4-4-21 Reds vs Cardinals 1:10pm

[Ron Madden]

Reds
1. Tyler Naquin (L) LF
2. Nick Castellanos (R) RF
3. Joey Votto (L) 1B
4. Eugenio Suarez (R) SS
5. Mike Moustakas (L) 3B
6. Nick Senzel (R) CF
7. Jonathan India (R) 2B
8. Tyler Stephenson (R) C
9. Jeff Hoffman (R) P

Cardinals
1. Tommy Edman (S) 2B
2. Paul Goldschmidt (R) 1B
3. Nolan Arenado (R) 3B
4. Paul DeJong (R) SS
5. Tyler O'Neill (R) LF
6. Yadier Molina (R) C
7. Dylan Carlson (S) CF
8. Justin Williams (L) RF
9. Carlos Martinez (R) P

[Ron Madden]

Bobby Nightengale
@nightengalejr
Jesse Winker, who left yesterday's game because he wasn't feeling well, is out of the lineup today. Tyler Naquin bats leadoff and Tyler Stephenson earns his 1st start of the season.

[kaldaniels]

I’ll add this here rather than yesterday’s thread for the exposure. But after seeing Castellanos’ “Candyman” on Opening Day I definitely think the HBP was intentional. Language warning of course.


https://youtu.be/5w-WovPLDQM

[757690]

I’ll add this here rather than yesterday’s thread for the exposure. But after seeing Castellanos’ “Candyman” on Opening Day I definitely think the HBP was intentional. Language warning of course.


https://youtu.be/5w-WovPLDQM

First pitch to the ribs is how you are taught to send a message. I have no doubt it was intentional, an order from the bench or from Yadi.

[JFLegal]

oh, 100% it was intentional. castellanos did nothing wrong. what's worse? intentionally throwing a fastball at a guy's ribs? or flexing and yelling "YEAH" after scoring a run?

yadi should have got thrown out just for shoving the umpire as he tried to get at castellanos.

regardless, the three best things of the last three seasons have been the brawl with the pirates in 2019, castellanos/brennaman in 2020, and now this. the meme of castellanos standing over the pitcher as the pitcher looks like he's about to pee himself will stand the test of time.

[JFLegal]

can someone remind me why hoffman is pitching and not miley? i thought miley was the #3? are they saving him for a more left-handed hitting lineup?

[MoneyInTheBank]

I'm fully prepared for a Reds pitcher to hit a batter today and get ejected despite no consequences for the Inventors of Baseball hitting 3 yesterday

[REDREAD]

can someone remind me why hoffman is pitching and not miley? i thought miley was the #3? are they saving him for a more left-handed hitting lineup?

I was going to ask the same thing.
I wonder if Miley has a minor thing going on and they want to give him a little more rest, and thus are making him #5?
Just pure speculation on my part, because yea, logically, it does not make much sense.
Hopefully it works and the Reds win.

[MoneyInTheBank]

can someone remind me why hoffman is pitching and not miley? i thought miley was the #3? are they saving him for a more left-handed hitting lineup?

Next series is Pittsburgh and they are lefty heavy. I assume that's it

[JaxRed]

If I had to guess, it's because Miley was the #4 from the start. Just keep him there and plug the #3 spot this time around.

[JFLegal]

Next series is Pittsburgh and they are lefty heavy. I assume that's it

yeah, and the cardinals are loaded up with right-handed bats. i'm presuming this is the reason.

[kaldaniels]

A whole article about how there was no intent and how the incident will make the Cardinals stronger. Disgusting lies and that’s why the Cardinals are hated. The Cubs and their fans annoy me, but I hate the Cardinals.

A lot of deniable plausibility.

https://theathletic.com/2496518/2021/04/03/there-was-zero-intent-cardinals-deny-deliberately-hitting-reds-nick-castellanos-defend-their-reaction/

[REDREAD]

yeah, and the cardinals are loaded up with right-handed bats. i'm presuming this is the reason.

Ok, I suppose.
I think I would rather Hoffman pitch against the AAA Pirates though.
On the other hand, is Miley going to be that much better than Hoffman? I hope Miley has a good year, but hard to say at this point..

[Ron Madden]

This is from Charlie Goldsmith on March 31 2021

Derek Johnson confirms the Reds pitching rotation for the first five games.
Game 1: Luis Castillo
Game 2: Tyler Mahle
Game 3: Jeff Hoffman
Game 4: José De León
Game 5: Wade Miley
1:32 PM · Mar 31, 2021

[757690]

A whole article about how there was no intent and how the incident will make the Cardinals stronger. Disgusting lies and that’s why the Cardinals are hated. The Cubs and their fans annoy me, but I hate the Cardinals.

