5/19/18 - Reds vs. Cubs - Game Two

[Tom Servo]

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Really surprised Blandino isn't in the lineup

[CaiGuy]

The much heralded Duvall-Shebler-Winker defensive OF. I fear for Romano.

[JaxRed]

I would have sat Winker with a lefty going.

[mth123]

The much heralded Duvall-Shebler-Winker defensive OF. I fear for Romano.

Me too, but at least he's more of a ground ball guy. Of course the Scooter/Peraza MI isn't ideal.

[Tom Servo]

Sal gets ahead of Zobrist 1-2 and then walks him with the next three not particularly close. Have to attack, Sal.

[Big Klu]

Ok, I'm not a big fan of the various camo uniforms and caps over the last several years, though these aren't the worst I've seen. However, couldn't they get some olive drab undershirts to wear underneath them instead of the red ones?

[Ron Madden]

I like the Reds new Military Appreciation uniforms a helluva a lot better than the old camo ones.

[Tom Servo]

Nice, first out of the game at home plate.

[Ron Madden]

Good Job Geno!!!

[Big Klu]

The only time I like the "run on contact" play is with runners on 2nd & 3rd with 1 out.

So thanks, Cubs! :thumbup:

[Tom Servo]

Big K of Rizzo.

[Ron Madden]

Big K

[Red Raindog]

Big K of Rizzo.

every time he K's I smile

[Tom Servo]

Nice job by Sal to work out of the jam, the lesson being don't walk the leadoff batter next time.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Sal breaks up the first-inning blues!

[Ron Madden]

No real damage done by the Baby Bears in the top of the first

[RedsfaninMT]

Heckuva job Sal. Not get them in 7 or 8 pitches for a couple of innings. Bullpen needs a break.

[Big Klu]

every time he K's I smile

Every time Rizzo K's, an angel gets his wings!

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[RedsfaninMT]

Short left Thom?

[Tom Servo]

Nice job by Sal to work out of the jam, the lesson being don't walk the leadoff batter next time.
damnit Sal

[Big Klu]

THom with a Mark Grace reference. Everybody drink!

[CaiGuy]

damnit Sal

This is UNBELIEVABLE. 16 walks SIXTEEN of them.

[Ron Madden]

I Hate the Cubs and their Stupid Fans

HE SAID IT
"Well, Garrett, he just let out a Lion King-type of a roar at that point. I'm certain if he continues with that method, that's going to happen more often. You know, the Lion King should be reserved for Broadway, or possibly a movie theater. That's what it was reminiscent of." -- Maddon, on Garrett's reaction after the left-hander struck out Baez to end the top of the seventh

https://www.mlb.com/cubs/news/cubs-come-up-short-after-rally-lose-in-extras/c-277393294

[Rolando]

THom with a Mark Grace reference. Everybody drink!

Well we know Mark Grace is drinking!

[WrongVerb]

So Amir Garrett's nickname is now Simba.

[Big Klu]

I Hate the Cubs and their Stupid Fans

HE SAID IT
"Well, Garrett, he just let out a Lion King-type of a roar at that point. I'm certain if he continues with that method, that's going to happen more often. You know, the Lion King should be reserved for Broadway, or possibly a movie theater. That's what it was reminiscent of." -- Maddon, on Garrett's reaction after the left-hander struck out Baez to end the top of the seventh

https://www.mlb.com/cubs/news/cubs-come-up-short-after-rally-lose-in-extras/c-277393294

I would tell you exactly what I think of Joe Maddon, but it would be a clear violation of Rule #4.

However, maybe he should be more concerned about his player's failure to run out a ground ball.

[CaiGuy]

Votto has gotten weirder and weirder...and its glorious.

[Donder]

I Hate the Cubs and their Stupid Fans

HE SAID IT
"Well, Garrett, he just let out a Lion King-type of a roar at that point. I'm certain if he continues with that method, that's going to happen more often. You know, the Lion King should be reserved for Broadway, or possibly a movie theater. That's what it was reminiscent of." -- Maddon, on Garrett's reaction after the left-hander struck out Baez to end the top of the seventh

https://www.mlb.com/cubs/news/cubs-come-up-short-after-rally-lose-in-extras/c-277393294

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[Donder]

So Amir Garrett's nickname is now Simba.

