4/9/15 - Reds vs. Bucs

[Tom Servo]

https://mlblogsramsey.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/4-9.jpg?w=555

No rest for you!

[cumberlandreds]

Don't mess up a good thing. Same lineup as the first two. Break out the brooms and sweep out the Pirates today.

[Chuckie]

Wow. Surprised Mesoraco is getting the start again. I like it though.

Forecast is looking sketchy again. I hope we get this one in.

[jordan_tm]

I figured at the minimum Votto and Mesoraco would get the day off today. They must be feeling good! Time for a sweep!

[Chuckie]

I figured at the minimum Votto and Mesoraco would get the day off today. They must be feeling good! Time for a sweep!

Pulling out all the stops. Cueto is available out of the pen today if needed. (Not really.)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Why give anybody the day off? If it was a normal 3 game set...I guess I could see it...but we had an off day in between already. They're fine. Heck, they'd probably get pissed off if he gave them an off day already.

Besides...You never **** with a winning streak.

[reds44]

Mez caught 11 innings last night and the game didn't end until like 2 am. I thought he'd get a day.

I'm not mad, though.

[Red Raindog]

Wow. Surprised Mesoraco is getting the start again. I like it though.

Forecast is looking sketchy again. I hope we get this one in.

yeah -- after taking at least one McCutcheon wild swing off of his elbow I thought he might sit too...

[RedlegJake]

You don't just get a nickname like Rocco. You earn a nickname like Rocco. He's tough.

[SlimJim11]

Really happy to see Votto in there today after Thom swore to us he was injured last night.

[Crumbley]

Love the aggressiveness, going three up on a division rival is huge. Feeling another trip to the pay window coming on, hyped for Disco's debut.

[Chip R]

Really happy to see Votto in there today after Thom swore to us he was injured last night.

Yeah. He also swore Neal Walker met Roberto Clemente.

[faffy42]

Whoa..Pleasently suprised with the line up. Thought for sure Pena, and shumaker start today. I like it. I do hope price checked in with Mez to see if he wanted to go today though, and I do hope Mez said.... #%*# yea!!!

[JoshBresser]

Yeah. He also swore Neal Walker met Roberto Clemente.

"Neil Walker is no Rogers Hornsby"

[villain612]

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[Trajinous]

Really happy to see Votto in there today after Thom swore to us he was injured last night.

I was worried too last night when he was at second. It looked like he was tired but us Reds fans are on edge with Votto and injury after last year.

[Kc61]

I would have rested Mesoraco and Byrd.

So instead guys will get rested in the next series.

I do like the idea that two of three is not enough - go all out for the sweep.

[Tom Servo]

Harrison 3B
Polanco RF
McCutchen CF
Walker 2B
Marte LF
Alvarez 1B
Mercer SS
Sanchez C
Burnett P

Decimate the Weak!

[villain612]

Here's some numbers against Burnett. Also, this game is mlb.tv's free game of the day.

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[villain612]

I would have rested Mesoraco and Byrd.

So instead guys will get rested in the next series.

I do like the idea that two of three is not enough - go all out for the sweep.

Tomorrow night against the Cardinals looks rough. Rocco will probably get a rest and Marquis will be on the mound.

[Sea Ray]

Is the game on FSOH today?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Mez caught 11 innings last night and the game didn't end until like 2 am. I thought he'd get a day.

I'm not mad, though.

I just now realized it's a day game today. Forget what I said earlier.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Also, this game is mlb.tv's free game of the day


WOO HOO! You just made my day Villian

[JoshBresser]

Burnett is tough. Write off last year because of pitching with a hernia all year and being on a Phillies team going nowhere.

[villain612]

WOO HOO! You just made my day Villian

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[reds44]

You pretty much know what you're gonna get out of Cueto/Leake and Bailey when he gets back, this back end trio of the rotation is what'll break or make the Reds.

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Time for Tony Disco to light up the dance floor.

[RedlegJake]

Really anxious to see what Disco can bring to the ball

[reds44]

Time for Tony Disco to light up the dance floor.

