5/4/14 - Reds vs. Brewers

[Tom Servo]

Skip Schumaker CF
Joey Votto 1B
Brandon Phillips 2B
Chris Heisey RF
Todd Frazier 3B
Ryan Ludwick LF
Brayan Pena C
Zack Cozart SS
Alfredo Simon P

May the 4th be with you.

[Raisor]

Tomorrow is Revenge of the 5th

[NebraskaRed]

http://ramsey.mlblogs.com/2014/05/04/a-special-reds-lineup-presentation-game-iv/

All of these lineup videos have been good, but they saved the best for last.

[NebraskaRed]

http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/851105330.gif?1399080040

[klw]

Two thoughts
1. Uecker as the emperor is classic
http://mlblogsramsey.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/uecker.jpg?w=555&h=506
2. Nerds

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

Very well done.

[cumberlandreds]

No one ever said Darth Vader had a good arm.

[forfreelin04]

http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/851105330.gif?1399080040

Heckuva block by Mr. Redlegs

Corky is that you in there?

[NebraskaRed]

Jim Day ‏@JimDayTV 10m
Jay Bruce scratched from the lineup with left knee soreness. Heisey replaces him, batting 4th and playing RF #Reds

Hoping it's nothing serious.

[Razor Shines]

@Jamieblog: Jay Bruce scratched from today's #Reds lineup due to left knee soreness.

[klw]

No one ever said Darth Vader had a good arm.

Why would he even use his arm? Just use the force.

[RedTeamGo!]

Hoping it's nothing serious.

Good grief...uncle!

[PepperJack]

John Fay ‏@johnfayman 17m
Price isn't sure how Bruce injured his knee. "I don't know the genesis of it. I just know sore enough that we had to make the change." #reds


John Fay ‏@johnfayman 17m
Bruce was in getting treatment. Price isn't sure whether Bruce will be available to pinch-hit or not. #reds

[RedTeamGo!]

I mean, did someone poison the water fountain or something?

[PepperJack]

I think it either started here, or has been lingering in there since at least the 26th of April.

http://www.redszone.com/forums/showthread.php?105202-4-26-2014-Reds-Vs-Braves-Frazier-Out-Too&p=3074065&viewfull=1#post3074065


Did Bruce seem to tweak his knee on Ludwick's double?

When I watched the replay again, he was holding his left knee while standing on the third base bag.

Here is the replay if you want to see it, watch Bruce fool around with his left knee while standing on 3B, after Ludwick's 2B.

http://m.mlb.com/video/v32407233/cinatl-ludwick-opens-up-scoring-with-an-rbi-double/?query=ryan+ludwick

[texasdave]

He should have thrown that pitch in there at Ludicrous Speed.

[Big Klu]

Star Wars festivities the entire weekend, and not one mention of Darth Vada?

Pinson always was underrated.

[NeilHamburger]

Why would you bat Heisey 4th? Just because he replaced Bruce does that mean you can't change your batting order before the game?

[JaxRed]

I think it either started here, or has been lingering in there since at least the 26th of April.

http://www.redszone.com/forums/showthread.php?105202-4-26-2014-Reds-Vs-Braves-Frazier-Out-Too&p=3074065&viewfull=1#post3074065


Here is the replay if you want to see it, watch Bruce fool around with his left knee while standing on 3B, after Ludwick's 2B.

http://m.mlb.com/video/v32407233/cinatl-ludwick-opens-up-scoring-with-an-rbi-double/?query=ryan+ludwick

Good catch

[texasdave]

Why would you bat Heisey 4th? Just because he replaced Bruce does that mean you can't change your batting order before the game?

Price would have had to fill out a whole new line-up card if he didn't bat Heisey in the four-spot.

[Chuckie]

Never seen a Reds team so struck by injuries. Hopefully this is nothing serious with Bruce, but I'm starting to feel snakebit. We could use him out there instead of Heisey against Lohse. Oh well, let's win this series and hope Jay is fine.

