3-10-23 Reds @ Mariners 3:10 PM

[Ron Madden]

This is the first game of a split squad day night double header I don't think there will be any radio or tv coverage of this game

Reds
1. Jonathan India (R) 2B
2. Tyler Stephenson (R) 1B
3. Jake Fraley (L) LF
4. Chad Pinder (R) RF
5. Curt Casali (R) C
6. Kevin Newman (R) SS
7. Will Benson (L) DH
8. Stuart Fairchild (R) CF
9. Noelvi Marte (R) 3B
P. Connor Overton (R)

Mariners
1. Kolten Wong (L) 2B
2. Ty France (R) 1B
3. Jarred Kelenic (L) CF
4. AJ Pollock (R) LF
5. J.P. Crawford (L) SS
6. Tom Murphy (R) C
7. Kole Calhoun (L) RF
8. Mike Ford (L) DH
9. Colin Moran (L) 3B
P. George Kirby (R)

[goreds2]

No Reds TV or radio for this game. If you have SiriusXM, you will be able to get the Seattle broadcast if you have the baseball package. iHeart radio may have the Seattle broadcast on one of their stations.

[Bourgeois Zee]

It's a shame this won't be on TV. Kirby's stuff is filthy.

The head-to-head battle between struggling OF Chad Pinder and Stuart Fairchild is interesting. If Benson is destined for Cincinnati, they may only take one of those guys.

I also wonder if the India/ Stephenson/ Fraley trio will headline every Red batting order.

Thoughts on that?

[NebraskaRed]

This is on the Mariners broadcast, if you have MLB TV

[757690]

It's a shame this won't be on TV. Kirby's stuff is filthy.

The head-to-head battle between struggling OF Chad Pinder and Stuart Fairchild is interesting. If Benson is destined for Cincinnati, they may only take one of those guys.

I also wonder if the India/ Stephenson/ Fraley trio will headline every Red batting order.

Thoughts on that?

I am watching the game on MLB TV, via the Mariner feed. I am in California, so it may only be available for people out of market.

[malcontent]

I also wonder if the India/ Stephenson/ Fraley trio will headline every Red batting order.

Thoughts on that?
I would hope Bell has Stephenson hitting lower. I'm actually interested in seeing Benson lead off based on his ability to draw walks and his speed.

This is what I'd try against RHP:

RF Benson
2B India
LF Fraley
C Stephenson
1B Myers
CF Friedl
DH Encarnacion-Strand
3B Steer
SS Newman

[NebraskaRed]

Overton got himself in a HBP/walk jam and then got out.

[CySeymour]

I would hope Bell has Stephenson hitting lower. I'm actually interested in seeing Benson lead off based on his ability to draw walks and his speed.

This is what I'd try against RHP:

RF Benson
2B India
LF Fraley
C Stephenson
1B Myers
CF Friedl
DH Encarnacion-Strand
3B Steer
SS Newman

I think the opposite...I'd like to see him hit no lower than 3rd to give him more at-bats and chances to influence the game.

[NebraskaRed]

Kirby looks good but the Reds have been making him work.

[NebraskaRed]

Homer, double, single and the M's lead 2-0

[757690]

Homer, double, single and the M's lead 2-0

They might have ruled the last AB a single, but it was an easy grounder that went through Stephenson at 1B. It was an error, imo.

[757690]

Overton pulled after just 1.1 innings pitched, 10 batters faced. Not sure if he hit his pitch limit, but it seemed like he pitched deeper in his previous start.

Another poor outing for Overton. 1.1 IP 4 R 3ER 1HR 1BB 1K

[mth123]

I would hope Bell has Stephenson hitting lower. I'm actually interested in seeing Benson lead off based on his ability to draw walks and his speed.

This is what I'd try against RHP:

RF Benson
2B India
LF Fraley
C Stephenson
1B Myers
CF Friedl
DH Encarnacion-Strand
3B Steer
SS Newman

Pretty similar for me. Here is my idea until Votto returns. The players in the OF, 1B and C will rotate through the DH spot but the same players most of the time. Sometimes Fraley in LF or DH, Friedl in LF or CF, Benson in CF, RF or DH. Myers in RF, 1B or DH, Encarnacion at 1B or DH (play him at 1B to get any learning curve out of the way now while they are going to suck anyway), Stephenson at C, 1B or DH, When Votto returns he'd be 1B or DH as well. Berrero toggles between SS and CF in an audition for his bat. When EDLC, McClain and others arrive, that will probably be his role as a bench player anyway. He may alos play 2B and 3B on days when India and Steer need a rest.

Finally, just say no to ever bringing Nick Senzel back to the active roster. Pinder and Vosler don't make the team.

My 13 position guys: Stephenson, Casali, Maile, Encarnacion, India, Barrero, Newman, Steer, Fraley, Friedl, Benson, Myers and Fairchild. We'll see who is performing when Votto returns and other kids arrive.

Vs RHP

India 2B
Friedl LF
Stephenson C
Myers RF
Fraley DH
Benson CF
Steer 3B
Encarnacion 1B
Barrero SS

Vs LHP
India 2B
Fairchild LF
Stephenson DH
Myers RF
Encarnacion 1B
Steer 3B
Casali C
Newman SS
Barrero CF

[NebraskaRed]

Overton pulled after just 1.1 innings pitched, 10 batters faced. Not sure if he hit his pitch limit, but it seemed like he pitched deeper in his previous start.

