Reds @ Mets 5-2-19 12:10 PM

[Ron Madden]

Reds
Winker LF
Suarez 3B
Dietrich 1B
Puig RF
Peraza 2B
Iglesias SS
Schebler CF
Casali. C
Mahle P

Mets
McNeil LF
Smith 1B
Camp 2B
Comforting RF
Frazier 3B
Nimmo CF
Ramos C
Rosario SS
Syndergaard P

[cumberlandreds]

Votto a day off. Could this be Shebler's last day for a while with the Reds?

[JustaFan]

as of today the Reds have allowed the fewest numberof runs (99) in the majors.

[Boston Red]

This is the day Mahle turns things back around! He's pretty good for being the weak link in the rotation, but he's definitely been that since his first start.

[HammerTime]

Taking 3 of 4 on the road would be excellent.

[cumberlandreds]

Taking 3 of 4 on the road would be excellent.

And it would mean a winning road trip at 4-3.

[adkindo]

Bell must read RedZone....following my rule of if Schebler is in the lineup, then Casali should be in the lineup. It seems like Puig could use a day or two off. Syndergaard has got lit up (per his standard) in recent outings....hopefully we can get one more in before he gets straight.

[bagz]

Facing Thor today. Hope he doesn't get into groove against us. Been awful so far.

[Boston Red]

Facing Thor today. Hope he doesn't get into groove against us. Been awful so far.

I suspect he's getting ready to turn things around...starting tomorrow!

[Ron Madden]

PLAY Ball !!!

[mhs95_06]

Syndergaard threw thigh high to Winker, until the change-up Kd him.

[NebraskaRed]

it would be very Reds-like to help a struggling pitcher return to form

[Boston Red]

Well, this is a bad sign.

[Ron Madden]

That’s a hit!

[NebraskaRed]

Diet Rich breaks up the no hitter

[NC Reds]

Diet Rich busts up that no hitter.

[NebraskaRed]

Puig needs to relax

[mhs95_06]

Votto a day off. Could this be Shebler's last day for a while with the Reds?

Unless the Reds use at least 6 pitchers today, I think a pitcher will go down so Senzel can come up.

[JaxRed]

Votto a day off. Could this be Shebler's last day for a while with the Reds?

Probably not. My interpretation of the moves yesterday meant that it's just Senzel replacing Ervin. (not what I would do)

[cumberlandreds]

Probably not. My interpretation of the moves yesterday meant that it's just Senzel replacing Ervin. (not what I would do)

I suspect your are correct. I forgot about Ervin being sent down. Not what I would have done either.

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Cano with hit number 2499 in his career.

[NebraskaRed]

Mahle really wasting a lot of pitches

[JaxRed]

My first thought when the Cano hit happened was "I can't believe Iglesias didn't get that"

[adkindo]

dude is going to throw 30 pitches in the 1st inning

[JaxRed]

Mahle really wasting a lot of pitches

No problem.... David Bell is packing 9 relievers and he's not afraid to use them.

[NebraskaRed]

No problem.... David Bell is packing 9 relievers and he's not afraid to use them.

today will begin The Rise of Matt Bowman

[cumberlandreds]

dude is going to throw 30 pitches in the 1st inning

29 for Mahle to get the Mets out in the 1st.

[mhs95_06]

29 for Mahle to get the Mets out in the 1st.

Now he'll try to catch-up on his pitch count and groove some to the lower part of the order.

[JaxRed]

Nice single up the middle for Peraza.

[mhs95_06]

Peraza took strike 3, but it wasn't called, then gets a hit on the 4th pitch!

[NebraskaRed]

Peraza (or Perazo, as Keith Hernandez calls him) is heating up

[adkindo]

thought Peraza got away looking at the 3rd strike

[Ron Madden]

No problem.... David Bell is packing 9 relievers and he's not afraid to use them.

lol makes no difference if he’s afraid or not, he’ll have to use’em if Mahle can’t be more efficient with his pitch count

[JaxRed]

Iglesias rolls into easy DP.

[cumberlandreds]

Schebler is 3 for his last 43. That isn't good.

