9/18/13 Reds v. Astros

[BigRedSmokey]

*First Major League start for Billy Hamilton…

Reds lineup vs. Astros

Choo 7
Phillips 4
Votto 3
Bruce 9
Ludwick DH
Frazier 5
Cozart 6
Mesoraco 2
Hamilton 8

Reynolds 1

[Chip R]

Not surprised to see Hamilton start. I thought Choo would rest but that's OK.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sweet! That's what I was hoping for. I would've liked to have seen one of the starters get a rest, but I guess that's what the off season is for. Well, that and celebrating our WS title. ;)

[HeatherC1212]

Hoping to see Billy get his first major league hit and his sixth stolen base tonight!!! :D

Have fun tonight Sir Charles! Bring home another win!! :thumbup:

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm on it. :O)

*wearing his lucky rocketship underpants*


Sorry, read that Calvin strip today. *grin*

[757690]

Really like that Hamilton is hitting 9th. I really hope Dusty keeps him in the bottom of the lineup for awhile, until he proves he can get on base enough to lead off.

[LeDoux]

Hamilton in CF and Choo in LF? :eek:

[remdog]

Hamilton in CF and Choo in LF? :eek:

Why not? Gotta' find out if Hamilton can play CF & Choo is a more experienced corner Outfielder. Also, it could give a clue as to next years possible positioning.

Rem

[Chip R]

Why not? Gotta' find out if Hamilton can play CF & Choo is a more experienced corner Outfielder. Also, it could give a clue as to next years possible positioning.

Rem

Plus, HOU has a deep CF so it is advantageous to have the faster guy in CF.

[dubc47834]

Really like that Hamilton is hitting 9th. I really hope Dusty keeps him in the bottom of the lineup for awhile, until he proves he can get on base enough to lead off.

This, I love this. At the bottom there is no pressure on him and if he gets on he will be on for the top of the lineup!

[LeDoux]

Why not? Gotta' find out if Hamilton can play CF & Choo is a more experienced corner Outfielder. Also, it could give a clue as to next years possible positioning.

Rem

Oh it makes sense. In my opinion it made sense to play Heisey and Robinson et al in CF after opening day. Just suprised to see in happen on Sept 18.

[Tom Servo]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce

[Always Red]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce

Wow, is he locked in right now or what?

Hope this torrid streak lasts through the playoffs. :beerme:

[Red Raindog]

sorry this is late but Windows crashed on me while trying to post this

ho hum -- Choo on base

[WildcatFan]

There you go, Mr. Reynolds. Wrap it up.

[Roy Tucker]

Reynolds pitches well against AAA lineups.

Altuve doesn't give in.

[dubc47834]

Lookin good thru 1

[dubc47834]

Let's see what BH can do...bunt try?

[Tom Servo]

Reynolds with a scoreless first. 2-0 Redlegs after 1.

[Brutus]

I agree with the sentiment this is basically a AAA lineup that Reynolds is facing tonight (Carter is the epitome of a AAAA first baseman). Nonetheless, for being on the safe side, sure would be nice to see the Reds put up another 10 runs tonight.

[Tom Servo]

Billy doubles! 1st hit.

[dubc47834]

Nice looking swing

[MillerTime58]

Billy Billy Billy!

[Tom Servo]

Choo singles, Billy scores! 3-0 Redlegs.

[dubc47834]

Coulda walked in. Thatsnwhy I like him at the bottom of the lineup.

[WildcatFan]

Welcome again, BHam!

[Red Raindog]

hoping to post this many times -- ho hum -- Hamilton on base

[Brisco]

Billy doubles! 1st hit.

Deja vu takes 2!

(I am promoting the nickname of déjà vu for billy because of the history of the name, plus it's the same thing all over again, if he's on first... He's on 2d.)

[Strikes Out Looking]

The scouting reports were right on Hamilton, he can't get on first base -- he just goes straight to second.

