4-17-21 Reds vs Indians 4:10pm

[Ron Madden]

Reds
1. Jesse Winker (L) LF
2. Nick Castellanos (R) RF
3. Joey Votto (L) 1B
4. Eugenio Suarez (R) SS
5. Tyler Naquin (L) CF
6. Jonathan India (R) 2B
7. Tucker Barnhart (L) C
8. Kyle Farmer (R) 3B
9. Sonny Gray (R) P

Indians
1. Amed Rosario (R) CF
2. Cesar Hernandez (S) 2B
3. Jose Ramirez (S) 3B
4. Eddie Rosario (L) LF
5. Franmil Reyes (R) RF
6. Josh Naylor (L) 1B
7. Andres Gimenez (L) SS
8. Austin Hedges (R) C
9. Triston McKenzie (R) P

[UPRedsFan]

I like the Naquin start against the right hander. Senzel looks like he needs to regroup anyway.

Farmer though? Haven’t heard any news on Moose.

[NebraskaRed]

C. Trent Rosecrans
@ctrent

The Reds have designated RHP Cam Bedrosian for assignment to make room for starter Sonny Gray on the roster. Gray started the season on the IL (back) and is starting Saturday against Cleveland.

[RedTeamGo!]

Just got back from my 5 year old’s first ever soccer game. The kid scored 7 goals! The other team only had 4 total haha.

[NC Reds]

Schrock > Farmer.

Not sure why Farmer gets first nod here.

[Ron Madden]

Charlie Goldsmith
@CharlieG__
David Bell says Mike Moustakas will go through an entire pregame workout and be available off the bench.

[Mitri]

Schrock > Farmer.

Not sure why Farmer gets first nod here.

Because he’s a cool guy

[UPRedsFan]

Schrock > Farmer.

Not sure why Farmer gets first nod here.

Maybe Bell is looking for defense? But why not Schrock against the right hander?

- - - Updated - - -


Because he’s a cool guy

Oh that’s right! He was in Blind Side. That must be it

[JaxRed]

I like the Naquin start against the right hander. Senzel looks like he needs to regroup anyway.

Farmer though? Haven’t heard any news on Moose.

I agree on giving Naquin the start even though he has cooled down. We don't face lefties often, but Senzel 0/6 against lefties this season. I also agree on Schrock. I think he would have made sense at 3b today.

[CaiGuy]

Happy Sonny Gray Day

[KeefeCato]

Just got back from my 5 year old’s first ever soccer game. The kid scored 7 goals! The other team only had 4 total haha.

Thats awesome.

[KeefeCato]

Schrock > Farmer.

Not sure why Farmer gets first nod here.

Had Schrock started Bell couldn't have done his L R L R lineup that he loves so much.

[podgejeff_]

Because he’s a cool guy

Joey Votto is obviously a fan.

[KeefeCato]

Wonder what Gray's pitch count will be 80? If he pitches well I imagine we see Antone finishing up.

[SirFelixCat]

Wonder what Gray's pitch count will be 80? If he pitches well I imagine we see Antone finishing up.

This would make a lot of sense to me, provided that Gray pitches how we all hope/expect and the game is close.

[Mitri]

Joey Votto is obviously a fan.

In all honesty, Farmer seems like a fun guy to have on your team. Everyone loves him.

As a player, I don't see what this org. loves about him. He is rice in a burrito. Bulk/filling, not going to make it markedly worse, certainly isn't going to make it taste better, it's just there, doing its thing. His 74 OPS+ is in decline. Not sure how far it needs to drop before they reconsider. As long as the rest of this team hits it's not a big deal, but finding a couple of backup infielders that can hit would be ideal for a playoff run. Blandino and Farmer ain't it.

[SomeCallMeTim]

In all honesty, Farmer seems like a fun guy to have on your team. Everyone loves him.

As a player, I don't see what this org. loves about him. He is rice in a burrito. Bulk/filling, not going to make it markedly worse, certainly isn't going to make it taste better, it's just there, doing its thing. His 74 OPS+ is in decline. Not sure how far it needs to drop before they reconsider. As long as the rest of this team hits it's not a big deal, but finding a couple of backup infielders that can hit would be ideal for a playoff run. Blandino and Farmer ain't it.

Rice in a burrito. Perfect example....

