8/25/17- Reds vs. Buccos

[Tom Servo]

Robert Stephenson struck out the side in the top of the 1st.

[Tom Servo]

4 straight strikeouts to start the game for Bob.

[Tom Servo]

5 straight strikeouts to start the game for Bob.

[Red Raindog]

5 straight strikeouts to start the game for Bob.

now 6 -- who in the heck is inside that uni?

[Tom Servo]

Robert Stephenson struck out the side in the top of the 2nd. 6 straight strikeouts to start the game, wow.

[Fil3232]

I'm cool with this version of Stephenson

[The Operator]

6 K's now

I like my chances for free pizza tonight. At the game with my wife.


BobSteve looks good.

[757690]

Bob is

12776

[GADawg]

5 straight strikeouts to start the game for Bob.

Ever feel like you're alone in the world?

[SirFelixCat]

6Ks to start the game. Go on with your big bad self, Bob!

[Tom Servo]

Suarez double

cc: jojo

[Tom Servo]

Schebler RBI triple

cc: reds44

[GADawg]

I don't completely love the uni's but I do like the basic part of it with the solid white and red sleeves.....btw baseball has a great history of clever nicknames and none of them are on display tonight

At least I haven't seen any "He Hate Me"

[Tom Servo]

Barnhart sac fly makes it 2-0 Redlegs

[The Operator]

Walks leadoff man in the 3rd

[Tom Servo]

Walks leadoff man in the 3rd
The Duality of Bob.

[The Operator]

7 K's

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The Duality of Bob.
Werd

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Anybody see Votto's nickname?

What the heck is a "Tokki 2"?

[Elam]

7 K's

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Werd

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Anybody see Votto's nickname?

What the heck is a "Tokki 2"?

It's a second rabbit

That clears it up right?

[The Operator]

It's a second rabbit

That clears it up right?

Oh definitely :p

[Tom Servo]

Pair of singles score a run but Pirates run into an out. Thom is disgusted.

2-1 Reds to the bottom of 3

[Elam]

Oh definitely :p

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/247445174/shin-soo-choo-joey-votto-using-nickname-tokki/

[The Operator]

They had some good swings against Bob last inning.

I'd prefer he stick to striking everybody out.

[The Operator]

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/247445174/shin-soo-choo-joey-votto-using-nickname-tokki/

Ooooooohhh well that makes sense. Thanks!

[Mutaman]

I've always heard that its bad luck to strike out the first six guys.

[The Operator]

9 K's now for Bob

[Tom Servo]

9 K's now for Bob
is that good

[Roy Tucker]

Golly. Stephenson is dealing.

[Tom Servo]

2-2 game as Billy falls trying to run down a deep drive.

[Roy Tucker]

Bad luck. Billy's jet wash catches up to him.

[Red Raindog]

Billy almost caught the ball while falling down after tripping himself

[The Operator]

is that good

It's certainly not bad.


Although they're threatening now

[OnBaseMachine]

That's an error in my book.

[Tom Servo]

Bases loaded jam now in the 4th for Bob, pitch count is piling up.

[WVRedsFan]

Stephenson hits a wall n the 4th. Pretty much shouts bullpen to me.

[Tom Servo]

Stephenson hits a wall n the 4th. Pretty much shouts bullpen to me.
You watch a young starter strike out 9 batters and immediately call to put him in the bullpen. Can't relate.

[Norse1978]

Stephenson hits a wall n the 4th. Pretty much shouts bullpen to me.

Your being sarcastic right?

[cincyinco]

Hits a wall? Billy catches that and the inning is over. The infield hit is 5 feet to the right, maybe Cozart gets it. Baseball is a funny game.

And if he IS hitting a wall, maybe if the Reds hadn't jerked him around in the pen so badly for the first half of the year, endurance wouldn't be such a factor.

[WVRedsFan]

You watch a young starter strike out 9 batters and immediately call to put him in the bullpen. Can't relate.Sorry you disagree with my unprofessional analysis, but you can strike out 27 and still lose 10-3. He was moving right along and then hit a wall. Not a deal breaker at all, but he still needs some seasoning, in my very humble opinion.