I love this nickname haha

[Tom Servo]

I love this nickname haha
Sea Bass

[Red Raindog]

I was worried too last night when he was at second. It looked like he was tired but us Reds fans are on edge with Votto and injury after last year.

Probably was nothing more than his fancy coffee wearing off ----

[Tom Servo]

Did they get rid of the older, fatter weather guy?

[cumberlandreds]

Harrison flies out to Bruce to get this one started.

[RedlegJake]

good start for Disco

[RedlegJake]

Another fly to Bruce 2 down

[cumberlandreds]

Polanco tries Bruce out and Bruce shows he can catch the ball off his bat too.

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Cutch walks.

[reds44]

Tony Disco's delivery looks familiar and I can't quite put my finger on it. Loshe maybe?

[cumberlandreds]

Walker flies to LF to end the 1st.

[Tom Servo]

It was a real honor for young DeSclafani, growing up in New Jersey, when he was able to meet Thomas Edison...

[RedlegJake]

Good first inning as a Red....hopefully many many more

[villain612]

Tony D's first inning this season went much better than Latos' did.

[RedlegJake]

It was a real honor for young DeSclafani, growing up in New Jersey, when he was able to meet Thomas Edison...

It was at Frazier's 7th birthday party wasn't it?

[Chip R]

Tony Disco's delivery looks familiar and I can't quite put my finger on it. Loshe maybe?

Tony Manero.

[REDREAD]

Tomorrow night against the Cardinals looks rough. Rocco will probably get a rest and Marquis will be on the mound.

Yea, I'm going to see it tomorrow.. wish me luck lol

[Tom Servo]

Billy's gotta learn to lay off that inside breaking ball.

[RedlegJake]

Vottos sees a lot of pitches but goes down 6-3. If Mercer makes that alley oop type throw with Hamilton it will be an IF hit

[villain612]

I like Burnett's Batman tattoo

[RedlegJake]

Frazier down 4-3. 1-2-3 in the 1st. 0-0

[Tom Servo]

Frazier down 4-3. 1-2-3 in the 1st. 0-0
base hit up the middle if not for the shift :thumbdown:

[Tony Cloninger]

How the heck do you position someone right behind 2nd base like that? Frazier has more pull and fly ball tendencies from what I see.

[RedlegJake]

Disco gets Marte 6-3

[reds44]

How the heck do you position someone right behind 2nd base like that? Frazier has more pull and fly ball tendencies from what I see.

I'm gonna bet their info is better than yours...lol.

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How the heck do you position someone right behind 2nd base like that? Frazier has more pull and fly ball tendencies from what I see.

I'm gonna bet their info is better than yours...lol.

[Tom Servo]

Real nice job by Disco to handle Alvarez there.

[RedlegJake]

K on the bearded one...2 down

[villain612]

Hat tip to Billy for giving the ball to that blonde in CF.

[cumberlandreds]

Pirates out in order in the 2nd. 0-0 game

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Billy is great. Catch on the run in center for the last out, and he keeps running, leaps up and hands the ball to a fan.

[RedlegJake]

Billy on the dead run makes a grab in CF. 3 down

[Tony Cloninger]

I'm gonna bet their info is better than yours...lol.

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Did you go get the papers?....Get the papers.

I'm gonna bet their info is better than yours...lol.

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Did you go get the papers? Maybe I need to go get the papers.

[Tom Servo]

Latos: 0.2 innings 6 hits 7 runs 7 earned runs 2 walks 0 strikeouts
Disco: 2 innings, 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 earned runs, 1 walk, 1 strikeout


But who's keeping count? :)

[Tony Cloninger]

It would be great if by the AS Break the Latos trade is considered the best trade of the off season for the Reds. That scout who wrote up the Reds as the only team in the NL Central he cannot see winning the division needs to east some extra fat crow please. (The Sporting News)

[villain612]

Roccomatic

[cumberlandreds]

Mez gets on the board for 2015 with a single.

[reds44]

Mez is on the board!