[REDREAD]

The way I see it.. Whether Farmer, Blandino, or Schrock starts.. It really doesn't matter.
Neither is going to hit well. Farmer is likely to have a job a few more years due to his positional flexiblity and ability to play catcher,
so I have no problem giving Farmer at bats when a starter must sit.
Yea, he's not great, but Blandino and Schrock aren't great either.. Good chance that Blandino and/or Schrock aren't on the roster next year.
(Maybe they hang around as AAA depth). Farmer? Like it or not, he probably has a roster spot as long as Bell is manager. He's kind of the Juan Castro of this generation.

[RedTeamGo!]

Farmer seems rock solid defensively at every position he plays and is beloved by his teammates. Call me crazy but I think that has value.

[KeefeCato]

In all honesty, Farmer seems like a fun guy to have on your team. Everyone loves him.

As a player, I don't see what this org. loves about him. He is rice in a burrito. Bulk/filling, not going to make it markedly worse, certainly isn't going to make it taste better, it's just there, doing its thing. His 74 OPS+ is in decline. Not sure how far it needs to drop before they reconsider. As long as the rest of this team hits it's not a big deal, but finding a couple of backup infielders that can hit would be ideal for a playoff run. Blandino and Farmer ain't it.

With most teams going with 5 and some only 4 bench guys these days. Every single team has a Kyle Farmer type on the roster. He is here for his ability to fill in all over the diamond. At least he is hitting 8th today.

[Tom Servo]

Grey skies at GABP for Sonny Gray.

[RedTeamGo!]

Also, I love rice in a burrito. When it gets all mixed up with hot salsa, cheese, and sour cream. Yum.

- - - Updated - - -


Grey skies at GABP for Sonny Gray.

Look at this nerd. Whadda are ya, some kind of poet? Do you think you’re betta than us?

[BCubb2003]

Is anybody going to mention Sonny’s décolletage?

[JaxRed]

Is anybody going to mention Sonny’s décolletage?

I think you just did

[NebraskaRed]

Is anybody going to mention Sonny’s décolletage?

https://media.giphy.com/media/phGElmSM4P0sg/giphy.gif

[JaxRed]

He's dealing so far.


Ump had to think about that last one, but he got it right

[Tom Servo]

Sonny back.

[BCubb2003]

I think you just did

If he keeps pitching like that he can dress like a starlet at the Oscars.

[HammerTime]

Looks sharp as ever.

[Tom Servo]

Triston looks just a tad lanky I'd say.

[Wonderful Monds]

I already can’t tell you how sick I am of Bell continuing to play Naquin over Senzel.

[NebraskaRed]

Hopefully the wind doesn't go above 10 mph or that pitcher is gonna fly right out of GABP

[JaxRed]

McKenzie looks like they are filming a commercial to end world hunger.

[757690]

Jack Skellington pitching for the Indians

[Tom Servo]

I already can’t tell you how sick I am of Bell continuing to play Naquin over Senzel.
Naquin only started one game in the Giants series, and Senzel has been first pitch swinging with no results lately. Don't see the issue.

[Wonderful Monds]

I really wanted the Reds to target this dude in whatever trade talks it was the came up in the last few years. I missed that he’s a relatively soft tosser.

[TheBigLebowski]

I like McKenzie. Dude is lanky, all arms and legs, easy effort on delivery

[KeefeCato]

Not easy to walk Castellanos.

[NebraskaRed]

Yesterday was Votto's first multi-hit game of the year. Let's hope he can do that again today after that single.

[JaxRed]

Nice solid hit by Joey

[Wonderful Monds]

Naquin only started one game in the Giants series, and Senzel has been first pitch swinging with no results lately. Don't see the issue.

1 in 3 games is still too much for me at this point lol

Maybe picking those spots will help get Senzel going, but I’m kinda getting the same feeling when Bell was sitting Winker for Peraza and other jabronis because of platoon stuff. It worked out for Winker, but I also just kinda wonder if he wouldn’t have come around on hitting LHPs sooner if he’d gotten more chances. Same thing for Senzel, he’s definitely been scuffling for a week or so but my preference for that would be that they give him everyday chances to work out of it.

[Tom Servo]

Geno missed his pitch in that AB

[Wonderful Monds]

Rosario, Rosario & Reyes sounds like a law firm

[TheBigLebowski]

bah

[Wonderful Monds]

Weird, I would’ve never noticed a balk there if it hadn’t been pointed out

[KeefeCato]

The Reds have the only announcer in baseball who gets excited over a balk.

