Reds @ Phillies 6-9-19 - It's always Sonny in Philadelphia

[WrongVerb]

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[HammerTime]

I go out of town for a few days and all hell breaks loose. Let’s hope they can get back on track today.

[JaxRed]

Interesting that it's Peraza and not Winker in CF, and that we're facing a righty and Casali is starting.

[Ironman92]

Me thinks it’s stupid to give a player a day off after he had half the team’s total bases the day before.

[mth123]

Me thinks it’s stupid to give a player a day off after he had half the team’s total bases the day before.

The Reds have lost three in a row and have days off on Monday and Thursday. Tuesday and Wednesday they can take advantage of the DH spot to get guys some rest. Today they should be playing the best they have to try to get a win. Plenty of time for Rest this week.

[klw]

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Rookie center fielder Nick Senzel will likely receive a day off Sunday.

José Peraza started at shortstop in place of Iglesias on Saturday and Josh VanMeter received a start in left field. Puig has a career-low .211 batting average and .256 on-base percentage, but Bell said Saturday’s lineup had more to do with bench players than Puig’s performance.

“We feel like we have to keep Peraza (sharp), he hasn’t played short hardly at all,” Bell said. “We can’t forget about him. He has to stay sharp at that position. VanMeter hasn’t had many opportunities to start. It’s more about getting those two guys an opportunity.”

Peraza played shortstop in the eighth inning Friday and made a throwing error while trying to complete a potential double play. It was only the second time he played shortstop in a game since May 4.

“Coming off the bench is not an easy role,” Bell said of Peraza. “It’s something that he hasn’t done in his career. It’s my job as the manager to make sure those guys stay ready and they get enough playing time to where they are able to come into a day and start a game or come into the middle of a game.

“It’s their responsibility to be ready too, but it’s also my responsibility to make sure they are getting enough playing time to keep them effective.”

Entering Saturday, Senzel had played every inning since his Major League debut on May 3.

“We do have the off days, but sometimes it’s just good to sit and watch a game too,” Bell said. “As tough as it is to take him out of the lineup, it’s important for him to have a day like that.”

[mth123]

Secondary priorities are always good when the season is circling the drain.

[Ohiohaybaler]

Nola has a BABIP of .343 against him. If the Reds don’t try to swing for the fences every at bat, they will break out of their slump.
Also, the first and sixth innings are bugaboos for Nola.

[Tom Servo]

good thread title

[bigfoot52]

Winker in the leadoff spot?
Interesting.

[Tom Servo]

Winker puts another one on the ground, would have been a hit but robbed by Hernandez.

[Big Klu]

Interesting that in "last season, Votto's worst in the big leagues", he still led the NL in OBP.

[bigfoot52]

Interesting that it's Peraza and not Winker in CF, and that we're facing a righty and Casali is starting.
Would much prefer Peraza in CF since he has some speed. Winker is slow motion.

[Big Klu]

Winker in the leadoff spot?
Interesting.

It's sort of by default. When Senzel is not in the lineup, they don't really have another traditional leadoff type.

[Big Klu]

Would much prefer Peraza in CF since he has some speed. Winker is slow motion.

I tend to agree with you, but in Winker's defense (no pun intended) he played better defense in CF earlier in the year than he has at either corner OF spot.

(*Brought to you by somebody who supposedly has an axe to grind against Winker :D)

[bigfoot52]

Surprises in the top of the first.
Winker hits a ground ball to the right side.
Votto an emergency hack back to the pitcher.
Suarez easy fly ball out.

[JaxRed]

Castro in the above post means Suarez. His struggles this series have really hurt.

Sonny gets out of first easily and Peraza tracker down the last out but not without some adjustments.

[bigfoot52]

Castro in the above post means Suarez. His struggles this series have really hurt.

Sonny gets out of first easily and Peraza tracker down the last out but not without some adjustments.

Yep. Castro/Suarez? How could I get them names mixed up. Well at least I've got Mo Willy Pena out of my memory bank.

[Red Raindog]

Puig continues to Puig


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[TheBigLebowski]

Puig is awful

[50YrRedsFan]

Puig continues to Puig


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Puig missed that pitch by a foot

[Ironman92]

Votto 0-11 off the starting pitcher
Suarez has greatly struggled
Puig about as lost as he can be
Dietrich 3 straight hitless starts

Senzel sits. Can’t make me like it

[Big Klu]

Who is Kevin Barnes? I've never heard of him. (Evidently he's a "great baseball mind" from Atlanta?)

[texasdave]

Let the record show that the 3,000th major league plate appearance for Yasiel Puig ended in a strikeout.

