Cubs @ Reds 8-9-19

[Ron Madden]

Reds
Winker LF
Votto 1B
Suarez 3B
VanMeter 2B
Aquino RF
Senzel CF
Barnhart C
Peraza SS
Bauer P

Cubs
Heyward CF
Castellanos RF
Bryant 3B
Rizzo 1B
Baez SS
Happ 2B
Schwarber LF
Caratini C
Darvish P

[cumberlandreds]

I think I wold have Ervin there no matter who is pitching. The guy is as hot as the proverbial firecracker. You gotta play him until he cools off.

[adkindo]

Glad to see VanMeter in the lineup. It is kind of unfair to only get at bats as a pinch hitter and be expected to be consistent.

[Fil3232]

Figure they have to make a bullpen move, right? Will be shocked if Hernandez isn’t IL’d and a fresh arm recalled. If not today, probably this weekend.

[DocRed]

Surprised to see Peraza get the nod over Iglesias, hope he has a good game.

[Ironman92]

Surprised to see Peraza get the nod over Iglesias, hope he has a good game.

On both sides

[Ironman92]

Not a fan of this lineup ....so let’s score 12 and have fun!

[bigfoot52]

Not a fan of this lineup ....so let’s score 12 and have fun!

Nor am I. No Ervin or Iglasias is a head scratcher.
Maybe head to head stats that show better matchups agaisnt Darvish?

[bigfoot52]

Glad to see VanMeter in the lineup. It is kind of unfair to only get at bats as a pinch hitter and be expected to be consistent.

Similar to any player that doesn't start on a regular basis.

[Redsfan6272]

I want to ask Bell, what analytical data says sit a guy who just had very good AB`s and had 4 hits and is hot, sitting your way best SS who has played lights out defense and a very good stick in a very meanigful series??? My gut says Aquino struck out 3 times because he started swinging at bad pitches after his big double and homer. The Cubs adjusted and Aquino didnt lay off those pitches. Ervin had better AB's. Nothing ag Aquino. Also Peraza was awful defensive wise when switched to SS. Did Bell watch the same game???? Goodness!!!. Stuff like this bugs me with him as manager. I know Pete Rose had his off field issues but his game sense was smart. No way Rose sits both guys. Not to mention Votto was awful and i give Dietrich a chance.

Its like guys who fail doing their jobs have a way longer leash under Bell. Shreber earlier this season, Hernandez now and Peraza as a SS. Dont need analytical data just open your eyes. I would have used Lorenzen over Hernandez with the game 7-5 and still a shot to come back. Once Hernandez was in my gut said, "Big series and thats who your going with"????

[Ironman92]

Dietrich is hurt

[Redsfan6272]

Dietrich is hurt

My bad just saw that he was hurt.

[Biergood]

Hi. New member here. Reds fan as far back as I can remember (I'm 56). Love the site and the game threads. Been following for about a month now.

Looking at the line-up, I've gotta say there have been many times this year I don't quite understand Bell's decisions. I understand analytics is the thing these days, but I'm in agreement that things like sitting a hot player goes against common sense. I think to be a great manager, you also have to use your instinct and go against the stats occasionally. Baseball's got a little bit of magic to it too.

[Ironman92]

Hi. New member here. Reds fan as far back as I can remember (I'm 56). Love the site and the game threads. Been following for about a month now.

Looking at the line-up, I've gotta say there have been many times this year I don't quite understand Bell's decisions. I understand analytics is the thing these days, but I'm in agreement that things like sitting a hot player goes against common sense. I think to be a great manager, you also have to use your instinct and go against the stats occasionally. Baseball's got a little bit of magic to it too.

Welcome

[Ron Madden]

Cubs lineup has been added to the original post

[SomeCallMeTim]

I wish Freddie Benevides was back in the starting lineup.

Peraza at SS with his defensive regurgitaton last night is inexcusable.


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[KronoRed]

Must win.

