6-5-22 Reds vs Nationals 1:40 PM

[Ron Madden]

Reds
1. Nick Senzel (R) CF
2. Brandon Drury (R) 3B
3. Tommy Pham (R) DH
4. Joey Votto (L) 1B
5. Tyler Stephenson (R) C
6. Kyle Farmer (R) SS
7. Albert Almora Jr. (R) LF
8. Aristides Aquino (R) RF
9. Matt Reynolds (R) 2B
SP Luis Castillo (R)

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

[KeefeCato]

Salvage a split today. Castillo on the mound. I like the chances.

[Tom Servo]

A win and split would be nice, this series really should have been won…

[JFLegal]

is albert almora jr. good? because, i kinda think he might be good.

[Tom Servo]

is albert almora jr. good? because, i kinda think he might be good.
He hit .289/.326/.412 in his first few years with the Cubs and I think he's around that vicinity as a hitter, with perhaps a boost in SLG thanks to GABP. Combined with the good CF defense, that's a nice little player if he keeps it up.

[TNRED]

A win and split would be nice, this series really should have been won…
Is this team realistically expected to win any series?

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A win and split would be nice, this series really should have been won…
Is this team realistically expected to win any series?

[TheBigLebowski]

is albert almora jr. good? because, i kinda think he might be good.

He’s not the hitter he’s shown himself to be, but at GABP he’ll always be better than career norms. And he’s an excellent CF.

I definitely want him to stick around.

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is albert almora jr. good? because, i kinda think he might be good.

He’s not the hitter he’s shown himself to be, but at GABP he’ll always be better than career norms. And he’s an excellent CF.

I definitely want him to stick around.

[Ironman92]

Easy W today

[TheBigLebowski]

Yes sir, Nats. Keep it coming.

[icehole3]

Nice battle back.

[icehole3]

Castillo 99

[Reds Fanatic]

2-0 Nationals on a Bell double

[Jomama]

Easy W today

No such thing as an easy W for this team.

[icehole3]

Votto, "Look what I found!"

[Ron Madden]

Senzel has a 5 game hitting streak

[Reds Fanatic]

Senzel steals 2nd

[Reds Fanatic]

Pham singles in a run. To 2nd on the throw home

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto doubles off the wall! Tie game

[Ron Madden]

RBI DOUBLE Joey Votto! Tie ballgame!

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto moves past Larkin 2nd most doubles in Reds history

[icehole3]

Senzel looked like he may have hurt his arm.

https://i.imgur.com/7t5W4qI.gif?noredirect

[Ron Madden]

RBI double Stephenson!

[Reds Fanatic]

Stephenson doubles to left! 3-2 Reds

[KeefeCato]

He’s not the hitter he’s shown himself to be, but at GABP he’ll always be better than career norms. And he’s an excellent CF.

I definitely want him to stick around.

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He’s not the hitter he’s shown himself to be, but at GABP he’ll always be better than career norms. And he’s an excellent CF.

I definitely want him to stick around.

Why would you want Almora to stick around? I thought you wanted the Reds to lose every game?

[Reds Fanatic]

Almora steals 2nd

[KeefeCato]

Serious question.
After today does Corbin just go on the IL with a fake injury or is he just flat out DFAd?
I thought he might give the Reds trouble today. They are hitting everything 100 off the bat.

[VR]

Senzel looked like he may have hurt his arm.

https://i.imgur.com/7t5W4qI.gif?noredirect

It’s bizarre. Diving back to first, stealing second, scoring…….always looks like an injury will be the result.


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[icehole3]

Low breaking balls for AA

[CaiGuy]

Serious question.
After today does Corbin just go on the IL with a fake injury or is he just flat out DFAd?
I thought he might give the Reds trouble today. They are hitting everything 100 off the bat.

A cautionary tale for anyone considering a LTC contract for a pitcher.

[Ron Madden]

Reds lead 3-2 after 1 inning

[Ironman92]

On pace to win by 6

[KeefeCato]

A cautionary tale for anyone considering a LTC contract for a pitcher.

It's a huge risk to give anyone a LTC but doubly risky to sign a Pitcher to a LTC.

[757690]

A cautionary tale for anyone considering a LTC contract for a pitcher.

