6/8/18 - Reds vs. Cards

[Tom Servo]

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[Flair4Horsemen]

After years of lurking, this will be my first game thread. Please be nice.

Go Reds!

I really like Scott Schebler leading off.

[Tom Servo]

After years of lurking, this will be my first game thread. Please be nice.

Go Reds!

I really like Scott Schebler leading off.
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[REDREAD]

I like Winker batting in the 6th hole, I think that is what he is best suited for at this point.. Note: this is not in any way a negative post :)

[Kc61]

I like Winker batting in the 6th hole, I think that is what he is best suited for at this point.. Note: this is not in any way a negative post :)

Schebler had a good game at lead off so he’s now the lead off hitter. Reds are pretty funny some times.

Winker should be the lead off hitter. He gets on base more.

[Rolando]

Quit batting Barnhart 2nd

[Flair4Horsemen]

Quit batting Barnhart 2nd

I wish they would put Eugenio Suarez back there like at the start of the season.

Put the four best hitters in the four top spots in whatever order.

[Big Klu]

George Grande in the house!

George and Chris, together again!

[Tom Servo]

George seemed to think Harvey threw a 93 mph breaking ball lol

[Red Raindog]

Cannot believe that left the park


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[Red Raindog]

Not sure what my over under is on how long I can take Cardinal lovefest from George
Probably get less syrup from the St. Loo commentary


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[Tom Servo]

ugh

[Rolando]

Harvey is getting lit up

[ochoa30]

Harvey is getting lit up

To be fair those aren't homeruns in many other parks if any. I wouldnt say hes getting lit up.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Mark Sheldon attempting to talk launch angle and exit velocity with Marty. Inning ends. "A swing and a miss ends this conversation, thank God." [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]


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[Rolando]

To be fair those aren't homeruns in many other parks if any. I wouldnt say hes getting lit up.

Your right but Munoz smoked his ball

[Red Raindog]

Billy K’s

Yeah Billy May have talent but it doesn’t seem to be related to hitting a baseball


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[ochoa30]

Now hes getting rocked, lol

[757690]

So what prospers will the Reds have to give up at the deadline to convince another team to take Harvey ;)

[Rolando]

Now hes getting rocked, lol

Wish I was would been wrong :(

[Tom Servo]

So about that extension for Harvey...

[Tom Servo]

On the plus side I'm starting to think that Schebler could be breaking out. Not All-Star numbers but numbers pretty similar to what he did last year only with a higher OBP thanks to a more normalized BABIP.

[Rolando]

So about that extension for Harvey...

It might still happen ha

[BluegrassRedleg]

And a DP because Schebler doesn’t know how to run after hitting the ball. [emoji58]


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[Rolando]

Barnhart is pretty useless hitting

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And a DP because Schebler doesn’t know how to run after hitting the ball. [emoji58]


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Maybe but Barnhart should take a lot of the blame for swinging like a wet noodle

[Reds Fanatic]

Scooter doubles in run. 5-2 Cards

[Tom Servo]

Scooter RBI double, amazingly scores Votto from first(!)

5-2 game

[Rolando]

Scooter RBI double, amazingly scores Votto from first(!)

5-2 game
Votto havoc!!

[Flair4Horsemen]

Barnhart is pretty useless hitting

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Maybe but Barnhart should take a lot of the blame for swinging like a wet noodle

He is basically a league average hitter. That is at least half a step up from pretty useless.

Go Brownsburg High School Bulldogs!

[Tom Servo]

Another hit for Scheb

[Kingspoint]

Just got here. Already 0-4 with RISP? C'mon, guys. Stop choking and deliver.

[ochoa30]

Will Votto hit 15 homers this year?

[Tom Servo]

George pumped about Tommy Pham's catches.

[Red Raindog]

George pumped about Tommy Pham's catches.

or he's just in love with him period

[Kingspoint]

Wow! Weaver wanted no part of Suarez.

[Tom Servo]

Winker RBI BB! 5-3 game.

[Kingspoint]

It's not a hit, but better, as a 4-pitch Walk with the bases loaded truly takes discipline and unravels any pitcher.

[Kingspoint]

I do want a new SS, one that is above average Defesively, and at least average Offensively.

Can India fit that bill by 2019, or are we stuck in another endless loop of waiting for all the planets to allign together?

[Red Raindog]

I sometimes wonder if Barnhart is a poor framer of pitches --

[Big Klu]

When is the last time a Reds pitcher threw more than 5 innings?

[Tom Servo]

Well, another moral victory outing for Harvey. I'd prefer actual success, but I guess there's something to be said for not being chased after 3 or 4 innings. Not a lot, but something.



Can India fit that bill by 2019
No.

[Tom Servo]

When is the last time a Reds pitcher threw more than 5 innings?
Castillo on May 24th, I think.

[ochoa30]

nice job fans!

