5-14-23 Reds @ Marlins 1:40 PM

[Ron Madden]

Reds
1. Jonathan India (R) 2B
2. Nick Senzel (R) 3B
3. Spencer Steer (R) 1B
4. Tyler Stephenson (R) DH
5. Stuart Fairchild (R) CF
6. Henry Ramos (S) LF
7. Wil Myers (R) RF
8. Kevin Newman (R) SS
9. Luke Maile (R) C
P. Luke Weaver (R)

Marlins
. Jon Berti (R) SS
2. Garrett Cooper (R) 1B
3. Luis Arraez (L) 2B
4. Jorge Soler (R) DH
5. Bryan De La Cruz (R) LF
6. Jean Segura (R) 3B
7. Peyton Burdick (R) RF
8. Nick Fortes (R) C
9. Garrett Hampson (R) CF
P. Braxton Garrett (L)

[mth123]

Wil Myers hitting 7th against a LHP. Maybe the Reds are reaching a conclusion on him. He sure looks like 2019 Matt Kemp out there to me.

[KeefeCato]

Any roster moves announced yet?

[KeefeCato]

Wil Myers hitting 7th against a LHP. Maybe the Reds are reaching a conclusion on him. He sure looks like 2019 Matt Kemp out there to me.

Yeah I thought he could be a solid signing. Wasn't expecting him to be great. Figured with GABP factor he would be at least league average player. He still could be. Only takes a hot month. But it's not looking good for him 40 games in.

[CySeymour]

I can't get behind the logic of having Kevin Newman as the starting shortstop with Matt McLain ripping up AAA.

[LeatherPants]

I can't get behind the logic of having Kevin Newman as the starting shortstop with Matt McLain ripping up AAA.

Trust the plan! The Reds have shown time and again they know how to build a winning team!

[Ron Madden]

paige
@paige_leckie

We have a plethora of roster moves this morning for the Reds:

• Legumina (right ankle contusion) & Lodolo (left calf tendinosis) to the 15-day IL
• Stoudt optioned to Triple-A
• Herget recalled, Busenitz & Bracho selected from Louisville
• Sanmartin & Overton to 60-day IL

[NebraskaRed]

Friday, Myers lost a ball in the lights (he was only off by about 80 feet). Yesterday, he slipped on the warning track.

Today? I think he's going to start digging a hole out there and just sit in it.

[icehole3]

Friday, Myers lost a ball in the lights (he was only off by about 80 feet). Yesterday, he slipped on the warning track.

Today? I think he's going to start digging a hole out there and just sit in it.

Myers at some point today.
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[KeefeCato]

Lodolo out at least 4 weeks.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Not directly a baseball comment but I wanted to thank Boss and those responsible for giving me and other RZ members the privilege of commenting and engaging others on this wonderful forum. I don't get to watch a lot of games like I used to and I appreciate the opportunity to follow the games on the Gameday thread. You guys are so very baseball-knowledgeable and very funny, as well. Icehole, your gifs absolutely crack me up! Also, special thanks to Ron Madden for lineups, half-inning summaries, and box scores. It makes following the action so much easier when I'm not viewing a game.

Also, I wank to acknowledge all the wonderful mothers out there today in RZ land. I hope you all have a wonderful day. RZ'ers, for those of you who still have your moms, give her an extra special hug today and tell how much you love and appreciate her. .My mother is in failing health but fortunately she is still with me. There's nothing like a loving mother.

I hope you pardon me for getting off baseball track for a moment. Now, GO REDS!!! BROOMS!!!

[goreds2]

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[Ron Madden]

Charlie Goldsmith
@CharlieG__

David Bell on TJ Friedl (oblique):
"He’s going to see exactly where he is today. They’ll push him a bit and give him a bit of a load to see if he feels anything. If he feels anything today, it’ll be an IL. If not, he could be back by the end of this next series or the weekend."

David Bell said it will probably be a minimum of four weeks before Nick Lodolo (calf) returns.
"He’ll be in a boot for a week to take all pressure off it. He was trying to pitch through it. The good thing is we got all the information yesterday that we needed. He’ll take a step back and be back healthy."

[Ron Madden]

Charlie Goldsmith
@CharlieG__

The Reds have released Luis Cessa, who was DFAd last week.

[Sassy Sal]

Per David Bell pre game, Lucas Sims was not feeling well yesterday thus the pitching only one batter. Bell didn't mention if he was still ill or not.

[KeefeCato]

Per David Bell pre game, Lucas Sims was not feeling well yesterday thus the pitching only one batter. Bell didn't mention if he was still ill or not.

Hopefully nothing serious. At least it's not injury related.

[Kc61]

I can't get behind the logic of having Kevin Newman as the starting shortstop with Matt McLain ripping up AAA.

Look at McLain’s defensive stats at short and the logic will be apparent.

