5/3/14 - Reds vs. Brewers

[Tom Servo]

Heisey CF
Votto 1B
Phillips 2B
Bruce RF
Frazier 3B
Ludwick LF
Pena C
Cozart SS
Cueto P

[Larkin Fan]

Phillips has returned to claim his precious #3 slot in the batting order.

[powersackers]

Phillips has returned to claim his precious #3 slot in the batting order.

.854 career OPS w 2 HRs vs. Gallardo. BUT the entire roster hits him well .300/.368/.494 = .862

[KYExtemper]

Well, our lineup looks much better than yesterday!

[cumberlandreds]

Phillips has returned to claim his precious #3 slot in the batting order.

Really couldn't do a lot worse with him there than last nights offensive output.

[kbrake]

Get back on track tonight. Bruce bust out.

[VR]

Lineup looks like the '27 Yanks vs. yesterday's.

[KYExtemper]

Our best three hitters in the series thus far among those who have appeared in both games:

Chris Heisey: 3-for-8
Todd Frazier: 3-for-8 (3 RBIs)
Joey Votto: 2-for-6

Brewers best three hitters:

J. Lucroy: 5-for-8
C. Gomez: 2-for-7 (2 RBI)
J. Segura: 2-for-7 (1 RBI)

[Maldez]

Deal, Johnny, deal.

[Red Raindog]

Night starts great -- Gomez K

[KYExtemper]

Very efficient three minute inning from Cueto.

[Red Raindog]

Wow -- JC looks dialed in like he has this whole season

[KYExtemper]

Figured Amaris would get a big hit in this series sooner or later.

[Red Raindog]

Figured Amaris would get a big hit in this series sooner or later.

yup --- he doesn't miss a pitch like that normally

[KYExtemper]

12 scoreless innings for us now.

[KYExtemper]

Johnny is proving that he doesn't get paid by the hour to work out there.

[WrongVerb]

Heisey hasn't hit the ball a combined 90 ft on his two outs so far. Already missing BHAM big time.

[Red Raindog]

flipping between Pacers & Reds -- so sound on --- Thom said BP has a couple 30 - 30 seasons ---- ummm -- I don't think so -- am I wrong?

[kbrake]

I think BP has one 30-30 season. Nice to finally see some offense.

[KYExtemper]

FINALLY hitting well with RISP. Floodgates have opened!

[Red Raindog]

Did not think Pena would bring this kind of bat with him --- :thumbup:

[Larry Schuler]

Quiet Saturday game thread.

[Red Raindog]

I think BP has one 30-30 season. Nice to finally see some offense.

that's my recollection too - but I'm old :eek:

[Larkin Fan]

2007 was BP's only 30-30 season. Also the only season he stole more than 30 bases.

[Red Raindog]

Thank you Aramis

[KYExtemper]

Quiet Saturday game thread.

I think the Kentucky Derby might've removed some people. NBA has 3 game 7's tonight too.

Cozart nearly screws up, but the Ramirez error extends the inning.

[Larkin Fan]

Kudos to BP for getting this inning started. Nice to see all of these hits with RISP.

[Red Raindog]

I think the Kentucky Derby might've removed some people. NBA has 3 game 7's tonight too.

Cozart nearly screws up, but the Ramirez error extends the inning.

Pacers won the first of the three game sevens

[malcontent]

So tired of Cozart. Price can shoot sunshine and roses all day, it's not going to make him a hitter.

[KYExtemper]

Pacers won the first of the three game sevens

Yeah, I was checking the score on ESPN.com while listening to the Gameday Audio feed. Figured the Pacers would smash the Hawks in game 7. I thought if Atlanta didn't win at home then it'd be all over. OKC will destroy Memphis tonight and Warriors-Clippers is anyone's guess.

[DocRed]

Si is Ryan Braun gonna go on the DL every time he cycles down?