[JaxRed]

Error.

[adkindo]

come on, give Schebler the hit...he needs it

[cumberlandreds]

Schebler is 3 for his last 43. That isn't good.

but he does reach on an error by Thor.

[JaxRed]

Casali flies out to end inning...

[TheBigLebowski]

Fun fact - my real first name is "Thor."

[Boston Red]

Mahle had to "waste" an extra pitch there due to ump error. At least he eventually got it right.

[TheBigLebowski]

Nice K by Tyler

[JaxRed]

Fun fact - my real first name is "Thor."

Weird... My nickname for you has always been Noah.

[Boston Red]

He's dealing this inning.

[TheBigLebowski]

Weird... My nickname for you has always been Noah.

This is an interesting plot twist then, isn't it?

[NebraskaRed]

definitely not strike 3 was called for strike 3

[Spanky]

Nice frame job by Curt

[cumberlandreds]

Mahle K's the side.

[Boston Red]

OK, ump gave us one back. Great inning, even if he's already at 45 pitches. I'd take 5 shutout innings from Tyler.

[HammerTime]

Bullpen is likely gonna log a lot of innings this game. Hopefully he can get through 5. Reds are gonna need 4-5 runs to win this I think. Lets get on the board.

[TheBigLebowski]

OK, ump gave us one back. Great inning, even if he's already at 45 pitches. I'd take 5 shutout innings from Tyler.

I will only accept 6. I will not negotiate from that number.

[Ron Madden]

Umpires now days are not good at calling balls and strikes

[mhs95_06]

Umpires now days are not good at calling balls and strikes

I don't think they ever were, they are just exposed more now.

[NebraskaRed]

"Stinker"

[cumberlandreds]

Two out walk for Suarez.

[Ron Madden]

DD hit it hard but the CFer ran it down

[OGB]

Any guesses on the second best basketball player?

I'm gonna say Kemp or Lorenzen.

[TheBigLebowski]

I've watched every start of Thor's this year (his, not mine) and he has labored tremendously in each one. He's not looked good yet.

Enter the Reds, baseball's Traveling Tonic for The Perplexed Pitcher.

[NebraskaRed]

giving up a home run to the pitcher is not a recipe for winning the game

[cumberlandreds]

Thor hits a lightening bolt out of the park. 1-0 Mets

[Ron Madden]

He got all o that

[adkindo]

Any guesses on the second best basketball player?

I'm gonna say Kemp or Lorenzen.

it is Votto

[TheBigLebowski]

If they're not going to hit the guy, they should at least try to keep him in the yard when he comes to the plate.

[cumberlandreds]

it is Votto

Hockey is Votto's next sport. He's Canadien you know. :)

[mhs95_06]

Only took Mahle 2 pitches in the 3rd to get an out! Unfortunately he had fallen behind on the scoreboard by them. Who knew Syndergaard could go 400'+ to the oppoosite field!

[cumberlandreds]

Mets out in order after the home run. 1-0 Mets

[TheBigLebowski]

Cano is lucky he didn't get run there.

[adkindo]

it is crazy how 1 run feels like such a mountain to overcome this year

[Spanky]

Only took Mahle 2 pitches in the 3rd to get an out! Unfortunately he had fallen behind on the scoreboard by them. Who knew Syndergaard could go 400'+ to the oppoosite field!

well he is the God of Thunder.

[TheBigLebowski]

well he is the God of Thunder.

Actually, I am.

[NebraskaRed]

Puig has seen two pitches

[Spanky]

Actually, I am.

:notworthy:

[cumberlandreds]

Puig lines out on the 1st pitch.

[Boston Red]

Puig has seen two pitches

Hard to complain about that one, though. Hit it hard.

[JaxRed]

Puig has seen two pitches

Even Schebler thinks that's bad....

[Ron Madden]

Actually, I am.

Sometimes it’s easy to spot a fib

[cumberlandreds]

Puig has seen two pitches

And if it was possible to take two swings on one pitch he would have done that.

