View Full Version : 5-28-21 Reds @ Cubs 2:20pm
Ron Madden
05-28-2021, 12:24 PM
Reds
1. Jesse Winker (L) LF
2. Nick Castellanos (R) RF
3. Tyler Naquin (L) CF
4. Tyler Stephenson (R) 1B
5. Tucker Barnhart (L) C
6. Kyle Farmer (R) SS
7. Max Schrock (L) 3B
8. Jonathan India (R) 2B
9. Vladimir Gutierrez (R) P
Cubs
1. Joc Pederson (L) LF
2. Kris Bryant (R) 1B
3. Javier Baez (R) SS
4. Ian Happ (S) CF
5. Willson Contreras (R) C
6. Rafael Ortega (L) RF
7. David Bote (R) 3B
8. Eric Sogard (L) 2B
9. Adbert Alzolay (R) P
KeefeCato
05-28-2021, 12:26 PM
Cubs actually beat the Reds today in getting out the lineup. That is rare. Hope your feeling better Ron. Somehow I knew Suarez would get a day off today. He was starting to hit.
cumberlandreds
05-28-2021, 12:38 PM
Good luck to Vlad and for a long and good career with the Reds. I am assuming this is his MLB debut today?
NachoMan
05-28-2021, 01:02 PM
Winker and Castellanos better both go 4-4 if we wanna score three runs. That lineup is butt ugly.
mhs95_06
05-28-2021, 01:26 PM
Cubs actually beat the Reds today in getting out the lineup. That is rare. Hope your feeling better Ron. Somehow I knew Suarez would get a day off today. He was starting to hit.
Bell didn't want Geno to get any more frustrated by trying to hit HRs into the cold wind!
texasdave
05-28-2021, 01:30 PM
Missed this from last night: May 27, 1997: Barry Larkin sets a modern Reds record by reaching base for the 13th consecutive plate appearance when he singles off Curt Schilling. He tallies six singles, a double, one triple, four walks and a HBP during his streak
Ron Madden
05-28-2021, 01:37 PM
Bobby Nightengale
@nightengalejr
Tyler Mahle will start on Sunday vs. Cubs. Wade Miley will pitch on Monday
KeefeCato
05-28-2021, 01:40 PM
Casty now Suarez. I bet Winker is next to get a day off this series.
The Reds infield today has a combined total of 792 career plate appearances, 495 of which are by Kyle Farmer.
KeefeCato
05-28-2021, 02:12 PM
Is Rizzo on the IL or just day off?
Reds Fanatic
05-28-2021, 02:23 PM
Castellanos singles to left. 14 game hit streak
NebraskaRed
05-28-2021, 02:23 PM
Winker tried to bunt. It almost worked. Not a bad idea at all.
Reds Fanatic
05-28-2021, 02:24 PM
They are expecting up to 40 MPH wind gusts for this one today.
Reds Fanatic
05-28-2021, 02:24 PM
2nd batter to strike out looking already
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 02:24 PM
strike three to Naquin wasn't a strike
Reds Fanatic
05-28-2021, 02:25 PM
strike three to Naquin wasn't a strike
Hopefully Gutierrez gets this same generous strike zone
SomeCallMeTim
05-28-2021, 02:25 PM
I’m getting cold just watching…
Reds Fanatic
05-28-2021, 02:26 PM
Bloop double by Stephenson
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 02:26 PM
Ball in play good things happen
just poke one somewhere Tuck
And he pops up the first pitch. bleh.
Reds Fanatic
05-28-2021, 02:27 PM
Barnhart Pops out to short
REDREAD
05-28-2021, 02:27 PM
Is Rizzo on the IL or just day off?
you probably just heard it, but they said on TV Rizzo has a back problem that has kept him out a few days.
NebraskaRed
05-28-2021, 02:28 PM
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E2frlcRWEAIOVPj?format=jpg&name=900x900
Votto taking BP at GABP
Reds Fanatic
05-28-2021, 02:31 PM
Pederson flies out to left
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 02:31 PM
Wind blowing in is definitely helpful for Gutierrez given some of his flyball issues.
Reds Fanatic
05-28-2021, 02:33 PM
Bryant lines out to center. Can already see fly balls are going to be an adventure today
TheBigLebowski
05-28-2021, 02:34 PM
you probably just heard it, but they said on TV Rizzo has a back problem that has kept him out a few days.
He’s been carrying around that churlish attitude for years. That’s bound to take a toll eventually
NebraskaRed
05-28-2021, 02:35 PM
https://media.giphy.com/media/l0HlNcbVIbPVBSEYo/giphy.gif
Sadak watching the wind affect every ball hit in the air.
