9/8/2015 Reds at Red Birds

[cumberlandreds]

Onward we go. Only 19 of these left for 2014.

1. Matt Carpenter (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (L) 3B
2. Jon Jay (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (L) CF
3. Matt Holliday (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) LF
4. Matt Adams (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (L) 1B
5. Jhonny Peralta (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) SS
6. Yadier Molina (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) C
7. Oscar Taveras (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (L) RF
8. Kolten Wong (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (L) 2B
9. Shelby Miller (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) P


1. Billy Hamilton (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (S) CF
2. Brayan Pena (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (S) 1B
3. Todd Frazier (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) 3B
4. Devin Mesoraco (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) C
5. Brandon Phillips (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) 2B
6. Jay Bruce (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (L) RF
7. Chris Heisey (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) LF
8. Zack Cozart (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) SS
9. Dylan Axelrod (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) P

[Tuff Nut]

I thought this was a HOME game?

[RedTeamGo!]

Yorman will not play again for the Reds this season it appears.

[Mutaman]

I thought this was a HOME game?

Maybe they decided to move it to St Louis where somebody cared.

[OldXOhio]

It's not everyday you see one team have 9-0 advantage over its opponent when doing side by side comparisons by position. Today might be one of those days.

[RedTeamGo!]

It's not everyday you see one team have 9-0 advantage over its opponent when doing side by side comparisons by position. Today might be one of those days.

Jay Bruce is somehow better than Oscar Taveras.

That is it, though.

[OldXOhio]

Jay Bruce is somehow better than Oscar Taveras.

That is it, though.

Bruce is the worst starting RF in baseball according to several measures. Has been for several months now. I'll take Taveras in today's head to head.

[50YrRedsFan]

Can't find out what the call-ups can do if they don't play. Or does Price still think the Reds are in the chase?

[50YrRedsFan]

I thought this was a HOME game?

Home or away doesn't seem to matter anymore.

[Kc61]

Can't find out what the call-ups can do if they don't play. Or does Price still think the Reds are in the chase?

The Reds know what the call ups can do. They have had these guys in their system for one or more years.

They were called up for occasional spot duty and to get a taste of the big leagues.

[Red Raindog]

Home or away doesn't seem to matter anymore.

playing or not playing is getting there too

:evil:

[Roy Tucker]

If there isn't a game here tonight, a lot of people will be disappointed.

Greetings from free ticket land in sect. 521.

[757690]

Going out on a limb and saying the Reds take this one.

[villain612]

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that wrecking the Cardinals bid to win the division would be the brightest spot of the season if the Redlegs can do it.

[villain612]

It's not everyday you see one team have 9-0 advantage over its opponent when doing side by side comparisons by position. Today might be one of those days.

Mesoraco .907 OPS
Molina .733 OPS

Frazier .800 OPS
Carpenter .757 OPS

[JayBruceFan]

Well that was quick......

[Roy Tucker]

Oh jeez. Axelrod out after 7 pitches. Holmberg in.

[Red Raindog]

Going out on a limb and saying the Reds take this one.

going to have to do it without Axelrod -- hurt after 7 pitches -- sigh - we get Holmberg / Holmburg?

[757690]

Going out on a limb and saying the Reds take this one.

With Holmberg coming in, I might take a mulligan on this prediction, lol

[klw]

Joe Kay ‏@apjoekay 3m

#Reds starter Dylan Axelrod gets hurt on his 7th pitch vs #Cardinals, leaves game. No indication yet what happened.

Mark Sheldon ‏@m_sheldon 4m

Seven pitches into the game and Axelrod is out with an injury. David Holmberg entering the game for #reds

[klw]

ctrent ‏@ctrent 2m

#Reds have a combined no-hitter through 2/3 innings

[texasdave]

I cannot tell if Redszone is stuck, or if no one is posting anything.

[texasdave]

The righthander out after one hitter, and the lefty in. Is Tony LaRussa managing the Reds tonight?