Chapman, Latos, Cingrani, Mesoraco, Marshall, Schumaker, Bruce ... absolutely unbelievable the bad luck we've had so far this year. But the Reds are still hanging in there.

[Red Raindog]

Price would have had to fill out a whole new line-up card if he didn't bat Heisey in the four-spot.

saving a tree

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hoping it's nothing serious.

I'm thinking it's a disguise to get him a day off. He needs one.

[Red Raindog]

Never seen a Reds team so struck by injuries. Hopefully this is nothing serious with Bruce, but I'm starting to feel snakebit. We could use him out there instead of Heisey against Lohse. Oh well, let's win this series and hope Jay is fine.

Chapman, Latos, Cingrani, Mesoraco, Marshall, Schumaker, Bruce ... absolutely unbelievable the bad luck we've had so far this year. But the Reds are still hanging in there.

Broxton too

[_Sir_Charles_]

Fwiw, during the WLW pregame, they said Hi-C in center and Schumaker in right. That sounds better.

[malcontent]

I wonder about Heisey batting fourth. Assume he had to, replacing Bruce.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Okay, I just read this and thought I'd share it for a good laugh.

http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/top-comments-20.jpg

Perfection. :O)

[wheels]

I don't understand. I just see a guy in a Cubs jersey clapping.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Okay, now I have no idea. Price just said Skip's in center. I guess we'll see.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I don't understand. I just see a guy in a Cubs jersey clapping.

Just read the comment at the end. The picture is that gif of the cub fan throwing the ball back but wipes out the beer in the hand of the guy next to him. But it was the comment that I posted it for.

[wheels]

Ahh...I guess. The Internet is getting too cryptic for me.

[Tom Servo]

Scooter homers. 1-0 Milwaukee.

[wheels]

Gennett....Really?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Not exactly a text book start. :(

[_Sir_Charles_]

I've been waiting for the other shoe to drop with Simon. I love him being on the team, but he's not THIS good. I know the bullpen needs some work, but hopefully not THIS much work. Get it together 'Fredo.

[Kingspoint]

Why would you bat Heisey 4th? Just because he replaced Bruce does that mean you can't change your batting order before the game?Because he's going to get an extra-base hit today.

[_Sir_Charles_]

LOL. Apparently the Reds have cloned Chris Heisey. Listed in left AND right on that graphic.

[Larkin Fan]

Apparently Heisey is playing LF and Ref according to FSOH's graphic. Lol

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Scooter homers. 1-0 Milwaukee.


Did he scoot it over the wall?

[wheels]

I understand that he's not been convicted of anything, but I can't stand the idea of this guy pitching for the Reds. Sorry, but I'm being totally and entirely subjective here. I don't want this guy to pitch for the Reds anymore. I can't say I'm exactly rooting for him.

Right is right and wrong is wrong.

[RiverRat13]

Why the 4:00 start?

[Larkin Fan]

Why the 4:00 start?

Flying pig marathon today.

[kbrake]

I understand that he's not been convicted of anything, but I can't stand the idea of this guy pitching for the Reds. Sorry, but I'm being totally and entirely subjective here. I don't want this guy to pitch for the Reds anymore. I can't say I'm exactly rooting for him.

Right is right and wrong is wrong.

It is a struggle for me but I keep in mind the fact we have still not heard his side of the story at all. We have only heard one side of the story.

[Tony Cloninger]

If everyone keeps waiting for the Simon regression to come........well, no pitcher is as good as he has been pitching.

The 1993 and 1989 teams had way more injuries...... and to some really good players.

Only difference is the depth at the minors for both those teams was horrific.

1989

Rolando Roomes
Luis Quinones
Jeff Richardson
Scott Madison

Starters at LF, 2B, SS and 3B for more than half the season or close to it.


1993

Keith Kessinger
Glenn Tubbs? Somebody Tubbs
Randy Milligan

A cast of terrible and below average.

