6-26-21 Reds vs Braves 4:10pm

[Ron Madden]

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


Braves
1. Ronald Acuna Jr. (R) RF
2. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
3. Ozzie Albies (S) 2B
4. Austin Riley (R) 3B
5. Dansby Swanson (R) SS
6. Guillermo Heredia (R) LF
7. William Contreras (R) C
8. Ender Inciarte (L) CF
9. Ian Anderson (R) P

[Ron Madden]

Atlanta will send right-hander Ian Anderson (5-3, 3.33 ERA) to the mound Saturday for his 15th start of the season. In his most recent outing, in the second game of a doubleheader against the New York Mets on Monday, Anderson allowed just three hits in 5 1/3 shutout innings to get the win, striking out five and walking one.

Cincinnati counters with right-hander Luis Castillo (2-10, 5.61 ERA), who will be making his 16th start of the season. Castillo has rebounded since opening the season with a 1-8 record and a 7.22 ERA in 11 starts through May, allowing a .321 opponents' batting average.

The right-hander is 1-2 with a 2.19 ERA in four starts in June, holding opponents to a .155 average.

Castillo has struggled in the first inning this season, posing an ERA of 11.40 in the opening frame and a 4.21 ERA thereafter. Castillo's 22 runs allowed and 19 earned runs allowed in the first inning are the most in the majors. In 2020, he gave up just six runs (five earned) in the first inning of his 12 starts.https://www.cbssports.com

[KeefeCato]

Hopefully Castillo continues to pitch like he has last several games.

[SomeCallMeTim]

Hopefully Castillo continues to pitch like he has last several games.

The key is to not walk anyone.

Can’t afford to give free passes ahead of the GABP specials.

I have lost faith in this offense after the 3 spot. If they can’t produce more than 2 runs at home against the Smyly’s then we are asking to much of our SP.

[NebraskaRed]

Brian Giesenschlag
@BGiesenschlag

Today's game is a rematch of the #Reds final game of 2020 when Luis Castillo and the Braves Ian Anderson battled in the playoffs in what was a 1-0 game thru 7 innings. Reds lost 5-0.
Much different Reds offense this season.

[redsfan9988]

Hmm… I think entering the 8th trailing by 1 and ultimately losing by 5 sounds very much like this year’s Reds squad.

[JFLegal]

Hmm… I think entering the 8th trailing by 1 and ultimately losing by 5 sounds very much like this year’s Reds squad.

no, no, no, that's ridiculous. you're thinking of entering the 8th *leading* by 1 and ultimately losing by 5.

[JaxRed]

1 pitch one out for Castillo. Then K's Freeman swinging. And then a flyball to warning track. Good inning for Castillo.

[NebraskaRed]

Yeah, that would have been a home run.

Thank you, weather gods.

[JaxRed]

Need some magic from Winker and Cast today.

[JaxRed]

If you decide to NOT go to Vandy...... you are not a Vandy guy.

[NebraskaRed]

Da Wink!

[JaxRed]

Need some magic from Winker and Cast today.

Magic......

[JaxRed]

Not a great at bat from Cast there. Votto grounds harmlessly to 1b.

1-0 Reds

[traderumor]

Looks like its gonna be a long day with blue at the plate. Laz all over the place already.

[JaxRed]

Trouble for Castillo. Legit lead off single, but then bloop hit. Ground out sends them to 2nd and third. Need a K here.

[NebraskaRed]

Good play by Votto

[traderumor]

The Braves hack like a 70s-80s approach.

[JaxRed]

Good play by Votto

Votto saved Suarez. Throw the ball straight Geno,

[NebraskaRed]

Some good defense that inning, otherwise 1 or 2 runs would have scored.

[JaxRed]

Castillo works out of it !!

[traderumor]

Just foul, Sadak?!?!?!

He is that guy sitting behind you at the game that acts like he knows everything, talks endlessly, and is wrong about most of what he says.

[JaxRed]

After Naquin caught looking, Geno works a walk. Barnart beats the shift with single. Farmer up. Farmer hits into DP, meaning pitcher leads off next inning. No bueno.

