May Day, May Day 2018 Let the Winning Begin (Brewers @ Reds)

[klw]

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Of all the possible lineups, this is one of them.


Happy Birthday Scooter:
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[757690]

It’s a standard move. Take a struggling hitter and put him in front of the best hitter in the hopes he gets better pitches to hit.

[KronoRed]

That is a bleak bottom/top lineup.

[757690]

Congratulations to Rosell Herrera making his first MLB start tonight.

[ochoa30]

Duvall over Winker is a stinker

[RedTeamGo!]

Just found out 30 minutes ago my wife and I are going to have a baby girl!

Reds going to win tonight to top this perfect day off.

[RedsfaninMT]

Just found out 30 minutes ago my wife and I are going to have a baby girl!

Reds going to win tonight to top this perfect day off.

No other feeling matches the one you just experienced. Congrats. TIP: Don't share her name with anyone, even your mom.

[jimbroznan]

What happened to the 6:40 starts? I thought they would keep the early starts until at least school was out and it started getting hot. During the broadcast last week they were talking about what a great idea it was as it allowed people to be home by 10.

[Tuff Nut]

Just found out 30 minutes ago my wife and I are going to have a baby girl!

Reds going to win tonight to top this perfect day off.

Congrats, RTG. Teach her to throw a curve.

[RedTeamGo!]

No other feeling matches the one you just experienced. Congrats. TIP: Don't share her name with anyone, even your mom.

Good advice! Shouldn’t be a problem, we didn’t name our son (Wyatt) until 2 days after he was born!

[klw]

No other feeling matches the one you just experienced. Congrats. TIP: Don't share her name with anyone, even your mom.

Why can't he tell anyone his wife's name?


You will need to name her after folks in tonight's lineup:

Bailey Votto RedsfaninMT

[RedTeamGo!]

Unfortunately, my cousin already named his daughter Bailey. This was back before Homer’s injury, lol.

I will be pushing for Ripley.

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[Tadasimha]

Why can't he tell anyone his wife's name?


You will need to name her after folks in tonight's lineup:

Bailey Votto RedsfaninMT

Scooter will be a perfect nickname

[cumberlandreds]

What happened to the 6:40 starts? I thought they would keep the early starts until at least school was out and it started getting hot. During the broadcast last week they were talking about what a great idea it was as it allowed people to be home by 10.

Only the first month and I think the last month of the season.

[klw]

Scooter will be a perfect nickname

Rocco

[Roy Tucker]

Just found out 30 minutes ago my wife and I are going to have a baby girl!

Reds going to win tonight to top this perfect day off.

Heartiest congratulations!!!

Start saving for the wedding now. I’m funding my 3rd wedding in 3 years.

[klw]

Scooter will be a perfect nickname

Certainly a better nickname than Yelich would be

[Reds Fanatic]

Yellich with a 1 out hit

[Reds Fanatic]

Braun grounds out. Yelich to 2nd

[Tom Servo]

ugh

[Reds Fanatic]

Shaw crushed that pitch. 2-0 Brewers

[Red Raindog]

Homer gives up number 7 in the first inning

[ochoa30]

What an awful pitch, my god

[Tom Servo]

ugh again

[Reds Fanatic]

Not looking good so far. Aguilar homers to left center. 3-0 Brewers

[Red Raindog]

Homer gives up number 8 in the 1st inning

[InsaneinthBrame]

Looks like bad Homer tonight

[ochoa30]

These guys couldn't buy a run against the Cubs in 4 games. Coming here to face some minor leaguers must be nice.

[KronoRed]

Only on pace for 27 runs.

[ochoa30]

Who is this Aguilar guy and why does he not play everyday?

[JaxRed]

Bailey seems to be reverting to Bad Bailey. ERA has gone from 3.2, 3.42, 3.68, 4.19 and now 4.89 in last 5 games....

[Reds Fanatic]

Leadoff hit for Peraza

[Tom Servo]

Who is this Aguilar guy and why does he not play everyday?
He seems to be utilized the way the Reds should be using Duvall.

[757690]

Homer’s peripherals this season are similar to last seasons, maybe a little worse. If this is who he is, the Reds will have trouble trading him.

