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cumberlandreds
04-05-2017, 02:03 PM
First night game of the season. Same lineup as Opening Day sans the pitcher.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C8qqr9bVYAAeWEy.jpg:large

OnBaseMachine
04-05-2017, 02:51 PM
We have to wait six months for Reds baseball to return, only to play one game and have an annoying scheduled day off after Opening Day. Now the weather looks terrible for games two and three.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 03:07 PM
Really strong storms forecast for right around game time. They may get this one in but could be a long delay tonight. Tomorrow is light rain with wind gusts of about 40 MPH

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 03:10 PM
Phillies Lineup

Cesar Hernandez 2B
Howie Kendrick LF
Odubel Herrera CF
Maikel Franco 3B
Tommy Joseph 1B
Aaron Altherr RF
Cameron Rupp C
Freddy Galvis SS
Jared Eickhoff P

klw
04-05-2017, 04:45 PM
Hot-linked radar loop: looks dicey

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

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 05:34 PM
Zach Buchanan‏
@ZachENQ

Tarp is going on the field

Crumbley
04-05-2017, 05:45 PM
In town for the first series, hoping we get a super late start, have never experienced weird baseball live.

redsfaninbsg
04-05-2017, 05:54 PM
They could get it in, if they are willing to wait it out. If they don't, I'm not sure what they would do other than play a doubleheader tomorrow. This is the Phils only trip in, isn't it?

RedsfaninMT
04-05-2017, 06:25 PM
They could get it in, if they are willing to wait it out. If they don't, I'm not sure what they would do other than play a doubleheader tomorrow. This is the Phils only trip in, isn't it?

Yes, as with all teams outside the central, one trip here, one there.

Chip R
04-05-2017, 06:59 PM
They could get it in, if they are willing to wait it out. If they don't, I'm not sure what they would do other than play a doubleheader tomorrow. This is the Phils only trip in, isn't it?

I don't think they would play a doubleheader this early in the season. They would probably find a mutual off day.

KYExtemper
04-05-2017, 07:02 PM
Nothing like a rain delay for game two!

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 07:28 PM
Game starts at 8pm

RedsLvr
04-05-2017, 07:38 PM
12145

M2
04-05-2017, 08:00 PM
Are people hiding in the concourses, or is it really that empty?

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 08:05 PM
Finnegan at 94-95 mph on the fastball to start this one.

KYExtemper
04-05-2017, 08:05 PM
Our pitchers really struggle to be economical this year, eh?

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 08:08 PM
Finny struggling to get the changeup right so far.

M2
04-05-2017, 08:09 PM
Finnegan at 94-95 mph on the fastball to start this one.

Will be interesting to see what Eickhoff's throwing in the bottom of the innings. If he's low 90s, then Finnegan is dialing it up. If Eickhoff's mid-90s, then it's a generous gun.

redsfaninbsg
04-05-2017, 08:11 PM
Are people hiding in the concourses, or is it really that empty?


Looks that empty on tv. I've had season tickets since 2010, not this year. You can buy cheaper and better tickets on the secondary market, the perks of being a Reds season ticket holder just ain't worth it.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 08:12 PM
Hard line drive hit to center by Franco. 1st and 2nd with 2 outs

Red Raindog
04-05-2017, 08:12 PM
Finnegan's head was at risk on the liner to center --- 24 pitches already

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 08:13 PM
Inning over on a fly out to Hamilton. 25 pitch inning.

Gallen5862
04-05-2017, 08:16 PM
TY for the PBP!

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 08:17 PM
Hamilton just missed a long foul ball down the right field line

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Hamilton grounds out to 2nd

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 08:17 PM
Will be interesting to see what Eickhoff's throwing in the bottom of the innings. If he's low 90s, then Finnegan is dialing it up. If Eickhoff's mid-90s, then it's a generous gun.Low 90s, Finnegan was brining it.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 08:18 PM
Peraza grounds out to 2nd

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 08:20 PM
Votto flies out to center. 0-0 after 1

M2
04-05-2017, 08:20 PM
Low 90s, Finnegan was brining it.

