4/25/2014 Reds-Vs-Braves

[PepperJack]

Hamilton
Votto
Phillips
Bruce
Frazier
Ludwick
Mesoraco
Cozart
Bailey

Santana for the Braves


ctrent ‏@ctrent 17m
#Reds lineup: Hamilton 8, Votto 3, Phillips 4, Bruce 9, Frazier 5, Ludwick 7, Mesoraco 2, Cozart 6, Bailey 1

[KYExtemper]

Mesoraco still slumming in the 7th spot....

How does the fan base view the Braves series? Still a rivalry?

[mdccclxix]

things are going well, but I kind of want to see for the fun of it this lineup:

Hamilton
Votto
Bruce
Mesoroco
Frazier
Phillips
Ludwick
Cozart

[SlimJim11]

2 of the top 3 guys having an OBP under .290 is pretty rough. But man is it nice to have 4-7 with an OBP of at least .340!

[Raisor]

Sitting in the sun, section 417 $1.00

[RedTeamGo!]

7041

At the Yankees/Angels game tonight in The Bronx. Wanted to drop in and share this photo my wife took.

Go reds!

[KYExtemper]

Sitting in the sun, section 417 $1.00

$1.00? That's a great deal!

[Red Raindog]

Sitting in the sun, section 417 $1.00

quite the deal --- :thumbup:

[Raisor]

$1.00? That's a great deal!

General admission good stuff

[cumberlandreds]

The game may be on the MLB Network for some of you.

[KYExtemper]

Crazy to see how the Braves have 17 errors this year versus our 9. Shows how good our defense has been for the most part this season.

Also, based on the batting averages you can tell the Braves rely on extra base hits and pitching.

[Red Raindog]

Votto doubles to LF gap

[Red Raindog]

4 RBI for Phillips --- wow

[Red Raindog]

Phillips with bloop to no man's land in CF -- I like the start

[Red Raindog]

Votto out by half a mile trying to score on fly to left. Inning a waste

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wow. Joey is STUNNINGLY slow.

[DocRed]

Votto is not fast

[Tom Servo]

"Plenty deep enough"

Yeah, okay Thom.

[KYExtemper]

Memo to Steve Smith: Votto is NOT Billy Hamilton!

[Stray]

Votto showing off his wheels

[PepperJack]

Okay...

[KYExtemper]

How many mistakes by Steve Smith is that this year sending guys home when they shouldn't be going? Seems like he makes 1-2 of these mistakes every series.

[Stray]

How many times have we been thrown out at home lol

[Larry Schuler]

It's OK. The Reds are gonna keep getting on base and not fall asleep for the next 5 innings.

[gilpdawg]

Eh, I probably would have went for it there. If the throw is off he scores easily.

[gilpdawg]

Upton with a horrible looking swing there.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Votto showing off his wheels

http://christopherteh.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/tireclamp.jpg

[kbrake]

We've made a ton of outs at the plate. Votto and BP are both painfully slow and if all of RedsZone knows it, I wish the 3B coach would learn it. Heyward would have to have his back against the wall for me to send Votto on him.

[Red Raindog]

"Plenty deep enough"

Yeah, okay Thom.

well if Votto didn't have cement boots on it might have been

[_Sir_Charles_]

I've never noticed Upton wearing glasses before.

[Red Raindog]

Nice play to save a double down the line & makes a great throw -- but Upton can run (not much else though)

[RedFanAlways1966]

I am going to say 93% of MLB players are out on that Heyward throw. Dumb move to test the known cannon on a very short-medium depth. Joey might have done it on his own and perhaps Smith sent him. Anyhow... I agree w/ too many guys out at plate this season.

[Tom Servo]

Infield hit and a sharp groundball hit past BP and now Atlanta has runners on the corners with one down.

[kbrake]

Bailey not getting much luck here to start. Infield hit and a grounder just past BP.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bailey not getting much luck here to start. Infield hit and a grounder just past BP.

If Homer keeps the ball on the ground...his luck WILL turn eventually.

~edit~ That wasn't on the ground though. :(

[Red Raindog]

Homer ---

[Tom Servo]

Ugh. And those little hits haunt. 3 run jack.

[DocRed]

Big contract Homer...nice

[kbrake]

Big contract Homer...nice

Always about the money lol.

