7/28/13 - Reds v. Trolley Dodgers

[RedsBrick]

Choo getting a day:

Robinson CF
Heisey LF
Votto 1B
Phillips 2B
Bruce RF
Frazier 3B
Cozart SS
Mesoraco C
Cingrani P

[EMAW]

so the Choo trade is official ;)

[Gallen5862]

What roster move was made in order to recall Cingrani?

[Red Raindog]

QUOTE=Gallen5862;2921818]What roster move was made in order to recall Cingrani?[/QUOTE]

:dunno:

[NebraskaRed]

John Fay ‏@johnfayman 11m
#reds move: Today the Reds recalled from AZL Reds LHP Tony Cingrani (#52) and designated for assignment RHP Greg Reynolds.

[reds1869]

Hopefully Reynolds makes it through waivers.

[Gallen5862]

Hopefully Reynolds makes it through waivers.

I hope so also. This move also gives the Reds a open 40 man roster spot.

[Brutus]

*

[Kc61]

With tough series against the Dodgers, Reds fortunate that Pirates dropped two of three to Miami and Cards have lost first two to Braves.

Reds lost two of three to very tough LA pitchers so far, this would be a nice one to get. Hope Cingrani is on his game. When Choo was acquired we all speculated that in some of the bigger ballparks, someone else would play CF. Well, today's the day.

[Blitz Dorsey]

How is it possible that ...

A. George Grande doesn't know how to pronounce "Cingrani"?

and ...

B. No one corrects him when he blurts out "CinGRANNY"? Where is the producer in his ear?

Uhhhggg, at least this will be the last George Grande game for a while. Hopefully for the rest of the season. Brutal. Nails against the chalkboard. There is a reason Castellini and Co. wanted to replace him with Thom (and threw a bunch of money at Thom to make it happen).

[NebraskaRed]

I could listen to Vin Scully all day.

[ProfessorTofty]

Robinson strikes out looking.

[ProfessorTofty]

Votto gets the base hit to continue the inning after Heisey's out.

[RedsBrick]

I could listen to Vin Scully all day.

I was just going to post the same thing.

[kbrake]

How is it possible that ...

A. George Grande doesn't know how to pronounce "Cingrani"?

and ...

B. No one corrects him when he blurts out "CinGRANNY"? Where is the producer in his ear?

Uhhhggg, at least this will be the last George Grande game for a while. Hopefully for the rest of the season. Brutal. Nails against the chalkboard. There is a reason Castellini and Co. wanted to replace him with Thom (and threw a bunch of money at Thom to make it happen).

I don't mind Grande nearly as much as you do but the whole CinGRANNY thing is just blowing my mind. An entire week and no one has corrected him?

[ProfessorTofty]

Votto to second on the wild pitch.

[kbrake]

This team could really use BP picking it up a bit.

[RedsBrick]

DatDude batting .192 on this current roadie

[Big Klu]

I'm not one to do a lot of complaining about the broadcasters. In fact, over the years I probably complained more about George Grande than any of the others (with the exception of the ill-fated one-year experiment with Paul Keels).

But I gotta say, there's something that just feels right about George and Chris together on TV.

[ProfessorTofty]

Did somebody get to him? He's not saying "Cin-granny" anymore.

[RedsBrick]

In listening to Scully you get the sense that he doesn't necessarily appreciate Puig....meaning he's got a lot to learn about the game and respect for it.

[NebraskaRed]

Cingrani looked sharp in that inning.

[ProfessorTofty]

Bruce grounds out to first.

[redsfaninbsg]

I'm not one to do a lot of complaining about the broadcasters. In fact, over the years I probably complained more about George Grande than any of the others (with the exception of the ill-fated one-year experiment with Paul Keels).

But I gotta say, there's something that just feels right about George and Chris together on TV.

Agreed, we got satellite tv in the late 90's and hearing those two allows me to reminisce. Sadly, the teams were not very good for a long stretch.

[reds44]

At what point is it time to get the guy with a .716 OPS out of the cleanup spot?

