8/23/14 - Reds vs. Braves

[Tom Servo]

Hamilton CF
Schumaker LF
Phillips 2B
Frazier 3B
Pena C
Heisey RF
Hannahan 1B
Cozart SS
Leake P


Really busting out the big guns tonight.

[Red Raindog]

7805

[KittyDuran]

Muggy & way too many Braves fans in my section... :(

[KittyDuran]

Dark Sky has light rain starting in a minute...

[Reds Fanatic]

Here at the game and it is pouring right now

[Reds Fanatic]

They had started to remove the tarp and now it is back on. This is going to be a long night

[KittyDuran]

At least it cooled off a little. :)

[Edd Roush]

Hasn't rained in the stadium in fifteen minutes...

[Reds Fanatic]

On the radar there looks to be a small storm just west of here and then an ugly looking line of storms well west of here in Indiana

[KittyDuran]

Hasn't rained in the stadium in fifteen minutes...

They might get it started but it will be stop and go thru the evening. It all depends how bad the field gets.

[Red Raindog]

On the radar there looks to be a small storm just west of here and then an ugly looking line of storms well west of here in Indiana

got a good dumping here in Northern Indiana & it's still raining -- this after 4+ inches last week and 3+ this week -- not getting my golf fix & the Reds' play have me very crabby --- my wife says she can't tell any difference though --

[Reds Fanatic]

The next round of storms is about to hit as they have advised the fans to go to the councourse area

[Edd Roush]

We left the ballpark since the Reds announced a delay without an approximate start time.

[KittyDuran]

We left the ballpark since the Reds announced a delay without an approximate start time.

Me, too...Waiting out in my car for now.

[Reds Fanatic]

Me, too...Waiting out in my car for now.

That is a good idea as it is really crowded and humid in this concourse area

[Edd Roush]

Apparently they will re convene at 745 to see where they are at on a start time.

[Reds Fanatic]

The latest is they reconvene at 8. It is not raining now but it is very dark

[Reds Fanatic]

The 3rd round of rain is now starting

[Reds Fanatic]

Now expected to start at 9:05

[PepperJack]

I guess this lineup is what Leake gets for running his mouth the other day.


















I'm mostly joking.

Maybe it will work, and be one of those lineups that go off and score some runs.

[757690]

Because of the rain delay, Fox Sports 1 here is showing UFC. :thumbdown:

[Reds Fanatic]

Only the 1st inning and the Braves fans in this section are already off the charts obnoxious

[Red Raindog]

Because of the rain delay, Fox Sports 1 here is showing UFC. :thumbdown:

can't find it on my Dish either

[HalMorrisRules]

Its on 661-1 for DirecTV viewers

[Red Raindog]

Its on 661-1 for DirecTV viewers

found it at 41217 -- standard def channel on Dish -- one UGLY picture

[757690]

Its on 661-1 for DirecTV viewers

Lol, "blacked out" according to directv.

[Reds Fanatic]

Lol, "blacked out" according to directv.

The game is not on FSN Cincinnati tonight only Fox Sports 1

[Reds Fanatic]

Leake is rolling through 3

[HalMorrisRules]

I am in Dayton and no blackout here. The broadcast does have Fox Sports 1 branding and logos.

[Larkin Fan]

The game is not on FSN Cincinnati tonight only Fox Sports 1

Due to the rain delay, it's no longer on FS1. It reverted back to fox sports Cincinnati.

[Larkin Fan]

Hannahan got a hit. Time to play the lottery.

[Red Raindog]

Due to the rain delay, it's no longer on FS1. It reverted back to fox sports Cincinnati.

I've got it on Fox Cincinnati SD on Dish (41712 - not high def)

[BCubb2003]

Hannahan got a hit. Time to play the lottery.

What are the chances that the mechanisms of fate could produce two inconceivable outcomes?

[Larkin Fan]

Bunting sucks.

