5-30-21 Reds @ Cubs 2:20pm

[Ron Madden]

Reds
1. Eugenio Suarez (R) 3B
2. Jesse Winker (L) LF
3. Nick Castellanos (R) RF
4. Tyler Stephenson (R) 1B
5. Tyler Naquin (L) CF
6. Kyle Farmer (R) SS
7. Tucker Barnhart (L) C
8. Jonathan India (R) 2B
9. Tyler Mahle (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. Patrick Wisdom (R) 3B
8. Eric Sogard (L) 2B
9. Jake Arrieta (R) P

[NatiRedGals]

May 30th and we're already in must win 7 games back sheesh least I can count on ron to post the lineup

[CrosleyVet]

May 30th and we're already in must win 7 games back sheesh least I can count on ron to post the lineup

2 major league hitters

[JaxRed]

Even I might have given Shogo a start today.

[KeefeCato]

Not saying I wanted him to ,but I thought Stephenson would get today off. Probably in the next series. Mahle needs to on top of his game. Stinks being so far back before Memorial day. Sadly us Reds fans are used to it most seasons.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Even I might have given Shogo a start today.

He needs to play multiple games in a row to get his timing down. At some point he should be batting first and getting on base at a .400 clip, setting the table for Wink/Cast. I'm not sure Bell understands how baseball is supposed to be played.

[JaxRed]

I don't believe you are ever going to get those stats from Shogo. Not because of playing time. I just don't believe he is good enough. Frankly I'd like to see him got to AAA play every day, and see if he can succeed there. And if so bring him up and play him.

[DocRed]

Kyle Farmer has an .572 OPS now and -0.4 bWAR. Bring up AlfRod already and give the kid a shot....at worst he will be just as bad as Farmer.

[CySeymour]

Kyle Farmer has an .572 OPS now and -0.4 bWAR. Bring up AlfRod already and give the kid a shot....at worst he will be just as bad as Farmer.

https://vevmo.com/sites/default/files/THIS.gif

[podgejeff_]

We know AlfRod will be at least a slick fielder. Seems like we haven't had that at SS in a while.

[Flyer Guy]

David Bell should consider having a coach replace him on his post game show. He was less than honest when Jim Day asked him about his Reds players lacking motivation. This on a day when his infielders threw the ball wildly all over the field, his bull-pen walked in the go-ahead run and his then gave up 7 more runs because of their inability to throw strikes.
Bell has no credibility with fans and I wonder if he has any with his players. If Bell cannot observe lack of motivation by his team he should be replaced.

[Kc61]

He needs to play multiple games in a row to get his timing down. At some point he should be batting first and getting on base at a .400 clip, setting the table for Wink/Cast. .

The absence of a DH really hurt Shogo. Winker at DH opened left field for him last season. Now he’s a man without a position. Bell probably feels, with the injured lineup, he needs Naquin’s power in CF.

[CySeymour]

David Bell should consider having a coach replace him on his post game show. He was less than honest when Jim Day asked him about his Reds players lacking motivation. This on a day when his infielders threw the ball wildly all over the field, his bull-pen walked in the go-ahead run and his then gave up 7 more runs because of their inability to throw strikes.
Bell has no credibility with fans and I wonder if he has any with his players. If Bell cannot observe lack of motivation by his team he should be replaced.

Just because they’re bad doesn’t mean they aren’t motivated.

[KeefeCato]

16 game streak for Casty.

[KeefeCato]

Great AB for TY Steve. draws walk bases loaded. 1 out.

[JaxRed]

Great at bat by TySteve. If Naquin swings at one in dirt,,,,


He did it before I could type it

[KeefeCato]

Naquin Sac Fly 1-0

[TexasRedsFan]

Terrific AB by Stephenson set up that run.

Reds really making Arrieta work this inning.

[KeefeCato]

Looked safe.

[TexasRedsFan]

Finally some luck for this club! 3-0 lead in the first feels nice.

[JaxRed]

That's the kind of luck we need to score these days. With bases loaded we get

1) flyout
2) soft grounder that's booted
3) Hit by pitch
4) topped pitch which goes for hit....

We needed it.

[KeefeCato]

Mahle needs to go right after them. No nibbling.

[TexasRedsFan]

Reds could really use a rout today to loosen them up.

Cast just keeps hitting. 16 game streak.

[NebraskaRed]

Old friend Billy Hamilton has hit his second home run of the weekend

[texasdave]

Hang on, Cincy. Cincy, hang on. Rick Derringer and the McCoys.

