3-6-23 Rockies @ Reds 8:05 PM

[Ron Madden]

Reds
1. Will Benson (L) CF
2. Jose Barrero (R) SS
3. Jason Vosler (L) 3B
4. Curt Casali (R) C
5. Nick Solak (R) LF
6. Luke Maile (R) DH
7. Christian Encarnacion-Strand (R) 1B
8. Richie Martin (R) 2B
9. Allan Cerda (R) RF
P. Chase Anderson (R)

Rockies
1. Cole Tucker (S) 2B
2. Zac Veen (L) RF
3. Sean Bouchard (R) LF
4. Michael Toglia (S) 1B
5. Nolan Jones (L) DH
6. Brian Serven (R) C
7. Brenton Doyle (R) CF
8. Warming Bernabel (R) 3B
9. Julio Carreras (R) SS
P. Ryan Feltner (R)

[Bourgeois Zee]

Quick question:

Who on the Rockies team, would you like to have ahead of who the Reds have to offer at that position?

Let's assume the following Red lineup:
McLain 2B
Benson RF
Fraley LF
McGarry 1B
Encarnacion Strand DH
Vellojin C
Siani CF
Steer 3B
EDLC SS

[Ron Madden]

Mark Sheldon
@m_sheldon

Asked if Christian Encarnacion-Strand could repeat what India did in 2021 and be a surprise to make the team.

David Bell repeated something he's said before. "If you're here, you have a chance to make the team."

[herbdizzle]

Will be interested to see how Chase Anderson does. There were glimpses of decency from him in September. If he could be less than a 5.00 ERA that'd be a nice boost.

[goreds2]

Looks like radio only:

Radio: WLW 700

https://700wlw.iheart.com/

[757690]

Cole Tucker proves that it’s good to be a MLB player. He is engaged to Vanessa Hudgens

[Ron Madden]

Top of 1

Cole Tucker strikes out swinging. 1 out

Zac Veen called out on strikes. 2 outs

Sean Bouchard singles on a ground ball to center fielder Will Benson.

Sean Bouchard steals (1) 2nd base.

Michael Toglia strikes out swinging. 3 outs

[NebraskaRed]

Spring training or not, I'm just glad to see Barrero getting hits

[Ron Madden]

Bottom of 1

Will Benson grounds out to first baseman Michael Toglia. 1 out

Jose Barrero singles on a line drive to center fielder Brenton Doyle.

Wild pitch by pitcher Ryan Feltner. Jose Barrero to 2nd.

Jason Vosler called out on strikes. 2 outs

Curt Casali walks.

Nick Solak walks. Jose Barrero to 3rd. Curt Casali to 2nd.

Luke Maile called out on strikes. 3 outs

No Score after 1 inning

[texasdave]

Anderson is getting them to Chase tonight.

[NebraskaRed]

5 Ks so far for Anderson

[Ron Madden]

Top of 2

Nolan Jones singles on a ground ball to second baseman Richie Martin, deflected by first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand.

Brian Serven strikes out swinging. Nolan Jones steals (1) 2nd base. 1 out

Brenton Doyle strikes out swinging. 2 outs

Warming Bernabel walks.

Julio Carreras grounds into a force out, shortstop Jose Barrero to second baseman Richie Martin. Warming Bernabel out at 2nd. 3 outs

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 2

Christian Encarnacion-Strand singles on a ground ball to shortstop Julio Carreras.

Richie Martin singles on a ground ball to third baseman Warming Bernabel.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand out at 3rd, third baseman Warming Bernabel to second baseman Cole Tucker. 1 out

Allan Cerda homers (2) on a fly ball to center field. Richie Martin scores.

Will Benson singles on a ground ball to right fielder Zac Veen

Jose Barrero triples (1) on a line drive to left fielder Sean Bouchard, deflected by center fielder Brenton Doyle. Will Benson scores.

Catcher Brian Serven picks off Jose Barrero at on throw to third baseman Warming Bernabel. 2 outs

Jason Vosler strikes out swinging. 3 outs

Reds 3
Rockies 0
end of 2

[NebraskaRed]

CES with a respectable .667 batting average

[NebraskaRed]

Second hit of the game for Barrero

[Ron Madden]

Top 3

Pitching Change: Kevin Herget replaces Chase Anderson.

Cole Tucker strikes out swinging. 1 out

Zac Veen flies out to left fielder Nick Solak. 2 outs

Sean Bouchard grounds out, shortstop Jose Barrero to first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand. 3 outs

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 3

Curt Casali strikes out swinging. 1 out

Nick Solak grounds out to first baseman Michael Toglia. 2 outs

Luke Maile strikes out swinging. 3 outs

Reds 3
Rookie 0
after 3

[Ron Madden]

Top 4

Michael Toglia grounds out, first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand to pitcher Kevin Herget. 1 out

Nolan Jones strikes out swinging. 2 outs

Brian Serven doubles (1) on a line drive to left fielder Nick Solak

Brenton Doyle singles on a ground ball to right fielder Allan Cerda. Brian Serven scores.

