6-2-22 Reds vs Nationals 6:40 PM

[Ron Madden]

Reds
1. Nick Senzel (R) CF
2. Brandon Drury (R) 3B
3. Tommy Pham (R) LF
4. Joey Votto (L) DH
5. Kyle Farmer (R) SS
6. Mike Moustakas (L) 1B
7. Albert Almora Jr. (R) RF
8. Aramis Garcia (R) C
9. Matt Reynolds (R) 2B
SP Graham Ashcraft (R)


Nationals
1. Cesar Hernandez (S) 2B
2. Keibert Ruiz (S) C
3. Juan Soto (L) RF
4. Nelson Cruz (R) DH
5. Josh Bell (S) 1B
6. Yadiel Hernandez (L) LF
7. Maikel Franco (R) 3B
8. Luis Garcia (L) SS
9. Victor Robles (R) CF
SP Joan Adon (R)

[cumberlandreds]

I hope Stephenson isn't hurt. That's a really weak lineup without him in there. I was and still am hoping the Reds can pass the Nats this weekend. Nats have going really bad for most of this season and even more so lately.

I have to resort to watching this series on MASN since I live in the Nats black out territory. Bob Carpenter and Kevin Frandsen are their announcers. Frandsen is new and I haven't hear him much since I have barely watched any of the Nats games this year. Carpenter is OK at PBP but nothing special. He has been with them since 2006.

[KeefeCato]

Be nice to see them win this series.

[Ron Madden]

I hope Stephenson isn't hurt. That's a really weak lineup without him in there. I was and still am hoping the Reds can pass the Nats this weekend.

The Reds winning percentage is ahead of the Nats.

Reds 17 - 32 .347
Nats 18 - 34 .346

[cumberlandreds]

The Reds winning percentage is one percentage point ahead of the Nats.

Reds 17 - 32 .347
Nats 18 - 34 .346

Nats went into the destroying mode after they won the World Series in 2019. Very disappointing to see them to do that.

[KeefeCato]

Nats went into the destroying mode after they won the World Series in 2019. Very disappointing to see them to do that.

Plus they have IMO the best player in the game in Soto and are wasting his prime years.
He is certainly a top 5 player.

[redsfan9988]

Hey…. Let’s win 8 in a row… the Nats are bad. So are the D’Backs (even if they’ve been decent this year and have won like 278 out of 279 against us).

25-32 in a week. That’s the goal.

[CaiGuy]

Hey…. Let’s win 8 in a row… the Nats are bad. So are the D’Backs (even if they’ve been decent this year and have won like 278 out of 279 against us).

25-32 in a week. That’s the goal.

I'd be happy with winning series. Should be doable at home against these two, though they still have problems in the health department.

[Ron Madden]

The Nationals lineup has been added to the original post

[JarrodOnVinyl]

Reds have either won or split 7 of their last 8 series. I feel good about this one. I think we will see Joey feasting on Nats pitching as well. Let's go Redlegs!

[klw]

Plus they have IMO the best player in the game in Soto and are wasting his prime years.


Well there was that World Series title just a couple of seasons ago, so not a total waste.

[Ron Madden]

Bobby Nightengale
@nightengalejr

Nick Lodolo threw 30-35 pitches in a bullpen session yesterday. “Definitely a positive step,” he said. He’ll throw another bullpen on Saturday.

Tyler Naquin, on the IL with a quad strain, had a PRP injection today. David Bell said the rough estimate is he’ll be sidelined for a month

[JFLegal]

"rough estimate, sidelined for a month."

so, naquin is probably out for the year

[Ron Madden]

LanceMcAlister
@LanceMcAlister

Tonight on Extra Innings:
I'll replay Waite Hoyt telling Pete Rose the story of meeting Al Capone on a Yankees road trip in late 1920's.

Rose was guest hosting for Trumpy on Sports Talk in January 1983.

[malcontent]

For reasons known only to David Bell, Senzel is leading off again. Dude has a CAREER oWAR of -0.4.

