6/9/17 - Reds at Dodgers

[Reds Fanatic]

REDS

1. Billy Hamilton (S) CF
2. Zack Cozart (R) SS
3. Joey Votto (L) 1B
4. Eugenio Suarez (R) 3B
5. Scott Schebler (L) RF
6. Patrick Kivlehan (R) LF
7. Jose Peraza (R) 2B
8. Tucker Barnhart (S) C
9. Amir Garrett (R) P

DODGERS

1. Chris Taylor (R) CF
2. Corey Seager (L) SS
3. Justin Turner (R) 3B
4. Franklin Gutierrez (R) LF
5. Logan Forsythe (R) 2B
6. Austin Barnes (R) C
7. Cody Bellinger (L) 1B
8. Enrique Hernandez (R) RF
9. Rich Hill (L) P

[bleedsred]

So wonder why Duvall is sitting vs Hill, he hits lefty pitchers pretty well. Then again, Kivlehan is awful vs RHP....spot start I guess.

[DocRed]

Amir is due for a good start right?

[WrongVerb]

Amir is due for a good start right?

Straight fastball and telegraphs his breaking stuff. If he's fixed those issues, then yes.

[Kingspoint]

So, if the '70's were "The Big Red Machine", who are these guys, who statistically Offensively and Defensively, are every bit as good, if not better?

And, who came up with the name? I saw it first on my Sports Illustrated cover.

[Kingspoint]

75 RBI's on the bench between Duvall and Gennett.

[bleedsred]

I get Scooter sitting, but Duvall is hitting LHP 2nd best on the team....

[757690]

Remember when we used to get so angry at Price for batting Cozart second?

[bleedsred]

That being said, Pat shuts me up and hits 2 HR with 5 RBI to lead the Reds to a win....

[Wolves198921]

Time for some late night baseball

[Reds Fanatic]

Reds go down 1-2-3 in the 1st

[Wolves198921]

Time for some late night baseball

[Larry Schuler]

I'm at the game tonight. AMA.

[Tadasimha]

Hill makes quick work of the top of the 1st

[bleedsred]

Well, Dodgers bats are sitting for the most part tonight, Amir gets lit up in this one and there is obviously a problem...add in Dodgers bats are not that great to begin with....

[Ironman92]

Uh oh...Hill looks good. Might only barely win

[Ironman92]

I get Scooter sitting, but Duvall is hitting LHP 2nd best on the team....

Duvall sick

[Reds Fanatic]

Not a good start leadoff walk to Taylor

[bleedsred]

Put an IV in him for PH later in this game....

[Reds Fanatic]

Seager takes Kivelehan to the wall in left

[bleedsred]

LOOOOOOOng out

[WrongVerb]

That ball is out in Cincinnati.

[Reds Fanatic]

That is gone. Turner homers. 2-0 Dodgers

[WrongVerb]

And that one's out in Dodger Stadium.

[The Operator]

Good grief.

They're Cody Reeding him.

[Wolves198921]

I think it's time for Garrett to go to the minors

[Reds Fanatic]

I was shocked they let Garrett make this start. It is obvious he needs serious work in AAA. I don't get the point of running him out there every 5th day to take a beating

[bleedsred]

come on Amir.....

[Reds Fanatic]

Gutierrez strikes out swinging

[The Operator]

7.50 ERA now


The way Stephenson, Reed and now Amir have been handled is so effing criminal.


Aaagghhh

[PutPeteIn]

Bring Bailey up now!

[bleedsred]

Turners 2nd HR with over 140 at bats just coming off the DL.......just saying

[Reds Fanatic]

I would let Buchanan take these starts at least until some of these other starters are ready. Another K to end the inning.

[bleedsred]

Guy has talent, its obvious....nice rebound with 2 K.....

[hebroncougar]

Hill has thrown 17 pitches and he looks physically worn out. Weird.


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[Reds Fanatic]

Leadoff walk to Suarez

[Reds Fanatic]

Schebler hit it hard but lines out to 2nd and Suarez was close to being doubled off

[WrongVerb]

BABIP issues again with Schebler. He's doing everything right except for hitting 'em where they ain't.

[Ironman92]

Hill has thrown 17 pitches and he looks physically worn out. Weird.


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Maximum energy pitcher

[WrongVerb]

Not Johnson. Donger. Call them "donger".

[Reds Fanatic]

Kivelehan with an infield hit. 1st and 2nd

[Reds Fanatic]

Peraza singles to left. 2-1 Dodgers

[Reds Fanatic]

I guess they took Kivlehan's hit off and called that an error on Hill. Hometown scoring

[InsaneinthBrame]

Really like the offense.

