3-24-23 Reds @ D-Backs 4:05 PM

[Ron Madden]

Reds
1. Kevin Newman (R) SS
2. Spencer Steer (R) 3B
3. Jose Barrero (R) CF
4. Will Benson (L) RF
5. Curt Casali (R) DH
6. Henry Ramos (S) LF
7. Luke Maile (R) C
8. Matt Reynolds (R) 2B
9. Jason Vosler (L) 1B
P. Hunter Greene (R)

D-Backs
1. Josh Rojas (L) 2B
2. Evan Longoria (R) 3B
3. Kyle Lewis (R) DH
4. Christian Walker (R) 1B
5. Corbin Carroll (L) LF
6. Nick Ahmed (R) SS
7. Jake McCarthy (L) RF
8. P.J. Higgins (R) C
9. Alek Thomas (L) CF
P. Zac Gallen (R)

[chicoruiz]

I know it’s just spring, and I know he’s hitting well, but I still maintain that Jose Barrero batting third is a sign of the Apocalypse…

[GAC]

Which one is the Red's roster? Never thought I'd see the day when I wouldn't recognize a majority of the names listed! :p

[JCM11]

It's so exciting having Newman, Reynolds, and Vosler in the lineup over Elly, McLain, and CES said no one ever.

[Ron Madden]

Reds travel roster at Diamondbacks

https://twitter.com/ctrent/status/1639319844054237184/photo/1

[Bourgeois Zee]

This is among the last times Hunter Strickland can impress the Red front office.

He's pitching against guys who will likely be considered for the same spot in the pen as him: Fernando Cruz and Ian Gibaut. Perhaps all three make the squad, due to injury. More likely, it's two of three.

[goreds2]

Reds radio only:

https://foxsports1360.iheart.com/

[icehole3]

Scherzer easy 7 innings 12 Ks today, would like to see Hunter and Lodolo pitch easy 7 innings like that.

[icehole3]

https://c.tenor.com/Y0gl6YxNauIAAAAC/boom-denzel.gif

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Steer homer

[Ron Madden]

Top 1

Kevin Newman lines out to right fielder Jake McCarthy. 1 out

Spencer Steer homers (2) on a fly ball to center field.

Jose Barrero strikes out swinging. 2 outs

Will Benson flies out to center fielder Alek Thomas. 3 outs

Reds 1
D-BACKS 0
Mid 1

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 1

Josh Rojas singles on a line drive to center fielder Jose Barrero.

Evan Longoria grounds into a double play, shortstop Kevin Newman to second baseman Matt Reynolds to first baseman Jason Vosler. Josh Rojas out at 2nd. Evan Longoria out at 1st. 2 outs

Kyle Lewis singles on a line drive to left fielder Henry Ramos.

Christian Walker grounds out, shortstop Kevin Newman to first baseman Jason Vosler. 3 outs

Reds 1
D-Backs 0
after 1

[Ron Madden]

Top 2

Curt Casali flies out to center fielder Alek Thomas. 1 out

Henry Ramos grounds out, second baseman Josh Rojas to first baseman Christian Walker. 2 outs

Luke Maile strikes out swinging. 3 outs

Reds 1
D-BACKS 0
Mid 2

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 2

Corbin Carroll pops out to third baseman Spencer Steer. 1 out

Nick Ahmed flies out to center fielder Jose Barrero. 2 outs

Jake McCarthy pops out to third baseman Spencer Steer. 3 outs

Reds 1
D-Backs 0
end of 2

[Ron Madden]

Top 3

Matt Reynolds flies out to right fielder Jake McCarthy. 1 out

Jason Vosler flies out to right fielder Jake McCarthy. 2 outs

Kevin Newman singles on a line drive to right fielder Jake McCarthy.