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 02:35 PM
Good first for Vlad, pitches definitely have some movement.
Reds Fanatic
05-28-2021, 02:35 PM
Baez flies out to left. Good first inning for Gutierrez
SomeCallMeTim
05-28-2021, 02:37 PM
Nice 1-2-3 for a first MLB inning!
Keep em coming Vlad!!!!!
TheBigLebowski
05-28-2021, 02:39 PM
First inning confirmed what I suspected. Vlad is bound for the HOF.
NebraskaRed
05-28-2021, 02:39 PM
It seems like every time the Reds think that swinging at the first pitch is a good approach against a starter, it doesn't work.
NebraskaRed
05-28-2021, 02:41 PM
Good AB by Schrock
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 02:41 PM
It seems like every time the Reds think that swinging at the first pitch is a good approach against a starter, it doesn't work.
To be fair, the numbers are actually pretty good overall for the Reds on the first pitch (.321/.329/.552). I guess it just feels like it doesn't work.
SomeCallMeTim
05-28-2021, 02:42 PM
Good time for a HBP.
NebraskaRed
05-28-2021, 02:42 PM
To be fair, the numbers are actually pretty good overall for the Reds on the first pitch (.321/.329/.552). I guess it just feels like it doesn't work.
Get out of here with your facts and your accuracy.
Reds Fanatic
05-28-2021, 02:42 PM
India singles to right. 1st and 3rd
SomeCallMeTim
05-28-2021, 02:43 PM
To be fair, the numbers are actually pretty good overall for the Reds on the first pitch (.321/.329/.552). I guess it just feels like it doesn't work.
Probably because Winker and Cast are .750…
RedTeamGo!
05-28-2021, 02:44 PM
That black widow neck tattoo is wild
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Gutierrez has no idea how to bunt goodness
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 02:46 PM
damn thought off Winker's bat that could get down
Reds Fanatic
05-28-2021, 02:46 PM
Winker lines out to center. 0-0 mid 2nd
RedTeamGo!
05-28-2021, 02:47 PM
God I hate NL baseball. So much fun watching Vlad try to hit!
REDREAD
05-28-2021, 02:49 PM
God I hate NL baseball. So much fun watching Vlad try to hit!
yep, they can't bring back the DH fast enough.
The pitcher hitting is the biggest buzzkill in sports.
SomeCallMeTim
05-28-2021, 02:50 PM
That black widow neck tattoo is wild
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Gutierrez has no idea how to bunt goodness
Nor does any major leaguer. Just such a stupid thing for the NL as a league to keep this rule.
RedTeamGo!
05-28-2021, 02:51 PM
Is Kyle Farmer the most boring name in baseball history?
NebraskaRed
05-28-2021, 02:51 PM
Contreras is one of those players that I'd swear has been around much longer than he actually has.
KeefeCato
05-28-2021, 02:53 PM
Vlad is GABP will probably be home run derby.
SomeCallMeTim
05-28-2021, 02:54 PM
yep, they can't bring back the DH fast enough.
The pitcher hitting is the biggest buzzkill in sports.
The said part is, the Reds lineup has so many holes and injuries right now, who would it be? Winker and Cast and let Shogo play?
Baseball is a different game when your pitcher throws strikes.
So I like Vlad immediately because he’s not afraid to throw strikes.
He didn’t walk too many, on balance, in the minor leagues although there was an increase over the years.
SomeCallMeTim
05-28-2021, 02:54 PM
Vlad is GABP will probably be home run derby.
Prefer Hoffman?
RedTeamGo!
05-28-2021, 02:56 PM
Baseball is a different game when your pitcher throws strikes.
So I like Vlad immediately because he’s not afraid to throw strikes.
He didn’t walk too many, on balance, in the minor leagues although there was an increase over the years.
He didn’t give up many walks but did give up a lot of runs, as in home runs.
KeefeCato
05-28-2021, 02:56 PM
I don't know maybe just me but Vlad's stuff seems blah to me. Kind of like Hoffman except Vlad so far is throwing strikes. Well just walked his first.
cumberlandreds
05-28-2021, 02:56 PM
Great start for Vlad!
CaiGuy
05-28-2021, 02:56 PM
Prefer Hoffman?
League average pitcher? Yeah, probably.
I'd be pretty thrilled with that from Vlad, honestly.
Vlad is GABP will probably be home run derby.
He did give up more than his share of HRs in the minors. Doesn’t always translate, but it is something to watch.