[ochoa30]

I'm convinced that Puig and Turner Ward are a sort of Trojan horse sent by the Dodgers to sabotage. Cant see any other way to explain how bad he has been.

[TheBigLebowski]

Hope you Nola owners got him in your lineups today

[Ironman92]

Runner in motion with a great contact hitter

[bigfoot52]

Bloop!!!
Can we come out of this scoreless?

[TheBigLebowski]

That’s why contact matters

[mth123]

OK. A run.

[bigfoot52]

And the reds lead !!!

[Big Klu]

OK. A run.

#perazaclutchrbi

[Tom Servo]

Thom definitely knows way more than baseball operations people.

By the way, some of the guys who struck out 150+ times last year who apparently would have no spot on Team Thom: Giancarlo Stanton, Joey Gallo, Justin Upton, Khris Davis, Paul Goldschmidt, Bryce Harper, Trevor Story, Javier Baez, Matt Carpenter, Rhys Hoskins, Cody Bellinger, Aaron Judge.

[TheBigLebowski]

Gray looks sharp

[Big Klu]

Thom definitely knows way more than baseball operations people.

By the way, some of the guys who struck out 150+ times last year who apparently would have no spot on Team Thom: Giancarlo Stanton, Joey Gallo, Justin Upton, Khris Davis, Paul Goldschmidt, Bryce Harper, Trevor Story, Javier Baez, Matt Carpenter, Rhys Hoskins, Cody Bellinger, Aaron Judge.

A bunch of stiffs.

[HammerTime]

Swing the bat for heavens sake.

[Ironman92]

Swing the bat for heavens sake.

Yasiel hears you

[Kingspoint]

Why does the inept Puig continue to bat so high in the lineup?

It's asinine and moronic. Flip him with Casali (the true answer is to release him).

[Big Klu]

Votto manages a lowly walk, but no RBI.

He's no Peraza.

#notelite

[Kingspoint]

Votto manages a lowly walk, but no RBI.

He's no Peraza.

#notelite

The Votto problem is fixed. Now release Puig and fix that problem and the Offense will be good.

[Ironman92]

Anyone by chance know if Thom likes or dislikes things in baseball that take extra moments?

[WrongVerb]

Thom definitely knows way more than baseball operations people.

By the way, some of the guys who struck out 150+ times last year who apparently would have no spot on Team Thom: Giancarlo Stanton, Joey Gallo, Justin Upton, Khris Davis, Paul Goldschmidt, Bryce Harper, Trevor Story, Javier Baez, Matt Carpenter, Rhys Hoskins, Cody Bellinger, Aaron Judge.

The Philadelphia announcers are so much more sane.

[Tom Servo]

That didn't look like a strike

[The Operator]

Strike 3 to Geno absolutely a ball. 100%

[bigfoot52]

Dietrich is due for a long ball..

[Tom Servo]

well at least Nola's throwing a number of pitches, over 50 in 3 innings

[JaxRed]

Dietrich has really been scuffling recently.

[ochoa30]

Dietrich has really been scuffling recently.

Yeah, looks to me as if hes seeing 90% breaking balls and hes chasing hard. That's what happens when you hit 17 homeruns in just over 100 AB's I guess.

[Ironman92]

I will also never understand pitching to outside corner when your defense is heavily shifted for the pull

[The Operator]

That would have been a strike for Nola

[mamell]

Jeeeez.. Terrible call

[ochoa30]

That's straight BS tbh. Better pitch then the strike on Suarez.

[JaxRed]

Important too because it brings up Harper with 2 on.

[ochoa30]

Another thing is the pitch by Gray is coming towards the plate and the Nola pitch was breaking away. Just super annoying to have to deal with human error in this day and age.

[Tom Servo]

so uh, we gonna talk about that play

[HammerTime]

That really sums up the season. How is that not ruled an error.

[ochoa30]

Lol, well this is fun huh?

[50YrRedsFan]

Reds baseball 2019 edition

[Saven]

so uh, we gonna talk about that play

I'd rather not. That was horrendous....

Seriously, wth was that!?

[TheBigLebowski]

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2019 Cincinnati Reds!

[Tom Servo]

poor Sonny

[mamell]

Great defense there..Lost in the sun and the wind blowing it around.. 2 run infield single.. Jeeez

[Ironman92]

Well played.

[JaxRed]

Not wearing sunglasses is inexcusable.

[Ironman92]

poor Sonny

Too sunny

[ochoa30]

poor Sonny

Probably regretting the extension every single game he has to pitch for this joke of an org

[BluegrassRedleg]

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[Big Klu]

That really sums up the season. How is that not ruled an error.

