7/2/2018 Reds vs. White Sox

[Chip R]

Schebler
Barhardt
Votto
Gennett
Suarez
Winker
Peraza
Castillo
Hamilton

[GADawg]

That aged old rivalry renewed

[klw]

There may be a special guest in the booth tonight:

J Indy
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@jonathan_india
4h4 hours ago
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Just landed in Cincinnati��⚫️ #GoReds


Edit: or maybe not until tomorrow


Mark Sheldon

@m_sheldon
4m4 minutes ago

#reds are having 5th overall pick Jonathan India meet media tomorrow afternoon, as well as CF Michael Siani (4th rd) and RHP Michael Byrne (14th rd). I reported yesterday they agreed to terms with India, pending physical.

[Roy Tucker]

At the game.

So what’s with the players’ odd socks and the umps wearing red hats?

[BluegrassRedleg]

SCHEBomb on first pitch.

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At the game.

So what’s with the players’ odd socks and the umps wearing red hats?

Holiday week unis.

[klw]

SCHEBomb on first pitch.

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Sche bops?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFq4E9XTueY

[Red Raindog]

Sche bops?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFq4E9XTueY

Saw her in concert - with Dr. John - a few years back

She really put her all into it and delivered a good show.

I came to see the Dr. but left impressed by her.


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[Chip R]

Pinch hit Peraza with Lorenzen now

[Kc61]

If Castillo throws ground balls like this, he will be so much more effective.

[Red Raindog]

Pinch hit Peraza with Lorenzen now

Can’t
They’re tied in grand slams for the year


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[BluegrassRedleg]

Jim Day, not a weatherman. :p

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Sche bops?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFq4E9XTueY

Well played, sir. Well played.

[Big Klu]

We're in serious trouble. Jeff Piecoro says the barometric pressure is 98.4!

In case you're wondering, that a little over 3 atmospheres! That's approximately the same pressure as 75 ft below the ocean surface!

[Roy Tucker]

Billy’s slammed helmet in the dugout was audible in the second deck.

[Chip R]

Jim Day, not a weatherman. :p

That's OK. Thom's not a baseball announcer.

[Big Klu]

At the game.

So what’s with the players’ odd socks and the umps wearing red hats?

Not a fan of the socks. As much as it pains me to say it, I would wear the pants long to the ankles if I had to wear those socks.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Dang. That's two balls out to RF I thought were gone.

[Chip R]

Dang. That's two balls out to RF I thought were gone.

So did Jim Day.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Castillo looks good so far tonight. Hoping he can avoid that "wheels off the wagon" inning.

[JustaFan]

bluegrass, my thoughts exactly in the bottom of the fourth .

[Roy Tucker]

Lady next to me got a Redszilla ball.

I tried to box her out but has a bigger butt than me.

[Big Klu]

Lady next to me got a Redszilla ball.

I tried to box her out but has a bigger butt than me.

That's no way to talk about your wife.

[Roy Tucker]

That's no way to talk about your wife.

Well done.

[Tadasimha]

Lady next to me got a Redszilla ball.

I tried to box her out but has a bigger butt than me.

It's all about the base

[Mitri]

Let's never forget - Schebler has a noodle for an arm.

[CaiGuy]

The highlights of Bailey's last nono make me a little sad...what coulda been.

[Tadasimha]

Scheb drops a double over the first baseman

[BluegrassRedleg]

Not this time, Jim Day. You were the only one who fell for it. :laugh:

['69]

Another nice pitch to jam up the batter. Castillo needed an outing like this.

[Tom Servo]

94 pitches through 6 scoreless, I think I'd call it a night for Luis.

[CaiGuy]

I think he might send him out in the 7th. He hasn't really labored much during this game.

[Tom Servo]

I think he might send him out in the 7th. He hasn't really labored much during this game.
I think yanking him is the right move for both winning this game and for Castillo moving forward. We've seen how fast things can snowball with him, I wouldn't push it here.

