8-29-20 Reds vs Cubs Game 1

[Ron Madden]

First Pitch 4:10 PM

Reds
1. Joey Votto (L) 1B
2. Nick Castellanos (R) RF
3. Jesse Winker (L) DH
4. Eugenio Suarez (R) 3B
5. Mike Moustakas (L) 2B
6. Freddy Galvis (S) SS
7. Shogo Akiyama (L) CF
8. Mark Payton (L) LF
9. Tucker Barnhart (L) C
SP Trevor Bauer (R)


Cubs
1. Ian Happ (S) CF
2. Anthony Rizzo (L) 1B
3. Javier Baez (R) SS
4. Kyle Schwarber (L) LF
5. Willson Contreras (R) DH
6. Jason Heyward (L) RF
7. Victor Caratini (S) C
8. Jason Kipnis (L) 2B
9. Nico Hoerner (R) 3B
SP Yu Darvish (R)

[Bigg Red Smokey]

We have a glut of talented OFers so ouch so we DFA’d a former first-round pick and Mark Payton gets the start?

What am I missing?

I hope he has a great day, but come on. Why can’t Moustakas DH and Garcia play?


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[Kc61]

I’m sure Garcia will play game 2.

SP for Cubs in second game shouldn’t be as difficult.

[HammerTime]

We have a glut of talented OFers so ouch so we DFA’d a former first-round pick and Mark Payton gets the start?

What am I missing?

I hope he has a great day, but come on. Why can’t Moustakas DH and Garcia play?


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Ervin has barely been replacement level across roughly 600 plate appearances over his years with average defense(That’s probably being nice). Not gonna worry at all about cutting a guy like that loose even if he was a first round pick.

[Tuff Nut]

Good to see Votto back in lineup,but for the life of me, I cannot understand why he is leading off. Yeah, Shogo hasn't really took the spot and run with it,but, imho, he is better suited for lead off. Not saying Joey should be batting 7th, yet, but at 6th in this line up, he could be but in a position to drive in runs.

[Ron Madden]

The Cubs lineup has been added to the original post

[davereds24]

Nobody deserves to lead off but I’d like to see Galvis get a shot.

[757690]

From Reds Twitter

Aristides Aquino will be the 29th player for both of today’s games.

[KeefeCato]

From Reds Twitter

Aristides Aquino will be the 29th player for both of today’s games.

Hope he sticks around after the DH and they send a pitcher down.

[Bigg Red Smokey]

From Reds Twitter

Aristides Aquino will be the 29th player for both of today’s games.

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[Wonderful Monds]

From Reds Twitter

Aristides Aquino will be the 29th player for both of today’s games.

Finally

[Kc61]

No problem with Votto leading off with this lineup. Top 5 guys are best hitters just hit them consecutively in any order. Then Galvis 6, etc.

I hope Aquino gets to stay with chances to start in the OF.

[KeefeCato]

Really liking the 7 inning DHs. Of course it is probably because the Reds are 5-1 in those games. Wouldn't surprise me if they aren't here to stay going forward.

[mhs95_06]

I'll be interested in seeing how many pitches Baez gets from Bauer that are in the zone.

[mth123]

We have a glut of talented OFers so ouch so we DFA’d a former first-round pick and Mark Payton gets the start?

What am I missing?

I hope he has a great day, but come on. Why can’t Moustakas DH and Garcia play?


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Ervin stopped being a guy you think of as a first round talent 2 or 3 years before he made the majors. He's just a guy who can run, has had some success on the short side of a platoon, is gawdawful against RHP and is a terrible defensive player. Payton is also a suspect, but he may be a late bloomer. Davidson took Ervin's job and Aquino may take it long term.

Ervin seems like a good dude. I hope some team has a spot for him, but the Reds don't need him.

[mth123]

Hope he sticks around after the DH and they send a pitcher down.

Me too, but he's probably on the bubble when Senzel returns. Most of the real roster clutter has been cleaned out now. Ervin, VanMeter, Jankowski, Colon all gone. It's like they are a real big league team now.

