5/9/14 Rockies @ Reds (Votto hitting 4th)

[redsfaninbsg]

1. Skip Schumaker (L) CF
2. Brayan Pena (S) C
3. Brandon Phillips (R) 2B
4. Joey Votto (L) 1B
5. Todd Frazier (R) 3B
6. Ryan Ludwick (R) RF
7. Chris Heisey (R) LF
8. Zack Cozart (R) SS
9. Johnny Cueto (R) P

[REDREAD]

Sigh, is this the second or third "desperation lineup" this year already?

[Stray]

Lets just throw nine numbers into a hat and draw for batting order imo.

[Redsfan320]

I do appreciate that he's trying things that we would never, ever have seen with Dusty here, whether they work out or not.

320

[Raisor]

I actually like it with who is available and with how Pena is hitting.

[mattfeet]

Hmm...

[RedTeamGo!]

I like it. Votto needs some RBI this series to boost his numbers for the common folk.

[Kiko]

I like it.

[KYExtemper]

Interesting lineup. I can buy into it in light of how some of these guys are recently performing.

[Kc61]

I don't have many inviolate rules in baseball.

But not hitting Heisey and Cozart back-to-back would be one of them.

I do like Votto hitting cleanup very much, it's like Price telling Votto to cut the nonsense and drive the ball. Hope it works.

As for Pena second, it concerns me about the DP, but it's worth a try if he's feeling healthy again.

[mace]

As for Pena second, it concerns me about the DP, but it's worth a try if he's feeling healthy again.

But if Pena hits into a double play, it means Phillips can't.

[villain612]

I like managers who mix it up so I'm down with this lineup considering the options of available players.

Hopefully Price will keep mixing it up when Rocco gets back and puts him at least 5th.

[Larkin Fan]

I like the fact that Price isn't afraid to shake things up and try something new. Very interested to see what Votto does in the #4 spot.

[Larkin Fan]

I don't have many inviolate rules in baseball.

But not hitting Heisey and Cozart back-to-back would be one of them.

I do like Votto hitting cleanup very much, it's like Price telling Votto to cut the nonsense and drive the ball. Hope it works.

As for Pena second, it concerns me about the DP, but it's worth a try if he's feeling healthy again.

I suppose we could always move Cozart back to the #2 spot. That would alleviate the issue of he and Heisey hitting back to back. ;)

[NeilHamburger]

How about the teams switch Shortstops for the series?

[Red Raindog]

How about the teams switch Shortstops for the series?

Let's toss in RF too ;)

[villain612]

I don't have many inviolate rules in baseball.

But not hitting Heisey and Cozart back-to-back would be one of them.

I do like Votto hitting cleanup very much, it's like Price telling Votto to cut the nonsense and drive the ball. Hope it works.

As for Pena second, it concerns me about the DP, but it's worth a try if he's feeling healthy again.

With the options available, not really sure where else to put Heisey.

As far as Pena goes, he's OPSing at .896 currently. I'm glad to see an early spot in the lineup where he'll get more ABs.

[villain612]

Best part about this lineup:



9. Johnny Cueto (R) P

[Larkin Fan]

How about the teams switch Shortstops for the series?

How about they switch shortstops for... forever!

[PepperJack]

John Fay ‏@johnfayman 1m
Rockies lineup has a total of 38 home runs, 155 RBI. 19 homers, 78 RBI for #Reds lineup.

[klw]

John Fay
‏@johnfayman

Hamilton didn't swing the bat today, but he says his finger is much better. #reds
https://twitter.com/johnfayman/status/464854918512140288

[PepperJack]

How about they switch shortstops for... forever!


http://tdzdaily.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/The-Sandlot-FOREVER.gif

['69]

Lets just throw nine numbers into a hat and draw for batting order imo.

Seriously Bryan, there's an app for that

:laugh:

Runs per game for above lineup: 4.128.

Best Lineups
Runs per Game 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
4.256 Votto Pena Phillips Fraz Lud Cozart Heisey Schmker Cueto
4.255 Votto Pena Phillips Lud Fraz Cozart Heisey Schmker Cueto
4.253 Votto Pena Schmker Fraz Lud Cozart Heisey Phillips Cueto
4.253 Votto Pena Lud Fraz Phillips Cozart Heisey Schmker Cueto

[SirFelixCat]

Cueto getting squeezed early. Still got F7. One down.

