7-7-21 Reds @ Royals 2:10pm

[Ron Madden]

Reds
1. Jonathan India (R) 2B
2. Jesse Winker (L) LF
3. Tyler Stephenson (R) 1B
4. Joey Votto (L) DH
5. Tyler Naquin (L) RF
6. Eugenio Suarez (R) 3B
7. Tucker Barnhart (L) C
8. Shogo Akiyama (L) CF
9. Mike Freeman (L) SS
SP Sonny Gray (R)


Royals
1. Whit Merrifield (R) 2B
2. Andrew Benintendi (L) LF
3. Salvador Perez (R) C
4. Carlos Santana (S) 1B
5. Ryan O'Hearn (L) RF
6. Jorge Soler (R) DH
7. Hunter Dozier (R) 3B
8. Michael A. Taylor (R) CF
9. Nicky Lopez (L) SS
SP Brady Singer (R)

[JFLegal]

how is mike freeman even a major league player?

[westofyou]

how is mike freeman even a major league player?

I think he signed a contract and they gave him a locker, uniform and key card to get in the clubhouse

I could be wrong though

[mhs95_06]

how is mike freeman even a major league player?

Because Blandino is injured.

[RollyInRaleigh]

Sit the hot bat...Bell’s MO.


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[RollyInRaleigh]

We had a guy on our HS team that we called RK. Bell is the ultimate RK. #RallyKiller


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[mhs95_06]

What a disappointment this morning. With Castillo having 7 innings in and a 5 run lead, and the game not that intense, I allowed myself to succumb to sleep. Then I was appalled to see the score then delve in to find out how it happened. I was especially dismayed that the 2 runs in the 8th were unearned, along with the tying run in the 9th. But probably even worse were the first two in the 9th that were given free passes to 1B with no one already on and a 3 run lead. Pathetic! Shows you can never afford to let your guard down. Had a five game winning streak in which they were at a deficit at some point in the game, but not this one, as they were never even behind until the second the game was over.

[CarolinaRedleg]

In life, one can only hope to find someone who loves them like David Bell loves fringey end of the bench types.

[Kc61]

I think Bell probably wanted to get some guys rest in this series.

So everyone is ready to go in Milwaukee.

Farmer just sat out a game, Monday, so hopefully he’s healthy. Out again today.

A little surprised India’s in the lineup, didn’t seem too healthy yesterday.

[SomeCallMeTim]

In life, one can only hope to find someone who loves them like David Bell loves fringey end of the bench types.

I’ve been critical of Bells decisions, but I’m a little sympathetic because he is limited in his opitions.

Injuries have forced him to play these fringe types. That is more on the FO for not addressing the holes.

It is sad when the Reds have the DH and still cannot put out a lineup better than one with a pitcher in it.

[Sea Ray]

I sure wish Bell would sit Suarez if for no other reason than to send a message. A. Lopez can use the work

[westofyou]

We had a guy on our HS team that we called RK. Bell is the ultimate RK. #RallyKiller


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Damn Randy, you sure don't like Bell.

But hanging your hat on a hot hitting Farmer seems like a bad take, .579 OPS vs RH's says more to me than a hot week.

[Moose Herd]

Reds are in second place with a record of 44-41 (with a godawful bullpen), and yet somehow David Bell is some kind of huge problem?

Do people thing, with the same bullpen, that the Reds would have won 60 games or something if it wasn't for Bell?

[Big Klu]

Reds are in second place with a record of 44-41 (with a godawful bullpen), and yet somehow David Bell is some kind of huge problem?

Do people thing, with the same bullpen, that the Reds would have won 60 games or something if it wasn't for Bell?

No, they would have won 85 games.

[Moose Herd]

Because Blandino is injured.

..and Moose, and Senzel, and Schrock

[Moose Herd]

I sure wish Bell would sit Suarez if for no other reason than to send a message. A. Lopez can use the work

.233/.346/.442 .788 OPS the last two weeks. Now doesn't seem the time to do that.

[KeefeCato]

I predicted Casty sitting today. Too bad he couldn't have given Winker a 2nd day. Win today and win the series. Brewers using Burnes today so the Reds miss him again. Day night double header so the Reds will beat the Brewers to Milwaukee by several hours.

