5/1/2014-Reds-vs-Brewers-Star Wars Edition

[PepperJack]

Hamilton
Votto
Phillips
Bruce
Frazier
Ludwick
Cozart
Barnhart
Bailey

http://ramsey.mlblogs.com/2014/05/01/a-special-reds-lineup-presentation-game-1/


Weekend of STAR WARS™ Fun: May 2-4

CINCINNATI (May 1, 2014) – May the Force be with you as Reds fans journey to a galaxy far, far away for a weekend full of STAR WARS™ fun and excitement. The ballpark will come alive with characters and music from the iconic film series as the Reds look to prove themselves as Jedi Masters against the Brewers.

All weekend long, characters will be at the ballpark. Among the characters scheduled to appear are Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Luke Skywalker, Anakin Skywalker and Stormtroopers.

Friday, May 2, 2014 – Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 7:10 p.m.
• Darth Vader will throw out a ceremonial first pitch prior to the game.
• Tonight’s Rozzi’s post-game fireworks show soundtrack features music from the entire STAR WARS™ saga and will start approximately 15 minutes after the end of the game. Presented by Frisch’s Big Boy.
• #RedsSocial Night: Fans of the Reds on social media can purchase a special ticket package that includes a Field Box ticket and exclusive STAR WARS™ mug for just $30, presented by Cincinnati.com. STAR WARS™ characters also will be seated in this section during the game. Tickets available at reds.com/RedsSocial.

Saturday, May 3, 2014 – Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 7:10 p.m.
• Free exclusive STAR WARS™ & Reds themed shirt (adult XL) featuring Mr. Redlegs, Chewbacca, C-3PO and R2-D2 to the first 20,000 fans. Presented by Kahn’s.
• Ten-year-old Toby Foster from Lexington, Ky. will throw out a ceremonial first pitch in his Stormtrooper costume. Toby is currently battling mitochondrial disease and is a huge fan of both the Reds and STAR WARS™.

[klw]

Most awesome lineup announcement ever!


http://videos.videopress.com/4V8ixtD0/starwarsep-1plus1_std.mp4

[NeilHamburger]

Star Wars?? Jocks and nerds coming together?

[KYExtemper]

That video announcement was pretty funny.

Phillips batting in the #3 spot just isn't working. Not sure what I would do about it, though, because Bruce isn't hitting well for average behind him either.

[757690]

They should have had Star Wars day on this Sunday, May 4th, since that is the unofficial Star Wars day everywhere...

May the Fourth Be With You...

[Raisor]

They should have had Star Wars day on this Sunday, May 4th, since that is the unofficial Star Wars day everywhere...

May the Fourth Be With You...

It's Reds/Star Wars all weekend

[klw]

http://mlblogsramsey.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/star-wars-poster.jpg?w=555&h=416

[malcontent]

Not a fan of pulling Pena out of a struggling lineup. Especially against the division leaders.

Hopefully Barnhart will work well with Bailey tonite.

[Larkin Fan]

Not a fan of pulling Pena out of a struggling lineup. Especially against the division leaders.

Hopefully Barnhart will work well with Bailey tonite.

Pena is nursing a sore hand from Tuesday's game. That's likely why he's out of the lineup tonight.

['69]

Do, or do not. There is no try. ;)

Great play by Hamilton:D

[KYExtemper]

Billy already making his presence felt!

[kbrake]

Billy Hamilton. WOW!

[_Sir_Charles_]

BILLY! Great snag.

He's hurt. Wrist and side (ribs). Staying in, but clearly uncomfortable.

[KYExtemper]

Our defense at the corners is hurting us a little. Frazier and Votto have the most errors on the team.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Should've been a DP, but Todd bobbles it. Gets the guy at first.

[PepperJack]

Chapman's rehab outing:


ctrent ‏@ctrent 3m
Guessing that will be it. 18 pitches, 11 strikes. 2 K and a line out for Chapman. #Reds #Chapman #Dragons

[OldRightHander]

Hamilton out. Hope it's nothing serious.

[KYExtemper]

Great, now Hamilton is hurt. This season is turning into a joke.