KeefeCato
05-28-2021, 02:57 PM
India's hat would fall off even if the wind wasn't bowing at all.
NebraskaRed
05-28-2021, 02:58 PM
Guy comes up for a spot start (maybe more), 2 innings, no hits 1 walk, and people are being negative?
KeefeCato
05-28-2021, 02:59 PM
Prefer Hoffman?
If you have read any of my posts you know I prefer just about anyone over Hoffman.
cumberlandreds
05-28-2021, 03:00 PM
Guy comes up for a spot start (maybe more), 2 innings, no hits 1 walk, and people are being negative?
If you ain't Cy Young then get out of here!!
KeefeCato
05-28-2021, 03:02 PM
Guy comes up for a spot start (maybe more), 2 innings, no hits 1 walk, and people are being negative?
I guess I was just expecting him to have a little better stuff. Throws strikes this game let them hit it in the air and he will get good results. But that doesn't tell us much when the wind isn't blowing 40 mph.
League average pitcher? Yeah, probably.
I'd be pretty thrilled with that from Vlad, honestly.
Don’t want to distract from the game thread, but I’d like to hear how Hoffman is a league average pitcher.
Arguably a league average fifth starter (if that). But a league average pitcher, hope that gets discussed someplace.
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 03:05 PM
ah man screwed by the big hop on the ground rule double
Reds Fanatic
05-28-2021, 03:05 PM
Bad luck there as Barnhart’s double bounces into the stands ground rule double
NebraskaRed
05-28-2021, 03:05 PM
I guess I was just expecting him to have a little better stuff. Throws strikes this game let them hit it in the air and he will get good results. But that doesn't tell us much when the wind isn't blowing 40 mph.
Yeah, this wind is making this start completely different from what we would see for him normally.
Also, we've all seen someone come up for a spot start and get demolished in the first inning. It's nice to see someone actually do well so far.
Terrible luck there. That ball was smoked by Tucker.
KeefeCato
05-28-2021, 03:07 PM
Yeah, this wind is making this start completely different from what we would see for him normally.
Also, we've all seen someone come up for a spot start and get demolished in the first inning. It's nice to see someone actually do well so far.
Agree. Hopefully a good start and he will believe he can pitch in the big leagues.
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 03:08 PM
leaving all these runners on probably won't bode well for the final result
NebraskaRed
05-28-2021, 03:08 PM
Abolish the ground rule double (or something)
RedTeamGo!
05-28-2021, 03:08 PM
Feels bad man
Reds Fanatic
05-28-2021, 03:08 PM
Reds have stranded 6 runners through 3
Used to be that all these baserunners would be a good sign. You’ll get to the pitcher eventually.
Now, the starters pitch 5 innings, you may not get a chance to get to him “eventually.”
AG Slater
05-28-2021, 03:11 PM
Ground Rule doubles are horse ****
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NebraskaRed
05-28-2021, 03:12 PM
Ground Rule doubles are horse ****
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Not that any of my comments matter because I'm still on post 6 and I'm either blocked or not part of the RedZone buddy ayatem
Spoiler: nobody's comments here matter.
SomeCallMeTim
05-28-2021, 03:12 PM
If you have read any of my posts you know I prefer just about anyone over Hoffman.
Just saying give the kid a shot. There has just been so much weeping and gnashing over our 5th starter lets see what he can do!
Announcer is talking MVP again. Now it’s Castellanos.
Reds Fanatic
05-28-2021, 03:14 PM
Wow what a catch by Winker
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 03:14 PM
great catch Wink. Take that Joc strap.
NebraskaRed
05-28-2021, 03:14 PM
Wow
KeefeCato
05-28-2021, 03:14 PM
Da wink heck of a catch.
mgbrown66
05-28-2021, 03:14 PM
I'm confused. Who is this pitcher for the Reds that is throwing actual strikes? How long have I been asleep? What year is it?
RedTeamGo!
05-28-2021, 03:15 PM
And some call Da Wink a “liability” on defense and DH. Wink says “wink this”
KeefeCato
05-28-2021, 03:16 PM
great catch Wink. Take that Joc strap.
I spit my drank out on that one.
RedTeamGo!
05-28-2021, 03:16 PM
Ground Rule doubles are horse ****
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Game thread posts don’t count towards your post count lol
SomeCallMeTim
05-28-2021, 03:18 PM
Jesse are you OK, are you OK Jesse?
Please don’t get hurt!
REDREAD
05-28-2021, 03:18 PM
The said part is, the Reds lineup has so many holes and injuries right now, who would it be? Winker and Cast and let Shogo play?
