6/28/14 - Reds @ Giants

[dsmith421]

28th June 1884. Polo Grounds, New York, N.Y.

Red Stockings

"Sliding Billy" Hamilton, center field.
Mr. Frazier, third base.
Mr. Votto, first base.
Mr. Phillips, second base.
Mr. Bruce, right field.
Mr. Mesoraco, glove butler.
Mr. Ludwig, left field.
Mr. Cozart, shortstop.
Mr. Alfred Simon, hurler.

[PepperJack]

It's the 28th.

But, I am all for your artistic PBP.

[dsmith421]

It's the 28th.

But, I am all for your artistic PBP.

International date line, clearly.

[Tony Cloninger]

I thought Ned Hanlon would surely see that Mr. Phillips has no business occupying the 4th position in this order by now?

[Raisor]

"Glove butler" is my new favorite thing.

[NebraskaRed]

From the "PLAYING RULES OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF Professional Base Ball Clubs; 1884" umpire rulebook:

RULE 50. The Batsman, on taking his position, must call for a "High Ball," a "Low Ball," or a "High or Low Ball," and the Umpire shall notify the pitcher to deliver the ball as required; such call shall not be changed after the first ball delivered

Why was this rule ever changed?

[Larkin Fan]

Don't worry about the date. Some guy in the SunDeck thinks it's the 29th. ;)

[Larkin Fan]

From the "PLAYING RULES OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF Professional Base Ball Clubs; 1884" umpire rulebook:

RULE 50. The Batsman, on taking his position, must call for a "High Ball," a "Low Ball," or a "High or Low Ball," and the Umpire shall notify the pitcher to deliver the ball as required; such call shall not be changed after the first ball delivered

Why was this rule ever changed?

Games took too long. ;)

[NebraskaRed]

Also,

RULE 63. No Player except the Captain or his assisstant shall address the Umpire concerning any point of play, and any violation of this Rule shall subject the offender to a fine of five dollars by the Umpire.

$5 in 1884, would be what now? like $200 or $300?

[villain612]

Why isn't Frank in the lineup tonight?

[Tom Servo]

Why isn't Frank in the lineup tonight?
He was unable to overcome the notable handicap of being dead for the last 16 years.

[Raisor]

He was unable to overcome the notable handicap of being dead for the last 16 years.

7420

[villain612]

Man, this Cardinals defense has been lousy this year.

Love it.

[dsmith421]

New York Giants.

Mr. Gregory White, center field.
Mr. Pence, right field.
Mr. Paul "Kung Foo Panda" Sandoval, third base.
Mr. Morse, left field.
Mr. Sanchez, catcher.
Mr. Crawford, short stop.
Mr. Duvall, first base.
Mr. Panik, the Streets of London.
Mr. Matthew Cain, hurler.

Mgr: John McGraw, Esq.

[RedlegJake]

From the "PLAYING RULES OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF Professional Base Ball Clubs; 1884" umpire rulebook:

RULE 50. The Batsman, on taking his position, must call for a "High Ball," a "Low Ball," or a "High or Low Ball," and the Umpire shall notify the pitcher to deliver the ball as required; such call shall not be changed after the first ball delivered

Why was this rule ever changed?

In early baseball the pitcher's job was actually to assist the hitter in striking the ball. When Jim Creighton started throwing very hard and deceiving batters there were outcries of cheater and foul! One of the rules to assist pitchers to assist hitters was the high-low call. Balls required to walk were even increased a couple times to cut down on walks and fouls weren't strikes either to cut down strikeouts. After all the idea is for the batter to strike the ball. That was the thinking and it wasn't entirely gone by 1884. You would probably recognize fast pitch softball played without gloves more than today's baseball if you could go back and watch a game in 1884.

[Red Raindog]

Lynn getting hit early -- now 3-0 LAD - no outs runner on 2nd

[villain612]

Lance Lynn is melting down. Threw a ball behind Grienke who was trying to lay a bunt down.

I love watching the Cardinals lose.

[Red Raindog]

Lynn getting hit early -- now 3-0 LAD - no outs runner on 2nd

now wild pitch

[RedlegJake]

Also a match between 2 of the early teams that didn't change their names a half dozen times over the years.