[Wonderful Monds]

The Reds have the only announcer in baseball who gets excited over a balk.

hmmmm idk I feel like “whoa he just balked there LOL” is a not too uncommon reaction from announcers whenever they happen

[NebraskaRed]

The Reds have the only announcer in baseball who gets excited over a balk.

"Balk! you know, that reminds me of Balki from Perfect Strangers, you ever watch that show?"

[KeefeCato]

Naquin coming back to earth hard. Senzel better start hitting or he may find his self in a platoon with Shogo soon.

[Wonderful Monds]

It’s a shame Farmer sucks so bad at hitting, if he was even slightly useful with the bat he’d be a pretty decent player to have

[JaxRed]

It’s a shame Farmer sucks so bad at hitting, if he was even slightly useful with the bat he’d be a pretty decent player to have

His new swing didn't change things much.

- - - Updated - - -

Yelich going to Injured List

[Wonderful Monds]

Dang

[Wonderful Monds]

McKenzie is not a small dude, I was slightly worried about him getting a good cut in there kinda the way Chapman did when got that one AB here

[TexasRedsFan]

Good to know Farmer can cover QB too if we ever need it.

[RedTeamGo!]

McKenzie is not a small dude, I was slightly worried about him getting a good cut in there kinda the way Chapman did when got that one AB here

He’s rail thin, you should see him without long sleeves. Looks sickly.

[Wonderful Monds]

India just barely misses his first dinger, and fools Sadak in the process

[TheBigLebowski]

THCKER

[Wonderful Monds]

Tucker!

[WildcatFan]

Tucker still bangs.

[Tom Servo]

You can’t stop Tucky

[TexasRedsFan]

Tucker HR! Almost back-to-back as India just missed. 1-0.

[KeefeCato]

India with the WTP But Tucker showed him out to hit it out.

[Mitri]

Do the Reds have the best C WAR so far this season? These two have been phenomenal.

[Wonderful Monds]

Did Tucker steal Farmer’s new swing mojo?

[757690]

TySteve on the team has been the best thing for Tucker this season.

[Wonderful Monds]

Sonny was looking to go deep there

[RiverRat13]

India needs to hit the weight room.

[Tom Servo]

India needs to hit the weight room.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6HniS3FIWA

[WrongVerb]

"Hey Barry Larkin, you know it would be great if the team got together and did a song."

Lol


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCGfY2l6Niw

[JaxRed]

I was sure that broken bat shot would be a single.

[WildcatFan]

Strike zone’s a bit elusive for Sonny since the 1st.

[Tom Servo]

Tie game, that wasn't ideal. Another great throw by India though.

[TexasRedsFan]

Ugh. Hanging pitch gets pounded for game tying hit and easy putout at third gets missed.

[LaFlamaBlanca]

Not looking like it's going to be a full day for Mr. Gray here.

[JaxRed]

Farmer should have had that.

[TheBigLebowski]

Farmer really biffed that ball. Royally.

[RiverRat13]

India can play some defense.

[TexasRedsFan]

Sonny gets out of it with a nice looking K. 1-1 mid 3rd.

[Tom Servo]

Strike zone’s a bit elusive for Sonny since the 1st.
Even at his best Sonny goes to a lot of full counts and doesn't have a microscopic BB/9, I just want to see him healthy and not run up the pitch count too high. I'd be happy with 5 innings.

[NC Reds]

Nice start to the inning. Winker double.

[NebraskaRed]

Da wink with da double.

[TexasRedsFan]

Winker has such a beautiful swing. Leadoff double.

[JaxRed]

Gotta get him in....

[TexasRedsFan]

Too bad Cast couldn't hammer that fat pitch he got for strike 2. K'd.

[Wonderful Monds]

Votto swinging the spicy bat right now

[cincinnati chili]

What is Barry blathering about? It’s okay that Castellanos struck out because he tried to hit to right side?

[NebraskaRed]

Votto on base for the second time today.

[TexasRedsFan]

Suarez up with 2 on. They need to get at least 1 in.

[Wonderful Monds]

Joey’s numbers are starting to catch up with those batted ball profiles

[JaxRed]

Take a pitch

Edit; take another

[RiverRat13]

What is Barry blathering about? It’s okay that Castellanos struck out because he tried to hit to right side?I'm enjoying Barry as the Reds commentator as it means he's not the Reds manager.