[JFLegal]

what does jose barrero have to do? kyle farmer should not be the everyday SS.

[TheBigLebowski]

These guys are as good as it gets when it comes to GIDP.

Tired of it.

[JaxRed]

Acuna doubles with 1 out. Winker couldn't quite get to it. Freeman up.

Freeman walks setting up a DP. Albies up. Big moment.

[VR]

These guys are as good as it gets when it comes to GIDP.

Tired of it.

They are 4th in the majors for GIDP. They are 28th in turning the DP. Not a good trend.

[TheBigLebowski]

They are 4th in the majors for GIDP. They are 28th in turning the DP. Not a good trend.

Thanks. I was curious as to their actual stats.

[JFLegal]

They are 4th in the majors for GIDP. They are 28th in turning the DP. Not a good trend.

it's almost as if the reds have guys on the team, who should not be on a team.

[JaxRed]

I'd like to think Joey is saying to Freeman "How about I retire and you come to Cincy?"

[JFLegal]

hell yes!

[NebraskaRed]

Geno!

[redhawkfish]

That ball was smoked!!

[TheBigLebowski]

Way to wriggle off the hook, Louie.

[JaxRed]

Riley hits a rocket but right at Suarez

[JaxRed]

For MLB-TV viewers..... I think I heard that Centerfield by Fogerty is somehow in Hall of Fame.

That speech from James Earl Jones needs to be there too.

[NebraskaRed]

Yes!

[Tom Servo]

The doubles man doubles em in!

[JaxRed]

Need some magic from Winker and Cast today.

Magic

[NebraskaRed]

Yes again!

[Tom Servo]

Votto delivers! 3-0 good guys

[JFLegal]

oh this feels so good.

[TheBigLebowski]

JOEY Bag O’ Donuts!

[JaxRed]

Runner on second means they can't/don't shift, and goes for hit and RBI

[Redsfan5]

Magic

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[JFLegal]

sit down swanson.

[traderumor]

Castillo winning the BABIP battle today, several at'em balls vs. one bloop hit

[VR]

Castillo winning the BABIP battle today, several at'em balls vs. one bloop hit

Much preferred over the multiple walks, high pitch count, and usual Saurez errors in Castillo's starts.

[JFLegal]

thank you for that call, laz. we will take it.

[TheBigLebowski]

Nice. He’s flirted with danger a few times but they haven’t hooked up yet.

[Redsfan5]

Blue is on our side today


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[Tom Servo]

"It's nice to see him (Suarez) trending in the positive direction again" as Suarez strikes out.

I don't really buy the position change excuse. If anything I think it was the shoulder surgery from early 2020.

[JFLegal]

farmer can't even get hit by the pitch correctly.

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then of course goes fishing on the next pitch.

jose barrero, please.

[Kc61]

"It's nice to see him (Suarez) trending in the positive direction again" as Suarez strikes out.

I don't really buy the position change excuse. If anything I think it was the shoulder surgery from early 2020.

Suarez never got this much praise when he was a star.

[Tom Servo]

76 pitches for Anderson through 4 innings

[JFLegal]

castillo is dealin!

[RedTeamGo!]

Suarez never got this much praise when he was a star.

Bingo.

At this point it’s just propaganda. You can’t piss on my leg and tell me it’s raining. Suarez is likely toast and the reds are going to be too cheap to bench in season or dump him this offseason. They are going to keep marching him out there until his contract is up.

[Tom Servo]

5 scoreless for Castillo

[NebraskaRed]

No lead is safe, so maybe the Reds should tack on about 36 runs here.

[VR]

Castillo doing well not getting into 20 pitch innings today.

[Kc61]

Castillo’s GB rate is up to 52%, his Velo is up, that helps his changeup, these are very positive for him.

He’s had some bad luck this year, his ERA is much higher than his FIP, his pitching BABIP .327 coming into this game.

[Tom Servo]

Think the chemistry with Sadak and Larkin has improved, Barry's opening up more after being more reserved when the season started.

[Tom Servo]

Anderson is suddenly his playoff self again but hey they've got 3 runs off him already.

