9/14/13 - Reds @ Milwaukee

[Tom Servo]

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

[Ironman92]

Reds win 8-1

[Raisor]

Reds win 8-1

Shortest game thread ever.

[toledodan]

Shortest game thread ever.

They better win or i can see the wheels falling off fast. Can't expect help from the cubs everyday.

[reds1869]

I love this lineup. Would love to see Dusty roll with it the rest of the year with Mesoraco slotting in at 8 when Hanigan sits..

[Ironman92]

Shortest game thread ever.

One of the most positive as well.

[PuffyPig]

They better win or i can see the wheels falling off fast. Can't expect help from the cubs everyday.

Wheels don't fall off based on one game in the marathon they call a baseball season.

The randomness of baseball ensures they is little momentum (either positive or negative) during the baseball season.

If you wonder why the Reds (or any other team for that matter) sometimes look unbeatable and sometimes look like that couldn't find their bats with two hands and a map, look simply to the randomness of baseball.

Sometimes you can do all the right things and lose, and sometimes you can do all the wrong things and win.

[Larkin Fan]

If they lose today, I doubt the wheels come off. Perhaps a lug nut might though?

I think we're going to win though.

[powersackers]

Wheels don't fall off based on one game in the marathon they call a baseball season.

The randomness of baseball ensures they is little momentum (either positive or negative) during the baseball season.

If you wonder why the Reds (or any other team for that matter) sometimes look unbeatable and sometimes look like that couldn't find their bats with two hands and a map, look simply to the randomness of baseball.

Sometimes you can do all the right things and lose, and sometimes you can do all the wrong things and win.

Even Marathoners pace themselves for a sprint at the end. Newsflash - its nearing the end.

[MillerTime58]

Ludwick playing in a day game...you know Dusty's getting serious now.

[Tony Cloninger]

Wheels don't fall off based on one game in the marathon they call a baseball season.

The randomness of baseball ensures they is little momentum (either positive or negative) during the baseball season.

If you wonder why the Reds (or any other team for that matter) sometimes look unbeatable and sometimes look like that couldn't find their bats with two hands and a map, look simply to the randomness of baseball.

Sometimes you can do all the right things and lose, and sometimes you can do all the wrong things and win.



Is the excuse for this team going 2-5 against the Brewers, with what basically has been almost a full Triple A club during this time.....randomness?

I can understand losing 2 out of 3 to the Cubs...after beating them up all year, even two games they lost in the 8th with 2 to 4 run leads by Ondrusek and Hoover earlier in the year... the Cubs eventually were going to win some games against them.
The only domination I have seen that lasted all year was Reds vs Astros in 1995, Reds vs Padres and Braves in 1980. It was a joke how well the Reds played and destroyed those teams.

I do not think it is too much to ask for the Reds to win 2 out of 3 against the Brewers....is it? Did the Reds already clinch something since those 7 games against STL and LA? They seem to be taking it pretty easy since then.

Even Ludwick after the 2nd game said there seemed to be a lack of focus.
In the middle of September with a chance to still win the division and having to still possibly stave off Washington?....there is a possible lack of focus.
Not the randomness of baseball.

[MillerTime58]

8.64 ERA for Hellweg....oh my

[Tony Cloninger]

Ludwick playing in a day game...you know Dusty's getting serious now.

Nice of Surfer Joe Cool manager to finally see that. I thought he did when he had Chapman go 2 that one game.

I also want to hear what Walt has been doing since the beginning of the season and some explanation as to why making moves during a season is destroying some team chemistry or are they really that strapped for cash.

[DocRed]

No TV? Fox is showing the Yankees game....

[MillerTime58]

Brandon is a very interesting character on the field haha

[jhiller21]

Brandon high-fives himself out after the sac bunt, lol

[MillerTime58]

Nice of Surfer Joe Cool manager to finally see that. I thought he did when he had Chapman go 2 that one game.

I also want to hear what Walt has been doing since the beginning of the season and some explanation as to why making moves during a season is destroying some team chemistry or are they really that strapped for cash.They showed him in the dugout before the game started...he really did look like he fell asleep sitting up. Guess the 12:00 start was just way too early for him.

[OnBaseMachine]

Ryan Ludwick is a great guy, and I like him a lot as a player. I was in favor of re-signing him this past offseason. But the way the Reds handled the situation after he was injured on Opening Day has been detrimental to this teams World Series chances, IMO. That sort of injury is tough for anyone, but especially a 35 year old. The Reds really couldn't have thought he would come back and be the same guy he was last year. He has a .688 OPS and his bat looks slower.

