Friday August 2 2013 Cardinals @ Reds

[klw]

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Jamie Ramsey ‏@Jamieblog 6m

From today's #Reds Gamenotes: The Reds' 2.71era in July was their best in any calendar month since May 1990 (2.56).

Brian Giesenschlag ‏@FOX19Brian 35m

Since June 14th #reds have hit .208 with RISP. 20-22 in that stretch. Cards lead MLB with RISP. .335 for season.

Brian Giesenschlag ‏@FOX19Brian 37m

Just talked with Cueto. Feels good. No setbacks. Hasn't started throwing. #reds.

Jamie Ramsey ‏@Jamieblog 1h

Current #Reds are a combined 0-for-12 against Shelby Miller. I'm guessing the 0-for ends tonight.

Odd Game notes
http://ramsey.mlblogs.com/2013/08/02/reds-homestand-highlights-7/
Friday, August 2, 2013 – Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 7:10 p.m.

• Fireworks Friday: Post-game fireworks show with a “Jerry Garcia Tribute” soundtrack starting approximately 15 minutes after the end of the game, presented by PNC Bank.
• I Do’s On The Diamond: Twenty-one couples will get married (or renew vows) on the warning track during pregame ceremonies at the inaugural “I Do’s On The Diamond” group wedding at the ballpark.
• Tailgate on the Terrace: The Mobile Bud Bar is located outside the gates before tonight’s game. This pregame party features Budweiser beverages at below ballpark pricing.

[klw]

On the mound it is Arroyo v Shelby Miller

Shelby Miller, RHP
10-7, 2.79 ERA

Miller has looked more in sync with his command in two starts since taking a 12-day break. He allowed two earned runs in 5 2/3 innings on Sunday but continues to battle efficiency issues early in his starts.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_08_02_slnmlb_cinmlb_1#gid=2013_ 08_02_slnmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=probables

Bronson Arroyo, RHP
9-8, 3.26 ERA

Arroyo gave up three runs in 5 1/3 innings against the Dodgers on Saturday, but felt fortunate it wasn't much worse. He felt off during his bullpen session, lacked command on his breaking ball and felt his fastball was off a tick.

[mdccclxix]

Big game = late lineup

[klw]

I just noticed: On the lineup image above, are those nicknames for the coaches at the top? If so, is someone really called Porky?

[VottoFan54]

I just noticed: On the lineup image above, are those nicknames for the coaches at the top? If so, is someone really called Porky?

The Reds bullpen coach, Juan Lopez, goes by the nickname Porky.

http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/team/coaches.jsp?c_id=cin

[davereds24]

Thank God Molina is out. Seems like he always came up big off Bronson (and everyone else for that matter).

Anyone have Bronson's numbers against the Cards? I just don't trust him against them at all.

[klw]

Cardinals lineup:


Carpenter 2B,
Beltran RF,
Craig 1B,
Holliday LF,
Freese 3B,
Jay CF,
Cruz C,
Descalso SS,
Miller P.

[Gizmo]

Still too early to call this a must win series? We're at home and already a weeks worth of games behind 2 teams in the division. Really need to start making a move forward if sights are being set on more than a wild card.

[davereds24]

Still too early to call this a must win series? We're at home and already a weeks worth of games behind 2 teams in the division. Really need to start making a move forward if sights are being set on more than a wild card.

Definitely won't be likely if they fall 5+ back of 2 teams, but with all the games these 3 still have against each other it wouldn't be the end of a division title shot.

[Magdal]

Thank God Molina is out. Seems like he always came up big off Bronson (and everyone else for that matter).

Anyone have Bronson's numbers against the Cards? I just don't trust him against them at all.He will be missed. Cruz, his replacement went 3 for 4 last night, and Holliday is crushing the ball for the last 4 or 5 games. But Matt Carpenter has become a black hole in the leadoff spot. 1st slump of his major league career I think.

As I stated in the other Game Thread, I hope for a lively series, with no pitching duels!:beerme:

[Ironman92]

If I had any money I'd bet this Cardinals lineup doesn't score more than 2 runs.

