8-4-21 Reds vs Twins 12:35pm

[Ron Madden]

Reds
1. Jonathan India (R) 2B
2. Jesse Winker (L) LF
3. Kyle Farmer (R) SS
4. Joey Votto (L) 1B
5. Tyler Stephenson (R) C
6. Eugenio Suarez (R) 3B
7. Aristides Aquino (R) RF
8. Shogo Akiyama (L) CF
9. Luis Castillo (R) P

Twins
1. Max Kepler (L) CF
2. Brent Rooker (R) LF
3. Jorge Polanco (S) SS
4. Luis Arraez (L) 3B
5. Miguel Sano (R) 1B
6. Trevor Larnach (L) RF
7. Nick Gordon (L) 2B
8. Ryan Jeffers (R) C
9. Charlie Barnes (L) P

[Ron Madden]

We could sure use a winning streak right now.


Joel Luckhaupt of the Pawnee Lerpiss family
@jluckhaupt

Reds are now 8-9 since the All-Star break despite having scored 5+ runs in 12 of the 17 games. Last night was their 5th loss since the break when leading in the 7th inning or later, the most in baseball

[Tom Servo]

the term "must win" is thrown out a lot, but...

[Tom Servo]

Bobby Nightengale
@nightengalejr
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David Bell said Nick Castellanos will take BP on the field again today. "We might be a day away from seeing him back." #Reds

[Ironman92]

Here to watch the onslaught

[HammerTime]

Once again I'll ask.... Why is Sims not with the team yet?

[Ron Madden]

Today is a fine day to start a winning streak.

[mhs95_06]

We could sure use a winning streak right now.

Could have been 13-4 if we had a closing streak!

[klw]

Once again I'll ask.... Why is Sims not with the team yet?

Gee what's the rush? Reds and urgency don't mix.

[Bruce Berenyi]

yes lets score more runs than the o ther team and then bring in hembree or doolittle

[Kc61]

Hoping we see Cast, Sims, Senzel and Moose all back during the upcoming Pirates series.

Seems like about time for all of them.

Get a win today and then call in the reinforcements.

[Larry Schuler]

Tonight is Brach's time to shine as closer.

[HammerTime]

Moose HR last night...

https://twitter.com/LouisvilleBats/status/1422958151041785862?s=20

[VR]

Quick follow up from last night.....according to Umpire Scorecards, it was the game with the worst ball strike calls of the year, netting a +2.11 runs for the Twins.

[Kc61]

Fine play by Suarez, 1-0 Twins.

[Ironman92]

Nice play by Suarez

[Ironman92]

Quick follow up from last night.....according to Umpire Scorecards, it was the game with the worst ball strike calls of the year, netting a +2.11 runs for the Twins.

Isn’t this the crew with O’nora?

[KeefeCato]

Nice play by Geno. He makes some really good plays then boots the routine ones.

[mhs95_06]

Quick follow up from last night.....according to Umpire Scorecards, it was the game with the worst ball strike calls of the year, netting a +2.11 runs for the Twins.

Makes sense from what we saw. Olympics using a lot of spatial electronics to judge in our out. When will MLB make it a more fair contest?

[mhs95_06]

They say when the favorite in basketball falls behind, the basket shrinks up for them. I hope that same sort of thing does not happen against the lefty.

[Kc61]

Even with the homer, I like Castillo in this ballpark. When he’s right, the combo on GBs and Ks works well. I would extend him.

Don’t feel that way about Mahle who might be better off in a bigger stadium. I’d consider trading him if a good offer materializes.

Base hit India!

[Ironman92]

India .443 since June 1st

Love him leading off the lineup and on this team

[Ironman92]

Not played well but stayed with it and finished well

[VR]

Makes sense from what we saw. Olympics using a lot of spatial electronics to judge in our out. When will MLB make it a more fair contest?

Their last loss against the Mets netted a +1.57 advantage for NY, the 4th largest disparity this year (In ALL of MLB)

[mhs95_06]

It is preached to not swing on balls out of the zone and when players do, the umps don't reward it.

[Ironman92]

Farmer is an 0-4 or 1-5 from moving down the lineup some for me

[Regulus]

It would be sweet to have Senzel and Castellanos available today to give Winker the day off against this lefty. He is under .200 vs. left-handers.

[JFLegal]

farmer in the 3 hole can't last for much longer. he had a lucky month.

hopefully casty is back very soon.

[KeefeCato]

They don't have anyone to do it right now. But Winker really needs to be platooned again. His numbers would look so much better

[REDREAD]

India is such a good hitter. I know last season there was no minor leagues, but it's amazing he had zero hype in the minors.
Not calling anyone out, but it's just crazy how he flew under the radar for so long. Even at the beginning of the season, it didn't seem like he was a sure thing. Honestly, Senzel's injury was a huge blessing in disguise, as it gave India another shot at starting. I hope Senzel comes back healthy.. just saying, if he hadn't got hurt, India may have ridden the bench all year.

