Reds @ Mets 4-29-19

[Ron Madden]

Reds
Peraza 2B
Votto 1B
Suarez 3B
Winker LF
Puig RF
Schebler CF
Iglesias SS
Barnhart C
Roark P

Mets
McNeil 2B
Alonso 1B
Nimmo LF
Comfort RF
Frazier 3B
Ramos C
Rosario SS
Lagares CF
Wheeler P

[adkindo]

how about this new rule....whenever Schebler is in the lineup, then Casali needs to be catching to balance out the offense.....at least until Schebler is batting his bodyweight.

[DocRed]

how about this new rule....whenever Schebler is in the lineup, then Casali needs to be catching to balance out the offense.....at least until Schebler is batting his bodyweight.

I honestly think that if they are going to keep running Schebler out there then they should consider batting him lead off. At least when no one is on base he seems to show some of that patience we saw in spring training and actually try to get on base via the walk. It's quite the contrary when runners are on base where he seems hell bent on swinging at everything.

EDIT: Just looked it up, he has 10 walks this year with bases empty in 42 AB's. He has 2 walks in 29 AB's with runners on base. His OBP is .321 and .646 OPS with bases empty. With runners on base his OBP drops to .161 with and a ghastly OPS of .299! Ouch..

[malcontent]

The LHH Dietrich is only OPSing 359 points above Peraza---Peraza with the career 0.308 OBP against RHP, deemed by the "analytic-minded" Bell to be his best option to lead-off vs. Wheeler.

With this offense absolutely blowing...save for two whole games...there are no words.

One might be forgiven for thinking that years, eons of Stubbs/Patterson/Gonzalez/Taveras in the 1 and 2 holes would have taught this team something.

[Kc61]

The LHH Dietrich is only OPSing 359 points above Peraza---Peraza with the career 0.308 OBP against RHP, deemed by the "analytic-minded" Bell to be his best option to lead-off vs. Wheeler.

With this offense absolutely blowing...save for two whole games...there are no words.

One might be forgiven for thinking that years, eons of Stubbs/Patterson/Gonzalez/Taveras in the 1 and 2 holes would have taught this team something.

Maybe Bell is expecting things to “even out” with guys moving toward their baseball cards.

Dietrich is hitting about 100 points above his lifetime OPS.
Peraza is hitting about 200 points below his lifetime OPS.

Dietrich is hitting .208 with a .306 OBP; he does have five homers; not a good fielder. Peraza had a good week. Not such a bad decision.

[malcontent]

To be sure, Dietrich has hit better than Peraza, but I don’t think this is such a bad decision.
I do, in that it's an ongoing thing with Bell. He has Baker's old "gotta get him going" mind-set, which is fundamentally anti-analytic. Along with an obvious unwillingness to drop the veteran/regular from the line-up (Peraza/Schebler), in favor of players who were supposed to be bench guys (in the case of Dietrich).

I know RZ is split on Peraza's upside. I just can't fathom a guy who takes a single walk in 82 PA as being any sort of player you can build on. Of course, the whole thing reminds me clearly of how Price sat Gennett until Peraza flamed out two years ago.

[Kc61]

I do, in that it's an ongoing thing with Bell. He has Baker's old "gotta get him going" mind-set, which is fundamentally anti-analytic. Along with an obvious unwillingness to drop the veteran/regular from the line-up (Peraza/Schebler), in favor of players who were supposed to be bench guys (in the case of Dietrich).

I know RZ is split on Peraza's upside. I just can't fathom a guy who takes a single walk in 82 PA as being any sort of player you can build on. Of course, the whole thing reminds me clearly of how Price sat Gennett until Peraza flamed out two years ago.

Peraza had a .975 OPS last week - in the last six games, 16 PAs. So it’s not just “gotta get him going.” Peraza has showed definite signs.

[JCM11]

What a lead off man.

[Tom Servo]

Thom says they're "just outside New York City" apparently unaware that Queens is a borough of New York City.

[Kc61]

Reds with three fly ball outs that inning. Too easy. No score, bottom one coming up.

[mth123]

Peter Alonso gives me hope for Ibandel Isabel.