[Bigg Red Smokey]

Ervin stopped being a guy you think of as a first round talent 2 or 3 years before he made the majors. He's just a guy who can run, has had some success on the short side of a platoon, is gawdawful against RHP and is a terrible defensive player. Payton is also a suspect, but he may be a late bloomer. Davidson took Ervin's job and Aquino may take it long term.

Ervin seems like a good dude. I hope some team has a spot for him, but the Reds don't need him.

I am not arguing for Ervin. More arguing against Payton starting, I guess.

However, I am pro-Aquino. I already thought he should be playing over Ervin, Davidson, VanMeter, etc.

Maybe Akiyama too. I’d quickly be a big Akiyama guy if he can start getting on base.


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[mth123]

I am not arguing for Ervin. More arguing against Payton starting, I guess.

However, I am pro-Aquino.


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RH on the mound. Somebody needs to play LF. They could stick Winker there and DH Moose or Votto with Galvis at 2B and Garcia at SS. I don't think they want Garcia playing both ends of a DH. My guess is Garcia plays the second game with Votto sitting, Galvis at SS and Moose at 1B.

[KeefeCato]

Me too, but he's probably on the bubble when Senzel returns. Most of the real roster clutter has been cleaned out now. Ervin, VanMeter, Jankowski, Colon all gone. It's like they are a real big league team now.

If Senzel ever gets back he is in CF. I would platoon Shogo with Aquino in LF. If Aquino got hot and Shogo continues to under preform Aquino would get more PT.
Winker would be DH and I would sit Votto against LHP for Davidson. Garcia would play SS for me most days. Sitting against the tough RHP.

[kaldaniels]

I am not arguing for Ervin. More arguing against Payton starting, I guess.

However, I am pro-Aquino. I already thought he should be playing over Ervin, Davidson, VanMeter, etc.

Maybe Akiyama too. I’d quickly be a big Akiyama guy if he can start getting on base.


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Then in terms of not inciting the crowd, just leave off the “first round pick” from now on. It is irrelevant.

You’ve clarified so I know it’s not the case but anyone who makes that remark to help their cause comes off as backwards, not forward looking.

[JaxRed]

I'd like to see a complete game shutout from Bauer to make lineup questions moot for game 1.

[TexasRedsFan]

Payton runs well and seems to have a good eye. I would've tried him at leadoff today at least. Still don't have confidence in Votto there, but hopefully the days off will refresh him a little. Shogo's been a bust so far, so I'd keep him around 7th till he starts showing something. Reds really need Senzel back in the lineup.

[Bigg Red Smokey]

Then in terms of not inciting the crowd, just leave off the “first round pick” from now on. It is irrelevant.

You’ve clarified so I know it’s not the case but anyone who makes that remark to help their cause comes off as backwards, not forward looking.

That’s why I clarified. We would not be talking about any of this if Senzel were healthy and playing.

I hope Payton plays well and makes it a moot point anyway.


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[podgejeff_]

We have a glut of talented OFers so ouch so we DFA’d a former first-round pick and Mark Payton gets the start?

What am I missing?

I hope he has a great day, but come on. Why can’t Moustakas DH and Garcia play?


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Phil Ervin had a real good 2013 when he was drafted.

And then proceeded to put up pedestrian numbers every year. He did a little bit in high A and then reached the status of AAAA player. If he hadn't been a first round pick, I don't even think he'd have made it as far as he did. But he spent 7 years here, it's not like he didn't have a shot.

And for some reason the Reds REALLY wanted Mark Payton.

[Bigg Red Smokey]

I'd like to see a complete game shutout from Bauer to make lineup questions moot for game 1.

Moot is now the word of the day for the game thread.


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[Bigg Red Smokey]

Phil Ervin had a real good 2013 when he was drafted.

And then proceeded to put up pedestrian numbers every year. He did a little bit in high A and then reached the status of AAAA player. If he hadn't been a first round pick, I don't even think he'd have made it as far as he did. But he spent 7 years here, it's not like he didn't have a shot.