[redsfaninbsg]

The way Santana has been pitching, three runs feels like 10.

[RedsBrick]

Homer greased that one...

[Red Raindog]

Homer greased that one...

maybe he should have

[kbrake]

Literally threw one bad pitch. I don't know maybe I'm crazy but I don't think that alone will be enough to beat us tonight.

[RedsBrick]

Always about the money lol.

Why should the fans be an exception? It is for the players too.

[Tom Servo]

The way Santana has been pitching, three runs feels like 10.
Eh, Santana's good, but not this good. I like our chances against him.

[gilpdawg]

Wow.....one bad pitch leads to 3 runs. BABIP is a cruel mistress.

[_Sir_Charles_]

K

But damage done. 3-0 Braves

[krm1580]

Homer has to be tipping pitches. I was reading somewhere the other day that his xFIP was very good but he had a ridiculously high number of fly balls going for HRs.

[KYExtemper]

Homer is really living up to his name this year!

[kbrake]

Bailey threw in the insane game vs. Pittsburgh where everyone that pitched gave up bomb after bomb. It will skew his HR numbers the rest of the year.

[Razor Shines]

Homer has to be tipping pitches. I was reading somewhere the other day that his xFIP was very good but he had a ridiculously high number of fly balls going for HRs.

It's possible but that pitch was just grooved, terrible. Other than that he really wasn't bad in the inning.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Homer has to be tipping pitches. I was reading somewhere the other day that his xFIP was very good but he had a ridiculously high number of fly balls going for HRs.

Or he's just getting some really crappy luck. He actually threw quite well that inning IMO. He's hitting his spots, mixing his pitches and speeds well...just missed on one and as has been the theme for him this year, EVERY hitter is taking advantage of every mistake pitch by him. It's GOT to be driving him nuts.

[757690]

Homer is improving. He didn't wait until the Reds gave him a big lead, to give up a bunch if runs ;)

[gilpdawg]

Can anybody read lips there?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Uh oh. Lessard going out to look at Frazier.

Staying in the game...smiling too, so hopefully nothing serious.

Luddy K's

[krm1580]

Or he's just getting some really crappy luck. He actually threw quite well that inning IMO. He's hitting his spots, mixing his pitches and speeds well...just missed on one and as has been the theme for him this year, EVERY hitter is taking advantage of every mistake pitch by him. It's GOT to be driving him nuts.

I would agree. On the flip side that may be why he has 2 no hitters because when the luck evens out..

[Tom Servo]

Blah. Rocco had one to hit, and just missed it.

[757690]

Let's be clear, Homer threw more the one bad pitch I that inning. That fact that a pitch wasn't hit for a home run doesn't mean it wasn't bad.

[gilpdawg]

Oof Rocco just missed that. Might have carried out at home.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Rocco just missed. Warning track.

[Tom Servo]

And the Frazier leadoff double goes to waste.

[Gainesville Red]

Rocco swings so hard.

[Red Raindog]

Cozart just missed hitting the ball -- K

[_Sir_Charles_]

3-0 Braves heading to the bottom of 2 after Zack k's swinging.

We'll break through on Santana. We've gotten some really solid contact on him already.

[kbrake]

Everyone swinging early because Santana is grooving fastballs so what does our hitter who is struggling the most do? Take until he's in a 2 strike hole then chase. Come on, Zack.

[gilpdawg]

I would agree. On the flip side that may be why he has 2 no hitters because when the luck evens out..

I'm willing to bet the HR/FB ratio will not be 33.3 for the whole year. I wonder what the highest is for someone who threw a lot of innings? BRB gonna go check the play index.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KK

[Tom Servo]

I wish Zack Cozart was Andrelton Simmons.

[gilpdawg]

Hamilton had no business almost catching that.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Diving attempt to snag that....Simmons double. Missed it by about a foot.

[Red Raindog]

BH almost got the liner in the gap -- crazy

[gilpdawg]

That was too close.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I wish Zack Cozart was Andrelton Simmons.

Outside of Denver...I think EVERY fan base would echo that sentiment for their starting SS.

[Tom Servo]

4-0 ATL. ugh.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Single up the middle. 4-0 Atl.

The throw was offline, but thus far I've been quite impressed by Hamilton's arm. VERY strong.

