6/5/16 - Reds vs Nationals

[Reds Fanatic]

Nationals
1. Ben Revere (L) LF
2. Michael Taylor (R) CF
3. Bryce Harper (L) RF
4. Daniel Murphy (L) 2B
5. Wilson Ramos (R) C
6. Anthony Rendon (R) 3B
7. Clint Robinson (L) 1B
8. Danny Espinosa (S) SS
9. Tanner Roark (R) P

Reds
1. Tyler Holt (R) CF
2. Joey Votto (L) 1B
3. Brandon Phillips (R) 2B
4. Jay Bruce (L) RF
5. Adam Duvall (R) LF
6. Eugenio Suarez (R) 3B
7. Ivan De Jesus Jr. (R) SS
8. Tucker Barnhart (S) C
9. Jon Moscot (R) P

[Raisor]

Going for the sweep.

[goreds2]

Keep it going please.

[Ironman92]

Hopefully this is Moscot's final start

[Tom Servo]

Man, De Jesus is pretty bad at SS.

[WrongVerb]

Man, De Jesus is pretty bad at SS.

Good thing he only fills in from time to time.

I doubt the review will overturn the call.

[Ironman92]

New rule:

If winning streak of 3 or more games in in tact...no scheduled rest or off days for the hot players.

[Tom Servo]

Nice quick inning from Moscot.

[Kc61]

Hopefully this is Moscot's final start

Desclafani will likely replace either Simon or Moscot.

I expect he will replace Simon and Alfredo will go to the pen. Replacing someone like, maybe, Josh Smith.

[Ironman92]

Holt with a 14 hopper to CF, but then Votto swings at the ball as Roark was tossing in to get a new one and grounds into a double play

[Tom Servo]

Every time George says 'overshift' I want to stab my ear with a q-tip.

[BCubb2003]

Every time George says 'overshift' I want to stab my ear with a q-tip.

Me, too, but I've noticed the Mets announcers do it, too.

[Tom Servo]

Man, De Jesus is pretty bad at SS.

[Ironman92]

Apparently last night Todd Coffey trying to make a last effort for the bigs was called into the game for his Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League and on his sprint in from the bullpen got right to the edge of the mound where he typically puts on the brakes but instead tripped , took two more steps and steamrolled the awaiting manager and catcher. The catcher had to go to the hospital for pancakeitis and the manager is looking to get him reassigned.

*Editor's note...this story with an incredible run on sentence and made up words is of course completely fabricated on one of my hopes for when Mr. Coffey entered a ball game.

[Tom Servo]

I like Ivan, I think he's got a solid bat for a reserve. But he is not a shortstop, or a left fielder (if you remember that September disaster). Just because a guy has a glove doesn't mean he can play a position.

[Ironman92]

I like Ivan, I think he's got a solid bat for a reserve. But he is not a shortstop, or a left fielder (if you remember that September disaster). Just because a guy has a glove doesn't mean he can play a position.

Just because your Dad could play big league SS doesn't mean the son can.

[Tom Servo]

I bashed him last time out after two innings so I'll throw some praise to Moscot after two innings this time. This is how he needs to pitch to be successful. Throwing strikes and using everything in his arsenal.

[WrongVerb]

Every time George says 'overshift' I want to stab my ear with a q-tip.

Will he call Votto's next HR an "overdrive?"

[The Operator]

Bruce walks

[The Operator]

Duvall the hit machine singles

[Ironman92]

Good hands by Duvall getting the barrel on that inside trekking pitch

[Ironman92]

Bruce walks

So damn lazy

[The Operator]

Suarez singles! Bases loses no outs

Now how are they gonna screw this up

[Tom Servo]

Now how are they gonna screw this up
Ivan will line into a triple play.

[Ironman92]

Bases are JACKED for the likely GG shortstop

[The Operator]

De Jesus

Bases clearing double!

[WrongVerb]

A bullpen of...

Iglesias
Cingrani
Lorenzen

...is a good start.

Eventually add in Lamb, Finnegan, Weiss, and it becomes really, really good.

[Tom Servo]

Ivan the Jesus! Bases clearing double!