['69]

Crap. Billy is out of the game. Replaced by Heisey. Let's Go Chris.

[Chip R]

Hamilton out. Hope it's nothing serious.

He's like Eric Davis. Not a lot of meat on those bones so he's susceptible to that kind of an injury.

[villain612]

The injury bug for the Reds this year is unreal.

[Red Raindog]

I really don't like Gomez

[KYExtemper]

Thanks Gomez for costing us a run!

[OldRightHander]

If Votto wants a HR, maybe he should avoid center field.

[dubc47834]

Great play by Gomez...again!

[RedTeamGo!]

Gomez is so lame. It was barely over the wall, big whoop. Acted like he hit a grand slam to win game 7 of the world series. Totally fine with Homer depositing a fastball into his rib cage.

[dubc47834]

Gomez is so lame. It was barely over the wall, big whoop. Totally fine with Homer depositing a fastball into his rib cage.

Big whoop? He robbed a HR, kind of a big deal!

[NebraskaRed]

Phillips trying to stretch that into a double is the definition of delusional.

[Red in Chicago]

reds hitting the ball hard…me likey

[_Sir_Charles_]

Love that swing by Jay. Smooth as silk.

[Raisor]

Totally fine with Homer depositing a fastball into his rib cage.

Ok, would you be fine with Votto taking one in retaliation?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Phillips trying to stretch that into a double is the definition of delusional.

The right fielder was almost walking to the ball. I thought it was heads up play by Brandon.

[NebraskaRed]

Ok, would you be fine with Votto taking one in retaliation?

Why would Homer be pitchng to Votto? ;)

[KYExtemper]

Nice to see us revert to our usual 1st inning routine of getting men in scoring position and not converting. Granted, we nearly put up an inning but Votto got robbed.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ok, would you be fine with Votto taking one in retaliation?

Not this again I hope. Gets tiresome quickly doesn't it.

[dubc47834]

Gomez is so lame. It was barely over the wall, big whoop. Acted like he hit a grand slam to win game 7 of the world series. Totally fine with Homer depositing a fastball into his rib cage.

You mean to tell me you wouldn't be excited if you robbed a guy of a home run. He'll, I think you be excited if you robbed a guy of his steak!

[WrongVerb]

Gomez plays with exuberance. I don't have a problem with that.

[RedTeamGo!]

Ok, would you be fine with Votto taking one in retaliation?

I have never seen Votto scream at an opposing player after making a good defensive play while running around like a child, have you?

[villain612]

Gomez is so lame. It was barely over the wall, big whoop. Acted like he hit a grand slam to win game 7 of the world series. Totally fine with Homer depositing a fastball into his rib cage.

The way Homer has pitched so far this year, he doesn't need to be arbitrarily putting guys on base.

[NebraskaRed]

The right fielder was almost walking to the ball. I thought it was heads up play by Brandon.

You're right. I didn't see that at first.

[faffy42]

This is becomming the BAD LUCK season. Numerous Injuries and 1 run losses...maybe this is pay back for the season none of our starting pitchers missed a start. Sigh...

[50YrRedsFan]

Hamilton hurt, Cingrani nursing sore shoulder (tendonitis), Latos, Chapman, Mesoraco, Pena sore, Hanahan.................who's next? The ballboy?

[dubc47834]

I have never seen Votto scream at an opposing player after making a good defensive play while running around like a child, have you?

Him and Votto had some friendly banter, watch the replay!

[_Sir_Charles_]

K

[RedTeamGo!]

You mean to tell me you wouldn't be excited if you robbed a guy of a home run. He'll, I think you be excited if you robbed a guy of his steak!

I don't know what that last bit means, but there is a difference between being excited and screaming angrily at the player that hit the ball while pointing at him aggressively.

I just don't see the big deal with that play. He jumped straight up in the air, it was right at the fence.

I

[kbrake]

Gomez plays with exuberance. I don't have a problem with that.

I don't have a problem with the exuberance. I have a problem with him freaking the hell out anytime anyone says or does anything to him.

[_Sir_Charles_]

You're right. I didn't see that at first.

I'm always right. Unless my wife is nearby...in which case I'm never right.

