7-1-17 Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati Reds, 4:10 P.M.

[Ron Madden]

Cubs
LF: Jon Jay
3B: Kris Bryant
1B: Anthony Rizzo
C: Willson Contreras
RF: Ian Happ
SS: Addison Russell
2B: Javier Baez
CF: Albert Almora
SP: Eddie Butler

Reds
CF: Billy Hamilton
2B: Scooter Gennett
1B: Joey Votto
LF: Adam Duvall
3B: Eugenio Suarez
RF: Scott Schebler
SS: Jose Peraza
C: Tucker Barnhart
SP: Jackson Stephens

[Ron Madden]

The Reds are wearing their Stars and Stripes uniforms to celebrate the 4th of July weekend.

[PutPeteIn]

No Cozart
And Bryant is back for Cubs.
Good to see Scooter back in there though with fellow lefty bats in Hamilton, Votto, Schebler and Barnhart.
Can't ever remember the Reds having 6 lefty bats in the same lineup so 5 must be the most.

[Ron Madden]

Butler hasn't faced Cincinnati this season, but he did so three times during his time with the Rockies. He went 0-1 with an 8.44 ERA over 16 innings. Reds batters are a combined 10-for-29 (.414) with a 1.259 OPS against Butler, with Joey Votto, Zack Cozart and Adam Duvall a combined 8-for-16 (.500).

Jackson Stephens will face the reigning World Series champion Cubs when he makes his Major League debut on Saturday at Great American Ball Park. Stephens has spent the majority of the season with Triple-A Louisville, where he posted a 4-4 record and a 4.97 ERA in 15 appearances (14 starts).

http://m.reds.mlb.com/news/article/239710340/butler-counters-stephens-in-his-mlb-debut/?topicId=26688732

Might be a lotta runs scored today.
I just hope the Reds can score more than the Cubs.

[Tom Servo]

Good luck JaxSteve, you'll need it.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Happy Canada Day to Canada's greatest baseball player ever - Joey Votto

[Tom Servo]

95 mph fastball for a swinging strike three, nice.

[Reds Fanatic]

Stephens starts his career with a K

[Tom Servo]

Scoreless first for Stephens with a pair of K's, 20 pitches.

[Reds Fanatic]

2 Ks for Stephens

[RustyJ]

Does anyone not throw 95 now?


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[BluegrassRedleg]

How the heck did July get here so fast?


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[bleedsred]

Nice 1st inning by Stephens.

[PutPeteIn]

Kid throws hard. Hit 95 plenty!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Happy Canada Day to Canada's greatest baseball player ever - Joey Votto

Wearing his Stars & Stripes stockings!


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[Big Klu]

Not a fan of the mismatched socks.

[Reds Fanatic]

Leadoff hit for Hamilton

[Reds Fanatic]

Billy gets picked off immediately

[Tom Servo]

Billy picked off and the crowd roars. I'm more embarrassed by the latter.

[Reds Fanatic]

Scooter gets hit by the pitch

[Ron Madden]

Billy, Billy Billy

[NebraskaRed]

Scooter with a gentleman's single

[RedsfaninMT]

I hate the Cubs and their stupid fans...

Oh wait, sorry Raisor...

[dougdirt]

I've watched a lot of Jackson Stephens starts since the Reds drafted him. I've seen him hit 96 once and I've heard about another time he did it. I've never once watched him sit 94-95 MPH in an inning.

So of course he comes out and sits 95-96 and hits 97 in the first inning he throws in the big leagues. Lol.

[Reds Fanatic]

I hate the Cubs and their stupid fans...

Oh wait, sorry Raisor...

It can never be said too much

[Ron Madden]

I'll say this much. Adam Duvall always runs hard.

[Big Klu]

THom drooling over the Cubs right now.

[Ron Madden]

Hunter Green will soon be in Cincinnati to take a physical exam. He must be close to signing.