3-0 Redlegs

[The Operator]

3-0 Reds

[WrongVerb]

No one messes with The Jesus.

https://fansided.com/files/2014/06/thejesus.jpg

[Ironman92]

Reds hitters getting hands in good to pull these inside pitches [emoji106]

3-0 good guys

[The Operator]

Tucker singles!

[WVRedsFan]

Time to bunt.

[The Operator]

Moscow bunts Tucker over to 2nd, Ivan still at 3rd. 1 out

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Moscow bunts Tucker over to 2nd, Ivan still at 3rd. 1 out

Stupid auto correct

[Ironman92]

2nd and 3rd with 1 out...need to get them both in

[Ironman92]

Holt didn't get through the same pitch Duvall and DeJesus did

[WVRedsFan]

How about that Holt. 2-run single. Reds up 5-0

[The Operator]

Holt!!!!

5-0 Reds!!!

[Tom Servo]

Holt bloop single to center scores two more!

5-0 Redlegs

[Ironman92]

Hits, hits, hits

[Tom Servo]

Dusty is so good he inspires his former team to play better. :)

[The Operator]

Votto just missed making it 7-0

[Tom Servo]

Oh man, Votto almost powered one out. Caught right at the wall.

[The Operator]

BP singles

[Ironman92]

Crap..Votto just missed it but now has 3 of the 5 Reds outs

[Ironman92]

He's gotta be over 40 pitches this inning

[The Operator]

Bruce K's

5-0 Reds after 2

[Kc61]

I bashed him last time out after two innings so I'll throw some praise to Moscot after two innings this time. This is how he needs to pitch to be successful. Throwing strikes and using everything in his arsenal.

Has to keep it on the ground. Today's SS isn't Cozart defensively so that's an issue.

Moscot really deserves some time. He may wind up as a swing man, but he pitched well in the minors and hasn't had many healthy appearances in the bigs.

[WVRedsFan]

Crap..Votto just missed it but now has 3 of the 5 Reds outs

Huh?

[Raisor]

Huh?

GIDP 1st inning

[WVRedsFan]

GIDP 1st inningOh.

[The Operator]

Murphy looooong gone

5-2

[WVRedsFan]

Murphy brings Moscot down to earth.

[The Operator]

Wow that was a terrible pitch

[Tom Servo]

Very bad spot to throw to Murphy.

Just keep throwing strikes though, Jon.

[Ironman92]

Damn he just missed robbing that

[The Operator]

Ramos goes deep

5-3

[Tom Servo]

Moscot no....

[WVRedsFan]

Way down to earth now

[Red Raindog]

Moscot no....

you told him to throw strikes without being specific --- :mooner:

[The Operator]

Hope Daniel Wright is ready to throw a few today

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Robinson doubles

[Tom Servo]

I see the rough outlines of a 5th starter for Moscot, but it's not there yet. Either he's walking too many guys, or is throwing strikes but leaving too many in bad locations and giving up bombs, or both. Needs to get everything working, and I think Louisville is the place to do that.

[WVRedsFan]

This game may be tied in a minute

Or worse

[Tom Servo]

Man, did Dusty EVER take a pitcher out for a pinch hitter in this spot when he was the Reds manager?

[The Operator]

Lol wow

[Tom Servo]

No more Moscot starts for the Reds, please.

[WVRedsFan]

Moscot needs to be in Louisville.

[Donder]

Is it just me or does Moscot start looking like he lost his best friend as soon as something goes wrong for him?


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[Ron Madden]

I don't feel comfortable with any of our relievers coming in with runners on base.
C'mon Daniel Wright you can do this...

[Ironman92]

This doesn't look promising

[Ron Madden]

Dang!!! 5-5

[Ironman92]

Feeling a blast to LCF by Taylor

[Ironman92]

Whew

[Tom Servo]

Well...at least we won 2 out of 3.

[Donder]

http://replygif.net/i/740.gif

[Ironman92]

Well...at least we won 2 out of 3.

Meatloaf agrees wholeheartedly

[Kc61]

I see the rough outlines of a 5th starter for Moscot, but it's not there yet. Either he's walking too many guys, or is throwing strikes but leaving too many in bad locations and giving up bombs, or both. Needs to get everything working, and I think Louisville is the place to do that.

