9-26-21 Reds vs Nats 1:10pm

[Ron Madden]

Reds
1. Jonathan India (R) 2B
2. Tyler Stephenson (R) C
3. Nick Castellanos (R) RF
4. Eugenio Suarez (R) 3B
5. Kyle Farmer (R) SS
6. Asdrubal Cabrera (S) 1B
7. Delino DeShields (R) LF
8. Jose Barrero (R) CF
9. Tyler Mahle (R) P


Nationals
1. Lane Thomas (R) CF
2. Alcides Escobar (R) SS
3. Juan Soto (L) RF
4. Josh Bell (S) 1B
5. Yadiel Hernandez (L) LF
6. Luis Garcia (L) 2B
7. Riley Adams (R) C
8. Carter Kieboom (R) 3B
9. Josh Rogers (L) P

[CrosleyVet]

Probably the worst hitting lineup conceived by anyone on earth

[NebraskaRed]

Cabrera will get his first hit as a Red today. I just know it.

Or maybe he won't, who knows.

[64red]

Sorry folks, I’ve been out of the news cycle. Is Votto injured? I can’t imagine the face of the franchise not playing the last two home games. I know technically there’s one more.

[Ron Madden]

Sorry folks, I’ve been out of the news cycle. Is Votto injured? I can’t imagine the face of the franchise not playing the last two home games. I know technically there’s one more.



Bobby Nightengale @nightengalejr

David Bell said Joey Votto injured his knee on the 11th-inning ground ball to first base when he had to sidestep in front of the runner

Votto says he should be available to hit off the bench today.

[Ron Madden]

C. Trent Rosecrans
@ctrent

Lefty Reiver Sanmartin will start for the Reds on Monday. Sanmartin, 25, will be making his big-league debut.

Sanmartin was 10-2 with 3.32 ERA in 17 starts and 25 appearances between Double-A Chattanooga and Triple-A Louisville.

[Alabama Red]

I just don’t get the Reds strategy at all. Why are AC a DDJ getting at bats. Friedl should be playing because he may be part of the future so it would be nice to get him playing time. I would pick up the option on Tucker so I’d have him playing 1st to get some at bats against a lefty. If he’s on the team next year he may have to hit against lefties sometimes. Even if the option isn’t picked up the team should give him their ABs because it may help him out in FA if he can show he’s not just a platoon catcher. Tucker has been a good player for us and has given it his all so he deserves the ABs.

[Kc61]

I just don’t get the Reds strategy at all. Why are AC a DDJ getting at bats. Friedl should be playing because he may be part of the future so it would be nice to get him playing time. I would pick up the option on Tucker so I’d have him playing 1st to get some at bats against a lefty. If he’s on the team next year he may have to hit against lefties sometimes. Even if the option isn’t picked up the team should give him their ABs because it may help him out in FA if he can show he’s not just a platoon catcher. Tucker has been a good player for us and has given it his all so he deserves the ABs.

Reds want to finish over .500. Feel their best chance is to load up with RHH.

Friedl will get several more starts this week when they face a righty.

As for Barnhart, he’s resting between catching starts late in a long season. Seems pretty usual.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Probably the worst hitting lineup conceived by anyone on earth

So what you're saying is that lineup couldn't hit a beach ball with a shovel?

Davey should have gone all all out today and given Nick the day off and put Aquino in right. Then the Reds lineup would look like this :

1. India
2. TySteve
3. Farmer
4. Suarez / .188
5. Assdribble / .228 (.000 w/Reds)
6. Aquino / .187
7 DeShields / .226
8. Bererro / .167
9. Mahle / .058



Crosley, did Hutch or Sisler fill out as good a lineup card than the one above? Does a manager have to sign his name on the card? I'd be tempted to write "anonymous." lol Even Washington, D.C. native and Cleveland Spider whipping boy, Harry Colliflower could mow down that 4 through 9.

Now, GO REDLEGS!!! Get that series win!

[KeefeCato]

I just don’t get the Reds strategy at all. Why are AC a DDJ getting at bats. Friedl should be playing because he may be part of the future so it would be nice to get him playing time. I would pick up the option on Tucker so I’d have him playing 1st to get some at bats against a lefty. If he’s on the team next year he may have to hit against lefties sometimes. Even if the option isn’t picked up the team should give him their ABs because it may help him out in FA if he can show he’s not just a platoon catcher. Tucker has been a good player for us and has given it his all so he deserves the ABs.