Reds need to figure out an infield alignment - including McLain - and then go for it.

[KeefeCato]

Do the Reds use a bullpen day when Lodolo's spot comes up or callup Abbott? I'm guessing bullpen day twice a week now.

[Kc61]

Do the Reds use a bullpen day when Lodolo's spot comes up or callup Abbott? I'm guessing bullpen day twice a week now.

I hope they find a plausible starter from among Lively or whomever. These bullpen days will eventually strain the pitching staff. Once in awhile, fine, but . . . .

[Ron Madden]

Do the Reds use a bullpen day when Lodolo's spot comes up or callup Abbott? I'm guessing bullpen day twice a week now.





Charlie Goldsmith
@CharlieG__
·
Ben Lively and Kevin Herget are stretched out as starting pitchers. They have an off day on Thursday and won't need a fifth starter until next week.

[757690]

I can't get behind the logic of having Kevin Newman as the starting shortstop with Matt McLain ripping up AAA.

I’ve said this before: Kevin Newman is the backup SS, he isn’t blocking any prospect. If the Reds called up McLain and EDLC tomorrow, Newman would still be on the team and still be getting the occasional start.

[KeefeCato]

I hope they find a plausible starter from among Lively or whomever. These bullpen days will eventually strain the pitching staff. Once in awhile, fine, but . . . .

Lively is one of the ones they will likely to use a opener when he pitches.
He fared well but his stuff looked very hittable. Of the two Stoudt has much better stuff but he struggles to throw strikes. He can't come back up for a while barring someone going on IL.

[Ron Madden]

Top 1

Jonathan India strikes out swinging. 1 out

Nick Senzel strikes out on a foul tip. 2 outs

Spencer Steer strikes out swinging. 3 outs

No score mid 1

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Lively is one of the ones they will likely to use a opener when he pitches.
He fared well but his stuff looked very hittable. Of the two Stoudt has much better stuff but he struggles to throw strikes. He can't come back up for a while barring someone going on IL.




Charlie Goldsmith
@CharlieG__

Ben Lively and Kevin Herget are stretched out as starting pitchers. They have an off day on Thursday and won't need a fifth starter until next week

[mhs95_06]

Reds with the worst defense this season in decades.

[KeefeCato]

Reds with the worst defense this season in decades.

Yes. First two batters should both be out.

[mhs95_06]

Senzel with late bad decision. If he delays, may as well tag the lead runner.

[LeatherPants]

Kevin Newman must bring some serious leadership qualities to the clubhouse because he isn’t bringing much to the field.

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 1

Jon Berti singles on a ground ball to left fielder Henry Ramos.

Garrett Cooper singles on a ground ball to second baseman Jonathan India. Jon Berti to 2nd.

Luis Arraez flies out to left fielder Henry Ramos. 1 out

Jorge Soler grounds into a force out, third baseman Nick Senzel to second baseman Jonathan India. Jon Berti to 3rd. Garrett Cooper out at 2nd. Jorge Soler to 1st. 2 outs

Bryan De La Cruz strikes out swinging. 3 outs

No score
After 1

[icehole3]

Nice job Weaver

[mhs95_06]

Kudos to Weaver for getting a zero with about double the number of pitches it should have been.

[Tony Cloninger]

How much worse can McLain or EDL defense be that their hitting would not make up for it. Compared to Jose. Newman.

[cumberlandreds]

Yes. First two batters should both be out.

Newman is terrible. No reason McClain should not be up by now.

[redsfan9988]

Man this guy is mowing ‘em down…

[Sassy Sal]

Garrett going for the K record.

[Ron Madden]

Top 2

Tyler Stephenson strikes out swinging. 1 out

Stuart Fairchild strikes out swinging. 2 outs

Henry Ramos hit by pitch.

Wil Myers called out on strikes. 3 outs

No score
Mid 2

[TheBigLebowski]

Why have we not signed Myers to a muti-million dollar LTC?

[cumberlandreds]

Garrett going for the K record.

14 to go to tie it. Myers looking like a house beside the road. He is as terrible as Newman.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Myers is quickly becoming one of my all-time least favorite Redlegs. Right up there with Matt Kemp. Come on, Wil, act like you wanna be here.

[Tadasimha]

Nice play from Newman

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Why have we not signed Myers to a muti-million dollar LTC?

Dammit, don't give them any ideas!!!

[Ron Madden]

Reds have gone 11-6 winning 11 of their last 17 games

[Tadasimha]

Uno-dos-tres for Weaver

[cumberlandreds]

Weaver looking good through two.

[Sassy Sal]

Weaver looking good through two.

I was honestly expecting him to struggle today. He really is looking confident so far.

