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Ron Madden
09-09-2020, 01:06 PM
First Pitch 8:15PM


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. Shogo Akiyama (L) LF
7. Brian Goodwin (L) CF
8. Freddy Galvis (S) SS
9. Tucker Barnhart (L) C
SP Trevor Bauer (R)



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


I will post the Cubs lineup when it becomes available

JaxRed
09-09-2020, 01:51 PM
Glad they called up Stephenson.

mth123
09-09-2020, 03:30 PM
Glad they called up Stephenson.

Probably don't want him facing Darvish as his first start. Might be smart.

I didn't just say that did I?

It's probably some other crazy reason.

texasdave
09-09-2020, 03:45 PM
Darvish pitching. 62 degrees. Wind blowing in off the lake. Reds will score 8.

Curt Casali, the right-handed half of the platoon, is slashing: .379/.574/.926. Are they going to sit Casali for Stephenson?

Ron Madden
09-09-2020, 05:17 PM
Bobby Nightengale
@nightengalejr
José De León, a Puerto Rican, will join Michael Lorenzen in wearing #21 tonight for Roberto Clemente Day. Lorenzen already wears #21 to honor Clemente.

De León on knowing he'd wear #21 today: "I've never been so excited to come to a clubhouse since WBC. I was nervous. I was anxious to get on the bus and get here. It was really emotional, man."

it will be his first time ever wearing #21 because it's a sacred number in Puerto Rico. He hopes MLB retires the number.

Strikes Out Looking
09-09-2020, 05:25 PM
Yu Darvish will have a really good night tonight.

zigbeenuthouse
09-09-2020, 05:44 PM
Yes, he's the real deal. Cubs signed a ringer in Darvish. For the Reds to have a chance the score has to remain low and at some point get into the Cubs bullpen. Can't afford dumb mistakes in the field and need to capitalize when the Reds have a chance to score.

Jomama
09-09-2020, 05:46 PM
Yes, he's the real deal. Cubs signed a ringer in Darvish. For the Reds to have a chance the score has to remain low and at some point get into the Cubs bullpen. Can't afford dumb mistakes in the field and need to capitalize when the Reds have a chance to score.

So, in other words, we have no chance.

Alabama Red
09-09-2020, 05:54 PM
Hopefully our top five will be able to beat that 1-17 showing they had last night.

Alabama Red
09-09-2020, 05:56 PM
Darvish pitching. 62 degrees. Wind blowing in off the lake. Reds will score 8.

Curt Casali, the right-handed half of the platoon, is slashing: .379/.574/.926. Are they going to sit Casali for Stephenson?
Barnhart should be benched and let Casali and Stephenson be the catchers. At this point R/L matchups don’t matter. If Stephenson is going to be able to make it in MLB he will have to hit from both sides.

zigbeenuthouse
09-09-2020, 06:59 PM
So, in other words, we have no chance.

Reds had a much better chance last night vs Mills and didn't score.:bang:

RedlegsFanatic
09-09-2020, 07:44 PM
With only 18 games left, the Reds are pretty much in a must win 14 or 15 of those to stand a chance at a Playoff spot. You can thank the great David Bell, Dick Williams, & Nick Krall for that. Personally, I wish all 3 could attend some sort of Tampa Rays seminar on how to operate a baseball franchise. All 3 would benefit greatly. Somehow, not only does Tampa compete every season...but somehow they manage to have the #1 farm system in MLB also. It wouldn’t hurt to ask Billy Beane a few pointers either. Meanwhile, we are just stuck with what we got.
From not having Aquino an everyday starter from day 1, to playing Travis Jokeski, Farmer, Davidson, and the like over him. There are too many mistakes to even keep count.
Let’s see if talent alone can push us this last 18 games. I doubt it, but we can hope.
Let’s get this dumpster fire started!

RedlegsFanatic
09-09-2020, 07:51 PM
I hope Tyler gets an at bat tonight but I can see starting Tucker.
He’s 4-12 off Darvish with a dinger career.

Ironman92
09-09-2020, 07:59 PM
Tonight I shall tally something....will give a report after the game

zigbeenuthouse
09-09-2020, 08:03 PM
Today is Roberto Clemente day. My neighbor and good friend Al Oliver played with Clemente on a world title team in 1971. His admiration for Clemente is incredible. He also performed the eulogy for Mrs Clemente. What a great player and great man Clemente was. There has been discussion of retiring number 21 for every team in MLB like they did number 42 with Jackie Robinson. I do not support this.

Coopdaddy67
09-09-2020, 08:17 PM
I hate the shift.

mth123
09-09-2020, 08:22 PM
Back to back walks to Cast and Winker.

Bruce Berenyi
09-09-2020, 08:23 PM
as usual aquino gets one start and then the bench

mth123
09-09-2020, 08:24 PM
Suarez K's

mth123
09-09-2020, 08:25 PM
3 run HR, Moose.

