7/21/14 Reds at Brewers...Game 1

[Ironman92]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/22/eqepasup.jpg

Skip in RF instead of LF?

[Red Raindog]

Little shocked to see Bruce on the bench but he can't look more lost IMO

[jordan_tm]

5-9...sheesh.

[NebraskaRed]

5-9...sheesh.

Santiago and Heisey were basically the only ones providing any offense this past weekend.

[PepperJack]

Peralta has been good against the Reds in his career.

Some small sample numbers,

Hamilton has not faced him.
Schumaker: 1-3
Frazier: 1-8, 2B
Mesoraco has never faced him.
Lutz: 1-3, HR
Heisey: 5-10, HR
Santiago: 0-2
Cozart: 2-17, 2B

As for the bench,

Bruce: 3-16, HR, BB
Ludwick, 1-2
Pena: 0-3

[RedTeamGo!]

Best lineup of the year?

[Kc61]

No Bruce in starting lineup v Milwaukee against a righty, big series.

The plot thickens.

[villain612]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/22/eqepasup.jpg

Skip in RF instead of LF?

Get well soon....everyone.

[reds44]

No Bruce in starting lineup v Milwaukee against a righty, big series.

The plot thickens.
No it doesn't. He's been hitting like pooh and Price rests his players often.

Unless you think Skip Schumaker, Chris Heisey, Donald Lutz, and Roman Santiago are going to take his job.

Then yeah, it thickens.

[Larkin Fan]

If someone had told me before the season began that on 7/21 our lineup would be this one, I would have straight up laughed in their face. Injuries suck. Plain and simple.

That being said, I'm continuously amazed that the Reds are where they are in the standings with what they've had to deal with. If they can continue to hold on until Votto and Phillips are back, they're due some good karma. Aren't they?

[dsmith421]

5/9 players with OBPs under .300.

[NebraskaRed]

No it doesn't. He's been hitting like pooh and Price rests his players often.

Yeah, now that you mention it, I do see a resemblance.

http://www.needlework.ru/UserFiles/Files/christmas_pooh/pooh_plays_baseball_embroidery_design.jpg

[Larkin Fan]

Yeah, now that you mention it, I do see a resemblance.

http://www.needlework.ru/UserFiles/Files/christmas_pooh/pooh_plays_baseball_embroidery_design.jpg

Pooh starts hitting when honey pots are strategically placed at bases.

[keeganbrick]

Sorry Reds, but I'm all in on Peralta as my starting pitcher in daily fantasy tonight.

[Hillsdale87]

I will never understand how Schumaker gets any starts over Ludwick...

[50YrRedsFan]

If someone had told me before the season began that on 7/21 our lineup would be this one, I would have straight up laughed in their face. Injuries suck. Plain and simple.

That being said, I'm continuously amazed that the Reds are where they are in the standings with what they've had to deal with. If they can continue to hold on until Votto and Phillips are back, they're due some good karma. Aren't they?

They've done it all on the backs of the starting pitchers. I just hope the pitchers aren't wearing down. Cueto hasn't been as sharp his last few outings. Leake hasn't either.

[Raisor]

One of my best friends died today. He's a huge braves fan and the last time I saw him was in April for the Reds series at the Ted.

He was 41 and leaves behind a wife, two young kids and a million friends.

[Red Raindog]

One of my best friends died today. He's a huge braves fan and the last time I saw him was in April for the Reds series at the Ted.

He was 41 and leaves behind a wife, two young kids and a million friends.


sorry to read that --- there is not one thing fair about life

[villain612]

One of my best friends died today. He's a huge braves fan and the last time I saw him was in April for the Reds series at the Ted.

He was 41 and leaves behind a wife, two young kids and a million friends.

Sorry to hear that man.

My condolences.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Little shocked to see Bruce on the bench but he can't look more lost IMO

Jay's currently sitting in the club boxes. He got lost on the way to the bench.

http://instantrimshot.com/

[villain612]

Sorry Reds, but I'm all in on Peralta as my starting pitcher in daily fantasy tonight.

Pete, is that you?

[_Sir_Charles_]

One of my best friends died today. He's a huge braves fan and the last time I saw him was in April for the Reds series at the Ted.

He was 41 and leaves behind a wife, two young kids and a million friends.