/magdal

[ProfessorTofty]

Yeah, I'm quite fine with watching some great pitching, so long as it's our guys doing it. Hopefully the Reds offense shows up, and we blast 'em!

[OnBaseMachine]

If the Reds are going to win the NL Central, it starts with this series. They have to win this series. A sweep puts them right back in the thick of things. The Pirates are due for a drop off, IMO.

[_Sir_Charles_]

"And this game is underway!"

[ProfessorTofty]

Beltran blasts one to the corner in left for a double with one out.

[Raisor]

Raisor online.

[ProfessorTofty]

Hoo boy. Arroyo walks the bases loaded. One out.

[DocRed]

This is gonna get ugly very soon....

[LexRedsFan]

Oh boy.

[Raisor]

This is gonna get ugly very soon....

Don't talk about Chip like that

[Gallen5862]

Reds game was listed on MLB network, I am getting Redsox game instead. The Strike zone channel is showing Reds game currently.

[Kingspoint]

Still too early to call this a must win series? We're at home and already a weeks worth of games behind 2 teams in the division. Really need to start making a move forward if sights are being set on more than a wild card.It's a must-win series.

[OnBaseMachine]

Wow. What a start.

[ProfessorTofty]

Oy. Not a great start...

[DocRed]

Game over...

[Kingspoint]

The thought of keeping Arroyo as a Starter in the playoffs over Leake is a joke.

[Red Raindog]

If I had any money I'd bet this Cardinals lineup doesn't score more than 2 runs.

/magdal

:thumbdown:

[LexRedsFan]

Well, that's the game. This offense isn't scoring 3 runs. Goodnight, RZ

[Kingspoint]

It's not likely that Miller gives up 3 runs the whole game.

The REDS bats are going to have to rise above the occasion.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Of course they do this. Of course.

[OnBaseMachine]

Okay, back to focusing on the second wild card.

[Gizmo]

sadly enough, our starting pitching is also due for regression.

[ProfessorTofty]

Make that five runs that are needed now.

[Hey Meat]

Choo made no effort to get that one!SMH

[kbrake]

The thought of keeping Arroyo as a Starter in the playoffs over Leake is a joke.

Arroyo has been very good in both starts he has had with Cincinnati in the playoffs.

However this is why I would never start Arroyo in one game winner take all situation. When he doesn't have it, it is ugly.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Somebody tell Bronson the SI jinx doesn't apply to interior feature stories.

[fearofpopvol1]

An honest question...should I turn the game off now?

[Red Raindog]

maybe Miller will relax and blow this thing -- hey - it could happen

[Larry Schuler]

Cards are unstoppable.

[Kingspoint]

Arroyo has been very good in both starts he has had with Cincinnati in the playoffs.

However this is why I would never start Arroyo in one game winner take all situation. When he doesn't have it, it is ugly.That was then. This is now. Leake is far and away the superior pitcher.

[Gizmo]

An honest question...should I turn the game off now?

probably.

[50YrRedsFan]

Bad Bronson....of course when we needed him the most.

[reds700]

This is just not a good baseball team. Simple as that.

[DocRed]

I won't miss this guy one bit next year...

[tomnuetten]

:thumbdown: going to be a long night...

I hope arroyo can start pitching the way he can to safe the bullpen

[Kingspoint]

Can't lose the series today.

[Red Raindog]

Choo made no effort to get that one!SMH

was he supposed to put on jet packs?

[KittyDuran]

Hey... I haven't got to my seat yet... :(

[Kingspoint]

I hope Arroyo can hit tonight.

[kbrake]

Good to see the trolls are out in full force tonight.

[Red Raindog]

30 pitches so far

[Gizmo]

also, there is an awful lot of cheering going on in the stands for those runs.

[Kingspoint]

Nice batting practice pitching there, Bronson.

[fearofpopvol1]

I won't miss this guy one bit next year...

dude, arroyo has been quite good this year. he was due for a bad start. i'm not too down on him. the timing of course sucks.

bats need to step up.

