9/15/13 - Reds @ Milwaukee

[Tom Servo]

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

[Kc61]

Ludwick playing three in a row, has very high OPS lifetime against Gallardo.

Look for Ludwick to sit out some time in Houston. Or Ludwick could DH in Houston. Reds will need a DH again there.

Reds going with TBA (Cueto probably), Leake and Reynolds in Houston are assuming that they can handle Astros without too much difficulty. Lining up the big guns for Pittsburgh on extra rest. Hope it works.

[MillerTime58]

Is it even legal to play Ludwick 2 day games in a row? :0

[Ironman92]

Reds 7
Brewers 3

[1940757690]

Reds 7
Brewers 3

Is that your prediction? Was also yesterday's final score.

If we're predicting, I'll go with a W also but hard to imagine the bats explode that much two consecutive days? Maybe 5-2.

[MillerTime58]

3-2 we eek out a close one

[Tom Servo]

Choo comes back from an 0-2 count to draw a leadoff walk.


Choo running and BP singles to left, Choo to third. 1st and 3rd, no outs.

[Ironman92]

Is that your prediction? Was also yesterday's final score.

If we're predicting, I'll go with a W also but hard to imagine the bats explode that much two consecutive days? Maybe 5-2.

I have randomly predicted scores for months but not very often....I only predict big margin wins and it's worked well. I'm currently working on some metrics to prove it.

[Ironman92]

Choo running helps!

[Tom Servo]

Votto fouling off a lot of pitches.

[Ironman92]

The Brewers uniform tops are obviously bratwurst mustard yellow

[Tadasimha]

Votto fouling off a lot of pitches.

Good sign for Votto - and he delivers!

[Captain Hook]

The only thing that makes me happier on a Sunday afternoon in mid Setp then the NFL getting going full steam is not watching because the Reds are playing meaningful games!

1-0 Redlegs! Lets get more!

[Tom Servo]

Joey singles up the middle for precious RBI #70. 1-0 Redlegs, still no outs.

[Ironman92]

With the number of guys Bruce has had on base he should have around 110 RBI....surely he won't choke and miss getting to 100 again.

[kbrake]

Hope all these quality AB's are the new theme for this team at least for the next 6 weeks or so.

[Ironman92]

1 pitch....1 tiny zone...swing at NOTHING ELSE

[Tom Servo]

Bruce walks. Bases juiced, no outs.

[Ironman92]

Hope all these quality AB's are the new theme for this team at least for the next 6 weeks or so.

They were showing signs of this several games ago for a few games at a time

[Ironman92]

Take

[kbrake]

They were showing signs of this several games ago for a few games at a time

Yeah I feel like I've seen it a couple times this year it just never seems to last long.

[Ironman92]

Take Frazier

[Ironman92]

Ump is squeezing

[Tom Servo]

Luddy with a clutch RBI walk. 2-0 Redlegs. Bases still juiced, still no outs. Milwaukee has a Hand up in the bullpen.

[Ironman92]

C'mon Frazier

[Ironman92]

Frazier swings at a ball a foot low for the force out at home!

SWING AT STRIKES

[757690]

Todd Frazier - every pitcher with control problems fantasy.

[Ironman92]

Luddy with a clutch RBI walk. 2-0 Redlegs. Bases still juiced, still no outs. Milwaukee has a Hand up in the bullpen.

Clutch on 4 pitches?

[MillerTime58]

The only thing that makes me happier on a Sunday afternoon in mid Setp then the NFL getting going full steam is not watching because the Reds are playing meaningful games!

1-0 Redlegs! Lets get more!speaking of football real quick...Thom is doing the Bears/Vikings game and was complaining bitterly about the playcalling of the Bears.

Don't ever change, Thom.

ok back to baseball!

[Tom Servo]

Clutch on 4 pitches?
I was having a laugh.

[MillerTime58]

ahhhhhh so close Cozart!