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Your being sarcastic right?Nope. I've seen this act a lot. Not everyone has to tell me I'm wrong. I get it.

[Tom Servo]

but he still needs some seasoning, in my very humble opinion.
Agreed. He can get that seasoning by continuing to pitch every 5th day.

[WVRedsFan]

Agreed. He can get that seasoning by continuing to pitch every 5th day.I totally agree.

[Roy Tucker]

Let's see how far Stephenson can go.

[WVRedsFan]

Interesting inning. bases pretty much loaded throughout and you expect Stephenson to not help, then you get Billy who strikes out and finally Cozart also fans. I still contend that batting Billy leadoff is a huge error. When he gets on, he's lethal, but if not, he looks hapless at the plate. Out one, out two, and the usually reliable Cozart, out three. Got two runs thanks to a wild pitch (thanks, Buccos). Not a big deal, but I fear they will need the runs they left on base before the night is over.

[The Operator]

10 K's thru 5!

[membengal]

This iteration of bob steve got me to tune in.

[reds44]

Give Bob the 6th

[Tom Servo]

Duvall! :jump:

5-2 Redlegs

[dougdirt]

Duvall! :jump:

5-2 Redlegs

Uh, don't you mean Duvy?

[WVRedsFan]

30!!!

[Kc61]

Duvall's been a little impatient lately. Maybe pressing. Glad he got that 30th homer, maybe he'll get things going.

[membengal]

Suarez walk. Jojo kicks a puppy.

[Tom Servo]

Scheb! :jump:

7-2 Redlegs

[membengal]

Schebler just murdered a ball.

[reds44]

Scheb back

[Kc61]

Schebler - that was a beautiful home run. Looked like a golf pro hitting a three wood high and straight.

[WrongVerb]

I think Schebler hits the ball harder than any other Reds player.

Also, that HR was set up by the 2 out walk by Suarez. If Suarez is more aggressive there, Scheb doesn't get the chance to do that. Walks will haunt.

[Raisor]

Scheb back

#TeamSchebler

[WVRedsFan]

Schebs is on fire!!

[Kc61]

Add Senzel to this offense, and the Reds are really going to have something.

Just have to be a little patience with the young pitchers. Some seem to be coming around.

Biggest concern to me is all the pitching injuries.

[WrongVerb]

Duvall's been a little impatient lately. Maybe pressing. Glad he got that 30th homer, maybe he'll get things going.

He's become what Todd Frazier used to be. Duvall gets back to laying off the breaking pitch away and he's gonna go on a tear.

[WrongVerb]

Nova looks exhausted. He's at 100 pitches.

[Kc61]

He's become what Todd Frazier used to be. Duvall gets back to laying off the breaking pitch away and he's gonna go on a tear.

Lot of similarities between Duvall's swing and Frazier's. Excellent mechanics, they use the body well to power the swing. Easy power.

I think Schebler's power swing has improved over this season. He really can put a charge into it. Swing is getting more like Duvall's, just from the left side.

Reds seem to have a good hitting coach. Has helped Peraza too.

[Tony Cloninger]

I like Welsh but NO this uniform thing is not catching on. It's like when they did a forward the clock uniform day where teams wore uniforms of the future. Back in the early 2000s. This is nice little novelty to appease I don't know who but keep pandering for an audience that does not want to watch the sport to begin with. Makes sense.

[757690]

Duvall! :jump:

5-2 Redlegs

Rally Killer... oh wait... nevermind.

[The Operator]

Free pizza!

[Tom Servo]

11 dang strikeouts for Stephenson

[WrongVerb]

Dave Parker absolutely belongs in the Hall. I think he's been denied due to the cocaine thing.

Best memory of him is a game I attended at Riverfront when he threw out a runner trying to score, then led off the bottom half of the inning with a home run.