Ron Madden
09-09-2020, 08:25 PM
Mooooose!!!

Boston Red
09-09-2020, 08:26 PM
Nice start.

NC Reds
09-09-2020, 08:26 PM
Moooooose

Patrick Bateman
09-09-2020, 08:26 PM
Don’t need any bapip there


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Boston Red
09-09-2020, 08:26 PM
Walk, walk, K, HR

2020

Kc61
09-09-2020, 08:27 PM
Unusual, a three run homer for the Reds.

Not unusual the two base runners were walks.

mth123
09-09-2020, 08:27 PM
Shogo on 2nd with a hit and error.

zigbeenuthouse
09-09-2020, 08:28 PM
MOUSTAKAS with a BLAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3-0 REDS!:thumbup:

Kc61
09-09-2020, 08:28 PM
Shogo showing that speed can help BABIP.

Boston Red
09-09-2020, 08:29 PM
Loving the 30 pitch inning!

fondfoat
09-09-2020, 08:30 PM
Walk, walk, K, HR

2020

Sort of explains the win/loss record :)

zigbeenuthouse
09-09-2020, 08:30 PM
Reds showing good patience at the plate. Be nice to see this as a turning point for this offense.

mth123
09-09-2020, 08:31 PM
Goodwin grounds out. Inning over.

Ironman92
09-09-2020, 08:31 PM
GREAT inning

Stray
09-09-2020, 08:31 PM
Made him work that inning too. Good start.

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Alabama Red
09-09-2020, 08:32 PM
TB needs a lockdown game tonight.

WVRedsFan
09-09-2020, 08:32 PM
Just got home in time to see Moose's bomb. Darvish with2 walks, a HR, and that was that. Better make them stand, Redlegs.

Joeyjection19
09-09-2020, 08:37 PM
Moose's home run bumped the percentage Reds' runs scored by HR to over 65%.

NC Reds
09-09-2020, 08:39 PM
Good inning for Bauer.

Ironman92
09-09-2020, 08:40 PM
Tally after 1

Reds 1
Cubs 1

zigbeenuthouse
09-09-2020, 08:40 PM
Great start

Alabama Red
09-09-2020, 08:42 PM
Moose's home run bumped the percentage Reds' runs scored by HR to over 65%.

For the most part we have only had 1 player hitting well in the lineup the whole season. Castellanos for the first few weeks, then Winker for a couple of weeks and Suarez for about 3-4 days. The other 8 were stinking it up when those 3 were hot. Hard to score runs when 8 out of 9 are in a slump.

Rantly
09-09-2020, 08:51 PM
4 of the 5 pitches to Votto got a lot of the plate. He’s really not seeing Darvish well

fondfoat
09-09-2020, 08:52 PM
For the most part we have only had 1 player hitting well in the lineup the whole season. Castellanos for the first few weeks, then Winker for a couple of weeks and Suarez for about 3-4 days. The other 8 were stinking it up when those 3 were hot. Hard to score runs when 8 out of 9 are in a slump.

Votto at GABP was doing okay. Nothing on the road.
https://www.fangraphs.com/players/joey-votto/4314/splits?season=0&position=1B&split=1.1

Coopdaddy67
09-09-2020, 08:52 PM
4 of the 5 pitches to Votto got a lot of the plate. He’s really not seeing Darvish well

He saw him fine in his first AB.

Ron Madden
09-09-2020, 08:53 PM
And people holler about Garcia

NC Reds
09-09-2020, 08:54 PM
Windy but you have to make that play Galvis.

Tom Servo
09-09-2020, 08:54 PM
Terrible.

Coopdaddy67
09-09-2020, 08:55 PM
The Reds have had a lot of plays that weren't counted as errors, but were definitely errors.

NC Reds
09-09-2020, 08:57 PM
It may be false perception, but I feel like we don’t get away with our mistakes much. Really need to get away with one here.

Red Raindog
09-09-2020, 09:00 PM
Defense would have me rolling on the floor if it was a different team doing this clown show.

Kudos go to Trevor


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Rantly
09-09-2020, 09:08 PM
He saw him fine in his first AB.

Missed that ab

kaldaniels
09-09-2020, 09:15 PM
If any of you were “in charge/had skin in the game” of the Reds Broadcast team, going forward, would you pay for the expense of having the crew travel? I’d just make sure the team had a nice setup in Cincy and have them call the game from there.

Don’t get me wrong, I like announcers at the park, but at what point is it worth it?

Ironman92
09-09-2020, 09:16 PM
You guys listening to Fox Ohio....does the mics keep getting loud and then softer as Day and Welsh are talking? Or do I just get this because Hulu sucks?

NC Reds
09-09-2020, 09:17 PM
Reds 3-0 after 3.

zigbeenuthouse
09-09-2020, 09:17 PM
SO far SO GOOD! 3-0 REDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ron Madden
09-09-2020, 09:18 PM
You guys listening to Fox Ohio....does the mics keep getting loud and then softer as Day and Welsh are talking? Or do I just get this because Hulu sucks?