[KYExtemper]

Marty anger level rising......

[Red Raindog]

Bailey is still a run machine -- dang

[Larkin Fan]

Is Homer going to suck all season?

[Tom Servo]

Guessing Homer can't wait for the calendar to flip to May.

[powersackers]

Braves Radio announcer, "This is the worst breaking stuff I've ever seen from Homer. You can't tell his slider from his curve, they just roll."

[gilpdawg]

I'm willing to bet the HR/FB ratio will not be 33.3 for the whole year. I wonder what the highest is for someone who threw a lot of innings? BRB gonna go check the play index.

As far as I can tell, since they started tracking it the highest is 18.9, if anyone other than I actually care.

[Red Raindog]

As far as I can tell, since they started tracking it the highest is 18.9, if anyone other than I actually care.

Milton?

[Tom Servo]

Homer is getting ahead of guys and then not putting them away.

[gilpdawg]

Milton?

Lol. Odalis Perez. Milton's highest was 13.5. If he could have kept the ball on the ground he was quite good otherwise.

[kbrake]

Welsch makes a good point. Bailey obviously struggling with his break stuff and relying on it too much. He throws 95 don't be afraid to challenge some of these guys.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Braves Radio announcer, "This is the worst breaking stuff I've ever seen from Homer. You can't tell his slider from his curve, they just roll."

The second inning...I agree. Very hittable that inning.

[Tom Servo]

Also I think we are ignoring the elephant in the room, which is that this is all Raisor's fault.

[Larry Schuler]

Homer looks amazing and unhittable in between the home runs and hits though.

[Larkin Fan]

Also I think we are ignoring the elephant in the room, which is that this is all Raisor's fault.


When all else fails, blame Raisor. Definitely works for me.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Homer is getting ahead of guys and then not putting them away.

Yep. And instead of staying aggressive, they're trying to nibble with the breaking stuff which wasn't sharp at all that inning.

Anybody think part of it is that Mesoraco is still learning how to catch Bailey? Knowing what pitches to call when to keep him aggressive and attacking? Just speculating.

[_Sir_Charles_]

IF single for Homer. Seriously...how did Simmons even reach that. Wow.

[kbrake]

Yep. And instead of staying aggressive, they're trying to nibble with the breaking stuff which wasn't sharp at all that inning.

Anybody think part of it is that Mesoraco is still learning how to catch Bailey? Knowing what pitches to call when to keep him aggressive and attacking? Just speculating.

No, I don't think his breaking stuff is good enough to have any catcher help.

[gilpdawg]

IF single for Homer. Seriously...how did Simmons even reach that. Wow.

Because Simmons is insane. I make sure to sit at a spot where I can look directly at him when they come to town. He's this eras Ozzie. He's amazing to see.

[Tom Servo]

Regardless of results, Billy just looks a whole lot better and more comfortable at the dish now as compared to the beginning of the month.

[Red Raindog]

pushups for BH as he pops to LF

[Larkin Fan]

Pushup time for BHam.

[_Sir_Charles_]

No, I don't think his breaking stuff is good enough to have any catcher help.

That's not what I mean. I'm talking about when Homer gets ahead of a hitter...is Mesoraco calling the wrong pitches to put the guy away? I know many don't put as much stock in this stuff as I do, but Hanigan was VERY good at pumping up his pitchers and encouraging them and keeping them in attacking mode. I'm not saying it's Devin's fault...but calling more FB's in those counts (especially early in the game) might help keep Homer attacking.

[KYExtemper]

Just not looking like our night right now......

[Red Raindog]

Votto K's

refresh me -- didn't this Santana guy have trouble getting a contract?

[gilpdawg]

Votto K's

refresh me -- didn't this Santana guy have trouble getting a contract?

Qualifying offer guy.

[Red Raindog]

Phillips flails away for a K

[powersackers]

Homer misses Dusty. They were good friends. Had there own book club or something.

[Red Raindog]

Qualifying offer guy.

OK -- Thanks --- I think he has shown that he just might be good -- maybe worth that pick

[Tom Servo]

Leadoff hit for Atlanta. This is getting hard to watch.

