9/13/20 - Reds @ Cardinals

[Tom Servo]

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[50YrRedsFan]

Reds team batting average for the 11 games played in Sept is .185. Averaging 3 runs and 5.5 hits per game. Worst in MLB. Hard to fathom.

[Tom Servo]

Reds team batting average for the 11 games played in Sept is .185. Averaging 3 runs and 5.5 hits per game. Worst in MLB. Hard to fathom.
Sounds about right.

[Hamilton95]

Reds team batting average for the 11 games played in Sept is .185. Averaging 3 runs and 5.5 hits per game. Worst in MLB. Hard to fathom.
Hardest hit ball all year I have seen from Akiyama

[mhs95_06]

Shogo pounds an inside fastball into the RF corner for a lead-off double.

[Tom Servo]

man, Castellanos really struggling

hey maybe try swinging the bat guys

[50YrRedsFan]

Too close to take.

[mhs95_06]

Castellanos and Votto with unproductive called Ks.

[Tom Servo]

Oh brother, these guys stink.

[podgejeff_]

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[Kc61]

Let’s not exaggerate that half inning, it’s only the first frame.

Things could get worse.

[Hamilton95]

If they are going to lose i hope they lose quickly. I want to see what Joe Burrow has haha.

[TexasRedsFan]

Akiyama looking more comfortable hitting mlb pitching of late is one reason for optimism in 2021.

[podgejeff_]

If they are going to lose i hope they lose quickly. I want to see what Joe Burrow has haha.

Yeah, that's the real excitement for me today.

[Kc61]

Reds probably just tired from the long road trip.

Starting tomorrow they can lose meaningless but frustrating games at home.

[Coopdaddy67]

If that's a ball, strike 3 to Votto is a ball.

[podgejeff_]

If that's a ball, strike 3 to Votto is a ball.

One day Robot umps will be our best friend.

[mhs95_06]

Pretty weak effort from RF to throw out the first run of the game!

[50YrRedsFan]

Ballgame?

[mhs95_06]

Ballgame?

Not at all!

[TexasRedsFan]

Nice job by Mahle to limit the damage.

[Kc61]

Reds can still win this game.

Unless Cards score another run.

[Big Klu]

If they are going to lose i hope they lose quickly. I want to see what Joe Burrow has haha.

No such luck here. The Browns game is on instead.

[podgejeff_]

Goodwin homers!

[TexasRedsFan]

Goodwin goes doink off the pole! 1-1.

[Tom Servo]

Goodwin resists the Reds hitting vortex of suck for a minute and remembers that he's actually a pretty good hitter

[BCubb2003]

Home runs don’t help the BABIP though.

[CaiGuy]

Goodwin resists the Reds hitting vortex of suck for a minute and remembers that he's actually a pretty good hitter

Nah, Reds hitters are allowed the occasion solo home run.

[mhs95_06]

Pretty bad play by Goodwin in CF, both mentally and physically, on the RBI hit up the middle.

[REDREAD]

Sigh, 3-1 Cards now.

[podgejeff_]

Garcia starting to get hits.

[BCubb2003]

Good for you, Jim Day.

[TexasRedsFan]

Nice looking swing there by Garcia!

[mhs95_06]

Garcia cannot go into 2B with his front sliding foot up in the air and be trying to beat a force out!

[mhs95_06]

Garcia cannot go into 2B with his front sliding foot up in the air and be trying to beat a force out!

You don't see the Cardinals run the bases like that!

[TexasRedsFan]

I'm about ready to let Cast walk. He just too often looks overmatched on breaking stuff.

[Coopdaddy67]

I'm about ready to let Cast walk. He just too often looks overmatched on breaking stuff.

He's not going to opt out.

[podgejeff_]

Votto hits it up the middle.

[TexasRedsFan]

He's not going to opt out.

You're probably right. Not many teams will want him after this showing.

[757690]

Winker feeling better about his defense right about now.

[REDREAD]

Cardinal's with very Reds' like OF defense :lol: 3-2 Cards

[podgejeff_]

So Dean loses the ball in the sun, we catch a very unusual break, and we get a run back.

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Moose walked to first, Stephenson gets a chance.

[podgejeff_]

Tyler puts a great at bat together and walks the tying run in!

[mhs95_06]

Tremendous break for the Reds on the sun ball double by Suarez! Great AB by the new catcher! 3-3.

[TexasRedsFan]

Goodwin down meekly on three pitches to end the error aided rally. 3-3 middle of 3rd.

[BCubb2003]

Haunt, walks will.