A lot of deniable plausibility.

https://theathletic.com/2496518/2021/04/03/there-was-zero-intent-cardinals-deny-deliberately-hitting-reds-nick-castellanos-defend-their-reaction/

The article got this part right, the first one I have seen that did:


Moustakas had to physically restrain a protective Molina from going after Castellanos. Woodford had to be held back by multiple teammates. Jack Flaherty, Paul Goldschmidt, Paul DeJong and new Cardinal Nolan Arenado were some of the first to the scuffle, all visibly upset. A separate fracas nearly broke out in the outfield, where manager Mike Shildt had to keep Jordan Hicks from charging a corps of Reds relievers.

Woo covers the Cardinals, so I expected the pro-Cardinal slant.

[kaldaniels]

The article got this part right, the first one I have seen that did:



Woo covers the Cardinals, so I expected the pro-Cardinal slant.

Yeah the article is slanted. But the holier-than-thou quotes are what drives me crazy.

[LeDoux]

Maybe Hoffman's job today is to throw one carefully placed pitch to the testes before letting Miley go? Wishful thinking I know.

[mth123]

I hate Baseball brawls. Act like adults and play ball.

Nobody should have been ejected from either team, but I'm not impressed by Castellanos posing after scoring a run or anything Molina did.

I blame the benches for running out there. That is what escalated the whole thing. I think Castellanos was ready to go to first and run the bases until that happened. Molina walking with him to make sure he doesn't charge the mound is OK Too. None of that requires the benches to clear. Those are the guys who should be fined or suspended.

[kaldaniels]

I hate Baseball brawls. Act like adults and play ball.

Nobody should have been ejected from either team, but I'm not impressed by Castellanos posing after scoring a run or anything Molina did.

I blame the benches for running out there. That is what escalated the whole thing. I think Castellanos was ready to go to first and run the bases until that happened. Molina walking with him to make sure he doesn't charge the mound is OK Too. None of that requires the benches to clear. Those are the guys who should be fined or suspended.

I assume you saw the brawl and I’m interpreting things wrong, but that last paragraph reads like the incident and bench clearing occurred on the HBP.

[mth123]

I assume you saw the brawl and I’m interpreting things wrong, but that last paragraph reads like the incident and bench clearing occurred on the HBP.

You're right. It does read that way. The brawl was after he scored. I'm not impressed by Castellanos posing and would rather he not, but it was no reason for the benches to empty. Nobody was physically engaged at that point. That pitcher wasn't going to do anything, Cast probably would have walked off to the dugout and it would have been over. I actually think the posing was the catalyst to this brawl and I'm not in favor of it, but I don't think anything would have happened if the benches stayed put.

[LeDoux]

You're right. It does read that way. The brawl was after he scored. I'm not impressed by Castellanos posing and would rather he not, but it was no reason for the benches to empty. Nobody was physically engaged at that point. That pitcher wasn't going to do anything, Cast probably would have walked off to the dugout and it would have been over. I actually think the posing was the catalyst to this brawl and I'm not in favor of it, but I don't think anything would have happened if the benches stayed put.

I would rather the players not pose as well. But didn't the pitcher have his knee on Castellanos' back trying to make the play? I took this as the reason for the flex. I am not saying it is right, but it is hard to expect anything else.

[mth123]

I would rather the players not pose as well. But didn't the pitcher have his knee on Castellanos' back trying to make the play? I took this as the reason for the flex. I am not saying it is right, but it is hard to expect anything else.

Maybe, but the benches clearing was completely unnecessary. If anyone should be fined or suspended, I'd probably ding the Managers for not keeping their teams under control.

[M2]

I’ll add this here rather than yesterday’s thread for the exposure. But after seeing Castellanos’ “Candyman” on Opening Day I definitely think the HBP was intentional. Language warning of course.


https://youtu.be/5w-WovPLDQM

The part I don't think is getting enough attention is Woodford 100% Ray Kinged Castellanos at the plate. Do the Cardinals teach pitchers to make sure they land on top of the guy if they get beat at the plate?

After taking a pitch to the ribs and having that same pitcher jam two knees into his back, Nick deserves sainthood for just giving the guy a pose down. A cleat to the face would have been a proportionate response.