[KYExtemper]

Drew Stubbs still strikin' out, lol.

[SirFelixCat]

Stubbs, K. Two down.

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L5. Good inning.

['69]

Uno Dos Tres

[KYExtemper]

Liking what I'm seeing out of Schumaker early in his tenure.

[Raisor]

Dislike

[Raisor]

Every time a manager sac bunts in the first inning god kills a kola bear.

[faffy42]

I do appreciate that he's trying things that we would never, ever have seen with Dusty here, whether they work out or not.

320

YES! Like his willingness to make changes...the way shumaker is raking he should be leadoff...and mez shoulda been 4 or 5 when he was raking

[KYExtemper]

FINALLY got a man in from 3rd in the 1st! IT'S A MIRACLE!

[OldRightHander]

Two "productive" outs to produce a run. Somewhere BadFundamentals is smiling.

[Larkin Fan]

No RBI chance for Votto this inning. All his fault. ;)

[_Sir_Charles_]

I actually like it with who is available and with how Pena is hitting.

That's what I was thinking too. I like Pena up higher, Brandon's hitting better too.

[Raisor]

Two "productive" outs to produce a run. Somewhere BadFundamentals is smiling.

He'd be too busy railing on Votto's out

[Larkin Fan]

Nice play by Frazier to get CarGo.

[Raisor]

Mark Sheldon almost gave Marty a heart attack that Votto is confident his numbers will be their norms by the end of the year.

[KYExtemper]

What a bomb by Frazier.

[Red in Chicago]

wow!

['69]

Wow. Holy Moses, indeed.

Frazier bomb.

[Raisor]

Boom

Around goes Frazier!

[_Sir_Charles_]

:jump: Toddfather!


Ummm....did that really just land where I thought that landed?!?

[Larkin Fan]

My Gawd that was a bomb by Frazier. Wow.

[OldRightHander]

Not your average wall scraper there.

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Didn't he put one up there last year too?

[Playadlc]

Could be the furthest ball I have ever seen hit.

[KittyDuran]

:jump: Toddfather!


Ummm....did that really just land where I thought that landed?!?

Riverboat Deck...

[Raisor]

My Gawd that was a bomb by Frazier. Wow.

Now you're James Brown? Good gawd!

['69]

Thom says 485'

[Norm Chortleton]

485'

[_Sir_Charles_]

Riverboat Deck...

The heck with the Tundra sign, that nearly knocked the actual truck off that platform. :O)

[Larkin Fan]

Sixth longest HR in GABP history. 485 feet

[Red in Chicago]

cozart's went about 85 feet

[Gainesville Red]

I thought that one had a shot at the truck.

[KittyDuran]

The heck with the Tundra sign, that nearly knocked the actual truck off that platform. :O)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/10/2uqe4upe.jpg
My POV... Just out of my sight...

[Larkin Fan]

Now you're James Brown? Good gawd!

Nah, Higgins from Magnum PI. "Good Gawd Magnum (or RFS62 as we know him)!

[Raisor]

Nah, Higgins from Magnum PI. "Good Gawd Magnum (or RFS62 as we know him)!

My all time favorite show

[dubc47834]

Sigh, is this the second or third "desperation lineup" this year already?

Last year Dusty was bashed because he was too stubborn with the line up, this year Price is bashed for being to flexible....lol. Too crazy. I was a Dusty supporter, but that was one thing that frustrated me, his lineups. Damned if you do....damned if you don't!

[klw]

Gameday says the Colorado pitcher doubled on a groundball to Cozart. Can someone say what actually happened?

[SirFelixCat]

The Rox announcers are gushing over Johnny. They keep bringing up his stats and it's almost like they're incredulous. Pretty amusing.

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Gameday says the Colorado pitcher doubled on a groundball to Cozart. Can someone say what actually happened?

Lined one over 3b bag. Hit the ball boys chair. Cozy went and picked it up. But Johnny got out of the inning.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I think I've asked this before but never got an answer. Has anybody ever WON the Tundra?

