6-6-23 Reds vs Dodgers 7:10 PM

[Ron Madden]

Reds
1. Jake Fraley (L) RF
2. Matt McLain (R) SS
3. Jonathan India (R) 2B
4. Electric Elly De La Cruz (S) 3B
5. Spencer Steer (R) LF
6. Tyler Stephenson (R) DH
7. Kevin Newman (R) 1B
8. Stuart Fairchild (R) CF
9. Luke Maile (R) C
P. Luke Weaver (R)

Dodgers
1. Mookie Betts (R) RF
2. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
3. Will Smith (R) C
4. Max Muncy (L) 3B
5. J.D. Martinez (R) DH
6. David Peralta (L) LF
7. Jason Heyward (L) CF
8. Miguel Vargas (R) 2B
9. Miguel Rojas (R) SS
P. Tony Gonsolin (R)

[Wonderful Monds]

here comes dat boi

[LeatherPants]

Hitting clean up on his first day of work.

[cumberlandreds]

I don't suppose there will much excitement for this game thread? :)

[VR]

Someone remind me why Newman has to be in the lineup every. single. day.?


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[Old school 1983]

Steer in LF. Is this a CES precursor?

[Alabama Red]

Excited to see EDLC. Interesting to see Steer in the OF. From what I can tell he’s only played 2 games in the outfield in college and pro ball. I doubt he played in the OF in HS either.

[cumberlandreds]

Too bad Greene is the starting pitcher DeLaCuz's debut or the Reds would have had most of their crown jewels in the lineup at once. But that will happen soon.

[Alabama Red]

Steer in LF. Is this a CES precursor?

It’s for Votto right now.

[mgbrown66]

Whoa nellie!!!

[Alabama Red]

Someone remind me why Newman has to be in the lineup every. single. day.?


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He’s playing pretty good and I’d think they are trying to get him some exposure. Maybe they think they can trade him or at least let teams look at him before he is released.

[NebraskaRed]

He’s playing pretty good and I’d think they are trying to get him some exposure. Maybe they think they can trade him or at least let teams look at him before he is released.

Yeah, I think it's mostly about trying to get teams interested.

[LeatherPants]

Yeah, I think it's mostly about trying to get teams interested.

They should trade him right now, he’s never going to be worth more.

[membengal]

1b/DH wide open for call-up of CES and return of Votto at some point looking at that line-up.

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Steer in LF. Is this a CES precursor?

Just posted my thought - kinda, yeah. Newman at first and TySteve at DH is two spots that are primed for an upgrade - CES call-up and Votto return look doable to those spots...

[Sea Ray]

I don't like seeing Newman in that lineup either but I guess it does show that there's still room for improvement

[SirFelixCat]

Outside of Opening Day, this is the most excited I remember being about a regular season game! So damn excited!

[Bourgeois Zee]

EDLC hitting fourth with Fraley moved up to leadoff is interesting.

It takes advantage of Fraley's penchant for getting on base.

[NebraskaRed]

Charlie Goldsmith
@CharlieG__

David Bell: “It’s pretty clear to me that we’re going for it. As quick as we possibly can. We’re also doing what’s best for each of these players.”

[Banshee]

EDLC hitting cleanup...? No pressure rook, just save us.

[Larry Schuler]

They just played a sneak peek of the jangling bones instrument filter for the organ at GABP. The crowd is going to go wild when they hear Joe Jackson’s Steppin Out with the main melody played on jangling bones and the Crooning Cadaver steps out for his debut at bat. Color me green with Ell-vy.

[RedTeamGo!]

Well, this is exciting. I have him starting in fantasy today, I apologize in advance for the upcoming 0fer

[LeatherPants]

Now call up CES to DH and start winning games 8-7

[bing]

Well, this is exciting. I have him starting in fantasy today, I apologize in advance for the upcoming 0fer

Can't get him out of my NA spot until tomorrow :(

[malcontent]

Steer in LF. Is this a CES precursor?
Seems like it could be. I suspect he'll be an adventure in the OF.

[Kingspoint]

It took EDLC's arrival to force Bell to move Stephenson down a notch in the lineup. When Friedl, Votto and/or Senzel return, the should hopefully drop Stephenson down further, and hopefully, to the bench and out of the lineup completely.

[icehole3]

4. Electric Elly De La Cruz (S) 3B

https://i.imgur.com/KV2nrsX.gif

[Kingspoint]

Someone remind me why Newman has to be in the lineup every. single. day.?


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Because it's better than Benson or Myers, and Senzel, Votto and Friedl are on the DL?

[CaiGuy]

This is a super bizzare lineup, both in alignment in order...but should be fun if nothing else!