[mth123]

The part I don't think is getting enough attention is Woodford 100% Ray Kinged Castellanos at the plate. Do the Cardinals teach pitchers to make sure they land on top of the guy if they get beat at the plate?

After taking a pitch to the ribs and having that same pitcher jam two knees into his back, Nick deserves sainthood for just giving the guy a pose down. A cleat to the face would have been a proportionate response.

I'm more of the mind that a line drive off or over the wall the next time up is the appropriate response. He was already up and nobody was kneeling on his ribs by the time he posed. It was over. Just go back to the dugout and beat him on the field in the next PA.

[M2]

I'm more of the mind that a line drive off or over the wall the next time up is the appropriate response. He was already up and nobody was kneeling on his ribs by the time he posed. It was over. Just go back to the dugout and beat him on the field in the next PA.

I'm not down with that level of boring.

[757690]

I'm more of the mind that a line drive off or over the wall the next time up is the appropriate response.

(Stealing from M2)

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[thatcoolguy_22]

I will die on this hill. You can cause real damage to a career with a fastball in the ribs. You can deter the intentional plunking with an actual mound charge. Throw hands and its over. See you in 2 weeks. Let pitchers know you can get Odor'd, and the intentionial buffoonery will stop.

Better still, eject the pitcher immediately and mandatory 10 game suspensions. The unwritten rules are trash. Celebrate, yell, bat flip, whatever, don't throw at the batter the next time he is at the plate with the bases empty and 2 outs.

[mth123]

If they want to pose, bat flip, or take a bow, I don't care. It's fine, but if it's fine, then the benches don't need to clear over it. Nobody needs to get thrown at or thrown out and no brawls need to ensue. Let players do the WWE routine after every play, but stop the brawls and play ball.

[mth123]

I will die on this hill. You can cause real damage to a career with a fastball in the ribs. You can deter the intentional plunking with an actual mound charge. Throw hands and its over. See you in 2 weeks. Let pitchers know you can get Odor'd, and the intentionial buffoonery will stop.

Better still, eject the pitcher immediately and mandatory 10 game suspensions. The unwritten rules are trash. Celebrate, yell, bat flip, whatever, don't throw at the batter the next time he is at the plate with the bases empty and 2 outs.

I can buy the second paragraph, but I think the mound charge just escalates things and leads to more guys getting plunked.

[Mitri]

I love Castellanos' intensity during the game, and especially his comments after the game. "I've lost my whole career, and I ain't tryiin' to start this season 0 and 2".

I don't think his celebration was over the top in relation to what ensued right before it (the hbp and then play at home).

[TheBigLebowski]

I'm more of the mind that a line drive off or over the wall the next time up is the appropriate response. He was already up and nobody was kneeling on his ribs by the time he posed. It was over. Just go back to the dugout and beat him on the field in the next PA.

I’m not getting anywhere near your lawn.

[thatcoolguy_22]

I love Castellanos' intensity during the game, and especially his comments after the game. "I've lost my whole career, and I ain't tryiin' to start this season 0 and 2".

I don't think his celebration was over the top in relation to what ensued right before it (the hbp and then play at home).

I love the intensity, not so much his love for Yadier :D

[757690]

Here is another pic of the incident, this time from a professional photographer and not a screen shot:

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[Mitri]

I love the intensity, not so much his love for Yadier :D

I actually like that too, paying respect to a baseball elder statesman. Castellanos may really think Yadi is a clown, but he knows when to stop, listen and learn.

This team needs a warrior-type like Castellanos that can produce at the top of the lineup and go to battle every day. I'd love to see him become the vocal leader.

[JaxRed]

Need a surprisingly good game from Hoffman today.

[Kc61]

I really enjoy the transformation from off-season to regular season. Castellanos is a good example. Some wanted to dump him this off-season, just to get him off the books.

But watching him play, the guy is a gamer, a very good player, even with below average defense (which isn’t that terrible BTW).

[zigbeenuthouse]

Reds get 4 innings of 1-2 run given up by Hoffman it will be great. Look for Antone today.

[kaldaniels]

Screw the ump.

[NebraskaRed]

Hoffman let that AB get away from him after that bad call.

[Tom Servo]

how do you miss that strike 3 to Arenado

[zigbeenuthouse]

Arenado and Goldschmidt are just poison to Reds pitchers. Deadly. And DeJong too.

[JaxRed]

Arenado gets a 2 out double after ump missed strike 3.

[kaldaniels]

how do you miss that strike 3 to Arenado

Like honest question.