[podgejeff_]

Patrick Wisdom sounds like a nickname given to a player-coach.

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Also wow Farmdog, nice.

[podgejeff_]

How was that not a strike?

[podgejeff_]

Makeup strike.

[podgejeff_]

Suarez destroyed that. My lord.

[NebraskaRed]

Geno!

[JFLegal]

geno big fly!

[NebraskaRed]

Also, whatever noises Sadak just made right there need to never be done again.

[JFLegal]

Also, whatever noises Sadak just made right there need to never be done again.

absolutey never. what even was that?

[JaxRed]

Also, whatever noises Sadak just made right there need to never be done again.

What the heck was that?

[TexasRedsFan]

Literally out of the ballpark. Geno makes it 4-0.

[757690]

Sadak with a Taylor Swift reference now. I am hoping he has a teenage daughter.

[BCubb2003]

The noises were what Suarez made after a recent homer.

[Pokeyosu]

Credit where it is due. The Suarez to leadoff spot has been a mild success thus far.

[Larkin Fan]

Credit where it is due. The Suarez to leadoff spot has been a mild success thus far.

If you ask Sadak, he will tell you that it is the most successful thing ever attempted in baseball!

[Big Klu]

Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Joey Votto - 300
4. Tony Pérez - 287
5. Adam Dunn - 270
6. Ted Kluszewski - 251
7. George Foster - 244
8. Jay Bruce - 233
9. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
10. Eric Davis - 203
11. Barry Larkin - 198
12. Brandon Phillips - 191
13. Vada Pinson - 186
14. Wally Post - 172
15. Eugenio Suárez - 170
16. Gus Bell - 160
17. Joe Morgan - 152
17. Pete Rose - 152
19. Lee May - 147
20. Dan Driessen - 133
21. Reggie Sanders - 125
22. Ernie Lombardi - 120
23. Sean Casey - 118
24. Frank McCormick - 110
25. Todd Frazier - 108
26. Dave Parker - 107
27. Chris Sabo - 104
28. Dave Concepción - 101

[RollyInRaleigh]

Also, whatever noises Sadak just made right there need to never be done again.

I can’t stand this guy. He’s horrible...


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[Larkin Fan]

There wasn't much wisdom in that throw.

[TexasRedsFan]

There's good and bad with Suarez at leadoff.

Bad is that his homers are likely just solo shots.

Good is that his outs aren't as likely to leave 2-3 on base.

[Ron Madden]

Per Reds: Eugenio Suárez hit the Reds' last 3 home runs.
7 HR, 14 RBI last 20 games.

[podgejeff_]

Tyler Knock-in, ladies and gentlemen.

[Pokeyosu]

If you ask Sadak, he will tell you that it is the most successful thing ever attempted in baseball!

I refuse to listen to Sadak. I watch the games with the other teams announcers.

[TexasRedsFan]

Naquin with his second RBI of the day. 5-0 Redlegs!

[Kc61]

5-0.

Really like this Stephenson at first idea.

Votto must rest more than in the past. Stephenson can only catch so many games. Good move as things go forward.

[NebraskaRed]

Goodbye, Arrieta

[BCubb2003]

Here’s to the ones who Tyle.

[NebraskaRed]

Brad "John" Wieck in for the Cubs.

[podgejeff_]

Here’s to the ones who Tyle.

The Reds continue their quest to have a team of nothing but Tylers and Nicks.

[podgejeff_]

Just keep throwing that garbage outside curveball Wieck. You've almost got it.

[CaiGuy]

The Reds continue their quest to have a team of nothing but Tylers and Nicks.

And only catchers and 3rd basemen.

[podgejeff_]

And only catchers and 3rd basemen.

The Reds have found the market inefficiency: we can buy position players with plus arms for value.

Throwing is the new OBP.

[NebraskaRed]

Yes, but what if the team has like 4 or 5 holes in their bucket?

[CaiGuy]

The Reds should find a way to replace Farmer. His name is neither Nick nor Tyler.

Also he's not good.

[JaxRed]

The Reds continue their quest to have a team of nothing but Tylers and Nicks.

Nick Lodolo, Tyler Callihan, Nicky Delmonico, Nick Howard, Tyler Garbee, and Nick Hanson all nod approvingly from the minors....

[podgejeff_]

Brantley wants us pitching to contact, apparently.

[JaxRed]

The Reds should find a way to replace Farmer. His name is neither Nick nor Tyler.

Also he's not good.

I think they should give Alfredo "Nick" Rodriguez a shot....