[Red Raindog]

Eight pitches to get through an inning
Sweet


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[Kc61]

They have a cold night tonight, could get into the high forties, then rain expected during the week. No score after one inning.

[adkindo]

They have a cold night tonight, could get into the forties, then rain expected during the week. No score after one inning.

it is kind of weird to live in Florida, and walk in the house sweating from the heat....turn the game on, and fans are still wearing heavy coats.

[Kc61]

Walk to Puig, better at bat that time.

[adkindo]

Schebler swings at the first pitch....that is rare

[Kc61]

Back to back walks. Puig was going on the pitch.

[mth123]

Schebler walks with a runner on base. He's been on base two times in a row,

[Red Raindog]

Wheeler pitches around Schebler
[emoji14]


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[Kc61]

Puig taking a nice led, drawing throws at second.

Iglesias doubles home a run. Fell behind 0-2 then hit it down the RF line, opposite field.

Nice.

Barnhart hit, 2-0, first and third.

[JCM11]

Give Iglesias a contract extension please.

[Red Raindog]

Did Thom just say Iglesias is the best defender at any position?

Whatever
He’s been good


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[Tom Servo]

Jose I. delivers! 1-0 Redlegs

[adkindo]

Iglesias just keeps coming up big...an RBI Double!

[mth123]

Woo hoo. The bad part of the order produces a run.

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Another on a Barnhart single.

[Tom Servo]

Tucker! 2-0 good guys.

[adkindo]

Tucker with an RBI!

[Tom Servo]

Jose P. delivers! 3-0 Redlegs

[adkindo]

Peraza with an RBI!

[JCM11]

Peraza comes through in the clutch.

Dang I thought Suarez had a slam.

[SomeCallMeTim]

Who is this team? cmon Joey!!!!


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[adkindo]

bring 2 home Joey

[Tom Servo]

4-0 on a Suarez sac fly...almost more

[adkindo]

man, I though he got it

[Red Raindog]

Thom with the excitement sac fly call


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[BUTLER REDSFAN]

Is that howard stern behind homeplate and off to the right a little

[adkindo]

Wheeler closing in on 50 pitches through 2

[mth123]

:clap:

[adkindo]

big strike zone?

[InsaneinthBrame]

Wow 4 runs without a HR

[adkindo]

Is that howard stern behind homeplate and off to the right a little

looks like him

[The Operator]

It figures that the day I come to Cleveland for a work trip and can't watch the game the bats show up.

[Big Klu]

Thom says they're "just outside New York City" apparently unaware that Queens is a borough of New York City.

Staten Island is usually the forgotten borough.

[Tom Servo]

uh oh, 4-2 game now

[Red Raindog]

Roark not feeling comfortable with the four run lead it seems


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[adkindo]

Staten Island is usually the forgotten borough.

and more than half the time, it is intentional

[Ron Madden]

Turn Two here

[mamell]

Mets announcers were discussing the Tanner for Tanner trade then whether there was a Tanner on the Bad news Bears team which there was indeed, Timmy Deters as Tanner Boyle!
Yes, the most interesting yet dull little factoid of fictional baseball.. So officially (I guess) 5 Tanners in MLB and 1 in the movies.. We should all be so interested in how many Tanner's there have been in baseball, eh?

[Ron Madden]

Now he got that outta the way Roark can settle down

[mth123]

Chuck Tanner

[mamell]

Good inning to suddenly make it 6-2 instead of 4-2.. 12-2 would be better..

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Chuck Tanner

I believe they were talking first names, but I could be wrong. How many last names of Tanner?

Edit: It is first names of Tanner according to one article.. https://www.mlb.com/cut4/roark-for-rainey-first-tanner-for-tanner-trade-ever-c301809450
2 with Tanner as the last name, Chuck and Bruce..

Golly...Interesting, huh? No? Maybe? Slightly mildly? Not in the least bit?

[adkindo]

Schebler just looks like he has almost no chance at making solid contact

[SomeCallMeTim]

Good inning to suddenly make it 6-2 instead of 4-2.. 12-2 would be better..

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I believe they were talking first names, but I could be wrong. How many last names of Tanner?

I got a bad feeling 4 won’t be enough. Looks like Wheeler’s back on track...