[LexRedsFan]

Is it just me or does the "crowd noise" (kind of a buzz or something) sound really loud compared to the last two nights?

[WVRedsFan]

Looks like the move with Brandon in the 2 hole seems to have hurt him and raised Bruce's stats. Of course that just me watching and commenting at this moment in time.

[Roy Tucker]

Reynolds gets up in the zone, he gets hit. Both doubles have been up.

[Mutaman]

Have to disagree. This is an AA lineup. Brewers were an AAA lineup.

[Tom Servo]

Nice arm, Billy!

[Roy Tucker]

Eh, more likely bad base running.

[Mutaman]

Tylson Ross ked Walk but the pitch went to the backstop and walk got on. Then McCuthchen homered. Pirates have first lead of the series against the mighty Padres.

[Tom Servo]

Another double, but another scoreless from Reynolds. 3-0 Redlegs after 2.

[LexRedsFan]

Man, did I ever miss the Houston AAAstros.

[Tom Servo]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuce

[Roy Tucker]

Funny, but I don't remember 1973 as an outstanding Reds pitching year.

[WildcatFan]

Goodness, Jay. Get you some.

[WildcatFan]

Pirates took the lead in the seventh on a Cutch homer.

[New York Red]

Looks like the move with Brandon in the 2 hole seems to have hurt him and raised Bruce's stats. Of course that just me watching and commenting at this moment in time.
He's looked like the same Jay Bruce we've seen the whole year -- racking up extra base hits and driving in runs, along with his usual stellar defense.

[Brutus]

Braves take a 3-2 lead on the Nats in the 6th and the Rockies up 2-0 on the Cards (early).

[Tom Servo]

HR Barnes. 3-1 game.

[Red Raindog]

Rocks up 2 - 0 in first

[Tom Servo]

Reynolds gets the next 3 in order. 3-1 Redlegs after 3.

[Larkin Fan]

Small sample size but Hamilton is looking good in center.

[PuffyPig]

Small sample size but Hamilton is looking good in center.

The reports on him from the minors is that he is already excellent in CF.

[Roy Tucker]

CF in this park is like Death Valley.

That guy on the AT&T commercials with the kids will be on SNL this fall. Beck Bennett.

[Tom Servo]

Billy singles. 2-2.

[Red Raindog]

The kid that batted 1.000

[Roy Tucker]

The kid that batted 1.000

I read that book.

[Tom Servo]

Billy steals 2nd

[Larkin Fan]

2 for 2 with an SB

[WildcatFan]

CF in this park is like Death Valley.

That guy on the AT&T commercials with the kids will be on SNL this fall. Beck Bennett.

And the guy he replaced is now on T-Mobile commercials. Go figure.

[MillerTime58]

The Rockies let Adam Wainwright drive in a run. Sigh.

[WildcatFan]

Billy may get penciled in at leadoff next season based on this game alone.

[WildcatFan]

Now this is a great tweet from Joel Luckhaupt:


BIlly Hamilton is now tied for 54th in the NL in SB. He has 5 PA.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Apparently, Kelsh never saw Rickey Henderson.

[Red Raindog]

I read that book.

7th grade teacher had it and I got to read it if I got all the quiz questions right before the time was up -- she had other books too -- but I picked it

Forgot but it might have been The Kid Who Batted 1..000

[Red Raindog]

I read that book.

you are old

[kaldaniels]

Votto talks more at 1B than Casey did??????

[Magdal]

Cards tied it up.

[kaldaniels]

I like my home plate umps to give quick calls.

This guy didn't get the memo.

[Tom Servo]

Reynolds not interested in making this a stress-free night. 1st and 3rd, no outs.

[R_Webb18]

padres tie it

[LeDoux]

With the day off, I'd have Reynolds on the shortest of short leashes.

[Brutus]

I've got a bad feeling about the outcome of this one.

[Magdal]

SD tied it up too :)

[R_Webb18]

padres take the lead 3-2 top 9

[Roy Tucker]

I like my home plate umps to give quick calls.