[757690]

found it at 41217 -- standard def channel on Dish -- one UGLY picture

I understand, but have to laugh at every complaint about standard def. Just a few years ago, almost nothing was in high def. Now, our lives aren't living without it ;)

[Red Raindog]

I understand, but have to laugh at every complaint about standard def. Just a few years ago, almost nothing was in high def. Now, our lives aren't living without it ;)

true enough but I'm watching it on an IPad -- not my big screen - it has Hell On Wheels going on it :)

[Larkin Fan]

I understand, but have to laugh at every complaint about standard def. Just a few years ago, almost nothing was in high def. Now, our lives aren't living without it ;)

After HD, it's extremely difficult for the eyes to adjust to an SD picture again.

[KronoRed]

I understand, but have to laugh at every complaint about standard def. Just a few years ago, almost nothing was in high def. Now, our lives aren't living without it ;)

If it was on an old tube TV it would look great.

[Larkin Fan]

8 groundouts tonight by the Braves tonight. Too bad the defense behind Leaks sucks so bad. ;)

[Redsfansince72]

Why didnt FoxS1 channe 150 show the UFC stuff while the Reds were in a Rain delay and go back to the game?? doesnt make sense

[Ironman92]

Because of the rain delay, Fox Sports 1 here is showing UFC. :thumbdown:

Yeah...screw them. Standard def sucks.

[KronoRed]

Both teams seem in a hurry to get out of this one.

[Ironman92]

I do enjoy the broadcast of MLB Network mixed with Thom.

[Larkin Fan]

Both teams seem in a hurry to get out of this one.

Stark contrast to Thursday's debacle.

[Ironman92]

Verducci dying while Thom slobbers about Phillips

[Ironman92]

Phillips hit on the hand by 95 mph fastball

[Larkin Fan]

Todd could really help his back out if he didn't reach for those pitches that are 50 feet out of the strike zone.

[Red Raindog]

Todd could really help his back out if he didn't reach for those pitches that are 50 feet out of the strike zone.

especially while throwing his backside 50' in the other direction :laugh:

[757690]

Reynolds just saying that Frazier switched to a bigger bat this season, and that Frazier attributes that to his improved season. Has anyone heard about this before?

[Roy Tucker]

News flash - Reds bench guys have had way too many ABs.

[Larkin Fan]

especially while throwing his backside 50' in the other direction :laugh:

Exactly.

[Red Raindog]

Reynolds just saying that Frazier switched to a bigger bat this season, and that Frazier attributes that to his improved season. Has anyone heard about this before?

I think I heard he had switched to a 35" bat --- had a few drinks though

[Roy Tucker]

Todd could really help his back out if he didn't reach for those pitches that are 50 feet out of the strike zone.

He's done that forever. With a good back, he seems to be able to make a terrible swing yet hit them out.

[Ironman92]

especially while throwing his backside 50' in the other direction :laugh:

He and Hunter Pence specialize in this.

Pence hit an opposite field HR in Washington on a ball eye high.

[Larkin Fan]

He's done that forever. With a good back, he seems to be able to make a terrible swing yet hit them out.

I know. But with his current back issues, he's not helping himself heal.

[Ironman92]

Leake fans the side in the 5th

[Roy Tucker]

I know. But with his current back issues, he's not helping himself heal.

A Reds hitter make adjustments? Imagine that.

[Roy Tucker]

I think I heard he had switched to a 35" bat --- had a few drinks though

Nothing like a Saturday night game thread.

Looks like it's pretty drunk out tonight.

[Kc61]

Reds can't hit Braves pitching at all. At all.

[LeDoux]

Nothing like a Saturday night game thread.

Looks like it's pretty drunk out tonight.

Given the way the Reds have played since the break, the logical approach is to go the way of Bob Uecker in Major League.

[Larkin Fan]

A Reds hitter make adjustments? Imagine that.

Ha, so true!