[JFLegal]

India .443 since June 1st

Love him leading off the lineup and on this team

yeah, i love everything about him. great pick with the #5 overall pick of the 2018 draft. he will be a pillar of the reds for many years to come. absolute gamer and very good at his craft.

[Kc61]

yeah, i love everything about him. great pick with the #5 overall pick of the 2018 draft. he will be a pillar of the reds for many years to come. absolute gamer and very good at his craft.

Barrero and India have the makings of a fine double play combo offensively and defensively. Young and controllable.

Catcher is in good shape.

Need to pin down CF to solidify up the middle.

[KeefeCato]

I wish they could steal bases. India is fast. They don't even attempt to. Takes the DP away when successful.
They are terrible at preventing stolen bases and getting steals.

[Kc61]

I wish they could steal bases. India is fast. They don't even attempt to. Takes the DP away when successful.
They are terrible at preventing stolen bases and getting steals.

India is pretty fast but the team is pretty slow. As Reds replace veterans they need to focus on good players with speed.

[VR]

What the heck? I've now seen 3 balls inside the zone called balls for the Mets, and 2 outside the zone called strikes for Reds.

[REDREAD]

yeah, i love everything about him. great pick with the #5 overall pick of the 2018 draft. he will be a pillar of the reds for many years to come. absolute gamer and very good at his craft.

Arguably, the best draft pick the Reds have had since..maybe Leake? Or if one thinks India is better than Leake.. man, I can't even think back that far.. Bruce or Votto ? (Maybe I'm missing someone) . Ty Stephenson is obviously also a great pick, but I would put India ahead of him at this point..

[REDREAD]

India is pretty fast but the team is pretty slow. As Reds replace veterans they need to focus on good players with speed.

yep, they could definitely use some speed added in the OF, in particular (to help tighten up the defense).

[Ironman92]

farmer in the 3 hole can't last for much longer. he had a lucky month.

hopefully casty is back very soon.

I’ll admit it’s not who he is but I don’t like the word lucky. He hit line drives and hit the ball where it was pitched and was perfect on defense. He’s been too good to use the word lucky IMO.

[Kc61]

yep, they could definitely use some speed added in the OF, in particular (to help tighten up the defense).

I’m probably the last holdout who expects good things from Senzel.

He’s been very injury prone but he doesn’t have one major chronic issue (to my knowledge).

He’s a very good athlete, with speed, and if could just stay on the field I think he is one guy that adds needed skills.

I know virtually everyone has given up on him, and I get that.

[REDREAD]

So Barnes has never hit in the majors or minors, and his first attempt is against Castillo :lol:
Life is just not fair.

[VR]

Don't love grinding through pitches on a batter that has never had an at bat in the majors or minors.

[Kc61]

yep, they could definitely use some speed added in the OF, in particular (to help tighten up the defense).

TJ Friedl could also add speed if there’s a place for him next year. Much younger than Shogo, probably speedier but just a guess. Shogo still a decent runner.

Need to peel away some of the DH types in exchange for athletes, if possible. See the Moose/Suarez thread.

[Ironman92]

I wish they could steal bases. India is fast. They don't even attempt to. Takes the DP away when successful.
They are terrible at preventing stolen bases and getting steals.

He definitely was slowed up a decent bit for nearly 3 weeks with a less than perfect ankle issue. I’d be ok if he stole 10-15.

Winker/Votto/Suarez are 3 of the slowest everyday players around….Farmer below average speed. Barnhart and Stephenson the same.

Naquin average speed, AA has above average top end speed but Insticts/angles are bad putting him below avg. Shogo above average speed and if good enough to be a regular could steal 20-25…..but he’s not. Freeman and Schrock maybe best built to steal but neither would be great.

This team has no build to steal bases or really even run them well as a team.

[Roy Tucker]

Votto’s look on that non-strike call was priceless

[Ironman92]

What the heck? I've now seen 3 balls inside the zone called balls for the Mets, and 2 outside the zone called strikes for Reds.

Huh?

[Kc61]

He definitely was slowed up a decent bit fir nearly 3 weeks with a less than perfect ankle issue. I’d be ok if he stole 10-15.

Winker/Votto/Suarez are 3 of the slowest everyday players around….Farmer below average speed. Barnhart and Stephenson the same.

Naquin average speed, AA has above average top end speed but Insticts/angles are bad putting him below avg. Shogo above average speed and if good enough to be a regular could steal 20-25…..but he’s not. Freeman and Schrock maybe best built to steal but neither would be great.

This team has no build to steal bases or really even run them well as a team.

Lack of speed costs the Reds defensively in the outfield. Also costs scoring baserunners on hits.

Not so worried about steals.

[VR]

Huh?

Just terrible. Reds finally get a call on ball 2 to Votto.