[KeefeCato]

As for Freeman starting. Go look at the other 29 teams. Every manager has a Freeman type on the bench. And every manager gives the said player a start. Blame the injuries to the middle infielders or blame the front office for not upgrading. Blaming Bell is silly. Probably will come out that Farmer is a little banged up and needed a 2nd day off this series. Only other option would have been moving Geno to SS and Lopez at 3rd.
Of course people would have then complained about Suarez at SS. The players would revolt if they had to play for some of the message board managers.

[AG Slater]

Farmer has been playing well freeman is not

[Big Klu]

I predicted Casty sitting today. Too bad he couldn't have given Winker a 2nd day. Win today and win the series. Brewers using Burnes today so the Reds miss him again. Day night double header so the Reds will beat the Brewers to Milwaukee by several hours.

I tip my cap to you. I didn't think that Castellanos would sit. You were right, and I was wrong.

[Sea Ray]

.233/.346/.442 .788 OPS the last two weeks. Now doesn't seem the time to do that.

Just for a day...day game after a night game no less. My wish is to be proven wrong as Suarez leads us to a win today

[westofyou]

Farmer has been playing well freeman is not

Farmer has two three hit games in his past six starts, he also has four games without getting on base at all.

Now if his glove is what should keep in then maybe playing well is correct, otherwise he's been playing replacement level

[KeefeCato]

I tip my cap to you. I didn't think that Castellanos would sit. You were right, and I was wrong.

Kinda gave both Wink and Cast 2 days each off the way he did it. DH the night before the off day. Hopefully both get going in Milwaukee. At worst need a split. Losing 3 of 4 would be a killer.

[Ron Madden]

I think Bell probably wanted to get some guys rest in this series.

So everyone is ready to go in Milwaukee.

Farmer just sat out a game, Monday, so hopefully he’s healthy. Out again today.

A little surprised India’s in the lineup, didn’t seem too healthy yesterday.



Mark Sheldon @m_sheldon

David Bell said Farmer is dealing with "body soreness" and "the more rest he can get, the better. ... just trying to take care of him." That's a reason he's not in the lineup today.

[westofyou]

"Yeah Sure"

~ Gary Bell

[RollyInRaleigh]

Damn Randy, you sure don't like Bell.

But hanging your hat on a hot hitting Farmer seems like a bad take, .579 OPS vs RH's says more to me than a hot week.

...no, I don’t, and I really liked his Dad. I think he’s really awful as a manager...Really...awful. I hate the fact that he sits guys after good nights and good stretches. I never wanted to sit after a 3 for 4, and I sure as heck know the high school guys that I coached didn’t want to sit after that kind of game.


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[KeefeCato]

I figured something was up with Farmer. People never learn. They see a Guy like Freeman in the lineup and immediately start there tired Bell bashing.

[CrosleyVet]

Very off topic, Papa Johns commercial, do you really think Shaq thinks he is disguised going undercover? Is there anyone on earth who wouldn't recognize him

[KeefeCato]

...no, I don’t, and I really liked his Dad. I think he’s really awful as a manager...Really...awful.


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Just curious why do you not like him? Team is three games over .500. Predicted by most to be under .500 when year started. Add Moose and Senzel pretty much out all year. Votto a IL stint. Lorenzen out all season. His replacement Hoffman out for a long stretch. Bench players on the IL. Making them dig deeper into AAA for replacements.
Top two relievers on IL in a already below average pen.
Yet by most preseason predictions sit about 8-10 more wins than predicted to this point. I would say the players like him and play hard for him.

[CaiGuy]

I figured something was up with Farmer. People never learn. They see a Guy like Freeman in the lineup and immediately start there tired Bell bashing.

It's why I avoid freaking out over minutia. Yeah, I get that the team's credibility in some areas is limited, but when one specific person isn't starting there is usually a reason. We don't know how they feel, if they are sore, got a bruise, a cold, issue at home...whatever. They are operating with this kind of everyday information.

Oh and...anguish over Farmer not in the lineup...really?!

[Big Klu]

...no, I don’t, and I really liked his Dad. I think he’s really awful as a manager...Really...awful. I hate the fact that he sits guys after good nights and good stretches. I never wanted to sit after a 3 for 4, and I sure as heck know the high school guys that I coached didn’t want to sit after that kind of game.


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There's a difference between playing a 30-game schedule and a 162-game schedule. You have to give players a day off, and you often schedule them in advance.

[Ironman92]

Not the best start….maybe next inning

[KeefeCato]

I am surprised Perez is starting day game after night game at his age.

