9/22/13 Reds @ Pirates

[NebraskaRed]

Reds:

Hamilton 8
Heisey 7
Votto 3
Phillips 4
Bruce 9
Frazier 5
Cozart 6
Hanigan 2
Arroyo 1

Pirates:

Tabata
Walker
McCutchen
Morneau
Byrd
Alvarez
Martin
Barmes
Locke

[1940757690]

Glad to see Frazier back in there. And, even if he goes 0 for 4, thrilled to see BHam in. Just seems like the better decision to me; certainly relative to Robinson.. Would have liked to see Mesoraco back behind the plate too. And, not excited about Heisey in for Ludwick. Maybe something's going on with Meso I missed since at the game last night?

If last night was playing with one hand behind our back, this one feels like that hand is maybe now in a front pocket...or some imperfect analogy like that but probably makes some sense?

The Pirates are a very good team. Feels like we should be pulling out more stops to at least be serious about getting the WC1 spot if not making a serious division play. Don't these guys realize we hoofed it all the way from DC here for this series? Surely they can win at least one for us between Sat and Sun?

[OC_Red]

I know they like to give Ludwick day off on day games but this one I don't get. But go Bham!

[Ironman92]

I know they like to give Ludwick day off on day games but this one I don't get. But go Bham!

Dusty's answer will be two-fold. Everyone is going to get some AB and Heisey needs some AB and with Bronson pitching he's prone to more fly balls and Heisey is the better LF.

[1940757690]

Dusty's answer will be two-fold. Everyone is going to get some AB and Heisey needs some AB and with Bronson pitching he's prone to more fly balls and Heisey is the better LF.

It's a logical answer. Given the particular context, doesn't seem like a very good answer though.

[OC_Red]

Sigh. Well... Go Reds!

[kaldaniels]

Choo's dinged up and Ludwick probably needs a rest...why the hate for this lineup?

[OC_Red]

Don't hate it. Just would like to see Ludwick. Especially since Heisey is 0 for his last 20.

[Kc61]

Choo's dinged up and Ludwick probably needs a rest...why the hate for this lineup?

Every lineup gets bashed unless it includes all the favorite players, in which case it is declared the best lineup of the season. LOL, it's to be expected, we can't complain about anything else yet, the game hasn't begun.

Hanigan usually catches Arroyo so that's not unusual. BHamilton is not unusual since Dusty explained it yesterday.

The only unusual thing is Ludwick sitting, particularly against a lefty, in a pretty big game. Could be defense, could be injury or fatigue, could be Dusty's normal pattern, could be day game after night game.

Maybe Dusty will address it. Hard to see him sitting Ludwick today against a lefty.

If you count SF as a home game, as intended, this is road game number 81 with the Reds currently 40-40.

If you count SF as a road game, as the websites do, this is road game number 82 with the Reds currently 40-41.

[Patrick Bateman]

Ludwick has been mostly awful overall since he came back from the DL.

Let's not act like he's "must start" producing right now. Until he proves otherwise, he's just another guy that can be moved pretty interchangeably in and out of the line-up. At this point, giving him continued rest is probably the best bet to turn him into something more than that. And considering that he normally hits righties and lefties pretty equally, sitting him against a lefty makes just as much sense as anything.

[NebraskaRed]

John Fay ‏@johnfayman 11m
Choo says he will play tomorrow. X-rays were negative. "That eased my mind. Was worried." #reds @Cincienquirer

[TOBTTReds]

Ludwick has been mostly awful overall since he came back from the DL.

Let's not act like he's "must start" producing right now. Until he proves otherwise, he's just another guy that can be moved pretty interchangeably in and out of the line-up.

This.

Why is he a must start? He's awful in LF, and PIT has the biggest LF in all of land. He's also essentially a singles hitter now. He has 7 xbh in 121 PA's. I'm not blaming HIM, I mean he is coming off of shoulder surgery, but we can't just play the guy hoping he gets back into form in 1 week.

[Kc61]

Don't hate it. Just would like to see Ludwick. Especially since Heisey is 0 for his last 20.

To be fair to Heisey, he's hit lefties well this year, high SLG against them. Huge gap in OPS for Heisey good against lefties, not against righties. .815 OPS v. lefties, .592 against righties.