As per the rule book, a ball lost in the sun, wind, or lights cannot be ruled an error.

[TheBigLebowski]

Embarrassing

[ochoa30]

Also, why cant our catchers get there glove down? Do they think the guy is gonna slide in waist high?

[Coopdaddy67]

poor Sonny

Feels like bad defense or freak plays have cost him several times this year.

[Alabama]

Laugh out loud. This team has a better chance of being worst in the NL than making the playoffs.

[mamell]

Just a tad fair and Jay might have had problems chasing it down..

[The Operator]

Watched the drop happen while my family was singing Happy Birthday to me. It's not often that you hear people scream out "You've got to be kidding me!" During such a moment.

Oh, and I found out five minutes beforehand that I'd picked up a nail in my rear passenger tire of my car.


Everything's coming up Operator today

[Ironman92]

There are 30 flags and sunglasses


No excuses

[50YrRedsFan]

Peraza has more rbi's than Votto.

[Tom Servo]

well better be extra perfect Sonny and leave nothing to chance, doesn't look like you're getting anymore help

[Ironman92]

good thread title

I disagree

[Tom Servo]

I disagree
It's still good.

[mamell]

Two hard hit foul balls..and....a strike out.. Go figure.. I think that play last inning took all the wind out of their sails..

[ochoa30]

well better be extra perfect Sonny and leave nothing to chance, doesn't look like you're getting anymore help

I think it's too late for that, lol. He dared to allow a weak pop up to first base so now hes got an L heading his way most likely.

[Ironman92]

Peraza has more rbi's than Votto.

Well Peraza is a beast...so there’s that

[TheBigLebowski]

Two hard hit foul balls..and....a strike out.. Go figure.. I think that play last inning took all the wind out of their sails..

This team was a dinghy on a calm pond before that travesty

[Ironman92]

It's still good.

Hurts my eyes

[mamell]

Watched the drop happen while my family was singing Happy Birthday to me. It's not often that you hear people scream out "You've got to be kidding me!" During such a moment.

Oh, and I found out five minutes beforehand that I'd picked up a nail in my rear passenger tire of my car.


Everything's coming up Operator today

Happy You gotta be kidding me day.. Best to check for water in your gas tank while you're at it..

[Rolando]

This team just looks unprepared to play every day which is crazy when have 10 assistant coaches.

[BCubb2003]

Peraza has more rbi's than Votto.

That’s because Votto bats in front of Peraza.

[Ironman92]

That’s because Votto bats in front of Peraza.

Peraza has knocked in Votto 0 times this year. Peraza has had 24 fewer runners on base this season.

[bigfoot52]

The Reds defense has went to the gutter this year.

[mamell]

Gotta swing that bat to hit the ball..

[adkindo]

it is crazy that it feels like 2 runs will actually be enough to win this one

[TheBigLebowski]

Good eye Joe

[BCubb2003]

Peraza has knocked in Votto 0 times this year. Peraza has had 24 fewer runners on base this season.

He is indeed a beast.

[ochoa30]

it is crazy that it feels like 2 runs will actually be enough to win this one

Have you seen the scores the last 3 games?

[Rolando]

This team looks like they have quit on David Bell

[Rantly]

Peraza has knocked in Votto 0 times this year. Peraza has had 24 fewer runners on base this season.

Wow, great comeback reply!

[JaxRed]

What about Reeds status?

[Wonderful Monds]

Kinda sucks that it feels like the wheels came off the season so quickly in the last week. I don’t even particularly care to watch anymore at the moment.

[North]

Sports are supposed to be entertaining.

[The Operator]

Puig what the hell

[ochoa30]

Gray has gotten screwed in just about every way a pitcher can today. Gotta feel for the guy.

[50YrRedsFan]

Puig what the hell

Puig..always the hot dog.

[ochoa30]

Was that not strike 3 anyways?

[The Operator]

lol I figured for sure they'd review that and the run would score

[OC_Red]

Robot umpires now please... Harper struck out looking before that single.


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[757690]

Reds lucky the Phillies aren’t reviewing that play. It looks like a second tag that Casali missed today.

[mamell]

huh...tried to steal home and almost got it.. pretty gutsy.. I'da wanted it reviewed too..

[50YrRedsFan]

This ump is very inconsistent

[BluegrassRedleg]

Puig..always the hot dog.

In fairness, I don’t think that’s the right term. Creeper said it best. Everyone thought that runner was going home (and probably should have) and Puig was going to make the “hero play.” That’s part of his game that I don’t think will ever change.