I'm guessing they will give Moscot some more chances starting with the Reds. He is coming off a long injury layoff. He was excellent for three today, then made a bad pitch and things went downhill.

My guess is Simon is primed to go to the pen, where he has experience. Disco enters the rotation, Moscot stays. When Bailey is ready or when Reed/Stephenson need to come up, then another decision point.

[WVRedsFan]

Moscot has never shown me anything at the MLB level. I know he's had good numbers in the minors, but when he fails time after time after time, why do you continue to try him? The old joke about insanity trying the same thing over and over with the same result applies.

[Tom Servo]

Moscot has never shown me anything at the MLB level. I know he's had good numbers in the minors, but when he fails time after time after time, why do you continue to try him? The old joke about insanity trying the same thing over and over with the same result applies.
I'd boot him, but you're acting like he's been around for years and they keep bringing him back. He started 2 games last year and got hurt early in his third. He's been between the DL and the rotation so far this year.

[Kc61]

Moscot has never shown me anything at the MLB level. I know he's had good numbers in the minors, but when he fails time after time after time, why do you continue to try him? The old joke about insanity trying the same thing over and over with the same result applies.

Moscot, lifetime, has 33 innings of major league experience, including today. I think the Reds will give him more time than that.

The Reds seem to be patient enough and it's a good policy. Particularly with guys who have been injured.

The famous insanity joke requires much more than 33 innings.

[WVRedsFan]

I'd boot him, but you're acting like he's been around for years and they keep bringing him back. He started 2 games last year and got hurt early in his third. He's been between the DL and the rotation so far this year.True, but my point was he needs to be at the lower level and not at this level until he's more ready.

[Tom Servo]

Lefty Solis handcuffed Votto, up to DatDude to deliver.

[Ron Madden]

Brandon has a history of doing well vs. LHP's

Not Today..

[Tom Servo]

Not sure how Duvall didn't keep that in his glove.

[Tom Servo]

Well this inning is going as poorly as possible in terms of luck, not a good omen.

[Red Raindog]

over/under on this inning? 4 runs?

[Tom Servo]

BABIP is a damn *****. Bloop single to center, basehit off the mound, basehit up the middle just past De Jesus. Bases loaded, no outs.

[Ron Madden]

Well this inning is going as poorly as possible in terms of luck, not a good omen.

Some Punch & Judy hits for sure..

[Kc61]

Suarez doesn't get the error?

[Red Raindog]

and now the defense shows up -- or lack there of -- line on over/under now moved to 5 runs this inning

[Tom Servo]

Yup, officially a meltdown. Groundball to third, Suarez throw to to home a little low but Barnhart just whiffs on it. Two runs score, still no outs.

Brutal. This is why strikeouts are good.

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Suarez doesn't get the error?
Should have been caught by Barnhart.

[Ron Madden]

The error was on Barnhart

[WVRedsFan]

8-5

[Tom Servo]

sac fly, finally an out. 8-5 Washington.

[Kc61]

Wasn't a good throw. Barnhart could have caught it, but it wasn't a good throw.

As TV guys say, it should have been a double play, but with that throw wasn't happening.

A more experienced third baseman takes his time and it's probably a DP.

[Tom Servo]

Wasn't a good throw. Barnhart could have caught it, but it wasn't a good throw.

As TV guys say, it should have been a double play, but with that throw wasn't happening.

A more experienced third baseman takes his time and it's probably a DP.
No doubt. But Barnhart should have caught in and gotten an out, instead two runs scored.

[Red Raindog]

only three is a good result from that mess

[Big Klu]

Suarez doesn't get the error?

No. Not a great throw, but catchable. The error rightfully belongs to Barnhart, E2.

However, if Suarez had made a better throw then they could have turned a 5-2-yessirree-3.

[Kc61]

I tell you, I know it's the wrong thread, when I see plays like that I think the Reds are drafting Nick Senzel.

[OnBaseMachine]

That was Barnhart's fault.

[Kc61]

If a guy throws the ball in the dirt, he gets the error.

On that play, fine, give the error to Barnhart. But the play got messed up because of the throw. It was a lousy throw.