Do the umpires get feedback after the game like “look at this pitch, you missed it, and look at the ramifications of the miss.”?

[zigbeenuthouse]

Great first inning by Hoffman. Need 3-4 more like it.

[Kc61]

Very nice inning by Hoffman. Good stuff. Hope he can keep it under control with few mistakes.

[kaldaniels]

Hoffman let that AB get away from him after that bad call.

I’d be shook too. Finally your chance to start over occurs and the ump screws you.

[Playadlc]

What’s with all the Ricky Bobby references? lol

[JaxRed]

Umps have no ramifications. That's why we have Angel Hernandez and Joe West (etc)

[ochoa30]

Very nice inning by Hoffman. Good stuff. Hope he can keep it under control with few mistakes.

All 3 balls off the bat were over 100 mph exit velo. He got pretty lucky. Gonna need to induce weaker contact.

[kaldaniels]

What’s with all the Ricky Bobby references? lol

I fear John is using up his bullets his first week in the booth.

[zigbeenuthouse]

Anyone else think Votto is to high in batting order?

[Kc61]

Umps have no ramifications. That's why we have Angel Hernandez and Joe West (etc)

The question raised by umpiring, refereeing, is how much they are influenced by the identity of the teams.

Do the Cardinals get more calls than Reds since Cards have been more of a winning franchise lately?

It’s a longer conversation, much as been written about what influences sports referees, but sometimes it seems Reds just don’t get many calls.

[bing]

Anyone else think Votto is to high in batting order?

The fact that's he's in the lineup is the problem for me. Definitely way too high.

[podgejeff_]

boooooooooooooo

[podgejeff_]

Hoffman just blew Molina away.

[JaxRed]

Hoffman getting K's on off-speed pitches

[Playadlc]

Great pitch.

[Kc61]

The fact that's he's in the lineup is the problem for me. Definitely way too high.

Votto playing all three games, after a bout with COVID, and hitting third, is certainly questionable.

[podgejeff_]

Hoffman getting K's on off-speed pitches

He's got a nice looking curve. Follows it up with the high fastball.

Nice stretch Votto.

[Kc61]

Nice play Votto on the throw.

[Mitri]

Nice play Joey!

[NebraskaRed]

Votto gets rightfully called out for some bad defense, but that was pretty great.

[ochoa30]

Very nice second inning! Keep it going!

[zigbeenuthouse]

LOL....Suarez is thinking too much about NOT making an error.

[Ironman92]

Anyone else think Votto is to high in batting order?

Buster Posey bats 7th. Pujols bats 6th.

[Mitri]

Hoffman is interesting. His curve/spinning FB combo could work but he has to locate it all. He could become our new swingman.

[757690]

Suarez getting better. He bobbled that ball, but was able to recover to finish the play, thanks to the good stretch from Votto.

[Ironman92]

Suarez needs to tighten it up

Votto was athletic for him on that play but you can’t watch the slow mo replay and say his footwork is any good.

Votto saved Suarez and the Reds on that play...his footwork almost cost him the ability to save him.

[Kc61]

Suarez needs to tighten it up

Votto was athletic for him on that play but you can’t watch the slow mo replay and say his footwork is any good.

Votto saved Suarez and the Reds on that play...his footwork almost cost him the ability to save him.

gonna take awhile.

[Mitri]

I think Geno just needs reps.

[Ironman92]

Thought Reds players were trying to work Martinez?

[zigbeenuthouse]

Buster Posey bats 7th. Pujols bats 6th.

No problem with Joey getting deference for his place in Reds history...but this is the BIGS and winning is everything. Joey is not a 3 slot hitter anymore. Hitting 6th looks about right. MAYBE 5? That is stretch.

[KeefeCato]

Buster Posey bats 7th. Pujols bats 6th.

I may be wrong but if he don't hit by May I believe he will be moved to 7 spot. Provided several others are hitting.

[KeefeCato]

I may be wrong but if he don't hit by May I believe he will be moved to 7 spot. Provided several others are hitting.

I would like to see Farmer or Blandino at 3b and Moose at 1b vs. LHP. Votto will need days off might as well platoon him.

[Ironman92]

I may be wrong but if he don't hit by May I believe he will be moved to 7 spot. Provided several others are hitting.

That’s not been the Reds way for a good while.

Brandon Phillips batted 7th opening day in 2015.....had an exciting comeback win and everyone was celebrating but Phillips wasn’t even happy. Moved back up to where he thought he should be.

