8/20/13 Reds v. 'Zona

[RedsBrick]

8/20 lineup vs Dbacks
Choo CF
Frazier 3B
Votto 1B
Phillips 2B
Bruce RF
Ludwick LF
Mesoraco C
Cozart SS
Cingrani P

Mez in the 7. Let's bring home another one and watch the D'backs fade away!

[RedTeamGo!]

This is literally the best lineup of my entire tenure as a serious reds fan (circa 1998)

[cumberlandreds]

Here's Dbacks lineup. I read that Corbin had not won a road game since June 2. Let's hope that continues.


1. A.J. Pollock (R) CF

2. Martin Prado (R) LF

3. Paul Goldschmidt (R) 1B

4. Aaron Hill (R) 2B

5. Matt Davidson (R) 3B

6. Wil Nieves (R) C

7. Gerardo Parra (L) RF

8. Cliff Pennington (S) SS

9. Patrick Corbin (L) P

[mdccclxix]

Lot's of righty's in this lineup, hope Cingrani can get through 5 and Dusty can use a quick hook.

[Kc61]

This is literally the best lineup of my entire tenure as a serious reds fan (circa 1998)

Maybe based on potential. Certainly not based on the 2013 numbers.

[RichRed]

I've thought about it carefully and I'm definitely rooting for the Reds in this one. That makes somewhere in the neighborhood of 6000 in a row now when that's been the case. Just keeping the streak alive.

[Kc61]

Lot's of righty's in this lineup, hope Cingrani can get through 5 and Dusty can use a quick hook.

Nah, let's see Tony go eight innings with Ondrusek mopping up the ninth to preserve a lopsided Reds win.

Cingrani has been good against RHP, although he's allowed ten homers against them.

I have a lot of confidence in Cingrani, he's a real pitcher.

[VR]

Lot's of righty's in this lineup, hope Cingrani can get through 5 and Dusty can use a quick hook.

Righties hitting .190
Lefties hitting .194

10HR in 277 PA's.....1HR in 101 PA's, walks are up too.

[mdccclxix]

Righties hitting .190
Lefties hitting .194

10HR in 277 PA's.....1HR in 101 PA's, walks are up too.

oh, good :thumbup:

[ProfessorTofty]

Today's a doggie day-- Bark in the Park Night! So if you hear any howling, there's a good excuse for it... assuming it's coming from the dogs.

[ProfessorTofty]

Pop foul caught by Votto to the left is the first out.

[Ironman92]

This is literally the best lineup of my entire tenure as a serious reds fan (circa 1998)

Jinx....2 hitter is obvious

[ProfessorTofty]

Infield popup to Meso, two out.

[Kingspoint]

This one is going to be very difficult. Corbin is the best pitcher in the National League after Harvey. The REDS have taken on some very good pitchers lately and got the better of them, but Corbin is in another league by himself.

It's not the end of the world if they don't win tonight. Win tomorrow and they win the series and stay on pace to win the Division.

It's going to be fun to watch how the REDS handle themselves against this quality of a pitcher. It should be like a playoff game.

[Ironman92]

Lefty/righty isn't important with Cingrani.

If they lay off his slightly high fastball....they win....if they swing at it much...we win

[Ironman92]

This one is going to be very difficult. Corbin is the best pitcher in the National League after Harvey. The REDS have taken on some very good pitchers lately and got the better of them, but Corbin is in another league by himself.

It's not the end of the world if they don't win tonight. Win tomorrow and they win the series and stay on pace to win the Division.

It's going to be fun to watch how the REDS handle themselves against this quality of a pitcher. It should be like a playoff game.

Clayton says hi.

[NebraskaRed]

Clayton says hi.

As does Jose Fernandez.

[ProfessorTofty]

Third infield popup ends the inning for the Diamondbacks.

[Red in Atl]

8/20 lineup vs Dbacks
Choo CF
Frazier 3B
Votto 1B
Phillips 2B
Bruce RF
Ludwick LF
Mesoraco C
Cozart SS
Cingrani P

Mez in the 7. Let's bring home another one and watch the D'backs fade away!