Way to go Finnegan.

Red Raindog
04-05-2017, 08:21 PM
Votto continues his hitless season with fly to right center --- reverse jinx operational

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 08:24 PM
this is the 3rd batter out of 6 now that Finnegan has went to a full count on

marcshoe
04-05-2017, 08:24 PM
12145

Shouldn't Senzel be in Florida? Maybe it's Winker.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 08:25 PM
Nice pitch on the corner. Altherr strikes out looking

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Rupp grounds out to short on the first pitch

corkedbat
04-05-2017, 08:26 PM
I've said it all winter! Should've dealt him this Winter 'cause he's gonna tank! :evil:

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 08:27 PM
Galvis strikes out swinging. K #2. 0-0 mid 2nd

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 08:27 PM
I'm not one of those "I don't want to see tattoos on baseball players", but I do wish Finnegan had that top button on his uniform buttoned because while I like him personally that is one ugly chest piece he has.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 08:31 PM
Duvall strikes out swinging

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Suarez grounds out to 3rd

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 08:33 PM
Quick inning. Schebler flies out to left. 0-0 after 2

klw
04-05-2017, 08:34 PM
Low 90s, Finnegan was brining it.
Better kelp that on the down-low. don't get salty.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 08:36 PM
Eickhoff strikes out swinging. 3 Ks

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 08:38 PM
Finnegan is rolling. Hernandez strikes out swinging. 4 Ks out of the last 5 batters

cincyinco
04-05-2017, 08:38 PM
K on a 95.3mph FB according to Gameday there.

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 08:38 PM
Finnegan is rolling. Hernandez strikes out swinging. 4 Ks out of the last 5 batters
95 mph fastball blown by Hernandez.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 08:38 PM
Kendrick grounds out to short on the first pitch. 0-0 mid 3rd

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 08:39 PM
Really nice inning from Finny there, he seems to ooze confidence when he's throwing strikes.

cincyinco
04-05-2017, 08:41 PM
Really nice inning from Finny there, he seems to ooze confidence when he's throwing strikes.

Seems like he was working quickly too.. tempo was fast.

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 08:41 PM
Donkey Watch 2017

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 08:42 PM
Cozart flies out to right

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Barnhart hit it hard. Double to right center

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 08:44 PM
Finnegan grounds out to 2nd. Barnhart to 3rd

M2
04-05-2017, 08:45 PM
I maintain that in 10 years we will look back and generally agree Tucker Barnhart has had a good career.

M2
04-05-2017, 08:46 PM
Time for Billy to open his SB account.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 08:46 PM
4 pitch walk to Hamilton. 1st and 3rd

Sea Ray
04-05-2017, 08:47 PM
I'm not one of those "I don't want to see tattoos on baseball players", but I do wish Finnegan had that top button on his uniform buttoned because while I like him personally that is one ugly chest piece he has.

You're sounding like an old fart. I'm so proud of you!

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 08:48 PM
There goes Hamilton. 1st steal of the season.

M2
04-05-2017, 08:48 PM
Account opened.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 08:48 PM
Peraza flies out to center. 0-0 after 3

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 08:48 PM
bleh

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 08:50 PM
Straily got roughed up in his first Marlins start tonight. 5 ER in 3.1 innings

Tadasimha
04-05-2017, 08:50 PM
4 pitch walk to Hamilton. 1st and 3rd
Only have gameday to follow tonight - was that a good ab for billy or an "unintentional ibb"?

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 08:51 PM
Straily got roughed up in his first Marlins start tonight. 5 ER in 3.1 innings

http://pix.iemoji.com/images/emoji/apple/ios-9/256/thinking-face.png

Raisor
04-05-2017, 08:51 PM
So my best friend had his 4th heart surgery today. Things went well enough that he and his brother were sending me texts afterwards about planning his funeral.

