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RedsBrick
08-19-2013, 03:19 PM
Diamondbacks
Parra RF
Eaton CF
Goldschmidt 1B
Hill 2B
Prado 3B
Kubel LF
Nieves C
Gregorius SS
Delgado 1

Reds
Choo CF
Frazier 3B
Votto 1B
Phillips 2B
Bruce RF
Ludwick LF
Cozart SS
Hanigan C
Arroyo P

Good looking line-up, IMO. Here's to Hanny feeding off of yesterday's production at the dish!

Larry Schuler
08-19-2013, 03:57 PM
I will be at the ballpark tonight. Anyone who has questions for me can post them here in this thread. Thank you.

RedsBrick
08-19-2013, 04:06 PM
Bring home a W, Chef.

And, clearly, Ryan Braun has not heard the quote from Sparky on your signature!

Kc61
08-19-2013, 04:25 PM
On paper, the Reds have two tough series remaining outside of the division. Arizona and LA. They are both at home.

Arizona is a hot team and highly motivated to get truly back into the wild card race.

Reds haven't done well against good teams.

I think this series will be telling. Overall, though, I'd like to see them win 5 of the 7 games on this homestand v DBacks and Brewers. Or better, obviously.

REDREAD
08-19-2013, 04:47 PM
On paper, the Reds have two tough series remaining outside of the division. Arizona and LA. They are both at home.

Arizona is a hot team and highly motivated to get truly back into the wild card race.

Reds haven't done well against good teams.

I think this series will be telling. Overall, though, I'd like to see them win 5 of the 7 games on this homestand v DBacks and Brewers. Or better, obviously.

I agree. Time is running out.
I'd really like to pass the Cardinals.
We need to play well in these next 7 games. Every game is big now :)

cumberlandreds
08-19-2013, 05:06 PM
D'Backs lineup:


1. Gerardo Parra (L) RF

2. Adam Eaton (L) CF

3. Paul Goldschmidt (R) 1B

4. Aaron Hill (R) 2B

5. Martin Prado (R) 3B

6. Jason Kubel (L) LF

7. Wil Nieves (R) C

8. Didi Gregorius (L) SS

9. Randall Delgado (R) P

cumberlandreds
08-19-2013, 05:10 PM
On paper, the Reds have two tough series remaining outside of the division. Arizona and LA. They are both at home.

Arizona is a hot team and highly motivated to get truly back into the wild card race.

Reds haven't done well against good teams.

I think this series will be telling. Overall, though, I'd like to see them win 5 of the 7 games on this homestand v DBacks and Brewers. Or better, obviously.

Both teams are 7-3 in their last 10. I expect a really good series. It would be nice to win three or even four. That would just about knock the Dbacks out of it. A split would be OK too but they would still be just close enough to worry about.

OldXOhio
08-19-2013, 05:22 PM
On paper, the Reds have two tough series remaining outside of the division. Arizona and LA. They are both at home.

Arizona is a hot team and highly motivated to get truly back into the wild card race.

Reds haven't done well against good teams.

I think this series will be telling. Overall, though, I'd like to see them win 5 of the 7 games on this homestand v DBacks and Brewers. Or better, obviously.

The Dodgers have got to hit a wall soon. Perhaps we are catching them at the right time.

mdccclxix
08-19-2013, 05:36 PM
I like our chances against their starting pitching. Win tonight to set the tone and then punch it out tomorrow to end their season!

New York Red
08-19-2013, 06:06 PM
Huge series. Taking 3 or 4 from the Backs would go a long way in securing a playoff spot.

MillerTime58
08-19-2013, 06:06 PM
We're better than this team and need to play like it. No shooting ourselves in the foot by getting thrown out on the basepaths.

westofyou
08-19-2013, 06:32 PM
I will be at the ballpark tonight. Anyone who has questions for me can post them here in this thread. Thank you.

What color is the grass tonight Larry?

keeganbrick
08-19-2013, 06:41 PM
Need to win this game tonight. Going against Corbin tomorrow will be no easy task.

Red in Chicago
08-19-2013, 06:44 PM
I will be at the ballpark tonight. Anyone who has questions for me can post them here in this thread. Thank you.