[Reds Fanatic]

Barnhart grounds into a 4-6-3 DP. 2-1 Dodgers mid 2nd

[Reds Fanatic]

Uh oh. Garrett is hurt. Line drive right off Garrett

[InsaneinthBrame]

That did not look good

[Reds Fanatic]

Looks like he took the line drive right off his pitching hand. He put his bare hand up to block the ball

[WrongVerb]

I think that looked worse than it'll turn out to be. Hit the meat of his palm, I think.

[PutPeteIn]

Buchanan it will be. Then Bailey.

[InsaneinthBrame]

Tough Kid

[Reds Fanatic]

He is coming out

He had no feeling in his hand which is why he had to come out

[PutPeteIn]

He is coming out

Of course he is.

[WrongVerb]

There's a Rosy Red Palm joke in there that I'm not going to make.

[Reds Fanatic]

Buchanan coming in

[RedlegJake]

He needs to be sent down. I really, really hope they don't keep throwing him out there like they did with Reed. Let Buchanan or Bonilla start in his spot or bring up Ross, find a roster spot. Lots of chaff that doesn't matter to take the beatings instead of a young arm that isn't ready.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bellinger flies out to center

[WrongVerb]

He needs to be sent down. I really, really hope they don't keep throwing him out there like they did with Reed. Let Buchanan or Bonilla start in his spot or bring up Ross, find a roster spot. Lots of chaff that doesn't matter to take the beatings instead of a young arm that isn't ready.

This. An AAA rotation of Garrett, Reed, Romano, Stephenson, and (when he gets promoted) Mahle would be a great finishing school. Leave them there until August at the earliest.

[Kc61]

He needs to be sent down. I really, really hope they don't keep throwing him out there like they did with Reed. Let Buchanan or Bonilla start in his spot or bring up Ross, find a roster spot. Lots of chaff that doesn't matter to take the beatings instead of a young arm that isn't ready.

Very few young pitchers avoid rough patches. You have to be exposed to big league hitters at some point. Garrett sure looked ready earlier.

Not sure what damage was done to Cody Reed. He's healthy. He seems to be gaining his footing at AAA. He gained experience and exposure to the big leagues.

Just have a different view on this.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hernandez strikes out swinging

[Big Klu]

This. An AAA rotation of Garrett, Reed, Romano, Stephenson, and (when he gets promoted) Mahle would be a great finishing school. Leave them there until August at the earliest.

I thought the RedsZone mantra before the season started was that these guys needed to learn on the job, so there was no need for Feldman, Adleman, and Arroyo.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hill grounds out to Buchanan. 2-1 Dodgers after 2

[Wolves198921]

I feel bad for Garrett but I feel more confident about our chances tonight now. Hopefully Garrett gets better soon and can improve in AAA where he needs to be.

[WrongVerb]

I thought the RedsZone mantra before the season started was that these guys needed to learn on the job, so there was no need for Feldman, Adleman, and Arroyo.

We were wrong. I doubt Mahle, Castillo, Lopez, and Gutierrez get handled the way the Reds have handled this first wave of young pitchers.

[PutPeteIn]

I hate when the pitcher leads off.

[PutPeteIn]

We were wrong. I doubt Mahle, Castillo, Lopez, and Gutierrez get handled the way the Reds have handled this first wave of young pitchers.


If 3 starters are on the DL for 2.5 months to start the season they may.

[Reds Fanatic]

Leadoff walk to Buchanan

[Kc61]

I thought the RedsZone mantra before the season started was that these guys needed to learn on the job, so there was no need for Feldman, Adleman, and Arroyo.

Out of sight, out of mind. If a guy is struggling, nobody wants to watch. Send him away.

But a near ready pitcher has to face MLB hitting. Learning to dominate AAA hitters adds little to the equation.

If they fail for an extended period they can go back for awhile.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hamilton pops out to short

[Tadasimha]

Be a good time for zach to hit double digits for his homer count

[Reds Fanatic]

Great AB by Cozart and 31 straight games he has reached base now

[Tadasimha]

Way to battle, Zach!

[Ironman92]

What a plate appearance by Cozart...that was awesome

[Ironman92]

I hate when the pitcher leads off.

I don't if it's in the 2nd inning

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart and Votto making Hill work

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Votto flies out to left.

[membengal]

67 pitches for Hill so far with still an out to go in the 3rd...

[Reds Fanatic]

Suarez grounds into a FC. 2-1 Dodgers mid 3rd

[Big Klu]

I do not like the Dodgers' matte blue helmets.

[Reds Fanatic]

Taylor singles to center

[Banshee]

I do not like the Dodgers, Period.