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[Mitri]

I've said this before but I love watching Roark pitch. He's the sort of solid middle rotation guy this team needed (and will need) badly. Would not be upset if they extended him tomorrow.

[mamell]

I got a bad feeling 4 won’t be enough. Looks like Wheeler’s back on track...


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Maybe the Reds will suddenly transform into the best hitting team in MLB starting in the 4th inning of this game.. I'm not feeling it, but it is possible..

[adkindo]

that is weird that Wyoming, Montana and South Dakota do not have high school baseball

[mamell]

I've said this before but I love watching Roark pitch. He's the sort of solid middle rotation guy this team needed (and will need) badly. Would not be upset if they extended him tomorrow.
I like him as well as Hernandez.. Both are pitchers pitchers..

[Tadasimha]

Extending the inning for them - c'mon Tanner, put them out of our misery

[adkindo]

I like him as well as Hernandez.. Both are pitchers pitchers..

I prefer Castillo....he is a fans pitcher :thumbup:

[mamell]

that is weird that Wyoming, Montana and South Dakota do not have high school baseball

I pitched in Montana on my Job Corps team in Darby, Montana back in the 70s.. I had a no-hitter going for a few innings until my arm decided that it wasn't up to the task then suddenly those lumberjacks hit the ball into the mountains.. lol
According to wikipedia there are 7 pro teams in Montana, Billings of course being the Reds team.. If you've never been to Billings you're not missing much unless you're underage looking to get drunk .. Of all the Montana teams I like the name of the Butte Copper Kings even if Butte is a filthy little town.. I spent quite a bit of time traveling Montana as a teenager hitch hiking around..
Jack McKeon managed the Missoula Timberkings back in the 50s They had Jim Kaat and even Charlie Pride on that team..

[Tom Servo]

I've said this before but I love watching Roark pitch. He's the sort of solid middle rotation guy this team needed (and will need) badly. Would not be upset if they extended him tomorrow.
I would not mind an extension but I have to disagree about Roark's watchability. Even before this inning went longer, Roark just gives me heartburn with how much he needs to battle for outs.

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

Horrible strike 3 call

[RedsfaninMT]

Horrible strike 3 call

Strike 2 call was even worse!

[Ron Madden]

Horrible strike 3 call

I thought the strike 2 call was worse

[adkindo]

listened to recent Jim Day Podcast with Winker and Garrett..both claimed Votto is the 2nd best baller (basketball) on the team behind Garrett.....who would have guessed?

[Kc61]

Roark currently gets $10 million per season. Presumably he would want more than that in an extension.

I’d pass.

I’d spend less on the BOR and more on the top part of the rotation. Castillo, Gray, and $$ guy.

Roark is 32. He is a solid pitcher, gutty guy, grinds it out.

[Mitri]

Roark currently gets $10 million per season. Presumably he would want more than that in an extension.

I’d pass.

I’d spend less on the BOR and more on the top part of the rotation. Castillo, Gray, and $$ guy.

Cool, have fun waiting for the Reds to sign a $$ guy.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Cool, have fun waiting for the Reds to sign a $$ guy.

Is that a guy who eats at a restaurant that has wait service but entrees under $20?

[Kc61]

Cool, have fun waiting for the Reds to sign a $$ guy.

I hope the Reds go that way next off-season. They should have a lot of “cap” space. If they had a big three with Castillo and Gray, they could use guys like Mahle, Disco, Santlllan, maybe a pickup to fill it out.

Not holding my breath, I take your point, but I hope they look for a major pitcher next off-season.

[adkindo]

Would love to add Wheeler to Castillo and Gray next year!

[Kc61]

Bottom four, Roark at 77 pitches, man on first, two outs, 1-2 on hitter. Reds up 4-2.

Wheeler singles so two men on.

[Kc61]

Reds with bullpen action, Roark over 80 pitches, bases now loaded for Alonso.

Derrick Johnson coming out.

Trouble.

[Ron Madden]

Looks like he’s aiming the ball instead of just pitching

[Kc61]

Alonso is Roark’s last batter. Lefties due up, Peralta warming.

[mamell]

Don't walk em in Tanner.. Better yet don't throw one down broadway..

