Reds @ Cubs 9-18-19

[Ron Madden]

First Pitch 8:05 PM

Reds
1. Blandino 2B
2. Votto 1B
3. Suarez 3B
4. Aquino RF
5. Ervin LF
6. Iglesias SS
7. Casali C
8. Lorenzen CF
9. Mahle P

Cubs
1. Zobrist 2B
2. Castellanos RF
3. Bryant 3B
4. Schwarber LF
5. Contreras C
6. Caratini 1B
7. Heyward CF
8. Hoerner SS
9. Lester P

[cumberlandreds]

Iglesias is back. :thumbup:

Lorenzen is getting a good look at playing often in CF.

[DocRed]

ESPN was salivating over Lorenzen last night when he came in....it was kind of creepy.

[Ron Madden]

The Cubs lineup has been added to the original post

[DocRed]

Not expecting much from Mahle to be honest, career .946 OPS vs LHB yikes!

[InsaneinthBrame]

Iglesias is back. :thumbup:

Lorenzen is getting a good look at playing often in CF.

Two more black holes in the line up

[GADawg]

Who had this lineup in the pool?! Next season we should play a game where we pick a date late in the season and guess what the lineup might look like

[Ron Madden]

Given the health of the team right now, I don't know what else Bell is supposed to do.

Question for anyone who wants to answer..

If the coaching staff ask you to make out tonight's lineup, how would you do it?

[Ron Madden]

The #Reds today reinstated IF/C Kyle Farmer from the 10-day injured list (left oblique).

[JaxRed]

The #Reds today reinstated IF/C Kyle Farmer from the 10-day injured list (left oblique).

Didn't expect to see him back. I'd start him at 1st. Wonder if he's really 100%

[JaxRed]

Mahle's ERA is over 5.00. This almost has an "tryout" feel to me like Gausman's start did. (Gausman failed his audition). Mahle has an option remaining. Sims used his last one this season. Unless he has really good game I'm thinking I prefer Sims as our #5 next year and have Mahle in the role Sims had this year (AAA starter, bullpen option in majors).

1. Gray
2. Castillo
3. Disco
4. Bauer
5. Sims

[DocRed]

Mahle's ERA is over 5.00. This almost has an "tryout" feel to me like Gausman's start did. (Gausman failed his audition). Mahle has an option remaining. Sims used his last one this season. Unless he has really good game I'm thinking I prefer Sims as our #5 next year and have Mahle in the role Sims had this year (AAA starter, bullpen option in majors).

1. Gray
2. Castillo
3. Disco
4. Bauer
5. Sims

I agree if he doesn't do something in his last couple games I think the Reds go into the offseason shopping for a fifth starter. I'm not sold on Sims. I wouldn't mind getting Roark back but I think he might be too expensive. 2 for $15M?

[NebraskaRed]

Listening to Marty for his last away game broadcast.

[Tadasimha]

Blandino leads off with a single off Lester - good start

Votto dp, Geno K - poor finish

[NebraskaRed]

so, instead of scoring in the first and then doing nothing for most of the game, maybe it'll be one of those games where they score a bunch at the end to win it.

[Burger Beer]

Marty's last road broadcast.

Listening on a 30 year old clock radio 'cause I don't have a Delco out of a 1970's Pontiac handy.

Some of you won't understand. And some of you just heard Joe yelling "GET OUT" in the background.

[Big Klu]

Marty's last road broadcast.

Listening on a 30 year old clock radio 'cause I don't have a Delco out of a 1970's Pontiac handy.

Some of you won't understand. And some of you just heard Joe yelling "GET OUT" in the background.

My Delco was out of a 1984 Chevy Monte Carlo.

[NebraskaRed]

Well, whatever works!

[RedseatHR]

Did Thom just take a shot at welsh for being wild ?

[Big Klu]

Did Thom just take a shot at welsh for being wild ?

Why wouldn't he?

He takes passive-aggressive shots at everyone else.

[Tadasimha]

Two the Keystone Kops way

[Big Klu]

Well, whatever works!

BTW, that was a 1-4-3-yessiree-4!