This guy didn't get the memo.

McClellan has always been that way. Evidently he calls it and then signals it.

[DocRed]

Reynolds.....

[LeDoux]

Time for a call to the pen.

[MillerTime58]

And here we go.

[Red Raindog]

With the day off, I'd have Reynolds on the shortest of short leashes.

How pulling it then?

;)

[kaldaniels]

Not to worry.

Logan warming.

[Tom Servo]

Reynolds walks Carter on 4 pitches. Bases loaded, no outs. Ondrusek warming. Not sure if that's an improvement.

[R_Webb18]

Not to worry.

Logan warming.

ouch

[Billy_Bearcat]

Reynolds walks Carter on 4 pitches. Bases loaded, no outs. Ondrusek warming. Not sure if that's an improvement.

My thoughts exactly!

[WVRedsFan]

This is what I feared. Gotta hold them

[Roy Tucker]

7th grade teacher had it and I got to read it if I got all the quiz questions right before the time was up -- she had other books too -- but I picked it

Forgot but it might have been The Kid Who Batted 1..000

Yep. I had the Scholastic Book version from the school book fair in junior high. Probably the 7th grade as well.

http://img1.etsystatic.com/003/0/6888582/il_570xN.360546525_g3g6.jpg

[kaldaniels]

McClellan has always been that way. Evidently he calls it and then signals it.

Perhaps. But on the 3rd called strike to Choo, which was a no doubter, the ump took his time and it sure seemed Choo thought he might be headed to first.

[LeDoux]

Ondrusek eh? Anybody have an insight on this one?

[R_Webb18]

ut oh ball 2

[EMAW]

Washington may make playoffs instead of Bucs, what a groin kick for the High Hurdlers

[Falls City Beer]

Latos should have started. Win today, get cute and plan for the future tomorrow. Always slam the door on a win today. Always.

[R_Webb18]

double play would be nice

[Stray]

Throw strikes geez

[Tom Servo]

pop up to left. 1 out.

[Red Raindog]

QUOTE=kaldaniels;2969219]Not to worry.

Logan warming.[/QUOTE]



:scared:[

[R_Webb18]

Latos should have started. Win today, get cute and plan for the future tomorrow. Always slam the door on a win today. Always.

no

[Tom Servo]

Sac fly to right. 3-2 game.

[Larkin Fan]

Reynolds is making the Astros look like a major league team.

[kaldaniels]

Careful Greg. You may get out of this.

[Falls City Beer]

Reynolds is a gift to any team. He's not even AAAA quality. And it would be just like the Reds not to reach first again the rest of the game.

[Tom Servo]

0-2 and he plunks him. Ugh.

[Stray]

Wow just saw the Padres took the lead.

[kaldaniels]

I want to turn over the Bucs game to get a look at the disgust on Mccutcheon's face, which I am sure he has.

[DocRed]

Reynolds seems like a nice kid, but he is not a MLB quality starting pitcher.

[Tom Servo]

Reynolds yanked, Ondru the Giant in.

[Tom Servo]

Reynolds seems like a nice kid, but he is not a MLB quality starting pitcher.
I disagree somewhat. I think he is a MLB caliber starting pitcher (take a look around the league at some of the guys who have taken the ball every 5th day for teams this year), but he is not Cincinnati Reds caliber starting pitcher.

[LeDoux]

For realz, why not Simon here? Isn't this longman turf?

[Larkin Fan]

I hope that's the last time we ever see Reynolds pitch for the Reds.

[Roy Tucker]

Gotta use the pen a lot now. Good thing they get the day off tomorrow.
Looks like the Reynolds Gambit didn't work.

[Matt700wlw]

Reynolds should not see the mound again this season. It's the Astros

[DocRed]

I disagree somewhat. I think he is a MLB caliber starting pitcher (take a look around the league at some of the guys who have taken the ball every 5th day for teams this year), but he is not Cincinnati Reds caliber starting pitcher.