I’d also be ok with “Scar”

[CaiGuy]

Don't like the BB's, but the K's I'll take!

[NebraskaRed]

Thom seems like he's in a good place mentally and emotionally, and he's really enjoying his time on the air.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Joe Maddon translator: The Reds should just be quiet and show no emotion when they are somehow getting the best of the Cubs. Any Red who defies this edict will be dealt with accordingly. The Cubs and their fans can do whatever they want.

[CaiGuy]

Surprised that Quintana and Darvish are struggling so far this year...but not upset.

[Tom Servo]

Surprised that Quintana and Darvish are struggling so far this year...but not upset.
Both with Finnegan-esque HR/9 and BB/9 numbers.

[CaiGuy]

As resident lefty masher, I hope Duvall makes the most of this start.

[Donder]

Joe Maddon translator: The Reds should just be quiet and show no emotion when they are somehow getting the best of the Cubs. Any Red who defies this edict will be dealt with accordingly. The Cubs and their fans can do whatever they want.

Maddon: “Garrett needs to tone down the celebrations.” [turns towards bullpen] “WHY AREN’T YOU GUYS DANCING!?!?!”

[Tom Servo]

One of the best ABs from Duvall I can remember since...probably ever.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Surprised that Quintana and Darvish are struggling so far this year...but not upset.

Darvish isn't surprising to anyone who watched the World Series.

[CaiGuy]

As resident lefty masher, I hope Duvall makes the most of this start.

Burned some pitches and took the walk. Not complaining.

[NebraskaRed]

One of the best ABs from Duvall I can remember since...probably ever.

Exact opposite for Scheb

[CaiGuy]

And Shebler negates it, lol.

3rd inning is basically toast with Cruz and the pitcher spot. Might run an errand and come back.

[Tom Servo]

It is happening again. 1st and 3rd no out with Zobrist and La Stella.

[NebraskaRed]

Thom cannot stop talking about how great the Cubs lineup is

[Tom Servo]

1-0 Cubs on a Bryant fielder's choice

[CaiGuy]

Thom cannot stop talking about how great the Cubs lineup is

At least he likes one Red (Scooter).

[Red Raindog]

And Shebler negates it, lol.

3rd inning is basically toast with Cruz and the pitcher spot. Might run an errand and come back.

I filled the bird feeders last inning - feed cat next --

great minds ....

[Tom Servo]

Sal getting em to beat them into the ground, but too softly.

[NebraskaRed]

"That's the first time I've seen Rizzo not talk to someone at first base...oh he's talking now? Well, not much"

[CaiGuy]

Sal getting em to beat them into the ground, but too softly.

I'm OK with that.

[NebraskaRed]

Watching Sal swing that bat, I think that he thinks he could hit 20 home runs a year. Keep at it, Sal, you'll get there one day.

[Tom Servo]

Reds hitless after 3.

[Mitri]

Watching Sal swing that bat, I think that he thinks he could hit 20 home runs a year. Keep at it, Sal, you'll get there one day.

Nah, he knows he sucks. AB's like that make me ready for the DH.

[Tom Servo]

Disco has struck out 7 and walked none with 3 hits and an unearned run in 4 innings in Double A.

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Happ again. 2-0 Cubs.

[Big Klu]

THom, counting home runs is freakin' ADDITION!!!

[NebraskaRed]

THom, counting home runs is freakin' ADDITION!!!

a man has to know his limitations

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the ghost of Jason Heyward grounds out to first

[Tom Servo]

Do the Cubs just not want to even jog down the first base line or what?

[CaiGuy]

Disco has struck out 7 and walked none with 3 hits and an unearned run in 4 innings in Double A.

Disco is alive? Pinch me, I'm dreaming.

[Big Klu]

Do the Cubs just not want to even jog down the first base line or what?

Cool kids don't run out ground balls.

[CaiGuy]

Ugh, the royal wedding garbage snuck its way into the Reds broadcast.

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Cool kids don't run out ground balls.

It's too flashy, like the Lion King.

Running out ground balls is for Broadway.

[kaldaniels]

Disco has struck out 7 and walked none with 3 hits and an unearned run in 4 innings in Double A.

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[CaiGuy]

Peraza's line is plummeting.