[CaiGuy]

Castillo’s GB rate is up to 52%, his Velo is up, that helps his changeup, these are very positive for him.

He’s had some bad luck this year, his ERA is much higher than his FIP, his pitching BABIP .327 coming into this game.

It's my anecdote, but I feel like Castillo gets dinged a lot with weak grounders and bloops.

Maybe that's just the way it is for a GB pitcher with a poor defensive team.

[NebraskaRed]

Winker is out of the game. Uh oh

[VR]

Anderson is suddenly his playoff self again but hey they've got 3 runs off him already.

And 88 pitches through 5. Maybe one more....but happy he's not going too much longer.

[Tom Servo]

Winker is out of the game. Uh oh
Hopefully similar to a few other games this year where he's a bit sore but good to go tomorrow.

Shogo with the sno-cone!

[JaxRed]

Hopefully similar to a few other games this year where he's a bit sore but good to go tomorrow.

Shogo with the sno-cone!

It's a Sho-Cone

[NebraskaRed]

He's out!

[JFLegal]

playing some D!

[Griffey012]

Is it just me or did Castillo’s pitch count jump 15 pitches between innings? I swear in the 5th he was looking to go maybe 8 even 9 innings.

[Tom Servo]

Cast coming up big for Castillo this inning!

[Kc61]

That’s why I’d like to see Barnhart back with the Reds. (And Cast, of course.)

Heck of a defensive play all around to get the man at home.

[Kc61]

Hopefully similar to a few other games this year where he's a bit sore but good to go tomorrow.

Shogo with the sno-cone!

I didn’t think Winker ran to first very well on his ground out before he was pulled. Usually seems to run harder.

[mhs95_06]

Defense saves a run there for Castillo. Key to me, in addition to the India throw, and the Barnhart catch and tag, was the quick, firm, but not hard throw by Castellanos. Really took advantage of the good rebound off the fence with a very quick time from his glove to India's glove.

[JaxRed]

That’s why I’d like to see Barnhart back with the Reds. (And Cast, of course.)

Heck of a defensive play all around to get the man at home.

He has an option for 7.5. I'd sure like to see if we can sign him for 5 instead.

[Kc61]

Defense saves a run there for Castillo. Key to me, in addition to the India throw, and the Barnhart catch and tag, was the quick, firm, but not hard throw by Castellanos. Really took advantage of the good rebound off the fence with a very quick time from his glove to India's glove.

Cast has definitely improved in RF.

[VR]

That’s why I’d like to see Barnhart back with the Reds. (And Cast, of course.)

Heck of a defensive play all around to get the man at home.

They were both good! It was India's catch and throw that impressed me the most. A DIME on the money.

[NebraskaRed]

I'm thinking 3 runs isn't going to be enough. Let's hope I'm wrong.

[Kc61]

He has an option for 7.5. I'd sure like to see if we can sign him for 5 instead.

2 years, $10 million, plus a team option with buyout.

Begin to rest Votto more to give extra at bats to Tyler Stephenson.

All is well.

[NebraskaRed]

Checking out the scoreboard. Why does it seem like the Blue Jays and the Orioles have played each other for 3 weeks straight?

[Big Klu]

Defense saves a run there for Castillo. Key to me, in addition to the India throw, and the Barnhart catch and tag, was the quick, firm, but not hard throw by Castellanos. Really took advantage of the good rebound off the fence with a very quick time from his glove to India's glove.

A strong throwing arm in the OF (particularly RF and CF) is a great weapon. But even more important is a quick and accurate arm that consistently hits the cutoff man.

[NebraskaRed]

Larkin's story:

https://frinkiac.com/meme/S04E09/215114.jpg?b64lines=IElUJ1MgQSBIdW1tZXIgU1RPUkUuCi BJIFdBUyBCVVlJTkcgYSBodW1tZXIuCg==

[JaxRed]

I would think we are looking at Garrett and Brach today. Assuming Castillo retires this hitter.

[Tom Servo]

7 scoreless from Luis! :clap:

[Bushman]

Luis! Love it.