They won the World Series with him, partly because of him. Which raises an interesting question. If a long term contract helps you win a World Series, but then sets you back many years, was it worth it?

[KeefeCato]

They won the World Series with him, partly because of him. Which raises an interesting question. If a long term contract helps you win a World Series, but then sets you back many years, was it worth it?

I think any world series victory especially for teams like Washington and Cincinnati would be well worth it.

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Much better inning for Luis.

[icehole3]

I like the Miami Marlins model. Win then dump.

[KeefeCato]

Risk or not. I kinda hope the Reds sign Castillo. They will need a good veteran starter with all these young guys.
At least if they have any plans at all to contend.
I suppose they could look for a veteran guy with good underlying stats coming off a bad year instead. To sign to a much cheaper 2 year deal.

[Ron Madden]

ScoreboardStumper:

Five active Major League players have had an on-base percentage of .450 or higher in a season (minimum 100 games). Who are they?

[Ky Fried Redleg]

***SCOREBOARD STUMPER***

Since moving to Washington in 2005, the Nationals have had seven players hit 3 homeruns in a game. Two of the seven players accomplished the feat against the Reds, although one of them did so while wearing a uniform other than that of the Nationals.

How many of the seven can you name?

[Ironman92]

Masterful to Soto…the perfect change up

[CaiGuy]

A shot in the dark (for Ron's):

Votto
Soto
Pujols
Cabrera
Trout

[Ron Madden]

A shot in the dark (for Ron's):

Votto
Soto
Pujols
Cabrera
Trout

You have 4 of the 5 players right

[Ky Fried Redleg]

ScoreboardStumper:

Five active Major League players have had an on-base percentage of .450 or higher in a season (minimum 100 games). Who are they?

I'd say Harper would be one and probably this Soto dude.

[Ron Madden]

Good Base running

[Ironman92]

Bell is really bad at 1B and that’s not new

[Ironman92]

Good Base running

That was not a big league throw at all

[Ron Madden]

I'd say Harper would be one and probably this Soto dude.

Who would you guess the other three are?

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Who would you guess the other three are?

My first thought was Votto and probably Trout. Not sure about the other.

[Ron Madden]

ScoreboardStumper:

Five active Major League players have had an on-base percentage of .450 or higher in a season (minimum 100 games). Who are they?


You have to guess all five players to get the stumper right

[Ron Madden]

Reds 3
Nats 2

end of the 3rd

[KeefeCato]

Garcia is horrible at SS.

[KeefeCato]

ScoreboardStumper:

Five active Major League players have had an on-base percentage of .450 or higher in a season (minimum 100 games). Who are they?

I think there are actually 6. Soto. Trout, Votto, Harper, Pujols and Freeman.

[Ironman92]

Dangit….had plenty of time

[KeefeCato]

What is Larkin yacking about?

[traderumor]

Reynolds showing who he is and why he's not an every day player

[Ironman92]

Can someone make a play this inning?

[icehole3]

Tough play for Votto.

[JFLegal]

did the reds' official scorer actually rule what was a clear throwing error on farmer a "hit." what in the actual eff?

[mhs95_06]

Can someone make a play this inning?

4 shoddy plays so far! Reynolds, Votto, Aquino, Votto

[CaiGuy]

A little disappointed by Luis's afternoon against these guys.

[mhs95_06]

Should be 5-3 Reds now after Votto fails to even make a productive out to get Pham to 3rd with one out last inning.

[JFLegal]

A little disappointed by Luis's afternoon against these guys.

this defense has been a disaster though

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4 shoddy plays so far! Reynolds, Votto, Aquino, Votto

uh, farmer? which allowed the leadoff hitter to reach that inning on what should have been a sure out.

[icehole3]

WTF AA

[traderumor]

Castillo was not the issue in that inning. He got five outs and kept the ball in the infield.

[JFLegal]

why is barrero not on this team yet? he proved himself at louisville last year when he *checks notes* had an OPS of over .900.

no way a guy like reynolds should be on this roster over barrero. and when barrero is on this roster, he needs to be the starting SS, not farmer. i'm appreciative of everything the farm dog has done, but he should be a utility player, not the starting SS.

[traderumor]

why in the world is there a rule about a required deficit to bring in a position player to pitch? Getting as bad as the NFL with micro ruling the game. Why not just make it scripted so you get the desired outcomes?

