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klw
08-02-2018, 03:47 PM
Peraza SS
Gennett 2B
Votto 1B
Suarez 3B
Williams RF
Tucker LF
Barnhart C
Mahle SP
Hamilton CF

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We promise we are not trying to confuse you.

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Be ready for rain delays (at least):

http://images.intellicast.com/WxImages/RadarLoop/shd_None_anim.gif

NebraskaRed
08-02-2018, 03:49 PM
a.k.a "Let's make Ervin sit on the bench and think about what he's done"

klw
08-02-2018, 04:13 PM
a.k.a "Let's make Ervin sit on the bench and think about what he's done"

Also known as stack the lineup with lefties against Scherzer day

Maldez
08-02-2018, 04:15 PM
Peraza SS
Gennett 2B
Votto 1B
Suarez 3B
Williams RF
Tucker LF
Barnhart C
Mahle SP
Hamilton CF

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28m28 minutes ago



Be ready for rain delays (at least):

http://images.intellicast.com/WxImages/RadarLoop/shd_None_anim.gif

I had to look up who "Tucker" was in LF....guess I'm not much of a GM.

BallsandStrikes
08-02-2018, 04:16 PM
With Scherzer on the bump, a 2 hour delay after the top of the first sounds pretty good to me. Lol

NebraskaRed
08-02-2018, 06:00 PM
Looks like the rain is mostly done for the evening.

klw
08-02-2018, 06:23 PM
Looks like the rain is mostly done for the evening.

It largely depends on how long it takes for that slug near Richmond to make it north.

RedsfaninMT
08-02-2018, 06:41 PM
It largely depends on how long it takes for that slug near Richmond to make it north.

Slugs move very slowly, and I've been told a beer doesn't wash down the taste (and yes, I had a friend who lost a bet and had to swallow a banana slug live).

Reds Fanatic
08-02-2018, 07:08 PM
Scooter doubles

BluegrassRedleg
08-02-2018, 07:10 PM
Tucker
Barnhart covers a lot more ground than one would expect.

Tom Servo
08-02-2018, 07:11 PM
Apparently Preston Tucker is "mighty impressive".

BallsandStrikes
08-02-2018, 07:12 PM
Scherzer is a monster

BCubb2003
08-02-2018, 07:15 PM
GABP: Where rallies go to die.

Reds Fanatic
08-02-2018, 07:18 PM
1-2-3 inning for Mahle

Chip R
08-02-2018, 07:20 PM
Solo HRs = Rally killers. I know Chris was trying to spin Mahle's HR problems in a positive way but not this again.

BallsandStrikes
08-02-2018, 07:22 PM
Solo HRs = Rally killers. I know Chris was trying to spin Mahle's HR problems in a positive way but not this again.

This is an unusually bad take from Chris; usually he's pretty spot on.

Tom Servo
08-02-2018, 07:23 PM
This is an unusually bad take from Chris; usually he's pretty spot on.
It's been his take for like 15 years lol

Reds Fanatic
08-02-2018, 07:25 PM
Barnhart flies out to the wall in left. Reds go down 1-2-3 in the 2nd

Reds Fanatic
08-02-2018, 07:30 PM
Trouble here in the 2nd. Harper singles and Soto walks

BluegrassRedleg
08-02-2018, 07:31 PM
Soto is going to be special.

Reds Fanatic
08-02-2018, 07:32 PM
Ground out moves the runners to 2nd and 3rd

BallsandStrikes
08-02-2018, 07:34 PM
Almost a bigggg rally killer right there

Reds Fanatic
08-02-2018, 07:34 PM
Wieters sac fly to center as Hamilton makes a leaping catch at the wall. 1-0 Nationals

BluegrassRedleg
08-02-2018, 07:35 PM
Will that be enough for Scherzer tonight?

Reds Fanatic
08-02-2018, 07:36 PM
Scherzer singles in a run. Throw home bounces and hits Soto in the head. 2-0 Nationals

BallsandStrikes
08-02-2018, 07:36 PM
Soto is i̶s̶ ̶g̶o̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶b̶e̶ special.


ftfy

BluegrassRedleg
08-02-2018, 07:36 PM
Batting practice pitches. No movement, no location.

BallsandStrikes
08-02-2018, 07:37 PM
Will that be enough for Scherzer tonight?