Sounds consistent to me

Wonderful Monds
09-09-2020, 09:22 PM
If any of you were “in charge/had skin in the game” of the Reds Broadcast team, going forward, would you pay for the expense of having the crew travel? I’d just make sure the team had a nice setup in Cincy and have them call the game from there.

Don’t get me wrong, I like announcers at the park, but at what point is it worth it?

I mean if I’m a billion dollar baseball franchise, I’d spare the few extra thousand dollars for my broadcast team because it’d be a drop in the bucket and I imagine there are some benefits from actually having them there.

adkindo
09-09-2020, 09:24 PM
It is really strange that it is below 60 degrees in Chicago on a summer night...right? I have been in Chicago many summer evenings, and I recall hot summer evenings.

kaldaniels
09-09-2020, 09:24 PM
Welsh is probably right as to why in theory...but how is having a pitch clock so complicated?

757690
09-09-2020, 09:24 PM
If any of you were “in charge/had skin in the game” of the Reds Broadcast team, going forward, would you pay for the expense of having the crew travel? I’d just make sure the team had a nice setup in Cincy and have them call the game from there.

Don’t get me wrong, I like announcers at the park, but at what point is it worth it?

I’m guessing a guy like Welsh gains a bunch of info hanging out with the players in the clubhouse or during batting practice. A good chunk of his stories during the game likely come from such interactions.

Ron Madden
09-09-2020, 09:25 PM
Shogo can sho go!

Stray
09-09-2020, 09:25 PM
Shogo has been getting on base a lot lately. Playing much better.

adkindo
09-09-2020, 09:26 PM
see that last second burst Shogo had....not every athlete has that burst within a sprint

Patrick Bateman
09-09-2020, 09:26 PM
Shogo seems wasted batting 6-7... I’d bat him 9th where his on base skills could be in front of the top of the order.


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NC Reds
09-09-2020, 09:26 PM
Somehow I doubt we get that same overrule.

Rantly
09-09-2020, 09:28 PM
If any of you were “in charge/had skin in the game” of the Reds Broadcast team, going forward, would you pay for the expense of having the crew travel? I’d just make sure the team had a nice setup in Cincy and have them call the game from there.

Don’t get me wrong, I like announcers at the park, but at what point is it worth it?

I’d pay for broadcasters at the park although the product as is is pretty good. I’ve been amazed at the technology overall during this pandemic. Most of the local sports channel radio station’s personnel are still working from home and you rarely can tell the difference.

Joeyjection19
09-09-2020, 09:29 PM
I hope these tidbits aren't taken for negativity - I'm finding fun in the stupid stats in a quickly-lost season.

Moustakas's ground-out dropped the team BA to .2098 - it's still a rounded .210, but they need a hit in the next two at bats, starting with Galvis, to prevent an un-rounded .209.

Stray
09-09-2020, 09:31 PM
That was a pretty pitch after nibbling on the outside corner that whole at bat.

TexasRedsFan
09-09-2020, 09:36 PM
If I was Bell, I'd try Goodwin in the leadoff spot against righties. Gets on more often than most guys in front of him and brings desperately needed speed.

NC Reds
09-09-2020, 09:42 PM
Reds 3-0 after 4.

Ron Madden
09-09-2020, 09:43 PM
Bauer is Tough

UPRedsFan
09-09-2020, 09:44 PM
Bauer has impeccable command tonight. Pounding the target with fastballs and breaking balls both.

TexasRedsFan
09-09-2020, 09:46 PM
Bauer is Tough

He looks like he wants to go chop down some trees with his bare hands.

zigbeenuthouse
09-09-2020, 09:47 PM
It is really strange that it is below 60 degrees in Chicago on a summer night...right? I have been in Chicago many summer evenings, and I recall hot summer evenings.

True, but I've also worn a jacket to night games in August.

TexasRedsFan
09-09-2020, 09:47 PM
Baez trying to hit Bauer or Tucker trying to hit Darvish.

Hard to say which looks more feeble.

Ironman92
09-09-2020, 09:49 PM
Geesh...pitcher’s umpire I’d say

adkindo
09-09-2020, 09:52 PM
If I was Bell, I'd try Goodwin in the leadoff spot against righties. Gets on more often than most guys in front of him and brings desperately needed speed.

his OBP with the Reds is .235

Tom Servo
09-09-2020, 09:54 PM
his OBP with the Reds is .235
He’s been around like a week, not really a big deal.

Ron Madden
09-09-2020, 09:55 PM
DP 3 unassisted!!!

NC Reds
09-09-2020, 09:55 PM
Line drive double play. Needed that break.

