April 11, 2016 - Reds @ Baby Bears (8:05pm EST)

[androosh]

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[Tom Servo]

Duvall in LF in Wrigley could get ugly.

[androosh]

Duvall in LF in Wrigley could get ugly.Billy Hamilton will save us all :D

[sdwagers]

Duvall in LF in Wrigley could get ugly.

I think he's better the Yonder in LF though.

[The Operator]

Finnegan on the bump!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1qlOaxdy9s

[Bourgeois Zee]

Duvall in LF in Wrigley could get ugly.

Right call, IMO, against Lackey.

[Donder]

Right call, IMO, against Lackey.

Lester

[androosh]

Finnegan on the bump!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1qlOaxdy9sI choose to believe the only reason his parents named him Michael was because of this song.

[GADawg]

Duvall in LF in Wrigley could get ugly.

What's the basis for this argument? He kinda lumbers around but I haven't seen anything yet to label him with the Dunn's of the world out there....also not to pick on you because it was a widespread opinion but if shortstop defense isn't that important why do we worry about LF? I mean last year Suarez was christened the best shortstop since Larkin despite his obvious defensive flaws

[Bourgeois Zee]

Lester

Same guy

[Donder]

Pick 'em: Who does Thom mention first tonight during the broadcast, Scwarber or someone on the Cubs active roster?


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[Tom Servo]

What's the basis for this argument? He kinda lumbers around but I haven't seen anything yet to label him with the Dunn's of the world out there....also not to pick on you because it was a widespread opinion but if shortstop defense isn't that important why do we worry about LF? I mean last year Suarez was christened the best shortstop since Larkin despite his obvious defensive flaws
I watched Duvall in spring training play several balls poorly. He's just not much of a defender at any position, I figured he could do less damage at 3B.

I don't remember saying Suarez was the best shortstop since Larkin, but I do still think 1/2 of a season wasn't enough to determine he couldn't cut it at SS. I can't argue with the early returns so far though on the Reds current infield.

[BluegrassRedleg]

O/U inning on Thom getting crusty?

[BluegrassRedleg]

Oh man... How could we forget Lester's hold issues??? Drink every time Thom mentions it. :beerme:

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Uh oh. Issue with Cozart's leg.

[Raisor]

Yikes

[BluegrassRedleg]

Cozart staying in the game. Convinces Price and trainer that he's OK.

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WOW

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We have an early leader in the bad ball/strike call of the year chase.

[Chuckie]

Ridiculous. That 3-0 pitch was at Suarez's ankles.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Ridiculous. That 3-0 pitch was at Suarez's ankles.

It was literally 5 inches off the ground.

[OnBaseMachine]

3-0 pitch at the ankles of Suarez called a strike, which cost the Reds a first and second with no outs situation.

[reds1869]

It was literally 5 inches off the ground.

Absolutely terrible call.

[Tom Servo]

Now that's a nice Votto swing.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Now that's a nice Votto swing.

Umpire call on Suarez cost Reds a 1-0 lead and Votto an RBI.

[Billy Hamilton's Legs]

How long until they finally make Balls-Strikes automated?

[Larkin Fan]

I just turned the game on. What is the deal with Cozart's leg?

[George Foster]

Cozart tweaked something....God I hope he's OK

[Larkin Fan]

Now that's a nice Votto swing.

Beautiful swing. And alert baserunning too.

[Chuckie]

1-0 Redlegs.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Phillips FC brings in Cozart.

1-0 Redlegs

[KYExtemper]

Smart small ball way to score.

[Tom Servo]

Jorge Soler, Rusney Castillo, Yasmany Tomas. The "Cuban hitters can't fail" theory seems to be hitting the rocks of late.

[George Foster]

When He was on first and they threw over from 3rd. He put his head down and made a "face"

[Raisor]

I just turned the game on. What is the deal with Cozart's leg?

Perv

[Larkin Fan]

It was literally 5 inches off the ground.

5 inches even seems generous.

[androosh]

5 inches even seems generous.This is a family board.

[Chuckie]

This home plate ump. Wow. That 3-2 pitch was outside.

[Red Raindog]

Mes -- too close to take tonight -- Ump is double parked

[RedsLvr]

I'll try to give some inning recaps for people who don't have access / needs to catch up on what's happening, if that's okay with people.