You'd think Ludwick would play today but it's not that big a deal, hopefully Heisey gets an extra base hit or two.

[vaticanplum]

Bit worried about Choo, given that he's had surgery on this same thumb before. Thank god we have a day off this week.

[Ironman92]

Don't hate it. Just would like to see Ludwick. Especially since Heisey is 0 for his last 20.

So you're saying he's due!

[malcontent]

Don't hate it. Just would like to see Ludwick. Especially since Heisey is 0 for his last 20.
It was a foregone conclusion the second Baker penciled in Ludwick, instead of Paul, against Burnett.

[OC_Red]

Well, warts and all they are still my favorite ball club. Come on, fellas. Let's win one for the famer! ;)

[Tony Cloninger]

Paul should have been in yesterday for Ludwick...I agree.


I also need to ask why does TBS have a contract with MLB when they are the Yankee, Red Sox station? This game is on but we get SF at NYY....because the Yankees are barely in a race for a 2nd WC?

This is all this station shows. Biggest piece of garbage, and I thought Chip and Skip were bad enough.

[Tom Servo]

Who is calling Giants/Panthers but Thom Brennaman. Can't escape him.

[Ironman92]

Bengals scored 14 points in 12 seconds against the Packers.

[Raisor]

This is all this station shows. Biggest piece of garbage, and I thought Chip and Skip were bad enough.

I agree about how bad Chip is, but Skip Carey was an AWESOME play by play guy, one of the best of all time.

I'd take Skip over Marty 100 times out of 100.

[Larkin Fan]

Think the Pirates are afraid of BHam bunting? Lol

[Ironman92]

Lol....a hard grounder right to the SS and he fires it immediately almost throwing it away. I have never seen anything like that on a ball hit that well.

[Ironman92]

Don't hate it. Just would like to see Ludwick. Especially since Heisey is 0 for his last 20.

1/1

[NebraskaRed]

Well, Heisey broke his hitless streak.

[Falcon7]

They are the Pirates, George! Can you say it 1damn time.

[50YrRedsFan]

Reds must get something here....need to jump ahead

[Tom Servo]

Votto and BP walked, even this late in September we are unsure if they are paid to do this.

[mth123]

Mr. XBH with a 3 run double!!!!!!

[Larkin Fan]

Bruce is the man.

[NebraskaRed]

3-0!!!

[Tom Servo]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuce

[Ironman92]

George Grande....hey Case what do you think of Jay Bruce?

Casey....ah man he's the best (followed by 3 stories)

Grande....hey Case how about Chris Heisey?

Casey....awe man he's just great, what a great guy and great teammate

Grande...what do you think of Clint Barmes?

Casey...wow he's a great player. Can really field it. He's great.

Grande....hey Case, what about Millard Fillmore?

Casey....awe man what a great guy, great president. What a guy!

[50YrRedsFan]

That's what we needed. Now it's time to bury them.

[mth123]

2 run shot Frazier. 5-0.:thumbup:

[Falcon7]

Cmon Todd, ok that will do!

[Tom Servo]

Frazier! :jump:

[RedLegsToday]

YES!!!

[Larkin Fan]

Woohoo HR Frazier

[RedsBaron]

Nobody can look so bad on one swing and do so good on the next swing than Todd Frazier!

[Ironman92]

Lol....Frazier swings at a 55 foot pitch and on 0-1 gets a fastball towards the middle of the plate.

[Norm Chortleton]

You just made Frazier look like an idiot with a 55-foot curveball. Why would you give him a fastball over the plate?

:jump:

[50YrRedsFan]

5-0 Reds......keep it coming

[Ironman92]

You just made Frazier look like an idiot with a 55-foot curveball. Why would you give him a fastball over the plate?

:jump:

Lol....this post looks familiar!

[Raisor]

Around Goes Frazier!

[kaldaniels]

Over before it started.

Awaiting to be scolded.

[mth123]

Hanigan reaches on an error. Turns the line-up over anyway.

[Larkin Fan]

Pirates falling apart in the first.

[Ironman92]

Clearly BHam got this all going.

[Ironman92]

It's kick butt early day for Cincy sports obviously

[Larkin Fan]

5 runs is money in the bank for Good Arroyo, but for Bad Arroyo not so much... Tack some more on just to be sure.

