7/1/2015 Twins at Reds Day Time Baseball!!

[cumberlandreds]

Phillips back in the lineup. Votto hitting 2nd again. Hamilton back in the 9th spot. All is well with the world now.

Unless the Reds decide to delay this game for an anticipated earthquake, it is supposed to start at 12:35 pm. No Reds TV today. It is only on the Twins Network.

1. Brandon Phillips (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) 2B
2. Joey Votto (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (L) 1B
3. Todd Frazier (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) 3B
4. Jay Bruce (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (L) RF
5. Brayan Pena (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (S) C
6. Marlon Byrd (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) LF
7. Eugenio Suarez (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) SS
8. Johnny Cueto (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) P
9. Billy Hamilton (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (S) CF

[marcshoe]

All regular starters for a day game? Price must go!

[androosh]

All regular starters for a day game? Price must go!And with Cueto starting, no less!

[cumberlandreds]

Twins lineup. Joe Maurer gets the day off.


1. Brian Dozier (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) 2B
2. Eduardo Nunez (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) SS
3. Eddie Rosario (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (L) RF
4. Trevor Plouffe (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) 3B
5. Kennys Vargas (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (S) 1B
6. Chris Herrmann (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (L) C
7. Danny Santana (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (S) CF
8. Shane Robinson (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) LF
9. Trevor May (http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups#) (R) P

[cumberlandreds]

And we are off and running. This game has started. Dozier pops out to Votto to start it.

[cumberlandreds]

Nunez K's.

[_Sir_Charles_]

K

[cumberlandreds]

Rosario flies out to deep LF to end the first. Nice start to this one for Cueto.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-2-3 for JohnnyBeisbol

[Tom Servo]

Nice effort from Todd on the popup just out of his reach in the dugout.

[cumberlandreds]

Phillips flies out to LF.

[cumberlandreds]

Nice effort from Todd on the popup just out of his reach in the dugout.

Marty said some Twins players kept him from going head first into the dugout.

[Tom Servo]

Marty said some Twins players kept him from going head first into the dugout.
Yup, another instance of Minnesota Nice. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota_nice)

[cumberlandreds]

Votto hits a rocket to SS but is thrown out in plenty of time.

[cumberlandreds]

Frazier K's to end the first. Nil to Nil after one.

[cumberlandreds]

Plouffe singles to start the 2nd.

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Another single by Vargas. 1st and 2nd.

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Hermann pops out on a bunt attempt. One away.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cueto snags the bunt pop-up...but he clearly thought about letting it fall for the DP

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Sean Marshall threw today apparently. Felt good he said. Optimistic he can return this season FWIW.

[Tom Servo]

A nice break on the bunt. Now c'mon Johnny, the bottom of this lineup is pitiful. Bear down!

[_Sir_Charles_]

KK

[cumberlandreds]

Santana K's. Two gone.

[NebraskaRed]

Cueto snags the bunt pop-up...but he clearly thought about letting it fall for the DP

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Sean Marshall threw today apparently. Felt good he said. Optimistic he can return this season FWIW.

Marshall has had some tough luck with those injuries. I wish him the best. That being said, I'll believe it when I see Marshall on the mound in a Reds uniform in an actual game.

[cumberlandreds]

Sugar Shane flies out to LF to end the Twins 2nd.

[cumberlandreds]

Bruce singles to start the Reds 2nd.

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Pena singles into RF. Two on and none out.

[cumberlandreds]

Byrd singles and the bases are loaded with no one out.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Make that 3 in a row. Bases jacked after Byrd's single. Suarez up.

[cumberlandreds]

Suarez K's.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Crud. K from Suarez. Cueto can help his own cause.

[Tom Servo]

Suarez K's.
Bust.

[cumberlandreds]

I think in a situation like this I would tell the pitcher to take untilhe has three strikes. Its better than a double play.

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Cueto K's on my advice.

[_Sir_Charles_]

*sigh* It's left up to Billy.

[cumberlandreds]

Hamilton flies out to CF. That was not good. Scoreless after two.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Well, that was less than optimal. :(

[Tom Servo]

And the REDS can't score a run after loading up the bases with nobody out.

BOY OH BOY.

[TheBigLebowski]

Countdown until someone questions the value of batting the P 8th in 5...4...3...

[NebraskaRed]

https://media2.giphy.com/media/SZ8tmLW9vzIeQ/200_s.gif

[cumberlandreds]

May K's.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKK

[cumberlandreds]

Ground out to SS. No bobbles by Suarez on that one.