Top 1st

Jon Lester Pitching

Cozart - singles on a blooper that just barely gets past the second baseman Zobrist. 1 on, 0 out.
Suarez - hits rocket line drive to third. Caught. 1 on, 1 out.
Votto - line drive to right center. Runners advance to second and third on a bad throwing decision by Soler. 2nd and 3rd, 1 out.
Phillips - sharp ground ball to short, Cozart scores from 3rd! 1-0 REDS. Votto on 2nd, 2 outs.
Mesoraco - strikes out swinging.

Cubs coming to bat.

Jon Lester - 1IP, 2H, 1ER, 1K, 0BB 25 Pitches

[AG Slater]

Hello, New member and Reds fan since I can remember. Boo this Cubs

[Larkin Fan]

This is a family board.

I know. I helped write the rules.

[Stray]

For a guy who was all over the place, Lester sure got a generous strike zone.

[George Foster]

5 inches even seems generous.

Now you sound like my wife! This is my safe zone...

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Welcome!

[Larkin Fan]

Now you sound like my wife! This is my safe zone...

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Welcome!

Ha!

[Gunner44]

we better be getting that huge strike zone as well

[androosh]

For a guy who was all over the place, Lester sure got a generous strike zone.As long as Finnegan gets the same strike zone, I'll try not to complain too much.

[wheels]

Duvall makes Servo eat Crow!





See what I did there?

[Chuckie]

Wow, I didn't know Duvall had that in him. What a play.

[AG Slater]

Nice snag!

[Red Raindog]

Gomes would have had it without diving -- but I wonder who thinks Duvall is a butcher?

:p

[Tom Servo]

Who am I to doubt Adam Duvall?

[George Foster]

Dunn makes that play too...

[Chuckie]

4 pitch inning for Finnegan (it even rhymes).

[11larkin11]

Beautiful diving catch in LCF by the backup 1st baseman

[Larkin Fan]

Good thing the wind isn't blowing out tonight...

[RedsLvr]

Bottom 1st

Brandon Finnegan Pitching

Fowler - hits a sharp line drive to center, caught short of the warning track. 1 out.
Heyward - line drive to the gap in left center, Duvall lays out and makes an outstanding catch! 2 out.
Bryant - flyball to CF, caught. 3 out.

Brandon Finnegan - 1IP, 0H, 0R, 0ER, 0K, 0BB 4 Pitches

On to the 2nd.

[wheels]

Four pitches.

I like this trend. Lester threw, what? 20?

Wear him down.

[Raisor]

Duvall makes Servo eat Crow!



Your Kung-fu is strong

See what I did there?

[Larkin Fan]

Who am I to doubt Adam Duvall?

How dare you?

[Chuckie]

Four pitches.

I like this trend. Lester threw, what? 20?

Wear him down.

27 for Lester, 4 for Finnegan.

[Tadasimha]

Duvall in LF in Wrigley could get ugly.

That was pretty!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Duval: 2016 NL Gold Glove. :)


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[Gunner44]

Four pitches.

I like this trend. Lester threw, what? 20?

Wear him down.

25 I believe

[Chuckie]

Lester can't find the zone and Jay is up there hacking at the first pitch. Jeez.

[wheels]

Wrigley Field is a miserable hell hole.

[Chuckie]

Thom still doesn't know how to pronounce Duvall.

[11larkin11]

Hopefully Finnegan can get some swings and misses or a little softer contact. All 3 of those sounded very good off the bat.

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

What happened to that odd way of saying duvall??

[RedsLvr]

Top 2nd

Jon Lester Pitching

Bruce - grounds out to the pitcher. 1 out.
Duvall - broken bat grounder to thrid, nearly beat the throw..but is out. 2 out.
Finnegan - strikes out on three pitches. 3 out.

Jon Lester - 2IP, 2H, 1R, 1ER, 2K, 0BB 30 Pitches

[Chuckie]

7 pitch inning for Lester. Jay needs to be smarter than that. Dude throws 26 pitches in the first inning. How 'bout continue to wear him out instead of hacking at the first pitch.