FIFY

[Big Klu]

FIFY

Actually, that thought crossed my mind as I typed it.

[Reds Fanatic]

Gutierrez singles to right. 1st and 2nd with 2 outs

[Reds Fanatic]

Close pitch but Forsythe walks. Bases loaded

[Reds Fanatic]

4-1 Dodgers. Should have been just an infield hit but Buchanan tries to make a throw and throws the ball away

[Reds Fanatic]

Inning finally over on a fly out to right.

[757690]

Dodgers are smart. They are selling Skyline Dogs. Bacon wrapped footlong with "Cincinnati" chili and cheese.

Pretty good, but it ain't Cincinnati chili.

[Reds Fanatic]

2nd hit tonight for Peraza

[Larry Schuler]

Dodgers are smart. They are selling Skyline Dogs. Bacon wrapped footlong with "Cincinnati" chili and cheese.

Pretty good, but it ain't Cincinnati chili.

About to eat one. AMA.

[WVRedsFan]

I'm not feeling well, so I'm going to call it a night. Root them to a comeback win.

[Tom Servo]

My pregame nap lasted too long. Why are Day and Brantley so damn quiet?

[Wonderful Monds]

About to eat one. AMA.

Why do you not value your colon?

[Reds Fanatic]

Taylor doubles to left

[Reds Fanatic]

Seager walks

[Reds Fanatic]

Now Turner hit by the pitch. Buchanan is hanging by a thread

[Banshee]

Turner HBP, this could be a bit of trouble..

[Reds Fanatic]

Gutierrez singles in 2 runs. 6-1 Dodgers

[WrongVerb]

That's a great description of the draft: Not much star power at the top end, but very deep as far as quality ballplayers go.

[PutPeteIn]

Another train wreak. I'm out.

[bleedsred]

This guy has to be gone first on the list....lol

[Banshee]

It's still early. Don't know if that's being optimistic or a threat.

[CrackerJack]

It's Adelman and Feldman or nothing. Blake Wood now - I can't watch...

[Raisor]

Another train wreak. I'm out.

You're gonna miss the comeback


First Darn West Coast trip remark.

[kaldaniels]

Am I too late to be the first one to make a "darn West Coast trip" remark?

[Tom Servo]

Another train wreak. I'm out.
Our resident optimist, folks.

[Raisor]

Am I too late to be the first one to make a "darn West Coast trip" remark?

Yes

[Tom Servo]

Duvall says neither South Beach or Hollywood "are for him". What a square.

[Tom Servo]

Gotta give Blake Wood credit. He's thrown 2.2 scoreless innings.

[Banshee]

Nice job so far from Woody. Take what good you can.

[Ironman92]

Well...it doesn't look promising

[Tom Servo]

Kenta Maeda mowing the Reds down. I suggested him as trade target, ya know.

[Big Klu]

Yes

So how was your trip to Milwaukee? :D

[Banshee]

Doug Flynn looks like a cross between Joe Lieberman and George W. Bush.

[Tom Servo]

Reds offense done in the 8th. Only 2 hits of the night so far came from Peraza, 0fers for the rest of the gang.

[Tom Servo]

Cingrani comes in and promptly gives up a HR to Kike Hernandez.

He sits down the next three batters. To the 9th, last call, down 7-1.

[Big Klu]

Tonight's game must be tough for the broadcasting crew too, as Jim Day and Cowboy have seen the conversation drift over to the world of country music.

[Tom Servo]

Votto! :jump:

#17 on the year

[The Operator]

Votto!!!

7-2

[The Operator]

Looking more and more like Votto may pass Big Kylie on the all time Reds homer list this year.

[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. Joey Votto - 238
8. Jay Bruce - 233
9. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
10. Eric Davis - 203
11. Barry Larkin - 198
12. Brandon Phillips - 191
13. Vada Pinson - 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

[Tom Servo]

Looking more and more like Votto may pass Big Kylie on the all time Reds homer list this year.
I called it early this year!

[The Operator]

Lol just realized my phone corrected that post to "Big Kylie".

Auto correct FTW

[Banshee]

Duck snort hit for Peraza. He seems to get a bunch of those for a guy w/ extremely limited power.

[Tom Servo]

With two outs, Kivlehan single and Peraza with his third hit of the night. The comeback is on.

[Big Klu]

Lol just realized my phone corrected that post to "Big Kylie".

Auto correct FTW

Damn you, Autocorrect! :D

[Tom Servo]

We're bad again. Trade the bums!

[Big Klu]

Tonight's Joe Nuxhall Star of the Game is Dodgers 3B (and former Reds farmhand) Justin Turner, who homered in his first game since returning from the DL.