[mhs95_06]

this defense has been a disaster though

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uh, farmer? which allowed the leadoff hitter to reach that inning on what should have been a sure out.

Duh, yes, so early in that inning I didn't remember! Should be 4-2 Reds.

[traderumor]

why is barrero not on this team yet? he proved himself at louisville last year when he *checks notes* had an OPS of over .900.

no way a guy like reynolds should be on this roster over barrero. and when barrero is on this roster, he needs to be the starting SS, not farmer. i'm appreciative of everything the farm dog has done, but he should be a utility player, not the starting SS.

Soon, but he is just coming off injury, so why rush him?

[JFLegal]

Soon, but he is just coming off injury, so why rush him?

because even him a bit rusty is far better than a scrub like reynolds.

[KeefeCato]

why is barrero not on this team yet? he proved himself at louisville last year when he *checks notes* had an OPS of over .900.

no way a guy like reynolds should be on this roster over barrero. and when barrero is on this roster, he needs to be the starting SS, not farmer. i'm appreciative of everything the farm dog has done, but he should be a utility player, not the starting SS.

Barrero IMO Needs a few more AB at Louisville. But yes I agree he needs to be everyday SS when he gets here.
You and I both know he won't be though. Farmer seems to be a favorite in the clubhouse and Bell.
Farmer is league average player. We know what he is.
Barrero may end up being the same or worse than Farmer. But now is the time to find out.
They can always move Farmer to 3b.

[CaiGuy]

because even him a bit rusty is far better than a scrub like reynolds.

I am not a big fan of either, but Renolds and Farmer have been playing decent baseball anyways. And I don't risk a key rospect by rushing him back for an already lost year.

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because even him a bit rusty is far better than a scrub like reynolds.

I am not a big fan of either, but Renolds and Farmer have been playing decent baseball anyways. And I don't risk a key rospect by rushing him back for an already lost year.

[RedTeamGo!]

because even him a bit rusty is far better than a scrub like reynolds.

The rest of this season literally does not matter. No need to rush Barrero back from injury.

[icehole3]

I am not a big fan of either, but Renolds and Farmer have been playing decent baseball anyways. And I don't risk a key rospect by rushing him back for an already lost year.

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I am not a big fan of either, but Renolds and Farmer have been playing decent baseball anyways. And I don't risk a key rospect by rushing him back for an already lost year.

I agree. I think they'll be a dump of players coming soon then we'll see Barrero. I think that's their plan showcase the dump guys then bring up Barrero.

[KeefeCato]

Why do they keep running a promo of Moran's Grand slam? When he has been sent to the minors over a week ago.

[mth123]

why in the world is there a rule about a required deficit to bring in a position player to pitch? Getting as bad as the NFL with micro ruling the game. Why not just make it scripted so you get the desired outcomes?

Because they have a limit on the number of pitchers that can be on the roster. Its to prevent teams from carrying extra pitchers and calling them outfielders or 3rd catchers. Otherwise, teams could take a guy like Michael Lorenzen (or any pitcher really) and call him an OF and use him exclusively as a pitcher.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

What is Larkin yacking about?

Has anyone ever been SO good at baseball and SO bad at baseball broadcasting???

[Ron Madden]

We need to score a few runs here pretty soon.

[icehole3]

Corbin dealing

[CaiGuy]

Pretty deflating to come into this series with momentem and then loose to the very team they just passed to leave the basement.

Not saying I except much, but I still have my sights set on the Cubs and Pirates...they can pass those two teams with some health.

[KeefeCato]

Corbin dealing

And he was probably just a hit or so from being removed in the first inning. And I had him possibly getting DFAd tomorrow.

[JFLegal]

there we go. they finally changed it to an error on farmer. amazing the OS missed that originally.

[JFLegal]

farmer is having an awful day defensively

[Ron Madden]

ScoreboardStumper Answer:

Bryce Harper (.460 in 2015)
Mike Trout (.460 in 2018)
Albert Pujols (.462 in 2008)
Juan Soto (.465 in 2021)
Joey Votto (.454 in 2017, .459 in 2015 & .474 in 2012)


ScoreboardStumper

Five active Major League players have had an on-base percentage of .450 or higher in a season (minimum 100 games). Who are they?