This year?

.195 .247 .264 .512

Opposing starters have to love facing him out of the box.

[RedTeamGo!]

For reasons known only to David Bell, Senzel is leading off again. Dude has a CAREER oWAR of -0.4.

This year?

.195 .247 .264 .512

Opposing starters have to love facing him out of the box.

Might as well play him this year, but there is absolutely no reason they should go into 2023 with Senzel on the roster

[malcontent]

Might as well play him this year, but there is absolutely no reason they should go into 2023 with Senzel on the roster
Agree about 2023, but I'd rather see Almora in CF for the rest of this year.

[Ron Madden]

Todays Triva Question:

On this date 1989 Eric Davis hit for the cycle.
No Reds player has done it since then.

Who was the last Red before Davis to hit for the cycle and what year did he do it?

[redsfan9988]

For reasons known only to David Bell, Senzel is leading off again. Dude has a CAREER oWAR of -0.4.

This year?

.195 .247 .264 .512

Opposing starters have to love facing him out of the box.

Yes… on a team with tons of healthy lead off options, why would you —- oh… right…

[malcontent]

Yes… on a team with tons of healthy lead off options, why would you —- oh… right…
Bell would have Senzel as the starting CF regardless of injuries. My greater point is he shouldn't be starting, period. But Bell not only plugs him in, he gives him 4-5 PA per game.

[Mitri]

For reasons known only to David Bell, Senzel is leading off again. Dude has a CAREER oWAR of -0.4.

This year?

.195 .247 .264 .512

Opposing starters have to love facing him out of the box.

"We just gotta get Nick going. We all know what he's capable of. He's looked really good in random at-bats spread across 4 seasons. He's almost there."

[redsfan9988]

Bell would have Senzel as the starting CF regardless of injuries. My greater point is he shouldn't be starting, period. But Bell not only plugs him in, he gives him 4-5 PA per game.

When the Reds were in the heat of a playoff race last year an (apparently) healthy Senzel wasn’t allowed on the roster. This year - we’re a million games out anyway. We’ve invested a lot in this dude. Give him 600 PAs. If he OPSs .560, we’ll know what we have… better to find out when the results don’t matter.

[Rantly]

For reasons known only to David Bell, Senzel is leading off again. Dude has a CAREER oWAR of -0.4.

This year?

.195 .247 .264 .512

Opposing starters have to love facing him out of the box.

“Gotta get Senzi going”

[malcontent]

When the Reds were in the heat of a playoff race last year an (apparently) healthy Senzel wasn’t allowed on the roster. This year - we’re a million games out anyway. We’ve invested a lot in this dude. Give him 600 PAs. If he OPSs .560, we’ll know what we have… better to find out when the results don’t matter.
I get the point about a lost season, but many here wanted to wait on Jose Peraza forever, too. I'd rather trust my eyes and cut my losses.

Also...if he OPSes .560 over 600 PA, you won't be able to give him away.

Move him now and at least some team may consider that his career was derailed by the injury bug and cough up something of value.

[Ironman92]

Votto locked in

[757690]

It seems Votto has his timing back

- - - Updated - - -

3 run homer from Votto

Reds lead 3-0

[Tony Cloninger]

They are not going to give him even 400 AB if he doesn’t start hitting over 200 or showing any OB capabilities.

[TheBigLebowski]

"We just gotta get Nick going. We all know what he's capable of. He's looked really good in random at-bats spread across 4 seasons. He's almost there."

cf bats leadoff, Dude

[Tony Cloninger]

Votto reminds me of a washed up Tyrone Power.

[Tadasimha]

18372
J.D.V!

[traderumor]

Was Ashcraft on the radar or is he a pleasant surprise? Comfy 98-99, sink action, and a slider, lot of promise there.

[Indymoon]

Plus they have IMO the best player in the game in Soto and are wasting his prime years.
He is certainly a top 5 player.

I heard they don’t plan to trade him either. Of course, plans can change.