Of course the Giants changed their whole city so there is that...

[Red Raindog]

now 6 - 0 still in 2nd Lynn is going to take the pounding it seems

now 7-0

[PepperJack]

Some Reds numbers versus Cain,


Hamilton-never faced him
Frazier-never faced him
Votto-7-23, 2 2B, 4 BB
Phillips-7-30, 2 2B, 2 HR
Bruce-6-13, 2 2B, 4 BB
Mesoraco-0-3
Ludwick-8-22, 2B, 3 HR, 3 BB
Cozart-2-7, 2B, HR

[Ironman92]

28th June 1884. Polo Grounds, New York, N.Y.

Red Stockings

"Sliding Billy" Hamilton, center field.
Mr. Frazier, third base.
Mr. Votto, first base.
Mr. Phillips, second base.
Mr. Bruce, right field.
Mr. Mesoraco, glove butler.
Mr. Ludwig, left field.
Mr. Cozart, shortstop.
Mr. Alfred Simon, hurler.

Very nice....but an A- because of an improper using of a "g" in place of a "ck"

[Larkin Fan]

The only way the Reds win this game is if Frank hits 4 homers.

[The Operator]

It's the 28th.

But, I am all for your artistic PBP.Fixed :)

[5TimeWSChamps]

Top .38 Special songs.
1. Caught Up In You
2. Hang on Loosely
3. Rockin' Into The Night

[dsmith421]

Once more the Rhinelanders assay a lengthy road trip. After a successful journey to Chicago, the Cincinnati club passed a joyous (and well lubricated) eve aboard their private train headed east through the night to Gotham. And the wheel of Fortuna continued to smile on the Vermillion Hose, as the Red Stockings dispatched Mathewson and Rusie on consecutive afternoons at the Polo Grounds. Today the Cincinnati club sends Mr. Simon to the mound to confront the lineup of the World's Champions. Wily McGraw sends Mr. Cain to the mound.

[Tadasimha]

Once more the Rhinelanders assay a lengthy road trip. After a successful journey to Chicago, the Cincinnati club passed a joyous (and well lubricated) eve aboard their private train headed east through the night to Gotham. And the wheel of Fortuna continued to smile on the Vermillion Hose, as the Red Stockings dispatched Mathewson and Rusie on consecutive afternoons at the Polo Grounds. Today the Cincinnati club sends Mr. Simon to the mound to confront the lineup of the World's Champions. Wily McGraw sends Mr. Cain to the mound.

I am already enjoying this! :thumbup:

[The Operator]

dsmith, you should seriously do PBP for every game thread ever.

HOW DARE you have a life outside this forum? The nerve...

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Cardinals losing 9-1 to the Brooklyn Dodgers.

[villain612]

The Brewers need to go on a 10 game losing streak.

[5TimeWSChamps]

Billy goes to a full count, making Cain throw pitches early.

[5TimeWSChamps]

The Brewers need to go on a 10 game losing streak.

Ill settle for a 2 game losing streak...

[dsmith421]

1st inning.

Mr. Hamilton engages in his usual series of subterfuges and sleights of hand to distract the hurler. After seven wides from Mr. Cain, Mr. Hamilton slaps a safety through the pitchers' box.

[The Operator]

Base hit for Billy!

[Larkin Fan]

Billy ball time.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Billy with a leadoff single right up the middle. Go baby go!

[The Operator]

The Brewers need to go on a 10 game losing streak.http://media.tumblr.com/306b9072e472e9f78b107bee900994d1/tumblr_inline_n46wm6auyq1qcggxu.gif

[villain612]

Hamilton with the leadoff single

http://media.giphy.com/media/3djYKPkyh5sXu/giphy.gif

[dsmith421]

Eh, the wireless at the Polo Grounds is questionable at best. We'll pick this up another time. Excelsior.

[Tadasimha]

Eh, the wireless at the Polo Grounds is questionable at best. We'll pick this up another time. Excelsior.

Morse is there - try the telegraph!

[The Operator]

Eh, the wireless at the Polo Grounds is questionable at best. We'll pick this up another time. Excelsior.The telegraph lines must be down.

