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cumberlandreds
09-14-2005, 07:20 PM
Cincinnati
AB R H RBI BB K LOB Season Avg
R. Freel rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .276
F. Lopez ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .279
A. Dunn lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .246
R. Aurilia 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .270
S. Casey 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .313
W. Pena cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .268
J. LaRue c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .262
E. Encarnacion 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .227
R. Keisler p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Chi Cubs
AB R H RBI BB K LOB Season Avg
J. Hairston Jr. cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .266
T. Walker 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .300
D. Lee 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .340
N. Garciaparra 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .278
J. Burnitz rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .262
M. Barrett c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .275
M. Murton lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .354
N. Perez ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .278
J. Williams p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .115
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0

cumberlandreds
09-14-2005, 07:23 PM
What is this fascination with batting Aurilia fourth or even third sometimes? I like Dunn third but Aurilia behind him defeats the purpose. No Kearns either. Oh well. Here's to Keisler on being next seasons Cy Young winner. :beerme: :rolleyes:

KronoRed
09-14-2005, 07:24 PM
He wants a Righty between Dunn and Casey and he's simply using bat avg to pick one :runaway:

Elam
09-14-2005, 07:27 PM
What is this fascination with batting Aurilia fourth or even third sometimes? I like Dunn third but Aurilia behind him defeats the purpose. No Kearns either. Oh well. Here's to Keisler on being the next Cy Young winner. :rolleyes:
I'd imagine Kearns is still probably still in Lexington, KY.
http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050914/SPT04/509140372/1071

KEARNS OUT: Outfielder Austin Kearns missed Tuesday's game. He returned home to Lexington for a personal matter

Oh and I think this about sums up my feelings about the lineup: :bang:

CTA513
09-14-2005, 07:28 PM
Someone tell Freel to put some superglue in his glove.

;)

WVRedsFan
09-14-2005, 07:53 PM
If Kearns is there and sitting on the bench, Narron should be reprimanded for playing Freel ahead of Kearns. Freel is simply a zero on offense these days. He needs some time off.

capndees
09-14-2005, 07:54 PM
I actually dont have a problem with Aurilia batting clean-up. Let's face it, for all his faults, he's been a VERY good clutch hitter this year (.341/.382/.593 with RISP). And hitting behind Dunn, he should have lots of RISP. I would like to see Kearns in there, but for what we have available, I think this is about as good a line-up as we could see.

Super_Barry11
09-14-2005, 07:57 PM
If Kearns is there and sitting on the bench, Narron should be reprimanded for playing Freel ahead of Kearns. Freel is simply a zero on offense these days. He needs some time off.

I think Kearns is rejoining the team in Pittsburgh on Friday.

cumberlandreds
09-14-2005, 07:58 PM
I'd imagine Kearns is still probably still in Lexington, KY.
http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050914/SPT04/509140372/1071


Oh and I think this about sums up my feelings about the lineup: :bang:

Yes, per Real Reds, Kearns is in Lexington attending to a personal matter. I didn't see much of last nights game and didn't realize he was already back in KY.
They also reported that the Reds fired four minor league instructors. Jim Hickman,the roving batting coach;Sammy Ellis,the roving pitching coach;Rodney McCray(I assume he is not the former University of Louisvile basketball player) who was a roving coach of some sort and the manager of the GCL Reds who's name escapses me,probably because I had never heard of him. So it looks like DanO is taking some of his frustrations out on the minor leagues.

Tony Cloninger
09-14-2005, 08:01 PM
Sammy and Jim have been around this org. for a while.....and the results of the minor leauge players that have been developed....well....it has been very small. I am not surprised they would be gone. Especially Ellis.

westofyou
09-14-2005, 08:03 PM
Jim Hickman,the roving batting coach;Sammy Ellis,the roving pitching coach;Rodney McCray(I assume he is not the former University of Louisvile basketball player) who was a roving coach of some sort and the manager of the GCL Reds who's name escapses me,probably because I had never heard of him.