Everyone wants to be a freaking comedian. Patrick gets to go home tomorrow

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 08:51 PM
Only have gameday to follow tonight - was that a good ab for billy or an "unintentional ibb"?

probably more an unintentional ibb pitches weren't really close to strikes

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 08:52 PM
Only have gameday to follow tonight - was that a good ab for billy or an "unintentional ibb"?
Eickhoff just lost the zone.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 08:53 PM
Herrera grounded out to 2nd.

Franco flew out to track in center

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 08:54 PM
5 Ks for Finnegan. 0-0 mid 4th

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 08:54 PM
Looked like Joseph went around on that 0-2 pitch to me, but then Finnegan blows a 94 mph fastball by him anyway.

Looking awfully good.

kaldaniels
04-05-2017, 08:55 PM
Feldman got roasted on here after one game so I suppose it's fair to point out Mr Straily gave up 5 ER in 3.1 IP tonight.

Tadasimha
04-05-2017, 08:56 PM
probably more an unintentional ibb pitches weren't really close to strikes


Eickhoff just lost the zone.
Sounds like a little bit ibb, little bit good ab

Finnegan cruising

corkedbat
04-05-2017, 08:56 PM
Straily got roughed up in his first Marlins start tonight. 5 ER in 3.1 innings

I maintain that in 10 years we will look back and generally agree Luis Castillo was a massive steal. :evil:

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 08:58 PM
Starting to rain again at the park

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Votto flies out to left

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Duvall grounds out into the shift on the first pitch

kaldaniels
04-05-2017, 08:58 PM
Thom referencing the Marty wheelbarrow pic.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 08:59 PM
Suarez strikes out swinging. 0-0 after 4

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:01 PM
Altherr grounds out to short on the first pitch

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:02 PM
Rupp flies out to right.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:04 PM
Galvis grounds out to 3rd. 13 in a row retired. 0-0 mid 5th

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Finnegan threw 25 pitches in the first. He has gotten through the next 4 innings on just 37 pitches

cincyinco
04-05-2017, 09:04 PM
Finny is Rollin..

kaldaniels
04-05-2017, 09:04 PM
I'm not one of those "I don't want to see tattoos on baseball players", but I do wish Finnegan had that top button on his uniform buttoned because while I like him personally that is one ugly chest piece he has.

Molina is Necktat.

Can Finnegan be Chesttat?

Kc61
04-05-2017, 09:05 PM
Finnegan with 62 pitches after five innings.

klw
04-05-2017, 09:06 PM
Finny is Rollin..

Keep Kahaloa away from him.

corkedbat
04-05-2017, 09:06 PM
Molina is Necktat.

Can Finnegan be Chesttat?

PecTat?

Roy Tucker
04-05-2017, 09:06 PM
Thom likes alternative music. Uh huh.

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 09:07 PM
Thom go no further with that story, I don't wanna hear it.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:07 PM
Schebler strikes out looking

kaldaniels
04-05-2017, 09:08 PM
Thom likes alternative music. Uh huh.

And says Johnny Rotten has "gotten it together" (after his recent remarks).

Larry Schuler
04-05-2017, 09:08 PM
LOL Thom setting up a segue to talk about Johnny Rotten being in the news recently then he remembered it was for endorsing Trump and he trailed off without completing the thought.

corkedbat
04-05-2017, 09:08 PM
Thom likes alternative music. Uh huh.

Thom is Emo - thus the "h" in Tom

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:08 PM
Infield hit for Cozart

kaldaniels
04-05-2017, 09:09 PM
LOL Thom setting up a segue to talk about Johnny Rotten being in the news recently then he remembered it was for endorsing Trump and he trailed off without completing the thought.

Yeah it was awkward. I recall Thom being excited for the Atlas Shrugged movie a few years back.

corkedbat
04-05-2017, 09:09 PM
And says Johnny Rotten has "gotten it together" (after his recent remarks).

Thom reminiscing about his heroin days? :evil:

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:10 PM
Barnhart grounds into a 3-6-1 DP. 0-0 after 5

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 09:10 PM
Reds offense pls

corkedbat
04-05-2017, 09:11 PM
Barnhart grounds into a 3-6-1 DP. 0-0 after 5

Dang! Finnie needs runs!

kaldaniels
04-05-2017, 09:11 PM
LOL Thom setting up a segue to talk about Johnny Rotten being in the news recently then he remembered it was for endorsing Trump and he trailed off without completing the thought.