[Reds Fanatic]

Steal 34 for Hamilton

[The Operator]

Billy Ball! SB #34

[Red Raindog]

Steal 34 for Hamilton

all that work for naught -- BH swipes it -- next time they should just balk him over & save time

[Ironman92]

I love Billy.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto lines out to center

[The Operator]

Mr. Votto flies out to center.

[Larkin Fan]

I love Billy.

I'm sure he loves you too.

[villain612]

Man, I sure wish Rocco was up right now.

[The Operator]

Billy giveth and Billy taketh away. Aye.

[Reds Fanatic]

Billy gets caught in a pickoff and tries to get around the tag but went out of the baseline

[Ironman92]

Oh.....not sure on that

[Larkin Fan]

I don't think Billy was out of the baseline.

[villain612]

Well...that sucked.

[The Operator]

Sure didn't look like he was three feet out of the baseline but whatever. Shouldn't have happened in the first place.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Shame we didn't have the Pittsburgh umps. He wasn't anywhere close to as far out of the baseline as Harrison was yesterday...TWICE.

[Tom Servo]

Billy gets caught in a pickoff and tries to get around the tag but went out of the baseline
It's okay to go out of the baseline if you are the Pirates, but not the Reds.

[Tadasimha]

I don't think Billy was out of the baseline.

Agree

[toledodan]

First inning isn't a good base running inning for the reds

[Ironman92]

I'm sure he loves you too.

He won't return my calls...

[The Operator]

I don't think Billy was out of the baseline.Nor do I. I wish that was a challengeable call.

[The Operator]

He won't return my calls...
Typical baseballer.

[Tadasimha]

Typical baseballer.

An ironman in every city?

[_Sir_Charles_]

An ironman in every city?

He IS number 92 of all the Ironmen.

[Reds Fanatic]

6-4-3 DP.

[_Sir_Charles_]

6-4-3 Yesirree. Easy as can be once Pence fell down coming out of the box.

[The Operator]

6-4-yessirree-3

Gotta love Georgie.

[toledodan]

Yessiree

[Tadasimha]

Nice little dp

[villain612]

Double plays are so demoralizing.

One minute you have the leadoff guy on base with no outs and then...

[Reds Fanatic]

Sandoval strikes out swinging on a 79 MPH changeup

[_Sir_Charles_]

K and made Sandoval look silly.

[The Operator]

An ironman in every city?Here he's shown posting in tonight's game thread.

http://38.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mee6ihEznb1r84xh8o1_500.jpg

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K and made Sandoval look silly.Actually it's his body that makes him look silly, but I digress. :p

[Tadasimha]

Here he's shown posting in tonight's game thread.

http://38.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mee6ihEznb1r84xh8o1_500.jpg

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Actually it's his body that makes him look silly, but I digress. :p

But that's #73! What did he do with #92?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Here he's shown posting in tonight's game thread.

http://38.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mee6ihEznb1r84xh8o1_500.jpg


That's clearly Ironman73, not ours. Come on man, get on the ball!

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips strikes out swinging

[Tadasimha]

How's about a home run to celebrate your birthday, BP?

Well, maybe next ab

[_Sir_Charles_]

I like Jay's odds tonight.

[The Operator]

That's clearly Ironman73, not ours. Come on man, get on the ball!Well snap I didn't even notice that. He is a wily and elusive character.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ground ball with eyes back up the box.

[The Operator]

Bruce on with a base hit.

[Reds Fanatic]

9 game hitting streak for Bruce with a single to center

[_Sir_Charles_]

Well snap I didn't even notice that. He is a wily and elusive character.

Or he's a mass murderer who's slowly killing off all the other Ironmen and taking souvenir t-shirts from his conquests. I'm open to other options.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wild pitch moves Bruce to 2nd

[The Operator]

Wild pitch advances Bruce.

[Ironman92]

He IS number 92 of all the Ironmen.

I've worked hard to crack the top 100

[Reds Fanatic]

Mescoraco pops out to 2nd

[Ironman92]

Here he's shown posting in tonight's game thread.

http://38.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mee6ihEznb1r84xh8o1_500.jpg

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Actually it's his body that makes him look silly, but I digress. :p

My Dad.