[NebraskaRed]

Hamilton hurt, Cingrani nursing sore shoulder (tendonitis), Latos, Mesoraco, Pena sore, Hanahan.................who's next? The ballboy?

Ballboy ate a bad hotdog. Out for 24-48 hours. No roster move yet.

[Raisor]

I have never seen Votto scream at an opposing player after making a good defensive play while running around like a child, have you?

If Homer drills Gomez you don't think Votto is taking one in retaliation?

[dubc47834]

I don't know what that last bit means, but there is a difference between being excited and screaming angrily at the player that hit the ball while pointing at him aggressively.

I just don't see the big deal with that play. He jumped straight up in the air, it was right at the fence.

I

As far as the steak, it was a joke. As far as Gomez, I didn't see a problem with it, neither did Votto. I'm all for putting a FB in a guys ribs when need be, this isn't that time for me.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hamilton hurt, Cingrani nursing sore shoulder (tendonitis), Latos, Chapman, Mesoraco, Pena sore, Hanahan.................who's next? The ballboy?

Ballboy has the day off. An unfortunate rosin/pinetar cocktail incident.

[Red in Chicago]

same old homer this season…sigh…lud has no arm...

[The Operator]

Homer already has 'em behind.

Certainly not the start to the year I envisioned for him.

[Gallen5862]

how did Hamilton get hurt? what is the score?

[RedTeamGo!]

If Homer drills Gomez you don't think Votto is taking one in retaliation?

Oh, I misunderstood the question. I thought you meant if Votto acted like Gomez.

I wouldn't be entirely surprised if the Brewers manager and team would not think Gomez would deserve a bean ball for crap like that.

[757690]

Gomez's acted like an obnoxious punk after that catch. The best way to deal with an obnoxious punk is to ignore him.

[50YrRedsFan]

Homer already has 'em behind.

Certainly not the start to the year I envisioned for him.

Maybe he will volunteer to give back some of his pay until he "Earns" it.

[villain612]

I really have no problem with Gomez being excited about robbing a guy of a home run.

Some of baseball's "unwritten rules" against celebration are kind of wimpish.

[The Operator]

Ludwick should have yelled and pointed at Gomez after that catch.

[WrongVerb]

Homer already has 'em behind.

Certainly not the start to the year I envisioned for him.

I think Homer's issue is timing. He looks like he's forcing it. Hope he rights himself because forcing things leads to injury.

[The Operator]

I really have no problem with Gomez being excited about robbing a guy of a home run.

Some of baseball's "unwritten rules" against celebration are kind of wimpish.Nothing wrong with being excited.

Goind nuts and yelling and pointing at the guy who hit the ball is ridiculous.

[Raisor]

Maybe he will volunteer to give back some of his pay until he "Earns" it.

Uh, no. That's not happening.

[_Sir_Charles_]

how did Hamilton get hurt? what is the score?

1-0 Brewers. Billy dove and made a spectacular catch on the first play of the game. Landed hard on his wrist & side. Wrist hurting and looked like the wind got knocked out of him. He stayed in the rest of that half inning, but pulled once he reached the dugout for Heisey.

[RedTeamGo!]

I really have no problem with Gomez being excited about robbing a guy of a home run.

Some of baseball's "unwritten rules" against celebration are kind of wimpish.

I have no problem with a celebration either, that didn't seem like a celebration to me....looked like a guy aggressively screaming at the player that hit the ball.

Hey look, Ludwick robbed Gomez of 2 RBI, calmly got up, put his head down, hit gloves with a teammate and ran to the dugout.

[Raisor]

Oh, I misunderstood the question. I thought you meant if Votto acted like Gomez.

I wouldn't be entirely surprised if the Brewers manager and team would not think Gomez would deserve a bean ball for crap like that.

And if Homer hurts him? If Gomez tried to evade and gets his wrist broken?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Who was that catching Chapman? Really good framing.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I have no problem with a celebration either, that didn't seem like a celebration to me....looked like a guy aggressively screaming at the player that hit the ball.

Hey look, Ludwick robbed Gomez of 2 RBI, calmly got up, put his head down, hit gloves with a teammate and ran to the dugout.