[Red Raindog]

Ok - offense -- time to man get it done

[reds700]

Get a scuffling Cardinals team at home without their best player, who absolutely owns the Reds, and they are down 4-0 in the first. You just have to shake your head. Go Red Sox.

[VottoFan54]

If this is how we react to a bad first inning in the beginning of August, I don't think I want to be here for the wild card game.

[Gallen5862]

Aaron Harang is on revokable waivers. Would you make a claim?

[moewan]

Aaron Harang is on revokable waivers. Would you make a claim?

No, that ship has sailed

[Hey Meat]

Bad Bronson....of course when we needed him the most.

You beat me to it. I was just about to say it. Think he should have come out with the BO Derek look to get to 10. When did he quit doing that?

[50YrRedsFan]

Aaron Harang is on revokable waivers. Would you make a claim?

He can't hit

[Raisor]

I'd actually like to see some of you follow up your talk and turn off the game.

[RedsBrick]

Regardless the outcome of this game...the Cards approach at the plate in that first inning is to be desired.

[Hey Meat]

Aaron Harang is on revokable waivers. Would you make a claim?

Yes I would immediately.

[Kingspoint]

Shelby Miller is an ACE.

It's going to be difficult to get to him enough to win this game....almost impossible, but it is the GABP, so anything is possible here.

[moewan]

I'd actually like to see some of you follow up your talk and turn off the game.

:clap:

[Kingspoint]

The bats are going to be glad to be back at home instead of at Los Angeles and San Diego.

[ProfessorTofty]

Choo gets a base hit to right. Keep it going!

[LexRedsFan]

dude, arroyo has been quite good this year. he was due for a bad start. i'm not too down on him. the timing of course sucks.

bats need to step up.

Yeah, I'm fine with calling out the team for lackluster performances and frustration...but comments like that and the Arroyo bashing isn't warranted.

[Raisor]

For those of you that turned off the game, Choo on first.

[tomnuetten]

and choo leads off with a single...

bruce with the grand slam to tie it


I said it first ;)

[Raisor]

Choo forced at second, Robinson on first

[moewan]

Love to see Joey run into one here

[texasdave]

This is GABP. Of course, the Reds can score five runs.

[Gallen5862]

Thanks for the PBP.

[LexRedsFan]

Cards seemingly pitching around Votto. Cue Marty (and some posters): "SWING AT SOMETHING OUT OF THE ZONE!"

[Kingspoint]

Don't think I've ever seen Votto do that.

[dubc47834]

Get a scuffling Cardinals team at home without their best player, who absolutely owns the Reds, and they are down 4-0 in the first. You just have to shake your head. Go Red Sox.

I hear Redssoxzone.com is taking apps for new fans!!!

[Gallen5862]

Rockies are beating the Pirates 1-0 in the bottom of the second.

[Kingspoint]

Was he going for the Toyota?

[Gallen5862]

What did Votto do?

[ProfessorTofty]

Votto takes the walk.

[Raisor]

Votto advances Robinson while walking

[moewan]

What did Votto do?

Had a violent out of control swing and miss

[texasdave]

Votto walked. He took a huge swing on a 2-0 count.

[LexRedsFan]

What did Votto do?

Took a huge cut. As large as I've ever seen him take.

BB for Votto, 1st and 2nd 1 out for DatDude.

[kbrake]

BP has to step it up for this team to get it going again. Now would be a good time to start.

[Kingspoint]

What did Votto do?Swung violently at a pitch falling over and across the plate, but catching himself before he fell down.

[tomnuetten]

good walk, now get on base bp => I want my Bruce grandslam

[LexRedsFan]

Phillips swings at 2 balls, K's. Bruce up.

[Kingspoint]

Phillips was really fooled on that.

[kbrake]

BP strikes out and manages to do so without seeing a single strike. Impressive.

[Red in Chicago]

not a productive out by bp

[moewan]

good walk, now get on base bp => I want my Bruce grandslam

BP didn't cooperate

[texasdave]

Swing and a miss. You'll have to settle for a three-run shot.

