8/20/2016 Reds vs Dodgers

[Ironman92]

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Win please.

[PutPeteIn]

I like this lineup v the lefty.
Amazing that the Reds went 4-0 without their top hr and rbi guy in Duvall. Just goes to show that baseball is 75% pitching and 25% hitting and the Reds pitching from starters to bullpen has been great yes great since the ASB.
LA sits Utley, Reddick, Grandel, Seager.
Thats alot of pop out of the LA lineup.

[Knightro28]

This Dodger lineup is befuddling to me. I read it and do not see a 1st place team.

[757690]

This Dodger lineup is befuddling to me. I read it and do not see a 1st place team.

They are sitting Seager, Grandal and Reddick. Kinda a Sunday special on Saturday.

[Fil3232]

I like this lineup v the lefty.
Amazing that the Reds went 4-0 without their top hr and rbi guy in Duvall. Just goes to show that baseball is 75% pitching and 25% hitting and the Reds pitching from starters to bullpen has been great yes great since the ASB.
LA sits Utley, Reddick, Grandel, Seager.
Thats alot of pop out of the LA lineup.

Seems to me they've accepted their fate. ;)

[Big Klu]

Oh good, we get THom tonight!

[Tom Servo]

Oh good, we get THom tonight!
"If Finnegan can significantly decrease his walks and home runs allowed, he could be really good."

That's why they pay Thom the big bucks.

[Raisor]

"If Finnegan can significantly decrease his walks and home runs allowed, he could be really good."

That's why they pay Thom the big bucks.

If Thom had wheels he'd be a wagon.

[Tom Servo]

Billy Havoc single and stolen base after 2 pitches

[Tom Servo]

Jose Havoc singles

[TheRedScare]

FSO seems to think that Adam Liberatore, not Brett Anderson, is pitching

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lol AGon

[Tom Servo]

Joey Havoc grounds one to first and A-Gon botches it.

1-0 Redlegs

[Red Raindog]

this is fun!

[Tom Servo]

Duvall! :jump:

4-0 Redlegs after 4 batters! Wow.

[Banshee]

Wow, what a start, Duvall 3 run HR, 4-0 redlegs!

[WrongVerb]

DuvALL-STAR!!!!!! :jump:

[Tom Servo]

DatDude and Schebler groundout but Suarez lines a two out double.

Cabrera dribbles one in front of home plate for out #3 but what an inning, thanks in large part to the Havoc Bros.

[Banshee]

Nice start for Finnegan as well. Fastball moving all over the place, I like it.

[PutPeteIn]

This team is scary good right now.
Scary....

[Banshee]

Welcome back Mr. Perazza!

[Red Raindog]

This team is scary good right now.
Scary....

I'm with you I smell playoffs --- or my wife is cooking something good

[Tom Servo]

Jose Havoc RBI single!

5-0 Redlegs

[Red Raindog]

I think he's safe - so they'll rule him out

[Tom Servo]

I think he's safe - so they'll rule him out
You are correct sir.

I thought he got the hand in.

[WrongVerb]

I thought he was out so the call isn't surprising.

[TheRedScare]

Just beautiful hitting

[Fil3232]

Thom shocked Duvall has done so much damage with guys on base this year--65 of 79 RBIs!!! Lol

He darn near accidentally stumbled upon the importance of OBP. Almost. Stupid commercial break.

[Big Klu]

Thom shocked Duvall has done so much damage with guys on base this year--65 of 79 RBIs!!! Lol

He darn near accidentally stumbled upon the importance of OBP. Almost. Stupid commercial break.

Nearly a "Eureka" moment, but now a word from our sponsors.

[WrongVerb]

And he was waxing philosophical about how no team built entirely on sabermetrics hasn't won the world series. (Um, what about Kansas City last year?)

[WrongVerb]

Justin Turner uniform looks like he was run over by the Big Red Machine.

[PutPeteIn]

Come Mon. The Dodgers bullpen could be so depleted that Utley may have to pitch.

[Tom Servo]

Jose Havoc! :jump:

Two run shot! 3-3 with a HR!

[Chip R]

HR flea

[Fil3232]

The Reds are really fun right now. I'm all in, PutPeteIn!!

[RedlegJake]

When they get a solid start the Reds are a dangerous team now that the bullpen has become much better, earlier in the year it didn't much matter how the starter did because the pen was going to blow it

[Tom Servo]

BTW Finnegan has allowed 2 walks and nothing else after 5 innings.

[marcshoe]

So, who will the Reds use in the Wild Card game, Disco, Bailey, or Finnegan? ;)

[Banshee]

C. Trent Rosecrans ‏@ctrent 28s28 seconds ago
The beanbags are coming of the tarp cover… Reds have 10 hits and 10 more hits than the Dodgers through 5. Lead 7-0


Gotta' love baseball superstitions and "code".