[JFLegal]

hey, finally a blooper drops in.

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geno has turned into mid-00s griffey in terms of his hustle, but whateves. now it looks like he might be nursing a pulled muscle in his leg or something.

[Big Klu]

I’m probably the last holdout who expects good things from Senzel.

He’s been very injury prone but he doesn’t have one major chronic issue (to my knowledge).

He’s a very good athlete, with speed, and if could just stay on the field I think he is one guy that adds needed skills.

I know virtually everyone has given up on him, and I get that.

To be perfectly honest, I've never been super high on Senzel from the beginning. I've always wanted him to do well, but I guess I've never seen what others have. I always sort of thought that he was the #2 overall pick because it was a pretty lean draft year.

[kaldaniels]

Bloop hit for Geno.

Gotta say as the thought just crossed my mind - I like him and I think he has a sincerely goofy/fun personality.

But he needs to be glad he’s in Cincinnati. Can you imagine how his schtick would play out in New York given his on-field performance? He’d get eaten alive.

[VR]

It is weird to see Suarez average between .170 and .180 since June 12th. At least he's consistent. :help:

[Ironman92]

Lack of speed costs the Reds defensively in the outfield. Also costs scoring baserunners on hits.

Not so worried about steals.

I’ll add it takes pressure off opposing defenses to make the play….knowing they don’t have to rush.

[JFLegal]

reds seem to be lacking any sort of energy today. need something good to happen to get the wheels in motion.

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Bloop hit for Geno.

Gotta say as the thought just crossed my mind - I like him and I think he has a sincerely goofy/fun personality.

But he needs to be glad he’s in Cincinnati. Can you imagine how his schtick would play out in New York given his on-field performance? He’d get eaten alive.

i mean, he's less than 2 years removed from a 49-HR season.

[REDREAD]

I’m probably the last holdout who expects good things from Senzel.

He’s been very injury prone but he doesn’t have one major chronic issue (to my knowledge).

He’s a very good athlete, with speed, and if could just stay on the field I think he is one guy that adds needed skills.

I know virtually everyone has given up on him, and I get that.

Yea, I haven't given up on Senzel, but lowered expecations.
Hopefully, he's a late bloomer.
I wonder if Cast leaves, if they will try him in RF and try to get a CF.. probably not, but that sure would help the defense (assuming a good glove CF was added)

[kaldaniels]

reds seem to be lacking any sort of energy today. need something good to happen to get the wheels in motion.

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i mean, he's less than 2 years removed from a 49-HR season.


And he is on pace for around 30 this year. And on pace to be one of the worst everyday players in the league.

[JFLegal]

And he is on pace for around 30 this year. And on pace to be one of the worst everyday players in the league.

right, my point is yankees fans aren't dumb. if a dude had just cracked 49 HRs for them in 2019 and was having a bad year this season (yet still on pace to hit 34 HRs) i don't think they would hate him.

[Kc61]

To be perfectly honest, I've never been super high on Senzel from the beginning. I've always wanted him to do well, but I guess I've never seen what others have. I always sort of thought that he was the #2 overall pick because it was a pretty lean draft year.

Like I said, at this point I don’t expect anyone to agree. It’s been frustrating with Nick. But he’s a talented player IMO, he doesn’t seem to have a chronic type injury (like bad knees, e.g.), and I’m still hopeful he can be a solid starting player for them. Just needs continuous playing time, if he can stay on the field.

[Bruce Berenyi]

the reason they lack energy is because their "bullpen: has blown countless leads so whats the point of getting a lead

[JFLegal]

Like I said, at this point I don’t expect anyone to agree. It’s been frustrating with Nick. But he’s a talented player IMO, he doesn’t have a repeating type injury (like bad knees, etc.), and I’m still hopeful he can be a solid starting player for them. Just needs continuous playing time, if he can stay on the field.

maybe not a repeating "injury" but in addition to having a litany of injuries (minor or otherwise) isn't the virtigo issue perhaps a long-term problem?

[JFLegal]

basically an intentional walk to winker cause the pitcher wanted to face farmer.

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and farm diggity makes them pay!

[Kc61]

Yea, I haven't given up on Senzel, but lowered expecations.
Hopefully, he's a late bloomer.
I wonder if Cast leaves, if they will try him in RF and try to get a CF.. probably not, but that sure would help the defense (assuming a good glove CF was added)

That’s exactly what I hope Reds will do if Cast leaves.

[JFLegal]

LMAO @ the fireworks. Hahahah.

[REDREAD]

Farmer comes through again :)

[Regulus]

Awesome. Shogo might be the only Red who has the speed to score on that hit.

[SomeCallMeTim]

Farmer comes through again :)

https://media0.giphy.com/media/3g8LQijDZYjN6/giphy.gif

[JFLegal]

vottomatic! 3-1 good guys!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Two-run oppo gapper for Votto. Nice to see him deliver vs LHP.