[Red Raindog]

BP fails -- flails -- ok - fans

[tomnuetten]

Was he going for the Toyota?

no... he wanted to send the baseball in my yard (I´m 4300 miles away)

[Gallen5862]

Thanks everyone.

[LexRedsFan]

Quickly 0-2 to Bruce.

[Kingspoint]

Miller is better than any Starter the REDS have.

REDS have very good, just not great, pitchers.

[texasdave]

Miller turned it up a notch. Geez.

[reds700]

Impressive AB's by Bruce and Phillips.

[Red Raindog]

BP strikes out and manages to do so without seeing a single strike. Impressive.

you noticed that too -- I wonder if BP did

[Larry Schuler]

Miller is an MVP type ace.

[texasdave]

Basically, that was hit it if you can. They couldn't.

[Kingspoint]

At least made Miller work that inning. Keep it up and we'll eventually get to him.

[Gizmo]

same old song and dance

[Raisor]

Miller is an MVP type ace.

Corky?

[LexRedsFan]

Miller is better than any Starter the REDS have.

REDS have very good, just not great, pitchers.

:laugh::laugh:


Bruce and Phillips' AB's pretty much summarized the difference between the Reds and Cardinals this year.

[tomnuetten]

and k´s for phillips and bruce...

bruce did only swing on strikes => :thumbup:
brandon (our reds mvp:laugh:) didn´t=> :thumbdown:

[moewan]

Definatly an uphill climb today against Miller

[kbrake]

And some how Marty will blame the failures that half inning on Votto not being aggressive enough.

[OnBaseMachine]

I wish the Reds could find a way to unload Phillips' contract and use the saved money towards signing Choo/Bailey.

[Kingspoint]

:laugh::laugh:


Bruce and Phillips' AB's pretty much summarized the difference between the Reds and Cardinals this year.It's tough to watch how difficult a time the REDS have in getting timely hits while the Cardinals seem to do it at will.

[moewan]

There you go Bronson, get some confidence back

[EMAW]

I wish the Reds could find a way to unload Phillips' contract and use the saved money towards signing Choo/Bailey.

If you want to trade Phillips several teams would gladly take him, especially unloading the contract without getting much in return

The guy is in a slump, good players recover

[OnBaseMachine]

If you want to trade Phillips several teams would gladly take him, especially unloading the contract without getting much in return

The guy is in a slump, good players recover

He's in a two month long slump, one in which he's been nothing short of awful. He's also 32 years old and losing speed. That contract is about to get really bad, IMO.

[moewan]

Beltran with his second double

[DocRed]

This offense ain't doing anything tonight people...much like the last 2 months.

[Larry Schuler]

The only hitter in MLB I take over Beltan is Allen Craig.

[LexRedsFan]

Where in the flying you know what did that miss?!

[kbrake]

Now Arroyo gets squeezed and it gives the Cards another run. This is awesome.

[DocRed]

Another blind ump....WORST officials in all of sports. Hate these guys...overpaid, overweight, oversensitive.

[OnBaseMachine]

Umpire costs the Reds another run. That was clearly strike three on Craig.

[LexRedsFan]

Look, a hit with 2 out and RISP. What a concept.

[reds700]

Umpire 1. Cards 4. Reds 0.

[LexRedsFan]

Many managers would come out and let their voice be heard, or at least bark a little.

Dusty isn't many managers.

[edabbs44]

The only hitter in MLB I take over Beltan is Allen Craig.

Is MLB a nickname for St Louis?

[moewan]

It has gotten ugly now, bullpen night. At least they have two off days next week

[reds700]

It really is fun to watch a team like the Cardinals hit. Don't swing at balls very often.

[tomnuetten]

If you want to trade Phillips several teams would gladly take him, especially unloading the contract without getting much in return

The guy is in a slump, good players recover

he´s in a "slump" pretty long now... I never liked the contract because I think it´s too long and too much

same can be said about votto, but votto is a different kind of player and character... his eye and his work ethics won´t change that much (of course he´ll lose power at the end of his contract)

phillips thinks and dreams to be a clean up power hitter and the star of the team.. the problem is, that he is neither... his had lots of rbi because he had "clutch" hits.. but I don´t believe in clutch, I think it was "luck"

[LexRedsFan]

5 of the top 10 in either the NL or MLB in BA with RISP, per the announcers. How is that freaking possible?