[Ron Madden]

Cincinnati Reds
@Reds
The Reds will don their military appreciation uniforms tonight as we welcome guests from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and dozens of Combat Wounded Veterans of the Military Order of the Purple Heart

[malcontent]

Peraza at SS with his defensive regurgitaton last night is inexcusable.
There have to be guys that you could pull off the scrap heap...or trade for...that wouldn't be OPS+ = 61. Simply inexplicable what the FO sees in him.

[gagliano]

Hi. New member here. Reds fan as far back as I can remember (I'm 56). Love the site and the game threads. Been following for about a month now.

Looking at the line-up, I've gotta say there have been many times this year I don't quite understand Bell's decisions. I understand analytics is the thing these days, but I'm in agreement that things like sitting a hot player goes against common sense. I think to be a great manager, you also have to use your instinct and go against the stats occasionally. Baseball's got a little bit of magic to it too.

you said it! welcome aboard the s.s. redzone.

[Qball]

Hi. New member here. Reds fan as far back as I can remember (I'm 56). Love the site and the game threads. Been following for about a month now.

Looking at the line-up, I've gotta say there have been many times this year I don't quite understand Bell's decisions. I understand analytics is the thing these days, but I'm in agreement that things like sitting a hot player goes against common sense. I think to be a great manager, you also have to use your instinct and go against the stats occasionally. Baseball's got a little bit of magic to it too.

Agree. As the old saying goes...there's lies, damned lies and statistics. On another note...when did we start allowing youngster's onto the site. JFWY...I'm 59. Welcome.

[Ironman92]

I just hate that set up. Any ball to his right is right to the 2nd baseman. I don’t in any way see how it helps anything. Makes an easy play harder and doesn’t add a scratch of range.

[North]

Ouch.

[NebraskaRed]

Another home run for Castellanos.

[mhs95_06]

Swing 3-0 got him timed up for the 3-1 pitch.

[ScotlandRed]

No idea why Peraza still gets to play SS, Iglesias is far superior on defence and has been clearly better on offence this year.

[NebraskaRed]

Pretty bad pitch there.

[Ron Madden]

I think I hate the Cubs more than I hate the Cardinals

[BluegrassRedleg]

It's like Groundhog Day. Rival that gives a damn about winning brings a new guy in and he destroys the Reds. Reminds me of when the Cards picked up Holliday.

[Ironman92]

Like the Cubs always know what pitch is coming

[NebraskaRed]

On the other hand, Bauer just made Rizzo look pretty foolish.

[Ironman92]

1 damn pitch...it wasn’t center cut

Made Bryant and Arizona look awful

[malcontent]

I think I hate the Cubs more than I hate the Cardinals
They're certainly the team to beat these days.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Oh no. Thom's gettin' revved up.

[Big Klu]

Another home run for Castellanos.

So can we safely say it's time to cut Bauer?

[Ironman92]

2 pitches in and he’s worried about pace of game

[Ironman92]

So can we safely say it's time to cut Bauer?

Stop lol

[Ron Madden]

I'm watching the game with the sound turned down, listening to Tommy Thrall and Cowboy is more pleasant than the alternative

[Big Klu]

2 pitches in and he’s worried about pace of game

Maybe we should make MLB adopt the rule that you see at a lot of all-night slo-pitch tournaments, where every batter starts with a 3-2 count.

[Ironman92]

That’s as bad as Votto can look. Blinding batter’s eye and Darvish is nearly back to his old self the last 4 starts

[Biergood]

Agree. As the old saying goes...there's lies, damned lies and statistics. On another note...when did we start allowing youngster's onto the site. JFWY...I'm 59. Welcome.

Thanks. LOL...Youngster...I'll take that.

[NebraskaRed]

what was Thom implying there?

[Tom Servo]

It figures that just when the Reds figured out how to rather effectively muffle Baez/Rizzo/Bryant that the Cubs grab Castellanos and he proceeds to terrorize Reds pitching.

[Big Klu]

what was Thom implying there?

Thom is implying that there is some kind of character flaw with Bauer, since he is now with his third club.