Sorry bud. Way, WAAAAY too young. :(

[Kc61]

No it doesn't. He's been hitting like pooh and Price rests his players often.

Unless you think Skip Schumaker, Chris Heisey, Donald Lutz, and Roman Santiago are going to take his job.

Then yeah, it thickens.

Price doesn't rest his top lefty power hitters against a righty facing the division leader.

Obviously nobody is taking Bruce's job. But it's interesting that Price viewed the situation to be serious enough to pull Bruce out of a big game.

Interested to hear his comments on this.

P.S. - Price says Bruce may be trying to do too much in light of all the injuries. So it's a day off following a tough series. Still, IMO, pretty unusual. Maybe he'll hit a pinch homer to win the game.

[CySeymour]

My condolences, Raisor. Prayers sent to his family and you.

[KYRedLeg]

Good grief, the VERY FIRST WORDS out of Thom's mouth are wrong. The Reds played a game in Milwaukee with the roof open earlier this season. The grounds crew closed the roof half way through the game.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bruce is in a slump. It's a mental day off. Getting him straightened out for the long haul is more important than one game.

[tomnuetten]

sad to hear raisor.. way to young. those things make you realize what is important in life and what´s not. I love baseball (sport in general) but next time I´m angry/sad because of a bad reds series I´ll remember what is important and what´s not...

[villain612]

Big series.

After this, Reds/Brewers don't play eachother again till the end of September.

[Tadasimha]

Sorry for you and your friend's family, Raisor.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hamilton grounds out to 1st

[Reds Fanatic]

Schumaker singles to left

[Reds Fanatic]

Frazier grounds into a 4-6-3 DP. 0-0 mid 1st

[tomnuetten]

I´m surprised... according to thom it is impossible that a pitcher beats hamilton to the plate :dunno:

[Reds Fanatic]

Gomez grounds out to Latos

[Reds Fanatic]

Gennett flies out to center

[_Sir_Charles_]

I know what the Reds need. Teddy in the dugout. It'll put smiles on their faces and loosen everybody up.

http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs130/1102564308778/img/1274.jpg?a=1113233789923

[Reds Fanatic]

Braun singles to left

[Reds Fanatic]

Ramirez fouls out to Lutz. 0-0 after 1.

[50YrRedsFan]

LAD 5 - PIT 0, top 4 (Ryu vs Volquez)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ortiz just tied Yaz on the all-time HR list. #36 all time. :clap:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Javier Valentin up.....I mean Lutz. Wrong pornstache.

[Reds Fanatic]

Mesoraco hit by the pitch

Lutz strikes out swinging.

[RedsfaninMT]

Mesoraco hit by the pitch

Lutz strikes out swinging.

That at bat won't exactly inspire Price to put Lutz in the lineup more. Ball bounced inside of the plate, and he swung at it.

[Reds Fanatic]

That at bat won't exactly inspire Price to put Lutz in the lineup more. Ball bounced inside of the plate, and he swung at it.

The problem is on this team swinging at bad pitches doesn't make Lutz unique. He is just one of the crowd with no plate discipline

[_Sir_Charles_]

That at bat won't exactly inspire Price to put Lutz in the lineup more. Ball bounced inside of the plate, and he swung at it.

I still think Soto's a better choice than Lutz. Soto's more versatile defensively, he's hitting better right now and Donald needs reps in AAA.

[Reds Fanatic]

Heisey walks. 1st and 2nd.

[wheels]

Surprisingly good at bat by Heisey.

[toledodan]

I still think Soto's a better choice than Lutz. Soto's more versatile defensively, he's hitting better right now and Donald needs reps in AAA.

Kinda like being constipated or having diarrhea. :)

[Reds Fanatic]

Santiago flies out to center.

[50YrRedsFan]

That at bat won't exactly inspire Price to put Lutz in the lineup more. Ball bounced inside of the plate, and he swung at it.

If I was scouting for a team, I would put my priorities on a hitter being disciplined and making contact. It seems so many hitters coming up just want to hit the ball 500 feet every at bat.

[Kc61]

With Votto out, Phillips out. With no true starting LF (IMO). With a bad hitting SS. And with resting a good hitter.

Reds lineup looks pretty weak.

Still can do well in a particular game, obviously, but just reading the names is deflating.