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[ochoa30]

This ump is very inconsistent

Sonny would have a shut out if he had done his job properly

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Why has no one pointed out that that pitch was clearly a strike? How does that not get called. Worst ump I've seen this year, just insane how bad he has been

[mamell]

Ahh..he was definitely out..

[ochoa30]

Puig needs released. That might be a wake up call to these other guys. Hes worthless.

[dsterry]

Hopefully the Reds let Puig walk after the season.

[mamell]

Maybe the Reds will decide to play some exciting baseball again someday, but right now the only people excited watching them are fans of other teams.
That said..Peaches are on sale today and it's peach season here in SC.. That's more exciting than Reds baseball right now..

[Kingspoint]

6 pitches = 3 outs for Puig without even adancing any runners. They were completely ineffective outs, other than getting the game over more quickly and making things as easy as possible on the opposing team and pitcher.

[Tom Servo]

Puig needs released. That might be a wake up call to these other guys. Hes worthless.
Wasn't that what people said about releasing Kemp? Maybe "wake up calls" aren't real.

[bigfoot52]

Ahh..he was definitely out..

Definitely??
It looks like the tag is on the knee.
Thank you Philly for not reviewing.

[stein1214]

Making Nola work through the first 4 and then let him breeze through 5 and 6 on about 15 pitches combined.

[Kingspoint]

Hopefully the Reds let Puig walk after the season.

If they made the move for the fans to bring him here, they got to be consistent and make the move to release him as soon as possible. Same old crap as with Bailey...trying to salvage sunken costs.

[ochoa30]

Wasn't that what people said about releasing Kemp? Maybe "wake up calls" aren't real.

I couldn't care less if they are or not. He sucks and should be gone. Let Ervin start the rest of the season out there. He cant possibly be any worse. Gives a way better AB from what I've seen too.

[50YrRedsFan]

The Reds are #28 out of 30 in numbers of pitches seen. Way too many early in the count outs and first pitch swinging.

[mamell]

Great play by Sonny.. To bad the rest of the infield doesn't seem to want to emulate him..

[Kingspoint]

Puig needs released. That might be a wake up call to these other guys. Hes worthless.

That needs to be shouted from the rooftops by the fans. Hold this franchise accountable. Don't let them continue to cash everyone's checks and think that's OK.

[dsterry]

Good job by Sonny Gray today. He deserved a better fate.

[Kingspoint]

The Reds are #28 out of 30 in numbers of pitches seen. Way to many early in the count outs and first pitch swinging.

That's 100% Coaching.

[ochoa30]

That needs to be shouted from the rooftops by the fans. Hold this franchise accountable. Don't let them continue to cash everyone's checks and think that's OK.

I dont think enough people care tbh. The 10 or so of us that do aren't gonna be able to move the needle. The franchise is in dangerous territory of losing whatever fanbase they have left IMO.

[Crumbley]

Have seen enough Puig, it’s not going to work here

[Tom Servo]

I dont think enough people care tbh. The 10 or so of us that do aren't gonna be able to move the needle. The franchise is in dangerous territory of losing whatever fanbase they have left IMO.
This Redszone theory where our posts have some effect on the machinations of the team is really something.

[Kingspoint]

The Reds are #28 out of 30 in numbers of pitches seen. Way to many early in the count outs and first pitch swinging.

No excuses for that other than pure laziness and a lack if accountability by Management and poor Coaching. If you can't instill plate discipline in your players you need to be gone.

[Rolando]

I couldn't care less if they are or not. He sucks and should be gone. Let Ervin start the rest of the season out there. He cant possibly be any worse. Gives a way better AB from what I've seen too.

I would be okay with releasing Puig but let's move past guys like Ervin too he does bring anything special either.

[Kingspoint]

This Redszone theory where our posts have some effect on the machinations of the team is really something.

They actually do. It's why Kemp, Wood and Puig became REDS in the first place.

If you don't hold Ownership and Management accountable, they'll just keep cashing your checks. It's a business and we are the Consumers. Consumers have to have a collective voice or they will be taken advantage of every single time. No exceptions.

[NC Reds]

Turner Ward has been a poor fit. Hopefully that is addressed in the off-season (won’t happen sooner).

[ochoa30]

I would be okay with releasing Puig but let's move past guys like Ervin too he does bring anything special either.

I dont think he will be an all star but he has been pretty solid offensively and will fill in OK for now. Aquino, Longhi, O' Grady could be worth a look as well.

[Rolando]

They actually do. It's why Kemp, Wood and Puig became REDS in the first place.

If you don't hold Ownership and Management accountable, they'll just keep cashing your checks. It's a business and we are the Consumers. Consumers have to have a collective voice or they will be taken advantage of every single time. No exceptions.

honest question as fans what are we supposed to do? I'm in 5 minutes from the stadium and I haven't been to a game in two years. So other then not going to games I'm not sure what else fans can do?