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[Ironman92]

If you ask me when Farmer hits….Votto copies, just better [emoji16]

The part of the lineup supposed to getting it done…..they are

[BCubb2003]

Are doubles considered bangs?

[SomeCallMeTim]

Two-run oppo gapper for Votto. Nice to see him deliver vs LHP.


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That was textbook oppo slugging.

[JFLegal]

Are doubles considered bangs?

i'll bang for a double.

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crazy legs votto! 4-1 reds.

[Kc61]

Reds team does well coming off tough losses. I give Bell credit for that.

[Mitri]

Cool inning. All started with my boi Shogo.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Runs without homers!!!
Runs without homers!!!
Runs without homers!!!


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[Ironman92]

Votto is funny slow but with 2 outs got the necessary jump!

It’s like his stride just stomps down and doesn’t drive forward…..but he’s the offensive leader of this slow team

[Sassy Sal]

Votto is funny slow but with 2 outs got the necessary jump!

It’s like his stride just stomps down and doesn’t drive forward…..but he’s the offensive leader of this slow team

Their LF has one of the worst arms in recent memory.

[mhs95_06]

Nice inning! Without the aid of a HR, they knocked in, with 2 out, every runner they had in scoring position, plus one from 1st base.

[SomeCallMeTim]

Two more offensive innings like that, and I maybe I can enjoy my supper…

[BCubb2003]

Reds team does well coming off tough losses. I give Bell credit for that.

I guess they need more tough losses.

[SomeCallMeTim]

Good play kid.

Now this way to the exit.

[Tom Servo]

I believe between last year and this year Luis Arraez is about 15 for 15 against the Reds.

[Ironman92]

Lazy effort buy Geno

[SomeCallMeTim]

I believe between last year and this year Luis Arraez is about 15 for 15 against the Reds.

He is the AL equivalent or Ian Happ or Conner Joe.

[Powel Crosley]

I feel like Suarez or maybe Winker could have had that if they sprinted.

[HammerTime]

So I guess they have energy again now that they scored? Funny how that just went away.

[mhs95_06]

Suarez didn't go aggressive after that foul pop like he did the other night, and that hit off the tarp may be why he looks a little gimpy.

[SomeCallMeTim]

I feel like Suarez or maybe Winker could have had that if they sprinted.

The wanted Luis to get the K…

[mhs95_06]

Their LF has one of the worst arms in recent memory.

Shogo pretty close!

[Sassy Sal]

76 pitches for Luis. Who we gonna be running out today?

[SomeCallMeTim]

Suarez didn't go aggressive after that foul pop like he did the other night, and that hit off the tarp may be why he looks a little gimpy.

If we could somehow harvest all of the working parts of Moose, Suarez, Senzel, we might have one heck of a 3rd baseman.

[mhs95_06]

Nice job stranding the lead-off double, and preserving the 3 run lead they earned last inning!

[KittyDuran]

Playing hooky again! [emoji48]
At least they’re in the lead! [emoji41]⚾️
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[SomeCallMeTim]

Playing hooky again! [emoji48]
At least they’re in the lead! [emoji41]⚾️
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Great seats, hey buddy?


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[Regulus]

Aquino has been making some contact the last few games. Maybe he's coming around.

[BluegrassRedleg]

India keeps on keepin’ on.


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[JFLegal]

akiyama sets the table. ROY knocks him in. very nice.

[Ironman92]

Johnathan India is better than you and me

[AG Slater]

Aquino has been making some contact the last few games. Maybe he's coming around.
Pitchers make contact too

[Regulus]

Maybe it's just me, but it seems like a while since India's gone with a pitch to hit it opposite field. Pulling the outside pitch worked that time, though.

[AG Slater]

Need Castillo to go a solid 6-7 innings or a 10 run lead to feel safe

[JFLegal]

Johnathan India is better than you and me

i mean, speak for yourself.

ok, and also for me.

[Bruce Berenyi]

do you think hembree or doolittle should close

[JFLegal]

Playing hooky again! [emoji48]
At least they’re in the lead! [emoji41]⚾️
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how are you not moving down to better seats? lmao

[KittyDuran]

Great seats, hey buddy?


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My actual seat(s) are behind home plate view level. But they’re in the sun. [emoji274]


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[KittyDuran]

how are you not moving down to better seats? lmao

Not a sun worshiper…[emoji41]


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[SomeCallMeTim]

My actual seat(s) are behind home plate view level. But they’re in the sun. [emoji274]


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I remember sitting in Riverfront that high up and getting a science lesson. I learned how slow the speed of sound is when I saw the ball hit and heard it a quarter second later…

[SomeCallMeTim]

Not a sun worshiper…[emoji41]


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So that means your not a ra-ra-ra type of fan?

[SomeCallMeTim]

Time for Votto to resume his inner Ruth…

[KittyDuran]

So that means your not a ra-ra-ra type of fan?