[Big Klu]

Disco is alive? Pinch me, I'm dreaming.

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[CaiGuy]

"Hello ladies!"

--At least Thom is stalking adult women now, I guess.

[Tom Servo]

Peraza's line is plummeting.
OPS down 100 points in about two weeks, I'd say it's plummeted lol.

[NebraskaRed]

the Reds are being no hit thru 4 innings because they have not had one hit which makes this a no hitter thru 4 innings.

if they want to avoid being no hit, they should get a hit before this becomes a no hitter.

[CaiGuy]

How does the jinxes thing work? Is it like Michael declaring bankruptcy?

Do I just yell really loudly that Quintina has a no-hitting going?

[Tadasimha]

How does the jinxes thing work? Is it like Michael declaring bankruptcy?

Do I just yell really loudly that Quintina has a no-hitting going?
13659

[CaiGuy]

Welp, another leadoff walk to Zobrist.

[NebraskaRed]

I was hoping for a quick inning from Sal so that he could definitely come back out for the 6th, but nope

[Tom Servo]

Sal can't succeed with these walks. That one looked like a strike though.

[CaiGuy]

I know they are a big market, but I can't wait for the day when these Cubs players get expensive and they have to make some choices. Nobody has unlimited money.

That's when those bad contracts could burn them.

[Tom Servo]

Rizzo two run double and that should probably about do this one. Walks haunt.

[NebraskaRed]

Walks aren't good obviously, but Thom is so flabbergasted that any Reds pitcher dares to give up walks. He can't believe it. I mean, he cannot believe it.

[Tadasimha]

Dang it! Got a neighbor from Moline who's at the game tonight with his brother. Talking with him about his trip and he said he was expecting a sweep - not getting that but I sure would like him to see the cubs lose to the reds after that crack!

Hope he did enjoy checking out the reds hof and museum, through

[Tom Servo]

I want a manager who isn't obsessed with intentional walks. Price was and so is Riggleman.

[Rolando]

Sal definitely needs more seasoning in Louisville.

[Tom Servo]

Intentionally walk a guy so that Romano can walk the next guy. Brain genius stuff.

[NebraskaRed]

Sal definitely needs more seasoning in Louisville.

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[Tom Servo]

Awful. Jesus. A bases clearing bloop triple.

7-0.

[Tadasimha]

Welp, that should do it

[CaiGuy]

Thom, Scooter didn't make the play. I don't care how hard he tried.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Two pitchers on this staff right now that give you absolutely no prayer of winning games they start.


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[ochoa30]

How the heck does winker not get that routine fly out? This guy is a joke defensively

[Rolando]

Another awful start for Sal

[Big Klu]

Thom, Scooter didn't make the play. I don't care how hard he tried.

I like Scooter, but you're absolutely right. Nice effort, but he didn't make the play.

However, he had to lay out for it because our rightfielder was nowhere to be found.

[NebraskaRed]

Thom's love affair with Scooter is what it is, but why almost no mention of Winker? That was his ball.

[ochoa30]

I like Scooter, but you're absolutely right. Nice effort, but he didn't make the play.

He never should have had to. Routine ball for any other outfielder in baseball.

[Tom Servo]

How the heck does winker not get that routine fly out? This guy is a joke defensively
what

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He never should have had to. Routine ball for any other outfielder in baseball.
Am I taking crazy pills? Gennett was chasing and literally dove in front of Winker's body for the ball. How is that on Winker?

[Rolando]

Thom, Scooter didn't make the play. I don't care how hard he tried.

My question is were the heck is Winker?

[Big Klu]

He never should have had to. Routine ball for any other outfielder in baseball.

Very true. I edited my post.

[Rolando]

what

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Am I taking crazy pills? Gennett was chasing and literally dove in front of Winker's body for the ball. How is that on Winker?

It is a routine fly ball

[ochoa30]

what

You didnt notice that ball was routine depth right field? The guy broke back 2 steps and doesn't get close to it. I'd love a statcast on that. I'd bet it gets caught 95% of the time if not more

[NebraskaRed]

what

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Am I taking crazy pills? Gennett was chasing and literally dove in front of Winker's body for the ball. How is that on Winker?