[LeatherPants]

Votto reminds me of a washed up Tyrone Power.

Fantastic timing.

[Indymoon]

Krall just joined radio broadcast for Reds 2nd inning. That slot is usually one of the beat writers.

[membengal]

Good gravy Ashcraft is impressive.

[Ironman92]

Great swing by Nick

[Ironman92]

Good swing by Drury but to no avail

Reds have certainly bought in more to smacking it where it’s pitched

[Ironman92]

And Farmer goes pull into the easiest GIDP ever….EXACTLY what they were trying to do

[Tadasimha]

Nice patient at-bat, Kyle. :rolleyes:

[durl]

Reds now tied for 5th in MLB in GIDP.

[membengal]

But seriously, Ashcraft is REALLY impressive.

[cumberlandreds]

Another easy inning for Ashcraft.

[757690]

So will Ashcraft be the Votto to Greene’s Bruce?

[Tony Cloninger]

Fantastic timing.


My timing. She is fantastic.

[Rantly]

So will Ashcraft be the Votto to Greene’s Bruce?

No, and I’d be fairly happy if Ashcraft is Bruce.

[Tony Cloninger]

Great to see a starter who understands that pitch to contact. Limiting pitches. It’s still an option. You can’t just rely on your bullpen.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

On this date 131 years ago today... June 2, 1891 , Cincinnati Reds pitcher Charley "Old Hoss" Radbourne(one of my favorite characters of the game and one of the best pitchers of his day) won his 300th career game with a 10-8 complete game victory over the Boston Beaneaters at South End Grounds in Boston. He became only the fifth member of the 300 win club in baseball history. My man completed 488 of his 502 career starts( 97.2%) Old Hoss won his 310 career games over a span of just eleven seasons.

Cy Young won his 300th game 10 years later in 1901.

[membengal]

WOW

[cumberlandreds]

Nice way to get out of that jam. 70 pitches through five.

[durl]

This ump's strike zone is getting much larger for the Nats pitcher this inning. Wow.

[Deepee57]

Good start, let's some runs!

[cumberlandreds]

Missed a good chance to add on. 3-0 Good guys after five.

[durl]

The Reds have wasted too many opportunities at the plate.

[JCM11]

Ashcraft looking ace-like out there mowing down the Nats just like he did the Giants.

[cumberlandreds]

Oh hum, another 1-2-3 inning. 78 pitches through six. Nats haven't scored in 27 innings.

[SomeCallMeTim]

Where’s the on line application for the Ashcraft fan club?

This is just no nonsense quality pitching.

[cumberlandreds]

Nats pitching change.

[JCM11]

Where’s the on line application for the Ashcraft fan club?

This is just no nonsense quality pitching.

It's like Wade Miley +10 mph.

[JCM11]

GABP special on a Bell solo HR.

[SomeCallMeTim]

Bell thought he’d flied out.

[Red Raindog]

Wow
I thought Bell’s HR was a pop fly to left


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[Red Raindog]

Where’s the on line application for the Ashcraft fan club?

This is just no nonsense quality pitching.

You can send your membership dues to my offshore account
[emoji48]


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[Reds Freak]

Where’s the on line application for the Ashcraft fan club?

This is just no nonsense quality pitching.

14 GOs. I'm in love.

Although offense needs to get another pair with the Reds pen looming.

[JCM11]

Nice bounce back to get through 7 with only the cheapy solo HR.

Reynolds gets the run back. Man this guy has been a really good pickup.

[Deepee57]

Great start by Ashcraft, need more runs though.

[Reds Freak]

Nice bounce back to get through 7 with only the cheapy solo HR.

It all evens out with a cheapy from Reynolds!

[SomeCallMeTim]

Got that singleton back!

[Deepee57]

Hey, Reynolds must have heard me.

[SomeCallMeTim]

Great start by Ashcraft, need more runs though.

You need to post more if you can generate offense that fast! [emoji1787]

[Reds Freak]

This Nationals SS is rough in the field and at the plate.