[JaxRed]

I'd be okay with giving an error on ball lost in Sun if fielder decides not to use sunglasses.

[Kingspoint]

I dont think he will be an all star but he has been pretty solid offensively and will fill in OK for now. Aquino, Longhi, O' Grady could be worth a look as well.

It would certainly be watchable for the rest of the season. Spots need to open up in AAA for Friedl, and evetually Trammell, anyway. Need to to see what these guys have at this peak point in their careers. The spikes are usually pretty good and unpredictable for a player's peak years.

[Tom Servo]

They actually do. It's why Kemp, Wood and Puig became REDS in the first place.

If you don't hold Ownership and Management accountable, they'll just keep cashing your checks. It's a business and we are the Consumers. Consumers have to have a collective voice or they will be taken advantage of every single time. No exceptions.
We're like a hundred or so Reds fans using a forum system that has been largely irrelevant for a decade now, nobody is listening to us. Twitter maybe, us no.

I'm very disappointed with Puig and don't think there's any reason why he should be a Red beyond this year but man, this place just wants blood. Again, remember Matt Kemp? Remember when releasing him was this great win for accountability and how everything was going to be good now?

People didn't want to deal with a revolving door of AAA jabronis and wanted major league talent. And the minute the major league talent slumps (which sucks, but **** happens) they start calling for the jabronis again. Can't we at least aim higher?

[bigfoot52]

Have seen enough Puig, it’s not going to work here
Release him. He's a cancer.
Puig Casino night? Are you kidding me?
Who would give any kind of $$$ for him.

[ochoa30]

honest question as fans what are we supposed to do? I'm in 5 minutes from the stadium and I haven't been to a game in two years. So other then not going to games I'm not sure what else fans can do?

This is what fans can do. I haven't given a penny to this org in over 3 maybe 4 years. Not going to buy merch, not going to see them in person, no MLB. TV, nothing. This seems to have spurned some moves this offseason so hopefully they will do even more this coming Trade deadline and offseason but time is running out. The city doesnt seem to care at all from what I've seen.

[The Operator]

Wow that has to be painful for Realmuto

Bad crossup

[North]

This team looks like they have quit on David Bell

I couldn't imagine what it would be like working for that cold fish.

[The Operator]

Release him. He's a cancer.
Puig Casino night? Are you kidding me?
Who would give any kind of $$$ for him.
Pretty sure it's for charity

[Kingspoint]

honest question as fans what are we supposed to do? I'm in 5 minutes from the stadium and I haven't been to a game in two years. So other then not going to games I'm not sure what else fans can do?

Individually, only what you do. Collectively, it works. I've seen it time and time again. It doesn't work too well in Cincinnati and I believe that's because the media and City Council enjoy schmoozing too much with the Sports' Owners and their influence.

[ochoa30]

We're like a hundred or so Reds fans using a forum system that has been largely irrelevant for a decade now, nobody is listening to us. Twitter maybe, us no.

I'm very disappointed with Puig and don't think there's any reason why he should be a Red beyond this year but man, this place just wants blood. Again, remember Matt Kemp? Remember when releasing him was this great win for accountability and how everything was going to be good now?

People didn't want to deal with a revolving door of AAA jabronis and wanted major league talent. And the minute the major league talent slumps (which sucks, but **** happens) they start calling for the jabronis again. Can't we at least aim higher?

If Puig and Kemp aren't Jabronis then I've been dreaming since late March. Actually its seems more like a nightmare.

[adkindo]

Pretty sure it's for charity

so far, most of his paycheck should be considered charity

[Kingspoint]

We're like a hundred or so Reds fans using a forum system that has been largely irrelevant for a decade now, nobody is listening to us. Twitter maybe, us no.

I'm very disappointed with Puig and don't think there's any reason why he should be a Red beyond this year but man, this place just wants blood. Again, remember Matt Kemp? Remember when releasing him was this great win for accountability and how everything was going to be good now?

People didn't want to deal with a revolving door of AAA jabronis and wanted major league talent. And the minute the major league talent slumps (which sucks, but **** happens) they start calling for the jabronis again. Can't we at least aim higher?

100 people read it for every one that posts. These 100, plus us, speak to others away from here. The people they speak to speak to 10,000 more. Everything has an effect.

[JaxRed]

Nice at bat by can meter. No way would I let winker hit.

[Big Klu]

I'd be okay with giving an error on ball lost in Sun if fielder decides not to use sunglasses.