[CaiGuy]

Sadak drops a major jinx there. Cowboy didn't touch that. I could sense his fury lol.

[podgejeff_]

I think they should give Alfredo "Nick" Rodriguez a shot....

This is how NICKnames are born.

[phlbilly]

Joe West has to be the worst umpire in baseball on balls and strikes. He is all over the place.

[podgejeff_]

JoNickthan India reached on the bloop.

[NebraskaRed]

7-10 more days for Votto, apparently.

I wonder if he'll come back and split time with Stephenson, at least at first.

[CaiGuy]

7-10 more days for Votto, apparently.

I wonder if he'll come back and split time with Stephenson, at least at first.

Yeah, I think he is likely to play first. ;)

[podgejeff_]

Yeah, I think he is likely to play first. ;)

Once upon a time, Votto was a catcher.

[NebraskaRed]

Once upon a time, Votto was a catcher.

Before he retires, I want to see him pitch an inning.

[CaiGuy]

Hard to believe but Geno does have the most bombs in MLB since 2018.

I'd say it's worth giving him some rope this year.

I mean, Kyle Farmer plays every day.

[BCubb2003]

Here’s where the noise Sadak was making came from:

https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby/status/1399093656670326787

[podgejeff_]

Here’s where the noise Sadak was making came from:

https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby/status/1399093656670326787

Ayeyouheykneeoh Sakala.

[JaxRed]

Joe West has to be the worst umpire in baseball on balls and strikes. He is all over the place.

Angel Hernandez says Hi !!

[Rantly]

Joe West has to be the worst umpire in baseball on balls and strikes. He is all over the place.

Is it just me or have we seen West umpiring Reds games too often this year? Maybe it’s a Covid think where they are limiting travel and he is staying in Midwest?

[podgejeff_]

Joe West is garbage.

[CaiGuy]

Cowboy drops the he doesn't pitch so he doesn't matter line.

[podgejeff_]

Cowboy drops the he doesn't pitch so he doesn't matter line.

I noticed that too.

Cowboy sounds irritable today.

[JaxRed]

OK, need to stop this before it gets out of hand.

[NebraskaRed]

OK, need to stop this before it gets out of hand.

That's what I said to myself after my 4th slice of pizza.

[podgejeff_]

Disgusting pitch.

[phlbilly]

Angel Hernandez says Hi !!

You are right. Let’s go with 1 and 1A.

[Ron Madden]

Is it just me or have we seen West umpiring Reds games too often this year? Maybe it’s a Covid think where they are limiting travel and he is staying in Midwest?



Sahadev Sharma
@sahadevsharma
Hmm, it appears Joe West has decided to shift what he believes the strike zone is mid-game. Fun little game for everyone to try and figure out.

[podgejeff_]

Barnhart saving bases back there.

[JaxRed]

That's what I said to myself after my 4th slice of pizza.

Then when I start hitting my groove.....

[podgejeff_]

Come on west are you trying to make mahle murder you?!

[Kc61]

That was great pitching by Mahle.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Sit down, Sogard.

He’s quickly riding on my most annoying opponents list.


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[JaxRed]

Joe gives.....Joe takes away

[CaiGuy]

Malhe is good, his first name is Tyler... He can stay.

[phlbilly]

I don’t understand how MLB lets this go on. He has missed at least 15 balls/strikes.

[BCubb2003]

They’re hitting the subject much too hard, but as a noted statistical analyst once said, “Ninety percent of baseball is half mental.”

[Larkin Fan]

Garrett? Does Bell hate Mahle?

[DocRed]

Oh great.....Amir

[BluegrassRedleg]

What’s the deal with Mahle and sub-100 pitch counts? They haven’t stretched him out in quite some time. Couldn’t get one more inning out of him?


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[DocRed]

All of Garrett's pitches last 2 days are middle of the plate or lower. That's a problem when the hitters only have to cover half of the strike zone.

[JaxRed]

If next guy reaches, I pull Amir. Short leash

[Larkin Fan]

Garrett got lucky there.

[DocRed]

Bailed out...I'll take it

[Kc61]

Nice turn on the DP by India. He plays a nice second base. Needs to generate more extra base hits.

[RedTeamGo!]

Lodolo left his start in AA after only 64 pitches today :(

[Larkin Fan]

Lodolo left his start in AA after only 64 pitches today :(

What happened?

[Kc61]

Seems like a blister from what I’ve read.

[RedTeamGo!]

What happened?

Don’t know, he was wild and off before being taken out.

[JaxRed]

Seems like a blister from what I’ve read.