Spencer Steer flies out to right fielder Jake McCarthy. 3 outs

Reds 1
D-Backs 0
Mid 3

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 3

P.J. Higgins called out on strikes. 1 out

Alek Thomas strikes out swinging. 2 outs

Josh Rojas flies out to left fielder Henry Ramos. 3 outs

Reds 1
D-Backs 0
end of 3

[icehole3]

Barrero steal

[Ron Madden]

Top 4

Jose Barrero singles on a ground ball to left fielder Corbin Carroll.

Will Benson flies out to right fielder Jake McCarthy. 1 out

Jose Barrero steals (2) 2nd base.

Curt Casali singles on a line drive to center fielder Alek Thomas. Jose Barrero to 3rd.

Henry Ramos grounds into a force out, shortstop Nick Ahmed to second baseman Josh Rojas. Jose Barrero scores. Curt Casali out at 2nd. Henry Ramos to 1st. 2 outs

Luke Maile flies out to right fielder Jake McCarthy. 3 outs

Reds 2
D-Backs 0
Mid 4

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 4

Evan Longoria walks

Kyle Lewis grounds into a double play, third baseman Spencer Steer to second baseman Matt Reynolds to first baseman Jason Vosler. Evan Longoria out at 2nd. Kyle Lewis out at 1st. 2 outs

Christian Walker walks.

Corbin Carroll singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jose Barrero. Christian Walker to 3rd.

Corbin Carroll steals (5) 2nd base. Christian Walker out at home, catcher Luke Maile to second baseman Matt Reynolds to catcher Luke Maile. 3 outs

Reds 2
D-Backs 0
End of 4

[Kingspoint]

Statcast is finally up and running. It hadn't been for most of these spring games.

https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/gamefeed?gamePk=718980

[Ron Madden]

David Bell said on the pregame show that since Greene is already stretched out he will be on a limited pitch count today

[Kingspoint]

Statcast is finally up and running. It hadn't been for most of these spring games.

https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/gamefeed?gamePk=718980

They have been crushing Gallen. Already with four exit velocities of over 100 mph,....make that five with Vosler's crushing single and exit velocity of 105.3. Benson, Barrero, Ramos and Steer have all exceeded 100, while Ramos and Vosler both exceded 105.

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David Bell said on the pregame show that since Greene is already stretched out he will be on a limited pitch count today

That makes sense. It would just move that ticking clock forward on his season pitch count/season innings limits for this year. I'm guessing either 60 or 75 pitches....probably 60.

[Kingspoint]

How'd Vosler get to 2nd?

[icehole3]

https://c.tenor.com/Y0gl6YxNauIAAAAC/boom-denzel.gif

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Barrero homer

[Kingspoint]

Exit Velocity of 104.7 on that 3-run HR.

That Cubs' pitcher is not ready to start the season. REDS' hitters certainly are.

[Ron Madden]

Top 5

Matt Reynolds called out on strikes. 1 out

Jason Vosler singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jake McCarthy.

Kevin Newman flies out to second baseman Josh Rojas. 2 outs

With Spencer Steer batting, Jason Vosler advances to 2nd on a disengagement violation.

Spencer Steer walks.

Jose Barrero homers (1) on a fly ball to right center field. Jason Vosler scores. Spencer Steer scores.

Will Benson grounds out softly, pitcher Zac Gallen to first baseman Christian Walker. 3 outs

Reds 5
D-Backs 0
Mid 5

[icehole3]

Barrero in the 3 hole

[Kingspoint]

How'd Vosler get to 2nd?

I do know he trotted home...and Steer trotted home....and Barrero trotted home.

Everybody trots home.

Time to take that pitcher out. It's one thing to stretch him out and getting him ready to start the season, but he's not ready because of ineffectiveness. REDS are hammering him every inning. He's lucky they've only scored an average of one run per inning against him today.

[NebraskaRed]

We'll see what happens once the season starts, but Barrero is giving me hope

[icehole3]

Pitching Change: Ian Gibaut replaces Hunter Greene.