They need to move on from a aging catcher like Barnhart and Miley as well. I would sign Miley then trade him.

[Kc61]

They need to move on from a aging catcher like Barnhart and Miley as well. I would sign Miley then trade him.

I’m still an advocate for picking up Barnhart’s option. He’s a valuable player and would help the young pitchers coming up next year.

But I also want to see Reds get younger with pre-arb talent. So I won’t scream if they go in the direction you suggest, Keefe, depending how the overall roster looks.

[Big Klu]

I love the look of the shadows on the field in late September/early October day games!

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Bengals 7
Stealers 0

[Big Klu]

Don't ask me why, but for some reason I have the feeling that Asdrúbal Cabrera is the pick to click today.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

I love the look of the shadows on the field in late September/early October day games!

I love this time of year. Just seems to pass so quickly.

[NebraskaRed]

Votto and his injured knee could have made it to first safely. But not Cabrera.

[Big Klu]

Votto and his injured knee could have made it to first safely. But not Cabrera.

I will admit, he is slow! Hard to believe he had two seasons in Cleveland where he stole 17 bases.

[Tom Servo]

I’m still bullish on his future but Barrero isn’t yet justifying those many calls to have benched Farmer for him.

[kaldaniels]

I’m still bullish on his future but Barrero isn’t yet justifying those many calls to have benched Farmer for him.

I hate that one of our Ex-Redszoners brains melted over that decision. So unnecessary.

[NebraskaRed]

Good job getting out of that jam

[Big Klu]

Good job getting out of that jam

2nd & 3rd, no outs, and Mahle gets out of it unscathed.

[NebraskaRed]

It seems like Stephenson hits the hardest, loudest singles.

[NebraskaRed]

Cabrera-watch: no hit yet

[757690]

Cabrera-watch: no hit yet

I’m kinda rooting for him to go ofer being a Red, just for the novelty of it.

[kaldaniels]

Sammy spitting fire at the home plate ump.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Mark it down... Tyler Mahle will hit one out of the ballpark next season. He has hit some balls hard .

[kaldaniels]

Mark it down... Tyler Mahle will hit one out of the ballpark next season. He has hit some balls hard .

Unfortunately he will never get the chance to hit off of Tyler Mahle at GABP. He’s really missing out.

[Big Klu]

Sammy spitting fire at the home plate ump.

LeCure: "Why they let this guy call balls and strikes, I have no idea."

And that was after Mahle (as a batter) was the beneficiary of a ball call that should have been a strike!

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Sammy spitting fire at the home plate ump.

Wasn't it Mongo McMichael who called out Hernandez while on the microphone at Wrigley?

[kaldaniels]

Gosh enough about the 200th K for Mahle.

What, will there be a 10 year anniversary celebration to commemorate it in 2031?

[NebraskaRed]

LeCure speaking the truth about Cabrera getting playing time

[Ky Fried Redleg]

I just don’t get the Reds strategy at all. Why are AC a DDJ getting at bats. Friedl should be playing because he may be part of the future so it would be nice to get him playing time. I would pick up the option on Tucker so I’d have him playing 1st to get some at bats against a lefty. If he’s on the team next year he may have to hit against lefties sometimes. Even if the option isn’t picked up the team should give him their ABs because it may help him out in FA if he can show he’s not just a platoon catcher. Tucker has been a good player for us and has given it his all so he deserves the ABs.

Sam Lecure reading Redszone...

[Alabama Red]

Lecure is 100% correct. We’re wasting ABs on players who will be gone in a week and sitting futures pieces on the bench.

[Big Klu]

LeCure speaking the truth about Cabrera getting playing time

Yes, but I don't think it's the commentator's role to say that during the broadcast -- especially in the tone that he said it. If I were Cabrera or Bell, I would be pissed.

[kaldaniels]

Oh no has India checked out?

[kaldaniels]

Yes, but I don't think it's the commentator's role to say that during the broadcast -- especially in the tone that he said it. If I were Cabrera or Bell, I would be pissed.

I don’t want the Bally broadcast to be state-run media myself, so I like it.

But truly, I respect your feelings on the matter, it’s not for everyone.

[Alabama Red]

They need to move on from a aging catcher like Barnhart and Miley as well. I would sign Miley then trade him.
You have to carry two catchers and Tucker is better than anybody else they will get. Tyler would get 110 starts and Tucker the rest.

[Big Klu]

I don’t want the Bally broadcast to be state-run media myself, so I like it.