[Tom Servo]

I know he always had some swing and miss in his game but it really seems like starting last year Geno seemingly lost any pitch recognition skills and he's basically a guess hitter now.

[Wonderful Monds]

Geno has honestly looked better at SS than he has at the plate lately

[WildcatFan]

That 2-1 pitch was a dang meatball.

[Tom Servo]

Well that sucked, really needed to at least bring Winker in.

[NebraskaRed]

Oof that checked swing.

[Wonderful Monds]

Naquin has pretty much completely come back to earth. I’m not impressed.

[ochoa30]

They really let this dude off the hook so far. He’s topping out at 91 and not really locating well either.

[TexasRedsFan]

Naquin just doesn't make enough consistent contact to play every day. I'm ready to see what Shogo can do when healthy.

[KeefeCato]

Really need this game. Would be tough to take the series otherwise with Bieber going tomorrow.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Naquin has pretty much completely come back to earth. I’m not impressed.

He's turned back into a pumpkin.

[KeefeCato]

Naquin has pretty much completely come back to earth. I’m not impressed.

Turning back into what the back of his baseball card says he is.

[ochoa30]

Super predictable pitch call there. No bueno.

[Wonderful Monds]

Not good!

[TheBigLebowski]

oh boy.

[Coopdaddy67]

Joey’s numbers are starting to catch up with those batted ball profiles

If he moves towards his xBA (.331) and xSLG (.711), I wouldn't be upset.

[Wonderful Monds]

Man the Indians really don’t have the greatest plate approach do they. Some of these guys are swinging at complete and total garbage that’s nowhere near the plate.

- - - Updated - - -

lol

[Wonderful Monds]

Reds and giving up hits to AL pitchers, name a more iconic duo

[TexasRedsFan]

Sonny lucky to only be down 2-1. Lot of meatballs.

[Wonderful Monds]

Whew

[REDREAD]

Nice catch by Cast.

[NebraskaRed]

I'm wondering if Gray will be coming back out for the 5th

[JaxRed]

Sadak acted like Castellanos catching that ball was a near miracle.

[REDREAD]

I'm wondering if Gray will be coming back out for the 5th

If he's not tired, I would say yes.

[NC-Red]

Sonny lucky to only be down 2-1. Lot of meatballs.

He has not looked good at all, should have saved some of those runs from yesterday for today.

[Kc61]

Gray at 65 pitches. First game back, I don’t expect him to go much longer.

[HammerTime]

I'm wondering if Gray will be coming back out for the 5th

I’d think so. But, this might be the spot to let Antone go.

[TexasRedsFan]

I would bet Sonny at least starts the 5th unless there's a scoring opportunity when his spot comes up.

[JaxRed]

If there were guys on base I might hit for him

[Red Raindog]

I just got home and see Gray is throwing 91/92.

Last year it was 94.5 according to Baseball Prospectus.

Hope that’s not cause for concern


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

[JaxRed]

India cooling off too....

[Wonderful Monds]

I really really do not see the point in leaving Gray in here

[JaxRed]

I'd pinch hit here. Runs are too precious.

[REDREAD]

I'm trying to get us a run.. I would not let Sonny hit. :)

[RiverRat13]

I feel a classic David Bellism coming where he has the pitcher hit only to take him out after the first batter reaches in the next half inning.

[SomeCallMeTim]

Brilliant...

[JaxRed]

Never bunt

[WrongVerb]

It's rare that I criticize game management, typically because they're operating with much more information and expertise than I have. But that bunt by Gray was not a great decision. Should have pinch hit for him, especially if he's getting pulled anyway.

[NebraskaRed]

I feel a classic David Bellism coming where he has the pitcher hit only to take him out after the first batter reaches in the next half inning.

First batter will single. Gray gets pulled. Reds never get runners in scoring position again, lose game 2-1.

That's the Bell Special.

[REDREAD]

Hopefully Wink can come through, to make up for that dumb bunt decision by Bell

[HammerTime]

Winker had a meatball there and he knew it.

[Tom Servo]

McKenzie let off the hook again.

[NebraskaRed]

https://youtu.be/mHd84mloIYk

[JaxRed]

First batter will single. Gray gets pulled. Reds never get runners in scoring position again, lose game 2-1.

That's the Bell Special.

