Pirates @ Reds 5-27-19 Game 1

[Ron Madden]

Reds
Senzel CF
Votto 1B
Suarez 3B
Dietrich 2B
Winker LF
Puig RF
Iglesias SS
Barnhart C
Castillo P

Pirates
Frazier 2B
Reynolds LF
Marte CF
Bell 1B
Cabrera RF
Moran 3B
Diaz C
Newman SS
Kingham P

[Ron Madden]

What do ya think the odds are of the Pirates throwing at Puig?

If it happens I bet there’s gonna be a fight.

[onehand]

What's the best way to get Castillo out of the game? Make him retaliate. I'm betting they're throwing at somebody...

[RedlegJ]

Puig is not someone I would be starting a fight with

[UPRedsFan]

Today feels like a very important day to play well. The opportunity is there to take two from the team immediately ahead in the standings. They have to climb the ladder by beating teams in the central. Taking two series from the Cubs was great. With Castillo and Gray pitching today they have to sweep this double header. Let’s go offense!

[klw]

Puig is not someone I would be starting a fight with

Baseball photo of the year?

https://thebaseballcodes.files.wordpress.com/2019/04/puig-fights.jpg?w=1000

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D3ks6_tW0AEIPVA.jpg

[klw]

Cody Reed brought up to be today's Doubleheader 26th man.

[Alabama]

This is the type of serious we have to win 3 out of 4 in order to be contenders this year and not just a treadmill team. They have the ability to do so, especially with Castillo and Gray going today.

[Ron Madden]

I’m going to the family cookout at my daughters house. Will follow the first game on the radio.

Root home a Winner and have a Happy and Safe Memorial Day Everybody!

[mamell]

I’m going to the family cookout at my daughters house. Will follow the first game on the radio.

Root home a Winner and have a Happy and Safe Memorial Day Everybody!

Your daughter better be serving a chicken dinner or else it'll all be her fault.. Winner Winner Chicken Dinner.. :eek: Then again it could be my fault for possibly watching the games..

[Big Klu]

What do ya think the odds are of the Pirates throwing at Puig?

If it happens I bet there’s gonna be a fight.

I'm guessing that the umpires have already warned both teams before the first pitch is ever thrown.

[NebraskaRed]

Puig saved that from being a double

[kaldaniels]

Thom should be extra ornery today since you just know he’s rather be at the Brennaman family cookout.

[Reds Fanatic]

K #1 for Castillo

[membengal]

Puig is really good in RF.

[Reds Fanatic]

K #2 for Castillo

[NebraskaRed]

Josh Bell has been on fire lately. Let's hope the Reds can cool him off

[Big Klu]

Thom should be extra ornery today since you just know he’s rather be at the Brennaman family cookout.

I'm sure his dad and stepmom will save plenty of Laura's Lean for him.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bell walks. 1st and 2nd

[NebraskaRed]

single and a walk, but that's it.

[Tom Servo]

Puig is really good in RF.
He really is, I’m surprised because the reputation was that he had a great arm but could be iffy on the other stuff. But outside of one or two overly aggressive plays he’s been fantastic out there.

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice play by Dietrich. 0-0 mid 1st

[membengal]

Josh Bell has been on fire lately. Let's hope the Reds can cool him off

He’s on my fantasy team - he’s been on fire the entire year. It’s been unreal. I actually agree with Thom for a change - you can’t give him a chance to beat you in that lineup - if they pitch around him for four games, makes sense to me.

[NC Reds]

It will be very disappointing if we can't mark up Kingham today.

[membengal]

He really is, I’m surprised because the reputation was that he had a great arm but could be iffy on the other stuff. But outside of one or two overly aggressive plays he’s been fantastic out there.

Yup. It has been noteworthy- he played that ball as well as it is possible to play it to hold Frazier to a single.

Frankly, as okay as Senzel has been in CF , their OF defense in May has been actually pretty decent rather than the dumpster fire we all feared it would be.

[kaldaniels]

I'm sure his dad and stepmom will save plenty of Laura's Lean for him.

Even jerky?

[membengal]

By the way, scherzer is pitching for the Nats today, that means we should have a Castillo / scherzer matchup this weekend.

[Big Klu]

Even jerky?

Well said, Mr. Hall-of-Fame Announcer.

[mamell]

Senzel's bat has a hole in it.. Needs some wood filler.. That was right down broadway..