[Burger Beer]

My Delco was out of a 1984 Chevy Monte Carlo.

My dad bought me a black 1977 Smokey and the Bandit Trans Am with a 6.6 litre and T-tops in 1984. When the George Thorogood 8 track wasn't playing, we were listening to Marty & Joe.

[Rantly]

My Delco was out of a 1984 Chevy Monte Carlo.

How did that car do for you? I had an 81 Cutlass and was the worst car I ever owned.

[Big Klu]

How did that car do for you? I had an 81 Cutlass and was the worst car I ever owned.

The Monte was a great car for me. (It was my first car. Got it in 1988. Had the 305 V8 in it.) It treated me a lot better than I treated it, unfortunately.

I had a 1996 Monte Carlo, though, and it was my worst car ever.

[NebraskaRed]

Perfect bunt by Mahle.

[Burger Beer]

...worst car ever...

1967 Thunderbird with a 390. Pretty much any Ford 390.

Why is Lorenzen stealing third?

[mhs95_06]

Nice play by Mahle to get the lead runner, although the Suarez to Iggy throw was a smidge premature and if it weren't for it being difficult for Schwarber to reverse course and Iggy's speed, the hitter might have made it to 2nd.

[JaxRed]

Lorenzen with single. On first pitch they sac. Lorenzen then thrown at third. Seems like stealing second and sac to third was smarter.

[klw]

Lorenzen clearly forgot that unwritten rule not to make either the first or third out at third or don't make the second out trying to steal third when you are a middle reliever trying out for centerfield. Sometimes that last bit gets left off.

[Tadasimha]

Ha! Marty is calling the game from the Cubs tv booth with their color guy. Thom just introduced him in place of the usual announcer as well

Yeah, I am going to miss him.

[mhs95_06]

1967 Thunderbird with a 390. Pretty much any Ford 390.

Why is Lorenzen stealing third?

Trying to get in position to score on a SF -- Blandino is excellent at scoring runners from 3rd with less than 2 out.

[Burger Beer]

Trying to get in position to score on a SF -- Blandino is excellent at scoring runners from 3rd with less than 2 out.

I forgot about Blandino's mashing statistics in those particular circumstances.

[NebraskaRed]

Mahle has been pretty pitch efficient even with the 2 walks.

[Tadasimha]

Boomstick! #48 on the year for Geno

[NebraskaRed]

Geno!!

[Ron Madden]

The Great BamGeno!!!

[Burger Beer]

hey u hiney hole suarez.

haters will hate.

[NebraskaRed]

new Venezuelan home run champ

[RedseatHR]

1. Geno
2. Big Cat

[Big Klu]

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 - 284
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. Eugenio Suarez - 142
20. Dan Driessen - 133
21. Reggie Sanders - 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

[Tadasimha]

new Venezuelan home run champ

Per Cubs broadcast, only A Rod has more homers for a season for third baseman.

I must have heard that wrong - espn site says Beltre with 48 was 1st

[Burger Beer]

Third all time in Reds single season dingers behind Foster's 52 and Big Klu's 49.

[Norm Chortleton]

Ervin going back to 1B on that last delivery by Lester [emoji848]

[RedseatHR]

Terrible Blandino.

[Tadasimha]

He got him on the hand - bs

[Norm Chortleton]

Stanford Cardinal baseball?

[JaxRed]

Nice white tube top behind home....

[RedseatHR]

An accurate throw would have nailed him

[PuffyPig]

Cubs announcers rave about the aggressive base running.

He should have been out by miles twice.


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[mhs95_06]

K pitch by Mahle was exactly the same as the prior pitch on which he was charged a WP. Aquino got a little anxious and didn't lay back as much behind the ball as he should have.

[Burger Beer]

Nice white tube top behind home....

Yup.

[PuffyPig]

He got him on the hand - bs

Nah. Replay shows he missed him by quite a bit.


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[mhs95_06]

Cubs announcers rave about the aggressive base running.

He should have been out by miles twice.


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Did they rave about the great play to throw out Lorenzen on his aggressive baserunning?

[Burger Beer]

Nice white tube top behind home....

A '77 Trans Am throwback look.

