Reds hosting Tigers 6/20

[Ironman92]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180620/7cbf2a15fee64437963d061dc15b242f.png

[cumberlandreds]

Looks like all the usual suspects in there today. I thought Casali might get another start. Time for another two game sweep against an AL Central team.

[Tom Servo]

Might have been a good day to get the bench players in the mix, but Riggleman seems to have no interest in that for whatever reason.

[klw]

Might have been a good day to get the bench players in the mix, but Riggleman seems to have no interest in that for whatever reason.

There have been so many off days lately, the regulars are probably reasonably rested.
meanwhile:


Cincinnati Reds
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@Reds
16m16 minutes ago

Here are the rosters for today's 1869 vintage game between the Cincinnati Red Stockings and the Moscow Monarchs. First pitch is at 11:25 a.m.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJGvLiWkAAsSf0.jpg

[cumberlandreds]

^ I came back to post that. The vintage game is at 11:25 am.

[Tom Servo]

There have been so many off days lately, the regulars are probably reasonably rested.

Sure, but you want to make sure your role players aren't atrophying on the bench. Dusty was good at this.

[klw]

Sure, but you want to make sure your role players aren't atrophying on the bench. Dusty was good at this.
The guys sitting today are:

Blandino
Dixon
Casali
Duvall


Blandino hasn't started but has played 4 of the past 5 games.
Casali is the only bench guy who didn't play last night and he caught on Sunday. He has played in 3 of the past 5.
Dixon hasn't started but has played 4 of the past 5 games.
Duval has played every game this month.

Seems like they are getting used.

[Tom Servo]

The guys sitting today are:

Blandino
Dixon
Casali
Duvall


Blandino hasn't started but has played 4 of the past 5 games.
Casali is the only bench guy who didn't play last night and he caught on Sunday. He has played in 3 of the past 5.
Dixon hasn't started but has played 4 of the past 5 games.
Duval has played every game this month.

Seems like they are getting used.
Blandino hasn't had more than one AB in a game since June 7th. That was the only game he started this month.

I don't think I'm saying anything controversial here, if you aren't going to give someone like Blandino some starts why not just keep Cliff Pennington around?

[Rolando]

I think everybody on the bench should get at least a start a week.

[NebraskaRed]

The guys sitting today are:

Blandino
Dixon
Casali
Duvall


Blandino hasn't started but has played 4 of the past 5 games.
Casali is the only bench guy who didn't play last night and he caught on Sunday. He has played in 3 of the past 5.
Dixon hasn't started but has played 4 of the past 5 games.
Duval has played every game this month.

Seems like they are getting used.

just because they briefly appear in a game is hardly the same as letting them start. I'm especially confused about the (non) use of Blandino. If they've already decided on him being a limited bench player, I'd like to hear the reasoning for that.

[CaiGuy]

13772

Not a great pic, but a great day to be at the ol' ballpark!

(Two local vintage teams playing a game before "the" game.)

[klw]

Blandino hasn't had more than one AB in a game since June 7th. That was the only game he started this month.

I don't think I'm saying anything controversial here, if you aren't going to give someone like Blandino some starts why not just keep Cliff Pennington around?

Blandino is also 1 for his last 20 with 9 k's in that time. If anything he should be in AAA playing SS or an OF position unless of course they play Senzel playing there. An AB per game is not regular play but is also not atrophication. Bring up an older non-prospect like Iribarren to be the 25th man as he is versatile (can even pitch in a blowout) and it won't impede his own progress.

There have been so many rest days in the past 2 or 3 weeks the regulars need fewer days off than in periods where things will be a real grind.

[Rolando]

Blandino is also 1 for his last 20 with 9 k's in that time. If anything he should be in AAA playing SS or an OF position unless of course they play Senzel playing there. An AB per game is not regular play but is also not atrophication. Bring up an older non-prospect like Iribarren to be the 25th man as he is versatile (can even pitch in a blowout) and it won't impede his own progress. That would actually probably be the best thing to do.

There have been so many rest days in the past 2 or 3 weeks the regulars need fewer days off than in periods where things will be a real grind.

[cumberlandreds]

Game is being delayed for some reason. Marty said but work took over.

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Now we are going. All of three minutes late. Marty was extremely perturbed about that.

Martin K's on three pitches.