The segue from Kaleo to Johnny Rotten was forced. I mean they are both musicians...and that's about it.

Roy Tucker
04-05-2017, 09:12 PM
Pouring rain here in Deerfield Twp

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 09:13 PM
I feel like #3way is a risky Twitter search.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:15 PM
6 Ks for Finnegan

kaldaniels
04-05-2017, 09:15 PM
Mound is in rough shape.

Raisor
04-05-2017, 09:15 PM
I feel like #3way is a risky Twitter search.

Depends

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 09:15 PM
Couple of fastballs by Finnegan in that last AB were 96(!)

Roy Tucker
04-05-2017, 09:16 PM
I feel like #3way is a risky Twitter search.

I helped my daughter with a book report once. Don't google "Little Women". It gets weird.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:16 PM
What a pitch. 96 MPH on the corner. Nasty. 7 Ks.

11larkin11
04-05-2017, 09:17 PM
Finny out here hitting 96 in the 6th

Raisor
04-05-2017, 09:17 PM
I helped my daughter with a book report once. Don't google "Little Women". It gets weird.

There goes my next three hours

kaldaniels
04-05-2017, 09:17 PM
One start...

But where is the "Finnegan Belongs in the Bullpen" crew tonight?

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:17 PM
Ground out to Votto nice play by Finnegan to catch that. 0-0 mid 6th

Raisor
04-05-2017, 09:19 PM
Should I eat Oreos or not tonight?

Does the fact they are double stuffed make a difference?

Kc61
04-05-2017, 09:19 PM
Finnegan at 75 pitches.

Roy Tucker
04-05-2017, 09:19 PM
athletic play by Finnegan

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 09:20 PM
Should I eat Oreos or not tonight?

Does the fact they are double stuffed make a difference?
The Double Stuff ones are the best, so yes.

Sea Ray
04-05-2017, 09:20 PM
Admit it RZers... All you folks who wanted Finnegan in the bullpen never thought he'd look like this in April 2017.

kaldaniels
04-05-2017, 09:20 PM
Should I eat Oreos or not tonight?

Does the fact they are double stuffed make a difference?

Maybe search #doublestuffed and you can find out.

Larry Schuler
04-05-2017, 09:21 PM
Should I eat Oreos or not tonight?

Does the fact they are double stuffed make a difference?

Make it mega stuff.

Raisor
04-05-2017, 09:21 PM
Brantley just asked Marty if he was naked in the wheelbarrow and now I'm going to go kill my self

Playadlc
04-05-2017, 09:21 PM
Yes to eating Oreos. Always. Double stuffed aren't as good though.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:21 PM
Finnegan strikes out looking

Sea Ray
04-05-2017, 09:21 PM
What a pitch. 96 MPH on the corner. Nasty. 7 Ks.

I loved the pitch too...as a Reds fan...but I don't think it really was a strike. Their pitch trak thingy kinda confirmed it too

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 09:22 PM
Brantley just asked Marty if he was naked in the wheelbarrow and now I'm going to go kill my self
Well, don't leave us in suspense.

Larry Schuler
04-05-2017, 09:23 PM
They showed the photo on the video broadcast.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:23 PM
Hamilton strikes out looking

Raisor
04-05-2017, 09:23 PM
Well, don't leave us in suspense.

Joe wouldn't let him

Thank goodness

Sea Ray
04-05-2017, 09:23 PM
Yes to eating Oreos. Always. Double stuffed aren't as good though.

Try the birthday cake flavored ones. They're yummy

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:24 PM
Peraza grounds out to the pitcher. 0-0 after 6

Raisor
04-05-2017, 09:25 PM
Maybe search #doublestuffed and you can find out.

Business is about to pick up

Playadlc
04-05-2017, 09:25 PM
Try the birthday cake flavored ones. They're yummy

Yes! Hands down the best Oreo.