[Tom Servo]

Rocco's first hit of the year, a sharp single past a diving Harrison

[RedlegJake]

Rocco gets his first hit. Alvarez is no Todd Frazier

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Rocco gets his first hit. Alvarez is no Todd Frazier

Neither is Harrison :D

[RedlegJake]

I have a question? What happened to the ballyhooed Korean SS? Sure looks like Jordy Mercer out there

[KittyDuran]

In the nosebleeds today - almost didn't go but right now the sun is shining so all is well! [emoji74]

[RedlegJake]

That shift is ridiculous

[JoshBresser]

I wonder when Byrd will take his first walk. Sometime in June?

This guy swings at literally anything.

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Marlonomatic

[cumberlandreds]

Base hit for Byrd. 1st and 2nd for the Reds.

[JoshBresser]

Let's see if Dat Dude swings at the first pitch again.

He took one!

[Tom Servo]

eat shift and die!

[RedlegJake]

Byrd with his first hit

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BP. 8 ABs. 13 pitches seen.

[kbrake]

Byrd with his first hit

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BP. 8 ABs. 13 pitches seen.

Byrd had a hit last night.

[JoshBresser]

Longest AB of the year! And he's still swinging at crap out of the zone..

[RedlegJake]

I stand corrected. Marlon's 2nd hit. Thanks Cursh

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Welp, there's our first BP of the season.

[cumberlandreds]

Phillips hits into a Phillips and that's the inning.

[reds44]

Phillips hits into a Phillips.

[JoshBresser]

Brandon Phillips sucks. Yeah, swing at everything. That'll work. Bum.

[Tom Servo]

DatDudeDP

[The Operator]

RBI King just stranded two.

[villain612]

BPDP

[RedlegJake]

Dat Dude DP ball. Patented.

[Tom Servo]

Brandon Phillips sucks. Yeah, swing at everything. That'll work. Bum.
You could stand to tone it down a bit, Redszone criticizes but not in harsh terms.

[villain612]

I'd like to personally thank Thom for bringing up the end of the 2012 season.

You got any stories about my ex fiance too?

[kbrake]

I'd like to personally thank Thom for bringing up the end of the 2012 season.

You got any stories about my ex fiance too?

I can relate to this post on both levels haha. Thanks, Thom.

[RedlegJake]

KK. 1 down

[The Operator]

I'd like to personally thank Thom for bringing up the end of the 2012 season.

You got any stories about my ex fiance too?
Yes that was a fun stroll down memory lane.

[reds44]

Brandon Phillips sucks. Yeah, swing at everything. That'll work. Bum.

He's better at baseball than you are at posting.

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

I know it's the bottom of the order, but some really nice location on those last two strikeouts.

[RedlegJake]

KKK. 2 down

[reds44]

I can relate to this post on both levels haha. Thanks, Thom.

Hahahaha I'd be lying if I said I didn't think of you.

[JoshBresser]

He's better at baseball than you are at posting.

Brandon Phillips is arguably a bottom 5 player at his position.

[dubc47834]

I have a question? What happened to the ballyhooed Korean SS? Sure looks like Jordy Mercer out there

He couldn't cut the kimchi!!!

[reds44]

Tony Disco is locating his fastball very well. Throws a bit harder than Latos. Don't think he has a yacker like Mat does, though.

[RedlegJake]

fly to Jay. 3 down. Getting ahead, looking sharp so far

[JoshBresser]

No hitter thru 3

[kbrake]

Hahahaha I'd be lying if I said I didn't think of you.

Hahaha I knew that would be the case. At least it will provide laughs for a long time. Merry Christmas!

[dubc47834]

Brandon Phillips sucks. Yeah, swing at everything. That'll work. Bum.

Calm down...count to 10, wait make that 1 million!

[Tom Servo]

Tony Disco is locating his fastball very well. Throws a bit harder than Latos. Don't think he has a yacker like Mat does, though.
And the best part is he's only 24 and has years of control in a Cincy uniform. :)

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Cozy has hit Burnett well in his career. Let's go Zack.

[dubc47834]

You could stand to tone it down a bit, Redszone criticizes but not in harsh terms.

He doesn't care what you think!

[The Operator]

Tony Disco is locating his fastball very well. Throws a bit harder than Latos. Don't think he has a yacker like Mat does, though.It was only his first start but Mat's yacker wasn't yacking very well the other night.

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Tony Disco is staying alive.