[Ironman92]

That Bell HR reminded me of fast pitch softball with a great fastball pitcher….just get the bat through it and the pitcher will provide the power

[SomeCallMeTim]

You can send your membership dues to my offshore account
[emoji48]


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Sure thing. Right after my Matt Damon crypto bounces back. [emoji849]

[SomeCallMeTim]

Time for some Farm Bureau insurance.

[durl]

HR for Farmer!!!!

[TheBigLebowski]

President and CEO of The Kyle Farmer Fan Club

[Ky Fried Redleg]

*** SCOREBOARD STUMPER***


On this date in 1891, Old Hoss Radbourn won his 300th game while pitching for the Cincinnati Reds. Besides Old Hoss, there have been four 300+ win pitchers in MLB history who have worn either a Washington or a Cincinnati uniform. Can you name all four???

[Ironman92]

Votto would be an incredible home plate ump but he’d have to work it from the LH batter’s box

[Red Raindog]

Sure thing. Right after my Matt Damon crypto bounces back. [emoji849]

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[traderumor]

Great shot of sunset sky in background of scoreboard as Farmer rounded the bases. Great night for the Reds!

[WVRedsFan]

It’s funny. As much as people gripe about Farmer (usually favoring Barraro), he’s been fine. Big HR. Now Warren in to get it close again.

[klw]

*** SCOREBOARD STUMPER***


On this date in 1891, Old Hoss Radbourn won his 300th game while pitching for the Cincinnati Reds. Besides Old Hoss, there have been four 300+ win pitchers in MLB history who have worn either a Washington or a Cincinnati uniform. Can you name all four???

Seaver
Mathewson
Carlton

[757690]

Big question:

Is this lead Warren safe?

[Ironman92]

Farmer murdered that HR

[0-2 Count]

*** SCOREBOARD STUMPER***


On this date in 1891, Old Hoss Radbourn won his 300th game while pitching for the Cincinnati Reds. Besides Old Hoss, there have been four 300+ win pitchers in MLB history who have worn either a Washington or a Cincinnati uniform. Can you name all four???

Walter Johnson
Tom Seaver
Christy Matthewson
?

[Kc61]

Seaver
Mathewson
Carlton

Surprised about Carlton.

Early Wynn won exactly 300 gams, one obscure stat that I know. I think he’s one of them.

[cumberlandreds]

*** SCOREBOARD STUMPER***


On this date in 1891, Old Hoss Radbourn won his 300th game while pitching for the Cincinnati Reds. Besides Old Hoss, there have been four 300+ win pitchers in MLB history who have worn either a Washington or a Cincinnati uniform. Can you name all four???

Tom Seaver and Walter Johnson are two of them. I think Christy Matheson pitched very briefly for the Reds.

[SomeCallMeTim]

Seaver
Mathewson
Carlton

Walter Johnson?

Wasn’t he responsible for Washingtons only WS win before Nats won it?

[Ironman92]

Wow…always love Pham’s hustle and damn Senzel made that catch extra hard for him. Great play

[durl]

I am SO surprised that Pham and Senzel didn't collide on that flyout. I just expect Nick to get injured, I guess.

[cumberlandreds]

Walter Johnson?

Wasn’t he responsible for Washingtons only WS win before Nats won it?

Yes.

[Kc61]

Must be Seaver, Johnson, Mathewson, Wynn. Final answer.

[WVRedsFan]

Wow! Don’t think I’ve ever seen Senzel lose a ball_or any outfielder backing him up that close.

[Reds Freak]

It’s funny. As much as people gripe about Farmer (usually favoring Barraro), he’s been fine. Big HR. Now Warren in to get it close again.

I love Farmer. But they also need to get Barrero up here soon, especially in a lost year, and get him some experience. Farmer can play super sub and still start 4-5 times a week.

[RedTeamGo!]