[Tom Servo]

Big strikeout of Baez.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Hunter Green will soon be in Cincinnati to take a physical exam. He must be close to signing.

Or he has a hankering for chili

[Tom Servo]

Strike em out throw em out! Cubs had 1st and 3rd no outs and got nothin

[BluegrassRedleg]

Nice strike em out throw em out!


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[NebraskaRed]

Wow

[PutPeteIn]

Wow!
Cubs pitcher will lead of the 3rd!

[NebraskaRed]

Stephens isn't showing any fear yet. I like it.

His name also sounds like the name a Civil War reenactor would make up.

[bleedsred]

Maybe its the aggressiveness of the Cubs, but Stephens has had several swings and misses through 2 innings. Looks like the kid has decent stuff....and what a throw by Tucker...

[Tom Servo]

Lead off single Geno but Schebler GIDP

[Tom Servo]

Jose trying to get the bunt more into his game, almost got a hit off it but Butler made the play

[Kc61]

Jose trying to get the bunt more into his game, almost got a hit off it but Butler made the play

That's two straight times Jose made a pretty good bunt. LOL, not sure I've seen a Red make two good bunts in the last decade.

Agree that it was a pretty good effort, took a nice play to get him.

[Tom Servo]

Jon Jay HR. 1-0 Cubs.

[Ironman92]

Jose trying to get the bunt more into his game, almost got a hit off it but Butler made the play

Misread as "Joey"....got real nervous

[Ron Madden]

Our Friend Wolves would declare the game over right about now. ;)

[Tom Servo]

Walk to Rizzo and a two run HR by Contreras. 3-0 Cubs.

[Ron Madden]

Settle down now Kid

[bleedsred]

Well, he had a nice 2 2/3 before the walk and that bomb......still better season debut than the resident 100 million dollar man.

[Tom Servo]

66 pitches for Stephens through 3.

[NebraskaRed]

Well, he had a nice 2 2/3 before the walk and that bomb......still better season debut than the resident 100 million dollar man.

https://media.giphy.com/media/EKokJNIw4Ve3m/giphy.gif

[bleedsred]

If he can get through 2 more without further damage I would have to call that a win for Stephens.....

[Ron Madden]

Stephens could sure use a quick inning

[Tom Servo]

Scoreless 4th for Stephens.

Gotta give him this much, he's been better than Rookie Davis was in any of his start.

[PutPeteIn]

7 Ks in 4 innings with Pitcher to lead of the 5th.

I can dig it.

[Ron Madden]

7 K's for Stephens

[PutPeteIn]

Stephens could sure use a quick inning

He got one Ronnie.

I like what I'm seeing.

[Tom Servo]

Duvall RBI double!

3-1 game

[BluegrassRedleg]

Duvall has been dialed in this week.

[Ron Madden]

RBI Double for Duval!!!!

[Ron Madden]

Bad call on strike 2

[Tom Servo]

bleh, Suarez chased ball four

[BluegrassRedleg]

Hate to see that AB from Suarez at this stage in his development. So much potential for that guy. Gotta cut down on those swings.

[Ron Madden]

Dang!

Infield pop up

[BluegrassRedleg]

Sigh.

[Ron Madden]

C'mon Tuck!

[Tom Servo]

Barnhart walks with the bases loaded, 3-2 game

[Ron Madden]

GOOD AB

[BluegrassRedleg]

Calling it: this kid gives a better AB than Peraza. :p

[Ron Madden]

C'mon Kid help yourself!

2 RBI single for Stephens!!!!

[bleedsred]

2nd and 3rd with no out....bad call on Suarez then he chases ball 4.....INT BB to Scheb.....free swinging Jose pops a weak one to SS....nice job Tucker! Now Stephens with a cance to help himself....

[Tom Servo]

Stephens two run RBI single!

4-3 Reds!

[BluegrassRedleg]

:D

[bleedsred]

LOL.....2 run single up the middle......I like this guy.