Well......

[Ron Madden]

He ain’t even comin close

[JCM11]

4 pitch walk with the bases loaded. yikes

[Kc61]

4-3 on the walk with bases loaded.

Peralta coming in.

[Red Raindog]

Well that stunk Mr. Roark


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[mamell]

I hope Wandy had enough warmup tosses.. Maybe the ump will give an extra few..

I'd rather him walk one in than toss a grand slammer..

[Mitri]

Fine with a walk there. Tanner didn't have it. A meatball to Alonso could have been worse. Cmon Wandy.

[Tom Servo]

Think I'd have gone with Garrett here, obviously you'd like him later but this is a big spot and I trust him a lot more than Peralta.

[Red Raindog]

I’m just hoping Peralta has it tonight


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[Tom Servo]

this is brutal

[Red Raindog]

This feels like last year’s pitchers tonight


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[mamell]

Jeeeez Louise.. Things apparently falling apart on the mound.

[Tom Servo]

Awful

[Mitri]

WOW

[fondfoat]

Well..that's a guy who doesn't want to pitch.

[InsaneinthBrame]

OMG two 4 pitch bases loaded walks

[Kc61]

Hate all these walks but also can’t allow the pitcher to extend the inning with a hit. 4-4 game.

[InsaneinthBrame]

wooo a strike

[Tom Servo]

Sure was a nice 4-0 lead while it lasted...

[mamell]

Well..that's a guy who doesn't want to pitch.

I don't know too many pitchers really want to come in with bases loaded on a 50 degree night..

[bullseye]

Why is our currently best hitter batting 7th? Jesus, he is batting. 277 and behind 3 guys who are hitting below . 200. Makes 0 sense.

[Kc61]

4-4 after four innings.

[adkindo]

this inning is exactly what bad baseball teams do

[Mitri]

Nice recovery by Wandy. Jeeeeshh.

[fondfoat]

Could have been worse in the end I guess. Reds still alive and kicking!

[NC Reds]

4 walks in an inning. That felt too much like last year.

[mamell]

Got sort of lucky.. That could have ended with multiple hits and runs instead of poorly timed walks..

Maybe Mets pitcher sat too long. Wheeler spend a good bit of time watching. Great time for the middle of our lineup to break lose..

[JCM11]

Well that could've been worse if Wandy didn't get it together for his second batter.

[Tom Servo]

I know the Mets are pretty good but god, you couldn't make the lead hold up at least, like, the 5th?

I think this team can eventually gel, but it's disconcerting how this month often one aspect of the team doesn't show up on seemingly any given night.

[InsaneinthBrame]

VanMeter having a good night tonight for the bats 3run HR and a grand slam

[SomeCallMeTim]

Start spreading the blues....


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[Tony Cloninger]

Agree with everyone. This felt like the pitching of last year.
Giving up hits to the pitcher then back to back walks

At least Bell tried Wandy instead of Duke.

[mamell]

Boy! Suarez sure looks like a pitcher before he actually swings the bat..

[Tom Servo]

Winker robbed

[mamell]

I thought Jesse let the first strike go by right down the middle of the plate in his wheelhouse..

[Tom Servo]

Nice double for Puig

[HammerTime]

Schebler is in 0-1 hole every at bat it seems. He’s beyond lost. This has to end.

[50YrRedsFan]

Nice double for Puig

of course with 2 out, and Scheb lines out.

[mamell]

I'm shocked Schebler made an out there.. We should expect a .425 batting average, eh?
Maybe not.. Sure feels like we can always expect Schebler up to bat with 2 out and anyone on base..

[TheBigLebowski]

It’s leveling out. Bad hitting and great pitching early. Now we’re getting below average pitching and below average hitting.

[HammerTime]

It’s leveling out. Bad hitting and great pitching early. Now we’re getting below average pitching and below average hitting.

They have 4 runs through 5 innings and their 4-5th starter got hit around a little. Let’s relax.

[mamell]

Anyone miss having Frazier at 3rd base in the lineup every day? Kind of wonder how he's keeping a regular job in any lineup..

[TheBigLebowski]

They have 4 runs through 5 innings and their 4-5th starter got hit around a little. Let’s relax.