[reds44]

It was only his first start but Mat's yacker wasn't yacking very well the other night.

The fans were doeeee

[Larry Schuler]

Hamilton not looking too bad. Someone post the immortal strikeout GIF tho, just for good luck.

[The Operator]

The fans were doeeeeI see what you did there.

[RedlegJake]

Billy walks.

[villain612]

Billy is fast

[The Operator]

Pirates pitch out and Burnett's still too slow to give his catcher a chance. LOL.

SB for Billy The Kid

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

That was a WWE-style tag from Harrison.

[RedlegJake]

Pitchout, throw and BILLY still steals the base

[Tom Servo]

Hamilton not looking too bad. Someone post the immortal strikeout GIF tho, just for good luck.
http://i.imgur.com/nORpu9T.gif

[reds44]

Man, they pitched out, it was a great tag by Harrison, and he still beat it.

[Larry Schuler]

It must be extra fun for catchers and middle infielders to get creative to try and nab Hamilton. He's like the ultimate Advanced/Hard mode on a Catcher's Throw video game.

[reds44]

He's a career .335 hitter with RISP hahaha.

DOESN'T DRIVE IN ENOUGH RUNS!!!!!11

[The Operator]

I love watching Votto put his head down and admonish the umpire. Classic.

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

That looked high.

[*BaseClogger*]

eat shift and die!

I rarely post in the game threads, but just wanted you to know this made me audibly giggle in my cubicle. Well done, old sport!

[RedlegJake]

Joey Ks. 0-0 end of 3.

[LoganBuck]

That looked high.

It certainly did

[The Operator]

He's a career .335 hitter with RISP hahaha.

DOESN'T DRIVE IN ENOUGH RUNS!!!!!11And somehow the guy who drove in 100 runs once in his career is the example of how to get it done.

Sometimes I think Cincinnati is Bizarro World for Baseball.

[Tony Cloninger]

I understand taking the 2-1 but the next pitch was in the same place and it was a strike. The third one may seem high but it was close to the letters. That was a waste.

[faffy42]

Ugly AB by votto there...

[RedlegJake]

First hit off Disco

[villain612]

I love watching Votto put his head down and admonish the umpire. Classic.


I'd love to watch him take a Rorschach test.

[The Operator]

Hey everybody, let's head to bootleggers and have some $9.25 Bud Light!!

No? You can come watch the game and drink at my place... I'll only charge $6.50.

[reds44]

I rarely post in the game threads, but just wanted you to know this made me audibly giggle in my cubicle. Well done, old sport!

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[faffy42]

On those throwover to 1st...votto still shaking his head with his missed oppt to drive in run. Love the intensity

[RedlegJake]

To make it a better experience at the ballpark try getting better players......just saying in reply to Thom

[reds44]

Hey everybody, let's head to bootleggers and have some $9.25 Bud Light!!

No? You can come watch the game and drink at my place... I'll only charge $6.50.

You think that's bad, go down the LF line and start ordering up shots of vodka. That adds up in a hurry.

[Tom Servo]

lol that one feels like BP did that on purpose

[villain612]

BP can still play D

[Red Raindog]

BP keeps his eye on the ball -- and knees on the ground

[The Operator]

On those throwover to 1st...votto still shaking his head with his missed oppt to drive in run. Love the intensityNo, he's mad that he missed the opportunity to walk.

Thom and Marty have already established that he doesn't care about knocking in runs. Amirite??!

[RedlegJake]

that was scary close

[Tom Servo]

I'm already impressed with Disco's stuff.

[cumberlandreds]

Starting to rain.

[Chuckie]

Disco has a wicked slider. I really like this kid.

And here comes the rain.

Disco through 4 unscathed. Impressive.

[RedlegJake]

KKKK. Gets Walker

[cumberlandreds]

Disco is doing well. 2nd time through the lineup too.

[Trajinous]

I'm liking what I see from DeSclafani.

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

I'm already impressed with Disco's stuff.

Agreed. That K of Walker was a great sequence. Got ahead, set him up, finished him off.