[BluegrassRedleg]

He played 4 games for Arizona, Thom. :laugh:

[NebraskaRed]

How many organizations has Thom worked for? Must be some sort of character flaw there...

[adkindo]

Bauer looked like the mad scientist pitcher in the 2nd

[Big Klu]

How many organizations has Thom worked for? Must be some sort of character flaw there...

Three. (One of them twice.)

Cincinnati
Chicago
Arizona
Cincinnati

[Ron Madden]

Bauer made Thoms man crush look silly

[mhs95_06]

I'm watching the game with the sound turned down, listening to Tommy Thrall and Cowboy is more pleasant than the alternative

Me too!

[Coopdaddy67]

Nobody tell Thom that Castillo is on his 4th organization.

[NebraskaRed]

JVM has such a smooth swing.

[adkindo]

nice double by VanMeter

[Ron Madden]

JVM Double!

[NebraskaRed]

The Punisher!

[adkindo]

The Punisher!!!!

[Ron Madden]

Bang! Aquino GOES BOOM!!!!

[CTA513]

looked like that guy got hit in the face by that ball

[BluegrassRedleg]

This kid. :laugh:

[North]

Boom again!

[Big Klu]

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[Tom Servo]

And a contingent here said they wanted Aquino benched today...

[JCM11]

Good grief man any ball Aquino hits has a chance to leave the yard.

[Biergood]

That kid is the real deal.

[Ironman92]

Nor am I. No Ervin or Iglasias is a head scratcher.
Maybe head to head stats that show better matchups agaisnt Darvish?

[emoji3]

Peraza 0-3 vs Darvish

Iglesias 3-8 vs Darvish

[Ironman92]

Aquino is so fun

He goes back and forth between Vladimir Guerrero and Wily Mo

We just saw Vlad

[mhs95_06]

Would have been 30 rows deep if it had been on the outside corner where he was anticipating. When it was in, he adjusted and pulled his hands in. When he gets smarter he'll lay off that pitch with no strikes.

[Ironman92]

looked like that guy got hit in the face by that ball

The punisher indeed

[kaldaniels]

Good grief man any ball Aquino hits has a chance to leave the yard.

Off the bat looked like a weak flyout.

[UKWhoDey]

Aquiiiiiiiiiiiinooooooooooooo

[Big Klu]

And a contingent here said they wanted Aquino benched today...

Thom suggested it last night.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Not sure it would fly in our country's current climate, but he needs a section of fans with Punisher shirts like the Judge's Chamber in NY.

[Biergood]

Bauer made Thoms man crush look silly

The man crush is so obvious, my wife, who was also reading while we watched last night, commented on Thom's infatuation.

[Ironman92]

Tucker 3/7 of Yu

[mhs95_06]

[emoji3]

Peraza 0-3 vs Darvish

Iglesias 3-8 vs Darvish

Maybe Iggy's back is bothering him or something physical.

[NebraskaRed]

Thom's audition tape for the Chicago Cubs

[Big Klu]

Thom just had an orgasm while talking about Baez.

Schwarber will be jealous.

[klw]

It's like Groundhog Day. Rival that gives a damn about winning brings a new guy in and he destroys the Reds. Reminds me of when the Cards picked up Holliday.

Very true, meanwhile the Reds are throwing some retread starting pitcher who has been in the organization for forever! Why can't the Reds give up some capital and go and get some starting pitching at the deadline for once!

[CrosleyVet]

Thom doesn't discriminate, he loves all the Cubs

[Ironman92]

I think Tatis is more fun to watch than Baez big Baez is way up there

[Ironman92]

Maybe Iggy's back is bothering him or something physical.

Likely, because Bell never does anything like this

[NebraskaRed]

David Hernandez
@DHern_30

Let’s go Reds! I’ll always be rooting for my guys! #Reds

[The Operator]

Hernandez is a good dude, sad to see him go but it was time. E just got ran into the ground.

[malcontent]

Didn't Cozart have the same off-balance swings as Peraza, and pop-ups to the right side?