[RedsBrick]

Apparently no one likes to talk to Frazier about taking an outside pitch to right. I guess because his reaching, pull swing is so effective.

[Tom Servo]

This will not do, Redlegs. You must score runs against Capuano.

[Red in Chicago]

nice inning by tc

[50YrRedsFan]

At what point is it time to get the guy with a .716 OPS out of the cleanup spot?

Who would you put there?

[RedsBrick]

DR - two backward Ks

[Gizmo]

I hope the offense makes it to San Diego.

[NebraskaRed]

Okay, Choo's had enough of a day off. Bring him back in.

[Kc61]

Reds really miss Ludwick against lefties like Capuano.

[NebraskaRed]

4 SO's so far for Cingrani. Nobody tell him that the free pizza promotion doesn't work in L.A.

[kbrake]

Just when you think the offense is coming to life. And I know they have faced tough pitching first 3 games of this series but they look awful today.

[NebraskaRed]

5 SO's

[ProfessorTofty]

And a long flyout to left to end the inning.

[Tom Servo]

phew

[NebraskaRed]

Heisey with the amazing catch!

[Kc61]

With a non-great lefty going against them, some of these RH hitters have to produce. Votto and Bruce are good against lefties, but some of these righties need to mash lefties like this.

In previous years, BP mashed lefties, not this year. The closest they have right now seems to be Heisey whose hot streak has been mostly playing against lefties.

Frazier, Mesoraco, Phillips, even Cozart need to hit a few good shots against this guy.

[50YrRedsFan]

Cingrani throwing nothing but fastballs. You can't get away with that for very long.

[RedTeamGo!]

No George, actually that is never a good idea. Chris - you are giving at bats away.

[Kc61]

Heisey bunts for an easy out. Heisey's skill offensively is his power. Against this lefty he has a chance for an extra base hit.

So he bunts.

[reds44]

Who would you put there?
Bruce? Frazier? Hell, I might put Choo-Votto-Bruce 3-4-5.

Phillips has been bad this year.

[RedTeamGo!]

Ball.

[Gizmo]

that phone in the dugout better watch out!

[reds44]

That ball wasn't any higher than Ortiz's last night.

[Tom Servo]

ugh

[KYRedsFan]

Man, some big games of 11 runs, etc. continue to belie the fact that this team is so frustrating on offense

[PepperJack]

The umps aren't helping, and Brandon is scuffling bad right now.

[RedTeamGo!]

3 lefties in a row is just brutal for the reds... Horrible offense.

[Reds Fanatic]

Brandon's numbers have went downhill this month. Now a .233 BA with OPS of .616 this month.

[50YrRedsFan]

Dodgers have put the Reds back into an offensive funk......not doing anything today against Capuano.

[Kc61]

The only RH hitter on the Reds with a .750 OPS or higher is Ryan Ludwick. Ryan walked twice on opening day.

[Reds Fanatic]

6 Ks for Cingrani

[reds44]

Puig was about 9 days late on that pitch.

[Tom Servo]

Scully impressed with Cingrani.

[dsmith421]

This team is screaming out for RH help. I hope it's forthcoming because "Ludwick as magical unicorn" doesn't seem like a viable solution to me.

[NebraskaRed]

Yes, the offense sucks the last few games. But look at Cingrani and tell me Cueto would be doing any better than he's been.

[Gizmo]

I haven't watched the last 3 games, but you weren't kidding about the fans in LA getting excited every time the Dodgers put a ball in play.

[ProfessorTofty]

Yes, the offense sucks the last few games. But look at Cingrani and tell me Cueto would be doing any better than he's been.
:) That's the upside. We might be scoreless right now, but so are they.

Strikeout ends the Dodgers's fourth.

[Red in Chicago]

tony's rollin'

[Reds Fanatic]

7 Ks as he blows a fastball past Ramirez.

[Tom Servo]

Dodgers feed says Cingrani got that one at 95. Not sure about that?