Raisor
04-05-2017, 09:25 PM
Yes to eating Oreos. Always. Double stuffed aren't as good though.

Permabanned from RaisorZone

Kc61
04-05-2017, 09:27 PM
Jay Bruce tonight homered for the Mets run and didn't catch up to a fly ball allowing the Braves to tie.

Hollcat
04-05-2017, 09:29 PM
Reds hitters have seen 66 pitches through 6 innings.

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 09:29 PM
Jay Bruce tonight homered for the Mets run and didn't catch up to a fly ball allowing the Braves to tie.
The duality of man.

mth123
04-05-2017, 09:29 PM
Finnegan looking awesome. I'm an admitted skeptic on his ceiling, but I hope he keeps this up. Reds could use one of these young guys writing his name in the rotation in ink. Definitely pitching like a frontline starter today.

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 09:30 PM
The "woo" was, what, 2012-2013? What a strange enduring legacy it's maintained.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:30 PM
Hererra strikes out swinging. 95 MPH on the inside corner. 8 Ks

Kc61
04-05-2017, 09:30 PM
The duality of man.

Jay giveth and takes. Great pitch by Finny for the first out. Tied the batter out, got the K. Two outs now.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:31 PM
The "woo" was, what, 2012-2013? What a strange enduring legacy it's maintained.

It seems like every rain delayed game it comes back

Playadlc
04-05-2017, 09:31 PM
The "woo" is brutal.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:31 PM
Franco grounds out to 1st

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:33 PM
Nasty. 94 MPH on the corner. 9 Ks. 19 in a row. Lets get some runs

mth123
04-05-2017, 09:33 PM
Finnegan :thumbup:

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 09:33 PM
Finnegan is on a freaking roll, ah love it Maggle

wheels
04-05-2017, 09:33 PM
Holy cow. Great night for Finnegan.

mth123
04-05-2017, 09:34 PM
Finnegan is on a freaking roll, ah love it Maggle

Who is Maggie?

Kc61
04-05-2017, 09:35 PM
88 pitches for Finny. I'd like him go one more. Price will let him go all night.

Chip R
04-05-2017, 09:35 PM
After 1 and 2/3 games, I'm getting the feeling that the offense may be more of a problem than the pitching.

Also, yes to the Oreos.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:36 PM
Votto homers to right center!!! 1-0 Reds!

Jordan
04-05-2017, 09:36 PM
Boom goes the Votto!

Red Raindog
04-05-2017, 09:36 PM
Joey is off the schneid!

wheels
04-05-2017, 09:36 PM
Thom was rooting against that one. Hilarious.

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 09:36 PM
Votto! :jump:

jojo
04-05-2017, 09:36 PM
What an exciting game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Raisor
04-05-2017, 09:37 PM
Brantley's home run call now includes "you can kiss the baby".

No.

Kc61
04-05-2017, 09:37 PM
Good to see a homer to right field. Sometimes I think the opposition makes better use of that short porch.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:37 PM
Duvall lines a double to left

Jordan
04-05-2017, 09:37 PM
Double for Duvall!

11larkin11
04-05-2017, 09:38 PM
Finnegan is on a freaking roll, ah love it Maggle

Its John O' Clock!

Playadlc
04-05-2017, 09:38 PM
Nice hustle getting 2 there.

Kc61
04-05-2017, 09:38 PM
Really like Duvall. I know he doesn't walk. He hustles, fields, power. Seems like a smart guy, works on his game.

Really like him.

Chip R
04-05-2017, 09:38 PM
Brantley's home run call now includes "you can kiss the baby".

No.

He's used that phrase before but I think using it as a HR call may be new.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:39 PM
Suarez hit it hard but lines out to center

Raisor
04-05-2017, 09:41 PM
He's used that phrase before but I think using it as a HR call may be new.