Watch the beginning of that play again. Winker moved back at first, then ran forward. He could have had it.

[Tom Servo]

The guy broke back 2 steps and doesn't get close to it.
He was close to it, he had a better chance of either catching it or letting it fall harmlessly in for a run than Gennett diving in front of him and having it kick off his glove for 3 runs.

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Watch the beginning of that play again. Winker moved back at first, then ran forward. He could have had it.
Okay but even if he moved back, why is Gennett diving in front of him?

[REDREAD]

Awful. Jesus. A bases clearing bloop triple.

7-0.

A decent RF would have caught that. They said Winker took 2 steps back at the crack of the bat when the ball was obviously in front of him.
Winker should not play RF.. let him focus on learning LF.

I still am shocked that somehow the Reds "braintrust" thinks Duvall can not play RF, but Winker can...

[ochoa30]

Watch the beginning of that play again. Winker moved back at first, then ran forward. He could have had it.

The guy just cant make mistakes judging balls off the bat. He is laughably slow. I really dont see a future for this guy unless they park him in left and he starts mashing

[NebraskaRed]

That brief talk about the decision that'll need to be made when/if Disco makes it back isn't really all that intriguing. IF Disco makes it back into the rotation, Sal is out. Are they being coy about this for some reason?

[ochoa30]

He was close to it, he had a better chance of either catching it or letting it fall harmlessly in for a run than Gennett diving in front of him and having it kick off his glove for 3 runs.

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Okay but even if he moved back, why is Gennett diving in front of him?

Winker had no shot and obviously didnt call for it. Scooter knew it was do ar die. I dont see an issue except that Winker should have been waiting for it because it should have been routine

[REDREAD]

He was close to it, he had a better chance of either catching it or letting it fall harmlessly in for a run than Gennett diving in front of him and having it kick off his glove for 3 runs.

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Okay but even if he moved back, why is Gennett diving in front of him?

Because Winker had ZERO chance of getting it, due to a poor route.

[Tadasimha]

A hit, a very palpable hit

[NebraskaRed]

Whew, there goes the no hitter.

[ochoa30]

Tony Cruz. The gift that keeps on giving, lol. Rather the dude just struck out everytime with men on. Hes an automatic DP.

[Rolando]

That brief talk about the decision that'll need to be made when/if Disco makes it back isn't really all that intriguing. IF Disco makes it back into the rotation, Sal is out. Are they being coy about this for some reason?

Whose gonna replace homer?

[REDREAD]

I am glad that Riggleman pulled out all the stops (used all the good relievers) in the first game.

[WVRedsFan]

Tony Cruz. The gift that keeps on giving, lol. Rather the dude just struck out everytime with men on. Hes an automatic DP.

Cruz is not the answer an probably never will be. Who'd a thunk the Reds would need a backup catcher, seeing as how they used to have 3 on the roster. Starting him is a sure out.

[REDREAD]

Nice inning by shack

[Tadasimha]

Hack - a - Shack

[NebraskaRed]

Whose gonna replace homer?

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[Big Klu]

Tony Cruz. The gift that keeps on giving, lol. Rather the dude just struck out everytime with men on. Hes an automatic DP.

I'm not sure what everyone expected from Cruz. He's a catch and throw guy, who is here to back up Barnhart and only start in day games after night games and second games of doubleheaders.

[ochoa30]

I'm not sure what everyone expected from Cruz. He's a catch and throw guy, who is here to back up Barnhart and only start in day games after night games and second games of doubleheaders.

Didnt expect anything. Just think its funny how bad he is. I think hes grounded into 3 DP's already IIRC.

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Winker is a mess

[CaiGuy]

Peraza's line is basically the same as last year's.

[ochoa30]

Peraza's line is basically the same as last year's.

And sinking fast unfortunately

[Tracy Jones]

You didn’t really think we were gonna sweep a doubleheader did you?

[CaiGuy]

You didn’t really think we were gonna sweep a doubleheader did you?

Nah, I am glad they got the first one out of the way. Still a chance to split the series.

[Tracy Jones]

Nah, I am glad they got the first one out of the way. Still a chance to split the series.

Who is it tomorrow? Mahle?

Yeah that’s a decent chance at a split.

[REDREAD]

You didn’t really think we were gonna sweep a doubleheader did you?