[JaxRed]

Brewers announcers are wondering if Votto hurt himself on that play. Got on via hit on ball Gennett couldn't handle

[_Sir_Charles_]

Brewers announcers are wondering if Votto hurt himself on that play

It was that first swing. You could see him wincing before stepping back in the box. I saw it too.

I just looked at it again. I don't see anything out of the ordinary. His face looks like mine does when I'm nauseous or have one of those nasty puke-burps. Hehe.

[Roy Tucker]

Votto got down the line funny.

[Larkin Fan]

Brewers announcers are wondering if Votto hurt himself on that play. Got on via hit on ball Gennett couldn't handle


Why do they think that?

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It was that first swing. You could see him wincing before stepping back in the box. I saw it too.


Crap.

[wheels]

It is a struggle for me but I keep in mind the fact we have still not heard his side of the story at all. We have only heard one side of the story.

I totally get that. I'm a Libertarian. I believe in due process. I would hate for an innocent man to be prosecuted. That's my objectivist point of view, but my gut tells me that there isn't a woman on earth that knows who Alfredo Simon is, and they wouldn't be gold digging on this guy. I don't even want to mention the intimate details of what allegedly happened. Talk about egregious!

I just can't stand the sight of this guy right now. I hope I'm wrong but I don't think I am.

[Tony Cloninger]

It is a struggle for me but I keep in mind the fact we have still not heard his side of the story at all. We have only heard one side of the story.

Exactly. We need to hear the rest of the story.

[KYExtemper]

Another Phillips DP special.

[Red Raindog]

Umm -- that looked like low strike call to me them BP DP

[JaxRed]

Exactly. We need to hear the rest of the story.

I root for Laundry

[kbrake]

I totally get that. I'm a Libertarian. I believe in due process. I would hate for an innocent man to be prosecuted. That's my objectivist point of view, but my gut tells me that there isn't a woman on earth that knows who Alfredo Simon is, and they wouldn't be gold digging on this guy. I don't even want to mention the intimate details of what allegedly happened. Talk about egregious!

I just can't stand the sight of this guy right now. I hope I'm wrong but I don't think I am.

I don't want to hijack the game thread but she did know he was an MLB player. We know that from the version of the story coming from her attorney. We also know there was no DNA evidence. Not enough for me to think Simon is innocent but enough for me to want to wait until I know more before I make a judgement.

[Tony Cloninger]

I root for Laundry

I am rooting for no more injuries. Any time these guys run ...walk.....make any sudden movements they are getting hurt. The Cincinnati Faberge Eggs.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Crap.

Nah, I looked again. I don't think it was a wince. Nauseous or disgusted more like.

[Larkin Fan]

Nice catch by Heisey in left. ;)

[kbrake]

Nice quick inning from Simon.

[wheels]

I don't want to hijack the game thread but she did know he was a MLB player. We know that from the version of the story coming from her attorney. We also know there was DNA evidence. Not enough for me to think Simon is innocent but enough for me to want to wait until I know more before I make a judgement.

I really hope you're right.

I'm just not seeing it. The accuser is hardly sketchy, but this is my gut talking. I don't know anything you don't know.

It just feels wrong. Roethlisberger wrong, and I'm no hypocrite.

[kaldaniels]

How has FSOH treated the Simon ordeal? Any mention?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Pirates lost 7-2 to the Jays btw. Volquez gave up a granny to Rasmus.

[wheels]

I root for Laundry

I'm sorry Jax, but this has nothing to do with wins and losses. I hope he gives up eight runs and the Reds score nine.

[wheels]

How has FSOH treated the Simon ordeal? Any mention?

No mention, whatever.

[kbrake]

I really hope you're right.

I'm just not seeing it. The accuser is hardly sketchy, but this is my gut talking. I don't know anything you don't know.

It just feels wrong. Roethlisberger wrong, and I'm no hypocrite.