[Tadasimha]

Cozart gets the sac - 3-0 now

[Tom Servo]

Cozart juuuuuuust missed unclearing the bases. Just a long sac fly. 3-0 Redlegs.

[757690]

That's a salami in GABP

[Ironman92]

39 pitches and 3 runs scored

He should not make it out of the 5th.

[Tadasimha]

Nice way to get things going against Gallardo - be surprised if he makes it to the 4th

[Tom Servo]

Hanigan flies out. 3-0 Reds after the top of the 1st.

[BCubb2003]

Wonder if Cozart was using his sac fly swing or his grand slam swing.

[MillerTime58]

Wonder if Cozart was using his sac fly swing or his grand slam swing.hahaha love it

[1940757690]

What a great start. I'll be positively ecstatic if:

1. We can keep the bats awake for much of the game and not go hibernate now.

2. Come close to (or, dare I say, eclipse?) yesterday's run total.

[kbrake]

People always seem to think when the Reds score early and then don't keep scoring it is because they put it on auto pilot for the rest of the game. In reality I think most teams probably do the same thing. I'm guessing it is more an issue of a pitcher finally finding his command or breaking ball after a rough start more than the offense just no longer trying.

[1940757690]

I'm feeling something very special from Bronson today.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-2-3 Bronson. Love it. I hate giving back runs after a big inning.

[Ironman92]

Wonder if Cozart was using his sac fly swing or his grand slam swing.

Safety slam attempt

[Ironman92]

People always seem to think when the Reds score early and then don't keep scoring it is because they put it on auto pilot for the rest of the game. In reality I think most teams probably do the same thing. I'm guessing it is more an issue of a pitcher finally finding his command or breaking ball after a rough start more than the offense just no longer trying.

I would agree completely but they worked and worked and worked Gallardo....we'll see if they attempt to work him now or "get him early"

[1940757690]

People always seem to think when the Reds score early and then don't keep scoring it is because they put it on auto pilot for the rest of the game. In reality I think most teams probably do the same thing. I'm guessing it is more an issue of a pitcher finally finding his command or breaking ball after a rough start more than the offense just no longer trying.

I'd bet your right statistically. And I never accuse the team of "not trying." But the consistency of the offense has been making me nervous for a few years. Much more than our D, baserunning or, of course, pitching.

[1940757690]

Hmmm. BP squaring with 2 out none on? Okay, better now. Decent hack at the first strike.

[Ironman92]

Hmmm. BP squaring with 2 out none on? Okay, better now. Decent hack at the first strike.

He's in the mode to give Arroyo a few minutes on the bench. He was bunting 0%.

It's been an excellent AB going about 8 or 9 pitches.

[Ironman92]

Bronson with a bad walk.

Gomez on 1st...no outs.

[Ironman92]

Pitchout type pitch perfect for Hanigan to nail Gomez.

[1940757690]

Bronson with a bad walk.

Gomez on 1st...no outs.

And, ERASED by Hanigan! Smart pitch selection AND beautiful execution to catch Gomez.

[Tom Servo]

Suck it, Gomez.

[kbrake]

I'd bet your right statistically. And I never accuse the team of "not trying." But the consistency of the offense has been making me nervous for a few years. Much more than our D, baserunning or, of course, pitching.

Yeah I'm with you and I didn't mean to direct it at you even though I know my post followed you. I just know if in the 6th inning this is a 3-0 game still a couple posters will show and start talking about how the Reds just packed it in after a good first inning. Always happens.

[Ironman92]

Suck it, Gomez.

I bet that hurts him after beating us 2 games this season.

[Ironman92]

Lol....Votto big time web gem.

His play of the year.

[jhiller21]

Holy :eek: Joey Votto...

Behind the back barehand flip to Arroyo for the out.

[1940757690]

Watching the behind-the-back move for the final out by Votto had me thinking of that Votto/Werth "sports friends" video...for all the right reasons.