[The Operator]

I'd be fine if this Ironman decided to join us.

http://www.coolest-homemade-costumes.com/images/coolest-homemade-sexy-female-iron-man-costume-idea-12-21423652.jpg

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick lines out to Cain. 0-0 mid 2nd

[Ironman92]

I didn't get to see the Sandoval hit to BP for the error and then the eventual change.....can anyone give a little more detail to it. Thanks

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cain found a gift in his glove.

[The Operator]

Right back at Cain. 3 outs.

[Tadasimha]

Lucky snag there

[Ironman92]

I'd be fine if this Ironman decided to join us.

http://www.coolest-homemade-costumes.com/images/coolest-homemade-sexy-female-iron-man-costume-idea-12-21423652.jpg

I have bigger elbows.

[Red Raindog]

I didn't get to see the Sandoval hit to BP for the error and then the eventual change.....can anyone give a little more detail to it. Thanks

grounder up the middle seemed to come up on him -- would have been a typical BP -- call that highlight play -- if he'd fielded it cleanly -- E was wrong IMHO

[_Sir_Charles_]

I didn't get to see the Sandoval hit to BP for the error and then the eventual change.....can anyone give a little more detail to it. Thanks

Sure. Sandoval hit it to BP and they ruled it an error. They eventually changed it to a hit. The ball was white and round. Brandon was wearing a uniform and a glove.

Enough details? :D

[Ironman92]

Where is dsmith421?

[Red Raindog]

I'd be fine if this Ironman decided to join us.

http://www.coolest-homemade-costumes.com/images/coolest-homemade-sexy-female-iron-man-costume-idea-12-21423652.jpg

huh -- didn't figure you for the tranny type --- shrug

[The Operator]

Where is dsmith421?Telegraph lines are down at The Polo Grounds.

[Reds Fanatic]

Morse grounds out to short

[Ironman92]

Sure. Sandoval hit it to BP and they ruled it an error. They eventually changed it to a hit. The ball was white and round. Brandon was wearing a uniform and a glove.

Enough details? :D

Yeah....I appreciate ill-timed humor

[The Operator]

huh -- didn't figure you for the tranny type --- shrugPlease don't tell me that's a guy, lol.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yeah....I appreciate ill-timed humor

I knew someone would fill you in. I didn't see the play.

[Ironman92]

grounder up the middle seemed to come up on him -- would have been a typical BP -- call that highlight play -- if he'd fielded it cleanly -- E was wrong IMHO

Did he go a long way to get it (as in if he fields it cleanly and fires he just gets him?)

[Red Raindog]

Please don't tell me that's a guy, lol.

you said ironman -- just saying

[The Operator]

Simon's curve has some serious bite on it tonight.

[Ironman92]

I knew someone would fill you in. I didn't see the play.

Too late....hurt my feelz

[Reds Fanatic]

Sanchez strikes out swinging

[The Operator]

you said ironman -- just saying
Phew - I thought for a second I might have overlooked an Adam's Apple or something, haha.

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The St. Louis Browns have officially lost to the Brooklyn club. 9-1.

[Red Raindog]

Did he go a long way to get it (as in if he fields it cleanly and fires he just gets him?)

I thought he went far enough -- he'd would have been near 2b by the time he threw it

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sick pitch.

[Tom Servo]

Simon Sez Sit Down

[The Operator]

Boy Simon is looking SHARP tonight.

K#3

[Reds Fanatic]

Wow. Crawford strikes out looking on a 70 MPH screwball. 0-0 after 2

[Ironman92]

Could Simon be any better, lol now he's just messing with them.

[Norm Chortleton]

:eek: at strike 3 to Crawford.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Too late....hurt my feelz

My job here is done. *drops mic and exits stage right*

[Larkin Fan]

It's Walt JOCKERRRTY!

[Ironman92]

My job here is done. *drops mic and exits stage right....trips and falls into orchestra members*

FIFM

[The Operator]

Jocketty apparently is skipping nap time for a TV booth interview.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart flies out to right

[OGB]

Walt Jockerty is in the booth with George Grande right now.

[_Sir_Charles_]

FIFM

Uncool. Two trombone players emptied their spit-valves on me.

[Reds Fanatic]

Simon doing everything right tonight lines a single to center

[The Operator]

That Iglesias kid's delivery looks a little violent to me.