[Reds Fanatic]

Peraza steals 2nd

[Reds Fanatic]

Duvall strikes out swinging

[Tom Servo]

Productive AB from Duvall

[Reds Fanatic]

It is ridiculous Winker is not playing against a righty. He should be playing every day maybe sit him against a lefty starter

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Votto lines a single to left. 3-1 Brewers

[Tom Servo]

Votto is Elite

[BluegrassRedleg]

A HUGH BOMB :beerme:

[Tom Servo]

Geno!!!! :jump:

Tied up!

[Reds Fanatic]

Suarez homers!! Tie game 3-3.

[ochoa30]

Both pitchers would like a redo, lol

[membengal]

Jojo just kicked a kitten.

[Reds Fanatic]

Geno is red hot

[Rolando]

Great job Geno!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Broken-thumb magic! I don't think I've ever seen a guy get hurt and bounce back this fast.

[Tom Servo]

That was such a sweet swing too, no doubter off the crack of the bat.

[RiverRat13]

#3wintruetalent

[Larry Schuler]

Rez sure is something, ain't he? 6 RIB EYES IN 2 DAYS.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wow is the ball carrying that looked like a routine fly out and went almost to the wall

[JaxRed]

I'd have Homer on a short leash and Floro loose in the bullpen...

[Reds Fanatic]

Herrera with his first ML hit

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Bailey with a good bunt moves him to 2nd

[Tom Servo]

Congrats to Rosell!

[Reds Fanatic]

Hamilton ground out moves Herrera to 3rd

[Tom Servo]

4 pitch walk to Peraza. FEAR.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wow a 4 pitch walk to Peraza. The world may be ending

[ochoa30]

Time for Duvall to come through

[Reds Fanatic]

Peraza steals his 2nd base of the night

[Reds Fanatic]

Duvall strikes out swinging again.

[Tom Servo]

30 HRs, 100 RBI

[WrongVerb]

Peraza is selling me on staying at shortstop. The walks are still a big deficiency in his game, and I think he'd be stronger hitter if he'd take a few, but this version isn't terrible right now so long as he can keep it up.

[Rolando]

Duvall is useless right now.

[ochoa30]

Man, I wonder if there's a guy on that bench who could do better. Still cant believe we have to watch this guy flail away when winker is hitting so well. Gotta get him going I guess. Sigh.

[Reds Fanatic]

Man, I wonder if there's a guy on that bench who could do better. Still cant believe we have to watch this guy flail away when winker is hitting so well. Gotta get him going I guess. Sigh.

It is time for this ridiculous 4 man outfield rotation to go. Winker has earned starting every day.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Leather flashed.

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice play by Herrera and a great play by Votto to stay on the bag

[Tom Servo]

Nice range on both ends.

[ochoa30]

It is time for this ridiculous 4 man outfield rotation to go. Winker has earned starting every day.

Yep, but we'll be stuck with this all year is my guess.

[Reds Fanatic]

A 1-2-3 inning for Homer

[Rantly]

Heartiest congratulations!!!

Start saving for the wedding now. I’m funding my 3rd wedding in 3 years.

WOW! That's crazy.

[WrongVerb]

Heartiest congratulations!!!

Start saving for the wedding now. I’m funding my 3rd wedding in 3 years.

Maybe try not getting married so often? :D

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In all seriousness, the wife and I got married last year at the top of the Stratosphere casino in Vegas. The package was around $800. With food, guests, hotel stay, pictures, etc. it came out to around $2000. If you're doing it on a budget, that might be an option.

[ochoa30]

What an unnecessary dive, lol

[Reds Fanatic]

Wow. A perfect bunt single by Barnhart. That is how you beat a shift

[The Operator]

I do enjoy using a bunt to pick the other teams pocket when the shift is on.

Don't like it most other times, but if they're gonna give it to you make them pay.

[ochoa30]

Wow. A perfect bunt single by Barnhart. That is how you beat a shift

Guys like tucker who aren't power hitters really should do that as much as possible.

[NebraskaRed]

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Zack Hample is out in the stands catching balls. How many does this guy need?

[Reds Fanatic]

Herrera strikes out swinging. Reds strand another 2 runners

[Roy Tucker]

WOW! That's crazy.

2 daughters and a son who married someone whose parents couldn’t afford a wedding. So my retirement got postponed.

Weddings are about 14 months apart. October of this year and then I’m done. 3 kids through college and then 3 weddings.