Watch the replay. Votto was pointing to him and Gomez was responding. Some back and forth between them.

Hamilton strained 3rd & 4th knuckle.

[RedTeamGo!]

How in the world did Hamilton get injured on that play

[Gallen5862]

Thanks Sir Charles.

[villain612]

Nothing wrong with being excited.

Goind nuts and yelling and pointing at the guy who hit the ball is ridiculous.

Homer Bailey having a 6.15 ERA is ridiculous.

What Gomez did....not so much.

[WrongVerb]

I have no problem with a celebration either, that didn't seem like a celebration to me....looked like a guy aggressively screaming at the player that hit the ball.

Hey look, Ludwick robbed Gomez of 2 RBI, calmly got up, put his head down, hit gloves with a teammate and ran to the dugout.

I guess I'm just desensitized to it because we do the same thing in my own competitive sport of choice. It's not to be taken seriously.

[Redsfansince72]

Gomez plays with exuberance. I don't have a problem with that.

I wish i saw that fire in the Reds clubhouse!!!

[malcontent]

Nice pick by Overbay. That was smashed.

[Raisor]

Hamilton strained 3rd & 4th knuckle.

Maybe he's just afraid of Brewer pitching?

#Harper

[RedTeamGo!]

Maybe I'm just in a bad mood and overreacted. I think I am going to go to Dairy Queen and get a peanut butter sundae.

[PepperJack]

John Fay ‏@johnfayman 1m
Hamilton sprained with a third and fourth knuckle on his left hand. Couple days. #reds

[kbrake]

I wish i saw that fire in the Reds clubhouse!!!

Yes, clearly if you don't act like a jackass you must not care about your career.

[Raisor]

I wish i saw that fire in the Reds clubhouse!!!

How many more games is acting like an idiot worth?

[757690]

Who was that catching Chapman? Really good framing.

Brandon Dailey. A converted catcher. Only has 42 games caught so far as a pro.

[Raisor]

Maybe I'm just in a bad mood and overreacted. I think I am going to go to Dairy Queen and get a peanut butter sundae.

Great. Now I want one too.

[villain612]

Great. Now I want one too.

Crap. Me too now.

Is he on the Dairy Queen payroll?

[SirFelixCat]

Maybe I'm just in a bad mood and overreacted. I think I am going to go to Dairy Queen and get a peanut butter sundae.



Dipped cone. Yum

[RedTeamGo!]

Great. Now I want one too.

There is one on Prosperity Church Rd right next door to Little Caesars across from the Bank of America branch.

[KYExtemper]

Homer is giving up WAAAY too many hits this year.

[757690]

Frazier lays back a bit too much and gives the catcher an infield single.

[villain612]

There is one on Prosperity Church Rd right next door to Little Caesars across from the Bank of America branch.

In Clearwater, FL?

[RedTeamGo!]

In Clearwater, FL?

In Charlotte

[Raisor]

There is one on Prosperity Church Rd right next door to Little Caesars across from the Bank of America branch.

Closest to me is the Pineville Mall. But I just had a bowl of ice cream.

[villain612]

C'mon Homer. Now's not the time to get flustered.

[WrongVerb]

Crap. Me too now.

Is he on the Dairy Queen payroll?

Same here. But I've been imbibing and won't be driving.

[Red in Chicago]

nice dp

[Raisor]

Same here. But I've been imbibing and won't be driving.

The dude?

[villain612]

Nice play BP.

Bailey at 46 pitches after 3.

[Raisor]

nice dp

No no no, we are talking DQ

[RedTeamGo!]

Same here. But I've been imbibing and won't be driving.

Been drinking some caucasians?

Jackie Trehorn treats objects like women, man.

[WrongVerb]

The dude?

Just Jack & Coke

[_Sir_Charles_]

Brandon Dailey. A converted catcher. Only has 42 games caught so far as a pro.

He was clearly being very conscious about his framing. Concerted effort to do it. He did it well though in that little I saw.

[villain612]

Just Jack & Coke

Yes please.

[malcontent]

I wish Sharkadina had replaced BH.

[WrongVerb]

Been drinking some caucasians?