And for some reason the Reds REALLY wanted Mark Payton.

The FO made the decision that Payton and Davidson are > Ervin.

I can live with that.

I did like Ervin, but it’s not like he will be missed based on his performance thus far. Even when he payed well he was too inconsistent to be relied upon.

As a fan, I am not a fan of the lineup consistently not having the best players in it and/or being tinkered with so much based on L/R matchups.

Personally, I have wanted to see Aquino play every day. And I may be a total idiot for wanting that. But when he plays I enjoy the games more and by and large in his career as a Red he has performed. He’s fun to watch. Intriguing.

Matt Davidson, Ervin, VanMeter, Payton (I admit I don’t know much about him) etc not so much.


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[kaldaniels]

I'd like to see a complete game shutout from Bauer to make lineup questions moot for game 1.

Extra pine tar today, Trevor.

[mth123]

Extra pine tar today, Trevor.

When did Pine Tar on the ball become legal? That used to be called doctoring the ball.

[kaldaniels]

When did Pine Tar on the ball become legal? That used to be called doctoring the ball.

Not legal, just knowingly unenforced.

Dumb rule, but it’s almost as dumb to abide by it when everyone else is doing it.

[mth123]

Not legal, just knowingly unenforced.

Dumb rule, but it’s almost as dumb to abide by it when everyone else is doing it.

It used to be enforced.

[Ron Madden]

Trevor complained about other pitchers using a sticky substance to increase their spin rate when Manfred did nothing about it he decided if you can't beat'em join'em

[Ron Madden]

Ken Rosenthal
@Ken_Rosenthal
Padres on verge of acquiring Trevor Rosenthal from Royals, sources tell me and
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[Tom Servo]

big day about to begin


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZAQBG4Qbt8

[mhs95_06]

Trevor complained about other pitchers using a sticky substance to increase their spin rate when Manfred did nothing about it he decided if you can't beat'em join'em

So they made the balls slick so they would fly farther, then turn their head to pine tar. And we wonder why HRs and Ks go up!

[Ron Madden]

Geno Suarez last 7 games
AVG .308
OBP .357 .
SLG .808
OPS 1.165

[REDREAD]

Not sure how I feel about players wearing 42 in the second game of the DH.
I am not offended by it, but it kind of makes Jackie Robinson day less special if it starts becoming more than one day.

[mth123]

1, 2, 3. Time for the new (old) Joey Votto to get it going.

[Ron Madden]

Bauer sits the baby bears down in order

[Tom Servo]

Bauer sits the baby bears down in order
No strikeouts though, slacker.

[mth123]

Another swing with no follow through.

[Stray]

Man Darvish is really slow

[Ron Madden]

No score after 1 inning

[Tom Servo]

Man Darvish is really slow
The bane of our former TV announcer's existence.

[mhs95_06]

Man Darvish is really slow

Brantly says everything he does is slow, except for his arm speed!

[mhs95_06]

A classic example of the disadvantage the defense is in when there is a full count!

[TexasRedsFan]

Bauer a little off his game early and in trouble in the 2nd.

[ZakkW]

Bauer struggling to find the strike zone right now

[Tom Servo]

are you kidding me, how did that land fair

[podgejeff_]

are you kidding me, how did that land fair

BS. That's how.

[Ron Madden]

are you kidding me, how did that land fair

Luck o' the Reds

[TexasRedsFan]

Bauer lucky to only give up 1 in the 2nd. 46 pitches already.

[Tom Servo]

Good job allowing just the onerun but a loooong inning, 30 pitches.

[kaldaniels]

It used to be enforced.

I mean you seem to be pushing back on the idea but that’s how it is. I don’t know what else to tell you.

[Rantly]

The bane of our former TV announcer's existence.

...and his dad’s

[podgejeff_]

Moose bloops a hit.