[Ron Madden]

How'd Vosler get to 2nd?

Pitcher violation 3 disengagements

[Kingspoint]

The xBA was .910 on that homerun.

:eek:

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Pitching Change: Ian Gibaut replaces Hunter Greene.

How many Pitches did Green throw?

[icehole3]

We'll see what happens once the season starts, but Barrero is giving me hope

I was scratching my head when I saw him in the 3 hole, Bell knew what he was doing today.

[Kingspoint]

Never mind... I got it.

58 pitches.

35 Four-Seam, 18 Slider, 5 Changeup, averages of 99.9/89.7/92.1.

Read the rest of the details here: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/gamefeed?date=3/24/2023&gamePk=718980&chartType=pitch&legendType=pitchName&playerType=pitcher&inning=&count=&pitchHand=&batSide=&descFilter=&ptFilter=&resultFilter=&hf=playerBreakdown&sportId=1#718980

[icehole3]

The xBA was .910 on that homerun.

:eek:

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How many Pitches did Green throw?

58

[Kingspoint]

Kyle Lewis was the only player to have an exit velocity above 89.1 against Greene today and that was only 95.9 on his Single in the first inning, which he was stranded on a weak exit velocity of 44.7 Groundout from the next batter.

We have got some elite pitching in Greene, Lodolo and Ashcraft.

It's actually going to be a fun season and this team will actually stay in contention for most of the year.

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58

I figured his limit would be 60.

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 5

Pitching Change: Ian Gibaut replaces Hunter Greene.

Nick Ahmed singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jose Barrero.

Jake McCarthy grounds into a force out, shortstop Kevin Newman to second baseman Matt Reynolds. Nick Ahmed out at 2nd. Jake McCarthy to 1st. 1 out

P.J. Higgins walks. Jake McCarthy to 2nd

Alek Thomas called out on strikes. 2 outs

Josh Rojas flies out to center fielder Jose Barrero. 3 outs

Reds 5
D-Backs
after 5

[Kingspoint]

Nice job, Ian. We need guys coming in after Greene, Lodolo and Ashcraft to shut the doors, or more clearly....keep the doors shut and turn their great pitching performances into Wins for them, not losses from the bullpen, or even wins from the bullpen.

[Kingspoint]

Sometimes, I'll forget to place an "e" at the end of Hunter's name, but it's like the great novelist's name, Graham Greene. Both the first and last name of Hunter Greene are the same as two of the greatest novelists of the 20th Century, Hunter S. Thompson and Graham Greene.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Greene

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunter_S._Thompson

[icehole3]

Nice job, Ian. We need guys coming in after Greene, Lodolo and Ashcraft to shut the doors, or more clearly....keep the doors shut and turn their great pitching performances into Wins for them, not losses from the bullpen, or even wins from the bullpen.

Gibaut is not bad.

[Kingspoint]

Kyle Lewis was the only player to have an exit velocity above 89.1 against Greene today and that was only 95.9 on his Single in the first inning, which he was stranded on a weak exit velocity of 44.7 Groundout from the next batter.

We have got some elite pitching in Greene, Lodolo and Ashcraft.

It's actually going to be a fun season and this team will actually stay in contention for most of the year.

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I figured his limit would be 60.

Kyle Lewis actually had one other exity velocity above 89.1, that was his GIDP of 97.1. So, even when Green got his kind of hard, it was directed to a fielder into a double-play, so it's not like Greene put the ball into a position where damage could be done, but in fact, the opposite. You actually want the ball getting to the infielder a little faster and not dribble to him for an infield hit or a productive out. Incredible display of pitching.

[Ron Madden]

Top 6

Curt Casali lines out to right fielder Jake McCarthy. 1 out

Henry Ramos singles on a ground ball to left fielder Corbin Carroll.

Luke Maile lines out to center fielder Alek Thomas. 2 outs

Pitching Change: Joe Mantiply replaces Zac Gallen.