Ya, I agree. That's what I meant by quality actually.

[Falls City Beer]

These defenses of Reynolds are just weird. I'd rather gargle tacks than watch his garbage.

[Matt700wlw]

Reynolds seems like a nice kid, but he is not a MLB quality starting pitcher.

He's a AAAA guy. That was known when they brought him up

[SirFelixCat]

Oh for Christ sake...

[Matt700wlw]

Ondrusek should not make the postseason roster over Billy Hamilton

[LeDoux]

These defenses of Reynolds are just weird. I'd rather gargle tacks than watch his garbage.

I won't stop you. I am actually curious to see how that turns out. Exciting.

[Billy Hamilton's Legs]

good recovery, logan

[Gizmo]

'rats lose. We HAVE to win this game.

[MillerTime58]

Oh my. Thank you very very very much Houston Astros batter.

[SirFelixCat]

Logan bailed out by a terrible swing. Wow. Whew.

[kaldaniels]

Stros gonna Stro.

[Tom Servo]

These defenses of Reynolds are just weird. I'd rather gargle tacks than watch his garbage.
Most teams don't exactly have Sandy Koufax laying around in AAA.

[Red Raindog]

Logan gets bailed out on ball four I would say

[LeDoux]

Ondrusek gets it done. Never had a doubt.

[Brutus]

These defenses of Reynolds are just weird. I'd rather gargle tacks than watch his garbage.

Then why are you?

[kaldaniels]

Oh my. Thank you very very very much Houston Astros batter.

I like this. I really don't care who is at the plate for the Astros. They are all some anonymous poor hitter to me. (I know...Altuve)

[MillerTime58]

'rats lose. We HAVE to win this game.What we really need is a Cardinals loss! And letting Wainwright get an RBI is not helping that! Cmon Rockies...

[Stray]

Lets just go ahead and score another 10 runs and call it a night.

[Falls City Beer]

Then why are you?

I'm here to watch Logan, dawg. :thumbup:

[Roy Tucker]

Kinda weird to think we won't see the Astros for 3 years.

This team is a very pale copy of the Killer B's. Don't know how they let this team get so bad.

[MillerTime58]

Kinda weird to think we won't see the Astros for 3 years.

This team is a very pale copy of the Killer B's. Don't know how they let this team get so bad.Pale copy of the Killer B's was what they were 5-6 years ago....this is more like a pale copy of a pale copy of the Killer B's.

[Kc61]

For realz, why not Simon here? Isn't this longman turf?

Simon pitched three innings in game one of this series.

[Tom Servo]

Don't know how they let this team get so bad.
Stockpiling young talent and saving money. They could be making real headway in the AL sooner than people think.

[Tom Servo]

Votto walks but is left there. Still a 1 run game.

[Red Raindog]

Whineys lead 3-2

[MillerTime58]

ANOTHER Wainwright RBI. 3-2 Cards

[Mutaman]

These defenses of Reynolds are just weird. I'd rather gargle tacks than watch his garbage.

Don't you get it- he's wearing a Red legs uniform. Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil.

[Larkin Fan]

The height disparity between Ondrusek and Altuve is hilarious.

[LeDoux]

Simon pitched three innings in game one of this series.

Merci. I didn't remember that. :thumbup:

[Kc61]

Merci. I didn't remember that. :thumbup:

No sweat. I joined late. Hamilton's hits were well struck? Or cheapies?

[Tom Servo]

Joey's got mad hops.

[LeDoux]

No sweat. I joined late. Hamilton's hits were well struck? Or cheapies?

Can't help you. I am listening on the radio. Described as line drives, but that is all I have.

[1940757690]

I've got a bad feeling about the outcome of this one.

Just got home and, after a quick look around the scoreboard, here and the game, I'm thinking...hmmm , not bad.

Bucs are swept and we're up. Cards only lead by a run but it's early. And, the Nats are even likely to drop their game (for those nervous about that so, not so much my think but we aim to please).