[NebraskaRed]

Castillo ended May with a 7.22 ERA. It looks like he'll end June with his ERA around 5.

[Griffey012]

7 scoreless from Luis! :clap:

FCB told me he’s terrible though cause his ERA is above 5

[VR]

Castillo wasn't lights out today.....but he battled when deep in counts to get guys out, and was very focused with guys on base. The page has turned.

[CaiGuy]

So who goes to the pen when Hoffman gets back? Still Louis? :evil:

[Tom Servo]

FCB told me he’s terrible though cause his ERA is above 5
Not only wanted him out of the rotation but also insisted Suarez was closer to returning to form than Castillo.

[Tom Servo]

beach ball on the field alert

[NebraskaRed]

B.B.O.F. (beach ball on field)

[JaxRed]

So who goes to the pen when Hoffman gets back? Still Louis? :evil:

Hoffman gives to the pen when Hoffman returns.

[NebraskaRed]

Hoffman gives to the pen when Hoffman returns.

https://media.giphy.com/media/LGifPHw8Wh8dy/giphy.gif

[RedTeamGo!]

B.B.O.F. (beach ball on field)

Also, big booty on face

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I’m not predicting it will happen, but imagine how much reds fandom is going to meltdown if the bullpen blows this.

[KeefeCato]

Also, big booty on face

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I’m not predicting it will happen, but imagine how much reds fandom is going to meltdown if the bullpen blows this.

Shouldn't we be used to pen coughing up games by now?

[NebraskaRed]

Sadak and Larkin fired after bringing up Pete Rose

[RedTeamGo!]

Shouldn't we be used to pen coughing up games by now?

Yeah, but Castillo pitched a gem and Antone and Sims went on IL last couple days.

[VR]

5-9 in the lineup pretty brutal for the home team today.

[KeefeCato]

Brach first then Garrett.

[TheBigLebowski]

Everyone knows Farmer is my boy, but he has not acquitted himself well these last couple of games.

[Ron Gant]

3rd base ump looking at Green's cap and glove. May have spotted something suspicous.

[NebraskaRed]

3rd base ump looking at Green's cap and glove. May have spotted something suspicous.

Aren't they doing that with everyone?

[TheBigLebowski]

Would have used Garrett to go after these lefties.

[KeefeCato]

3rd base ump looking at Green's cap and glove. May have spotted something suspicous.

Starters get checked twice. Relievers at the end of every inning.

[JaxRed]

The righty lefty battle is a big one

[Tom Servo]

Brad Brach Brad Brach, whatcha gonna do. whatcha gonna do when he pitch for you

[NebraskaRed]

Jamie Ramsey
@Jamieblog

Over his last 6 starts, including today, Luis Castillo is pitching to a 1.96 ERA (36.2ip, 11r/8er, 1.06 WHIP, 3.11 FIP).

[KeefeCato]

Maybe Bell is going to bring Cionel in to close it out.

[JaxRed]

Don't walk him... Geez

[JaxRed]

One more

[Kc61]

Brach will give up some walks, over 4 per nine lifetime. But his game is otherwise pretty sound.

[NebraskaRed]

Right hip contusion for Winker

[Tom Servo]

walks can haunt...but not if you get out #3

[KeefeCato]

Right hip contusion for Winker

Sit him tomorrow. Hopefully be good for Monday.

[JaxRed]

Don't walk him... Geez

Don't walk another,,,,,,

[JFLegal]

did lark just say "there's a lot of twerking going on out there"????

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that 0-1 pitch was a strike! jeeeeeeez

[JaxRed]

This ump kinda sucks

[BluegrassRedleg]

Poor Castillo. He's gonna lose this W.

[JFLegal]

that's a BS run. should have been an 0-2 count, not 1-1. was forced to throw a strike. garbage.

[NebraskaRed]

That walk did indeed haunt.

[TheBigLebowski]

For crying out loud. Here we go.

[JFLegal]

when are we gonna get automated balls/strikes? it will definitely happen eventually. just a matter of when.

[Redsfan5]

Same old song and dance


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[JFLegal]

daz liaz.