Guess I won't read the names for awhile. Go Reds.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart grounds into a 6-4 FC. 0-0 mid 2nd

[Kc61]

Nice for Lutz to get the start, but since the Phillips injury these lineups baffle me.

Why not Pena at first? He plays the position ok. He's had some good games hitting.

Nothing against Lutz, I just can't figure out these usage patterns.

[Raisor]

Pena has a 675 OPS in 24 games at first

[_Sir_Charles_]

Kinda like being constipated or having diarrhea. :)

Ignore the names for a second and look at the numbers.

123 ab's, .867 ops. 21 k's, 7 bb's.
119 ab's, .668 ops. 45 k's, 9 bb's.

I know which one I would call up. They both fill a positional need too, so that's not an issue. It's down to the bat only.

I know some will point to Soto's time with the Reds as a reason to not bring him up. But don't discount this.

April, he got 10 ab's.
May, he got 18 ab's.
July, he got 2 ab's.

You can't expect ANYBODY to produce with that kind of playing time. As soon as he got regular reps in AAA, he produced.

[50YrRedsFan]

LAD 5 - PIT 2, top 5

[Reds Fanatic]

LuCroy pops out to Lutz

[Norm Chortleton]

That's how you handle that popup at first.

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice offspeed pitch. Schafer strikes out swinging

[tomnuetten]

Nice for Lutz to get the start, but since the Phillips injury these lineups baffle me.

Why not Pena at first? He plays the position ok. He's had some good games hitting.

Nothing against Lutz, I just can't figure out these usage patterns.

I don´t understand why lutz is up and soto in the minors....

pena? he is hitting the past week, but his numbers since the first month aren´t pretty .236 / .261 /.376 OPS: .636

[Reds Fanatic]

Fly out to center. 0-0 after 2 but it appears Latos was limping back to the dugout

[villain612]

Let's face it guys.

Our options are between bad and bad.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Crap. Latos limping to the dugout.

[SirFelixCat]

He didn't roll his ankle. Watched it 3 times. Something with his landing. Knee?

[Kc61]

Pena has a 675 OPS in 24 games at first

.678 overall. Not sure his OPS varies by position.

Still the best alternative for tonight, IMO.

[Tom Servo]

Why was Latos limping like that?

[dsmith421]

I'm guessing the reason that the Reds have not called Neftali Soto up and given him regular playing time is because none of the decision makers involved think he has any hope against Major League pitching. And given that his (admittedly-limited) at-bats have featured a Costanzo-esque level of cluelessness, I cannot reasonably disagree with them.

Now, as to why they haven't made any attempt to acquire a 1B/OF that can hit at this level, even if merely as a bench bat and spot starter, that's the puzzler. It's been a problem off and on since Opening Day last year.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Why was Latos limping like that?

He want's to fit in with the rest of the club?

[SirFelixCat]

Latos batting.

[Reds Fanatic]

Latos walks which may not be good news with the way he was limping after the last inning

- - - Updated - - -

Hamilton suddenly is swinging at everything

[Kc61]

I'm guessing the reason that the Reds have not called Neftali Soto up and given him regular playing time is because none of the decision makers involved think he has any hope against Major League pitching. And given that his (admittedly-limited) at-bats have featured a Costanzo-esque level of cluelessness, I cannot reasonably disagree with them.

Now, as to why they haven't made any attempt to acquire a 1B/OF that can hit at this level, even if merely as a bench bat and spot starter, that's the puzzler. It's been a problem off and on since Opening Day last year.

Yeah, the odd thing is that the Reds prefer veterans - yet when there are needs they don't acquire veterans. So it's kind of lose lose.

I'm sure you're exactly right, they just don't have confidence in Soto at this point. But it's natural folks would want a guy hitting .331 in the minors over, well, nobody in particular.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Latos looks fine jogging.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hamilton grounds out to 1st. Latos to 2nd

[Tom Servo]

Thom burying Billy.

[Big Klu]

Why is Thom upset? Didn't Hamilton hit it to the right side to advance the runner?

[tomnuetten]

.678 overall. Not sure his OPS varies by position.

Still the best alternative for tonight, IMO.

I don´t think so... he is worse defensively and not that good on offense. Lutz/Soto (who should be up) is better defensively and has a little upside offensively (given a chance to play regularly)

[Reds Fanatic]

Wild pitch moves Latos to 3rd. Mat is definitely getting a workout on the base paths

[Kc61]

Latos with a chance to score a Reds run and then make it hold up.