[mhs95_06]

Once again the Reds score first and and are unable to get through the game without the opponent tying it or taking the lead. They must be able to hold leads much better if they expect to be competitive next year.

[mhs95_06]

Brantley says that in Lester's mind he has to 2 pitchers to get out to help him get out of the inning!

[RedsfaninMT]

Once again the Reds score first and and are unable to get through the game without the opponent tying it or taking the lead. They must be able to hold leads much better if they expect to be competitive next year.

Scoring more than 1 run might make that a tad easier.

[Tom Servo]

Once again the Reds score first and and are unable to get through the game without the opponent tying it or taking the lead.
That's generally how baseball is played, yeah.

[Burger Beer]

Brantley says that in Lester's mind he has to 2 pitchers to get out to help him get out of the inning!

Maybe Lorenzen doesn't really possess an every-day bat after all.

[Ironman92]

Crazy throw

[RedseatHR]

Blandino is a handsome man. Maybe it will help make people forget how he screwed up that tag at second

[Rantly]

Even Jerky

[mhs95_06]

Scoring more than 1 run might make that a tad easier.

True, but this year they seem like the more they score early, the more they give up, and also they've been hard pressed to add on in the middle innings.

[RedseatHR]

Marty still talking about Blandino

[Burger Beer]

Marty still talking about Blandino

I'm still talking about the girl in the white tube top.

[Reds Lurker]

Nice work by Mahle so far thru 5

[RedseatHR]

I'm still talking about the girl in the white tube top.

I noticed her on the phone. I wonder if there’s some social media buzz that has reached her

[Tadasimha]

Bamquino time

[Burger Beer]

Lester is pissed.

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I noticed her on the phone. I wonder if there’s some social media buzz that has reached her

I sent her a friend request.

[Reds Lurker]

Geno with a nice single, first and second now. No outs.

[Ironman92]

Lol he is pissed

[adkindo]

Lol he is pissed

not sure I blame him

[Norm Chortleton]

I'm still talking about the girl in the white tube top.Butter face

[adkindo]

Butter face

personally, I'd rather it lean that way than the other

[Burger Beer]

Butter face

The color of her eyes will forever be a mystery.

[adkindo]

if Suarez was running hard, he likely is safe

[mhs95_06]

Maddon's move pays off!

[Rantly]

The color of her eyes will forever be a mystery.

She’s not there anymore. None of those “fans” behind home plate actually watching the game, typical Cubs fans.
She’s back.

[North]

What an exciting game so far.

[RedseatHR]

Nice lookin grab Blandino

[Burger Beer]

Only 74 pitches after 6 innings.

[Ron Madden]

Maddon's move pays off!

NM

[Rantly]

Maddon's move pays off!

...and Bell’s does not of course

[Burger Beer]

She’s not there anymore. None of those “fans” behind home plate actually watching the game, typical Cubs fans.
She’s back.

She's back. And I'm distracted again.

[Ron Madden]

if Suarez was running hard, he likely is safe

I don't think so, I thought the ball was hit too hard

[Tadasimha]

Maddon's move pays off!

Thom?

[Rantly]

She's back. And I'm distracted again.

Staring at her phone during 4 consecutive pitches.

[RedseatHR]

Dietrich has risen

[mhs95_06]

Double pinch hitters?

[Reds Lurker]

Great start so far for Mahle. Good to see.

[Ironman92]

Tremendous base running by Iglesias

[Burger Beer]

Staring at her phone during 4 consecutive pitches.

She prolly saw my friend request.

[RedseatHR]

Good work Dietz

[Burger Beer]

We need some production from Peraza here.

[JaxRed]

I knew Peraza would swing at first pitch

[Tom Servo]

Peraza walk(!)

[mhs95_06]

How about that? Some plate discipline by Peraza!

[Burger Beer]

Bases loaded, one out. Top of 7. Can we get something here?

[Reds Lurker]

We all knew Peraza would walk there right?

[Rantly]

I knew Peraza would swing at first pitch

It was right down the middle so why not?

[JaxRed]

Here's Blandino who can spell Venezuela..