I'm still surprised they let the Pirates acquire Marlon Byrd.

[dsmith421]

Wheels don't fall off based on one game in the marathon they call a baseball season.

The randomness of baseball ensures they is little momentum (either positive or negative) during the baseball season.

If you wonder why the Reds (or any other team for that matter) sometimes look unbeatable and sometimes look like that couldn't find their bats with two hands and a map, look simply to the randomness of baseball.

Sometimes you can do all the right things and lose, and sometimes you can do all the wrong things and win.

This may well be true, but it also means baseball has all the charm and fascination of watching a roulette wheel.

No thanks. I'll take history and narrative and character and glory, you can celebrate randomness.

Fortunately it's a big sport and there's room for both of us.

[jhiller21]

For those that didn't see it, BP bunted down the first base line to advance Choo, turned around to run back to the dugout, then decided to jog back to first to high-five the fielders glove and record himself out.

Also Votto hit a sac fly, 1-0 Reds.

[Tony Cloninger]

They showed him in the dugout before the game started...he really did look like he fell asleep sitting up. Guess the 12:00 start was just way too early for him.

I take no pleasure in a man's health not being well. Clearly after last year....he is taking it easy. I understand that. Sometimes the rest of the team seems to also be taking it easy.

The Melatonin Gang would be an appropriate nickname for this team, for most of this year.

[Larkin Fan]

Great start by the Reds.

[OnBaseMachine]

Hellweg is awful. Good to see the Reds getting to him early. 2-0 Reds on a Frazier RBI single.

[kbrake]

Hate a bunt in the first inning especially when the runner is already in scoring position but just glad to see the Reds get a couple runs.

[RedsManRick]

I love how I live smack dab between Milwaukee and Cincinnati and yet Fox thinks I'd rather watch Yankees/Red Sox.

[jhiller21]

Hate a bunt in the first inning especially when the runner is already in scoring position but just glad to see the Reds get a couple runs.

Scored a run, but who knows what might have happened. They could still be batting around.

[Kc61]

Wheels don't fall off based on one game in the marathon they call a baseball season.

The randomness of baseball ensures they is little momentum (either positive or negative) during the baseball season.

If you wonder why the Reds (or any other team for that matter) sometimes look unbeatable and sometimes look like that couldn't find their bats with two hands and a map, look simply to the randomness of baseball.

Sometimes you can do all the right things and lose, and sometimes you can do all the wrong things and win.

So I guess your position is that the ebb and flow doesn't show us much. All teams have ups and downs. You are what you are and it evens out over the long season.

I don't disagree. It's unusual for the season long trends to be de-railed at the end.

However the season long trend for the Reds is that they have the fifth best record in the NL. So what they are is top third of the NL, as long as they hold on to that spot.

It top third satisfies the fans, that's fine. It doesn't satisfy me, but I'm a tough grader.

[reds1869]

No TV? Fox is showing the Yankees game....

Big Fox dropped the game. It is on FSN Ohio and FSMW.

[Kc61]

If the Reds make the one-game playoff, they need to seriously think about starting Homer Bailey.

He's a strong finisher and is missing bats better than Latos in September.

Of course, assuming the Reds have time to adjust their rotation.

[jhiller21]

If the Reds make the one-game playoff, they need to seriously think about starting Homer Bailey.

He's a strong finisher and is missing bats better than Latos in September.

Of course, assuming the Reds have time to adjust their rotation.

Totally agree, but I think it's already set up for Latos. Homer would have to pitch on 3 days rest, or skip a start.

[Kc61]

Totally agree, but I think it's already set up for Latos. Homer would have to pitch on 3 days rest.

If Reds clinch their spot early enough they can change the rotation.

If it comes down to the last couple of days, then yes the dye is cast.

[MillerTime58]

I love how I live smack dab between Milwaukee and Cincinnati and yet Fox thinks I'd rather watch Yankees/Red Sox.It's Yankees/Red Sox....of course you'd rather be watching that!

According to Fox/ESPN

[MillerTime58]

All aboard the Choo Choo train!

[Reds Fanatic]

Choo with a bomb to center! 4-0 Reds!

[OnBaseMachine]

Choo HR makes it 4-0 Reds!

[NebraskaRed]

Choooooooooooooooo!