Ironman92
09-09-2020, 09:55 PM
Haha

TexasRedsFan
09-09-2020, 09:57 PM
his OBP with the Reds is .235

Even with that in an extremely small sample, he's tied for most stolen bases on the team.

goreds2
09-09-2020, 09:57 PM
Bauer looking good. Hopefully, he can get a completeee.

Ironman92
09-09-2020, 09:58 PM
Braves have given up 8 runs in 5 innings....but they are up by 14.

22-5 in the 5th....Adam Duvall 2 HR, 12 on the season

Rantly
09-09-2020, 10:02 PM
Braves have given up 8 runs in 5 innings....but they are up by 14.

22-5 in the 5th....Adam Duvall 2 HR, 12 on the season

But his obp I assume sucks ;)

Ironman92
09-09-2020, 10:03 PM
I think he got him....great stretch by Rizzo

Rantly
09-09-2020, 10:04 PM
Baez trying to hit Bauer or Tucker trying to hit Darvish.

Hard to say which looks more feeble.

Or Suarez against Darvish.

NC Reds
09-09-2020, 10:04 PM
These reviews weren’t definitive, yet Cubs get both.

Boston Red
09-09-2020, 10:04 PM
Glad we're winning, but tonight isnt exactly vindication for the Reds offense.

Ironman92
09-09-2020, 10:05 PM
But his obp I assume sucks ;)

Yeah...like .310

.925 OPS is decent

coryfly
09-09-2020, 10:06 PM
That is a good overturn IMO but I'm not sure how it is different from the Votto one a few weeks back.

Kc61
09-09-2020, 10:06 PM
New method of keeping the Reds from being safe at first.

Reverse the safe calls.

One can start to wonder about all this.

Kc61
09-09-2020, 10:08 PM
Glad we're winning, but tonight isnt exactly vindication for the Reds offense.

Except tonight the Reds are actually facing Cy Young.

zigbeenuthouse
09-09-2020, 10:08 PM
Let Bauer go as far as possible. Use Iglesias FIRST and Bradley LAST. I don't care if Iglesias gets his feelings hurt. If needed use Garrett where the leftys are coming up IF Bauer needs help then Iglesias to Bradley. A complete game is optimal. A back end bullpen with those three may turn out to be money.

androosh
09-09-2020, 10:08 PM
At what point is a catch deemed a catch? A great stretch by Rizzo, but surely it can't be defined as the instant it touches a glove, right? There has to be possession or something?

Rantly
09-09-2020, 10:09 PM
New method of keeping the Reds from being safe at first.

Reverse the safe calls.

One can start to wonder about all this.

Yea, didn’t really look like enough to over rule the call on the field to me.

Kc61
09-09-2020, 10:09 PM
At what point is a catch deemed a catch? A great stretch by Rizzo, but surely it can't be defined as the instant it touches a glove, right? There has to be possession or something?

I think it’s when the ball hits the mitt. Announcers said that in an earlier Reds game this season.

Boston Red
09-09-2020, 10:10 PM
Except tonight the Reds are actually facing Cy Young.

I think maybe the Cubs are.

NC Reds
09-09-2020, 10:10 PM
I hope Bauer accepts his qualifying offer.

Kc61
09-09-2020, 10:11 PM
I think maybe the Cubs are.

No, the Cubs are facing Walter Johnson.

zigbeenuthouse
09-09-2020, 10:14 PM
Lets ADD ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tom Servo
09-09-2020, 10:16 PM
This guy has an ERA in the 6’s so he’s definitely gonna strike out the side here

zigbeenuthouse
09-09-2020, 10:17 PM
Yes, he's the real deal. Cubs signed a ringer in Darvish. For the Reds to have a chance the score has to remain low and at some point get into the Cubs bullpen. Can't afford dumb mistakes in the field and need to capitalize when the Reds have a chance to score.

YEP

Ron Madden
09-09-2020, 10:18 PM
Freddy lines a single to LF

androosh
09-09-2020, 10:18 PM
I think it’s when the ball hits the mitt. Announcers said that in an earlier Reds game this season. But then the pop-up they dropped earlier should have been an out because it hit the inside of the mitt? I know it's a different type of play, but I feel like there should be some consistency.

WVRedsFan
09-09-2020, 10:18 PM
Any time Tucker comes up, I groan

NC Reds
09-09-2020, 10:20 PM
Free Tyler Stephenson!

WVRedsFan
09-09-2020, 10:22 PM
Down the middle. I yelled this time. Won't say what I yelled.

Kc61
09-09-2020, 10:27 PM
But then the pop-up they dropped earlier should have been an out because it hit the inside of the mitt? I know it's a different type of play, but I feel like there should be some consistency.

I’d guess it’s too difficult to determine the exact moment the fielder has “possession”.

They need a “bright line” test, something that can readily be determined.

So apparently - for timing - they use the moment of the ball’s contact with the mitt. But obviously the fielder must hold onto the catch for the out to be recorded.