[Kc61]

Mahle is now out of the game after the pinch hitter. Nice six innings for him.

[Kc61]

Sac fly by Blandino.

[Tom Servo]

2-1 Redlegs on the Blandino sac fly

[Burger Beer]

OKAY! We'll take a bad throw as Peraza scores on a shallow popup to left.

[mhs95_06]

Schwarber, Aquino, both throws off by the same amount!

[North]

Score one for small ball.

[adkindo]

thankful Iglesias made it or RZ would have crucified House.

[Burger Beer]

Can old man Votto extend the inning?

[mhs95_06]

Casali took 3rd, I wonder why logic challenged Peraza didn't take 2nd.

[Roy Tucker]

Joey just isn’t what he used to be.

[Tom Servo]

This game is a good example for the offense vs. bullpen debate. It's just much harder on a bullpen trying to potentially make a 1 run lead stand up for 3 innings (hopefully they can do something in the 8th or 9th though). A better offensive team might have been able to sock a donger that inning to make it a 5-1 game instead.

[Burger Beer]

Joey...ain't the old Joey no more.

[Kc61]

This game is a good example for the offense vs. bullpen debate. It's just much harder on a bullpen trying to potentially make a 1 run lead stand up for 3 innings (hopefully they can do something in the 8th or 9th though). A better offensive team might have been able to sock a donger that inning to make it a 5-1 game instead.

It works both ways. There are bullpens that have a good chance to hold this narrow lead. Will be tough for this bullpen, especially with Lorenzen in CF and likely unavaiable.

They need both.

[RedseatHR]

Maddon is trying too hard.

[Reds Lurker]

This game is a good example for the offense vs. bullpen debate. It's just much harder on a bullpen trying to potentially make a 1 run lead stand up for 3 innings (hopefully they can do something in the 8th or 9th though). A better offensive team might have been able to sock a donger that inning to make it a 5-1 game instead.

I agree with everything you say here, and i also want to commend you on coining the phrase sock a donger. Well done sir.

[mhs95_06]

Six sliders in a row, two outs.

[Ironman92]

2 isn’t going to do it

[JaxRed]

If Bob Steve gets them in order I'd send him out there for 8th

[North]

Dang.

[RedseatHR]

Damnit. I guess Stephenson needed that long lace on his glove afterall. Merlot Joe. Evil Genius

[Burger Beer]

Contreras is the new Molina. FYYFF.

[BluegrassRedleg]

This bullpen is a tragic comedy.

[Ironman92]

Checking pine tar?

[ZakkW]

Will never understand throwing an 0-2 pitch anywhere near the strike zone

[Redsfan6272]

One thing i hope this team learns from this season is how many times the pitchers have given up big hits ahead 2 strikes and 0 balls!!! So next season that is a huge focus

[Kc61]

0-2 pitch a hanger.

Just a terrible pitch by Stephenson.

[Burger Beer]

If Bob Steve gets them in order I'd send him out there for 8th

Meat ain't meat 'till it's in the pan.

[WVRedsFan]

Ins.t it amazing that we give up a run as soon as we score one?

[mhs95_06]

The 9th slider of the inning was the sad one, even though there were two well placed fastballs earlier in the AB. Location was not the best, but maybe throwing 11 strikes in a row was a problem.

[Roy Tucker]

Stephenson is just prone to those kinds of quacking duck pitches at inopportune times. Hopefully experience will bake that out of him.

[Kc61]

Stephenson seemed to have great stuff tonight.

Just made that one too easy.

Annoying.

[757690]

On the bright side, Marty’s last road game could be headed to extra innings.

[FlightRick]

Looking forward to Marty getting back on the mic for the stretch run of his last road game, win or lose, now that the 8th is upon us. Cowboy is many things, but a play-by-play man is none of them.

But something I noticed earlier, when I was still on the TV: Thom seemed to have 2 or 3 random excuses to talk about the Cubs TV crew and TV deal, including a lengthy monologue about how this is ALSO the last Cubs series that will ever be on WGN, because the Cubs are starting their own RSN. He even plugged it by name, and said "It'll be Cubs 24/7, if you're into that sort of thing."