Hickman was a Cub, famous for the Ron Santo incident in Durochers days, Ellis the former Red was a pitcher inthe mid 60's McRay is the guy who ran through the wall at Civic Stadium in Portland. If it was the GCL it was Caceres, who managed Potomic last year and was in his 5th year in the the Reds organization

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:06 PM
Freel grounds to third on the first pitch, 1 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:08 PM
Lopez drills one to center, but caught.. 2 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:10 PM
Dunn knubs one down the third base line but Garciaparra had to go too far to throw him out, single.

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:13 PM
George & Chris expressing a little RA love

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:13 PM
Aurilia Ks swinging, no score middle of 1

capndees
09-14-2005, 08:16 PM
Aurilia Ks swinging, no score middle of 1

Well, thats what I get for defending RA.

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:17 PM
Hairston Ks swinging, and Keisler is on his way to a 20+ strikeout night.. 1 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:19 PM
Walker walks

KronoRed
09-14-2005, 08:20 PM
George & Chris expressing a little RA love
A little? when Randa left RA started getting double the love :help:

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:20 PM
Keisler must think that if he's taking over Hudson's spot he must pitch like Hudson, Lee walks too

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:22 PM
Garciaparra grounds one in the hole that Lopez gets too and tries to throw Nomar out at first but called safe (he looked out)

Matt700wlw
09-14-2005, 08:23 PM
Unless Casey's foot just slipped off the bag....Nomar got a freebie

cincyinco
09-14-2005, 08:23 PM
C'mon Blue!!!! :angry:

Matt700wlw
09-14-2005, 08:24 PM
C'mon Blue!!!! :angry:

No...Blue is bad.... :D

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:24 PM
Burnitz flies to center, they don't try to run on Wily Mo.. 2 out

cincyinco
09-14-2005, 08:25 PM
No...Blue is bad.... :D

LOL.. I guess the cubs wear blue.. :laugh: but I was referring to the ump with his head up his ass at 1b.. ;)

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:26 PM
Barrett walks on 4 pitches, 1-0 Cubs

cincyinco
09-14-2005, 08:27 PM
Keisler should start eh?

Sigh..

Why didn't we bring up Germano?

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:28 PM
Murton drills one to deep left center but the wind knocks it into Pena's glove(although the cameraman seemed to think it was way gone), 1-0 Cubs after 1

CTA513
09-14-2005, 08:30 PM
Keisler used up 1/3 of his pitch count just in the 1st inning...

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:30 PM
Casey grounds to third, 1 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:31 PM
Pena drills a double in the left-center field gap

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:35 PM
LaRue flies to center, Pena moves to third, 2 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:36 PM
Encarnacion bounces one in front of the plate that the pitcher throws him out on, 1-0 Cubs middle of 2

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:39 PM
Perez Ks swinging, 1 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:41 PM
Williams Ks swinging, 2 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:43 PM
Hairston flies to right, 1-0 Cubs after 2

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:46 PM
Keisler flies to left, 1 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:47 PM
Freel bounces to third, 2 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:49 PM
Lopez walks on 4 pitches

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:50 PM
Dunn singles into left

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:52 PM
Aurilia flies to the warning track in right, 1-0 Cubs middle of 3

Chip R
09-14-2005, 08:52 PM
The MVP leaves runners on again.

Matt700wlw
09-14-2005, 08:55 PM
Stunning news of the night:

The wind is blowing "IN" at Wrigley Stadium tonight

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:55 PM
Walker walks

BRM
09-14-2005, 08:56 PM
The MVP leaves runners on again.

but he's clutch... ;)

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:57 PM
Lee flies to center, 1 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:58 PM
Garciaparra flies to center, 2 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 08:59 PM
Burnitz goes yard to right, 3-0 Cubs

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:00 PM
Barrett doubles off the left-center field wall

CTA513
09-14-2005, 09:00 PM
Keisler gets to start 4 more times this year.