[Chip R]

BTW Finnegan has allowed 2 walks and nothing else after 5 innings.

So you're saying that nothing is going on?

[UPRedsFan]

[QUOTE=Banshee;3532118]
When did Thom stop pronouncing his r's?

Thud instead of third.
Schebla instead of Schebler.

[Chip R]

So, if things progress like they are, how long do you stay with Finnegan?

[RedsBaron]

Safe!

[Banshee]

So, if things progress like they are, how long do you stay with Finnegan?

90-100 pitches, then the hook, no exceptions.

[WrongVerb]

When did Thom stop pronouncing his r's?

Thud instead of third.
Schebla instead of Schebler.

Thom had vocal cord surgery and it probably affected his ability to pronounce certain sounds.

[marcshoe]

Thom had vocal cord surgery and it probably affected his ability to pronounce certain sounds.

I haven't heard him pronounce a single 'r' since the first inning. That's when I realized he was in the booth and hit mute.

[PutPeteIn]

If a team has 10 cylinders this Reds team is clicking on about 8 or 9 these days.

[Chip R]

I haven't heard him pronounce a single 'r' since the first inning. That's when I realized he was in the booth and hit mute.

Maybe he's auditioning for the Red Sox.

[Tom Servo]

Billy Havoc drives in a run with a walk!

[Banshee]

Walk Billy walk! RBI!

[Reds Fanatic]

Finnegan still going through 6.

[PutPeteIn]

SF lost again today. If Mets can split series tomorrow in SF the Gs would still be reeling.
Now if the Reds can sweep LA we can make a run at the last WC while LA and SF play 9 more times.

[Tom Servo]

6 scoreless for Finnegan, still nothing going on!

[Kc61]

Nice inning for Finnegan. I thought he was a reliever.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Finny looks really good, but I must say he started to look tired that inning. Regardless of the stat line...I don't let him go past his per-determined pitch-count range.

[Chip R]

90-100 pitches, then the hook, no exceptions.

So, let's say he gets there in the 8th. Let's also say Price won't pull him. Should Barnhart pull a Crash Davis and tell a hitter what's coming so Price will pull him?

[Reds Fanatic]

81 pitches for Finnegan. Unfortunately it looks like storms are about to hit the area

[WrongVerb]

Nice inning for Finnegan. I thought he was a reliever.

Some of us thought of him as a starter, even before tonight. :D

[_Sir_Charles_]

SF lost again today. If Mets can split series tomorrow in SF the Gs would still be reeling.
Now if the Reds can sweep LA we can make a run at the last WC while LA and SF play 9 more times.

And here I thought that *I* was the overly positive fan bordering on delusional. You sir put me to shame. :O) :thumbup:

[harangatang]

http://www.hardballtimes.com/tht-live/5000-days-since-eric-miltons-no-hitter/

[WrongVerb]

Duvall JUST missed that one!

[CrackerJack]

Third shut out performance by Finnegan in his last 5 starts (so far). I'd like to see him stretched out a bit tonight if he doesn't hit a wall.

[marcshoe]

http://www.hardballtimes.com/tht-live/5000-days-since-eric-miltons-no-hitter/

That's the Redszone equivalent of a RickRoll.

[WrongVerb]

Looks like rain might last an hour and then clear again.

Tom Browning sat through a long rain delay during his perfect game. (And the reason I didn't go with my friends who had an extra ticket was because it looked like the game was going to be rained out.)

[PutPeteIn]

Anderson left with blister on his index finger and a bigger blister on his arse.

[Banshee]

So, let's say he gets there in the 8th. Let's also say Price won't pull him. Should Barnhart pull a Crash Davis and tell a hitter what's coming so Price will pull him?

That's a toughie.. I just think his future is much more important than maybe taxing him to get a magical moment in a lost season. If I was the C, no way do I pull the crash davis.

[Big Klu]

So, let's say he gets there in the 8th. Let's also say Price won't pull him. Should Barnhart pull a Crash Davis and tell a hitter what's coming so Price will pull him?

Barnhart would be yelling from the dugout. Cabrera is catching tonight.

[Tom Servo]

no-hitter gone

[Larkin Fan]

Quite an impressive outing by Mr. Finnegan.

[Banshee]

Moot pt., thank you AGon, I don't have enough faith in Price to not have him throw 135 pitches if the no-no would've still been a possibility.

[Reds Fanatic]

7 Ks for Finnegan

[Big Klu]

Looks like rain might last an hour and then clear again.

Tom Browning sat through a long rain delay during his perfect game. (And the reason I didn't go with my friends who had an extra ticket was because it looked like the game was going to be rained out.)

