figures it all out.

Totally agree. I was skeptical about him in the minors just based on the over-reliance of the fastball, but if he can control his offspeed stuff and not be afraid to use it, he's going to have a very nice future.

I dig what this Reds' rotation has become.

[Brutus]

Hopefully Cingrani can get through six, the Reds can plate a few more runs and let Parch or someone finish the game out by his lonesome.

[OnBaseMachine]

Nice inning by Cingrani. Hopefully he can throw a clean 6th inning and hand the game over to the bullpen.

[WebScorpion]

Reds have scored 19 runs in just 14 innings with Mark Berry coaching at third.He's the rabbit's foot! :thumbup: Don't change it!

[TheBigLebowski]

PIT still up 3-1 in the 7th, STL up 1-0 in the 3rd.

[Falcon7]

None of the HR's would have been out of GABP...

[Australian Red]

Hopefully Cingrani can get through six, the Reds can plate a few more runs and let Parch or someone finish the game out by his lonesome.

Think we would need a 20 run lead, even then i wouldn't be confident

[reds44]

PIT still up 3-1 in the 7th, STL up 1-0 in the 3rd.
Don't get me wrong, I would rather PIT and STL lose, but at the very least the Reds are putting a ton of space between them and the teams chasing them for a playoff spot.

[Kc61]

Cingrani's at 95 pitches. I'm guessing Dusty would push him to about 115 tonight. Will want to save the pen in case Reynolds has an early exit.

Right now the innings are pretty low leverage.

[Brutus]

We have unconfirmed reports that the Dogers might be human -- at least for one evening.

[Brutus]

Think we would need a 20 run lead, even then i wouldn't be confident

I guess Partch can count you out for being a charter member of the Curtis Partch fan club.

[TheBigLebowski]

Don't get me wrong, I would rather PIT and STL lose, but at the very least the Reds are putting a ton of space between them and the teams chasing them for a playoff spot.

Of course. But I want the division.

[Australian Red]

I guess Partch can count you out for being a charter member of the Curtis Partch fan club.

I'm saving myself for someone special

[50YrRedsFan]

We have unconfirmed reports that the Dogers might be human -- at least for one evening.

They have Carlos Marmol pitching in the 5th, his 1st appearance with LA.
He gave up 1 hit for an RBI and 1 walk in 2/3 of an inning. Same old Marmol.

[reds44]

Good work, Tony.

[Kc61]

105 pitches for TC. Send him out for one more, Dusty. Ten or eleven pitches. That's it.

[OnBaseMachine]

Cingrani was far from sharp tonight but he gave the Reds 6 IP of 2 R ball. I'll take that any day. Great job by Tony.

[TheBigLebowski]

Well, can't complain at all about that start. Bravo.

[The DARK]

Very nice. He even gives himself a chance to pitch the 7th, if Dusty feels. Solid outing tonight.

[Australian Red]

Would you look at trying to get Tony 1 or 2 outs in the 7th?

[ProfessorTofty]

Would you look at trying to get Tony 1 or 2 outs in the 7th?
Yeah, I'd certainly say so. Worth a shot.

[Kc61]

Give Tony another ten pitches.

BP gets robbed of a double there. Ball looked very much fair.

So BP instead hits a long double to left center. Should be four bases altogether.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Wow. Just got home and saw the score. Who are these guys??? :D

[Brutus]

Bruce Bochy' staff may have given up 19 runs and counting in two days, but at least he has saved his bullpen.

[50YrRedsFan]

Would you look at trying to get Tony 1 or 2 outs in the 7th?

I don't think Dusty would do that after the Homer game, even with a 6 run lead.

[Ohayou]

LOL. Did anyone else hear that guy in the stands?

[ProfessorTofty]

Now 9-2 on that ground ball out.

[Ironman92]

Great throw from right field. One of those plays where Frazier assumes it must be a double, but forgot the rifle arm in right field.

We are having some severe field recognition troubles in this thread.