Is it wrong that I started thinking that Thom is into that sort of thing? We know everything about his dad's contract, but nothing about his. Is it possible the Reds let him know they want a clean slate and gave him permission to start negotiating, and Thommy Boy knows where he's landing, already?

[NebraskaRed]

Looking forward to Marty getting back on the mic for the stretch run of his last road game, win or lose, now that the 8th is upon us. Cowboy is many things, but a play-by-play man is none of them.

But something I noticed earlier, when I was still on the TV: Thom seemed to have 2 or 3 random excuses to talk about the Cubs TV crew and TV deal, including a lengthy monologue about how this is ALSO the last Cubs series that will ever be on WGN, because the Cubs are starting their own RSN. He even plugged it by name, and said "It'll be Cubs 24/7, if you're into that sort of thing."

Is it wrong that I started thinking that Thom is into that sort of thing? We know everything about his dad's contract, but nothing about his. Is it possible the Reds let him know they want a clean slate and gave him permission to start negotiating, and Thommy Boy knows where he's landing, already?

I'd say it's more likely that he's begging for a job.

[JaxRed]

If so you got more from that than I did.

[Ron Madden]

That wasn't a strike

[JaxRed]

Wasn't even close

[Roy Tucker]

Called 3rd strike on a ball 4 inches outside.

[Rantly]

Way outside!

[Ironman92]

Will never understand throwing an 0-2 pitch anywhere near the strike zone

It’s also not real useful to throw anything not at least somewhat tempting. An 0-2 pitch that teases the strike zone is a good pitch.

[RedseatHR]

I really dislike the strike zone box. That wasn’t a strike but there are plenty of times where the box misleads. It’s also visually distracting.

[Ironman92]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190919/74c29dc67daaa6131090a07d1cb1a3c4.jpg

[Roy Tucker]

I think that 3rd strike to Heywood is what Stephenson was trying to throw to Contreras.

[Burger Beer]

Christ almighty...Romano is warming up.

[Roy Tucker]

Nice recovery by Stephenson to get out a tough hitter in Zobrist with the go-ahead run at 2nd.

[Ron Madden]

Alright! Let's Win This Thing!

[adkindo]

was a weird frame....it was like a close up of the white tube top's breast and slightly to the side Zobrist's hinds gyrating back and forth

[Reds Lurker]

Let's score some runs!

[mhs95_06]

I really dislike the strike zone box. That wasn’t a strike but there are plenty of times where the box misleads. It’s also visually distracting.

In addition to a like button, I wish we had a dislike button!

[Burger Beer]

was a weird frame....it was like a close up of the white tube top's breast and slightly to the side Zobrist's hinds gyrating back and forth

Totally distracting.

[Roy Tucker]

was a weird frame....it was like a close up of the white tube top's breast and slightly to the side Zobrist's hinds gyrating back and forth

I must be getting old. Didn’t notice.

[WVRedsFan]

Pinch hitting Tucker. my, my.

[Roy Tucker]

I don’t get playing Lorenzen in CF. It’s a gimmick, sure. But he’s not good enough as a pitcher to waste CPU cycles on playing a full game at CF.

[Ironman92]

Puig walk off single with bases loaded...off top of wall.

Did he do one of those with the Reds this year?

[Ironman92]

I don’t get playing Lorenzen in CF. It’s a gimmick, sure. But he’s not good enough as a pitcher to waste CPU cycles on playing a full game at CF.

Crazy Pink Unicorns?

[adkindo]

I must be getting old. Didn’t notice.

think it was on the 2-0 count

[NebraskaRed]

Crazy Pink Unicorns?

Corn Pop Ukelele

[Ironman92]

Any metric to show if the Reds are the worst sliding team in baseball?

[Tom Servo]

The bigger problem remains the offense. :/

[Burger Beer]

Any metric to show if the Reds are the worst sliding team in baseball?

Eye ball plus audio.

[Roy Tucker]

Crazy Pink Unicorns?