Matt Reynolds singles on a ground ball to center fielder Alek Thomas. Henry Ramos to 3rd.

Matt Reynolds steals (1) 2nd base.

Jason Vosler strikes out swinging. 3 outs

Reds 5
D-Backs 0
Mid 6

[Kingspoint]

I said "the Cubs" a few times. We're playing the D-Backs. Don't have a visual.

[icehole3]

Kyle Lewis actually had one other exity velocity above 89.1, that was his GIDP of 97.1. So, even when Green got his kind of hard, it was directed to a fielder into a double-play, so it's not like Greene put the ball into a position where damage could be done, but in fact, the opposite. You actually want the ball getting to the infielder a little faster and not dribble to him for an infield hit or a productive out. Incredible display of pitching.

I was following on Gameday, Greene was getting outs with his slider.

[Kingspoint]

I was following on Gameday, Greene was getting outs with his slider.

That will get you double-plays, just not usually with an exit velocity of 97.1, but Kyle Lewis is good. Lewis made good contact, but he still couldn't avoid hitting it into the ground. Our infielders were where they were supposed to be.

[icehole3]

Hunter Strickland

https://www.gifcen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/smh-gif-10.gif

[Kingspoint]

Strickland's getting crushed.

[NebraskaRed]

I cannot explain their interest in Strickland. From what Bell said, he's available to pitch almost every day. That's it. So what does it that matter if he's pitching horribly?

[Kingspoint]

10 pitches is enough. Get him out of there. Part of learning is to learn that it's not OK to pitch like that, even in Spring Training, which we really aren't in right now. We are in regular season preparatory games. The games need to be treated like real games as far as I'm concerned with real accountability given to players. No more, "That's OK, it's only Spring Training". Throw that attitude away and get serious and win these games.

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DO NOT SEEK THE TREASURE!

DO NOT PUT STRICKLAND INTO THE SAME GAME AS GREENE, LODOLO OR ASHCRAFT!

[JarrodOnVinyl]

He seems like a nice enough guy. But Bell's BFF Strickland has no place on this team

[Kingspoint]

What the heck is Bell doing. The only thing he should be challenging is his decision to have Strickland out on the mound. The rest of the team should be challenging Bell for that boneheaded decision.

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He seems like a nice enough guy. But Bell's BFF Strickland has no place on this team

I can think of 876 other pitchers or players I'd rather have on the team.

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I've seen enough. I'm shutting this off and going to go get a workout on the treadmill.

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 6

Pitching Change: Hunter Strickland replaces Ian Gibaut.

Evan Longoria doubles (2) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Jose Barrero.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Geraldo Perdomo replaces Evan Longoria.

Kyle Lewis walks

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Ruben Santana replaces Kyle Lewis.

Christian Walker doubles (2) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Henry Ramos. Geraldo Perdomo scores. Ruben Santana to 3rd.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Tim Tawa replaces Christian Walker.

Corbin Carroll singles on a ground ball to first baseman Jason Vosler. Ruben Santana scores. Tim Tawa to 3rd.

Corbin Carroll steals (6) 2nd base.

Nick Ahmed pops out to first baseman Jason Vosler in foul territory. 1 out

Jake McCarthy singles on a line drive to center fielder Jose Barrero. Tim Tawa scores. Corbin Carroll scores.

Reds challenge (tag play): Jake McCarthy singles on a line drive to center fielder Jose Barrero. Tim Tawa scores. Corbin Carroll scores.

Call stands

Jake McCarthy steals (2) 2nd base

P.J. Higgins strikes out swinging. 2 outs

Alek Thomas flies out to center fielder Jose Barrero. 3 outs

Reds 5
D-Backs 4
End of 6

[JarrodOnVinyl]

Meanwhile Reds hitters are getting locked in for OD. These D-Backs pitchers are no chumps

[Ron Madden]

What the heck is Bell doing. The only thing he should be challenging is his decision to have Strickland out on the mound. The rest of the team should be challenging Bell for that boneheaded decision.