[SirFelixCat]

I think I've asked this before but never got an answer. Has anybody ever WON the Tundra?

Nope.

[Raisor]

I think I've asked this before but never got an answer. Has anybody ever WON the Tundra?
Yes

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Nope.

I had a 50-50 shot at being right

[_Sir_Charles_]

I should've specified. I wanted a CORRECT answer. :o)

[klw]

I think I've asked this before but never got an answer. Has anybody ever WON the Tundra?

Has it been the same Tundra all this time? Anyone checked the battery lately?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Has it been the same Tundra all this time? Anyone checked the battery lately?

I know they donate it to somewhere every year if it's not won. I think to a firestation.

[Chip R]

What a bomb by Frazier.

Rallykiller

[_Sir_Charles_]

Slow swing. He just kind of guided that to right for a double down the line.

[Raisor]

Marty railing about the number of RBI for Joey

[KYExtemper]

The Tunda contest reminds me of something similar that is used by the Lexington Legends at the Class A level. They have a window frame set up out in right center and if a ball flies through it, some lucky fan wins free windows. I wonder what the odds are of a ball ever finding its way through that small window frame, but I imagine they are pretty astronomical.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Marty railing about the number of RBI for Joey

I know you don't care for the RBI stat, and even less for a #2 hitter. But honest question...at what point does it start to bother you? 10 rbi's at the all star break?

To be clear, I'm not bothered by it at all. I know he'll get his numbers...just a matter of time.

[Raisor]

He hit the bull he wins a bleeping steak

[Tom Servo]

Tulo goes yard. 2-1 game.

[Red Raindog]

That run should count for us

[Raisor]

I know you don't care for the RBI stat, and even less for a #2 hitter. But honest question...at what point does it start to bother you? 10 rbi's at the all star break?

To be clear, I'm not bothered by it at all. I know he'll get his numbers...just a matter of time.

I think you answered it yourself. Didn't need me at all ;)

[KittyDuran]

He hit the bull he wins a bleeping steak

Didn't Wally Post hit the "Win a Suit" sign quite a few times at Crosley?

[Raisor]

Didn't Wally Post hit the "Win a Suit" sign quite a few times at Crosley?

Dave would know as he was probably there

['69]

They could at least be sports and move the Tundra sign to different parts of the park once in a while.

[Tom Servo]

Tie game. Even Johnny can't totally contain this Rockies offense.

['69]

Frack

[KYExtemper]

Well, there goes the lead.

[OldRightHander]

They could at least be sports and move the Tundra sign to different parts of the park once in a while.

Then three people would hit balls where it had recently been the next game. Like when you drive a par 3 green and your ball is sitting right in the imprint of where the hole had been previously.

[OldRightHander]

Stubbs striking out. Never seen that before.

[Tom Servo]

Of all the things to gush about over Tulowitzki's play, Thom talks about his RBIs.

http://media.tumblr.com/55920ba018b82d81e78983ea22aff2ae/tumblr_inline_mm3a9c5ZWX1qz4rgp.gif

[Red in Chicago]

it's just a matter of time before he's on the dl...

[kbrake]

Can't believe Tulo didn't get tossed there.

[Larkin Fan]

Didn't we hear this same convo about how Thom loves players with fire last game?

[KYExtemper]

Offense has suddenly gone icy after that Phillips double in the 3rd.

[George Foster]

the pitch to Stubbs and Tuli both looked like strikes to me...Tuli cried the whole inning to the 2nd base umpire.

[dubc47834]

Tulo has a cannon!!!

[alloverjr]

Didn't we hear this same convo about how Thom loves players with fire last game?

You would think that those with such disdain for an announcer would just mute the TV, no? The garbage that gets spewed about Thom and Marty is no less tiring than hearing Votto or Cozart or Ondrusek suck. Get over it.

[OldRightHander]

In all honesty, most sports announcers are rather full of it. That's why the good ones really stand out.

[PepperJack]

I don't think Sheldon cared for Stubbs.