If Todd can just start hitting, this is the lineup from here on out. And they could go on a tear...

[Kingspoint]

Clayton says hi.Clayton is great, absolutely great, but I think Corbin is pitching better this season. Helps quite a lot to pitch in Dodger Stadium, but that's not why Clayton is pitching so great this season. He's really, really good. That said, I'd rather the REDS face Clayton than Corbin in a playoff game.

Clayton has been more consistent, though. He gets a huge edge there.

[Ironman92]

Lefty/righty isn't important with Cingrani.

If they lay off his slightly high fastball....they win....if they swing at it much...we win

Popups will shine.....3 batters, 3 popups, Goldschmidt's was classic Cingrani

[Ironman92]

Clayton is great, absolutely great, but I think Corbin is pitching better this season. Helps quite a lot to pitch in Dodger Stadium, but that's not why Clayton is pitching so great this season. He's really, really good. That said, I'd rather the REDS face Clayton than Corbin in a playoff game.

Fair enough ....I disagree but we are allowed opinions.

Moving on

[ProfessorTofty]

Choo out looking.

[RedsfaninMT]

Clayton is great, absolutely great, but I think Corbin is pitching better this season. Helps quite a lot to pitch in Dodger Stadium, but that's not why Clayton is pitching so great this season. He's really, really good. That said, I'd rather the REDS face Clayton than Corbin in a playoff game.

Clayton has been more consistent, though. He gets a huge edge there.

Yeah, Kershaw's road ERA of 2.08 is terrible.

[ProfessorTofty]

Frazier with an infield popup.

[Kingspoint]

Fair enough ....I disagree but we are allowed opinions.

Moving on

A month from now, I could easily change my mind about the two of them, as Corbin has struggled (for him) his last three starts.

[reds44]

Promising first lol

[ProfessorTofty]

Votto grounds out. Reds out in order too.

[Kingspoint]

Yeah, Kershaw's road ERA of 2.08 is terrible.You did see that I said, "it's not why Clayton is pitching so great", didn't you?

[ProfessorTofty]

Another flyout to start the inning for the Diamondbacks.

[RedsfaninMT]

You did see that I said, "it's not why Clayton is pitching so great", didn't you?

Yes, I did. And my statement was meant in good nature. To me, there is one and only one candidate for Cy Young in the NL this year. It's not even a little up for debate.

In the meantime...Go Reds!

[ProfessorTofty]

Diamondbacks out in order again.

[RedsBrick]

If Todd can just start hitting, this is the lineup from here on out. And they could go on a tear...

Since August 13: .292/.346/.708/1.054 with 3 HRs and 7 ribs

He hadn't hit a bomb since July 1...now he's hit three in less than a week. Good time to get on a hot streak. Hopefully this continues.

[Kingspoint]

Diamondbacks out in order again. Not a lot of baserunners tonight.

[Playadlc]

Corbin just owning so far.

[Tom Servo]

generous strike zone

[Playadlc]

No chance. Sick pitch.

[Gallen5862]

Reds game is on MLB Network.

[ProfessorTofty]

Looking like it will indeed be a real pitchers' duel tonight, so far. We shall see...

[OnBaseMachine]

Cingrani has retired the first nine.

[redsfaninbsg]

Quick pace too. He's young and inexperienced but, in a big game I go Cingrani over Leake.

[RedsfaninMT]

Cingrani has retired the first nine.

Well Corbin is throwing a Perfect Game so far. Absolute perfection. No hits. No walks.

[ProfessorTofty]

Meso with a double for the Reds's first hit!

[membengal]

Not anymore. Mes turning into a roc(co).

[NebraskaRed]

Well Corbin is throwing a Perfect Game so far. Absolute perfection. No hits. No walks.

Jinx it again! Jinx it again!

[Tom Servo]

Rocco double

[Trajinous]

Mesoraco! I'm glad he's coming around. The Red's really need his offense in the lineup.