True, it would probably be more advantageous for the other team until the Reds get healthy again. I still don't like watching pitchers hit though.
NebraskaRed
05-28-2021, 03:19 PM
You can only push a man so far....
Before he takes first on a HBP
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 03:20 PM
Vlad only has 2 sac bunts in his minor league career. He's got more hits than sac bunts.
Hey he got it down.
Reds Fanatic
05-28-2021, 03:21 PM
Wow he got a bunt down
REDREAD
05-28-2021, 03:21 PM
Ground Rule doubles are horse ****
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Not that any of my comments matter because I'm still on post 6 and I'm either blocked or not part of the RedZone buddy ayatem
Welcome to the board. Keep posting, as you can see, not a lot of interaction, so don't feel left out.
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Announcer is talking MVP again. Now it’s Castellanos.
Well, since India is no longer "in the conversation for Rookie of the Year", he has to push the MVP "Talk".
Reds Fanatic
05-28-2021, 03:23 PM
7 left on base now
NebraskaRed
05-28-2021, 03:23 PM
World Champions at leaving men on base
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 03:24 PM
my kingdom for a two out hit with runners in scoring position
podgejeff_
05-28-2021, 03:25 PM
Just checked the game and I'm a little surprised at the score to be honest.
Keep it up Vlad. Cool bunt.
Alabama Red
05-28-2021, 03:25 PM
Lot of missed opportunities.
WildcatFan
05-28-2021, 03:27 PM
Somebody get India a chin strap.
Reds Fanatic
05-28-2021, 03:28 PM
Infield hit for Baez
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 03:28 PM
The no hitter is gone on a ball Baez practically hit off the ground
podgejeff_
05-28-2021, 03:29 PM
They can't steal if you throw over when they're on the bag.
Reds Fanatic
05-28-2021, 03:30 PM
Baez called out at 2nd but he is going to be aafe
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 03:30 PM
I don't see enough to overturn it, so naturally he'll be ruled safe.
podgejeff_
05-28-2021, 03:31 PM
I was surprised at the out call.
Mitri
05-28-2021, 03:31 PM
Looks very safe to me
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 03:33 PM
Ball 4 was a strike.
Mitri
05-28-2021, 03:33 PM
Man, that was a perfect pitch by Vlad
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 03:33 PM
Got a bad feeling this is where things start to unravel.
podgejeff_
05-28-2021, 03:34 PM
Robots. We need robots.
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 03:35 PM
First career K for Vlad.
Reds Fanatic
05-28-2021, 03:35 PM
1st K for Gutierrez
podgejeff_
05-28-2021, 03:35 PM
Vlad's got some nice movement.
Mitri
05-28-2021, 03:36 PM
Vlad's command low in the zone is impressive this inning.
Reds Fanatic
05-28-2021, 03:36 PM
Another big K. 0-0 through 4
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 03:37 PM
Glad my pessimism was unfounded, great work Vladdy!
Vlad is not afraid to throw strikes. Nice work to get out of that inning.
Mitri
05-28-2021, 03:38 PM
Wow, two big Ks to end the inning with Baez buzzing around. Vlad should give Castillo some tips on mental toughness.
podgejeff_
05-28-2021, 03:38 PM
Glad my pessimism was unfounded, great work Vladdy!
I was right there with you. Vlad is such an enigma.
But I guess his biggest weakness is giving up the homer, and the wind gods are smiling upon him.
KeefeCato
05-28-2021, 03:38 PM
Vlad getting the job done.
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 03:42 PM
Rough game for Naquin
podgejeff_
05-28-2021, 03:42 PM
Naquin clearly has nothing for this guy.
Mitri
05-28-2021, 03:43 PM
Might be time to make Shogo the primary CF
JaxRed
05-28-2021, 03:45 PM
Vlad kind of reworked himself during his suspension with coach from some other team. (can't remember which one off top of my head). So to me there is pre-suspension Vlad and post-suspension. He gave up 3 homers in 17 innings in AAA. Not sure if that's considered a lot.
mhs95_06
05-28-2021, 03:46 PM
Abolish the ground rule double (or something)
How about change it to all base-runners score on a ground rule double with 2 out?
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 03:46 PM
Vlad kind of reworked himself during his suspension with coach from some other team. (can't remember which one off top of my head). So to me there is pre-suspension Vlad and post-suspension. He gave up 3 homers in 17 innings in AAA. Not sure if that's considered a lot.
That's a 1.6 HR/9 which is still pretty high.
KeefeCato
05-28-2021, 03:47 PM
Might be time to make Shogo the primary CF
Stick with Naquin. Shogo would have a hard time OPSing 600.