[Kc61]

Reds have scored one run in 34 innings this series.

[Roy Tucker]

Reds can't hit pitching at all. At all.


Fixed that for you.

Such good pitching going to waste.

[Kc61]

Leake doubles and Billy sacrifices which would be unwise except Reds are desperate to score a run.

But Skip gets behind 0-2. And fans on three pitches.

Wasn't Billy the guy who got both hits yesterday?

Now BP. Do something Brandon. Full count. Yes. A hit and an actual run.

[Roy Tucker]

Skip blows.

[Tom Servo]

Pitiful at-bat by Skip.

[Larkin Fan]

Bad idea to have Billy bunt. He's the Reds' best hitter these days.

[Ironman92]

Really really gritless AB by Skip...very bad

[Red Raindog]

Pitiful at-bat by Skip.

all grit -- not a thing else it seems

[Ironman92]

Bad idea to have Billy bunt. He's the Reds' best hitter these days.

Good point.

[Larkin Fan]

Pitiful at-bat by Skip.

It wasn't even gritty.

[Red Raindog]

Nothing like a Saturday night game thread.

Looks like it's pretty drunk out tonight.

hope the advice about the wine being for your wife and NOT you helped --- :mooner:

[Ironman92]

Leake with zero rest time this inning.....seems like he hangs some pitches after running the bases.

We have to score or we'll be down after. 7

[Roy Tucker]

Missed balk.

[Tom Servo]

Yay BP! 1-0 Redlegs.

[Larkin Fan]

Nicely done BP.

[Larkin Fan]

Whew that was close BP.

[Ironman92]

Nice job Brandon!

Next batter needs to milk it a bit. Give Leake a few minutes

[Kc61]

Brandon sending a message to some of his teammates.

[Ironman92]

Brandon sending a message to some of his teammates.

What message?

[Roy Tucker]

hope the advice about the wine being for your wife and NOT you helped --- :mooner:

I always wondered why it didn't work. Never could figure that out. Thanks!

:mooner:

[Ironman92]

Good job so far by Frazier

[Kc61]

What message?

Wake up and play ball.

[Roy Tucker]

What message?

Hit the bleeping ball.

[Sabo Fan]

What message?

That it is possible to score a run. I think this team was to the point of believing it was theoretical, something dreamed up by a scientist in some lab.

[Ironman92]

Wake up and play ball.

I think Leake is giving that message as well.

[Ironman92]

Hit the bleeping ball.

I think Leake is giving that message too.

[Roy Tucker]

Thom is jinxing Leake.

[Tom Servo]

Ump gifts Simmons a double. Great.

[Ironman92]

Here we go....we'll be behind in less than 5 minutes

[Ironman92]

Thom is jinxing Leake.

I was calling for the curve away

[Ironman92]

Freeman will knock him in for sure

[Kc61]

Leake in a jam but great strikeout pitch to Freeman. Don't let Upton beat you, Mike.

[Roy Tucker]

Nice K by Leake.

[Ironman92]

Terrible matchup with Upton....he'll gap one

[Ironman92]

Curve away!!!

[Ironman92]

Up and in...borderline

[Kc61]

Two great Ks by Leake. One more.

[Roy Tucker]

Nice K by Leake.

X2

[Ironman92]

Ugh...Johnson will knock him in. Leake can't get him out a 3rd time

[Roy Tucker]

Does Harold Reynolds follow baseball?

[Kc61]

Leake walks Johnson. Doesn't bother me one bit. First base open two outs don't give in to the hitter.

[Tom Servo]

Does Harold Reynolds follow baseball?
Clearly he can only comment on games he watched all the way through, cause numbers don't mean anything to him.

[Ironman92]

Gattis....ugh. Leake tired on a humid night and over 100 pitches. Gattis will beat us again.

[Kc61]

Leake at 107 pitches. 2-2 on Gattis. C'mon Leake.