Seems like all the planets are in the correct orbits around the 2013 Reds sun except maybe the Rox. Time for them to do their part.

P.S., Hey! None of that, Brutus!

[Tom Servo]

Vintage Astros.

[MillerTime58]

Stros gonna stro.

[WVRedsFan]

Frazier's ugly swing. Works.

[LeDoux]

I think if the season lasted two more weeks, the Reds would be the favorite to take the division.

[Larkin Fan]

It's like watching the Bad News Bears.

[Roy Tucker]

Just bad baseball.

[Brutus]

Another productive out!

:beerme:

[Gizmo]

No sweat. I joined late. Hamilton's hits were well struck? Or cheapies?

solid liners.

[Mutaman]

Bucs are swept and we're up.


Pirates and Padres play a 4th game tomorrow. Hopefully it will be a sweep.

[WildcatFan]

Uh, Ramsey just tweeted that Chapman's warming?

[Kc61]

Cozart reached out to hit that ball to the right side. Nice piece of hitting if you believe in productive outs. Dumb hitting if you don't believe in productive outs.

Mesoraco is losing me. Two outs.

[Tom Servo]

Rocco unable to deliver.

[New York Red]

These defenses of Reynolds are just weird. I'd rather gargle tacks than watch his garbage.
He did his job tonight, IMO.

[LeDoux]

Billy Hamilton is unstoppable.

[dubc47834]

2 for 2 with an SB

I want Billy to turn into what he possibly can be. I kust hope he doesn't come up this September and set some unreasonable expectations that he will never be able to live up to! I really think that was the issue a lot of Reds fans had with Jay Bruce.

Then he gets a base hit and an RBI...lol

[Tom Servo]

You can't stop Billy. 3-3, 4-2 Redlegs now.

[New York Red]

Hamilton ... wow! :eek:

[Kc61]

Billy makes things happen.

You folks still want to trade him because Ervin is in the organization?

[WildcatFan]

Mister Hamilton!

[Gizmo]

should have been another double, but instead it will be a single and SB.

[WVRedsFan]

Billy comes through. Luckily. My biggest fear is that he will be the choice now for CF next year. I'm still not buying that yet.

[MillerTime58]

Bad luck for Billy! Should've been a double down the line. Oh well, he'll be at second base before long anyway :P

[kaldaniels]

Billyball.

[Tom Servo]

Peacock out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoBC2cSH7U4

[Brutus]

You can't stop Billy. 3-3, 4-2 Redlegs now.

That sure looks like a future leadoff hitter to me :thumbup:

[PuffyPig]

Billy "Add On" Hamilton.

[Kc61]

Billy comes through. Luckily. My biggest fear is that he will be the choice now for CF next year. I'm still not buying that yet.

They will get another guy to team with Billy.

But this kid is a major weapon, even when he doesn't go three for three.

He will drive the opposition crazy. With a capital C.

[kaldaniels]

He did his job tonight, IMO.

He escaped. But I'm not pleased with 3.2 innings leaving with the sacks full.

[MillerTime58]

Chapman was warming in the pen....for the Astros. Now he's in the game.

[757690]

The more we watch Hamilton play, the more his high prospect rating makes sense. I think we can start to put to rest the notion that "He's just fast."

[Kc61]

He escaped. But I'm not pleased with 3.2 innings leaving with the sacks full.

With Cueto looking good and two more off days, no need to focus on Reynolds. Like him or not, his role is probably completed.

[PuffyPig]

Billy comes through. Luckily. My biggest fear is that he will be the choice now for CF next year. I'm still not buying that yet.

No one in Reds management will make choices on Hamilton based on a 3 hit night, when you have a season of AAA stats to look at.

It's a nice night for Billy, but he's still the exact same player he was before the 3 hits.

[Tom Servo]

Mark David Chapman in to pitch for Houston.

[MillerTime58]

Does Jim Kelch seriously think Bill might still have a huge "tell" that he's about to seal a base?

Seriously?