[androosh]

What happened to that odd way of saying duvall??I asked this the other day. They came out and said it was miscommunication in spring training and that "Due-vall" is the correct way to pronounce it, not "Due-vuhl" like they said in ST.

[Chuckie]

I'm pleased to hear that. The "DOO-vuhl" stuff was nonsense.

Doo-VALL Nation!

[wheels]

I hate the Supercuts guy, and that song rivals Semi Charmed Kind of Life from the 90's for the song that most wants me to claw my eyes out like that guy from Firestarter.

[bobbitt15]

Really need Billy to get on leading off next inning. He's made for games like this

[Chuckie]

Finnegan is dealing so far. Hitting his spots (and hitting 93 on the gun).

[Tom Servo]

8 pitches and 4 outs for Finnegan.

[Chuckie]

I mean, Finnegan looks fantastic. And I was a "bullpen or whatever" guy in spring training.

[Chuckie]

He's about ready to strike out Soler for 6 up, 6 down.

[Chuckie]

2 perfect innings for Finnegan.

[RedsLvr]

Bottom 2nd

Brandon Finnegan Pitching

Rizzo - softly hit flyball to center, Billy makes a solid sliding catch. 1 out.
Zobrist - routine ground ball to short, Cozart throws 'em out. 2 out.
Soler - battles on a 7 pitch AB, finally hits a soft grounder to Suarez. 3 out.

Brandon Finnegan - 2IP, 0H, 0R, 0ER, 0K, 0BB 18 Pitches

Finnegan working through the lineup very quickly. Hopefully I don't jinx it.

Through 2 innings - Reds - 1 Cubs - 0

[Big Klu]

I truly despise the Cleveland Cavaliers. Not only are they on FSOhio here, but they are also on the alternate channel.

I will root against them at every opportunity.

[androosh]

I choose to believe the only reason his parents named him Michael was because of this song.I've just realized the error in my ways.

[wheels]

No nonsense from Finnegan, whatsoever. Nice job so far.

[DGullett35]

He threw a couple real nice changeups to soler. Price knows what hes talking about

[wheels]

Holy Mackeral!

Hamilton hit one in the basket!

[Raisor]

Boom

[KYExtemper]

Always a bonus when Billy knocks one out of the yard.

[Larkin Fan]

HR Billy!

[Donder]

Dang it Billy, I wanted to see you running against Lester!


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[Tom Servo]

Billy! :jump:

[BluegrassRedleg]

Oh Billy Billy Billy


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[Larry Schuler]

BHam will hit 30 HRs this year. Mark it!

[androosh]

LOL Hamilton.

[Tom Servo]

Who had Billy hitting a HR this season before Votto?

[11larkin11]

Billy Mays Hayes

[TheBigLebowski]

That Hamilton kid is gonna be fine.

[wheels]

This is great. Those infernal Cubs are stunned.

[Larkin Fan]

Is anyone worried that Billy has more extra base hits than Votto?

[Raisor]

BHam will hit 30 HRs this year. Mark it!

When I lose 50k on that bet I'm taking it out of your hide

[Donder]

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[wheels]

I'd love to see an eight pitch at bat from Votto, out or not.

[Roy Tucker]

That's pretty funny. I'd tell Lester to close his mouth. It's collecting flies.

[11larkin11]

Did I miss something on why there is an off day tomorrow in the middle of the series?

[RedsLvr]

Top 3rd

Jon Lester Pitching

Hamilton - Well hit ball to left. ITS GONE! ITS GONE! 2-0 REDS!
Cozart - sharply hit ball, straight back to Lester. 1 out.
Suarez - flyball to striaght away left. Caught. 2 out.
Votto - hits a 3-2 pitch on the ground to short, and is thrown out. 3 out.

Jon Lester - 3IP, 3H, 2R, 2ER, 2K, 0BB, 1HR 46 Pitches

[The Operator]

Votto should take some hitting lessons from Hamilton. He's got far superior power.

[AG Slater]

They should beam Lester. Never really liked him. How lethal could Billy be if he got on base more?

[Raisor]

Brantley:

Three up/three down except hot the Hamilton home run

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Did I miss something on why there is an off day tomorrow in the middle of the series?