[NebraskaRed]

Votto with a "gosh darnit" picked up by the mic

[Reds Fanatic]

Suarez with a line single to right

[Norm Chortleton]

When they catch Votto on mic like that, usually a hot streak is forthcoming

[Reds Fanatic]

Dietrich pops out 0-0 after 1

[mamell]

If your gonna hit into the shift do it in foul ground..

[mamell]

I hope this isn't a game where a struggling pitcher get his mojo back in one day.. unless it's Castillo's mojo..

[NC Reds]

Smooth play Jose.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Cowboy is right. Iglesias makes difficult plays look routine. You just assume anything hit thru there is an out.


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[mamell]

I've yet to see a catcher stand and get a called strike on any team..

[Reds Fanatic]

Diaz walks

[Norm Chortleton]

Cowboy is right. Iglesias makes difficult plays look routine. You just assume anything hit thru there is an out.


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[NebraskaRed]

excellent double play

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice play 1-6-3 DP. 0-0 mid 2nd

[North]

Sweet DP there.

[Big Klu]

1-6-yessiree-3!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Yesssirrrreeee


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[NC Reds]

Wow. Jose is showing off with the glove today.

[adkindo]

Iglesias is just silly at SS....like wow

[WrongVerb]

Iglesias is just sick.

[mamell]

We got us a big league SS who needs to be signed longer than one season for a minor league deal..

[RedsfaninMT]

When Scooter comes back, Iglesias glove means he starts at SS over Peraza IMO.

[Reds Fanatic]

Winker just missed long foul to left

[NebraskaRed]

you can't spell T-H-O-M without "talking about RBI nonstop"

[NebraskaRed]

Nick Groke
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@nickgroke

Is Memorial Day an appropriate time to start looking at the NL standings? "****, I look at the standings every day," Bud Black said. "The standings always give you a pretty good read of where you are in the standings."

[mamell]

Hopefully one of the Reds hitters will rattle Kingham's cage and change the trajectory of his mojo..

[Reds Fanatic]

Reds go down 1-2-3 in the 2nd

[mamell]

Reds go down 1-2-3 in the 2nd

The good news is the fat lady hasn't even warmed up her vocal cords.. yet..

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To go mow de lawn or to not go mow de lawn.. That is the question.. Mow de lawn is French for cut the grass..

[NebraskaRed]

What was Castillo doing with Kingham? That was incredibly bad.

[mamell]

Leadoff walk to the pitcher.. That's never a good sign..

[UPRedsFan]

Anyone remember ever hearing a replacement announcer for Marty or Joe back in the 70’s 80’s or 90’s?
Did they call both games of double headers?

[membengal]

Anyone remember ever hearing a replacement announcer for Marty or Joe back in the 70’s 80’s or 90’s?
Did they call both games of double headers?

I recall them calling both ends of the double-headers.

[NebraskaRed]

Tucker with a single now makes him 4 for 4 off Kingham in his career

[Norm Chortleton]

Shift-buster

[mamell]

Loui Loui Loui.. That ain't how you bunt a ball..

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Pirates playing pitchers hand almost..

[fielder's choice]

wtf was that

[NC Reds]

Good God. What was that?

[NebraskaRed]

Tucker....

[membengal]

Well. That kinda was not great from Barnhart.

[JCM11]

What in the he!! is Tucker doing?

[Norm Chortleton]

Here. To. There.

[adkindo]

Tucker trying to show the jets

[ochoa30]

That's the worst baserunning mistake I've seen in quite sometime. Just dumb.

[mamell]

Classic Tucker.. Tanner Roark he ain't..
I don't blame em on being aggressive, but.... there's a fine line between aggressive and dumb.. Tucker crossed it.

[TheBigLebowski]

TOOTBLAN

[ochoa30]

Tucker took the bat right out of Suarez's hands. Ugh.

[RedsfaninMT]

I think Billy Hamilton might have been thrown out there.

[CmdrCody]

I guess that’s why he wears the “tools of ignorance”


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[NebraskaRed]

Castillo knew how to pitch to Bell

[membengal]

Shake it off Melky, good grief.

[NC Reds]

Oh you know someone is getting plunked for the Reds now.

[757690]

And so it begins...

[ochoa30]

Shake it off Melky, good grief.

Ever been hit by a 96 mph fastball in the forearm? Probably feels pretty similar to being shot

[mamell]

Uhoh...here come the repercussions.. This could get ugly real quick..

[membengal]

Ever been hit by a 96 mph fastball in the forearm? Probably feels pretty similar to being shot

I am sure. And I also know how the Pirates have drilled the Reds over and over and over again over the years on the same kinds of pitches. So, yeah, suck it up and walk it off Melky.

