4-22-21 Reds vs D-backs 12:35

[Ron Madden]

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

D-backs
1. Pavin Smith (L) CF
2. Wyatt Mathisen (R) 1B
3. Josh VanMeter (L) 2B
4. David Peralta (L) LF
5. Carson Kelly (R) C
6. Eduardo Escobar (S) 3B
7. Nick Ahmed (R) SS
8. Josh Rojas (L) RF
9. Taylor Widener (L) P

[NebraskaRed]

Good to have Castellanos back!

[Ron Madden]

The D-backs lineup has been added to the original post

[JFLegal]

man, we need a win. i'm salty as hell about the way the last two games went.

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nice troll job batting van meter third. twisting that knife.

[Alf_Red_E]

I saw last night's game was 3-0 and decided to spend time with the wife... so glad I didn't catch the end. Those who hung around probably shortened their life by a week with pure rage.

Maybe I'll start a trend... "Pick the closer" before the start of every game. This afternoon, I'm liking Sims.

[Hamilton95]

I really did not expect Moustakas to be out this long. Also did not expect VanMeter to come back to haunt the Reds or for Garret to be so terrible. Crazy.

[UPRedsFan]

Didn’t we have a third baseman who hits left handed called up. Rymes with Max Shock?
Where is he against all these right handed starting pitchers?

[Mitri]

Just get a win today, I'll take a .500 homestand.

Hopefully Moose returns for tomorrow night's game.

[KeefeCato]

Didn’t we have a third baseman who hits left handed called up. Rymes with Max Shock?
Where is he against all these right handed starting pitchers?

I said same thing Tues. Then Farmer hits a HR and drives in three. Probably will be about a third of his seasons production. Not sure why but Bell loves the Farmer. Doubt Schrock is any good either. But looks like we will never get to see.

[Coopdaddy67]

Castellanos better be careful and not celebrate too loudly today, MLB is watching!

[KeefeCato]

Just get a win today, I'll take a .500 homestand.

Hopefully Moose returns for tomorrow night's game.

I may be wrong but I don't think he can. Because he was put on NON COVID IL. If it was a Covid IL he could return before 10 games. Nothing was ever said why Blandino was put on IL but it was probably Covid related. Because he returned way before a normal 10 day IL.

[JaxRed]

Hoffman looks like he's struggling with control a bit.

Generous (wrong) strike call bails him out

[mhs95_06]

Hoffman with a break on that strike 3 call for the 2nd out!

[KeefeCato]

Hoffman looks like he's struggling with control a bit

Really need him to go 6 or 7. If he gets hit or has high pitch count. Romano will be first out of the pen. Not good.

[JaxRed]

I may be wrong but I don't think he can. Because he was put on NON COVID IL. If it was a Covid IL he could return before 10 games. Nothing was ever said why Blandino was put on IL but it was probably Covid related. Because he returned way before a normal 10 day IL.

They were able to back date Moose's start date though.

[Alf_Red_E]

Van Meter at #3??? Now they are just taunting the reds.

[Hamilton95]

1-2-3

[mhs95_06]

Hoffman with a break on that strike 3 call for the 2nd out!

Parlays it into a 3 up, 3 down 16 pitch inning!

[KeefeCato]

They were able to back date Moose's start date though.

I believe he can return Sunday then. Wasn't last Wed. his last game?

[REDREAD]

Yea, nice of the Diamondbacks to play their "B" lineup for us.
We should win this game.

[Coopdaddy67]

Yea, nice of the Diamondbacks to play their "B" lineup for us.
We should win this game.

Great, now the Reds are going to get no-hit...

[Hamilton95]

On the board!

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Great, now the Reds are going to get no-hit...

Nope

[Mitri]

Extend Winker ASAP, please.

[Alf_Red_E]

I got flagged for saying 'winnable'... what are you trying to do?

[JaxRed]

We needed that!!

[KeefeCato]

DA Wink

[REDREAD]

Now that's how you start the bottom of the first :)

[RedTeamGo!]