[Puffy]

19673

[JCM11]

I'm just here for the overreactions :D Seriously though this is the most exciting player that's came through the system since Davis.

[Redsfan6272]

Promote CES tomorrow

[Redsfan6272]

I wonder why Berroa wasn't in the lineup in CFand Steer was at 1st though unless this means CES will be up next

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Top 5 in the lineup... :)

Then :) begins to turn :(

[Rojo Rijo]

Hyped for this lineup until I saw playing 1st….
https://media0.giphy.com/media/gvtR39gkKmb2E/giphy.gif

[JFLegal]

Elly and McLain both played 38 games for the Bats this year. That's the magic number, lol.

PS: CES has played 37 games so far for the Bats.

[Sassy Sal]

Hyped for this lineup until I saw playing 1st….
https://media0.giphy.com/media/gvtR39gkKmb2E/giphy.gif

I thought we saw a lot of lineup/position juggling before. Now it's going from hyper speed straight into ludicrous speed.

[JFLegal]

This is the first time Senzel has been injured (and we're talking roughly 300 occasions, slight exaggeration) where all Reds' fans are like:

"Celebrate good times, c'mon!"

Seriously, it is kinda funny and fitting that an injury to Senzel is what directly led to EDLC's MLB debut.

[TRF]

Since getting called back up, Benson is hitting .308 .308 .462 .769

I'd rather Steer be at 1B and Benson hitting 8th-9th and playing CF. or Benson over Fairchild.

[Ron Madden]

Charlie Goldsmith
@CharlieG__

When asked about his goals for this year, Elly De La Cruz says doing whatever it takes to win and helping the Reds get to the playoffs.

David Bell said Elly will play third and short. He said he’s keeping options open and will move players around the field.

“It’s pretty clear to me that we’re going for it. As quick as we possibly can. We’re also doing what’s best for each of these players.”

[NebraskaRed]

Since getting called back up, Benson is hitting .308 .308 .462 .769

I'd rather Steer be at 1B and Benson hitting 8th-9th and playing CF. or Benson over Fairchild.

This is good work. Fairchild is guaranteed to hit another home run now.

[KeefeCato]

Can't get him out of my NA spot until tomorrow :(

Daily leagues. Never do leagues when you have to wait till tomorrow.

[NebraskaRed]

Charlie Goldsmith
@CharlieG__

Elly De La Cruz’s second round of BP ends with a 112 mph home run into the second deck in left center.

Giggity

[Larry Schuler]

Jangle jangle! Welcome to the big show, Belting Bones!

[MikeS21]

They should trade him right now, he’s never going to be worth more.

Krall is holding out for a Naquin to the Mets like deal (as he should). But it may still be a little early to make that deal. But Newman is definitely being showcased right now.

As for EDLC’s debut … against the Dodgers, no less. Would love to see him put a world of hurt on the Boys in Blue.

[Kc61]

Only one game, but I find the lineup interesting. Reds could have kept Steer at first and used Benson, Barrero or Hopkins in LF. Steer has been playing first base regularly.

They must want Newman in the lineup right now (1B tonight). Or they may see Votto and CES on the horizon and want Steer to be ready to play OF.

Also interesting that McClain and India remain the DP combination for tonight. If they planned on shuffling them around, it didn’t happen today. Only one game, maybe they don’t feel JI has had enough reps at third as yet.

[Alabama Red]

It took EDLC's arrival to force Bell to move Stephenson down a notch in the lineup. When Friedl, Votto and/or Senzel return, the should hopefully drop Stephenson down further, and hopefully, to the bench and out of the lineup completely.
There is no way to play everyone when we’re carrying 3 catchers for him. We have to go with 2 catchers and TS just doesn’t play when he doesn’t catch. He has no power, no speed and he doesn’t look like he will hit for a high average/OBP. He’s a bottom of the order player until he starts hitting for power.

[Ironman92]

Ugh…if I wasn’t on vacation in Florida I’d be there tonight for sure

[Ron Madden]

Joel Luckhaupt
@jluckhaupt

I've been telling people this for a couple of weeks. He's going to have struggles at times, but the fact is that he does jaw dropping stuff on the regular. At the very least, you will be entertained.

[Kingspoint]

Since getting called back up, Benson is hitting .308 .308 .462 .769



Could care less.

[Kingspoint]

Predicted results of EDLC's first Plate Appearance....

My guess:

An RBI-Double to Left Center Field scoring India.

[membengal]

For fun and a smile - check out this tweet

https://twitter.com/Reds/status/1666186832885735433?s=20

[membengal]

Since getting called back up, Benson is hitting .308 .308 .462 .769

I'd rather Steer be at 1B and Benson hitting 8th-9th and playing CF. or Benson over Fairchild.