[Kc61]

Thru four innings, 57 pitches for Tony C, 44 for Chris C.

[NebraskaRed]

Thru four innings, 57 pitches for Tony C, 44 for Chris C.

11 of those were from Ellis' first at bat.

[mbgrayson]

Dodgers feed says Cingrani got that one at 95. Not sure about that?

GameDay also had that pitch at 95.

[kbrake]

Votto and Bruce even against lefties are the only ones who look like they have a fighting chance right now.

[Kc61]

Votto and Bruce even against lefties are the only ones who look like they have a fighting chance right now.

Agree completely. Too much of this offense is dependent on Choo, Votto, and Bruce.

[Tom Servo]

GameDay also had that pitch at 95.
http://cdn.culturemass.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/I-want-to-believe-poster.jpg

[Kc61]

Dodgers clearly trying to get Frazier out on outside pitches, for which Todd reaches.

[RedTeamGo!]

Welp, this is like watching paint dry - back to the us soccer match.

[Kc61]

Cozart today with a pop up to right side and grounder to third.

[Tom Servo]

Capuano on pace for an easy complete game.

[ProfessorTofty]

Right now, both sides have been one-hit.

[BluegrassRedleg]

As I was saying last night, and was misunderstood by my esteemed colleague from Da Bronx, it doesn't take a great left-hander like Kershaw to shut down this lineup as it is presently constructed. Even a decent one (Ryu) or a nondescript journeyman (Capuano) is enough to do it. The point was that pedestrian is the only level that matters. Does he wear a glove on his right hand? Great. You're good to go vs. the Reds. Anything above it is gravy.

They need some help, Walt.

[RedTeamGo!]

How does Walt watch this and think to himself "nah, we don't need to add anything."

[50YrRedsFan]

Right now, both sides have been one-hit.

Reds with 1 hit since Heisey's 3rd inning triple yesterday.

[Reds Fanatic]

Another 1-2-3 inning for Cingrani. Through 5 both teams with 1 hit apiece.

[kbrake]

How does Walt watch this and think to himself "nah, we don't need to add anything."

I think it is more a matter of what is actually available and is it really an upgrade to what we have. I just don't think Michael Young and Alexi Ramirez really improve the team much if any.

[mbgrayson]

After five innings, Reds 0, Dodgers 0.

Capuano at 60 pitches, 42 strikes.
Cingrani at 67 pitches, 47 strikes.

Each pitcher has allowed 1 hit, 0 BBs. Cingrani has 7 Ks, Capuano 4 Ks.

[Mutaman]

We had a chance to really make a statement the last few days and once again, nobody on offense decides to show up. Chris capuano?

[Kc61]

As I was saying last night, and was misunderstood by my esteemed colleague from Da Bronx, it doesn't take a great left-hander like Kershaw to shut down this lineup as it is presently constructed. Even a decent one (Ryu) or a nondescript journeyman (Capuano) is enough to do it. The point was that pedestrian is the only level that matters. Does he wear a glove on his right hand? Great. You're good to go vs. the Reds. Anything above it is gravy.

They need some help, Walt.

At least Walt understands the issue. He said that he's shopping for a right handed hitter.

[Red Raindog]

Cozart today with a pop up to right side and grounder to third.

where have we seen that before?

[Tom Servo]

As I was saying last night, and was misunderstood by my esteemed colleague from Da Bronx, it doesn't take a great left-hander like Kershaw to shut down this lineup as it is presently constructed. Even a decent one (Ryu) or a nondescript journeyman (Capuano) is enough to do it. The point was that pedestrian is the only level that matters. Does he wear a glove on his right hand? Great. You're good to go vs. the Reds. Anything above it is gravy.

They need some help, Walt.
Fair enough, though I still think you are underselling Ryu a bit. Still, there's no reason why Capuano should be dominating them today.

[NebraskaRed]

We had a chance to really make a statement the last few days and once again, nobody on offense decides to show up. Chris capuano?

