2-27-23 Rangers @ Reds 3:05 PM

[Ron Madden]

Reds
1. Jonathan India (R) 2B
2. Tyler Stephenson (R) C
3. Wil Myers (R) RF
4. Chad Pinder (R) LF
5. Kevin Newman (R) SS
6. Will Benson (L) CF
7. Luke Maile (R) DH
8. Noelvi Marte (R) 3B
9. Christian Encarnacion-Strand (R) 1B
P Hunter Greene (R)

Rangers
1. Josh H. Smith (L) LF
2. Brad Miller (L) 1B
3. Jonah Heim (S) DH
4. Mitch Garver (R) C
5. Ezequiel Duran (R) 3B
6. Travis Jankowski (L) RF
7. Mark Mathias (R) 2B
8. Bubba Thompson (R) CF
9. Jonathan Ornelas (R) SS
P Martin Perez (L)

[Sea Ray]

Any TV for this game?

[Ron Madden]

Any TV for this game?

Yes, Bally Sports Ohio

[goreds2]

Any TV for this game?

TV: Bally Sports Ohio
Radio: WSAI-1360
https://foxsports1360.iheart.com/

[cumberlandreds]

MLB Network will be showing a replay of this game at 12:30 am.

[Bourgeois Zee]

That's a really interesting lineup the Reds have. Love to see what Marte, Benson, and Encarnacion can do.

[mth123]

That's a really interesting lineup the Reds have. Love to see what Marte, Benson, and Encarnacion can do.

Most interesting part of the game for me. Anyone know who pitches after Greene?

[Ron Madden]

Most interesting part of the game for me. Anyone know who pitches after Greene?


Luis Cessa
Kevin Herget
Casey Legumina
Conner Overton
Lyon Richardson
Alex Young
Don't know what order

[mth123]

Luis Cessa
Kevin Herget
Casey Legumina
Conner Overton
Lyon Richardson
Alex Young
Don't know what order

Thanks, Alex Young is my pick along with Daniel Duarte as the bullpen sleeper this year.

[Bourgeois Zee]

Thanks, Alex Young is my pick along with Daniel Duarte as the bullpen sleeper this year.

Ricky Karcher is basically Alexis Diaz, but with a third pitch (that he can't locate).

[mth123]

I like Karcher, but don't see him in Cincy this year. Duarte is a little older (not much) but had some experience last year with a 10 ERA. Young is 29 and didn't fit into some other team's plans. These guys seem to fit the Reds reliever profile more than a young arm from the system.

[Ron Madden]

Rangers 1
Reds 0

After 1 inning

[Ron Madden]

Nice running, sliding catch by Benson in RCF

[Jim]

Seems like it's Spring Training for the Reds radio announcers too... Jeff Brantley referred to the Guardians as the "Indians" multiple times in Saturday's game. Today he referred to the Rangers as the "Indians".

[NebraskaRed]

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[Ron Madden]

7-1 Rangers at the end of 3 innings

[gagliano]

Lookin good!

[Ron Madden]

C. Trent Rosecrans
@ctrent

Back-to-back rockets from two of the young guys, Noelvi Marte single and double by Christian Encarnacion-Strand, who just missed an opposite-field homer

[CesarGeronimo]

This game feels appropriate for my first chance to listen to a 2023 spring training game. Three innings in, the Reds are getting Philled right in the Castellini.

[Smjjaz]

Overton getting shelled. Greene was a little sloppy, but Overton has been awful

[Ron Madden]

Overton getting shelled. Greene was a little sloppy, but Overton has been awful

I agree, I think the Rangers hit the ball harder off of Overton

[NebraskaRed]

Benson just keeps looking impressive

[Ron Madden]

Benson gets his second hit of the game

[Ron Madden]

Rangers 8
Reds 1
After 4 innings

[Ron Madden]

CES with his second hit of the game, both were scolded

[Ron Madden]

Rangers 8
Reds 2
end of 5

[Sassy Sal]

How many times has Barrero whiffed today?

[Ron Madden]

How many times has Barrero whiffed today?

I think that was his first AB

[Sassy Sal]

I don't know how everyone else feels about the rule changes this year, but I love the idea that the stolen base is slated to make a big comeback.

[Ron Madden]

Rangers lead 9-2 after 6

[icehole3]

I don't know how everyone else feels about the rule changes this year, but I love the idea that the stolen base is slated to make a big comeback.

Chris Welch mentioned base runners are getting their timing off the clock once it gets under 3 seconds.

[Kc61]

Chris Welch mentioned base runners are getting their timing off the clock once it gets under 3 seconds.

Hadn’t considered that - but runners now have info that helps them steal bases proficiently. They know when the pitcher is subject to a pitch clock. They know that pitcher can only throw to first (or step off) twice. Should help baserunners.

[NebraskaRed]

Possible third game of ST overreaction: I don't see Barrero in Cincinnati on opening day

[Ron Madden]

Rangers 9
Reds 2
after 7 innings

[OldFashionedRed]

Hadn’t considered that - but runners now have info that helps them steal bases proficiently. They know when the pitcher has to throw home via pitch clock. They know that pitcher can only throw to first (or step off) twice. I’m sure MLB considered this but it gives runners a pretty big advantage.