[Ron Madden]

A bloop for the Moose

[kaldaniels]

My head says to root for a multi-run inning but my heart is saying just do whatever it takes to scrape across a run now.

[podgejeff_]

What nonsense is this?

[Ron Madden]

Good Move David Bell!

[podgejeff_]

Shogo reaches on catcher's interference.

[kaldaniels]

What nonsense is this?

Good nonsense. We need some more of it.

[Tom Servo]

alright Shogo getting it done with catcher's interference


come on Payton

[TexasRedsFan]

Bell with the eagle eye in the dugout gets Shogo on!

[kaldaniels]

Did Bell pick up on that or does Shogo help him there?

Cause Bell is getting the attaboys.

[kaldaniels]

Darvish is deceptive but there have been several crushable pitches this inning.

[Wonderful Monds]

...and his dad’s

And mine too tbh, I absolutely cannot stand watching these 4 hour games with the Cubs when their pitchers take 2 minutes between pitches. If Manfred really wanted to speed up the game the pitch clock should’ve been the first thing he instituted.

[mth123]

I mean you seem to be pushing back on the idea but that’s how it is. I don’t know what else to tell you.

Not pushing back. Just think it sucks that the pitchers can do this.

[Ron Madden]

Cubs 1
Reds 0
After 2 innings

[Tom Servo]

Tried my best but could not will the 3 run blast into existence with my mind there

[Ron Madden]

Tried my best but could not will the 3 run blast into existence with my mind there

Had my fingers crossed too

[kaldaniels]

Not pushing back. Just think it sucks that the pitchers can do this.

Are you in favor of the rule as it stands? I’m not. But I can’t argue with a purist perspective.

A little tack gives pitchers much better control (and spin).

[TexasRedsFan]

Gonna be a low scoring affair. Need to limit walks and errors.

[podgejeff_]

Tried my best but could not will the 3 run blast into existence with my mind there

Try harder.

[podgejeff_]

Somehow Rizzo turns a check swing he barely swings through into a home run.

[TexasRedsFan]

You gotta be kidding! Damn that Rizzo.

[Ron Madden]

Damn you Rizzo

[podgejeff_]

God I hate the Cubs.

[TexasRedsFan]

GABP. Where popups find the sun deck.

[Tom Servo]

2-0, the most dangerous lead for the Cubs at GABP.

[podgejeff_]

Bauer's having some command issues.

[podgejeff_]

It's time for our patented walk-home run combo.

[mth123]

It's time for our patented walk-home run combo.

Cody Reed was traded.

Oh, you mean on offense. I'm with you.

[Tom Servo]

I know he deserves a larger sample size but it really feels like Barnhart's bat has finally died.

Votto double!

[Ron Madden]

Joey Doubles!

[WVRedsFan]

Everybody loves Tucker, but wish they could get a real hitting catcher. And Votto doubles!

[podgejeff_]

Votto doesn't look like that slide agreed with him.

[mth123]

Double for Votto.

[kaldaniels]

I like pull the ball Votto better than oppo Votto lately.

[TexasRedsFan]

Yeah it feels like Tucker is the pitcher of the lineup now.

[podgejeff_]

I, too, am ready for the Stephenson era behind the plate.

[kaldaniels]

Yeah it feels like Tucker is the pitcher of the lineup now.

Was it last season when some of us were protesting him and got a lot of pushback?

He’s just....here. And there hasn’t been anyone better to replace him...which sure would be nice.

[TexasRedsFan]

I like pull the ball Votto better than oppo Votto lately.

It looks great when he gets it over the shift. Otherwise I disagree.

[Ron Madden]

I thought giving up switch hitting would help Barnhart but it hasn't

[Tom Servo]

I, too, am ready for the Stephenson era behind the plate.
I imagine part of it is feeling like Barnhart's comfort factor with the pitching is really important but man this lineup is struggling enough without his wet noodle bat to add to that.

[podgejeff_]

I imagine part of it is feeling like Barnhart's comfort factor with the pitching is really important but man this lineup is struggling enough without his wet noodle bat to add to that.