[TheBigLebowski]

This is a random observation -

Catchers don't even try to give the pitchers those scuffed-up balls anymore, do they?

[NebraskaRed]

if the Reds were having tons of success with swinging at the first pitch, then nobody would care.

They aren't.

[TheBigLebowski]

Yeah, Noah mowing through this bunch was nothing if not predictable.

[Spanky]

This is a random observation -

Catchers don't even try to give the pitchers those scuffed-up balls anymore, do they?

I think the rule is that if the ball hits the dirt then you get a new ball from the ump automatically, and the other ball is tossed back to the dugout for inspection.

[bing]

Not watching the game, but see the score. Is Thor pitching well, or are we just doing what we've been doing all year with the bats so far? Or bit of both?

[Spanky]

Not watching the game, but see the score. Is Thor pitching well, or are we just doing what we've been doing all year with the bats so far? Or bit of both?

Both

[TheBigLebowski]

I think the rule is that if the ball hits the dirt then you get a new ball from the ump automatically, and the other ball is tossed back to the dugout for inspection.

Yeah, but you'd think a guy would try to hook his pitcher up once in a while with a nicely scuffed ball. Worst thing the ump can do is ask for it back.

[BCubb2003]

Actually, I am.

Thor Lebowski? What a crossover that was.

[NebraskaRed]

Schebler with a great catch

[Ron Madden]

Nice Play Sheb !

[TheBigLebowski]

Thor Lebowski? What a crossover that was.

Further disclosure:

My last name is not Lebowski, Dude.

[CaiGuy]

Schebler with a great catch

He should be making those catches as an all-glove, no-bat center fielder. :evil:

[Spanky]

Further disclosure:

My last name is not Lebowski, Dude.

Yea it's Odinson

[HammerTime]

Schebler hitting .095 vs fastballs. Wow.

[cumberlandreds]

Schebler lines out into the shift.

[NebraskaRed]

the Reds have an absolute knack for helping opposing teams' struggling pitchers get back on track

[adkindo]

this lineup is becoming painful to watch

[TheBigLebowski]

the Reds have an absolute knack for helping opposing teams' struggling pitchers get back on track

Less of a knack than a stated organizational philosophy.

[Spanky]

the Reds have an absolute knack for helping opposing teams' struggling pitchers get back on track

You know what they say... Nice guys finish last.

[cumberlandreds]

Reds out in order. Wow! That doesn't happen too often now does it? :p

[Tony Cloninger]

Less of a knack than a stated organizational philosophy.


I don’t even know that that philosophy is anymore.
With Long is was working the counts. Maybe the power was lacking but I would prefer last years approach.

[NebraskaRed]

I don’t even know that that philosophy is anymore.
With Long is was working the counts. Maybe the power was lacking but I would prefer last years approach.

it's quickly becoming the narrative this season: Last year they could hit but the pitching was garbage. Now the pitching is great and they can't hit.

[HammerTime]

Puig just skips the cutoff man for the fun of it. I'm sure the infielders love that.

[TheBigLebowski]

Another run and this lead becomes insurmountable.

[Baseballdad]

This offense is going to kill us!! You wonder if they’re ever going to get started! It’s puts so much on our pitchers. So far they have taken on the challenge. The offense sooner or later has pull their weight!

[adkindo]

need to strikeout the pitcher this time

[NebraskaRed]

"Straight up in the---UH OH"

[adkindo]

that was close...way to get out of inning

[TheBigLebowski]

Nice work. Tyler's effort has been lost in our admiration of both Thors today.

[cumberlandreds]

Mahle recovers very well after the lead off double. Still 1-0 Mets

[bagz]

Hate being blacked out of game. Following on Gamecast and on here.

[Ron Madden]

Chris kinda reminded me of Nuxy there when he had to keep Thom in check for ragging on Ramos for slowing down around 2nd base and not trying to make it to 3rd.

The O’l lefthander use to have to do the same thing with Marty

[JaxRed]

1. Surprised Iglesias not wearning sunglasses.

2. Didn't Peraza or someone have time to help out?

[bagz]

Geno base hit!