[TexasRedsFan]

Mahle looks destined for a short outing.

[CaiGuy]

walks the tying run in!

Twice

[podgejeff_]

Mahle doesn't have it today. He's barely thrown his curve or splitter.

It's just nothing but fastball/slider.

[mhs95_06]

Mahle gets ball 2 instead of clear strike 2, then the breaking ball gets too much of the plate when with a strike 2 call would have made it off the plate for swinging strike 3, and the result is a base hit because of the ump.

[TexasRedsFan]

Now Bell pulls him? After getting a big strikeout for the second out?

[Alabama Red]

Why take him out now? He just struck out two people and they’re bringing in another righty. Maybe it works out but I don’t understand this move.

[757690]

Stephenson - Stephenson battery

[podgejeff_]

Stephenson - Stephenson battery

It's what we dreamed about in 2015.

We got good Stephenson that batter.

[BCubb2003]

BobLouSteve and TyBobSteve.

[podgejeff_]

In 2021, Shogo needs to be at the top of the order.

Every time.

[TexasRedsFan]

In 2021, Shogo needs to be at the top of the order.

Every time.

Moving him down for a bit like Bell did may have helped relax him. He does look like a different hitter now leading off. Not missing mistake pitches like he was earlier.

[podgejeff_]

Moving him down for a bit like Bell did may have helped relax him. He does look like a different hitter now leading off. Not missing mistake pitches like he was earlier.

His approach of working the count and fouling off 2 strike pitches is just punishing to the pitcher. And seems to be automatic these days.

It doesn't hurt that it's been ending with a walk/single or productive out.

[podgejeff_]

Nice diving play to save a hit by Moose.

[CaiGuy]

Stephenson - Stephenson battery

Unstoppable.

[REDREAD]

Nate Jones is awful.

[Jomama]

That was just an unlucky inning for the Reds.

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Why take him out now? He just struck out two people and they’re bringing in another righty. Maybe it works out but I don’t understand this move.

Nobody with a functioning cerebellum understands Bell’s moves.

[mhs95_06]

Good throw by Galvis bails out Garcia for a risky play on a rundown play!

[TexasRedsFan]

That was just an unlucky inning for the Reds.

One bit of luck in that Molina is the slowest runner on Earth. Should be 6-3.

Either way, game likely over.

[Jomama]

One bit of luck in that Molina is the slowest runner on Earth. Should be 6-3.

Either way, game likely over.

LOL...agreed. To call Molina "lumbering" is an insult to the word "lumbering".

[TexasRedsFan]

A rare Archie Bradley sighting.

[Tom Servo]

Alec Mills just threw a no hitter against the Brewers

[mhs95_06]

Great job of hitting oppo by Stephenson.

[TexasRedsFan]

TySteve is gonna be good!

[Ironman92]

Alec Mills just threw a no hitter against the Brewers

But he sucks

[Kingspoint]

C'mon, Goodwin! Pull a Burrow. Give us the lead.

[Ironman92]

Great job of hitting oppo by Stephenson.

Send him down. This organization isn’t built on stuff like that

[NebraskaRed]

John "Galt" Gant is out of the game.

[zigbeenuthouse]

Sacks JUICED and Galvis with 3-0 advantage. Miller struggling with control

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Sacks JUICED and Galvis with 3-0 advantage. Miller struggling with control

Make that a WALK and that forces in a run to tie this game.

[TexasRedsFan]

Wow, Cards going all out to gift the Reds a win.

[757690]

Cardinals gonna Cubbie

[Big Klu]

Good baserunning by Aquino, running inside the baseline and taking the throwing lane away from Carpenter.

[TexasRedsFan]

Reds somehow ahead 7-5, middle of 7th. 3 innings for the bullpen to cover. :help:

[Kingspoint]

Reds somehow ahead 7-5 middle of 7th. 3 innings for the bullpen to cover. :help:

Not your typical Sunday low-scoring game.

[Kc61]

10 hits, wow. Reds BABIP back to normal.

[NebraskaRed]

Nice work by Bradley.

[757690]

Bradley in line for his first win as Red, if they can hold the lead.

[NebraskaRed]

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[Tom Servo]

Feels like the Reds haven't had batters get 5 at-bats in a game too many times this year.

[TexasRedsFan]

Did Iggy catch that HR in the bullpen?

[NebraskaRed]

Raisel robbed Geno

[757690]

Rasiel going for the two inning save.

[TexasRedsFan]

Looks like Bell's gonna send Iggy out for a 2 inning save.

This would be a sweet win for the club, even if it's too late.