Another poor outing for Overton. 1.1 IP 4 R 3ER 1HR 1BB 1K

Yeah, it wasn't good. I wonder if he'll come back in for the third inning.

[icehole3]

Kirby done

[icehole3]

Noelvi Marte steal, Indy sac fly

[NebraskaRed]

Two bad ABs by Stephenson and Fraley and the Reds settle for one run

[NebraskaRed]

And Overton is back in

[icehole3]

Overton back in, must've went to the restroom

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[757690]

And Overton is back in

Good call on that bizarre spring training rule. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Kirby back in too in the 4th.

[NebraskaRed]

Overton's little break helped him. He had a pretty quick 1-2-3 inning

[757690]

Derek Law with a quick 1-2-3 inning.

[NebraskaRed]

Mariners announcers are really impressed by Benson

[icehole3]

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Benson homer

[Bourgeois Zee]

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Benson homer

That's good news for his candidacy for an Opening Day role.

[757690]

Benson’s HR was an opposite shot against a tough lefty. Another good sign.

[NebraskaRed]

Mariners are all over Reds pitching

[757690]

Sims’ spring struggles continue. 5 batters faced, no outs, two runners on base, 3 runs already in

[Sassy Sal]

Mariners are all over Reds pitching

Sims having another rough outing.

[NebraskaRed]

4 runs in and still no outs. And Sims is gone.

[UPRedsFan]

Sims having another rough outing.

This bullpen will be the problem this year.

[Sassy Sal]

This bullpen will be the problem this year.

I never put too much into ST, but my expectation is just as you say, until I see otherwise.

[NebraskaRed]

9-2 M's lead

That was one ugly inning

[mth123]

This bullpen will be the problem this year.

and the 4th and 5th starter.

[Ron Madden]

Mariners 11
Reds 2
end of 6

[Ron Madden]

Top 7

Stuart Fairchild singles on a ground ball to left fielder Kaden Polcovich.

Noelvi Marte grounds into a double play, second baseman Mason McCoy to first baseman Jake Scheiner. Stuart Fairchild out at 2nd. Noelvi Marte out at 1st. 2 outs

Alejo Lopez singles on a line drive to right fielder Zach DeLoach.

Michel Triana grounds out to first baseman Jake Scheiner. 3 outs

Mariners 11
Reds 2
mid of 7

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 7

Pitching Change: Daniel Duarte replaces Jared Solomon.

Drew Ellis strikes out swinging. 1 out

Mason McCoy singles on a line drive to right fielder Austin Hendrick.

Jake Scheiner grounds into a double play, second baseman Alejo Lopez to shortstop Jose Torres to first baseman Michel Triana. Mason McCoy out at 2nd. Jake Scheiner out at 1st. 3 outs

Mariners 11
Reds 2
after 7

[Ron Madden]

Top 8

Nick Plummer singles on a line drive to right fielder Zach DeLoach.

Austin Hendrick singles on a ground ball to right fielder Zach DeLoach. Nick Plummer to 3rd.

With Daniel Vellojin batting, Nick Plummer scores on a balk. Austin Hendrick advances to 2nd on a balk.

Jose Torres pops out to first baseman Jake Scheiner in foul territory. 2 outs

Leonardo Balcazar called out on strikes. 3 outs

Mariners 11
Reds 3
mid of 8

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 8

Pitching Change: Bennett Sousa replaces Daniel Duarte.

Leonys Martin flies out to left fielder Nick Plummer. 1 out

Spencer Packard singles on a line drive to right fielder Austin Hendrick.

Leonardo Rivas flies out to right fielder Austin Hendrick. 2 outs

Cooper Hummel grounds into a force out, shortstop Jose Torres to second baseman Alejo Lopez. Spencer Packard out at 2nd. 3 outs

Mariners 11
Reds 3
end of 8

[BCubb2003]

The Seattle announcers are huge BRM fans.

[NebraskaRed]

Incredibly small sample size, but Sousa doesn't look bad

[Ron Madden]

Top 9

Michael Siani strikes out on a foul tip. 1 out

Nicholas Northcut grounds out, pitcher Darren McCaughan to first baseman Jake Scheiner. 2 outs

Alejo Lopez grounds out to first baseman Jake Scheiner. 3 outs

Mariners 11
Reds 3
Final Score

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Box Score

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/reds-vs-mariners/2023/03/10/719175/final/box

[klw]

Top 9

Michael Siani strikes out on a foul tip. 1 out

Nicholas Northcut grounds out, pitcher Darren McCaughan to first baseman Jake Scheiner. 2 outs

Alejo Lopez grounds out to first baseman Jake Scheiner. 3 outs

Mariners 11
Reds 3
Final Score

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Box Score

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/reds-vs-mariners/2023/03/10/719175/final/box

I just want to say how much I appreciate your PBP and the links to the box scores! Thanks.

[Ron Madden]

I just want to say how much I appreciate your PBP and the links to the box scores! Thanks.

No problem, you're quite welcome. :beerme:

[Ron Madden]

wrong thread

[icehole3]

No problem, you're quite welcome. :beerme:

I read the game threads every morning to catch up, thanks as well.