I’m a intense fan but not ra-ra-sis-boom-bah type. Stay pretty quiet and by myself. BTW there is a great breeze up here in the last row. [emoji74]


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[VR]

This ump is horrific.

[VR]

Stephenson doesn't get a ball in the zone and strikes out. To other teams credit.....their catchers are so much better at framing pitchers than Barny and Stephenson.

[VR]

Minaya hasn't come close to a pitch completely inside the zone.

[SomeCallMeTim]

I’m a intense fan but not ra-ra-sis-boom-bah type. Stay pretty quiet and by myself. BTW there is a great breeze up here in the last row. [emoji74]


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For August it is a nice day to be at the park.

Most miserable Reds game I ever attended was a day game in August against the Cards. Over 95 degrees and Arroyo got destroyed. We left after 6.

[SomeCallMeTim]

Still waiting to see a ball punished. I miss those shot.

[HammerTime]

I think we have seen enough to realize now Aquino is a 4-5th OF. Ready for Cast to be back!

[Ky Fried Redleg]

This ump is horrific.

It has become commonplace in MLB. So, so bad!!! Rampant inconsistent ball/strike calls. Helping to ruin the game. When do we get rid of the human ump?

[mhs95_06]

The 3 righties the Reds had stacked against the rookie lefty did nothing(3 Ks) against the righty reliever with two on and no out after Farmer and Votto got on to set up the inning.

[AG Slater]

The 3 righties the Reds had stacked against the rookie lefty did nothing(3 Ks) against the righty reliever with two on and no out after Farmer and Votto got on to set up the inning.

Yeah but you gotta have the right left matchup. Bell is obsessed with it

[KeefeCato]

For August it is a nice day to be at the park.

Most miserable Reds game I ever attended was a day game in August against the Cards. Over 95 degrees and Arroyo got destroyed. We left after 6.

Last Reds game I attended was Arroyo's last game in the majors. I knew before the game it would be his last. Writing had been on the wall for a while. Dodgers knocked him out early.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Unique yessiree


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[RedTeamGo!]

How bout the Farm dawg?

[Ky Fried Redleg]

How many combined strikeouts would Geno and Aquino have if both batted four times a game, every game over a 162 game season? I say 400+ .

[HammerTime]

Another great start for Castillo!

[RedTeamGo!]

How many combined strikeouts would Geno and Aquino have if both batted four times a game, every game over a 162 game season? I say 400+ .

450 easily

[Moonlite Graham]

For those watching on MLB TV.....do you have sound right now?

Have checked other games and have no sound on those either.

[VR]

Update. India=Good.

[Ironman92]

I love the USA but my 2nd favorite country is quickly becoming India

[AG Slater]

How many combined strikeouts would Geno and Aquino have if both batted four times a game, every game over a 162 game season? I say 400+ .

1,372,937

[Ironman92]

how are you not moving down to better seats? lmao

While I agree I have taken in several of these games and a few times we have moved around every inning….yes the game is farther away but the breeze and the view are tremendous and it’s very relaxing…..so while I’d be down there in the good seats by now, I understand staying there also.

[TheBigLebowski]

If they hold on and win this game, it’s pretty commendable. Lost the bad one yesterday and had to rebound for one of these 12:35 starts, and the Twins’ offense is pretty good despite their record.

[JFLegal]

reds are gonna "AG" their way into a close game.

[JFLegal]

nice work. 2 outs.

[Ironman92]

Amir wasn’t “on”….stuff was wild around the zone BUT, he didn’t give in and miss in the middle.

Hopefully Brach is “on”….or at least lucky

[HammerTime]

There is really no scenario you can put AG at this point. Throw strikes.

[JFLegal]

nice work to get out of that jam by brach.

[SomeCallMeTim]

nice work to get out of that jam by brach.

Brach in business…

[Ironman92]

Good movement, good job

I’d leave him in. Get a guy warning up with 2 outs this half

[KeefeCato]

Justin Wilson has been good in the past and has looked okay so far in his couple Reds games. Was horrible before joining the Reds. Garrett we know can't be trusted to get big outs.
Besides CF this teams biggest off-season need is a quality late inning left hander.

[Kc61]

Amir Garrett is number 3 best (lowest) among MLB relievers this season in contact rate out of the zone.

However, within the zone, he’s in the top third of contact allowed by relievers.

This probably explains his problem, in part. He’s dependent on getting hitters to chase. So he’s probably reluctant to throw strikes, leading to walks, and what follows.

[AG Slater]

It's probably been discussed but why doesn't Votto have the C captain on his jersey. Is Larkin the last guy to have it?

[JFLegal]

tysteve big fly!

[Ironman92]

“Hits that one fairly well”

No feel man

[AG Slater]

Imagine having a manager that benches Stephenson more than he plays him

[Ironman92]

Good inning

[VR]

Going to be a fun few years coming up for Reds fans. What an amazing young core these guys have.