[Larry Schuler]

Don't worry, guys. The Reds will win one game this series and the beat will roll on.

[DocRed]

Fat, blind and angry is no way to go through life ....

[Tom Servo]

Hey guys I just got in, how's the ga-


oh

http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9yjbd1Tei1r18swjo1_400.gif

[moewan]

Fat, blind and angry is no way to go through life ....

Who are you calling fat? Oh, wait I am fat. :eek:

[BluegrassRedleg]

It really is fun to watch a team like the Cardinals hit. Don't swing at balls very often.

You mean "fun" like getting kicked in the groin by a pack mule?

[dubc47834]

The only hitter in MLB I take over Beltan is Allen Craig.

I can think of one in Detroit!

[moewan]

Is it to early to start drinking?

[Larry Schuler]

I can think of one in Detroit!

Cabrera is great but the Cardinals have 8 hitters who are unstoppable. Cabrera can be stopped.

[LexRedsFan]

That was a ball if Arroyo throws it..

[LexRedsFan]

Is it to early to start drinking?

Never.

[moewan]

Cabrera is great but the Cardinals have 8 hitters who are unstoppable. Cabrera can be stopped.

Are you serious?

[BluegrassRedleg]

Cabrera is great but the Cardinals have 8 hitters who are unstoppable. Cabrera can be stopped.

:lol::lol::lol:

Have another one, Larry. :beerme:

[lidspinner]

Cabrera is great but the Cardinals have 8 hitters who are unstoppable. Cabrera can be stopped.


:laugh:

[LexRedsFan]

Flying through the outs here.

[50YrRedsFan]

4 consecutive K's....are we going to hit the ball tonight?

[Falls City Beer]

A slumping Arroyo against the Cards offense? That's not going to end well. They should be able play some good close games the next couple of days, however.

[reds700]

You mean "fun" like getting kicked in the groin by a pack mule?

After watching the Reds continue to swing and miss at ball after ball you start to appreciate competent hitters.

[tomnuetten]

Cabrera is great but the Cardinals have 8 hitters who are unstoppable. Cabrera can be stopped.


yeah just ask the pirates ;)

[tomnuetten]

Is it to early to start drinking?

early? for me it´s almost too late ;)
2 am isn´t time to "start" drinking

[lidspinner]

Rocco been making some hard outs lately....he is eventually going to get it figured out.

[moewan]

early? for me it´s almost too late ;)
2 am isn´t time to "start" drinking

I thought it was always time to drink inGermany.

[texasdave]

Is it to early to start drinking?

I have never felt that Monday was too early. :beerme:

[Gizmo]

Got my little girl ready for bed, and was hopeful I'd come back to a run. And I did :(

[moewan]

The way to stop Miguel Cabrera is having the ump toss him in the second inning

[EMAW]

Reds got swept by Cards in August of 2010 at GABP and the world was ready to end only to finish ahead of St. Louis, not saying it is going to happen, but to base it all on this series is ridiculous

[powersackers]

I am posting from 35k feet somewhere over nebraska. Paid $18.95 for internet access. Listening to Marty and Jeff on my MLB.TV subscription which is blakced out for some reason, but I have audio at least.

And wow we started this game off bad.

[PepperJack]

Cabrera is great but the Cardinals have 8 hitters who are unstoppable. Cabrera can be stopped.



OK

[tomnuetten]

I thought it was always time to drink inGermany.

ok that´s right :beerme:

[Red Raindog]

I am posting from 35k feet somewhere over nebraska. Paid $18.95 for internet access. Listening to Marty and Jeff on my MLB.TV subscription which is blakced out for some reason, but I have audio at least.

And wow we started this game off bad.

storms in Northern Indiana - keep losing sat signal ---- you might get a bumpy ride

[ProfessorTofty]

Needed that. Cardinals go down in order in the third.