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 2

Jean Segura grounds out, shortstop Kevin Newman to first baseman Spencer Steer. 1 out

Peyton Burdick strikes out swinging. 2 outs

Nick Fortes lines out to right fielder Wil Myers. 3 outs

CIN 0
MIA 0
End of 2

[redsfan9988]

Double for Newman! Looks like 6 more weeks of AAA for McLain.

[icehole3]

Newman got a good swing on that

[Tadasimha]

Dang - thought that might drop in

[mhs95_06]

Did the scouting report on the RF's arm keep Newman from an aggressive attempt to get to 3B on the fly down the RF line?

[redsfan9988]

Wow what a play!

[mhs95_06]

Then Newman rakes 3rd on a sharp grounder to 3B?

[KeefeCato]

Newman hits LHP well. It's his lack of arm and range at SS and playing too much against RHP is the problem.

[icehole3]

Looked like nothing happened

[Sassy Sal]

I do not see how that is catcher interference.

[Tadasimha]

What the heck is Senzel trying to pull

[redsfan9988]

Senzel reaching so hard for a technicality that he could almost play for the Rays.

[cumberlandreds]

What the heck is Senzel trying to pull

No idea. The Reds just have some players that just aren't baseball smart.

[Ron Madden]

Top 3

Kevin Newman doubles (2) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Garrett Hampson.

Luke Maile flies out to right fielder Peyton Burdick. 1 out

Jonathan India grounds out, third baseman Jean Segura to first baseman Garrett Cooper. Kevin Newman to 3rd. 2 outs

Nick Senzel grounds out, shortstop Jon Berti to first baseman Garrett Cooper. 3 outs

CIN 0
MIA 0
Mid 3

[mhs95_06]

Shouldn't that be no pitch as the ump called it dead on the contact with the bat?

[icehole3]

Love Senzel at 3rd.

[redsfan9988]

Love Senzel at 3rd.

Newman at short is less encouraging

[icehole3]

Newman

https://media.tenor.com/jLiPnLzm6QcAAAAd/funny-animals-dog.gif

[redsfan9988]

Luke Maile is not a happy camper.

[redsfan9988]

Weaver has pretty good stuff. He’s always been extremely hittable. Not sure why. Maybe concentration?

seems like Weaver and Stoudt have similar builds and stuff.

[KeefeCato]

What exactly is this staggered start/ staggered stride that Sadak refers to 10 times each game? It was a routine fly ball to RF. Myers ran normal and caught the ball.

[icehole3]

What the ____

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[redsfan9988]

What exactly is this staggered start that Sadak refers to 10 times each game. It was a routine fly ball to RF. Myers ran normal and caught the ball.

Caught the ball?

Did you mean “made the glove?”

[Reds Freak]

Infield defense continues to be a circus act.

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 3

Garrett Hampson grounds out, third baseman Nick Senzel to first baseman Spencer Steer. 1 out

Jon Berti reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Kevin Newman.

Garrett Cooper lines out to right fielder Wil Myers. 2 outs

Luis Arraez singles on a ground ball to first baseman Spencer Steer. Jon Berti out at 3rd, first baseman Spencer Steer to third baseman Nick Senzel. 3 outs

CIN 0
MIA 0
After 3

[KeefeCato]

Senzel is the only infielder that's not terrible. By all accounts CES is just as bad.

[Ron Madden]

Top 4

Spencer Steer lines out sharply to left fielder Bryan De La Cruz. 1 out

Tyler Stephenson strikes out swinging. 2 outs

Stuart Fairchild called out on strikes. 3 outs

CIN
MIA 0
Mid 4

[redsfan9988]

Okay, so the box score says the Reds have made zero errors… I’ve watched this entire game and I respectfully disagree.

[membengal]

Newman at short is less encouraging

Every time someone suggest it is defense that is holding McLain back I look at what we are using at short in terms of defense and…roll my eyes.

[icehole3]

Okay, so the box score says the Reds have made zero errors… I’ve watched this entire game and I respectfully disagree.

The one Newman missed in the first he has to just put the glove down and he gets it.

[redsfan9988]

The defense is disgusting. Just gross. Truly bad.

[membengal]

They ruled the opening misplay by Newman to start the game a hit.

[icehole3]

Ramos attempt
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[mhs95_06]

Fairchild alert on the back-up -- he knows Reds defenders are very prone to not make the plays!

[membengal]

There are t-ball teams that are steadier defensively than the reds most games.

[redsfan9988]

Weaver getting squeezed by the ump.

And every batted ball is booted.

Really quite miraculous he’s held them off the scoreboard. Nice work.

[Dave C]

Getting ahead 0-2 and then nibbles.

[redsfan9988]

Getting ahead 0-2 and then nibbles.

The ghost of Tyler Mahle?

[Tadasimha]

Nice pitch for the K

[KeefeCato]

Be very lucky if Weaver gets through 5.

[redsfan9988]

This ump is pretty bad…

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He’s safe… can Bell walk out and make a SS change?