Don't get me wrong I don't need a conviction. If all the details come out from all sides and I think Simon is as guilty as I think Roethlisberger is I will want no part of Simon on our Reds team. Not something I want to jump the gun on though. I think everyone involved in a situation like this deserves a fair shake and I don't think I would be fair to Simon if I made up my mind already.

[Larkin Fan]

How has FSOH treated the Simon ordeal? Any mention?

Not on broadcasts. Can't imagine the Reds would permit that nor should they at this point, IMO.

[Roy Tucker]

I never contributed to that other Sinon thread. But unfortunately I have life experience in this area. You really need to get the facts first.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm sorry Jax, but this has nothing to do with wins and losses. I hope he gives up eight runs and the Reds score nine.

I'm completely ignoring that whole situation because it's all speculation at this point. So I'm just focusing on the play on the field.

[Larkin Fan]

Nah, I looked again. I don't think it was a wince. Nauseous or disgusted more like.

Yeah I didn't see anything out of the ordinary when I went back and looked again. Thankfully!

[JaxRed]

Yeah I didn't see anything out of the ordinary when I went back and looked again. Thankfully!

Brewers announcers thought he was returning to the bag gingerly. By now I assume it's nothing.

[wheels]

I never contributed to that other Sinon thread. But unfortunately I have life experience in this area. You really need to get the facts first.

A lot people I have a ton of respect for are being far more objective than me at this point. I truly am glad for that. It means I might be wrong, and I hope I am.

All I can say is that I can't actively root for Simon like I do almost every player that I've seen play for the Reds over the years.

At least Pete never hurt anyone. I am diametrically opposed to physical violence. This taps me to my core.

I hope you guys are right. That's all I'm gonna say.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Anybody else think that Hamilton runs that down? I sure do.

Double one hops the wall in left center.

[_Sir_Charles_]

2-0 Crew after Lucroy knocks Gomez in.

[KYExtemper]

Pena keeps stepping up.

[wheels]

JalaPena!!

[KittyDuran]

My POV right before Pena hit the HR.http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/05/7utajy9u.jpg

[Roy Tucker]

Whoa. I'd say Pena got all of that one.

['69]

Pena! Hotter than a match.

[Larkin Fan]

Here's an idea for Bryan Price... if Bruce can't play, bat Peña 4th. Not freakin' Heisey.

[Red Raindog]

I would apologize for saying in a thread early in the year that I thought Pena had a slow bat but maybe he's still trying to prove me wrong. If so - he's doing one fine job of it.

[wheels]

That Pena kid reminds me of myself....except for the whole talent and youth thing.

['69]

Ugly.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Solid single for Cozart. Then a horrid bunt by Simon.

[Raisor]

Ugly.

You shouldn't talk about Larkin Fan.

[kaldaniels]

I would apologize for saying in a thread early in the year that I thought Pena had a slow bat but maybe he's still trying to prove me wrong. If so - he's doing one fine job of it.

I said he was replacement level after his first few games. You aren't alone.

['69]

You shouldn't talk about Larkin Fan.

Lol...no, Simon's bunt attempt.

[Larkin Fan]

You shouldn't talk about Larkin Fan.

I'm pretty sure he was talking about you. Sorry.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Schumaker has stung the ball thus far. A couple of atem' balls.

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I said he was replacement level after his first few games. You aren't alone.

Same here. He's definitely growing on me.

[Larkin Fan]

I would apologize for saying in a thread early in the year that I thought Pena had a slow bat but maybe he's still trying to prove me wrong. If so - he's doing one fine job of it.

I wasn't sold on him either. Never been more glad to be proven wrong.

[Roy Tucker]

So, how do you pronounce Pena's first name? Is it just Brian or is the ay in there somewhere?

[KYExtemper]

Hit quite a few balls hard that inning, but many of them ended up caught.

[wheels]

Brian.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Joey's been pretty unlucky this series. Another hard rope...run down in left this time.

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So, how do you pronounce Pena's first name? Is it just Brian or is the ay in there somewhere?

Jala. Ha-la.

[Roy Tucker]

Brian.