[WrongVerb]

I think the Kentucky Derby might've removed some people. NBA has 3 game 7's tonight too.

Cozart nearly screws up, but the Ramirez error extends the inning.

I think it would be more notable if Cozart had a productive at bat.

[KYExtemper]

C'mon Johnny. You've got some run support for a change. Don't blow it.

[KYExtemper]

I know we're not even 20% through the season, but it's pretty surprising that all of the teams in the NL Central except the Brewers are below .500.

[Larkin Fan]

C'mon Johnny. You've got some run support for a change. Don't blow it.


I think the problem may be that it's been so long since he's pitched with a lead that he's forgotten how to do so.

[kbrake]

So tired of Cozart. Price can shoot sunshine and roses all day, it's not going to make him a hitter.

What would you like him to do? Should Price rip Cozart a new one in the papers on a daily basis? We have no other options.

[KYExtemper]

From the attendance numbers, it seems like this Star Wars promotion has been quite successful for the Reds.

[WrongVerb]

Heisey hit it for a greater distance up than he has total from home plate so far.

[kbrake]

I have no idea how so many people wish Heisey played everyday.

[757690]

Jim Day joked that Price was scared when he saw on the internet that Chapman pitched 3 innings at Dayton today. Day joked Price was scared Chapman may come back as a starter, not a closer.

I imagine Price would be thrilled if Chapman came back from Dayton streched out as a starter.

[757690]

Phillips keeps getting singles. That s good, but until he really turns on some pitches and drives them for XBH's, his production will stay down.

[Larkin Fan]

Singles are better than outs.

[malcontent]

What would you like him to do? Should Price rip Cozart a new one in the papers on a daily basis? We have no other options.
Did I suggest that? OTOH, I really don't think it's necessary to claim that he's going to metamorphose into an offensive force.

Did you read the quote?

[DocRed]

How can you not love Frazier?

[Larkin Fan]

Ugh I think Cueto just injured himself.

[wheels]

I really hope Johnny isn't hurt.

[malcontent]

Ugh I think Cueto just injured himself.
Season from hell if he did.

[kbrake]

Did I suggest that? OTOH, I really don't think it's necessary to claim that he's going to metamorphose into an offensive force.

Did you read the quote?

No I didn't but I don't mind a manager talking up his struggling players in public. Especially when we have no options.

[UPRedsFan]

I really hope Johnny isn't hurt.

Don't think he is. Pena was smiling. But then again he's always smiling.

[wheels]

Johnny seems fine on the bench. Hopefully he doesn't feel any twinges on the mound.

Whew?

[Larkin Fan]

Man not even the Cards can beat the Cubs.

[Tom Servo]

That Pena is so hot right now.

[Larkin Fan]

Pena is da man!

[wheels]

Pena has been kind of unreal so far.

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That Pena is so hot right now.

JalaPena?

[Tom Servo]

Those Reds are so lousy on the base paths right now.

[KYExtemper]

STOP THE BASERUNNING mistakes!

[DocRed]

Yeesh Luddie

[757690]

Another dumb baserunning move by a Red.

[wheels]

Well. They're gonna crap out again. Dern.

[757690]

Those Reds are so lousy on the base paths.

FIFY

[kbrake]

Another botched call by umpires.

[Tom Servo]

Johnny delivers! 4-2 Redlegs!

[wheels]

Cueto!!!!

[Maldez]

Geezuz, gawd, Ludwig, you're dumber than a bag of hair.

[wheels]

He is definetly not hurt.

[Larkin Fan]

Second thought, I think Johnny is okay. Lol

[wheels]

C'mon, Joey.

[Larkin Fan]

It's Votto time.

[KYExtemper]

Time for Votto to smash this game open.

[wheels]

Can't hit one that much better. Oh well.

[KYExtemper]

Damn. So close.

[Larkin Fan]

Gotta hit it a bit harder Joey.