He needs to stop

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:42 PM
Schebler strikes out swinging

Tracy Jones
04-05-2017, 09:42 PM
Price told Votto to hit that HR

Jordan
04-05-2017, 09:43 PM
2-0 Reds, Cozart single.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:43 PM
Cozart singles to right. 2-0 Reds

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 09:43 PM
2-0 Redlegs!

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:45 PM
Joely Rodriguez in to pitch

wheels
04-05-2017, 09:46 PM
It's nice knowing Lorenzen and Iglesias can nail it down should Finnegan falter, or if Price inexplicably pulls him tonight,

corkedbat
04-05-2017, 09:46 PM
Good job! Finnegan deserves this one!

wheels
04-05-2017, 09:47 PM
What's Finnegan's pitch count?

wheels
04-05-2017, 09:49 PM
Yeah.

Finnegan getting pulled after 88 pitches.

Thoughts?

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Yeah.

Finnegan getting pulled after 88 pitches.

Thoughts?

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:49 PM
Barnhart grounds out on a good play by Franco. 2-0 Reds after 7

Tracy Jones
04-05-2017, 09:49 PM
Franco is pretty good

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:50 PM
I am surprised they are not giving Finnegan at least one more inning.

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 09:50 PM
Yeah.

Finnegan getting pulled after 88 pitches.

Thoughts?

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Yeah.

Finnegan getting pulled after 88 pitches.

Thoughts?
I think it's the right call, he's still a kid, let him leave on a high note and with the lead. That said, I don't have much faith in the bullpen here.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:51 PM
Lorenzen in for the 8th

wheels
04-05-2017, 09:51 PM
I think it's the right call, he's still a kid, let him leave on a high note and with the lead. That said, I don't have much faith in the bullpen here.

I have confidence in Lorenzen and Iglesias.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:51 PM
Terrific start by Finnegan. 7IP, 1H, 0ER, 1BB, 9K, last 19 in a row retired

mth123
04-05-2017, 09:51 PM
Yeah.

Finnegan getting pulled after 88 pitches.

Thoughts?

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Yeah.

Finnegan getting pulled after 88 pitches.

Thoughts?

First week of the season on a rainy and damp night, I think it's necessary. The Reds don't stretch them out enough in Spring Training IMO. I don't think guys are ready to go 100 pitches yet..

wheels
04-05-2017, 09:52 PM
If Price brings in Storen for the ninth, I'll lose it a little bit.

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First week of the season on a rainy and damp night, I think it's necessary. The REds don't stretch them out enough in Spring Training IMO. I don't think guys are ready to go 100 pitches yet..

Good point.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:53 PM
Nice play by Suarez on the short hop but the throw in the dirt and the runner reaches

Kc61
04-05-2017, 09:53 PM
Unlike Price to pull Finnegan, but I can't complain about it. No reason to push him this early in the season.

Great outing for him.

_Sir_Charles_
04-05-2017, 09:53 PM
Helluva outing by Finnegan. :clap: :clap: :clap:

M2
04-05-2017, 09:53 PM
Finnegan looking awesome. I'm an admitted skeptic on his ceiling, but I hope he keeps this up. Reds could use one of these young guys writing his name in the rotation in ink. Definitely pitching like a frontline starter today.

Yep, even when he was hot last August he wasn't dealing like this. This level of gas makes him a very different animal.

cincyinco
04-05-2017, 09:54 PM
Tough play but Votto should have dug that out IMO.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:54 PM
Cozart makes a diving stop but another infield hit. 1st and 2nd

wheels
04-05-2017, 09:54 PM
Two infield hits in a row. Baseball will make you kick stuff.

757690
04-05-2017, 09:55 PM
He's used that phrase before but I think using it as a HR call may be new.

To be honest, it's one of the least creepy phrases he has used in the past.

Tracy Jones
04-05-2017, 09:55 PM
Sigh...

TommyJ
04-05-2017, 09:56 PM
Two very unlucky hits, but Lorenzen hasn't thrown a first pitch strike yet.

Rantly
04-05-2017, 09:56 PM
Tough play but Votto should have dug that out IMO.

Yes!