[The Operator]

Cut the walks out Bob

[Kc61]

Stephenson in a little jam at 100 pitches.

I'd give him ten more pitches and call it a night.

[WrongVerb]

Lot of similarities between Duvall's swing and Frazier's. Excellent mechanics, they use the body well to power the swing. Easy power.

I think Schebler's power swing has improved over this season. He really can put a charge into it. Swing is getting more like Duvall's, just from the left side.

Reds seem to have a good hitting coach. Has helped Peraza too.

Two coaches. I get the impression that Votto is teaming with Long to help a lot of the hitters.

[Kc61]

Dave Parker absolutely belongs in the Hall. I think he's been denied due to the cocaine thing.

Best memory of him is a game I attended at Riverfront when he threw out a runner trying to score, then led off the bottom half of the inning with a home run.

Great all around player. Agree, should be in the Hall.

[Kingspoint]

Duvall's been a little impatient lately. Maybe pressing. Glad he got that 30th homer, maybe he'll get things going.

Definitely.

[Tom Servo]

What the heck, the unemployed Wayne Krivsky is in the GABP stands.

[WrongVerb]

What the heck, the unemployed Wayne Krivsky is in the GABP stands.

Yeah, the announcers just kinda left that hanging without speculation on why they were there.

[The Operator]

Tim Adleman coming in with the bases drunk

Buckle up folks

[reds44]

11 Ks and 11 base runners in 5.2. He's made improvements but he's still got a ways to go

[Kc61]

Nice step forward for Stephenson tonight. 107 pitches, had great stuff.

[The Operator]

What the heck, the unemployed Wayne Krivsky is in the GABP stands.

He invited Walt and Bowden but they were home in bed and out at a leather convention, respectively.

[Kc61]

11 Ks and 11 base runners in 5.2. He's made improvements but he's still got a ways to go

Guy had great stuff. Reds fans should be very happy. Only 24 years old.

[WrongVerb]

Nice step forward for Stephenson tonight. 107 pitches, had great stuff.

Yep. Would like to see him be a little more efficient but really nice start.

[Chip R]

I don't completely love the uni's but I do like the basic part of it with the solid white and red sleeves.....btw baseball has a great history of clever nicknames and none of them are on display tonight

At least I haven't seen any "He Hate Me"

I like everything but the logo.

[Norse1978]

Great job Bob!

[Tom Servo]

Yeah, the announcers just kinda left that hanging without speculation on why they were there.
Wonder if Dick maybe wants him back in the fold.

[757690]

Reds are so going lose this game, lol.

[Kc61]

Yep. Would like to see him be a little more efficient but really nice start.

Eventually, would like to see Stephenson throw more ground balls. It's something Bailey learned as he developed. There is a similarity between them.

But we saw his best stuff tonight, maybe for the first time, and it's very promising.

[WVRedsFan]

Third time through the lineup got Bob Steve tonight

[Patrick Bateman]

Kriv has a great eye for talent and not afraid to go against the grain. Deserves a spot in an org, but below the exec management level.


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[Chip R]

Dave Parker absolutely belongs in the Hall. I think he's been denied due to the cocaine thing.

Best memory of him is a game I attended at Riverfront when he threw out a runner trying to score, then led off the bottom half of the inning with a home run.

I loved him even before he was a Red. Him, Seaver and Danny Jackson were favorites of mine before they were Reds.

[kaldaniels]

#TeamSchebler

#TeamNotBilly

[WVRedsFan]

Billy strikes out again. Cozy does the same. Votto likewise

[Tony Cloninger]

Oh Billlllyyyyyy.

[Chip R]

Third time through the lineup got Bob Steve tonight

I think 100+ pitches was the biggest culprit.

[Patrick Bateman]

Schebler will actually have a legit cycle opportunity. Needs a double.


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[reds44]

#TeamNotBilly

Yep lol

[The Operator]

Wonder why Adleman's nickname is "The Microwave"?

Because everybody he faces heats up? Lol

[WrongVerb]

Thom disgusted because more balls haven't been put in play. Chris schooling him now.