:party:

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:01 PM
wild pitch moves barrett to third

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:02 PM
Murton Ks swinging, 3-0 Cubs after 3

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:06 PM
Casey grounds to second, 1 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:07 PM
Pena bounces to third, 2 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:09 PM
LaRue grounds one into the hole that Perez can't make the play on, single

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:12 PM
Encarnacion lines to left, 3-0 Cubs middle of 4

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:14 PM
Perez flies to center, 1 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:16 PM
Williams Ks swinging, 2 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:19 PM
Hairston flies to center, 3-0 Cubs after 4

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:21 PM
Keisler almost gets one over Hairston's head, but it's caught.. 1 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:22 PM
Freel grounds out to Walker, 2 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:23 PM
Lopez singles up the middle

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:26 PM
Dunn singles into right

OnBaseMachine
09-14-2005, 09:27 PM
I can't remember the last time Dunn had three singles in one game.

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:28 PM
Aurilia singles to left, Lopez scores. 3-1 Cubs

Tony Cloninger
09-14-2005, 09:29 PM
Singles are boring.

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:29 PM
Casey grounds one to short that Dunn managed to dodge somehow, 3-1 Cubs middle of 5

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:31 PM
Walker singles to right

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:33 PM
Lee grounds into a nice 5-4-3, 2 out

capndees
09-14-2005, 09:33 PM
Aurilia singles to left, Lopez scores. 3-1 Cubs

There, see? Aurilia's 1-for-2 with RISP tonight. I knew he wouldnt completely let me down.

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:34 PM
Garciaparra lines one right at Dunn, 3-1 Cubs after 5

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:37 PM
Pena lines one to center that Hairston jumps & gets, 1 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:37 PM
LaRue flies to right, 2 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:39 PM
Encarnacion grounds to short, 3-1 Cubs middle of 6

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:41 PM
Josh Hancock in to pitch

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:42 PM
Burnitz flies to left on the first pitch

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:42 PM
Barrett grounds to third, 2 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:43 PM
Murton grounds to second, 3-1 Cubs after 6

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:45 PM
Denorfia in to pinch hit for Hancock

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:46 PM
Denorfia Ks looking, 1 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:47 PM
Freel lines to second, 2 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:48 PM
Lopez doubles down the left field line

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:50 PM
Dunn Ks swinging, 3-1 Cubs middle of 7

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:51 PM
Brian Shackelford in to pitch

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:53 PM
Perez pops the first pitch to Aurilia, 1 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:53 PM
Ryan Theriot pinch hitting for Williams

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:54 PM
Theriot grounds one in the hole that EdE made a diving stop on but couldn't throw him out.. single

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:56 PM
Theriot picked off of first

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:57 PM
Hairston flies to right, 3-1 Cubs after 7

Tornon
09-14-2005, 09:59 PM
Roberto Novoa in to pitch for Chicago

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:01 PM
Aurilia doubles over Burnitz's head

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:05 PM
Casey bounces a single into right, Aurilia scores. 3-2 Cubs

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:06 PM
Michael Wuertz coming in to pitch

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:09 PM
Pena Ks swinging, 1 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:12 PM
LaRue hits one under Garciaparra's glove & Casey ends up at third, LaRue at second.. ruled a double

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:12 PM
Valentin pinch hitting for Edwin, Cubs go to the bullpen

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:13 PM
Will Ohman in to pitch

smith288
09-14-2005, 10:14 PM
Thornon:

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Tornon again.


I'd give you more if I could.

Gallen5862
09-14-2005, 10:14 PM
Lets win this one Reds. I have been hit by a Hurricane all day. A win would be a great present.

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:14 PM
Ohman balks the runners up, tie game at 3

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:15 PM
Valentin singles LaRue home, Reds lead 4-3

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:16 PM
Holbert pinch hitting for Shackelford

Gainesville Red
09-14-2005, 10:16 PM
Thornon:


I'd give you more if I could.

I have the same problem. Sorry Tornon. Nice job though.

CTA513
09-14-2005, 10:16 PM
Ohman balks the runners up, tie game at 3

I think thats the second time that the Cubs have balked in a run agains the Reds this year.

:thumbup:

Matt700wlw
09-14-2005, 10:16 PM
Who's been chanting "Billy Goat?" ;)

Gallen5862
09-14-2005, 10:17 PM
Way to go Reds. Let's get some more runs.

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:18 PM
Holbert flies to left, 2 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:18 PM
I don't need the points.. im doing it for the love of the game :)

Gallen5862
09-14-2005, 10:19 PM
I got the same message tornon. I wanted to give you rep for the pbp the last few days.