[KeefeCato]

Here comes the Debbie downers.

[Big Klu]

did lark just say "there's a lot of twerking going on out there"????

I think he said "torquing", but it did sound funny.

[NebraskaRed]

Brach limited the damage.

[JFLegal]

boom! atta boy brach.

[Kc61]

Nice K by Brach there. Good relief work despite the run allowed.

[Tom Servo]

not ideal but ultimately not much different than allowing a solo HR

[JFLegal]

I think he said "torquing", but it did sound funny.

ha, i think you're right. lark is so cringe ... but i love him.

loved him putting sadak on the spot about pete in the HOF. lmao.

[VR]

Brach for closer.

[KeefeCato]

I honestly didn't notice the walks from Brach till today. He has been so much better than everyone in the pen except Antone. I guess I just overlooked it. He has to be better though.

[JFLegal]

I honestly didn't notice the walks from Brach till today. He has been so much better than everyone in the pen except Antone. I guess I just overlooked it. He has to be better though.

he does not have to be better. he needs to be exactly what he is right now. everyone else in the pen (sans antone) needs to be better. lol.

[CaiGuy]

How about an insurance run or 5.

[KeefeCato]

Need some runs here badly.

[NebraskaRed]

Yes!

[JFLegal]

tysteve big fly!!!

[KeefeCato]

he does not have to be better. he needs to be exactly what he is right now. everyone else in the pen (sans antone) needs to be better. lol.

True.

[Kc61]

I honestly didn't notice the walks from Brach till today. He has been so much better than everyone in the pen except Antone. I guess I just overlooked it. He has to be better though.

Brach lifetime under 1 HR per nine innings. 9.62 K rate.

The walks are an issue but he’s a net positive. Good pickup.

[JFLegal]

has to feel good for him, especially being from georgia.

[CaiGuy]

Stephenson is good at baseball.

[Tom Servo]

Stephenson! :jump:

The run is back

[Fil3232]

I think Tyler Stephenson is going to be #elite. I’m very excited for his future.

[KeefeCato]

Bell listen to me. Make ty steve the starter.

[TheBigLebowski]

I enjoy me some Tysteve

[VR]

Good lord I'm fired up about these rookies. Playing well beyond their years.

[KeefeCato]

Natigals missing out. Shogo AB number 2.

[JaxRed]

I don't think Shogo ever goes deep.

[JFLegal]

why are larkin and sadak talking about shogo like he's a special needs kid? lol.

[CaiGuy]

Bell listen to me. Make ty steve the starter.

I like the way they have eased him in with the old-fashioned apprenticeship. And Barnhart is still a better defender.

[Big Klu]

Stephenson is good at baseball.

Something about his swing reminds me of a young Carlton Fisk.

[Stray]

This catcher isn't catching too many of these pitches.

[KeefeCato]

I don't think Shogo ever goes deep.

He will if he is allowed to go to where his ball landed and hit it again from said spot.

[Tom Servo]

3 more outs lets go

[VR]

Something about his swing reminds me of a young Carlton Fisk.

I'm seeing Buster Posey.

[JaxRed]

That was not one of Cast's better at bats.....

[SomeCallMeTim]

https://media0.giphy.com/media/b7eXT4qJc3n4A/giphy.gif

[mhs95_06]

This catcher isn't catching too many of these pitches.

I think he's trying to over-frame, trying too quickly pull his glove closer to the strike zone on borderline pitches and missing them because he moved his glove early.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Holding on for dear life...

[NebraskaRed]

Damn, that was close

[JaxRed]

Barry suggests that Garrett be a goldfish

[Big Klu]

He will if he is allowed to go to where his ball landed and hit it again from said spot.

Marty Brennaman once said during a broadcast that Braves SS Rafael Belliard couldn't hit a home run even if he did just that.

[CaiGuy]

I am not one for complaining, but whatever happens a real team would not have Garrett closing here.

[Tom Servo]

great play by Farmer but not in time. Just a little bad luck but not an auspicious start...

[Ironman92]

Bad 0-2 pitch leads to a bad offensive player reaching base

[BluegrassRedleg]

It's a weird feeling to constantly be up 2-3 runs and feeling like you're doomed.