[RedlegJake]

Nice nice inning - man on none out Cutch up .... gets everybody

[cumberlandreds]

Score a run here, get the Pirates out in the 5th and it can rain all it wants to then.

[villain612]

I'm liking what I see from DeSclafani.

Who?

[The Operator]

http://70smusicdisco.promobiledisco.com/70s-disco-pic1.jpg

[RedlegJake]

Reminding me a bit of Leake with a 95 mph heater. Hitting spots, smart sequencing.

[cumberlandreds]

Tarp is out Booooooo!

[Tony Cloninger]

I wish this weather, minus the humidity, was more prevalent here in California during the actual winter months...or even now.

[Chuckie]

Crap. Rain delay.

[The Operator]

Rain Delay? ugh.

[Trajinous]

Who?

Sorry, Disco.

[RedlegJake]

rain delay....ughh....young kid going great and it rains

[BluegrassRedleg]

Is this Mother Nature's way of trolling the dearly-departed Banana Phone?

[Tom Servo]

Any idea how long this is expected to last? Can Disco come back?

[Chuckie]

Reminding me a bit of Leake with a 95 mph heater. Hitting spots, smart sequencing.

95? More like 91, 92, 93 (at most), but I really, really like what I saw. Small sample size, but he keeps the ball down, has enough velocity on his fastball, has excellent control and a wicked slider. We might have ripped off the Marlins something fierce. That pleases me.

And to think the Reds even got Wallach as a throw-in on that deal.

[villain612]

Relax guys. We're undefeated this year in rain delay games.

[Tom Servo]

Relax guys. We're undefeated this year in rain delay games.
Plus Frazier hasn't even hit HR #3 of #162 yet.

[Chuckie]

Disco is "inferno" and it's raining. Booooooo.

[Crumbley]

Sick of Roman Reigns' delays.

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Disco is "inferno" and it's raining. Booooooo.

Were you booing the rain or the pun? :p

[villain612]

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[SlimJim11]

Jim Day says at least 90 minute delay most likley :bang:

[faffy42]

CMON CINCINNATI::: enough of the rain! We have less in the PNW!!!

[reds44]

Ugh, supposed to be close to a 2 hour delay. Probably gonna be forced to go to the pen.

[klw]

http://images.intellicast.com/WxImages/RadarLoop/bwg_None_anim.gif

[villain612]

Ahh man. Then I might actually have to do some work.

[Tom Servo]

Ugh, supposed to be close to a 2 hour delay. Probably gonna be forced to go to the pen.
https://petenelson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/screams-internally.gif

[cumberlandreds]

Lot of rain moving up the river. This will probably be a long one. I wonder how long they will wait this one out?

[Tadasimha]

Disco is "inferno" and it's raining. Booooooo.


Sick of Roman Reigns' delays.


Were you booing the rain or the pun? :p

never boo a pun featuring pro wrestlers!

[villain612]

https://petenelson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/screams-internally.gif


https://31.media.tumblr.com/d5d630e9f26276306842d23a53bd4fa3/tumblr_mzk52fncWs1stz4m5o1_500.gif

[Mutaman]

I swear it rains more in Cincinnati than any other place in the world.

[villain612]

I swear it rains more in Cincinnati than any other place in the world.

Come to Florida in the summer. It's literally this, every single day:

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[KittyDuran]

And on cue they move us out of our seats in the upper deck and onto the concourse to wait it out. [emoji13]

[_Sir_Charles_]

Come to Florida in the summer. It's literally this, every single day:

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Spot on. And add a third picture. The first one but with 4:15 on it. Every single day...middle of the afternoon for about a half hour. Like clockwork...it's kinda scary.

[Cyclone792]

Ugh, supposed to be close to a 2 hour delay. Probably gonna be forced to go to the pen.

DeSclafani is likely done, same with Burnett, so it's probably going to be a bullpen game. And of course, we all know that this is going to be a Kevin Gregg game. Only Gregg and Parra didn't go last night so it's a virtual certainty we'll see Gregg today. Let's hope we survive.

The fortunate thing for the Reds is the Pirates used their bullpen heavily last night and that same pen will probably have to throw at least another six innings today. Hopefully we can take advantage of that.