[Red Raindog]

Seems like a ton of hard hit balls by the reds not finding Mother Earth


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[NC Reds]

No luck. Lots of hard hit balls with little to show for it.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Fantastic outing. Bravo, Castillo. :beerme:

[InsaneinthBrame]

Castillo has struggled out of the stretch all year good to get him out

[BluegrassRedleg]

Tough luck. Still the right move by Riggleman.

[Tom Servo]

2-1 White Sox. :bash:

[BluegrassRedleg]

Man. Felt like we were in total control tonight, even though it was precarious. Just now sinking in that they might lose. Game was just cruising along.

Need some rally caps.

[Tom Servo]

Hughes holds it there but man, what a tough inning. Amir sadly falters in the clutch again.

But only down a run going to the bottom 7th.

[Mutaman]

Over the last 5 years, this is exactly the kind of game against exactly this kind of team after an optimistic stretch, that the old Redlegs lose.

[Kc61]

Third straight game Garrett gave up a run in less than an inning.

Not sure when he took the LD to the leg, wonder if he is healthy.

Not pitching good.

['69]

That aged old rivalry renewed

Best matchup between these two clubs was 99 years ago. ;)

[Tadasimha]

Man. Felt like we were in total control tonight, even though it was precarious. Just now sinking in that they might lose. Game was just cruising along.

Need some rally caps.

The sox are a team they should be able to come back on

[klw]

Should they pinch hit Babe Lorenzen for Votto?

[Tom Servo]

bases loaded and two outs for Votto

[ochoa30]

Time for Votto to join the Slam jam again, lol. Forget he hit one

[Mutaman]

let him swing 3-0

[BluegrassRedleg]

Oh man. Just missed Grand Slam #10.

[Tom Servo]

damn

[Mutaman]

nuts

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That was the same pitch garret threw to thanes except it was about 5 mph slower.

[Rolando]

nuts

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That was the same pitch garret threw to thanes except it was about 5 mph slower.

Votto couldn't come thru damn Joey

[Rantly]

let him swing 3-0

I felt the opposite but of course I wouldn't be posting if he hit that one a little better.

[ochoa30]

1 run against the white Sox is insane. Come on bats!

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Ugh

[BluegrassRedleg]

:(

[Rolando]

Same old reds

[Mutaman]

I felt the opposite but of course I wouldn't be posting if he hit that one a little better.

Your franchise player gets an 89 MPH cripple right down the pipe. Have to show a little aggression there.

[Rolando]

Your franchise player gets an 89 MPH cripple right down the pipe. Have to show a little aggression there.
Votto has to crush it

[Tom Servo]

Only the 2nd HR that Hughes has allowed this season. Not a great time for it though, followed by a double.

This one is gonna sting if they drop it, Sox are really Not Good.

[Rantly]

Your franchise player gets an 89 MPH cripple right down the pipe. Have to show a little aggression there.

Extra pressure swinging 3-0, felt like he would have crushed one 3-1, or drew a walk to, at the time, put the Reds ahead.

[Rantly]

Only the 2nd HR that Hughes has allowed this season. Not a great time for it though, followed by a double.

This one is gonna sting if they drop it, Sox are really Not Good.
True, but they have won 29 games this year and I assume some of those were against teams better than the Reds... that's baseball.

[Tadasimha]

Scooter gets it started!

[Tadasimha]

Oh, man, Scooter might have been able to score

[Tom Servo]

Chris Volstad has never been good, time to score some runs.

[Tadasimha]

Scooter playing a pretty good 3rd base - lol

[Tom Servo]

Not a good showing from Dixon. Bleh.

[Tadasimha]

Wow, good eye, Jose

[Tom Servo]

Very nice AB from Jose, draws a walk.

Bases juiced for Duvall.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Peraza is developing before our eyes. That 2-2 pitch got him out every time before this season. Now he works the count full and walks. Love it.


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[CaiGuy]

There were like 6-7 balls during that AB.

[Sea Ray]

Very nice AB from Jose, draws a walk.

Bases juiced for Duvall.

Absolutely. Gotta tip your cap to him. That AB shows how far he's come

[Tom Servo]

jeez the ump giving them everything on the corner, even off it

[NC Reds]

LOL. Oops. That was Reds-like from April.