[TheBigLebowski]

I do not trust him at all.

[CaiGuy]

It's a weird feeling to constantly be up 2-3 runs and feeling like you're doomed.

Yeah, even a 9 ERA pen should be able to get 3 outs without giving 3 up, but it sure doesn't feel that way

[BluegrassRedleg]

Yeah, even a 9 ERA pen should be able to get 3 outs without giving 3 up, but it sure doesn't feel that way

Funny when you think of it that way.

[Ironman92]

C’mon Amir

[Ron Madden]

One More Out!!!

[SomeCallMeTim]

If predict if the Reds win, it will be because of Ty Stephenson’s insurance run.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Acuna scares the daylights out of me since he debuted here. Big out there. Now at least Freeman can't tie you up.

[Big Klu]

It's a weird feeling to constantly be up 2-3 runs and feeling like you're doomed.

https://memegenerator.net/img/instances/56283852/im-as-doomed-as-doomed-can-be.jpg

[TheBigLebowski]

I maintain it would have been a better idea to go Garrett 8th and Brach 9.

[CaiGuy]

Just throw strikes, if Freeman takes you deep so be it, but when you start walking people you are doomed.

[SomeCallMeTim]

Yeah, even a 9 ERA pen should be able to get 3 outs without giving 3 up, but it sure doesn't feel that way

https://media3.giphy.com/media/0NwSQpGY6ipgOSt8LL/giphy.gif


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[SomeCallMeTim]

https://memegenerator.net/img/instances/56283852/im-as-doomed-as-doomed-can-be.jpg

Thats a mighty fine meme, I must say…


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[JFLegal]

and this one belongs to the reds!

[Ron Madden]

REDS WIN!!!

[Stray]

Good win

[NebraskaRed]

They won, just like everyone in here knew they would without a single doubter.

[Ironman92]

Our 10 loss pitcher was incredible and our 9 ERA bullpen guy was filthy

Great win

[CaiGuy]

Great crowd, great game.

[KeefeCato]

Spilt at worst now. I say win the series outright tomorrow.

[SomeCallMeTim]

Amir, you did it!!!!! WOW!!!!

[Tom Servo]

We're good again! :beerme:

[CaiGuy]

Our 10 loss pitcher was incredible and our 9 ERA bullpen guy was filthy

Great win

7.70 bro, moving on up.

[CaiGuy]

Of course, who knows if Winker will be healthy or alive or whatever tomorrow.

[757690]

Castillo and Garrett back on track for the rest of the season would be huge for this team.

[TheBigLebowski]

Big win. Good stuff.

[Redsfan5]

Thank you Reds!


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[NebraskaRed]

Of course, who knows if Winker will be healthy or alive or whatever tomorrow.

If he's not, prepare for THE RISE OF SCOTT HEINEMAN*

*rise = gets his batting average up to .100

[BluegrassRedleg]

Really would like to win this series and send their fans home sad tomorrow.

[TheBigLebowski]

Of course, who knows if Winker will be healthy or alive or whatever tomorrow.

Team docs diagnosed him with early onset male pattern baldness. 2 days later he’ll be overcome with 2 heavily sprained heels and a fraying duodenum.

[VR]

That was a ridiculously boring finish to the game.

[Norm Chortleton]

The elements have been around since the beginning of time

[Bushman]

Big win for our Redlegs!

[Tony Cloninger]

Marty Brennaman once said during a broadcast that Braves SS Rafael Belliard couldn't hit a home run even if he did just that.

If Shogo can hit like Greg Gross then homers will not be an issue.

[Tom Servo]

After the game, an X-Ray showed Winker's injury wasn't serious.

"I'm fine," Winker said. "Just banged up my hip a little bit. It was tightening up on me, and just felt like the best idea was to come out and get some treatment on it as soon as I could."

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2021/06/26/cincinnati-reds-beat-braves-without-tejay-antone-and-jesse-winker/5359921001/

[DocRed]

AG was lights out tonight against one the best hitters in baseball.