[RedlegJake]

They're too flat...should be 8-0

[RedlegJake]

poking fun at myself btw

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips singles to right

[Tom Servo]

Ah, Marty made me think Votto had it.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto just missed. Flys out to the track in right

[RedlegJake]

Ah, Marty made me think Votto had it.

Me too

[Reds Fanatic]

Passed ball moves Phillips to 2nd

[MillerTime58]

Ah, Marty made me think Votto had it.Same as Jim Kelch

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce grounds out to short. 4-0 Reds mid 2nd.

[RedlegJake]

2 runs per inning. If they continue that pace I'll get off the "bad offensive team" schtick

[MillerTime58]

This guy needs to be in the Brewers rotation forever.

[RedlegJake]

The ONLY bad thing about being in a pennant race is your team gets selected for blackout games. I'll live with it....don't like it....but I'll live with it....

[Reds Fanatic]

Gomez flies out to the track in right

[Reds Fanatic]

The ONLY bad thing about being in a pennant race is your team gets selected for blackout games. I'll live with it....don't like it....but I'll live with it....

The strange thing about today is at one point Fox announced it as a regional game and then dropped it. Which is why it is on FSN Ohio.

Fly out to center. 2 outs.

[RedlegJake]

Bailey giving up a couple rockets right at OFers. 2 down.

[MillerTime58]

Has there been a better 1-2 on any team in the 2nd half this year than Latos-Bailey? Maybe Kershaw-Greinke?

[RedlegJake]

ill favored stepping to the plate

[RedlegJake]

Has there been a better 1-2 on any team in the 2nd half this year than Latos-Bailey? Maybe Kershaw-Greinke?

That'd be about it

[Reds Fanatic]

Maldonado strikes out swinging. 2 Ks for Bailey. 4-0 Reds after 2

[RedlegJake]

That's a K and Bailey keeps rolling

[Ironman92]

Brewers are hitting some hard line shots to the deep OF area.

Surprised either team is hitting the ball so well as it has to be pretty hard to see.

[Kc61]

Latos threw 119 pitches yesterday as I recall. If the Reds keep a good lead, I'd pull Homer earlier today and give him an easy day. When possible they need to keep these starters fresh down the stretch.

[Tom Servo]

Hellweg would fit right in on the 01-09 Reds.

[RedlegJake]

Last night nothing the Reds hit fell, every dink the Brewers hit did. Latos had no luck at all and no help. Tonight Bailey;s getting all the help and luck. Baseball is random.

[RedlegJake]

Does anyone swing one handed more than Todd? Don Pavletich used to one hand his swings a lot too but not as off balance as Todd does

[RedlegJake]

E. 1st and 2nd for Hanny

[Ironman92]

Aoki....K (impressive)

Segura....just missed a hanging curve caught near track

Gennett..... infield hit to 3rd

Davis.....Long fly out to Bruce in the gap

Gomez....long line drive to Bruce

Betancourt....long liner to Choo

Bianchi....4 pitch walk

Maldanodo K

[Reds Fanatic]

Hanigan grounds into a 4-3 DP. 4-0 Reds mid 3rd

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice play by Bailey on the bunt by Aoki

[OnBaseMachine]

1-2-3 third inning for Homer.

4-0 Reds after three innings.

[Reds Fanatic]

1-2-3 inning for Bailey. 4-0 Reds after 3.

[Larkin Fan]

man, Votto is lucky that Aoki didn't come down on his ankle there at first.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bailey singles to right

[Ironman92]

Very good 3rd by Homer

[OnBaseMachine]

Bailey singles to begin the 4th inning.

[Ironman92]

Why did they say this guy throws 95-99???

[Reds Fanatic]

Choo lines out to 2nd

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips flies out to center

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto lines a single to left center. 1st and 2nd.

[Ironman92]

Almost a problem

[MillerTime58]

Almost a TOOTBLAN there

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto was headed for 2nd the only problem is Bailey was still on 2nd.

[Ironman92]

Votto looking to drive the ball today

[Reds Fanatic]

Broken bat ground out by Bruce. 4-0 Reds mid 4th

[Ironman92]

Bruce's broken bat JUST misses the pitcher.

[Larkin Fan]

I think Hellweg is going to have to go change his uniform after that broken bat, if you know what I mean...

[Reds Fanatic]

Gennett singles to right

[Ironman92]

I think Hellweg is going to have to go change his uniform after that broken bat, if you know what I mean...

Bring me my brown pants!