[WVRedsFan]

Thom mentions THE Ohio State University and Urban Meyer.

[The Operator]

Of course Josh Harrison

[WVRedsFan]

Adleman is not very good.

[WrongVerb]

Adleman is not very good.

He doesn't have a put-away pitch.

[The Operator]

Welp

7-5

The Microwave lives up to his moniker

[Tom Servo]

lol

[reds44]

The microwave is heating up the pirates offense

[WVRedsFan]

Why put the Microwave in any game except to mop up? Ask Bryan. No sane person would do this.

[The Operator]

Wandy coming in

[Tony Cloninger]

They really don't have a lot of options but I would have gone with Dick Baney or Tom Hall.

[757690]

12777

[Kc61]

Why put the Microwave in any game except to mop up? Ask Bryan. No sane person would do this.

Please.

Price has three good relievers, they pitch in every close game.

Price is trying to get as deep as possible before turning to them.

It's called preserving your few good relievers to avoid overuse and injury.

[Raisor]

Why put the Microwave in any game except to mop up? Ask Bryan. No sane person would do this.

i think you've said a variation of this about every reliever that has thrown an inning for the team except for Igleasias.

Iglesias is great but he can't pitch every relief inning

[WVRedsFan]

i think you've said a variation of this about every reliever that has thrown an inning for the team except for Igleasias.

Iglesias is great but he can't pitch every relief inning

That's hyperbole to the extreme. Adleman last seven games tell the story. 21 innings, 22hits allowed, 21 ER, 9.00 ERA.

[WVRedsFan]

The mighty Kivlehan comes through. 9-5 Reds!

[Banshee]

Kivlehan 2 rbi single!

[Kc61]

Cozart up with bases loaded and scouts in the stands.

[Banshee]

Thommy really hates too many reds' baserunners...or runs..

[Raisor]

That's hyperbole to the extreme. Adleman last seven games tell the story. 21 innings, 22hits allowed, 21 ER, 9.00 ERA.


Shakelford??

I don't know what to say. Judgment.


Lorenzen goes 1.1 and allows a run. ERA goes up to 4.11. Why is it that Price cannot figure out that Lorenzen is not money in the bank? Beats me.

Want to bet I can find the same sort of quotes about Wood, Bonilla, etc?

[Roy Tucker]

The Reds with the Pippi Longstockings socks look tonight.

[Kc61]

Cozart pleases the scouts in the stands with a nice play.

But on review, runner is safe.

Scouts frown.

[WVRedsFan]

Want to bet I can find the same sort of quotes about Wood, Bonilla, etc?

I don't care about other stats. I was talking about Adleman only. I know you're smart and think you are the King, but putting Adleman in a game is a dangerous situation. He now, after eight straight games has 22 IP, 24 H, 24 ER, ERA of 9.82.

[Kc61]

BTW, Storen is pitching. Hasn't been used much lately.

The scouts intensify their watch.

[919191]

Maybe it's just because I've never noticed but that's an odd-looking glove Storen has on and 8that's my contribution to the game thread

[WVRedsFan]

Good inning by SToren.

[Roy Tucker]

Storen seemed to be throwing harder than usual tonight.

[WrongVerb]

Thom to Chris: "You and Brian Price have forgotten more about pitching than I'll ever know."

Don't let that stop you from rendering your authoritative opinions, Thom.

[Raisor]

I don't care about other stats. I was talking about Adleman only. I know you're smart and think you are the King, but putting Adleman in a game is a dangerous situation. He now, after eight straight games has 22 IP, 24 H, 24 ER, ERA of 9.82.

So who would you have put in the game?

[WrongVerb]

Thom to Chris: "You and Brian Price have forgotten more about pitching than I'll ever know."

Don't let that stop you from rendering your authoritative opinions, Thom.

And Thom doesn't let it stop him. Riffing again about pitchers not throwing strikes.