[Tom Servo]

lol White Sox

[Tadasimha]

He missed the bag and the catcher isnt on the plate - everybody is safe!

[CaiGuy]

I'll take it

[Sea Ray]

They missed two easy force outs on that play

[UPRedsFan]

Peraza is developing before our eyes. That 2-2 pitch got him out every time before this season. Now he works the count full and walks. Love it.


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Yes indeed. SS is no longer the biggest position of need. CF is really the only hole that needs filling.

[kaldaniels]

Force was in play and that was botched as well. (Unfortuitous I suppose)

[NC Reds]

This should not be taking this long.

[Big Klu]

He missed the bag and the catcher isnt on the plate - everybody is safe!

Well, the Chisox now have their DH playing 1B, and we see why he's a DH.

[CaiGuy]

If they want to play a DH in the field...

[Tom Servo]

Call upheld, White Sox ineptness keeps the Reds alive. Still need to score another one.

[Sea Ray]

This should not be taking this long.

It wasn't even all that close. I don't know that Gennett was ever tagged. Stupid challenge

[Tadasimha]

There ya go, Billy!

[CaiGuy]

Sigh, no more OF on the bench, so no pinch it for Billy.

[Tom Servo]

Billy sac fly, tie game!!!

[NC Reds]

Good job Billy. Brand new game.

[RedTeamGo!]

Yes indeed. SS is no longer the biggest position of need. CF is really the only hole that needs filling.

And the rotation

[CaiGuy]

We'll, as much as he could be asked for there.

[Playadlc]

This has been a fun 2.5 weeks.

[Tadasimha]

Whine Sox - yeesh

[Big Klu]

How many challenges do you get in a game?!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Dear MLB,

This sucks.

Sincerely,
Baseball Fans


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[Sea Ray]

I've never heard of a crew chief review. What the hell is that?

[CaiGuy]

We'll need to start reviewing balls and strikes soon as well.

[BluegrassRedleg]

How many challenges do you get in a game?!

How does the crew call for this??? Absurd. Suggests their own potential incompetence.


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[CaiGuy]

Dear MLB,

This sucks.

Sincerely,
Baseball Fans


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Ruins the momentum of the inning and game, that's for sure.

[Tadasimha]

All right, Blando - put them out of our misery

[CaiGuy]

Thought that would be overturn!

[TennesseeRed]

Volstad looks like he can't get any footing up there.

[Big Klu]

Dear MLB,

This sucks.

Sincerely,
Baseball Fans


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It's a big steaming pile of equine fertilizer, is what it is!

If I were Riggleman, I would just start challenging every play. They let the Chisox do it.

[Sea Ray]

Nice hustle from Peraza on that. It also allowed the runner to go from 1st to 2nd. We now have a young MLB starting caliber SS and that ain't bad

[BluegrassRedleg]

Capt. Backwards K to the plate. Ugh.


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[Rantly]

Sigh, no more OF on the bench, so no pinch it for Billy.

Nm

[TennesseeRed]

I know it's not, but I swear that's the first time I've seen Blandino swing the bat in a pinch hit appearance.

[Tom Servo]

Capt. Backwards K to the plate. Ugh.


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Hitting .300 as a pinch hitter. Tough crowd.

[TennesseeRed]

Blandino!

[NC Reds]

Stanford baseball!!

Great job Alex.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Omg. I’m sorry, CBK.

Wow.


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[Big Klu]

Go Stanford Cardinal baseball!

[kaldaniels]

Not bad for the 25th man.

[membengal]

Woo!!!

[Strikes Out Looking]

Can the crew chief review April for the Reds?

[Tom Servo]

Captain Backwards K!! 5-3 Redlegs!

[Playadlc]

Awesome.

[Sea Ray]

Blandino says "take that Sea Ray"! He musta heard me dissing him this week

[BluegrassRedleg]

Battlin’ Redlegs keep comin’.


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[Tadasimha]

Same old reds

Just like the past month!

[CaiGuy]

Blandino is good, he just doesn't see the field enough.

[Beatlessp]

Capt. Backwards K to the plate. Ugh.