Tom Servo
09-09-2020, 10:29 PM
Bauer must start the 8th

Ironman92
09-09-2020, 10:30 PM
Add on please

adkindo
09-09-2020, 10:31 PM
He’s been around like a week, not really a big deal.

ok, but he is barely league average over his career. I honestly would have no issue if they tried it...only that my expectations would not be high for a guy with a career .320 OBP in the leadoff position. Tucker has a higher career OBP than Goodwin.

JaxRed
09-09-2020, 10:31 PM
Just in the thread......

I believe the visiting announcers are prohibited from going to away games by MLB because of Covid.

coryfly
09-09-2020, 10:32 PM
I always thought it was when the ball hit the back of the mitt but apparently not.

Ron Madden
09-09-2020, 10:33 PM
Joel Luckhaupt
@jluckhaupt
Fewest PA with RISP
Reds 289
Cardinals 335
Rangers 338
Marlins 340

Cardinals have played 7 fewer games than the Reds. Marlins have played 5 fewer than the Reds. Rangers have played 1 fewer game.

Ironman92
09-09-2020, 10:34 PM
Braves up 25-8 after 6

NC Reds
09-09-2020, 10:36 PM
Braves up 25-8 after 6

I can’t even fathom what that looks like anymore.

Redsfan6272
09-09-2020, 10:37 PM
When i watch these guys hit i wonder if their wonderful hitting coach even talks to them about so many meatballs they take instead of bashing them?? Not to mention none of them protect the plate and swing at pitches on the corners with two strikes. Just take it for a K

757690
09-09-2020, 10:37 PM
Winker’s been in a mini slump since his suspension. Hope he breaks out of it here.

adkindo
09-09-2020, 10:37 PM
less than 4 weeks ago, Winker topped out in BA @ .365....he has lost almost 100 points off that average since then

Redsfan6272
09-09-2020, 10:38 PM
Braves up 25-8 after 6

Braves have scored more in one night than the Reds have in 2 weeks maybe??

JaxRed
09-09-2020, 10:38 PM
Winker’s been in a mini slump since his suspension. Hope he breaks out of it here.

Not even sure it's a mini........

Joey 1 for last 19

HammerTime
09-09-2020, 10:39 PM
Not even sure it's a mini........

Joey 1 for last 19

His road splits are unbelievably bad.

adkindo
09-09-2020, 10:39 PM
Braves up 25-8 after 6

the Brewers hung 19 runs on the Tigers today....that is like a good week for our offense

Redsfan6272
09-09-2020, 10:40 PM
less than 4 weeks ago, Winker topped out in BA @ .365....he has lost almost 100 points off that average since then

He has gone to a swing hard pull every thing swing instead of step and drive the ball into the left field gap. Nope pull it into the shift. If i was the hitting coach before games, setup manequines in a shift and challenge them to hit it the other way to beat the dang shift.

Alabama Red
09-09-2020, 10:41 PM
Stats don’t really take into account consistency. Using Winker as an example. He may get hot for 5-6 days and end up at 300 with an OPS of around 1 with 14 HRs. Looking at the stats people will think he had a good year when in fact he was awful for 70% of the year. You’re numbers have to be consistent though out there season there will always be a few bad weeks here and there but our guys are just way at the other end of the spectrum.

JaxRed
09-09-2020, 10:42 PM
Wrigley seems awfully dark in CF to me....

HammerTime
09-09-2020, 10:42 PM
Looks like Sims is getting ready. Hopefully to close.

JaxRed
09-09-2020, 10:44 PM
Looks like Sims is getting ready. Hopefully to close.

Just reading Bell's mind..... if we need someone this inning it's Sims. If we get to 9th it's Iglesias. Because Bell.

NC Reds
09-09-2020, 10:44 PM
I don’t think my disposition can tolerate an Iglesias appearance tonight.

Alabama Red
09-09-2020, 10:44 PM
Wrigley seems awfully dark in CF to me....
These two games are the only two Reds games where it just jumps out that the stands are empty. I think it’s the dark seats and no cutouts.

HammerTime
09-09-2020, 10:45 PM
Stats don’t really take into account consistency. Using Winker as an example. He may get hot for 5-6 days and end up at 300 with an OPS of around 1 with 14 HRs. Looking at the stats people will think he had a good year when in fact he was awful for 70% of the year. You’re numbers have to be consistent though out there season there will always be a few bad weeks here and there but our guys are just way at the other end of the spectrum.

So like basically every other hitter in baseball that gets hot and cold.

zigbeenuthouse
09-09-2020, 10:45 PM
Simms is Bell guy to go to now.....he's coming if Baurer falters. Bell needs a win and if Simms falters he HAS to use Iglesias or Garrett first and then finish with Bradley

Redsfan6272
09-09-2020, 10:45 PM
Bauer loooks like he is getting tired

Alabama Red
09-09-2020, 10:46 PM
I don’t think my disposition can tolerate an Iglesias appearance tonight.
Is let Bauer finish it if he gets this next batter.