[Red Raindog]

GM GA GN start with Mahle

next pitch -- gone

[cumberlandreds]

Tigers go ahead with a HR by Candelario.

[ochoa30]

That is why you cant take Homerun rate seriously for reds pitchers. Fly ball in any other park in the league. This stadium is a joke.

[cumberlandreds]

14th HR given up by Mahle this season.

[NebraskaRed]

That is why you cant take Homerun rate seriously for reds pitchers. Fly ball in any other park in the league. This stadium is a joke.

yeah, but then we get stuff like Votto's grand slam last night.

You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you have Great American Ballpark

[mhs95_06]

Mahle's sub 4 ERA didn't hold up for long!

[cumberlandreds]

1-0 Tigers after a half inning

[Ironman92]

I’m here at the game. Can’t believe that ball went out

[ochoa30]

yeah, but then we get stuff like Votto's grand slam last night.

You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you have Great American Ballpark

Personally I'd prefer that players earn their homeruns on both sides. Just look how difficult it has been for the Rockies to succeed because they cant develop a pitching staff in that park. Reds are having the same issue.

[BCubb2003]

There have been so many off days lately, the regulars are probably reasonably rested.
meanwhile:


Cincinnati Reds
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@Reds
16m16 minutes ago

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJGvLiWkAAsSf0.jpg

I can’t believe they aren’t batting Jack Rabbit leadoff.

[Umkubas]

22 pitch first inning

[cumberlandreds]

Scheb K's.

Marty ranting today. Beware..................

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Barnhart, the on base machine, gets hit by a pitch and takes first.

[cumberlandreds]

I can’t believe they aren’t batting Jack Rabbit leadoff.

Abacus had to be an extreme Sabermatician.

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Votto K's into a double play. I would have rather seen a walk. 1-0 Tigers after one.

[mhs95_06]

[QUOTE=cumberlandreds;3806244]Scheb K's.

Marty ranting today. Beware..................

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I heard Marty say he thought Duvall should be in the line-up. Did he say who he thought should be out instead?

[cumberlandreds]

[QUOTE=cumberlandreds;3806244]Scheb K's.

Marty ranting today. Beware..................

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I heard Marty say he thought Duvall should be in the line-up. Did he say who he thought should be out instead?

I didn't hear him say. But he didn't let that get in the way of his rant.

[Ironman92]

Sitting right by Nick Castellanos wife and son in RF. Pretty cool 4 year old yelling for his Daddy

[NebraskaRed]

Mahle's sub 4 ERA didn't hold up for long!

it's back!

[Red Raindog]

winker havoc

[Ironman92]

Winker’s ball ate up CF, from my view hit all way but it was right at him

[cumberlandreds]

Winker left stranded at 2nd. 1-0 Tigers after two.

[ochoa30]

Peraza looking a lot better recently. I still feel like there is some more pop in the bat but we'll see.

[Boston Red]

Get Ready to Get Lucky is really a slogan that casino feels good about?!? Really?

[ochoa30]

Get Ready to Get Lucky is really a slogan that casino feels good about?!? Really?

Would you prefer "Theres a 1 and 8 million chance you'll leave here with more then you came in with!". Lol.

[Kc61]

Going into today the Reds’ team OBP was .331, tied for 3rd-4th in the major leagues and second in the NL.

While the power numbers are down, this is a dramatic turnaround for this team. One would have to credit their rebuild in this regard, Reds have transformed the offense in terms of on base.

[membengal]

Good grief, ump.

[Boston Red]

Would you prefer "Theres a 1 and 8 million chance you'll leave here with more then you came in with!". Lol.

Hey, I like to gamble as much as anyone, and the odds are certainly better than that, but their slogan would be better for a brothel.

Mahle isn't getting any help from blue.

[ochoa30]

Same pitch Votto called out on called a ball twice to Candelario. Makes sense.

[Griffey012]

ESPN seems to think Mahle threw 5.5 strikes to Candelario and walked him on 6 pitches.

[Big Klu]

Hey, I like to gamble as much as anyone, and the odds are certainly better than that, but their slogan would be better for a brothel.

Mahle isn't getting any help from blue.

In Nevada, casinos and brothels go hand in hand.

[Boston Red]

Am I crazy to think we're one smart offseason acquisition away from having a pretty stout pitching rotation next season?

