6/28/06 Game Thread: Reds vs. Royals (Just Win)

[reds44]

Royals:
Dejesus
Grudzielanek
Mientkiewicz
Sanders
Teahan
Buck
Berorra
Gathright
Elarton

Reds:
Freel RF
Lopez
Griffey
RA
Dunn
Hatte
BP
LaRue
Harang

[Falls City Beer]

Royals win this one: 6-3.

[zombie-a-go-go]

Royals win this one: 6-3.

8-3 Royals.

[OnBaseMachine]

I think the Reds win this one, 4-2. Harang gives up one run in 7.1 innings.

If the Reds lose, I hope RA makes the final out and leaves Dunn on deck. ;)

[Falls City Beer]

I think the Reds win this one, 4-2. Harang gives up one run in 7.1 innings.

If the Reds lose, I hope RA makes the final out and leaves Dunn on deck. ;)

Nah. New arrival Gathright smacks a three-run dong off Harang in the 7th, sealing the deal.

[Matt700wlw]

With Harang and Arroyo on the mound....things are looking up!

Now, go play.

[M2]

Harang should dominate that Royals lineup.

Meanwhile Narron's addiction to Aurilia in the cleanup spot continues. Someone needs to hold an intervention.

[Falls City Beer]

Harang should dominate that Royals lineup.

Meanwhile Narron's addiction to Aurilia in the cleanup spot continues. Someone needs to hold an intervention.

At Kaufmann I'd agree.

This team is clinical at home. They build Rube Goldberg contraptions to assist in their losing.

[vaticanplum]

I like this parenthetical. Pretty much sums it up.

[Matt700wlw]

A loss tonight would Royally suck.







(bu-dum-bum)

[CTA513]

Earlton: 92.1 Innings, 91 Hits, 19 Homeruns, 40 Walks, 41 Strikeouts.

The Reds should be able to do some damage against him, even with the sub .500 record at home.

[StillFunkyB]

I'm going to borrow a line from Krono here...

Dunn will go off.

[reds44]

Good inning Harang.

[OnBaseMachine]

It's a small sample size but check out Dunn's numbers when he bats second:

.353/.421/.824-1.245 in 19 plate appearances.

[Patrick Bateman]

Elarton has been the AL's worst starter this season IMO, and Harang has been one of the best in the NL. This is likely our best match-up of the season.

It sure is loseable, but I like our chances.

[Gallen5862]

Has the game started? Pbp tonight will be greatly appreciated.

[Matt700wlw]

1,2,3 for Harang.

Freel flies out on the first pitch.


Now you know.

[OnBaseMachine]

I HATE that. Leadoff hitters should be fined if they swing at the first pitch of the game.

[Matt700wlw]

I HATE that. Leadoff hitters should be fined if they swing at the first pitch of the game.

That may work.

I'd try it. Why not?

[Caveat Emperor]

So....what're the odds that Aaron Harang ends the season with a better BA than Jason LaRue?

Harang: .212
LaRue: .165

[Gallen5862]

Thanks for the pbp Matt.

[StillFunkyB]

Lopez singled to right (nobody posted)

[StillFunkyB]

Lopez picked off first.

[OnBaseMachine]

The Reds continue to lead the league in boneheaded mistakes. (Lopez picked off).

[StillFunkyB]

2-2, Junior pops up to C

[Matt700wlw]

Looked like Lopez wanted to steal....but Elarton had other ideas.

Hard to get on a guy with 22 stolen bases....

[StillFunkyB]

No score after 1

[StillFunkyB]

Reggie Sanders leads off for the Royals in the top of the 2nd.

[StillFunkyB]

Sanders grounds out to Harang, 1 down.

[CTA513]

The Reds continue to lead the league in boneheaded mistakes. (Lopez picked off).

It seems alot of these mistakes happen at home.

:help:

[Matt700wlw]

It seems alot of these mistakes happen at home.

:help:

It still baffles how different this team is at home vs on the road.

[Reds Nd2]

So....what're the odds that Aaron Harang ends the season with a better BA than Jason LaRue?

Harang: .212
LaRue: .165

Remote?

[GAC]

It's a small sample size but check out Dunn's numbers when he bats second:

.353/.421/.824-1.245 in 19 plate appearances.

This is one item you and I wholeheartedly agree on. :thumbup:

I say we camp outside of Narron's office. ;)

[StillFunkyB]

Teahan GO to first. 2 down.

[Matt700wlw]

Um....John Buck again.

:help:

I've never heard of this guy until yesterday....

1-0 Blue guys

[CTA513]

Harang gives up his 10th homerun at home.... hes only given up 1 homerun on the road.

:help:

[StillFunkyB]

3-2 count, Buck homers. 1-0 Royals

[OnBaseMachine]

The great John Buck homers for the second time in this series.

:bowrofl:

[StillFunkyB]

Red Sox have scored 4 on Pedro in the first.....