[WildcatFan]

Bruce getting some hitting tips from Corky.

[Magdal]

When I saw that crowd...I have never SEEN so many butts in the seat there, I thought "this is gonna be tuff!" And then no Luddy too???

But Bruce and Frazier! Woo Hoo!!!!!

[mth123]

Arroyo K's. Now time to pitch with a lead.

[Raisor]

Sweep the leg, Johnny!

Put them in a body bag!

Finish Them!

[bob jones]

remember the reds have twice lost leads to pirates of 4-0 and 5-0 this year

[WildcatFan]

When I saw that crowd...I have never SEEN so many butts in the seat there, I thought "this is gonna be tuff!" And then no Luddy too???

But Bruce and Frazier! Woo Hoo!!!!!

Gotta hand it to Pittsburgh fans. They turn out from April to September.

I almost said to October, but there's no way to know that for sure.

[Falcon7]

Need to keep scoring, no 1 inning and done offense...

[WildcatFan]

remember the reds have twice lost leads to pirates of 4-0 and 5-0 this year

Go away.

[WildcatFan]

Need to keep scoring, no 1 inning and done offense...

What is going on?

[xsteve1]

remember the reds have twice lost leads to pirates of 4-0 and 5-0 this year

Yep..can't kick it into relaxation mode. Can't have another game like last Sunday in Milwaukee.

[Ironman92]

remember the reds have twice lost leads to pirates of 4-0 and 5-0 this year

Not when I'm wearing my Nike Air Max shoes...

[WildcatFan]

Yep..can't kick it into relaxation mode. Can't have another game like last Sunday in Milwaukee.

!!!!!!

[mth123]

Tabata grounds back to Arroyo 1 down.

[Kc61]

A good way to avoid the Pirates closing in is for the Reds to score 15.

[Larkin Fan]

Go away.

:laugh:

[vaticanplum]

It's good that the Reds have so many fans to remind them that a game doesn't end after the first inning. Otherwise they might roll onto the field with some mai tais for eight more innings and call it a day.

[mth123]

Walker walks. (Bob Walk said so!)

[757690]

I really like George Grande, but he has to stop using errors to determine who the best fielding teams are.

[Larkin Fan]

Crap, Arroyo is walking guys again.

[Larkin Fan]

Walker walks. (Bob Walk said so!)

Nice alliteration.

[Tom Servo]

Walker and McCutchen making Bronson work.

[Ironman92]

Just hit him Bronson

[Tom Servo]

Arroyo v. McCutchen

Winner: Arroyo

[mth123]

Cutch pops to Frazier. 2 outs

[Ironman92]

Damn

Cutch is 1/24 off of Arroyo

[Raisor]

Nice alliteration.

Fail.

Correct:

Awesome alliteration.

Amazing alliteration.

Alright alliteration.

[Tom Servo]

Morneau and Alvarez are the guys who scare me against Bronson.

[mth123]

Just-in, Morneau walks

[Tom Servo]

That looked intentional.

[Ironman92]

"Bronson just won't walk you"

2 walks in the first and nearing 30 pitches with a 5-0 lead

[Tom Servo]

"Bronson just won't walk you"

2 walks in the first and nearing 30 pitches with a 5-0 lead
Kind of an oversimplification of the inning.

[Ironman92]

30 pitches.....the runs are what's important but it's 5-0

[Tom Servo]

30 pitches.....the runs are what's important but it's 5-0
McCutchen battled him for 10 pitches, and Walker did almost the same before laying off a 3-2 pitch to walk. It happens.

[50YrRedsFan]

Hope the bullpen is ready today.....gonna need it.

[Ironman92]

Not enjoying the carousel music

[Ironman92]

McCutchen battled him for 10 pitches, and Walker did almost the same before laying off a 3-2 pitch to walk. It happens.

Thanks....didn't know.

[mth123]

Should be Red, Marlon Byrd splits the lefty's perfectly with a fly out to Bruce.

[Tom Servo]

Byrd and his stupid goggles flies out. 5-0 Reds after 1.

[Ironman92]

Byrd was WTP this series.

5-0

[WildcatFan]

This is the most negative 5-0 thread ever.

[NebraskaRed]

That inning was long enough, let's just call the game here.

[Ironman92]

That inning was long enough, let's just call the game here.