1) Have you ever seen a grown man naked?
2) Have you ever been in a Turkish prison?
3) Do you like moves about gladiators?

_Sir_Charles_
08-19-2013, 07:06 PM
To hell with winning the series....Sweep 'em! :thumbup:

tomnuetten
08-19-2013, 07:06 PM
dear reds broadcasters,

I know itīs hard to understand (it isnīt), but you need guys on base if you want to drive them in! batting avg (or more important: obp) without runners on is not unimportant...

Larkin Fan
08-19-2013, 07:06 PM
What could be worse than a broadcast with Thom or Brantley? A broadcast with BOTH of them, of course.

Ugh, help us please.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 07:11 PM
What a play by Votto

ProfessorTofty
08-19-2013, 07:11 PM
Votto with a fantastic grab there, one out.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 07:13 PM
Eaton beats the throw from Cozart. Infield hit

Red in Chicago
08-19-2013, 07:13 PM
unfortunately, the dude was 'boot scootin' it down the line

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 07:15 PM
Goldschmidt singles to right. 1st and 2nd.

Kc61
08-19-2013, 07:15 PM
Would rather be playing the Cubs.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 07:16 PM
Big 3-6-1 DP. 0-0 mid 1st

Red in Chicago
08-19-2013, 07:16 PM
couple of nice plays by joey that inning...guess his head's in the game ;)

Red Raindog
08-19-2013, 07:16 PM
I don't want to see a replay of that DP -- my eyes think they were both safe...

wheels
08-19-2013, 07:17 PM
Clutch defense by Votto.

Clutch.

Larkin Fan
08-19-2013, 07:18 PM
The Votto detractor like to slam for Votto for some of the easy plays he's flubbed (which he has) but you certainly don't hear them giving him credit for some of the downright fabulous plays he makes. Sad.

_Sir_Charles_
08-19-2013, 07:18 PM
Yessirree! Solid DP there. Looking good so far. Keep it going fellas. Let's rough up this pitcher!!

kaldaniels
08-19-2013, 07:19 PM
I don't want to see a replay of that DP -- my eyes think they were both safe...

Instant replay is going to wreak havoc with phantom force plays at second.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 07:20 PM
Choo grounds out to 1st

ProfessorTofty
08-19-2013, 07:21 PM
Choo takes it to a full count, ultimately grounds out.

Red Raindog
08-19-2013, 07:21 PM
Instant replay is going to wreak havoc with phantom force plays at second.

At least until the call gets reversed a few times and the SS/2B learns it won't work any more.

Kc61
08-19-2013, 07:21 PM
Thom says 24 of Reds final games to be at GABP. Not correct. 23.

ProfessorTofty
08-19-2013, 07:21 PM
Frazier with a hard lineout to left.

powersackers
08-19-2013, 07:21 PM
I am watching from Rutgers in NJ. Isnt that where Frazier played?

Red Raindog
08-19-2013, 07:22 PM
nothing like the back pedaling stumbling catch in LF

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 07:22 PM
Frazier hit that hard but Kubel robs him.

kaldaniels
08-19-2013, 07:23 PM
At least until the call gets reversed a few times and the SS/2B learns it won't work any more.

Yep. It will be interesting. These guys have honed their craft based on the fact that up to now, you just have to be close to the bag.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 07:23 PM
Votto grounds out to 1st. 0-0 after 1.

ProfessorTofty
08-19-2013, 07:24 PM
And Votto grounds out.

Strikes Out Looking
08-19-2013, 07:24 PM
I will be at the ballpark tonight. Anyone who has questions for me can post them here in this thread. Thank you.

If you could be a tree, what kind of tree would it be?

BluegrassRedleg
08-19-2013, 07:26 PM
What is tonight's O/U on the inning Kubel goes yard?

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 07:27 PM
Prado flies out to center

Red Raindog
08-19-2013, 07:27 PM
Yep. It will be interesting. These guys have honed their craft based on the fact that up to now, you just have to be close to the bag.

played some 2B in my day and the runner barreling down on you does give you some light feet.

redsfaninbsg
08-19-2013, 07:28 PM
I think the call that is missed the most is safe/out on stolen bases. They just ring them up based on the ball beating the runner.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 07:29 PM
Kubel strikes out swinging

ProfessorTofty
08-19-2013, 07:29 PM
Kubel Ks.