See last week in Cincinnati

[Roy Tucker]

Did I miss something on why there is an off day tomorrow in the middle of the series?

Dunno. Maybe the counterpart the Reds having an off day after their opener?

[George Foster]

[QUOTE=Raisor;3447134]Brantley:

Three up/three down except hot the Hamilton home run

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It's not like he went to Stanford...

[redsmetz]

Always a bonus when Billy knocks one out of the yard.

Still waiting for his first inside the park home run.

[Roy Tucker]

Cubs hitting a lot of loud flies.

Is Finnegan a fly ball pitcher?

[Red Raindog]

Did I miss something on why there is an off day tomorrow in the middle of the series?

Cubs home opener --- so they skip a day it seems --- yes I think it's dumb

[Tom Servo]

Pretty sure that 1-1 pitch by Finnegan was called a strike for Lester.

[Larkin Fan]

Cubs home opener --- so they skip a day it seems --- yes I think it's dumb

They didn't get the memo that baseball has been back for a week, I guess.

[Roy Tucker]

Mes needs to block that.

[KYExtemper]

Yikes. Can't walk the pitcher.

[Tom Servo]

I wouldn't recommend walking David Ross and Jon Lester.

[George Foster]

absolute brain crap on 8th and 9th hitter....come on man!!

[Donder]

Recipe for success: walking the 8 and 9 hitters for the Cubs.

[Larkin Fan]

Walking Ross and Lester is a recipe for disaster.

[Tom Servo]

absolute brain crap on 8th and 9th hitter....come on man!!
Pretty sure he wasn't TRYING to throw balls.

[androosh]

Pretty sure he wasn't TRYING to throw balls.He probably just expected the same zone as Lester and assumed they would be strikes.

[Roy Tucker]

Pitched to Lester like he's Babe Ruth.

[15fan]

Gameday sez Billy now 5 for 6 lifetime against Lester w/ 4 runs scored.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Walking Ross and Lester is a recipe for disaster.

Walking anybody is a recipe for disaster...but point taken. He needs to find the zone and quickly

[BluegrassRedleg]

Beautiful pitch. That's the anti-Hoover pitch. Don't give in!

[Tom Servo]

Alright Finny, one more.

[Roy Tucker]

Big K by Finnegan.

[Hillsdale87]

Pitched to Lester like he's Babe Ruth.

Not sure why he started nibbling with Lester. Isn't Lester one of the worst hitters in MLB history?

[George Foster]

He ain't no Bench....

[BluegrassRedleg]

Someone get Mez Tom Emansky's defensive skills video.

[Tom Servo]

Not sure why he started nibbling with Lester. Isn't Lester one of the worst hitters in MLB history?
Don't think it was intentional, Finnegan is just young and loses his command at times. It's not pretty, but it happens.

[George Foster]

this ain't ending good

[Tadasimha]

Did Mes catch for him in Finnegans first start?

[Kc61]

No groove it Brandon.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Finnegan gets Heyward, escapes the inning unscathed.

Three in the books...

REDS 2
CUBS 0

[Larkin Fan]

He probably just expected the same zone as Lester and assumed they would be strikes.

Well, you know what they say about one who assumes...

[GADawg]

I watched Duvall in spring training play several balls poorly. He's just not much of a defender at any position, I figured he could do less damage at 3B.

I don't remember saying Suarez was the best shortstop since Larkin, but I do still think 1/2 of a season wasn't enough to determine he couldn't cut it at SS. I can't argue with the early returns so far though on the Reds current infield.
Part of my point....spring training isn't enough to tell if 1/2 a season isn't

[RedsLvr]

Bottom 3rd

Brandon Finnegan Pitching

Russell - fly ball to left-center. Duvall gets there and makes the play. 1 out.
Ross - draws a five pitch walk, Finnegan misses the outside corner a few times. 1 on, 1 out.
David Ross advances to second on a wild pitch.
Lester - after falling behind 0-2, Finnegan can't hit the strike zone and walks him. 1st and 2nd, 1 out.
Fowler - chases a 3-2 changeup low and away. 1st and 2nd, 2 out.
Runners advance to 2nd and 3rd on a passed ball. Mesoraco letting pitches get away from him..
Heyward - works a 9 pitch at bat, Finnegan finally gets him to groundout to Cozart. 3 out!