Hard to see him giving up more than 2 but who really knows?

Reds Fanatic
08-02-2018, 07:37 PM
Eaton hit by the pitch

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If they are going back to a 5 man rotation may be time for Mahle to take a rest

Baseballdad37
08-02-2018, 07:38 PM
Game might be over. BTW Mahle sucks again!!

Chip R
08-02-2018, 07:38 PM
It's been his take for like 15 years lol

Haven't heard him say it much over the past several years so I'm disappointed he brought it back. I thought he might have changed his tune.

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Game might be over. BTW Mahle socks again!!

What about his socks. I can't see them.

Reds Fanatic
08-02-2018, 07:39 PM
2 run single and that pretty much takes care of tonight

Red Raindog
08-02-2018, 07:40 PM
Center cut 0-2 pitch
Groans


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BluegrassRedleg
08-02-2018, 07:40 PM
Barring Scherzer having to throw an excessive amount of pitches and leaving this one early, this game is over.

Reds Fanatic
08-02-2018, 07:41 PM
Mahle over the last month has an ERA of 8.62 and WHIP well over 2. Tonight's numbers are going to make that even worse. It is time for a rest

JCM11
08-02-2018, 07:41 PM
Good pitchers don't give up 2 out 2 run hits with an 0-2 count. Mahle needs to be either sent down or put on the shelf.

50YrRedsFan
08-02-2018, 07:41 PM
2 run single and that pretty much takes care of tonight

Another 2nd inning hook by Rigs coming?

ochoa30
08-02-2018, 07:41 PM
Incredible how bad Mahle has been after his amazing June. Sucks.

Baseballdad37
08-02-2018, 07:42 PM
Will that be enough for Scherzer tonight?

It will be now! Time for Mahle to be replaced with Stevenson!

'69
08-02-2018, 07:43 PM
Trevor Story game, Poncedeleon game, Scherzer game...

Reds Fanatic
08-02-2018, 07:43 PM
pitch out and no one covers 2nd. This team is having quite a week

BluegrassRedleg
08-02-2018, 07:43 PM
Scooter: Completely oblivious (again)

BallsandStrikes
08-02-2018, 07:45 PM
That's just crap luck

BCubb2003
08-02-2018, 07:45 PM
Lollygaggers!

BluegrassRedleg
08-02-2018, 07:45 PM
Ouch.

Reds Fanatic
08-02-2018, 07:46 PM
The ump may have saved a run there getting hit by that line drive. That was a hit headed to center

50YrRedsFan
08-02-2018, 07:46 PM
Mahle's fastball has no movement at all. Straight as an arrow. At 91mph, he will get pounded.

Reds Fanatic
08-02-2018, 07:48 PM
Mahle's fastball has no movement at all. Straight as an arrow. At 91mph, he will get pounded.

Not sure what has changed over the last month but after a good June his last 4 starts have been awful

BluegrassRedleg
08-02-2018, 07:48 PM
What do you guys think is going on with all the mental blunders since the break?

TampaBengal
08-02-2018, 07:49 PM
3.5 weeks ago, the majority of posters here declared mahle was a legit #3 mlb starter, with #2 upside

Case closed. We have a key rotation piece. Lol

Reds Fanatic
08-02-2018, 07:49 PM
Harper walks in a run. 5-0

BallsandStrikes
08-02-2018, 07:49 PM
Mahle needs a break

'69
08-02-2018, 07:50 PM
Unbelievable. Mess around and get 25 runs put on ya. ;)

ochoa30
08-02-2018, 07:50 PM
Time to give Mahle a break. No way he can make his next start.

Baseballdad37
08-02-2018, 07:50 PM
Please option Mahle and we can go back to a 5 man rotation!!

BluegrassRedleg
08-02-2018, 07:50 PM
3.5 weeks ago, the majority of posters here declared mahle was a legit #3 mlb starter, with #2 upside

Well, in fairness, he looked it.

He certainly does not now.

'69
08-02-2018, 07:51 PM
3.5 weeks ago, the majority of posters here declared mahle was a legit #3 mlb starter, with #2 upside

Case closed. We have a key rotation piece. Lol

To be fair, he pitched like it for a good number of starts to that point.

BCubb2003
08-02-2018, 07:52 PM
What do you guys think is going on with all the mental blunders since the break?