[Roy Tucker]

Maybe try not getting married so often? :D

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In all seriousness, the wife and I got married last year at the top of the Stratosphere casino in Vegas. The package was around $800. With food, guests, hotel stay, pictures, etc. it came out to around $2000. If you're doing it on a budget, that might be an option.

I wish. No budget weddings. Not over the top, but I insist on an open bar for 200 people.

[Reds Fanatic]

Another 1-2-3 inning for Homer

[M2]

In all seriousness, the wife and I got married last year at the top of the Stratosphere casino in Vegas. The package was around $800. With food, guests, hotel stay, pictures, etc. it came out to around $2000. If you're doing it on a budget, that might be an option.

I walked out to a lighthouse in Nantucket Harbor. Cost $50 for the JP.

[The Operator]

Oh Peraza

E6

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice play by Votto

[mth123]

I walked out to a lighthouse in Nantucket Harbor. Cost $50 for the JP.

We got up on a Tuesday morning, drove a couple states away, found a judge, got back in the car and headed home. Celebrated halfway home with a his and her Big Macs and Fries. Gas, Big Macs and all cost around $50. I now call this the Dick Williams Wedding Package.

RIP honey. I miss you.

[The Operator]

Ball 3 to Yelich was a strike

[The Operator]

And of course that leads to Homer walking him

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Welp

Braun makes it 5-3

[Reds Fanatic]

5-3 Brewers as Braun doubles in 2 runs

[RedsfaninMT]

Just turned the game on. Me thinks this ump needs to refresh his knowledge of the strike zone.

[ochoa30]

Bailey just isn't missing enough bats

[ochoa30]

Starting pitching horrible again for the Reds. You cant just rely on young guys and hope they improve. Bailey as your #1 is a huge problem. Outside of Mahle and hopefully Castillo I'm not sure any of these other guys are major league pitchers. Sad.

[The Operator]

He's safe

No way should they overturn that

[ochoa30]

He's safe

No way should they overturn that

Probably will anyways with these umps

[The Operator]

They got it right

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Ugh Joey gave it a ride but roid king Braun makes the catch at the wall

[ochoa30]

Votto just missed that one

[The Operator]

Schebler just got under that or its a tie game

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Garbage call strike 1 to Geno

[Rolando]

Scott S having a really bad might.

[ochoa30]

Scott S having a really bad might.

?

[The Operator]

Geno walks on ball 5

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Duvall picked off at 2nd

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Except he was safe and the umps blew it

[ochoa30]

Awful call by this crew again, sheesh

[Rolando]

?

Forgot he got a hit forget what I said ha

[The Operator]

Wow

Why even have replay? He was safe


Garbage

[Tom Servo]

I thought it was closer than you guys think, when it comes down to fingertips you're not in a great position to get the benefit of the call.

[Rolando]

[QUOTE=The Operator;3781133]Wow

Why even have replay? He was safe
This umpiring crew is awful

[ochoa30]

Wow

Why even have replay? He was safe


Garbage

I dont get that. His hand hits the bag before the tag. Is there a new rule that if the reds are involved the call automatically goes against them? That one gets me upset, wow

[OGB]

What replay did those simpletons watch?

[The Operator]

CB Bucknor must be the replay umpire tonight

[Big Klu]

Wow

Why even have replay? He was safe


Garbage

I have said that for years. I would prefer to go back to how it used to be. No replay.

[ochoa30]

I thought it was closer than you guys think, when it comes down to fingertips you're not in a great position to get the benefit of the call.

Really hard to not overturn that. You pretty much have to assume he just doesn't have fingers because if he does they had to have touched the bag before the tag.

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Even with the call why does Duvall need to get nearly picked off twice there. This guy has been awful all year.

[RedlegsFanatic]

Another outstanding 5 inning 5 ER start from D.B. Cooper tonight.

Man..100 Million just doesn't go as far as it used to. lol

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Another outstanding 5 inning 5 ER start from D.B. Cooper tonight.

Man..100 Million just doesn't go as far as it used to. lol

[Alf_Red_E]

I dont get that. His hand hits the bag before the tag. Is there a new rule that if the reds are involved the call automatically goes against them? That one gets me upset, wow

I don't usually get angry at the umps... but his hand touched the bag before the glove touched him... only call would be that they couldn't see the fingers if he made a fist or curled them in (so they wouldn't overturn).