Brandon Finnegan - 3IP, 0H, 0R, 0ER, 1K, 2BB 45 Pitches

Through 3 innings - Reds - 2 Cubs - 0

[wheels]

Heck of an at bat by both guys. Fun game so far.

[George Foster]

this ain't ending good
Glad of the reverse jinks!!

[Larkin Fan]

Great job by Finnegan to get out of that jam.

[Hillsdale87]

Don't think it was intentional, Finnegan is just young and loses his command at times. It's not pretty, but it happens.

He threw 2 straight off speed pitches in the dirt after getting ahead with fastballs. I guess I just think Lester is bad enough that I wouldn't even worry about trying to fool him

[androosh]

Well, you know what they say about one who assumes...Yep, the ump will make him look like a fool ;)

[Roy Tucker]

Nice recovery by Finnegan. Lots of pitches though.

[villain612]

My first game thread of the season. Work has been killing me but it's nice to finally get to sit back and watch some Reds baseball.

[Tom Servo]

He threw 2 straight off speed pitches in the dirt after getting ahead with fastballs. I guess I just think Lester is bad enough that I wouldn't even worry about trying to fool him
True, I assume Finnegan isn't calling the pitches though.

[_Sir_Charles_]

10585

I think Finnegan knows what it means.

[Kc61]

What I like about Finnegan is that he appears to be throwing with great effort. This makes the change up deceptive.

Good fastball, deceptive change up, occasional breaking pitch. Good arsenal.

He's not a big pitcher so his durability within a game and over the season is TBD.

But he's certainly a very talented pitcher.

[Tom Servo]

Part of my point....spring training isn't enough to tell if 1/2 a season isn't
I mean, sure, but Suarez played shortstop all throughout his minor league career. Duvall didn't play any LF professionally until the Reds picked him up. There's a reason for that.

Honestly kind of surprised anybody takes exception to the statement that Duvall isn't a very good outfielder.

[BluegrassRedleg]

I think Thom may get a challenge from Greg Maddux fans on the "greatest Cubs right-hander of them all."

[wheels]

Great job, Brandon.

[Chuckie]

What a crazy good AB from BP.

[membengal]

Phillips did some good work in that at bat - deep count and got the hit. Lester's pitch count is getting up there.


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[Red Raindog]

They didn't get the memo that baseball has been back for a week, I guess.

they're Cubs -- using stone tablets

[Chuckie]

Hella good AB from Phillips.

[Roy Tucker]

Someone needs to tell Lester that these guys are major league hitters and sometimes they'll get you.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Watch Lester pick someone off tonight.

[Chuckie]

Steal. C'mon!

[Bourgeois Zee]

Run, Brandon, run.

[BluegrassRedleg]

And now, for the thrilling conclusion of "Why Isn't Brandon Running?" starring one Thom Brennaman.

[androosh]

Brandon having too much fun messing with Lester's head.

[membengal]

Really nice at bat from Phillips to work the count deep. Lester pitch count getting up there.


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[Kc61]

I mean, sure, but Suarez played shortstop all throughout his minor league career. Duvall didn't play any LF professionally until the Reds picked him up. There's a reason for that.

Honestly kind of surprised anybody takes exception to the statement that Duvall isn't a very good outfielder.

LOL, last year we had all these posts that Marlon Byrd was playing a very good LF. No, says UZR.

Some of these guys look very steady on TV, but don't cover much area. So they appear better than they are. I know, Duvall dove for the catch tonight.

He's a converted infielder, I don't mind him in LF, it will take him time. Reds can sacrifice some defense for LF hitting.

In my Reds roster, he's the platoon LFer and a backup infielder as well.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I think Thom may get a challenge from Greg Maddux fans on the "greatest Cubs right-hander of them all."

Who did he say was the greatest RHP? Just to be fair...Maddux was pretty pedestrian as a Cub IIRC.

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

Shut up thom

[androosh]

Brandon disappointed he can't mess with Lester's head at second like he could at first.

[BluegrassRedleg]

BP steals third.

[Bourgeois Zee]

Poor job by Phillips.

He needed to steal before that.