[kbrake]

I'd consider using Iglesias when the game starts back up and giving the Sunday start to someone in AAA like Holmberg.

[_Sir_Charles_]

DeSclafani is likely done, same with Burnett, so it's probably going to be a bullpen game. And of course, we all know that this is going to be a Kevin Gregg game. Only Gregg and Parra didn't go last night so it's a virtual certainty we'll see Gregg today. Let's hope we survive.

The fortunate thing for the Reds is the Pirates used their bullpen heavily last night and that same pen will probably have to throw at least another six innings today. Hopefully we can take advantage of that.

I hope not. With it still fairly early and needing multiple innings, I'd hope we'll see Cingrani. That IS supposed to be his role, right?

[villain612]

With this many innings to go, there's no way we don't see Gregg today.

Hope I'm wrong.

[KittyDuran]

NOW it's a rain delay... Showing Baseball Bugs on the video screen!

[CySeymour]

I hope not. With it still fairly early and needing multiple innings, I'd hope we'll see Cingrani. That IS supposed to be his role, right?

He threw 20 pitches last night, so probably wouldn't see him for more than 1 inning today.

[kbrake]

I hope not. With it still fairly early and needing multiple innings, I'd hope we'll see Cingrani. That IS supposed to be his role, right?

Threw a little over an inning last night I think.

[westofyou]

I swear it rains more in Cincinnati than any other place in the world.

http://www.movingtoportland.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/BC_Sunblock.gif

[BungleBengals]

Since it is a rain delay, I was wondering if someone could tell me why Billy had to go back to first last night when Votto was up. I was at the game and there was no explanation as to why Billy had to go back to first.

Of course, he stole second again anyways, but I was just wondering what the call was.

[Red Raindog]

I'm already impressed with Disco's stuff.

I don't know if I can live with this nickname -- it keeps bringing up a dark history in music for me ----


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97RjuC9YeXg

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Since it is a rain delay, I was wondering if someone could tell me why Billy had to go back to first last night when Votto was up. I was at the game and there was no explanation as to why Billy had to go back to first.

Of course, he stole second again anyways, but I was just wondering what the call was.

Votto accidentally hit the catcher's glove with his bat

[Old school 1983]

Since it is a rain delay, I was wondering if someone could tell me why Billy had to go back to first last night when Votto was up. I was at the game and there was no explanation as to why Billy had to go back to first.

Of course, he stole second again anyways, but I was just wondering what the call was.

Inadvertent interference on Votto. His backswing accidentally hit the catcher.

[westofyou]

I don't know if I can live with this nickname -- it keeps bringing up a dark history in music for me ----


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97RjuC9YeXg


Rick Dees is Satan

[villain612]

Removing tarp.

Game resumes at 2:45 per Reds twitter

[Roy Tucker]

Since it is a rain delay, I was wondering if someone could tell me why Billy had to go back to first last night when Votto was up. I was at the game and there was no explanation as to why Billy had to go back to first.

Of course, he stole second again anyways, but I was just wondering what the call was.

I didn't know this rule existed. Rule 6.06(c):

If a batter strikes at a ball and misses and swings so hard he carries the bat all the way around and, in the umpire’s judgment, unintentionally hits the catcher or the ball in back of him on the backswing before the catcher has securely held the ball, it shall be called a strike only (not interference). The ball will be dead, however, and no runner shall advance on the play.

[Tom Servo]

I didn't know this rule existed. Rule 6.06(c):

If a batter strikes at a ball and misses and swings so hard he carries the bat all the way around and, in the umpire’s judgment, unintentionally hits the catcher or the ball in back of him on the backswing before the catcher has securely held the ball, it shall be called a strike only (not interference). The ball will be dead, however, and no runner shall advance on the play.catcher had securely held the ball, it was bull

[villain612]

Burnett is still in the game.

[traderumor]

Listening to Indians during delay. I hear repeatedly that Indians fans just think his exagerrated calls of plays are awesomeness. I think he is about the level of Thom Brenneman in overcalling a game, in a too many Monster drinks kind of way. Settle down dude, its game 3 of the season, not the World Series.

[WildcatFan]

If they didn't have all that money tied up in Votto, Phillips, and Bailey...