[KeefeCato]

Amir Garrett is number 3 best (lowest) among MLB relievers this season in contact rate out of the zone.

However, within the zone, he’s in the top third of contact allowed by relievers.

This probably explains his problem, in part. He’s dependent on getting hitters to chase. So he’s probably reluctant to throw strikes, leading to walks, and what follows.

He relies solely on getting hitters to swing at his slider in the dirt. Good hitters are not going to do that.Garrett is all but done as a major leaguer if he doesn't come up with a quality pitch that he can throw for strikes.

[TheBigLebowski]

Wish I could have seen that. Stupid weekday matinees

[Ky Fried Redleg]

If they hold on and win this game, it’s pretty commendable. Lost the bad one yesterday and had to rebound for one of these 12:35 starts, and the Twins’ offense is pretty good despite their record.



This team has shown itself to have incredible resiliency and a very strong constitution. They have bounced from several very tough gut punches. I just hate to see the manager repeatedly poop on a team like this with his doo doo moves.

[SomeCallMeTim]

Between India and Stephenson sometimes I just…just….

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Love watch these guys play the game.

[RedTeamGo!]

Currently looking up recreational cannabis stores for my trip to Michigan in a couple weekends.

Ohio sucks.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

TySteve and India--- my gosh what a duo of good looking young players!!!

[KeefeCato]

It's probably been discussed but why doesn't Votto have the C captain on his jersey. Is Larkin the last guy to have it?

Pretty sure Lark was the last. I think Lou appointed him Captain. Maybe Pete did ? Seems like for whatever reason most managers don't do that anymore. I may be wrong but doesn't the Yankees always have one? Or did that go away when Jeter retired?

[Cop-A-Freel]

Since relievers can't go over 3 outs under Bell, who comes in after Brach gets the first 2 outs of this inning?

[JFLegal]

this effing bullpen. up by 5 and can't throw strikes.

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Currently looking up recreational cannabis stores for my trip to Michigan in a couple weekends.

Ohio sucks.

PM me.

[REDREAD]

I'm so glad we have a 5 run lead, otherwise this game would be nerve racking.

[Cop-A-Freel]

Man, I can't believe how bad these relievers are. You're up by 5!!! THROW IT DOWN THE MIDDLE!!!

[Ironman92]

Well….our two relievers have shown no control BUT so far have avoided missing over the plate

But 2 walks in unacceptable to start a 6-1 inning, this is the big leagues

[BluegrassRedleg]

Sooner or later, you gotta send a message by cutting these guys who continue to do this.

[JFLegal]

brach thinks someone will hit a 5-run HR

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it's almost like giving away your closer for free and then signing a bunch of scrubs to fill up the bullpen was not a good strategy.

[HammerTime]

5 run lead and you walk first two batters on 9 pitches. WTF are we doing.

[Ironman92]

Almost missed in the middle but big movement and slightly off saved him

[KeefeCato]

Since relievers can't go over 3 outs under Bell, who comes in after Brach gets the first 2 outs of this inning?

I get only 60 games last year and all of that. Trying to protect arms. But if a guy gets a out to end a inning on 3 pitches. You would think he could go another. Then just not be used for couple three games.
Of course he brings Brach back out and he can't throw strikes.so maybe this wasn't a good move.

[JFLegal]

bell has ideas. it's all good.

[SomeCallMeTim]

Natives are expressing our BP sentiments. well done.

[Ironman92]

Brach survives on players going out of the zone on him and Twins have had 3 great plate approaches as Brach falls down the BO depth chart

[JFLegal]

5 run lead and you walk first two batters on 9 pitches. WTF are we doing.

and the worst part is none one of us are surprised.

[AG Slater]

Brach, Garrett, doolittle, hendrix, hembree.
Revolving door of suck

[NebraskaRed]

Petition for MLB to limit every game to 5 innings.

[BCubb2003]

It’s a dilemma isn’t it? Throw strikes but don’t get hit especially after you’ve walked a bunch.

[Ironman92]

bell has ideas. it's all good.

He’s been perfect so far today, this 100% on Amir and Brach

[TexasRedsFan]

I propose $10,000 fines for every walk with less than 2 outs, 7th or later. $25,000 if they happen at GABP. Maybe that would help them focus?

[VR]

A little surprised to see Brach stay in after two walks. Alas, I'm no manager.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

this effing bullpen. up by 5 and can't throw strikes.

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Like I said last night, if a reliever comes in and walks the first two batters , he should be a removed after the third batter every time . Make a it a team rule. Gotta make a statement to these relievers that you can't walk batters.

[KeefeCato]

Lorenzen pitches the 9th.

[dakota42]

I'm so sick of this crap.