[kaldaniels]

With Cueto looking good and two more off days, no need to focus on Reynolds. Like him or not, his role is probably completed.

I agree. Just my rebuttal to "he did his job".

[DocRed]

How soon before Hamilton takes over the team lead in SB's?

[Kc61]

The more we watch Hamilton play, the more his high prospect rating makes sense. I think we can start to put to rest the notion that "He's just fast."

How has Hamilton looked in CF? At the plate?

I tuned in late tonight and missed some of it.

[kaldaniels]

Billy should go for 3rd to give teams something else to think about.

[dubc47834]

The more we watch Hamilton play, the more his high prospect rating makes sense. I think we can start to put to rest the notion that "He's just fast."

I'm excited to man, but this is only one game!

[WildcatFan]

Billy Hamilton singles are actually Billy Hamilton doubles.

[Stray]

looks like he got the call right

[Captain Hook]

I agree. Just my rebuttal to "he did his job".

Only way I could see Reynolds getting another start is if there's nothing to play for in the last few games of the year.

[Kc61]

That call at first base seemed rather incorrect.

[Gizmo]

Billy Hamilton singles are actually Billy Hamilton doubles.

he takes a slow turn at first.

[Brutus]

I'm excited to man, but this is only one game!

What I've been most impressed with is that in the seven or eight plate appearances thus far, he's mostly hitting line drives and ground balls. If he continues to make contact and does that, he's going to have a really high BABIP and thus a pretty good OBP.

[Kc61]

Braves up 5-2 in the ninth, still rallying.

Janish on the bases as a pinch runner.

[BCubb2003]

The Astros don't look like they're having any fun. It's supposed to be fun.

[PuffyPig]

The more we watch Hamilton play, the more his high prospect rating makes sense. I think we can start to put to rest the notion that "He's just fast."

Based on 3 AB's?

If you couldn't make the conclusion (and I'm not saying you couldn't) that "he's not just fast" based on a season of AAA ball, you certainly can't change your mind based on 3 hits.

[dubc47834]

What I've been most impressed with is that in the seven or eight plate appearances thus far, he's mostly hitting line drives and ground balls. If he continues to make contact and does that, he's going to have a really high BABIP and thus a pretty good OBP.

I know, he has been impressive so far, in the field, on the bases, and at the plate. But like i said earlier, I hope he doesn't set the bar too high this year and cant live up to the expectations that SOME fans will put on him!:beerme:

[UPRedsFan]

Pirates lost. Just noticed. Cards now up 4-2 on Col

[BluegrassRedleg]

Do the Chinese have a symbol to represent Year of the Human Element?

[LeDoux]

Logan's ERA now 3.99. That has to be the first time it was under 4 since April?

[Matt700wlw]

3-3, 2 singles, a double, RBI, 2 stolen bases, run scored.

Not bad, Billy

[PuffyPig]

The Astros don't look like they're having any fun. It's supposed to be fun.

We've outscored then 20-2 in the series and I'm a little ashamed of the Reds for doing so poorly. ;)

It's no fun being an Astro or watching them.

[RedsBrick]

The Astros don't look like they're having any fun. It's supposed to be fun.

I agree it's supposed to be fun. But I can also understand losing every night is not fun.

[1940757690]

I think if the season lasted two more weeks, the Reds would be the favorite to take the division.

It would be way more shocking, and thus much less likely, for the Nationals to make the postseason as a WC THAN it would be for us to take the Division given the current context and games remaining.

Not sure if that comforts anyone but LeDoux's post prompted the thought.

Cards now up by 2...dammit!

[Tom Servo]

Ondru out, Handy Manny in.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Not sure what Kelsch and Creeper are looking at.

[Red Raindog]

Logan's ERA now 3.99. That has to be the first time it was under 4 since April?

he's working on that problem -- lead off double

[LeDoux]

Ondrusek finished for the night. #TipOfTheCap

[Kc61]

Ondrusek leaves, I think Parra is coming in. Logan did well, although man on second as he departs.