'Welcome to first, great to have you...er, sorry 'bout that. Maybe catch you around the 6th?' :thumbup:

[Larkin Fan]

Votto's best play ever. Just awesome.

[1940757690]

What's with the quiet board today?

Bucs (2-0 5th) and Cards (1-0 3rd) are both up early but Cups and Ms still keeping things close. 2.5 back has been a barrier for us for awhile. Need to break through to a 2 or 1.5 gap. For today though, just don't lose any ground.

[Tom Servo]

What's with the quiet board today?

Bucs (2-0 5th) and Cards (1-0 3rd) are both up early but Cups and Ms still keeping things close.
Football's fault.

[kbrake]

What's with the quiet board today?

Bucs (2-0 5th) and Cards (1-0 3rd) are both up early but Cups and Ms still keeping things close.

Would guess football though the Bengals are not even playing so I'm not real sure.

[TeamBoone]

I think everyone is watching football. I'm checking scores during commercials.

[Tom Servo]

Frazier RBI single after Bruce stole 2nd. 4-0 Redlegs.

[reds44]

Wonder if Billy gets a start in CF in Houston. Hit him 9th and have Choo DH.

[1940757690]

Football's fault.

Yeah, I know it. Just seems wrong but I'm (incorrigibly) biased. Here in DC, it's even worse with a team (Nats) going nowhere and the Redskins, even when they're getting blown out like today (Green Bay up 31-0 in the 3rd over RGIII and friends).

[_Sir_Charles_]

I think everyone is watching football. I'm checking scores during commercials.

Football? What's that?

Oh, that boring sport that takes place after baseball season is over and we wait for the off-season trading to begin? Gotcha. Nah, never watch it.

[1940757690]

Frazier RBI single after Bruce stole 2nd. 4-0 Redlegs.

Tacking. On.
And, Feelin' Groovy.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wonder if Billy gets a start in CF in Houston. Hit him 9th and have Choo DH.

I hope so. More than once.

[1940757690]

Remember I posted a bit ago about a gut feel Bronson's going to do something special today? Still thinking that. Maybe holding 'em to a run or less through 8. Or, a shutout. Or, who knows?

[BCubb2003]

Football? What's that?



"Violence punctuated by committee meetings." -- George Will

[1940757690]

I hope so. More than once.

Charles, is your location current? Will you catch some of the games with the 'stros? Curious to visit that park; haven't yet made it there.

[Ironman92]

Balk called by Angel

[Mutaman]

Yeah, I know it. Just seems wrong but I'm (incorrigibly) biased. Here in DC, it's even worse with a team (Nats) going nowhere and the Redskins, even when they're getting blown out like today (Green Bay up 31-0 in the 3rd over RGIII and friends).

Nice half for ARod

[Ironman92]

Remember I posted a bit ago about a gut feel Bronson's going to do something special today? Still thinking that. Maybe holding 'em to a run or less through 8. Or, a shutout. Or, who knows?

Nah....

[Captain Hook]

Watching the behind-the-back move for the final out by Votto had me thinking of that Votto/Werth "sports friends" video...for all the right reasons.

'Welcome to first, great to have you...er, sorry 'bout that. Maybe catch you around the 6th?' :thumbup:

When I watched that it made me wonder if some of the mistakes made by Votto this year has simply been because he gets lonely over there. The pitching has been really good during 2013 and Joey really seemed to enjoy having some company. Not to mention Joey was noticeably sad to see Wearth moving along to 2B.

[Ironman92]

Awesome GG reaction on the bunt by Bronson.

[Tom Servo]

4-0 Redlegs after 3 innings.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Charles, is your location current? Will you catch some of the games with the 'stros? Curious to visit that park; haven't yet made it there.

I've got front row seats right past the Reds dugout for all 3 games. It's a great park...just hate the team nearly as much as the Cubs.

[BCubb2003]

When I watched that it made me wonder if some of the mistakes made by Votto this year has simply been because he gets lonely over there. The pitching has been really good during 2013 and Joey really seemed to enjoy having some company. Not to mention Joey was noticeably sad to see Wearth moving along to 2B.