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:19 PM
Freel grounds to third, 4-3 Reds middle of 8

Gainesville Red
09-14-2005, 10:20 PM
I don't need the points.. im doing it for the love of the game :)

Makes me want to give you points even more.

Gallen5862
09-14-2005, 10:20 PM
Does anyone have available rep to give to tornon? He has been doing a great job.

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:21 PM
Allan Simpson in to pitch

Matt700wlw
09-14-2005, 10:22 PM
Allan Simpson in to pitch

Oh boy

oneupper
09-14-2005, 10:22 PM
Does anyone have available rep to give to tornon? He has been doing a great job.

I gave him some.

capndees
09-14-2005, 10:23 PM
Thornon:


I'd give you more if I could.

LOL, I tried too.

Quick, someone say something intelligent!!

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:24 PM
Walker goes yard deep to right, 4-4 game

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:24 PM
Lee doubles to left center

CTA513
09-14-2005, 10:24 PM
I just knew Simpson was going to blow it.

Matt700wlw
09-14-2005, 10:24 PM
Quick, someone say something intelligent!!

Stupid move by Narron

Gallen5862
09-14-2005, 10:25 PM
Way to go oneupper.

CTA513
09-14-2005, 10:25 PM
Stupid move by Narron

Its why he will be signed to a 10 year contract.


:beerme:

CTA513
09-14-2005, 10:26 PM
Next time Walkers up he should get some chin music.

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:26 PM
Garciaparra singles to right, Lee unable to score

oneupper
09-14-2005, 10:27 PM
Simpson is really spotting his pitches. His "spot" just happens to be the middle of the plate - waist high.

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:27 PM
Kent Mercker coming in to pitch

Matt700wlw
09-14-2005, 10:27 PM
Next time Walkers up he should get some chin music.

Reds....agressive?

Why start now?

capndees
09-14-2005, 10:27 PM
Walker goes yard deep to right, 4-4 game

Nevermind, I'm giving you neg rep now.

Kill the messenger!!!

Aronchis
09-14-2005, 10:28 PM
Simpson is with the "where will I be next year" group along with Booker and Keisler.

Falls City Beer
09-14-2005, 10:28 PM
Somewhere Marc Kroon is giggling. I saw this trainwreck from a mile away.

oneupper
09-14-2005, 10:29 PM
It seems like Narron is always bringing in Mercker to clean up some one else's mess, instead of just bringing him in.

Matt700wlw
09-14-2005, 10:29 PM
It seems like Narron is always bringing in Mercker to clean up some one else's mess, instead of just bringing him in.

would make sense

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:30 PM
Bloop to center, Pena makes a great running catch.. no one can move, 1 out

Matt700wlw
09-14-2005, 10:31 PM
Wily Mo looked like he actually knew what the hell he was doing on that play!

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:31 PM
Belisle coming in to pitch

Matt700wlw
09-14-2005, 10:31 PM
Now it's Belisle....

What?!?!?! I'm all confused now

Gainesville Red
09-14-2005, 10:31 PM
Hope I don't jinx the guy, but I find it amazing how good Wily Mo can be in center, while being so, so bad at the corners.

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:33 PM
Barrett gets hit in the head

Matt700wlw
09-14-2005, 10:33 PM
nice.

:bang:

Gainesville Red
09-14-2005, 10:35 PM
Ouch. Oh, now I remember why I don't play baseball. He looks alright.

CTA513
09-14-2005, 10:35 PM
nice.

:bang:

Reds are setting up a force out at all bases.

oneupper
09-14-2005, 10:35 PM
Belisle looks rattled.

Gainesville Red
09-14-2005, 10:35 PM
Ouch. Oh, now I remember why I don't play baseball. He looks alright.

There's probably a couple more reasons. (read: NOT VERY GOOD)

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:36 PM
Blanco pinch running for Barrett

Matt700wlw
09-14-2005, 10:37 PM
Is it me, or do some of the craziest games the Reds play happen at Wrigley?

CTA513
09-14-2005, 10:37 PM
I wouldnt be surprised if the Reds walked in the winning run...