[ProfessorTofty]

Well Corbin is throwing a Perfect Game so far. Absolute perfection. No hits. No walks.
Not anymore!

[redsfaninbsg]

Bad AB by Cozart.

[dubc47834]

Tonites game thread should be dedicated to Vottomatic...RIP brother!

[RedsfaninMT]

Well, Reds have yet to score a single run!

[ProfessorTofty]

Ooh! Almost beat that out for a hit. He gets Mesoroaco to third.

[Tom Servo]

Could just have easily been called safe

[miamiredskin]

I thought a tie DID go to the runner?

[ProfessorTofty]

Ah. Choo grounds out to first. So, no run this time.

[RedsBrick]

Bad AB by Cozart.

I don't know...he got a driveable pitch and he drove it....just right at the CFer.

[dubc47834]

Could just have easily been called safe

Probably woulda been if he didn't hesitate outa the box tho

[OnBaseMachine]

Cozart's plate approach is brutal to watch. Mes smoked that ball. You can't hit a ball much harder than that.

Reds waste a lead off double.

[malcontent]

Bad call by Baker to bunt Tony, leaving Choo to face the lefty.

That kid can swing the lumber.

[Kc61]

Cozart's plate approach is brutal to watch. Mes smoked that ball. You can't hit a ball much harder than that.

Reds waste a lead off double.

I guess I don't see what was so brutal about Cozart's approach.

Normally you want to move the runner to third. But the pitcher is on deck.

So Cozart tries to get a hit. The ball was hit reasonably well, just too high and a fly out.

Not a good result, but I don't see what was so brutal about it.

[Tom Servo]

Nice bat flip, jerk.

[ProfessorTofty]

Erk. Prado blasts one and it's 1-0 Diamondbacks.

[OnBaseMachine]

10 up 10 down until Prado homers. 1-0 DBacks. Fastball right down the middle.

[redsfaninbsg]

Clingrani just grooved two in a row there. He didn't miss the second one.

[Mutaman]

I know its a rediculous question to ask about a game being played in this ball park, but think one run might be enough?

[Tom Servo]

Cingrani has a freakin awesome pick-off move, wow.

[RedsBrick]

dude can freeze some runners!

[ProfessorTofty]

I know its a rediculous question to ask about a game being played in this ball park, but think one run might be enough?
Nah. The Reds already found a crack last inning and I think they'll find another and score.

[Billy_Bearcat]

That AB by Prado appears to have gotten inside Tony's head.

[Tom Servo]

Well, this is the tough part of the Arizona lineup. Cingrani missing his spots.

[Kc61]

I know its a rediculous question to ask about a game being played in this ball park, but think one run might be enough?

That's my concern. The Reds aren't a particularly good come from behind team this year.

[OnBaseMachine]

Cingrani isn't missing too many bats tonight. He doesn't a breaking ball at all tonight, so far at least. Gotta keep this game very close with Corbin on the mound.

[RedsBrick]

'Zona picking him up 2nd time through

[ProfessorTofty]

Uh oh. Cingrani could be injured. Not good, not good, not good...

[Tom Servo]

Oh crap. Trainer out to see Cingrani.

[OnBaseMachine]

Crap. Trainer out to check on Cingrani.

[Tom Servo]

Cingrani out. :(

[ProfessorTofty]

Shoot! He's out of the game.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wow this is not good. He is coming out. Looks like his back

[WildcatFan]

Snakebit.

[ProfessorTofty]

Alfredo Simon coming in.

[dubc47834]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooo

[Joesh]

omg

[Billy_Bearcat]

Snakebit.

Absolutely. Baseball gods say "not this year".

[The Operator]

If Cingrani is out any significant amount of time we're cooked.

I know that sounds dramatic but we seriously can't lose another starter.

[Roy Tucker]

He wasn't throwing so great. Flat and velocity down. I wondered what was going on.

[New York Red]

:(

[_Sir_Charles_]

Don't over-react guys. Could've just wrenched his back a bit. He's a young kid...they bounce back quick from stuff like that. He seemed fine, Dusty being Dusty errs on the side of caution.