It's the soda can races in his head.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I've watched it a couple times....I can't see anything that's a balk. Anybody?

[Captain Hook]

It's the soda can races in his head.

You know, that whole bit seemed to suggest the same thing that a few people around here have been saying most of the year. Could that of been intentional?

[1940757690]

I've got front row seats right past the Reds dugout for all 3 games. It's a great park...just hate the team nearly as much as the Cubs.

Awesome. Will be thinking about you when we're at PNC following your series.

RedsZone in-park support across the land. That's very cool.

[Ironman92]

Gallardo 39 pitches thru 1

38 over the next 3

[1940757690]

Damn! Segura singles for the first blemish.

[_Sir_Charles_]

No-no gone.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice! Doubled off!

[Ironman92]

He was safe...Reds get a break.

[1940757690]

No-no gone.

Not in Pittsburgh. Liriano is no-hitting the little bears now through 6. 4BBs so far. Still 2-0 Bucs.

Why didn't we do that to the little bears? I like our staff better than the Pittsburgh rotation.

[Tom Servo]

4-0 Redlegs after 4. Bronson just over 40 pitches.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Another 1-2-3 inning from Bronson....well, sorta. :O)

[MillerTime58]

Liriano has a no hitter going. No hitter. No hitter. No hitter.

Is that a sufficient jinx or do I need more?

[Tom Servo]

Ugh. BP is slow.

[Ironman92]

Stupid

[Billy Hamilton's Legs]

You could see that coming from a mile away.

[Magdal]

Cards and Mariners just got untied...2-1 Cards, bases loaded for the pitcher Miller

[jhiller21]

What a dumb mistake by Brandon. The second that ball made it through, I knew he'd try for 3rd and get thrown out.

[1940757690]

Stupid

Love BP but he's no BHam when it comes to running faster than the speed of...a thrown baseball. :)

[MillerTime58]

No more no hitter for Liriano! I'm taking full credit btw :D

[RedsBaron]

Love BP but he's no BHam when it comes to running faster than the speed of...a thrown baseball. :)

Brandon has a lot of good qualities but being a smart base runner is not one of them.
Actually a lot of the Reds have made some base running blunders this season.

[WrongVerb]

I'm a big fan of aggression in competition. Phillips made a mistake of aggression. One could question Phillips' judgement, but the error was in being too aggressive rather than not enough. Keep making that play, Brandon. It'll be worth it sometime in the post-season.

[1940757690]

Cards and Mariners just got untied...2-1 Cards, bases loaded for the pitcher Miller

Yep. And we sufficiently jinxed Liriano. Cubs have equalized 2-2 and that no-no is now long gone in the 7th.

If we play smart here to finish this, we can pick up some real ground...maybe.

[RedsBaron]

Brandon's aggression in the 2012 post season blew up in his face.

[_Sir_Charles_]

No more no hitter for Liriano! I'm taking full credit btw :D

Shutout gone too. 2-2 ballgame.

Here too. :( 4-1 Reds.

[BCubb2003]

In the commercial for the Windows tablet that MLB.tv shows over and over, is one of the front office guys who is talking to the scout Tim Robbins? Or just my imagination?

[1940757690]

No more no hitter for Liriano! I'm taking full credit btw :D

I'll share it with you. My post was 7 min ahead of yours. :beerme:

[Magdal]

Carpenter with his umpteenth multi hit game....4-1 now...looks like the big 3 renain static

[1940757690]

Arroyo gives up a solo. Sticking to my one-run-or-fewer through 8 hope.

[1940757690]

Liriano now out of the game. Cubs have a man on 1st with no outs. This one could end well.

[MillerTime58]

I'll share it with you. My post was 7 min ahead of yours. :beerme:Ah didn't see yours! We did a good job regardless :D

[RedsBaron]

Great play by Brandon!