You forgot one step...... Double switch to remove a hitter

[ochoa30]

That’s called trying to hit a homer. This ain’t slow pitch softball.

[TexasRedsFan]

At least 6 LOB so far today. Very disappointing. 2-1 after 4.

[SomeCallMeTim]

This team is feast or famine.

10 or 1...

[TexasRedsFan]

I was ok with Sonny hitting there because he can save the bullpen at least one more inning. Don't agree with bunting though.

[REDREAD]

Well, at least Bell let Gray pitch the this inning.. at least that saves the bullpen an inning.
Makes the bunt a little less painful, but still stupid.

[Kc61]

In the long run, I guess it’s ok to stretch Gray out as much as possible. Probably the plan was more than his 65 pitches.

Still, Moose on the bench, LHH against this guy, two on, one out, it’s tough not to pinch hit. Hard to justify.

Now Gray will be out, not sure it was worth two more batters.

[TexasRedsFan]

Ramirez is such a good hitter.

[REDREAD]

Ok, this makes no sense.. Let Gray get one out and then pull him?

[JaxRed]

Well we called it. Dumb, dumb managing

[HammerTime]

Just glad he’s back and healthy. Knock that rust off and get that pitch count up a hair.

I’m not gonna freak out over a pinch hitter in the 4th inning of a 1 run game. A long way home.

[Wonderful Monds]

I feel a classic David Bellism coming where he has the pitcher hit only to take him out after the first batter reaches in the next half inning.

lmao

Called it nearly exactly. Thank god they milked one more out from Gray, that was really worth letting him hit with runners on and 1 out.

[KeefeCato]

Unreal. Why in the hell didn't he hit for Gray. As predicted one guy reaches and he yanks him.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Saved the bullpen 1/3 of an inning. What a ding dong decision by Bell.

[NebraskaRed]

I haven't had much to say about Bell so far this year but letting Gray hit was a bad decision, no matter how the game turns out.

[Wonderful Monds]

Bell still sucks ass at managing.

[NC-Red]

Unreal. Why in the hell didn't he hit for Gray. As predicted one guy reaches and he yanks him.

Bell is so freaking dumb, what a waste last inning was

[RedTeamGo!]

This team is feast or famine.

10 or 1...

It’s almost as if McKenzie is way better than Logan Allen and scoring 10 runs is an outlier.

[NebraskaRed]

More than any other reason, it was a bad decision because it was made with Gray in mind rather than the team winning the game.

[SomeCallMeTim]

I know its early, but have the Reds come from behind this year to win at all?

[Wonderful Monds]

If you got a guy who’s got the stuff Antone does, you’ve gotta let him have a chance to start at some point

[Wonderful Monds]

More than any other reason, it was a bad decision because it was made with Gray in mind rather than the team winning the game.

And even if like you feel Gray needs to get some work in, he was already extremely hittable for an inning at least there. All that just to squeeze another 5 pitches out of him.

[NebraskaRed]

I know its early, but have the Reds come from behind this year to win at all?

First game vs. the Pirates, I believe.

[Wonderful Monds]

Nice snag by India

[KeefeCato]

Ramirez is a good baserunner. Gets good jumps steal a bunch of bases and is not all that fast.

[TheBigLebowski]

Bell is a freaking dork.

[REDREAD]

Antone is amazing ... again.

[TexasRedsFan]

Feels like on the days Antone pitches, the Reds especially need to score enough runs to win. No one else gives them as good a chance.

[0-2 Count]

Antone is perfect for games like these. Literally may be more important in this role than as a starter. We can't expect Hoffman to do the types of these out of the pen that Antone can. Meanwhile, Antone is virtually unhittable up to 3 innings. Beyond that, he likely would not be quite as good. Still good, but I'll take 0 runs over 3 innings over 2 runs given up over 5 innings.

[REDREAD]

Feels like on the days Antone pitches, the Reds especially need to score enough runs to win.

Yea, if feels like Antone's time is really precious, they need to win the games he appears in, otherwise it's a waste, I know what you're saying.

[goreds2]

Antone is amazing ... again.

Is he our mid-game “starter” secret weapon?

[CmdrCody]

First game vs. the Pirates, I believe.

Not to mention the second game against the Cardinals.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Kc61]

Feels like on the days Antone pitches, the Reds especially need to score enough runs to win. No one else gives them as good a chance.

Good point. The Antone games have become important. Maybe twice a week. Important to score on those days.