Jameson Taillon has a perfect game going through 7 innings. Problem is it’s a 0-0 ballgame

[WVRedsFan]

Jameson Taillon has a perfect game going through 7 innings. Problem is it’s a 0-0 ballgameShades of
Last week

[WVRedsFan]

Kuhnel in.

[Ron Madden]

There's One Out!

[WVRedsFan]

Reds Win!! I hope.

[Ron Madden]

There's Two Outs!!

[SomeCallMeTim]

It’s funny. As much as people gripe about Farmer (usually favoring Barraro), he’s been fine. .

It’s not a gripe about Farmer. He’s solid

It’s a matter of where do you want the SS position to be 3-5 years from now. Barrero will still be under 30 and could or should be playing a premium position. Why hold him back?

[durl]

I just noticed: the Reds have committed the fewest errors in MLB so far this year.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Tom Seaver and Walter Johnson are two of them. I think Christy Matheson pitched very briefly for the Reds.

Played for and managed the Reds in 1916.

[WVRedsFan]

We Win!!!

[Ron Madden]

There's Three Outs!!!

REDS WIN!!!

[malcontent]

Kuhnel looks good.

[durl]

The Reds have now won 6 of their last 8.

[WVRedsFan]

It’s not a gripe about Farmer. He’s solid

It’s a matter of where do you want the SS position to be 3-5 years from now. Barrero will still be under 30 and could or should be playing a premium position. Why hold him back? I agree. I just wonder if Bell does?

[SomeCallMeTim]

The Reds have now won 6 of their last 8.

Ain’t it amazing what quality starting pitching does for a team?

[cumberlandreds]

Graham Ashcraft star of the game.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Stumper Answer:

Tom Seaver
Christy Mathewson
Walter Johnson
Early Wynn

[WVRedsFan]

Forgot about Wynn. Back then I had tunnel vision on the Reds only and he was in the AL

[Ron Madden]

Todays Triva Question:

On this date 1989 Eric Davis hit for the cycle.
No Reds player has done it since then.

Who was the last Red before Davis to hit for the cycle and what year did he do it?


Answer
Frank Robinson 1959

[Ron Madden]

Box Score

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/nationals-vs-reds/2022/06/02/663091#game_state=final,lock_state=final,game_tab= box,game=663091

[cumberlandreds]

Box Score

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/nationals-vs-reds/2022/06/02/663091#game_state=final,lock_state=final,game_tab= box,game=663091

Really nice line by Ashcraft. That HR he gave up was really odd looking. A good pitch and Bell just kinda reached down for it and flicked it. It just kept going and going. Just GABP special.

[Alf_Red_E]

113 Game time thread posts in a winning game is a new low.

Where are you going to go?

[KeefeCato]

Really nice line by Ashcraft. That HR he gave up was really odd looking. A good pitch and Bell just kinda reached down for it and flicked it. It just kept going and going. Just GABP special.

I hate that ball park for that reason. The park it's self is beautiful. Wish it could be fixed to play more fair. Of course Bell went to LF and RC/RF is the real problem.

[CrosleyVet]

I hate that ball park for that reason. The park it's self is beautiful. Wish it could be fixed to play more fair. Of course Bell went to LF and RC/RF is the real problem.

Raise the right field wall, the seats they lose aren't needed anyway

[KeefeCato]

Raise the right field wall, the seats they lose aren't needed anyway

Yeah there is some solutions. But I doubt anything is done.

[goreds2]

Box Score

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/nationals-vs-reds/2022/06/02/663091#game_state=final,lock_state=final,game_tab= box,game=663091

Wearing my Joey Votto shirt today.

[cumberlandreds]

113 Game time thread posts in a winning game is a new low.

Where are you going to go?

No where near a new low. In the mid 2000's there were some game threads in the teens.

[traderumor]

Raise the right field wall, the seats they lose aren't needed anyway

except losing some great seats that are great views

[Alf_Red_E]

No where near a new low. In the mid 2000's there were some game threads in the teens.

In 2000's I was at MLB Message board that they hosted for every team... but I meant the lowest for this swell season