Browning's long rain delay was before the game started. I was at a high school football game that night, and as I got into the car after the game was over I turned on the radio and the Reds game was just starting (as in the very first pitch), nearly three hours late.

[Banshee]

Finnegan>J. Peterson.

At least this night.

[PutPeteIn]

This will make 5 wins in a row for Cincy (longest streak o the yr.) with still 4 more on homestand and our 3 hottest pitchers going the next 3 gms.
How many gms in a row do the Reds need to win to give themselves a prayer at 2nd WC heading into Sept.?
Id say 12-15 straight.

[Tom Servo]

7 Ks for Finnegan
Make it 8.

And just two walks, that's what he needs to do to stick as a starter. Great start for Finny.

[Banshee]

Kris Bryant just hit a 469 ft. HR for his 31st in Colorado. Kid's a stud.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rain delay as it is pouring at the stadium

[_Sir_Charles_]

This will make 5 wins in a row for Cincy (longest streak o the yr.) with still 4 more on homestand and our 3 hottest pitchers going the next 3 gms.
How many gms in a row do the Reds need to win to give themselves a prayer at 2nd WC heading into Sept.?
Id say 12-15 straight.

For me, I'm not even thinking about the Wild Card. It would be a miracle to even get close to that. My only concern is to see the team improving and playing solid fundamental baseball. And in the second half...they're doing just that. Contributions up and down the roster, not giving up in a game, putting forth a solid effort day-in/day-out. Just build that confidence in the young'uns and see what we can do next season.

[Big Klu]

Finnegan>J. Peterson.

At least this night.

And also J. Peterman.

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[Banshee]

IF Finny had just taken 5-6 seconds more per pitch, maybe he gets the abbreviated no/no.. Just putting it out there.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I knew they'd been playing really well in the second half, but I just now looked it up. 21-12 with a win tonight since the ASB. Not too damned shabby.

[Fil3232]

Crazy to see how big of an adjustment Votto has made since this April 6th flashback game on FSO. Stance seems much more open now, and obviously he's choking up a good amount.

[Big Klu]

THom says that Schebler's biggest hit of his career is the walkoff 2-run double against the Phillies on April 6?

Did he forget the game-winning three-run homer against the Cardinals on August 2 in his first game back after Jay Bruce was traded?

[PutPeteIn]

I knew they'd been playing really well in the second half, but I just now looked it up. 21-12 with a win tonight since the ASB. Not too damned shabby.

Think about this....if Disco, Bailey and Straily all win their next starts at home the Reds would be 24-12 in 2nd half and riding an 8 gm win streak into the last gm of the hs v Texas.
If that happens and we get more help...
This team would still be alive...on life support mind you, but they would still have a pulse.

You guys must realize 2 things...A. The Reds are the hottest team in baseball not named the Cubs.

B. September baseball has been known to be wacky as hell.

[RedlegJake]

Their schedule from here on is pretty brutal, if they get close to .500 they've pulled off a miracle

[PutPeteIn]

Miami can go Pittsburgh and win a series but not in Cincy baby....
After tonight Reds will be over.500 at home and with a little help out west from Seattle, the Reds will no longer be in last place.
Still alot of work to do but still 40 gms to get it done!

[paulrichjr]

Think about this....if Disco, Bailey and Straily all win their next starts at home the Reds would be 24-12 in 2nd half and riding an 8 gm win streak into the last gm of the hs v Texas.
If that happens and we get more help...
This team would still be alive...on life support mind you, but they would still have a pulse.

You guys must realize 2 things...A. The Reds are the hottest team in baseball not named the Cubs.

B. September baseball has been known to be wacky as hell.

C. If the Reds win 21 straight I will then believe that there is a chance...and if they did they would still be under .500.

[PutPeteIn]

St. Louis goes down.
Reds, once this gm is over, will be 12 back with 40 to play including 7 with Count Dracula.

[WrongVerb]

Let's not count on today's game being a win until it is.

[PutPeteIn]

Let's not count on today's game being a win until it is.
I understand your sentiment WV yet Reds up 8 at home with 6 outs to go and a healthy, rested an excellent bullpen.
LA has zero shot.

[PutPeteIn]

Would making the postseason after being 25 under .500 with 73 to play be the greatest comeback in baseball history?

[WrongVerb]

I understand your sentiment WV yet Reds up 8 at home with 6 outs to go and a healthy, rested an excellent bullpen.
LA has zero shot.

One thing I've learned about sports is never count those chickens until they hatch. Too much crazy can happen. It's very unlikely but still possible.

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Just like the Reds WC chances.

[Reds Fanatic]

Game is set to resume at 10:50

[WrongVerb]

Would making the postseason after being 25 under .500 with 73 to play be the greatest comeback in baseball history?