Jackie Trehorn treats objects like women, man.

And here I thought you guys were referring to an entirely different substance.

No white Russians. Had a bad experience awhile back and just don't down them like I used to.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I wish Sharkadina had replaced BH.

I think he needs to produce more before he gets a nickname.

[malcontent]

Jeezus this team is dead. Every opposing starter is a Cy Young winner.

[Cedric]

I hope the injuries aren't an excuse for Walt come reckoning time.

I would love to see the Reds go the way of the A's and Cardinals for once in my life.

[malcontent]

I think he needs to produce more before he gets a nickname.
Blocked by Chris Heisey. :cry:

[TheBigLebowski]

Why is Heisey in for Hamilton?

[Red Raindog]

Why is Heisey in for Hamilton?

BH hurt his hand diving to catch liner

[TheBigLebowski]

Oh for crying out loud. What else?

[WrongVerb]

Why is Heisey in for Hamilton?

You just missed the discussion about white Russians.

Hamilton hurt himself stretching to catch a ball in the 1st. Sprained finger. Day to day, pretty much.

[Red Raindog]

Oh for crying out loud. What else?

you did hear about TC I hope

[TheBigLebowski]

You just missed the discussion about white Russians.

Hamilton hurt himself stretching to catch a ball in the 1st. Sprained finger. Day to day, pretty much.

The Dude hates to miss discussions about White Russians.

[malcontent]

Oh for crying out loud. What else?
Cingrani. And whoever else can't survive this game.

[TheBigLebowski]

you did hear about TC I hope

Yes..

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice play by Segura. BP robbed.

[kbrake]

Reds are getting absolutely zero breaks so far.

[_Sir_Charles_]

2 out single by Frazier up the middle

[Cedric]

Without Mes this lineup 7-9 is the worst I've ever seen as a Reds fan.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Reds are getting absolutely zero breaks so far.

Brewers' ground balls find holes...ours find leather.

It'll turn around.

[_Sir_Charles_]

SB by Frazier. Nice jump.

[Red in Chicago]

need a big hit from zach here

[Raisor]

Without Mes this lineup 7-9 is the worst I've ever seen as a Reds fan.

Juan Castro and Corky Miller have been in the same lineup.

[Playadlc]

Cozart is just awful.

[kbrake]

Juan Castro and Corky Miller have been in the same lineup.

Yeah but Castro was probably hitting 2nd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ludwick walked, but Cozart with a chopper to third to end the 2 out threat.

[RedTeamGo!]

The Dude hates to miss discussions about White Russians.

Your revolution is over, Mr. Lebowski. Condolences. The bums lost. My advice is to do what your parents did; get a job, sir. The bums will always lose. Do you hear me, Lebowski?

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKK

[Krawhitham]

Juan Castro and Corky Miller have been in the same lineup.


I think you forgot to drop the mic

[50YrRedsFan]

And you think the Reds have problems.......The Pirates (10W-17L) have now lost as many games as the Cubs, and are only 1/2 game from last place.

[_Sir_Charles_]

BB to Gomez. When Homer is missing, it's BADLY. So bad that I can't even tell which pitch it is that he's leaving in the grass before the dirt. Curveball? Slider? Whatever it is, his release point on it is REALLY messed up.

Fly out from Scooter to end the inning.

[Raisor]

And you think the Reds have problems.......The Pirates (10W-17L) have now lost as many games as the Cubs, and are only 1/2 game from last place.

See! Good news!

[50YrRedsFan]

Homer's ERA now 'down' to 5.46

[Red in Chicago]

after a rough start, this has turned out to be a solid game by homer...

[Raisor]

Homer's ERA now 'down' to 5.46

More good news!

[_Sir_Charles_]

I would've loved to have seen an infield of Skeeter Barnes, Pokey Reese, Scooter Ginnett and ....... argh! Somebody help me out with a third goofball name. :O)

[Red in Chicago]

hr!!

[_Sir_Charles_]

TUCKER! :jump:

[OldRightHander]

Game tied. Barnhart with number one of his career.

[WrongVerb]

These young guys can play a little bit! Way to go Tucker!!!!