No pressure.

[Kc61]

I don´t think so... he is worse defensively and not that good on offense. Lutz/Soto (who should be up) is better defensively and has a little upside offensively (given a chance to play regularly)

Right now, having not given Lutz or Soto a full shot at first, I'd prefer Pena.

Spotting a AAA guy here and there is not a better way to go, again IMO.

[Reds Fanatic]

Thom wrong again saying the Reds did not have a lead once in New York. They led yesterday 1-0.

Schumaker grounds into a 6-2 FC

[DocRed]

More bad base running. Bad lead and bad jump. Ya, I realize he is a pitcher.

[Norm Chortleton]

Contact play works again.

[Kc61]

Another guy thrown out at home.

Latos out, not even close.

[tomnuetten]

baserunning :bang:

[50YrRedsFan]

Never a fly ball when needed.

[Playadlc]

Kinda amazing to have Cozart, one of the worst hitting SS's in MLB, (.579 OPS) have the 9th best WAR amongst starting SS's.

I know he is great defensively, but still.

[Reds Fanatic]

Frazier grounds into a 6-4 FC. 0-0 mid 3rd

[50YrRedsFan]

Can the Reds borrow some runs from the Red Sox?...Sox have 14 in 5 innings at TOR

[dsmith421]

I'm going to go ahead and say it, no matter how controversial - it might be time for a re-think of the whole "run 'til you're tagged" baserunning philosophy. I know, I know.

[tomnuetten]

Can the Reds borrow some runs from the Red Sox?...Sox have 14 in 5 innings at TOR

now they could never give those runs back...;)

[BluegrassRedleg]

Kinda amazing to have Cozart, one of the worst hitting SS's in MLB, (.579 OPS) have the 9th best WAR amongst starting SS's.

I know he is great defensively, but still.

That's not the word I'd have for it. ;)

[Kc61]

Triple by Segura, being awarded home plate on throw going into the dugout.

Whatever.

I'm watching this game and wondering how anyone can think the Reds will win with this lineup.

[Reds Fanatic]

Segura scores as he triples to right center. The throw was going to 3rd but it hit off Segura and goes into the dugout

[_Sir_Charles_]

Stupid decision by Segura to go for third, but he'll get applauded for it due to the lucky break. :(

[tomnuetten]

latos limping again after the segura hit...

[Reds Fanatic]

What an AB by Peralta. 10 pitch AB and a single to center

[50YrRedsFan]

latos limping again after the segura hit...

why not? kick 'em while they're down.

[Reds Fanatic]

This is going downhill fast. Gomez singles to center. 1st and 2nd

[Playadlc]

Latos about to be in meltdown mode.

[Kc61]

Latos obviously is not right, he can't put anyone away.

Are the NBA playoffs still on?

[toledodan]

Injuries and a front office not helping the season seems like it's slipping away.

[Reds Fanatic]

Schafer flies out to center. A good throw would have had Peralta at 3rd but the throw is way off and Gomez goes to 2nd.

[Kc61]

Injuries and a front office not helping the season seems like it's slipping away.

FO is looking for help, although the GM said it may not be done by July 31.

[Playadlc]

Terrible throw. Absolutely terrible.

[50YrRedsFan]

I vote to eliminate the All Star game next year.

[Reds Fanatic]

FO is looking for help, although the GM said it may not be done by July 31.

I am not sure this team can wait another 10 days to make a move.

[Kc61]

OK, I'm done.

[toledodan]

Dear lord heisey

[tomnuetten]

heisey?

[Reds Fanatic]

Oh wow. Heisey totally misjudges the line drive. Braun with a double over Heisey. 3-0 Brewers

[Chuckie]

When does football start?

[Gandalf the Red]

I bet right about now Latos is regretting stopping by that orphanage on the way to the ballpark and telling the kids that Santa doesn't exist.

[Kc61]

I am not sure this team can wait another 10 days to make a move.

That was my point, sorry for being sarcastic.

[Reds Fanatic]

Forget trades this team needs an exorcist

[50YrRedsFan]

I can walk the dogs now. 3 runs down seems like 30 with this Reds offense.

[VR]

Did the Reds go to Vegas for a bachelor party over the break?