[JaxRed]

Could definitely use a Dietrich homer here....

[NebraskaRed]

Damn

[cumberlandreds]

Could definitely use a Dietrich homer here....

But we get a double play instead. sigh.............................

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

Do we have to do this 0 run thing EVERY SINGLE GAME????

[TheBigLebowski]

The Diet Rich Daily Double.

LOVE Reds hitting!!

[NebraskaRed]

Mahle pulled at 84 pitches? Ok

[Spanky]

Bell looking to put this one out of reach

[TheBigLebowski]

Hah. Whatever, David Bell, you crazy freak.

[NebraskaRed]

Straight up in the air...off into the stands

[CaiGuy]

Mahle pulled at 84 pitches? Ok

No need to waste him on this blowout...mop-up corps is in.

[bagz]

This offense is about as exciting as watching World Championship Shuffleboard.

[cumberlandreds]

This bullpen is going be in tatters by June. That's ridiculous to take Mahle out at this point. Two nights in a row a starter is pulled at least one inning too early. Bell is way over managing and its going to come home to bite in a big way very soon if he doesn't pull back a little.

[CaiGuy]

Someone needs to make a gif of Suarez kicking his glove.

[TheBigLebowski]

This offense is about as exciting as watching World Championship Shuffleboard.

Shuffleboard has scoring.

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This bullpen is going be in tatters by June. That's ridiculous to take Mahle out at this point. Two nights in a row a starter is pulled at least one inning too early. Bell is way over managing and its going to come home to bite in a big way very soon if he doesn't pull back a little.

This is why we need a 19 man pen.

[Boston Red]

Not sure why Mahle is out, but 7Ks and 0 BBs is good. Real good.

[CaiGuy]

Duke wants to make his next HR allowed count.

[NebraskaRed]

This bullpen is going be in tatters by June. That's ridiculous to take Mahle out at this point. Two nights in a row a starter is pulled at least one inning too early. Bell is way over managing and its going to come home to bite in a big way very soon if he doesn't pull back a little.

I'd understand it even a little bit if Mahle was struggling, but he wasn't.

Then to replace him with Duke in a 1-0 game is insanity.

[cumberlandreds]

Also I will add that the Reds have one man in the bullpen not doing so well and he is in nearly every game. Why?

[Ron Madden]

Come on guys it ain’t that bad.

We can still win this thing

[Spanky]

Also I will add that the Reds have one man in the bullpen not doing so well and he is in nearly every game. Why?

need to provide some sort of excitement

[cumberlandreds]

This game is interrupted by a severe weather update from WLW. Now back to the game.

[Rantly]

Also I will add that the Reds have one man in the bullpen not doing so well and he is in nearly every game. Why?

Gotta get Dukie going....

[HammerTime]

Alright well done Duke. Still can't believe he pulled him that early.

[mamell]

Competitive toilet paper origami might be more exciting..

[JaxRed]

David Bell.... the mad genius!!

[Boston Red]

Of course you bring in Duke there. I assume that was as obviously the right call to everyone else as it was to me.

[cumberlandreds]

Duke gets a DP to end the inning. 1-0 Mets after six. Game flying by. I guess that happens when no ones offense is doing anything.

[CaiGuy]

This bullpen is going be in tatters by June. That's ridiculous to take Mahle out at this point. Two nights in a row a starter is pulled at least one inning too early. Bell is way over managing and its going to come home to bite in a big way very soon if he doesn't pull back a little.

I was OK with Disco yesterday...he was looking a little shaky and there is no margin for error with this offense.

Malhe looked fine but I am guessing Bell didn't want them to see him another time through the order. I'd also leave him in if Duke was the only option, but at least Duke actually got some outs.

[Ron Madden]

I have to admit that was a good job by Duke

[adkindo]

The Duke's ERA is in single digits

[mamell]

I didn't even realize the game was going on this early so I have the game tuned in for my 90 year old pop.. Of course he doesn't remember a single player's name nor stats of any of them, but he enjoys watching..

[NebraskaRed]

Puig has now seen 3 pitches

[Boston Red]

3 pitches

[BCubb2003]

Maybe we should just tune in for the ninth inning.