Dodgers fans saying, "Tony Cingrani??"

[reds44]

Jesus, Scully's suit today.

[ProfessorTofty]

Mesoraco ends the 1-hitter! On with a double.

[KYRedsFan]

all right. go time.

[Kc61]

Very fine at bat by Mesoraco. Does a very nice job judging balls and strikes.

[Red Raindog]

Mes has been very good with the bat lately --- get his defense up a notch and we've got a winner

[kbrake]

Away from the cord....we have a sign of life.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Fair enough, though I still think you are underselling Ryu a bit. Still, there's no reason why Capuano should be dominating them today.

I think of him along the lines of Leake: putting up some really solid numbers, but I'm not really sure how it's happening. :)

[KYRedsFan]

terrible first two attempts. Got it done though

[Red Raindog]

TC needs some bunting help

[Kc61]

Cingrani, just swing and hit a grounder to second. You can't bunt.

He showed me, nice bunt.

[ProfessorTofty]

Cingrani gets Mesoraco to third.

[Red Raindog]

I would not call it great form but he got away with it

[50YrRedsFan]

Travis Wood has hit his 3rd HR of the year today.

[redsfaninbsg]

Squeeze?

[BluegrassRedleg]

Anyone know who throws BP for the Reds these days, or if it's just one guy? I'm curious if they have a LH guy prior to games like these? Or would it even matter?

[Red Raindog]

good job to get a foul on that squeeze!

[KYRedsFan]

damn. squeeze on there but essentially a pitch out

[Kc61]

Squeeze?

They tried, but the pitch was bad so no chance, lucky he fouled it.

[OGB]

Mes has been very good with the bat lately --- get his defense up a notch and we've got a winner

Makes you wonder what will happen when Hanny gets healthy

[KYRedsFan]

gotta be ****ting me

[Red in Chicago]

of course...

[BluegrassRedleg]

Great googly moogly... :bang:

[Red Raindog]

this team sure does look bad sometimes when a simple fly ball is needed

[TheBigLebowski]

UN believable.

[KYRedsFan]

Sigh. there's the fly ball. GOAL USA at least

[Kc61]

Disgusting half inning there.

[ProfessorTofty]

Okay, now that stings. There went the best chance to score.

[Red Raindog]

:drink:

keep pouring

[TheBigLebowski]

And then Heisey first pitch swings for a can of corn. I would wager that this team first pitch swings more than any other.

[reds44]

Sounded like Heisey broke his bat

[powersackers]

Anyone else feel like we gave that inning away by out thinking? Just hit the ball in play and play it straight. Don't bunt and don't run on contact.

[50YrRedsFan]

Reds with a leadoff double, but don't get him past 3rd. 0-0, bot 6

[Kiko]

Rocco needs some coaching when it comes to base running.

[Kc61]

Derrick Robinson looks uncomfortable up there with the infielders right on top of him.

[Mutaman]

At least he made contact. :thumbdown:

[OGB]

Man, this team has really been hurt by bad baserunning this year. We're even seeing a lot of weird stuff like Choo going back to first and guys getting thrown out because they didn't slide.

[malcontent]

Anyone else feel like we gave that inning away by out thinking? Just hit the ball in play and play it straight. Don't bunt and don't run on contact.
Yep. Cingrani is a good hitter, but just like with Leake, Baker can't give outs away fast enough.

[RedsBrick]

There's no other way to say it, that's just bad baseball.

[kbrake]

Anyone else feel like we gave that inning away by out thinking? Just hit the ball in play and play it straight. Don't bunt and don't run on contact.

Yeah I'm not a huge fan of bunting when it is to get Robinson to the plate. Guy is pretty limited offensively.

[Falls City Beer]

Don't be fooled by the offensive outburst in SF. This team is still short a big bat, preferably RH.

[Kc61]

Anyone else feel like we gave that inning away by out thinking? Just hit the ball in play and play it straight. Don't bunt and don't run on contact.