[Tom Servo]

4-1 Redlegs after 5.

[WrongVerb]

What a great play! Wow!

[MillerTime58]

#Toddfather

[Tom Servo]

Frazier! :jump:

5-1 Redlegs!

[_Sir_Charles_]

:jump: Toddfather!!!

[1940757690]

It's a Good Todd Day! :thumbup:

[1940757690]

I predicted a 5-2 final for us today but would love to see us blow the doors off that prediction. Bats are clearly feeling good. That's a feeling that needs to stick around until...oh...November or so.

Cards now up big over the Ms. 5-1. I'd still love to carve a game from Pittsburgh's hide. Go Cubs!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hit and run. Good job by Hanny to make contact on that one.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I predicted a 5-2 final for us today but would love to see us blow the doors off that prediction. Bats are clearly feeling good. That's a feeling that needs to stick around until...oh...November or so.

Cards now up big over the Ms. 5-1. I'd still love to carve a game from Pittsburgh's hide. Go Cubs!

*shudder* Ewwww....I'd feel dirty saying that. Heck, I feel tainted just reading it.

[Ironman92]

Another misplay by Luddy in LF

[Magdal]

I predicted a 5-2 final for us today but would love to see us blow the doors off that prediction. Bats are clearly feeling good. That's a feeling that needs to stick around until...oh...November or so.

Cards now up big over the Ms. 5-1. I'd still love to carve a game from Pittsburgh's hide. Go Cubs!5-2 now, Miller struggling

[Magdal]

Jeez! Cubs (and Mariners) run themselves out of an inning!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Jay heating up just prior to a Houston series. Good sign. Especially considering how he normally plays in Houston. :O)

[Magdal]

Phat Adams goes deep to dead CF.....7-1 Cards

[1940757690]

Nats absolutely destroying the Phils; now 10-2. Such a shame a team that can do that didn't do it most of the year but just glad that's not the Reds' plight.

[1940757690]

Phat Adams goes deep to dead CF.....7-1 Cards

Adams is starting to really annoy me. Then I feel a bit badly since he's probably a wonderful guy who donates time and money to lost-puppy rescue. Need to think about soda-can races instead.

[Magdal]

Bucs plate 1 but a man cut down by the cutoff man at 3B...2 outs

[1940757690]

Geez Bronson walks the first two bottom 7. Still under 80 pitches but maybe running out of gas? Don't want to see Dusty put this game at risk.

[1940757690]

Geez Bronson walks the first two bottom 7. Still under 80 pitches but maybe running out of gas? Don't want to see Dusty put this game at risk.

Duke and Sam throwing now. I feel (a bit) better.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm surprised he's still in the game.

[1940757690]

Bucs plate 1 but a man cut down by the cutoff man at 3B...2 outs

Yep. That sucked. WP brought the go-ahead run in. Now 3-2 PIT top 9. Cubs get three more outs to equalize. Maybe this one won't end well.

At minimum, we cannot lose any ground today.

[1940757690]

I'm surprised he's still in the game.

Same here. At least got the first out with the fly to Bruce. Still 1st and 2nd occupied.

[Falcon7]

Too long sticking with Bronson...

[Tom Servo]

This is slow torture.

[Tom Servo]

Bronson walks the bases loaded, and he's done.

[1940757690]

Bases juiced. Arroyo out. Hopefully not a batter too late.

[PuffyPig]

Baker is lucky Bronson didn't give up a long ball. Bronson had nothing on those pitches, much less any control. When Arroyo can't control his pitches, you gotta get him him out of there right away.

Very poor choices there by Baker.

[RedlegJake]

Bronson doesn't walk people. It's past time

[Falcon7]

Good job Sam

[Tom Servo]

A run comes in on a fielder's choice but LeCure gets out of the frame without any further damage. 5-2 after 7.

[1940757690]

BP flubs the DP but I'll still take the run-for-an-out trade. Need to shut this down now.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice job Sam. As usual.