[moewan]

Is it to early to start drinking?

I keep having a recurring dream.

Moewan in his first AA meeting

Hi, my name is Moewan

HI, MOEWAN

And I'm a Reds and Bengals fan

[powersackers]

Got my little girl ready for bed, and was hopeful I'd come back to a run. And I did :(

Wake her up. Maybe she can grab a bat and face Miller. Our lineups swings like little girls against him anyway.

[LexRedsFan]

LOL
Six straight K's

[reds700]

I think it is prediction time. How many hits do the reds get tonight? I am going with 3.

[tomnuetten]

I wonder if our starters are sad that they can´t pitch against the reds lineup

[reds700]

LOL
Six straight K's

Mes grounded out.

[Larkin88]

Reds got swept by Cards in August of 2010 at GABP and the world was ready to end only to finish ahead of St. Louis, not saying it is going to happen, but to base it all on this series is ridiculous

To be fair, weren't the Reds in first by 2.5 games before that series?

Or am I misremebering...

[Tom Servo]

7 k's in 3 innings. yeeeeesh.

[DocRed]

Pathetic...

[George Foster]

Dead team walking.....

[Stray]

Overmatched

[LexRedsFan]

Mes grounded out.

Must have mis-heard. My bad.

Now 7 K's in three innings. Yeesh...

[reds700]

Miller on pace to break the single game strikeout record.

[moewan]

I wonder if our starters are sad that they can´t pitch against the reds lineup

Tom, are you German, or a service member overseas? If you are German, how did you become a fan of the Reds?

[LexRedsFan]

Dead team walking.....

Not walking. YOU DON'T WALK YOUR WAY TO THE WORLD SERIES.

[powersackers]

LOL
Six straight K's

2-26 against Miller in our Lifetime, or there abouts.

[texasdave]

To be fair, weren't the Reds in first by 2.5 games before that series?

Or am I misremebering...

Reds were up by two games. They left that series one game down to one team. Not exactly insurmountable. If they get swept here (which I think won't happen) they would be seven behind the Cards and about the same behind the Pirates. Not exactly comparable situations.

[malcontent]

BP strikes out and manages to do so without seeing a single strike. Impressive.
On this team you can state that you're a free swinger, and do everything to back that claim up...and not have to sweat it.

[moewan]

They pitch out in a bunting situation :confused:

[Larkin88]

Reds were up by two games. They left that series one game down to one team. Not exactly insurmountable. If they get swept here (which I think won't happen) they would be seven behind the Cards and about the same behind the Pirates. Not exactly comparable situations.

Exactly my point. Thanks Dave.

[texasdave]

Miller strikes himself out. Sweet.

[tomnuetten]

Tom, are you German, or a service member overseas? If you are German, how did you become a fan of the Reds?

I´m German...

the brother of my grandfather immigrated to the us in (I´m not 100percent sure) 1935 and found his new home in Cincinnati. He had 5 children and those were active aswell ;)

so I have lots of cousins (2nd grade) from Cincinnati, Dayton, some in Boston, etc.

I visited the US several times and visited also my family => I fell in love with baseball and the Reds (I like the bengals aswell and the last few years the team is not that bad and brown starts to get better as owner)

[moewan]

I´m German...

the brother of my grandfather immigrated to the us in (I´m not 100percent sure) 1935 and found his new home in Cincinnati. He had 5 children and those were active aswell ;)

so I have lots of cousins (2nd grade) from Cincinnati, Dayton, some in Boston, etc.

I visited the US several times and visited also my family => I fell in love with baseball and the Reds (I like the bengals aswell and the last few years the team is not that bad and brown starts to get better as owner)

That's cool, I have family in Mons, Belgium

[Ironman92]

Just got caught up via DVR...textbook 1st inn for the Cards against Bronson....the first 3 guys all took the first pitch, worked count deep and hit ball where it was pitched.

And since Bronson has adjusted but they are still keeping him from low pitch count innings.