[The Operator]

I have said that for years. I would prefer to go back to how it used to be. No replay.

If this is the way they're gonna do replay I agree. The whole point of going to the trouble of watching it over again is to get it right. If you still get it wrong what's the point?

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Another outstanding 5 inning 5 ER start from D.B. Cooper tonight.

Man..100 Million just doesn't go as far as it used to. lol

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Another outstanding 5 inning 5 ER start from D.B. Cooper tonight.

Man..100 Million just doesn't go as far as it used to. lol
Awesome

[ochoa30]

I don't usually get angry at the umps... but his hand touched the bag before the glove touched him... only BS call would be that they couldn't see the fingers if he made a fist or curled them in (so they wouldn't overturn).

I'm guessing that would be there reasoning. Duvall should be benched after nearly getting picked off twice. No reason for those plays to be that close.

[Roy Tucker]

All that being said, Duvall may want to consider staying a little closer to the bag.

[Alf_Red_E]

I'd rather be angry that they lose games like today or last night, then the kinds of losses with the Priceless one at the helm.

[The Operator]

Well that sucked

[Tom Servo]

Jeez he got to third? Woof.

That DP didn't suck

[Rolando]

That was lazy effort in right field

[ochoa30]

Reds get lucky on the liner by Arcia. 3 run game.

[The Operator]

Line out catches the runner off 3rd for the double play

Just what the doctor ordered


Of course now we need to score runs

[ochoa30]

That was lazy effort in right field

No, he tried to cut it off and failed. It happens.

[Alf_Red_E]

Billy got that fast enough that Schemp shouldn't be blamed that he got a triple, it was going to happen anyway.

But I'd still give him an error.

[Kc61]

Just joined, put on the game.

Must be Riggleman.

[ochoa30]

Anderson has been bad today. Reds have really let him off the hook. Lots of mistakes.

[The Operator]

Leadoff walk to Tucker

[The Operator]

Herrera flies out to Dr. Boesch in LF

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Double switch coming by Counsell

[ochoa30]

Counsell is smart. See's that his guy doesn't have it and gets him out before he can blow the lead. Take notes Reds.

[The Operator]

Brewers relievers are bound to give up some runs eventually

Go ahead and start that tonight

[ochoa30]

Albers is a bit tubby huh?

[The Operator]

Scooter taps out to the pitcher

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Albers is a bit tubby huh?

A portly gentleman

[Alf_Red_E]

Counsell is smart. See's that his guy doesn't have it and gets him out before he can blow the lead. Take notes Reds.

Councell has a much better bullpen

[The Operator]

Billy!

6-4 ballgame

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Albers' stuff is not that impressive

Go ahead and start correcting his ERA tonight

[ochoa30]

Council has a much better bullpen

Right now sure, they're all over performing. Regression is going to be tough for this team.

[The Operator]

Billy thrown out by pure dumb luck

Awful throw but got him with a great tag

[BluegrassRedleg]

If it ain't one thing, it's another with Hamilton. :bang:

[Tony Cloninger]

Counsell is smart. See's that his guy doesn't have it and gets him out before he can blow the lead. Take notes Reds.

? Riggleman has been doing that a lot more than Price ever did.

[Big Klu]

Albers is a bit tubby huh?

The fog is getting thicker.

And Leon's getting larger!

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[Alf_Red_E]

That hurt, I was counting on him at least getting into scoring position and hope for a second clutch hit

[Rolando]

No, he tried to cut it off and failed. It happens.

He didn't try very hard

[ochoa30]

? Riggleman has been doing that a lot more than Price ever did.

Yeah, he's been better but still sticking with his relievers too long. Cost us a game with that Garrett outing a week or so ago.

[Alf_Red_E]

Riggleman keeps effective relievers in the game longer than Priceless one... something I strongly support, it saves the arms in the pen in the long run

[ochoa30]

He didn't try very hard

He took a bad route to it maybe but he was sprinting and just couldn't get there. That's baseball. The players aren't always bad.

[Rolando]

I would send Shsckerfod down he never pitchs

[ochoa30]

Garrett gives the run right back

[The Operator]

Aye Amir

[Alf_Red_E]

Billy thrown out by pure dumb luck

Awful throw but got him with a great tag

A better throw, to the bag, may have been too late

[Kc61]

Riggleman keeps effective relievers in the game longer than Priceless one... something I strongly support, it saves the arms in the pen in the long run

Yeah, if the Reds have a 200 inning guy this year, it could be a reliever.