Always Red
08-19-2013, 07:29 PM
And Votto grounds out.

But not before Brantley and Thom bring up the RBI issue, and JB shares a story of how he was just talking to Jim Leyland in the elevator the other day and Leyland was saying how Cabrera will expand his strike zone when an RBI is available. Then talk follows about Votto's goal of not making an out.

It's unbelievable how these announcers can spend so much time watching something, spending their entire lives in it, and not really getting it.

And this follows kudos given out earlier to the fine year BP is having- which I don't mind, them praising BP. They just do not understand who BP is driving in.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 07:31 PM
Nieves grounds to Hanigan. 0-0 mid 2nd

ProfessorTofty
08-19-2013, 07:35 PM
Phillips blasts one to the wall-- Phillips slides safe into third! It's a triple!

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 07:35 PM
Phillips triples off the wall in center

Red in Chicago
08-19-2013, 07:35 PM
admit it, you were nervous as bp rounded second:lol:

Red Raindog
08-19-2013, 07:35 PM
Phillips blasts one to the wall-- Phillips slides safe into third! It's a triple!

is there anything more beautiful?

(outside of Kate Hudson)

ProfessorTofty
08-19-2013, 07:35 PM
admit it, you were nervous as bp rounded second:lol:
Yeah, a bit. First triple of the season for Phillips.

tomnuetten
08-19-2013, 07:36 PM
as german, I grew up in a different culture and with a different history (obviously)

can someone please explain why there is so much patriotism in the us sports and why "everyone" praises military guys?

I donīt get it

757690
08-19-2013, 07:36 PM
My favorite offensive play in baseball... Leadoff triple.

Larry Schuler
08-19-2013, 07:36 PM
He looked to be out by a mile as he rounded second. Can't believe he made it.

Kc61
08-19-2013, 07:37 PM
So how many want Bruce to walk? And how many want a fly ball? There is no perfect answer.

ProfessorTofty
08-19-2013, 07:37 PM
Bruce takes a walk. Runners on the corners, no out.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 07:37 PM
Bruce walks

tomnuetten
08-19-2013, 07:37 PM
looked like some pictures from pete rose sliding head first ;)


I thought he would be out, but nice job bp:beerme:

wheels
08-19-2013, 07:38 PM
Ludwick's walk up is Back in the Saddle by Aerosmith.

Nice.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 07:38 PM
Ludwick fouls out to 1st

ProfessorTofty
08-19-2013, 07:38 PM
Erk. Ludwick pops out foul to the right side.

redsfaninbsg
08-19-2013, 07:38 PM
So how many want Bruce to walk? And how many want a fly ball? There is no perfect answer.

One in the hand is worth two in the bush.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 07:40 PM
Cozart sac fly to center. 1-0 Reds.

ProfessorTofty
08-19-2013, 07:40 PM
Cozart sac fly. 1-0, runner to second.

wheels
08-19-2013, 07:40 PM
Phillips ran the bases like Ryan Freel.

That's fun stuff.

Red in Chicago
08-19-2013, 07:40 PM
damn, bp is slow, but he's safe, which is all that matters

Kc61
08-19-2013, 07:40 PM
One in the hand is worth two in the bush.

Not everyone would agree. My answer is it depends.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 07:40 PM
A more accurate throw and he would have been out

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 07:42 PM
Hanigan lines out to 1st. 1-0 Reds after 2.

wheels
08-19-2013, 07:42 PM
Okay. They got one of their two allotted runs for the evening. It's Bronson's game now.

BluegrassRedleg
08-19-2013, 07:44 PM
damn, bp is slow, but he's safe, which is all that matters

It amazes me how he can be so good defensively and look so slow running the bases at times.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 07:46 PM
Gregorious flies out to center.

VottoFan54
08-19-2013, 07:46 PM
The Reds have the second lowest BABIP in the month of August.

http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=0&type=8&season=2013&month=8&season1=2013&ind=0&team=0,ts&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sort=12,d

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 07:47 PM
Delgado strikes out swinging. 2 Ks.

wheels
08-19-2013, 07:48 PM
When is the last time Arroyo walked a batter?