Wink me daddy

[mhs95_06]

Winker takes that pitch right where it was located - oppo!

[mhs95_06]

Winker may miss getting the Reds record for game leadoff HRs in a season due to the chair back in AZ!

[RedTeamGo!]

You ever wonder if umpires tend to call borderline pitches against Votto balls because they just assume he is right?

[Alf_Red_E]

WTF is Suarez doing at #4??? Somebody please take the lineup card out of Bell's hand

[Coopdaddy67]

Suarez just needs to stop trying to hit 400 foot bombs to LF every time he swings the bat.

[757690]

“elite” play by Ahmed

[NebraskaRed]

I'm kinda enjoying the cinema verite camerawork that we've seen so far this season.

[RedTeamGo!]

I'm kinda enjoying the cinema verite camerawork that we've seen so far this season.

.....that’s what she said....

[RedTeamGo!]

How in the world did Escobar get a piece of that pitch?

[KeefeCato]

Pitches starting to pile up for Hoffman. Offence better put up a bunch of runs. Because Sal will be in at some point.

[mhs95_06]

Beautiful, Mahle like, 3-2 pitch to Escobar for called strike 3!

[NebraskaRed]

India looked much better there doing a simpler, less flashy play.

[MoneyInTheBank]

Didn’t we have a third baseman who hits left handed called up. Rymes with Max Shock?
Where is he against all these right handed starting pitchers?

Don't worry, Bell will do a weird double switch when Hoffman comes out so he can get Farmer AND Schrock in the game

[Coopdaddy67]

Pitches starting to pile up for Hoffman. Offence better put up a bunch of runs. Because Sal will be in at some point.

You trying to give me a heart attack?

[ochoa30]

India had 2 meatballs and missed em. Bat looked slow there.

[mhs95_06]

Missed getting thru the pitcher's spot in the order by Farmer's half step.

[RedTeamGo!]

India’s OPS is .630 now yikes

[ochoa30]

Brutal defense by Suarez

[mhs95_06]

Suarez should have an error or two somewhere in those last 2 plays.

[ochoa30]

This team just loves giving extra outs. Awful.

[757690]

So how is Garcia looking at the practice site?

[NebraskaRed]

Wait, how was that on Suarez?

[KeefeCato]

Now Hoffman with a terrible throw. 2 errors this inning.

[UKWhoDey]

Can India not handle SS? Why do we not put Suarez back at 3rd and move Moose to 2nd. Because that is absolutely brutal D by Suarez.

[RedTeamGo!]

How was that not a strike?

[ochoa30]

How was that not a strike?

Missed 2 already this inning but the Dbacks are getting a wide zone. Gotta love that home cooking.

[mhs95_06]

India’s OPS is .630 now yikes

He had pitches right down the middle, FB and breaking ball, that he swung at but couldn't hit to go 0-2, then was overmatched with a great pitch for the 3rd strike.

[mhs95_06]

Wait, how was that on Suarez?

Didn't get the out at 1st once he came off the bag to get the ball.

[JFLegal]

JFC

[ochoa30]

This is getting to unwatchable status. Just playing so poorly all around.

[RedTeamGo!]

Pavin Smith is eating the reds for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Just have to tap your cap to him.

[KeefeCato]

Hoffman is no where good enough to have to get 5 outs in a inning.

[JFLegal]

this will be the series we remember as when the season began to get away. just dreadful.

[KeefeCato]

Hoffman goes on record saying how patient the D-Back hitters are. Then on the first pitch to every batter nibbles and gets behind in the count. He nibbles because his stuff is not good and he doesn't have a put away pitch.

[JFLegal]

this freakin idiot umpire isn't helping. is that 3 strikes he's missed this half-inning alone?

[JFLegal]

horrible defense + horrible umpire + scrub pitcher = this result.

[Coopdaddy67]

This could be going better.

[JFLegal]

don't worry, sal romano will be warming up soon.