[membengal]

Oh Newman. Dealer of mini-heart attacks.

[757690]

Newman having a tough day in the field.

[icehole3]

He was safe

[redsfan9988]

Newman having a tough day in the field.

If they call that one a base hit, I’m turning the game off.

[membengal]

The idea that McLain being held back by his defense is genuinely ludicrous. Because the guys playing SS for the reds are…NOT GREAT defensively.

[Tadasimha]

Clubbie needs to do something about the concrete in Newman's glove

[icehole3]

Newman's fielding
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[KeefeCato]

Well looks like bullpen will again be covering 5 innings again today. Using the callups.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Newman's fielding
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I'm learning a lot of zoology in these game threads. Thank you.

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 4

Jorge Soler called out on strikes. 1 out

Bryan De La Cruz doubles (7) on a fly ball to center fielder Stuart Fairchild.

Jean Segura walks.

Peyton Burdick strikes out swinging. 2 outs

Marlins challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was overturned: Nick Fortes reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Kevin Newman. Bryan De La Cruz to 3rd. Jean Segura to 2nd.

Garrett Hampson strikes out swinging. 3 outs

CIN 0
MIA 0
End of 4

[Sassy Sal]

Weaver tough as nails.

[Tadasimha]

Use the force, Luke!

[Ironman92]

I’m here…let’s win

[redsfan9988]

DJ to Weaver: “uhh, probably should strike the next guy out. Not sure it’s a good idea to let him put it in play.”

Great advice, coach.

Nice job, Weaver.

Now let’s get some runs off of Garrett, who’s been sitting for like 30 minutes.

[757690]

The idea that McLain being held back by his defense is genuinely ludicrous. Because the guys playing SS for the reds are…NOT GREAT defensively.

The issue is not about what is best for the MLB team, but what is best for McLain long term. If he comes up and has problems defensively in the majors, it could affect his hitting and his overall development.

[Ron Madden]

This ump is pretty bad…

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He’s safe… can Bell walk out and make a SS change?

HP and 1B umps are both bad

[Sea Ray]

The idea that McLain being held back by his defense is genuinely ludicrous. Because the guys playing SS for the reds are…NOT GREAT defensively.

The opposite of Newman, McLain made a diving nice play to throw out a runner today bang bang from SS. Newman doesn't have anything on him defensively

[757690]

Weaver: “Defense? I don’t need no stinkin’ defense!”

[redsfan9988]

The issue is not about what is best for the MLB team, but what is best for McLain long term. If he comes up and has problems defensively in the majors, it could affect his hitting and his overall development.

Put him at DH.

They’re 4 games out of 1st place despite an offense OPS+ing like 80.

[icehole3]

Let's GO REDS! Let's GOOOOOO!
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[redsfan9988]

Newman seemed surprised Segura was able to handle that routine ground ball and throw him out.

[Ironman92]

Dangit

[redsfan9988]

Oof

Thats gone at GABP…

[Tadasimha]

Dangit

Ditto

[Ron Madden]

Top 5

Henry Ramos grounds out softly to catcher Nick Fortes. 1 out

Wil Myers doubles (3) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Garrett Hampson

Kevin Newman grounds out, third baseman Jean Segura to first baseman Garrett Cooper. 2 outs

Luke Maile flies out sharply to center fielder Garrett Hampson. 3 outs

CIN 0
MIA 0
Mid 5

[mhs95_06]

Has Weaver got enough to get another zero and overcome the poor defense and thru 5 innings clean in the runs column?

[membengal]

Weaver is as far from a prospect as you can get - I would go up to around 110 pitches with him myself.

[KeefeCato]

Just saw Kershaw lost his mom.

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 5

Jon Berti flies out to center fielder Stuart Fairchild. 1 out

Garrett Cooper strikes out swinging. 2 outs

Luis Arraez grounds out, shortstop Kevin Newman to first baseman Spencer Steer. 3 outs

CIN 0
MIA 0
After 5

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Weaver isn't nibbling the ump has missed a lot of low strikes

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Just saw Kershaw lost his mom.

Wow, that's awful for Clayton. She couldn't have been too old.

[Tadasimha]

Feels like the Reds need someone to put it over the wall to win

[KeefeCato]

Feels like the Reds need someone to put it over the wall to win

This game might get ugly when Weaver leaves. If they are relying on the 2 callups to pitch. Hopefully 1 more for Weaver maybe 1 each for Young. Hegert and Sims if he isn't still sick.

[icehole3]

Two on no outs.
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[membengal]

Based loaded and no outs. Need to cash this in.

[icehole3]

Let's GO!

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[Tadasimha]

Guess that counts as driving in a run

[redsfan9988]

1-0 Reds

This has been a weird series.