[faffy42]

I'm not sure there is value in hitting the pitcher 8th

[faffy42]

BUT really...bases loaded...no runs????! That can't happen often in MLB can it? Gee whiz beev.

[cumberlandreds]

Nunez flies to CF to end the third.

[Tom Servo]

BUT really...bases loaded...no runs????! That can't happen often in MLB can it? Gee whiz beev.
Happens 15% of the time.


Bases loaded, no outs is one of the most tenuous points of a close baseball game. If you are rooting for the team at the plate, you feel confident your team will score here. Anything else, would be a huge disappointment. If you are rooting for the fielding team and your pitcher gets out of the jam, you are elated and praising the pitching staff for being able to handle pressure. Even though bases loaded, no outs (BLNO) seems like a sure thing, there is about a 15% chance the team DOESN’T score at all.

http://stats.seandolinar.com/pirates-bases-loaded-no-outs-no-runs/

[cumberlandreds]

Phillips doubles after thinking triple.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Brandon leadoff 2b

[Tom Servo]

Shane Robinson probably could have played that better

[Rantly]

Happens 15% of the time.



http://stats.seandolinar.com/pirates-bases-loaded-no-outs-no-runs/
I wonder what the % is for the Reds

[cumberlandreds]

Phillips moves to third on a WP.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-0 Reds via sac fly Votto

[cumberlandreds]

Votto with SF to put the Reds ahead 1-0. Marty is a happy man about that.

[Rantly]

Votto 3-0 SF!

[_Sir_Charles_]

"Fly me to the moon" always makes me smile.

[cumberlandreds]

Frazier grounds out to third.

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Bruce pops out to end the third. 1-0 Reds.

[Tom Servo]

I wonder what the % is for the Reds
Reds batters have a .444/.385/.444 line with bases loaded, no outs.

[cumberlandreds]

"Fly me to the moon" always makes me smile.

I have a Snoopy mug that plays that. I had it when I was real young and something happend to it. I found one on EBAY just like it recently and bought it. Always liked that song too.

[cumberlandreds]

Rosario K's.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKK

[cumberlandreds]

Plouffe grounds out to SS. Two away.

[cumberlandreds]

Vargas K's. Johnny is rolling today. 1-0 Reds in the 4th.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKKK

[NebraskaRed]

Cueto is greato

[cumberlandreds]

Pena flies out to deep CF.

[cumberlandreds]

Bryd K's looking.

[NebraskaRed]

Remember when Byrd suddenly starting getting all those walks and then it all suddenly stopped? I miss using that bird walking gif.

Make it happen, Byd

[Tom Servo]

In other day game news Edwin launched a monster 3 run HR.


Nice team you got there, Toronto. Wouldn't it look better with Cueto? :)

[cumberlandreds]

Suarez K's. 1-0 Reds after four.

[WrongVerb]

Suarez is striking out on good, hard breaking stuff. I'd expect the league to start picking up on that and he's going to see a steady diet of curve balls until he shows he can hit them.

[cumberlandreds]

Oh Lord. That happy lady from Cincinnati.com is on the air. I can't stand it.

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Ground out back to the mound.

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Bunt back to the mound for the 2nd out.

[_Sir_Charles_]

In other day game news Edwin launched a monster 3 run HR.


Nice team you got there, Toronto. Wouldn't it look better with Cueto? :)

Man, he destroyed that ball. (and EVERY team would look better with Cueto...just sayin')


Oh Lord. That happy lady from Cincinnati.com is on the air. I can't stand it.

Agreed. So annoying. Ugh.

[cumberlandreds]

The infomercial continues. No idea what is going on in the game.

[Tom Servo]

The infomercial continues. No idea what is going on in the game.
Shane Robinson HBP

[cumberlandreds]

Sugar Shane got on base someway. May is up to the plate I'm guessing.

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May K's again.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKKKK

[NebraskaRed]

Cueto only at 58 pitches through 5.

[cumberlandreds]

Cueto K's after being ahead in the count 3-0.

[Tom Servo]

Cueto K's after being ahead in the count 3-0.
Bust.

[cumberlandreds]

Hamilton walks and the race starts.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Heeeeeeeeere we go. Billyball.

[Chip R]

Shane Robinson HBP

He knows what he did.

[NebraskaRed]

Bust.

.231 OBP. I wouldn't give up on him yet.

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Billy's "tell" is that he grabs his junk a lot right before he tries to steal.

[cumberlandreds]

WP by May. Hamilton to 2nd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I love it when Billy clearly gets in the pitchers' head. :)

[cumberlandreds]

Phillips walks.