That's what I thought. But my wife swears the PA announcer pronounces it different every time.

[wheels]

Joey's been pretty unlucky this series. Another hard rope...run down in left this time.

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Awesome!!!

Jala. Ha-la.

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Jala. Ha-la.

[wheels]

Joey's been pretty unlucky this series. Another hard rope...run down in left this time.

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Awesome!!!

Jala. Ha-la.

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Jala. Ha-la.

[Larkin Fan]

So, how do you pronounce Pena's first name? Is it just Brian or is the ay in there somewhere?

It can be pronounced either way. But in Peña's case it is pronounced Brian.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Is it just me or is RZ acting up?

[KYExtemper]

Simon giving up the long ball today.

[wheels]

Get him out of there.

[_Sir_Charles_]

damn. Davis dinger. 3-1 Brewers. Let's go Simon. close it down.

[KittyDuran]

Wheels might get his wish... :(

[Larkin Fan]

Is it just me or is RZ acting up?

Only thing acting up for me is Simon. He keeps giving up runs to Brewers.

[malcontent]

Uh, can we finish the fastballs to Davis?

[wheels]

Wheels might get his wish... :(

I guess I'm the villain now. Oh well.

[Tony Cloninger]

Guy has 4-1 record with 1.60 ERA..... and he cannot give up a few runs. Nice.

['69]

Wheels might get his wish... :(

You see the Reds scoring 9 on Cy Lohse? :p

[Roy Tucker]

This thread kinda hiccuped.

Give it a spoonful of sugar.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I guess I'm the villain now. Oh well.

Nah. We get it bud. You're fine.

[Larkin Fan]

I guess I'm the villain now. Oh well.

A regular Darth Maul, you are.

[_Sir_Charles_]

You see the Reds scoring 9 on Cy Lohse? :p

It's spelled Cyle. ;)

[Roy Tucker]

I've sat on those seats by Jim Day in the OF. Nice breeze on a hot day.

[wheels]

Good to see Brandon lighting it up the last couple of days.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Brandon looking like a completely different guy since sitting a day.

[kbrake]

Please tell me that was a one time surprise bunt attempt and now we can actually swing.

[Larkin Fan]

Oy bunting with the cleanup spot again. Lol

[Tony Cloninger]

I wonder what Baseball Prospectus thinks of all this bunting Price is doing.

[Roy Tucker]

I fail to see the logic of Heisey in the #4 slot. Besides it saving ink in Prices pen.

[Larkin Fan]

Nice to see that we helped cool off Atlanta. oh wait...

[kbrake]

I wonder what Baseball Prospectus thinks of all this bunting Price is doing.

I would bet both my legs he didn't call for a bunt there.

[Larkin Fan]

I fail to see the logic of Heisey in the #4 slot. Besides it saving ink in Prices pen.


That is the only logical explanation.

[wheels]

The Brennamans must be pleased that a Reds cleanup hitter made a "productive out".

I'm at a bar, so I don't know what was said.

[JaxRed]

I would bet both my legs he didn't call for a bunt there.

Eddie said that once, too

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[kaldaniels]

Heisey didn't screw the pooch there. But it's hardly worthy of everyone in the dugout high-fiving him.

[Tony Cloninger]

I would bet both my legs he didn't call for a bunt there.

Was he bunting for a hit?

if not...I hope you are Lizard like and can grow another one.

[Playadlc]

How in the world is Frazier not adjusting to what is so obviously coming?

[Roy Tucker]

Someday Frazier will catch on to the league pitches him down and away.

[kaldaniels]

Frazier setting Loshe up to walk him by flailing at one a foot out of the zone.

[kbrake]

Was he bunting for a hit?

if not...I hope you are Lizard like and can grow another one.

Yeah I think Heisey often tries to catch teams off guard and surprise them with a bunt. Might work if he could bunt at all.

[Larkin Fan]

Nice job Todd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ugly ab by Frazier, but it gets the job done. Sac fly to right. 3-2 now.