[Ironman92]

I wanted to cuss Nick but not appropriate I guess lol

[Kc61]

Am I crazy to think we're one smart offseason acquisition away from having a pretty stout pitching rotation next season?

Crazy is too strong. Optimistic.

[WrongVerb]

Sitting right by Nick Castellanos wife and son in RF. Pretty cool 4 year old yelling for his Daddy

Work on them a little bit. Castellanos is a free agent at the end of the year and someone I want to see the Reds make a move for.

[cumberlandreds]

Still 1-0 Tiger after three. We are just zipping right along in this game.

[NebraskaRed]

I mean, 39 pitches in 3 innings is good, but Thom seems especially amazed at that number.

[ochoa30]

Work on them a little bit. Castellanos is a free agent at the end of the year and someone I want to see the Reds make a move for.

He can hit for sure but his Defense in the outfield is considered to be just about the worse there is. Maybe he could be decent in left but I'm not sure he's not a DH.

[Ironman92]

Work on them a little bit. Castellanos is a free agent at the end of the year and someone I want to see the Reds make a move for.

Those weren’t her seats (nor are my seats my seats)....a couple moved down near, she got nervous and they left.

[Boston Red]

Jesus, that was a pop fly.

Or so I thought off the bat.

[Ironman92]

Guy just went down 3 rows of seats trying to get that HR about 45 feet from us. He’s being attended to

[Tom Servo]

I mean, 39 pitches in 3 innings is good, but Thom seems especially amazed at that number.
Pitch count, for whatever reason, is like the one non HR-RBI or Win-ERA number that fascinates him.

[cumberlandreds]

Mahle gives up his 15th HR of the season. 2-0 Tigers.

[Ironman92]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180620/440b4852ea820abba772d03fef9a9af0.heic

[Boston Red]

Guy just went down 3 rows of seats trying to get that HR about 45 feet from us. He’s being attended to

Saw that on the video. Didn't look particularly graceful. Hope he's okay. Not a small dude.

[ochoa30]

Mahle needs to figure out an off speed pitch to get lefties out or hes going to struggle with them forever

[Ironman92]

Jesus, that was a pop fly.

Or so I thought off the bat.

A shot from here, cleared the 6 rows of sect 145 and hit concrete wall just below Toyota sign

[WrongVerb]

He can hit for sure but his Defense in the outfield is considered to be just about the worse there is. Maybe he could be decent in left but I'm not sure he's not a DH.

Had no idea. Thanks for the info.

[Kc61]

Mahle is a fly ball pitcher and he is going to allow homers at GABP.

He’s not ideal for this stadium but he’s avoided the BB/homer combo which is deadly.

Other successful pitchers have allowed gopher balls, particularly solos, so I’m not too worried about it. Basically he’s effective.

Just score some runs today, Reds.

[Boston Red]

Guy just went down 3 rows of seats trying to get that HR about 45 feet from us. He’s being attended to

That guy is fine.

[Ironman92]

As bad as I’ve seen Billy judge a ball

[ochoa30]

Realistically if Mahle could limit the homer's he could be a solid number 3 pitcher. Id take that. I think he will figure it out.

[Boston Red]

Realistically if Mahle could limit the homer's he could be a solid number 3 pitcher. Id take that. I think he will figure it out.

He's already a solid #3 even with his HR issues.

Unfortunately, he's the Reds #1.

[cumberlandreds]

As long as Mahle limits his HR's to solo shots then I'm not too worried. Robin Roberts,Catfish Hunter and Bert Blyleven all made the HOF while giving up a ton of HR's.

[kaldaniels]

Work on them a little bit. Castellanos is a free agent at the end of the year and someone I want to see the Reds make a move for.

I believe Tigers control him thru next year if that changes anything.

[cumberlandreds]

Mr. On Base Machine gets on again with a single.

[Kc61]

As long as Mahle limits his HR's to solo shots then I'm not too worried. Robin Roberts,Catfish Hunter and Bert Blyleven all made the HOF while giving up a ton of HR's.

Problem are the guys with both BB and HR tendencies. That’s when you see the two and three run homers.

[cumberlandreds]

After four its still 2-0 Tigers.

[Boston Red]

That was promising for a minute.