One thing I wonder is why every team takes advantage of the short GABP fences except the Reds.

[Big Klu]

Yeah, he's been better but still sticking with his relievers too long. Cost us a game with that Garrett outing a week or so ago.

He evidently stuck with Garrett for too long tonight.

[ochoa30]

He evidently stuck with Garrett for too long tonight.

Lol, not much you can do there. Probably not a homer in any other Major league stadium.

[Big Klu]

Hernan Perez gets one in the ribs next time up. Not for hitting a home run, but for having a man bun.

[ochoa30]

Guys, idk but I think the Reds are bad.

[Kc61]

I’ve been following baseball for many years. Longer than most on this site have been alive.

The Reds have the worst pitching over a three season span I have ever seen.

[Tom Servo]

Jose is a damn fine bunter

[The Operator]

Peraza bunts for a leadoff hit

This isn't exactly Arnoldis Chapman on the bump. Should be able to do some business against the big man

[Rolando]

I’ve been following baseball for many years. Longer than most on this site have been alive.

The Reds have the worst pitching over a three season span I have ever seen.

The 2003 thru 2005 Reds pitching might have just as bad.

[Roy Tucker]

I’ve been following baseball for many years. Longer than most on this site have been alive.

The Reds have the worst pitching over a three season span I have ever seen.

I’ll second that for my 54 years of following the Reds.

[Tony Cloninger]

Yeah, he's been better but still sticking with his relievers too long. Cost us a game with that Garrett outing a week or so ago.

Good point. The starters are wearing out the bullpen though so I would not be surprised to see more relievers getting over extended.

[The Operator]

Duvall with his 3rd K of the evening

[Tom Servo]

Duvall...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifaoKZfQpdA

[Kc61]

The 2003 thru 2005 Reds pitching might have just as bad.

Ok, maybe some other team was tied.

[The Operator]

Joey apparently trying to get Hatchers attention about something before that last pitch

[ochoa30]

Duvall needs to ride the bench. I dont care that he hits some Homer's. He ain't good.

[BluegrassRedleg]

I’ve been following baseball for many years. Longer than most on this site have been alive.

The Reds have the worst pitching over a three season span I have ever seen.

Not even close, at that. Even in the Lost Decade, there was some strong relief here and there.

[The Operator]

Joey walks on four pitches

Schebler comes up with nobody out representing the tying run

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Duvall needs to ride the bench. I dont care that he hits some Homer's. He ain't good.

He's pretty much performing like 2nd half Duvall already in the first half

[Roy Tucker]

Scheb is due.

[Big Klu]

Joey walks on four pitches

Schebler comes up with nobody out representing the tying run

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He's pretty much performing like 2nd half Duvall already in the first half

One out, Duvall K'ed.

[The Operator]

Error on Ardis!

Bases loaded and One out for Geno

[klw]

Game day had that as a clear strike and three possible strikes on Votto. How did it look live?

[BluegrassRedleg]

Welsh thought that was a hit??? :laugh:

[The Operator]

One out, Duvall K'ed.
And I knew that, having watched it

I suck sometimes lol

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Geno sac fly makes it 7-5

[Kc61]

Duvall needs to ride the bench. I dont care that he hits some Homer's. He ain't good.

Duvall’s plate discipline has actually improved this year. My theory is that he’s having trouble catching up to the fastballs; he’s lost bat speed; and he’s swinging too hard and wildly. I’m not sure there’s an answer to that.

They should give him some time off, use him against lefties, and eventually let him go. Maybe try him agains later in the season. Right now, he’s not accomplishing anything.

[ochoa30]

Duvall’s plate discipline has actually improved this year. My theory is that he’s having trouble catching up to the fastballs; he’s lost bat speed; and he’s swinging too hard and wildly. I’m not sure there’s an answer to that.

They should give him some time off, use him against lefties, and eventually let him go. Maybe try him agains later in the season. Right now, he’s not accomplishing anything.

Starting him against a righty over Winker or Schebler should be a crime.