[TheBigLebowski]

Hurdle has ordered the code red.

[WestTNRed]

Oh you know someone is getting plunked for the Reds now.

Well I was hoping Bell would get hit but even if it wasn't intentional someone had to get hit for what happened earlier.

[mamell]

Geeeesh...balk.. It ain't rocket science Loui..

[RedsFan44]

Why is Tucker wearing yellow catcher's gear?

[NebraskaRed]

Game is already over, according to Thom

[ochoa30]

I am sure. And I also know how the Pirates have drilled the Reds over and over and over again over the years on the same kinds of pitches. So, yeah, suck it up and walk it off Melky.

Lol, fair enough

[Norm Chortleton]

I am sure. And I also know how the Pirates have drilled the Reds over and over and over again over the years on the same kinds of pitches. So, yeah, suck it up and walk it off Melky.He's taken enough illegal testosterone over the years that it shouldn't hurt at all

[Norm Chortleton]

Diaz didn't signal safe

[adkindo]

Ever been hit by a 96 mph fastball in the forearm? Probably feels pretty similar to being shot

with what, a pellet gun? I don't know, but I would rather get hit by a 96 mph fastball 100 out of 100 times if given the choice between that and lead. :)

[BluegrassRedleg]

Why is Tucker wearing yellow catcher's gear?

Think that was the tribute to military gear they wore with the camo and gold unis.


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[TheBigLebowski]

I think Melky died

[mamell]

At least the Reds aren't the only team with dumb base runners.. Moran still @ 2nd.. What a Moran!

[ochoa30]

with what, a pellet gun? I don't know, but I would rather get hit by a 96 mph fastball 100 out of 100 times if given the choice between that and lead. :)

Yeah, a paintball gun would probably be the closest, haha

[adkindo]

He's taken enough illegal testosterone over the years that it shouldn't hurt at all

we do not know it was illegal...he could have only injected in another country ;)

[757690]

From the Twitterverse:

RHP Tristan Archer has been traded to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash considerations.

[NebraskaRed]

again, why is Castillo pitching Kingham so carefully?

[TheBigLebowski]

Thommy is telling everyone to get off his lawn

[mamell]

with what, a pellet gun? I don't know, but I would rather get hit by a 96 mph fastball 100 out of 100 times if given the choice between that and lead. :)

I guess that's perhaps why armies don't throw baseballs at each other in wars..

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OK...time to undress Kingham and send him back to the minor leagues..

[ochoa30]

Mental mistakes costing the Reds so far. Still just 1-0. Time to score some runs.

[TheBigLebowski]

I guess that's perhaps why armies don't throw baseballs at each other in wars..

I’ve always enjoyed my right to give the King of England a brushback pitch.

[mamell]

Making Kingham look like a true ace...Go figure..
Well..I'm off to go buy some cancer causing products and maybe Mow De Lawn..

[adkindo]

I guess that's perhaps why armies don't throw baseballs at each other in wars..



when I was a kid, there were some in my neighborhood that did throw rocks

[NebraskaRed]

nothing like the red-hot Pirates and their red-hot ace to cool off the Reds...

[SomeCallMeTim]

Geez we are gonna waste a Castillo start because they cant hit slow stuff. Who said velocity was a problem holding avgs down?


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[WVRedsGuy]

This team makes zero sense.

[adkindo]

never seen a team like this in my life....it is Jekyll and Hyde

[ochoa30]

Kingham is like Freddy Peralta. Only pitches well against the Reds. They are single handedly keeping those guys in the big leagues.

[Big Klu]

4-6-yessiree-3!

[ochoa30]

Nice play. Love watching Iglesias play defense. His turns are a thing of beauty.

[Big Klu]

From the Twitterverse:

RHP Tristan Archer has been traded to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash considerations.

Who is he, and where is he coming from?

[ochoa30]

That's a strike

[NebraskaRed]

really impressed by how Castillo has handled Bell all 3 times

[NebraskaRed]

the Pirates were considering sending this guy back to AAA but he's shutting out the Reds. Of course.

[UPRedsFan]

Who is he, and where is he coming from?

Brewers. AAA reliever. 28 yrs old.

[Kingspoint]

Not much scoring in these early morning games.

[NC Reds]

Iggy with a single. Nice start to the inning.

[ochoa30]

Just slug bunt with Castillo. He cant bunt.

[NebraskaRed]

Just slug bunt with Castillo. He cant bunt.

he finally did it!