[757690]

And a contingent here said they wanted Aquino benched today...

A large contingent here said they wanted him out of the organization this off season.

[Tracy Jones]

Bauer Power

[The Operator]

Pulled up the score on espn app and said to myself "Watch those two runs be another Aquino homer" and sure enough, lol.


Only 373 feet? Must have been fooled on that one, haha

[Ironman92]

Hernandez is a good dude, sad to see him go but it was time. E just got ran into the ground.

People calling him trash are likely trash themselves

[Tom Servo]

A large contingent here said they wanted him out of the organization this off season.
I don’t recall anyone being upset he was re-signed to a minor league contract.

[Patrick Bateman]

Pulled up the score on espn app and said to myself "Watch those two runs be another Aquino homer" and sure enough, lol.


Only 373 feet? Must have been fooled on that one, haha

It was an opposite field glorified fly ball. Amazing show of power that Aquino can muscle that out of the park... most guys that ball stops before the warning track, lol.

Bauer absolutely dealing now that he has his command.


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[Ironman92]

He’s already had about 15 ridiculous swings

[Ironman92]

I don’t recall anyone being upset he was re-signed to a minor league contract.

I first heard of him about 9 days ago [emoji3]

I like him

[Ironman92]

Lol 1-2 count

Next pitch “and that’s ball 4”

Great call Thom

[NebraskaRed]

very nice K of Castellanos

[Tracy Jones]

Nasty

[adkindo]

Tucker got him that strike

[757690]

I don’t recall anyone being upset he was re-signed to a minor league contract.

In the period between the time he was DFA’d and the time he was resigned, the general view in the thread here on that topic was “bye Felicia.”

[Big Klu]

Hernandez is a good dude, sad to see him go but it was time. E just got ran into the ground.

Has he already officially been released, or is there a possibility he will accept outright assignment to Louisville?

[JaxRed]

Has he already officially been released, or is there a possibility he will accept outright assignment to Louisville?

Just DFA not released yet

[NebraskaRed]

Bauer shouldn't even try and swing the bat. Just stand there and see what happens.

[Qball]

looked like that guy got hit in the face by that ball

That's why dad always told you to bring your glove to the game.

[Ron Madden]

Bauer says he hates having to try to hit in the National League

[BluegrassRedleg]

Very true, meanwhile the Reds are throwing some retread starting pitcher who has been in the organization for forever! Why can't the Reds give up some capital and go and get some starting pitching at the deadline for once!

Maybe they acquire 6 or 7 starting pitchers. That'd be fun.

[Ironman92]

Winker now 0-7 in his career vs Yu

[Ironman92]

See if Joey can adjust to him

[adkindo]

3 of 4 of Aquino's HR's have came against Keuchel, Hamels and Darvish......not exactly a scrubs pitcher list

[Tom Servo]

that didn’t look very good

[NebraskaRed]

Bauer was trying to see how far out of the strikezone he could throw the ball and have Tucker still get it.

[Big Klu]

Aquino is now 361st on the Reds' all-time home run list -- tied with 41 other players, including such dignitaries as:

Ed Armbrister
Rick Auerbach
Orlando Cabrera
Ramon Cabrera
Brook Fordyce
Brad Gulden
Miller Huggins
Hal Jeffcoat
Hal King
Don Newcombe
Joe Nolan
Micah Owings
Adam Rosales
Juan Samuel
Harry Spilman
Kurt Stillwell
Jim Thorpe
Jeff Treadway
Mike Vail
Josh VanMeter

[BluegrassRedleg]

3 of 4 of Aquino's HR's have came against Keuchel, Hamels and Darvish......not exactly a scrubs pitcher list

That's good stuff.

[Tom Servo]

First and third with no outs. :/

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oh man thought they had muffed things up there for sure, but they get the out

[mhs95_06]

Is that an error on Suarez to allow the hitter to get to 2B, and the other runner to 3B?

[Big Klu]

Is that an error on Suarez to allow the hitter to get to 2B?