Mark Sheldon @m_sheldon · 1m
Stubbs didn't like K looking, but we've seen that before. But then it happened to Tulowitzki. He was really hot. #reds

[Raisor]

You would think that those with such disdain for an announcer would just mute the TV, no? The garbage that gets spewed about Thom and Marty is no less tiring than hearing Votto or Cozart or Ondrusek suck. Get over it.
At least we know that Votto, Cozart, and ondrusck will get better

[Tony Cloninger]

I miss FireJoeMorgan.com when I hear Thom speak.

[Tom Servo]

I am glad Justin Morneau is alive again.

[Larkin Fan]

You would think that those with such disdain for an announcer would just mute the TV, no? The garbage that gets spewed about Thom and Marty is no less tiring than hearing Votto or Cozart or Ondrusek suck. Get over it.

Boohoo.

[KYExtemper]

Votto can't buy a hit.

[Raisor]

Morally Votto didn't want that hit enough

[Larkin Fan]

At least Votto made good contact on that ball. That's a plus.

[KYExtemper]

We had Chacin on the ropes in the first three innings and now we're getting overwhelmed by a pitcher with a 7.20 ERA. C'mon guys!

[Gainesville Red]

Morally Votto didn't want that hit enough

Hope he cleared tonight's debacle with Rantly before the game started.

[Larkin Fan]

Hope he cleared tonight's debacle with Rantly before the game started.

I don't know... we may be in for a Votto!!!!! (Part 2) thread.

[Gainesville Red]

Bengals took LSU RB Jeremy Hill.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKKKK

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKKKKK

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Let's go boys. Time for some fireworks!

[Tony Cloninger]

Votto needs a new nickname.

MITCHELL!!

[KYExtemper]

Evidently, rain is approaching after this half-inning. I hope we can get this game in.

[KYExtemper]

This is starting to remind me of one of our games in the Atlanta series where our bats just went stone cold.

[malcontent]

I don't have many inviolate rules in baseball.
But not hitting Heisey and Cozart back-to-back would be one of them.
Not starting Heisey would make that possible.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Scorched liner by Cozart....right at Arrenado. :(

[kbrake]

This is starting to remind me of one of our games in the Atlanta series where our bats just went stone cold.

The bats didn't just go stone cold. The bats just are not very good. As long as Bruce and Rocco are out and Votto is slumping this offense will be extremely painful to watch.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Votto needs a new nickname.

MITCHELL!!

I don't get it. :confused:

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKKKKKK

[Tony Cloninger]

I don't get it. :confused:


Go ask Tom Servo.

[OldRightHander]

Man I love watching Cueto pitch. Stubbs was so overmatched there.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Interesting read here. Not sure I agree with the premise....but it is food for thought.

http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/with-runners-on-base-joey-votto-lets-too-many-good-chances-go-by/

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cueto....just awesome.

[KYExtemper]

I thought when we posted 2 runs that would've been enough for Cueto, but unfortunately it wasn't. Might be headed for another no decision.

[OldRightHander]

Got in Tulo's kitchen there. Absolute hitter abuse that inning.

[Red in Chicago]

let's get some runs!!!!

[villain612]

Can Cueto just pitch every game?

[KYExtemper]

Still have three half-innings, but we might be headed for our third extra inning game in the last four we've played.

[Tom Servo]

Another great start by Cueto! :notworthy:

[Roy Tucker]

There ought to be a way an ump can get a hitters butt back in the box. Tulo sure took his sweet time getting back in there.

LetS gO rEdz

[Tom Servo]

Votto needs a new nickname.

MITCHELL!!
Joe Don Votto is Mittens. He's a cop.

[Kc61]

Can't wait for Cueto to lead league in all major categories and miss the All Star game for a lack of wins.

[The Operator]

Billy Hamilton pinch hitting? For realz?

[George Foster]

Still have three half-innings, but we might be headed for our third extra inning game in the last four we've played.

I said during the off season we would lead the league in one run losses...wish I wrong...

[The Operator]

Nevermind, Billy is the man!!!!!!!!!11

[_Sir_Charles_]

Billy Hamilton pinch hitting? For realz?

Yes. FOR REALZ! DOUBLE! :O)

[Tom Servo]

Billy double!

[KYExtemper]

ALRIGHT! Way to go Billy. If he was just trying to bunt hit I was going to lose it, but I'll take that result!