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He's batting .300 pinch hitting...oh, and he doubled...what else do you want from him....even in your mea culpa you insult him?

[Maldez]

Wait....they're going to review Blandino's hit....

[Sea Ray]

We've hit a lot of at 'em balls tonight. Nice to see us get a break and put some runs on the board

[CaiGuy]

Wait....they're going to review Blandino's hit....

It's a commissioner's office review. Call came straight from HQ. The grandma with the giant headsets in a box took the call.

[Strikes Out Looking]

He's batting .300 pinch hitting...oh, and he doubled...what else do you want from him?

A grand slam.

[Big Klu]

Captain Backwards K!! 5-3 Redlegs!

Rich Renteria is asking for a crew chief review on that play.

[Roy Tucker]

This is a long inning.

[Kc61]

Key to this inning was the great hard nosed slide by Gennett. He’s one tough hombre out there, whether they keep him or trade him. He’s got a little bit of Pete Rose in him, that same attitude and style of play.

[Beatlessp]

A grand slam.

lol...THAT would be a feat with only 2 on

[BCubb2003]

He should change his name to Flavorino.

[CaiGuy]

Key to this inning was the great hard nosed slide by Gennett. He’s one tough hombre out there, whether they keep him or trade him. He’s got a little bit of Pete Rose in him, that same attitude and style of play.

And he is from...

[WVRedsFan]

Go Stanford Cardinal baseball!

Go Reds baseball

[Tom Servo]

Key to this inning was the great hard nosed slide by Gennett. He’s one tough hombre out there, whether they keep him or trade him. He’s got a little bit of Pete Rose in him, that same attitude and style of play. I think the key was the White Sox screwing up an easy double play ball by Duvall

[TennesseeRed]

Votto walk and follow-up Grand Slam please.

[Kc61]

I think the key was the White Sox screwing up an easy double play ball by Duvall

You don’t need a double play if Gennett is out at home.

[Sea Ray]

It's a commissioner's office review. Call came straight from HQ. The grandma with the giant headsets in a box took the call.

Anyone know what the review rule is exactly? Is it two reviews per team per game? Does it matter if the reviews are successful?

[CaiGuy]

Going to be audition time for Iggy...

[Big Klu]

Anyone know what the review rule is exactly? Is it two reviews per team per game? Does it matter if the reviews are successful?

I think you get only one, but if it goes in your favor you get another.

[CaiGuy]

I hear Roy Tucker doing the woo.

#banthewoo

[NC Reds]

Not Votto's night it seems.

Let's make this half inning quick.

[Sea Ray]

Going to be audition time for Iggy...

Let's hope he gets the strike zone that the Chisox pitchers got in the 8th

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Ruins the momentum of the inning and game, that's for sure.

True but I think it messes with the pitcher's rhythm more than the hitter's

[Roy Tucker]

I hear Roy Tucker doing the woo.

#banthewoo

It will be a cold day in Hell.

[Sea Ray]

Not Votto's night it seems.

Let's make this half inning quick.

Whatever. Let's keep him anyway...:)

[Kc61]

Hopefully Gennett’s slide is on all the highlights shows and it gets him the votes he needs for the All Star nod.

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Nice pitch Iggy for strike three.

[Kc61]

One out to go.

[WVRedsFan]

one to go

[Sea Ray]

Whatta ya know? The Tigers won a game tonight...

[Kc61]

If Reds win, that eighth inning is one of the best of the year.

Hard nosed play, good clutch performances, coming back late after a frustrating game.

Good sign for this team.

[NC Reds]

That'll work. Reds win!

[Rantly]

He leads the league in BA, I assume he will be selected even without the impressive slide.

[Revering4Blue]

It will be a cold day in Hell.

Your circa '13 "Kids, listen to your Uncle Roy" post about the "woo" was/is a Redszone classic.

[CaiGuy]

If Reds win, that eighth inning is one of the best of the year.

Hard nosed play, good clutch performances, coming back late after a frustrating game.

Good sign for this team.

I don't care that the White Sox are terrible either.

Nothing wrong with slapping around a bad team.

[Kc61]

He leads the league in BA, I assume he will be selected even without the impressive slide.