[Reds Fanatic]

Davis doubles off the wall in center. 4-1 Reds

[Ironman92]

Davis smokes one for an RBI double

[Ironman92]

Why does Homer ever throw a fastball below the waist??????????

[OnBaseMachine]

And the Reds still can't get Scooter Gennett and Khris Davis out.

[Kc61]

Hold them to a run.

[MillerTime58]

I don't like Khris Davis. At least spell your name properly, then maybe I'd be ok with you owning the Reds.

[OnBaseMachine]

Maybe the Reds should pitch Davis differently?

[Ironman92]

I don't like Khris Davis. At least spell your name properly, then maybe I'd be ok with him owning us.

So maybe you should not like his parents.

[Reds Fanatic]

Single to center by Gomez. 4-2 Reds

[Ironman92]

Maybe the Reds should pitch Davis differently?

Homer throwing down the middle is not good enough!

[kbrake]

Gomez is constantly begging for a fastball to the ribs.

[MillerTime58]

Gomez is constantly begging for a fastball to the ribs.All we need now is for Aroldis to answer Gomez's wishes.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wow that throw was way off by Hanigan. Gomez steals 2nd.

[Larkin Fan]

So maybe you should not like his parents.

You never know, he could have changed it himself to avoid confusion with Chris Davis. Although, when the Brew Crew plays the Reds, it's practically impossible to tell the difference between the two.

[MillerTime58]

This is our last series of the year with the Brewers, right?

[Larkin Fan]

I don't think I've ever seen Hanigan make a throw that was that far off before. Wow.

[Reds Fanatic]

Fly out to right. Gomez to 3rd.

[Tom Servo]

4-3 game. Damnit.

[Larkin Fan]

4 to 3 now. Unbelievable.

[OnBaseMachine]

Khris Davis vs. Reds this year: .407/.484/1.000. Khris Davis vs. everyone else this year: .238/.293/.476

https://twitter.com/ctrent

[Reds Fanatic]

Sac fly to center. 4-3 Reds

[DocRed]

Ummm....how far back are the Nationals again?

[Reds Fanatic]

Bunt single by Maldonado

[Reds Fanatic]

The inning is finally over. 4-3 Reds after 4.

[Larkin Fan]

Khris Davis vs. Reds this year: .407/.484/1.000. Khris Davis vs. everyone else this year: .238/.293/.476

https://twitter.com/ctrent

I said it the last time we played the Brewers.... "Khris Davis thinks he's Chris Davis when he plays the Reds."

[OnBaseMachine]

The Brewers went 7-12 vs the Pirates, 4-12 vs the Cardinals, but 8-9 vs the Reds (including 7-4 in the last 11). Crazy to think they are the reason the Reds won't be winning the division.

1999 all over again.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick grounds out to 3rd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Frazier hit by the pitch

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart strikes out

[MillerTime58]

The Brewers went 7-12 vs the Pirates, 4-12 vs the Cardinals, but 8-9 vs the Reds (including 7-4 in the last 11). Crazy to think they are the reason the Reds won't be winning the division.

1999 all over again.We have a winning record vs the Brewers as of right now?

[OnBaseMachine]

We have a winning record vs the Brewers as of right now?

As of now, yes. Reds are 9-8 vs the Brewers, but started out 5-1. Brewers have won 7 of the last 11.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hanigan becomes the 3rd Red to be hit in this game

[Tom Servo]

n/m

[Tom Servo]

What the hell.

[MillerTime58]

We're gonna lose this game, aren't we.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wow what was that. Frazier it out by a mile I guess trying to steal

[OnBaseMachine]

Seriously? The 2013 Reds are the worst base running team I've ever seen.

[50YrRedsFan]

Wow what was that. Frazier it out by a mile I guess trying to steal

Reds baseball 2013

[MillerTime58]

Wow what was that. Frazier it out by a mile I guess trying to stealTOOTBLAN

[kbrake]

This team LOVES to leave you just scratching your head.

[Red Raindog]

what kind of lunacy did I just miss?

[Kc61]

Particularly bad play because now Bailey leads off the sixth.

Reds are playing very poorly.

[reds1869]

Well that was an interesting base running decision.

[Reds Fanatic]

Leadoff walk to Aoki

[MillerTime58]

what kind of lunacy did I just miss?Runners on 1st and 2nd, Hanigan on 1st bluffed stealing 2nd drawing the catcher to get in position to throw, and then Frazier inexplicably breaks for 3rd. Out by a mile.