Only 8 members on the game thread now .. don't think there was much faith lol

[CaiGuy]

He was close to it, he had a better chance of either catching it or letting it fall harmlessly in for a run than Gennett diving in front of him and having it kick off his glove for 3 runs.

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Okay but even if he moved back, why is Gennett diving in front of him?

That's what I though. Maybe Winker doesn't get it, but he had a better shot to catch it on the run than Scooter diving in front of him. Even if he doesn't catch it, it wouldn't have been kicked to the wall.

I thought that Scooter cost some runs there. Which wouldn't be so bad if Thom wasn't raving over...a huge non-play.

[Tracy Jones]

Only 8 members on the game thread now .. don't think there was much faith lol

I’m as confident in Sal Romano as I am in Homer.

[Big Klu]

That's what I though. Maybe Winker doesn't get it, but he had a better shot to catch it on the run than Scooter diving in front of him. Even if he doesn't catch it, it wouldn't have been kicked to the wall.

I thought that Scooter cost some runs there. Which wouldn't be so bad if Thom wasn't raving over...a huge non-play.

My guess is that Winker didn't call for it, because if he had then Scooter would have checked up.

However, he still didn't make the play, so I don't know why THom kept fawning over him.

[Tracy Jones]

Winker is a mess

That’s being very unkind to messes

[ochoa30]

That’s being very unkind to messes

Lol, I was thinking pile of garbage but that might be a bit strong

[WVRedsFan]

Walks will haunt Makes little difference at this point. Is it just me, but do lefties give this club fts?

[Tracy Jones]

.664 and .610 Those are the OPS’s of our number 1 and 2 hitters in the order in this game.

Yeah this team has a few holes.

[REDREAD]

Hard to blame Scooter for trying to make the diving catch, but I agree, Thom is very obnoxious.

[BluegrassRedleg]

That is crazy on Zobrist. Five lead-off ABs in a game. Mind. Blown.

[REDREAD]

I guess it doesn't matter at this point, but man, our defense is horrid without Billy in the OF.

[ochoa30]

Talk about luck. How many bloopers have these dudes hit today that dropped in?

[REDREAD]

I guess it doesn't matter at this point, but man, our defense is horrid without Billy in the OF.

Meaning, the whole chain reaction of Schelber in CF, and Winker in RF..

[Big Klu]

That is crazy on Zobrist. Five lead-off ABs in a game. Mind. Blown.

According to THom, Adam Frazier did it on the 12th of this year.

Reading a calendar is hard.

[REDREAD]

Well I have to give Shack credit for eating innings in this game and saving the pen.. good job, regardless of how this inning turns out.

[KronoRed]

According to THom, Adam Frazier did it on the 12th of this year.

Reading a calendar is hard.

Math is involved in calender's.

[Big Klu]

Well I have to give Shack credit for eating innings in this game and saving the pen.. good job, regardless of how this inning turns out.

That's why he was named 26th man for today's twinbill.

[Big Klu]

Had to step out for a second. I saw Blandino's single. What did Winker do?

[ochoa30]

Had to step out for a second. I saw Blandino's single. What did Winker do?

Struck out swinging on 3 pitches

[Big Klu]

Now we have Buick commercials between pitches?!

[ochoa30]

There is no excuse not to get Herrera and Blandino a few starts in place of Winker and Peraza. These 2 guys are awful right now.

[REDREAD]

Cubs up 10-0 now

[Big Klu]

An obscure Wladimir Balentien reference.

And now an obscure Ruben Mateo reference.

And an obscure Ruben Rivera reference.

[InsaneinthBrame]

Finally the game is over

[Big Klu]

On pace for 55-107.

[Umkubas]

Former Stanford Cardinal, Alex Blandino comes into the game as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the eighth inning, striking a single and was stranded. Blandino raises his batting average to a MLB career best .280 and a MLB career best on base percentage to .357.

Go Stanford Cardinal baseball

[cumberlandreds]

.664 and .610 Those are the OPS’s of our number 1 and 2 hitters in the order in this game.

Yeah this team has a few holes.

I saw that when looking at the boxscore this morning and thought how awful is that? Yes this team has quite a few more holes other than starting pitching. Just a long, long way from ever contending.