Never mind, I couldn’t see the tv and just looked at the game stats and saw he was at 112.

Ron Madden
09-09-2020, 10:47 PM
Good Game Trevor!

Redsfan6272
09-09-2020, 10:47 PM
Sims in then warm up Bradley is my call for the 9nth

Tom Servo
09-09-2020, 10:47 PM
Still a great start by Bauer.

Babe Happ coming up. Need to slam the door here.

Kc61
09-09-2020, 10:47 PM
Bauer needs to be ready for the Pirates doubleheader on Monday.

Glad they aren’t pushing him any further tonight.

Not sure those games will mean much but if they do they’ll need him.

Alabama Red
09-09-2020, 10:48 PM
So like basically every other hitter in baseball that gets hot and cold.
No, our guys are at extremes. There is no consistency anywhere and when they’re bad they’re awful. The last two years is proof of that.

JaxRed
09-09-2020, 10:48 PM
Sims in then warm up Bradley is my call for the 9nth

I bet you it's not.

Mine would be ..... If Sims gets this guy and looks good he stays in.

Neither one of us gets our wish.

It's Iglesias

Coopdaddy67
09-09-2020, 10:48 PM
Before anything happens, I'll say on record I like going to Sims here.

adkindo
09-09-2020, 10:49 PM
Sims going to have a 1 pitch night

Redsfan6272
09-09-2020, 10:49 PM
Yes Sims!! Great job

Coopdaddy67
09-09-2020, 10:49 PM
With only one pitch, I let Sims go for the save in the 9th.

Ron Madden
09-09-2020, 10:49 PM
That'll work!

3-0 Reds going to the 9th

JaxRed
09-09-2020, 10:50 PM
Sims going to have a 1 pitch night

He's exhausted. Better go to Iglesias.

SomeCallMeTim
09-09-2020, 10:50 PM
Checking scores around the league. Braves have put up 25 in 6 innings so far tonight.

More offense than the Reds in September

adkindo
09-09-2020, 10:50 PM
With only one pitch, I let Sims go for the save in the 9th.

I would too...but I doubt Bell does....Iglesias is sensitive.

Kc61
09-09-2020, 10:51 PM
I see no reason to skip over Iglesias. Last time he put out the fire in the 8th. Should have removed him after that.

Tonight is a more typical save, he usually converts them.

zigbeenuthouse
09-09-2020, 10:51 PM
On to the 9th.....REDS poised for victory. WHO closes???

Redsfan6272
09-09-2020, 10:51 PM
I bet you it's not.

Mine would be ..... If Sims gets this guy and looks good he stays in.

Neither one of us gets our wish.

It's Iglesias

I like your message at the bottom lol

Mine:
Bryan Price:" I'm the worst Reds Manager Ever"
David Bell: "Hold My Beer"

NC Reds
09-09-2020, 10:51 PM
Make this guy work please.

JaxRed
09-09-2020, 10:52 PM
I see no reason to skip over Iglesias. Last time he put out the fire in the 8th. Should have removed him after that.

Tonight is a more typical save, he usually converts them.

Dave? Is that you?

HammerTime
09-09-2020, 10:52 PM
No, our guys are at extremes. There is no consistency anywhere and when they’re bad they’re awful. The last two years is proof of that.

You mean they just aren’t good hitters. They aren’t anymore or less streaky than anyone else. You just don’t see it on a daily basis.

adkindo
09-09-2020, 10:52 PM
I guess if they are using their questionable closer, it is only fair we use ours

Redsfan6272
09-09-2020, 10:53 PM
Our hitters have to be the leaders at taking meatball strikes!! Saurez should have clobbered that 2nd pitch

TexasRedsFan
09-09-2020, 10:53 PM
There are few pitchers I enjoy scoring off of more than Kimbrel and his silly stance.

Geno wearing the sombrero tonight.

texasdave
09-09-2020, 10:56 PM
Mr. Bauer is making himself a ton of money with his performance this season.

Kc61
09-09-2020, 10:56 PM
Our hitters have to be the leaders at taking meatball strikes!! Saurez should have clobbered that 2nd pitch

Just waiting for a walk or a pitch they can drive deep. No in between.

Redsfan6272
09-09-2020, 10:57 PM
Bell goes to Iglesias like Price went to Hoover. Bradley would be my closer

Alabama Red
09-09-2020, 10:57 PM
The top 5 in our order are 2 for 35 the last two games. MM had a single and a HR.

NC Reds
09-09-2020, 10:59 PM
Shogo is coming around.

NebraskaRed
09-09-2020, 10:59 PM
People were writing off Shogo too quickly.

Alabama Red
09-09-2020, 10:59 PM
Shogo May end the year above 200 if he keeps this up.