Talking a starting slot, Scooter is second in the voting with a chance.

[Sea Ray]

Raisel definitely looks sharper tonight. Maybe Riggleman knew what he was doing by putting him in yesterday.

[BluegrassRedleg]

And this one belongs to the Reds!!!


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[Tom Servo]

We're still good! :beerme:

[CaiGuy]

Take good notes, Astros, Indians, ect.

[Big Klu]

On pace for 71-91.

[CaiGuy]

Looks like there are 10 teams with a worse run differential than the Reds.

[Revering4Blue]

Even with the 8th inning fireworks, and a much-needed 1-2-3 inning by Iglesias, the highlight, IMHO......a solid outing by Castillo - not that I'm at all concerned about him long-term.

Great win!

[Stray]

They're a lotta fun to watch right now

[Mutaman]

Nice gutsy win.

[WVRedsFan]

This team amazes me. Fooled me once again Reds hadn't well all night--only 7 hits -- and still a late-inning comeback! 34-33 since the departure of the snake!

[Rantly]

On pace for 71-91.

First time projected over 70?

[Big Klu]

First time projected over 70?

Yes.

The current winning percentage of .435 is the highest at any point this season.

[Alf_Red_E]

I think the new and improved Riggler Reds are over .500 at last

[Big Klu]

I think the new and improved Riggler Reds are over .500 at last

Yes. The Reds are now 34-33 under Riggleman.

['69]

Looks like there are 10 teams with a worse run differential than the Reds.

Looks like 11, not sure if Minnesota's game in progress is counted.

TOR, BAL, DET, MIN(-2), KC, CWS, TEX, NYM, MIA, COL, SD

[Umkubas]

Former Stanford Cardinal, Alex Blandino doubles, his 4th of 2018 and gains 2 RBIs, the 7th and 8th of the 2018 season.
The RBIs are the first game winning RBIs of his career.

Go Stanford Cardinal baseball

[reds44]

Former Stanford Cardinal, Alex Blandino doubles, his 4th of 2018 and gains 2 RBIs, the 7th and 8th of the 2018 season.
The RBIs are the first game winning RBIs of his career.

Go Stanford Cardinal baseball

My favorite bit on this site lol

[Rantly]

My favorite bit on this site lol

It's hilarious

[cumberlandreds]

Yes.

The current winning percentage of .435 is the highest at any point this season.

Its amazing how far this team has come from what it was just a very short time ago. To be on pace just for 90 losses looks really good compared to about 108 about month or so ago. Reds continue to beat up on the AL Central too. Of course they haven't played Cleveland yet and they may put a dent in that record. Still just amazing progress this team has made.

And thank you Stanford Cardinal baseball for a big hit last night!

[JustaFan]

the stars were aligned for the Reds in that 8th inning, three decisions in their favor on a matter of milliseconds or inches. Whereas the Pirates lost 17-1 so only gained a game on them as the Reds move upward.

[JaxRed]

I had kissed that game goodbye in the 7th,

[Red Raindog]

I had kissed that game goodbye in the 7th,

One of my best friends loves the White Sox -- he keeps saying there's a reason they're challenging KC & Baltimore for the number one pick -- they find ways to lose is his quote

[Maldez]

I think the new and improved Riggler Reds are over .500 at last

Is it too early to start the "Retain Riggler" movement? This is such a breath of fresh air after the Price years, I just want to keep it going.

[membengal]

Is it too early to start the "Retain Riggler" movement? This is such a breath of fresh air after the Price years, I just want to keep it going.

No. I've kinda already started it.

[Maldez]

No. I've kinda already started it.

Good, because I think Riggleman's doing a great job....I never knew how bad Bryan Price was until he was gone.....this feels like a whole new team, one worth following again.

[Red Raindog]

Good, because I think Riggleman's doing a great job....I never knew how bad Bryan Price was until he was gone.....this feels like a whole new team, one worth following again.

Agree
And I was initially thrilled when they chose Price
That euphoria faded pretty quickly though
Riggleman has not offended me

Generally I want a manager that doesn’t lose games by his own bad choices
Anything thing above that is gravy


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