What about my post allows you to infer I am agitated?

Besides, I was addressing a trend. Not just tonight.

[NC Reds]

Terrific inning from Lorenzen.

[Mitri]

Call up Senzel tomorrow. I can't take another start by Schebler.

[mamell]

Surprising to see any NY game with so few fans in the stands even if it's 50 degrees especially for a 2nd place team..

[mgbrown66]

I think Thom needed a cigarette after that inning from Lorenzen.

[mamell]

Anyone but Schebler.. Of course #25 is in love with him.. Annnnny time now..annnny time..

[Kc61]

Iglesias singles. Not bad with two strikes on him, hangs tough. Top six.

[Mitri]

Surprising to see any NY game with so few fans in the stands even if it's 50 degrees especially for a 2nd place team..

Wind chill is probably 42 out in Queens. . It's damn chilly here.

[NC Reds]

Might be time to bat Iggy second or first.

[Tony Cloninger]

Heck call up Van Winkle and send down Ervin. Since he’s not hot and not allowed to play much.
Play the hot hand and who knows what you could have.

[Kc61]

Lorenzen hitting for himself. Double play. Close call at first.

[mamell]

I'm officially ready for a Lorenzen HR..

[RedsfaninMT]

Wind chill is probably 42 out in Queens. . It's damn chilly here.

No, it's damn chilly here...windchill 11 right now and snowing. Lovely weather.

[NC Reds]

“Rip” Van Meter is my new name for him.

[mamell]

Looks like Mike was safe there.. Nope.. Close, but not enough to overturn it.. Still good to see Lorenzen hussle down the line.. Half a step quicker and he woulda been in there..

[Red Raindog]

too bad Iglesias ran into the tag

[TheBigLebowski]

That was, at worst, a tie

[NC Reds]

Hopefully Amir puts this fire out.

[mhs95_06]

Looks like Mike was safe there.. Nope.. Close, but not enough to overturn it.. Still good to see Lorenzen hussle down the line.. Half a step quicker and he woulda been in there..

Or one step slower for Iglesias if he's going to run into the tag! That close to 2nd, he had plenty of time to stop and if they throw to 1st, which would be the wrong play, he could easily make it to 2nd.

[BluegrassRedleg]

People always bring up attendance at home games. What do you think it is tonight in NYC? On TV, it looks like 10K tops. That blows my mind in a metro area of, what, 20M?


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[InsaneinthBrame]

I wish they would let Ervin play center over Schebler for a few games

[mhs95_06]

this inning is exactly what bad baseball teams do

Looks like the pitchers were scared to throw strikes. That's bad thinking with the big park and cool weather. Let 'em try to hit it out!

[Kc61]

People always bring up attendance at home games. What do you think it is tonight in NYC? On TV, it looks like 10K tops. That blows my mind in a metro area of, what, 20M?


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Cold Monday night, the opponent is 11-16 and not a rival.

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Seventh inning, tie game, top of the order for the Reds.

[mamell]

Kind of, sort of the top of the lineup..Not exactly with Peraza hitting in the 9 hole, but still feels like the top..

Oops.. I thought he was hitting 9th..
Nice leadoff hit for P

[Kc61]

Kind of, sort of the top of the lineup..Not exactly with Peraza hitting in the 9 hole, but still feels like the top..

Line drive single for Peraza. Batting first not ninth.

[Ron Madden]

Peraza with a line drive single

[Boston Red]

Votto racing Amir off the field last inning was great.

[NC Reds]

Darn

[Kc61]

405 foot out by Votto, good play.

[Ron Madden]

Damn the luck! That’s a helluva catch

[adkindo]

wow, that is what a real centerfielder looks like...

[BluegrassRedleg]

This park sucks. Ought to be on the West Coast.


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[mamell]

Darn.. Gave that a ride, but not quite enough.. Good nab by Lagaras..

[fondfoat]

Mets OF done well tonight. Probably saved 2 runs over the course of the game.

[mamell]

Put it over the fence !!!

[Ron Madden]

Stolen base Peraza

[mamell]

Reds got a stolen base! Wow.. I thought we'd never see another this season..