[TexasRedsFan]

It's a good thing we're done with the Diamondbacks after today. They probably wish they could relocate to the central and face Reds pitching more than 6 times a season.

[JFLegal]

huge double play

[NebraskaRed]

Did not predict that the Diamondbacks would be the team to beat up on the Reds this season.

[mhs95_06]

I was just about to ask, if Hoffman gets a comebacker, what's the chance he would make a good throw to 2B to start a DP?

[ochoa30]

Gifted them 2 runs. That’s the theme of the season when they lose. Big Dp keeps them in it for now at least.

[JFLegal]

It's a good thing we're done with the Diamondbacks after today. They probably wish they could relocate to the central and face Reds pitching more than 6 times a season.

meh, they've been lucky as hell this series. umps stole first game from us. then amir handed them the game last night. reds should have won first 2 games of this series.

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I was just about to ask, if Hoffman gets a comebacker, what's the chance he would make a good throw to 2B to start a DP?

after he pumped at first, i was thinking this ball is going into centerfield.

[BCubb2003]

It’s easy to downplay bad defense when putting together an offense (the shift will hide it, etc.) but when you see it in action, it crushes the spirit.

[KeefeCato]

don't worry, sal romano will be warming up soon.

Probably already was. Sadak never tells the viewers those details. Too busy trying to come up with the next culture reference.

[JFLegal]

as an aside, do the reds ever do things like what the dbacks are today? wait for a strike on every pitch when facing a pitcher with sub-optimal control?

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hoffman rips a single?

hoffman rips a single!

[Coopdaddy67]

Can Hoffman play SS?

[KeefeCato]

as an aside, do the reds ever do things like what the dbacks are today? wait for a strike on every pitch when facing a pitcher with sub-optimal control?

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hoffman rips a single?

hoffman rips a single!

If nothing else if the pitching thing don't work out. Maybe Hoffman can be a pinch hitter. That is already two hits on the season.

[mhs95_06]

Hoffman keeps his hitting streak going in his only AB of the day!

[mhs95_06]

Probably already was. Sadak never tells the viewers those details. Too busy trying to come up with the next culture reference.

I agree, I'd like to know who is warming in the bullpen.

[NebraskaRed]

Winker breaks his bat. What a shame. It only had 3 days left before retirement.

[mhs95_06]

Joey can't catch up with 95.

[KeefeCato]

Votto has cooled way off again.

[ochoa30]

So many center cut pitches being missed by this team lately as well

[Coopdaddy67]

Joey Votto, pure athleticism!

[Phoenix2]

Diamondback announcers laughing about the whoo birds in the stadium

[JFLegal]

2 quick outs. ok, alright.

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hoffman with a 1-2-3 inning.

[Alf_Red_E]

Hoffman at 71 pitches after 4

[KeefeCato]

Diamondback announcers laughing about the whoo birds in the stadium

I hoped that would have gone away by now. Really annoying to hear. At least I think so.

[Hamilton95]

tie goes to the runner. hes safe.

[Alf_Red_E]

I hoped that would have gone away by now. Really annoying to hear. At least I think so.

I was at the last home game against the Cardinals... Couldn't hear them at all... Maybe it's the same drunk season ticket holders near the field mic

[membengal]

tie goes to the runner. hes safe.

Is that not still a thing? That was a flat tie. Why isn't he safe?

[RedTeamGo!]

Wtf?! Doesn’t the tie go to the runner??

[BluegrassRedleg]

It's hard to believe how bad Suarez is at baseball right now.

[mhs95_06]

One step hesitation almost cost Widener a lead-off baserunner.

[Hamilton95]

Is that not still a thing? That was a flat tie. Why isn't he safe?

That's on bell should have taken a look.

[BluegrassRedleg]

"Tie goes to the runner" is a baseball urban legend. Has never been a rule.

[Hamilton95]

"Tie goes to the runner" is a baseball urban legend. Has never been a rule.

Wow I always thought that was the rule.