[mbgrayson]

nice job fans!
And it was a Cardinals fan wearing a Molina jersey that kept that ball from being caught. Thanks!

[Red Raindog]

Billy walks!

[Rolando]

Yeah Joey!!!

[Red Raindog]

Votto RBI - now be quiet Thom = wherever you are

[Big Klu]

Votto RBI - now be quiet Thom = wherever you are

Only his second RBI since May 15! ONLY TWO! UNBELIEVABLE!

[Tom Servo]

Tucker...

[ochoa30]

Tucker...

What even was that?

[Red Raindog]

What the --- was that Mr. Barnhart?

[Rolando]

Tucker...

Tucker is not very smart

[ochoa30]

Tucker is not very smart

He's quite smart, he made a mistake . Big difference.

[Kingspoint]

Never make the first or last out at 3rd still holds true today.

[Rolando]

He's quite smart, he made a mistake . Big difference.

What was he doing?

[Big Klu]

What the --- was that Mr. Barnhart?

It was probably Billy Hatcher or Joey Votto's fault.

#THom

[Tom Servo]

Lorenzen costs himself a run with a leadoff walk and a wild pitch that helped bring the runner around.

[Rolando]

Come on Michael

[Wonderful Monds]

Are they really still playing at GABP right now? It’s a torrential downpour on 75 a mile from the stadium as of like a minute ago

[Big Klu]

That should be an E3.

[ochoa30]

Votto looking like a DH a little more each day. I love the guy but his fielding has been awful this season

[Tom Servo]

Lorenzen accomplishes the near impossible and gets Jose Martinez to make an out.

[KronoRed]

Nice to hear George tonight.

[Tom Servo]

Triple clanked off Billy's glove. I said it the other day, it may sound spoiled, but he just doesn't seem as good out there as in the past. And that's like his one thing.

[Rolando]

Know Hamilton can't catch

[corkedbat]

Just me or does it seem Billy's D has fallen off a notch? Base-running certainly has.

[50YrRedsFan]

Triple clanked off Billy's glove. I said it the other day, it may sound spoiled, but he just doesn't seem as good out there as in the past. And that's like his one thing.

Then it's time to move on if his defense is starting to slip a little. This one reminded me of a few days ago when he hit the wall and fell down. He didn't catch that one either.

[ochoa30]

Triple clanked off Billy's glove. I said it the other day, it may sound spoiled, but he just doesn't seem as good out there as in the past. And that's like his one thing.

Reds need to do whatever its takes to move on from Billy. He is awful and like you said his D hasnt even been good this year. They need to make some moves and get some young talent in here pronto.

[Ironman92]

So much irritating with this game.

Quit sucking on the bases. Stretch to the damn ball. Don’t drift to the ball Billy!

Now good luck hitting Hicks

[Rolando]

Great job Lorenzen!!

[Tom Servo]

Reds need to do whatever its takes to move on from Billy. He is awful and like you said his D hasnt even been good this year. They need to make some moves and get some young talent in here pronto.
It's super annoying because going with Winker and Schebler in the corners and trading Hamilton and Duvall in the offseason, both of whom we heard were on the block, made all the sense in the world at my estimation. Yet here we are with Duvall and Hamilton barely able to contribute a thing and looking more and more like non-tender candidates at the end of the year. These are the things you need to get right when you're rebuilding.

[50YrRedsFan]

Votto looking like a DH a little more each day. I love the guy but his fielding has been awful this season

Might as well ask him if he'll accept a trade. The Reds won't turn this around in the years Votto has left on his contract anyway.

[Kingspoint]

It's super annoying because going with Winker and Schebler in the corners and trading Hamilton and Duvall in the offseason, both of whom we heard were on the block, made all the sense in the world at my estimation. Yet here we are with Duvall and Hamilton barely able to contribute a thing and looking more and more like non-tender candidates at the end of the year. These are the things you need to get right when you're rebuilding.

Too many G.M.'s think they have to "win" every deal, which is why they get nothing done. That's Walt. They instead should be making deals with only one premise in mind: "Does this make our organization better?"

[50YrRedsFan]

2 feet outside and Duvall swings on pitch 2.

and Duvall K's looking.

[Rolando]

It's super annoying because going with Winker and Schebler in the corners and trading Hamilton and Duvall in the offseason, both of whom we heard were on the block, made all the sense in the world at my estimation. Yet here we are with Duvall and Hamilton barely able to contribute a thing and looking more and more like non-tender candidates at the end of the year. These are the things you need to get right when you're rebuilding.

Schebler is the the outfielder they have that is good it's sad

[WrongVerb]

Are the announcers really singing the praises of the Reds minor league pitching coaches? Really?

[ochoa30]

Are the announcers really singing the praises of the Reds minor league pitching coaches? Really?

Lol, exactly my thoughts when I heard that

[Tom Servo]

Wandy hands out his 24th free pass of the season, tying the number he gave out all of last year.