Surely they’ll walk Fraley…

[Dave C]

Stephenson was swinging at a pitch that would have hit him.... best results we could get I guess.

[membengal]

Check swing grounder to first gets a run home from TySteve

[mhs95_06]

Stephenson's ugly K avoidance gets the run in for a 1-0 lead, but leaves a base open for the avoidance of Fraley's bat and the resulting DP.

[Tadasimha]

So much for the big inning

[redsfan9988]

Sure am glad we have Ramos in that spot and not any of the guys OPSing 1.200 at AAA.

[Ironman92]

Damnit Ramos….pitcher is on the ropes and you are the antsy one

[KeefeCato]

Unbelievable.

[icehole3]

Ramos

https://media.tenor.com/6AwpO-b-q-kAAAAd/llhlg-raccoon.gif

[Dave C]

So... with the guys we have at AAA none of them can come up and keep us from doing this again and again?

[Ron Madden]

Top 6

Jonathan India walks.

Nick Senzel singles on a line drive to center fielder Garrett Hampson. Jonathan India to 2nd.

Spencer Steer walks. Jonathan India to 3rd. Nick Senzel to 2nd

Tyler Stephenson grounds out softly to first baseman Garrett Cooper. Jonathan India scores. Nick Senzel to 3rd. Spencer Steer to 2nd. 1 out

Pinch-hitter Jake Fraley replaces Stuart Fairchild.

Bryan Hoeing intentionally walks Jake Fraley.

Henry Ramos grounds into a double play, shortstop Jon Berti to first baseman Garrett Cooper. Jake Fraley out at 2nd. Henry Ramos out at 1st. 3 outs

CIN 1
MIA 0
Mid 6

[icehole3]

Thought that was gone

[Dave C]

Ooof. Steer to 3rd. Hope that doesn't haunt.

Weaver getting hit hard this inning.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Let's play Scrabble. You have the letters H-E-N-R-Y-R-A-M-O-S . Make a play.

I'm going with EH, SORRY MAN.

[Reds Freak]

Seems like the Reds have positioned infielders and outfielders in the wrong spots all game today.

[redsfan9988]

Really good effort from Weaver.

[membengal]

Good effort Luke Weaver. Did as well as one could expect, especially since his D
was not helpful.

[icehole3]

Hard luck for Weaver

[Ironman92]

Do the Reds even scout? Needing one more strike and you throw an outer 3rd thigh high fastball to Segura…who can’t do anything but hit the other way? On same pitch call 2nd baseman playing near 2nd

None of any of it made sense in that huge moment

[icehole3]

Do the Reds even scout? Needing one more strike and you throw an outer 3rd thigh high fastball to Segura…who can’t do anything but hit the other way? On same pitch call 2nd baseman playing near 2nd

None of any of it made sense in that huge moment

India covered second

[KeefeCato]

Larkin just stop. Diaz is not pitching.

[757690]

If this game was being played at GABP, there would have been around 5 HR hit today

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 6

Defensive switch from right field to first base for Wil Myers.
Jake Fraley remains in the game as the right fielder.
Defensive switch from first base to third base for Spencer Steer.
Defensive switch from third base to center field for Nick Senzel.

Jorge Soler flies out to left fielder Henry Ramos. 1 out

Bryan De La Cruz doubles (8) on a line drive to center fielder Nick Senzel.

Jean Segura singles on a ground ball to center fielder Nick Senzel. Bryan De La Cruz scores.

Pitching Change: Kevin Herget replaces Luke Weaver.

Peyton Burdick strikes out swinging. 2 outs

Nick Fortes flies out to left fielder Henry Ramos. 3 outs

CIN 1
MIA 1
End of 6

[Reds Freak]

Sure am glad we have Ramos in that spot and not any of the guys OPSing 1.200 at AAA.

Terrible AB, but Ramos did win the game yesterday with a double. And none of those AAA guys are left-handed hitting OFers.

[Ironman92]

India covered second

Why is he covering 2nd on an outside fastball to a RH oppo hitter?

[Ky Fried Redleg]

So help me if I ever run into Wil Myers on the street somewhere:

https://i.gifer.com/8jKY.gif

[redsfan9988]

Terrible AB, but Ramos did win the game yesterday with a double. And none of those AAA guys are left-handed hitting OFers.

Fair enough. Still frustrating to see some of these dudes getting regular PT when we have the world’s best AAA lineup,

[icehole3]

Why is he covering 2nd on an outside fastball to a RH oppo hitter?

Larkin said the same thing.

[Ron Madden]

Top 7

Pitching Change: Tanner Scott replaces Bryan Hoeing.