[TheBigLebowski]

Just sit down, Pee-yew eeg. That's absolutely pathetic. 3 pitches, 3 outs.

[mhs95_06]

Duke gets a DP to end the inning. 1-0 Mets after six. Game flying by. I guess that happens when no ones offense is doing anything.

And its get away day!

[mamell]

The Duke's ERA is in single digits

It is possible we prematurely decided Duke was done and unworthy of pitching in the big leagues..

[Griffey012]

I was OK with Disco yesterday...he was looking a little shaky and there is no margin for error with this offense.

Malhe looked fine but I am guessing Bell didn't want them to see him another time through the order. I'd also leave him in if Duke was the only option, but at least Duke actually got some outs.

Mahle has had a penchant for running into trouble in the middle innings this year. Feel like he was just being proactive.

[SomeCallMeTim]

The Duke's ERA is in single digits

And our offense has no digits...

Nothing like the Reds offense to cure any ailing pitcher...


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[Kingspoint]

Rally time!!!

[Boston Red]

Are we really going to lose 1-0 because our pitcher grooved one to his counterpart since, you know, he's just a pitcher?

[mamell]

Only 3 hits in the game for the Reds? Nobody would have predicted that kind of excellence!

[cumberlandreds]

On to the 7th inning stretch. you guessed it....1-0 Mets

[membengal]

This is a replay, basically, of the 1-0 loss the Brewers (also a just after noon hour start) back when the first homestand ended.

[HammerTime]

Are we really going to lose 1-0 because our pitcher grooved one to his counterpart since, you know, he's just a pitcher?

Unless they somehow get Thor out of the game it looks that way.

[Kingspoint]

Mahle has had a penchant for running into trouble in the middle innings this year. Feel like he was just being proactive.

Yes. He was already inefficient just to get through five. Mahle has a lot to learn. But, how is he going to learn it if he doesn't face adversity? Got to keep pushing the expectations on young players.

[TheBigLebowski]

They're the Travelin' Tonic for Tired Tossers...the Heaping Helping of Help for Half-Assed Hurlers...your 2019 Cincinnati Reds

[Boston Red]

Yes. He was already inefficient just to get through five.

He was inefficient early. But I think he was only at 83 pitches after 5. Not that bad.

[cumberlandreds]

You know its bad when you think hearing Linda Antus for Cincinnatiusa commericial is exciting. :doh:

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

I didn't even realize the game was going on this early so I have the game tuned in for my 90 year old pop.. Of course he doesn't remember a single player's name nor stats of any of them, but he enjoys watching..

They are a pretty forgettable bunch....Just say dad there is Fred .187 and there is Mike .142 and there is Steve.099 and Mr Right Fielder .198 AKA Mr. 3 pitches

[Ron Madden]

This is a replay, basically, of the 1-0 loss the Brewers (also a just after noon hour start) back when the first homestand ended.

It’s a lot like our 1-0 win last night too

[JaxRed]

Mets announcers just said Thor was at 84 pitches so he can keep going....

[Boston Red]

When Votto gets a day off, how often is he used to pinch hit?

[mhs95_06]

It’s a lot like our 1-0 win last night too

Hope to need just a 2 run HR in the 9th!

[mamell]

There's the Frazier we knew and loved.. Stand there watching strike 3 float on by @ 86 mph..

[TheBigLebowski]

Mets announcers just said Thor was at 84 pitches so he can keep going....

I'm at 1,276 keystrokes, so my tank is also full. Thinking I can go the distance today.

[Rantly]

When Votto gets a day off, how often is he used to pinch hit?

Assume he will be used

[membengal]

It’s a lot like our 1-0 win last night too

That was at night. And a win.

This is at day. Like the Brewers game sadness. And trending the same way.

[Ron Madden]

He was inefficient early. But I think he was only at 83 pitches after 5. Not that bad.


There were 4 LHH’s coming up and lefty’s have been pounding Mahle this season

[NebraskaRed]

another great inning by Stephenson

[HammerTime]

When Votto gets a day off, how often is he used to pinch hit?