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 07:50 PM
Parra strikes out swinging. 3 Ks. 1-0 Reds mid 3rd

ProfessorTofty
08-19-2013, 07:51 PM
When is the last time Arroyo walked a batter?
Not sure, but I think they said around the top of the broadcast that he's walked 1 of the last 93.

ProfessorTofty
08-19-2013, 07:52 PM
Arroyo out on strikes.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 07:54 PM
Choo walks

ProfessorTofty
08-19-2013, 07:56 PM
Mrk. Choo out trying to steal.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 07:56 PM
Choo is caught stealing

Tadasimha
08-19-2013, 07:57 PM
Don't look back while you're stealing

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 07:57 PM
Looks like Frazier may have missed a hit and run

Stray
08-19-2013, 07:57 PM
That pitcher is quick to home but it must have been a missed sign

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 07:57 PM
Frazier pops out to 2nd. 1-0 Reds after 3.

RedsBrick
08-19-2013, 07:58 PM
Well, that conversation with Dusty makes it look like Choo misread the signs.

Playadlc
08-19-2013, 07:59 PM
$100,000 fine for missing a sign at this level.

Red Raindog
08-19-2013, 08:00 PM
$100,000 fine for missing a sign at this level.

payable to me

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:01 PM
Eaton flies out to center

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:02 PM
Goldschmidt flies out to center.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:03 PM
Tie game. Hill homers to the first row in left center.

Red Raindog
08-19-2013, 08:03 PM
that did not stay in the yard long

RedsBrick
08-19-2013, 08:04 PM
Nice catch by the kid

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:04 PM
Prado singles to left

ProfessorTofty
08-19-2013, 08:07 PM
Kubel Ks again.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:07 PM
Kubel strikes out swinging. 4 Ks. 1-1 mid 4th

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:10 PM
Votto singles to left

wheels
08-19-2013, 08:10 PM
If there were a runner on and two outs, Joey's single would have been clutch. Now it's hollow and without meaning.

RedsBrick
08-19-2013, 08:11 PM
Votto looked angry at the end of that...or was he pumping himself up?

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:11 PM
Phillips singles to left. 1st and 2nd.

ProfessorTofty
08-19-2013, 08:11 PM
Phillips singles too. First and second.

R_Webb18
08-19-2013, 08:12 PM
Votto looked angry at the end of that...or was he pumping himself up?

my tv on mute but he looked mad. i guess at himself for standing only on 1st.

ProfessorTofty
08-19-2013, 08:12 PM
Bruuuuuce!!!! Another base-hit, it's 2-1.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:12 PM
Bruce singles to center. 2-1 Reds!

Red in Chicago
08-19-2013, 08:12 PM
Bruuuuuuce

Red Raindog
08-19-2013, 08:13 PM
don't stop :pray:

wheels
08-19-2013, 08:13 PM
They are hitting frozen ropes everywhere this inning.

C'mon Brother!

wheels
08-19-2013, 08:14 PM
Ludwick!

ProfessorTofty
08-19-2013, 08:14 PM
Yes! Ludwick with his first RBI since coming back. 3-1!

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:14 PM
Ludwick's 1st RBI of 2013. Double to left. 3-1 Reds!

11larkin11
08-19-2013, 08:14 PM
Yes! Luddy! Absolutely LOVE to see that.

Larkin Fan
08-19-2013, 08:15 PM
Welcome back Ryan Ludwick!

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:15 PM
Cozart grounds out to 2nd. 4-1 Reds

wheels
08-19-2013, 08:15 PM
This is awesome.

Red in Chicago
08-19-2013, 08:15 PM
productive out by zach:thumbup:

Red Raindog
08-19-2013, 08:16 PM
I want at least one more -- greed is my middle name

Mutaman
08-19-2013, 08:16 PM
I might have been wrong about this Ludwick guy.

kaldaniels
08-19-2013, 08:16 PM
This is awesome.

They are a different looking team at home this year.

ThatPitchIsDunn
08-19-2013, 08:16 PM
Cozy might be an out machine but tonight he's a productive out machine.