[Roy Tucker]

The scoreboard says Axelrod out with a strained right oblique.

[JayBruceFan]

I cannot tell if Redszone is stuck, or if no one is posting anything.

No one cares anymore. lol

[Roy Tucker]

The spousal unit just went to buy me a chocolate sundae. She must want something.

Holmberg is getting guys out.

[50YrRedsFan]

Phillips singles, and Bruce BP's. same ol, same ol

[50YrRedsFan]

Wong singles, but Cards get nothing else. 0-0, bot 3

[50YrRedsFan]

Maybe that's the key for Holmberg.....don't tell him he's pitching until the game starts.

[villain612]

Thom likes the Pirates down the stretch for the 2nd wild card spot because of the edge that Clint Hurdle brings to the team...every game.

[50YrRedsFan]

Thom likes the Pirates down the stretch for the 2nd wild card spot because of the edge that Clint Hurdle brings to the team...every game.

He looks pretty round to me...not many edges.:lol:

[50YrRedsFan]

Hello, Hello.....am I keeping anyone awake?

[Red Raindog]

The spousal unit just went to buy me a chocolate sundae. She must want something.

Holmberg is getting guys out.

prepare to get out the credit card

7883

[50YrRedsFan]

Holmberg in trouble now...2 on, 1 out with Peralta up.

Now walks Peralta to load the bases with 1 out.

Molina K's looking.

Taveras pops out. 0-0, bot 4

[Ironman92]

Smoke and mirrors by Holmberg so far. He has went through the meat of the order and they act as if they can't see it well. I cannot believe Holliday didn't murder them

[50YrRedsFan]

Smoke and mirrors by Holmberg so far. He has went through the meat of the order and they act as if they can't see it well. I cannot believe Holliday didn't murder them

Not much smoke...maybe a lot of mirrors.:D

[Roy Tucker]

Full moon rising over the scoreboard.

Holmberg wiggles out of abased loaded one out jam by some miracle.

[50YrRedsFan]

7 pitch inning for Miller. No discipline by Reds hitters.

[Ironman92]

Worked Miller that inning. Lol

[Ironman92]

Thought Heisey had a HR off the bat, but he is good for 0-4 as a starter

[texasdave]

Full moon rising over the scoreboard.

Holmberg wiggles out of abased loaded one out jam by some miracle.

In recognition of the full moon, both teams have agreed to place as many zeroes on the scoreboard as possible.

[Ironman92]

Look for Cozart to start slumping defensively

[klw]

The spousal unit just went to buy me a chocolate sundae. She must want something.



Quid pro quo Clarice, quid pro quo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlRLfbONYgM

[Magdal]

Hello, Hello.....am I keeping anyone awake?More than this dull freakin' game is!

[Larkin Fan]

So why didn't anyone know that the key to Holmberg being effective only requires someone else to start the game and leave after 7 pitches?

[Ironman92]

I have no answers why they aren't hitting him at all. He doesn't look to be doing anything different but it is clear they aren't picking up the ball well.

He's a big guy that looks like he'd throw 95, maybe a slight adjustment to hide the ball a touch and it fools them.

Best I got.

[Ironman92]

So why didn't anyone know that the key to Holmberg being effective only requires someone else to start the game and leave after 7 pitches?

Yeah....they could start Hoover and have him just throw 7 balls outside and pull him.

[BCubb2003]

Sounds like we've found that long relief guy.

[Ironman92]

Bad AB by BP.....doubtful Bruce gets him in and Heisey is hopeless.

[Ironman92]

Sounds like we've found that long relief guy.

Give him #5 starter starts the rest of the year....this performance is a bit perplexing

[Ironman92]

Meso leads off with a double and then with 2 outs he's still on 2nd only 6 pitches into the inning???? Lol

Heisey with a Heisey

[klw]

I love these games where the Reds refuse to take strikes and work counts. They are not frustrating at all.

[Ironman92]

Good for Holmberg....not sure how he did it but happy for him he did.