Reds Fanatic
05-28-2021, 03:48 PM
Bote homers to left
NebraskaRed
05-28-2021, 03:48 PM
Damn
Mitri
05-28-2021, 03:48 PM
Hey good job jinxing Vlad dudes!
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 03:48 PM
well there ya go. Still been a great start so far, but the Reds inability to get anything across against the middling Cubs starter could be the difference since their pen is solid.
podgejeff_
05-28-2021, 03:49 PM
Random Waterboy reference.
podgejeff_
05-28-2021, 03:50 PM
Filthy.
REDREAD
05-28-2021, 03:52 PM
thank god for the wind, that last one was hit hard..
NebraskaRed
05-28-2021, 03:53 PM
Without the wind, Gutierrez would have probably give up 3 runs by now? 2 or 3.
Ron Madden
05-28-2021, 03:53 PM
Looks like Vlad has a pretty good curve ball
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 03:53 PM
Alzolay has been homer prone himself this season, someone running into one this inning would be nice.
Reds need to get back some of these injured position players, the hitting has been spotty for awhile now.
Hope they can push through a few runs here to pull this one out. Push, pull, whatever.
JaxRed
05-28-2021, 03:58 PM
Reds need to get back some of these injured position players, the hitting has been spotty for awhile now.
Hope they can push through a few runs here to pull this one out. Push, pull, whatever.
Last 12 games including this one, 1 game more than 4 runs. Two were 4 runs. Nine were 3 or below.
mhs95_06
05-28-2021, 03:59 PM
I was right there with you. Vlad is such an enigma.
But I guess his biggest weakness is giving up the homer, and the wind gods are smiling upon him.
Vlad, thinking no one could hit it out, found out a meatball could go out and gave up the first run. Reds plagued by the ground rule double unluckiness for Tucker, and Winker's refusal to take a less then full intensity swing with the wind like it is, and just line it to LF for an RBI(two different plate appearances). Otherrwise Reds would lead!
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 04:01 PM
Downright bizarre how this team can get runs off of Shane Bieber, Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg, etc, but are utterly punchless against Chi Chi Gonzalez, Logan Webb, and Adbert Alzolay.
Reds Fanatic
05-28-2021, 04:02 PM
Schrok doubles to center
NebraskaRed
05-28-2021, 04:02 PM
Max Schrock, doubles machine
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 04:02 PM
Damning with faint praise but Schrock is a better big league hitter than Payton.
podgejeff_
05-28-2021, 04:02 PM
Alright India, time to shine.
WildcatFan
05-28-2021, 04:06 PM
Why does Bally have India 1-1 in two different places on their score graphic and no season stats anywhere?
Reds Fanatic
05-28-2021, 04:07 PM
Whew got a call there India walks
WildcatFan
05-28-2021, 04:08 PM
Shogo? Weird call.
JaxRed
05-28-2021, 04:08 PM
I assume they announced Shogo. I'd switch to Suarez.
JaxRed
05-28-2021, 04:10 PM
Outstanding game by Vlad.
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I assume they announced Shogo. I'd switch to Suarez.
Now....... be patient Geno
podgejeff_
05-28-2021, 04:12 PM
Chafin looks like he just stepped out of 1976 to pitch for the Cubs.
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 04:12 PM
sigh
REDREAD
05-28-2021, 04:12 PM
well, that sucked
JaxRed
05-28-2021, 04:13 PM
I'd be tempted to leave Suarez in....
NebraskaRed
05-28-2021, 04:13 PM
Maybe the Reds think there's a rule that 10 runners LOB = 1 run scored
TexasRedsFan
05-28-2021, 04:13 PM
2 more LOB by Suarez. Sigh.
mhs95_06
05-28-2021, 04:14 PM
Suarez looks at two great pitches to hit, only needing a easy swing single to tie it, then unleashes for a swing and a miss to K and end the inning, when even if he caught the ball flush was unlikely to hit it out. Use some smarts guys!
SomeCallMeTim
05-28-2021, 04:14 PM
Chafin looks like he just stepped out of 1976 to pitch for the Cubs.
I was just about to say he looks like 80% of my Topps cards from that era.
Got that Catfish Hunter stache look.
Ron Madden
05-28-2021, 04:15 PM
Joey Votto is gonna try calling play by play in the bottom of the 6th on 700wlw
podgejeff_
05-28-2021, 04:16 PM
Joey Votto is gonna try calling play by play in the bottom of the 6th on 700wlw
I wish to listen to this. On the Internet somehow.