11larkin11
08-19-2013, 08:16 PM
Cozart is really good at getting out, and I know most Saber people say this is luck, but Cozart may lead the league in productive outs.

Maybe it's because he leads the league in outs. (That stat was made up, but sounds true).

Red Raindog
08-19-2013, 08:17 PM
They are a different looking team at home this year.

yes -- the unis are

;)

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:17 PM
Hanigan walks. 1st and 3rd.

Red Raindog
08-19-2013, 08:18 PM
no bunt

Red in Chicago
08-19-2013, 08:20 PM
ugh

Red Raindog
08-19-2013, 08:20 PM
at least he did not try to slide

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:21 PM
Ludwick gets caught in a 5-6 rundown.

11larkin11
08-19-2013, 08:21 PM
Just looked it up. Cozy does lead the league in sac bunts and sac flies. And that's not even counting RBI groundouts and his contributions to George Grande's "Move Em Over" agenda.

ProfessorTofty
08-19-2013, 08:23 PM
Wild pitch there, both runners advance! 2nd and 3rd

redsfaninbsg
08-19-2013, 08:24 PM
The AZ pen has to be spent and Delgado is nearing 75 pitches in the 4th.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:25 PM
Choo strikes out looking. 4-1 Reds after 4.

ProfessorTofty
08-19-2013, 08:25 PM
Choo takes strike three called, but the Reds have a three-run lead after 4.

Mutaman
08-19-2013, 08:25 PM
You can never have too many runs in this ballpark.

Kc61
08-19-2013, 08:29 PM
Would have liked to see a hit by Choo there, but he is a walk machine. That time he made the wrong decision on the final pitch and took it, just guessed wrong.

Reds yesterday and today stringing hits and walks together, not getting the long ball, but putting up runs. Need to keep attacking in this one.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:29 PM
Nieves grounds out to Arroyo

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:30 PM
Gregorious flies out to center

ProfessorTofty
08-19-2013, 08:32 PM
Delgado strikes out, end of inning.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:32 PM
Delgado strikes out looking. 5 Ks. 4-1 Reds mid 5th

Tadasimha
08-19-2013, 08:32 PM
Delgado strikes out looking. 5 Ks. 4-1 Reds mid 5th

One nasty pitch there - that was beautiful

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:34 PM
Frazier with a bomb to center! 5-1 Reds!

Tadasimha
08-19-2013, 08:35 PM
Boomstick!

Kc61
08-19-2013, 08:35 PM
This game so far feels like last year. When Frazier and Ludwick hit this is a different baseball team.

Red Raindog
08-19-2013, 08:35 PM
One nasty pitch there - that was beautiful

one ugly pitch to Frazier --- that was beautiful too

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:36 PM
Votto strikes out swinging

Red Raindog
08-19-2013, 08:36 PM
This game so far feels like last year. When Frazier and Ludwick hit this is a different baseball team.

since the RH hitters have been so bad it sure would help

Tadasimha
08-19-2013, 08:37 PM
one ugly pitch to Frazier --- that was beautiful too

Well, the result was beautiful! :beerme:

krm1580
08-19-2013, 08:40 PM
Man I would love to get into the Arizona bullpen after 5 innings considering they just played 16 yesterday.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:40 PM
Infield hit for Phillips. 3 hits tonight

RedsBrick
08-19-2013, 08:41 PM
Hey Cowboy, that pitch didn't hit the catcher in the shoulder blade. That would be on the back side.

Kc61
08-19-2013, 08:41 PM
91 pitches for Delgado.

Kc61
08-19-2013, 08:42 PM
Infield hit for Phillips. 3 hits tonight

Wonder if BP saw the article saying he was Mr. average MLB hitter this year.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:43 PM
Bruce strikes out swinging

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:44 PM
Ludwick grounds into a 5-4 FC. 5-1 Reds after 5.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:47 PM
Parra singles to left

Kc61
08-19-2013, 08:47 PM
Hit for Parra. Keep it in the park, Bronson.

Larry Schuler
08-19-2013, 08:49 PM
I love how the Reds stadium announcer alters his tone when announcing the Diamondbacks players. You can hear the disapproving contempt in his voice.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:50 PM
Eaton strikes out looking. 6 Ks.