But truly, I respect your feelings on the matter, it’s not for everyone.

I wouldn't be surprised if someone else who won't appreciate LeCure's comments is Castellanos, and I also wouldn't be surprised if he calls him out on it publicly. Nick is the kind of player who is protective of his teammates -- all of them.

[NebraskaRed]

Stephenson!

[NebraskaRed]

Cast!

[Alabama Red]

Yes, but I don't think it's the commentator's role to say that during the broadcast -- especially in the tone that he said it. If I were Cabrera or Bell, I would be pissed.

I agree they’ll probably be pissed but what can they really say with their performance the last month? You lose 10 straight series or whatever it was and squander a wild card you’re going to get some criticism.

[NebraskaRed]

Yes, but I don't think it's the commentator's role to say that during the broadcast -- especially in the tone that he said it. If I were Cabrera or Bell, I would be pissed.

The tone and calling out Cabrera specifically. He could have said it differently, maybe just alluding to the situation rather than being specific.

[Big Klu]

I agree they’ll probably be pissed but what can they really say with their performance the last month? You lose 10 straight series or whatever it was and squander a wild card you’re going to get some criticism.

I'll give you that. But if I were the player in question -- or a team leader in the clubhouse -- Sam had better not come around and act all buddy-buddy to get an interview after a comment like that.

[NebraskaRed]

Cabrera got his first hit as a Red

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Castellanos asking for the ball haha

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Which will be greater ? Hits by Asdrubal today or TD passes by Burrow today?

Currently:

Burrow 3
Asdrubal 1

[Big Klu]

Which will be greater ? Hits by Asdrubal today or TD passes by Burrow today?

Currently:

Burrow 3
Asdrubal 1

I would take Burrow TD passes over any Red's hit total.

[NebraskaRed]

Ryne "Bryce" Harper in to pitch for the Nats.

[Big Klu]

The tone and calling out Cabrera specifically. He could have said it differently, maybe just alluding to the situation rather than being specific.

Exactly. That's the big problem with what he said.

[kaldaniels]

Exactly. That's the big problem with what he said.

Legit question.

A week left to go in the season and things have fizzled out for the Reds. Are they (the players) really that in tune to what LeCure says on a Sunday afternoon broadcast?

[Big Klu]

Legit question.

A week left to go in the season and things have fizzled out for the Reds. Are they (the players) really that in tune to what LeCure says on a Sunday afternoon broadcast?

Good question.

In today's media-driven world, they absolutely will find out what he said in the broadcast. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if they knew already.

[NebraskaRed]

Really good home start for Mahle.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Man, is Lecure outspoken or what!!! He's definitely not an Angel hernandez fan. Neither is Steve McMichael.


https://youtu.be/laPjzqDFSGU

[NebraskaRed]

Farmer with the grand slam

[NebraskaRed]

Do the Reds retroactively win the first game of this series after the Nationals gave up 2 hits to Cabrera?

[BCubb2003]

Good for Cabrera for reviving the rally after Farmer killed it.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Burrow TDs : 3
Isdrubal hits: 2

[CaiGuy]

Reds giving us some fun in junk time. All well, I don't mind them padding some numbers.

Stinkin' Cardinals.

[Kc61]

Lecure is 100% correct. We’re wasting ABs on players who will be gone in a week and sitting futures pieces on the bench.

Disagree with Lecure. You try to win the game. Bell uses his whole bench. Everyone has been getting playing time.

If Barrero should get more, well he was in today’s lineup.

Friedl came in and got playing time.

Tucker Barnhart needs more reps?

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Bengals lay the smack down on the Squealers 24 to 10 . Nice Sunday for a change.

[CaiGuy]

Disagree with Lecure. You try to win the game. Bell uses his whole bench. Everyone has been getting playing time.

If Barrero should get more, well he was in today’s lineup.

Friedl came in and got playing time.

Tucker Barnhart needs more reps?

I am all for starting Berrero everyday but I am not going to lose my mind over Freidl and Barnhart getting AB's.

And you are right...team is still trying to win as much games as possible.

[Big Klu]

Jonny India looking a little shaky in the field today.

[KeefeCato]

You have to carry two catchers and Tucker is better than anybody else they will get. Tyler would get 110 starts and Tucker the rest.

Waste of money for a tight fisted organization. Why pay for Tucker to catch 52 times? When you can ride Stephenson 140 games get a backup for league minimum to start 22 games. Money would be far better used else where. Tucker is a bad hitter.