[KittyDuran]

I guess I'm the villain now. Oh well.

No, sweetie... Just that you're hoping that Simon gets lit-up but somehow the Reds pull a win out. In other years that might be a possibility but this team hasn't showed me even remotely that they have that capability... :(

[wheels]

Heisey didn't screw the pooch there. But it's hardly worthy of everyone in the dugout high-fiving him.

We are in Reds country. Any and all contact must be celebrated. You, sir, are in the Outer Party, and must be re educated.

['69]

I fail to see the logic of Heisey in the #4 slot. Besides it saving ink in Prices pen.

Ludwick or Frazier would be the logical choice, of course...or hell, Pena.

[kaldaniels]

I don't have a spray chart handy but teams might be wise to put a shift on Ludwick.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yeah I think Heisey often tries to catch teams off guard and surprise them with a bunt. Might work if he could bunt at all.

Actually, I think Chris is an excellent bunter. One of the best on the team in fact.

[wheels]

No, sweetie... Just that you're hoping that Simon gets lit-up but somehow the Reds pull a win out. In other years that might be a possibility but this team hasn't showed me even remotely that they have that capability... :(

Ahhh.. Now I get it. Sorry.

[Tony Cloninger]

Yeah I think Heisey often tries to catch teams off guard and surprise them with a bunt. Might work if he could bunt at all.

I wish someone on this team could bunt. Rod Carew would eat these guys for lunch.

Reds hitters sphincters tighten up and blood stops rushing to their heads with RISP.

[Larkin Fan]

It doesn't matter how ugly the AB is as long as it gets the job done.

[Tony Cloninger]

It doesn't matter how ugly the AB is as long as it gets the job done.

The way things are going this year in regards to RISP..I agree.

[kbrake]

Gomez has seen 3 pitches in 3 AB's. I know he has a double but good lord that would be infuriating to watch all season.

[kbrake]

Actually, I think Chris is an excellent bunter. One of the best on the team in fact.

I disagree when he is trying to bunt for a hit, I think he is pretty bad at it. When a sacrifice is needed and he is standing in the box the entire attempt yes I agree with you.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I disagree when he is trying to bunt for a hit, I think he is pretty bad at it. When a sacrifice is needed and he is standing in the box the entire attempt yes I agree with you.

Yes, you're right. I was talking about basic bunting.

[Roy Tucker]

I like beer.

Just thought I'd throw that in.

[wheels]

I really think Walt knows that this team is one bat away from getting back in this thing. This series kind of proves the theory.

The Brewers are decidedly NOT seven games better than the Reds. I think he will give it due diligence, and if a trade is possible, he'll add a bat.

I just think it's predicated on the club hanging on long enough for it to matter.

[Larkin Fan]

Man, baseballs die when Peña hits them. That dude makes solid contact.

[RedTeamGo!]

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[wheels]

Man, baseballs die when Peña hits them. That dude makes solid contact.

Bat him fourth!

[Roy Tucker]

Time Warner must pay Bill Cowher a lot of money.

[kbrake]

Simon needs to hold the Brewers here. I like our chances with the top of the order due up next inning. Everyone making solid contact off Lohse.

[Roy Tucker]

Pigeons behind home plate.

[Tornon]

I think this umpire just decided to stop calling strikes

[malcontent]

Simon getting squeezed.

[Roy Tucker]

Wendelstedt hasn't been very consistent

[malcontent]

Simon has a good slider and splitter, but it seems like he hasn't used them much.

[Raisor]

The way things are going this year in regards to RISP..I agree.

5th in the NL OPS w/RISP

[Tom Servo]

Votto doubles

[Larkin Fan]

Votto finally gets something to show for hitting the ball. Nice 2B.

[wheels]

Joey with his patented left center field double.

That's pretty.

[kbrake]

A day off has apparently taught Phillips patience. He looks like a completely different hitter.

[wheels]

Thread unrelated, but this is some personal déjà vu stuff, and the Reds won.