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:38 PM
Belisle got a pity strike on 2-0

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:38 PM
Murton bounces to third, Aurilia barehands it and gets it home for the force, 2 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:39 PM
Perez pops one to Lopez, Reds escape. 4-4 after 8

IowaRed
09-14-2005, 10:41 PM
I'm not an Aurilia fan but he made that play look much easier than it was

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:41 PM
Dempster in to pitch

Aronchis
09-14-2005, 10:41 PM
Nice rebound from Belisle, he looked a little pale after the headshot. Will the Cubs throw back?

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:42 PM
Lopez Ks swinging, 1 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:45 PM
Dunn grounds to first, 2 out

Matt700wlw
09-14-2005, 10:45 PM
If Weathers can't be used tonight...who do the Reds go to?

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:46 PM
Aurilia hit by the pitch and we have been warned

Matt700wlw
09-14-2005, 10:47 PM
There it is....retaliation....(doubtful)

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:47 PM
If Weathers can't be used tonight...who do the Reds go to?

Chris Booker of course

Matt700wlw
09-14-2005, 10:48 PM
Chris Booker of course

:yikes:

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:49 PM
Casey grounds to second, 4-4 middle of 9

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:51 PM
Jose Macias pinch hitting for Dempster

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:53 PM
Macias flies to right, 1 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:55 PM
Hairston pops to Lopez, 2 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:57 PM
Walker flies to left, guess where we are headed! 4-4 after 9

Tornon
09-14-2005, 10:59 PM
Jermaine Van Buren in to pitch for Chicago

Matt700wlw
09-14-2005, 11:01 PM
The stinkin' double-header isn't until Friday...what's up with this for the second night in a row? :D


Warm-up, I guess

Tornon
09-14-2005, 11:01 PM
Pena walks

KronoRed
09-14-2005, 11:02 PM
Pena walks :eek:

Tornon
09-14-2005, 11:03 PM
Successful bunt for LaRue, 1 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 11:03 PM
Cruz in to pinch hit for Belisle

Tornon
09-14-2005, 11:04 PM
Intentional walk for Jacob

SteelSD
09-14-2005, 11:05 PM
I'm not an Aurilia fan but he made that play look much easier than it was

Yep. That was all about the hands. Aurilia was expecting the hop at a certain point, the ball skidded on him, and he adjusted exceptionally well. And the throw wasn't easy.

That was an excellent veteran play.

Now Narron decides that Larue (an extra-base threat) should sac bunt so the Cubs can get to Aaron Holbert.

Narron would rather have the base than the out. I entirely disagree with that move given the situation.

Tornon
09-14-2005, 11:05 PM
Holbert bounces to third that turns into a 5-3 double play, 4-4 middle of 10

Tornon
09-14-2005, 11:08 PM
Coffey in to pitch

SteelSD
09-14-2005, 11:08 PM
And immediately after I post the above, the Holbert hits into the DP the Cubs needed.

Narron is awful at managing Outs in ballgames. That alone can end up costing a team 5 Wins per year.

Tornon
09-14-2005, 11:09 PM
Lee Ks swinging, 1 out

OnBaseMachine
09-14-2005, 11:09 PM
Nice move, Jerry. Maybe next time you can have Dunn lay down a sac bunt and PH Harang for Aurilia. That would be equally as stupid as what you just did.

KronoRed
09-14-2005, 11:10 PM
I loath the bunt

Tornon
09-14-2005, 11:10 PM
Garciaparra grounds to Lopez, 2 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 11:12 PM
Burnitz flies to Dunn, 4-4 after 10

Tornon
09-14-2005, 11:15 PM
Freel walks on 4 pitches

SteelSD
09-14-2005, 11:16 PM
BTW, Pena has played VERY well in CF recently as has Dunn in LF.

Pena, in particular has demonstrated excellent range and is taking better routes to fly balls. Dunn is getting much better jumps on fly balls than he did earlier in the season.

And Freel walks. We're about to see a Steal attempt, folks.

Tornon
09-14-2005, 11:16 PM
Dusty makes a double switch it looks like

WVRedsFan
09-14-2005, 11:17 PM
If Freel gets CS, he will have had the perfect night. Well, almost. He did get the walk.

Chain that energy, Ryan. Stay put.