[Reds Fanatic]

Ramirez hit by the pitch

[Playadlc]

I am so sick and tired of Latos' crying.

Grow up and be a professional.

[Chuckie]

I could see headcase Latos completely falling apart here.

[WrongVerb]

This team came out of the break without much energy, and now they seem to be sliding toward the negative.

Oh, and WTF Heisey?!?

[Norm Chortleton]

I am so sick and tired of Latos' crying out there.

Grow up and be a professional.

Hard to blame him in this instance when he has to get 6 outs in one half inning.

[50YrRedsFan]

I am so sick and tired of Latos' crying out there.

Grow up and be a professional.

I can't blame him. He thought he was playing for a Major League team.

[Krawhitham]

Latos about to be in meltdown mode.

http://hatchvalley.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Nailed-It.png

[Reds Fanatic]

LuCroy flies out to left

[Larkin Fan]

One of my best friends died today. He's a huge braves fan and the last time I saw him was in April for the Reds series at the Ted.

He was 41 and leaves behind a wife, two young kids and a million friends.

Phil, I'm really sorry for loss. Hang in there, buddy.

[Norm Chortleton]

(Sarcastic applause for that catch)

[tomnuetten]

latos in meltdown mode and the defense is helping him to get the meltdown done quicker...

bad throw and poor read from heisey and it is 3-0

I never got why anyone thinks heisey or skip need playing time...

[Reds Fanatic]

Fly out to center. 3-0 Brewers after 3.

[Larkin Fan]

I'm pretty much convinced that the Reds forgot how to play baseball over the break. This is just brutal.

[gilpdawg]

This team came out of the break without much energy, and now they seem to be sliding toward the negative.

Oh, and WTF Heisey?!?

That's a cop out. Every time they play bad it's "lack of energy" or "lack of urgency" or some crap. No. It's just bad play. That's it.

[membengal]

FO is looking for help, although the GM said it may not be done by July 31.

How far out are they gonna be by then? That team rather heroically hit the break in contention against long odds, then was the time for some reinforcements. Instead, the usual from Walt. So irritating.

(Noting your dry humor, kc, just putting more wides to it).

[dsmith421]

Where the heck are they going to find four runs?

[Larkin Fan]

Where the heck are they going to find four runs?

In a Ramon Santiago grand slam.

[Norm Chortleton]

I retroactively apologize to Dusty for getting angry when he wouldn't play Heisey 2-3 years ago.

[Kc61]

That's a cop out. Every time they play bad it's "lack of energy" or "lack of urgency" or some crap. No. It's just bad play. That's it.

Just step back and look at the lineup. Look who is on the team the Reds are playing today.

Bruce, Ludwick, even Pena on the bench. I understand with Bruce, but not sure how much we can expect from the actual Reds players with this lineup.

Some are fine backups, but the lineup really has three regulars going tonight.

[villain612]

Reds are playing with 4 backups in the lineup, pretty much everyday now.

Oye

[Playadlc]

I can't blame him. He thought he was playing for a Major League team.

Latos reacts to adversity like a high schooler.

He should be over this garbage by now. You think he would have learned his lesson after the Posey grand-slam.

[gilpdawg]

Just step back and look at the lineup. Look who is on the team the Reds are playing today.

Bruce, Ludwick, even Pena on the bench. I understand with Bruce, but not sure how much we can expect from the actual Reds players with this lineup.

Some are fine backups, but the lineup really has three regulars going tonight.

Bad players play bad.

[Reds Fanatic]

Mesoraco strikes out swinging

[reds700]

Why is Thom upset? Didn't Hamilton hit it to the right side to advance the runner?

Maybe bc Hamilton swung at 2 straight pitches in the dirt after Peralta threw 4 straight balls to Latos? After the first 2 strikes to Latos, Peralta threw 3 more strikes the rest of the inning, yet 1,2, 3 in the order could not take advantage. Peralta might have just walked a few runs in if the Reds would have let him. And after all that Peralta then puts together a better AB than any Red has all year to start a rally.

[membengal]

Walt sure has ridden the career props for his Edmonds trade back in the day a long way.

[Kc61]

Maybe we rest Hamilton and Frazier tomorrow. You know, guys need nights off.

[Reds Fanatic]

Lutz lines out to 2nd

[WVRedsFan]

Just step back and look at the lineup. Look who is on the team the Reds are playing today.