A lot, I'd bet good money we see him before the day is over.

[cumberlandreds]

RLS with a good inning. 1-0 Mets after 7.

[Boston Red]

All this wasted good pitching....

[Tony Cloninger]

it's quickly becoming the narrative this season: Last year they could hit but the pitching was garbage. Now the pitching is great and they can't hit.

Reminds one of the 60s Reds.

1962. 1965. 1968. 1969. more offense than pitching.
1963. 1964. 1967. Way more pitching than offense.

[mamell]

The Hawk's birthday.. I didn't know he was still kicking all these years later.. Heck of a pitcher for the Reds..

[TheBigLebowski]

First pitch swinging Scheppler.

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

Could someone find Loki or Hela and do something to this guy?

[Spanky]

has a runner made it to 2nd base yet for the Reds?

[mamell]

All this wasted good pitching....

It won't be wasted when they all demand millions for their next contracts.. The Reds have a bottomless pit of money to pay them.. lol

[TheBigLebowski]

We can always hope that was his last bat.

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

well the braves are losing 11-0 so there is that

[adkindo]

I almost rather see a pitcher at the plate than Schebler

[Ladeda]

No pitcher has ever thrown a complete game shutout and homered for the only run of the game.

8 outs away.

[HammerTime]

First pitch swinging Scheppler.

You know his last name is Schebler right? You've done that like 100 times.

[SomeCallMeTim]

Never thought I’d have to switch to soccer to see offense, but the Reds are actually having that effect...


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[NebraskaRed]

well the braves are losing 11-0 so there is that

Brewers are getting smacked around for the second day in a row

[TheBigLebowski]

You know his last name is Schebler right? You've done that like 100 times.

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/schlepper

It's an amusing and relevant play on words. But thanks for the useless point of information.

[bagz]

Help us Joey

[mamell]

The question on every fan's mind these days: Is there any pitcher on any team who can't throw a shutout against the Reds this season?

[SomeCallMeTim]

If Schebler is in the lineup this weekend, I’m boycotting GABP this year...


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[Playadlc]

Votto. Geez.

[CaiGuy]

Thom never hesitates to share a negative stat when it comes to Votto, does he?

[NebraskaRed]

Votto's strikeout looking number seems high this year

[TheBigLebowski]

Really tired of Votto mouthing off to every ump every time he watches a 3rd strike. This ump has had a wild zone all day and the pitch was fine. Hit the stupid thing and shut up.

[Spanky]

Votto's strikeout looking number seems high this year

that tends to happen when strike 3 is a ball 75% of the time

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

Do these guys not have any pride at all---it almost seems like they arent even trying half the time--especially 3 pitches Puig

[mamell]

Votto strikes out looking? UNHEARD OF! Why, the odds of that are less than the odds of finding a three leaf clover in a clover field!

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

The question on every fan's mind these days: Is there any pitcher on any team who can't throw a shutout against the Reds this season?

William Shatner could shut out the Reds.

[RED VAN HOT]

Votto's strikeout looking number seems high this year

It seems to me that he is not getting the calls this year on marginal pitches.

[adkindo]

I have near zero hope of anything good happening when Schebler, Puig, or Barnhart are at bat.

[NebraskaRed]

Good: the Reds are actually competing in games all the way to the end

Frustrating: the Reds are losing games they could win

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obviously they could still win this game

[Ron Madden]

Do these guys not have any pride at all---it almost seems like they arent even trying half the time--especially 3 pitches Puig

All teams look lethargic when they’ve not hitting

[mamell]

Nice recovery by Iggy.. Looked painful..

[Boston Red]

No pitcher has ever thrown a complete game shutout and homered for the only run of the game.

8 outs away.

Let's give up an 8th inning run, then! Only way to avoid this first happening.

[adkindo]

Let's give up an 8th inning run, then! Only way to avoid this first happening.

I agree....lets not be on the wrong side of history

[mamell]

Snydregraad might just get one of the first complete games of the season..if not the first.. Have there been any yet?