[Tom Servo]

From Billy

To May

http://www.blowofmercy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/in-your-head.jpg

[_Sir_Charles_]

LOVE IT! Ball 4, Billy was stealing anyway and then Herrmann throws it into LF. 2-0 Reds.

[cumberlandreds]

Votto walks. Hamilton was trying to steal and the catcher threw the ball into lf. 2-0 Reds.

[WVRedsFan]

Hey guys, I'm in and out today at the ocean. Bring home a win.

[cumberlandreds]

Hamilton was in the catchers head too.

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Frazier pops out to 2nd. Marty can't understand it.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hey guys, I'm in and out today at the ocean. Bring home a win.

Damn! The flooding up north is worse than I thought if the ocean has reached WV already. ;)

[Stray]

What Hamilton can do to pitchers, catchers and opposing defenses when he's on base is amazing. Just the threat of him running messes with them.

[cumberlandreds]

Bruce grounds out to end the inning. 2-0 Reds after five.

[WVRedsFan]

Damn! The flooding up north is worse than I thought if the ocean has reached WV already. ;)I'm in Myrtle Beach, SC. No TeeVee, not much radio because the internet is so bad, and have to go down to the beach because my wife says so. Before you laugh, if mamma ain't happy nobody's happy. Get 'er done, boys

[NebraskaRed]

I know it's 2-0, but the Reds are really not taking advantages of opportunities here. They should have scored 1 or 2 more runs at least.

[cumberlandreds]

Dozier doubles.

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I'm in Myrtle Beach, SC. No TeeVee, not much radio because the internet is so bad, and have to go down to the beach because my wife says so. Before you laugh, if mamma ain't happy nobody's happy. Get 'er done, boys

Sounds like you are having a wonderful time. :lol:

[cumberlandreds]

Cueto take the grounder himself for the unassisted out. Runner to third.

[TheBigLebowski]

I want Dozier. Lets see if the Twinks can leave him in town in exchange for Leake.

[cumberlandreds]

Rosario grounds out to SS. Runner scores and its a 2-1 game.

[cumberlandreds]

Plouffe flies out to deep CF. 2-1 Reds in the 6th.

[cumberlandreds]

Escobar replaces Sugar Shane in LF.

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Pena grounds out to SS.

[cumberlandreds]

Bryd pops out to CF.

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Fly out to RF. 2-1 Reds after six.

[Tony Cloninger]

I know it's 2-0, but the Reds are really not taking advantages of opportunities here. They should have scored 1 or 2 more runs at least.

Against a mediocre pitcher too. Did Suarez strike out going after bad pitches or taking good pitches in the 1st with the bases loaded and no outs? Bruce continues to be an inconsistent to almost 0 hitter. His power does not even compensate anymore for his down cycles.

[cumberlandreds]

Vargas grounds out to first.

[cumberlandreds]

Herrman, all of the .167 batting average, walks.

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4-6 force out. Suarez strikes again with a bad throw into the dugout. Error on Suarez.

[cumberlandreds]

Escobar K's to end the inning. 2-1 Reds in the 7th inning stretch.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKKKKK

Sorry for the delay...I got sidetracked watching a brawl between the Cards & Giants from the 80's. LOL. You watch one thing on youtube and next thing you know you're nowhere close to where you started. :O)

[cumberlandreds]

Cueto singles to start the Reds 7th.

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Hamilton bunts himself on base. Now we're cooking.

[TheBigLebowski]

I hate to entertain the thought that we dealt Latos and Big Pasta for a decent #4 starter and a pile of magic beans.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Quickly 2 on after the bunt single by BHam.

[cumberlandreds]

Phillips bunts and Cueto is thrown out at third. Don't know about that one.

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May's day is done.

[TheBigLebowski]

Phillips bunts and Cueto is thrown out at third. Don't know about that one.

Which is why you don't bunt there.

[Tom Servo]

I hate to entertain the thought that we dealt Latos and Big Pasta for a decent #4 starter and a pile of magic beans.
What, should they have extended Latos and Simon?

[Stray]

About as close as it gets there. Thought he beat it live. Great call by the 3rd base ump.

[Big Klu]

I'm not sure there is value in hitting the pitcher 8th

But all the cool kids are doing it!

Actually, I'm waiting for one of them to move their pitcher up to 7th.

[Big Klu]

Phillips bunts and Cueto is thrown out at third. Don't know about that one.

At least Cueto is off the basepaths.

[TheBigLebowski]

What, should they have extended Latos and Simon?

Not sure from where you came up with that.

No, just trying to convince myself not to question the quality of the return.