[JFLegal]

"Tie goes to the runner" is a baseball urban legend. Has never been a rule.

then if it truly is a tie, what's the call (on the field)?

[BluegrassRedleg]

Wow I always thought that was the rule.

It probably played out that way more often than not, so the saying took off. It's a pet peeve of an umpire friend of mine.

[Hamilton95]

That ball would have been out if it wasn't the month of January.

[BluegrassRedleg]

then if it truly is a tie, what's the call (on the field)?

Ump is charged with making the decision, out or safe. No such thing as a tie. (Per ump buddy.)

[JFLegal]

india draws a walk. not exactly bollywood meme worthy, but still good.

[RedTeamGo!]

Larkin just said India “isn’t really struggling” - say what now?

[JaxRed]

"Tie goes to the runner" is a baseball urban legend. Has never been a rule.

I think it is the rule.

[ochoa30]

Senzel looks way better the last few days at least so we got that going for us

[JaxRed]

Whoever worked with Tucker should work with Geno.

[Alf_Red_E]

Larkin just said India “isn’t really struggling” - say what now?

One of WLW's talking heads was defending Votto using exit velo... lost in the conversation... India has one of the worst exit velocities.

[klw]

india draws a walk. not exactly bollywood meme worthy, but still good.

It depends, did he walk with flair and panache?
https://i.redd.it/mahm3aplmmgz.gif

[Hamilton95]

Whoever worked with Tucker should work with Geno.

I credit Barnhart giving up on switch hitting for his improvement.

[klw]

"Tie goes to the runner" is a baseball urban legend. Has never been a rule.

It is almost as if baseball has rules which are unwritten.

[Moose Herd]

Average OPS for NL 2B is .701. If India can be around that he's fine, especially since he jumped a couple levels

[BluegrassRedleg]

Reds have struck a lot of balls well this series that could have drastically changed the results. #baseball

[TexasRedsFan]

Reds really need this one. The Cardinal and Dodger series will be tough enough without dragging in off a 4 game home losing streak.

[KeefeCato]

Ump is charged with making the decision, out or safe. No such thing as a tie. (Per ump buddy.)

Yeah it has never been a rule. I think it should be though. If it is a clear tie they rule should either state the runner is either safe or out on ties. As it is now a tie can go for a team and in the same game can go against the other team and cost them the game.

[HammerTime]

Been impressed what they have done with Hoffman.

[Hamilton95]

Been impressed what they have done with Hoffman.

I am honestly surprised. Looking like a great trade so far.

[MoneyInTheBank]

The official rule book reads as follows:

(10) After a third strike or after he hits a fair ball, he or first base is tagged before he touches first base;

The fact that it says he or first base is tagged BEFORE he touches first base says, to me, a tie goes to the runner. If we are being literal, it does not say "a tie goes to the runner"

[JFLegal]

where in the hell was that first pitch to this pavin smith guy?

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and of course this guy gets a single. he turns into mantle against the reds.

[Hamilton95]

The official rule book reads as follows:

(10) After a third strike or after he hits a fair ball, he or first base is tagged before he touches first base;

The fact that it says he or first base is tagged BEFORE he touches first base says, to me, a tie goes to the runner. If we are being literal, it does not say "a tie goes to the runner"

That's exactly what I thought?

[JFLegal]

nice job hoffman. i will take 5 innings, 2 runs from him every time. c'mon offense.

[RedTeamGo!]

I’m so tired of this loser talk by reds people. Just figure out a way to win. Good lord.

Larkin: “I liked to see AG hold himself accountable. He just needs to keep being AG, he is good, blah blah blah.”

No. AG needs to shut his mouth and quit acting like he’s Mariano Rivera and walk the walk before talking.

[Tom Servo]

Another nice start being turned in by Hoffman.

[Hamilton95]

nice job hoffman. i will take 5 innings, 2 runs from him every time. c'mon offense.

I say hell with it let him hit and go another inning.

[JaxRed]

I credit Barnhart giving up on switch hitting for his improvement.

He reworked his swing this off-season.