I think they should have left the pitch clock out of the game, in my eyes they weren't the problem. Nor should they have made the bases bigger (disgusting change IMO). Just requiring batters to get their butts ready in the batter's box within a reasonable amount of time, and getting rid of the infield shift, were enough to create real and positive change. I also think that commercials are too long and too many.

[icehole3]

Possible third game of ST overreaction: I don't see Barrero in Cincinnati on opening day

I agree, he looks like he's trying to hit the ball to the moon.

[RedTeamGo!]

Possible third game of ST overreaction: I don't see Barrero in Cincinnati on opening day

You either can hit MLB pitching or you cannot. Barrero cannot.

[Ron Madden]

Rangers 13
Reds 2
Final Score

Box Score
https://www.mlb.com/gameday/rangers-vs-reds/2023/02/27/719352/final/box

[LeatherPants]

Rangers 13
Reds 2
Final Score

On the plus side nobody died.

[Ron Madden]

It's only been 3 games, no need to panic :yikes:
India, Stephenson, Myers,, Pinder, Newman, Barrero, Fairchild and Solak are all hitless.

[texasdave]

I read today that Legumine is known primarily for his bean ball. He stands a very good chance of making the club if he keeps throwing peas.

[TheBigLebowski]

Didn’t see any of the game. Was Hunter getting tattooed or was it not as bad as the box score indicates?

[Ron Madden]

Didn’t see any of the game. Was Hunter getting tattooed or was it not as bad as the box score indicates?

Solid first start positions Greene for 'another step forward'


Starting pitcher Hunter Greene doesn't have to think about making the Reds’ rotation, or worry about making the roster in general, as he heads into his second big league season.

Greene used Monday's spring debut vs. the Rangers for exactly what he wanted -- working on pitches.

Greene threw 1 1/3 innings, allowing two earned runs on four hits and one walk and striking out two, during Cincinnati’s 13-2 loss to Texas. As far as the 23-year-old was concerned, the outing went great.

"My body felt good. Executed a lot of great pitches," said Greene, who threw 39 pitches overall. "The slider missed a couple of times but in good spots, so I can work on that. I’m really, really happy with today.”

Among the offseason goals for Greene was to work on his secondary pitches, especially his changeup. During the game, he also used his slider but got it into the dirt against a couple of hitters. He said he wasn't trying to bury it.

"I was trying to get a little more of a different angle. Good misses," he said.

Greene was also twice charged with clock violations that cost him a called ball -- once against Travis Jankowski in the first inning and again leading off the second against Mark Mathias.

“A little bit of an adjustment, but I’m continuing to educate myself on it and continuing to work on it in my bullpens and stuff like that," Greene said of his pacing. "We’re creatures of habit -- being pitchers, baseball players in general. It’s just a lot of reps. It’s continuing to stay with it and we’ll figure it out as we go.”

Continue Reading:
https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/hunter-greene-strikes-out-two-in-spring-debut

[Kingspoint]

I was going to record and watch this game later tonight, but this was way too ugly.

0-11 w/ RISP. Ouch!

Rangers missed 14 opportunities (not counting walks or sacrifices) w/ RISP, but unfortunately, they had 21 chances (not counting walks or sacrifices).

Try again tomorrow against the Dodgers, as this one is live on MLB/ESPN...I forgot which.

[Kingspoint]

On a positive note, E-Strand needs to be the Starting 3B, as many suggested last September.

I like our OF if Friedl and Benson both get Starters Innings or the season. Don't see any reason why both of them won't finish with .800+ OPS's while playing good (above average) Defense. They also both have speed on the basepaths, which combined with their Defense should give both of them very positive WARS for the season.

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Hadn’t considered that - but runners now have info that helps them steal bases proficiently. They know when the pitcher is subject to a pitch clock. They know that pitcher can only throw to first (or step off) twice. Should help baserunners.

And, the game. I love the attempted stolen base (by those who know what they are doing).

[Kingspoint]

Friedl should lead the NL in Triples, while the REDS could finish Top-3 in Stolen Bases.

They have some intangibles that will help them win many games this season. For it to work, they have to be able to close out leads, though.

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Yes, Bally Sports Ohio

Also, on MLB at midnight EST.

[Kingspoint]

Thanks, Alex Young is my pick along with Daniel Duarte as the bullpen sleeper this year.

Hope you hit on both.

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That's a really interesting lineup the Reds have. Love to see what Marte, Benson, and Encarnacion can do.

Turned out to be very good.

[Ron Madden]

Friedl should lead the NL in Triples, while the REDS could finish Top-3 in Stolen Bases.



Keep in mind Great American Ball Park has a relatively small outfield not really a triple friendly ballpark.

[Sea Ray]

Awfully bad pitching from the Reds today. Rangers were hitting ropes like it was batting practice all day

[icehole3]

Didn’t see any of the game. Was Hunter getting tattooed or was it not as bad as the box score indicates?

Wasn't getting tattooed. He was working on his off speed stuff, said he wasn't worried about results in his interview.

[Sea Ray]

Wasn't getting tattooed. He was working on his off speed stuff, said he wasn't worried about results in his interview.

Hitters were making solid contact on his FB; often going the opposite way but his FB was awfully straight yesterday

[Kingspoint]

Keep in mind Great American Ball Park has a relatively small outfield not really a triple friendly ballpark.

But, it is a Triple-Friedly Park.