Armchair psychoanalyzing: the trade deadline brought them back to the funk of a season that doesn’t count.

TampaBengal
08-02-2018, 07:52 PM
To be fair, he pitched like it for a good number of starts to that point.

Ya can’t use 2 month samples In baseball

Ya can’t Use 2 start samples in baseball

It’s pretty easy to realize this

Reds Fanatic
08-02-2018, 07:55 PM
Mella comes in and walks in another run

'69
08-02-2018, 07:55 PM
Ya can’t use 2 month samples In baseball

Ya can’t Use 2 start samples in baseball

It’s pretty easy to realize this

Seriously? Well that dashes the hopes of Cy Bailey I guess.

BallsandStrikes
08-02-2018, 07:56 PM
Nats are on fire right now.

CrackerJack
08-02-2018, 07:56 PM
Time to give Mahle a break. No way he can make his next start.

Seems to be toast. Is it an innings thing with him? Didn't think he was over his previous max yet.

Donder
08-02-2018, 07:57 PM
Please option Mahle and we can go back to a 5 man rotation!!

I’m with you. Put him in Louisville and keep him there until September unless an injury forces your hand.

I’m worried that the league is figuring him out like they figured Cingrani out.

Baseballdad37
08-02-2018, 07:58 PM
Can we just end it now and save us all the grief??

Donder
08-02-2018, 07:59 PM
What do you guys think is going on with all the mental blunders since the break?

I don’t know but I hope it’s making Riggleman’s return less likely.

BallsandStrikes
08-02-2018, 07:59 PM
Too bad Blandino is on the DL and can't throw a few innings tonight.

Gandalf the Red
08-02-2018, 08:02 PM
Too bad Blandino is on the DL and can't throw a few innings tonight.

I'd like to see Tuck B. throw to P. Tuck for a few innings, then reverse it.

Mutaman
08-02-2018, 08:13 PM
I’m worried that the league is figuring him out like they figured Cingrani out.

Doubt that the league figured him out sometime between July 6 and July 11. I suspect something is physically wrong with this kid and the Reds haven't figured it out.

'69
08-02-2018, 08:14 PM
The Reds seem to be running into some .500 buzzsaws recently

BCubb2003
08-02-2018, 08:19 PM
Would 9 Scooters defeat 9 Scherzers?

Gandalf the Red
08-02-2018, 08:21 PM
Would 9 Scooters defeat 9 Scherzers?

Hopefully they'd all go out for sherbet after the game.

BCubb2003
08-02-2018, 08:26 PM
Hopefully they'd all go out for sherbet after the game.

With Schebler.

JCM11
08-02-2018, 08:30 PM
Now that Welsh mentioned it I can't not notice Preston Tucker's short arms. T-Rex

Gandalf the Red
08-02-2018, 08:31 PM
Now that Welsh mentioned it I can't not notice Preston Tucker's short arms. T-Rex

P-rex.

Nickname dilemma solved :)

Edit: T. rex works, too. Or better. (duh.)

bigfoot52
08-02-2018, 08:35 PM
No pinch hitter for Mella?
I will be interested to hear Riggleman's reason after the game.
I'm trying to think of a good reason considering we only in the 4th.

bigfoot52
08-02-2018, 08:38 PM
PS: Peraza not a quality shortstop.

'69
08-02-2018, 08:38 PM
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PS: Peraza not a quality shortstop.

Insert, every player down the lineup except Billy and Tucker B....not a quality__________

'69
08-02-2018, 08:42 PM
No pinch hitter for Mella?
I will be interested to hear Riggleman's reason after the game.
I'm trying to think of a good reason considering we only in the 4th.

Agreed, baseball guys say it's too early to burn an arm..

Ironman92
08-02-2018, 08:55 PM
Scherzer is special.

Strikes Out Looking
08-02-2018, 08:59 PM
Decided to watch a game that matters - the Red Sox have scored 7 runs in the the 4th inning - all 8 batters have reached base against the Yankees. And the Yankees have played defense like the Reds have been playing of late.

BluegrassRedleg
08-02-2018, 09:01 PM
Decided to watch a game that matters - the Red Sox have scored 7 runs in the the 4th inning - all 8 batters have reached base against the Yankees. And the Yankees have played defense like the Reds have been playing of late.

Yanks are pretenders with that pitching staff.