This clearly a dry run at finding a spot for Steer with CES ready and Votto close.

[757690]

Only one game, but I find the lineup interesting. Reds could have kept Steer at first and used Benson, Barrero or Hopkins in LF. Steer has been playing first base regularly.

They must want Newman in the lineup right now (1B tonight). Or they may see Votto and CES on the horizon and want Steer to be ready to play OF.

Also interesting that McClain and India remain the DP combination for tonight. If they planned on shuffling them around, it didn’t happen today. Only one game, maybe they don’t feel JI has had enough reps at third as yet.

It honestly just could be matchups. Bell has info on which players hit well against this pitcher or type of pitcher, and that could be the driver of this lineup.

[Ironman92]

I’ll go 1-4 with a double

[Ironman92]

Yeah…crazy to movr Steer

Newman can play anywhere

[TRF]

Could care less.

Your boy Senzel has hit .266 .330 .394 .724 ... yawn.

[membengal]

Charlie Goldsmith
@CharlieG__
Elly De La Cruz’s second round of BP ends with a 112 mph home run into the second deck in left center.

[membengal]

Joel Luckhaupt
@jluckhaupt
·
1h
Elly De La Cruz is listed at 6'5", though I've been told that he might be up to 6'6" now.

The only player 6'5" or taller to play 3B for the Reds is Tim Costo in 1993. Costo was listed at 6'5" and played 3 innings at 3B over 2 games.

[Ron Madden]

Only one game, but I find the lineup interesting. Reds could have kept Steer at first and used Benson, Barrero or Hopkins in LF. Steer has been playing first base regularly.

They must want Newman in the lineup right now (1B tonight). Or they may see Votto and CES on the horizon and want Steer to be ready to play OF.

Also interesting that McClain and India remain the DP combination for tonight. If they planned on shuffling them around, it didn’t happen today. Only one game, maybe they don’t feel JI has had enough reps at third as yet.



Charlie Goldsmith
@CharlieG__
·
2h
Bell said Elly will play third and short. He said he’s keeping options open and will move players around the field.

[klw]

I’ll go 1-4 with a double

0 for 0 4 walks, 3 runs scored

[NebraskaRed]

The lineup one year ago has only 1 person that's in today's lineup.

1. Nick Senzel (DH)
2. Brandon Drury (3B)
3. Tommy Pham (LF)
4. Joey Votto (1B)
5. Tyler Stephenson (C)
6. Kyle Farmer (SS)
7. Albert Almora Jr. (CF)
8. Alejo Lopez (2B)
9. Aristides Aquino (RF)

[CaiGuy]

Ya'll sure turned on Stephenson. Can't wait for EDLC to have a bad strech. Or even day.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Predictions for EDLC's first night at the dish?

[Ky Fried Redleg]

The lineup one year ago has only 1 person that's in today's lineup.

1. Nick Senzel (DH)
2. Brandon Drury (3B)
3. Tommy Pham (LF)
4. Joey Votto (1B)
5. Tyler Stephenson (C)
6. Kyle Farmer (SS)
7. Albert Almora Jr. (CF)
8. Alejo Lopez (2B)
9. Aristides Aquino (RF)

Almost forgot just how bad that team was until this stark reminder.

[bing]

Daily leagues. Never do leagues when you have to wait till tomorrow.

Buxton went on the IL! He's in!

[Strikes Out Looking]

Predictions for EDLC's first night at the dish?

4-4 4 grand slams, one being an inside the parker.

[bing]

Ya'll sure turned on Stephenson. Can't wait for EDLC to have a bad strech. Or even day.

I don't think it would be as bad if he was A) good defensive catcher, B) requiring the reds to keep 3 catchers so he can be in the line-up or C) get moved down the order corresponding to his performance.

[LeatherPants]

4-4 4 grand slams, one being an inside the parker.

Come on, be reasonable. 4-5 with 4 grand slams, one being an inside the parker. The out is only from a great defensive play bringing the 5th homer back.

[Red Raindog]

2/5 one double one stolen base


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[cumberlandreds]

Predictions for EDLC's first night at the dish?

Cycle.

[Larry Schuler]

I think he goes 1 for 1 because 1 is the number that looks most like bones.

[757690]

Cycle.

He hits for the cycle in his first AB.

[VR]

Infield single first ab.


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[RedsFanInMS]

1-5 with 3k's

[Larry Schuler]

I forgot they’re playing LA today so I’m tuning in to MLB.tv from New York tonight.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

I say he gets at least a hit and maybe a steal.

[SirFelixCat]

Predictions for EDLC's first night at the dish?

2/5 with a double 2 SB, 1BB, 2 Ks. And no errors defensively.

[757690]

I forgot they’re playing LA today so I’m tuning in to MLB.tv from New York tonight.