[Kc61]

Farmer with lower abdominal issue.

Brantley says Reds trying to get team healthy for Brewers.

[WildcatFan]

I am surprised Perez is starting day game after night game at his age.

I just looked it up and he's only 31. I would've lost that bet—for sure thought he was at least 34.

[mhs95_06]

Winker with a good play and Perez not risking himself trying to get to 2B. Winker spun the correct way that time rather than the other way that cost him a base in the last week with Chicago.

[Big Klu]

Two things I don't like about the Royals alternate jerseys:

1. The number on the front should be white instead of blue.

2. Powder blue jerseys need powder blue pants.

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[BCubb2003]

Farmer with lower abdominal issue.

Brantley says Reds trying to get team healthy for Brewers.

Not a bad idea, but if you lose to the Royals while getting ready for the Brewers, I’m not sure it helps.

[Ironman92]

Anyone on here not root for Billy?

[WildcatFan]

Anyone on here not riot for Billy?

I was known to protest him every once in a while.

[Big Klu]

1-3-yessiree-4!

(That doesn't have quite the same sound...)

[Ironman92]

Ok….time to get going

[757690]

Heads up play by Sonny Gray, going to first to start the double play.

[WildcatFan]

(To answer your question, I hope Billy has a long career. Seems like a great guy.)

[JaxRed]

Very smart play by Sonny. Let it go and knew the best base to throw to.

[WildcatFan]

Heads up play by Sonny Gray, going to first to start the double play.


Very smart play by Sonny. Let it go and knew the best base to throw.

Dr. Seuss Day around here.

[mhs95_06]

1-3-yessiree-4!

(That doesn't have quite the same sound...)

Not a very common scoring on a DP, very astute play by Sonny and Tyler.

[Big Klu]

Dr. Seuss Day around here.

I would not eat them in a box,
I would not eat them with a fox.

[JFLegal]

a scrub like freeman with zero power is up there swinging at the first pitch against a pitcher who struggles with his control. and of course sends a weak ground ball to second.

india walks.

[Ironman92]

Game should be over by 4 lol

[JFLegal]

how in the world did no one get there? akiyama must have misjudged it.

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here we go. that terrible loss from last night is going to linger. reds have no life today.

[WildcatFan]

Here come the doomposters, like clockwork.

[AG Slater]

Here come the doomposters, like clockwork.

Reds are gonna lose a series to the Royals. Pitiful. Brewers are gonna own them and put them away for good

[WildcatFan]

Reds are gonna lose a series to the Royals. Pitiful. Brewers are gonna own them and put them away for good

Cool. Move along then.

[KeefeCato]

Reds are gonna lose a series to the Royals. Pitiful. Brewers are gonna own them and put them away for good

You should give up the Reds then if you get no enjoyment out of it.

[JFLegal]

tucker barnhart is sure showing some life! what a play!

[mhs95_06]

Nice play by Tucker and Geno!

[757690]

Great play by Tucker and Geno. Completely changes the inning

[JFLegal]

yeah, good call. geno should get some love for that heads-up play too.

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boom! sonny Ks benintendi to end inning.

[WildcatFan]

Reds are losing 0-0.

[mhs95_06]

Nice extrication from that mess by the "team"!

[Ironman92]

Taylor showing he’s only a part time Trea Turner

[Big Klu]

Here come the doomposters, like clockwork.

Doctor Doomposter

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[CaiGuy]

Reds are gonna lose a series to the Royals. Pitiful. Brewers are gonna own them and put them away for good

LOL, the season is definitatively over when the Royals manage to put 2 on in the 3rd inning of a July 7th game in KC.

Obviously.

[Big Klu]

Votto with only a single on a comebacker off the pitcher.

#notelite #pinballwizard

[Ironman92]

Suarez raking

[WildcatFan]

Maybe everybody oughta calm down and take a pitch or two.

[CaiGuy]

Maybe everybody oughta calm down and take a pitch or two.

Everyone batting in the top half innings, sure.

[WildcatFan]

India may have just broken his hand.

[JFLegal]

how terrible. absolutely awful.

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how the hell is that not interference?

[Ironman92]

Like to hear Larkin’s thought on that

[klw]

For those of us not watching, what is going on?

[DocRed]

How the hell is that not interference??

[Ironman92]

Awful way to give up a run….moor on the ripped single

[WildcatFan]

Like to hear Larkin’s thought on that

"It's just one of those things that happens in a 162-game season. Gotta have a short memory. Shake it off and make the next play."