[50YrRedsFan]

Runners on 1st and 2nd, Hanigan on 1st bluffed stealing 2nd drawing the catcher to get in position to throw, and then Frazier inexplicably breaks for 3rd. Out by a mile.

Sounds like the right hand not knowing what the left hand is doing.

[Larkin Fan]

Seriously? The 2013 Reds are the worst base running team I've ever seen.

They need to change their name to the Cincinnati TOOTBLANs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Segura grounds into a 6-4 FC

[dsmith421]

Team is in full-on choke mode.

[Red Raindog]

Runners on 1st and 2nd, Hanigan on 1st bluffed stealing 2nd drawing the catcher to get in position to throw, and then Frazier inexplicably breaks for 3rd. Out by a mile.

Thx -- I've said before I think collectively this team IQ is low

[MillerTime58]

They need to change their name to the Cincinnati TOOTBLANs.Might be a good idea since they'd get more merchandise revenue. People would have to buy the new jerseys, shirts etc

[Kc61]

I think the Reds next year should make some changes, add some battle tested veterans who hold up better in big games.

When you put together last year's Giants series and this current stretch, you get the feeling that the Reds have too many players who just don't step up in the limelight.

I don't want to say they choke because it's a loaded word that upsets people. But the team needs more players who will rise to the occasion.

[kbrake]

This team is not choking. This team is playing exactly the way it has since Opening Day.

[Falcon7]

This team LOVES to leave you just scratching your head.

Beyond stupid! Collective baserunning IQ of about 50, and that may be generous...

[Reds Fanatic]

Segura steals 2nd.

[MillerTime58]

I think the Reds next year should make some changes, add some battle tested veterans who hold up better in big games.

When you put together last year's Giants series and this current stretch, you get the feeling that the Reds have too many players who just don't step up in the limelight.

I don't want to say they choke because it's a loaded word that upsets people. But the team needs more players who will rise to the occasion.All of a sudden we are seeing a reversal of what everyone complained about early...we are now beating the good teams and faltering to the bad ones. The Brewers in particular have been a giant thorn to the Reds. Probably not significant but maybe our new trend will help us if we make it beyond the wild card game.

[Kc61]

This team is not choking. This team is playing exactly the way it has since Opening Day.

I don't think that's true. The Reds were destroying weaker teams most of the year. They were 13-3 against the Cubs and won most of their early Brewer games.

Now they have been having deep trouble with those teams.

Anyone who denies the Reds problems in big games has to consider their recent playoff appearances. This is the one close pennant race and they are having big trouble.

I don't know what is in the Reds' collective minds, not saying they are in a panic. But if choking means you can't win the big one, well, there are signs so far.

[Kc61]

All of a sudden we are seeing a reversal of what everyone complained about early...we are now beating the good teams and faltering to the bad ones. The Brewers in particular have been a giant thorn to the Reds. Probably not significant but maybe our new trend will help us if we make it beyond the wild card game.

Yes, if they feel more confident against good teams that will help them if they make the playoffs beyond a wild card game.

But it's generally not the best thing to be losing to the Cubs and the Brewers in a September pennant race. I find that to be a negative trend.

Hopefully they get it going.

[MillerTime58]

I don't think that's true. The Reds were destroying weaker teams most of the year. They were 13-3 against the Cubs and won most of their early Brewer games.

Now they have been having deep trouble with those teams.

Anyone who denies the Reds problems in big games has to consider their recent playoff appearances. This is the one close pennant race and they are having big trouble.

I don't know what is in the Reds' collective minds, not saying they are in a panic. But if choking means you can't win the big one, well, there are signs so far.They have been winning big games recently, it's the "trap games" that are doing them in. Honestly I'm more confident in the Reds playing the Pirates than the Brewers at this point. Sick of Gomez and Segura and Davis.

[kbrake]

I don't think that's true. The Reds were destroying weaker teams most of the year. They were 13-3 against the Cubs and won most of their early Brewer games.

Now they have been having deep trouble with those teams.

Anyone who denies the Reds problems in big games has to consider their recent playoff appearances. This is the one close pennant race and they are having big trouble.

I don't know what is in the Reds' collective minds, not saying they are in a panic. But if choking means you can't win the big one, well, there are signs so far.

I just mean in the sense that all season they have gone on runs where they play near perfect baseball (last week against STL and LA) then play like they are just going through the motions. It has happened all season I don't think opposition really makes a difference.