Alabama Red
05-28-2021, 04:16 PM
Vlad had a great start today. He may never do as well again but if I were the GM we’d find that out with him in a Reds uniform. He basically took Hoffman’s spot today IMO.
WildcatFan
05-28-2021, 04:16 PM
Votto’a doing play-by-play on the radio.
SomeCallMeTim
05-28-2021, 04:16 PM
Chafin looks like he just stepped out of 1976 to pitch for the Cubs.
https://images.app.goo.gl/N7yePa39Te1gfmZC9
1977 series, but time warp for sure.
WildcatFan
05-28-2021, 04:17 PM
And he’s very bad at it. Color is good though!
NebraskaRed
05-28-2021, 04:17 PM
And he’s very bad at it. Color is good though!
He's trying! :laugh:
WildcatFan
05-28-2021, 04:18 PM
He's trying! :laugh:
Oh I’m thrilled. No reason to expect Vin Scully.
JaxRed
05-28-2021, 04:18 PM
I bet you he'd be good at it with experience.
Reds Freak
05-28-2021, 04:19 PM
Votto has a future at this if he wants it. This is pretty fun.
BluegrassRedleg
05-28-2021, 04:19 PM
* Family show *
WildcatFan
05-28-2021, 04:20 PM
Votto has a future at this if he wants it. This is pretty fun.
No question he could be a Tony Romo-level color commentator probably the second he retired.
podgejeff_
05-28-2021, 04:20 PM
Votto as a color analyst makes a lot more sense. I honestly will be surprised if he doesn't go that route.
NebraskaRed
05-28-2021, 04:20 PM
He's getting better as he goes
NebraskaRed
05-28-2021, 04:22 PM
Excellent double play
JaxRed
05-28-2021, 04:22 PM
As glib as he is, Votto would be way better in the Larkin role then Larkin.
KeefeCato
05-28-2021, 04:22 PM
He is already better than Larkin.
JaxRed
05-28-2021, 04:23 PM
He is already better than Larkin.
Well he has been doing it for 5 minutes......
podgejeff_
05-28-2021, 04:27 PM
Somewhere, Marty Brennaman is mad.
Suarez looks at two great pitches to hit, only needing a easy swing single to tie it, then unleashes for a swing and a miss to K and end the inning, when even if he caught the ball flush was unlikely to hit it out. Use some smarts guys!
Those kinds of at bats keeps me down on Suarez. Ahead 1-0 in that spot, good hitting situation, he takes two clear strikes.
The announcers talk about him like he’s on some kind of hot streak.
NebraskaRed
05-28-2021, 04:31 PM
Castellanos just keeps hitting and hitting.
podgejeff_
05-28-2021, 04:31 PM
Joey Votto very well may be qualified enough to be considered a "bat scientist".
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 04:32 PM
I'd probably have taken Naquin down here for Heinneman.
JaxRed
05-28-2021, 04:32 PM
I'd probably have taken Naquin down here for Heinneman.
I was just thinking the same thing....
NebraskaRed
05-28-2021, 04:32 PM
'Knock-in"
Joey Votto very well may be qualified enough to be considered a "bat scientist".
At his salary, Joey should be moonlighting as Suarez’ personal hitting coach.
No extra pay.
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 04:34 PM
I'd probably have taken Naquin down here for Heinneman.
This was how I felt but I knew it would double as the reverse jinx
JaxRed
05-28-2021, 04:34 PM
Naquin comes thru
podgejeff_
05-28-2021, 04:34 PM
I'll give Votto this, he is gonna make sure to tell you the count, pitch location, and result regardless of it's mid-sentence.
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 04:36 PM
Feels like Stephenson has a lot of GIDPs
Just way too many baserunners left on today
JaxRed
05-28-2021, 04:36 PM
Stevenson is in a brutal slump.....
BluegrassRedleg
05-28-2021, 04:36 PM
Ridiculously bad AB.
TexasRedsFan
05-28-2021, 04:36 PM
Seems like the 2021 Reds will challenge their season record for GIDP’s. Just killed us this year.
Red Raindog
05-28-2021, 04:36 PM
Doesn’t Naquin know he isn’t required to run into the tag?
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SomeCallMeTim
05-28-2021, 04:37 PM
https://media2.giphy.com/media/bAftZ12SC0uEjLndIh/giphy.gif
Baseball gods so far extracting a price for Reds throwing that seven inning shutout.
podgejeff_
05-28-2021, 04:37 PM
Seems like the 2021 Reds will challenge their season record for GIDP’s. Just killed us this year.