I just remembered that too when I tried to watch the pregame and was told I was blacked out. I am not as smart as you, so I will have to listen to EDLC’s debut on the radio. I’ll just convince myself I’m 15 and its the ‘80’s again.

[Larry Schuler]

I just remembered that too when I tried to watch the pregame and was told I was blacked out. I am not as smart as you, so I will have to listen to EDLC’s debut on the radio. I’ll just convince myself I’m 15 and its the ‘80’s again.

I’ve never used it on my iPhone until today but I subscribe to ExpressVPN and they have an iOS app and it works.

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Pokey Reese vibe there. Lol.

[JFLegal]

That ball was foul! How was that called in-play? WT actual eff

[757690]

The ball will find you

[JFLegal]

The ball will find you

I even watched it again. Clearly foul. Ump blew it.

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One horrible call by a home plate ump can completely change an inning

[CrackerJack]

Has Weaver even thrown a single strike yet? Nothing like trotting out another starter with a 5+ ERA, geesh.

[Larry Schuler]

Classy move by Weaver to take the attention off the young kid with 19 straight balls.

[JFLegal]

Nice K from Weav there

[NebraskaRed]

Good K there

[JFLegal]

Dave Kingman up for the Dodgers

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Dumb Weaver gives up 2 runs just like that

[NebraskaRed]

Fraley with some kind of throw there

[TheBigLebowski]

Pretty stoked Weaver has his good stuff today.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

We need pitching.

[TheBigLebowski]

Fraley threw that like a bad paper airplane

[Kingspoint]

Elly De La Cruz is listed at 6'5", though I've been told that he might be up to 6'6" now.

The statue to be erected outside of the GAB should be 10 feet tall.

[NebraskaRed]

No need to worry. Elly will just have to hit a home run for every AB today and they'll win.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

We're gonna need two grand slams from the new kid.

[Ron Madden]

Top 1

Mookie Betts singles on a ground ball to third baseman Elly De La Cruz.

Freddie Freeman walks. Mookie Betts to 2nd.

Will Smith strikes out on a foul tip. 1 out

Max Muncy doubles (5) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jake Fraley. Mookie Betts scores. Freddie Freeman to 3rd.

J.D. Martinez out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Jake Fraley. Freddie Freeman scores. Max Muncy to 3rd. 2 outs

David Peralta singles on a line drive to center fielder Stuart Fairchild. Max Muncy scores.

Jason Heyward lines out to shortstop Matt McLain. 3 outs

LAD 3
CIN 0
Mid 1

[kaldaniels]

Welcome to Cincinnati Elly. This is your life now.

[757690]

Sounds like it’s a good thing I was blacked out from watching the top of the first inning.

[Larry Schuler]

The clinking and jangling is getting louder…

[Kingspoint]

Your boy Senzel has hit .266 .330 .394 .724 ... yawn.

Senzel is 3rd on the team in "Base Outs Runs Added" at +7.9. Benson is 3rd worst on the team at -6.9. If you don't know what "Base Outs Runs Added" means, look it up.

[NebraskaRed]

Double steal coming

[CrackerJack]

McClain = a keeper

[Kingspoint]

Good start to get the first two guys on and put pressure on the pitcher.

[NebraskaRed]

Double steal coming

As always, I predicted wrong

[TheBigLebowski]

Here we go. HR incoming

[Kingspoint]

India is 1st among REDS' in productive out percentage this season. Moving that runner to 3rd was not a coincidence. His productive out rate is about 47%...50% now after that opportunity.

[Larry Schuler]

Bondsian.

[JCM11]

Gosslin already scared of EDLC.

[membengal]

What a great frickin' walk. Weird to type, but...it was.

[Kingspoint]

6 pitches. Not one ball anywhere near the plate.

[Larry Schuler]

I’ll take 380 ABs, .370 average, 200 walks, 70+ home runs from this kid.

[NebraskaRed]

Come on, Tyler...

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Yes!

[Kingspoint]

Is Steer OK? gameday shows the ball hitting his head.

[membengal]

Oooooo, this is FUN.

[Tom Servo]

This is baseball this is FUN

[bing]

So much excitement already.

[JCM11]

Ty Steve is heating up!?!?

[bing]

Is Steer OK? gameday shows the ball hitting his head.

Just upper arm, in his pad

[Larry Schuler]

Is Steer OK? gameday shows the ball hitting his head.

His mustache caught the ball barehanded and threw it back at the pitcher twice as hard.

(It barely grazed him)

[TheBigLebowski]

Is Steer OK? gameday shows the ball hitting his head.

Grazed his shoulder - he’s fine

[Larry Schuler]

This pitcher looking very Redsy so far.