[Red Raindog]

2b ump almost gets nailed by that liner into CF

Homer looking like an early shower is in order

[Red Raindog]

Now he throws a 55' pitch for a WP

[_Sir_Charles_]

That's the third time I've seen Homer look back at the mound. I think the landing spot is bugging him. (Not that it's what's causing him to throw those crappy breaking balls)

[Mutaman]

Any of the pro Homer guys in the Homer v Leake debate care to revise their opinion?

[DocRed]

Freddy Freeman runs funny..would love to see him race Ludwick.

[Tom Servo]

Any of the pro Homer guys in the Homer v Leake debate care to revise their opinion?
Sure? Homer is still the better pitcher.

[Tom Servo]

lol

[DocRed]

WTH was Ludwick playing so deep??

[KYExtemper]

*Facepalm*

[PepperJack]

That's not what I mean. I'm talking about when Homer gets ahead of a hitter...is Mesoraco calling the wrong pitches to put the guy away? I know many don't put as much stock in this stuff as I do, but Hanigan was VERY good at pumping up his pitchers and encouraging them and keeping them in attacking mode. I'm not saying it's Devin's fault...but calling more FB's in those counts (especially early in the game) might help keep Homer attacking.



I'm a huge Bailey fan, but the problem is with him, not his catcher. He seemed to really have a problem with Hernandez, and then Mesoraco, he only "liked" to work with Corky or Hanigan.

Mesoraco caught every start Latos had last year, and seemed to do fine, and I would guess that Latos is our starter most like Bailey.

I just think it's a hurdle that Homer has to get past, I believe he will.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Any of the pro Homer guys in the Homer v Leake debate care to revise their opinion?

Nope. Homer's still much better. Having some crap luck this season though.

[Red Raindog]

I think BH had the best chance on that pop to LF -- but not even he could get to it -- groan

[dubc47834]

Hopefully this year doesn't turn out the way so many do after a player signs a big contract, turns out bad for the signing team. Also, this isn't to say Homer is tanking it now that he is getting paid either. Hopefully he rights the ship sooner rather than later!

[Razor Shines]

Any of the pro Homer guys in the Homer v Leake debate care to revise their opinion?

Nope. Homer Bailey is the better pitcher.

[757690]

Sure? Homer is still the better pitcher.

He was the two last years. Over their careers, and so far this year... not so much.

[_Sir_Charles_]

There it is again. His landing foot is sliding.

[Razor Shines]

Hopefully this year doesn't turn out the way so many do after a player signs a big contract, turns out bad for the signing team. Also, this isn't to say Homer is tanking it now that he is getting paid either. Hopefully he rights the ship sooner rather than later!

Where's the data on contracts turning out bad for so many signing teams? Are you sure that's the way it goes?

[Red Raindog]

There it is again. His landing foot is sliding.

maybe someone should tell him he can ask for an adjustment ---- :rolleyes:

[Razor Shines]

He was the two last years. Over their careers, and so far this year... not so much.

Over this ENTIRE almost 1 month?

[WrongVerb]

You know, the thing about him pitching into bad luck really looks true. First inning, if the pitch that Upton pulled to Frazier is 2' to Frazier's left, Upton is out. Then Phillips is in position to field Freeman's ground ball and they're out of the inning. Second inning, if Hamilton has one more step, that ball doesn't fall in for a double. No harm, no foul. Then third inning if they're playing not so deep, that ball doesn't fall in front of Ludwick and Freeman doesn't score. Bailey is fine.

[dubc47834]

Any of the pro Homer guys in the Homer v Leake debate care to revise their opinion?

Leake is better than Homer............at the five finger discount!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice play by ..... wait. Uggla? What happened?!? Did he swap jersey's with someone?

[Red Raindog]

Santana now looks in a groove

[dubc47834]

Where's the data on contracts turning out bad for so many signing teams? Are you sure that's the way it goes?

I don't have numbers, but you hear from all sports that players sign. Huge contracts then don't produce like before, for whatever reasons. Just happens quite often.

[_Sir_Charles_]

5 pitch inning. *sigh* 5-0 Braves

[Red Raindog]

Nice play by ..... wait. Uggla? What happened?!? Did he swap jersey's with someone?

alien replacement?

[Tom Servo]

Santana now looks in a groove
Yeah, now with a 5 run cushion I don't like our odds for a big comeback.

[PepperJack]

The scouting report must have simply said "swing".