Big Klu
08-19-2013, 08:50 PM
What could be worse than a broadcast with Thom or Brantley? A broadcast with BOTH of them, of course.

Ugh, help us please.

I was listening to the game on the radio on my way home from work, and I was surprised to hear Chris Welsh on the radio. I thought he did a nice job of play-by-play. His enthusiasm reminded me of the Old Lefthander a little bit.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:50 PM
Infield hit for Goldschmidt. 1st and 2nd.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:52 PM
This is not going well. Hill hit by the pitch. Bases loaded.

Tadasimha
08-19-2013, 08:52 PM
Not bueno

Kc61
08-19-2013, 08:52 PM
Bases loaded. One out. Sixth inning. Four run Reds lead. Batter is Prado.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:54 PM
Prado singles to left center. 5-3 Reds.

ProfessorTofty
08-19-2013, 08:54 PM
Ouch. Base knock to score two.

Kc61
08-19-2013, 08:54 PM
Prado an 0-2 single. 5-3.

Tom Servo
08-19-2013, 08:55 PM
well crap

keeganbrick
08-19-2013, 08:56 PM
I would be very careful here. Arroyo always gives up HR to left handers, never fails.

Kc61
08-19-2013, 08:56 PM
Prado is a very good hitter, almost never strikes out, very sound. Got a big hit there.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:57 PM
Nice job by Votto to start a 3-6 FC.

Falls City Beer
08-19-2013, 08:57 PM
Take him out.

wheels
08-19-2013, 08:57 PM
More clutch, heads up defense from Votto.

Tom Servo
08-19-2013, 08:58 PM
Gotta get Nieves out. He can't hit.

ProfessorTofty
08-19-2013, 08:58 PM
Big flyout there in foul territory to keep us ahead by two.

Tom Servo
08-19-2013, 08:59 PM
well that could have been much worse!

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 08:59 PM
Pop out to 2nd. 5-3 Reds mid 6th

Stray
08-19-2013, 08:59 PM
Nice damage control...that coulda easily gotten away from Bronson

wheels
08-19-2013, 08:59 PM
Whew.

I feel like they can get more runs, this guy is no great shakes and their pen is on life support.

kaldaniels
08-19-2013, 09:00 PM
What does catching a foul ball ball over there do to BP's UZR? I'm sure not much overall, but is it a high worth play?

tomnuetten
08-19-2013, 09:01 PM
brewers have guys on 1st and 2nd nobody out...

perhaps they can get something going against the cardinals

Kc61
08-19-2013, 09:02 PM
Nice damage control...that coulda easily gotten away from Bronson

Arroyo is the best pitcher I've ever seen pitching out of jams, other than the very elite pitchers. He really thrives in those situations. Always has.

And Leake has been much better in those spots this year, undoubtedly learning from Bronson.

Red Raindog
08-19-2013, 09:02 PM
a run this inning would be MOST refreshing

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 09:02 PM
Cozart pops out to short

Kc61
08-19-2013, 09:03 PM
Arroyo at 87 pitches coming out of the game. Hannahan on deck. Now there is some doubt. We'll know soon enough.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 09:04 PM
Brewers just tied the Cards 1-1 in the 3rd.

Hanigan strikes out swinging. Hannahan pinch hitting

tomnuetten
08-19-2013, 09:04 PM
brewers tied it.. 1-1

still runner on first and second (1out)

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 09:05 PM
Arroyo tonight: 6IP, 7H, 3ER, 0BB, 6K

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 09:07 PM
Hannahan strikes out swinging. 5-3 Reds after 6.

Kc61
08-19-2013, 09:08 PM
My guess is Manny Parra to pitch to everyone until Goldschmidt gets up.

wheels
08-19-2013, 09:08 PM
Bronson made one bad pitch all night. The spinner to Hill.

Other than that...infield hit, plunked a guy, duck snort single over short.

Hopefully the pen can make this hold up.

Ironman92
08-19-2013, 09:09 PM
Good time to pull Bronson....pen must get it done.

Kc61
08-19-2013, 09:10 PM
Bronson made one bad pitch all night. The spinner to Hill.

Other than that...infield hit, plunked a guy, duck snort single over short.