[NebraskaRed]

Thom to propose to Michael Fulmer at the top of the 5th inning.

[Boston Red]

Thom to propose to Michael Fulmer at the top of the 5th inning.

He's the first person to ever throw 99.

[ochoa30]

He's already a solid #3 even with his HR issues.

Unfortunately, he's the Reds #1.

I disagree. A solid number 3 goes more then 5 innings a start. Hes very young and I think he will get there but hes not there now.

[Big Klu]

I disagree. A solid number 3 goes more then 5 innings a start. Hes very young and I think he will get there but hes not there now.

I would say he's a solid #5 to borderline #4, with potential to get to #3 in the future.

[Boston Red]

I would say he's a solid #5 to borderline #4, with potential to get to #3 in the future.

However you want to categorize him today, we can all agree he's not a #1. So it's not great that he's the Reds' #1.

[Ironman92]

Had it all the way....never looked out

[Boston Red]

Hopefully Mahle can give us one more scoreless frame.

[Kinsm]

As long as Mahle limits his HR's to solo shots then I'm not too worried. Robin Roberts,Catfish Hunter and Bert Blyleven all made the HOF while giving up a ton of HR's.

Career HR/9 rate
Bert - .8
Roberts - 1.0
Hunter - 1.0

Mahle - 1.7 this year.

[NebraskaRed]

Fulmer walks Winker and Thom is having cold feet about the wedding

[Boston Red]

Hopefully Mahle can give us one more scoreless frame.

Even better if we have a rally going and Duvall gets a PH HR for him.

[Boston Red]

Fulmer walks Winker and Thom is having cold feet about the wedding

I think it's back on.

[Kinsm]

Career HR/9 rate
Bert - .8
Roberts - 1.0
Hunter - 1.0

Mahle - 1.7 this year.

Career IP/GS rate
Bert - 7.2
Roberts - 7.5
Hunter - 7.2

Mahle - 5.3 this year

[Griffey012]

I was very unaware Michael Fulmer threw so hard

[cumberlandreds]

Career HR/9 rate
Bert - .8
Roberts - 1.0
Hunter - 1.0

Mahle - 1.7 this year.

So lets cut him. He will never get better and is a hopeless case.

[Boston Red]

I guess Billy was looking breaking ball given that was a fastball right down the middle.

[Kinsm]

As long as Adam Duvall limits his strikeouts to only 1 a game then I'm not too worried. Reggie Jackson made the HOF and he struckout a lot too.

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So lets cut him. He will never get better and is a hopeless case.

Sounds like something a 100 loss paced pitching starved team shouldn't do.

[Boston Red]

Mahle should never walk a guy like that on 4 pitches. His control is too good.

[membengal]

So let me get this straight, Mahle sucks? That seems to be what some are saying? I mean, come on guys.

[cumberlandreds]

As long as Adam Duvall limits his strikeouts to only 1 a game then I'm not too worried. Reggie Jackson made the HOF and he struckout a lot too.

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Sounds like something a 100 loss paced pitching starved team shouldn't do.

No his HR pace is way out of whack. Its not fixable. Why waste time on him? :rolleyes:

[Kinsm]

So let me get this straight, Mahle sucks? That seems to be what some are saying? I mean, come on guys.

Who said that?

[Boston Red]

Gotta get Fulmer here. Gotta.

[ochoa30]

So let me get this straight, Mahle sucks? That seems to be what some are saying? I mean, come on guys.

Nobody said that

[cumberlandreds]

Who said that?

Sounds like you are.

[NebraskaRed]

Sounds like you are.

Who's on first?

[klw]

Who's on first?

No Hu's on short.

[Boston Red]

Unnecessarily shaky 6th, but a pretty solid outing all in all. Would have looked a lot better if he'd have gotten Jones out.

[ochoa30]

Nice game for Mahle. He will cut down on the walks and homer's as he matures. Gotta love how he battles though.

[Kinsm]

No his HR pace is way out of whack. Its not fixable. Why waste time on him? :rolleyes:

If you make a ridiculous comment, you should expect a sarcastic comment in return. Saying it's okay that he's giving up nearly 2 homeruns per 9 because a few HOF'ers gave up HR's at 1/2 the rate is a ridiculous comment.