[OldRightHander]

Let's hope that gets the go ahead.

[Chip R]

Evidently, rain is approaching after this half-inning. I hope we can get this game in.

I thought I saw some lightning earlier but it isn't raining yet.

[Plus Plus]

LetS gO rEdz

Keep it going, guys!

[Larkin Fan]

Nice fundamentals.

[The Operator]

Schumaker bunts Billy over to 3rd.

[Chip R]

The obligatory bunt.

[George Foster]

that's how an ex Card bunts...:D

[_Sir_Charles_]

WHY!?! Why bunt?!?

If you want to get him to third...let him STEAL IT! Schumaker's been killing the ball. I like his chances of getting the run in.

Hopefully the little pepper'll get it done.

[Tony Cloninger]

joe don votto is mittens. He's a cop.

mitchell's a gamer!!

[Roy Tucker]

Radar doesn't look good. Let's score here boys.

[KYExtemper]

If we get this in play, we BETTER score. No getting thrown out at the plate.

[kbrake]

WHY!?! Why bunt?!?

If you want to get him to third...let him STEAL IT! Schumaker's been killing the ball. I like his chances of getting the run in.

Hopefully the little pepper'll get it done.

Schumaker can't hit left handers.

[_Sir_Charles_]

JalePena! Gettin' it done!

[The Operator]

Reds have the lead!

[Chip R]

Scrappy!

[OldRightHander]

Pena with the sac fly.

[KYExtemper]

Good work by the 9-1-2 to engineer that run.

[Roy Tucker]

Hamilton's speed can be such a weapon.

[Larkin Fan]

Nothing can stop a Billy run.

[Tadasimha]

There we go!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Schumaker can't hit left handers.

LOL. Don't throw logic into the middle of a perfectly good rant. Sheesh! :O) (good call)

[Tom Servo]

Reds take the lead!


Still, getting 3 outs against this Colorado lineup ain't no easy thing.

[Tony Cloninger]

Price and his bunting makes Dusty look like Earl Weaver.

Price meanwhile is trying to recall the days of John McGraw and Connie Mack.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Okay. A nice 1-2-3 Broxton. Lock and load!

[Larkin Fan]

Let's go Broxton.

[George Foster]

thought Chapman was due back tonight? Guess not. I've been off the radar...

[kbrake]

Price and his bunting makes Dusty look like Earl Weaver.

Price meanwhile is trying to recall the days of John McGraw and Connie Mack.

I really don't get what started this Price bunts all the time narrative. No way he bunts more than Dusty. I can't remember him bunting for a sacrifice early in a game all year. Dusty would do it first inning.

[Kc61]

That was a tremendous at bat for Pena.

Went out of zone to hit sac fly on pitch up.

Knew with BH on third a medium fly ball does it.

Excellent job.

[kbrake]

thought Chapman was due back tonight? Guess not. I've been off the radar...

Tomorrow.

[Roy Tucker]

Okay. A nice 1-2-3 Broxton. Lock and load!

Fingers, toes, and eyes crossed.

[Larkin Fan]

thought Chapman was due back tonight? Guess not. I've been off the radar...

I think I read that he's likely to be activated tomorrow.

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thought Chapman was due back tonight? Guess not. I've been off the radar...

I think I read that he's likely to be activated tomorrow.

[George Foster]

Tomorrow.

thank you kbake!

[Roy Tucker]

Love the targets that Pena makes.

[OldRightHander]

Time to end that streak.

[Roy Tucker]

Broxton has his velocity up. A good thing.

[Tom Servo]

It's Arenado, Thom, not Arredondo.

[OldRightHander]

My phone just now told me that Hamilton scored on a sac fly.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Arrenado hit by the pitch....after it bounces in front of the plate, Pena's mitt and then his cheek.

[Tom Servo]

That sure as hell looked like a swing.

[Larkin Fan]

Yeah the difference in Broxton's velocity this year versus last year is like night and day. Good to see.

[OldRightHander]

He's hanging touch. Broxton needs to come up with something to put him away.

[Larkin Fan]

My phone just now told me that Hamilton scored on a sac fly.

Can you hear me now?

[KYExtemper]

C'mon Broxton. Gotta put that guy away when you are up 0-2.