[moewan]

I´m German...

the brother of my grandfather immigrated to the us in (I´m not 100percent sure) 1935 and found his new home in Cincinnati. He had 5 children and those were active aswell ;)

so I have lots of cousins (2nd grade) from Cincinnati, Dayton, some in Boston, etc.

I visited the US several times and visited also my family => I fell in love with baseball and the Reds (I like the bengals aswell and the last few years the team is not that bad and brown starts to get better as owner)

Also a lot of Germans wound up in Cincinnati, hence the "Over The Rhine" area

[ProfessorTofty]

Arroyo is out.

[reds700]

Gonna predict a 3 run shot here.

[Tom Servo]

Big Red in.

[moewan]

In Partch we trust, the offense, not so much.

[Ironman92]

Bronson can't trick those that have seen him so many times. The Cardinals had an awesome gameplan and stuck with it....out in the 4th

Game not over....but yikes.

Beltran looks like he could've went 8/8 tonight off Bronson.

[Mutaman]

Reds were up by two games. They left that series one game down to one team. Not exactly insurmountable. If they get swept here (which I think won't happen) they would be seven behind the Cards and about the same behind the Pirates. Not exactly comparable situations.

Good point. The math doesn't bother me, its just how poorly these guys are playing, No indication at all that they're going to make a run. I feel bad for the owner, I feel bad for my fellow Reds fans, and I really feel bad for me.

[LexRedsFan]

Partch immediately goes 3-0 -- hoo boy

[tomnuetten]

Partch immediately goes 3-0 -- hoo boy

ball 3 looked like a strike again

[texasdave]

Better than a salami.

[Magdal]

Why is Bronson still in there?

[DocRed]

Why are we wasting out bullpen? This game is over...

[ProfessorTofty]

Why is Bronson still in there?
He isn't. They sent in Partch, who just walked in a run.

[moewan]

Why is Bronson still in there?

Partch is in, and he's a gas can

[Playadlc]

Talk about laying an egg...wow.

[OldXOhio]

Every time we play these guys I am reminded how much better than the Reds they are.

[moewan]

Talk about laying an egg...wow.

In front of a sellout crowd to

[tomnuetten]

Why are we wasting out bullpen? This game is over...

red sox won with a walkoff hit last night after being down 7-1. bottom of the 9 they were down 7-2.

nothing is impossible :lol:

but I hope we´ll see some offense soon, if not I think about sleeping

[texasdave]

Silver lining? Partch throws hard.

[ProfessorTofty]

Ridiculous. Now two runs scored on walks.

[Stray]

Pathetic

[OldXOhio]

This is an embarrassment

[Magdal]

Partch is in, and he's a gas canSeems so.

[texasdave]

Partch is confused. He watches Reds hitters swing at those pitches in the dirt all the time.

[moewan]

Partch is on fire, because he just dumped the gas can all over him

[Playadlc]

14-0 will be the final.

[tomnuetten]

nothing is impossible :lol:



seems like throwing strikes is almost impossible right now

[Stray]

Well ima go find something else to do with my Friday night lol

[texasdave]

Uncle!

[Mutaman]

Every time we play these guys I am reminded how much better than the Reds they are.

We beat them by 9 games last year! With Stubbs playing every day! They just lost 4 of 5 to the Pirates. I don't think this is about talent.

[Magdal]

This is an embarrassmentThis is baseball. Just the 1st game. Reds did not figure to sweep anyway. (or the Cards)

[Larkin Fan]

Well, this is humiliating...

[Todd Gack]

It's nice to see the middle of our lineup perform wonderfully against the Cards..... So far.

[Playadlc]

Seriously, it's amazing that Curtis freakin' Partch is even on this roster.

It's ****** ridiculous.

[texasdave]

Maybe Miller's arm got stiff sitting for such a long time.

[fielder's choice]

This team is done and it's been obvious for awhile. Only thing to do now is hope it stays bad enough for changes to be made.

[Magdal]

Well, this is humiliating...I know this is after the fact, but I would have jerked Bronson in the 1st inning.

[malcontent]

I think Phil turned the game off.

[OldXOhio]

We beat them by 9 games last year! With Stubbs playing every day! They just lost 4 of 5 to the Pirates. I don't think this is about talent.