[Red Raindog]

Triple clanked off Billy's glove. I said it the other day, it may sound spoiled, but he just doesn't seem as good out there as in the past. And that's like his one thing.

when you're hitting as poorly as he is and playing on yet another team destined to approach 100 losses with little help on the horizon -- it takes a lot to keep interest ----

[WrongVerb]

Lol, exactly my thoughts when I heard that

I sometimes think that the Reds brass confuses a guy being likeable for that guy being good at what he does.

[ochoa30]

I sometimes think that the Reds brass confuses a guy being likeable for that guy being good at what he does.

Confused is the perfect word for this Organization. They just dont seem to have a clue of how to proceed. Sad state.

[corkedbat]

Trade Winker, Billy & Duvall if you can get two back in other deals, then sign a FA 4th OF.

[Ironman92]

The home plate ump is struggling. In other news, water is wet

[Ironman92]

Again, Molina will not let Cards pitchers give in! Will not serve up a center cut strike and will make you chase. That was ball 4 Tucker

[Tom Servo]

Votto RBI single, 6-5 game

[Ironman92]

No one gets that pitch called against them more than Scooter

Pitcher will not give in

[Ironman92]

Ain’t the Bud Norris I knew

[Tom Servo]

Geno base hit, chance for Winker to be the hero for a 2nd straight day.

[Ironman92]

Ok....can Winker do it again?

[WrongVerb]

Can Jesse walk it off again?

[Tom Servo]

Winker delivers the tying run! 6-6 game!

[Red Raindog]

Ain’t the Bud Norris I knew

or maybe it is ----

[Ron Madden]

Tie Ballgame!!!!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Winkermania.


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[TennesseeRed]

Winker!!!

[Reds Fanatic]

Big hit by Winker to tie it!!

[WVRedsFan]

Winker a hero again Tie game

[Ironman92]

Lol why was 3rd baseman on edge of dirt? Lol thanks

[Red Raindog]

I think I can hear Thom - somewhere -- whining about the extra innings

[Tom Servo]

Iggy puts himself in a jam

And he gives up a run. Boo.

[ochoa30]

All he needed to do was bury a slider, ugh.

[Tony Cloninger]

I’m not big on Tucker hitting 2nd despite his Good eye but to say he is a bad hitter by some posters is confusing. He’s a great 7th-8th hitter.

[WVRedsFan]

Good grief.

[WrongVerb]

I predict Billy will fly out.

[Kinsm]

This is why Winker should play everyday, he can still get better and has a chance of being with the next competent Reds team.

[WVRedsFan]

I cannot imagine with backup catcher, Billy, and someone up.

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Oh, Schebler.

[Ironman92]

Great play but a double

[Tom Servo]

On the plus side I'm starting to think that Schebler could be breaking out. Not All-Star numbers but numbers pretty similar to what he did last year only with a higher OBP thanks to a more normalized BABIP.

This one is already aging well!

[ochoa30]

Schebler and Winker starting to show some life. Now just go replace Billy

[WVRedsFan]

Tucker. Why second?

[Kinsm]

Tucker. Why second?

It's an excellent question. Why does Suarez bat 5th?

[WVRedsFan]

Be nice to have Votto up

[Red Raindog]

Be nice to have Votto up

That's the case every at bat

[Tom Servo]

bleh

[ochoa30]

Pitching let's the team down again. What's new?

[WVRedsFan]

I guess with the way things are going this season, we should be happy they're competing. I'm not. Put a rookie in position and expect him to produce is asking a lot.

[Big Klu]

Be nice to have Votto up

Yes, but Dixon's speed as a PR in the ninth inning was a key in scoring the tying run, as he easily went 1st to 3rd on Geno's hit. I'm not sure the Reds tie it up if they don't PR for Votto.

[Kinsm]

Reds on pace to win 55.

[corkedbat]

Trade Winker, Billy & Duvall if you can get two back in other deals, then sign a FA 4th OF.

[Big Klu]

On pace for 56-106.

[BluegrassRedleg]

I still REEEEEEEEEEEEEALLY hate losing to STL.

[Big Klu]

I still REEEEEEEEEEEEEALLY hate losing to STL.

I've gotten used to it. :(

[Umkubas]

Former Stanford Cardinal, Alex Blandino gains a base on balls and scores his 10th run with a plate appearance in the bottom of the 6th.

Go Stanford Cardinal baseball.

[Umkubas]

“ Gyorko singled home the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning Friday night as the Cardinals rallied to a 7-6 victory, their 12th in a row over the Reds.

They’re taking care of the Reds, whom they haven’t dominated so completely since the Great Depression. They also beat them 12 straight from 1931-32. St. Louis has won its last 10 games at Great American Ball Park.”

[Red Raindog]

I've gotten used to it. :(

I never will