Bruce, Ludwick, even Pena on the bench. I understand with Bruce, but not sure how much we can expect from the actual Reds players with this lineup.

Some are fine backups, but the lineup really has three regulars going tonight.at the risk of getting blasted again, I can't figure out what this manager is thinking. I thought Dusty was tough to figure out.

[Larkin Fan]

Is there a reason that I'm missing for Heisey starting over Ludwick?

[membengal]

Peralta should not throw a strike at any point. Reds swinging at anything.

[gilpdawg]

Maybe we rest Hamilton and Frazier tomorrow. You know, guys need nights off.

Hamilton might need a mental health day. He looks like April.

[toledodan]

Where the heck are they going to find four runs?

Four runs? I hope for four hits.

[Reds Fanatic]

Heisey strikes out looking. 3-0 Brewers mid 4th

[Kc61]

Heisey with an interesting at bat.

[Tom Servo]

Hamilton might need a mental health day. He looks like April.
They all kinda look like April.

[CWRed]

I wish I had kept count of how many balls the Reds have swung at through 4 innings. Now Peralta is on his game. Man what a difference after the All-Star game both at the late and in the field. Did this team just get plastered for a week?

[Playadlc]

I was hoping Hesiey would get tossed there.

[DocRed]

They all kinda look like April.

Maybe this is the mean for them...

[Larkin Fan]

Heisey with an interesting at bat.

Interesting is certainly one word for it

[Kc61]

Hamilton might need a mental health day. He looks like April.

Way this team is going we all need a mental health day.

[50YrRedsFan]

"This just keeps getting better and better" Rick O'Connell in "The Mummy"

[WVRedsFan]

Hamilton might need a mental health day. He looks like April.

Joy! More AB's for Heisey!!!

[membengal]

I wish I had kept count of how many balls the Reds have swung at through 4 innings. Now Peralta is on his game. Man what a difference after the All-Star game both at the late and in the field. Did this team just get plastered for a week?

They played over their heads for that stretch before the break. Heroically. If Walt was doing his job, reinforcements should have met them in New York. Instead, Walt kept hoping Santiago et al would magically keep hitting a little. Terrible bet.

[Reds Fanatic]

Reynolds grounds out to short

[Reds Fanatic]

Segura singles to right

- - - Updated - - -

Peralta bunts the runner to 2nd

[membengal]

Um.

[toledodan]

Lol heisey

[WVRedsFan]

Heisey!! Bench him now.

[Playadlc]

If Heisey isn't yanked I'm taking a week off from the Reds.

[Reds Fanatic]

This game should have a laugh track. Heisey loses the ball entirely. Ground rule double. 4-0

[WrongVerb]

That's a cop out. Every time they play bad it's "lack of energy" or "lack of urgency" or some crap. No. It's just bad play. That's it.

It is bad play. Didn't mean to imply otherwise. The whole team just looks...weird, more than anything.

[Gandalf the Red]

I retroactively apologize to Dusty for getting angry when he wouldn't play Heisey 2-3 years ago.

Heisey should apologize, too.

[toledodan]

Bad news reds

[Norm Chortleton]

Heisey one-upped himself on that one.

[membengal]

Will you all be blaming Latos for that too?

[villain612]

2 days in a row of this.

Jesus

[tomnuetten]

Ludwick isn´t great and bad defensively, but I don´t and will never get why heisey plays over him...

he is bad as a starter (offensively)... ok today he is terrible on defense aswell (normaly he is not bad)

[Larkin Fan]

I kinda wish that ball had bounced off Heisey's head Deion Sanders style.

[Reds Fanatic]

I really wonder when this team is finally going to decide Heisey is a waste. It has been years he has several chances to play with injuries and he is never going to get better than he is now

[757690]

Maybe it is time to blow it up.

[membengal]

We have a candidate for worst game of the year, maybe.

[757690]

We have a candidate for worst game of the year, maybe.

Two worst games in a row, for sure.

[Kc61]

When Phillips went out, Price said he would have a chance to use his subs more.

He mentioned Heisey and Santiago specifically.

Each of them had some success. Heisey had a homer, Santiago a number of hits.

So now, you can't get them out of the lineup. And while Ludwick hasn't had a good year, he is more of a starting player than Heisey for sure.