[WVRedsFan]

So who would you have put in the game?I wasn't saying someone else should have been in, but only his record is horrible. Surely, another option was available, but if not (and I refuse to accept there wasn't someone else was available with so many pitchers on the staff), Tim would have been the last person I would put in the game.

[WVRedsFan]

Pirates have a history of coming back in the 9th this year. Let's hope Iggy has it.

[Kc61]

I wasn't saying someone else should have been in, but only his record is horrible. Surely, another option was available, but if not (and I refuse to accept there wasn't someone else was available with so many pitchers on the staff), Tim would have been the last person I would put in the game.

Don't get this. Tim came in with bags full, two outs, sixth inning.

He struck the batter out. Ended the threat.

If you would have brough in any other pitcher, the result could not have been better.

Price tried to steal an inning by leaving him in, managers do it all the time. Ok, the guy allowed a homer and was replaced.

Reds didn't lose the lead and are now up four. Don't see the big issue here.

[Roy Tucker]

Mccutcheon and Braun have worn out the Reds. Who knew?

[WVRedsFan]

Iggy had it and the Reds win 9-5.

[Tom Servo]

We're still good! :beerme:

[WVRedsFan]

Don't get this. Tim came in with bags full, two outs, sixth inning.

He struck the batter out. Ended the threat.

If you would have brough in any other pitcher, the result could not have been better.

Price tried to steal an inning by leaving him in, managers do it all the time. Ok, the guy allowed a homer and was replaced.

Reds didn't lose the lead and are now up four. Don't see the big issue here.I didn't make a big deal out of it. Someone else did, Kc. I made an observation using stats. That's all.

[Big Klu]

Tonight's Joe Nuxhall Star of the Game is Scott Schebler, who was 3-for-3 with a HR, triple, and HBP, 3 RBI's, and 3 runs scored.

[Big Klu]

On pace for 69-93.

[Big Klu]

I like Welsh but NO this uniform thing is not catching on. It's like when they did a forward the clock uniform day where teams wore uniforms of the future. Back in the early 2000s. This is nice little novelty to appease I don't know who but keep pandering for an audience that does not want to watch the sport to begin with. Makes sense.

Just saw the video highlights. These uniforms are awful! I mean, they are fine for a Monday night slo-pitch softball church league, but I don't think they feel like professional baseball at all. They are very gimmicky, and I don't particularly like gimmicks.

[Mutaman]

Iglasias has now thrown 64 innings this year with 5 weeks to go. Which means hes on a pace to easily surpass anything Ko Ko or Chapman ever did on teams which were in pennant races. Not sure what the point is. Is part of the rebuild to overwork your young talented closer?

[Patrick Bateman]

I didn't make a big deal out of it. Someone else did, Kc. I made an observation using stats. That's all.

Right - not everything needs to be a huge debate. Everyone knows Adelman kind of sucks and as a fan on a game thread it's an easy thing to point out when the bullpen is not deep enough to have a number of better options forcing guys like this in the games.

Sometimes a counter point derailing the discussion isn't necessary on a simple observation.


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[ScotlandRed]

Iglasias has now thrown 64 innings this year with 5 weeks to go. Which means hes on a pace to easily surpass anything Ko Ko or Chapman ever did on teams which were in pennant races. Not sure what the point is. Is part of the rebuild to overwork your young talented closer?

Is it overworking him? I don't know what the league average IP is for a reliever but didn't people complain that Chapman wasn't used enough?

[miamiredskin]

Is it overworking him? I don't know what the league average IP is for a reliever but didn't people complain that Chapman wasn't used enough?



Every player on the team is either overworked or underused. Every. Single. One. If Price plays him regularly, he's overworked. If Price sits him, he's underused. Just the way it is.

Welcome to RedsZone, by the way.

[Mutaman]

Every player on the team is either overworked or underused. Every. Single. One. If Price plays him regularly, he's overworked. If Price sits him, he's underused. Just the way it is.

Welcome to RedsZone, by the way.

Poor Bryan- all these irrational. unjustified. complaints about him. Just the way it is.