I don't think so, since they got the out at the plate.

[The Operator]

How the hell was that first pitch to a Schwarber not a strike

[Tom Servo]

Nice job Trev!

[kaldaniels]

Peraza.....

[adkindo]

I do not think Bauer ever concedes a run in his mind

[mhs95_06]

Great play by Bauer to trap the runner off 3rd. Runners would have been only on 1st and 2nd if Suarez didn't muff the catch. Bauer excellent in getting the final 2 outs on pop-ups for no score in the inning. Now lets open up the lead with a crooked number.

[Tom Servo]

Geno!! :jump:

[NebraskaRed]

Holy cow, Geno

[adkindo]

Geno says I have a little power also!

[Ron Madden]

Geno Goes Way Downtown!!!

[JCM11]

Suarez hit his dude wearing his jersey a HR ball lol.

[Red Raindog]

That was clobbered


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[The Operator]

Geno!

3-1 Reds

[BluegrassRedleg]

A. HUGH :beerme:

[Kingspoint]

I can't believe anyone railed on Bauer after his last performance. This crowd would razz Babe Ruth for taking too long to get around the bases.

[Big Klu]

Congratulations to Eugenio Suarez, who has tied Reggie Sanders for 20th place on the Reds' all-time home run list.


Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Joey Votto - 280
5. Adam Dunn - 270
6. Ted Kluszewski - 251
7. George Foster - 244
8. Jay Bruce - 233
9. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
10. Eric Davis - 203
11. Barry Larkin - 198
12. Brandon Phillips - 191
13. Vada Pinson - 186
14. Wally Post - 172
15. Gus Bell - 160
16. Joe Morgan - 152
16. Pete Rose - 152
18. Lee May - 147
19. Dan Driessen - 133
20. Reggie Sanders - 125
20. Eugenio Suarez - 125
22. Ernie Lombardi - 120
23. Sean Casey - 118
24. Frank McCormick - 110
25. Todd Frazier - 108
26. Dave Parker - 107
27. Chris Sabo - 104
28. Dave Concepcion - 101

[757690]

I wonder if the Cubs throw Aquino another fastball for a strike the rest of this series.

[Kingspoint]

Geno loves crashing parties.

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Aquino's debut is the best I've ever seen in 50 years for any ballclub.

An OPS of 1.500?!!!

[klw]

Maybe they acquire 6 or 7 starting pitchers. That'd be fun.

True if only they would go out and get guys like Trevor Bauer, Luis Castillo, Zach Wood, and Sonny Gray

[adkindo]

that was the one Aquino, and you did not swing

[kaldaniels]

that was the one Aquino, and you did not swing

Mind as well give the pitcher some confidence to try that again...

[malcontent]

Senzel needs a break. Wonder when Bell will notice?

[George Anderson]

Why is the lettering on the Reds uniforms black?

[Big Klu]

I can't believe anyone railed on Bauer after his last performance. This crowd would razz Babe Ruth for taking too long to get around the bases.

People can question Trevor Bauer's character (looking at you, Thom), or they can say he's eccentric, or borderline insane. I don't care. He is a legitimate #1 talent, and I can't think of any reason why I wouldn't want him on my team.

[RR1971]

that was the one Aquino, and you did not swing

He must have been looking for something else because that was right down the middle.

[adkindo]

Bauer needs to make quick work of this inning

[Biergood]

I love Senzel, but he's painful to watch right now. Really struggling.

[Big Klu]

Why is the lettering on the Reds uniforms black?

I don't think it is black -- I think it's O.D. camo.

[mamell]

Nice D by Peraza there..

[adkindo]

Peraza with the defense

[RR1971]

Senzel needs a break. Wonder when Bell will notice?
I think he needs to keep playing. He’s struggling but that’s going to happen. He’s a key piece of the future so he needs to figure it out. I do see your point though.

[adkindo]

7 pitch inning

[NebraskaRed]

and he got nice quick inning.