Kc61
09-09-2020, 11:00 PM
Shogo beginning to hit the ball where they ain’t.

Most of these guys seem to hit the ball where they are.

Or don’t hit the ball at all.

Redsfan6272
09-09-2020, 11:00 PM
I would like to see Shogo leadoff over Votto on the road

Ironman92
09-09-2020, 11:00 PM
Braves up 29-9with 1 out in 7th

Duvall 3 HR 9 rbi

5-8 hitters have scored 18 runs

UPRedsFan
09-09-2020, 11:00 PM
Well the offense got their 4 hits in tonight. I was beginning to wonder if they were starting to slip.

adkindo
09-09-2020, 11:01 PM
"it is more likely you would get 1 hit off Kimbrel than it is you will get 2 hits off Kimbrel"

that is some deep wisdom

Tom Servo
09-09-2020, 11:02 PM
We really don't have a limit on replays? jeez

adkindo
09-09-2020, 11:02 PM
People were writing off Shogo too quickly.

them "people" always up to no good

Alabama Red
09-09-2020, 11:03 PM
What a bunch of losers.

BluegrassRedleg
09-09-2020, 11:03 PM
First base umpire: Go seek gainful employment elsewhere

TexasRedsFan
09-09-2020, 11:03 PM
I think with Shogo, we have to remember it's normally about mid May after this many games and he'd have plenty more season to improve his numbers.

Votto now managing to get his teammates to make outs too.

RedTeamGo!
09-09-2020, 11:03 PM
Lol can’t make this stuff up

Kc61
09-09-2020, 11:03 PM
Braves up 29-9with 1 out in 7th

Duvall 3 HR 9 rbi

5-8 hitters have scored 18 runs

What a game for Duvall. 3 homers, 5 runs scored, 9 RBI. Good for Adam.

adkindo
09-09-2020, 11:04 PM
Braves up 29-9with 1 out in 7th

Duvall 3 HR 9 rbi

5-8 hitters have scored 18 runs

the irony is the Marlins beat up the Braves starter pretty bad for a normal night

Redsfan6272
09-09-2020, 11:04 PM
Braves up 29-5 with 1 out in 7th

Duvall 3 HR 9 rbi

I liked Duvall when he was on the Reds. Glad he turned it around. Saw a pregame where the Reds honored WW2 vets. He was the only Red that came out and shook thier hands and autographed thier reds hats

RedTeamGo!
09-09-2020, 11:04 PM
The reds dugout messing with Shogo while he’s on first and he gets thrown out.

If the players don’t care why should I?

Ron Gant
09-09-2020, 11:04 PM
Does Votto have money on this team being terrible? Good lord, keep your mouth shut Joey

zigbeenuthouse
09-09-2020, 11:04 PM
Ummmmmm, picked off......hmmmmmmmmm:oops

Alabama Red
09-09-2020, 11:05 PM
I liked Duvall when he was on the Reds. Glad he turned it around. Saw a pregame where the Reds honored WW2 vets. He was the only Red that came out and shook thier hands and autographed thier reds hats
He was a really nice kid and hated to see him struggle. Glad he is doing well.

Redsfan6272
09-09-2020, 11:05 PM
So the Reds dugout is joking around with Shogo. Great focus right there isnt it??? Gets him picked off maybe

Coopdaddy67
09-09-2020, 11:05 PM
I think with Shogo, we have to remember it's normally about mid May after this many games and he'd have plenty more season to improve his numbers.

He was always going to go through growing pains and this was legitimately the worst season imaginable to come over from Japan.

We'll get a better understanding of who he is next year.

Tom Servo
09-09-2020, 11:05 PM
oh god it's Iglesias

WVRedsFan
09-09-2020, 11:05 PM
Bell is tinkering again. Farmer to short

50YrRedsFan
09-09-2020, 11:05 PM
If Iglesias lets the first hitter reach base, I would yank him immediately.

Ironman92
09-09-2020, 11:06 PM
Yamamato for the Marlins pitched 2 2/3 innings, gave up 13 earned runs on 94 pitches

NC Reds
09-09-2020, 11:06 PM
Iggy time. Need two more.

Kc61
09-09-2020, 11:06 PM
Yamamato for the Marlins pitched 2 2/3 innings, gave up 13 earned runs on 94 pitches

Tough luck outing.

Redsfan6272
09-09-2020, 11:06 PM
The reds dugout messing with Shogo while he’s on first and he gets thrown out.

If the players don’t care why should I?

Cant imagine if another manager that was a winner would put up with that from his own dugout.

NebraskaRed
09-09-2020, 11:07 PM
Braves must have the MLB The Show settings on "Easy"

HammerTime
09-09-2020, 11:07 PM
People were writing off Shogo too quickly.

He deserves a clean slate going into next year. Crazy year for him.

Kc61
09-09-2020, 11:08 PM
I heard the umps may be reviewing the first inning Moustakas homer to see if they can overturn it.