Go. Be fruitful. This thing is pre ordained. I'm convinced.

[Red Raindog]

walked BP to get to our feared #4 hitter --

[Larkin Fan]

I'd be excited about the start to this inning if Heisey wasn't now up. :(

[Roy Tucker]

Budding rally

[RedTeamGo!]

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[kbrake]

Now FSO showing that awful camera angle where it makes it impossible for me to argue balls and strikes from my recliner.

[WVRedsFan]

I really think Walt knows that this team is one bat away from getting back in this thing. This series kind of proves the theory.

The Brewers are decidedly NOT seven games better than the Reds. I think he will give it due diligence, and if a trade is possible, he'll add a bat.

I just think it's predicated on the club hanging on long enough for it to matter.Gotta hope so, Also gotta hope Heisey is one o the ones traded. Why he starts and at cleanup just amazes me. He's up now.Reverse psychology :)

[wheels]

I'd be excited about the start to this inning if Heisey wasn't now up. :(

He singles in Votto, fear not.

[Larkin Fan]

Wendelstedt hasn't been very consistent

Is he ever?

[Roy Tucker]

So why aren't the Reds wearing red today?

[Tom Servo]

He singles in Votto, fear not.
Single yes, Votto in, no.

[kbrake]

Gotta hope so, Also gotta hope Heisey is one o the ones traded. Why he starts and at cleanup just amazes me. He's up now.Reverse psychology :)

Heisey frustrates the hell out of me but don't kid yourself we could do much worse for a 4th OF.

[wheels]

He singles in Votto, fear not.

My dream was close....hmmm...

[Larkin Fan]

He singles in Votto, fear not.



You almost called that!

[Red Raindog]

He singles in Votto, fear not.

close - not yet in the Miss Cleo class

[KYExtemper]

Frazier needs to come up big here. Chance of turn the game in our favor.

[Tom Servo]

lol of course

[KYExtemper]

Good grief.

[Red Raindog]

harrumph

[BluegrassRedleg]

Of course Frazier goes first pitch. Of course.

[Larkin Fan]

I will be having nightmares about what I just saw

[RedTeamGo!]

UGgggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Just don't swing at the first pitch, good lord.

[wheels]

Single yes, Votto in, no.

Different timeline, I guess.

Kinda creepy. Makes me question why I'm here at all.

[WVRedsFan]

Impatience. Good grief.

[Playadlc]

This is such a dumb hitting team.

[Larkin Fan]

Ugly AB by Frazier. Very ugly.

[Red Raindog]

Different timeline, I guess.

Kinda creepy. Makes me question why I'm here at all.

are any of us here -- or there?

[wheels]

You almost called that!

I'm serious. This is some dreamland kinda stuff.

I'm feeling this.

[NebraskaRed]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWaLxFIVX1s

[Roy Tucker]

Not the outcome I was hoping for. Not the best base running by BP.

Bah.

[malcontent]

Phillips too far off 2B

[Larkin Fan]

I think we need to hire Jack Bauer as hitting coach.

[RedTeamGo!]

Haha, thats perfect.

[Tom Servo]

This is a fast moving game today, no?

[Roy Tucker]

Thom loves to pile on a guy.

[kbrake]

2 RBI last night on first pitch swinging. I have a lot more issue with BP getting doubled up on that ball.

[RedTeamGo!]

I completely agree with Chris Welsh, these half swings are just terrible.

Based loaded, 1 out - if you are going to swing, take a full cut.

[Magdal]

Plenty of time left Fellas.

[malcontent]

That was the slider. Unreal break on that pitch.

[Roy Tucker]

A fine voiced young man.

[wheels]

Plenty of time left Fellas.

Go away, Cardinal fan. You're a harbinger of bad things!

[RedTeamGo!]

Wow, that kid is in high school?

[KYExtemper]

This is a fast moving game today, no?