[WildcatFan]

Shin-Soo Choo is the only Red with more 2013 stolen bases than Billy Hamilton.

[1940757690]

We've outscored then 20-2 in the series and I'm a little ashamed of the Reds for doing so poorly. ;)

It's no fun being an Astro or watching them.

I've been thinking that each night also. Worrying why we're not winning each of these games by a dozen or more runs and wondering how that might apply once in Pittsburgh.

Then, after some meditation focused on soda-can races, I feel better and more optimistic about our chances. Joey's the greatest.

[dubc47834]

Boats and Hoes!!!

[Kc61]

Righty pinch hitter against Parra. One out in the sixth, Reds by two, man on second.

Strike one.

[757690]

Based on 3 AB's?

If you couldn't make the conclusion (and I'm not saying you couldn't) that "he's not just fast" based on a season of AAA ball, you certainly can't change your mind based on 3 hits.

I could give a flying fig about the results. But in all of his AB's in the season, he's shown a really nice swing and approach. A much better one than I saw in the minors. Plus, he's played a nice CF so far.

I'm not saying he will be successful in the majors as a hitter, but he's shown the skills to be successful. He's shown he knows how to play baseball. Ergo, he's not just fast.

[dubc47834]

I could give a flying fig about the results. But in all of his AB's in the season, he's shown a really nice swing and approach. A much better one than I saw in the minors. Plus, he's played a nice CF so far.

I'm not saying he will be successful in the majors as a hitter, but he's shown the skills to be successful. He's shown he knows how to play baseball. Ergo, he's not just fast.

Weeeeee weeeeeee weeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

[Kc61]

Lecure in the pen. 1-2 count. Parra battling Hoes. Man on second, one out.

Outside, count even at 2-2.

Astros announcers love to give out of town scores.

Down the line, double for Hoes, 4-3.

[LeDoux]

he's working on that problem -- lead off double

You are right. That didn't last long.

[Brutus]

Parra was supposed to be the pimp

[Tom Servo]

well crap

[WVRedsFan]

Never, ever let Parra face a rightie. Or anyone for that matter. Tie game.

[Tom Servo]

Handy Manny isn't so handy lately.

[Red Raindog]

You are right. That didn't last long.

and the lead vanishes too

[Billy_Bearcat]

4 runs to the Astros...SMH

[RedsBrick]

dang it!

[Brutus]

Never, ever let Parra face a rightie. Or anyone for that matter. Tie game.

Why? Parra has been getting it done all season. No reason to turn on him for a couple doubles.

[RedlegJake]

3 straight doubles

[757690]

Parra has done great as a LOOGY. Why would you ever let him face a righty in a crucial situation?

[LeDoux]

Marshall is, or at least was, the only southpaw in this pen I trust with righties.

[New York Red]

I agree. Just my rebuttal to "he did his job".
He allowed two runs and left with the Reds leading. Considering his role, that's good enough for me. If we lose this one, it's on the bullpen.

[dubc47834]

Parra was supposed to be the pimp

He only pimps lefties...and Hoes...if only he coulda faced Hoes!!!

[M2]

Based on 3 AB's?

If you couldn't make the conclusion (and I'm not saying you couldn't) that "he's not just fast" based on a season of AAA ball, you certainly can't change your mind based on 3 hits.

At the very least, if you're going to make snap assessments based on one game, it should at least be a game against major league opposition. This is the Astros.

[WVRedsFan]

Parra has done great as a LOOGY. Why would you ever let him face a righty in a crucial situation?

Ask Brutus :)

[Brutus]

I would have thought Parra has earned at least a little bit of trust, but I guess not.

[Kc61]

Parra seems to be slumping a bit.

This was the risk of Reynolds. Have to go through the whole pen and who knows how it winds up.

Oh well, what's done is done.

Nats lost, magic number is 6.

[New York Red]

Shin-Soo Choo is the only Red with more 2013 stolen bases than Billy Hamilton.
That is both sad and hilarious.