[mamell]

I love Senzel, but he's painful to watch right now. Really struggling.

Still playing a decent CF.. I hope that doesn't change.

[BluegrassRedleg]

True if only they would go out and get guys like Trevor Bauer, Luis Castillo, Zach Wood, and Sonny Gray

That will truly be a glorious day to glance upon the standings with longing eyes.

[Ron Madden]

Why is the lettering on the Reds uniforms black?

It's drab green, military appreciation night. Honoring wounded vets.

[mamell]

C'mon Bauer..Break the pitcher home run record.. Uhhh..Ruth.. OK then.. Perhaps not..

[Tracy Jones]

A good hitter, Bauer is not

[NebraskaRed]

"And it's a lot of meat" - Thom

[Kingspoint]

It's drab green, military appreciation night. Honoring wounded vets.

Thought that said, "drag queen".

[The Operator]

Nasty. Made Castellanos look silly

[Kingspoint]

Nasty. Made Castellanos look silly

When you're really good, and you know it, confidence appears in many forms.

[The Operator]

That was not "really close", Thom. It was 7 inches outside.


That pitch upstairs was stupid. Bryant was never going to swing at that.

[Kingspoint]

3 of 4 of Aquino's HR's have came against Keuchel, Hamels and Darvish......not exactly a scrubs pitcher list

And, they aren't scrub homeruns. They scream off the bat.

[The Operator]

And now Rizzo dinks a single into right.

Two on with 1 out

[adkindo]

smart decision Bryant

[The Operator]

Ah, no double play but Baez grounds out


1st and 3rd, 2 out


Votto saves a run with the scoop

[Tom Servo]

Can Bauer work out of another Bryant/Rizzo predicament

[BluegrassRedleg]

Bear down Bauer.

[Kingspoint]

Early prediction:

Bauer throws a complete game before the season is over.

[The Operator]

Bauer has a very short arm motion. Must work for him though.

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No Thom he didn't go around. Not even close lol

[kaldaniels]

Bauer is a nice case study of a pitcher who doesn’t worry about his pitch count and just pitches his game...

[Kingspoint]

Those are nasty pitches to Happ.

[The Operator]

Got him!

Nice work Trevor!


9 K's

[Ron Madden]

Big K right there

[mhs95_06]

Bear down Bauer.

and he did

[JP321]

This is the type of game why we traded for Trevor Bauer.... coming off a loss in a massive series, and he is pitching like an ace.

[Biergood]

Bauer! Yes!

[Kingspoint]

Sets him up with three brilliant knuckle-curves, and then blows him away with high heat.

Happ never had a chance.

[JCM11]

That's what I'm talking about! Bauer saved that 96 gas for when he needed it.

[adkindo]

Tucker with the double tap on the inside trying to get Happ to think he was setting up there

[kaldaniels]

Those are nasty pitches to Happ.


This is the type of game why we traded for Trevor Bauer.... coming off a loss in a massive series, and he is pitching like an ace.

I really want to go back and see if any remarks were made after the second batter of he game homered...

[Kingspoint]

Bauer is a nice case study of a pitcher who doesn’t worry about his pitch count and just pitches his game...

You could really see that in his approach and execution to Happ.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Bauer is a nice case study of a pitcher who doesn’t worry about his pitch count and just pitches his game...

And no give-in at all. He may make a mistake, but he's not gonna give in to a hitter. Love that competitiveness.

[Kingspoint]

I really want to go back and see if any remarks were made after the second batter of he game homered...

There were :( .

[UPRedsFan]

Sets him up with three brilliant knuckle-curves, and then blows him away with high heat.

Happ never had a chance.

Loved Tucker’s reaction. He called the pitch he gets some credit

[JP321]

Keep this in mind as well.. a lot of us, me included, weren't thrilled with trading Trammell. But with the emergence of Aquino, IF he can continue to slug it the way he has once the league makes its adjustment to him, then trading away Trammell and Puig for Bauer (and Aqunio now getting his shot) looks like a pretty sweet deal for Reds imo. I'm excited for next season, and the remainder of this one.