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:58 PM
Galvis strikes out swinging. 98 MPH fastball

wheels
04-05-2017, 09:58 PM
That was a wicked gasser.

Gordy Coleman would have said it had hair on it.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 09:58 PM
Saunders pinch hitting

wheels
04-05-2017, 09:59 PM
Barnhart is calling a great game.

Raisor
04-05-2017, 09:59 PM
Gordy Coleman would have said it had hair on it.

Eww

Roy Tucker
04-05-2017, 10:00 PM
Good battle between Lorenzen and Galvis. Lorenzen at 98 and 99.

wheels
04-05-2017, 10:00 PM
Eww

Sissy.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 10:00 PM
Saunders strikes out on high heat. 94 MPH. 2 outs.

_Sir_Charles_
04-05-2017, 10:02 PM
Marty & Jeff are assuming Raisel in the 9th. Honestly I'd kind of like to see a precedent set here with a second inning by Lorenzen. Some of these arms can and SHOULD go multiple innings.

wheels
04-05-2017, 10:02 PM
Lorenzen reminds me of.....Gasp....Kyle Farnsworth.

Raisor
04-05-2017, 10:02 PM
Wicked gasser is the name of my House of Pain cover band

wheels
04-05-2017, 10:03 PM
Marty & Jeff are assuming Raisel in the 9th. Honestly I'd kind of like to see a precedent set here with a second inning by Lorenzen. Some of these arms can and SHOULD go multiple innings.

He's had to work hard this inning due to the infield hits. No need to stress him.

Raisor
04-05-2017, 10:03 PM
I might have eaten too many Oreos

KYExtemper
04-05-2017, 10:04 PM
Whew, Lorenzen got that shut down.

_Sir_Charles_
04-05-2017, 10:04 PM
Nice recovery by Michael. :thumbup:

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 10:04 PM
Ground out to 2nd. Great job by Lorenzen. 2-0 Reds mid 8th

M2
04-05-2017, 10:04 PM
Holy hell, what was in the pre-game Wheaties tonight? Lorenzen's sitting around 98.

Tracy Jones
04-05-2017, 10:04 PM
Last year in that situation we lose.

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 10:04 PM
Heckuva performance by Lorenzen

Raisor
04-05-2017, 10:04 PM
2 hour game so far

Roy Tucker
04-05-2017, 10:05 PM
Nice inning by Lorenzen.

Raisor
04-05-2017, 10:05 PM
Last year in that situation we lose.

Speak for yourself. I'm a winner.

wheels
04-05-2017, 10:05 PM
Holy hell, what was in the pre-game Wheaties tonight? Lorenzen's sitting around 98.

Are they juicing the gun at Great American?

Red Raindog
04-05-2017, 10:06 PM
2 hour game so far

this comment better not come back to bite us -- we know who to
blame though

Rantly
04-05-2017, 10:06 PM
Nice comeback by Lorenzen

Roy Tucker
04-05-2017, 10:06 PM
Holy hell, what was in the pre-game Wheaties tonight? Lorenzen's sitting around 98.

Hair.

_Sir_Charles_
04-05-2017, 10:06 PM
He's had to work hard this inning due to the infield hits. No need to stress him.

I get that, but 2 innings isn't stress IMO. He and Raisel should be able to go 2-3 fairly regularly IMO. It was like 20-30 pitches. I'm sure it'll be Iglesias, but I'd like to see some non-standard use of the bullpen this year.

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 10:06 PM
Holy hell, what was in the pre-game Wheaties tonight? Lorenzen's sitting around 98.
Finnegan's few ticks of velocity are new but Lorenzen was hitting these numbers last year too.

Raisor
04-05-2017, 10:06 PM
Hair.

Eww

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 10:07 PM
Scooter pinch hitting for Lorenzen

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 10:07 PM
did I see some guy wearing a Cubs hat sitting in the crowd

M2
04-05-2017, 10:07 PM
Are they juicing the gun at Great American?