[JaxRed]

That will be a leadership test for Bell. Handling vets who aren't hitting. Several guys might end up there. Votto, Moose, Tucker, Senzel.

[podgejeff_]

Hoffman keeps pitching like this and it won't be long before we've won that trade.

[KeefeCato]

That’s not been the Reds way for a good while.

Brandon Phillips batted 7th opening day in 2015.....had an exciting comeback win and everyone was celebrating but Phillips wasn’t even happy. Moved back up to where he thought he should be.

Oh I agree but I think this time they make the move.

[zigbeenuthouse]

This the first time I've seen Hoffman pitch. He is doing very well.

[JaxRed]

Hoffman keeps pitching like this and it won't be long before we've won that trade.

Seems to top out at 93,94. Would like to see more. But if he's our 5th or 6th starter that's not bad.

[KeefeCato]

Larkin can't even pronounce players names right.
Who is Bendrosian ?

[Ironman92]

Good footwork by Joey on that play

[podgejeff_]

Seems to top out at 93,94. Would like to see more. But if he's our 5th or 6th starter that's not bad.

I'm more impressed by his movement and location. And the results, obviously.

[Mitri]

Larkin can't even pronounce players names right.
Who is Bendrosian ?

Ben Drozian.

[Kc61]

Smart to pitch Hoffman against Cards. Predominantly RHH team. Better matchup than Miley would have been.

[Ironman92]

Larkin can't even pronounce players names right.
Who is Bendrosian ?

Let me look straight up in the air for that answer

[NebraskaRed]

Larkin can't even pronounce players names right.
Who is Bendrosian ?

Carm Bedrockian

[podgejeff_]

Yeah that curve is mean. I can see why he's in Spincinnati.

[zigbeenuthouse]

I can see Hoffman moving to pen with the other guys return. Who gets sent down? Romano?

[Wonderful Monds]

Why did I think all this time Hoffman was a left hander?

[Kc61]

Hoffman may be taking the lead in the fifth starter competition, looking to the rotation after Gray returns. Impressive so far.

[0-2 Count]

I would like to see Votto bat 7th.

Hoffman doing well so far, but let's hope that Bell does not stick with him too long, regardless of the results. The strength of the bullpen is rested.

[Tom Servo]

Jeff “Trevor” Hoffman

[HokieRed]

If he can get consistently in where he was with Edman, he can be effective.

[M2]

Smart to pitch Hoffman against Cards. Predominantly RHH team. Better matchup than Miley would have been.

Except Hoffman's always been an easy feast for RH hitters.

[KeefeCato]

Jeff “Trevor” Hoffman

Hells Bells.

[JaxRed]

Hoffman keeps pitching like this and it won't be long before we've won that trade.

I don't even think Hoffman was the Reds main target in that trade. I think Case Williams was,

[Kc61]

I would like to see Votto bat 7th.

Hoffman doing well so far, but let's hope that Bell does not stick with him too long, regardless of the results. The strength of teh bullpen is rested.

I don’t disagree. But IMO the most important thing for Votto is to get more rest. I’d begin by sitting him one game against Pirates.

[podgejeff_]

Hoffman seems to be leaning on that changeup. It's been effective.

And his spin rate on his changeup is really really low. Way below average.

[JaxRed]

Who had 6 before?

[KeefeCato]

Martinez only 34 pitches through three.

[ochoa30]

Yeesh, Martinez is sharp so far.

[757690]

Who had 6 before?

Dee Strange-Gordon

[Kc61]

RHH lifetime .611 OPS against Martinez. Tough day to have Winker out of the lineup. Need to scratch out a couple of runs against him.

[757690]

I think we have been underestimating the power of Derek Johnson and Driveline.

[M2]

RHH lifetime .611 OPS against Martinez. Tough day to have Winker out of the lineup. Need to scratch out a couple of runs against him.

And .753 vs. LHH. Technically this is the type of pitcher where you want Barnhart over Stephenson. Though I get the desire to rotate the catchers to keep them fresh.

[NebraskaRed]

Larkin has interesting things to say I just hope that he starts going with quality over quantity.

[Ironman92]

Refreshing to see Senzel back out there so quickly

[Ironman92]

Jeff Hoffman seems like a name of a guy we’ve never heard of and in his first ever start throws a 4 hit shut out vs the Reds

[RiverRat13]

Wasn't expecting to watch a Hoffman-Martinez duel today but here we are.

[NebraskaRed]

I did not expect 4 innings of no run, 1 hit baseball from Jeff Hoffman and I couldn't be happier.