[Sassy Sal]

Primo, excellente!

[BCubb2003]

Is Steer OK? gameday shows the ball hitting his head.

It was his bicep, holding it up near his head.

[Kingspoint]

Further down in the order might be a better spot for Stephenson. Maybe he'll do better there?

[JCM11]

Is Steer OK? gameday shows the ball hitting his head.

It barely clipped his arm. Newman can't get the run in.

[CrackerJack]

Gonsolin got the gips?

[NC-Red]

Dam EDLC can run. Anyone see him just glide into home there?

[Kingspoint]

Ty Steve is heating up!?!?

He was 2-15 in June going into that plate appearance...so, no. But, a drop in the order may bring an immediate boost to his production. Let's hope.

[Tom Servo]

Newman…

[757690]

Good first AB , but I sure hope that EDLC doesn’t start to believe that he is getting paid to walk

[NebraskaRed]

Fairchild, you disappoint us

[TheBigLebowski]

Freaking newman

[Larry Schuler]

The Rando Brothers couldn’t come through there.

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 1


Jake Fraley singles on a line drive to center fielder Jason Heyward.

Matt McLain singles on a ground ball to left fielder David Peralta. Jake Fraley to 2nd

Jonathan India flies out to right fielder Mookie Betts. Jake Fraley to 3rd. 1 out

Elly De La Cruz walks. Matt McLain to 2nd.

Spencer Steer hit by pitch. Jake Fraley scores. Matt McLain to 3rd. Elly De La Cruz to 2nd.

Tyler Stephenson singles on a line drive to center fielder Jason Heyward. Matt McLain scores. Elly De La Cruz scores. Spencer Steer to 2nd.

Kevin Newman pops out to first baseman Freddie Freeman in foul territory. 2 outs

Stuart Fairchild grounds out, third baseman Max Muncy to first baseman Freddie Freeman. 3 outs

LAD 3
CIN 3
After 1

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Is Steer OK? gameday shows the ball hitting his head.

Gamesday exaggerates.

[Mitri]

Good first AB , but I sure hope that EDLC doesn’t start to believe that he is getting paid to walk

Getting pitched to like prime Bonds in his first ever ab lol

[TheBigLebowski]

The nether regions of this lineup just continue to produce quality at-bats. Churns them out like a Zerox.

[WVRedsFan]

I have been enjoying this team this year, but it's obvious who are the real thing and who is not. No names yet, but I think I know. Did anyone notice Elly's speed. Wow.

[Kingspoint]

Newman can't get the run in.

Help just arrived, while there's a lot of help on the way via the IL and some more help still to come at AAA.

Speaking of help, pretty cool that Dayton had the Pitcher-of-the-Month for May in their league.

[Tony Cloninger]

Is Steer OK? gameday shows the ball hitting his head.

Steer is no Ray Chapman. He will be fine.

[TexasRedsFan]

GD mlb app froze during Elly’s ab and didn’t clear up till after Reds tied it. :(

[Larry Schuler]

Yikes. That baseball just struck a random guy in the face.

[Tony Cloninger]

I hope Newman is ok but there is a 1B in AAA just in case.

[NebraskaRed]

Newman was told to take a baseball to the face so he can go on the IL and they'd promote CES.

Good guy Newman

[Ky Fried Redleg]

I have been enjoying this team this year, but it's obvious who are the real thing and who is not. No names yet, but I think I know. Did anyone notice Elly's speed. Wow.

I did. You said it best...wow. Looked like just three or four strides he went from third to home.

[757690]

The nether regions of this lineup just continue to produce quality at-bats. Churns them out like a Zerox.

This whole season, the Reds lineup has been more top heavy than Dolly Parton

[Larry Schuler]

Now they’re letting that random guy play first. Was he at first before this?

[TheBigLebowski]

Every fielder who wanders over in that area to catch a pop-fly is beaten within an inch of his life.

[Kingspoint]

This whole season, the Reds lineup has been more top heavy than Dolly Parton

I'm tired of moving the deck chairs around on the titanic. Now that the good AAA players are almost all up, I want the good MLB hitters to come off the IL and join them so we have a complete team.

[Ron Madden]

Top 2

Miguel Vargas grounds out, shortstop Matt McLain to first baseman Kevin Newman. 1 out

Miguel Rojas grounds out, shortstop Matt McLain to first baseman Kevin Newman. 2 outs

Mookie Betts flies out sharply to center fielder Stuart Fairchild. 3 outs

LAD 3
CIN 3
Mid 2

[NebraskaRed]

Hoping Weaver can have a shorter inning next time

[Kingspoint]

We get 3 back and Weaver shuts them down without letting anyone reach base.

That's what a Veteran Pitcher is supposed to do.