[ochoa30]

he finally did it!

Lol, we shouldnt have to get excited about that but I'm glad he did.

[Big Klu]

We have a Mark Grace reference. Everybody drink!

[ochoa30]

That's a strike though? terrible

[Reds Fanatic]

Who is he, and where is he coming from?

Relief pitcher from the Brewers organization He will be headed to Louisville

http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=572687#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL

[NebraskaRed]

Tie game. Great hit by Senzel

[Reds Fanatic]

Senzel doubles in a run. Tie game 1-1!

[NC Reds]

Nick with the clutch double!

[JCM11]

Senzel is money.

[adkindo]

Senzel with the RBI!

[ochoa30]

Big hit!!!

[Kingspoint]

Thanks to all of the Veterans who served.

[membengal]

Too bad Senzel’s power is missing...

[757690]

Senzel just did the Dab when he reached second. I’d send him to AAA for two weeks over that.

[NebraskaRed]

Excellent AB by Votto

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto doubles in a run! 2-1 Reds

[NC Reds]

Great job Joey.

Shuts up THom for now.

[adkindo]

Joey getting back to being Joey Votto!

[membengal]

Find you someone who loves you like Thom loves the RBI stat.

[SomeCallMeTim]

Biggly! Back to back 2 out hits!!!


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[JCM11]

Votto looking much better lately. He just missed a HR in his last ab now smokes a double.

[ochoa30]

Senzel just did the Dab when he reached second. I’d send him to AAA for two weeks over that.

That seems to be the teams new thing

[Kingspoint]

Nice inning from both sides of the diamond.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Not that I’d encourage more mound visits, but Cowboy asks a perfectly legit question there. I’ve never really thought of that.


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[757690]

Who is he, and where is he coming from?

He’s from the Brewers. No idea who he is besides that.

[NebraskaRed]

GENO!

[Reds Fanatic]

Suarez doubles off the wall in center! 3-1 Reds

[UPRedsFan]

Marty screwed up that trivia question about 5 left handed Reds who hit .300 and 30 hr’s. He counted Votto twice and never mentioned Klu.

[NC Reds]

Wow. I thought that was gone. I feel like a confused Cubs fan.

[JCM11]

Marte played that like it was 40 feet over the fence.

[adkindo]

thought Geno had another HR....nice double

[ochoa30]

Mark it down off the wall

[SomeCallMeTim]

So close!!! 18” from the yellow line!


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[Norm Chortleton]

How did that ball stay in?

[ochoa30]

Suarez is locked in!!

[Tadasimha]

Senzel just did the Dab when he reached second. I’d send him to AAA for two weeks over that.

Old school is boring - and old

[TheBigLebowski]

You can MARK IT DOWN....as off the wall!!

[757690]

That seems to be the teams new thing

Suarez just did it, so sadly, you are correct.

[Kingspoint]

Back-to-back-to-back run-scoring Doubles are special moments.

[ochoa30]

You can MARK IT DOWN....as off the wall!!

I really hope "Mark it down Doctor" is not his new thing. It sucks big time, haha.

[757690]

Old school is boring - and old

Ahhhnn, the Dab isn’t exactly new.

[Tadasimha]

Triple barrel doubles with two outs - love it

[Kingspoint]

Suarez was so close.

[OGB]

Thom embarrassingly jumps the gun on calling that double a home run and immediately pivots to asking Brantley if he evers dabs with his kids or does the "whip/Naynay"

[Wonderful Monds]

I really hope "Mark it down Doctor" is not his new thing. It sucks big time, haha.

Since when do people tell doctors to “mark it down”? It’s such a dumb phrase.

[Big Klu]

Marty screwed up that trivia question about 5 left handed Reds who hit .300 and 30 hr’s. He counted Votto twice and never mentioned Klu.

Kluszewski, G. Bell, Parker, Griffey Jr., Votto?

[ochoa30]

Suarez just did it, so sadly, you are correct.

Yeah, they were showing Senzel and Votto doing it a bunch before the game. I think it's pretty funny. Young energy.

[adkindo]

People in Cleveland like dirty pants?

[ochoa30]

Since when do people tell doctors to “mark it down”? It’s such a dumb phrase.

Never. He should change it to court reporter or something, lol

[Tadasimha]

Ahhhnn, the Dab isn’t exactly new.

Complaining about guys celebrating a big hit with something like it is very old

[ochoa30]

Laz Diaz just cant wait to ring someone up. Guy is awful at his job.