The pitchers seem to do pretty well with Casali behind the plate.

And I'm sure Tyler Stephenson is an agreeable enough guy.

[podgejeff_]

Darvish wanted nothing to do with Winker there. Winker walks.

[Ron Madden]

Da Wink wit da walk

[TexasRedsFan]

Bell thinks which side you bat from is as important as your result. He has at least shown some courage to vary from that lately.

[kaldaniels]

It looks great when he gets it over the shift. Otherwise I disagree.

True. I just think unless he really gets his mojo back he should just try to go full slugger.

[Ron Madden]

Cubs 2
Reds 0
at the end of 3 innings

[Tom Servo]

ducks left out on the pond once more

[Tom Servo]

Obviously a bit more important to take care of business yourself but the Cardinals just lost to Cleveland.

[podgejeff_]

The Cards lost to the Indians.

So that's good.

[kaldaniels]

Weird how we are a month into the season but the games now have that “end of season” sunlight to them.

[podgejeff_]

That'll do Shogo, that'll do.

Akiyama saves a hit in center.

[Ron Madden]

It's always good.when the Cardinals lose.

I hate them and their stupid fans

[Tom Servo]

Heyward with a harmless pop fly on 3-0, thanks

[podgejeff_]

It's always good.when the Cardinals lose.

I hate them and their stupid fans

Truer words have never been spoken.

[Tom Servo]

good inning for Bauer

[podgejeff_]

Bauer makes up some of that pitch count by mowing down the hated Cubs in the fourth.

[Ron Madden]

Trevor needed that

[kaldaniels]

Oooh did the Thom clip get edited out of the “We’re all in this together commercial?” Sonny Gray missing too.

[TexasRedsFan]

I kinda wish Bauer had been held till the second game. The advantage of having Trevor for a 7 inning game is neutralized by having to face Darvish in a 7 inning game. Reds need at least a split today.

[mhs95_06]

Darvish wanted nothing to do with Winker there. Winker walks.

Then he surgically destroyed the right handed batter he wanted to get, Suarez.

[kaldaniels]

I kinda wish Bauer had been held till the second game. The advantage of having Trevor for a 7 inning game is neutralized by having to face Darvish in a 7 inning game. Reds need at least a split today.

It amounts tomato/tomahto for me. You can have 2 even matchups, or 2 (alternatively) lopsided matchups.

[podgejeff_]

Moose smashes a hit through the infield. Let's get to work.

[Ron Madden]

Alright Moose

[WVRedsFan]

Moose singles.

[Kc61]

Moose hits one where they ain’t. Lead off single.

[PuffyPig]

The Cards lost to the Indians.

So that's good.

Tribe turns a double play to end it, Molina thought a ground ball was foul, so gets tagged out when he didn’t get back to third.

Really dumb play.


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[podgejeff_]

David Bell has clearly signed up to baseballrulesacademy.com.

[kaldaniels]

Enough about pine tar, you will upset some people.

[Tom Servo]

not ideal

[kaldaniels]

Dang, that was a nice AB by Freddy.

[mth123]

The Reds hit into more DPs than I can remember. It's like the whole team is Brandon Phillips.

[Kc61]

Galvis hits into a DP that would have been a base hit if baseball was still normal.

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The Reds hit into more DPs than I can remember. It's like the whole team is Brandon Phillips.

High pull rate, right into the shift. The shift is ruining baseball.

[JarrodOnVinyl]

I really miss the bunt to get the runner into scoring position

[Tom Servo]

Shogo with a swinging bunt hit AND he shakes up Darvish. Well done.

[WVRedsFan]

I predicted that double play. Garvis is clearly hit or miss.

[podgejeff_]

Shogo makes Darvish flop all around the infield. Ends up on first base.

[kaldaniels]

I’ll take it all back if you come through Tucker.

[Tom Servo]

Nice hit and run!

[podgejeff_]

Payton and Shogo successfully execute the hit and run. Ball is hit up the middle sharply and Shogo makes it to third.