But nice try.

[cumberlandreds]

Votto flies to shallow LF.

[Tom Servo]

Joey needs to find his wallet.

[NebraskaRed]

I don't want to think something is wrong with Votto.

[cumberlandreds]

Another pitching change. Dunsing in to pitch.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Votto flies to shallow LF.

Had Billy swiped 3rd...would it have been deep enough to score him from 3rd? I was surprised he didn't run.

[Tom Servo]

Not sure from where you came up with that.

No, just trying to convince myself not to question the quality of the return.

But nice try.
I wasn't 'trying anything', I legitimately didn't understand where your statement was coming from. The trades were mostly praised when they occurred and even some ardent critics are coming around now. We got a rookie pitcher who has barely missed a beat thus far from what one would expect from Simon or Latos, a middle infielder who has shown a lot with the bat in the minors and in his cups of coffee in the bigs, and some scratch off tickets in Jonathon Crawford and Chad Wallach. Suddenly lamenting the loss of Simon and Latos and hand wringing over the return here seemed odd.

[Tom Servo]

I don't want to think something is wrong with Votto.
I really don't think so, he's just been slumping since the series with the Mets began. Frazier hasn't been a whole lot better during the same span besides the solo HR in NY.

[cumberlandreds]

Frazier grounds out to end the inning. 2-1 Reds after 7.

[faffy42]

Flava fraz with the patened lunging bat toss...this time no mas!

[Tom Servo]

Johnny back out for the 8th.

[TheBigLebowski]

I know they needed to be dealt. And I wasn't one of those who really challenged the return after the deals. Especially Fettucini Alfredo. Just thinking out loud; trying to convince myself that Disco is going to be a solid pitcher and these errors by Suarez are just the baseball version of the yips.

[cumberlandreds]

Suzuki K's to start the 8th. 8 K's for Johnny.

[faffy42]

But all the cool kids are doing it!

Actually, I'm waiting for one of them to move their pitcher up to 7th.

I wish that I could be like the cool kids

[cumberlandreds]

Fly out to RF. Two away in the 8th for the Twins.

[wheels]

Things I've learned since I checked the thread that I didn't know this morning:

1. There is something wrong with Joey Votto.

2. The return on Latos and Simon is terrible.

Some folks need to start making some threads in the Old Red Gaurd, since I've not read or heard anything about this stuff previously.

[cumberlandreds]

Base hit for Nunez.

[Rantly]

I'd have Chapman throwing after that 2 out single.

[Tom Servo]

Random thought: Would a team like Houston who is interested in Cueto be interested in having Pena come along with Johnny as well? Not that Johnny wouldn't be just as good with another catcher but Pena is also a pending FA and is having a fine year at the plate.

Personally I was in favor of letting Brayan walk at the end of the year because I don't know how you fit at-bats for Mesoraco, Pena, and Barnhart in 2016, but Pena but he's really made it tough.

[cumberlandreds]

Fly out to RF to end the 8th. 2-1 Reds.

I'll have to be going. I'll wave in Tom Servo for the save.

[TheBigLebowski]

Things I've learned since I checked the thread that I didn't know this morning:

1. There is something wrong with Joey Votto.

2. The return on Latos and Simon is terrible.

Some folks need to start making some threads in the Old Red Gaurd, since I've not read or heard anything about this stuff previously.

Where did you hear anyone making a declarative statement about either of those being true?

Riddle me this - what ARE people allowed to discuss around here without having their integrity, loyalty or understanding of the game challenged?

[Tom Servo]

Thank you based Johnny :clap::clap::notworthy::notworthy:

[Rantly]

Nice job Cueto through 8.
111 pitches, I assume Chapman in 9th?

[TheBigLebowski]

Nice job Cueto through 8.
111 pitches, I assume Chapman in 9th?

We assumed Disco was done yesterday.

[Tom Servo]

Bruce grounds out to 2nd
Pena grounds out to 1st

[faffy42]

Bruces 499th hit to the 2nd basemen. One more to go!

[Tom Servo]

Byrd gone swinging to end the 8th. He'd look good in Minnesota blue, perhaps the old graybeards Walt and Terry Ryan are discussing that right now.

We have a Cuban Missile sighting for the 9th.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Random thought: Would a team like Houston who is interested in Cueto be interested in having Pena come along with Johnny as well? Not that Johnny wouldn't be just as good with another catcher but Pena is also a pending FA and is having a fine year at the plate.

Personally I was in favor of letting Brayan walk at the end of the year because I don't know how you fit at-bats for Mesoraco, Pena, and Barnhart in 2016, but Pena but he's really made it tough.