What's a blister sound like? :D

[TexasRedsFan]

I’ve kinda wanted to see Amir vs. Baez (headcase vs headcase).

[Kc61]

What's a blister sound like? :D

I don’t know. That’s why I changed it to “seems like a blister.”

[BCubb2003]

What's a blister sound like? :D

“Pop.”

[JaxRed]

I don’t know. That’s why I changed it to “seems like a blister.”

You were too quick for me !!!

[Larkin Fan]

Yep, that ball didn't hit the pants leg just like that foul ball was a homerun the other night, right Joe?

[BCubb2003]

Joe West has been known to guess sometimes.

[coryfly]

Bell was probably like, 'Joe, if you thought it didn't hit him that probably means it assuredly hit him'.

[CaiGuy]

Bell resisting the double-shift today.

[JaxRed]

Reds are winning. Where are JF Legal, Bruce Berenyi, etc.?

[Roy Tucker]

Just got done with moving 8 yards of mulch. Nice to see this score :) :) :) :)

[RedTeamGo!]

Reds are winning. Where are JF Legal, Bruce Berenyi, etc.?

Bruce is saying a poster is on drugs for being optimistic in a different thread.

[CaiGuy]

Reds are winning. Where are JF Legal, Bruce Berenyi, etc.?

They are waiting for Antone to get touched up for 6 in the 8th. Then they swoop in and berate Bell for putting him, Winker and Cast for not hitting even better, and finally note that they never like Antone anyways and called his demise several times earlier this year.

[Kc61]

I wouldn’t even use Antone today.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Good God

[coryfly]

How does MLB keep this clown behind the plate? Just inexcusable.

[Larkin Fan]

Cowboy: "Oh Joe, you didn't miss that... Yes, you did."

LOL

[JaxRed]

Farmer at the Mendoza line.

[JaxRed]

I wouldn’t even use Antone today.

I'd probably be using Brach and Hembree.

[DocRed]

LMFAO Suarez photo bomb

[CaiGuy]

Farmer at the Mendoza line.

Some wanted him benched for Farmer. Suarez had legit struggles and warranted concern, but those two's OPSs are starting to diverge.

[BCubb2003]

Did Joe West call that one a strike?

[coryfly]

Dang. Dude may suck calling balls and strikes but can take a fastball off the shoulder as well as anyone.

[JaxRed]

Cionel Perez.... Bell is playing with fire

[BluegrassRedleg]

This game is going to get real tight real soon.

[Kc61]

Cionel gets the DP.

Which is good because he’s almost through the three batter rule.

[JaxRed]

George Harrison "I've got blisters on my fingers!!!"

[coryfly]

Man, almost thought Perez was going to get through an appearance without allowing a walk.

[Tony Cloninger]

I like Mahle but can this guy not get through 6 innings at less than 100 pitches. Heck 5 innings.

At least he’s showing a ton more than the other pretenders to be a starter for this team.

[JaxRed]

This is last hitter for Perez if I'm managing....

[Kc61]

Cionel, just throw a strike. I don’t care if they hit it. Just throw a strike.

A single. Fine. Just throw some strikes.

[Ron Madden]

Man, almost thought Perez was going to get through an appearance without allowing a walk.

I can't fault any Pitcher for allowing a walk with Joe West behind the plate.

[traderumor]

Bouncing pitches once you get ahead of hitters is a sucky way to pitch, hate it.

Perez is a rally waiting to happen.

[Ironman92]

Finish this win off please

[AG Slater]

Bell still rolls out Perez and Garrett in major league games.

[RedTeamGo!]

David Bell, man

[Kc61]

Cionel Perez supposedly was released by the Astros in a roster crunch.

I’m calling a Reds roster crunch as of this moment.

[JaxRed]

Cionel Perez.... Bell is playing with fire

Got burned.....

[BluegrassRedleg]

David Bell, man

It's just laughable at this point.

[coryfly]

I think Bell has no business as a major league manager but I don't mind trying Perez there. He is on the roster. Seems like with a 5-0 lead that is the perfect time to try and get some use out of him.

[RedTeamGo!]

I think Bell has no business as a major league manager but I don't mind trying Perez there. He is on the roster. Seems like with a 5-0 lead that is the perfect time to try and get some use out of him.

Not when you are struggling to win games and this is the first opportunity to win a division game against a rival on the road in some time. Go for the jugular.

[coryfly]

Nice job from Antone and nice quick play from India.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Sit down, chump.

[traderumor]

Javy, Javy, Javy, Javy

[Roy Tucker]

Whew.