[Cedric]

Tucker told me to shut up

[50YrRedsFan]

OK Reds...that stick you carry to home plate was made to 'HIT' the ball...understand?

[KYExtemper]

BOOM! I like Barnhart. We have fantastic depth at catcher this year.

[WrongVerb]

I would've loved to have seen an infield of Skeeter Barnes, Pokey Reese, Scooter Ginnett and ....... argh! Somebody help me out with a third goofball name. :O)

Gookie Dawkins

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

I would've loved to have seen an infield of Skeeter Barnes, Pokey Reese, Scooter Ginnett and ....... argh! Somebody help me out with a third goofball name. :O)

Boog Powell?

[OldRightHander]

Nice looking swing there to get down and get a pitch that wasn't exactly that hittable.

[Raisor]

Boom.

[Red Raindog]

I'm feeling all warm and fuzzy -- and no booze yet - well done Tucker

[OldRightHander]

Boog Powell?

I think Matty Alou should have named his son Boog.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Gookie Dawkins

Thank you. I knew I was missing one.

Mookie Wilson would've worked too. :O)

[Raisor]

Boog Powell?

His real name is Fransisco Alou.

When he got the Boog nickname, he got got made fun of so much he changed his last name.

Boog Alou.

[50YrRedsFan]

Estrada tiring? Time to get more

[757690]

Which is worse for a pitcher?

Giving up a home run to Darwin Barney or walking Chris Heisey?

[WrongVerb]

Thank you. I knew I was missing one.

Mookie Wilson would've worked too. :O)

We could get Motorboat Jones playing the OF

[kbrake]

I'm feeling all warm and fuzzy -- and no booze yet - well done Tucker

I just had my first sip and Barnhart goes yard. I'm slightly more warm and fuzzy.

[Raisor]

I think Matty Alou should have named his son Boog.

The problem is I wrote too long of a story and you sneaked in before me.

[RedTeamGo!]

Thataboy Tuck

[_Sir_Charles_]

2 walks from Estrada. He had 6 on the year coming in.

[Red Raindog]

Which is worse for a pitcher?

Giving up a home run to Darwin Barney or walking Chris Heisey?

walking Heisey is pretty close to impossible - so

[OldRightHander]

The problem is I wrote too long of a story and you sneaked in before me.

Great minds think alike...or something like that.

[Raisor]

Ants are marching.

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Great minds think alike...or something like that.

Ours too apparently.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Make that 3 for today. BB to Votto

[villain612]

Really wish Bruce was up right now

[Raisor]

Make that 3 for today. BB to Votto

Slacker.

[kbrake]

Love taking the base when the defense is doing nothing to defend it.

[Red in Chicago]

please no dp for bp

[Red Raindog]

I just had my first sip and Barnhart goes yard. I'm slightly more warm and fuzzy.

well I did have a Guinness with dinner

[OldRightHander]

Somehow I think I saw that coming.

[kbrake]

BP hit the ball hard just hit it right at someone. Tough break, but a good inning.

[KYExtemper]

*Facepalm*

[Raisor]

please no dp for bp

I blame you.

[Playadlc]

Phillips hit it hard at least.

[villain612]

LOL at BP hitting 3rd

[RedTeamGo!]

I have been trying to cut Price a lot of slack but Phillips still batting third is flat out insane at this point.

[50YrRedsFan]

what can you say? Gotta get BP out of the 3rd spot.

I think a month is enough of a trial period.

[Raisor]

I have been trying to cut Price a lot of slack but Phillips still batting third is flat out insane at this point.

Yeah, not a fan.

Phillips needs to hit behind guys that don't get on base as much.

[villain612]

I like Votto batting 2nd, but for the love of god, ANYONE except BP at number 3.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I like Votto batting 2nd, but for the love of god, ANYONE except BP at number 3.

Cozart? :O)

[Raisor]

I truly believe BP will get his OPS over 750. With that being the case, him hitting lead off would limit the heck out if the GIDPs.

[texasdave]

Barnhart goes deep for the first time in his career, making Mother Tucker proud.

[KYExtemper]

Bailey has settled nicely after a round first two.

[villain612]

Cozart? :O)

Yes even Cozart.