[757690]

Leake is better than Homer............at the five finger discount!

Considering Homer never has been caught, I'll say that he is better at the five finger discount ;)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Homer's BABIP against not counting today.... .421

[dubc47834]

Considering Homer never has been caught, I'll say that he is better at the five finger discount ;)

LOL....true!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Seeing eye single by Santana past Phillips.

[DocRed]

Joey Votto made a new friend.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Braves failed to score that inning. We're making progress.

[kbrake]

I'd let Bailey swing away. We need runners.

[_Sir_Charles_]

And Frazier is done. Soto will be replacing him.

[KYExtemper]

Bunting? We are down by FIVE DAMN RUNS!

[kbrake]

At least have Cozart try to steal if you want a runner in scoring position. If he gets thrown out Hamilton leads off the next inning.

[KYExtemper]

Do our guys have a date tonight they have to catch? We are showing no plate discipline at all.

[kbrake]

Do our guys have a date tonight they have to catch? We are showing no plate discipline at all.

I'm guessing the scouting report is to swing early unless you want to deal with that nasty slider. This is probably going to be extremely frustrating the rest of the night. We would probably all be better off turning it off and enjoying the rest of our Friday and go get them tomorrow.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Don't tell me that Phillips is struggling defensively. Ain't buyin' it. That was SLICK!

[dubc47834]

DatDude showin some leather!!?

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[_Sir_Charles_]

KKK

[dubc47834]

Don't tell me that Phillips is struggling defensively. Ain't buyin' it. That was SLICK!

just a reason for those who dont like BPs contract to complain!!!

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-2-3 go the Braves.

Curveball looked better that inning. Slider still looks very flat.

[KYExtemper]

Other games in the division tonight:

MIL leads CHC 2-0 in the 3rd
STL leads PIT 1-0 in the 3rd

[_Sir_Charles_]

Lead off BB by Votto. A gift from his new friend? :O)

[kbrake]

Don't tell me that Phillips is struggling defensively. Ain't buyin' it. That was SLICK!

I think he is still very good on balls hit to him but I do think his range is slowly declining.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Double by Phillips. Held Votto at third. THANK YOU.

[dubc47834]

Datduuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude

[DocRed]

I think he is still very good on balls hit to him but I do think his range is slowly declining.

Everybody's range is slowly declining over time, its a fact of life.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bruce is quite due.

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Everybody's range is slowly declining over time, its a fact of life.

Not mine. It's been rock solid at ZERO for the better part of a decade now.

[dubc47834]

I think he is still very good on balls hit to him but I do think his range is slowly declining.

arent all MLB 2B good at balls hit at them....hence the reason the are MLB players!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Single for Bruce up the middle. 1st & 3rd now. 5-1

[dubc47834]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce

[DocRed]

Looks like Steve Smith is finally using his cheat sheet, "When in doubt, hold Votto and BP".

[kbrake]

arent all MLB 2B good at balls hit at them....hence the reason the are MLB players!

Not on the same level as BP. That ball he fielded earlier would have eaten up a ton of players.

[_Sir_Charles_]

That's just crappy luck there. Bouncer off of Santana's mitt...goes right to Uggla for the dp. Brandon scores though. 5-2

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"Tightness in leg" is the reason for Frazier leaving the game. Cramp?

[KYExtemper]

Well, we chewed some of it up.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ludwick's been hitting the ball VERY hard lately. Been finding a bunch of leather though.

[dubc47834]

Lot of hard hit balls for the Reds tonite, too bad right at Braves players!

[UPRedsFan]

Well, we chewed some of it up.

Wow Ludwick missed a cookie! That one pitch was mid thigh and rat down broadwaay!

[WrongVerb]

Other games in the division tonight:

MIL leads CHC 2-0 in the 3rd
STL leads PIT 1-0 in the 3rd

There's only one day you need to be in 1st.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Another inning, another ground ball....finds another hole. *sigh*

[KYExtemper]

There's only one day you need to be in 1st.

Very true. The season is a marathon. The Brewers have a big division lead now, but let them enjoy it. Seeing them collapse near the end will be glorious.

[KYExtemper]

There's only one day you need to be in 1st.