A good throw, different result.

[Ron Madden]

I tell you, I know it's the wrong thread, when I see plays like that I think the Reds are drafting Nick Senzel.

So you're all for giving everyone a chance to develop except Suarez?

[Tom Servo]

If a guy throws the ball in the dirt, he gets the error.

On that play, fine, give the error to Barnhart. But the play got messed up because of the throw. It was a lousy throw.
It wasn't in the dirt, it was just low. It's location likely prevented a DP from being turned, but it was 100% catchable and Barnhart whiffed on it.

We can put an asterisk on it and file it, it wasn't a good throw by Suarez. But it's not the reason two runs scored.

[Ron Madden]

If a guy throws the ball in the dirt, he gets the error.

On that play, fine, give the error to Barnhart. But the play got messed up because of the throw. It was a lousy throw.

A good throw, different result.

If Barnhart catches the ball it too is a different result

[WVRedsFan]

Barnhart not having a great day behind the plate.

[The Operator]

I went to eat lunch and The reds are back to being The Reds and then some.

Ugh. Well, it's still fun to win 2 series in a row.

[Ron Madden]

Jay Bruce guns Harper down trying for third!!!!

[Tom Servo]

Guess the Reds could only hold Harper and Murphy down for so long, with the defense doing the rest of the damage. Oh well. Was nice to win two and have a 5-0 lead.

[BCubb2003]

"shoots him down like falling out of bed..."

mixaphorically speaking.

[BluegrassRedleg]

I had a bad feeling when I left to run some errands up 5-0.

Over the years, this club has rarely ever continued scoring after it gets an early explosion of runs.

[50YrRedsFan]

I had a bad feeling when I left to run some errands up 5-0.

Over the years, this club has rarely ever continued scoring after it gets an early explosion of runs.

Nats have scored 10 since the Reds last scored.

Reds with 1 hit since the 2nd inning.

[Raisor]

Nats have scored 10 since the Reds last scored.


I love how you always blame the offense for not being able to keep up with the bad pitching.

[Tom Servo]

I love how you always blame the offense for not being able to keep up with the bad pitching.
*Reds pitching and defense combine to allow 50 runs in a game*

"Typical Reds offense going to sleep."

[Red Raindog]

so that's what a bullpen looks like --- hard to remmember

[50YrRedsFan]

I call it like I see it. Like Bluegrass said "Over the years, this club has rarely ever continued scoring after it gets an early explosion of runs."

Just because the pitching is bad, doesn't mean the offense doesn't deserve criticism.

[The Operator]

Bruce!!!!

10-8!!!

[Ron Madden]

BRUUUCE!!!!!!

[Tom Servo]

Nice job sleepy offense

[Big Klu]

Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Adam Dunn - 270
5. Ted Kluszewski - 251
6. George Foster - 244
7. Jay Bruce - 221
8. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
9. Eric Davis - 203
10. Joey Votto - 202
11. Barry Larkin - 198
12. Vada Pinson - 186
12. Brandon Phillips - 186
14. Wally Post - 172
15. Gus Bell - 160
16. Joe Morgan - 152
16. Pete Rose - 152
18. Lee May - 147
19. Dan Driessen - 133
20. Reggie Sanders - 125
21. Ernie Lombardi - 120
22. Sean Casey - 118
23. Frank McCormick - 110
24. Todd Frazier - 108
25. Dave Parker - 107
26. Chris Sabo - 104
27. Dave Concepcion - 101

[Red Raindog]

and a bullpen gives up runs not wearing the Reds' uni ----

['69]

Bruce hammers left handed pitchers. Love it.

[Ron Madden]

I really don't wanna see the Reds trade Jay Bruce.

['69]

Great. Duvall's gove hand gets spiked. :/

['69]

I really don't wanna see the Reds trade Jay Bruce.

I don't either unless the return is really something special.

[malcontent]

Who throws a harder slider than Wood?

[Red Raindog]

Who throws a harder slider than Wood?

chapman?

[Ron Madden]

Top of the order coming up for the Reds in the 9th...THIS GAME AIN'T OVER YET!!!