[Tom Servo]

4 runs to the Astros...SMH
They have scored 4 runs or more in 72 of their games, so...

[1940757690]

This doesn't feel good. Tied at 4 in the 6th?!?! Charles! What are you doing down there? C'mon Man! Get with it!!

If we can't beat the Astros.....Good Thoughts... Good Thoughts...:confused::)

[texasdave]

This is crazy talk, I know. But can a September call-up lead the team in stolen bases?

[LeDoux]

You guys are crazy. Billy Hamilton is a lock to win the triple crown next year.

[BluegrassRedleg]

These Hoes be sweatin' me.

[757690]

Why? Parra has been getting it done all season. No reason to turn on him for a couple doubles.

Not against righties.

.300+ BA. 900+ OPS against righties.

[Larkin Fan]

That was a gift.

[Reds Fanatic]

Washington just lost. That moves the magic number to clinch a playoff spot to 6

[dubc47834]

This doesn't feel good. Tied at 4 in the 6th?!?! Charles! What are you doing down there? C'mon Man! Get with it!!

If we can't beat the Astros.....Good Thoughts... Good Thoughts...:confused::)

Uhhh we have beat the stros...the last 2 nites!

[dubc47834]

You guys are crazy. Billy Hamilton is a lock to win the triple crown next year.

Stolen bases, K's, and bunt hits?

[Kc61]

Not against righties.

.300+ BA. 900+ OPS against righties.

LOOGY has to be decent when they switch up a righty on him. Those numbers won't cut it.

Still, with Marshall out, couldn't expect much better than what the Reds got from Parra as an injury substitute.

Let's hold them here, c'mon Reds.

[Brutus]

Not against righties.

.300+ BA. 900+ OPS against righties.

Most of that damage was done in April when he got tattooed. Since then, he's actually been solid against RHB.

[1940757690]

You guys are crazy. Billy Hamilton is a lock to win the triple crown next year.

BHam's a jockey in the off-season?

[New York Red]

Uhhh we have beat the stros...the last 2 nites!
Anything less than a sweep of this series would be disappointing, and I'm sure the Reds players are thinking the same way. I wouldn't say that about any other series this entire season, but definitely feel that way about this one.

[MillerTime58]

If we get a lead, are we allowed to use Chapman? Aren't there rules in place against things such as cruel and unusual punishment?

[Kc61]

All right, tie game after six. Not the worst thing.

4-3 Cards lead after six in Denver.

[WVRedsFan]

Logan's ERA ballooned to 4.17 after that inning. It was a fragile 3.99 for sure.

[1940757690]

And, we get the 3rd out on a grounder 5-3 without giving up a go-ahead run. Something to celebrate there I guess. 4-4 into the 7th.

And, Rox clawing back now 4-3 top 7.

[LeDoux]

Stolen bases, K's, and bunt hits?

That is the Triple Ankle Bracelet. I mean AVG/RBI/HR.

Of course all his HR will be of the in-the-park variety. But I anticipate at least 97 of those.

[Kc61]

Anything less than a sweep of this series would be disappointing, and I'm sure the Reds players are thinking the same way. I wouldn't say that about any other series this entire season, but definitely feel that way about this one.

Hard to sweep on the road, even against these guys. But the Reds took a calculated risk pitching Reynolds. This wasn't entirely unexpected with the decision not to use Latos.

But the Reds are still in good shape, game is tied, Hoover, Chapman, both rested and available.

[kaldaniels]

Can we at least pipe down about the Nats now?

[Roy Tucker]

CF isn't the place to hit here.

[WVRedsFan]

I wish Phillips would just be patient and put the ball in play instead trying to hit homers.

[1940757690]

If we get a lead, are we allowed to use Chapman? Aren't there rules in place against things such as cruel and unusual punishment?

I'm feeling a bit less wiseguyish than I might normally given we're just tied entering the late innings. But totally applaud your ability to stay the path.