...they could have gotten a roof.

[HokieRed]

Do we have somebody warming up? I hope DeSclafani does not return (even though I don't look forward to seeing Kevin Gregg).

[Tom Servo]

It's pouring, they resumed the game for this?

[Trajinous]

We're back! And so is the rain!

[villain612]

Weather cleared up for one batter. Raining again.

[reds44]

We're back! And so is the rain!

He's heading home....and so is the bird...

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Disco still in.

[villain612]

2 hard hits on Disco.

F U rain delay.

[Cyclone792]

A bit shocked to see DeSclafani and Burnett both back.

[Larkin Fan]

Not looking so good for Disco after the delay.

[kbrake]

A bit shocked to see DeSclafani and Burnett both back.

Two bullpens that threw a lot last night is my guess.

[Kc61]

This seems to be a new trend leaving pitchers in after a rain delay.

Cueto was left in the other night, although he looked fine.

Reds used a lot of pitchers last night, maybe Price just wants Disco to get through five.

[reds44]

Pulled the string on him!

[WrongVerb]

This seems to be a new trend leaving pitchers in after a rain delay.

Cueto was left in the other night, although he looked fine.

Reds used a lot of pitchers last night, maybe Price just wants Disco to get through five.

Tom Browning's perfect game was interrupted by a 2+ hour rain delay. Not new.

[kbrake]

I like to think Disco hit Harrison because he's sick of Thom telling everyone where he went to school every freaking time he comes up.

[Kc61]

Bases loaded. High leverage. Get Chapman warm and in the game. Right now.

[reds44]

Bases loaded. High leverage. Get Chapman warm and in the game. Right now.

This has to be sarcasm. It's the 5th inning.

Disco just hit 94.

[villain612]

Fail Cozart.

[reds44]

Whoops

[Tom Servo]

Bases loaded. High leverage. Get Chapman warm and in the game. Right now.
I'm all for being open to using Chapman when needed, but the 5th inning of a scoreless game doesn't seem fairly necessary.

[Larkin Fan]

So much for the great Cozart defense.

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Did it seem like Phillips was dogging it a bit towards 2nd? Looked like he kinda hung Cozy out to dry on the replay.

[Kc61]

Tom Browning's perfect game was interrupted by a 2+ hour rain delay. Not new.

It's not unprecedented, but I've seen managers almost routinely take out pitchers after a lengthy delay.

Tough that Polanco beat that out. I thought Disco was out of trouble. 1-0 Bucs after 4.5 innings.

[villain612]

Glad we only gave up 1 that inning.

Let's get some runs, guys.

[RedlegJake]

Disco should have been out of this inning

[Larkin Fan]

I'm all for being open to using Chapman when needed, but the 5th inning of a scoreless game doesn't seem fairly necessary.

Seems fairly excessive.

[Trajinous]

Then they did it correctly. Dang, Disco did his job and Cozart costs him a run.

[reds44]

That had nothing to do with BP. It rolled up Cozart's arm and by the time he got a hold on it he was screwed.

[Kc61]

I'm all for being open to using Chapman when needed, but the 5th inning of a scoreless game doesn't seem fairly necessary.

As the posters say, it doesn't matter what inning it is. Go by the leverage.

Tight game. Could be rain shortened. Disagree with the decision.

Actually, I'm being tongue in cheek. I think the idea of using Chapman whenever one senses "leverage" is a terrible idea. Should have hit the sarcasm button.

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

We haven't had an Emo Mat comparison in a while, but after a tough infield hit scores a run and the bases are still loaded for Cutch... that's the scenario when Latos had a tendency to lose focus and give up more.

Tony Disco keeps it cool.

[Larkin Fan]

Hate to see a run score that way. Disco should have been out of that inning if his D had done it's job behind him.

[faffy42]

Cozi is solid...Just a little hesitation.. harrison got to 2nd faster than expected.

[PuffyPig]

Bases loaded. High leverage. Get Chapman warm and in the game. Right now.

So, basically Chapman should be warm and ready to go at any every opportunity!!!

[villain612]

Does Marty still like the BP plate approach?