I wonder why he only had around 170 K in like 230 innings? With his stuff you'd think he'd be K'ing 9+ per 9.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Billy, Billy, Billy.

[villain612]

How about a 3 run Toddfather bomb?

[Reds Fanatic]

Hamilton singles to right center. 1st and 2nd. Hamilton wanted to go for 2nd but had a pitcher in front of him on the basepaths

[The Operator]

Billy tries to stretch a single into a double and Simon says "Not so fast son, I'm done running."

1st and 2nd, 1 out.

[Tadasimha]

Almost too bad someone was running in front of Hamilton that time!

[Red Raindog]

when did they get the hit machine clone to lead-off?

[Larkin Fan]

Billy is mad. Simon cost him a double. Lol

[villain612]

Or not.

[Reds Fanatic]

Frazier grounds into a 5-4-3 DP. 0-0 mid 3rd

[The Operator]

Double play. Rally thwarted.

[Tom Servo]

That Iglesias kid's delivery looks a little violent to me.

I wonder why he only had around 170 K in like 230 innings? With his stuff you'd think he'd be K'ing 9+ per 9.
Strikeouts are fascist, he's from a communist country.

[Red Raindog]

Double play. Rally thwarted.

hating these chances going by

[Ironman92]

Should've had Pena PR for Simon.

If Hamilton would've hit that better into the gap I would've been ticked had Simon kept Billy from an inside the park HR

[Larkin Fan]

That Iglesias kid's delivery looks a little violent to me.

I wonder why he only had around 170 K in like 230 innings? With his stuff you'd think he'd be K'ing 9+ per 9.

I agree about his delivery. Have to think they'll tweak it a bit.

[Reds Fanatic]

Duvall grounds out to short

[Reds Fanatic]

Panik grounds out to 2nd

[villain612]

This thread needs beer.

[Larkin Fan]

Panik grounds out to 2nd

I'm glad he didn't give us a reason to panik.

[Tom Servo]

29 pitches thru 3 for Simon.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cain strikes out swinging on a 97 MPH fastball. 4 Ks. 0-0 after 3.

[The Operator]

KKKK

Simon is ON. 30 pitches through 3.

[Larkin Fan]

This thread needs beer.

Frank agrees.

[The Operator]

This thread needs beer.
http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcbzgwLjih1qzztl4.jpg

[Tom Servo]

Votto flies out to the warning track.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto flies out to the track in center

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips flies out to center

[villain612]

Eat that, shift.

[Tadasimha]

There is at least one REALLY loud Red's fan there tonight

[The Operator]

Bruce beats out a single even though it was hit right into the teeth of the shift. LOL

[Reds Fanatic]

Infield hit for Bruce as the 2nd baseman fields it in shallow right but Bruce easily beats the the throw

[Tadasimha]

Eat that, shift.

Eat shift and die

[Reds Fanatic]

Mesoraco lines a single to right. 1st and 2nd

[The Operator]

Mes lines a hit to right field.

2 on, 2 out.

[Tom Servo]

Reds getting a lot of hits tonight but not at the optimal times.

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Eat shift and die
:lol:

[The Operator]

Reds strand 2 more.

0-all mid fourth.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick fouls out to 1st. Reds have had runners in scoring position the first 4 innings but so far nothing to to show for it. 0-0 mid 4th

[villain612]

Another inning. Another man stranded at 2nd.

Press on boys.

Time to run to the gas station for some grandpa's cough medicine.

[The Operator]

Nice pick by Votto on a wide throw from Cozart. 1 out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Blanco grounds out to short. The throw was off from Cozart but Votto does a good job to catch it and stay on the base.

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Pence flies out to 1st

[The Operator]

2 outs on the popup

[Larkin Fan]

Pence needs a scrip for some Ritalin.

[toledodan]

Votto didn't like that pop-up. He would've hated candlestick lol.

[Tom Servo]

damn it Cozart

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart totally boots an easy ground ball

[The Operator]

Error for Cozart. 2 down, runner on 1st.

[Larkin Fan]

Cozart is having some issues this inning.

[toledodan]

Cozart with an error

[Tom Servo]

Cozart ruined Simon's streak of averaging 10 pitches per inning.