Reds fans and management should be concerned about the longballs. It's not as if he's choosing to only give them up when no one is on base, that's just pure dumb luck. Can he improve? Absolutely! Should the Reds give up on him? That would be one of the dumbest moves this org has made!

:rolleyes:

[cumberlandreds]

If you make a ridiculous comment, you should expect a sarcastic comment in return. Saying it's okay that he's giving up nearly 2 homeruns per 9 because a few HOF'ers gave up HR's at 1/2 the rate is a ridiculous comment.

Reds fans and management should be concerned about the longballs. It's not as if he's choosing to only give them up when no one is on base, that's just pure dumb luck. Can he improve? Absolutely! Should the Reds give up on him? That would be one of the dumbest moves this org has made!

:rolleyes:

:rolleyes:

[Kinsm]

Sounds like you are.

You'd be wrong. Suggesting he's not a HOF'er does not equate to "this guy sucks".

[cumberlandreds]

If you make a ridiculous comment, you should expect a sarcastic comment in return. Saying it's okay that he's giving up nearly 2 homeruns per 9 because a few HOF'ers gave up HR's at 1/2 the rate is a ridiculous comment.

Reds fans and management should be concerned about the longballs. It's not as if he's choosing to only give them up when no one is on base, that's just pure dumb luck. Can he improve? Absolutely! Should the Reds give up on him? That would be one of the dumbest moves this org has made!

:rolleyes:

I never said that. I was trying to say he has a chance to improve and there were many other pitcher who had great careers despite giving up a lot of HR's. If you can't see that then I can't help you.

[Boston Red]

You'd be wrong. Suggesting he's not a HOF'er does not equate to "this guy sucks".

I suspect he'll end up a Reds HOF'er.

[klw]

Schebler with a leadoff double, goes to 3rd on the Barnhart flyout

[mhs95_06]

Great job of baserunning by Schebler getting to 3B with one out!

[Flair4Horsemen]

I disagree. A solid number 3 goes more then 5 innings a start. Hes very young and I think he will get there but hes not there now.

The game has changed. League average is 5.5 innings a game. That's your 3 starter.

[Kinsm]

I suspect he'll end up a Reds HOF'er.

that doesn't take much... Is Janish getting in this year?

But seriously, with the abysmal pitching of the past 20 years, it wouldn't take much.

[Boston Red]

Nice AB Joey.

[mhs95_06]

Great job of baserunning by Schebler getting to 3B with one out!

And Joey blows his opportunity to get the run in without getting a hit!

[klw]

Votto's feel for this ump's strike zone is off after that first inning called strikeout.

[RedsfaninMT]

If Mahle's a #5 starter, as was clearly stated on here this afternoon, the Reds will stink for a very long time, because he's as good as the team has. The only chance to compete, with that argument, is to sign not one ace, but an ace and two others.

[Kinsm]

I never said that. I was trying to say he has a chance to improve and there were many other pitcher who had great careers despite giving up a lot of HR's. If you can't see that then I can't help you.

You said, "we shouldn't worry". Then attempted to back it up with guys who didn't give up HR's at nearly the rate he's giving them up.

I disagree, we should worry! Reds fans should worry about this entire staff, the rebuild hangs in the balance.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Well done Scooter. Tie game

[klw]

scooter ties it
https://cdn.dribbble.com/users/713952/screenshots/2331257/scooterkidriding_drib.gif

[NebraskaRed]

Scooter gonna scoot

[Red Raindog]

Ironman -- did you get that one from Scooter

[BluegrassRedleg]

https://youtu.be/tk52nGxF-jc


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[Ironman92]

Called Suarez shot! And pitch

[Kinsm]

If Mahle's a #5 starter, as was clearly stated on here this afternoon, the Reds will stink for a very long time, because he's as good as the team has. The only chance to compete, with that argument, is to sign not one ace, but an ace and two others.

I think a lot of Reds fans would agree with that sentiment.

[cumberlandreds]

Scooter keeps on "scootin". :jump::jump::jump::jump::jump::jump::jump::jump::j ump::jump::jump::jump::jump::jump::jump:

[membengal]

The only difference between Mahle and JA Happ today is the Blue Jays scored 4 runs to support Happ who gave up two solo shots. But Happ probably sucks too.