Reds had a big homestand, but the road against good teams is tough. You have to go with your best guys. And the team has to play especially well.

[tomnuetten]

in germany we have a television show named "verstehen sie spaß?" (something like "do you understand humor?" in english)

they make pranks and film it...

it feels like this reds team today is a part of that show

[membengal]

Someone needs to set highlights of heiseys defense tonight to the Benny hill music.

[Gainesville Red]

Reds and I may need some time apart.

[WVRedsFan]

I really wonder when this team is finally going to decide Heisey is a waste. It has been years he has several chances to play with injuries and he is never going to get better than he is now
He's also untradable, meaning were stuck with him until someone gets the guts to DFA him.

[Reds Fanatic]

Gomez steals 3rd without a throw. Why not the Reds have totally quit the last few days

[Gandalf the Red]

We have a candidate for worst game of the year, maybe.

If nothing else, they're setting the bar pretty high for tomorrow.

[Playadlc]

Incredible block there by Mes.

[Red Raindog]

Latos obviously is not right, he can't put anyone away.

Are the NBA playoffs still on?

Is Lingerie Football available somewhere?

[Larkin Fan]

I really wonder when this team is finally going to decide Heisey is a waste. It has been years he has several chances to play with injuries and he is never going to get better than he is now
They'll probably sign him to an extension tomorrow.

[Tom Servo]

this is beyond ridiculous

[Kc61]

And the fun continues.

[WVRedsFan]

Holy crap. If I were Latos, I'd be screaming.

[Reds Fanatic]

Now Lutz boots a ground ball. 5-0 Brewers. I wish this was a little league so we could go home when the mercy rule kicks in.

[Larkin Fan]

Lutz wanted in on the act.

[membengal]

Reds fans to Reds:

"It's not me, it's you."

(Re: tv ratings)

[Krawhitham]

Has latos got a pitch above 90 since he tweaked his knee?

[tomnuetten]

and another bad play on defense.. this time lutz (forget about the 1B defense etc )

[villain612]

To quote Randy Quaid from Independence Day, "I picked a hell of a day to quit drinking".

[Larkin Fan]

They scored that a hit? How???

[Playadlc]

Where the crap was that pitch?

[Billy_Bearcat]

Holy crap. If I were Latos, I'd be screaming.

He ain't blameless. He didn't even look at Gomez on second.

[Gandalf the Red]

Klutz wanted in on the act.

Fixed.

[Billy_Bearcat]

Has latos got a pitch above 90 since he tweaked his knee?

I've seen a couple 92, 93 mph

[Tom Servo]

So the "Play Lutz, you idiots" crowd...

[Norm Chortleton]

They scored that a hit? How???

As Creeper said: "When you backhand it, they call it a hit. When you get in front of it and bobble it, they call it an error."

[Reds Fanatic]

Easy steal by Gennett as Latos pays no attention to another runner

[Playadlc]

Price is going to get tossed.

[Larkin Fan]

Good lord. I feel like I'm watching a Reds game from the lost decade.

[Reds Fanatic]

Easy steal by Schafer as Latos pays no attention to another runner

Inning finally over.

[Kc61]

Continuity and patience.

[tomnuetten]

wow the inning came to an end :beerme: :jump:

[Larkin Fan]

As Creeper said: "When you backhand it, they call it a hit. When you get in front of it and bobble it, they call it an error."

yeah, I heard him say that. Wish my official scorer in high school had held the same philosophy. Lol

[Chuckie]

LOL at this official scorer ruling an obvious error on Lutz a "hit." Most MLB official scorers are consistent -- they're all clowns.

[Larkin Fan]

wow the inning came to an end :beerme: :jump:

Yes, but there's still 4 more to come.

[Ironman92]

One of my best friends died today. He's a huge braves fan and the last time I saw him was in April for the Reds series at the Ted.

He was 41 and leaves behind a wife, two young kids and a million friends.

Very sorry

[Chuckie]

Walt asleep at the wheel again. We have a bad minor league player as our starting first baseman. Good times.

[tomnuetten]

So the "Play Lutz, you idiots" crowd...

I would play Soto... but I think I would play lutz over heisey/skip and perhaps Pena aswell

but if you do, you have to give him multiple starts a week (something he´ll likely won´t get)...