[Tom Servo]

I’m so tired of this loser talk by reds people. Just figure out a way to win. Good lord.
I don’t see what was wrong with what Larkin and Sadak said, it quite literally is a long season. Dust yourself off and play better.

[TexasRedsFan]

The official rule book reads as follows:

(10) After a third strike or after he hits a fair ball, he or first base is tagged before he touches first base;

The fact that it says he or first base is tagged BEFORE he touches first base says, to me, a tie goes to the runner. If we are being literal, it does not say "a tie goes to the runner"

I agree, that does sound like it should be advantage runner. The tie has to go to someone. Does the umpire just get to decide for any random reason like which color uniform he prefers?

[KeefeCato]

Larkin just said India “isn’t really struggling” - say what now?

And some fans wanna see this guy manage the team.

[Hamilton95]

I agree, that does sound like it should be advantage runner. The tie has to go to someone. Does the umpire just get to decide for any random reason like which color uniform he prefers?

Sounds like key word to me is "before".

[RedseatHR]

Pretty sure that Burger King story is about Sabo


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[BluegrassRedleg]

Again, there is no such thing. Directly from an ump deeply familiar with the rules. The ball or the runner wins. There are no ties. The expression comes from old playground/sandlot days when there were no umps to determine safe or out.

[Wonderful Monds]

I don’t understand Bell’s infatuation with Payton

[Hamilton95]

Not sure why Hoffman was pulled. 88 pitches or not.

[KeefeCato]

Not sure why Hoffman was pulled. 88 pitches or not.

Have to get Sal some innings.

[JFLegal]

that is just a garbage at-bat from winker. but hell, he's our only offense today.

[mhs95_06]

Now Winker has lost his edge.

[Wonderful Monds]

Not sure why Hoffman was pulled. 88 pitches or not.

He’s either been through the lineup twice or close to it and his spot was up.

[JFLegal]

Not sure why Hoffman was pulled. 88 pitches or not.

you serious clark?

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He’s either been through the lineup twice or close to it and his spot was up.

that and the fact he even made it 5 innings after how things were looking after 3 innings is quite amazing.

[RedseatHR]

https://www.csmonitor.com/1988/0815/psabo.html


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[ochoa30]

Not looking good. Maybe the pen can be decent for once but I doubt it.

[JFLegal]

I don’t understand Bell’s infatuation with Payton

how is he even on the roster for bell to consider him?

[NebraskaRed]

Now Winker has lost his edge.

Just one measly home run today.

[JaxRed]

Again, there is no such thing. Directly from an ump deeply familiar with the rules. The ball or the runner wins. There are no ties. The expression comes from old playground/sandlot days when there were no umps to determine safe or out.

I'm sorry if it hurts your buddy's feelings, but yes there are ties. We've all seen it numerous times. And when that happens, tie goes to the runner because the fielder has to get there before.

[Wonderful Monds]

how is he even on the roster for bell to consider him?

Definitely shouldn’t be the first PH off the bench at bare minimum

[MoneyInTheBank]

I'm actually pleasantly surprised he didn't double switch Winker out of the game.

[KeefeCato]

Ouch I just realized Hoffman and Miley will start games 2 and 3 against the Dodgers. Better call up some extra bullpen arms before that series starts.

[Wonderful Monds]

Ouch I just realized Hoffman and Miley will start games 2 and 3 against the Dodgers. Better call up some extra bullpen arms before that series starts.

Miley might honestly be the best pitcher in the rotation to face them at the moment outside of Mahle

[Kc61]

Definitely shouldn’t be the first PH off the bench at bare minimum

The other LHH pinch hitter would be Naquin. And he gets saved for the later innings.

Payton’s just an injury replacement. He’ll go down when the next guy, Shogo or Aquino, returns. Probably Shogo.

[JaxRed]

Not an ideal way to start the inning.

[ochoa30]

Reds bullpen is elite at walking the first hitter they face. No one better at it.