[Strikes Out Looking]

So Romano and Mahle have given up 2 runs in 13 innings at home (hitter's park). I'll take that every day and twice on Sundays. The Reds pitching is better than last year no matter what anyone else tells you. The mere fact that 3 of the pitchers have made all of their starts in an improvement from the days of "Tim Adelman will slot in for now."

[NebraskaRed]

looked gone to me

[cumberlandreds]

Suarez a possible HR and it is a HR!!!!! :jump::jump::jump::jump::jump::jump::jump::jump::j ump::jump::jump::jump::jump::jump::jump::jump:

[BluegrassRedleg]

Wow. From nothing to the lead in a flash.


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[NebraskaRed]

Thom announces that the wedding is off.

[Big Klu]

http://www.motorscooterguide.net/Pictures/elite80.jpg

[membengal]

Remember, every time Suarez does well, jojo kicks a puppy.

[Ironman92]

On that HR I’m the first guy standing and at the A in STANLEY, front row.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Fulmer's era>Mahle's era. It's a marathon not a sprint.

[cumberlandreds]

Fulmer is out.

[klw]

Time for dancing
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/HVB5DGHCqf9B6pI66s_4ddUoBUAnv2a_0sA_YYf_FW7fq_pJXe OGdzdeV8vBLu7pGHjZXrVPEfqf4flxE23Nnx8T=w232-h131-p-pa-no-nu

[Red Raindog]

On that HR I’m the first guy standing and at the A in STANLEY, front row.

Red shirt? arms raised as it flies out?

[klw]

Peraza's 10th walk of the year!

[Ironman92]

Red shirt? arms raised as it flies out?

I knew it off the bat

[mhs95_06]

Duvall stays in the game and P goes in for Winker?

[Big Klu]

Duvall stays in the game and P goes in for Winker?

Yes

[mhs95_06]

Great job by Garret beating Martin to the bag, and catch and find the bag.

[RedsfaninMT]

Not a fan of this pitching switch.

[Boston Red]

Fulmer's era>Mahle's era.

Nevermind. Misunderstood.

[Big Klu]

THom sighing disgustedly into the microphone as the Reds make a pitching change.

[cumberlandreds]

Not a fan of this pitching switch.

Same here. I get a bad feeling with Lorenzen. We will see how it works out.

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Same here. I get a bad feeling with Lorenzen. We will see how it works out.

It worked out. A great move! :D

[Boston Red]

Can we schedule more games against the AL Central?

[Big Klu]

If THom was disgusted by the pitching change, then that's my cue.

I'm in favor of it!

[mhs95_06]

Same here. I get a bad feeling with Lorenzen. We will see how it works out.

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It worked out. A great move! :D

It worked out in the 7th, but how Lorenzen works out in the 8th will be the true test. Hopefully, Lorenzen will get to bat in the 7th!

[klw]

FWIW Castellanos was hitting .414 so far against lefties this year with an OPS at 1.046 vs .781 vs rhp.
http://m.mlb.com/player/592206/nicholas-castellanos?year=2018&stats=splits-r-hitting-mlb

[cumberlandreds]

If THom was disgusted by the pitching change, then that's my cue.

I'm in favor of it!

Another pitching change. Thom must love it. :)

[klw]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JKuv1bGbFI

[Red Raindog]

Thom must be double parked -- he's in a hurry to leave -- earlier complained that not enough pitches are called strikes - then made noises when Garrett was removed now gripes about Tigers making a pitching change

[ochoa30]

FWIW Castellanos was hitting .414 so far against lefties this year with an OPS at 1.046 vs .781 vs rhp.
http://m.mlb.com/player/592206/nicholas-castellanos?year=2018&stats=splits-r-hitting-mlb

It was a good move. The guy kills lefties. Thom is a joke. If you dont like the strategy of baseball then maybe dont be an announcer for the sport.

[Big Klu]

Another pitching change. Thom must love it. :)

He's PO'ed by this one, too. You can hear it in his voice.

[ochoa30]

Thom must be double parked -- he's in a hurry to leave -- earlier complained that not enough pitches are called strikes - then made noises when Garrett was removed now gripes about Tigers making a pitching change

I've never heard someone moan and complain like Thom. Makes it so much worse because the team Is bad. Hes paid to announce not criticize the moves of the managers because its eating in to his personal time.