[Tom Servo]

Walt asleep at the wheel again. We have a bad minor league player as our starting first baseman. Good times.
The same "bad minor league player" Redszone was clamoring to give more playing time to.

[Larkin Fan]

Walt asleep at the wheel again. We have a bad minor league player as our starting first baseman. Good times.

Didn't you want Lutz to play?

[villain612]

http://www.killthehydra.com/wp-content/uploads/everythingburns1.gif

[Reds Fanatic]

Santiago grounds out

[Larkin Fan]

New Reds drinking game: every time a Red whiffs on a fly ball in the outfield. Take a drink.

[Gandalf the Red]

Santiago grounds out

A brief pause on the path to the MVP.

[membengal]

The same "bad minor league player" Redszone was clamoring to give more playing time to.

Some, not all. Then again, lutz vs. soto isn't exactly picking between prime cuts of meat.

[Playadlc]

Zacky just missed that one. So close.

[Tracy Jones]

"Reds are just being victimized by another great pitching performance"

[membengal]

Santiago grounds out
That's his Native American name.

[Ironman92]

Will the Reds score today?

[Tom Servo]

Some, not all. Then again, lutz vs. soto isn't exactly picking between prime cuts of meat.
I agree, I have been in favor of an acquisition since Votto went down. The Lutz vs. Soto arguments (and subsequent moaning) have been a total waste of time, neither should be the guy.

[Larkin Fan]

Some, not all. Then again, lutz vs. soto isn't exactly picking between prime cuts of meat.

More like the scraps that get tossed in the garbage.

[Reds Fanatic]

Reds with just one single through 5

[Red Raindog]

Will the Reds score today?

does not look like good odds

[Tracy Jones]

Zacky just missed that one. So close.

Someone needs to tell these guys that when you're ahead in the count, you don't reach for a pitch. Ever.

[Playadlc]

That strike 2 call on Latos was embarrassingly bad.

[757690]

I once stated that I don't pay too much attention to how many earned runs a pitcher gives up because official scoring is so terrible. Tonight exemplifies my reasoning. All five runs tonight against Latos are considered "earned" runs.

[membengal]

I agree, I have been in favor of an acquisition since Votto went down. The Lutz vs. Soto arguments (and subsequent moaning) have been a total waste of time, neither should be the guy.

Yeah, getting less lonely on the acquisition island kc, you and I have been on with a few others. Gonna be too late if Walt finally does act.

[Ironman92]

What's the reasoning for Latos letting everyone steal without a throw? Does he not care? 3 or 4 mistakes have happened behind him.....pretty sure it wasn't lack of concern.

[WVRedsFan]

Someone needs to tell these guys that when you're ahead in the count, you don't reach for a pitch. Ever.I thought that was all going to end when we got rid of Jacoby. These players are flawed and just like your golf swing, you will always go back to bad habits.

[membengal]

Laughing over billy charging toward LF to get that. "It's ok, Heisey, I got it."

[Red Raindog]

Yeah, getting less lonely on the acquisition island kc, you and I have been on with a few others. Gonna be too late if Walt finally does act.

I'm coming to the opinion that one acquisition will not be enough....

[WVRedsFan]

Error on Lutz. Finally.

[Chuckie]

OK, sanity has been reached. They changed the ruling to error on Lutz.

[reds1869]

Scooter's "hit" is now an error. That should have been the decision to begin with.

[Tracy Jones]

Votto getting "injections"

Wonderful.

China doll.

[VR]

LOL at this official scorer ruling an obvious error on Lutz a "hit." Most MLB official scorers are consistent -- they're all clowns.

Looks like has now been changed to an error, most likely because of your post.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Lutz wanted in on the act.

Creed > Nickelback

[Chuckie]

Anyone else not buying this is just a "rest day" for Bruce? I think Price is benching him for that nonsense yesterday (letting the winning run drop right in front of him, on top of all his offensive fails).

[reds1869]

Votto getting "injections"

Wonderful.

China doll.

Did Joey kick your dog or something?

[membengal]

Votto getting "injections"

Wonderful.

China doll.

In all seriousness, what would you have him do? Nothing? You would really complain over him trying to get back quicker? Wtf?

[Tom Servo]

Votto getting "injections"

Wonderful.

China doll.
Played in 162 games last year.

China doll.

[Roy Tucker]

I think the current Reds squad needs some reinforcements.