Now, let's take that lead as we've got the worst hitters in the lineup out of the way for this inning.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Gosslin looks like a guy who might have dumped the bodies of a dozen prostitutes along the side of a freeway.

[LeatherPants]

Gosslin looks like a guy who might have dumped the bodies of a dozen prostitutes along the side of a freeway.

Yikes man

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 2

Luke Maile strikes out swinging. 1 out

Jake Fraley pops out softly to third baseman Max Muncy 2 outs

Matt McLain grounds out, third baseman Max Muncy to first baseman Freddie Freeman. 3 outs

LAD 3
CIN 3
End of 2

[Red Raindog]

I forgot they’re playing LA today so I’m tuning in to MLB.tv from New York tonight.

I’m tuning in from Miami


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[Kingspoint]

Gonsolin matched Weaver batter for batter in the 2nd.

Did not expect that.

The Elly-hype had both teams hyped up.

Things have settled down now into a baseball game.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Yikes man

Hopefully he's no sociopath but will be good for a couple of center cut meatballs to DLC.

[Red Raindog]

Tonight
Votto 0/2 with K
CES 1/1 with a bb


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[NebraskaRed]

Newman looking beat up

[Kingspoint]

We're going to need at least 10 runs to win this game tonight.

Weaver looks like he's ready to give up another four runs before he's gone.

[TheBigLebowski]

Kevin Newman’s heel turn to Evil Popeye is incredible

[Kingspoint]

Newman looking beat up

Guys like that have great at-bats later in the game after the incident.

I'm looking for Newman to come through with at least one extra-base hit that scores a run or two.

[herbdizzle]

I'm hoping that we can get a good run of health for the next 6 weeks. Get Friedl and CES with the top 6 of tonight's lineup and we may have something.

[membengal]

here's a link to a wide shot of Elly scoring in the first...spoiler - he is indeed fast

https://twitter.com/RedsDaily4/status/1666232619049025544?s=20

[Kingspoint]

Weaver pitched above his abilities the last two innings. I'll take that for as many outs as we can get from him.

[Ron Madden]

Top 3

Freddie Freeman flies out to center fielder Stuart Fairchild. 1 out

Will Smith strikes out swinging. 2 outs

Max Muncy called out on strikes. 3 outs

LAD 3
CIN 3
Mid 3

[Banshee]

EDLC hits the toyota THIS AB! or he goes back to the 'ville.

[goreds2]

Weaver 64 pitches through 3 innings.

[membengal]

Matt Wilkes
@_MattWilkes
·
4m
Most recent games where the Reds' starting shortstop and third baseman were both 23 or younger:

6/6/2023 (Matt McLain, Elly De La Cruz)

5/26/2003 (Ray Olmedo, Felipe Lopez)

8/28/1987 (Barry Larkin, Kurt Stillwell)

[NebraskaRed]

Yeah baby

[membengal]

OK, he can stay up in Cincy and what not.

[Phoenix2]

Some serious bat speed.

[JCM11]

Ridiculous

[Tom Servo]

112 mph off the bat good lord

[Kingspoint]

112 mph!!!

[WVRedsFan]

BOOM De La Cruz! Double.

[Larry Schuler]

Vlad Guerrerosian.

[TheBigLebowski]

Freaking boneriffic

[Tony Cloninger]

A lethal weapon.

[NebraskaRed]

Why does Gonsolin want to kill Steer

[BCubb2003]

The game will be delayed in the seventh inning for the naming of EDLCBP.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

DLC could round the bases before I could get to the first base bag.

[NebraskaRed]

Would he score on a wild pitch?

[Kingspoint]

4m
Most recent games where the Reds' starting shortstop and third baseman were both 23 or younger:

6/6/2023 (Matt McLain, Elly De La Cruz)

5/26/2003 (Ray Olmedo, Felipe Lopez)

8/28/1987 (Barry Larkin, Kurt Stillwell) I was pretty excited for that Larkin/Stillwell (though Stillwell ending up excelling at 3B) debut...had been waiting two years for it.

[JCM11]

112 mph off the bat good lord

On a ball that was a foot above the strike zone lol.

[Joeyjection19]

Casual 3 OPS.

[GADawg]

maybe we should get Weaver an "opener"...he doesn't open very well

[WrongVerb]

Feels like Tank in the Matrix meeting Neo for the first time. "Can't wait to see what you're capable of and all"

[Kingspoint]

Let's go, Popeye!

[membengal]

To recap so far -


JJ Cooper
@jjcoop36
·
1m
Elly De La Cruz has been a Red for 2 PAs and one hour.
He has the hardest hit ball by any Reds hitter this year (112 mph double).
He has the fastest sprint speed a Reds baserunner has recorded (30.4 ft/sec).
He also has the third fastest sprint speed for a Reds baserunner.