[JFLegal]

very disappointing outing from sonny. against a terrible team.

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last night's game was a killer. we're seeing the lingering effects today for sure.

[JaxRed]

For those of us not watching, what is going on?

Runner on 1st, was forced at 2nd. But popped up and interfered with throw by India. I thought it was interference but Bell didn't say much. India hit his hand on his helmet as he threw.

[CySeymour]

very disappointing outing from sonny. against a terrible team.

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last night's game was a killer. we're seeing the lingering effects today for sure.

He’s given up one run

[Ironman92]

For those of us not watching, what is going on?

Grounder to Suarez and he throws to 2nd to India for force out and on transition to throw to first he smoked the Royals runner in the temple of the helmet….ball goes flying to first but Santana sneaks in from 2nd

To me India needed to clear himself from the base….that’s why I wanted to hear from Larkin. Nothing about it looked like interference. Bad luck

[Coopdaddy67]

For those of us not watching, what is going on?

India was trying to turn the DP and he threw it into the helmet of the Royals' baserunner sliding into 2nd. Santana scored when the ball got away.

[WildcatFan]

For those of us not watching, what is going on?

India hit his hand on the runner's helmet trying to turn a double play. The runner was popping up after the slide. Santana scored when the ball went flying in the air.

[klw]

Thanks for the descriptions, I just saw the play on Gameday.

[WildcatFan]

Thanks for the descriptions, I just the play on Gameday.

Need one more?

[Ironman92]

Buckle down Sonny….right here

[Coopdaddy67]

Runner on 1st, was forced at 2nd. But popped up and interfered with throw by India. I thought it was interference but Bell didn't say much. India hit his hand on his helmet as he threw.

I don't see any way they could have called that interference. He's sliding inside (away from India) and it wasn't unnatural movement.

That's on India for not getting better positioning for a clear lane.

[Big Klu]

Grounder to Suarez and he throws to 2nd to India for force out and on transition to throw to first he smoked the Royals runner in the temple of the helmet….ball goes flying to first but Santana sneaks in from 2nd

To me India needed to clear himself from the base….that’s why I wanted to hear from Larkin. Nothing about it looked like interference. Bad luck

Actually, I thought there should have been an E4, allowing Santana to advance the extra base and score.

Edit: Evidently, there was an E4 charged on the play.

[JFLegal]

this is pathetic

[klw]

Need one more?

Sure but perhaps in Shakespearean English.

[JFLegal]

"only" give up 2. i guess we'll take it. could have been worse.

sorry, meant 2. edited.

[Coopdaddy67]

Good job by Gray limiting the damage.

[JaxRed]

Dee Strange-Gordon signs minor league deal with Pirates

[TexasRedsFan]

Sonny lucky to get out of the 4th only down 2-0. Looking shaky.

[JaxRed]

"only" give up 3. i guess we'll take it. could have been worse.

Two would be even better

[klw]

"only" give up 3. i guess we'll take it. could have been worse.

2 actually

[WildcatFan]

Sure but perhaps in Shakespearean English.

Can't decide if it's a tragedy or a comedy.

[Ironman92]

Ok….still alive, time to battle and work pitchers

[klw]

Dee Strange-Gordon signs minor league deal with Pirates

Amazing, only has one more Central division team to sign with and he can have all 5 in one season!

[DocRed]

Sonny lucky to get out of the 4th only down 2-0. Looking shaky.

VERY..could easily be 6-0 now and Sonny knocked out.

[Flyer Guy]

Sonny Gray has to be the most over-rated starter on the Reds. He is Mr. 5 innings only when he can find the strike zone.

[JFLegal]

I don't see any way they could have called that interference. He's sliding inside (away from India) and it wasn't unnatural movement.

That's on India for not getting better positioning for a clear lane.

the runner seemed to be popping his head up as to obstruct the throw to first.

[Ironman92]

Actually, I thought there should have been an E4, allowing Santana to advance the extra base and score.

Edit: Evidently, there was an E4 charged on the play.

But India was throwing to first and the first baseman caught it….

[JFLegal]

the worthless shogo strikes out.

[JFLegal]

the worthless mike freeman strikes out.

[Big Klu]

the runner seemed to be popping his head up as to obstruct the throw to first.

That kind of thing is a judgment call that the umpire rarely makes unless it is flagrant.