Warming Bernabel singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Will Benson. Brenton Doyle to 3rd.

Julio Carreras grounds into a force out, shortstop Jose Barrero to second baseman Richie Martin. Warming Bernabel out at 2nd. 3 outs

Reds 3
Rockies 1
Mid 4

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[Ron Madden]

CES Goes Boom !!!

[Wayne Krivsky]

CES now has an OPS over 1.800, is that good?

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 4

Christian Encarnacion-Strand homers (3) on a fly ball to right field.
Top 4th

Richie Martin flies out to second baseman Cole Tucker. 1 out

Allan Cerda called out on strikes. 2 outs

Will Benson singles on a ground ball to third baseman Warming Bernabel.

Will Benson steals (4) 2nd base.

Jose Barrero flies out to left fielder Sean Bouchard. 3 outs

Reds 4
Rockies 1
end of 4

[redsfan9988]

If Christian Encarnacion-Strand doesn’t make the opening day roster, I’m going to assume the Reds are actively trying to lose.

[Ron Madden]

Top 5

Pitching Change: Derek Law replaces Kevin Herget.

Cole Tucker strikes out swinging, catcher Curt Casali to first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand. 1 out

Zac Veen strikes out swinging, catcher Curt Casali to first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand. 2 outs

Sean Bouchard singles on a fly ball to right fielder Allan Cerda.

Michael Toglia grounds out, third baseman Jason Vosler to first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand. 3 outs

Reds 4
Rockies 1
Mid 5

[malcontent]

Man, this offense could soon be making waves once all these young guys are up.

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 5

Jason Vosler homers (1) on a fly ball to right field.

Curt Casali flies out to center fielder Brenton Doyle. 1 out

Nick Solak flies out to right fielder Zac Veen. 2 outs

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Alejo Lopez replaces Luke Maile.

Alejo Lopez walks.

Christian Encarnacion-Strand flies out to right fielder Zac Veen. 3 outs

Reds 5
Rockies 1
end of 5

[RedTeamGo!]

CES wow

[Ron Madden]

Top 6

Defensive Substitution: Matt McLain replaces second baseman Richie Martin, batting 8th, playing second base.
Defensive Substitution: Alex McGarry replaces first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand, batting 7th, playing first base.

Alejo Lopez remains in the game as the designated hitter.


Michael Siani replaces left fielder Nick Solak, batting 5th, playing left field.
Defensive Substitution: Noelvi Marte replaces third baseman Jason Vosler, batting 3rd, playing third base.
Defensive Substitution: Elly De La Cruz replaces shortstop Jose Barrero, batting 2nd, playing shortstop

Nolan Jones called out on strikes. 1 out

Brian Serven strikes out swinging. 2 outs

Brenton Doyle strikes out swinging. 3 outs

Reds 5
Rockies 1
Mid 6

[Kingspoint]

You have to stop yourself in your tracks when CES is up to bat.

[757690]

If Christian Encarnacion-Strand doesn’t make the opening day roster, I’m going to assume the Reds are actively trying to lose money.

HR’s put fans in the seats

[Bourgeois Zee]

Lost in Encarnacion-Strand's incredible spring is Jose Barrero's adequate one. Two more hits tonight lifts his line to .333/.375/.533/.908.

Still way too many Ks/ PA, but I'll take a 30% K rate if he can put up those numbers.

[Kingspoint]

REDS' Pitching Line:

6IP, 6H, 1R, 1ER, 1BB, 12K, 0HR, ERA1.33

[Bourgeois Zee]

I keep coming back to a lineup that has Encarnacion-Strand in the middle of it-- and I really ilke that lineup.

Benson too.
And, oddly, Barrero.

How many Reds have had outstanding springs so far?

CES
Cerda
Benson
Friedl
Fraley
Steer
Barrero
EDLC

All have OPS over 900-- most over 1.000.

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 6

Matt McLain walks.

Matt McLain steals (2) 2nd base.

Wild pitch by pitcher Nick Mears. Matt McLain to 3rd.

Allan Cerda walks.

Will Benson singles on a line drive to right fielder Yanquiel Fernandez. Matt McLain scores. Allan Cerda to 2nd.

Elly De La Cruz strikes out swinging. 1 out

Noelvi Marte strikes out swinging. 2 outs

Pinch-hitter Chuckie Robinson replaces Curt Casali.

Chuckie Robinson strikes out swinging. 3 outs

Reds 6
Rockies 1
end of 6

[HalKing]

Lost in Encarnacion-Strand's incredible spring is Jose Barrero's adequate one. Two more hits tonight lifts his line to .333/.375/.533/.908.

Still way too many Ks/ PA, but I'll take a 30% K rate if he can put up those numbers.

I know Barrero is not a popular guy among the redszone masses, but the best thing that could possibly happen for the Reds is for him to win the shortstop job and post respectable (hopefully more than respectable) numbers. We all know EDLC is going to stake claim to that position in the very near future. If Barrero shows himself to be a MLB shortstop the Reds have a fantastic trade chip.
That’s the way successful small market teams like the Rays do it.