[Wonderful Monds]

Geno needs a day off

[Stray]

lmao

[TexasRedsFan]

Why in the world are you sending Votto there?

[Tom Servo]

Horrible idea to send Votto, come on

[Wonderful Monds]

Jesus Christ

[ochoa30]

Are you kidding me?

[REDREAD]

WTF? Why did they waive Votto home?

[HammerTime]

What the hell was that.

[Strikes Out Looking]

I no longer think I'm slower than a major leaguer.

[Red Raindog]

Major stupidity


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

[Wonderful Monds]

I knew that was coming as soon as the ball missed the cutoff man. Textbook horrible Reds baserunning decision.

[Kc61]

One of those games, baserunners but can’t score them.

Can’t happen too often.

[Old school 1983]

McKenzie must be livin right. The Reds have hit the snot out of the ball this game and have 1 run to show for it.

[NebraskaRed]

That was the saddest attempt too score since every weekend of my high school years.

[goreds2]

WTF? Why did they waive Votto home?

Looking at the replay, I do not think the 3rd base coach sent Votto.

[BluegrassRedleg]

WTH


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[ochoa30]

This team should have 5+ runs today easy.

[RiverRat13]

It's not little league where people don't back up. Just dumb.

[Coopdaddy67]

I see Votto looking at the 3B coach, so he had to have sent him, right?

If so, in what way was that going to end well?!

[Wonderful Monds]

That was the saddest attempt too score since every weekend of my high school years.

https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/facebook/000/025/148/BeavisNeverScored.jpg

[REDREAD]

Why do the Reds have a history of such dumb 3b coaches?

Edit: If Votto went home on his own, he should be benched.

[JaxRed]

Looking at the replay, I do not think the 3rd base coach sent Votto.

He did not. In fact when Votto goes by him you can see the coach get exasperated. He knew what was coming.

[TexasRedsFan]

Catcher had time to grab a cup of coffee by the time Joey got there.

[NC-Red]

This team should have 5+ runs today easy.

Not really, they are a great offense when things are going well and have a 4+ run lead. However, they really struggle in tight games and just don't push across runs when they absolutely need them the most.

[KeefeCato]

Feels like they may have been the last chance. If so shame to waste Antone. Cleveland has a good back end of the pen.

[Stray]

Antone is nasty man

[REDREAD]

He did not. In fact when Votto goes by him you can see the coach get exasperated. He knew what was coming.

Yea, that's pretty solid evidence that Votto made the bonehead decision.

[0-2 Count]

Antone set down the side faster than Votto made it from 1st to home.

[phlbilly]

Antone is nasty man

How long can you keep this guy out of the rotation?

[Coopdaddy67]

He did not. In fact when Votto goes by him you can see the coach get exasperated. He knew what was coming.

Looking at the replay, I think he sent him and then realized it was a huge mistake.

Votto's looking right at him.

[JaxRed]

Antone set down the side faster than Votto made it from 1st to home.

So in 5 minutes?

[ochoa30]

Not really, they are a great offense when things are going well and have a 4+ run lead. However, they really struggle in tight games and just don't push across runs when they absolutely need them the most.

So there not a great offense when they are building the 4 run lead? Lol. Every game is close at some point. Today they just haven’t been able to break the dam.

[RiverRat13]

Looking at the replay, I think he sent him and then realized it was a huge mistake.

Votto's looking right at him.I think this is correct.

[Tom Servo]

So there not a great offense when they are building the 4 run lead? Lol. Every game is close at some point. Today they just haven’t been able to break the dam.
Yeah it’s been a frustrating game for sure but the hot takes are silly.

[HammerTime]

Antone set down the side faster than Votto made it from 1st to home.

I walked in the other room and I felt like I walked right back out and it was still at commercial. I was very confused.

[NebraskaRed]

Votto just reached home plate.

[KeefeCato]

Schrock will get a start at 2nd tomorrow.

[0-2 Count]

Why am I rooting for Farmer to get out here?

So Antone gets another inning.

[Wonderful Monds]

Schrock will get a start at 2nd tomorrow.

He should, India is ice cold right now and I think he’s only sit once so far.

[NebraskaRed]

De Leon in.

Me out.

But not really.

[TheBigLebowski]

This team vacillates twixt great hitting club and beavers with fly swatters.

[HammerTime]

Might be make or break time for De Leon. Needs to show he can be a contributor out of the pen.