Wil Myers strikes out swinging. 1 out

Kevin Newman singles on a ground ball to left fielder Bryan De La Cruz

Luke Maile grounds into a double play, second baseman Luis Arraez to shortstop Jon Berti to first baseman Garrett Cooper. Kevin Newman out at 2nd. Luke Maile out at 1st. 3 outs

CIN 1
MIA 1
Mid 7

[Ironman92]

Myers is quickly becoming one of my all-time least favorite Redlegs. Right up there with Matt Kemp. Come on, Wil, act like you wanna be here.

He’s been great on defense at multiple positions and seeing great effort in RF….looks lost at bat though

[Reds Freak]

Fair enough. Still frustrating to see some of these dudes getting regular PT when we have the world’s best AAA lineup,

No doubt.

[Ironman92]

Pitch call was inside and he missed to outside and runner advances because

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Need a strikeout

[757690]

this game is about to get ugly

[redsfan9988]

Oh man. Don’t throw it there…

[icehole3]

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[KeefeCato]

Who didn't see this coming with this pitcher?

[Ironman92]

I don’t care who is on the mound or whether they should be there or not

STOP THROWING CENTER CUT FASTBALLS

Pitch in….pitch out. Pitch up, pitch down….especially until it gets 3-1 or maybe 3-2

But FFS STOP PITCHING MEATBALLS RIGHT DOWN THE PIPE!

[redsfan9988]

Who didn't see this coming with this pitcher?

In fairness, we’re literally out of pitchers. It is what it is. Marlins ‘pen is short and shaky too (if we can avoid the 4-run inning here).

[mhs95_06]

Another misplay allowing the hitter take 2nd on a weak throw to the cut-off.

[icehole3]

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[redsfan9988]

In fairness, we’re literally out of pitchers. It is what it is. Marlins ‘pen is short and shaky too (if we can avoid the 4-run inning here).

Aaaaaand we can’t…

[Ky Fried Redleg]

I can hear the banished BENCH from here.....B-E-L-L!!!!!!!

[Ironman92]

Those damn middle fastballs to the first two hitters….early in the count!!!

Difference in the game

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 7

Garrett Hampson doubles (8) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Nick Senzel.

Jon Berti grounds out, first baseman Wil Myers to pitcher Kevin Herget. Garrett Hampson to 3rd. 1 out

Pitching Change: Alan Busenitz replaces Kevin Herget.

Garrett Cooper doubles (3) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Nick Senzel. Garrett Hampson scores.

Luis Arraez singles on a line drive to left fielder Henry Ramos. Garrett Cooper to 3rd. Luis Arraez to 2nd.

Bryan De La Cruz singles on a line drive to center fielder Nick Senzel. Garrett Cooper scores. Luis Arraez to 3rd. Jorge Soler to 2nd.

Jean Segura called out on strikes. 2 outs

Peyton Burdick flies out to left fielder Henry Ramos. 3 outs

MIA 3
CIN 1
After 7

[KeefeCato]

Still in the game. Nice bounce back.

[Ironman92]

Poor AB by India

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Hey….a center cut curve

Hit

[icehole3]

Need to string some hits together

[redsfan9988]

Oh ffs

That’s 8 inches inside.

[CmdrCody]

Boozernuts is still pitching horrible as he did in spring training. Sadly they can DFA him to open 40 man spot without fear of loss

[Ironman92]

This cat isn’t secure on the mound….I’d fake bunt and crap on him

[redsfan9988]

Pleeeeease keep it off the ground, Tyler…

[Ironman92]

Abysmal plate approach by our should be most polished hitter

[icehole3]

He can't throw strikes

[Ironman92]

We need a professional at bat here

[membengal]

IMO - tysteve should have gotten a hit rather than striking out.

[redsfan9988]

IMO - tysteve should have gotten a hit rather than striking out.

Indeed, sir. Bizarre strategy with the K there.

[TheBigLebowski]

What is an Alan Busenitz?

[membengal]

Boozernuts

Can we not?

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

Instead of kissing his pinky every 5 seconds maybe Stevenson should take some extra batting practice. He's become a black hole at the plate

[TexasRedsFan]

Fraley has earned the respect of Skip Schumacher.

Can he do it again?

Oh well, still gonna take the series.

[membengal]

What is an Alan Busenitz?

Just called up. Last four years in Japan. Had last pitched in majors for twins. Up because our bullpen is worn thin and we have no other options in AAA.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

What is an Alan Busenitz?

Lawyer who couldn't even pitch to a friendly jury???

[Ironman92]

That 3-0 strike hurt

[Ron Madden]

Top 8

Jonathan India grounds out, shortstop Jon Berti to first baseman Garrett Cooper. 1 out

Nick Senzel singles on a line drive to left fielder Bryan De La Cruz.

Spencer Steer walks. Nick Senzel to 2nd.

Tyler Stephenson strikes out swinging. 2 outs

Pitching Change: Steven Okert replaces Huascar Brazoban.