Cozart would just pop up on a 2-0 count, as opposed to BP hitting into a double play.

[OldRightHander]

Bruce not getting anything close.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Estrada coming back to earth...as I said. BB #4. Bruce on.

[50YrRedsFan]

good start to the 6th...Bruce walks

[_Sir_Charles_]

Okay, today is my FIRST day where I'm having problems with MLB.tv. Had to switch to just audio.

:jump: FRAZIER!

[OldRightHander]

Downtown goes Frazier!

[Stray]

lmao that swing

[KYExtemper]

BOOM! Frazier goes deep!

[dubc47834]

Da toddfather goes shallow!

[villain612]

FRAZIER

[Red Raindog]

that Todd guy should be in the 3 hole

[Raisor]

Around goes Frazier

[RedWilly]

Fooled on the pitch and still yanked it out!

[Red Raindog]

Okay, today is my FIRST day where I'm having problems with MLB.tv. Had to switch to just audio.

:jump: FRAZIER!

I had one small hitch with it while watching the Bums this afternoon- 1st time

[dubc47834]

Holy cow!

[Raisor]

Nothing more exciting than listening to Kelch and Brantley talking about moths.

[_Sir_Charles_]

4 game hitting streak for Cozart

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Nothing more exciting than listening to Kelch and Brantley talking about moths.

LOL. I was going to say the same thing. I kinda felt bad for Brantley. You could just tell he wanted to say "what the hell are you talking about!?!" :O) And that was right after "would you rather be a pirate or a ninja". Oh my.

[Raisor]

If it was Marty he'd be complaining the Moths don't give themselves up to move the moth on base over.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Homer K's to end the inning. But Todd goes deep to give the Redlegs a 3-1 lead heading to the 7th.

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If it was Marty he'd be complaint the Moths don't give themselves up to move the moth on base over.

But where do the Pirates and Ninja's come into play?

[RedWilly]

Now we need Homer to hold this lead. Hasn't exactly been a strength of his, but he is def throwing better tonight.

[_Sir_Charles_]

78 pitches for Homer. 51 for strikes. That's more like the Homer we've come to know.

I'd still like him to work the kinks out of that breaking ball. It's looked like a work in progress for weeks now.

[_Sir_Charles_]

97 from Homer.

[RedTeamGo!]

This is Homer telling everyone "April is over, time for the rest of the season, enjoy."

[_Sir_Charles_]

2 out single to right by Segura.

[RedWilly]

That hit probably ends Homers chance a complete game.

[kbrake]

Bailey got squeezed in that Segura AB.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Estrada is done. Weeks PH'ing

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IF base hit off of Homer's leg. 1st & 2nd for Gomez.

Double for Gomez...3-3. Wow, that's a HORRIBLE break for Homer. Jeez. Dude is just snakebit thus far.

[RedTeamGo!]

And now this is Homer saying "I am flustered."

[OldRightHander]

Gomez is really starting to tick me off.

[KYExtemper]

And Homer blows ANOTHER lead.....

[Red in Chicago]

oy vey

[757690]

Can't say I'm surprised.

[RedTeamGo!]

Boy, oh boy Homer.

[757690]

Reds still win this game. I'm not worried.

[kbrake]

Can we not pile on Homer? He got squeezed against Segura. Gave up a grounder off his ankle. And then Gomez hit a 96 mph fastball at his knees and off the plate.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Boy, oh boy Homer.

Should've been out of the inning already. :(

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Can we not pile on Homer? He got squeezed against Segura. Gave up a grounder off his ankle. And then Gomez hit a 96 mph fastball at his knees and off the plate.

Spot on. This is how Homer's season has gone thus far though. Dude can't catch a break.

[kbrake]

Homer has been bad in spots this season without question but tonight he was pitching his ass off and had a great start. He was extremely unlucky in that inning. I know people are sick of hearing that but that doesn't mean it is untrue. Offense and bullpen need to pick him up.

[Cedric]

Homer isn't locating either. That cement mixer to weeks was on him. The next pitch he doesn't stay off the plate enough either.

It's not all bad luck.

[RedTeamGo!]