[Ron Madden]

Nice Catch Jose!!!
One More Out!!!

[Big Klu]

Waste of money for a tight fisted organization. Why pay for Tucker to catch 52 times? When you can ride Stephenson 140 games get a backup for league minimum to start 22 games. Money would be far better used else where. Tucker is a bad hitter.

Nobody catches 140 games anymore. What Sparky did to Johnny Bench, and Lou did to Joe Oliver in 1992 would be criminal in today's game. The last catcher to make 140 appearances behind the plate was Yadier Molina in 2016. Molina leads all NL catchers in appearances this season (as of yesterday) with 116.

[Ron Madden]

REDS WIN!!!

[Tom Servo]

The 2021 Reds will finish no worse than .500 (and likely a few games over). I am glad about that. That possibility is not looking as good for the Padres.

[CaiGuy]

The 2021 Reds will finish no worse than .500 (and likely a few games over). I am glad about that. That possibility is not looking as good for the Padres.

My prediction of 83 is looking pretty solid, though I think they beat it.

A lot easier to build on an 84 win team than a 70 win team.

[kaldaniels]

Man, is Lecure outspoken or what!!! He's definitely not an Angel hernandez fan. Neither is Steve McMichael.


https://youtu.be/laPjzqDFSGU

Didn’t realize Mongo is currently battling ALS. :(

[Mitri]

My prediction of 83 is looking pretty solid, though I think they beat it.

A lot easier to build on an 84 win team than a 70 win team.

I was at 83 too. High five!

I hope they win 85.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

The 2021 Reds will finish no worse than .500 (and likely a few games over). I am glad about that. That possibility is not looking as good for the Padres.

And I feel so bad for poor Manny Machado. ........ NOT!

The Padres' collapse has been epic.

[Ron Madden]

For those unhappy with today's lineup


Bobby Nightengale
@nightengalejr
The No. 6, 7 and 8 hitters in the #Reds lineup today (Asdrúbal Cabrera, Delino DeShields and Jose Barrero): 6-for-11 with four walks.

[kaldaniels]

And I feel so bad for poor Manny Machado. ........ NOT!

The Padres' collapse has been epic.

I mean the Padres have fun (that’s cool!) but there sure is a lot of cockiness for a team who has accomplished absolutley nothing.

[M2]

For those unhappy with today's lineup

Funny how RH bats do well against LH pitching.

[CaiGuy]

Funny how RH bats do well against LH pitching.

Get out of here with your new age ideas

[kaldaniels]

Mike Costanzo may now retake his proper place in Reds lore.

[OldFashionedRed]

For those unhappy with today's lineup

There will always be that clown who says "told you they would do it". Clowns everywhere, on all sides of fandom.

[CaiGuy]

There will always be that clown who says "told you they would do it". Clowns everywhere, on all sides of fandom.

Lol the irony of this post is awesome.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Didn’t realize Mongo is currently battling ALS. :(

Yep. That's a harsh diagnosis. Here's Mongo in better times, facing off with another former pro football player, Bill Goldberg.


https://youtu.be/BerXLl75ltw

[Ky Fried Redleg]

For those unhappy with today's lineup

Probably should have gone with that lineup the last five weeks. Likely would have staved off the Cardinals' assault on the WC. :laugh:

What I would have like to have seen is about two or three better innings from Castillo in the middle game of the Cardinals' series.

[gagliano]

Probably should have gone with that lineup the last five weeks. Likely would have staved off the Cardinals' assault on the WC. :laugh:

What I would have like to have seen is about two or three better innings from Castillo in the middle game of the Cardinals' series.

Looks like the kids are alright. Get rid of suarez and next year's team is gonna roll! Very interesting team right now.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Looks like the kids are alright. Get rid of suarez and next year's team is gonna roll! Very interesting team right now.

:D

[Big Klu]

Looks like the kids are alright.

https://recordmecca.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Untitled16.jpg

[Mutaman]

The Padres' collapse has been epic.

As opposed to the Red's collapse which has been pretty ordinary.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Anytime both the Reds AND the the Bengals win on the same Sunday, it's a hell of a day. Been a great Sunday.

[JFLegal]

good to see the reds finishing strong. been hella frustrating the last month, but overall, this team has been a lot of fun and has exceeded my personal expectations coming into the season. go get a few more wins. we'll always look back on this year fondly. this team was never going to win the world series -- and i wish they would have at least made the playoffs as the second wildcard -- but they are a fun squad who will finish with a winning record.