[Boston Red]

Another crooked number coming?

[NebraskaRed]

Can't stop Tucker

[klw]

Votto walks to load the bases.

Gennett lines out to the OF, Not deep enough so no run scores.

Hey its a pitching change!

[Red Raindog]

Scooter's line out was stung - I expect Thom to petition a rule change to limit pitching changes after he gets the strike zone sorted out

[BluegrassRedleg]

Jim Day just described that as a “drive to right field... and all the runners have to stay put.”

If it was a drive, how did a runner not tag and score?


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[NebraskaRed]

Thom still upset about pitching changes. Reminisces about his brief but intense love affair with Fulmer.

[klw]

Jim Day just described that as a “drive to right field... and all the runners have to stay put.”

If it was a drive, how did a runner not tag and score?


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drive but not a deeeeeeep drive, (gameday says it went 276 feet).

[Red Raindog]

Jim Day just described that as a “drive to right field... and all the runners have to stay put.”

If it was a drive, how did a runner not tag and score?


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it was a bullet liner right at the right fielder

[Red Raindog]

nice catch of the bloop by Tiger SS

[Rolando]

Blandino is a strike out machine

[mhs95_06]

nice catch of the bloop by Tiger SS

Saved a poor job by the LF.

[Flair4Horsemen]

Blandino is a strike out machine

Kind of hard to get into a grove when he isn't getting reps.

[Tom Servo]

Kind of hard to get into a grove when he isn't getting reps.
Everyone knows in that in the baseball hierarchy that pinch hitting is the easiest job.

[klw]

Choice to switch in Duvall for Winker bites Reds as now they have to swap out pitchers. If they kept Winker in, no need to pinch hit there. Only Dixon and Casali left on the bench now.



Former Stanford Cardinal Alex Blandino goes 0-1 with a k for the afternoon.

[mhs95_06]

Jim Day just described that as a “drive to right field... and all the runners have to stay put.”

If it was a drive, how did a runner not tag and score?



The throw would have been about the same distance it was when Schebler tagged up and went to 3B the inning before. But this time the fielder's momentum was going straight toward the plate, and it was only the 1st out. The inning before the fielder's momentum was going away from 3B, again it was just the first out, but it was a big run the Reds needed to get in to close the gap.

[Red Raindog]

That's on Hughes IMO -- he was a bystander when if he heads to the plate it might have a made a difference == but he bounces back to end the inning with only one run

[ochoa30]

Jeez, 2 choppers score a run for the tigers. Good baserunning by Jones.

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That's on Hughes IMO --

Yeah, the stolen base was the big issue. Not much you could do on the hits. Those were just lucky.

[mhs95_06]

Hughes not pitching bad, but twice not being where he should have been on defense, costing the Reds a baserunner, an out, a base, and a run!

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That's on Hughes IMO -- he was a bystander when if he heads to the plate it might have a made a difference == but he bounces back to end the inning with only one run

He was a bystander when he should have been covering home, and should have been a bystander when Suarez was trying to field the first chopper!

[klw]

Um what happened on the first pitch to Peraza? Gameday has it 44 mph and 20 feet over the catcher. Is that true?

[ochoa30]

Um what happened on the first pitch to Peraza? Gameday has it 44 mph and 20 feet over the catcher. Is that true?

No its was 94 and about a foot high

[Red Raindog]

Duvall goes deep & oppo

[Kc61]

Duvall suddenly going oppo.

Has to be that he’s reading RedsZone.

Must be.

[ochoa30]

Billy and Adam finally coming around. Better late then never.

[klw]

Choice to switch in Duvall for Winker bites Reds as now they have to swap out pitchers. If they kept Winker in, no need to pinch hit there.
Choice continues to bite them as Duvall homers, oh wait.

[Ironman92]

Ball bounced over wall by 3 inches...crap

[klw]

No its was 94 and about a foot high

Well that is less fun.

[Kc61]

Too bad Billy didn’t steal third. Would have scored on that liner to right.

Now up to Barnhart to knock him in. Tucker’s been good, RBI chance here.

Nope, 5-3, ninth.

[klw]

I hope this was Mr. Barbato's walk in music:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uc6f_2nPSX8

[mhs95_06]

Ball bounced over wall by 3 inches...crap

And a kid in the first row makes a nice backhand grab of that first hop off the turf!