Mutaman
08-02-2018, 09:04 PM
. And the Yankees have played defense like the Reds have been playing of late.

Interesting since yanks didn't bother to show yesterday against the orioles and the whole city really laid into them.

Ironman92
08-02-2018, 09:04 PM
Not griping but has Thom worked more Series this year than last?

Ironman92
08-02-2018, 09:18 PM
Their front row Amy is in the 3rd row...whoa

corkedbat
08-02-2018, 09:35 PM
Was hoping Mahle could be a rotation fixture, but can't count on a guy if he's hitting the wall at 100 innings (threw 164 last year). Mella looked promising.

Ironman92
08-02-2018, 09:41 PM
I think Peraza needs a day or two off

Tom Servo
08-02-2018, 09:43 PM
I think Peraza needs a day or two off
Yeah yikes, staring down a fourth straight 0-fer.

ochoa30
08-02-2018, 09:59 PM
Yeah yikes, staring down a fourth straight 0-fer.

He hasn't hit a single ball hard either. Looking jumpy again at the plate.

Ironman92
08-02-2018, 10:00 PM
Yeah yikes, staring down a fourth straight 0-fer.

His focus doesn’t seem real sharp at any part of the game. He’s earned a small break.

Ironman92
08-02-2018, 10:03 PM
He hasn't hit a single ball hard either. Looking jumpy again at the plate.

That series he went like 11/13....only 1 of those if I remember were real well struck. Several IF hits, some bloopers and some good fortune. Whatever the case I wish he’d get back to that trend.

corkedbat
08-02-2018, 10:04 PM
Reds may Rue not shopping Iglesias harder before the break.

Ironman92
08-02-2018, 10:06 PM
Damn. 480?

Ironman92
08-02-2018, 10:06 PM
Only a weak 437

BallsandStrikes
08-02-2018, 10:07 PM
Reds may Rue not shopping Iglesias harder before the break.

I think this- and not going harder after Archer- are the biggest failures of the deadline, not holding onto Harvey.

Ironman92
08-02-2018, 10:07 PM
Reds may Rue not shopping Iglesias harder before the break.

I rued the day once...never really got anything done.

ochoa30
08-02-2018, 10:09 PM
Raisel always sucks in non save situations but those were some meatballs there. Yeesh.

Ironman92
08-02-2018, 10:17 PM
WTF is Peraza swinging at? Down 8 with 2 runners on and swings at a 1-0 pitch that is eye high

malcontent
08-02-2018, 10:18 PM
What was the point in pitching Iglesias and Hughes?

Ironman92
08-02-2018, 10:19 PM
I do t know how Peraza did that but I’ll tip my cap to him. Drove a 98 mph on top of zone to the RCF gap for a double.

Ironman92
08-02-2018, 10:19 PM
Scooter due a HR

Ironman92
08-02-2018, 10:20 PM
Reds lose

I miss Klu

WVRedsFan
08-02-2018, 10:24 PM
Reds lose

I miss Klu

What happened to Klu? I've been out of commission lately.

Ironman92
08-02-2018, 10:26 PM
Not sure...hope all is well but about the time the mods mentioned to cut it back on the Thom talk...he hasn’t participated much. Maybe I’m way off but seems that way.

WVRedsFan
08-02-2018, 10:27 PM
Not sure...hope all is well but about the time the mods mentioned to cut it back on the Thom talk...he hasn’t participated much. Maybe I’m way off but seems that way.

Makes sense. Thanks.

'69
08-02-2018, 10:58 PM
Yep miss Klu too. He said he wouldn't be posting in the game threads IIRC.

cumberlandreds
08-03-2018, 08:03 AM
Glad I didn't see any of this one. Sounds like Mahle needs to go to the DL with a tired arm. Good time to do that and bring back Stephenson for one last audition. Game tonight could get rained out. Rain s expected here most of the day and overnight.

WVRedsFan
08-03-2018, 11:49 AM
Yep miss Klu too. He said he wouldn't be posting in the game threads IIRC.

Since I've been kinda like Uncle Joe and moving kind of slow at the junction (dating Petticoat Junction reference), I missed most of that. Hope he comes back. His posts were insightful and well written. Wonder who got offended at his barbs at Thom? Matters not. By the way, if you search for him, you get nothing in return. I fear he has checked out. Shame.