[kaldaniels]

Just need 4 starters for the playoffs and he was our long man anyway. This hurts the division chances, but don't give up on the prize.

[Tom Servo]

Don't over-react guys. Could've just wrenched his back a bit. He's a young kid...they bounce back quick from stuff like that. He seemed fine, Dusty being Dusty errs on the side of caution.
I think worst case scenario is 15 day DL, which isn't all that bad of a scenario.

[Reds Freak]

You wonder if Cingrani will throw another pitch for Cincinnati in his career.

[RedsManRick]

Greg Reynolds would be on schedule if Cingrani had to be DL'd.

[wheels]

I really don't see how it could be that serious.

[WildcatFan]

Absolutely. Baseball gods say "not this year".

I wouldn't say that. It's just been harder than anyone anticipated.

[OnBaseMachine]

You wonder if Cingrani will throw another pitch for Cincinnati in his career.

I'm guessing this is sarcasm?

[The Operator]

Just need 4 starters for the playoffs and he was our long man anyway. This hurts the division chances, but don't give up on the prize.I don't like our chances in a 1-game playoff - especially on the road, with Mr. Chapman's meltdown road numbers.

[Billy_Bearcat]

Greg Reynolds would be on schedule if Cingrani had to be DL'd.

:(

[Reds Fanatic]

I think worst case scenario is 15 day DL, which isn't all that bad of a scenario.

The big issue is the schedule is really tough the next 3 weeks. Not the time you want to replace Cingrani. Greg Reynolds I would assume would be next in line

[Kingspoint]

If Cingrani is out any significant amount of time we're cooked.

I know that sounds dramatic but we seriously can't lose another starter.

Yes. That does sound dramatic.

[PepperJack]

Hope we don't need him, but Dice-K was made available...


http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/08/indians-release-daisuke-matsuzaka.html

[Mutaman]

Enjoying a real battle here between the over reactors and the Pollyanna crowd. My opinion on on the extent of this injury-- I don't have the foggiest.

[The Operator]

I really don't see how it could be that serious.We've all thought that many times over the last few years it seems like.

Until I know otherwise for certain, I'm pretty scared.

[Red Raindog]

We've all thought that many times over the last few years it seems like.

Until I know otherwise for certain, I'm pretty scared.

We can guess it will be the dreaded day to day -- then who knows?

[RedsBrick]

The Todd

[Kingspoint]

There you go. Let's get the run back.

[The Operator]

Enjoying a real battle here between the over reactors and the Pollyanna crowd. My opinion on on the extent of this injury-- I don't have the foggiest.Enough of that "Polyanna" stuff, seriously.

I don't like being told "everything is fine" when the house is burning down, but there's no need to insult people.

[Roy Tucker]

It didn't look serious, but then it usually doesn't. It wasn't his arm, but neither was Cueto's injury.

Fingers crossed.

[HokieRed]

Comes with pitching, people. Got to live with it. Why you can never have too many starters.

[Kingspoint]

Is there something wrong with 93-mph fastballs down the middle?

[Billy_Bearcat]

I really don't see how it could be that serious.

With the Reds medical staff being what they are, they're all serious. :)

[miamiredskin]

You wonder if Cingrani will throw another pitch for Cincinnati in his career.

I think it is obvious he won't...

[Ironman92]

Lol Votto is so slow

[Red Raindog]

can Votto out run Hannigan?

[Mutaman]

Enough of that "Polyanna" stuff, seriously.

I don't like being told "everything is fine" when the house is burning down, but there's no need to insult people.

Serously, why in the world is it considered an insult? You're the moderator but talk about thin skin!

[Billy_Bearcat]

WTF? How does Votto get thrown out? Was he running or walking?

[OnBaseMachine]

I didn't think they would have a play at first. Instead, Votto was out by two steps.

[Kingspoint]

can Votto out run Hannigan?Good thing he starts from the first-base side of the plate.