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George saying we really need Jack Hannahan back.


:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[The Operator]

George thinks getting Jack Hannahan back will be a big lift.

I'm glad he isn't the GM.

[Reds Fanatic]

Morse fouls out to 1st. 0-0 after 4.

[Larkin Fan]

How tall is Morse? Dude is freakin' huge.

[toledodan]

Simon 43 pitches through four

[Red Raindog]

Cozart is having some issues this inning.

getting ready to score the first run this inning

[The Operator]

George saying we really need Jack Hannahan back.


:lol::lol::lol::lol:Great (if slightly twisted) minds think alike.

[Reds Fanatic]

George thinks getting Jack Hannahan back will be a big lift.

I'm glad he isn't the GM.

I almost forgot Hannahan was on the team until George just brought it up

[VR]

Even with that error, the Reds have 6 few than any team in the majors (33)

[toledodan]

George thinks getting Jack Hannahan back will be a big lift.

I'm glad he isn't the GM.

Dear God george

[toledodan]

I almost forgot Hannahan was on the team until George just brought it up

This

[Larkin Fan]

Jack Hannahan is essential so we don't have to use our switch hitter Pena. Duh! ;)

[Tom Servo]

How tall is Morse? Dude is freakin' huge.
6'5, same as teammate Brandon Belt. Hunter Pence is no small man either at 6'4.

[The Operator]

Cozart aboard with a base on balls. 0 out.

[toledodan]

Four pitch walk to cozart

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart with a leadoff walk

[VR]

Cain fears Cozart.

[toledodan]

Wtf

[Tom Servo]

Should have just bunted, Fredo.

[Reds Fanatic]

No bunt from Simon as he pops out to 2nd

[The Operator]

Simon pops out to short right.

A little surprised he didn't try at least 1 bunt there.

[Larkin Fan]

Cozart aboard with a base on balls. 0 out.
Quick. Someone alert Guinness!

[The Operator]

Hey, it's time to talk about food!

We made it all the way to the 5th inning tonight.

[JaxRed]

Top .38 Special songs.
1. Caught Up In You
2. Hang on Loosely
3. Rockin' Into The Night


Good band.... wonder where they're from?

[kaldaniels]

Jim Day ain't havin' your ribbing tonight Grande.

[toledodan]

Hey, it's time to talk about food!

We made it all the way to the 5th inning tonight.

Ship me some skyline :)

[Red Raindog]

Hey, it's time to talk about food!

We made it all the way to the 5th inning tonight.

just finished ice cream with hot fudge here

[Reds Fanatic]

Hamilton grounds out to 2nd and the Reds have another runner in scoring position as Cozart goes to 2nd

[Larkin Fan]

6'5, same as teammate Brandon Belt. Hunter Pence is no small man either at 6'4.


Well, I suppose they don't call them the Giants for nothing.

[The Operator]

Quick. Someone alert Guinness!I'm way ahead of ya.

http://www.guinness.com/en-gb/img/beer_photo_draught_pint.jpg

[Red Raindog]

I'm way ahead of ya.

http://www.guinness.com/en-gb/img/beer_photo_draught_pint.jpg

that's MY beer -- hand it over

[The Operator]

Ship me some skyline :)I couldn't imagine living somewhere that Skyline and Goldstar aren't available. How is Cincy style chili only popular here? It's amazing.

[toledodan]

Frazier flies to right

[Larkin Fan]

I'm way ahead of ya.

http://www.guinness.com/en-gb/img/beer_photo_draught_pint.jpg

Haha, not *that* Guinness!

[toledodan]

I couldn't imagine living somewhere that Skyline and Goldstar aren't available. How is Cincy style chili only popular here? It's amazing.

We have great barbecue here. Wish I could afford to open a chilli dog place because there are none here.

[Reds Fanatic]

Sanchez grounds out

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Crawford singles to left

[The Operator]

that's MY beer -- hand it over
Fine, you can have the Guinness.


I'm gonna grab a can of Natty Light and take care of some business for my RV. The crapper's full.

http://mimg.ugo.com/201112/9/0/1/215109/cuts/eddie_480x360.jpg

[toledodan]

One out single for crawford

[Red Raindog]

Fine, you can have the Guinness.