[StillFunkyB]

Berroa GO to end the inning.

[StillFunkyB]

1-0 Royals heading to the bottom of the 2nd.

[Caveat Emperor]

Um....John Buck again.

:help:

I've never heard of this guy until yesterday....

1-0 Blue guys

I seriously couldn't name more than 3 Royals prior to this series. It's downright embarassing to be losing to a team as bad as this.

At least the Devil Rays have underperforming talent that I can name.

[Matt700wlw]

Red Sox have scored 4 on Pedro in the first.....

His new Daddy.

[Falls City Beer]

The Reds continue to lead the league in boneheaded mistakes. (Lopez picked off).

They simply cannot script this team's stupidity at home.

[StillFunkyB]

His new Daddy.

:laugh:

[M2]

I've got "Kill Bill" running on a loop in my head right now. "My name is Buck and I'm here ..." well you know the rest.

[Falls City Beer]

I seriously couldn't name more than 3 Royals prior to this series. It's downright embarassing to be losing to a team as bad as this.

At least the Devil Rays have underperforming talent that I can name.

I smell near-sweep. They'll probably eke out tomorrow's game in their last at-bat. But they're going to lose tonight.

Elarton baffles this squad.

[StillFunkyB]

RA leads it off with a single.

[Matt700wlw]

RA leads it off with a single.


Secures himself a start in the 4 spot tomorrow.

:p:

[StillFunkyB]

Dunn walks.

Hatte up with two on, nobody out.

[Reds Nd2]

Alot of baseball left to play. Let's not turn the lights off and go home just yet.

[M2]

Secures himself a start in the 4 spot tomorrow.

:p:

That one dragged his OPS vs. RHPs over the .600 mark.

[Matt700wlw]

Nice slide by Dunn...

Berorra saw his life flash before his eyes.

[StillFunkyB]

Fielders choice, 1 down. Runners at the corners.

[reds44]

Wow Dunn!

[George Foster]

Does Phillips ever get cheated?:thumbup:

[Tornon]

Sac fly #5 for BP this year

[StillFunkyB]

Phillips SAC fly, tie game. 2 down.

[reds44]

RBI for the birthday boy!

[Reds Nd2]

Is it unusual for a catcher to catch both games of a DH?

[George Foster]

Wow LaRue trying to pull the ball...imagine that??

[Tornon]

Is it unusual for a catcher to catch both games of a DH?

Usually, yes. Unless he is a major part of the offense (Rodriguez, Piazza)

[Matt700wlw]

LaRue gets a hit.

Stop the presses!

[Strikes Out Looking]

Is it unusual for a catcher to catch both games of a DH?

These days, it is unusual for a catcher to start 130 games.

[George Foster]

Wow LaRue trying to pull the ball...imagine that??

I jinxed him on purpose!!!:D

[StillFunkyB]

Larue singles, Hatte goes to third.

[reds44]

LaRue gets a hit!

wow

[StillFunkyB]

Harang GO to end the inning.

1-1 heading to the third.

[CTA513]

Nice slide by Dunn...

Berorra saw his life flash before his eyes.

The Reds dont get a run if Dunn doesnt slide into second like he did.
I just wish every player would do that when they have the chance to.
I hate seeing guys slide like 5 feet in front of the base or run out of the baseline so the guy on second can have a clear throwing lane.

:thumbup:

[Falls City Beer]

Can we consult the Pythian priestess to lift the bad juju on this stadium?

[Caveat Emperor]

Can we consult the Pythian priestess to lift the bad juju on this stadium?

The ghost of Dan O'Brien continues to haunt.

Apparently he died with unfinished "Thank Yous" to give.

[Reds Nd2]

Usually, yes. Unless he is a major part of the offense (Rodriguez, Piazza)

I've got Ramon Hernandez on my fantasy team and noticed he had started both games today. I thought SWEET! But it seemed unusual to me.

[Matt700wlw]

Nice throw by Larue!

[Tornon]

Great throw there

[StillFunkyB]

Joey G leads it off with a GO to Lopez, but he bobbles it.

E6

[OnBaseMachine]

Great throw by Jason.

[reds44]

perfect throw by LaRue!

[StillFunkyB]

No, strike that, they rule it an infield single, but Larue guns him down on a SB attempt.

[StillFunkyB]

Or a sac attempt...whichever....

[StillFunkyB]

Elarton GO, 2 down.

[StillFunkyB]

DeJesus singles.

[StillFunkyB]

Grudz pops out, 3 down.

Reds comin to bat.

[Falls City Beer]

I've heard Aaron called Lurch, Frankenstein....but never Mr. Hyde.

[StillFunkyB]

Freel K's. 1 down. (dropped strike 3, thrown out)

[OnBaseMachine]

Lopez homers!

[CrackerJack]

There's the Felipe we were missing...

[guttle11]

That's the FeLo we know and love.