[jhiller21]

Are LeCure and Hoover competing for most unkept hair/beard?

Dudes are both starting to look like Grizzly Adams.

Nice work by LeCure, 5-2 Reds.

[RedlegJake]

Sam's Le Cure for what ails ya

[1940757690]

Cubs can't do it. Bucs win and Cards now up 9-2 in the 6th. It's a keep-pace day for us.

[1940757690]

Are LeCure and Hoover competing for most unkept hair/beard?

Dudes are both starting to look like Grizzly Adams.

Nice work by LeCure, 5-2 Reds.

My predicted/target final score.

[Tom Servo]

Aoki leadoff walk. Reds pitchers determined to make them haunt.

[Tom Servo]

Handy Manny in.

[RedsBrick]

strikes would be good right about now

[Gizmo]

we're about to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory

[Reds Freak]

What the heck is going on up there?

[Tom Servo]

Another walk. Reds playing with a lot of fire in the 7th and now in the 8th, getting close to being burned.

[Magdal]

Cubs can't do it. Bucs win and Cards now up 9-2 in the 6th. It's a keep-pace day for us.Not exactly....all 3 pick up a game on Atlanta, who lost, for the home field advantage. They may very well end up with the FOURTH best record in the NL ;)

[1940757690]

All of a sudden we can't pitch without walking or hitting everyone?!?!

[1940757690]

Not exactly....all 3 pick up a game on Atlanta, who lost, for the home field advantage. They may very well end up with the FOURTH best record in the NL ;)

Yep, very true. I'm laser-locked on us going all-in for division crown but would be something for the Central's top 3 to all finish better than the Bravos. I'd like that. :D

[jhiller21]

Here we go... This isn't gonna end well.

[RedsBrick]

Bruce didn't like Choo charging at him...

[mth123]

Another mental error there. Somebody takes charge, that ball is caught.

[1940757690]

Cannot believe this. What kind of D is that in the field?

[xsteve1]

Bruce got spooked by Choo.

[Ironman92]

Bruce got spooked just enough by Choo but Choo peeled off ok

[Ironman92]

Tie game

[Gizmo]

Brewers are our kryptonite.

[BCubb2003]

Chris with the "Walks Will Haunt" reference.

[Ironman92]

Brewers are our kryptonite.

Nonsense

We
Got
This

[OnBaseMachine]

Pathetic display by the Reds this week.

[1940757690]

And we're tied. Was inevitable with the sloppy pen and fielding.

[xsteve1]

Brewers just a huge thorn in the Reds side this year.

[kbrake]

Hoover loves that high and away fastball. And hitters love hammering it into RF.

[mth123]

Bruce got spooked just enough by Choo but Choo peeled off ok

I didn't see it that way. Bruce seemed to have it all the way, but Choo kept charging at him. Not really a physical error there IMO.

[5TimeWSChamps]

Don't worry though guys! Chapman is still available!

[OldXOhio]

Brewers are our kryptonite.

I'd argue the Reds kryptonite is the Reds.

[1940757690]

Brewers just a huge thorn in the Reds side this year.

This game far from over but, yeah, not a good week however it ends.

[George Foster]

Brewers are our kryptonite.

lackadaisical attitude is our kryptonite....

[Ironman92]

No need to check to see if Gomez went around....I think he went around twice.

[RedsBrick]

Can I suggest that Hoover shave that ridiculous beard....it's no longer working.

[1940757690]

lackadaisical attitude is our kryptonite....

lacksadaisical. and, yes.

[RedsBrick]

lacksadaisical. and, yes.

um...

[George Foster]

Hoover loves that high and away fastball. And hitters love hammering it into RF.

Relief pitchers that love to pitch it high and away, do not trust their stuff..period.

[Magdal]

I can't believe the Brews caught up! I was just going to turn off my gameday and concentrate on football. The Reds really need this one....it would be bad for the team psyche to drop this one!