[mth123]

Good news/Bad News. Good News is the Reds have guys on first and third. The bad News is Barnhart is coming up.

[WVRedsFan]

Pitcher up (reverse kharma)

[Tom Servo]

Good news/Bad News. Good News is the Reds have guys on first and third. The bad News is Barnhart is coming up.
Bad News Barnhart

[podgejeff_]

He actually made good contact on that too.

Sad.

[Tom Servo]

ughhhhh that looked real good off the bat

Can't even be mad at the offense, Darvish is locked in. But if they could just get one blast...

[WVRedsFan]

Pitcher up (reverse kharma)Didn't work

[TexasRedsFan]

Good contact by Barnhardt, but still at a fielder. They got Darvish's pitch count up at least.

[kaldaniels]

I mean I can’t be mad at Barnhart he hit it square. Thought it was a hit off the bat.

No strike that. I’m mad at Barnhart.

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ughhhhh that looked real good off the bat

Can't even be mad at the offense, Darvish is locked in. But if they could just get one blast...

Big dogs will get one more crack...

[CaiGuy]

I mean I can’t be mad at Barnhart he hit it square. Thought it was a hit off the bat.

No strike that. I’m mad at Barnhart.

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Big dogs will get one more crack...

Yep, 2020 Reds.

[PuffyPig]

Reds have had 7 base runners in 4 innings, so they are making Darvish work.

70 pitches through 4.

It gives me hope that they can eventually get that big hit.

I thought Barnhart had one in the gap.


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[CaiGuy]

Reds have had 7 base runners in 4 innings, so they are making Darvish work.

70 pitches through 4.

It gives me hope that they can eventually get that big hit.

I thought Barnhart had one in the gap.


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Problem is...7 inning game. Might not see a loto of middle relief.

But yeah, hope they chase Darvis.

[TexasRedsFan]

I know Jim Day has his detractors, but I really like the rapport between him and Welsh. The broadcast feels so much looser without Thom in there.

[podgejeff_]

I know Jim Day has his detractors, but I really like the rapport between him and Walsh. The broadcast feels so much looser without Thom in there.

I agree. It does seem like a friendlier atmosphere in the booth.

[TexasRedsFan]

100 pitches. Will Bauer get a 6th inning?

[podgejeff_]

Moose ends the inning with a nice dive and fire to retire Happ.

Come on Redlegs let's get those runs.

[CaiGuy]

Nice play Mouse

[WVRedsFan]

Though shaky, Trevor did his job. Now offense, get some runs.

[Tom Servo]

Bauer might have one more in him in by pitch count, not sure though how he feels physically

[podgejeff_]

Bauer might have one more in him in by pitch count, not sure though how he feels physically

We know that Darvish will give him plenty of time to rest.

[Ron Madden]

Joey is back

[kaldaniels]

Well done Joseph Daniel.

[Tom Servo]

Votto back

[mth123]

Votto leads-off with a single.

[CaiGuy]

Votto looks decent.

[podgejeff_]

Votto with a leadoff base knock.

[WVRedsFan]

Votto single. Hope this a sign of things to come.

[Ron Madden]

Castellanos with a hit

[CaiGuy]

I think I pinch run here.

[podgejeff_]

Cast wastes no time and put another on board.

[Tom Servo]

here we, here we, here we gooo

[kaldaniels]

No double play.

I’ll accept any outcome but no double plays.

[mth123]

Castellanos singles. 2 on, no out for Winker.

[TexasRedsFan]

Bats coming to life. Just stay out of the DP!

[CaiGuy]

No double play.

I’ll accept any outcome but no double plays.

What about triple plays?

[kaldaniels]

What about triple plays?

I’ll allow it.

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Geez Winker learn how to spit.

[mth123]

Winker K's.

[TexasRedsFan]

Catcher stole that second "strike" on Winker.

[mhs95_06]

Darvish had to pitch to Winker that time and surgically cut him up too!

[CaiGuy]

Winker just doesn't see Darvish.