No way....we're on pace for 45 runs

[mth123]

Hope the bullpen is ready today.....gonna need it.

Keep the lead big and Christiani can eat a couple innings.

[Tom Servo]

In other wild card developments, NL and AL:

Houston leads Cleveland 2-1, Tampa leads Baltimore 1-0, and Miami leads Washington 1-0.

[Ironman92]

Rooting for a Billy gapper.

[50YrRedsFan]

This is the most negative 5-0 thread ever.

A nervous 5-0 lead.

[WildcatFan]

Whoa, new pitcher.

[Tom Servo]

Jenmar Gomez in for Pittsburgh.

[WildcatFan]

No throw. He's amazing.

[Ironman92]

Goodness God

[Falcon7]

Perfect!

[mth123]

In other wild card developments, NL and AL:

Houston leads Cleveland 2-1, Tampa leads Baltimore 1-0, and Miami leads Washington 1-0.

2-0 Miami. Packers back to 14-13 against the Bengals.

[Tom Servo]

Now steal 2nd and he'll have the equivalent of a double :D

[WildcatFan]

A nervous 5-0 lead.

Yea, you're proving my point.

[Ironman92]

Uh.....he just went home to first in 3.43

[NebraskaRed]

I stepped away for a few minutes. Locke is out? Did they give a reason why? I mean, other than giving up 5 runs in the first.

[mth123]

Missed Hamilton flipping over to the Bengals. Heisey up with Hammy on 1st for now.

[Norm Chortleton]

Digging this picture-in-picture.

[WildcatFan]

Hahahahahaha.

[Tom Servo]

FS Ohio spending the big bucks on the Billy cam.


He steals 2nd, naturally.

[Larkin Fan]

Billy needs to put on a bunting clinic for the rest of the Reds.

[jhiller21]

Hamilton is so fast his helmet shoots off his head when he stops.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Simply unfair. I'm sorry, I'm just not understanding this 80% success rate in the minors. How is that possible?

[WildcatFan]

Billy needs to put on a bunting clinic for the rest of the Reds.

Not sure anybody would be able to keep up.

[Tom Servo]

Remember when we thought the old #6 was fast? Billy makes that guy look like Corky Miller.

[mth123]

2-2 on Heisey. Hammy on 2nd.

[Falcon7]

Steal 3rd.

[WildcatFan]

Simply unfair. I'm sorry, I'm just not understanding this 80% success rate in the minors. How is that possible?

Pickoffs.

[Tom Servo]

As soon as Gomez kept looking at Billy at 2nd, I had a feeling he'd give something to Heisey. 6-0 Reds.

[mth123]

Heisey doubles in Hammy 6-0

[Larkin Fan]

I like the Billy cam. I don't think we've seen that since it was the Deion can. The Billy can is far more exciting.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Missed Hamilton flipping over to the Bengals. Heisey up with Hammy on 1st for now.

Don't blink. He'll be on second. And now home.

[NebraskaRed]

6-0

[Captain Hook]

Simply unfair. I'm sorry, I'm just not understanding this 80% success rate in the minors. How is that possible?

Maybe playing everyday takes a little bit of a toll on his legs. That's all I got.

[Tom Servo]

dat smile
dat passion
Billy

[jhiller21]

Simply unfair. I'm sorry, I'm just not understanding this 80% success rate in the minors. How is that possible?

I'm guessing a lot of early breaks when the pitcher just threw over to first.

[Ironman92]

Don't hate it. Just would like to see Ludwick. Especially since Heisey is 0 for his last 20.

2/2

[mth123]

Votto singles Heisey to 3B.

[Larkin Fan]

Not sure anybody would be able to keep up.

Fundamentals of bunting, not the running part! Lol

[Tom Servo]

Votto singles. 1st and 3rd, no outs.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Don't hate it. Just would like to see Ludwick. Especially since Heisey is 0 for his last 20.

not anymore. *grin* Heisey looking good. ALL the bats looking good.

[Tom Servo]

BP sac fly. 7-0 Redlegs!

[mth123]

Phillips SF. 7-0

[WildcatFan]

This is awesome.

[Larkin Fan]

The new pitcher isn't helping the Pirates much more...

[Norm Chortleton]

If it gets much more out of hand, I wonder if Hurdle will order a plunking?