[Big Klu]

Can Bauer work out of another Bryant/Rizzo predicament

Yes, he can.

[Freak25]

TB is dealing tonight!

[The Operator]

Joey!!!!!

4-1 Reds!!!!

[Ron Madden]

Joey goes Deep!!!!

[Tom Servo]

Votto! :jump:

[NebraskaRed]

Votto!

[Kingspoint]

Loved Tucker’s reaction. He called the pitch he gets some credit

Pitchers and Catchers go over their gameplans on each hitter before the game.

[JCM11]

Joey with a vintage left CF HR. I haven't seen that from him in a while.

[HammerTime]

That was a vintage Votto swing there.

[adkindo]

Votto influenced by the #AquinoEffect

[RedseatHR]

Elite hitting right there

[Fil3232]

Vintage. Man, that’s good to see

[Big Klu]

Votto with a home run, but only 1 RBI.

#notelite


Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Joey Votto - 281
5. Adam Dunn - 270
6. Ted Kluszewski - 251
7. George Foster - 244
8. Jay Bruce - 233
9. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
10. Eric Davis - 203
11. Barry Larkin - 198
12. Brandon Phillips - 191
13. Vada Pinson - 186
14. Wally Post - 172
15. Gus Bell - 160
16. Joe Morgan - 152
16. Pete Rose - 152
18. Lee May - 147
19. Dan Driessen - 133
20. Reggie Sanders - 125
20. Eugenio Suarez - 125
22. Ernie Lombardi - 120
23. Sean Casey - 118
24. Frank McCormick - 110
25. Todd Frazier - 108
26. Dave Parker - 107
27. Chris Sabo - 104
28. Dave Concepcion - 101

[The Operator]

I don't often agree with Thom, but that homer was indeed "vintage Votto".

That was really really good to see.

[Freak25]

Vottomatic!!!!

[BluegrassRedleg]

A little slice of vintage Votto.

[Kingspoint]

The Stars are coming out tonight.

[Ironman92]

Was it just me or did Votto just randomly look really focused in prep of that pitch?

[Tom Servo]

Was it just me or did Votto just randomly look really focused in prep of that pitch?
Vottobot perfectly sequenced which pitch Darvish was going to throw.

[Kingspoint]

Which RED will join the HR Party next?

[NebraskaRed]

Which RED will join the HR Party next?

Rosie

[Kingspoint]

How do Yu like them dingers?

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Rosie

Going with Winker here.

[Biergood]

Reds looking like contenders tonight.

[The Operator]

JVM just missed that one

4-1 Reds after 6

[UPRedsFan]

Pitchers and Catchers go over their gameplans on each hitter before the game.

They don’t plan every pitch. Game situations and circumstances at play.
Tucker is good at knowing his pitcher and calling the game.

[Big Klu]

There were :( .

I hope you aren't referring to my comment, which was firmly tongue-in-cheek.

[Freak25]

Please don’t let the bullpen blow this game!

** fingers crossed **

[The Operator]

Bauer continues into the 7th

[JP321]

Reds looking like contenders tonight.

I think this team has a nice foundation to compete for playoffs next season.

[Ironman92]

Here’s a potential inning where Bauer could get pulled with any trouble and Bell does his thing

Hope not

About a 12 pitch inning would be great...with no runs

[The Operator]

Sit down, Middletown boy!

10 K's


1 down

[JCM11]

Sit down Schwarbie

[Tom Servo]

Here’s a potential inning where Bauer could get pulled with any trouble and Bell does his thing

Hope not

About a 12 pitch inning would be great...with no runs
I doubt there's a quick hook on Bauer, he averages about 115 pitches per outing and I don't think the Reds are looking to change that.

[Biergood]

Bauer is just in the zone tonight. So great to see.

[The Operator]

Caratini makes a quick out

2 down

[JP321]

I really like watching Bauer pitch... he brings it every pitch. I dont care how crazy he might be.