[757690]

Complaining about guys celebrating a big hit with something like it is very old

I love Reds players celebrating. But the Dab was over like 5 years ago, and even when it was big, it was never cool.

[M2]

Glad to see they finally got to the Kingham.

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/579752136/hamking_avatar_400x400.jpg

[Wonderful Monds]

Kluszewski, G. Bell, Parker, Griffey Jr., Votto?

I don’t think Jr ever got .300 in a 30 HR season as a Red

[NebraskaRed]

I love Reds players celebrating. But the Dab was over like 5 years ago, and even when it was big, it was never cool.

little kids still do it. Maybe it's about having fun rather than being cool.

[Norm Chortleton]

Laz Diaz just cant wait to ring someone up. Guy is awful at his job.To quote Marty on numerous occasions: "Laz Diaz is a bad umpire."

[OGB]

Complaining about guys celebrating a big hit with something like it is very old

Eh, I kinda get his point. If they're ironically dabbing it's kinda funny, but otherwise it's a bit lame.
It's the equivalent of that guy you know who was still yelling "what?!" and "okay!" 5 years after the Chappelle show skit aired.
Dabbing in 2019 is something Michael Scott would do.

[Wonderful Monds]

I love Reds players celebrating. But the Dab was over like 5 years ago, and even when it was big, it was never cool.

I mean given this team’s sense of humor, it seems like that is in fact the joke.

[OGB]

little kids still do it. Maybe it's about having fun rather than being cool.

It's because kids are notoriously lame.

[Wonderful Monds]

It's because kids are notoriously lame.

this is true

[ochoa30]

Not a good start to the inning for Luis. Needs a DP.

[Big Klu]

Thom embarrassingly jumps the gun on calling that double a home run and immediately pivots to asking Brantley if he evers dabs with his kids or does the "whip/Naynay"

It's called, "Changing the subject because you're wrong again."

[Rantly]

We have a Mark Grace reference. Everybody drink!
Not watching but curious, how does he work Grace into today’s game?

[Big Klu]

I don’t think Jr ever got .300 in a 30 HR season as a Red

I didn't think so either, but I'm drawing a blank on the fifth left-handed hitter.

[NC Reds]

Thom is incorrigible.

[Wonderful Monds]

Joey come on

[fielder's choice]

oh my goodness

[Reds Fanatic]

Should have been a big DP but Votto dropped the ball

[JCM11]

Nice one Joey.

[ochoa30]

That sucks so bad

[Wonderful Monds]

It’s hard to believe Joey ever won a Gold Glove

[BluegrassRedleg]

Thom wrong on something for about the 11th time today.


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[UKWhoDey]

Wow. Joey!! Argh

[Big Klu]

Not watching but curious, how does he work Grace into today’s game?

He contrasted Josh Bell's lack of skill in charging a bunt to Mark Grace's defensive prowess.

[Wonderful Monds]

Thom is going to faint I think lol

[NebraskaRed]

Iglesias got a little too fancy for his own good

[fielder's choice]

Wow

[Reds Fanatic]

Wow Iglesias tries to pull off the back flip from the glove. 3-2 Reds

[adkindo]

what are we doing?

[membengal]

Why is the reds defense having an anyuerism?

[ochoa30]

This is little league non sense. Come on. They should have 0 runs in this inning and it should be over.

[JCM11]

Iglesias has to throw that ball to first.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Thom on stroke alert.


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[UKWhoDey]

Cmon guys. We arent the Showtime Lakers. 2 double play opps blown

[membengal]

Reds staring getting over the four games under .500 hump, then freaking out.

[JP321]

Votto really hurt us with that drop.... Iglesias just adds fuel to fire

[kaldaniels]

Thom on stroke alert.


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That was quite a sigh he had.

[Tadasimha]

Amir in to face Polanco - double switch as Peraza replaces Dietrich

[SomeCallMeTim]

Moran isn’t the only moron today...


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[ochoa30]

Cmon guys. We arent the Showtime Lakers. 2 double play opps blown

There was no chance at a DP on the second one and Iglesias tried to rush a crazy backwards glove flip to second. Even if it gets there they aren't turning it. Too many mistakes today by everyone. Hopefully they can keep it here.

[OGB]

Reds staring getting over the four games under .500 hump, then freaking out.

I love this team but they really stoke my anxiety

[Tadasimha]

[QUOTE=BluegrassRedleg;3952357]Thom on stroke alert.


That was quite a sigh he had.