[Kingspoint]

I know Barrero is not a popular guy among the redszone masses, but the best thing that could possibly happen for the Reds is for him to win the shortstop job and post respectable (hopefully more than respectable) numbers. We all know EDLC is going to stake claim to that position in the very near future. If Barrero shows himself to be a MLB shortstop the Reds have a fantastic trade chip.
That’s the way successful small market teams like the Rays do it.

You know, many of us remember the 3-run PH HR against the Dodgers by Hal King that turned the tide of that season.

[Ron Madden]

Top 7

Warming Bernabel grounds out, pitcher Alex Young to first baseman Alex McGarry. 1 out

Julio Carreras strikes out swinging. 2 outs

Cole Tucker grounds out, third baseman Noelvi Marte to first baseman Alex McGarry. 3 outs

Reds 6
Rockies 1
Mid of 7

[Kingspoint]

REDS went into today's game leading MLB in Stolen Bases this Spring with 19. They have only 1 CS.

Tonight they have added two to that total to give them 21. I don't know if the pickoff of Barrero was a CS, or not.

***next best is KC with a 16/1 ratio in one more game played.

[Bourgeois Zee]

Alex Young has done nothing to hurt his chances at making this club on Opening Day.

Dude's been outstanding so far.

[Kingspoint]

Alex Young has done nothing to hurt his chances at making this club on Opening Day.

Dude's been outstanding so far.

Ball never got out of the infield while letting his fielders take care of two of the three outs. That's how you pitch effectively.

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 7

Michael Siani pops out to shortstop Julio Carreras. 1 out

Alejo Lopez grounds out, second baseman Adael Amador to first baseman Michael Toglia. 2 outs

Alex McGarry flies out to shortstop Julio Carreras. 3 outs

Reds 6
Rockies 1
after 7

[Kingspoint]

I keep coming back to a lineup that has Encarnacion-Strand in the middle of it-- and I really ilke that lineup.

Benson too.
And, oddly, Barrero.

How many Reds have had outstanding springs so far?

CES
Cerda
Benson
Friedl
Fraley
Steer
Barrero
EDLC

All have OPS over 900-- most over 1.000.

This was not supposed to happen.

MLB security is going to be checking the water.

[HalKing]

You know, many of us remember the 3-run PH HR against the Dodgers by Hal King that turned the tide of that season.

So what you are saying is that there are quite a few of us old farts on redszone?

[Ron Madden]

Top 8

Pitching Change: Daniel Duarte replaces Alex Young.

Zac Veen bunt grounds out, catcher Chuckie Robinson to first baseman Alex McGarry. 1 out

Yanquiel Fernandez singles on a line drive to left fielder Nick Plummer.

Michael Toglia grounds out, first baseman Alex McGarry to second baseman Matt McLain to pitcher Daniel Duarte. Yanquiel Fernandez to 2nd. 2 outs

Nolan Jones called out on strikes. 3 outs

Reds 6
Rockies 1
Mid 8

[Kingspoint]

Our team pitchig is giving up a league-worst .312 average, 28th in WHIP, 28th in ERA, but we are 4th in K's.

The most important part is that those who are likely to make the Opening Day roster have actually pitched pretty well. We just have a lot bad pitchers in Spring Training who have no business thinking about being on the Opening Day roster.

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 8

Matt McLain called out on strikes. 1 out

Nick Martini grounds out, first baseman Michael Toglia to pitcher Stephen Jones. 2 outs

Nick Plummer walks

Elly De La Cruz walks. Nick Plummer to 2nd.

Noelvi Marte grounds out, shortstop Julio Carreras to first baseman Michael Toglia. 3 outs

Reds 6
Rockies 1
end of 8

[Ron Madden]

Top 9

Pitching Change: Jared Solomon replaces Daniel Duarte.

Braxton Fulford doubles (1) on a line drive to right fielder Nick Martini.

Brenton Doyle lines out sharply to shortstop Elly De La Cruz. 1 out

Warming Bernabel pops out to shortstop Elly De La Cruz. 2 outs

Julio Carreras called out on strikes. 3 outs

REDS WIN !!!
Final Score
Reds 6
Rockies 1

[Ron Madden]

Box Score

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/rockies-...19249/live/box

[Ron Madden]

Reds Spring Training Hitting Statistics thru 3-6-23

https://www.mlb.com/reds/stats/

Reds Spring Training Pitching Statistics thru 3-6-23

https://www.mlb.com/reds/stats/pitching

[Ron Madden]

Charlie Goldsmith
@CharlieG__

David Bell spoke earlier today about how spring training stats usually don’t matter.

But for a player like Jose Barrero, who was in a slump in 2022, his recent good results can make a difference.

"He’s starting to trust the adjustments he has made."

[Sea Ray]

REDS went into today's game leading MLB in Stolen Bases this Spring with 19. They have only 1 CS.

Tonight they have added two to that total to give them 21. I don't know if the pickoff of Barrero was a CS, or not.

***next best is KC with a 16/1 ratio in one more game played.

I think that one caught stealing was an overslide by McGarry