I'm gonna grab a can of Natty Light and take care of some business for my RV. The crapper's full.

http://mimg.ugo.com/201112/9/0/1/215109/cuts/eddie_480x360.jpg

thanks -- and BTW -- I'll likely need that crapper later too

[Reds Fanatic]

Duvall doubles to left. 2nd and 3rd

[kbrake]

Just checking in. Everyone having fun with this team yet?



Just kidding I'm here for the rest of the night. And now I'm to the TV where the Reds have been doing work on so I would expect us to start converting soon.

[The Operator]

Uh oh. Giants are threatening. 2nd and 3rd, 1 out.

[toledodan]

Crap Simon is in trouble

[Larkin Fan]

Its time to Panik.

[Red Raindog]

prolly wouldn't have mattered but Luddy's route was a little off

[toledodan]

Just checking in. Everyone having fun with this team yet?
Bad timing lol


Just kidding I'm here for the rest of the night. And now I'm to the TV where the Reds have been doing work on so I would expect us to start converting soon.

[villain612]

that's MY beer -- hand it over

I don't know about you guys but I'm really liking the Miller Lite throwback design. They need to keep it.

7421

[Red Raindog]

I don't know about you guys but I'm really liking the Miller Lite throwback design. They need to keep it.

7421

I'm not drinking any beer with Lite in it's name --- give me black and bitter

[Larkin Fan]

Crap.

[Reds Fanatic]

Panik lines off Simon's glove. Cozart throws him out. Run scores 1-0 Giants

[Tom Servo]

Reds out hit the Giants thus far and Simon outpitches Cain thus far, and yet the Giants have the lead.

[The Operator]

If The Giants' second basemen were to go out for an evening to a 70's themed dance club, could we safely say there's Panik At The Disco?


I'll be here all week, folks.

[Ironman92]

Well dog feathers

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice job by Frazier on the bunt by Cain. 1-0 Giants after 5.

[kaldaniels]

Haha Cain Fail.

[The Operator]

Cain tries a safety squeeze but they get the out. 1-0 after 5 full.

[villain612]

It's only one run.

We still got this.

[Red Raindog]

nice play by Todd to keep it in check at 1-0

[toledodan]

Simon almost caught that. I would have walked panik to get to Cain but the giants just got one that inning. Got get some big hits.

[kbrake]

If the Reds still had Encarnacion like some wished the last few weeks the floodgates would be opening right now.

[Kc61]

Time for the Reds to score some runs.

[Ironman92]

How tall is Morse? Dude is freakin' huge.

5'17"

[The Operator]

If the Reds still had Encarnacion like some wished the last few weeks the floodgates would be opening right now.Exactly. It's easy to look at his offensive numbers and get all warm and fuzzy and forget how terrible of a fielder he was. But boy was he terrible.

[kaldaniels]

If there is a cheesy remark to be made, Grande will be certain to make it.

[cbowen2112]

Votto looks really uncomfortable out there...hope he is feeling okay.

[toledodan]

Votto's obp under .400 haven't seen that in a long while

[The Operator]

Votto is really fighting himself at the plate. Pretty awkward swings tonight.

[Chuckie]

George Grande is like nails against the chalkboard x 10.

[Stray]

Votto looks really uncomfortable out there...hope he is feeling okay.

Was just going to post this. He looks uncomfortable swinging the bat.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto strikes out swinging

[villain612]

Not a good week for Joey.

[Gainesville Red]

He does look a little uncomfortable tonight.

[kbrake]

Votto looks really uncomfortable out there...hope he is feeling okay.

Yep. I might be the biggest Votto homer and he just doesn't look right.

[kaldaniels]

Doesn't seem to want to plant his left knee.

[The Operator]

If there is a cheesy remark to be made, Grande will be certain to make it.I'll never forget "Lemony Snicket Chris, that sure was a series of unfortunate events!"

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips grounds out to Cain

[The Operator]

Well I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed Votto's body language, although I wish I was imagining it.

This is turning out to be a lost year for him. Hopefully he can get it going. With frazier and Rocco hitting how they can, a resurgent Votto would be huge.

[villain612]

Eat shift and die part 2.