[MoneyInTheBank]

Ouch I just realized Hoffman and Miley will start games 2 and 3 against the Dodgers. Better call up some extra bullpen arms before that series starts.

He will be referred to as "Staff Ace" Wade Miley until further notice

[RedTeamGo!]

how is he even on the roster for bell to consider him?

Aquino and Shogo are hurt

[Wonderful Monds]

The other LHH pinch hitter would be Naquin. And he gets saved for the later innings.

Payton’s just an injury replacement. He’ll go down when the next guy, Shogo or Aquino, returns. Probably Shogo.

There’s also Schrock. I’d personally get Naquin in the game when we know he might be needed rather than waiting for situation that may never come.

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

Not that it matters who beats you but getting tired of getting our butt kicked by a team that i cant name 3 players....and a starting pitcher making his 4th start that looks like Eb from Green Acres but apparently is the new Nolan Ryan.

[JFLegal]

Aquino and Shogo are hurt

i know, but this is why depth is important. guys are going to get hurt. you never want a guy like payton on your mlb roster.

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ballgame.

[Hamilton95]

oh no....

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

and now a relief pitcher has pitching coach out for a visit 2 batters into his appearance

[Kc61]

There’s also Schrock. I’d personally get Naquin in the game when we know he might be needed rather than waiting for situation that may never come.

Forgot Schrock, yes.

That puts a different light on it, agree.

[Tom Servo]

I guess it’s kind of fitting that Van Meter is the catalyst for why Arizona is owning them. Trading him was fine but this feels more like karmic retribution for trading him for just 7 innings of a guy they were too cheap to retain.

[ochoa30]

Lol

[Wonderful Monds]

Man this bullpen is atrocious

[Hamilton95]

Should have kept Hoffman in the game. He had one of 2 Reds hits in this game so far anyway.

[HammerTime]

Gross...

[ochoa30]

Fulmer has been lucky this year. His stuff and command are poor. Regression was coming sooner or later.

[HammerTime]

@CharlieG__

The Reds bullpen entered today in the top four in MLB in most earned runs allowed, most home runs allowed and most walks.

All three figures have gone up today.

[RedTeamGo!]

Dbacks just own the reds this year. Weird. 5 losses out of 8. Wild. One of the worst rosters in baseball.

[Tom Servo]

Fulmer has been lucky this year. His stuff and command are poor. Regression was coming sooner or later.
Definitely not looking as solid here as he did in garbage time.

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@CharlieG__

The Reds bullpen entered today in the top four in MLB in most earned runs allowed, most home runs allowed and most walks.

All three figures have gone up today.
Is that bad

[Phoenix2]

Reds are at risk of losing three games within 24 hours. Wow.

[ochoa30]

It’s a fact this team has 0 chance of competing late in the year with this pen. It’s an unmitigated disaster.

[Hamilton95]

Okay Reds time to score 10 runs.

[Wonderful Monds]

This team clearly has talent, it has a good staff of coaches in Johnson and etc


It’s gonna be a bummer if this season truly does unravel due to just ghoulish levels of cheapness from the dirtbags that own the team,

[MoneyInTheBank]

@CharlieG__

The Reds bullpen entered today in the top four in MLB in most earned runs allowed, most home runs allowed and most walks.

All three figures have gone up today.

I chose to stop reading after Top 4 in MLB

[Kc61]

Fulmer has been lucky this year. His stuff and command are poor. Regression was coming sooner or later.

I can understand Reds taking a chance on Fulmer. But he should be in the Romano role.

[NebraskaRed]

Just setting the stage for a Carson Fulmer grandslam to win the game.

[BluegrassRedleg]

I'm sorry if it hurts your buddy's feelings, but yes there are ties. We've all seen it numerous times. And when that happens, tie goes to the runner because the fielder has to get there before.

My feelings are stable. I simply offered clarification because it's a commonly cited rule that does not exist.

[ochoa30]

I can understand Reds taking a chance on Fulmer. But he should be in the Romano role.

Yep, they have 5 Romano’s in their pen right now. Hard to win when that’s the case.