[Ironman92]

C'mon.... 1 time....1 time

Please!!!

[Ironman92]

Hard as you can throw it!!!

[Ironman92]

1 time

[Tom Servo]

I just hate the Braves so much.

[Roy Tucker]

Lance Diaz isn't giving anything to Leake.

[Kc61]

Walk, bases loaded, some close pitches. Price talking to Leake. Leake is finished. Great, gutsy outing. Jumbo coming in.

[Ironman92]

Eff you blue!

Bull crap.

Tough call for Price.

[Larkin Fan]

Regardless of the outcome of this inning, Leake put together a great outing. He stepped up tonight.

[Ironman92]

Watch the crap explode....Leake was lights out, now watch crap turn into 4 ER. Too damn predictable and frustrating to watch. Every bleeping game, never the break to win it.

[Ironman92]

I just hate this.

[Ironman92]

He knows what's coming...here we go

[Tom Servo]

Yay the tightrope walk is successful.

[Kc61]

Cozart to Phillips. 1-0 through 6.5.

[Roy Tucker]

Nice play on a nasty liner by Cozart. Thanks Z.

[Ironman92]

Lucky.

Nice field by Cozy and nice job not relaxing by BP because Cozart's throw was ridiculous but stop was major league.

[Ironman92]

How about 4 or 5 runs and forget about it

[Ironman92]

Yay the tightrope walk is stressful.

FIFY

[Mutaman]

Cozart has never let his offensive difficulties effect his defense.

[Kc61]

Leake, knowing full well his support would be limited, pitched extremely well tonight.

[Ironman92]

Curve will fan Heisey...start it knee high

[Roy Tucker]

They're all line drives in the scorebook.

[Ironman92]

YES! Lol

Heisey hits two balls 6 inches and gets out. Then hits one 24 feet for a BEAUTIFUL hit

[Ironman92]

Hit and run much? Lol

[Ironman92]

STEAL

[Red Raindog]

Jack got his hits this year ---

[Ironman92]

Aaargh...would've been easy

[Ironman92]

Gotta know when to steal!!!!!

[Ironman92]

Definite DB is obviously obvious

[Ironman92]

Now hit and run!

[Roy Tucker]

I would never hit and run with Cozart. Can't make contact worth a damn.

[Ironman92]

Should've stolen Heisey and PH Negron

[Ironman92]

I would never hit and run with Cozart. Can't make contact worth a damn.

But the slow curve was an easy steal

[Ironman92]

Luddy pls.

[Redsfansince72]

Bruce is slowly turning into Stubbs... goodness

[Tom Servo]

Bruce strikes out? That's unpossible.

[malcontent]

This team. Bruce, Heisey, Cozart....just awful.

[Roy Tucker]

But the slow curve was an easy steal

Yep. I'd go for that. But Heisey doesn't seem to have great base running instincts though. He's always on the verge of getting picked off.

[malcontent]

Bruce is quickly turning into Stubbs... goodness
Fixed that for you.

:)

[Tom Servo]

Guns of Broxton.

[Roy Tucker]

I think they need to send Bruce home for a while. Sit on the porch at the ranch and get his head right. He's afu'ed.

[Ironman92]

Yep. I'd go for that. But Heisey doesn't seem to have great base running instincts though. He's always on the verge of getting picked off.

9 of 11

[Ironman92]

Lol at Harold Reynolds...that was funny

[Roy Tucker]

9 of 11

Don't confuse me with logical facts when I have my mind made up.

[malcontent]

I'm excited to see who wins the batting championship between Heisey (.222), Cozart (.220), and Bruce (.219).

[Tom Servo]

bloop double for Bonafacio on 3-2. Lucky.

[Ironman92]

Here it comes...crap double followed by crap RBI

[Ironman92]

I'm excited to see who wins the batting championship between Heisey (.222), Cozart (.220), and Bruce (.219).