Not for the Phillies.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 10:07 PM
Pat Neshek in to pitch

Raisor
04-05-2017, 10:07 PM
Scooter pinch hitting for Lorenzen

Scrappy

Tracy Jones
04-05-2017, 10:07 PM
Speak for yourself. I'm a winner.

I'm a driver I'm a winner. Things are gonna change I can feel it.

Raisor
04-05-2017, 10:08 PM
did I see some guy wearing a Cubs hat sitting in the crowd

**** that guy

corkedbat
04-05-2017, 10:08 PM
Hair.

Ewww! :D

wheels
04-05-2017, 10:09 PM
I get that, but 2 innings isn't stress IMO. He and Raisel should be able to go 2-3 fairly regularly IMO. It was like 20-30 pitches. I'm sure it'll be Iglesias, but I'd like to see some non-standard use of the bullpen this year.

Me too.

Raisor
04-05-2017, 10:09 PM
Ewww! :D

One of me is more than enough

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 10:09 PM
Wow that was high strike 3. That was at his head level

KronoRed
04-05-2017, 10:09 PM
Oh lord...I can sense that Scooter is going to be one of Thom's favorites.

Tracy Jones
04-05-2017, 10:09 PM
Crap call

Roy Tucker
04-05-2017, 10:09 PM
No way.

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 10:09 PM
When did Pat Neshek turn into a thinner Rick White?

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 10:10 PM
Billy lines out to right

jojo
04-05-2017, 10:11 PM
Are they juicing the gun at Great American?

It would truly be embarrassing if the gun got a 50 game suspension.

M2
04-05-2017, 10:11 PM
Finnegan's few ticks of velocity are new but Lorenzen was hitting these numbers last year too.

Just checked, he sat 96.2 last season. This is a step up for Lorenzen too (he sat 98.1 in the opener).

Tracy Jones
04-05-2017, 10:11 PM
Hey what happened to the Chuckiewagon?

Raisor
04-05-2017, 10:12 PM
When did Pat Neshek turn into a thinner Rick White?

....is a sentence that thanks to the internet will last forever. Aliens visiting us will ponder this for centuries

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 10:12 PM
Peraza strikes out. 2-0 Reds after 8

Iglesias coming in

Raisor
04-05-2017, 10:12 PM
It would truly be embarrassing if the gun got a 50 game suspension.

This is an above average tweet

Tom Servo
04-05-2017, 10:13 PM
I think Peraza swung at nearly every pitch he saw tonight.

M2
04-05-2017, 10:13 PM
Oh lord...I can sense that Scooter is going to be one of Thom's favorites.

Hate to be reductionist, but Scooter's white and scrappy.

Roy Tucker
04-05-2017, 10:14 PM
....is a sentence that thanks to the internet will last forever. Aliens visiting us will ponder this for centuries

I think there is a lot of that going around.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 10:14 PM
Kendrick, Herrera and Franco due up

Roy Tucker
04-05-2017, 10:14 PM
....is a sentence that thanks to the internet will last forever. Aliens visiting us will ponder this for centuries

I think there is a lot of that going around.

KYExtemper
04-05-2017, 10:15 PM
Have to basically go through the heart of the order to get this win. 1 down, though.

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 10:15 PM
Kendrick grounds out to 3rd

Raisor
04-05-2017, 10:17 PM
Redszone is becoming sentient. It's starting to clone posts that it likes.

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I think there is a lot of that going around.

I gotta go see about the papers...about the papers

Reds Fanatic
04-05-2017, 10:18 PM
Infield hit for Herrera

TommyJ
04-05-2017, 10:18 PM
Just checked, he sat 96.2 last season. This is a step up for Lorenzen too (he sat 98.1 in the opener).

Velocity readings are going to be a little higher this year. You can check the article for yourself, but in summation they are picking up velocity when it leaves the hand this year versus mid-flight last year.

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/about-all-these-velocity-spikes/

wheels
04-05-2017, 10:18 PM
Three infield hits in two innings.

They aren't squaring them up.

M2
04-05-2017, 10:19 PM
I think Peraza swung at nearly every pitch he saw tonight.

You may want to keep that as a permanent clip for future game threads.