[Tom Servo]

Duvall’s plate discipline has actually improved this year. My theory is that he’s having trouble catching up to the fastballs; he’s lost bat speed; and he’s swinging too hard and wildly. I’m not sure there’s an answer to that.

They should give him some time off, use him against lefties, and eventually let him go. Maybe try him agains later in the season. Right now, he’s not accomplishing anything.
My theory is he's a one trick pony and the Reds rode the pony too long.

[The Operator]

Tucker walks

Bases loaded again, this time for Herrera

[BluegrassRedleg]

Some good ABs this inning. Let's finish the job, Redlegs.

[ochoa30]

If only the pen could stop giving up runs we could have a chance

[Alf_Red_E]

So why Herrara... wasn't Blandino hitting .400?

[The Operator]

Herrera chases a pitchers pitch and flies out to end the threat

[Kc61]

My theory is he's a one trick pony and the Reds rode the pony too long.

It would be fine if he still had the trick.

[Tom Servo]

bit surprised Herrera got to hit for himself

[BluegrassRedleg]

Anyone want to check what this club is with the bases loaded this season? I can only imagine...

[ochoa30]

Damn, cant swing at that pitch with the bases loaded right after a walk.

[Roy Tucker]

My take on Duvall is that he’s all messed up. He’s been watching Billy too much.

[Alf_Red_E]

Anyone want to check what this club is with the bases loaded this season? I can only imagine...

I'm sure their BA with RISP is league low

[Kc61]

Anyone want to check what this club is with the bases loaded this season? I can only imagine...

They’ve scored five runs. Can’t get too mad at the offense if they lose cause they don’t score 8.

[ochoa30]

My take on Duvall is that he’s all messed up. He’s been watching Billy too much.

Release them both then, who cares

[The Operator]

They’ve scored five runs. Can’t get too mad at the offense if they lose cause they don’t score 8.

It's still frustrating to leave lots of runners stranded

[Alf_Red_E]

They’ve scored five runs. Can’t get too mad at the offense if they lose cause they don’t score 8.

Good teams win games like this, because they have more guys delivering in the clutch, or taking advantage when the opposing team gives you extra outs

Yeah, 5 is a joke, they should have more

[Kc61]

It's still frustrating to leave lots of runners stranded

Yes. Just have trouble blaming the offense. Now healthy, doing better, nearing league average.

But these pitchers. Homer after homer allowed, it’s ridiculous. Just pathetic.

[The Operator]

Floro makes Aguilar look foolish

[Kc61]

Good teams win games like this, because they have more guys delivering in the clutch, or taking advantage when the opposing team gives you extra outs

Yeah, 5 is a joke, they should have more

Five may be a joke, but it should be enough to win with any kind of pitching.

[Alf_Red_E]

Yes. Just have trouble blaming the offense. Now healthy, doing better, nearing league average.

But these pitchers. Homer after homer allowed, it’s ridiculous. Just pathetic.

Since the wiggler took over, they are closer to .500 ball which is all I expected this year

[ochoa30]

Five may be a joke, but it should be enough to win with any kind of pitching.

Exactly, 5 runs in 5 inning for bailey and 1 by each reliever per inning just isn't getting it done.

[The Operator]

Back to back K's by Floro

[Alf_Red_E]

Five may be a joke, but it should be enough to win with any kind of pitching.

Some nights the ball sails for both teams and you end up losing or winning a game 10-8 (ususally followed by a game decided by 2-0)

On average, 5 a night is enough... in reality, on nights when both pitching staffs are bad, lack of hitting in the clutch (especially when given an extra out) is squarely on the offense

[BluegrassRedleg]

They’ve scored five runs. Can’t get too mad at the offense if they lose cause they don’t score 8.

Unrelated comment. Just curious because it feels like we've been historically bad with the sacks packed this season.

[The Operator]

Blandino! Gone!

7-6

[Alf_Red_E]

Oh Blandino, where were you one batter ago?

[Big Klu]

Blinky lights for Blando!

[InsaneinthBrame]

The team ERA this year is worse than last years team. What gets me is all those people saying it would be better because of who we lost from the staff. To that I say lol, The Reds could not fool me.

[Tom Servo]

Bland Man! :jump:

first of his career

[KYExtemper]

It has already been said a million times, but this lighting stuff needs to stop.

[The Operator]

Billy Ball!