I swear it always feels like this is something we are really bad at. Even when we're swinging for the fences. Year after year.
REDREAD
05-28-2021, 04:39 PM
Somewhere, Marty Brennaman is mad.
Yep, at one point, Marty probably gave Votto his famous "I was here before you got here, and I'll be here long after you are gone" speech.
TexasRedsFan
05-28-2021, 04:40 PM
They shoulda had Joey sing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” after his broadcast debut.
KeefeCato
05-28-2021, 04:40 PM
Stephenson DP machine. He may need to rest more. Playing nearly everyday and he has stopped hitting.
NebraskaRed
05-28-2021, 04:40 PM
Votto, the polite Canadian, is hesitant to criticize Chicago's weather
KeefeCato
05-28-2021, 04:41 PM
Not sure I like Hembree for a 2nd inning.
Strikes Out Looking
05-28-2021, 04:42 PM
Noticing the Reds still wearing masks in the dugout - does that mean they haven't yet hit 85% or is the MLB rule, dugouts are masked no matter what?
There’s relatively little hitting in baseball today.
MLB pitchers overall ERA is 4.04. That is ridiculous as an average compared to last few years.
So there will be games like this. Need to just eke out a couple runs late.
KeefeCato
05-28-2021, 04:45 PM
Noticing the Reds still wearing masks in the dugout - does that mean they haven't yet hit 85% or is the MLB rule, dugouts are masked no matter what?
Could be wearing them to keep face warm.
757690
05-28-2021, 04:46 PM
Doolittle this season has been deceptively bad
NebraskaRed
05-28-2021, 04:47 PM
Lauryn Hill shoutout
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Nickleback!
REDREAD
05-28-2021, 04:49 PM
Doolittle this season has been deceptively bad
Agreed, but thankfully he made it out alive this time.
mhs95_06
05-28-2021, 04:50 PM
It seems like the new 3 batter rule for relievers is making more mid-inning pitching changes than before. The reason I think is that the managers are afraid of losing control of the situation when starting a new inning with a new pitcher. If you bring a pitcher in with two out, and he gets the out, then they have the option of putting in another pitcher atthe start of the next inning, or sticking with the same one who won't be mandated to face 3 more batters.
NebraskaRed
05-28-2021, 04:54 PM
A lot of bad ABs today.
Tucker did ok, but Farmer and Schrock? oof
757690
05-28-2021, 04:55 PM
Aside from Vlad’s debut, this has been on of the most boring games of the year.
TexasRedsFan
05-28-2021, 04:56 PM
Farmer and Schrock both make outs on ugly half swings. Looking like another shutout.
KeefeCato
05-28-2021, 04:56 PM
Hold em here. It will be up to Wink against Kimbrell.
REDREAD
05-28-2021, 04:58 PM
well, the good news is, we might get to see Kimbrell in the 9th
SomeCallMeTim
05-28-2021, 04:59 PM
A lot of bad ABs today.
Tucker did ok, but Farmer and Schrock? oof
Takes me back to watching Harry Carey on WGN….
“Made him look sick…”. Man did he make me lol at times.
TexasRedsFan
05-28-2021, 05:00 PM
Wind thankfully keeps the score 1-0.
REDREAD
05-28-2021, 05:00 PM
well, looks like the wind has helped us more than it hurt us, after that shot off Dolittle that was caught.
KeefeCato
05-28-2021, 05:01 PM
Takes me back to watching Harry Carey on WGN….
“Made him look sick…”. Man did he make me lol at times.
Popped him up, Holy Cow. That wouldn't be a HR in a phone booth. Get a shot of that Arnie.
REDREAD
05-28-2021, 05:01 PM
Takes me back to watching Harry Carey on WGN….
“Made him look sick…”. Man did he make me lol at times.
yea, I miss Harry too. We'll probably never get another announcer like him, in the PC world today.
REDREAD
05-28-2021, 05:03 PM
Glad to see Bell get Dolittle, I was worried that wouldn't happen.
TexasRedsFan
05-28-2021, 05:05 PM
Harry had a lot of bad reads like Sadak does.
“There’s a drive! Caught by the second baseman.”
AG Slater
05-28-2021, 05:06 PM
This team has 0 hitters other than Cast and Winker. And that's even when everyone is healthy.
davereds24
05-28-2021, 05:08 PM
What a pitch
SomeCallMeTim
05-28-2021, 05:08 PM
Popped him up, Holy Cow. That wouldn't be a HR in a phone booth. Get a shot of that Arnie.
Good stuff.
When he broadcast from the bleachers…priceless.