Hill in to pitch. Lopez will bat right-handed.

Cedric
09-14-2005, 11:17 PM
BTW, Pena has played VERY well in CF recently as has Dunn in LF.

Pena, in particular has demonstrated excellent range and is taking better routes to fly balls. Dunn is getting much better jumps on fly balls than he did earlier in the season.

And Freel walks. We're about to see a Steal attempt, folks.

Great points. Honestly Pena is fine in CF, I've said that for a long time.

Tornon
09-14-2005, 11:18 PM
Scott McClain in to play third, Rich Hill in to pitch

Tornon
09-14-2005, 11:19 PM
Lopez gets a good bunt down, they try to get Freel but fail.. everyone is safe

smith288
09-14-2005, 11:19 PM
BTW, Pena has played VERY well in CF recently as has Dunn in LF.

Pena, in particular has demonstrated excellent range and is taking better routes to fly balls. Dunn is getting much better jumps on fly balls than he did earlier in the season.

And Freel walks. We're about to see a Steal attempt, folks. Then for all to be forgotten by next spring...to start the cycle all over again until Sept of next season when they finally get it again.

WVRedsFan
09-14-2005, 11:20 PM
Lopez gets a good bunt down, they try to get Freel but fail.. everyone is safe

Why do you bunt the kind of hitter Lopez is?

Different philosophy than me I guess.

OnBaseMachine
09-14-2005, 11:20 PM
I hated that bunt attempt too. Felipe has over 50 XBH... let him swing away.

Matt700wlw
09-14-2005, 11:21 PM
Dunn with a sac fly..?..?!?..??

Tornon
09-14-2005, 11:21 PM
Dunn flies to right, Freel moves up.. they miss the cutoff man so Lopez moves up too

SteelSD
09-14-2005, 11:21 PM
Nope. Bunt attempt. Everyone safe after Rich Hill takes FOREVER to get rid of it.

Another stupid call by Narron. He can go now.

Dunn flies out on the second pitch after the ump gives Hill a strike that wasn't on the first pitch. Freel goes to third.

Tornon
09-14-2005, 11:21 PM
Intentional walk for Richy

RedsManRick
09-14-2005, 11:23 PM
Here's to a Casey suicide squeeze -- mostly to avoid the double play.

WVRedsFan
09-14-2005, 11:23 PM
Casey batting .335 against lefties. BUT, please Sean. No ground balls

Tornon
09-14-2005, 11:24 PM
Casey shoots one over Hairston's head in center! Everyone scores as the catcher drops the ball trying to tag Aurilia. Double for Sean, 7-4 Reds

WVRedsFan
09-14-2005, 11:24 PM
Thanks, Sean.

Baker out again.

Tornon
09-14-2005, 11:25 PM
Cubs to the bullpen again

KronoRed
09-14-2005, 11:25 PM
Not a DP! WOOO!O! :D :D :D

Gallen5862
09-14-2005, 11:25 PM
Way to go Casey a three run double. :thumbup: :party: :clap: :rockband:

SteelSD
09-14-2005, 11:25 PM
Casey with a 3-Run Double off Hill!!!

Freel and Lopez score easily. Aurilia and his plow score after Blanco drops the throw home.

That may be the first pitch Casey's swung at tonight that he actually SHOULD have.

Reds lead 7-4.

Tornon
09-14-2005, 11:26 PM
Sergio Mitre in to pitch

SteelSD
09-14-2005, 11:26 PM
Oh, and Rich Hill stinks. He's Barry Zito without an ounce of command.

Matt700wlw
09-14-2005, 11:27 PM
Thank you, Sean!

Tornon
09-14-2005, 11:28 PM
Pena must homer, if the Reds play Jerome Williams the score must be 9-4

Tornon
09-14-2005, 11:28 PM
Well, Pena Ks trying to check his swing on a horrible pitch, 2 out

WVRedsFan
09-14-2005, 11:29 PM
Pena K's.

Is it just me or are the lights in Wrigley pitiful. How do they play night games there?

BTW, that strong fan base is mostly gone.

Tornon
09-14-2005, 11:29 PM
They fall behind 2-0 to LaRue and just put him on

Matt700wlw
09-14-2005, 11:31 PM
Pena K's.