I don't know why Mes ran on contact. He's been iffy on the bases recently. Hard to believe the Reds would instruct him to run on contact there, but it's possible.

[50YrRedsFan]

And then Heisey first pitch swings for a can of corn. I would wager that this team first pitch swings more than any other.

I believe you are correct. They also have the lowest batting average in MLB when 1st pitch swinging.

[RedsBrick]

Man, this team has really been hurt by bad baserunning this year. We're even seeing a lot of weird stuff like Choo going back to first and guys getting thrown out because they didn't slide.

It's not the kind of baseball WS contenders play.

[TheBigLebowski]

I believe you are correct. They also have the lowest batting average in MLB when 1st pitch swinging.

Suggests an obvious sea change in our hitting philosophy then, no?

[Kc61]

Yeah I'm not a huge fan of bunting when it is to get Robinson to the plate. Guy is pretty limited offensively.

Perhaps poster was referring to the squeeze play that resulted in a foul.

I don't know how we can knock Cingrani's sacrifice. Not sure what anyone would expect the pitcher to do, especially in a lefty/lefty matchup.

[mbgrayson]

As I was saying last night, and was misunderstood by my esteemed colleague from Da Bronx, it doesn't take a great left-hander like Kershaw to shut down this lineup as it is presently constructed. Even a decent one (Ryu) or a nondescript journeyman (Capuano) is enough to do it. The point was that pedestrian is the only level that matters. Does he wear a glove on his right hand? Great. You're good to go vs. the Reds. Anything above it is gravy.

They need some help, Walt.

Actually, per Baseball Reference (http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/split.cgi?t=b&team=CIN&year=2013), before today the Reds are only slightly worse v. LHPs than right handers:

vs. LHPs: .251/.341/.399 for an OPS of .740
Vs. RHPs: .254/.329/.400 for an OPS of .730

[Wonderful Monds]

Grande finally just said Cingrani.

[KYRedsFan]

yeah not sure you do anything other than that with Cingrani. Running on contact was brutally bad

[kbrake]

Perhaps poster was referring to the squeeze play that resulted in a foul.

I don't know how we can knock Cingrani's sacrifice. Not sure what anyone would expect the pitcher to do, especially in a lefty/lefty matchup.

I'm by no means outraged or knocking Dusty for the Cingrani bunt but with Robinson coming up I don't know that it improves your chances of scoring very much. Cingrani has looked decent with the bat.

[Wonderful Monds]

Perhaps poster was referring to the squeeze play that resulted in a foul.

I don't know how we can knock Cingrani's sacrifice. Not sure what anyone would expect the pitcher to do, especially in a lefty/lefty matchup.

Cingrani took some good cuts his last start, got an RBI, and it was even against another LHP no less.

[NebraskaRed]

I think we've all had enough of this Ellis guy eating up pitches.

[Wonderful Monds]

Just tuned in btw, good lord Cingrani is having an amazing game.

[ProfessorTofty]

Cingrani now at nine strikeouts.

[powersackers]

Right. Op here. I am ok with the pitcher bunting. But with runner already in scoring position I would have supported him swinging away equally.

[TheBigLebowski]

Cingrani looks every bit an ace today.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Actually, per Baseball Reference (http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/split.cgi?t=b&team=CIN&year=2013), before today the Reds are only slightly worse v. LHPs than right handers:

vs. LHPs: .251/.341/.399 for an OPS of .740
Vs. RHPs: .254/.329/.400 for an OPS of .730

What does run production say?

[reds44]

Cingrani throwing strikes = uh oh

[50YrRedsFan]

Cingrani with 9 k's and has allowed 1 hit in 6 innings........and he isn't winning.

[mbgrayson]

After 6 innings, Reds 0, Dodgers 0.

Capuano at 74 pitches, 52 strikes. (Allowed 2 hits, has 4 Ks)
Cingrani at 81 pitches, 56 strikes. (Allowed 1 hit, has 9 Ks)

[NebraskaRed]

Hey, the Reds have twice as many hits as the Dodgers. So, there

[KYRedsFan]

Cmon guys. Your staff is throwing gems, time to get some runs for them.