[RedsBrick]

This is Aquino's 8th game as a Red this season and he has about a third of Votto's RBI total.

[Tom Servo]

ah come on he went around

[Big Klu]

Tony Kemp wearing Sammy Sosa's old number.

Tony Kemp.

[The Operator]

Ooooooh I thought he went

[Kingspoint]

This is Aquino's 8th game as a Red this season and he has about a third of Votto's RBI total.

:thumbdown:

[Tom Servo]

Free pizza!

[JP321]

Folks... bring him out for the 8th

[The Operator]

Got him!

11 K's!!


7 outstanding innings. Hell of a game. Crowd loves it.

[Freak25]

Wow! That stat about Bauer throwing 300 more pitches than anyone else in baseball this season is crazy! Dude is a beast

[Tom Servo]

Folks... bring him out for the 8th
Agreed.

[RedseatHR]

That inning was badass

[JCM11]

Three ace caliber SP in the rotation. feels good man

[RiverRat13]

And that's why the Reds went and got him.

[Kingspoint]

I see no reason Bauer shouldn't pitch the 8th, and I think Bell agrees with me.

[JP321]

You get Lorenzen loose and warmed up.. but you let Bauer start the 8th.

[Big Klu]

Free pizza!

Mañana.

[The Operator]

Agreed.

I would normally say hello no but Bauer is a bit of a freak.

Have somebody warming and maybe pull him if he lets somebody on, but yea, I'd let him go back out.

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The Reds have World Series caliber staring pitching right now.

Fix these holes and next year might be something to behold. Hell, this season isn't even over yet. Still clinging to hope that they catch fire.

[Tom Servo]

I would normally say hello no but Bauer is a bit of a freak.

Have somebody warming and maybe pull him if he lets somebody on, but yea, I'd let him go back out.
The only part that gives me pause is that he's for sure getting Bryant again and maybe Rizzo, and they've obviously been the big thorn in the side here besides the one Castellanos swing. But I don't see why he shouldn't get to start the 8th.

[Freak25]

That inning felt good!

Votto with a HR & a real ace on the mound overpowering a division leading team.

[UPRedsFan]

I can’t decide who my new favorite player is. Aquino, Bauer, Sonny, Senzel, JVM? So many choices. This team is fun!

[The Operator]

I'd like to see Punisher take Cishek about 500 feet deep.

[Ironman92]

We need 6 outs....who do you trust to get the next 3 more than Bauer?

[Big Klu]

I'd like to see Punisher take Cishek about 500 feet deep.

That didn't quite have the distance.

[The Operator]

That didn't quite have the distance.

Yea, didn't quite get all of it. Lol

[JP321]

The bullpen is ALWAYS a gamble. No matter who you have
Bauer is pitching well and still strong. Go with what you know you have rather than what you dont.

[The Operator]

Senzel!

Beats out an infield hit despite a nice stop by Bryant

[JCM11]

Great play by Bryant, but Senzel is too fast.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Bauer is just in the zone tonight. So great to see.

He more or less guaranteed it after his last start. Love seeing him back up the talk.

[adkindo]

stupid play by Bryant, but Senzel beats the throw

[Biergood]

Senzel hustle.

[fondfoat]

I can’t decide who my new favorite player is. Aquino, Bauer, Sonny, Senzel, JVM? So many choices. This team is fun!

I'll stick with Votto, but Bauer is pushing right up there.

[The Operator]

Thom loves him some Jon Lester


Barf

[Ironman92]

The only part that gives me pause is that he's for sure getting Bryant again and maybe Rizzo, and they've obviously been the big thorn in the side here besides the one Castellanos swing. But I don't see why he shouldn't get to start the 8th.

I’d rather he give it up than any of the bullpen...if he were to

He’s thrown 1 bad pitch today and it went over the fence. He’s locked in. 8th will be a battle but who better to battle with?

[The Operator]

O'Grady in the on deck circle

Could be a decoy

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Bauer shaking hands. Guess he's done.

[Ironman92]

I’d walk Peraza