[Larkin Fan]

So, basically Chapman should be warm and ready to go at any every opportunity!!!

He'll be lucky if his arm doesn't fall off, if that's the case.

[Kc61]

So, basically Chapman should be warm and ready to go at any every opportunity!!!

I was being sarcastic.

[Chuckie]

Cozart needs to be much better than that. He's in there for his defense and he just cost the team a run with a boneheaded decision (and bad throw to boot). Harrison wasn't being held on at first and has good speed. He's going to make it to second quickly. Cozart should have known the play was at first.

And how is that a hit not an error? That was, by definition, an "error" by Cozart. Quite the sizeable one. MLB official scorers are a joke.

[kbrake]

Might be ready for Suarez to replace BP before Cozart. BP with some horrific AB's to start the season.

[Larkin Fan]

Does Marty still like the BP plate approach?

Marty thinks he's awesome because he rebels against OBP.

[CySeymour]

Does Marty still like the BP plate approach?

I always get the feeling he gives BP the benefit of the doubt, but not Votto. Basically the opposite of Redszone :)

[reds44]

They gave Polanco a hit and an RBI for that?

Wha?

[Larkin Fan]

They gave Polanco a hit and an RBI for that?

Wha?

Generous.

[Chuckie]

They gave Polanco a hit and an RBI for that?

Wha?

MLB official scorers are like Little League moms. "Oh, Zack tried real hard there. Let's not give him an error."

[dubc47834]

Did it seem like Phillips was dogging it a bit towards 2nd? Looked like he kinda hung Cozy out to dry on the replay.

This trying to find fault with everything BP does has got to stop....it's game 3 and it's old already!!!

[RedlegJake]

MLB official scorers are like Little League moms. "Oh, Zack tried real hard there. Let's not give him an error."

And by being generous with Cozart on D and Polanco at the plate they burn a young kid pitching his heart out

[Chuckie]

Regardless of the result, this is a good day for the Reds because Anthony DeScalfani looks like the real deal. (And it looks like the Reds might have fleeced the hell out of the Marlins.) Very small sample size, I realize that, but things are lookin' good.

[Tom Servo]

dang

[Chuckie]

And by being generous with Cozart on D and Polanco at the plate they burn a young kid pitching his heart out

I know, it makes no sense. Maybe it will be one of those that they go back and change. But how could anyone be scoring a baseball game (on any level) and award a base hit there? That was a routine grounder to short and only Cozart's hesitation, bobble and then bad throw led to Polanco being safe.

Crap. Of course Alvarez gets a GABP HR after I talk up Disco.

[Trajinous]

Got juuuuuuuuuuust enough of that one. We need our offense to wake up now.

[RedlegJake]

This trying to find fault with everything BP does has got to stop....it's game 3 and it's old already!!!

Like most of the stuff anti BP - the guy brings it on himself with his mouth. Like his "better approach" hitting. He isn't even averaging 2 pitches per plate appearance and has 1 measly hit to show for it. Everyone would say "it's early" except for his diatribe on OBP and taking pitches....

[Kc61]

Regardless of the result, this is a good day for the Reds because Anthony DeScalfani looks like the real deal. (And it looks like the Reds might have fleeced the hell out of the Marlins.) Very small sample size, I realize that, but things are lookin' good.

Way, way, way premature.

[RedlegJake]

I can see the vet Burnett coming back but I still disagree woth sending the kid back out after a lengthy delay. It's affected him

[Chuckie]

Way, way, way premature.

Premature to say I realize it's a very small sample size, but things are looking good? No, it's not premature for that. Saying "Disco is an All-Star for sure" would be an example of being premature. I fully understand it's a very small sample size. I also fully understand that trade is looking really good for the Reds. Really good.

[klw]

Like most of the stuff anti BP - the guy brings it on himself with his mouth. Like his "better approach" hitting. He isn't even averaging 2 pitches per plate appearance and has 1 measly hit to show for it. Everyone would say "it's early" except for his diatribe on OBP and taking pitches....

Must say that BP and a number of the Reds look slimmed down and in good shape going into the season. Hopefully it will help them avoid injuries this season though most of BP's involve him being HBP IIRC.