Now he's out of the game so time for some Cards runs.

[Tom Servo]

Manny y u do dis

[BCubb2003]

Holmberg should get credit for a quality start.

[Tom Servo]

Carpenter driving in those 2 runs with a single against Parra was perhaps the least surprising moment of the season.

[Ironman92]

Holmberg should get credit for a quality start.

Sometimes you don't need a stat to know you did it.

We all know it was quality

[Ironman92]

Nice slide and good call by ump

[chuck6660]

Middle relievers strike again for the reds. I see another 1 run loss looming...provided they score some runs :castellini:

[Ironman92]

My lord....Marlins hit a huge HR in Milwaukee AND Stanton has homered.....but Marcell Ozuna hit a must see bomb to dead CF

[Roy Tucker]

Price trying to make sure everone in the bullpen letters.

[Ironman92]

Middle relievers strike again for the reds. I see another 1 run loss looming...provided they score some runs :castellini:

My belief remains....the more relievers you bring in the more likely to find the dud.

[Roy Tucker]

Crowd amusing themselves via Jumbotron.

Has this 1/2 inning gone on for 2 hours?

[texasdave]

Shelby Miller well on his way to a complete game shutout, while throwing less than 100 pitches. Reds hitters are an embarrassment tonight.

[Ironman92]

Shelby Miller well on his way to a complete game shutout, while throwing less than 100 pitches. Reds hitters are an embarrassment tonight.

A few well hit balls and a couple good AB's....still in striking distance

[Larkin Fan]

Shelby Miller well on his way to a complete game shutout, while throwing less than 100 pitches. Reds hitters are an embarrassment this year.

Fixed it for you.

[WVRedsFan]

Ho-hum

[Ironman92]

We already have 2 hits....also equivalent to 2/3 of an Altuve

[Ironman92]

Hit it where it's pitched Brandon

[Ironman92]

3-0 take 2

[Ironman92]

Brandon 2 hits....injury healing?

[Ironman92]

Lol did I miss something? Why is Miller leaving the game? Neshek was an all-star but he's given up some huge bombs lately

[Ironman92]

Heisey no prayer on this guy

[Ironman92]

Strikeout or pop up to IF a definite

[Ironman92]

3

[WVRedsFan]

DP.

[Ironman92]

2

[Ironman92]

DP.

You beat it.

[Roy Tucker]

We're bailing.

[Strikes Out Looking]

I am embarrassed to be a Reds fan. I don't believe they are doing any preparation at all to hit against opposing pitchers. They are just hacktastic.

[texasdave]

Manny did irre-Parra-ble damage to the Reds chances of winning tonight. Over/Under on the number of shutout innings Reds pitchers needed to toss tonight in order for the Reds to win this game? 14.5. Still on the edge of my seat here, one-run loss very possible.

[WVRedsFan]

I am embarrassed to be a Reds fan. I don't believe they are doing any preparation at all to hit against opposing pitchers. They are just hacktastic.

And we thought it was Jacoby's fault. Apparently, these hitters cannot be coached or the new guy is pitiful, too

[WVRedsFan]

Left for a second and Ondrusek is on the mound. What happened?

[Rantly]

And we thought it was Jacoby's fault. Apparently, these hitters cannot be coached or the new guy is pitiful, too

I was one of those who thought it was Jacoby's fault...speaking of which, I have no idea who the Reds current Batting coach is and how come nobody is railing on him this year?

[texasdave]

The players have quit playing, but Price hasn't quit managing. Pitcher #7 coming in.

[WVRedsFan]

Never mind

[texasdave]

I was one of those who thought it was Jacoby's fault...speaking of which, I have no idea who the Reds current Batting coach is and how come nobody is railing on him this year?

I think his name is Don Long. Hopefully, he will soon be Long Gone.

[Red Raindog]

One Pitch Ondrusek --- what a freaking season

[WVRedsFan]

Price must love Hoover and Ondrusek. He returns the love by serving it up on a tee.