Btw, I don't know if you saw it in one of the other threads but I brought up a post from about a year ago where I said the Reds would have one of the three best records in the NL post-ASB this year.

And I've got a sports betting friend in Vegas who I asked tonight to put $10 on the Reds making the playoffs if the odds were at least 100-1 against.

[PutPeteIn]

If LA scores more than 4 runs these last two inns. I will gladly accept a perma ban to putpetein.

[PutPeteIn]

Btw, I don't know if you saw it in one of the other threads but I brought up a post from about a year ago where I said the Reds would have one of the three best records in the NL post-ASB this year.

And I've got a sports betting friend in Vegas who I walked tonight to put $10 on the Reds making the playoffs if the odds were at least 100-1 against.

Pete? Is that you?

[Big Klu]

Pete? Is that you?

Does that mean you're changing your name to "PutWrongVerbIn"?

[WrongVerb]

Joe Blanton is still wearing a major league uniform? :eek:

[Tom Servo]

Joe Blanton is still wearing a major league uniform? :eek:

Too late to trade Votto and Bailey for him?

[WrongVerb]

Too late to trade Votto and Bailey for him?

I'd say the Reds knew which prospects to keep. For the record I was never in favor of trading Votto and only slightly in favor of trading Bailey in the right deal (which neither Blanton nor Bedard were).

[fondfoat]

The Reds just prove that confidence is a wonderful thing.

[Roy Tucker]

Who are these Reds?

[BluegrassRedleg]

This child of the 70s is thoroughly enjoying the weekend beatdown.


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[Freak25]

Is this the Big Red Machine?

Man, Baseball is so fun when the Reds are good! :beerme:

[Ironman92]

Thom apologizing. Wow

[Kc61]

Interesting how the Reds are winning without Bruce, Frazier, Cueto, Latos, Leake, Mesoraco, and Chapman. And some others.

[Ironman92]

I like when the Reds outhit the Dodgers by 16 hits and 23 more total bases

[WrongVerb]

Thom apologizing. Wow

We're watching the game but have music playing. What did he apologize for?

[fondfoat]

Funny. Listening to Thom talking about Duvall and the RBIs, I decided to explain what RBIs and OBP were to my wife who does not follow baseball at all. I asked which stat she thinks would be more important for a baseball player. She said OBP obviously; you can't do one with out the other.

[Chip R]

We're watching the game but have music playing. What did he apologize for?

Hopefully for being a ******bag for all this time.

[Tom Servo]

We're still good! :beerme:

[Roy Tucker]

CB wanted to end the game.

[Ironman92]

C.B. Bucknor lol...always terrible

[Ironman92]

Funny. Listening to Thom talking about Duvall and the RBIs, I decided to explain what RBIs and OBP were to my wife who does not follow baseball at all. I asked which stat she thinks would be more important for a baseball player. She said OBP obviously; you can't do one with out the other.

Props to your wife for listening to that [emoji3]

[Big Klu]

J. Peterson and the Dodgers are unhappy with the called third strike. C.B.'s dinner is getting cold.

[Big Klu]

On pace for 70-92. (No change)

[Ironman92]

We're watching the game but have music playing. What did he apologize for?

He botched one of the guys on the camera crew or production crew's name. He gave a legit reason but then basically called himself a moron and it wasn't acceptable for him to mess up his name.

[Ironman92]

On pace for 46-27 this 2nd half

[PutPeteIn]

The beauty of this great 2nd half run is the Reds still have 4 more gms in a row at GABP.
This team has taken on the best of the NL LA, SF, Wash, Chi., Miami and St. Louis and have lived to tell about it.
My point is that although the schedule will get tougher the Reds seem up for the challenge.
Are the other teams?

[Ironman92]

The beauty of this great 2nd half run is the Reds still have 4 more gms in a row at GABP.
This team has taken on the best of the NL LA, SF, Wash, Chi., Miami and St. Louis and have lived to tell about it.
My point is that although the schedule will get tougher the Reds seem up for the challenge.
Are the other teams?

You should work PR for the Reds.

[Sea Ray]

I like when the Reds outhit the Dodgers by 16 hits and 23 more total bases

From the get go the Dodgers just were not into playing last night. I don't know why

[Sea Ray]

Kris Bryant just hit a 469 ft. HR for his 31st in Colorado. Kid's a stud.

Yeah, Bryant's not bad...but our Adam Duvall has 28 HRs in nearly 100 fewer PAs

[Sea Ray]

Would making the postseason after being 25 under .500 with 73 to play be the greatest comeback in baseball history?

Too many ifs and buts for this team to make the playoffs this season but it is a fun ride