[Red Raindog]

It's Votto time.

note to Joey -- keep the ball out of CF when the Brewers are playing it

[malcontent]

Another botched call by umpires.
Maybe. Replay would've been nice.

[kbrake]

Maybe. Replay would've been nice.

Looked like he didn't get the tag on him until his shoulder and his foot was definitely back on the bag.

[Tom Servo]

I know he can't catch in a pinch like Soto, but I would much rather have Reynolds on the bench than Soto.

[wheels]

Johnny Ace.

[malcontent]

Looked like he didn't get the tag on him until his shoulder and his foot was definitely back on the bag.
Agreed, but no argument from Price....or Ludwick.

[UPRedsFan]

Hey, our catchers are really good!

[kbrake]

I've been so hard on BP this year. So glad to see him getting it going. Looks much better tonight.

[Tom Servo]

Nice night for DatDude, still shouldn't be batting third.

[malcontent]

Phillips looking good tonight.

[wheels]

I really hope Phillips can keep this up. He's drilling the ball tonight.

[KYExtemper]

DatDude breaking out of his slump.

[757690]

The DatDude was hurting and needed a day off theory gains more credence with every AB tonight.

[wheels]

Yes! Frazier!

[Tom Servo]

Frazier delivers! 5-2 Redlegs.

[TheBigLebowski]

So nice to actually get Johnny Fever some run support.

[KYExtemper]

Keep adding insurance guys.

[Maldez]

Come on. bag-o-hair.

[Tom Servo]

Obviously the calendar just flipped to May so it's early, but it would be huge if Frazier can at least fall somewhere in between his great 2012 and his okay 2013.

[Tom Servo]

Schumaker sighting! First Reds appearance, pinch running for Ludwick.

[CrackerJack]

Frazier looking all 2012 lately.

[wheels]

Schumaker sighting! First Reds appearance, pinch running for Ludwick.

He must now relinquish his John VanderWal trophy.

[TheBigLebowski]

Cozart looking all 2014.

[KYExtemper]

Those wild pitches were a god send because Cozart probably wasn't knocking in those runs.

[Maldez]

Deal, Johnny, deal.

[KYExtemper]

Cueto is the second great pitching performance I've seen today. Saw Jon Lester strike out 15 earlier today against Oakland.

[wheels]

I missed it. What's the scoop on Ryan Braun? Is he on the DL?

[KYExtemper]

I missed it. What's the scoop on Ryan Braun? Is he on the DL?

Yeah he was moved to the DL today (or yesterday). Oblique strain.

[PepperJack]

I missed it. What's the scoop on Ryan Braun? Is he on the DL?

Yep, Oblique.

[CrackerJack]

Cueto has just been ridiculous this year...building-up a lot of innings too, at 100 pitches, not sure he'll go 9 (I wouldn't let him).

Err, make that 110, pull him...

[wheels]

Yeah he was moved to the DL today (or yesterday). Oblique strain.

Things could get very interesting in short order in this division.

[KYExtemper]

That should've been a strikeout. We got jobbed on the fifth pitch.

[Tom Servo]

Uh oh, Gomez...

[kbrake]

I'd let him face one last hitter. He's earned these kinds of chances.

[wheels]

He. Is. Out.

[Tom Servo]

Could be time for for the daily "Challenge goes against the Reds" play.

[KYExtemper]

We better not get screwed on another replay here.

[kbrake]

If this gets overturned I'm going to lose my mind.

[CrackerJack]

I'd let him face one last hitter. He's earned these kinds of chances.

Yeah no problem with that, but no more batters please.

[Chuckie]

He's out. So replay will probably rule him safe.

(Kidding. I think we'll win this one. Maybe.)

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Out!

[Raisor]

We better not get screwed on another replay here.

Or what?

[Tom Servo]

Johnny Brent Cueto :clap:

[KYExtemper]

Or what?

Or I will keep complaining about this replay system online, that's what!