Can we not pile on Homer? He got squeezed against Segura. Gave up a grounder off his ankle. And then Gomez hit a 96 mph fastball at his knees and off the plate.

I don't think we are piling on Homer, I know I am not. It is definitely frustrating, Homer pitches a great game, gets a lead and immediately loses it. It's probably mostly just bad luck, but man, enough is enough.

[757690]

Oh yeah, I forgot, Homer's only been unlucky so far this season :rolleyes:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Kintzler and his 1.29 ERA in for the Brewers.

These ERA's for the Brewers' pen simply can't hold up. They're due for some SERIOUS correction.

[malcontent]

Milwaukee is just a good team. They don't roll over.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Oh yeah, I forgot, Homer's only been unlucky so far this season :rolleyes:

No. I'm not saying that. He's had some poor games too. But he's ALSO been VERY unlucky as well.

[Mutaman]

Can we not pile on Homer? He got squeezed against Segura. Gave up a grounder off his ankle. And then Gomez hit a 96 mph fastball at his knees and off the plate.


poor Homer. life is so unfair. ERA now at 5.67.

[Falls City Beer]

I don't think Homer's been unlucky. He's pitched to his numbers. I think he'll get better, but I don't think he's been unlucky.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Leadoff single by Hi-C

[757690]

Homer is so unlucky this season. He only pitches on days when the other team scores lots of runs.

[Mutaman]

I don't think Homer's been unlucky. He's pitched to his numbers. I think he'll get better, but I don't think he's been unlucky.

Lets go out and get some players who are lucky.

[kbrake]

I don't think Homer's been unlucky. He's pitched to his numbers. I think he'll get better, but I don't think he's been unlucky.

You don't think that 7th inning was any bad luck? Really?

[OldRightHander]

Joey needs to put one where Gomez can't get it.

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I'm not going to say it...

[KYExtemper]

DatDude better not be DatDudeDP on this.....

[_Sir_Charles_]

I don't think Homer's been unlucky. He's pitched to his numbers. I think he'll get better, but I don't think he's been unlucky.

Look at his FB/HR rate. Look at his BABIP against numbers. Look at his BA against. Look at the low number of GIDP's. Look at his GB rate and the lack of GB outs.

No, it's not all bad luck. He's definitely had some bad games and thrown some bad pitches. But every mistake he makes gets taken advantage of...that doesn't happen usually.

[kbrake]

I hate bunting but if you're going to make BP your 3 hitter you need to bunt here.

[757690]

One of the few times I like the bunt.

[Wonderful Monds]

I hate Thom Brennamen.

[KYExtemper]

I know why they are walking Bruce here, but Frazier hasn't really put it on the ground all night....

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hi-C lead off single.
Votto BB
Phillips sac bunt.
Bruce IBB to load 'em up.

[WrongVerb]

Nice bunt (taking out the fact that Phillips should be batting around #7)

Walk to Bruce is going to be punished.

[OldRightHander]

Frazier has a good chance to blow this open here.

[RedWilly]

Todd about to have a BIG night

[Raisor]

I hate Thom Brennamen.

Way to go out on a limb with a controversial opinion. ;)

[757690]

Homer's not a 5 ERA guy, but he is a mid 3 ERA guy and that is what his numbers, when including the luck factor, says he is this season. FCB is spot on.

[Red in Chicago]

sad

[Tom Servo]

Ugh.

[KYExtemper]

We blow this opportunity we deserve to lose this damn game.

[Falls City Beer]

You don't think that 7th inning was any bad luck? Really?

No more or less than any other pitcher's luck. Each batter is a brand new start. Homer would do well to let that lesson sink in.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Or not. Pop out to shallow right. 2 down. Still loaded.

[RedTeamGo!]

Ughhhhhhhh

[kbrake]

No more or less than any other pitcher's luck. Each batter is a brand new start. Homer would do well to let that lesson sink in.

So you think he went mental that inning? Hahaha

[Falls City Beer]

So you think he went mental that inning? Hahaha

He has a track record for that. Don't want to limit it to one inning.

[RedWilly]

Third base line is unlucky

[_Sir_Charles_]

Crap! K looking.