[KeefeCato]

Wonder if Tucker is going to catch certain pitchers or will he always sit vs.LHP no matter who the Reds starter is?

[Mitri]

Jeff “Trevor” Hoffman

"Cy" Hoffman

[Tom Servo]

Why did I think all this time Hoffman was a left hander?
Thinking of Rockies/Reds legend Jeff Francis?

[Kc61]

Except Hoffman's always been an easy feast for RH hitters.

Hoffman in Colorado has been an easy feast period. Hopefully with more emphasis on his spin ability, he’ll revert to more normal outcomes. Bell seems to think so, or Miley would be pitching today.

[Tom Servo]

Larkin has interesting things to say I just hope that he starts going with quality over quantity.
Think he really just had no interest in expressing his views on that particular subject, which is too bad but I get it.

[Mitri]

Terrible AB by Naquin. Didn't look ready at all. Martinez works quickly, guys, let's go.

[KeefeCato]

Hoffman in Colorado has been an easy feast period. Hopefully with more emphasis on his spin ability, he’ll revert to more normal outcomes.

Wasn't Hoffman a high draft pick or am I thinking of Fulmer?

[Kc61]

Could call by the new announcer on that triple by Castellanos.

[Norm Chortleton]

Fireworks for a triple lol

[bing]

I would like to see Votto bat 7th.

Hoffman doing well so far, but let's hope that Bell does not stick with him too long, regardless of the results. The strength of the bullpen is rested.

Yep, agreed with this. I don't want him to.see the lineup a 3rd time at all.

[podgejeff_]

When the CF lost track of that ball I thought maybe, just maybe, that was an inside the park HR.

[0-2 Count]

Would love to see a passed ball here.

[JaxRed]

Was RF taking a nap on that ball?

[kaldaniels]

When the CF lost track of that ball I thought maybe, just maybe, that was an inside the park HR.

If Cast had busted it out of the box it would have been.

[Tom Servo]

No pressure Joey but if you don’t bring the run in here we will all hate you forever

[757690]

Btw, Carlson is not a CF, and it showed.

[podgejeff_]

Votto's delivered some timely hitting in this short season.

[Kc61]

[QUOTE=KeefeCato;4223316]

I believe they were both top ten overall draft picks, Hoffman and Fulmer.

[NebraskaRed]

No pressure Joey but if you don’t bring the run in here we will all hate you forever

Now we all love Votto again (for the next 5 minutes)

[kaldaniels]

No pressure Joey but if you don’t bring the run in here we will all hate you forever

You live for another day Joey.

[Ironman92]

Regardless of where he bats....I always like Joey up with runner on 3rd and less than 2 outs

Nice bat Joseph

[757690]

Votto, the ultimate #3 hitter

[bing]

Liking Cast more every day.

[RiverRat13]

Atta boy, Joey.

[JaxRed]

No pressure Joey but if you don’t bring the run in here we will all hate you forever

He just wants to be loved......

[Ironman92]

I don’t disagree. But IMO the most important thing for Votto is to get more rest. I’d begin by sitting him one game against Pirates.

I’m skeptical of that happening.

[podgejeff_]

I'm liking the hitter's strategy commentary from Larkin.

Suarez with the good eye. The Reds are in Martinez's head now.

[Ironman92]

Fireworks for a triple lol

All hits matter

[kaldaniels]

Meltdown time CMart.

[NebraskaRed]

Carlos Martinez definitely doesn't hide his emotions

[kaldaniels]

Jeez Maddux giving Carlos a shoulder massage.

[KeefeCato]

Joey earned some fancy coffee with that RBI

[podgejeff_]

Meltdown time CMart.

https://media0.giphy.com/media/GWD5nSpiHxs3K/giphy.gif

[KeefeCato]

Martinez million dollar arm 10 cent head always.

[NebraskaRed]

Noted base stealer, Joseph Votto

[zigbeenuthouse]

VOTTO delivers....I PRAY this guy does this all year. Gonna be fun lineup if he hits like that.

[Ironman92]

Good getting bat on ball and good baserunning

[podgejeff_]

Unlucky Moose.

[kaldaniels]

Damn right Barry.

Great base running by Votto.

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CMart is such a clown.

[ochoa30]

Damn, really wanted more there.

[M2]

Hoffman in Colorado has been an easy feast period. Hopefully with more emphasis on his spin ability, he’ll revert to more normal outcomes. Bell seems to think so, or Miley would be pitching today.