[zigbeenuthouse]

Eh you hey knee oh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Blast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8-5 reds!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[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. Joey Votto - 291
4. Tony Perez - 287
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. Eugenio Suarez - 156
17. Joe Morgan - 152
17. Pete Rose - 152
19. Lee May - 147
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

[Tom Servo]

I know he's missed time with a variety of issues which plays a part in why the slash line doesn't look so hot but I still like Moustakas, he's a professional hitter.

I'd like him playing on one of the infield corners next season.

[RedTeamGo!]

Player Tyler Stephenson every single day for the rest of the season. And yes, David, that includes against RHP.

[mhs95_06]

Raisel robbed Geno

Robbed of what, the opportunity to accurately measure the exact distance to where it hit the ground?

[Tom Servo]

Player Tyler Stephenson every single day for the rest of the season. And yes, David, that includes against RHP.
I agree with the general sentiment but uh I don't think you should do with any catcher.

[NebraskaRed]

Robbed of what, the opportunity to accurately measure the exact distance to where it hit the ground?

It was a joke.

[TexasRedsFan]

I know he's missed time with a variety of issues which plays a part in why the slash line doesn't look so hot but I still like Moustakas, he's a professional hitter.

Yeah I still have faith the contract won't be a total bust.

I think this year's been a combination of not playing consecutively enough to settle in plus pressing from trying to pick up the other guys who are struggling.

[RedTeamGo!]

I agree with the general sentiment but uh I don't think you should do with any catcher.

Look Tom, cut the ****.

[TexasRedsFan]

Iggy looks good in the 8th. One more to go.

[NebraskaRed]

Solid inning!

[Ironman92]

Do you bring back Iglesias for the 9th?

[mhs95_06]

It was a joke.

Me joking, too!

[Tom Servo]

Do you bring back Iglesias for the 9th?
Yeah

[NebraskaRed]

Me joking, too!

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[TexasRedsFan]

Do you bring back Iglesias for the 9th?

I would. Just NO Lorenzen please.

[NebraskaRed]

Aquino!

[Ironman92]

Boom

[RedTeamGo!]

Aquino blast!!

[TexasRedsFan]

Aquino's first of 2020! Reds breaking out today. 7 unanswered runs.

[Ironman92]

Yeah

Did that post seem odd from me?

[zigbeenuthouse]

A Key NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAST!!!!!!!!!! 10-5 REDS Garcia and Aquino BOTH with big games. All against the Cards no less.

[Tom Servo]

big day for Bruce Berenyi

[Kc61]

Would you sit Iggy down and let him rest for tomorrow?

I think I’d let him pitch, but it’s a close call.

[mth123]

Time for Garcia's first

[757690]

16522

[NebraskaRed]

Would you sit Iggy down and let him rest for tomorrow?

I think I’d let him pitch, but it’s a close call.

I say get your win when you can.

[davereds24]

You just can’t teach that power. Only his first homer but he has an OBP of nearly .400, keep running him out there.

[Tom Servo]

Would you sit Iggy down and let him rest for tomorrow?

I think I’d let him pitch, but it’s a close call.
In theory I'd sit him due to the big lead, but it seems like its only gas cans in the form of De Leon and Romano left in the pen after yesterday and today so I think you probably gotta stay with Iggy.

[mhs95_06]

Do you bring back Iglesias for the 9th?

Score 15 and put De Leon in!

[Tom Servo]

Goldschmidt robs Shogo of a possible third hit of the game

[Big Klu]

Aristides Aquino has tied Alex Ochoa for 19th place among players of Hispanic heritage on the Reds' all-time home run list.