[Ironman92]

Phillips showing off his Marlon Byrd power.

Reds up a TD

[mth123]

Bruce FO to LF. 2 outs.

[Ironman92]

If it gets much more out of hand, I wonder if Hurdle will order a plunking?

Oh yeah.....or he might just go out and eat the umpire

[Falcon7]

Nice add on inning, just need about 4 more. Yea I am a bit greedy

[vaticanplum]

What is the Billy cam?!? Never been so interested in a piece of technology in all my life.

[Ironman92]

Bruce FO to LF. 2 outs.

Bum

[WildcatFan]

Throwing over with Votto on first. He's just staying warm for the next time Billy's on.

[Tom Servo]

That was bad, Joey.

[DocRed]

Nice slide Joey.....

[Ironman92]

Throwing over with Votto on first. He's just staying warm for the next time Billy's on.

3rd in steals for the Reds lol

[WildcatFan]

Uh, Joey?

[mth123]

Grounder to SS. Votto out at 2B. 3 outs.

[Norm Chortleton]

Tootblan

:(

[xsteve1]

How long has Delino Deshields been with the Reds? I've noticed he's been in the dugout since Milwaukee last week. I assume he's there to help with the base running.

[Ironman92]

So which Pirates player pitches?

[RedsBaron]

That was bad, Joey.

Yeah-I love Votto and think a lot of the criticism sent his way is stupid, but he should have slid.

[Falcon7]

Another no slide by Votto... becoming a bad habit.

[Ironman92]

How long has Delino Deshields been with the Reds? I've noticed he's been in the dugout since Milwaukee last week. I assume he's there to help with the base running.

He needs to cleat Joey for not sliding.

Joey might need an off season job if the Reds have a good kangaroo court.

[mth123]

Would Votto have been safe whatever he did? He didn't slide, but was he coasting?. The play beat him. The slide didn't matter IMO.

[Larkin Fan]

Votto. Oy vey.

[vaticanplum]

So which Pirates player pitches?

Money's on Harrison. Who's from Cincinnati, hilariously.

[reds1869]

I say this in all seriousness: how would a slide help? He would get there slower and it is a force play.

[WildcatFan]

He moved outside like he was gonna round second. Made him slow to the bag.

[Larkin Fan]

Yeah-I love Votto and think a lot of the criticism sent his way is stupid, but he should have slid.

Couldn't agree more.

[Reds Freak]

The Reds might need all these runs, Arroyo doesn't look all that sharp today.

[mth123]

I say this in all seriousness: how would a slide help? He would get there slower and it is a force play.

Had he beat the throw, it would have stopped him from over-running the base. But he was out before it mattered IMO.

[vaticanplum]

Why are we still asking QUESTIONS about Hamilton not being on the postseason roster? Announcers talking about it now. Seriously, what would be the benefit of leaving him off?

[Falcon7]

If it gets much more out of hand, I wonder if Hurdle will order a plunking?

Likely, I would say.

[WildcatFan]

The Reds might need all these runs, Arroyo doesn't look all that sharp today.

Just stop.

[757690]

I've never been so nervous about a 7-0 lead than right now.

[Ironman92]

Money's on Harrison. Who's from Cincinnati, hilariously.

I'll take Jordy.

[Larkin Fan]

What is the Billy cam?!? Never been so interested in a piece of technology in all my life.

It's a small screen in the lower right corner of the screen that shows what he's doing on base while the action at the plate is being shown. Pretty cool.

[Tom Servo]

What is the Billy cam?!? Never been so interested in a piece of technology in all my life.
Don't think anybody answered this, it's just a small split screen they put up while Heisey was batting of Billy of first base going through his movements and his eventual steal.

[WildcatFan]

Why are we still asking QUESTIONS about Hamilton not being on the postseason roster? Announcers talking about it now. Seriously, what would be the benefit of leaving him off?

I just assumed it's foregone that he's on it at this point.

[Tom Servo]

Be sharper, Bronson.

[Larkin Fan]

Don't think anybody answered this, it's just a small split screen they put up while Heisey was batting of Billy of first base going through his movements and his eventual steal.

Beat ya by a split second!

[Tom Servo]

PH for Pittsburgh, Gomez out. Price out to speak with Bronson.

[Reds Freak]

Just stop.