[Big Klu]

But India was throwing to first and the first baseman caught it….

I thought Stephenson chased it down on the infield grass and threw to the plate.

[mhs95_06]

Runner on 1st, was forced at 2nd. But popped up and interfered with throw by India. I thought it was interference but Bell didn't say much. India hit his hand on his helmet as he threw.

I thought it should be interference for popping up into the line of the throw. In college it surely would have been. I was taught that if the runner being forced at 2nd doesn't get down, just drill him with the throw in the chest and he'll be out for interference. Is that true, and isn't this the same thing?

[CaiGuy]

Sonny Gray has to be the most over-rated starter on the Reds. He is Mr. 5 innings only when he can find the strike zone.

Ah, another one for the old ignore pile.

300 innings of 3 ERA baseball for the Reds (153 ERA+) and he stinks. Cool.

[Ironman92]

I thought it should be interference for popping up into the line of the throw. In college it surely would have been. I was taught that if the runner being forced at 2nd doesn't get down, just drill him with the throw in the chest and he'll be out for interference. Is that true, and isn't this the same thing?

Sliding into second results in a pop up though unless head first. I thought he could’ve popped up way more. I feel India should’ve cleared himself from the bag a bit

[CaiGuy]

Grey looks like he will salvage this start yet. Doesn't matter if they don't score some runs, though.

[JaxRed]

We needed Shohei but got Shogo.

[Kingspoint]

REDS will win 5-4 today. Suarez will be at the plate when the 5th run is scored.

[RedsFanInMS]

We need to bust out this inning to get the stink from last night out.

[JaxRed]

Please don't be hurt TySteve

[CaiGuy]

What's with the HBPs?

[Kingspoint]

Time to boot this Singer off the stage and start pounding the bullpen.

[Coopdaddy67]

We needed Shohei but got Shogo.

I've always viewed Shogo as a way for the Reds to get into the Japanese market, nothing more. Hopefully that investment pays off down the road.

[CaiGuy]

Man, I was hoping JV would take this kid yard there.

[Coopdaddy67]

Man, I was hoping JV would take this kid yard there.

He smoked it.

After getting a little luck in his first hit of the day, I guess the shift decided to take it back.

[NatiRedGals]

I've always viewed Shogo as a way for the Reds to get into the Japanese market, nothing more. Hopefully that investment pays off down the road.

Come to us we will bench you 😆

[VR]

Royals getting dinkers and weird breaks. Reds hitting bullets and getting a DP. That kind of a day.

Lots of baseball left though.

[RedsFanInMS]

Well, no big inning

[VR]

Just missed.

[Big Klu]

I've always viewed Shogo as a way for the Reds to get into the Japanese market, nothing more. Hopefully that investment pays off down the road.

Maybe the Japanese market is a little overrated. There have been a handful of superstars (lchiro Suzuki, Hideki Matsui, Shohei Ohtani, Yu Darvish), but most players from Japan have been very pedestrian.

[VR]

Nice to see TySteve still in there.

[Tom Servo]

Need runs

[CaiGuy]

Scoreless 6th for Mr. 5 innings.

[VR]

28 pitches in the 4th for Sonny. 54 total in the other 5.

[RedsFanInMS]

It's starting to get late. We need to get going.

[VR]

Scoreless 6th for Mr. 5 innings.

:lol:

[Kingspoint]

Sinker/Slider pitcher is the ideal pitcher to start against the REDS,

[mhs95_06]

Scoreless 6th for Mr. 5 innings.

With the DH preventing pinch hitting for pitchers, let him keep going, but maybe Bell is overthinking and planning to get Doolittle in to save Sonny pitches so he can maybe close for Castillo Sunday.

[Kingspoint]

You have to have a roster full of patient hitters willing to go the other way to put three singles together to get a run or four singles together to get two.

[Ironman92]

You have to have a roster full of patient hitters willing to go the other way to put three singles together to get a run or four singles together to get two.

Oppo ain’t cool…Home runs are cool

[mhs95_06]

Ump cheats Shogo on the 1st pitch!

[Ironman92]

Should be 3-0

[Ironman92]

Ball 4…now 2-2

[Ironman92]

Ball 5, still 2-2

[mhs95_06]

Shogo overcomes it!