[1940757690]

Can I suggest that Hoover shave that ridiculous beard....it's no longer working.

He thinks he's in Boston. While we're having a decent year, we ain't Boston.

[Tom Servo]

Too many damn walks.

[kbrake]

Get out of this inning. Get someone on. Let Billy Hamilton steal you a run. Have Chapman wrap this up. No need for extras.

[RedsBrick]

He thinks he's in Boston. While we're having a decent year, we ain't Boston.

...and this ain't hockey.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Too many damn walks.

The walks are too damn high.

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/images/rent-too-damn-high-weiner.jpg

[mth123]

I can't believe the Brews caught up! I was just going to turn off my gameday and concentrate on football. The Reds really need this one....it would be bad for the team psyche to drop this one!

meh. This team has given so many games away, I don't think the psyche even notices anymore.

[Ironman92]

Can I suggest that Hoover shave that ridiculous beard....it's no longer working.

If he's trying to look stupid it's working good still.

[RedsBrick]

Hey Heisey, how about one of your upper deck jobs...

[Ironman92]

Just so no one gets angered....Heisey checked the 3rd baseman first

[Ironman92]

Hey Heisey, how about one of your upper deck jobs...

That's far

2 hopper up the middle

[RedsBrick]

...or a whiff

[Ironman92]

He gone.

[mth123]

Hey Heisey, how about one of your upper deck jobs...

Pitcher had his number there. Three strikes all basically in the same spot where Heisey can't hit it.

[BCubb2003]

If he's trying to look stupid it's working good still.

"You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. Win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it only means you are a slob."

[Tom Servo]

I'm a positive guy, but I'm not sensing a Reds victory.

[George Foster]

"You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. Win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it only means you are a slob."

Best

Movie

ever.....

[kbrake]

Why would you not use Hamilton to run for Choo?

[RedsBrick]

Because it's Choo...he won't sub Hamilton

[Gizmo]

I just remembered it's Sunday and we had a 4 run lead early. Should have known how this was going to end.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Because it's Choo...he won't sub Hamilton

Don't see that urgency in a tie game. If I was down one, might go with BH.

[1940757690]

"You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Think classy, you'll be classy. Win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win 20 in the show, however, it only means you are a slob."

Know I've seen it but....source? Thank you.

[RedsBrick]

Don't see that urgency in a tie game. If I was down one, might go with BH.

I would prefer to be aggressive and force the issue.

[1940757690]

Wow, BP. Just wow.

[kbrake]

So if you use Hamilton to run for Choo your odds of scoring this inning have to increase. Whether he scores or not you upgrade your CF defense for the rest of the game. I'm failing to see the downside.

[George Foster]

Know I've seen it but....source? Thank you.

Dude...Bull Durham....turn in your baseball fan card..:laugh:

[Mutaman]

Know I've seen it but....source? Thank you.

Citizen Kane. Its a speech Orson Welles gave while he was at Xanadu.

[BCubb2003]

Know I've seen it but....source? Thank you.

That's from "Bull Durham." Advice from Crash to Nuke.

[Ironman92]

Wow, BP. Just wow.

?

[xsteve1]

Damn Gomez

[George Foster]

not

our

day....

[Ironman92]

Gomez tells Joey Votto....I'm the #1 highlight

[Larkin Fan]

I hate Carlos Gomez

[kbrake]

Thank god Milwaukee won't be in the playoffs.

[Ironman92]

That was a bit better than his robbing of Votto.

[MillerTime58]

I really really hate Carlos Gomez. So much.

[Ironman92]

Is there a metric for clutch OF plays? We aren't winning that.

[Kc61]

So if you use Hamilton to run for Choo your odds of scoring this inning have to increase. Whether he scores or not you upgrade your CF defense for the rest of the game. I'm failing to see the downside.

The downside is you lose Choo for possible extra innings, that Hamilton is inexperienced in CF, that Hamilton is an inexperienced hitter when his turn comes up.