The kid might just make the history books.. Good for him..not so much for us.

[cumberlandreds]

We go to the 9th. Let's get a run!

[757690]

When was the last time there was a 1-0 game and the only run as from a HR by the pitcher?

[cumberlandreds]

Snydregraad might just get one of the first complete games of the season..if not the first.. Have there been any yet?

Yes someone did a couple of night ago. I just can't remember who it was now.

[mamell]

Yes someone did a couple of night ago. I just can't remember who it was now.

It's definitely a dying feat..

[adkindo]

When was the last time there was a 1-0 game and the only run as from a HR by the pitcher?

didn't someone point out it has never happened?

[Rantly]

When was the last time there was a 1-0 game and the only run as from a HR by the pitcher?

see post #183

[NebraskaRed]

Winker...no

[cumberlandreds]

Bell's gone.

[Spanky]

NM

[Boston Red]

Well played Winker. This ump has sucked, but he gets tossed 0-2 after an ACTUAL strike.

[NebraskaRed]

That was selfish of Winker

[cumberlandreds]

didn't someone point out it has never happened?

I'm sure it has been done. I think Fergie Jenkins and Bob Gibson have done it back in the 60's.

[757690]

didn't someone point out it has never happened?

Sorry, just came to this thread. TLDR.

[JCM11]

The idiot ump caused that.

[mhs95_06]

that tends to happen when strike 3 is a ball 75% of the time

That pitch to Votto ticked the zone and Winkers called strike 2 was solidly in the zone. Whiners!

[Boston Red]

That sucked for Farmer.

[cumberlandreds]

Farmer will step in to hit for Winker. Wouldn't it be something if homered but staying in Reds tradition he strikes out.

[adkindo]

That was selfish of Winker

& immature

[JaxRed]

That was pretty inexcusable on Winker.... we couldn't afford to have him thrown out....

[Boston Red]

This sucks.

[NebraskaRed]

The idiot ump caused that.

Nope. It was a strike. Winker was selfish and not thinking of the team.

[Spanky]

That pitch to Votto ticked the zone and Winkers called strike 2 was solidly in the zone. Whiners!

My post was about strike 3 calls not strike 2 calls

[wvreds]

Selfish play of Jesse Winker. This team is something else

[mamell]

This ump just wants to hand the win over to the Mets apparently.. That strike to Farmer was well out of the strike zone..

[Boston Red]

Four pitch Puig?

[cumberlandreds]

Time for a homer Puig!

[Ladeda]

One time Puig--- one time.

[mamell]

Oh boy! Puig has a shot of waving bye bye to Mets fans for jesse..

[CaiGuy]

Four pitch Puig?
Fine but make it count.

[JCM11]

Nope. It was a strike. Winker was selfish and not thinking of the team.

Winker barely said anything the ump stepped up to Winker and escalated the situation.

[adkindo]

odds Puig swings at 1st pitch?

[Baseballdad]

This umpire has no clue what a strike is! He’s been so bad all day! Ridiculous!!

[adkindo]

wow, he did not

[AlaskaReds]

This ump doesn't have a clue

[Boston Red]

Just a single Puig!!!!

[Tom Servo]

Those weren’t strikes.

[JCM11]

.......and we end the game with an embarrassingly bad and late called third strike. Bring on the automated strike zone please.

[Boston Red]

Did Puig momentarily consider hitting the ump with the bat?

[adkindo]

whatever.....you have 2 strikes....you can't watch that one and hope the ump does not give the pitcher an inch

[cumberlandreds]

Puig K's looking. No idea if it was another bad call or not since I am listening.

[NebraskaRed]

haha did Thom just walk out of the booth

[mamell]

Good game by Snydergraas with a little LOT of help from the umpire..

[Mitri]

Those weren’t strikes.

Pretty bad. Terrible, actually. And I don't care what Fox Track says, the "strike" on Winker wasn't one either.

[membengal]

whatever.....you have 2 strikes....you can't watch that one and hope the ump does not give the pitcher an inch

It was 100 mph off the plate, what, exactly, did you want Puig to do with that?