[NebraskaRed]

https://static.dw.com/image/19378032_605.jpg

Newman

[Kingspoint]

And, EDLC had a smile like a little boy standing on 2nd after that hit.

I'd be going to every game I could right now in Cincy.

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 3

Jonathan India pops out to first baseman Freddie Freeman in foul territory. 1 out

Elly De La Cruz doubles (1) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Jason Heyward.

Spencer Steer walks

Tyler Stephenson strikes out on a foul tip. 2 outs

Kevin Newman lines out to center fielder Jason Heyward. 3 outs

LAD 3
CIN 3
After 3

[Kingspoint]

Only one ball has left a bat at over 101.4 mph so far tonight.

[membengal]

7.74 seconds from home to second on the double for EDLC - 99% (percentile) sprint speed

[RedTeamGo!]

Why does Gonsolin want to kill Steer

He better back off my boy

[CrackerJack]

And, EDLC had a smile like a little boy standing on 2nd after that hit.

I'd be going to every game I could right now in Cincy.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fx-pMjVWcAIbX5g?format=jpg&name=medium

[Kingspoint]

They need new names for these hits by EDLC.

The Electric Double.

The Scorching Single.

The Terrifying Triple.

The Hellacious Homerun.

The Glorious Grand Slam.

The OH!-Not-at-Me Out!

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On a ball that was a foot above the strike zone lol.

But, in his wheelhouse.

[Bob Sheed]

Meet the new 44.

[GADawg]

7.74 seconds from home to second on the double for EDLC - 99% (percentile) sprint speed

i couldn't get to second that fast if i ran directly across the mound

[Ky Fried Redleg]

7.74 seconds from home to second on the double for EDLC - 99% (percentile) sprint speed

I literally could not scratch my azz in 7.74 sec. I'm serious.

[Tony Cloninger]

That pitch for the Homer was not a bad pitch. That hitter did a good job on it.

[redsfan9988]

Meet the new 44.

Same power as Dunn… goes 1st to 3rd a bit faster…

[UPRedsFan]

Meet the new 44.

Is he faster than Davis was?
Higher exit velo?

Cmon John put Larkin on the spot!

[Kingspoint]

here's a link to a wide shot of Elly scoring in the first...spoiler - he is indeed fast

https://twitter.com/RedsDaily4/status/1666232619049025544?s=20

That's why you don't run from a cougar should you see one in the wild.

[WrongVerb]

EDLC could turn out Cool Papa Bell's light and be in bed before Bell's room got dark.

[redsfan9988]

That pitch was waaaaaay outside. Nice to get the benefit of one of those.

[Larry Schuler]

Why does Gonsolin want to kill Steer

If I’m understanding the problematic lore, I believe Steer is the small town sheriff who is close to solving the disappearance of the human beings that Gonsolin murdered.

[membengal]

OnBaseMachine
@RedsFan_Brandon
·
57s
Christian Encarnacion-Strand heard Elly De La Cruz hit a 112 mph double in Cincinnati, so he decided to hit a 114 mph double off the wall in Columbus. #Reds

[BCubb2003]

Is he faster than Davis was?
Higher exit velo?

Cmon John put Larkin on the spot!

A Billy Hamilton who hits like Aaron Judge? Too much?

[GADawg]

If I’m understanding the problematic lore, I believe Steer is the small town sheriff who is close to solving the disappearance of the human beings that Gonsolin murdered.

dude does look like an axe murderer no doubt

speaking of which I keep thinking Maile reminds me of somebody and tonight i figured out he favors Yul Brynner.....a hairier Yul of course

[WrongVerb]

That's why you don't run from a cougar should you see one in the wild.

Just remember, you don't need to be faster than the cougar. You just have to be faster than your friend.

I guess the moral is: don't be friends with EDLC if there's a cougar in the area.

[Kingspoint]

Just remember, you don't need to be faster than the cougar. You just have to be faster than your friend.

I guess the moral is: don't be friends with EDLC if there's a cougar in the area.

Yes. Always go hiking with someone slower than you.

[RedTeamGo!]

Just remember, you don't need to be faster than the cougar. You just have to be faster than your friend.

I guess the moral is: don't be friends with EDLC if there's a cougar in the area.

Depends on what kind of cougar we’re talking about here

[Kingspoint]

Weaver did the best he could. Time to use Relievers before it gets worse.

[TheBigLebowski]

Weaver is toast

[membengal]

Bryce Spalding
@bryce_spalding
·
2m
Christian Encarnacion-Strand said he’s done with being in Louisville, as well…

3 times on base.