[Kc61]

I think Bell has no business as a major league manager but I don't mind trying Perez there. He is on the roster. Seems like with a 5-0 lead that is the perfect time to try and get some use out of him.

Nah, not Perez. Not in a potentially winning game.

Maybe Hembree or Brach. Somebody who has shown a little something.

[JaxRed]

I think Bell has no business as a major league manager but I don't mind trying Perez there. He is on the roster. Seems like with a 5-0 lead that is the perfect time to try and get some use out of him.

I use Perez in a game where you are behind and need to burn some innings. Like I said beforehand, Brach and Hembree made a lot of sense to me. Now you are using Antone in a game where you shouldn't have had to.

[BCubb2003]

Nice job from Antone and nice quick play from India.

I like Sadak, but didn’t he mess up that call? “India beats Baez to the bag.” He clearly threw to Stephenson.

[JaxRed]

nm

[traderumor]

Perez will continue to get looks, because lefty upper 90s...and will wear out his welcome everywhere he goes. No command, no idea how to pitch, just chucks and hopes for the best.

[TexasRedsFan]

Stinks that we had to use Antone today. Shoulda been an easy win without him.

Perez is like the Payton of the pitching staff. They must see something in him that I clearly don’t.

[AG Slater]

A game you could actually win even up 8 ai wouldn't put Perez in there. If they are down 8 is when I pitch him

[coryfly]

I like Sadak, but didn’t he mess up that call? “India beats Baez to the bag.” He clearly threw to Stephenson.

Maybe so. I didn't even notice. Maybe he meant the throw from India? If so should have said it that way though.

[BCubb2003]

Maybe so. I didn't even notice. Maybe he meant the throw from India? If so should have said it that way though.

Could be. He’s usually on the ball about these things.

[JaxRed]

Farmer falls below Mendoza line...

[Kc61]

Farmer falls below Mendoza line...

Seems to be contagious with Reds shortstops this season.

[Roy Tucker]

Antone has a good beard.

[DocRed]

Farmer falls below Mendoza line...

Don't worry his starting spot is secure

[Shatz1988]

Antone is the best pitcher this team has.

[Ron Madden]

One More Out!

[Ron Madden]

There It Is! REDS WIN!!!

[Kc61]

This being an Antone game, Reds win.

[KeefeCato]

Needed this win. .500 road trip not bad.

[DocRed]

Sucks we had to use Antone in a 5-0 lead in the 8th but it is what it is....this BP is an oinker

[BluegrassRedleg]

Fly the L

[Tom Servo]

We’re good again :beerme:

[KeefeCato]

We’re good again :beerme:

Did you go today?

[Larkin Fan]

Nice win.

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Did you go today?

Probably not. That's why they won.

[JaxRed]

Sucks we had to use Antone in a 5-0 lead in the 8th but it is what it is....this BP is an oinker

Bullpen had 4 innings today and 1 run....

[KeefeCato]

Hopefully Perez goes down for Miley tomorrow. Doesn't matter how good his stuff is he never throws strikes.

[traderumor]

Hopefully Perez goes down for Miley tomorrow. Doesn't matter how good his stuff is he never throws strikes.

and his strikes are often middle of zone

[DocRed]

Bullpen had 4 innings today and 1 run....

Our 2 statements are not mutually exclusive.

They still have ben really bad this year. Take out Antone and they have been horrid. BP ranks 22 out 30 by both FG and BR and that's with Antone who has a 1.7 bWAR. They would be dead last without him.

[SomeCallMeTim]

Our 2 statements are not mutually exclusive.

They still have ben really bad this year. Take out Antone and they have been horrid. BP ranks 22 out 30 by both FG and BR and that's with Antone who has a 1.7 bWAR. They would be dead last without him.

So does this mean he Antone’s for our mistakes?

Been traveling today, maybe I should watch less if they put 5 run on the board!

[Red Raindog]

Hang on, Cincy. Cincy, hang on. Rick Derringer and the McCoys.

Later to join Johnny Winter


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[Tom Servo]

Did you go today?
Of course not they'd have lost if I did :laugh:

[WVRedsFan]

Nah, not Perez. Not in a potentially winning game.

Maybe Hembree or Brach. Somebody who has shown a little something.

Gotta play everybody. Must be a rule,

[WVRedsFan]

I like Sadak, but didn’t he mess up that call? “India beats Baez to the bag.” He clearly threw to Stephenson.

Reminds me pf my son's godfather. Talks all the time and, says nothing too busy trying to make an impression. He's miles better than Thom, but I like Tommy T better.