[Ironman92]

Shogo singles on ball 6 for the lead off hit

OPPO

[Kingspoint]

There's a dark corner in the mind of Bell that has two voices constantly discussing how and when can Garrett be used where it doesn't cost the team a loss, but it has a chance to build confidence in Garrett. It's a 15-20 pitch appearance at the max, but how to find the right spot to throw those 15-20 pitches that doesn't pull the rug out from under the team once again.

[CaiGuy]

Come on guys, rally time. Do it.

[NatiRedGals]

Mike freeman bahahahahaha

[Ironman92]

7 pitches…0 in zone

[NatiRedGals]

Would have been a good time to pinch hit Lopez

[757690]

Brantley just as big a proponent of bunting as Larkin.

[Ironman92]

Pitch 8 catches the nipple of the zone

[mhs95_06]

Ump can't payback one on the 2nd pitch to Freeman!

[Ironman92]

Brantley is saying weird stuff

[Ironman92]

Freeman

OPPO hit scores Tucker

[RedsFanInMS]

Here we go!!!!

[757690]

Worthless Shogo and Freeman lead to the Reds first run

[Kingspoint]

An error by the Royals this inning would be most welcome.

[Ironman92]

Who will be the rally killing pull hitter?

[CaiGuy]

You have to have a roster full of patient hitters willing to go the other way to put three singles together to get a run or four singles together to get two.

There ya go ;)

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Worthless Shogo and Freeman lead to the Reds first run

Farmer would have went yard.

[Ironman92]

An error by the Royals this inning would be most welcome.

I wanna win the good at bats

[RedsFanInMS]

India!!!!!

[kaldaniels]

As we watch the Reds beat up on Barlow realize in the Castillo thread a Castillo/Garrett for Barlow/Staumont deal was strongly proposed.

[757690]

Reds tell Barlow… you are not an All-Star

[Ironman92]

Boom India!

Smoked a pull double….HANGER HAMMERED

[NatiRedGals]

Thank god we should start freeman tomorrow to

[The Operator]

Jonathan India.

Ball player.

[mhs95_06]

With the DH preventing pinch hitting for pitchers, let him keep going, but maybe Bell is overthinking and planning to get Doolittle in to save Sonny pitches so he can maybe close for Castillo Sunday.


Who will be the rally killing pull hitter?

There he is but hit it where they ain't, and they ain't there because he generally uses all fields.

[RedsFanInMS]

Winker is due a big fly

[Ironman92]

Winker straight up in the air

[Kingspoint]

Single, Single-oppo, Single-oppo, and that's how you stop swimming upstream and score runs against Singer and Barlow (though Barlow only has the Slider and not the Sinker, so there's fastball opportunities, but it would be easier to look for the low Slider and go the other way with it).

[RedsFanInMS]

Well, maybe not

[Ironman92]

Stephenson disappoints with a Janish

[SomeCallMeTim]

I will be honest.

I need this win for my own well being. Last night just….

….https://media3.giphy.com/media/xT9DPBMumj2Q0hlI3K/giphy.gif

[Ironman92]

I want Joey to pull though

[The Operator]

C’mon Joe, give us some insurance here.

[Kingspoint]

Winker tried to take a Slider deep and gave away an out.

[kaldaniels]

Worthless Shogo and Freeman lead to the Reds first run

Almost as impressive as Luis Urias and Jace Petersen (solo HRs) staking the Brewers to a 2-1 lead over DeGrom today.

[757690]

Good news… Reds take the lead

Bad news… Three more innings to go

[mhs95_06]

Winker is due a big fly

Don''t even mention it! Let's get this two out run in.

[Ironman92]

Dang

Another for Sonny please

[WildcatFan]

With those RBIs, Jonathan India has moved into first place on the list of Greatest Reds of All Time, congratulations to him.

1. Jonathan India
2. Johnny Bench

[CaiGuy]

If Sonny isn't gassed for some reason, send him out for one more.

[The Operator]

Well damn. Reds get the lead though!


Now the bullpen has to hold them…

[kaldaniels]

Jonathan India.

Ball player.

No one ever hated him on here, but man people were dismissive over the past few years.

[The Operator]

With those RBIs, Jonathan India has moved into first place on the list of Greatest Reds of All Time, congratulations to him.

1. Jonathan India
2. Johnny Bench
Johnny Bench considers it an honor just to be talked about in the same breath as Jonathan India.

[BluegrassRedleg]

That was just a great AB by India after being down 0-2. A little disappointed that they didn't push across at least one more run with the guys who were coming up next. Hope that doesn't come back to haunt.