Obviously they're hoping for better than he's been. Yet, regardless of that, you wouldn't cherry pick his start based on the other team having a lot of RH bats. It's likely as simple as he got in more work than Miley during ST so they're taking extra time to get Miley ready.

[WVRedsFan]

Good Lord. The constant criticism of Joey drives me nuts. Joey still has it, no matter the cost.

[Tom Servo]

I knew with everything in my soul that Molina was going to dump a little single in there. He always does.

[zigbeenuthouse]

Pivotal inning for Hoffman....Bell needs to have the hook ready.

[Ironman92]

I knew with everything in my soul that Molina was going to dump a little single in there. He always does.

Yep

[Tom Servo]

yesiree!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Larkstradamus


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[Ironman92]

Jeff Hoffman....I give you an “A” performance today [emoji122][emoji122][emoji122]

Thank You

[0-2 Count]

Can't complain about those 5 innings from Hoffman.

[Mitri]

Do you bring Hoffman out for the 6th? Or is it Tejay time?

[Tom Servo]

boy who wouldn't have taken 5 innings of 1 run ball from Hoffman

[ochoa30]

Couldn’t ask for more and now Antone. Nice job Hoffman!

[NebraskaRed]

Can't complain about Hoffman's performance. That was better than anyone expected.

[Kc61]

Obviously they're hoping for better than he's been. Yet, regardless of that, you wouldn't cherry pick his start based on the other team having a lot of RH bats. It's likely as simple as he got in more work than Miley during ST so they're taking extra time to get Miley ready.

With Bell as manager it’s likely lefty/righty. Just look at Cards lineup. But whatever.

Need some more runs.

[M2]

Do you bring Hoffman out for the 6th? Or is it Tejay time?

I'd pull him for the PH here. The pen is fresh.

[kaldaniels]

I'd pull him for the PH here. The pen is fresh.

Yep. Tejay time.

[M2]

With Bell as manager it’s likely lefty/righty. Just look at Cards lineup. But whatever.

Need some more runs.

Again, it would only be lefty/righty if Bell and the entire organization are completely in the dark about who Jeff Hoffman has been throughout his career.

[Ironman92]

Thank you groundskeepers

[NebraskaRed]

Gotta get one of those 2003 Stephenson rookie cards.

[kaldaniels]

Hoffman has something to build on from today.

Had some luck on hard hit balls, but the ump didn’t do him any favors either.

Well done.

[kaldaniels]

Farmer was never the answer for me but it’s comical how his hope to be SS was pulled out from under him in March.

“Forget it Kyle, we’ll just side Eugenio over...”

[zigbeenuthouse]

Reds could not ask for more today with Hoffman outing. GREAT effort from him to battle Cards

[kaldaniels]

Funny how pitches that get away from CMart don’t magically end up in the batters’ ribs today.

[JaxRed]

Big at bat here. Lefty hitter with 2 on...

[GAC]

Whose the Red's announcer always running his mouth? LOL

[Tom Servo]

Edman is such a pest.

[kaldaniels]

Whose the Red's announcer always running his mouth? LOL

Grandesque Cardinal praise.

[Tom Servo]

Cast!!!!! :jump:

[Red Raindog]

Castabombo!


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[NebraskaRed]

Castellanos!

[BluegrassRedleg]

April Castellanos is something to behold!


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[kaldaniels]

Nick is a boss.

[Ironman92]

Raise your hand if you like Nick

[emoji2323]

[GAC]

Castellanos 3 Run homer!!! 4-1 Reds

[Wonderful Monds]

loling at everyone that wanted to salary dump Cast and called his contract a waste over the offseason

[0-2 Count]

Well. I think Castellanos is getting the last word in from yesterday.

[HammerTime]

Boom!

[M2]

Did he toss the bat?

[RiverRat13]

LOL! Why would they pitch to him???

[Kc61]

Third time through the lineup kills. Great homer by Nick.

[JarrodOnVinyl]

Nicholas owns the Cardinals

[kaldaniels]

Did he toss the bat?

No Candyman either. I’m disappointed.

[Ironman92]

Well. I think Castellanos is getting the last word in from yesterday.

Agree but I’ll wait until the game is over to confirm

[kaldaniels]

Nick seems to be one of the few who back it up.

[Mitri]

Skipped a little on the way to the dugout too.

[GAC]

Did he toss the bat?

Looked to me like he was taunting Molina!