[mhs95_06]

Thom thinks Peraza should have tagged up on Votto's drive?????? There would have been outcry if he did and the CF didn't catch it, and he couldn't score the lead run!

[Playadlc]

Puig would make a terrible poker player.

[NC Reds]

Lol Puig gets an Oscar.

[mamell]

Unbelievable ..sure looked like it hit him.. I think Mets got a huge break there, the home team benefit of the doubt.

[Maldez]

Schebler is a mutt....a lousy rally-killer.

[TheBigLebowski]

And then he strikes out. Of course. He offered all the resistance of a stiff breeze that AB. Watched 2 easy strikes and didn’t get out of the way of an obvious ball.

[mamell]

Still have Garrett? Never mind..yup..

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Schebler wasn't involved in killing that one.. Wait till next inning. He'll kill it then.

[mamell]

Why is Garrett coming out? #25 wants to waste another bullpen arm for the fun of it?

[bigfoot52]

I am going to go insane if Thom says "How good is that -----?" or "How about that?" one more time..

[RedsfaninMT]

Senzel goes yard.

[Ron Madden]

The home plate ump sucks

[InsaneinthBrame]

Reds starter era
Castillo 1.23
Gray 3.64
Roark 4.08
Mahle 4.50
Disco 4.26

One is not like the others. Castillo is have a heck of a year

[JaxRed]

Bell determined to run out of relief pitchers or eventually find one that's ineffective. Probably the Duke of Hurl.

[RedsfaninMT]

The home plate ump sucks

Yep. That strke call was absurd

[InsaneinthBrame]

Why is Garrett coming out? #25 wants to waste another bullpen arm for the fun of it?

I guess he is trying to get to Duke :laugh:

[Kc61]

Iglesias didn’t pitch against Cards. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him go two innings tonight.

[mhs95_06]

I guess he is trying to get to Duke :laugh:

To justify Duke's existence on the roster.

[mamell]

Don't have to worry about Schebler killing a rally this inning.. Maybe he'll walk.

[kaldaniels]

I know “seats sold” and all.

But how can Thom say “nearly 21000 on hand here tonight.” The park is empty.

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Damn. Killshot.

[Ron Madden]

OUCH!!!

[TheBigLebowski]

Jeurys looking generous

[NC Reds]

That hurt to watch.

[Big Klu]

THom with a Mark Grace reference.

Everybody drink.

[mamell]

Ouch.. That looked painful.. Hope he's OK..

[InsaneinthBrame]

Schebler 10 hits 14 walks on the year. Which is crazy.

[HammerTime]

One of the few times I support a bunt.

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Schebler 10 hits 14 walks on the year. Which is crazy.

At least he’s doing something a little productive. Walking a bit lately.

[Red Raindog]

THom with a Mark Grace reference.

Everybody drink.

already there

[adkindo]

nice bunt Tucker

[RedsfaninMT]

Helluva bunt. With any wheels, he's safe.

[mamell]

Nice bunt by Barny.. Too bad he doesn't have the wheels to beat it out..

[bigfoot52]

Great bunt Tucker.
IMO, Tucker is our most reliable everyday player.

[TheBigLebowski]

Good bunt

[bigfoot52]

F***ing lucky Mets..
All game long.

[Tom Servo]

ughhhhhhh

[adkindo]

damnit!!!

[NC Reds]

That was quintessential Reds right there.

[RedsfaninMT]

Gah!

[HammerTime]

Tough luck there. Hit it hard.

[TheBigLebowski]

Diet Rich ibb for Peraza

[mamell]

Wow...rotten luck for Peraza and the Reds..

[kaldaniels]

Great bunt Tucker.
IMO, Tucker is our most reliable everyday player.

Reliably subpar? Reliably average?

[TheBigLebowski]

That’s it for me. I’m done.

[Roy Tucker]

You can blame me. I just switched over to watch the game. I’m a bad luck charm.

[WVRedsFan]

Snakebit First pitch. No waiting. Right in the opposition's plan.

[Kc61]

That was quintessential Reds right there.

If you mean bad luck, sure. But Peraza hit it sharply, just at somebody.

[Ron Madden]

Damn the luck! That ball was scorched!