[villain612]

DatDudebarelysafe

[Kc61]

I mean, sure, but Suarez played shortstop all throughout his minor league career. Duvall didn't play any LF professionally until the Reds picked him up. There's a reason for that.

Honestly kind of surprised anybody takes exception to the statement that Duvall isn't a very good outfielder.

Last year folks were complimenting Marlon Byrd's defense. UZR begged to differ, in a big way.

Some guys appear adequate on TV but don't really cover much area.

[Big Klu]

I think Thom may get a challenge from Greg Maddux fans on the "greatest Cubs right-hander of them all."

Don't know what THom might be saying, but Fergie Jenkins and Three-Finger Brown would be my picks.

Maddux was great, but I think his best years were with the Braves.

[Chuckie]

Safe!

[Bourgeois Zee]

Poor job by Phillips.

He needed to steal before that.

Cost them 90 feet.

[Big Klu]

I think Thom may get a challenge from Greg Maddux fans on the "greatest Cubs right-hander of them all."

Don't know what THom might be saying, but Fergie Jenkins and Three-Finger Brown would be my picks.

Maddux was great, but I think his best years were with the Braves.

[BluegrassRedleg]

That was a vintage Jay Bruce AB, unfortunately.


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[BluegrassRedleg]

Who did he say was the greatest RHP? Just to be fair...Maddux was pretty pedestrian as a Cub IIRC.

Jenkins

[villain612]

hahaha Eat it Cubs

[membengal]

Holy moly Finnegan!!!


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[BluegrassRedleg]

Big knock by Finnegan! Helps himself out with RBI single the opposite way to LCF.

REDLEGS 3
BABY BEARS 0

[wheels]

He did it!

Hah!!

I'm flabbergasted.

[Tom Servo]

hell yeah Finny

[Roy Tucker]

Ha.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Jenkins

If you limit it to performance WITH the Cubs...then Thom is right I think. Maddux had 2 or 3 good seasons with the Cubs, he went NUTS once he was with the Braves.

[androosh]

Brandon "Michael" Finnegan will save us all.

[Kc61]

Finnegan the relief pitcher and Cody Reed inferior (sarcasm) having a night so far.

[RedsLvr]

Top 4th

Jon Lester Pitching

Phillips - hits a single up the middle after 8 pitches. 1 on, 0 out.
Mesoraco - fielder's choice, Brandon moves up to second. Runner on second, 1 out.
With Jay Bruce batting, Brandon Phillips steals 3rd.
Bruce - chases a 2-2 pitch low and away, striking out. Runner on third, 2 out.
Duvall - walked on 4 pitches, wasn't given anything close to the plate. Runners on first and third, 2 out.
Finnegan - hits a single to left center, scoring Phillips! 3-0 Reds! Runners on first and third, 2 out.
Hamilton - line drive to left, but right at the left fielder Soler. 3 out.

Jon Lester - 4IP, 5H, 3R, 3ER, 3K, 1BB, 1HR 77 Pitches

[androosh]

They should just put Billy on so he can't steal, right? Right? :p

Edit: Looks like my stream is a bit delayed :(

[Big Klu]

Big knock by Finnegan! Helps himself out with RBI single the opposite way to LCF.

REDLEGS 3
BABY BEARS 0

"If ya swing the bat, you're dangerous!"

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[George Foster]

Lester not fooling anybody tonight

[wheels]

Baseball is fun.

[Tadasimha]

"Irish" Brandon Finnegan makes em pay

[villain612]

Situations like that are why I will never support a DH.

[JMO]

Fowler def prevented a 4-0 game. Duvall would have easily scored.

[villain612]

Brandon "Michael" Finnegan will save us all.

This redszone game thread meme will never die.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Uh-oh. Cozy pulled for DeJesus. Any idea why?

[Roy Tucker]

I'd go with Jenkins too. Won a bunch of games for a not so great Cubs teams.

[Tadasimha]

Cozart out? DeJesus in to play SS

[Tom Servo]

The Killer Family

[androosh]

This redszone game thread meme will never die.Not on my watch. Although, admittedly, I've overused it a bit much recently >.<

[BluegrassRedleg]

If you limit it to performance WITH the Cubs...then Thom is right I think. Maddux had 2 or 3 good seasons with the Cubs, he went NUTS once he was with the Braves.