Tell that to Bryan Price who is out to chat with Bronson.

[Larkin Fan]

PH for Pittsburgh, Gomez out. Price out to speak with Bronson.

Hurdle is going to go through the whole pitching staff today.

[Ironman92]

If you eat 1 cheeze-it for every time George Grande you'll gain 37 lbs this afternoon.

[vaticanplum]

It's a small screen in the lower right corner of the screen that shows what he's doing on base while the action at the plate is being shown. Pretty cool.

This sounds more thrilling than anything on television except Breaking Bad.

[Ironman92]

Hurdle is going to go through the whole pitching staff today.

Gotta get to Jordy

[50YrRedsFan]

Arroyo not long for this game.

[vaticanplum]

Talking heads have followed up their Hamilton-on-postseason-roster discussion by analyzing whether the Nationals will catch the Reds. I'm in hell.

[Tom Servo]

where in the blue hell did that miss?!

[WildcatFan]

Tell that to Bryan Price who is out to chat with Bronson.

Do you think that's what he said?

"Hey, Bronson, how's it hangin? Good thing we got all those runs, huh?"

[mth123]

Big K. 2 outs

[Ironman92]

Arroyo not long for this game.

He'll get thru 5

[LexRedsFan]

Haven't had the chance to tune in yet... Check scorecenter. Wow, can't draw up a start better than that.

[Ironman92]

Bronson's been sick...

[Larkin Fan]

Bronson has been sick. Explains the lack of sharpness.

[Ironman92]

Not having Marte lessens this lineuo

[Tom Servo]

Bronson escapes again!

[mth123]

Tabata Ks. 3 outs no runs.

[WildcatFan]

That was nasty.

Sure am glad we got all those runs!

[Ironman92]

Struck out the side

[_Sir_Charles_]

Good job Bronson! Gamer!

[OnBaseMachine]

Bronson K's the side! Love seeing this offensive explosion by the Reds.

[Raisor]

Bronson has been sick. Explains the lack of sharpness.

I'd pull him his next plate appearance.

With a 7 run lead, get him some rest and some chicken soup.

[Gizmo]

Talking heads have followed up their Hamilton-on-postseason-roster discussion by analyzing whether the Nationals will catch the Reds. I'm in hell.

Well, Nats are about a day from being irrelevant at this rate.

[Ironman92]

This is where I get a little torn up on how we measure pitchers.

[Ironman92]

Bengals trailing at half

[WVRedsFan]

Early runs squally means the Reds sleepwalk the rest of the game. I hope that's not the case today.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bengals trailing at half

It's baseball season!!!! :confused:

[Gizmo]

Bengals trailing at half

Yep, the Bengals are crushing them.

[CySeymour]

I'm trying to keep track of the Reds game, Bengals game, and my daughters soccer game. Good times.

[Ironman92]

Early runs squally means the Reds sleepwalk the rest of the game. I hope that's not the case today.

Your boy Heisey is doing well eh? Lol

[WildcatFan]

Well, Nats are about a day from being irrelevant at this rate.

Make that about 90 minutes.

[reds1869]

It's baseball season!!!! :confused:

Which is why the Bengals offense isn't playing yet.

[LexRedsFan]

I'd pull him his next plate appearance.

With a 7 run lead, get him some rest and some chicken soup.

Get him through five for his W is what will be done

[WildcatFan]

I'm trying to keep track of the Reds game, Bengals game, and my daughters soccer game. Good times.

Your daughter stole second for a touchdown. That help?

[Ironman92]

It's baseball season!!!! :confused:

Mets 1
Phillies 1

Top of 4th

[WVRedsFan]

Your boy Heisey is doing well eh? Lol

Yes! Gotta get that trade value up :).. Hope he goes 4-4

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cozy keeps it rollin'

[WildcatFan]

Which is why the Bengals offense isn't playing yet.

In fairness, the same goes for basketball season.

[Brutus]

It's not too often you see a starting pitcher with 56 pitches through two inning, and having a 7-0 lead (and threatening for more). But I will gladly take my rarity with a side of bacon.

[Ironman92]

Cozy keeps it rollin'

Going oppo way more

[Gizmo]

Make that about 90 minutes.

No, they can't be completely eliminated until tomorrow at the earliest.