[NebraskaRed]

I love it

[puca]

LOL.....2 run single up the middle......I like this guy.

Can he play shortstop?

[NebraskaRed]

Bye Bye Butler

[Ron Madden]

Terrible swing there Billy

[PutPeteIn]

Unbelivable!
This team won't die!

[NebraskaRed]

Billy asking Stephens "How did you do that?"

Or more likely "Howdidyoudothat?"

[PutPeteIn]

2nd and 3rd with no out....bad call on Suarez then he chases ball 4.....INT BB to Scheb.....free swinging Jose pops a weak one to SS....nice job Tucker! Now Stephens with a cance to help himself....

And he squared away the inning!

[Ron Madden]

8 K's for the Kid

[Ron Madden]

Let's Turn Two!

That'll Work

[NebraskaRed]

Other Reds pitchers with more than 1 RBI in his debut?

[Tom Servo]

Scoreless 5th for Stephens, a shade over 90 pitches.

[Ron Madden]

Helluva job kid!!!!

[bleedsred]

Well, does he go back out for the 6th?

[Ron Madden]

Well, does he go back out for the 6th?

I'd send him out there with someone warming in the pen

[PutPeteIn]

Kid will get a shot at a QS in the 6th!
Amazing!
Scooter
Votto
Duval
Due up in bot 5.

[Tom Servo]

Well, does he go back out for the 6th?
I'd go to the pen.

[Ironman92]

This ump giving Cubs pitchers the high outside pitch and it's affected a few hitters, including big AB by Suarez

[Ron Madden]

I'd go to the pen.

That's probably the most sensible plan

[Razor Shines]

Very insightful interview with Jackson's family, I learned a great deal, that definitely didn't go on way to long. I hope we get commentary from them every inning.

[Ironman92]

Ump sucks

[Big Klu]

Good AB by Geno!

[Ironman92]

Suarez development back on track for Suarez

[NebraskaRed]

Nice patience and discipline there. Let's see more of that, Geno

[Razor Shines]

Oh sweet burn from Brantley on all you stat heads. He said you can't use a calculator to figure out which player has heart. Totally takes down the argument of those proponents of advance statics who are always claiming "we can calculate which players have heart with a calculator." Destroyed.

[puca]

Oh sweet burn from Brantley on all you stat heads. He said you can't use a calculator to figure out which player has heart. Totally takes down the argument of those proponents of advance statics who are always claiming "we can calculate which players have heart with a calculator." Destroyed.

He obviously hasn't heard of Heart Above Replacement (HAR).

[Tom Servo]

Storen in. Right call, good start from Stephens.

[Ron Madden]

C'mon Storen don't blow it for the Kid

[BluegrassRedleg]

YES.SIR.REE.

[Tom Servo]

Yessiree!

[Big Klu]

5-4-yessiree-3!

[Ron Madden]

5-4-3 That'll Work!

[BluegrassRedleg]

This ump giving Cubs pitchers the high outside pitch and it's affected a few hitters, including big AB by Suarez

The infamous Angel Hernandez.

[PutPeteIn]

So who gets plunked on our side now?

[bleedsred]

Regardless if Stephens ends up with a win or not he was pretty impressive against the defending champs...

[RedsfaninMT]

Oh sweet burn from Brantley on all you stat heads. He said you can't use a calculator to figure out which player has heart. Totally takes down the argument of those proponents of advance statics who are always claiming "we can calculate which players have heart with a calculator." Destroyed.

When I was a young teen, I knew the hoops coach at Miami. He played a guy more minutes than anyone else, but scored 2-3 points per game. Played what I thought was so-so "D". When I asked the coach why, his response was "he has heart." Well, "he has heart" had a key ball roll off his fingertips, then fouled the guy going out of bounds. Those two plays cost what was then the "Redskins" that game and a shot at getting into the tournament.

I get tired of the "he hustles so much, he deserve to be a starter." Last time I remember fans clamoring for a player to get more playing time was Adam Rosales.