[Mutaman]

Of all the things wrong with this team, having the pitcher bunt with a man on second and nobody out , ain't one of them.

[TheBigLebowski]

OHHH Eddie Johnson (Gold Cup - soccer)

[Kc61]

Actually, per Baseball Reference (http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/split.cgi?t=b&team=CIN&year=2013), before today the Reds are only slightly worse v. LHPs than right handers:

vs. LHPs: .251/.341/.399 for an OPS of .740
Vs. RHPs: .254/.329/.400 for an OPS of .730

ESPN has it even closer than that. Versus lefties .727 and versus righties .730. Numbers are extremely close between the two for the Reds this year.

But the Reds have hitters who dominate righties. Choo and Votto, with Bruce just behind.

The Reds don't have anyone who dominates lefties. Many righty hitters have that ability, Reds don't have any. Ludwick did last year, so he can. Phillips did in past years, he can.

When I last looked, Votto and Bruce were the best hitters on the team against lefties. Should have a righty bat who can match these two lefties hitting against LHP.

[Reds Fanatic]

Leadoff double for Votto

[kbrake]

OK better make this one count.

[ProfessorTofty]

Votto sinks one to left-center for a double. Here's hoping we can do something with it this time.

[KYRedsFan]

second leadoff double in a row.... (prays)

[dsmith421]

Let's not screw this one up.

[powersackers]

Good job Votto. Now play this straight Dusty.

[OGB]

Deja vu

[reds44]

#firstpitchswinging

[Cedric]

4 hitter feels like a 7 hitter at best. One injury has completely decimated this lineup.

[reds44]

Should have bunted

[Kc61]

That was a very unproductive out by BP.

[TheBigLebowski]

#firstpitchswinging

You swing at enough of them, yeah, you're gonna hit a few. Reference 40yr's post. I know you like to play the role of contrarian whenever someone questions the team or manager negatively, but those stats are pretty telling.

[Tom Servo]

I could make a sarcastic quip about BP as the MVP, but I like to think I'm above that.

[SidneySlicker]

With games like today, it's hard to believe the Reds are in the top half of MLB in BA against lefties. It seems like every time they face a lefty they get dominated. Cap is horrible, and they should be drilling him. Sigh...

[KYRedsFan]

so bad

[Reds Fanatic]

2 straight fly balls. Votto still at 2nd.

[ProfessorTofty]

Capuano is out.

[Red Raindog]

Bar keep-- I need a bigger tab

[Tom Servo]

Capuano getting the hook? Thank God.

[powersackers]

Pro actively removing a SP before he can get a win. How novel of Donnie B.

[Kc61]

With games like today, it's hard to believe the Reds are in the top half of MLB in BA against lefties. It seems like every time they face a lefty they get dominated. Cap is horrible, and they should be drilling him. Sigh...

The only reason the Reds have good numbers against lefties is because Votto and Bruce, both lefties, hit both lefties and righties so well. The RHHs who are supposed to smash lefties, aren't.

That at bat by Phillips was really very poor. Capuano probably tired, lefty pitcher, Brandon needs to smash one in that spot.

[reds44]

You swing at enough of them, yeah, you're gonna hit a few. Reference 40yr's post. I know you like to play the role of contrarian whenever someone questions the team or manager negatively, but those stats are pretty telling.
It's just amazing Dusty does what redszone wants and it doesn't work.

Surely, I think if redszone managed the team every move would work.

I mean we seriously had people complaining about bunting with a pitcher when there was a guy on 2nd with nobody out. Every manager in baseball would have bunted.

[BluegrassRedleg]

With games like today, it's hard to believe the Reds are in the top half of MLB in BA against lefties. It seems like every time they face a lefty they get dominated. Cap is horrible, and they should be drilling him. Sigh...

It's about runs more than hits. Like the game in SF where they should have pounded Zito into submission, but did not.