110.5 MPH single
Walk
114.0 MPH double

[Kingspoint]

Depends on what kind of cougar we’re talking about here

A cougar won't be chasing you if you're too fast.

[membengal]

(Stares directly at 1B and then stares again at CES and then stares mentally at Krall)

[Kingspoint]

You can see why he got pitched to the way he did in the 1st Inning.

- - - Updated - - -

This is like Ruschman's season last year.

[NebraskaRed]

Gah

[redsfan9988]

Well that was unfortunate.

[membengal]

At 8-3, I would normally turn this off but...not with EDLC in this game.

[Kingspoint]

That's not how you're supposed to minimize the damage. Weaver could have done that.

Clean slate.

Start over.

We spotted them five runs.

We can get them all back and more.

8 Runs is not going to win this game.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Pitching is problematic.

[membengal]

that is almost literally how every Luke Weaver start against the Dodgers goes. His ERA against them coming into this game was north of 7.50 in, like, 8 starts.

[WVRedsFan]

It's obvious that we need some pitching (meaning the Reds). Gotta score lots of runs to combat that inning.

[Redsfan6272]

0-2 and you throw it where he can hit it??? Why the heck wasn't Maile setting up off the plate outside? Grrr

[JCM11]

I think we might need some more pitching.

[redsfan9988]

Does mlb.tv have a feature where I can just watch EDLC at bats and skip the rest of the game?

[UPRedsFan]

Just remember, you don't need to be faster than the cougar. You just have to be faster than your friend.

I guess the moral is: don't be friends with EDLC if there's a cougar in the area.

Just have to be faster than Votto

[Monster Man]

Another brilliant pitching move with two outs by the worst Manager in MLB.

[GADawg]

I just saw Newman's face.....was that from the baseball or RedZone beating him up?

[Ron Madden]

Top 4

J.D. Martinez homers (15) on a fly ball to left field.

David Peralta lines out sharply to left fielder Spencer Steer. 1 out

Jason Heyward singles on a line drive to left fielder Spencer Steer

Miguel Vargas called out on strikes. 2 outs

Mookie Betts walks. Miguel Rojas to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Alex Young replaces Luke Weaver.

Freddie Freeman hits a grand slam (11) to center field. Jason Heyward scores. Miguel Rojas scores. Mookie Betts scores.

Will Smith walks

Max Muncy pops out to second baseman Jonathan India. 3 outs

LAD 8
CIN 3
Mid 4

[UPRedsFan]

I think we might need some more pitching.

Who wants Newman and Myers?

[Ky Fried Redleg]

Another brilliant pitching move with two outs by the worst Manager in MLB.

Quit saying he's worst. He's ranked #26.

[redsfan9988]

Another brilliant pitching move with two outs by the worst Manager in MLB.

He brought in a LHP to face a lefty with men on base? I’ve never heard of such a thing.

[Tony Cloninger]

0-2 and you hang an inside bb. To a LH power hitter.

[NeilHamburger]

Weaver pitching this game is giving me flashbacks to Parris starting game 163.

[NebraskaRed]

Reds can come back and win this. It's not over.

[Tony Cloninger]

Another brilliant pitching move with two outs by the worst Manager in MLB.

19674

[Ky Fried Redleg]

0-2 and you throw it where he can hit it??? Why the heck wasn't Maile setting up off the plate outside? Grrr

Genius Larkin said the 0-2 Grand Slam wasn't a bad pitch. Barry needs help.

[757690]

Just setting it up for EDLC to win the game with a 6 run homerun.

[Dave C]

Stuck in meetings all afternoon.... I see EDLC's up... and playing 3rd tonight. I also see a grooved 02 pitch to a Red Killer killed us again.

[redsfan9988]

I don’t think Gonsolin looks like a serial killer. He looks like the bass player from the band playing a gig at a sports bar on Thursday night.

[TheBigLebowski]

This team is just regressing to the mean, so to say. We’re not contenders, despite the weak division. This is still a 70-74 win team.

Obviously reason to be excited about our rookies, but they aren’t enough to make this a winning team.

Bullpen outside of Diaz is over-performing and needs help. Gotta find at least one vet starter next year.

Still unsure about how who will be in the OF.

We’re getting there. I think.

[Kingspoint]

Fairchild got hosed by the ump twice.

[Ky Fried Redleg]

0-2 and you hang an inside bb. To a LH power hitter.

Barry said it wasn't a bad pitch. Poor Barry.

[JCM11]

Somebody get Fraley a helmet that fits.

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 4

Stuart Fairchild called out on strikes. 1 out

Luke Maile pops out to first baseman Freddie Freeman in foul territory. 2 outs

Jake Fraley strikes out swinging. 3 outs

LAD 8
CIN 3
End of 4