[Roy Tucker]

Ok, let's turn 2.

[OldRightHander]

Can Morneau just roll one to Phillips here?

[Larkin Fan]

That's crap. Arrenado struck out two pitches ago and now he's on first.

[_Sir_Charles_]

C'mon Broxton. Gotta put that guy away when you are up 0-2.

He did. Slight disagreement with blue.

[Tom Servo]

Walk and now Morneau is up, and now I begin to fear the worst.

[The Operator]

I don't like agreeing with Thom but I've always thought it was stupid for a catcher to basically stand up and tell the batter a high 0-2 fastball was coming. I've never seen it work. Not once.

[Tom Servo]

Yeah, I kinda saw that one coming. :(

[OldRightHander]

Well......@#$%!!!

[KYExtemper]

Well ****.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Crap. First run allowed by Broxton. :(

[The Operator]

Blown save.

Cueto cannot catch a break.

[Larkin Fan]

Unbelievable. But not really.

[George Foster]

just looooove our bull pen..

[kbrake]

This is getting frustrating.

[powersackers]

Awesome. :(

[Red Raindog]

well took no time at all

[Roy Tucker]

Poo.

[Tom Servo]

At least we get to bat last. The Rox offense is ridiculous.

[Larkin Fan]

just looooove our bull pen..

To be fair, Broxton has been lights out every other appearance this season and got victimized by a bad call by team Blue.

[RedsLvr]

And that was out #3 with the tying run on second. Thanks blue.

[toledodan]

I don't like agreeing with Thom but I've always thought it was stupid for a catcher to basically stand up and tell the batter a high 0-2 fastball was coming. I've never seen it work. Not once.

The whole idea is to change the eye level of the batter. The pitch isn't designed to get you out. Thom never played the game aparently.

[kbrake]

Reds are 6-12 in save chances this year. I'll be right back I'm going to go throw up.

[Roy Tucker]

That pitch to Morneau caught just a wee too much of the outside corner. He was able to drive it.

[Roy Tucker]

What a bunch of paper mâché bats we have on the bench.

[Tom Servo]

Alright, win it now.

[OldRightHander]

That ball came a couple batters too late.

[George Foster]

Reds are 6-12 in save chances this year. I'll be right back I'm going to go throw up.
maybe Price needs a "slump buster.":eek:

[The Operator]

The whole idea is to change the eye level of the batter. The pitch isn't designed to get you out. Thom never played the game aparently.I get that but if I was a hitter and saw a catcher actually stand up I'm pretty sure I'd tell myself "Well here comes an obvious ball, don't even pay attention".

[_Sir_Charles_]

Okay, a 1st pitch Votto walkoff. Yeah, I could live with that.

[Red Raindog]

Okay, a 1st pitch Votto walkoff. Yeah, I could live with that.

not picky here -- I don't care about the count

[faffy42]

Dear rockies,
I cannot take another reds 1 run loss...if you win..please be by 2 or more runs.
Oh, but please don't win instead.
Thank you!
Reds fan

[toledodan]

I get that but if I was a hitter and saw a catcher actually stand up I'm pretty sure I'd tell myself "Well here comes an obvious ball, don't even pay attention".

True, however the batter better not be peeking behind him. That is one of those unwritten rules lol.

[OldRightHander]

I'm up for one of those patented oppo bombs by Votto.

[RedsLvr]

I get that but if I was a hitter and saw a catcher actually stand up I'm pretty sure I'd tell myself "Well here comes an obvious ball, don't even pay attention".

Go ahead and look at a hitter closely next at bat and tell me what he's looking at. I'll give you a hint - it's not the catcher. Most batters don't even have the catchers in their eyesight for most of the at bat.

[Tony Cloninger]

I really don't get what started this Price bunts all the time narrative. No way he bunts more than Dusty. I can't remember him bunting for a sacrifice early in a game all year. Dusty would do it first inning.


You forgot the game in STL with Hamilton on 3rd in the 1st inning?

[Kc61]

I want a makeup call this half inning.

['69]

To be fair, Broxton has been lights out every other appearance this season and got victimized by a bad call by team Blue.

Also the pitch that Morneau double was a cutter right at the knees on the outside corner. Otherwise a very good pitch there.