[The Operator]

We can guess it will be the dreaded day to day -- then who knows?Ah yes, the "day to day".

I'd honestly rather know for certain someone's done that to get little nudges of hope here and there like "He's throwing free and easy during long toss" only to see him have TJ surgery the next day.

The Lost Decade did some awful, awful things to my psyche.

[Kingspoint]

One more ground out and Frazier can score.

Oh, wait. That would make three outs.

Darn.

[Red Raindog]

Bruce looks helpless with this guy

[KYRedsFan]

Lollygaggin Joey

[Joesh]

RIP Cingrani, left the world so young and with so much potential

[RedsBrick]

It felt like Bruce didn't have a chance...

[OnBaseMachine]

Bruce homered off Corbin in Arizona back in June. Tonight, he's had no chance. Reds are probably going to have to hold Arizona to one run to win this game.

[Billy_Bearcat]

This team doesn't like lefties.

[The Operator]

Serously, why in the world is it considered an insult? You're the moderator but talk about thin skin!I'm not saying it because you're offending me, I'm far from one of the optimistic crowd in game threads.

But you're seriously going to tell me you aren't using this in a negative connotation?

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/pollyanna

Pol·ly·an·na
[pol-ee-an-uh]
noun
1. an excessively or blindly optimistic person.
adjective
2. ( often lowercase ) . Also, Pol·ly·an·na·ish. unreasonably or illogically optimistic: some pollyanna notions about world peace.

[Kingspoint]

Not really concerned about winning tonight's start vs. Corbin. I'm more interested in tomorrow's game to get the series. I just don't expect or even hope to win every game. It's not realistic.

[miamiredskin]

Bruce homered off Corbin in Arizona back in June. Tonight, he's had no chance. Reds are probably going to have to hold Arizona to one run to win this game.

Snakes lead the league in wild pitches...so we have that going for us.

[Rantly]

Every time I see Bruce have an AB like that I don't feel good about the future ...on the other hand when he is hot he can carry the team. He is by far the most frustrating player in my lifetime following the reds......well besides Stubbs

[Roy Tucker]

These tight games seem to be the Reds' MO.

[Billy_Bearcat]

These tight games seem to be the Reds' MO.

Because they have some of the best pitching they've had in franchise history combined with an offense prone to anemic outbursts.

[RedsBrick]

The ole 56-footer

[wheels]

I'm not saying it because you're offending me, I'm far from one of the optimistic crowd in game threads.

But you're seriously going to tell me you aren't using this in a negative connotation?

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/pollyanna

He is a classic troll. It's not worth the effort.

[jredmo2]

Just heard Thom say strained back?

[wheels]

Minor lower back strain.

[malcontent]

Greg Reynolds would be on schedule if Cingrani had to be DL'd.
This is why Galarraga should have been kept.

Or Duke should be starting.

[OnBaseMachine]

Strained lower back for Cingrani.

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Realistically, we're thrilled if Simon can make it through the 6th, right?

I totally forget his "limit", so to speak.

[Billy_Bearcat]

Minor lower back strain.

Doc Hollywood will probably order an MRI in a couple weeks.

[miamiredskin]

On a brighter note...I just like seeing Luddy back on the field.

[The Operator]

"Minor low back strain" probably means double Tommy John Surgery, out for 3 years.

Or at least that's how it ended up back when Kremcheck was doing injury updates for Junior back in the day. :)

[Roy Tucker]

Because they have some of the best pitching they've had in franchise history combined with an offense prone to anemic outbursts.

Yeah.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Were Bob Brenly and Bill Cowher separated at birth?

[Matt700wlw]

Not really concerned about winning tonight's start vs. Corbin. I'm more interested in tomorrow's game to get the series. I just don't expect or even hope to win every game. It's not realistic.

4 game series

[edabbs44]

RZ game threads do not handle adversity well.

[The Operator]

Mes gave it a ride, no such luck.

[Mutaman]

I'm not saying it because you're offending me, I'm far from one of the optimistic crowd in game threads.