[Reds Fanatic]

Choo walks

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto with a blast off the foul pole!! 6-3 Reds!

[MillerTime58]

Well that was badly needed

[NebraskaRed]

Vottooooooooooo

[Tom Servo]

RBIs! :jump:

[Ironman92]

Joey attacking the ball today.....kinda fun to watch!!!

[Kc61]

Big homer, great.

[jhiller21]

Apparently that hit off the top of the pole, an absolute blast.

[Larkin Fan]

I don't think I've ever seen a Votto home run that looked like that.

[Falcon7]

That a way Joey pull the ball like most lefty's love to! Nothing wrong with that every now and then!

[Big Klu]

Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Adam Dunn - 270
5. Ted Kluszewski - 251
6. George Foster - 244
7. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
8. Eric Davis - 203
9. Barry Larkin - 198
10. Vada Pinson - 186
11. Wally Post - 172
12. Jay Bruce - 163
13. Gus Bell - 160
13. Brandon Phillips - 160
15. Joey Votto - 156
16. Joe Morgan - 152
16. Pete Rose - 152
18. Lee May - 147
19. Dan Driessen - 133
20. Reggie Sanders - 125
21. Ernie Lombardi - 120
22. Sean Casey - 118
23. Frank McCormick - 110
24. Dave Parker - 107
25. Chris Sabo - 104
26. Dave Concepcion - 101

[redsmetz]

Unbelievable. Home from grocery store and was going to sit down and watch the game on Fox and the Cincy station is playing the Red Sox/Yankees game. What the heck!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sounded like that was an absolute bomb. Can't wait to see it. I hate saturday games. Freaking FOX blackouts. Grrrrrr.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Joey attacking the ball today.....kinda fun to watch!!!

Maybe a response to what Dusty said to the boys yesterday?

[Falcon7]

Gomez will soon be on 2nd.

[jhiller21]

Uh, Homer... you can throw some strikes now, the lead is three.

[kbrake]

Sounded like that was an absolute bomb. Can't wait to see it. I hate saturday games. Freaking FOX blackouts. Grrrrrr.

Game is on FSO.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Game is on FSO.

And that helps a guy in Texas how exactly? :O)

my point was that mlb.tv blocks out all the saturday games pretty much. Gameday also prevents from posting highlights even until the games are over.

[kbrake]

And that helps a guy in Texas how exactly? :O)

Thought the Saturday blackout issues only happened with games on Fox national?

[redsmetz]

Game is on FSO.

Would it kill them to show an occasional game over the air for those of us without cable?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Thought the Saturday blackout issues only happened with games on Fox national?

Updated my previous post with better explanation.

[Big Klu]

Sounded like that was an absolute bomb. Can't wait to see it. I hate saturday games. Freaking FOX blackouts. Grrrrrr.


Unbelievable. Home from grocery store and was going to sit down and watch the game on Fox and the Cincy station is playing the Red Sox/Yankees game. What the heck!

This game is being televised on Fox Sports Ohio. (It's on Alt. Channel 99 on my cable). It originally wasn't going to be televised, but the Reds network picked it up since they had lost some dates to FOX and ESPN. Jim Kelch and Chris Welsh are calling the action.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yessirree! 6-4-3

[NebraskaRed]

Nice DP to end that one.

[kbrake]

Updated my previous post with better explanation.

Yeah I don't get the way all thank works. Guess I'll just be thankful I'm somehow considered in the Reds Tv market and get their games on FSO.

[jhiller21]

I think it has more to do with Fox dumping the Reds game to show the Red Sox, that's why FSO picked it up. If you live outside the FSO broadcast area, you were hoping to get the game on Fox today.

[Red Raindog]

Votto with a blast off the foul pole!! 6-3 Reds!

That's what I call good base running

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yeah I don't get the way all thank works. Guess I'll just be thankful I'm somehow considered in the Reds Tv market and get their games on FSO.

Well, I've got WLW at least over gameday audio. Missing a couple games this week...I'll survive. I'm just biding my time until Mon, Tues & Weds night. Really looking forward to seeing my Redlegs live.

[Falcon7]

Unbelievable. Home from grocery store and was going to sit down and watch the game on Fox and the Cincy station is playing the Red Sox/Yankees game. What the heck!

Is it because FSOHIO has it?

[jhiller21]

Is it because FSOHIO has it?