[Kc61]

Not giving up on this game. Reds have the law of averages on their side. Hard to get swept at home by non-elite team.

[Hamilton95]

Have the Reds even had a pitcher go 7 or more innings this year?

[KeefeCato]

Yep, they have 5 Romano’s in their pen right now. Hard to be win when that’s the case.

5 Romano's and Hoffman and Miley pitching way over there heads as well. Could get even uglier.

[Wonderful Monds]

This Widener clown owned us last go around against him too didn’t he

[Hamilton95]

Good

[mhs95_06]

@CharlieG__

The Reds bullpen entered today in the top four in MLB in most earned runs allowed, most home runs allowed and most walks.

All three figures have gone up today.

In just one inning no less!

[Wonderful Monds]

Cast!!!!!!

[NebraskaRed]

Cast!

[Tom Servo]

Cast :jump:

[757690]

Sadak finally calms down his fly ball call, and it’s a homer!

[KeefeCato]

Lead cut in half on a Cast bomb.

[Wonderful Monds]

I sure am gonna miss Cast after this year man

[757690]

Rally killer

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

well an inning ago that wouldve tied it up

[klw]

Yep, they have 5 Romano’s in their pen right now. .

Well you want relief pitchers who can bring the cheese,

http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/daduntsh.gif

[Wonderful Monds]

Yung Votto continues to bang

[KeefeCato]

Votto is good again.

[SomeCallMeTim]

Not giving up on this game. Reds have the law of averages on their side. Hard to get swept at home by non-elite team.

What have you seen in the last 3 days to suggest the Reds are even average?

Looking pretty sub par to me...

[Alf_Red_E]

good job Votto... next comes the vaccume in the lineup (and I don't mean his defense)

[Coopdaddy67]

Castellanos!!

For the love of God, don't celebrate too much!

[Hamilton95]

YEAHHH

[Tom Servo]

Geno! :jump:

[Coopdaddy67]

BOOM!

[Wonderful Monds]

GENO!!!!!!!!!

[HammerTime]

Were back!

[KeefeCato]

Bout time for the Green Acres pitcher to center cut one to Geno.

[NebraskaRed]

Geno!!

[Alf_Red_E]

I'll need a fork for my humble pie

[BluegrassRedleg]

A HUGH! :beerme:

[Kc61]

Law of averages.

[KeefeCato]

Bout time for the Green Acres pitcher to center cut one to Geno.

Called it

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

lol...that does tie it up..i guess suarez shaving fixed it all?!?!?

[Wonderful Monds]

Geno finally coming alive the last 24 hours

[ochoa30]

Finally got to this bum pitcher throwing all these meatballs. Good stuff!

[westofyou]

Can’t believe Bell hasn’t pulled Widener

[WildcatFan]

Please make this the start of a Suarez tear to end all tears.

[757690]

Another rally killer

[MoneyInTheBank]

Law of averages.

Stop with the logic. Let's get some rage posts!

[Hamilton95]

lol...that does tie it up..i guess suarez shaving fixed it all?!?!?

Senzel with two fake home runs

[Wonderful Monds]

Senzel has been driving some balls too, maybe a home run will finally come around soon

[RedTeamGo!]

LETS GOO

[Hamilton95]

Senzel with two fake home runs

One more and it's Willy Mays Hayes from Major League

[ochoa30]

Senzel just doesn’t have the power to go out the front door. He’s hitting the ball well though.

[KeefeCato]

Depends on how this game ends. But that Suarez HR could be the hit of the season so far. Because this is close to a must win game with road trip coming and a 3 game losing streak.

[Kc61]

Senzel has been driving some balls too, maybe a home run will finally come around soon

Senzel seems to be finding the range.

I thought Geno was finding the range two weeks ago, so it doesn’t always work.

But Senzel is swinging better.

[mhs95_06]

Please make this the start of a Suarez tear to end all tears.

I'm thinking it will be just enough for him to continue his faulty homerun or bust strategy for several more weeks before he smartens up.