Sorry. I’m a computer guy.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instruction_cycle

[adkindo]

The bigger problem remains the offense. :/

I think most would easily agree, but my issue is the market might be shaping up to where a $5 bat with cost $12 this summer.....while a $5 arm may cost $4-$5 this summer.

[RedseatHR]

In addition to a like button, I wish we had a dislike button!

Ha! I admire your commitment to disagreement.

[Ironman92]

Over/under 11.5 pitches for Cubs to win it

I’m going under

[mhs95_06]

Two 95+ fastballs right on the up and in corner take care of O'Grady for the 3rd out.

[kaldaniels]

Puig walk off single with bases loaded...off top of wall.

Did he do one of those with the Reds this year?

May 15.

[Ironman92]

Sorry. I’m a computer guy.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instruction_cycle

I know what it is....I’m a smart ass

[adkindo]

we should just walk Alonso every time to help Suarez become HR King

[mhs95_06]

I compliment Bell on not using his closer in a tie game on the road.

[Kc61]

we should just walk Alonso every time to help Suarez become HR King

Then Mets could walk Suarez every time up to help Alonso become HR King.

[Buffalo1979]

I'm scared with Romano in there.

[Ron Madden]

Don't overthrow the ball Amir

[mhs95_06]

I'm scared with Garrett in there.

[Roy Tucker]

I don’t like Garrett here.

[Ironman92]

We all knew what Thom was going to say

[Kc61]

Amir, pretend it’s the first half of the season.

[Ironman92]

Yeah, Garrett has sucked

[adkindo]

Then Mets could walk Suarez every time up to help Alonso become HR King.

they likely feel they have a slight chance at wild card, doubt they would start the series with that strategy

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I felt more confident in Sal

[NebraskaRed]

Never doubted Garrett....

[adkindo]

big out by AG

[Kc61]

they likely feel they have a slight chance at wild card, doubt they would start the series with that strategy

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With the Reds’ offense it’s not necessarily a losing strategy for Mets to walk Suarez every time. Even without the HR leader battle.

[Roy Tucker]

I don’t like Garrett here.

Correction. I like Garrett here.

[Ironman92]

Just pitch Garrett

[Ironman92]

I’m tired of Amir’s antics

[Reds Lurker]

I’m tired of Amir’s antics

him getting out of the inning?

[Kc61]

Cubs and Cards really impressive bullpens.

Let’s get to these guys.

Aquino with a two out single after a wild swing and miss. Two outs, top ten, man on first. WP so man on second, VM up.

[Ironman92]

him getting out of the inning?

Yeah that

[Norm Chortleton]

I’m tired of Amir’s anticsKyle Schwarber, from Middletown, agrees

[Roy Tucker]

What did that wild pitch hit to carom like that?

[adkindo]

dang, wish they would have given Van Meter something to hit

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What did that wild pitch hit to carom like that?

brick wall?

[NebraskaRed]

Hip Hip Jose

[kaldaniels]

Have to think you send JVM there.

[Reds Lurker]

JIGGY!

[adkindo]

Iglesias comes through big tonight!!!

[mhs95_06]

A typical Iggy hit, but with only one strike!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Iggy!

[Ron Madden]

BIG RBI hit for Iglesias!!!

[adkindo]

Have to think you send JVM there.

not when you have Tucker "Clutch" Barnhart coming up

[Roy Tucker]

Nice swing to go with the pitch.

[Ironman92]

Jose!

[North]

Nice swing to go with the pitch.

Very nice. Good situation awareness.

[WVRedsFan]

Nice, Jose. Let's get more

[mhs95_06]

Thom devalued the importance of the JVM walk in mid sentence!

[kaldaniels]

And the air has been let out of Wrigley and the Cubs announcers booth...

[NebraskaRed]

Tucker has a group of hecklers down there.

[mhs95_06]

Nice swing to go with the pitch.

If only the Reds had more hitters that could or would do that!

[Roy Tucker]

Maddon is trying to make sure everyone letters.

[kaldaniels]

Cubs season is on the line (to an extent) and they are sending out scrubs named Norwood and Underwood?

Nice work Theo.

[Ironman92]

I’m with Thom on this one.