Thanks, I'll take the guys who actually produce and whip your team of "heart" players 9 out of 10 games.

[PutPeteIn]

Any word on Cozart?

[NebraskaRed]

Any word on Cozart?

donkey

[Ironman92]

Any word on Cozart?

Day off, baby the quad

[Strikes Out Looking]

Oh sweet burn from Brantley on all you stat heads. He said you can't use a calculator to figure out which player has heart. Totally takes down the argument of those proponents of advance statics who are always claiming "we can calculate which players have heart with a calculator." Destroyed.

No, you can't use a calculator or a timer or a grid to tell who "has heart." But, if you are a scout or an employee of the team that is with the players in the organization on a day to day basis you should be able to tell the personalities of the players and how they respond to situations and to their teammates. Every player in the organization can play baseball, not every player in the organization has it in him to be a solid teammate in a winning organization. That's why having the right managers and coaches in the organization is important.

[NebraskaRed]

I'm a Cingrani flip-flopper and as of now I'm flip

[PutPeteIn]

2.35 for Grani
.315 for Joseph

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Day off, baby the quad

Thanks Ironman.

Hope he's back in there tomorrow.

[Big Klu]

I'm a Cingrani flip-flopper and as of now I'm flip

http://uptv.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/flip-wilson.jpg

[Big Klu]

THom's Cub-loving ways continue, dropping a Mark Grace reference.

[Razor Shines]

No, you can't use a calculator or a timer or a grid to tell who "has heart." But, if you are a scout or an employee of the team that is with the players in the organization on a day to day basis you should be able to tell the personalities of the players and how they respond to situations and to their teammates. Every player in the organization can play baseball, not every player in the organization has it in him to be a solid teammate in a winning organization. That's why having the right managers and coaches in the organization is important.

I know. I'm completely on board with you. I can't stand those people who are making those statements "we can tell who has heart with a timer or a grid or a calculator." There are so many people saying exactly those things, it's infuriating.


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[PutPeteIn]

Fat City

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http://uptv.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/flip-wilson.jpg

"Here come da judge, here come da judge!"

[RedsfaninMT]

Make em know how much heart you have Adam.

[RedsfaninMT]

At least a run scored.

[PutPeteIn]

No RBI for Duvall on the DP correct?

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At least a run scored.

You better believe it. That run is huge too.

[Ron Madden]

Another good AB for Geno

[Strikes Out Looking]

I know. I'm completely on board with you. I can't stand those people who are making those statements "we can tell who has heart with a timer or a grid or a calculator." There are so many people saying exactly those things, it's infuriating.


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Y'all know what I meant. For instance... never mind. Talk amongst yourselves.

[RedsfaninMT]

No RBI for Duvall on the DP correct?

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You better believe. That run is huge too.

Correct

[Redeye fly]

Meh

I'm thinking Thom was an announcer for the D-backs when Grace was a Snake. Perhaps not.

[BluegrassRedleg]

What the heck, Scooter?

[Big Klu]

Meh

I'm thinking Thom was an announcer for the D-backs when Grace was a Snake. Perhaps not.

Yes, and he also was an announcer for the Cubs when Grace was a Cubbie.

[Fil3232]

The possibility of Iglesias in this situation had me excited about Price and the way he talked about using the pen earlier this year. Too bad.

[BluegrassRedleg]

You don't barehand that under any circumstances. That wasn't exactly a slow-roller.

[Tom Servo]

Cubs announcers think Lorenzen should start.

[Razor Shines]

Y'all know what I meant. For instance... never mind. Talk amongst yourselves.

Possibly. I'm not sure you know what I mean. What I mean is there is literally no one saying they can calculate heart.

I don't believe people are making the argument that anything we can't calculate is without value. Intangibles have value, it's just they're a good ways down the list of what's important.