[mhs95_06]

That pitch was designed to get that DP grounder to 3rd! Great strategy and execution.

[mamell]

At least Peraza is starting to hit the ball hard and collect basehits.. That one however was just sh***t luck..

[kaldaniels]

Stephenson available?

[adkindo]

expected the Duke

[PuffyPig]

Snakebit First pitch. No waiting. Right in the opposition's plan.

If you mean hitting a first pitch strike hard, there is nothing wrong with that.


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[mamell]

I can't watch this.. It just felt like he was gonna throw 8 straight balls, but i guess not..

I can't watch.. I have a feeling this ain't Rasial's night..


I'm so happy to be wrong once in awhile.. Good thing my cat was meowing to be feed..

[kaldaniels]

Why bring Iggy in for 2 innings? It’s the bottom of the Mets order.

[Ron Madden]

That pitch was designed to get that DP grounder to 3rd! Great strategy and execution.


Hahaha Bullspit

[Kc61]

Why bring Iggy in for 2 innings? It’s the bottom of the Mets order.

Iggy hasn’t pitched in several days. He didn’t pitch at all in St. Louis. So he’s rested and the plan must be for two innings.

[NC Reds]

Ooh. Challenging Alonso. Hope it works.

[Kc61]

Nice work by Iggy.

[Ron Madden]

Good job Iggy

[NC Reds]

Well done Iggy.

[HammerTime]

Iggy workin!

[adkindo]

lets get a run in the 9th for the win

[UPRedsFan]

Ooh. Challenging Alonso. Hope it works.

Good job! Fastball only at 91 had me worried

[kaldaniels]

I never understood who at Meijer is shaking anyone’s hand.

[mhs95_06]

Hahaha Bullspit

Pitch breaking in and down off the inside corner to a RHB, I'd say is designed to get a grounder to 3rd.

[UPRedsFan]

Wink oppo again

[mamell]

Za meat od da lineup.. Maybe they'll live up to the billing..

[HammerTime]

Diaz is filthy.

[mhs95_06]

Why bring Iggy in for 2 innings? It’s the bottom of the Mets order.

Bell betting on winning in regulation. If not, the probabilities for a Reds win are in bad shape!

[Kc61]

Winker. Pulls one out.

[Playadlc]

Boom!

[fondfoat]

Winker!!!!

[kaldaniels]

This meeting of the Jesse Winker Fan Club called to order.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Winkerbomb


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[SirFelixCat]

Boom!

[HammerTime]

BOOM!

[adkindo]

Winker with the Dinger!

[mamell]

There ya go Jesse! Time for a Puig back to....

[WVRedsFan]

Leave it to the Wink. 5-4 reds!

[NC Reds]

Winker ambushes that first pitch. Woohoo

[Tom Servo]

Wink! :jump:

[Ron Madden]

Bang!!! Da Wink GOES BOOM!!!!

[bigfoot52]

Winker!!! Turned on that one!

[HammerTime]

Diaz is filthy.

Reverse jinx works!

[kaldaniels]

You don’t beat Diaz often.

Finish them off Iggy.

[mamell]

Now watch Bell bring in Duke.. If he does I might drive to NY to be an assassin.. lol

[Roy Tucker]

I was cursing after Suarez just missed one. But Winker got all of his.

[mhs95_06]

Winkers approach of hitting a lot of pitches oppo, then turning on pitches at appropriate times looks like it is working pretty well!

[NC Reds]

Left handed hitters were hitting .000 against Diaz before that Winker bomb.

[adkindo]

Iggy needs to go 1-2-3....no fooling around.

[kaldaniels]

Ohhhh the offseason Winker posts...how I look forward to reading them in the near future.

[HammerTime]

Winkers approach of hitting a lot of pitches oppo, then turning on pitches at appropriate times looks like it is working pretty well!

He’s a really good hitter.

[Mitri]

Boom goes Da Wink


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[HammerTime]

Ohhhh the offseason Winker posts...how I look forward to reading them in the near future.

Get your popcorn ready.

[Kc61]

Strikeout. One down in the ninth.

[adkindo]

Down goes Nimmo

[Kc61]

Strikeout again.

[adkindo]

Down goes Conforto