[Coopdaddy67]

Catcher stole that second "strike" on Winker.

It was a great pitch.

[Tom Servo]

Catcher stole that second "strike" on Winker.
Was just in the box on the Cubs broadcast, from the naked eye it seemed outside.

[mth123]

Suarez K's. At least no DP this inning.

[Tom Servo]

just ridiculous pitches, ugh

[TexasRedsFan]

Geno freezes again. Cmon Moose!

[kaldaniels]

Suarez K's. At least no DP this inning.

I must accept our fate now.

[ZakkW]

Geez, 3rd and 4th batters look at strike 3

[CaiGuy]

Ugh two k's looking. Redeem these guys, Mouse.

[Boston Red]

Nice ABs.

[kaldaniels]

At least we seem to have bought one more go round for Votto/Cast at minimum.

[podgejeff_]

Darvish is just pitching a gem.

[PuffyPig]

Great pitcher making great pitches when he has too.


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[PuffyPig]

Darvish is just pitching a gem.

The Reds are battling him, 9 base runners so far.


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[TexasRedsFan]

Darvish is masterful at keeping guys off balance.

[CaiGuy]

Yeah, it's not crazy frustrating like watching them get carved up by some AAAA pitcher. Hanging in their vs a pitcher that is just plain good, and pitching really well.

[podgejeff_]

Whatever the result, great AB by Moose.

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Moose makes Darvish work and draws a walk.

[Tom Servo]

Real nice game for Moose so far

[kaldaniels]

Freddy seemed locked in last AB. Wasn’t getting fooled.

[Ron Madden]

Bases loaded for Freddy

[podgejeff_]

#@!$#@!$@!#$%!@#%!@#$!@#$!@#$#@$!$@!^%@^$~#~^

[Tom Servo]

anti-climatic, just can't get that one big hit yet today

[TexasRedsFan]

Real nice game for Moose so far

Yeah I really hope it's just been injury and rust so far. He can still have a huge impact for this team.

[CaiGuy]

That might be the game there. All well.

[WVRedsFan]

Galvis, the impatient one, fails again. Two more chances,

[PuffyPig]

We’ll get 2 more chances, and unlikely Darvish can finish the game.


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[Kc61]

Galvis clearly trying for the opposite field there.

Just didn’t make good contact.

[CaiGuy]

Nice group in the game thread right now, BTW. Guess the trolls have other places to grace with thier presence on a Sat night.

Give this group of fellas a win, Redlegs.

[BluegrassRedleg]

That might be the game there. All well.

Darvish is about done. Their pen is about as consistent as the Reds. Gotta keep it 2-0 though.


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[mhs95_06]

Yeah I really hope it's just been injury and rust so far. He can still have a huge impact for this team.

I think that AB did a lot toward to getting him back to where he was when he got hurt.

[podgejeff_]

Darvish is about done. Their pen is about as consistent as the Reds. Gotta keep it 2-0 though.


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From what I gather, the Cubs wish they had our pen.

[BluegrassRedleg]

D’oh! So much for that.

That’s gotta be demoralizing.


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[podgejeff_]

Ugh. Rizzo. Again.

[Coopdaddy67]

Well, at least that one wasn't GABP-aided.

[WVRedsFan]

that Rizzo HR probably does it.

[CaiGuy]

Darvish is about done. Their pen is about as consistent as the Reds. Gotta keep it 2-0 though.


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Agree, you just don't get many chances like that in 2020 baseball.

[goreds2]

Cubs Bullpen - Cubs Bullpen - Cubs Bullpen......

[CaiGuy]

Mop up crew incoming

[WVRedsFan]

Bauer out DeLeone on the mound.

[mth123]

Bauer out DeLeone on the mound.

Deleon? Why not just forfeit.

[Tom Servo]

Mop up crew incoming
:yikes:

[dsterry]

Had some chances today just didn't get the big hit. Still more competitve ABs and better swings than we'd been seeing most of this month at least.