Watch something else

[malcontent]

Why do they never call for the slider from Broxton anymore? 13/14 fastballs.

OK, 3 sliders to Upton did the trick.

[Tom Servo]

Nice work Brox!

[Ironman92]

Pena is SO good at selling stuff to umps

[Ironman92]

Could we?

[malcontent]

Watch something else
I just tried that with the Browns.

They looked like they could lose 8 straight.

[Roy Tucker]

You can crush us
You can bruise us
But you'll have to answer to
Oh, Guns of Broxton

[Ironman92]

I just tried that with the Browns.

Lol....Heisey, Cozart and Bruce bother you but you root for the Browns?

[Ironman92]

Hand must not feel right for Phillips

[Ironman92]

Leake and Phillips, Leake and Phillips

[Ironman92]

Here comes Thom spew on BP saying he's a bigger gamer than Molina

[Tom Servo]

Thom believes Molina is a huge wuss.

[Ironman92]

Thom backtracking now......wouldn't have if him and Chris on FOX Ohio

[Ironman92]

Thom believes Molina is a huge wuss.

Would pay $500 to see him say that to his face.

[Ironman92]

James Russell's Dad was Jeff Montgomery.

Awesome.

How about Jeff Russell.

And also Jeff Montgomery is from Wellston, not Cincinnati.

God he assed that all up.

[westofyou]

Thom believes Molina is a huge wuss.

Thom is willing to challenge him to a game of Pictionary to settle this once and for all

[Ironman92]

Can we?

Can we???

[Ironman92]

Going to need a few good off speed pitches to get Johnson

[Roy Tucker]

Freeman looks like the smart kid from chemistry class.

[Ironman92]

C'mon Laz.

[Ironman92]

Freeman looks like the smart kid from chemistry class.

Even the smart kids have trouble with the toughest tests.

[Ironman92]

C'mon Chappy, remember what Mazzone says!

[Kc61]

Wow.

[Roy Tucker]

A slider at 91. Lol.

[Ironman92]

91 mph slider

Lol

[Ironman92]

Careful with him!!!!!

[Tom Servo]

We're good again! :eek: :beerme:

[Kc61]

Unhittable pitcher tonight. Chapman, unreal.

[Roy Tucker]

Finally win a 1-zip game. Yay!

[PepperJack]

Chappy meant business!!!

[Ironman92]

We can!!!!!

[Ironman92]

Harold is funny.

[Ironman92]

Brandon loves him some Brandon.

[malcontent]

James Russell's Dad was Jeff Montgomery.

Awesome.

How about Jeff Russell.

And also Jeff Montgomery is from Wellston, not Cincinnati.

God he assed that all up.
Montgomery was the baby daddy.

[Ironman92]

Lol Brayan Pena runs at BP during the post game with the Powerade jug and on air live Phillips yells "of s#%+"....and Pena turns over an empty jug lol

[Ironman92]

Montgomery was the baby daddy.

Lol....we'll that does sound like a dude from Wellston, Ohio. But Montgomery is a great guy, out of the mold.

[Mutaman]

Mikey talked the talk, and then he went out and backed it up.

[Roy Tucker]

Lol....we'll that does sound like a dude from Wellston, Ohio. But Montgomery is a great guy, out of the mold.

Also from Wellston is former governor James Rhodes, he who called the National Guard into Ohio university campuses in 1970. Including Kent State.

[Ironman92]

Also from Wellston is former governor James Rhodes, he who called the National Guard into Ohio university campuses in 1970. Including Kent State.

James A Rhodes is from Coalton Ohio (3 miles from Wellston and Jackson on Rt 93)....His first job was at Michael's Ice Cream (home of the famous bubble)...my aunt owns Michael's Ice Cream and still produces these great ice cream treats

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/23/5fa812c723f72f7e2f59fe5653408b2b.jpg

Pat Duncan also from the village of Coalton....as was the Big Bear supermarkets founder.