[texasdave]

Two pitches from Slow-Gun Ondrusek and this baby is ovah! No one-run loss tonight. <--Silver Lining.

[toledodan]

Manny did irre-Parra-ble damage to the Reds chances of winning tonight. Over/Under on the number of shutout innings Reds pitchers needed to toss tonight in order for the Reds to win this game? 14.5. Still on the edge of my seat here, one-run loss very possible.

Logan says one run loss need not apply.

[Red Raindog]

I think his name is Don Long. Hopefully, he will soon be Long Gone.

as long as he takes Smith with him -- but let's face it -- this is a terrible team

[WVRedsFan]

5-0. What a disaster season. And remember, only Votto is missing.

More to come in 2015. Get ready for more of this.

[Ironman92]

My god he killed that.

[WVRedsFan]

Reds bullpen tonight (after Holmberg) was 3 innings allowing 6 hits, 5 ER, 2 BB, 1 SO. ERA of 15.00. Price's stern talk didn't do much good.

[Redsfansince72]

i know they lost, but why didnt Chapman come in to face Adams???? dumb move there, but Price and his lack of hitters. are not going anywhere!

[WVRedsFan]

14th time Reds were shutout this year.

[Ironman92]

Damn...what a play to end it. Potential BHam inside the parker

[Redsfansince72]

look like many Cards fans where ther.. not many fans in the seats.. congrats BOB and WALT..maybe in the off season you finally make moves to get this team going forwardd or it will be a few years before they do anything if they sit on their hands

[texasdave]

Stars of the game:

First - Holmberg. Five-plus innings of shutout baseball
Second - Phillips. Two of the three Reds hits.
Third - Dylan Axelrod. Which says a lot about the way the Reds played tonight.

[Rantly]

Can't believe Adams only has 15 HRs...seems like he's hit at least 4-5 against us

[texasdave]

No way Reds hitters let that buffet get cold. Seven pitches and we are out of here in the ninth. Nothing much at all happened in the game and it still took over three hours to play. SMH.

[Tom Servo]

More to come in 2015. Get ready for more of this.
No way. I'm willing to go on record and everything.

[WVRedsFan]

No way. I'm willing to go on record and everything.

I pray you are right. BUT, if wholesale changes are not made--top to bottom--what you see is what you get.

[chuck6660]

Based on recent events I am scrapping my "Reds will go 75-87 this year" prediction, this group of Priceless wonders will do a 180 from last season, going from 90-72 in 2013 to 72-90 in 2014 :castellini:

[Roy Tucker]

Reds had no more than 4 batters in any inning tonight.

Oh well. It was a nice evening and the tickets were free.

[Ironman92]

18 games left.....vs teams fighting for playoffs

It's hard to imagine them winning more than 5 of them

[Ironman92]

Reds relievers are 0-14 since ASB

[toledodan]

Reds relievers are 0-14 since ASB

That's the first place I'm cleaning house. Reds are near the top in starters innings pitched. Improve the pen and upgrade a couple bats and things shoukd improve.

[Redsfansince72]

yea i got 1 more game because the tickets were free not wasting my money buying tickets...and i bring my own drinks and snacks.. now friends of mine that are die hards, have stopped watching games and going... to depressing to even watch

[chuck6660]

To be a true Reds fan the rest of this season is going to take a lot of :alcohol: otherwise it's time to :whodey:

[cumberlandreds]

I thought this was a HOME game?

You win the "Paying Attention Award"!!! I wanted to see who first noticed this and since it was you win an all expensed paid trip to the Reds first 2014 playoff game! Congratulations!!!


Actually I think I was looking at the August part of the schedule. It's been a looooong season.

[OldXOhio]

Mesoraco .907 OPS
Molina .733 OPS

Frazier .800 OPS
Carpenter .757 OPS

Mes has had a great season, but Yadier Molina is one of the best in the game. It'd be like comparing Adams and Votto if he were playing.

The Frazier-Carpenter comparison was the only one I thought could go the Reds way.