Very true. The season is a marathon. The Brewers have a big division lead now, but let them enjoy it. Seeing them collapse near the end will be glorious.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Very true. The season is a marathon. The Brewers have a big division lead now, but let them enjoy it. Seeing them collapse near the end will be glorious.


~thought I'd join in the fun~

[DocRed]

Very true. The season is a marathon. The Brewers have a big division lead now, but let them enjoy it. Seeing them collapse near the end will be glorious.


~thought I'd join in the fun~

Just wait till Braun is coming off his current "cycle"....

[KYExtemper]

If it wasn't for that opening HR we'd be okay right now.

Speaking of which, when are WE going to start hitting HR's again?!?!

[Tadasimha]

Time to get a couple more back, boys

[_Sir_Charles_]

If it wasn't for that opening HR we'd be okay right now.

Speaking of which, when are WE going to start hitting HR's again?!?!

Well....Rocco IS coming to the dish.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Single up the middle for Rocco.

Anybody notice that he winked at Raisor just before he hit that? Phil is critical to Rocco's success.

[KYExtemper]

Rocco gets on! Of course, let's see if Cozart can make something happen.

[_Sir_Charles_]

passed ball sends him to 2nd.

[Playadlc]

Why does Cozart swing at that?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Okay, NOW I'm surprised. Pena on deck. Soto is already in the game too. So that theory of Price PH'ing the back up catcher because of the 3rd string guy still sitting there is shot to hell. :O)

[Red Raindog]

so his next swing is for strike 3?

[OC_Red]

Haven't been able to follow the game till now. Was Frazier hurt?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Haven't been able to follow the game till now. Was Frazier hurt?

They said tightness in his leg.

[Stray]

Pena hit that too hard

[_Sir_Charles_]

Jeez. Pena absolutely SCORCHES one....right at J. Upton.

[Red Raindog]

Haven't been able to follow the game till now. Was Frazier hurt?

so it seems - tight leg

[Playadlc]

Santana living right. He is kinda getting hammered out there.

[Tom Servo]

Damn, Pena hit that one right on the screws.

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Oh crap. Rocco is hurt.

[Playadlc]

DAMN IT!

[Red Raindog]

Mes falls down- is he hurt?


Hammy?

[KYExtemper]

Uh oh. Please not another injury.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Single up the middle. Rocco scores but falls down half way home and he's injured. And Price just burnt his backup catcher.

CRAP. Going right down the tunnel. That's the hammy. No doubt.

[Playadlc]

Mes falls down- is he hurt?

Yep. Bad. Looked like a hamstring.

[Stray]

Another injury.

Uncle.

[BluegrassRedleg]

God hates the Reds. :(

[DocRed]

F Me

[Reds Fanatic]

Ugh. That looked horrible

[KYExtemper]

a) I hope Rocco isn't hurt because we really need him.

b) I hope Rocco isn't hurt because I need him for fantasy. Carlos Santana sure isn't getting crap done for me this year!

[kbrake]

So Hamilton just doubled on a ground ball to CF....

We really can't afford to lose Rocco.

[_Sir_Charles_]

The lineup juggling here is going to be interesting. Soto in for Frazier at third. Pena pinch hit just now, so I guess he stays in? Hmm...

[dougdirt]

This season is infuriating.

[powersackers]

Call Louisville and pull Tucker out of the game.

[KYExtemper]

Guess we'll get a double switch and Pena put in as the Catcher.

[UPRedsFan]

They can still double switch can't they and keep Pena in the game?

[forfreelin04]

So Hamilton just doubled on a ground ball to CF....

We really can't afford to lose Rocco.

Just about to post this.

It'll get lost in the injury to Mez, but that was amazing.

[KYExtemper]

They can still double switch can't they and keep Pena in the game?

Yes, they can do that.

[_Sir_Charles_]

They can still double switch can't they and keep Pena in the game?

That's what I'm wondering. I've never seen it done in reverse like this, so I'm not sure of the rule.

[Cyclone792]

Tucker Barnhart will likely be heading to Atlanta tomorrow. That hamstring injury to Mesoraco looked bad. Hoping for the best, but I think he's DL bound for a while.

[Razor Shines]

Cuss words.

[UPRedsFan]

Time for Votto, Bruce and Phillips to get red hot and pick up for Rocco

[Tom Servo]

Alright! 5-4 game!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Single to center for Joey. 5-4 now.