BTW, that strong fan base is mostly gone.

....a close game too.

Wow. What fans -- I wouldn't leave a game like this

Tornon
09-14-2005, 11:31 PM
Coffey Ks swinging, 7-4 Reds middle of 11

SteelSD
09-14-2005, 11:31 PM
Pena K's.

Is it just me or are the lights in Wrigley pitiful. How do they play night games there?

BTW, that strong fan base is mostly gone.

Earlier tonight the Comcast announcers were saying that there were more folks on the rooftops across the street than there were in the stands.

I'd say that's accurate. Amazing what happens when lovable losers are just losers.

WVRedsFan
09-14-2005, 11:32 PM
Anyone but me think that Coffey won't last the 11th inning?

Matt700wlw
09-14-2005, 11:34 PM
Maybe the Cubs fans had to go to work, since apparantly none of them work during the day....

Tornon
09-14-2005, 11:34 PM
Coffey will be fine

Tornon
09-14-2005, 11:35 PM
Leadoff walk to Blanco

WVRedsFan
09-14-2005, 11:35 PM
Walks the leadoff man. Are you sure?

KronoRed
09-14-2005, 11:36 PM
Fine for the cubs? ;)

SteelSD
09-14-2005, 11:37 PM
Anyone but me think that Coffey won't last the 11th inning?

Coffey just threw a 4-seam fastball at 94 MPH and struck the first hitter out on a 93-MPH cut fastball that the ump didn't like.

This umpire is a pile. He's called the low strike all night but only Cub pitchers have either corner.

Tornon
09-14-2005, 11:37 PM
Murton bounces to Casey who just takes it to the bag, 1 out

Tornon
09-14-2005, 11:37 PM
Perez grounds to second, 2 out

Matt700wlw
09-14-2005, 11:37 PM
Coffey just threw a 4-seam fastball at 94 MPH and struck the first hitter out on a 93-MPH cut fastball that the ump didn't like.

This umpire is a pile. He's called the low strike all night but only Cub pitchers have either corner.

Cubs probably paid him to give them a better strike zone.

Not working too well...

Chip R
09-14-2005, 11:38 PM
Maybe the Cubs fans had to go to work, since apparantly none of them work during the day....Matt, remember who you're talking about. These are Cubs fans, they don't have jobs. ;)

Tornon
09-14-2005, 11:39 PM
Macias Ks swinging, Coffey knows what he's doing :) Reds win 7-4

Matt700wlw
09-14-2005, 11:39 PM
Cubs fans booing....:lol:

Gallen5862
09-14-2005, 11:40 PM
"This one belongs to the Reds." It was nice to win on a day a Hurricane hit me all day.

oneupper
09-14-2005, 11:40 PM
No more games vs the Cubs this year? Right?

How'd the series end?

oneupper
09-14-2005, 11:42 PM
"This one belongs to the Reds." It was nice to win on a day a Hurricane hit me all day.

Looks like you still have power though. The bad thing about those slow moving ones is that you can't go anywhere. We had it last year with Frances.
Not powerful, but a pain in the butt.

Matt700wlw
09-14-2005, 11:43 PM
No more games vs the Cubs this year? Right?

How'd the series end?

Reds won 9 out of 15

Gallen5862
09-14-2005, 11:50 PM
I lost power this morning for over a hour. Then it was off a few times after that for just a few minutes to 10 minutes. Street is flooded. just alot of rain and wind right now still.

oneupper
09-14-2005, 11:55 PM
I lost power this morning for over a hour. Then it was off a few times after that for just a few minutes to 10 minutes. Street is flooded. just alot of rain and wind right now still.

Ugh. Stay safe. At least we got the Reds win, as you wished. :)

WVRedsFan
09-14-2005, 11:56 PM
I lost power this morning for over a hour. Then it was off a few times after that for just a few minutes to 10 minutes. Street is flooded. just alot of rain and wind right now still.

Gallen: my brother's in Morehead City and we can't reach him by telephone. Are you near there? Just curious. I thought maybe the phones were out (which sounds silly unless you have cable access).

Sorry for the OT.