[RedsFanInMS]

In other news Jose Peraza just hit a bomb off of Hader to tie it up in New York

[Kingspoint]

Nice job by India taking advantage of a weak curveball and plating two runs.

OK, expect the bullpen to give up two runs, so we still need two more ourselves.

[westofyou]

As we watch the Reds beat up on Barlow realize in the Castillo thread a Castillo/Garrett for Barlow/Staumont deal was strongly proposed.

People are drunk 75% of the time they are on the internet

[mhs95_06]

C’mon Joe, give us some insurance here.

Gave it a good try. Notice how the rally faltered once we hit the "meat" of the order? But 7,8,9,1 got us the lead.

[kaldaniels]

People are drunk 75% of the time they are on the internet

It was just doubled down on ten minutes ago.

[Kingspoint]

In other news Jose Peraza just hit a bomb off of Hader to tie it up in New York

Awesome. I had just looked and saw 2-1 Pr

Forgivers in the 7th.

[WildcatFan]

In other news Jose Peraza just hit a bomb off of Hader to tie it up in New York

God love him.

[The Operator]

No one ever hated him on here, but man people were dismissive over the past few years.

Seems like that’s how it always works for this franchise. The can’t miss guys either miss or don’t meet expectations, and the difference makers sort of come out of nowhere.

Who would have ever guessed Joey Votto would have the career he’s had? Show those numbers to most people in 2006 and they’d say “Yea, Jay Bruce could definitely do that”.

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Jose Peraza taking Hader deep.

I hate baseball but sometimes I absolutely love it LOL

[klw]

With those RBIs, Jonathan India has moved into first place on the list of Greatest Reds of All Time, congratulations to him.

1. Jonathan India
2. Johnny Bench

The list is suspect without Bruce Berenyi, Aristedes Aquino and Brad Lesley being on it.

[WildcatFan]

Gave it a good try. Notice how the rally faltered once we hit the "meat" of the order? But 7,8,9,1 got us the lead.

What is this schtick? I'm not getting it, but I may be a little dense.

[RedsFanInMS]

That was Hader's first home run allowed and first blown save of the year

[klw]

People are drunk 75% of the time they are on the internet

People make up 75% of statistics about drinking and the internet.

[WildcatFan]

The list is suspect without Bruce Berenyi, Aristedes Aquino and Brad Lesley being on it.

I dunno, found it here on Fangraphs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ).

[Ironman92]

People are drunk 75% of the time they are on the internet

94.1% of all stats are made up

[The Operator]

The list is suspect without Bruce Berenyi, Aristedes Aquino and Brad Lesley being on it.

Don’t forget Mo Sanford, Ron Robinson and Larry Luebbers.

[kaldaniels]

India and Senzel could be forever linked vis a vis (missed) expectations.

But look at the contrast. India is getting the hell beat out of him but is back out there every day. Senzel….

[CaiGuy]

Rain coming? I say call it.

[The Operator]

Sonny!

[Mitri]

Sonny Gray has to be the most over-rated starter on the Reds. He is Mr. 5 innings only when he can find the strike zone.

LOL.

[klw]

I dunno, found it here on Fangraphs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ).

Now I know you are not being truthful. If it was a fangraphs list it would be:

Top Reds by Career O+DxWAROPAwhoKNEWTHEREWOULDBEMATH/27
1. India
2. Bench
3. The Animal Lesley

[Kingspoint]

Pass me the Sonny Gray! I need to take a swill of that,...no pour a whole glass.

[Ironman92]

Damn rain is messing his grip

[Mitri]

the worthless shogo strikes out.


very disappointing outing from sonny. against a terrible team.

LOL

[Ironman92]

Sonny is awesome

[CaiGuy]

Mr 5 innings strikes out the side in the 7th.

[Kingspoint]

Gray had Merrifield swinging at bats.

[Ironman92]

The clouds may have erupted but it remained Sonny

[mhs95_06]

Rain coming? I say call it.

Now they can do it and the Reds would stand to win, and here comes the tarp!

[The Operator]

Got hiiiiiim!!!!


And here comes the tarp with The Reds up 3-2!

[WildcatFan]

Congratulations to Sonny Gray on his first-ever 7-inning start!

[Big Klu]

In other news Jose Peraza just hit a bomb off of Hader to tie it up in New York

I'm going to guess it was a no doubter, because on the rare occasion when Peraza hits one, it usually goes a long, long way.