Maddux was with the Cubs for 7 years, and 5 of them were really good with no offensive support at all. Granted, he entered a new stratosphere with the Braves, but doesn't change how good he was in Chicago.

[PXShaman]

Hamilton has hit two of his best balls tonight. I wish he could face Lester every day.

[11larkin11]

C. Trent Rosecrans ‏@ctrent 4m4 minutes ago
Ivan De Jesus Jr. in at short for the #Reds — will update on Cozart when I know more

Don't want to think the worse, but it could be Peraza time

[membengal]

If anything is wrong with cozart...I think that will be Peraza's music about to be played.


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[BluegrassRedleg]

Uh-oh. Cozy pulled for DeJesus. Any idea why?

Came up a little lame after single to start the game. May just be precautionary.

[wheels]

He just overmatched Bryant there. Pure filth.

[Tom Servo]

I'm guessing just some sort of tweak with Cozart.

[wheels]

I'm sure they're just being cautious with Zach.

They've got some depth at short nowadays, which is nice.

[WrongVerb]

Will they DL Cozart just to get Peraza up?

[Roy Tucker]

I know it's Rizzo, but I'd like to see Finnegan go after the lefty a little harder.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Maddux was with the Cubs for 7 years, and 5 of them were really good with no offensive support at all. Granted, he entered a new stratosphere with the Braves, but doesn't change how good he was in Chicago.

I went back and looked at Maddux's time with the Cubs. Certainly better than I recalled. I knew he had the Cy Young season just before he left and I could recall one other very good year. Certainly not "pedestrian" as I stated, but I'd still take the whole body of work that Ferguson put in over Greg's. If you go really old-school...Mordecai Brown (three finger brown) should certainly be considered too. Dominant.

[Kc61]

Reds have 8 relievers and the off day tomorrow. They could bring up Peraza for a few days, go with 7 relievers, and keep Cozart off the DL.

Would then need to send Peraza back when the fifth starter is needed.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Came up a little lame after single to start the game. May just be precautionary.

Thanks. I missed the first two batters in the first inning. I saw the "injury delay" but didn't know who or what.

[wheels]

I say leave Peraza where he is until they plan on him sticking around. They've got guys that can play short on the big club.

Use the off day, and give Zach the next day off. Hopefully he's feeling better by then.

[RedsLvr]

Bottom 4th

Brandon Finnegan Pitching

De Jesus replaces Cozart at shortstop.

Bryant - strikes out looking -- 3 pitches! 1 out.
Rizzo - draws a walk on 5 pitches. 1 on, 1 out.
Zobrist - liner to De Jesus, caught. Nearly doubles up Rizzo, but he gets back in time. 1 on, 2 out.
Soler - towering popout to Hamilton. 3 out.

Brandon Finnegan - 4IP, 0H, 0R, 0ER, 2K, 3BB 60 Pitches

Through 4 innings - Reds - 3 Cubs - 0

[JMO]

Bailey, Iggy, Disco, Finnegan, Lorenzen, Lamb, Moscot, C Reed, Stephenson and Simon. WOW.

[SirFelixCat]

NM I went back and read.

[reds44]

Who else is already allowing themself to get way too invested into this season?

[androosh]

Who else is already allowing themself to get way too invested into this season?/me shamelessly raises his hand

[KronoRed]

Off we go with Thom and Schwarber

[wheels]

Oh...geesh. Shwarber, Shwarber, Shwarber.

Shut up!

[Tom Servo]

I can't believe Kyle Schwarber is dead.

[reds44]

Did anyone hear about Cozart yet? I'm legitimately concerned.

I wouldn't be. He didn't play 4 innings on a re-blown out knee. Not saying he won't miss some time, but I wouldn't hit the nuclear button.

[villain612]

Who else is already allowing themself to get way too invested into this season?

Already everyday counting how many games above .500.

[kbrake]

As George Grande stares at his Jim Edmonds Fathead above his TV, he thinks Thom is weird in his obsession with Kyle Schwarber.

[11larkin11]

Off we go with Thom and Schwarber

Grande is behind him whispering about Jimmy Edmonds

[_Sir_Charles_]

Who else is already allowing themself to get way too invested into this season?