[The Operator]

Votto walks off!!!!!! REDS WIN!!!!

[kbrake]

Vooooooooooooooooooooooooottttttttttttttttttttttoo oooooooooooooooooooooooooo CLUTCH.

[Tom Servo]

Votto! :jump:

SUCK IT BRENNAMANS

[OldRightHander]

I'm up for one of those patented oppo bombs by Votto.

Do I get partial credit?

[powersackers]

Heck ya!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Oh yeah! VOTTOMATIC IS BACK BABY!!!

[KYExtemper]

YES!

['69]

Votto! Walk off, baby.

[WebScorpion]

JOEY!!! :jump: Walkoff HR!

[George Foster]

son of a ***** got a 3-0 green light...wow.....did not see that coming..

[Roy Tucker]

I am so happy to see that. Joey!!!!

[toledodan]

Thom beating a dead horse yet again. I'm starting to dislike him about as much as rex hurdler here in Kansas city.

[Larkin Fan]

Joey VOTTOOOO!!!

[Tom Servo]

We're good again! :beerme:

[Red Raindog]

our new #4 hitter!

[Tony Cloninger]

Damn you MITCHELL!!! You magnificent bastard!!

[kbrake]

You forgot the game in STL with Hamilton on 3rd in the 1st inning?

BP did that on his own. We found that out after the game.

[toledodan]

Take that Thom lol

[Larkin Fan]

Yeah but Joey only had one RBI tonight. So not clutch! ;)

[Kc61]

Good instinct to let Votto swing there.

[_Sir_Charles_]

AWESOME RESPONSE! "who cares?, Who cares man."

[KYExtemper]

The ESPN thread of the game was filled with Votto hate all night. Fitting ending to this game.

[Tom Servo]

Who cares right now man, we just won :laugh:

[George Foster]

Broxton got the win...no justice....

[Tony Cloninger]

Also the pitch that Morneau double was a cutter right at the knees on the outside corner. Otherwise a very good pitch there.



I agree. Good pitch that was a little up but Justin did what I wish Bruce would do moe of with his power.

Perfect hit as it was with enough hang time...... but far away enough from hamilton that he could not catch up to it.

[Raisor]

Boom.

Jump on Nibbles and take a victory lap

[RedlegJake]

wait - it didn't happen...Joey only singles and walks and has no power...yadayadayada

[faffy42]

Dear Joey,
NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICE!!!!!! Let it get you goin now...
Thanks!
Reds fan

[The Operator]

I love Joey Votto interviews. So matter of the fact.

[Tony Cloninger]

BP did that on his own. We found that out after the game.

He is still bunting way too much for my taste.

[Brutus]

Yeah, I kinda saw that one coming. :(

In fairness, you said you feared the worst. That wasn't quite the worst. That was only semi-bad.

[klw]

Yeah but Joey only had one RBI tonight. So not clutch! ;)
Only hit all night was with no one one, bust.

[Tony Cloninger]

Broxton got the win...no justice....

Roy Face and Phil Regan disagree.

[Larkin Fan]

I love Joey Votto interviews. So matter of the fact.

"Who cares?" Awesome, indeed.

[toledodan]

Broxton got the win...no justice....

Another reason the win-lose record is over rated.

[Roy Tucker]

That was a serious bomb. No wall scraper there.

[Big Klu]

Congratulations to Joey Votto, who has tied Brandon Phillips for 13th place on the Reds all-time home run list!


Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Adam Dunn - 270
5. Ted Kluszewski - 251
6. George Foster - 244
7. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
8. Eric Davis - 203
9. Barry Larkin - 198
10. Vada Pinson - 186
11. Wally Post - 172
12. Jay Bruce - 167
13. Brandon Phillips - 162
13. Joey Votto - 162
15. Gus Bell - 160
16. Joe Morgan - 152
16. Pete Rose - 152
18. Lee May - 147
19. Dan Driessen - 133
20. Reggie Sanders - 125
21. Ernie Lombardi - 120
22. Sean Casey - 118
23. Frank McCormick - 110
24. Dave Parker - 107
25. Chris Sabo - 104
26. Dave Concepcion - 101