Jake Fraley flies out to center fielder Garrett Hampson. 3 outs

MIA 3
CIN 1
Mid 8

[icehole3]

Nacho Bracho

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

Silvio bracho...italian porn star??

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Amazing that we have procured 18 wins thus far. SO deficient in so many areas of the game--- poor defense , instability in pitching rotation, unprofessional plate approaches, lack of pop in the lineup, lack of baseball IQ. 18 wins is amazing...

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 8

Pitching Change: Silvino Bracho replaces Alan Busenitz

Nick Fortes pops out to second baseman Jonathan India. 1 out

Garrett Hampson strikes out swinging. 2 outs

Jon Berti pops out to second baseman Jonathan India. 3 outs

MIA 3
CIN 1
End of 8

[757690]

Reds have used all 3 of the pitchers recalled today. Herget and Bracho pitched well


https://youtu.be/HVvXWUAKtus

[Ironman92]

That pitcher with the ridiculous name….he has minimal MLB stuff but….BIG BUT, never threw any pitch in that mash zone.

[icehole3]

Let's GO! Let's GO! Let's GO! Let's GO!
https://i.gifer.com/PK3x.gif

[Ironman92]

Professional at bats please….5 of them needed this inning

Good luck

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Ramos….hideous at bat. Ump screwed him on 1st pitch but there’s 2 strikes remaining

[icehole3]

Umps have a flight to catch

[Ironman92]

Meh by Myers

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Umps have a flight to catch

Hope it gets delayed

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Newman ….professional at bat

[mhs95_06]

The ump blows the first pitch of the inning, calling a strike on the low change-up so Ramos grounds out on the next pitch, another low one the ump caused him to do -- need robo called balls and strikes!

[icehole3]

Don't swing at the trash

[Ironman92]

Reds keep try to pull outside pitches

L

[Ron Madden]

Top 9
Pitching Change: Dylan Floro replaces Steven Okert.

Henry Ramos grounds out, second baseman Luis Arraez to first baseman Garrett Cooper. 1 out

Wil Myers grounds out, second baseman Luis Arraez to first baseman Garrett Cooper. 2 outs

Kevin Newman walks.

Luke Maile called out on strikes. 3 outs

MIA 3
CIN 1
Final Score

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Ramos, Myers, Newman, Maile doesn't give you much chance. Shameful when there's younger, better talent waiting in the wings...

[Ron Madden]

Two series wins in a row and 11 wins outta the last 18 games ain't bad

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Box Score


https://www.mlb.com/gameday/reds-vs-marlins/2023/05/14/718178/live/box

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Gotta get some better offensive talent up here to help this lineup.

[Ron Madden]

Ramos, Myers, Newman, Maile doesn't give you much chance. Shameful when there's younger, better talent waiting in the wings...

Didn't Ramos have an RBI double in the late game winning rally yesterday?

Would love to see a couple of the kids called up though.

[757690]

Ramos, Myers, Newman, Maile doesn't give you much chance. Shameful when there's younger, better talent waiting in the wings...

Newman was on base 3 times today. Myers has a key double. Ramos hit the game winning double last night. Maile is a 3rd string catcher who is has an OPS+ above 100.

[Ron Madden]

Charlie Goldsmith
@CharlieG__

For the second time in three days, the Reds have a starting pitcher responding to the adversity of a struggling defense behind him and picking the entire team up.

Luke Weaver has had to get a lot of extra outs today, and he has delivered.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Newman was on base 3 times today. Myers has a key double. Ramos hit the game winning double last night. Maile is a 3rd string catcher who is has an OPS+ above 100.

Okay, but ,still, I wasn't exactly brimming with hopeful anticipation in the ninth with that quartet of talented , professional hitters awaiting.

[JCM11]

I'll take a series win any time especially on the road.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

I'll take a series win any time especially on the road.

Oh, definitely! However, having already won the first two, and given the opportunity to open up a nice lead late(bases juiced, no out) , only to get more terrible ABs and just one run in a very winnable game is frustrating. MM,EDLC, & CES can't get here soon enough for me.

[757690]

I find this game thread illuminating. So many posters are upset that the Reds aren’t promoting their prospects because they think these prospects can help the Reds contend this year.

Who thought this would be the case when the season started? Who thought that the Reds would be near contention and who thought these prospects would be ready so soon?

[Ron Madden]

I find this game thread illuminating. So many posters are upset that the Reds aren’t promoting their prospects because they think these prospects can help the Reds contend this year.

Who thought this would be the case when the season started? Who thought that the Reds would be near contention and who thought these prospects would be ready so soon?

It's a whole lot better and much more entertaining than last year so far, isn't it ?

[Dave C]

I find this game thread illuminating. So many posters are upset that the Reds aren’t promoting their prospects because they think these prospects can help the Reds contend this year.

Who thought this would be the case when the season started? Who thought that the Reds would be near contention and who thought these prospects would be ready so soon?