[The Operator]

Papeltool in for the Nats

[Red Raindog]

Top of the order coming up for the Reds in the 9th...THIS GAME AIN'T OVER YET!!!

would love to light this guy up

[The Operator]

Holt base hit!

[WVRedsFan]

Holt amazes me. Another hit.

[Red Raindog]

PapelFool in for the Nats

FIFY

[Ron Madden]

Single for Holt

[The Operator]

Votto walks!

[Ron Madden]

Joey Votto walks

[WVRedsFan]

Votto walks. Tying runs on. BP up

[Ron Madden]

Brandon Phillips almost hit in the head

[The Operator]

Papelbon tries to take BP's head off

[BluegrassRedleg]

Oh baby.

[The Operator]

BP!!!!

10-9

[Ron Madden]

Brandon Phillips RBI Double 10-9

[WVRedsFan]

10-9. BP comes through. Tying run at 3rd, winning run at second.

[Tom Servo]

DatDude2B!

[The Operator]

Walking the bases loaded

[Ron Madden]

IBB to Jay Bruce

[WVRedsFan]

Intentional walk to Bruce. Bases loaded with no outs.

[The Operator]

Ugh Duvall got a little anxious

1 out

[Ron Madden]

Infield pop up for Duvall

[BluegrassRedleg]

First-pitch swinging. F-6 :cry:

[Tom Servo]

Ah man, the legend of Duvall goes uncemented (for now).

[BluegrassRedleg]

And just like that... 2 outs. 4 pitches.

[The Operator]

Wow Cozart. Awful AB

[Ron Madden]

Cozart K's on three pitches

[WVRedsFan]

Cozart hacks and strikes out on three pitches. Two out and it's up to Jesus

[Tom Servo]

I want 2 die

[Ron Madden]

C'mon De Jesus!!!!!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Cincinnati Reds Baseball 2016

[WVRedsFan]

Close, but no cigar. De Jesus flies out.

[The Operator]

That's that

Bases loaded and nobody out and can't push a run across

[Tom Servo]

Ah damnit. Fun game though.

[Ron Madden]

De Jesus flies out to end the game.. Damn near came back.. Stupid offense

[Ironman92]

Effing terrible. I walk back in from mowing and it's 10-9 no outs and bases loaded.

Pressure is on the PITCHER!!!!!!!

Not with the Reds. What moron scout thinks Papelbon is going to give in a throw a hittable strike on the first pitch to a rookie? Terrible at bat by Duvall and Cozart followed suit.

Glad I came back in perfect time to jinx them. Screw Papelbon

[TheBigLebowski]

The Reds are WHO WE THOUGHT THEY WERE

[Big Klu]

On pace for 60-102.

[Ron Madden]

At least we now have 2 series wins in a row.. Things are lookin up.

[Red Raindog]

At least we now have 2 series wins in a row.. Things are lookin up.

10961

[redsmetz]

BABIP is a damn *****. Bloop single to center, basehit off the mound, basehit up the middle just past De Jesus. Bases loaded, no outs.

I felt bad for Wright in yesterday's game. Just an entire inning of lousy luck. Only one earned run, but that inning and the game itself could have looked a lot different with better luck. I agree with those that it was nice to win another series, but this game can be maddening.

[cumberlandreds]

Effing terrible. I walk back in from mowing and it's 10-9 no outs and bases loaded.

Pressure is on the PITCHER!!!!!!!

Not with the Reds. What moron scout thinks Papelbon is going to give in a throw a hittable strike on the first pitch to a rookie? Terrible at bat by Duvall and Cozart followed suit.

Glad I came back in perfect time to jinx them. Screw Papelbon

Should have mowed a few more minutes. Reds would have won then. ;)

For 2 1/3 games the Reds looked like a big league team. Then all at once they reverted back to 2016 form. Bad defense,bad pitching and a chance with one clutch it to win the game, they utterly fail. I think the real Reds team stood up, unfortunately.
I will say if the Nats go into the post season with Papelbon as their closer they will be doomed. Most of his outings are like yesterday. Dancing that fine line of getting outs. He's getting away with it for the most part now but he won't in the post season. Dusty will be just setting himself up for more post season disappointment if he sticks with Papelbon as his closer.