[Wonderful Monds]

“JB Bukauskas” sounds like a deeply nsfw internet search

[ochoa30]

.510
.770
.810

Expected batting average on the 3 balls Senzel has hit. That is some awful luck right there. Seems to be a theme for him unfortunately but I’m glad he’s hitting the ball hard.

[RedTeamGo!]

As hard as India can hit it.





(At this point I’m trolling and I’m sorry)

[Alf_Red_E]

Bumpakisis? Wasn't that the next door neighbor with the pack of hound dogs in 'A Christmas Carol'?

[klw]

As hard as India can hit it.





(At this point I’m trolling and I’m sorry)

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[Hamilton95]

It does seem like Senzel smokes the ball every single at bat.

[RedTeamGo!]

“JB Bukauskas” sounds like a deeply nsfw internet search

One of the most awkward convos I’ve ever had with my wife:

Watching some stand up comedy many years ago, don’t remember the comedian, and they make a joke using the word you are alluding to. I laughed, she did not. She asked me what it meant. I had no idea how to reply.

[Kc61]

India hit it hard enough. Just to straight away center.

I’m not saying India has found the range. I can’t say that in fairness. Senzel does see to have found the range.

Whatever the range is.

[Wonderful Monds]

One of the most awkward convos I’ve ever had with my wife:

Watching some stand up comedy many years ago, don’t remember the comedian, and they make a joke using the word you are alluding to. I laughed, she did not. She asked me what it meant. I had no idea how to reply.

That’s a strong dudes rock moment

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

i dont care what the score is please dont bring in amir today...please?

[ochoa30]

Why no schrock or Naquin here?

[mhs95_06]

Senzel has been driving some balls too, maybe a home run will finally come around soon

I wouldn't be hoping for that. It'll just promote continuance of the thinking that scoring 70% of your runs on HRs is good.

[Kc61]

i dont care what the score is please dont bring in amir today...please?

I’d expect Doolittle to be available. Not sure who else today.

[Hamilton95]

Farmer would have needed a golf club for that one.

[Mitri]

Senzel's average batted ball distance is actually really high (199 ft). Unfortunately, none of them are going over the fence. He needs to focus on getting on top of the ball and getting them into to gaps, at least until the weather warms up. He just doesn't quite have that authority.

[ochoa30]

What Jabroni will the reds go to next?

[JaxRed]

Nightingale says Gutierrez suspension ends today.

[Mitri]

Nightingale says Gutierrez suspension ends today.

They should DFA Sal tomorrow.

[ochoa30]

They should DFA Sal tomorrow.

Or just send De Leon down

[Hamilton95]

Nightingale says Gutierrez suspension ends today.

How good is he? I don't know much about him. Just that he is a pitcher.

[KeefeCato]

I’d expect Doolittle to be available. Not sure who else today.

They are hoping Fulmer gets through the 7th. And Doolittle and Sims in the 8th and 9th .

[TexasRedsFan]

Again. You gotta be kidding.

[Mitri]

Or just send De Leon down

I could live with either. I'd like to see both of them on different teams by May.

[Tom Servo]

Not sure why you bother sending Fulmer out there for a second inning.

And he walks a bad #8 hitter.

[ochoa30]

Lol, what a bum

[RedTeamGo!]

Da hell is Fullmer still in for?

[Kc61]

They are hoping Fulmer gets through the 7th. And Doolittle and Sims in the 8th and 9th .

Sims did pitch on Tuesday and Wednesday. But agree, that’s probably the idea.

Doolittle is warming already.

[Wonderful Monds]

I know I’m risking angering the baseball gods with this level of hubris towards a team that has owned us so far but


I’m struggling to imagine being a fan of a team that has to bat Josh Van Meter 3rd.

[JaxRed]

How good is he? I don't know much about him. Just that he is a pitcher.

He was pretty dominant this spring. And I heard he looked good in camp last year. He is finishing up an 80 game PED suspeinsion.