[CaiGuy]

Deleon? Why not just forfeit.

Saving up for game 2 I guess.

[CaiGuy]

An Aquino walkoff PH HR would make it all worth it...just sayin.

[mth123]

Looked good there Jose. Maybe I spoke too soon. I frequently do.

[Coopdaddy67]

Deleon? Why not just forfeit.

I understand it. They don't want to blow their better bullpen pieces down 3-0.

If he gets out of this inning 3-0, it's a big win.

[WVRedsFan]

Nice K

[Kc61]

I don’t mind De Leon here. Three runs back save your more consistent relievers for the night cap.

I didn’t like some of Bell’s choices in the recent wins, Jones, Biddle, Stephenson (rusty).

[podgejeff_]

If we are able to even somewhat correct De Leon's issues, that would be huge. Talent was never an issue with this kid.

[Ron Madden]

Good Job!

[mth123]

Deleon with a good outing!!!

[WVRedsFan]

De Leone looking good.

[podgejeff_]

Very, very nice.

Maybe another Lucas Sims situation here with De Leon.

[RedlegsFanatic]

As a Reds fan, it’s to the point that I DEMAND to know why Aquino is not getting at bats and playing every day on this offensively challenged dumpster fire.

[TheBigLebowski]

Maybe they’ll put the mercurial Kimbrel on the bump to close it. We could touch him for at least 3.

[TexasRedsFan]

Starting to think the Reds should just give Rizzo the Barry Bonds treatment (IBB with bases empty).

[Kc61]

I’d let Votto DH in the second game. Let Winker play LF. Sit Shogo. Use Garcia/Farmer in middle infield. Moose at first.

LOL, it worked. Hit for Shogo.

[Ron Madden]

Shogo single

[mth123]

Shogo singles.

[podgejeff_]

Shogo base knock.

He's won the matchup with Darvish today.

[CaiGuy]

As a Reds fan, it’s to the point that I DEMAND to know why Aquino is not getting at bats and playing every day on this offensively challenged dumpster fire.

Yeah, I am kinda with. Maybe there is some issue health or otherwise we don't know about, but the spot is definitely open for him.

[podgejeff_]

Well that's pretty much a summary of how this game is going.

[RedlegsFanatic]

Why aren’t you FREAKING running rookie? You should be sent down IMMEDIATELY without another showing this season.

[dsterry]

That was weird.

[mth123]

Ugh!!!!

[Ron Madden]

Ya don't see that everyday

[TexasRedsFan]

This one's just not meant to be.

[Coopdaddy67]

Why aren’t you FREAKING running rookie? You should be sent down IMMEDIATELY without another showing this season.

Relax.

[Mitri]

Why aren’t you FREAKING running rookie? You should be sent down IMMEDIATELY without another showing this season.

Spare me. It was a confusing play, they both should have been running. Bummer, oh well.

[TheBigLebowski]

We do enjoy the double play.

[mgbrown66]

Reds being Reds.

I’ve never seen such horrible base running at almost any level.

[podgejeff_]

Oh come on, the cameraman, announcers, and the Cubs all thought that was foul too.

[CaiGuy]

Why aren’t you FREAKING running rookie? You should be sent down IMMEDIATELY without another showing this season.

On second thought, maybe baseball is not for you.

[Kc61]

Oh come on, the cameraman, announcers, and the Cubs all thought that was foul too.

Batter has to run that out. Close enough.

[RedlegsFanatic]

This team is a blazing joke

[goreds2]

Monday morning quarterbacking: Shogo should have went to and stayed on 2nd base then verify foul ball.

[adkindo]

Spare me. It was a confusing play, they both should have been running. Bummer, oh well.

Payton was the problem there...he has to run even if he thinks it is foul, and they probably are not able to fool Shogo if Payton does not just stand there. In the end, it still is likely a double play, just does not look like a clown show.

[mth123]

What was the 1B coach doing there. Did he call Shogo back to 1B?

[Ron Madden]

This team is a blazing joke

Give it a rest why don't ya