[JFLegal]

where did the 1-0 pitch miss? LOL

[TheBigLebowski]

Castillo is at 110 pitches. No reason he should be in there.

[KeefeCato]

Freeman did in 2020 obviously not in 100 games.

[Ron Madden]

That was sweet!

[KeefeCato]

Nice job Warren.

[OldFashionedRed]

Castillo is at 110 pitches. No reason he should be in there.

No reason he should be at 110 pitches in 6 innings. Even with shifts? That's just not getting it done. Obviously I will never be a manager in baseball, but if I was I'd tell my starters "if you're at 100 pitches you be better be in the seventh inning if you're not pitching against the Mets". They're getting way too much leeway.

[CaiGuy]

Couple of lucky breaks. They need to take advantage.

[Ron Madden]

I wonder where the Reds rank in grounded into double plays ?

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TySteve RBI Single!

[CaiGuy]

I wonder where the Reds rank in grounded into double plays ?

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there be RBI Single!

Probably just feels like a lot because they don't get on base much.

But great hit by Ty Steve

[Ron Madden]

Nats 5
Reds 4

after 8 innings

[Ron Madden]

Good Job Solomon!!!

[Ron Madden]

Almora Walks! Let's Go Moose!

[OldFashionedRed]

Why don't they just cut the guy? Out of shape, terrible plate approach, awful swing.

[Ron Madden]

Way too Hustle Nick Senzel

[CaiGuy]

Too close to overturn imo

[Ron Madden]

I thought he beat it out

[mhs95_06]

The ball hit the back of the glove before Senzel hit the base, but the ball wasn't secure in the glove until he hit the base. Ball moved multiple inches after hitting the glove before it was secure.

[Red Raindog]

Idiot Senzel
Probably hurt too


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[JFLegal]

DUMBzel

[icehole3]

OMG

[RedTeamGo!]

Not watching, how in the name of all that is holy do you get picked off 1st with the tying run on 2nd in the bottom of the 9th?????

[texasdave]

Did Nick Senzel really get picked off there? You have got to be kidding me. He wasn't going anywhere with a runner on second. Geez.

[OldFashionedRed]

What an idiot. Bench Senzel for the next 5 games for that. No excuse. None.

[Coopdaddy67]

Pending review, that's quite the hero to zero moment.

[goreds2]

Way too Hustle Nick Senzel

He is a gamer when healthy.

[OldFashionedRed]

He is a gamer when healthy.

He's always been reckless, one way or another.

[Red Raindog]

Bad call imo but stupid Senzel


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[goreds2]

He is a gamer when healthy.

Oops

[mhs95_06]

Not watching, how in the name of all that is holy do you get picked off 1st with the tying run on 2nd in the bottom of the 9th?????

Because you are the winning run if you can get a good secondary lead and a good jump on a gap shot.

[icehole3]

I expect a IL visit from Senzel after this.

[Ron Madden]

Box Score

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/nationals-vs-reds/2022/06/05/663058#game_state=final,game_tab=box,game=663058

[CaiGuy]

I don't think Bell tagged him but whatever...lame ending. No reason for Senzel to be so agressive there. First step was the tying runner.

[OldFashionedRed]

Because you are the winning run if you can get a good secondary lead and a good jump on a gap shot.

Anyone with a lick of sense, and putting the team first DOES NOT get picked off. That tying run is on second, you have two outs. You don't do it, period.

[TheBigLebowski]

Absolutely hilarious

[ZakkW]

Senzel stubbed his finger on the dive, expected to miss 6 weeks

[mhs95_06]

What an idiot. Bench Senzel for the next 5 games for that. No excuse. None.

The excuse will be a finger injury. Looks like Pham, Almora, and Aquino will be outfield fixtures for a while.

[Banshee]

Amazing. Dumb finds a way.

[icehole3]

I just expect more out of the no.2 pick overall.

[malcontent]

Absolutely hilarious
Can't wait to hear from Bell.

[JFLegal]

Senzel stubbed his finger on the dive, expected to miss 6 weeks

*years

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i guess the only good news is the reds' brass won't think they are "still in the race" and will actually trade guys like castillo and mahle (presuming they get the proper return).