FSO picked it up because Fox dumped it.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm not sure which bugs me more, Brantley constantly talking about food...or how excitedly he calls a strikeout...of a reds hitter. :(

[_Sir_Charles_]

Methinks many Redszone posters fail to realize that not all Redszone posters live in the Reds tv viewing area. :O)

[Red Raindog]

I'm not sure which bugs me more, Brantley constantly talking about food...or how excitedly he calls a strikeout...of a reds hitter. :(

food talk gets me -- when I bother with the sound

[TSJ55]

Anybody else listening on the radio? AM 680 just switched from the Reds game to UK / UL post game fan reaction and analysis. Couldn't be any more lame.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Juan Francisco pinch-hitting. That's a fun name to say. FranCISco.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQp4-jLajSg

[_Sir_Charles_]

Segura grounds out to Cozy to end the inning. FranCISco walked btw. I KNOW, amazing huh?!?

[Kc61]

Hanigan walks. Use Hamilton.

Thanks, Dusty, correct move.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Billy the Blur on the bases. PR'ing for Hanny.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Robinson ph for Homer. That's some speed in the game for the Reds. Wow.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Swiped. :o)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sac bunt to third by Robinson. The blur at third.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sac fly to center. The Blur scores...again. 7-3 Reds

[jhiller21]

I don't think I've ever seen Hamilton jog... anywhere. But he jogged home on that sac fly.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Homer done. Duke on the hill. Mesoraco behind the dish. Robinson & Hamilton both out.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1 batter and Duke is done. LeCure coming in.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hmmmmm...Sam gives up a 5 pitch walk then a scorched single to center.

[WVRedsFan]

LeCure has nothing. Now the rally starts

[Kc61]

Now they should just get Chapman ready and in the game as soon as possible.

[_Sir_Charles_]

K looking. 2 down. Sam's not done yet fellas. Someone who's been as solid and dependable as LeCure, you'd think he'd get the benefit of the doubt every once in a while.

[Kc61]

K looking. 2 down. Sam's not done yet fellas. Someone who's been as solid and dependable as LeCure, you'd think he'd get the benefit of the doubt every once in a while.

Meaning we should keep Aroldis in the pen as a sign of respect?

[WVRedsFan]

Every pitcher has days where he doesn't have it. This is Sam's. Bases loaded with the tying run to the plate.

[Kc61]

K looking. 2 down. Sam's not done yet fellas. Someone who's been as solid and dependable as LeCure, you'd think he'd get the benefit of the doubt every once in a while.

Now Sam is done.

[Redsfansince72]

Dusty had no reason to take out Duke.. i dont get that move..

[_Sir_Charles_]

Meaning we should keep Aroldis in the pen as a sign of respect?

No. I wasn't suggesting that. Just that people were pretty quick to want to yank Sam.

That being said, you guys are actually able to WATCH Sam...but I have more faith in Sam than anybody in the entire pen.

Walk to load the bases and the point is moot. Dusty yanking him. Chappy...or Parra? I bet Chapman.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Aroldis on the bump. Lucroy hitting. I'd rather not re-live a flashback thankyouverymuch.

[Redsfansince72]

Angel Hernandez is awful

[Falcon7]

14 to 0 A&M over Bama

[50YrRedsFan]

Chapman in the 8th.....did Dusty burn his play book?

[_Sir_Charles_]

K...ball gets past but they get Lucroy at 1st.

[Redsfansince72]

heads up DeZ!!!!! great play

[Falcon7]

Alright!

[WVRedsFan]

14 to 0 A&M over Bama
Who cares?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Chapman in the 8th.....did Dusty burn his play book?

He said a while back that they've been planning on building him up later in the season. Longer outings and more consecutive outings to prepare for the postseason. He came in during the 8th in the STL series (IIRC).

[Fil3232]

Votto's HR earlier measured 470 ft. 4th longest in Miller Park history. FYI.

[Redsfansince72]

hope Votto didnt get hurt

[WVRedsFan]

Votto. An off year. But it works out. Joey never looked back. Wonder if he was waved to third?

[_Sir_Charles_]

HUH?!? Fielders interference. On Lucroy. Saved Votto from a boneheaded baserunning mistake. Both safe. Joey on 2nd, Jay on 1st.

[WVRedsFan]

HUH?!? Fielders interference. On Lucroy. Saved Votto from a boneheaded baserunning mistake. Both safe. Joey on 2nd, Jay on 1st.I haven't seen that in years. Joey is very fortunate.