[Larkin Fan]

JFLegal has disappeared now.

[RedsFanInMS]

Don’t forget Mo Sanford, Ron Robinson and Larry Luebbers.

Or Randy St. Claire, Pat Pacillo, and Scott Scudder

[westofyou]

The hot takes in this thread are if anything enjoyable

[klw]

Rain coming? I say call it.

Snow is coming too! (Only 4 or 5 months away)

[RedsFanInMS]

I'm going to guess it was a no doubter, because on the rare occasion when Peraza hits one, it usually goes a long, long way.
It was a little left of dead center. He definitely got all of it

[WildcatFan]

JFLegal has disappeared now.

Weird, I wondered why I was enjoying this thread more.

[klw]

So if the Reds hold on will the headline be "When Sonny got the Blue"

[JaxRed]

Umpires ......"Reds are ahead? We can wait all night"

[WildcatFan]

Looks like it's gonna clear up soon.

[Big Klu]

Or Randy St. Claire, Pat Pacillo, and Scott Scudder

Paul Householder, Duane Walker, and Mike Vail.

[CaiGuy]

As much as I want the Mets to win this one, I wouldn't mind them taking a few more innings to do it.

[klw]

Looks like it's gonna clear up soon.

https://s.w-x.co/staticmaps/wu/wxtype/county_loc/jef/animate.png

[757690]

In other news Jose Peraza just hit a bomb off of Hader to tie it up in New York

Reds finally win the Frazier trade

[757690]

It figures that on the night that DeGrom is finally human, so is Hader

[WildcatFan]

Bases loaded for Yelich against Diaz (who has sucked lately).

[WildcatFan]

ugh, hit him with the first pitch.

[RedsFanInMS]

Diaz hit him. Brewers up 3-2

[westofyou]

First thing my Grandmother in Poughkeepsie taught me was, "Never trust the Mets."

[SomeCallMeTim]

People make up 75% of statistics about drinking and the internet.

And the other half can’t do math…
https://media1.giphy.com/media/XeLcgh8gT8o0F5SQ8i/giphy.gif

[VR]

Bases loaded for Yelich against Diaz (who has sucked lately).

Two walks to load the bases, and then hits Yelich to score a run. Suck indeed.

[WildcatFan]

Diaz has no clue where the ball is going.

[VR]

Adames K's to limit damage.

[VR]

Adames K's to limit damage.

Fortunately swung at two of the pitches that weren't close to strikes.

[KeefeCato]

Lets go mets

[WildcatFan]

Dom Smith beaned with the first pitch. Two on, no outs.

[Big Klu]

First thing my Grandmother in Poughkeepsie taught me was, "Never trust the Mets."

Where have you gone, Ed Kranepool?
Our borough turns its lonely eyes to you.

[Rojo Rijo]

Come on Mets

[JaxRed]

Weather perspective as TS Ella rolls by......

Cat 1 coming, Floridians just yawn and say "Whatever. Call me if it becomes a 3".

Tiny, tiny tornado spins up and weather people go live and interrupt programming.

Former Buckeyes living in Florida go all Crocodile Dundee. "That's not a tornado. This is a tornado"

[WildcatFan]

Suter got robbed of strike 3 and ended up walking McCann. Bases loaded, still no outs!

[westofyou]

At least he Mets are making the Brewers BP labor

[SomeCallMeTim]

Sacks full for Mets, no out.
https://media2.giphy.com/media/qShKy3KNSkzVIxBSiI/giphy.gif

[Kingspoint]

Weather perspective as TS Ella rolls by......

Cat 1 coming, Floridians just yawn and say "Whatever. Call me if it becomes a 3".

Tiny, tiny tornado spins up and weather people go live and interrupt programming.

Former Buckeyes living in Florida go all Crocodile Dundee. "That's not a tornado. This is a tornado"

I think all the "Heidi" tapes have been burned.

[WildcatFan]

McNeil walks it off!

[Ironman92]

I need the Reds to win and I’ll be at my happiest.

[bucksfan]

94.1% of all stats are made up"82.4٪ of people believe 'em, whether they're accurate statistics or not" (Todd Snider)

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[Red Raindog]

Mets just came from behind to win game one


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[Mitri]

I need the Reds to win and I’ll be at my happiest.

And for the Mets to win again

[KeefeCato]

Thank You Mets.