Hopefully the pen can make this hold up.

I'd differ. Prado got a two run single on an 0-2 pitch. The pitch wasn't grooved, but on 0-2 he shouldn't have had anything he could hit.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 09:11 PM
Infield hit as the ball took a bap hop then Phillips got to it but slipped

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 09:12 PM
Matt Davidson hitting for Delgado

Ironman92
08-19-2013, 09:13 PM
BP slipping reminded me of the constant Larkin groin injuries doing that.

kaldaniels
08-19-2013, 09:13 PM
I'd differ. Prado got a two run single on an 0-2 pitch. The pitch wasn't grooved, but on 0-2 he shouldn't have had anything he could hit.

0-2 pitches should not automatically be balls.

Kc61
08-19-2013, 09:13 PM
0-2 pitches should not automatically be balls.

0-2 pitches with the bases loaded shouldn't be hittable.

cincrazy
08-19-2013, 09:15 PM
0-2 pitches with the bases loaded shouldn't be hittable.

It really wasn't a bad pitch. He blooped it over the shortstop's head, it happens. Can't fault him for making a quality pitch, it's not like he fed him a fastball right down the pipe.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 09:15 PM
Passed ball as Parra and Hanigan were not on the same page on that pitch

Tom Servo
08-19-2013, 09:15 PM
well this isn't going to well

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 09:15 PM
Davidson grounds out to 3rd

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 09:16 PM
Would have been an easy DP if not for the passed ball

DocRed
08-19-2013, 09:16 PM
Parra vs Parra...who wins?

cincrazy
08-19-2013, 09:17 PM
Parra vs Parra...who wins?

I vote Parra!

Kc61
08-19-2013, 09:17 PM
It really wasn't a bad pitch. He blooped it over the shortstop's head, it happens. Can't fault him for making a quality pitch, it's not like he fed him a fastball right down the pipe.

It was a bloop, it wasn't hit hard. But in that spot I want the batter to swing at something he can't hit. The pitch was a bit too good IMO.

kaldaniels
08-19-2013, 09:19 PM
0-2 pitches with the bases loaded shouldn't be hittable.

If it is in the zone it is certainly capable of being a hit. Therefore you believe it must be a ball or you believe there are unhittable strikes. That's fine, but which is it?

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 09:19 PM
Parra flies out to center. 2 outs.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 09:20 PM
Nice play by Cozart. 5-3 Reds mid 7th

Stray
08-19-2013, 09:20 PM
Phew

ThatPitchIsDunn
08-19-2013, 09:20 PM
Handy Manny, Si Vaminos!!

Red Raindog
08-19-2013, 09:20 PM
stopping them from scoring there --- whew

Tom Servo
08-19-2013, 09:21 PM
Love Handy Manny

redsfaninbsg
08-19-2013, 09:21 PM
If pitching coaches had incentive based contracts, what would be fair compensation for the job Price has done with Parra?

NebraskaRed
08-19-2013, 09:21 PM
I get home, turn the game on, and that nearly gave me a heart attack.

ThatPitchIsDunn
08-19-2013, 09:22 PM
Love Handy Manny

Parra needs to get on board and make that his entrance music.

Mutaman
08-19-2013, 09:22 PM
If I remember right, there is an old film from inside the Red's dugout, of Sparky screaming at some kid pitcher (Pat Darcy?) because he gave up a hit on an 0-2 pitch.

wheels
08-19-2013, 09:22 PM
It's all gonna be won in the 8th.

Broxton v. Goldschmidt et al.

Red in Chicago
08-19-2013, 09:23 PM
unique delivery

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 09:23 PM
Joe Thatcher in to pitch

Kc61
08-19-2013, 09:24 PM
If it is in the zone it is certainly capable of being a hit. Therefore you believe it must be a ball or you believe there are unhittable strikes. That's fine, but which is it?

In the case of Arroyo, I would have liked a pitch off the plate there. Chapman, or Hoover, or Latos, or Bailey could throw a strike if they wanted to.

Red Raindog
08-19-2013, 09:24 PM
If pitching coaches had incentive based contracts, what would be fair compensation for the job Price has done with Parra?