Do we know it was the sun, or did the wind have something to do with it?

[mamell]

Armed guard for the pitcher to leave the mound.. AS IF some crazy fan is gonna need shot for asking for an autograph or something.. ..I know..they've been around a long time, but still seems a bit silly..

[bigfoot52]

Ha. Thom brags on the performance by the Phillies pitchers over the past 3 days.
Welsh comes right in and notes it's against a very cold hitting team.
Tell it like it is Chris!!

[ochoa30]

Thank you Chris Welsh. This team cant hit at all right now so I'm sorry but I'm not giving the Phillies pitchers too much credit. Good job not throwing meatballs every single pitch I guess.

[stein1214]

...at some point you have to stop pinch hitting for Winker every time they bring in a lefty.

[The Operator]

Infield hit for Senzel


Bases loaded for Votto

[Kingspoint]

People didn't want to deal with a revolving door of AAA jabronis and wanted major league talent. And the minute the major league talent slumps (which sucks, but **** happens) they start calling for the jabronis again. Can't we at least aim higher?


The topic is only about this season.

So, it's OK to give up on this season and continue to give Puig a roster spot, and Kemp before him when there are players in the organization who could only do better wasting away their peak seasons at Louisville?

[50YrRedsFan]

Thom praising the Phillies pitchers in this series, then Welsh comes in stating how cold the Reds offense has been. I love it.

[bigfoot52]

Votto.
Please just take some good cuts at the ball !!

[The Operator]

Joey!!!!!!!

Tie ball game!!!!

[Ron Madden]

Tie Ballgame!!!

[Tom Servo]

If Puig and Kemp aren't Jabronis then I've been dreaming since late March. Actually its seems more like a nightmare.
Yeah, it sucks. The Reds could trade for an All-Star tomorrow and that could turn around and play horrid. It still wouldn't make the AAA guys any better bets moving forward.


100 people read it for every one that posts. These 100, plus us, speak to others away from here. The people they speak to speak to 10,000 more. Everything has an effect.
lol

[mamell]

Wha..??? We're tied up? Glad I didn't go buy peaches after all..

[Big Klu]

Votto manages only 2 RBI's.

#notelite

[bigfoot52]

Votto 2 RBIs !!!
I'm having heart palpatations!!

[UKWhoDey]

Imagine that. Joey doesn't choke up and swings all the way through.....RBIs.

[50YrRedsFan]

Joey!!!!!!!

Tie ball game!!!!

Miracles still happen.

[mamell]

Thom praising the Phillies pitchers in this series, then Welsh comes in stating how cold the Reds offense has been. I love it.

They haven't exactly lied about anything. Reds bats have been terrible and Phillies pitching very good.. Would you rather hear blind homerism telling us what a great lineup we've had all week? "We so awesomely lost 3 in a row!"???

[Big Klu]

...at some point you have to stop pinch hitting for Winker every time they bring in a lefty.

Why? He has been next to helpless vs. LHP, and the right-handed Senzel is on the bench to replace him offensively and defensively.

[ochoa30]

Yeah, it sucks. The Reds could trade for an All-Star tomorrow and that could turn around and play horrid. It still wouldn't make the AAA guys any better bets moving forward.


lol

It is crazy to me how unlucky this team seems to be. Kemp was trash, Puig hasn't been much better, and Wood hurt all year. That trade could not have worked out much worse. I'm looking forward to the Hall of Fame enshrinements for Downs and Gray in 20 years or so as well, lol.

[Ron Madden]

Geno! Reds lead 4-3

[Tom Servo]

Geno delivers!!

[adkindo]

how is Votto not on 3rd?

[bigfoot52]

Suarez chewing of Votto for not going to third on the bad throw..

[Kingspoint]

how is Votto not on 3rd?

He's Joey Votto?

Never make the 1st or 3rd out at 3rd?

He wants to be standing on 3rd when Puig Strikes out on 3 pitches or Pops Out?

[BluegrassRedleg]

Who are these guys, and what did they do with the sad sack Reds?


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[bigfoot52]

Baserunning is not in Votto's skills list.

[BluegrassRedleg]

He's Joey Votto?

Never make the 1st or 3rd out at 3rd.

Never make any out at third.


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[mamell]

Let's see if they can snatch defeat from the jaws of victory..

[adkindo]

He's Joey Votto?

Never make the 1st or 3rd out at 3rd?

He wants to be standing on 3rd when Puig Strikes out on 3 pitches or Pops Out?

seemed like he could have walked there

[JaxRed]

I hope Van Meter and Senzel stay in game

[North]

Individually, only what you do. Collectively, it works. I've seen it time and time again. It doesn't work too well in Cincinnati and I believe that's because the media and City Council enjoy schmoozing too much with the Sports' Owners and their influence.