[Larry Schuler]

Is Johnny Cueto an ace?

[Tom Servo]

Is Johnny Cueto an ace?
I was told last year that he was fat and out of shape.

[Maldez]

Is Johnny Cueto an ace?

How do you say "stopper" in spanish?

[KYExtemper]

Well, Heisey has been a disappointment in this first spot of the batting order.

[757690]

Lost in the replay was a great play by DatDude. More credence to the "needed rest" theory.

[KYExtemper]

I always laugh when the crowd starts buzzing for free pizza when 11 strikeouts are on the horizon.

[TheBigLebowski]

Bravo, Johnny Fever. Great start again.

[UPRedsFan]

Lost in the replay was a great play by DatDude. More credence to the "needed rest" theory.

Think Votto and Bruce need a day to get going again?

[Tom Servo]

We're good again! :beerme:

[KYExtemper]

YES!

[Maldez]

El Stoppo!

[KYExtemper]

Cueto keeps pitching like this he's a clear Cy Young winner.

[George Foster]

Think Votto and Bruce need a day to get going again?

Not tomorrow..we need our best team out there. a split gains no ground. We win tomorrow, we gain 2. I'm hoping Price does not pull a "Dusty Sunday lineup" tomorrow.

[RedlegJake]

Anyone still think Cueto is not this team's ace? Right now he's as good as any righty in the NL.

[Red Raindog]

Pena just looks like he's having a great time - all the time

[KYExtemper]

Pena just looks like he's having a great time - all the time

I love all of our catchers this year. All of them seem to hit well and always seem to come up big with some contributions when we need them. Mesoraco, Pena, and Barnhart is a great trio IMO. Not really sold on Soto.

[Maldez]

El tapón

[CrackerJack]

I was told last year that he was fat and out of shape.

He does look to be in better shape this year, and has cut down on the movement in his delivery some. I'm not sure why that isn't somewhat obvious.

[Mutaman]

He does look to be in better shape this year, and has cut down on the movement in his delivery some. I'm not sure why that isn't somewhat obvious.

As I understand it, Cueto is a workout fanatic. He certainly appeared to be in top shape last year. Injuries happen sometimes.

"The 5-foot-10, 214-pound Cueto also has made himself work harder. Between starts, Cueto often can be seen running the stadium steps.

"I think his work ethic has changed," Reds manager Dusty Baker said. "Johnny is a runner now. We stressed to him that in my time, most of the great pitchers that I've seen were runners."
USA Today 10/2012

[_Sir_Charles_]

Quiet Saturday game thread.

Stuck at work tonight. I listened to the game though. Watched some. Cueto simply electric. Love seeing Brandon better after a day of rest. If that's the result, can we play him every OTHER day? :O)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Did I suggest that? OTOH, I really don't think it's necessary to claim that he's going to metamorphose into an offensive force.

Did you read the quote?

I don't think that's what he's saying either. He's saying he's got a track record and he should return to those expected numbers...hopefully soon. If he hits like he has for his career, coupled with his defense...that's an above average MLB starting shortstop. Yeah, he's in a black hole of a slump....but he still brings the leather every night and for that the pitchers are VERY grateful.

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JalaPena?

Trademark that baby!

[KittyDuran]

Yes! Frazier!He has BIG hands...
Dropped off some electronic recycling and he was there shaking hands, making small talk, kissing babies (maybe). Anyway, his big ole paw reach out for mine and I almost didn't extend the greeting! But everything was fine, got to say hello, got rid of some 80's electronics and received a voucher for 2 tickets. Not too bad... :)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Anyone still think Cueto is not this team's ace? Right now he's as good as any pitcher in the bigs.

Slight alteration.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wow. Look at WAR for all mlb pitchers. #2 - #6 are all 1.5 and 1.6 for the top guys. Then there's Cueto. 2.7. Nasty. Leads the majors in K's and ERA as well. Most IP too.