1. Tony Perez [🇨🇺] - 287
2. Eugenio Suarez [🇻🇪] - 156
3. Dave Concepcion [🇻🇪] - 101
4. Leo Cardenas [🇨🇺] - 72
5. Edwin Encarnacion [🇩🇴] - 71
6. Wily Mo Peña [🇩🇴] - 54
7. Cesar Geronimo [🇩🇴] - 44
8. Felipe Lopez [🇵🇷] - 41
9. Bo Diaz [🇻🇪] - 39
10. Javier Valentin [🇵🇷] - 34
11. Cesar Cedeño [🇩🇴] - 30
12. Mariano Duncan [🇩🇴] - 28
12. Jose Peraza [🇻🇪] - 28
14. Jose Guillen [🇩🇴] - 27
15. Juan Castro [🇲🇽] - 25
16. Ramon Hernandez [🇻🇪] - 24
17. Eduardo Perez [🇺🇸/🇵🇷] - 23
18. Yasiel Puig [🇨🇺] - 22
19. Alex Ochoa [🇺🇸/🇨🇺] - 20
19. Aristides Aquino [🇩🇴] - 20
21. Luis Quiñones [🇵🇷] - 19
21. Benito Santiago [🇵🇷] - 19
21. D'Angelo Jimenez [🇩🇴] - 19
21. Alex Gonzalez [🇻🇪] - 19
25. Juan Encarnacion [🇩🇴] - 16
26. Jerry Hairston, Jr. [🇺🇸/🇲🇽] - 14
27. Miguel Cairo [🇻🇪] - 13
28. Roberto Kelly [🇵🇦] - 12
28. Nick Castellanos [🇺🇸/🇨🇺] - 12
30. Jose Iglesias [🇨🇺] - 11
30. Freddy Galvis [🇻🇪] - 11
32. Ruben Rivera [🇵🇦] - 10

[WVRedsFan]

Aquino!

Usually, I'm screaming after a big HR, but had my laptop run out of battery. He needs to play more IMHO

[RedTeamGo!]

Aristides Aquino has tied Alex Ochoa for 19th place among players of Hispanic heritage on the Reds' all-time home run list.

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2. Eugenio Suarez [����] - 156
3. Dave Concepcion [����] - 101
4. Leo Cardenas [����] - 72
5. Edwin Encarnacion [����] - 71
6. Wily Mo Peña [����] - 54
7. Cesar Geronimo [����] - 44
8. Felipe Lopez [����] - 41
9. Bo Diaz [����] - 39
10. Javier Valentin [����] - 34
11. Cesar Cedeño [����] - 30
12. Mariano Duncan [����] - 28
12. Jose Peraza [����] - 28
14. Jose Guillen [����] - 27
15. Juan Castro [����] - 25
16. Ramon Hernandez [����] - 24
17. Eduardo Perez [����/����] - 23
18. Yasiel Puig [����] - 22
19. Alex Ochoa [����/����] - 20
19. Aristides Aquino [����] - 20
21. Luis Quiñones [����] - 19
21. Benito Santiago [����] - 19
21. D'Angelo Jimenez [����] - 19
21. Alex Gonzalez [����] - 19
25. Juan Encarnacion [����] - 16
26. Miguel Cairo [����] - 13
27. Roberto Kelly [����] - 12
27. Nick Castellanos [����/����] - 12
29. Jose Iglesias [����] - 11
29. Freddy Galvis [����] - 11
31. Ruben Rivera [����] - 10

This is an awesome list.

Thank you!

[TexasRedsFan]

If he keeps the pitch count down, Iggy's still probably good for one inning tomorrow.

[davereds24]

His location was on point. Everything on the edge of the zone or just off.

[TexasRedsFan]

Maybe the best win for the team all year, coming back like that to take a series in StL!

[podgejeff_]

Huge win.

[WVRedsFan]

Reds Win!!!!

[Tom Servo]

Well I certainly didn't see this victory coming, maybe they'll fall ass backwards into some more wins after it. We can only hope.

[TexasRedsFan]

Bell finally got the memo that Bradley is a decent option out of the pen.

[texasdave]

End the road trip on a big, big up note. Still a sliver of hope. Take two tomorrow, and see what happens next.

[Big Klu]

This is an awesome list.

Thank you!

It's still a work in progress, but thanks.

[Bruce Berenyi]

aquino has a chance to be better than van meter or even payton maybe

[Tony Cloninger]

Bell finally got the memo that Bradley is a decent option out of the pen.

About time.

[zigbeenuthouse]

aquino has a chance to be better than van meter or even payton maybe

Yep. Makes fans wonder why he and Garcia and T Stephenson weren’t playing more this entire year.

[Bruce Berenyi]

I have only wasted 330 posts about this since last May but I am not an expert

[Tony Cloninger]

I have only wasted 330 posts about this since last May but I am not an expert

You won!

[Umkubas]

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

[Hamilton95]

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

Keep saying that please and thank you.

[mhs95_06]

Finally the Reds win a series! More than 5 weeks since they last won one.

[zigbeenuthouse]

Finally the Reds win a series! More than 5 weeks since they last won one.

With Pirates in town I smell another series win...dare I say it????????????????? SWEEP? Reds win 6 of 7 from Pirates and Brewers I think they make it to second place in division as I think Cards will continue to stumble.

[Umkubas]

as I think Cards will continue to stumble.

5 against the Brewers in the next three days

GO SUNDEVIL BASEBALL