What does last year have to do w/ anything?

Answer: Nada.

[moewan]

Cards bat around. Guess I'm off to watch " the man with two brains" for the hundredth time tonight. See you in a couple of hours.

[Fullboat]

We beat them by 9 games last year! With Stubbs playing every day! They just lost 4 of 5 to the Pirates. I don't think this is about talent.

Its all about scouting and the Reds are bad at it.

[Mutaman]

I know this is after the fact, but I would have jerked Bronson in the 1st inning.

And brought in Partch?

[OldXOhio]

This is baseball. Just the 1st game. Reds did not figure to sweep anyway. (or the Cards)

This is not baseball. This is a team that's been flat for some time. They're simply getting trucked by a better team tonight.

[Todd Gack]

Todd Frazier is OPSing in the .520's vs the Cards.

But hey, BAT HIM 2ND!

[RedsBrick]

We beat them by 9 games last year! With Stubbs playing every day! They just lost 4 of 5 to the Pirates. I don't think this is about talent.

I agree....plenty of talent on this team. I can't say the same about heart.

[RedlegJake]

This game is unwatchable. Simply bad tonight.

[Mutaman]

Its all about scouting and the Reds are bad at it.


Did the guys who did such a good job scouting last year all go somewhere else?

[cincyredway]

I know it's not gonna happen but this team needs a change at manager, I am not saying all this is dustys fault but some times u just need a change.

[Fullboat]

Did the guys who did such a good job scouting last year all go somewhere else?

Teams change as do scouting reports.

[Playadlc]

Phillips kind of sucks at the plate.

[tomnuetten]

and the reds mvp strikes out again

[EMAW]

I am not sold on the talent aspect
Other than Votto, a right Phillips, Choo and Bruce who would play for a good team
Tons of holes in this lineup
The pitching has been a bit over it's head most of season
IMO- Minus Ludwick, Cueto, Broxton, Marshall this is an 85 win team

[Mutaman]

Bronson will throw in one like this every once in awhile. He's still one of the few warriors on this team. But this offense is just inexcusable. And its time to start holding the stars accountable. As for Partch....... Nite all. Get em next year.

[LexRedsFan]

This is absolutely dreadful. Completely overmatched, outclassed, and overall run off the field.

[Red Raindog]

In search of good news ---- Boston 4 Arizona 3 - 5th inning

[EMAW]

I know it's not gonna happen but this team needs a change at manager, I am not saying all this is dustys fault but some times u just need a change.

If it's not his fault and he has a proven track record with this team, why make a knee jerk move and change the manager?

I'm a total apologist for Dusty and have no qualms with people bashing me, just curious why fire the manager if it's not his fault?

[Fullboat]

Its been happening all season.Throw Votto nothing{he'll take the walk)go after
everybody else.

[LexRedsFan]

Oh, look at that. Another at em ball.

[Mutaman]

I am not sold on the talent aspect
Other than Votto, a right Phillips, Choo and Bruce who would play for a good team
Tons of holes in this lineup
The pitching has been a bit over it's head most of season
IMO- Minus Ludwick, Cueto, Broxton, Marshall this is an 85 win team

Dare i say it----Votto, Phillips, Choo and Bruce have been part of the problem. The last time this team played really solid baseball, July-August 2012, Votto and Choo wern't even around. Did we do it with mirrors?

[Red Raindog]

If it's not his fault and he has a proven track record with this team, why make a knee jerk move and change the manager?

I'm a total apologist for Dusty and have no qualms with people bashing me, just curious why fire the manager if it's not his fault?

It wouldn't be the first time it was done --- with a team playing this flat I can understand the idea even if the logic is probably flawed

[tomnuetten]

I decided to go to bed.. it´s almost 3 am and I have to wake up "early"
tomorrow

go get them tomorrow

[LexRedsFan]

Put in Corky.

To pitch.

[texasdave]

Descalso went deep.

[Playadlc]

I'll say it again, it's a complete embarrassment that Curts Partch is pitching in this game.

The dude flat out sucks.