Parra should give him all of this year's pay -- because he's getting a raise next year and maybe a couple years on the contract

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 09:24 PM
Choo lines a single to right center

wheels
08-19-2013, 09:25 PM
Choo's been hanging in well against lefties this week.

Thatcher's a real tough draw for him, to boot. Nice job.

Kc61
08-19-2013, 09:26 PM
Choo's been hanging in well against lefties this week.

Thatcher's a real tough draw for him, to boot. Nice job.

Choo getting that hit really messes up the DBack's strategy. Now the lefty faces Frazier, Votto, Phillips, not ideal for them.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 09:27 PM
Frazier grounds into a 6-4-3 DP.

keeganbrick
08-19-2013, 09:28 PM
Choo getting that hit really messes up the DBack's strategy. Now the lefty faces Frazier, Votto, Phillips, not ideal for them.

Dang it, you spoke to soon:laugh:

Always Red
08-19-2013, 09:28 PM
Double play in front of Votto?

I wonder why he doesn't have more RBI?

kaldaniels
08-19-2013, 09:28 PM
In the case of Arroyo, I would have liked a pitch off the plate there. Chapman, or Hoover, or Latos, or Bailey could throw a strike if they wanted to.

Fair enough. But I believe Bronson thrives on being unpredictable. If it bites him some times, so be it.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 09:29 PM
Votto walks

Kc61
08-19-2013, 09:29 PM
Dang it, you spoke to soon:laugh:

I haven't been good luck lately, no more predictions by me tonight.

keeganbrick
08-19-2013, 09:29 PM
Dang it, I spoke too soon :lol:

Mutaman
08-19-2013, 09:30 PM
Parra should give him all of this year's pay -- because he's getting a raise next year and maybe a couple years on the contract

Actually parra gives Baker a lot of credit. He says when he came off the DL. Baker sat down with him and told him there were lots of pitchers who were more successful than him who did not have the stuff he had. Parra said that made a big impression on him.

redsfaninbsg
08-19-2013, 09:32 PM
Awful call.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 09:32 PM
They call Phillips out even though he says it hit him. 5-3 Reds after 7

ProfessorTofty
08-19-2013, 09:32 PM
Phillips believes he was hit by the pitch, but is called out. To the eighth.

redsfaninbsg
08-19-2013, 09:32 PM
There is a moment when I'd like to see Dusty more proactive. Stand up for your guys.

keeganbrick
08-19-2013, 09:33 PM
Wow, I don't agree with that one at all. Part of the reason his bat moved even near a swing was because he bent forward trying to clearly avoid the ball, not trying to swing at it.

Playadlc
08-19-2013, 09:33 PM
How in the world is Phillips out? He clearly hit the ball and the ball clearly hit him.

What a botch job.

Always Red
08-19-2013, 09:33 PM
Phillips believes he was hit by the pitch, but is called out. To the eighth.

It did hit him.

But he swung and missed it first.

Kc61
08-19-2013, 09:34 PM
Fair enough. But I believe Bronson thrives on being unpredictable. If it bites him some times, so be it.

Arroyo knows more in his little finger about pitching in jams than I will ever know. So I trust that he either didn't execute the pitch well or Prado just got lucky. Just hate to see a big hit on an 0-2 pitch.

But Arroyo got out of the jam, there's still a good chance for the Reds to win. Hopefully the pen is on tonight.

Playadlc
08-19-2013, 09:34 PM
My God. That's about the worst call I have seen all year.

Kc61
08-19-2013, 09:35 PM
Baker showing confidence in Hoover.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 09:35 PM
Hoover in for the 8th

Playadlc
08-19-2013, 09:35 PM
It did hit him.

But he swung and missed it first.

He clearly hit the ball.

keeganbrick
08-19-2013, 09:35 PM
So glad to see Dusty bringing in Hoover instead of Broxton. He has been managing more aggressively as the playoffs approach and backing off of being a player's manager.

redsfaninbsg
08-19-2013, 09:36 PM
He fouled it off his knee.

Reds Fanatic
08-19-2013, 09:36 PM
Goldschmidt strikes out swinging

Ironman92
08-19-2013, 09:36 PM
Make that Goldschmidt's final AB tonight.