[Ironman92]

Um what happened on the first pitch to Peraza? Gameday has it 44 mph and 20 feet over the catcher. Is that true?

No

[Ironman92]

And a kid in the first row makes a nice backhand grab of that first hop off the turf!

25 feet over from us

[Red Raindog]

25 feet over from us

hope you congratulated him -- he'll never forget that one

[Big Klu]

3-4-1!

(Not a "yessiree", though!)

[Kc61]

Nice play by Gennett. He’s the definition of a scrappy player.

[Red Raindog]

Raisiel was not a bystander -- thanks

[Kc61]

Ballgame.

[Tom Servo]

We're still good! :beerme:

[BluegrassRedleg]

If we beat the Indians, do we get to go to the playoffs?


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[BluegrassRedleg]

Nice play by Gennett. He’s the definition of a scrappy player.

He has ample moxie.


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[ochoa30]

If we beat the Indians, do we get to go to the playoffs?


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If the Reds were in the Al Central they'd probably be fighting for first place. What a joke that division is.

[Big Klu]

On pace for 62-100.

[mhs95_06]

A "save" and three "holds" ahead of the day off, along with enough timely hitting to more than off-set the Tiger home runs and their gift run.

[Big Klu]

A "save" and three "holds" ahead of the day off, along with enough timely hitting to more than off-set the Tiger home runs and their gift run.

No off day tomorrow. The Reds start a four-game series with the Cubs.

[Big Klu]

6-1 vs. AL Central this season.

[klw]

hope you went over and stole the ball from him -- he'll never forget that one

Well that is not a nice thing to suggest.

[WrongVerb]

Hate to say it but the reality check begins tomorrow night.

[Kingspoint]

just because they briefly appear in a game is hardly the same as letting them start. I'm especially confused about the (non) use of Blandino. If they've already decided on him being a limited bench player, I'd like to hear the reasoning for that.

Then they'd have to tell him that and they aren't going to do that.

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Blandino is also 1 for his last 20 with 9 k's in that time. If anything he should be in AAA playing SS or an OF position unless of course they play Senzel playing there. An AB per game is not regular play but is also not atrophication. Bring up an older non-prospect like Iribarren to be the 25th man as he is versatile (can even pitch in a blowout) and it won't impede his own progress.

There have been so many rest days in the past 2 or 3 weeks the regulars need fewer days off than in periods where things will be a real grind.

Yes.

[Red Raindog]

Well that is not a nice thing to suggest.

I see what you did there

:eek:

[Kingspoint]

13772

Not a great pic, but a great day to be at the ol' ballpark!

(Two local vintage teams playing a game before "the" game.)

Doesn't look like anyone agrees with you.

[Kingspoint]

Nice to see the REDS win the first game of a series. It's been difficult for them. But, then they win the series in the 2nd game on back-to-back easy victories. Nice.

[mhs95_06]

No off day tomorrow. The Reds start a four-game series with the Cubs.

Really! Actually scheduled for 6 games this week!

[CaiGuy]

Doesn't look like anyone agrees with you.

Was actually a decent crowd for a weekday game. About 20,000, plus a bunch of kids on promotions that I doubt count as tickets sold.

That pic was during the exhibition game about an hour before first pitch.

[Kingspoint]

Was actually a decent crowd for a weekday game. About 20,000, plus a bunch of kids on promotions that I doubt count as tickets sold.

That pic was during the exhibition game about an hour before first pitch.

Always liked any pregame stuff myself.

[Ironman92]

No way was there 20,000 in the park

It was a nice afternoon and great game. A nice breeze the first 6 innings....7th and 8th slow but a very good time today

[cumberlandreds]

On pace for 62-100.

Fallen below worst franchise record pace with this win. Reds are proving they can beat the really bad teams. Maybe that's some progress? Next 11 games are against very good teams in the Cubs,Braves and Brewers. We will see how much they have really improved by July 1.

[Kingspoint]

Fallen below worst franchise record pace with this win. Reds are proving they can beat the really bad teams. Maybe that's some progress? Next 11 games are against very good teams in the Cubs,Braves and Brewers. We will see how much they have really improved by July 1.

I agree, except I'll add the July 4th series as well, as it's a good time to reevaluate again.