[Regulus]

Bad fielding errors, Senzel picked off first, need to get Votto out just throw inside curve balls,... they should have easily beaten this team full of high ERA's and .200 BAs. If not the bullpen, they will find a way to lose. This team is just not good.

[mhs95_06]

Anyone with a lick of sense, and putting the team first DOES NOT get picked off. That tying run is on second, you have two outs. You don't do it, period.

I agree, I'm just answering the question of how you get picked off in that situation and what mindset could be a contributing factor.

[chicoruiz]

Remember when we all thought that Senzel being out of the lineup due to injury was a bad thing?

[icehole3]

Can't wait to hear from Bell.

Media: WTF just happened?

Bell:

https://i.imgur.com/puO1Ggo.gif

[RedTeamGo!]

Honestly, just cut Senzel. Just move on. He sucks.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

***SCOREBOARD STUMPER***

Since moving to Washington in 2005, the Nationals have had seven players hit 3 homeruns in a game. Two of the seven players accomplished the feat against the Reds, although one of them did so while wearing a uniform other than that of the Nationals.

How many of the seven can you name?


Bryce Harper
Ryan Zimmerman
Anthony Rendon
Alfonso Soriano(Did it twice;once against the Reds as a Cub)
Adam Dunn
Kyle Schwarber
Lane Thomas(yesterday against the Reds)

[malcontent]

Honestly, just cut Senzel. Just move on. He sucks.
They won't, of course. And those dreams any of us had of moving him for anything of value were fantasy.

[Ironman92]

Uh….he was simply never tagged

As god awful as that was, he was never tagged

[OldFashionedRed]

I agree, I'm just answering the question of how you get picked off in that situation and what mindset could be a contributing factor.

He's a reckless type of player, and I don't think he has the best interests of the team at heart. Wasn't it him who refused a minor league stint last year?

[Redsfan6272]

Uh….he was simply never tagged

As god awful as that was, he was never tagged

And was the play challenged? If I was told I was out and not tagged I would be telling for tge replay.. I was not watching the game today so curious

[OldFashionedRed]

And was the play challenged? If I was told I was out and not tagged I would be telling for tge replay.. I was not watching the game today so curious

Honestly, if I was Bell I'd not challenge it on stupidity alone. You do something like THAT, you deserve to be out.

[Kc61]

He's a reckless type of player, and I don't think he has the best interests of the team at heart. Wasn't it him who refused a minor league stint last year?

Senzel did not refuse a minor league stint. He went to specialists who confirmed he was still injured. The Reds then reversed the minor league option move.

And while it was an overly aggressive and unnecessary lead at first base, I don’t believe he was tagged out. We can blame him for taking the risk, but ultimately it appeared to me he was safe.

[Ironman92]

Agree he deserved to be out…but he wasn’t tagged, the cloud of dust I guess caused the proof MLB needed but the home plate camera angle clearly showed his glove above the arm and light between

[OldFashionedRed]

Senzel did not refuse a minor league stint. He went to specialists who confirmed he was still injured. The Reds then reversed the minor league option move.

And while it was an overly aggressive and unnecessary lead at first base, I don’t believe he was tagged out. We can blame him for taking the risk, but ultimately it appeared to me he was safe.

It didn't appear to me that he was safe. If he was going to lead off that far, he should have shadowed the first baseman, not trail him. Just not smart ball.

Who am I thinking of from last year who refused a minor league stint? Somebody on the team did, I thought for sure it was Senzel.

[onehand]

The 3B coach has the responsibility to warn the runner leading off second about the SS sneaking in behind him, albeit on a pickoff play. Where was DeShields when Bell started breaking toward the bag? Senzel would have been back easily with the coach's warning. I liked the aggressive lead... also agree that the glove passed over his arm without touching based on the view from home.

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[durl]

Bad fielding errors, Senzel picked off first, need to get Votto out just throw inside curve balls,... they should have easily beaten this team full of high ERA's and .200 BAs. If not the bullpen, they will find a way to lose. This team is just not good.

This series cemented the fact that the Reds are, despite a good May, the worst team in the NL.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

This series cemented the fact that the Reds are, despite a good May, the worst team in the NL.

I still think they might finish ahead of a couple or three teams(depending on whether or not Castillo or Mahle remain Reds). However, any way you slice it, this was a very disappointing series. This was a series they should have been able to win.