All of the games of this series have been quick. None of them have gone more than three hours and they have averaged about two and a half hours.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Kid's got some pipes. Nicely done. :clap: :clap:

[JaxRed]

I was going to say that. Once of the best GBA I've heard

[757690]

No problem with Fraizer swinging at the first pitch. Big problem with him taking a half swing on a tough slider on the first pitch.

[wheels]

Are they going to lose today because Scooter freaking Gennett hit a home run?

I think NOT.

[Larkin Fan]

I was going to say that. Once of the best GBA I've heard

I agree. He was pitch perfect and didn't miss a note. That's a hard feat for even the most seasoned performer. Impressive.

[BluegrassRedleg]

He knocked it out of the park. Great rendition.

[Larkin Fan]

Jalapeña is at it again.

[KYExtemper]

Can we play Pena at another position when Rocco comes back? Love this guy's approach to hitting.

[Roy Tucker]

Rip city for Pena today

[wheels]

Jalapeña is at it again.

Think I created a Redszone meme.

This is a big day for me.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Is this game going to be protested? I thought there was "No Pepper Allowed". That was clearly a hot pepper.

[Raisor]

Can we play Pena at another position when Rocco comes back? Love this guy's approach to hitting.

I suppose you could play him at first.

[KYExtemper]

Oh for the love of god!

[wheels]

I suppose you could play him at first.

There are lots of people in Redlegnationlandville that would heartily agree with you.

Yeah. I'm serious.

[Raisor]

That's not good.

[Larkin Fan]

I suppose you could play him at first.

Oh boy. Here comes the Votto should move to LF discussion again.

[wheels]

C0zart found green!

[Tom Servo]

Pena running :laugh:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cozy! 1st & 3rd

[Roy Tucker]

Pena's wheels are not ok.

[wheels]

That's not good.

If you lived in Ohio, you'd have an aneurism.

[Larkin Fan]

man I hope Peña is going to be okay.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Nice swing by Cozart there. Just went with the pitch, nice and easy. Why don't we see that from him more often?

[Playadlc]

Cozart's heating up.

[wheels]

Pena's wheels are not ok.

Watch yer mouth, Sparky.

[RedTeamGo!]

Brayan Pena: Ballplayer

[_Sir_Charles_]

Pinch runner for Pena. Good call.

Hamilton. :O)

[wheels]

Nice swing by Cozart there. Just went with the pitch, nice and easy. Why don't we see that from him more often?

Because he isn't a good hitter.

[Larkin Fan]

It's Billy ball time.

[_Sir_Charles_]

No point in pushing Pena. Barnhart is there for just this reason.

[malcontent]

Every game is a battle of attrition.

[Larkin Fan]

That dude does NOT look like Will Smith.

[RedTeamGo!]

Why bat Bruce here now that the LHP is out? Put Soto in...just need a flyout.

This is a mistake IMO.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Fresh Prince on for Milwaukee.

[wheels]

Every game is a battle of attrition.

Incredibly true. It means they're close.

Hopefully moves are made.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Smith on the bump. Bruce pinch hitting, Hamilton pinch running.

[Roy Tucker]

That doesn't look like Will Smith.

[Tom Servo]

Bruce quickly down 0-2.

[WVRedsFan]

Jay is just lost

[RedTeamGo!]

I just don't get this - do a suicide squeeze with Leake or something. This is terrible.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Missed strike two by 3 1/2 feet.

[KYExtemper]

Well that sucked.

[Playadlc]

Just absolutely embarrassing.

[Tom Servo]

Yep, that'll happen.

[RedTeamGo!]

That is not on Bruce - that is on Price. Terrible management.

[Maldez]

Utterly lost.

[757690]

Bruce has good numbers against LHP, but I wonder what his numbers are against LOOGY's? They seem to eat him up.

[Larkin Fan]

Was Bruce punking us with that AB? Cuz that was bad.

[wheels]

??????!!!

[BluegrassRedleg]

You put a man on third, and the Reds just absolutely refuse to take a pitch or two.