[UPRedsFan]

What exactly happened? I'm blacked out here.

[50YrRedsFan]

HUH?!? Fielders interference. On Lucroy. Saved Votto from a boneheaded baserunning mistake. Both safe. Joey on 2nd, Jay on 1st.

Don't you mean 'another' boneheaded baserunning mistake?

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'll let someone else describe it....who actually SAW it.

[WVRedsFan]

Joey was running on the play and Jay hit to the first baseman who touched first for the out. Joey rounded second with his head down and was caught out, but the interference call voided all of that and now there are runners at both bases and one out,

[Tom Servo]

lol

[jhiller21]

Good lord Joey... where did he think that throw was coming?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Single by Frazier. Votto nailed at the dish. Joey ticked off because Cozy was nowhere to be seen to give him the stand/slide signal.

[DocRed]

Another no slide out at home by Votto....broken record.

[dsmith421]

Base hit by Frazier to right, Aoki throws Votto out at the plate by, what, 15 feet?

Outstanding.

[MillerTime58]

Votto is striving for new lows...two TOOTBLANs in one inning

[WVRedsFan]

Base hit by Frazier and Votto does not slide and gets thrown out at the plate. Blames Cozart for not telling him to slide and once again the Reds blow the millionth scoring opportunity of the season.

[Redsfansince72]

how many times have we seen a coach not tell a player to slide and again a player who should be there telling Votto what was happening.. NOT do it thats not acceptable

[NebraskaRed]

Votto is striving for new lows...two TOOTBLANs in one inning

I liked the 2-run low he hit in the 6th inning.

[WVRedsFan]

That's all on Votto. Where is his head?

[BCubb2003]

I know he's not that great at it, but Joey should just slide, no matter what.

[TSJ55]

Whatever happened to "When in doubt...slide"?

[Kc61]

That's all on Votto. Where is his head?

I think Votto wants to win these games badly and may be a bit overzealous.

As long as he hits like today, it's ok.

[Tom Servo]

That's all on Votto. Where is his head?
Now I didn't see the play, but I'm assuming he got waved around to score by the third base coach and as the announcers tell me, Cozart wasn't signaling anything in regards to the incoming throw. So how is it "all on Votto"?

[MillerTime58]

It was almost infield fly territory, but Votto should've been able to easily score there right?

Edit: nvm, thought the bases were loaded and Votto was at 3rd for some reason

[Red Raindog]

Thx -- I've said before I think collectively this team IQ is low

rinse and repeat

[WVRedsFan]

I think Votto wants to win these games badly and may be a bit overzealous.

As long as he hits like today, it's ok.

Let's just say his one fault is baserunning. And seems to do the same thing fielding on occasion. The good far outweighs the bad, though.

[jhiller21]

It was almost infield fly territory, but Votto should've been able to easily score there right?

He might have been tagged out on a slide, but he should have slid. He ran right into the catcher's glove standing up.

[50YrRedsFan]

I see today's game as a microcosm of the season's offensive performance. We are winning the game, but all the offense has come from 3 players. Just my observation.

[Chip R]

Votto got tagged pretty hard at 2nd. If whomever tagged him is up this inning, I wouldn't mind seeing him get tagged by Chapman.

[Falcon7]

You run hard and slide, he had to know it was going to be close! Yea, he likely was out, but you never know.

Just close it out Chappy!

[NebraskaRed]

I see today's game as a microcosm of the season's offensive performance. We are winning the game, but all the offense has come from 3 players. Just my observation.

In general, you're describing every game played by every team.

[Tom Servo]

Ugh, c'mon Chappy.

[xsteve1]

Crap...back to back walks.

[50YrRedsFan]

In general, you're describing every game played by every team.

It seems to be trending that way. Back to the 3-2 and 2-1 games instead of the 8-7 and 10-9 games. Offense is definitely falling behind the pitching.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1 punch out, then back to back BB's.

[Tom Servo]

That's better. One more.

[Redsfansince72]

i am glad he swung at the bad pitch.. 2 outs lets get 1 more out Chappy!!

[_Sir_Charles_]

2 down after another K

[Falcon7]

Thanks for chasing...

[Redsfansince72]

yesssssss whehw!!

[_Sir_Charles_]

And this one belongs to the Reds! 7-3 good guys!

[jhiller21]

Untouchable... simply filthy.

[WVRedsFan]

Game over. Chapman gets 4 K's in 1.1 innings.