[adkindo]

Maddon is trying to make sure everyone letters.

sometimes it begins to feel like a Little League game.....everyone has to get an at bat

[WVRedsFan]

This is not enough runs. We need Michael to seal it.

[kaldaniels]

Cubs announcers are literally laughing at “Duane Underwood Jr” coming into the game.

“Limited experience”

[Ron Madden]

Maddon is trying to make sure everyone letters.

How many pitchers has he got stashed down there?

[North]

Maddon is trying to make sure everyone letters.

O that is funny! Days of yore... :D

[Ironman92]

Cubs season is on the line (to an extent) and they are sending out scrubs named Norwood and Underwood?

Nice work Theo.

I mean they are like 14 pitchers into the game...can’t expect Felipe Vasquez out there, unless well....nevermind

[adkindo]

This is not enough runs. We need Michael to seal it.

Iggy will go 1-2-3....:cool:

[kaldaniels]

I mean they are like 14 pitchers into the game...can’t expect Felipe Vasquez out there, unless well....nevermind

Vazquez you say? Move this to the politics forum mods.

[mhs95_06]

I mean they are like 14 pitchers into the game...can’t expect Felipe Vasquez out there, unless well....nevermind

They have used 9 and still have 8 listed, including their starters. Next year Sept limit is 28 player roster, with the IL going back to 15 days.

[Roy Tucker]

Gamesmanship by Maddon.

[adkindo]

dude has use the glove all season

[RedseatHR]

Joe maddon has a lace fetish

[Ron Madden]

There's One Out!

[Rantly]

Jeez Thom, who’s side are you on with the glove issue.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Demon's Head is pumped up. :eek:

[adkindo]

Iggy needs to add some LED's to that glove

[Roy Tucker]

Jeez Thom, who’s side are you on with the glove issue.

Thom is an ass.

[North]

That was a nice hit by Caratini.

[NebraskaRed]

One more out

[Ron Madden]

There's Two Outs!

[mhs95_06]

There's Two Outs!

Perfect situation for a change-up!

[Reds Lurker]

GG

[BluegrassRedleg]

Suck.

It.

Cubs.

[NebraskaRed]

LOL Cubs

[Kc61]

Exciting win.

[RedseatHR]

Oh man my heart sank on contact but the ball just hung there. Ballgame

[Ron Madden]

There's Three Outs!!!

REDS WIN!!!!

[WVRedsFan]

Reds win!!! Take the series and beat the Cubs 11-8 on the season

[North]

Well alright. :thumbup:

[Tom Servo]

I can hear roars from Wrigley from my apartment...the small one on that last out that I heard a second before I saw it on TV gave me a scare

[Roy Tucker]

Nicely done game by the Reds. Came through when the had to.

And I just absolutely love beating the Cubs at Wrigley in front of their punk ass fans.

[Big Klu]

https://flags.cubssuckclub.com/hosted/images/90/deb64170d111e79e6b27d4959f1584/cubs-l-flag.jpg

[Ron Madden]

Box Score

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/reds-vs-cubs/2019/09/18/565200#game_state=final,lock_state=final,game_tab= box,game=565200

[PuffyPig]

I compliment Bell on not using his closer in a tie game on the road.

It’s a tie game at home where you often use your closer.

On the road you save your closer until you take the lead unless you plan on him going two innings.


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[Mutaman]

Raisel with back to back saves in Wrigley with the Cubs season on the line.

[davereds24]

Nice present for Marty. Lets hope this ends up helping to keep the Cubs out of the playoffs.

[Reds Lurker]

Man i love beating the cubs, never gets old

[JaxRed]

Mahle's ERA is over 5.00. This almost has an "tryout" feel to me like Gausman's start did. (Gausman failed his audition). Mahle has an option remaining. Sims used his last one this season. Unless he has really good game I'm thinking I prefer Sims as our #5 next year and have Mahle in the role Sims had this year (AAA starter, bullpen option in majors).

1. Gray
2. Castillo
3. Disco
4. Bauer
5. Sims

Mahle seems to have passed the audition. Welsh seemed to think he had a different approach this time out. Hopefully it works going forward.

[JohnnyRed]

Great Game!!!