Single up the middle, tying runner aboard

[Tom Servo]

It has already been said a million times, but this lighting stuff needs to stop.
There's no way it's been said a million times.

[KYExtemper]

Alright! Rally cap time!

[Alf_Red_E]

Run Billy run

[KYExtemper]

There's no way it's been said a million times.

Fair enough. No way that many people are watching this team play!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Don't look now, but Blandino has been swinging a bat like he belongs lately.

[The Operator]

There's no way it's been said a million times.

One JILLION times

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Duvall being hit for by Winker

Good call

[Tony Cloninger]

bit surprised Herrera got to hit for himself
I’m flabbergasted. I thought Riggleman would not hesitate to ph.

[Alf_Red_E]

I've literally mis-used this word a billion times

[The Operator]

Billy in the pitchers head

[Tom Servo]

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baseball is fun

[The Operator]

An actual pitch! Ball 1

[Rantly]

Short bench these days with 12-13 pitching staffs

[Alf_Red_E]

I’m flabbergasted. I thought Riggleman would not hesitate to ph.

I called it when it happened... you don't leave a rookie in his first game in that situation when you have better hitters on the bench, who can also play the field

[BluegrassRedleg]

One JILLION times

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Duvall being hit for by Winker

Good call

13584

[The Operator]

Winker! Base hit!

Billy moves to third


Glad we got Winker there instead of Duvall

[Tom Servo]

Winker is #good

[The Operator]

Another double switch for Counsell

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Winker is #good
I have a hard time understanding why Winker-Hamilton-Schebler isn't the every day outfield

[BluegrassRedleg]

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baseball is fun

He's trying to get more of that broken thumb black magic mojo to rub off on him.

[Alf_Red_E]

Winker is #good

Except when he steps into RF

[Tony Cloninger]

I've literally mis-used this word a billion times

That’s a terrible quote.

[The Operator]

Jeffress takes over to face Votto

[RedTeamGo!]

Winker. Needs. To. Play. Every. Day.

[Alf_Red_E]

Jeffress takes over to face Votto

He should be Vottomatic

[The Operator]

Ah

Joey K's

[Tom Servo]

not much you can do with that pitch

[The Operator]

Schebler grounds out first pitch

Inning over

[Tom Servo]

well damn

[BluegrassRedleg]

Well, that sucked.

[Alf_Red_E]

Yeah, I'm going to lay this loss on the pitching /sarcasm

[BluegrassRedleg]

not much you can do with that pitch

He could not have walked up there and held it with his hand in a more unhittable/don't swing location that was still a strike. Unreal.

[Tony Cloninger]

Votto? More like Blotto.

Schebler? More like Keebler Elf.

I’m reaching badly.

[OGB]

Sweet merciful crap, this team is frustrating to follow.

[Rolando]

Yeah, I'm going to lay this loss on the pitching /sarcasm

Schebler needs to be selective

[The Operator]

Yeah, I'm going to lay this loss on the pitching /sarcasm

I'm gonna lay it on the whole team assuming they don't come back.

Pitching staff gives up 7, hitters leave runners on base. Plenty of blame to go around without shoving it all at one part of the team.

[kaldaniels]

not much you can do with that pitch

Thats what I was thinking.

The odds that it gets called a ball and Votto goes on to have a successful AB outweighed the odds Votto does something with that pitch.

[The Operator]

Floro with his 3rd K

[Rolando]

Yeah just a bad At bat it happens

[The Operator]

Arcia singles

[Tony Cloninger]

Yeah, I'm going to lay this loss on the pitching /sarcasm

Well on one hand you’re right that they could of scored more and do leave a lot of chances wanting.

[The Operator]

Arcia thrown out at 2nd

[Rolando]

Nice play Blandino!!

[The Operator]

Floro the man

Another K

[Rantly]

Thats what I was thinking.

The odds that it gets called a ball and Votto goes on to have a successful AB outweighed the odds Votto does something with that pitch.

and with the umps so far in this series, of course it was called a strike...Votto gets that call 9/10

[Big Klu]

Floro has been a pleasant surprise so far this season.

[Rolando]

Floro the man

Another K

Floro has been really good this year

[The Operator]

Geno lines out to CF

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Barnhart ground out

Mes to pinch hit

[Alf_Red_E]

Floro has at least given the rest of the pen some rest... I swear it seemed Priceless never had a guy go 2 innings