Yes, they would. Castro's struggled since his return and their backup Conger is pretty bad. They've pinned their C hopes on Jason Castro and thus far...not good. They've got Max Stassi in AAA but he's struggled too the past couple of seasons.

[Tom Servo]

Slight delay at Chappy is not happy with the conditions on the mound.

[Big Klu]

What is the music playing while Chapman was warming up?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Slight delay at Chappy is not happy with the conditions on the mound.

Chris Carpenter is on the grounds crew today.

[Tom Servo]

For those keeping track at home, like I am, Aroldis is currently sporting a mustache with some stubble on his chin and sideburn area.

Infield popup by Plouffe, one away.

[Tom Servo]

Joe Mauer, sporting a Minnesota lumberjack beard these days, is gone swinging on a 101 mph fastball. 2 down.

[Big Klu]

Byrd gone swinging to end the 8th. He'd look good in Minnesota blue, perhaps the old graybeards Walt and Terry Ryan are discussing that right now.

We have a Cuban Missile sighting for the 9th.

They already have one. He's pinch-hitting for the Twins right now. (Torii Hunter)

[Tom Servo]

Torii Hunter on to pinch hit.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Juuuuuuuust a bit high. :O)

[TheBigLebowski]

Chris Carpenter is on the grounds crew today.

How is he going to explain it to his son if Chapman slips in his delivery?

[_Sir_Charles_]

WOW! What a snag by Billy! And this one belongs to the Reds!

[Tom Servo]

Chapman pitches Hunter carefully, and rightfully so as Hunter lines a 3-1 pitch to center heading for the gap...but Billy makes a great diving catch to end the game in style.

We're good again! :beerme:

[Rantly]

WOW! What a snag by Billy! And this one belongs to the Reds!

Just another way Billy can help you win even with the horrible slash line

[Big Klu]

Today's "Joe Nuxhall Star of the Game" is Johnny Cueto, who pitched 8 innings allowing 1 run on 4 hits with 8 K's and only 1 BB in earning the W.

[TheBigLebowski]

Nice win. Johnny upped his value today.

[Tony Cloninger]

Chris Carpenter is on the grounds crew today.

:D

I am going to miss Johnny when he is traded. The Cardinals fans hated him so that's good enough for me.

[Tom Servo]

I am going to miss Johnny when he is traded. The Cardinals fans hated him so that's good enough for me.
My only regret is that he didn't kick more Cardinals in the head.

#iwentthere #Laruescareerwasoveranyway

[757690]

Might have been Johnny's last start for the Reds in Cincinnati. Bittersweet win

[Tony Cloninger]

My only regret is that he didn't kick more Cardinals in the head.

#iwentthere #Laruescareerwasoveranyway


LaRue had the Crazies that day. A bad bat bit him and he took it to the field. He went off on Jerry Hairston Jr. one time on the bases a few years before that as well. Turned into a total D Bag after he went to that team.

[WVRedsFan]

Good job, guys. Took the series. Wonderful day at the beach. Momma is happy and I'm drunk. Who could ask for more???

[NebraskaRed]

The Reds are undefeated in July.

[redsmetz]

Today's "Joe Nuxhall Star of the Game" is Johnny Cueto, who pitched 8 innings allowing 1 run on 4 hits with 8 K's and only 1 BB in earning the W.

And definitely not Billy who selfishly caught that ball for the final out instead of letting it fall in and allowing Aroldis to strike out another batter giving everyone a free pizza. Just snatched it right out of their mouths, he did.

[Kingspoint]

Nice day game crowd of 26,459!!!!

They got a gem and showed their appreciation with a standing ovation for Cueto (8 innings, 1 run).

REDS take the Twins series and, as expected, continue their good play, having now won 14 of 24.

Nice to see Phillips back in the lineup, and he continued his good play at the plate with a hit and a walk.

[miamiredskin]

Have you changed back into your sportcoat yet?

[Big Klu]

LaRue had the Crazies that day. A bad bat bit him and he took it to the field. He went off on Jerry Hairston Jr. one time on the bases a few years before that as well. Turned into a total D Bag after he went to that team.

I remember that. I think it was Jim Day who interviewed Jerry Jr. after the game and asked him if he and LaRue had had any bad blood or altercations in the past. Hairston replied that he had never even spoken to LaRue before.

[cumberlandreds]

Fly out to RF to end the 8th. 2-1 Reds.

I'll have to be going. I'll wave in Tom Servo for the save.

Good job on the save! I was going to lable you a bust if you didn't. :)