TexasRedsFan
05-28-2021, 05:08 PM
Nice K of Bryant by Brach. To the 9th.
REDREAD
05-28-2021, 05:10 PM
I"m glad Bryant took that pitch, but IMO, that's a problem with the game today.
Too many guys go up there looking for the walk. Some guys don't even try to protect the plate anymore. So lots of Ks.
Every team has that problem. Of course, it's great when the Cubs do it, makes the game a lot duller.
757690
05-28-2021, 05:11 PM
Harry had a lot of bad reads like Sadak does.
“There’s a drive! Caught by the second baseman.”
“And the pitch, low and outside… hit him.”
KeefeCato
05-28-2021, 05:12 PM
Brach, Hembree and Feliz while not world beaters are miles better than the scrubs that started the season in the pen.
SomeCallMeTim
05-28-2021, 05:13 PM
Unless Winker shoots one down the left files line under the wind, I think we are in a tight spot.
NebraskaRed
05-28-2021, 05:14 PM
For what possible reason is Payton still with the team.
TexasRedsFan
05-28-2021, 05:15 PM
Payton strikes out for a change. Smh.
Big Klu
05-28-2021, 05:16 PM
yea, I miss Harry too. We'll probably never get another announcer like him, in the PC world today.
"Harold and Edna Peterson from Rockford are at the game today!"
TexasRedsFan
05-28-2021, 05:16 PM
For what possible reason is Payton still with the team.
There’s got to be at least one guy in AAA who’d have more of a clue.
TexasRedsFan
05-28-2021, 05:18 PM
And that’s that. Shut out again.
REDREAD
05-28-2021, 05:18 PM
that sucked :(
Tom Servo
05-28-2021, 05:18 PM
We’re bad again. I’m going to tomorrow’s game maybe I can be Luis’ good luck charm.
REDREAD
05-28-2021, 05:19 PM
We’re bad again. I’m going to tomorrow’s game maybe I can be Luis’ good luck charm.
I forgot you are in Chi now.. hope you have fun and get to see the Reds win.
traderumor
05-28-2021, 05:20 PM
Joe West's crew still stalking and missing dozens of pitches per game. Can they rotate out of our schedule?
NatiRedGals
05-28-2021, 05:27 PM
Can we quit making excuses for bell and our hitting coach now? Schrock and Peyton should never see the damn plate
texasdave
05-28-2021, 05:28 PM
The Reds have scored more than 4 runs exactly once in the last 11 games. Not good. And that's with the two best hitters in the league at the top of the lineup. Not good at all.
CySeymour
05-28-2021, 05:35 PM
Can we quit making excuses for bell and our hitting coach now? Schrock and Peyton should never see the damn plate
Well, when you’re missing three regulars and your primary right handed hitter off the bench, this is what you get.
Ron Madden
05-28-2021, 05:42 PM
We could sure use a long winning streak right about now.
Ron Madden
05-28-2021, 07:10 PM
Bobby Nightengale @nightengalejr
Safe to say Vladimir Gutierrez earned a longer look in the starting rotation. His MLB debut vs. Cubs: 5 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 3 K. He threw 67 pitches, 47 strikes.
I'd say he threw more than 47 strikes...
Joe West and his crew suck
NatiRedGals
05-28-2021, 08:16 PM
Well, when you’re missing three regulars and your primary right handed hitter off the bench, this is what you get.
Ha anyone even a rookie would be better then these two dudes who weren't even on teams until we decided to pick them up
CySeymour
05-28-2021, 09:19 PM
Ha anyone even a rookie would be better then these two dudes who weren't even on teams until we decided to pick them up
Which rookies should they use?
NatiRedGals
05-28-2021, 09:34 PM
Which rookies should they use?
Jose Garcia? Alfredo Rodriguez?
RedTeamGo!
05-29-2021, 07:29 AM
Jose Garcia? Alfredo Rodriguez?
García is hurt and AlfRod is terrible
NatiRedGals
05-29-2021, 09:01 AM
García is hurt and AlfRod is terrible
So is max schrock and mark Peyton least with alfredo you have a young guy and he's hitting 300 on triple a
Moose Herd
05-29-2021, 09:10 AM
So is max schrock and mark Peyton least with alfredo you have a young guy and he's hitting 300 on triple a
Alfredo is older than Schrock, and has a long history of being awful. Scrock's minor league numbers are far and away better than Alfredo's.
NatiRedGals
05-29-2021, 10:12 AM
Alfredo is older than Schrock, and has a long history of being awful. Scrock's minor league numbers are far and away better than Alfredo's.
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