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[NebraskaRed]

Iglesias coming in

[Big Klu]

You don't barehand that under any circumstances. That wasn't exactly a slow-roller.

http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/cin/images/hof/flash/assets/profiles/mcphee_bid/bio.jpg

[PutPeteIn]

Iglesias coming in

Good.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Nice work by the Demon's Head.

[NebraskaRed]

https://www.57hits.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Clark-the-Cub-mascot-eyes-sad.png

[PutPeteIn]

So when did Zobrist come off the DL? Just now?

[BluegrassRedleg]

Paul Moskau reference!

[Chip R]

Paul Moskau reference!

I had high hopes for him.

[Big Klu]

So when did Zobrist come off the DL? Just now?

Today.

[Ron Madden]

Kivlehan steals 2nd base.

[Ron Madden]

I'll take 3 quick outs please

[Ron Madden]

Shut those Bandwagon Cub Fans up!!!

[Big Klu]

THom ❤️'s Baez.

[PutPeteIn]

According to Gamecast Iggy just hit triple digits!
:eek:

[Big Klu]

According to Gamecast Iggy just hit triple digits!
:eek:

Sidearm, too.

[PutPeteIn]

101!

[Ron Madden]

One more out!! Drop the Cubs one game below .500 on the season!

[Ron Madden]

REDS WIN!!!!!!!!!

[NebraskaRed]

2 series wins in a row is alright alright alright with me

[Big Klu]

Today's Joe Nuxhall Star of the Game is Jackson Stephens, who pitched five innings allowing 3 runs on 6 hits with 8 K's and only 1 BB to pick up the win in his major-league debut, and also was 1-for-2 with a 2-run single to drive in the tying and go-ahead runs.

Joe would have really enjoyed this interview!

[PutPeteIn]

Keep the faith boys this team is taking shape and still a loooong way to go.

[Tom Servo]

Nice team effort today


Keep the faith boys this team is taking shape and still a loooong way to go.
No.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Shut those Bandwagon Cub Fans up!!!

:beerme:

[blark11]

Nice team effort today


No.
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[Big Klu]

It was funny watching Stephens round first after his hit. Freddie Benavides was pointing at the bag and saying, "Right here!"

[cumberlandreds]

Congrats to Jackson Stephens upon winning your first big league game. Not many pitchers do that. Hopefully about 200 wins more coming while you are a Red.

[cumberlandreds]

Paul Moskau reference!

I heard that. You had to like that if you remember him. Didn't realize it had been 40 years since his debut. Man how time flies.

[RedsfaninMT]

Today's Joe Nuxhall Star of the Game is Jackson Stephens, who pitched five innings allowing 3 runs on 6 hits with 8 K's and only 1 BB to pick up the win in his major-league debut, and also was 1-for-2 with a 2-run single to drive in the tying and go-ahead runs.

Joe would have really enjoyed this interview!

If you swing a bat, you're dangerous!

[BluegrassRedleg]

I heard that. You had to like that if you remember him. Didn't realize it had been 40 years since his debut. Man how time flies.

At one point, I think I was the owner of approximately 57 Topps 1980 Paul Moskau cards.

[Ron Madden]

The Cubs had runners at first and third with nobody out in the second inning. Stephens fooled Javier Baez on a 76-mph slider, and then got an inning-ending double play when he fanned Albert Almora Jr., also on an offspeed pitch. Barnhart threw out Addison Russell at second on the strikeout to end the inning.

"I was trying to keep a zero on there," Stephens said. "If I gave up one run, I was like, 'OK, get the next guy and we'll get out of this.' Tucker did a great job throwing them out after a strikeout. It was just bang-bang. I got excited. I was fired up. Just helping the team keep a zero on there, I just felt like it gave confidence for the rest of the team."

http://m.reds.mlb.com/news/article/239924636/reds-jackson-stephens-beats-cubs-in-mlb-debut/

I like this Kid.

[Roy Tucker]

There isn't much more in the world I like than beating the Cubs and their jackass fans.