[OC_Red]

So is Rocco still on the ground? how bad is it?

[kbrake]

Injuries taking some steam out of this but this team is battling like crazy. I love it.

[DocRed]

GREAT AB by Votto...dumb move by the Braves actually pitching to him with 1st base open. Thanks Braves!!

[50YrRedsFan]

The Reds have to be cursed......all these injuries, the Simon situation, etc, etc

[kbrake]

So is Rocco still on the ground? how bad is it?

Hard to say. He went down like he was hit by a sniper but he hobbled to the plate and walked off the field under his own power. Hopefully just a minor thing.

[forfreelin04]

This season is infuriating.

I agree with you on the injuries being maddening, but it often brings a team together too.

[Stray]

Maybe we're just getting all of our injuries out of the way early in the year.

[Tom Servo]

So is Rocco still on the ground? how bad is it?
No, he fell down running the paths and had to limp to home plate but he limped off under his own power into the trainers room

[KYExtemper]

Well, we've got a ball game!

[Reds Fanatic]

So is Rocco still on the ground? how bad is it?

Bad. You could tell this was no small pull he was really upset and went right to the clubhouse

[Tornon]

Yeah, you can pinch hit and stay in the game as long as you didn't get pinch-run for. Pena will stay in

[jredmo2]

What's a torn hammy? 2 months or so? How about a strain?

[UPRedsFan]

Just about to post this.

It'll get lost in the injury to Mez, but that was amazing.

Interesting. I missed that completely. Did they throw to cut off man and just straight to 2b?

[_Sir_Charles_]

So is Rocco still on the ground? how bad is it?

He fell rounding third. Immediately grabbed the hammy as his foot hit third. Got back up and hopped on one leg to home. Went immediately down the tunnel to the clubhouse.

[forfreelin04]

So is Rocco still on the ground? how bad is it?

He walked off to the dugout quite well. I have a whole new level of respect for his toughness now. Wow:eek:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Brandon flies out to right, but 2 more score. 5-4 Braves

[OC_Red]

That's crazy! Rocco is a mensch

[dubc47834]

Interesting. I missed that completely. Did they throw to cut off man and just straight to 2b?

Straight to second...lol...crazy

[gilpdawg]

What's a torn hammy? 2 months or so? How about a strain?

Depends on the grade of the tear. Could be a week, could be months.

[Redsfansince72]

That sucks he got hurt, lets pray its just a slight pull and not a tear like Griffey!! I am sure Walt called the Bats and getting Barnhart on a plane for Atlanta

[dougdirt]

I agree with you on the injuries being maddening, but it often brings a team together too.

I don't care if it brings the team together. If he is out, it just removed one of the three potential difference makers from the lineup.

[forfreelin04]

From what I recall, it was a straight throw to second. Too slowly hit to need a cutoff man. If it would have held at first, I bet they throw Mez out at the plate.

[KYExtemper]

Hoover? OMFG.......

[forfreelin04]

No doubt, but he was due to come back to Earth at the plate too. Might not be as bad as it looked. Let's hope :pray::pray::pray::pray::pray:

[UPRedsFan]

The way it happened just as his foot hit the bag, wonder if he jammed his knee instead of tearing the ham?

[Redsfansince72]

Time for Votto, Bruce and Phillips to get red hot and pick up for Rocco

time for Cozart to pick it up!!! as well

[Falls City Beer]

I missed it. What happened to Frazier?

[REDblooded]

Frazier appeared to tweak his knee

[dubc47834]

Hoover? OMFG.......

It's gonna be good man!!!

[gilpdawg]

I missed it. What happened to Frazier?

Leg tightness.

[757690]

Hoover in. Holding breath.

[Stray]

It's only one batter but a clean appearance for Hoover has to feel good for him.

[dubc47834]

What the heck in happening...lol

[Falls City Beer]

Leg tightness.

Thanks. Frustrating to say the least.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Okay....what in the world is going on? Hoover done. Marshall in....but Hamilton is leaving too? Huh?

[757690]

Price doing his best Bob Boone impression.

[forfreelin04]

Hovers Era just went down

[Tornon]

I wonder if this has to deal with the limp that Trent said he saw Hamilton have last inning