Yeah...but in a good way. I always like seeing my Redlegs play fun, solid ball. Regardless of where they may end up, it's the daily joys of watching just good baseball that makes the season for me.

[Kc61]

If they bring up Peraza, he could actually play. No need to sit him on the bench.

He plays three or four games at SS. In the major leagues.

Cozart doesn't need to go on DL

On April 17 Moscot comes up and Peraza goes back down.

I would do it, this is rebuilding. It's worth the car fare IMO.

[reds44]

I can't believe Kyle Schwarber is dead.

hahahah right?!

[Gainesville Red]

Schwarber is a hero

[androosh]

I can't believe Kyle Schwarber is dead.This made me legitimately lol.

[wheels]

Who else is already allowing themself to get way too invested into this season?

They are an interesting collection of misfits. Fun regardless of the outcome.

Gonna be nice watching them grow.

[dabvu2498]

Schwarber is a hero

I can't believe he was able to walk on the field. I mean it's unbelievable.

[Gandalf the Red]

Game of Thrones shocker: R + L = Kyle Schwarber

[wheels]

If they bring up Peraza, he could actually play. No need to sit him on the bench.

He plays three or four games at SS. In the major leagues.

Cozart doesn't need to go on DL

On April 17 Moscot comes up and Peraza goes back down.

I would do it, this is rebuilding. It's worth the car fare IMO.

Nothing wrong with that approach, either.

[Tadasimha]

No way was that a strike!

[Gainesville Red]

I can't believe he was able to walk on the field. I mean it's unbelievable.

Can you believe that? Can you believe THAT?

[Chip R]

I can't believe he was able to walk on the field. I mean it's unbelievable.

I thought he walked on water.

[RedsLvr]

Top 5th

Jon Lester Pitching

De Jesus - flyout to right. 1 out.
Suarez - strikes out swinging. 2 out.
Votto - strikes out looking on a cutter that just clips the insider corner. 3 out.


Jon Lester - 5IP, 5H, 3R, 3ER, 5K, 1BB, 1HR 89 Pitches

[_Sir_Charles_]

No way was that a strike!

Actually, I was about to say what a great pitch that was. Impressive to fool Joey that badly.

[Gunner44]

Who else is already allowing themself to get way too invested into this season?

This guy

[wheels]

I hope tonight is not the night that the pen finally implodes as it may be wont to do this season.

[wheels]

Addison Russel is a heck of nice player.

It grinds my guts that he's a Cub.

[BluegrassRedleg]

That was a strike to Suarez in the first.

[George Foster]

any word of Cozart...I was putting kids to bed

[wheels]

Nothing yet.

[reds44]

any word of Cozart...I was putting kids to bed

No word on Cozart, but redszone has confirmed Kyle Schwarber is dead.

[_Sir_Charles_]

any word of Cozart...I was putting kids to bed

Stubbed his toe reaching first base in the first inning. Kremchek looked at him between innings and has since amputated both his legs. Should be back in a few weeks.

[Roy Tucker]

I think that's what I like about the 2016 Reds is they are playing good baseball.

I'm not thinking about it too much and just enjoying it for what it's worth. Kind of like the cheerleader Laurie Wagner in 8th grade where I thought she actually liked me for a couple days after she actually talked to me. I was soon corrected by her very large boyfriend.

[dabvu2498]

Stubbed his toe reaching first base in the first inning. Kremchek looked at him between innings and has since amputated both his legs. Should be back in a few weeks.

If he's able to walk on the field, it will be unbelievable. I mean, can you believe that?

[BluegrassRedleg]

The beat rolls on for Finnegan.

Five in the books...

REDLEGS 3
CUBBIES 0

[RedsLvr]

Bottom 5th

Brandon Finnegan Pitching

Russell - 3-2 slider is low. Walk. Runner on 1st, 0 out.
Ross - strikes out swinging! Runner on 1st, 1 out.
Lester - sacrifice bunt executed. Runner on 2nd, 2 out.
Fowler - groundout to third. 3 out!

Brandon Finnegan - 5IP, 0H, 0R, 0ER, 3K, 4BB 76 Pitches

Through 5 innings - Reds - 3 Cubs - 0