But you're seriously going to tell me you aren't using this in a negative connotation?

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/pollyanna

Yes negative- to describe those who over react to all criticism of the Beloved redlegs. Did someone post a new rule lately that we're not allowed to be critical? In any event, if you're discussing this with me in your role as moderator, and you seriously believe that I have violated a rule, than I think the appropriate procedure is to do this privately.

[Roy Tucker]

RZ game threads do not handle adversity well.

Boy, ain't that the truth.

[RedsBrick]

Mez taggin' the ball tonight.

[Tom Servo]

Corbin is good.

[wheels]

This game might be over by nine. That would make Marty Happy.

[Sabo Fan]

RZ game threads do not handle adversity well.

Or losing, winning, being tied, etc.

[Playadlc]

Cozart has to lead all of MLB in GO's to SS.

[Gallen5862]

Zach Duke could get the callup since he has a opt out date. Greg Reynolds would be an option.

[WVRedsFan]

With Corbin only at 54 pitches, this team had better quit swinging at the first pitch and make him work a little...or learn to get hits off him.

[edabbs44]

Cozart has to lead all of MLB in GO's to SS.

Doesn't he understand that he is just hurting his UZR by doing that?

[OnBaseMachine]

I thought Mes had a HR off the bat.

This feels like five runs deficit with Corbin pitching.

[Mutaman]

RZ game threads do not handle adversity well.

I made it through the Banana Man, I can handle anything.

[miamiredskin]

that old couple has a better swing than Cozy.

[Tom Servo]

This is why Galarraga should have been kept.

Or Duke should be starting.
lol those guys are obviously sooooooo much better than Greg Reynolds

[OnBaseMachine]

Simon with a lead off walk to the pitcher.

[Billy_Bearcat]

Oy. Lead off walk to the pitcher.

[Kingspoint]

4 game seriesThanks, didn't check.

Three out of four then, but this was the game I expected them to lose.

[kbrake]

Leadoff walk to the pitcher and they give Simon an out. Thanks for the out.

[miamiredskin]

that's a strike against a Red...

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice catch by Bruce

[edabbs44]

lol those guys are obviously sooooooo much better than Greg Reynolds

Galarraga at least mashes and can play some first base.

Oh wait...

[OnBaseMachine]

Nice play by Bruce to keep the game 1-0.

[wheels]

Terrible defender, that Bruce.

[RedsBrick]

runs, please...

[Tom Servo]

Jeez, you Cincinnati folk sound like some baaaaaad pet owners.

[redsfan1995]

Wheres Heisey?

[Red Raindog]

Wheres Heisey?

seated


near Cesar -- the PH that fanned

[Billy_Bearcat]

That was a real major league AB.

[dubc47834]

RIP Cingrani, left the world so young and with so much potential

Was this called for?

[kbrake]

Jeez, you Cincinnati folk sound like some baaaaaad pet owners.

That's what I'm thinking. What the hell is going on down there? Always thought the whole "every time I'm upset with Dusty I kick my dog" was just an expression.

[Roy Tucker]

Since I seem to curse the Reds by watching, I switched to the 9 for IX show about the '99 usa womens soccer team.

My middle daughter was ga-ga about soccer then. She's 22 now.

[davereds24]

Wheres Heisey?

or even Leake (even though his average is down this year)

[RedsBrick]

wear it, choo

[wheels]

Why do the Reds always carry a putridly horrible middle infielder? Castro, Izturis, I forgot the guy from last year, etc.

[The Operator]

Choo is NOT happy with Corbin.

[miamiredskin]

Need long relief? The answer's simple...Simon.

[Tom Servo]

Get him Choo!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wow. Choo fired up. That's the biggest reaction I've ever seen from him.

[RedsBrick]

well, not the 2nd one...

[Playadlc]

Wow.

[Tom Servo]

Why do the Reds always carry a putridly horrible middle infielder? Castro, Izturis, I forgot the guy from last year, etc.
Wilson Valdez.