I was pretty sure we'd see CES this year before July. EDLC, before the end of the year. McLain I wasn't sure which way he'd go at AAA. More strikeouts in search of HR's or settle back into what he's been prior to last year. He decided to mesh the two.

I'm really at a loss as to what CES and McLain have to accomplish at AAA. EDLC could work on plate discipline I guess but that doesn't seem to be who he is. They have to learn to make it at this level sometime and it would seem a waste to let it just be a half season or less.

[KeefeCato]

I think this pitching staff is hanging on by a thread. Bullpen is way overworked.
I hope I'm wrong but I see a losing streak in the future. A 17 out of 20 type streak.

[LeatherPants]

I think this pitching staff is hanging on by a thread. Bullpen is way overworked.
I hope I'm wrong but I see a losing streak in the future. A 17 out of 20 type streak.

They definitely need pitching help.

[Ron Madden]

This Is From Mark Sheldon's News Letter:



As a former Minor League manager and player development director, Bell noted that he believes in Cincinnati's front office, scouts and Louisville manager Pat Kelly to do the right thing by De La Cruz.

"Having been in other positions gives me, I think, an advantage, a different perspective," Bell said. "You have to trust one another. That doesn’t mean you can’t have questions or conversations. That’s fun and that helps get it run, but it’s easy for me to trust that and it’s easy for me to focus on the team we have here and the players we have here."

De La Cruz isn't the only player at Louisville who has Reds fans dreaming about the future being closer to now. First baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand (No. 6 prospect) started '23 on the injured list with a back issue but already has nine homers and is batting .346/.369/.728. Another hitter who chases, however, Encarnacion-Strand has just one walk compared to 23 strikeouts.

"You're also facing players in A ball, Double-A, Triple-A and those players are different than the players we're going to face here," Reds general manager Nick Krall said. "So, there's a lot of different processes that we're looking at from those guys. How are you taking at bats? Are you going to be trying to survive up here versus thriving up here? We want them to come up and thrive, not guys that are going to come up and solely survive."

Matt McLain (No. 5) might be the closest of the three to a callup. McLain who plays second base and shortstop, is hitting .346/.464/.713 and leads Louisville with 12 homers and 40 RBIs. Then there is left-handed pitcher Andrew Abbott (No. 10), who made a strong transition from Double-A Chattanooga to Louisville in the past few weeks.

And if you're wondering if there's service-time manipulation going on with any of these players, that hasn't been the Reds way. Jonathan India, Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, Tyler Stephenson and Alexis Díaz are among younger players on the big league team who weren't held back.

"We're looking at each guy as an individual person and each person has to improve on different things," Krall said. "Sometimes it's defense, sometimes it's offense, sometimes it's approach, sometimes it's using the whole field, sometimes it's pitch mix, sometimes it's certain pitches. So, there's a lot of things that you can look at for each guy, but each guy's got to hit their marks before we decide to call them up."


Read Full Story Here:
https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/reds-plan-for-top-prospect-elly-de-la-cruz

[Ron Madden]

Reds starting pitcher Luke Weaver allowed one run in 5 ⅓ innings, but he would have gone seven innings if the Reds had played decent defense behind him. Reds shortstop Kevin Newman started the game by letting a ground ball go under his glove. The Reds couldn’t turn two routine double plays. Reds left fielder Henry Ramos made the mistake of diving at a low line drive and let the ball roll past him for a double. Then in the fourth inning, the Marlins loaded the bases when Kevin Newman booted a ground ball that should have resulted in an easy groundout. Weaver pitched out of the jam by striking out Marlins center fielder Hampson with a cutter that tailed outside of the strike zone.




https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/defense-lack-of-depth-cost-the-reds-in-loss-to-the-marlins/ar-AA1bbhA4

[Ky Fried Redleg]

It's a whole lot better and much more entertaining than last year so far, isn't it ?

Absolutely!!! And it will be more entertaining, still, watching McLain, CES, and the Amazing Abbott in place of Newman, Ramos, and The Opener.
I might even buy a ticket for the first time in decades.

[Ron Madden]

Charlie Goldsmith
@CharlieG__

The Reds plan to call up shortstop prospect Matt McLain, on Monday a source confirmed to The Enquirer.

A big piece of the Reds' core is heading to the big leagues

[goreds2]

We lost but Luke Weaver seems to be improving.

[LeatherPants]

We lost but Luke Weaver seems to be improving.

One good start in a row is an improvement! (Sadly, that's actually true).

[goreds2]

One good start in a row is an improvement! (Sadly, that's actually true).

Last start he gave up 4 runs in 6 innings. Start before that was 4 runs in 4 1/3 innings. I do understand your comment though but do like the improvement he is showing with each start.

[Kingspoint]

Another Series Win, making it 4 of 6 in that department.