[powersackers]

It's just amazing Dusty does what redszone wants and it doesn't work.

Surely, I think if redszone managed the team every move would work.

I mean we seriously had people complaining about bunting with a pitcher when there was a guy on 2nd with nobody out. Every manager in baseball would have bunted.

No one complained.

[Kc61]

If Frazier walks, hit Choo for Cozart.

[Tom Servo]

I wish I were joking when I say I would consider pinch hitting Izturis for Cozart if Frazier gets on.

[Kc61]

I wish I were joking when I say I would consider pinch hitting Izturis for Cozart if Frazier gets on.

Choo.

[TheBigLebowski]

It's just amazing Dusty does what redszone wants and it doesn't work.

Surely, I think if redszone managed the team every move would work.

I mean we seriously had people complaining about bunting with a pitcher when there was a guy on 2nd with nobody out. Every manager in baseball would have bunted.

Did I complain about the bunt? Where was the sarcastic #buntingwiththepitcher post with that stupid hashtag after that?

Your canned response about how great it would be if redszone ran the team is so tired. I didn't say fire Dusty, fire Jacoby, Reds suck, etc. I made an observation and if you value stats at all, it fleshes it out. Maybe our offensive philosophy needs an overhaul. Nothing wrong with saying that.

And go USA. Gold Cup champs.

[Red Raindog]

strange move by LA

[kbrake]

It's just amazing Dusty does what redszone wants and it doesn't work.

Surely, I think if redszone managed the team every move would work.

I mean we seriously had people complaining about bunting with a pitcher when there was a guy on 2nd with nobody out. Every manager in baseball would have bunted.

No one complained. I said I wouldn't have done it. I even made sure to say I didn't have a problem with Dusty doing it I just wouldn't have.

[Red Raindog]

Cozart our best hope

He has to come thru

right?

[Mutaman]

I think BP should have bunted,

[wheels]

If Cozart somehow manages a hit here, I will chortle loud enough for my entire condo complex to hear it.

[Red in Chicago]

zach needs to let that hit him;)

[KYRedsFan]

pathetic

[wheels]

Rats. Not unexpected.

[powersackers]

What's our Sunday record? This seems oddly familiar. Tight games that don't go our way on Sunday's.

[Crumbley]

My God

[Tom Servo]

ugh

[Red Raindog]

or not --- K from Cozart -- man it hurts to watch him hit

[50YrRedsFan]

Reds fail w RISP again.

[TheBigLebowski]

Frigging hell. Geez. Maybe time for a Sunday afternoon beer or 5.

[RedsBrick]

Did anyone really have a ton of confidence that he would produce there?

[Wonderful Monds]

so bad


pathetic

:(

[redsfaninbsg]

Quality hitting with men in scoring position........... This next inning is huge, 2-3-4 for LA.

[50YrRedsFan]

Reds now 1 for 18 w/ RISP the past 3 games.

[Wonderful Monds]

Surely the Reds could find a reasonable upgrade to Cozart somehow no?

[Red in Chicago]

the ending of that rendition of god bless america, was as bad as the reds offense

[powersackers]

I watch American Idol. I remember this guy. He's much better than the audio we got there.

[powersackers]

About 20% confidence

[RedTeamGo!]

He didn't have a chance against belisario

[dsmith421]

Phillips's turd of an at-bat set the stage. He's been absolutely awful for the last two months. But God help us if anyone hurts his feelings.

[Kc61]

Two consecutive innings, lead off double, nobody scores.

Capuano was an opportunity, now he's out.

The best post of the day was the person who said that people shouldn't be fooled by the Giants series.

Just awful.

[wheels]

Reds offense today...Bad as Pete's hat?

[kbrake]

Surely the Reds could find a reasonable upgrade to Cozart somehow no?

Who would you look at?

[Ironman92]

I'm here now....continue on

[Kc61]

Very tough spot for Cingrani now, young pitcher facing these hitters third time through.

Hope he comes through one more time.

[redsfaninbsg]

C'mon Tony.