[NebraskaRed]

Still no outs

[JFLegal]

wow, now just a 2 run game. this effing ownership/front office. (could have said "bullpen" ... but guess whose fault that is?)

[WildcatFan]

Can I just point out real quick how wild it is that the Bally app hasn't updated a SINGLE commercial since the beginning of the season? It's the same 12-15 every single game.

[CySeymour]

Like I said last night, if a reliever comes in and walks the first two batters , he should be a removed after the third batter every time . Make a it a team rule. Gotta make a statement to these relievers that you can't walk batters.

They have to by rule face 3 batters.

[Cop-A-Freel]

If they lose this one, I'm calling it a season.

[Redsfan5]

Doo-Little could have do that


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[JFLegal]

against a scrub team like the twins no less.

[RedTeamGo!]

this effing bullpen. up by 5 and can't throw strikes.

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PM me.

Haha I can easily get it in OH. Just saying the lack of legal recreational here is dumb as hell.

[KeefeCato]

Cessa seems like too much of a pitch to contact guy to be a good reliever. Ground ball DP are great.But you need to K hitters as well

[REDREAD]

ok, now the game is nerve racking.

[NebraskaRed]

Reds relievers just need to do the George Costanza thing and assume that every instinct they have is wrong and do the opposite.

[Kc61]

Reds still lacking in lights out relievers. Lorenzen and Givens are the hottest relievers, the closest.

Maybe Santillan would help. Sims and Antone too.

[JFLegal]

They have to by rule face 3 batters.

that's why he said after the 3rd batter

[Ironman92]

Stephenson set up outside corner and Cessa missed inside and low on a lefty and it also likely kept Votto from getting there (assuming Reds pitch to positioning which I’m not sure they do

This so far has been 100% on the relievers.

[JFLegal]

Haha I can easily get it in OH. Just saying the lack of legal recreational here is dumb as hell.

cool, just making sure mi amigo

and legal recreational is so overrated. much cheaper and just as good getting from friends.

[SomeCallMeTim]

ok, now the game is nerve racking.

It was for me the minute Castillo was pulled.

[RedTeamGo!]

brach thinks someone will hit a 5-run HR

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it's almost like giving away your closer for free and then signing a bunch of scrubs to fill up the bullpen was not a good strategy.

Iggy wouldn’t have been used up 6-1 in the 8th though

[BluegrassRedleg]

This is just a disgrace.

[Mitri]

Reds still lacking in lights out relievers. Lorenzen and Givens are the hottest relievers, the closest.

Maybe Santillan would help. Sims and Antone too.

Yeah, I'd get Santillan up ASAP. Hopefully Sims will be activated tomorrow.

There are a bunch of easy cuts to make, Krall give me a call if you need help making a decision.

[Ironman92]

Missed over the middle….rip to LF

[JFLegal]

1-run game. absolute trainwreck.

[AG Slater]

No lead is safe.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Castillo gonna lose another W.

[Roy Tucker]

I don’t want to watch this.

[NebraskaRed]

How excited every team must be when the Reds go to their bullpen.

[JFLegal]

against the twins!

[Kc61]

Yeah, I'd get Santillan up ASAP. Hopefully Sims will be activated tomorrow.

There are a bunch of easy cuts to make, Krall give me a call if you need help making a decision.

Not worried about cuts at all. Just need more guys who miss bats. That’s why Hembree get so much prominence. He isn’t great but he can strike guys out.

This bullpen thing is just becoming absurd with this team.

[REDREAD]

Let's hope we can get another DP from Donaldson

[Ironman92]

Is he going to potentially pitch Lorenzen this inning and next? If no I don’t see the double switch.

[Redsfan5]

Double Switch DA @ it again


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[mhs95_06]

Good movement, good job

I’d leave him in. Get a guy warning up with 2 outs this half

I agree, but it didn't work out too well!

[JFLegal]

let's be real. we're all hoping/praying the reds make the playoffs ... and it would be awesome.

but then there would be a 100% chance we would get our heads ripped off by one of the playoff teams who are actually good. does anyone think even if this team could sneak in the playoffs they could actually do damage? i don't. far too many holes.

at least they've kept the season interesting though. this game being a prime example. lol

[JP321]

So Bell took the heat last night.. and I'm sure he will today. These guys just aren't executing

[Jomama]

Remember, we were told that Brach was a "solid middle relief option" by a guy who knows everything. So it must be true.

[Hamilton95]

Absolutely 0 reason to have hembree, brach, doolittle, garrett on the team. Santillan needs to come back up. Sims should be ready. And fill the last spot or two with a minor leaguer until Antone and Warren are ready. Those four guys are washed up.

[Ironman92]

Cessa seems like too much of a pitch to contact guy to be a good reliever. Ground ball DP are great.But you need to K hitters as well

He was missing targets. When he can work the edges he’s solid but he missed badly on 2 pitches and both got him

[SomeCallMeTim]

Castillo gonna lose another W.