That is so. And the sports press here is very timid. And I think those that aren't are eventually denied access.

[mamell]

It is crazy to me how unlucky this team seems to be. Kemp was trash, Puig hasn't been much better, and Wood hurt all year. That trade could not have worked out much worse. I'm looking forward to the Hall of Fame enshrinements for Downs and Gray in 20 years or so as well, lol.

Better yet Homer....well...you know..

[Kingspoint]

seemed like he could have walked there

The post was made to be a joke. Seems Votto gives up too easily on the basepaths giving in to his inability to run well.

[bigfoot52]

...at some point you have to stop pinch hitting for Winker every time they bring in a lefty.
IMO, Winker shouldn't be in the starting lineup, whoever is pitching.

[Tom Servo]

oh no, Lorenzen

[Kingspoint]

That is so. And the sports press here is very timid. And I think those that aren't are eventually denied access.

That does seem to be the way it's always been there.

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I hope Van Meter and Senzel stay in game

Hope they pinch-hit for Puig.

[mamell]

I don't feel good about Lorensen right now.. He's given up a few leads lately..

[Tom Servo]

I hope Bell doesn't hesitate to go to Garrett or Iglesias if Lorenzen struggles here.

[stein1214]

Why? He has been next to helpless vs. LHP, and the right-handed Senzel is on the bench to replace him offensively and defensively.

Why do you think he's next to helpless against LHP? Don't keep telling us you wanna get him 500 at bats this year and he's one of the players you're building the team around if all he is is a platoon player. At some point you have to expose him to lefties if he's going to be an every day player.

[50YrRedsFan]

Oh boy, Lorenzen. I am not confident in him in these close games. Fastball is straight with little movement. And this park is home run friendly.

[Rolando]

This team looks like they have quit on David Bell

Hopefully I spoke too soon

[Big Klu]

I hope Van Meter and Senzel stay in game

They do.

Senzel remains in the game in CF.
VanMeter remains in the game in LF.
Peraza moves from CF to 2B.
Dietrich out of the game.
Lorenzen now pitching, batting 4th.

[JaxRed]

I'd have left Lorenzen in.

[Tom Servo]

I'd have left Lorenzen in.
I was confused until I saw Williams is left handed, for some reason I thought he was a righty hitter.

[Big Klu]

Why do you think he's next to helpless against LHP? Don't keep telling us you wanna get him 500 at bats this year and he's one of the players you're building the team around if all he is is a platoon player. At some point you have to expose him to lefties if he's going to be an every day player.

I don't think he is a player you necessarily build around. He is a useful player, and is an asset as long as he is not making too much money, but I would move him before he gets expensive.

And I would choose Senzel 100 times out of 100 in that situation.

[HammerTime]

seemed like he could have walked there

The throw was about to be cut. He would have been toast.

[Ron Madden]

Reds 4
Phil’s 3
At the end of 7 innings

The Bullpen Has To Hold’em Now

[The Operator]

Man Puig's bat is slooooow

[Red Raindog]

Curses
Puigged again


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[Tom Servo]

right down the middle, wow

[HammerTime]

This is why you don’t do irrational things like extend Puig as quickly as possible.

[Ron Madden]

Puig has seen more fastballs than any hitter in MLB
Billy Hamilton has seen the 2nd most.

[Red Raindog]

Puig has seen more fastballs than any hitter in MLB
Billy Hamilton has seen the 2nd most.

Has Puig hit one yet?

[emoji48]


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[The Operator]

Puig has seen more fastballs than any hitter in MLB
Billy Hamilton has seen the 2nd most.

Teams have absolutely no fear of him this year.

[ochoa30]

Puig has seen more fastballs than any hitter in MLB
Billy Hamilton has seen the 2nd most.

What pitch can they guy hit because he sure cant hit the breaking ball either? Just crazy

[Red Raindog]

That’s a pretty amazing strike call on Iglesias


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[dsterry]

Jordan Baker has been horrible today. I'm surprised it took this long for Bell to come out.

[Wonderful Monds]

Is Puig just done or.....?

[mamell]

Hammer looks like a 12 year old kids out there..

[Big Klu]

Man Puig's bat is slooooow

He really needs to sit for a few days. The only problem is that he is one of the Reds' best defensive outfielders by far.

[JaxRed]

I love Van Meter patience

[bigfoot52]

I love Van Meter patience

I wouldn't mind seeing VanMeter start in the OF over a couple of weeks and see how he can handle it..