[powersackers]

Jason Donald.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Quality hitting with men in scoring position........... This next inning is huge, 2-3-4 for LA.

Remember, though, it was Skip F. Schumaker who almost single-handedly beat us yesterday.

[Ironman92]

2 pitches he flew open

[reds44]

The Reds are playing one of the hottest teams in baseball on the road.

The sky is not falling.

[wheels]

Not a good situation.

I fear Ramirez.

[Ironman92]

It just seems like the sky is falling on the Reds

[Red Raindog]

Did anyone really have a ton of confidence that he would produce there?

no -- but I like to dream sometimes

[redsfaninbsg]

Don't lose Gonzalez. 0-2, make a quality pitch here.

[ProfessorTofty]

Nailed him at second!

[redsfaninbsg]

Yes SIR!!!!

[wheels]

Yes! Picked him off!

[Red in Chicago]

YOWZER - love that

[KYRedsFan]

wow. thank you very much

[Red Raindog]

Wow --- happy to see that out

[Ironman92]

He was so obviously going

[TheBigLebowski]

HUGE

[Mutaman]

The Reds are playing one of the hottest teams in baseball on the road.

The sky is not falling.


Considering the offensive showing against two average pitchers the last two days, with the Red Birds opening the door---- soorry, its just not acceptable.

[NebraskaRed]

Boy, Scully isn't a fan of Puig, is he?

[Ironman92]

Dodgers have to hold him there....he wasn't reading him at all.....you gotta hold him.

Thanks though

[redsfaninbsg]

If I had to watch Puig on a daily basis, I'd go insane.

[TheBigLebowski]

Something about that Puig that rubs me the wrong way...can't quite put my finger on it. But he is going to be a terror for a long, long time.

[Red Raindog]

Considering the offensive showing against two average pitchers the last two days, with the Red Birds opening the door---- soorry, its just not acceptable.

seems it is for some

[NebraskaRed]

Considering the offensive showing against two average pitchers the last two days, with the Red Birds opening the door---- soorry, its just not acceptable.

Two average pitchers?

[Ironman92]

Boy, Scully isn't a fan of Puig, is he?

Scully wants to win and that drastically lowered the percentages of scoring

[BluegrassRedleg]

Fans can boo all they want. Persistence paid off big there. :D

[ProfessorTofty]

Struck him out! Two out.

[Red Raindog]

If I had to watch Puig on a daily basis, I'd go insane.

worse than the Reds? -- small sample but you may be right

[Ironman92]

If I had to watch Puig on a daily basis, I'd go insane.

Short trip?

J/K lol

[Kc61]

If he falls behind Ramirez, Tony should walk him. Pitch around time.

[Ironman92]

BTW.....the Reds starters are good

[TheBigLebowski]

Scary to think that this Dodger lineup should have Matt Kemp. Wow.

[KYRedsFan]

pizza!!

[Mutaman]

Two average pitchers?

You're right, let me correct that--- one average pitcher and one below average pitcher.

[Red in Chicago]

terrific outing by tc

[Kc61]

Fortunate call, nice game for Cingrani.

Actually a great game, I'm sure he'll be taken out now.

[wheels]

Nice job, TC. Hanley was the guy that was scaring me.

[Ironman92]

If he falls behind Ramirez, Tony should walk him. Pitch around time.

You don't want your pitcher thinking that way.....he's went scoreless today with 10 whiffs.....for a reason

[TheBigLebowski]

What a performance from Cingranny. Please, get this guy a couple of runs this inning and get him a much-deserved win.

[Stray]

Crazy how guys just can't seem to get on Cingrani's fastball.

[RedsBrick]

Fans can boo all they want. Persistence paid off big there. :D

Yep. I never understand the booing on a pick off to first. I guess what I don't understand is what exactly are fans booing?

[mbgrayson]

I expect that the 7th will be Cingrani's last inning since he is due up 2nd in the 8th.

[KYRedsFan]

dusty should have bunted in 1977