[edabbs44]

Wilson Valdez.

He was totally awesome.

[The Operator]

Ah, Thom finds a way to take a backhanded swipe at the team after Choo shows some emotion. "Whoa, you never see that out of this team!"

You'd swear The Reds were 19-108 the way him and his pappy talk at times.

[davereds24]

don't forget Janish!

[Stray]

I didn't know Choo ever got mad

[Billy_Bearcat]

He was totally awesome.

As a pitcher against the Reds, yes.

[Red Raindog]

Wow. Choo fired up. That's the biggest reaction I've ever seen from him.

wish it had amounted to something though -- guy is tough to hit

[Larkin Fan]

Never seen Choo that fired up!

[kbrake]

Wilson Valdez.

But he was also an effective reliever...oh wait that was only against the Reds.

[Kc61]

Why do the Reds always carry a putridly horrible middle infielder? Castro, Izturis, I forgot the guy from last year, etc.

Valdez.

They want a guy who can defend the critical shortstop position.

Such players, when backups, seldom can hit well.

Teams view it as important to have good defenders in the middle of the infield.

[Playadlc]

So many first pitch strikes from Corbin.

[Tom Servo]

He was totally awesome.
Hell of a pitcher.

[Red Raindog]

Ah, Thom finds a way to take a backhanded swipe at the team after Choo shows some emotion. "Whoa, you never see that out of this team!"

You'd swear The Reds were 19-108 the way him and his pappy talk at times.

which is why I normally watch with no sound

[wheels]

Wilson Valdez.

I couldn't even remember his name. I don't know if that says more about me or him.

[malcontent]

lol those guys are obviously sooooooo much better than Greg Reynolds
At least those guys had a good year or two.

[Billy_Bearcat]

Ah, Thom finds a way to take a backhanded swipe at the team after Choo shows some emotion. "Whoa, you never see that out of this team!"

You'd swear The Reds were 19-108 the way him and his pappy talk at times.

I don't think it was a slam. Just the truth. This team is very quiet. Most likely because they don't have a real clubhouse leader.

[reds700]

Don't have much of a prayer against this guy. Maybe somebody will get lucky and run into one.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I haven't heard one way or another, but if I had to bet...I'd say Tony strained his back trying to beat out that bunt single.

[Tom Servo]

At least those guys had a good year or two.
For Duke it was 2005, for Galarraga is was 2008.

[Red Raindog]

I haven't heard one way or another, but if I had to bet...I'd say Tony strained his back trying to beat out that bunt single.

you mean the one that was a single except for Mr. Blue?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sam lookin' good. Keep it going 'pen. We'll get to them.

[_Sir_Charles_]

you mean the one that was a single except for Mr. Blue?

Well, I'm not going to nitpick. It was extremely close and could've gone either way IMO. The homer in me says he was safe. But I'm old enough to know that it's me being a homer.

[wheels]

Valdez.

They want a guy who can defend the critical shortstop position.

Such players, when backups, seldom can hit well.

Teams view it as important to have good defenders in the middle of the infield.

Who peed in your Post Toasties?

Geesh.

[RedsBrick]

Don't have much of a prayer against this guy. Maybe somebody will get lucky and run into one.

Ludwick's gonna get his 1st HR of the season.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I know it may be hard to believe, but I think LeCure is actually getting BETTER as the year progresses. That uncle charley of his is just vicious!

[RedsBrick]

Sam's Uncle Charlie is awesome tonight.

[Billy_Bearcat]

Wish we ran that hard to first.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hmmmm...that was weak. You don't see that often from Brandon.

[The Operator]

Did BP try to pimp that and cost us a base-runner?

[Kc61]

Tough error on Phillips. Was very much off balance making that throw.

[davereds24]

he thought Votto was running to first, not covering

[WildcatFan]

Did BP try to pimp that and cost us a base-runner?

Nah, just didn't set his feet well.

[Red Raindog]

Well, I'm not going to nitpick. It was extremely close and could've gone either way IMO. The homer in me says he was safe. But I'm old enough to know that it's me being a homer.