[WrongVerb]

Phillies announcers commenting on the Reds outfielders walking out to their positions instead of running.

Why so lethargic?

[Ron Madden]

Big K for Amir

[Tom Servo]

Garrett owns Harper, wow.

Really think Amir might be the closer of the future.

[mamell]

Another million dollar strikeout!

[Red Raindog]

Wow
Garrett spits out Harper


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[Tony Cloninger]

The Reds were playing better until these last few games and after that 1-8 start.

But sure they quit on Bell already. Of course. Barely first week of June.

How old are some of you posters? Not old enough to understand the ebb and flow of a season at all really.
Why follow this sport? Follow football. That would work better with the life and death mentality of every series. Heck every Game really.

The 1-8 start just has made any losing streak of more than 3-4 games the complete breakdown of any sense of rationality.

What you can get worried about is the state of the farm and how little pitching there is. That’s something to get worked up over.

[Ron Madden]

Do Your Job Iggy

[JaxRed]

I don't think Iglesias is such a lock. I worry every time he takes the mound.

[The Operator]

Iggy gets us out of the 8th


Hopefully good Iggy for the 9th

[WrongVerb]

I don't think Iglesias is such a lock. I worry every time he takes the mound.

Same here.

[Big Klu]

The Reds were playing better until these last few games and after that 1-8 start.

But sure they quit on Bell already. Of course. Barely first week of June.

How old are some of you posters? Not old enough to understand the ebb and flow of a season at all really.
Why follow this sport? Follow football. That would work better with the life and death mentality of every series. Heck every Game really.

The 1-8 start just has made any losing streak of more than 3-4 games the complete breakdown of any sense of rationality.

What you can get worried about is the state of the farm and how little pitching there is. That’s something to get worked up over.

Do you want to be humiliated?

[mamell]

Good time for the top of our lineup to be hitting. Some more runs might be quite helpful, but whaddo I know about the game?

[Kingspoint]

I don't think Iglesias is such a lock. I worry every time he takes the mound.

He and Garrett need to flipflop roles.

[Tony Cloninger]

Do you want to be humiliated?


Thank you sir may I have another.

[The Operator]

Hammer borrowed his glasses from the nearest 1980's high school principal.

[Tom Servo]

This JD Hammer guy has way too cool of a name to look like such a nerd.

[JaxRed]

Hammer time

[Fil3232]

This strike zone is a wiiiiiiiide

[adkindo]

Hammer borrowed his glasses from the nearest 1980's high school principal.

great name, bad look

[Big Klu]

This JD Hammer guy has way too cool of a name to look like such a nerd.

Sounds like a pro wrestler.

[Ron Madden]

Don’t care what anybody says

I love Nick Senzel

[adkindo]

Senzel hammered JD

[Big Klu]

Marshall is one of Ohio University's two biggest rivals, but an OU alumnus who shall remain nameless doesn't know what town it is in.

#smh

[dsterry]

Iglesias made Hoskins look silly in that AB.

[Ron Madden]

Lord, I hope Iglesias can get it done today.

To tell the truth I have more faith in Amir and Bowman right now.

Iglesias gets a K

[adkindo]

Marshall is one of Ohio University's two biggest rivals, but an OU alumnus who shall remain nameless doesn't know what town it is in.

#smh

curious, what are they rivals in? I (WVU fan) follow Marshall "lightly" since many of my family graduated from there, but I have never really thought of Ohio U as a significant rival. Honestly, with all the conference changes in recent decades, it feels like both WVU and Marshall's rivalry's have been diminished.

[The Operator]

Hooo boy

Realmuto on board with a single


C'mon Iggy...

[Ron Madden]

A Double Play would work right now

[ochoa30]

This strike zone is a wiiiiiiiide

For the Phillies pitchers only

[The Operator]

2 down

[mth123]

Phil Gosselin. That should help iggy a bit.

[JaxRed]

Hate to see go ahead run at plate

[Ron Madden]

Ok Iggy one more out!

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Reds Win!!!

[The Operator]

Reds win!!!!

[mth123]

OK, Great come off the mat win. That was really needed.

[Tom Servo]

We're good again! :beerme:

[bigfoot52]

Lets go with Peraza LF--Senzel CF--VanMeter RF
Suarez/Iglasias/Dietrich/Votto Infield
Casali C
Let them start for at least a week regardless of pitching. See how they perform.

[dsterry]

Good win today to avoid the sweep. Gotta get those bats going but another well pitched game. Great job by the bullpen.

[bigfoot52]

A win finally. It could have easily gone either way.
Let's start a streak now!

[adkindo]

I do not think it can be overstated how bad the Reds needed this game....