[TheBigLebowski]

DeLeon bout to lose some baseballs

[Wonderful Monds]

This team vacillates twixt great hitting club and beavers with fly swatters.

*in the tune of We Didn’t Start the Fire*
♫ Beaver with a fly swatter ♫

[KeefeCato]

Wait so Bell just double swithched put Schrock in the 9 hole and DeLeon in the 8 hole. When the 9 hole just made the last out. God he just does it to be doing it.

[Wonderful Monds]

Larkin says he thinks Antone will be in the rotation eventually. And he seems to be plugged in enough that I would believe him.

So that’s a relief.

[JaxRed]

Larkin says he thinks Antone will be in the rotation eventually. And he seems to be plugged in enough that I would believe him.

So that’s a relief.

He'll be there no later than start of next year.

[Wonderful Monds]

https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/69651630_960.jpg

[NebraskaRed]

He'll be there no later than start of next year.

Oh come on, it will not take that long for Votto to reach home plate.

[0-2 Count]

Wait so Bell just double swithched put Schrock in the 9 hole and DeLeon in the 8 hole. When the 9 hole just made the last out. God he just does it to be doing it.

He's benching Farmer for taking a 2 out walk and forcing Bell to take Antone out of the game.

[REDREAD]

Nervous about the DeLeon vs Rameriz matchup

- - - Updated - - -


Nervous about the DeLeon vs Rameriz matchup
never mind, that was easy :)

[757690]

If DeLeon could be an effective reliever, that would make a big difference this season.

[TexasRedsFan]

Reds gonna need a long one or two. Doesn't feel like a rally kind of day.

[SirFelixCat]

De Leon looked pretty good there out of the BP.

[Kc61]

It’s worth trying to get DeLeon on track. Stuff is almost impossible to hit.

Has these lapses, loses command, certainly has his problems. But stuff can be filthy.

[JaxRed]

Need Wink to go deep here

[KeefeCato]

Sorta mad yet sorta happy that Antone was pulled. I wanna see him stretched out to start. But I also like that he can be used again tomorrow.

[TexasRedsFan]

DeLeon is a better option than Bedrock at least.

[Old school 1983]

Winker is the best hitter on the team.

[Tom Servo]

Winker doing his part today.

Castellanos couldn’t get a good read on the starter hopefully he does on this guy.

[NebraskaRed]

Da Wink just keeps on hittin'

[Wonderful Monds]

Winker is easily the team’s best hitter at this point. Damn.

[TexasRedsFan]

Winker does his job again. Now for god's sake, get him in!

[JaxRed]

I'd love a wild pitch here....

[SirFelixCat]

I don't know about y'all, but I just really enjoy watching Jesse Winker hit.

[Wonderful Monds]

Larkin really wants Cast to bunt or hit a grounder to the right side. Last AB and this one too he keeps bringing it up.

[Tom Servo]

Barry, stop.

[JaxRed]

Larkin really wants Cast to bunt or hit a grounder to the right side. Last AB and this one too he keeps bringing it up.

Keep him in the booth

[Wonderful Monds]

*Cast swings out of his shoes trying to pull a ball into the LF bleachers*

Larkin: “see that tells me he’s trying to hit one to the right side to give himself up”

[Wonderful Monds]

love ya Barry, but the strategy is behind the times. Still like him as an announcer.

[Bob Sheed]

Winker just stole 3rd! How often has THAT happened?!

[Tom Servo]

Nice play Jesse don’t ever do it again

[NebraskaRed]

That was fantastic

[KeefeCato]

I'd love a wild pitch here....

You got it. Scary but you got it.

[ochoa30]

Looks out

[Wonderful Monds]

Very ill advised decision to go there, but Winker’s blinding fast speed makes up for it.

[TexasRedsFan]

Looks like Wink's left hand was tagged. Dang!

[Tom Servo]

well that’s fitting for today. Of course.

[ochoa30]

Base running is a killer today. No reason to push that.

[SirFelixCat]

They tagged him on his left hip. I hate it, but they got the call right.

[HammerTime]

Wow that was very lucky and very risky.


Edit. Well like I said. Very risky. Not sure why you push it like that.

[Wonderful Monds]

You have GOT to be kidding me

[NC-Red]

He's out. This team is awful at baserunning

[Wonderful Monds]

They’re earning this loss today. Playing like complete dog****