[JaxRed]

And means Hoffmann can get a well deserved W

[TheBigLebowski]

171101711017110

[thatcoolguy_22]

I'm more of the mind that a line drive off or over the wall the next time up is the appropriate response.

After watching Castellanos triple and HR, I'm with you now. No brawling in baseball. Smash bombs! :D

[757690]

https://youtu.be/Zezg0v_qQtI

[M2]

Looked to me like he was taunting Molina!

I endorse that decision.

[kaldaniels]

How can we get Nick pissed off at the Bucs?

[zigbeenuthouse]

BLAST!!!!!!!!!! Dude RULES GABP over Cards.

[kaldaniels]

loling at everyone that wanted to salary dump Cast and called his contract a waste over the offseason

Very unlucky last year but there were many who just wouldn’t listen to that fact.

[M2]

Don't walk Matt Carpenter. He's not in the lineup anymore because he can't hit. All he can do is walk.

[757690]

From Trevor Bauer Twitter:


Castellanos to the moon! Give me all of this rivalry all season. Prime time TV

[kaldaniels]

From Trevor Bauer Twitter:

Saw that.

Don’t think he’d tweet that if it were Votto...

[JaxRed]

Need this out

Edit; Got it !!

[TheBigLebowski]

From Trevor Bauer Twitter:

He could still be here. I miss Heavy Trevy

[BluegrassRedleg]

What a sweet pitch by Antone.


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[RiverRat13]

Nice

[TexasRedsFan]

Great job by Antone. The pitching staff has really impressed so far outside of Castillo.

[GAC]

India delivers a seeing eye single into RF 5-1 Reds!

[WrongVerb]

So Jonathan India's nickname is now "Reds Sparrow"

[M2]

https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/016/298/icon.gif

[JaxRed]

So Jonathan India's nickname is now "Reds Sparrow"

I think they said Red Sparrow

[GAC]

Show patience. Helsley can't find the plate.

[GAC]

Passed ball. Senzel scores from 3B. Runners advance. 6-1 Reds

[RiverRat13]

Impressive by Senzel to get there safely.

[NebraskaRed]

This is so much fun.

[GAC]

GB error on Card's SS. India scores. 7-1

[Larry Schuler]

The Reds are a good team now. It looked shaky there for one day.

[WrongVerb]

Senzel, India, and Stephenson are the future of the team. Love this.

[RiverRat13]

Scoring runs is fun!

[RedsfaninMT]

That's scored a hit? Wow!

[TexasRedsFan]

Manufacturing runs and making the opponent pay for mistakes. Love it! Such a great start so far.

[zigbeenuthouse]

Making contact is deadly....Reds are doing it. LOVE this approach. MISSING on a swing doesn't mean a batter can deliver. Please continue...

[RiverRat13]

The Reds are a good team now. It looked shaky there for one day.They look revitalized after the much needed day off.

[757690]

Antone with a quality bunt that the Cardinals blunder.

[NebraskaRed]

Absolutely loving watching the Cardinals flounder.

[Playadlc]

lol Cards.

[BluegrassRedleg]

That looked like something the Reds would do on defense against the Cards in the past.


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[Playadlc]

Just a horrible play by Arenado.

[GAC]

Card's falling apart this inning. Terrible decision by Card's 3Bman on that bunt trying to go to 2B.

[NebraskaRed]

Amazing

[Mitri]

I'm not sure if the Reds are good or the Cardinals are terrible but either outcome is fine by me.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Flexin on em.


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[Red Raindog]

This makes for a great day


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[Ironman92]

Tyler Naquin....let us welcome you to the Cincinnati Reds

[GAC]

Naquin a 3 run homer. 10-1 now. LOL

He drilled that to RF!

[Playadlc]

10-1.

[WVRedsFan]

I just want to know who kidnapped the Reds and don't care I like these guys better!! 10-1 Reds!

[RiverRat13]

Boom!

[Ironman92]

Hey guys...can you keep a secret? Don’t tell anyone...but this is REALLY FUN!

[GAC]

"Taking advantage of a pitch not very well located"

Ya think? LOL

[Playadlc]

He was fooled on that pitch as well.

[757690]

I think a few posters are going to be sneaking back to the win prediction thread and changing their predictions.

[Kc61]

Senzel, India, and Stephenson are the future of the team. Love this.

Agree. Good to see young guys looking like big leaguers.

Even going beyond the score, not that impressed with Cards. Lineup lacks LHH, pitching seems ordinary. Early, I don’t know them that well, so we’ll see, but nice to win this opening series.

[Playadlc]

That ball was smoked.