[Ironman92]

Wow on that 1st strike lol

[1940757690]

?

Reacted to his K, which then faded into irrelevance with the latest Bruce HR thievery. Wow, can we win this? Didn't think I'd be asking that.

[reds1869]

If anyone other than Gomez wins the Gold Glove it will be criminal.

[smith288]

Is there a metric for clutch OF plays? We aren't winning that.
Is there a metric of a fan screaming at his tv?

[Magdal]

meh. This team has given so many games away, I don't think the psyche even notices anymore.LOL....you have a point.

[RedsBrick]

The downside is you lose Choo for possible extra innings, that Hamilton is inexperienced in CF, that Hamilton is an inexperienced hitter when his turn comes up.

I would just insert the Herm Edwards quote here.

When the opportunity presents itself...

[BCubb2003]

Citizen Kane. Its a speech Orson Welles gave while he was at Xanadu.

The one with Olivia Newton-John?

[Gizmo]

Reacted to his K, which then faded into irrelevance with the latest Bruce HR thievery. Wow, can we win this? Didn't think I'd be asking that.

I'd put our chances at around 2% right now

[Reds Freak]

I would just insert the Herm Edwards quote here.

When the opportunity presents itself...

What would have been different? Choo stole a bag and was left stranded.

[Larkin Fan]

Is there a metric of a fan screaming at his tv?

Yeah, it's called RAWR and I just broke the record.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wow. Heck of a play by Duke.

[1940757690]

I'd put our chances at around 2% right now

That's way too pessimistic for me. I say flip a coin.

If we don't get this, it really erodes my optimism about a division crown run.

We're done. First-ever walkoff HR for Halton.

Wow. Wow. Wow. Very disappointing.

[MillerTime58]

Well goodbye division.

[Spider Tre]

huh, what a shock

[George Foster]

I'd put our chances at around 2% right now

that might be a little high.....

[smith288]

Thats why you dont have Zach Duke pitch against righties.

[TheBigLebowski]

This team is doomed.

[xsteve1]

Hope they can regroup from this.

[RedsBrick]

You play to win the game....not to go to extra innings!

[VR]

I believe the "why isn't Duke on this team" question has been answered.

Vikings and Reds fan. Yet another grand day for VR.

[Tom Servo]

Stupid, stupid, stupid loss. We're bad again.

[mth123]

One team messes up in the OF and lets a ball fall in leading to three runs, the other goes over the wall to take away 3 runs. Guess which team wins.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I cannot believe I just saw that. :(

[Reds Freak]

You play to win the game....not to go to extra innings!

What would have been different if Hamilton ran for Choo? Choo stole a base and was left stranded. Blame this one on Bronson and the bullpen, not Dusty.

[smith288]

This team is doomed.
I really think it is. I would say Dusty has had his fair share of losing a few of these which could be the difference.... Just sayin'

[Gizmo]

hello wild card road game. Just can't lose these games against bad teams

[Larkin Fan]

This loss has hurt more than any other loss this season. I can't believe this. I just can't.

[Falls City Beer]

I fear playing the Pirates less than I do the Brewers. Woe betide any contender traveling there between now and the end of the season.

[dsmith421]

What a bunch of choke artists.

[Ironman92]

Is there a metric of a fan screaming at his tv?

Yeah....go to

mywifehatesmebecause.com

[RedsBrick]

What would have been different? Choo stole a bag and was left stranded.

The threat of Hamilton on the bases creates a different atmosphere for the pitcher and catcher. Choo stole second an out too late. Brandon Phillips is statistically a different batter (better) with runners in scoring position. So, really, a lot is different.

[TheBigLebowski]

If we end up losing when we probably will....we need a new manager.

[mth123]

Stupid, stupid, stupid loss. We're bad again.

A large percentage of this team's losses fall into that category. If it was about getting beat, the Reds would be way ahead of everybody. But they beat themselves once or twice each week to even the odds a bit..