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I can think of 876 other pitchers or players I'd rather have on the team.

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I've seen enough. I'm shutting this off and going to go get a workout on the treadmill.

Tommy Thrall and Jim Day calling the game on radio both thought the runner was out at the plate

[Ron Madden]

Top 7

Kevin Newman doubles (3) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Tim Tawa.

Spencer Steer strikes out swinging. 1 out

Jose Barrero doubles (4) on a fly ball to left fielder Tim Tawa. Kevin Newman scores.

Will Benson lines out to third baseman Phillip Evans. 2 outs

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Daniel Vellojin replaces Curt Casali.

Daniel Vellojin grounds out, first baseman Emmanuel Rivera to pitcher Joe Mantiply. 3 outs

Reds 6
D-Backs 4
Mid 7

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 7

Pitching Change: Buck Farmer replaces Hunter Strickland.

Emmanuel Rivera called out on strikes. 1 out

Geraldo Perdomo grounds out to right fielder Will Benson. 2 outs

Ruben Santana strikes out swinging. 3 outs

Reds 6
D-BACKS 4
after 7

[NebraskaRed]

Ramos is gonna make this team, isn't he?

[Ron Madden]

Top 8

Henry Ramos homers (2) on a fly ball to right field.

Luke Maile strikes out swinging. 1 out

Austin Callahan singles on a line drive to left fielder Tim Tawa.

Jason Vosler walks. Austin Callahan to 2nd.

Kevin Newman grounds out, third baseman Phillip Evans to first baseman Emmanuel Rivera. Austin Callahan to 3rd. Jason Vosler to 2nd. 2 outs

Spencer Steer called out on strikes. 3 outs

Reds 7
D-Backs 4
Mid 8

[NebraskaRed]

Every Reds pitcher other than Strickland has handled this lineup easily

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 8

Pitching Change: Fernando Cruz replaces Buck Farmer.

Tim Tawa flies out to right fielder Will Benson. 1 out

Jake Hager strikes out swinging. 2 outs

Phillip Evans flies out to left fielder Henry Ramos. 3 outs

Reds 7
D-Backs 4
End of 8

[Ron Madden]

Top 9

Michael Siani flies out to right fielder Neyfy Castillo. 1 out

Will Benson singles on a line drive to center fielder Brett Johnson.

Wild pitch by pitcher Miguel Castro. Will Benson to 2nd.

Daniel Vellojin flies out to center fielder Brett Johnson. 2 outs

Henry Ramos grounds out, first baseman Emmanuel Rivera to pitcher Miguel Castro. 3 outs

Reds 7
D-Backs 4
Mid 9

[Bourgeois Zee]

Might be a blessing in disguise to see Strickland struggle so.

Reds might well pull a Pinder with the pitching staff as well.

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 9

Pitching Change: Alexis Diaz replaces Fernando Cruz.

Neyfy Castillo lines out to right fielder Will Benson. 1 out

P.J. Higgins pops out to shortstop Ilvin Fernandez. 2 outs

Brett Johnson strikes out swinging. 3 outs

REDS WIN !!!

Reds 7
D-Backs 4
Final Score

[NebraskaRed]

Great game, other than Strickland

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Even though it doesn't matter in the slightest, the Reds only need to win 1 of their last 3 game to finish spring training with a winning record.

[Ron Madden]

Box Score

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/reds-vs-d-backs/2023/03/24/718980/final/box

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Great game, other than Strickland

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Even though it doesn't matter in the slightest, the Reds only need to win 1 of their last 3 game to finish spring training with a winning record.

I'm happy for Jose Barrero and Henry Ramos

[NebraskaRed]

https://twitter.com/Reds/status/1639379879966720003?s=20

Barrero's bomb