He thinks he could have made both of those plays

[Ironman92]

Cmon Garrett....find a way

[NebraskaRed]

Damn

[BluegrassRedleg]

You never get away with doing that. Not in church league softball or MLB.


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[NC Reds]

Will be fortunate to get out of this half inning tied. Ugh.

[ochoa30]

No reason to throw that dude a fastball ever

[Nathan]

I didn't think so either, but I'm drawing a blank on the fifth left-handed hitter.

It is Jr. 35/.301 in 2005.

[Ironman92]

Votto with a head scratching drop and then Iglesias would’ve just went to 1st

Oh well, let’s find another way to win

[kaldaniels]

There was no chance at a DP on the second one and Iglesias tried to rush a crazy backwards glove flip to second. Even if it gets there they aren't turning it. Too many mistakes today by everyone. Hopefully they can keep it here.

Counterpoint - maybe we (rhetorically) shouldn’t applaud those showtime moves when they aren’t required. If that had been successful Thom would have been worshipping Iglesias.

[Tadasimha]

Okay, Amir - dont give up any more. The bats can get that lead back

[JP321]

Need to stop the bleeding right now.

[M2]

I didn't think so either, but I'm drawing a blank on the fifth left-handed hitter.

Jr. went .301 with 35 HR in 2005.

[Todd Gack]

I just noticed Castillo has 32 walks in 70IP this year? Is this concerning for some?

[ochoa30]

Counterpoint - maybe we (rhetorically) shouldn’t applaud those showtime moves when they aren’t required. If that had been successful Thom would have been worshipping Iglesias.

Agreed. The minute he tried the flip I cringed. Just didnt make sense.

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I just noticed Castillo has 36 walks in 68 IP this year? Is this concerning for some?

It's not great. I dont think it's going to be an issue going forward but he needs to tighten it up.

[faffy42]

Votto is a head case at the plate, on the base paths, and on defense. That mental blunder changes the whole game.

[Reds Fanatic]

Big K to end the inning

[NC Reds]

Great recovery by Amir.

[NebraskaRed]

That inning never should have happened like that.

[Tadasimha]

Got 'im!

Bang in some more runs, boys

[ochoa30]

That inning never should have happened like that.

Yeah, this should be a 3-0 game if not for mental mistakes. Maybe more if Barnhart doesnt run into in out taking the bat out of your best and hottest hitters hands with 2 runners on base.

[kaldaniels]

Votto is a head case at the plate, on the base paths, and on defense. That mental blunder changes the whole game.

Iglesias made the mental blunder. Votto just dropped the ball.

[Reds Fanatic]

Leadoff hit for Winker

[Big Klu]

Jr. went .301 with 35 HR in 2005.

I guessed Griffey because I couldn't think of anyone else, but I didn't remember that he hit .301 that year.

[NC Reds]

Seeing eye single by Winker. I'll take it.

[Tadasimha]

Get this party started, Jesse

[ochoa30]

Iglesias made the mental blunder. Votto just dropped the ball.

To be fair you could argue dropping a baseball is a mental mistake pretty easily. Hes a big league first baseman.

[OGB]

Votto is a head case at the plate, on the base paths, and on defense. That mental blunder changes the whole game.

Not to mention a head case at the Starbucks, Lulu Lemon, and the genius bar.
/S

[NebraskaRed]

well, this just isn't Iglesias's game today

[ochoa30]

Need the pen to be lights out in this one

[NC Reds]

Astros are working over the Cubs. Would be really nice to take this one.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bell homers. I just don't get pitching anywhere near the strike zone with Bell right now

[ochoa30]

GABP special for Bell and they take the lead. Ugh. Reds letting another game slip away.

[The Operator]

I just don't understand the dominance this Pirates team has had over The Reds.

They've got an awful run differential.

[adkindo]

I leave the room for a minute, and they retake the lead.....we better find a way to win this game

[UKWhoDey]

What in the heck is going on here!?!?! Its the Pirates. Lets friggin go boys, enough already

[ochoa30]

I just don't understand the dominance this Pirates team has had over The Reds.

They've got an awful run differential.

It's a confidence thing IMO. They know they can beat us so they play better. No doubt the reds are a more talented team but all that matters is who wins. Doesnt hurt to be gifted 3 runs either.

[Tadasimha]

One more, big A

Nm - one more, big B

[Norm Chortleton]

One more, big AOr Big B

[ochoa30]

No doubt the Reds are going to have to call someone up to start tomorrow. That's gonna be a tough win with how good Lyles has been. They need these 2 today bad.