[WVRedsFan]

It's not too often you see a starting pitcher with 56 pitches through two inning, and having a 7-0 lead (and threatening for more). But I will gladly take my rarity with a side of bacon.

Don't forget the fries ;)!

[Ironman92]

It's not too often you see a starting pitcher with 56 pitches through two inning, and having a 7-0 lead (and threatening for more). But I will gladly take my rarity with a side of bacon.

3rd time this season and 16th time since 2000 according to me making up stats.

[WildcatFan]

Just realized neither Bronson nor Leake have a homer this year. They need to step it up.

[Ironman92]

Don't forget the fries ;)!

With bacon

[WildcatFan]

Two infield singles without throws for Billy.

[Ironman92]

Billy gives you nothing once more

[_Sir_Charles_]

Billy, billy, billy!

[RedLegsToday]

Billy!

[vaticanplum]

Hamilton: slacker. Meaningless steal.

[Tom Servo]

Byrd forgot how many outs, apparently.

[Ironman92]

Heisey (WV's boy) has to take the first pitch and Speedy needs to steal 2nd.

Might as well play DRob lol

[Ironman92]

Byrd forgot how many outs, apparently.

Or reliving his tee ball years

[BCubb2003]

The pace has gone from 45-0 to 21-0. The Pirates are catching up.

[Brutus]

Anyone that ever said "you can't steal first base" never watched Billy Hamilton.

[Red Raindog]

Byrd forgot how many outs, apparently.

better to be safe than the Reds' right side of the infield?

:p

[WVRedsFan]

Guys, I'm serious here. George and Casey are brutal to listen to on TV. Who's idea was it to bring back the old guy and team him with the motor mouth? Idea born in Hell.

[joshua]

Hamilton is just amazing to watch. Good lord. I think he definitely makes the major league roster next April.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Byrd forgot how many outs, apparently.

Clearly, he was worried that Hamilton had reached 88 mph and had ruptured the space time continuum so he played it safe and threw home just in case time had moved backwards and there was only 1 out again.

[Tom Servo]

Walker HR

[vaticanplum]

God I hate Neil Walker.

[_Sir_Charles_]

shut out gone.

[Larkin Fan]

Clearly, he was worried that Hamilton had reached 88 mph and had ruptured the space time continuum so he played it safe and threw home just in case time had moved backwards and there was only 1 out again.

Hamilton freaks the opposition out and disorients them. Gotta love having a weapon like that!

[Ironman92]

Guys, I'm serious here. George and Casey are brutal to listen to on TV. Who's idea was it to bring back the old guy and team him with the motor mouth? Idea born in Hell.

I had to mute it on Friday for a lot of the game. I have never done anything like that before.

[Falcon7]

These two are dumber than a box of rocks...

[Tom Servo]

1-2-3 after the HR.

[Ironman92]

These two are dumber than a box of rocks...

Dumb rocks

[NebraskaRed]

Minus the HR, a nice quick inning for Arroyo.

[WVRedsFan]

I had to mute it on Friday for a lot of the game. I have never done anything like that before.

I'm doing that now. Watching and following on here, but the delay is killing me.

[Ironman92]

I believe that during the commercial breaks that Grande and Casey have tickling contests.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hamilton freaks the opposition out and disorients them. Gotta love having a weapon like that!

exactly. That's why I wanted him to run for Luddy last night. Yes we needed 2 runs, but you've got to get the first one before you can get the second. And once you get it rolling to get the first...who knows what happens.

Sorry, I'll let it go. Just irritating.

[Norm Chortleton]

Guys, I'm serious here. George and Casey are brutal to listen to on TV. Who's idea was it to bring back the old guy and team him with the motor mouth? Idea born in Hell.

First time I've turned down the sound and listened to the radio in 20 years. I've done it this whole series.

[Falcon7]

If u get a ball middle in, just pull it for the practice

[vaticanplum]

Jeff Brantley just uttered the phrase "flesh of the catcher". I can't unhear it.

[Tom Servo]

Dumb rocks

Jesus Christ, they're minerals.

[Red Raindog]

Clearly, he was worried that Hamilton had reached 88 mph and had ruptured the space time continuum so he played it safe and threw home just in case time had moved backwards and there was only 1 out again.

Can we expect Q to be part of the next inning?