This bullpen is like playing Jenga.

Slowly pulling out a block out until it crumbles.

[Kc61]

I think Lorenzen has to get five outs here. I guess Givens will have to pitch if Mike can’t get through.

[Ironman92]

WVreds boy is in the game

[HammerTime]

So Bell took the heat last night.. and I'm sure he will today. These guys just aren't executing

He can't even put guys in with a 5 run lead. I'm not sure what people expect him to do.

[Ironman92]

Lucky

[Cop-A-Freel]

So Bell took the heat last night.. and I'm sure he will today. These guys just aren't executing

As we see more and more of this, Bell is harder to blame. If not 1 reliever can get guys out, what is he supposed to do?

[Mitri]

let's be real. we're all hoping/praying the reds make the playoffs ... and it would be awesome.

but then there would be a 100% chance we would get our heads ripped off by one of the playoff teams who are actually good. does anyone think even if this team could sneak in the playoffs they could actually do damage? i don't. far too many holes.

at least they've kept the season interesting though. this game being a prime example. lol

This team has one massive hole. That's about it.

[JFLegal]

This team has one massive hole. That's about it.

bullpen, defense, baserunning.

[Redsfan5]

Sit down Donaldson


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[Ironman92]

He can't even put guys in with a 5 run lead. I'm not sure what people expect him to do.

He’s been pin point today…..that Doolittle loss was awful and he didn’t have any feel the next time with Hembree either.

[NatiRedGals]

I won't blame this one on bell but it does seem weird to me how sometimes he pulls people and other times he just waits cessa obviously didn't have it

[Cop-A-Freel]

We keep hearing how good of a clubhouse the Reds have. I truly believe that to be the case. But you gotta believe that when the bull pen guys are around, it can get pretty awkward because of how bad they've been.

[REDREAD]

bad umping helps us there lol

[Ironman92]

Sadak with the jinx

[Kc61]

Sadak sees benefits from the bad pen work of some. It may cause a re-shuffling. Just announce the game, sir.

[Ironman92]

Bell’s heart rate up to 55

[JFLegal]

what a goddamn disaster

[NebraskaRed]

Getting 3 outs is the hardest thing in the world this inning.

[mhs95_06]

Iggy wouldn’t have been used up 6-1 in the 8th though

6-4 in the 8th, yes!

[Powel Crosley]

Of course Sadak jumping the gun again and Lorenzen immediately gives up a hit.

[Ironman92]

Reds continue to pitch lefties there will continue to burn them

He threw the pitch where it was called….I’m not blaming Lorenzen there.

[HammerTime]

He’s been pin point today…..that Doolittle loss was awful and he didn’t have any feel the next time with Hembree either.

I’ll give you the Doolittle one, but there just isn’t anyone else to use.

[Mitri]

bullpen, defense, baserunning.

3rd in the NL in runs. Who needs baserunning?

They're above average defensively, almost sneaky about it. Senzel and Moose will help.

Only real hole is 5th starter and like, all of the bullpen. It's frustrating, but don't drag the rest of the team down with its failures.

[Ironman92]

I’ll give you the Doolittle one, but there just isn’t anyone else to use.

That’s why when a reliever looks great in the 6th….you pitch him in the 7th

[JFLegal]

and somehow ... the reds still lead by 1.

[TheBigLebowski]

Are you pro-Brach people ready to repent? He needs to be released asap.

[Ironman92]

Lorenzen was great….he pitched to edges, changed speeds, eye levels….he pitched.

The double was the fault of whoever thought the pitch should be thrown there.

[NebraskaRed]

https://media.giphy.com/media/GrUhLU9q3nyRG/giphy.gif

All of us that inning.

[SomeCallMeTim]

Great.

Now we only need 3 more outs. What could POSSIBLY go wrong?!?!??

[TexasRedsFan]

If you're unable to go right at guys with a 5 run lead, you don't belong in the majors.

[REDREAD]

Sadak sees benefits from the bad pen work of some. It may cause a re-shuffling. Just announce the game, sir.

yes, that was an irritating comment by Sadak..

[westofyou]

Go cal state fullerton baseball!

[Strikes Out Looking]

A little surprised to see Brach stay in after two walks. Alas, I'm no manager.

Nor is David Bell

[Griffey012]

Redemption time for Hembree cause it seems like a fitting Bell move

[SomeCallMeTim]

https://media.giphy.com/media/GrUhLU9q3nyRG/giphy.gif

All of us that inning.

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This has been me all year after the 6th.

[Ironman92]

6-7 insurance runs would make most of us feel moderately comfortable

[Ironman92]

Great hitting by AA

[Kc61]

Pretty good chance Sims joins the Reds by tomorrow.

Bell/Krall may not even ask if he’s ready.

[HammerTime]

Once again I'll ask.... Why is Sims not with the team yet?

If he pitches today in AAA I may lose it.