(Relax, it’s a joke.)

Ron Madden
09-09-2020, 11:08 PM
One More Out Iggy!

Wonderful Monds
09-09-2020, 11:09 PM
Braves up 29-9with 1 out in 7th

Duvall 3 HR 9 rbi

5-8 hitters have scored 18 runs

Damn, does that beat the Rangers/Orioles debacle from the mid 2000s whenever that was?

Unjuice the ball.

Ron Madden
09-09-2020, 11:09 PM
REDS WIN!!!

NC Reds
09-09-2020, 11:09 PM
Good news - Iggy did well.

Bad news - Bell will never learn.

First time Cubs have been shut out this year.

TexasRedsFan
09-09-2020, 11:09 PM
Good Iggy shows up. Reds win!

adkindo
09-09-2020, 11:10 PM
happy to win....offense still stunk. Without 1 swing from Moose, we are going into extra innings

50YrRedsFan
09-09-2020, 11:10 PM
I knew it would take a masterful pitching performance for the Reds to win a game in Chicago. Bauer the hero tonight.

zigbeenuthouse
09-09-2020, 11:11 PM
Nice. Could we see a trend? Have to win last game here vs Cub and then vs Milwaukee and Cards.

Alabama Red
09-09-2020, 11:12 PM
He deserves a clean slate going into next year. Crazy year for him.
I hope he turns out to be a great player but his swing bothers me. I just don’t think an average player can excel in MLb falling off the ball like he does.

UPRedsFan
09-09-2020, 11:12 PM
Bauer has replaced Votto as my favorite Red.

Ron Madden
09-09-2020, 11:13 PM
Box Score

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/reds-vs-cubs/2020/09/09/631616#game_state=final,lock_state=final,game_tab= box,game=631616

WVRedsFan
09-09-2020, 11:13 PM
Great job by Bauer, our real ace and even Iggy, but only Moose saved us with that jack!

Ironman92
09-09-2020, 11:13 PM
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Ironman92
09-09-2020, 11:13 PM
Reds plate approaches and understanding was better tonight.

Alabama Red
09-09-2020, 11:14 PM
happy to win....offense still stunk. Without 1 swing from Moose, we are going into extra innings
Yep, it was a great outing by a free agent pitcher, two walks and one swing. The future isnt looking very good.

Kc61
09-09-2020, 11:21 PM
Reds overcame their bad luck tonight and managed to pull out a win.

zigbeenuthouse
09-09-2020, 11:22 PM
Need more runs. Continue to work on patience and pitch choice and work the count . Make the pitcher work. ADD more hits and more runs. GOOD WIN.

fondfoat
09-09-2020, 11:24 PM
happy to win....offense still stunk. Without 1 swing from Moose, we are going into extra innings

Maybe. However, take away an event and then we have no idea what would have followed :) Take the win and move on.

PuffyPig
09-09-2020, 11:28 PM
Stats don’t really take into account consistency. Using Winker as an example. He may get hot for 5-6 days and end up at 300 with an OPS of around 1 with 14 HRs. Looking at the stats people will think he had a good year when in fact he was awful for 70% of the year. You’re numbers have to be consistent though out there season there will always be a few bad weeks here and there but our guys are just way at the other end of the spectrum.

If you have an OPS of 1.000 you’ve had a good year. Period.


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Umkubas
09-09-2020, 11:43 PM
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

Ron Madden
09-09-2020, 11:56 PM
C. トレント・ローズクランズ
@ctrent
Trevor Bauer said the Cubs usually give up talking when they are down, but kept at it tonight. "It was impressive that you can chirp at someone after they shoved it up your ass for 7 2/3 innings."

Ron Madden
09-10-2020, 12:15 AM
Sahadev Sharma
@sahadevsharma
Looked like Bauer waved to the Cubs dugout (or in that direction) when Bell strolled out to take him out of the game. Then looked like he gave a little glance in that direction right before walking off the mound. These two teams don't seem to be too fond of each other.

kaldaniels
09-10-2020, 01:34 AM
If you have an OPS of 1.000 you’ve had a good year. Period.


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You wrote it wrong though. It’s “OPS of 1”. You have to pimp that (stuff).

Tony Cloninger
09-10-2020, 10:09 AM
I liked Duvall when he was on the Reds. Glad he turned it around. Saw a pregame where the Reds honored WW2 vets. He was the only Red that came out and shook thier hands and autographed thier reds hats

No one else came out to shake their hands at least? Maybe they did in the dugout?
Pretty sad if they did not at all.

Boston Red
09-10-2020, 10:41 AM
Unjuice the ball.

Man, if the ball is juiced, how bad are the Reds?!?

Redsfan6272
09-10-2020, 10:46 AM
No one else came out to shake their hands at least? Maybe they did in the dugout?
Pretty sad if they did not at all.

No they didnt. I had good seats and he was the only one