I called it a tie

:lol:

[ProfessorTofty]

Can't ask for more from our relief pitching. Now if we can just get a run or few...

[wheels]

I'm betting on Rocco.

He's had some nice rips tonight.

[The Operator]

Tough error on Phillips. Was very much off balance making that throw.That's what I was wondering.

It looked to me like maybe he was trying to show off and didn't realize he needed to hurry, but it could be it was just a bad angle to start with. Hopefully that's the case. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. :)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Tough error on Phillips. Was very much off balance making that throw.

Disagree. He had the time to plant and throw. He just lobbed it. I do agree he was off balance...just didn't put anything on the throw and lofted it over there. Poor effort = error well earned.

[Billy_Bearcat]

I know today wouldn't technically qualify, but does anyone know what the Reds record is when they get a quality start? I'd love to know how we rank versus the rest of the league. The fan in me believes we should lead the league in quality starts lost.

[Kingspoint]

Corbin can' seem to go 9 innings, so there should at least be "a chance".

9 outs left to get that run back.

Hold them scoreless, Relievers!

[WVRedsFan]

Corbin can' seem to go 9 innings, so there should at least be "a chance".

9 outs left to get that run back.

Hold them scoreless, Relievers!

With only 70 pitches thrown , he will tonight

[The Operator]

A hit! BP on, 1 out.

[Roy Tucker]

Brandi Chastain just whipped off her top. That put me in a better mood.

Let's get these Reds going.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Jay goin' yard here.

[The Operator]

I wish BP wouldn't even lead off. Last thing we need's for him to get caught napping again.

[Kingspoint]

With only 70 pitches thrown , he will tonight Sure seems like it.

Need to put some doubt in his mind this inning and get him a little uncomfortable.

[_Sir_Charles_]

So many teams seem to think Brandon is a threat to steal. He's just not anymore.

[davereds24]

here comes a DP

[Mutaman]

I know today wouldn't technically qualify, but does anyone know what the Reds record is when they get a quality start? I'd love to know how we rank versus the rest of the league. The fan in me believes we should lead the league in quality starts lost.

That's whats so frustrating about our offensive ineptness . We are wasting such good pitching. Particulary difficult for those of us who have witnessed so many years with poor pitching and good to great hitting.

[armybrat45103]

Greg Reynolds would be on schedule if Cingrani had to be DL'd.

Stephenson?

[wheels]

Brandi Chastain just whipped off her top. That put me in a better mood.

Let's get these Reds going.

She's kinda yucky.

[Tom Servo]

here comes a DP
Jokes on you, he struck out.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ummm...or not. Looked bad there.

[50YrRedsFan]

Don't have much of a prayer against this guy. Maybe somebody will get lucky and run into one.

It is well known the Reds struggle against left handers. You can count on a lefty to open the playoffs. If we play STL, Wainwright would probably be the only RH we would see. If we play the Pirates, you can bet on seeing Liriano.

[wheels]

Rocco time.

[Tom Servo]

alright Luddy!

[_Sir_Charles_]

There ya go! Nice single by Luddy! Come on Devin. Bring him in!

[Kingspoint]

Here's the doubt.

[Kc61]

Disagree. He had the time to plant and throw. He just lobbed it. I do agree he was off balance...just didn't put anything on the throw and lofted it over there. Poor effort = error well earned.

I thought Brandon did his best on that, I'll defend him on that one. He probably felt he lacked the time to set his feet. So he threw off balance and couldn't get anything on it.

In hindsight it's too bad Bruce played against Corbin. Heisey probably a better candidate against Corbin. Pure hindsight, but unfortunate.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Darn. 1-0 it stays.

[Tom Servo]

can we have a mulligan

[redsfaninbsg]

I just realized AZ only has two hits, mercy.

[The Operator]

Oh Mes... Damn.

[50YrRedsFan]

Mes goes after the 1st pitch and pops up...probably a ball.

[Roy Tucker]

Mes had a pitch.