Atta Boy!!!

[StillFunkyB]

Lopez HOMERS! 2-1 Reds.

[reds44]

Felipe!!!!!

[Matt700wlw]

:felo:

:jump:

[reds44]

That's the FeLo we know and love.

Atta Boy!!!
Amen.

Just do what you do FeLo.

[StillFunkyB]

Griffey singles.

[OnBaseMachine]

Aurilia homers, 4-1 Reds!

[guttle11]

Aurilia Sucks!

[Matt700wlw]

:aurilia:

:jump:


:lol:

[StillFunkyB]

RA Homers! 4-1 Reds!

[CrackerJack]

Hmm, starting out like last night. :)

[reds44]

Wow the ball is carrying!

4-1!!!!!

[Larry Schuler]

Ugh, why do they bat him 4th? :D

[Gallen5862]

It's good to see the offense early.

[Reds Nd2]

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[StillFunkyB]

Please keep complaining about RA batting 4th. It's working tonight.

[Matt700wlw]

2 rally killers score 3 runs!

:mooner:

[Strikes Out Looking]

RA could hit a homer while batting 7th.

[StillFunkyB]

Full count on Dunn....ball 4.

[Matt700wlw]

:lol:

:jump:

:rockband:

[OnBaseMachine]

They could win 20-1 tonight and I still won't forgive them for blowing a 5-1 lead against the worst team in baseball. The Royal were 0-78 the last two years when down by three runs or more on the road.

Hatteberg gone! 6-1 Reds!

[CrackerJack]

A couple more of those and the bullpen might be off the hook!

[Red in Chicago]

i hope we can hold this lead :eek:

[StillFunkyB]

Hatte HOMERS! 6-1 Reds!

[reds44]

Holy crap!

6-1!!!!!!!!

[Falls City Beer]

They could win 20-1 tonight and I still won't forgive them for blowing a 5-1 lead against the worst team in baseball. The Royal were 0-78 the last two years when down by three runs or more on the road.

Hatteberg gone! 6-1 Reds!

Hear, hear, my good man.

[M2]

Nice to see a guy like Elarton pitching for the other team.

[GAC]

http://www.rg-rb.de/win/05-99/explosion.jpg

[Red in Chicago]

They could win 20-1 tonight and I still won't forgive them for blowing a 5-1 lead against the worst team in baseball. The Royal were 0-78 the last two years when down by three runs or more on the road.

Hatteberg gone! 6-1 Reds!


tough crowd:devil:

[OnBaseMachine]

Terrible strike three call on Phillips. Looks like this ump is ready to get this game over with.

[Matt700wlw]

Larue is 2-2

Trade him immdediately!

[westofyou]

Nice to see a guy like Elarton pitching for the other team.
He's pitching for my hacking mass team.

[Matt700wlw]

Terrible strike three call on Phillips. Looks like this ump is ready to get this game over with.

He just wants to keep it on pace to be a 3 hour game ;)

[oneupper]

Terrible strike three call on Phillips. Looks like this ump is ready to get this game over with.

Pity call.

[reds44]

LaRue with another hit.

What is going on?

[StillFunkyB]

Larue singles with 2 down....

[M2]

He's pitching for my hacking mass team.

Sweet selection.

[westofyou]

The Royal were 0-78 the last two years when down by three runs or more on the road.And the Reds stopped that... It's good to be king.

[Falls City Beer]

Elarton kicked the Reds' skull in last season--when the offense was elite.

[MrCinatit]

At least we have Harang on the mound.
I would rather it be he, than Milton.

[Caveat Emperor]

Elarton kicked the Reds' skull in last season--when the offense was elite.

Stop trying to make sense of anything that happens around this team. Its for your own good.

[OnBaseMachine]

It's good to be king.

http://www.moceanworker.com/files/images/florj_0.jpg

[StillFunkyB]

Harang K's to end the inning.

6-1 Reds heading to the 4th.

[reds44]

Stop trying to make sense of anything that happens around this team. Its for your own good.
:laugh:

So true.

[Tornon]

The sky just opened up here in Columbus, I hope this stays far away from Cincinnati

[GAC]

They could win 20-1 tonight and I still won't forgive them for blowing a 5-1 lead against the worst team in baseball. The Royal were 0-78 the last two years when down by three runs or more on the road.

It happens to the best of teams (and the Reds may not be in that category). Look at what TB did to the Yanks last year head-to-head?

Was it a dispappointing loss? You bet? But unforgiveable?

[StillFunkyB]

ESPN with a game update and they show none other than Reds/Royals!

[westofyou]

Elarton kicked the Reds' skull in last season--when the offense was elite.
And tonight he's getting his ass handed to him when it's not.

Go figure.

[Falls City Beer]

It happens to the best of teams (and the Reds may not be in that category). Look at what TB did to the Yanks last year head-to-head?

Was it a dispappointing loss? You bet? But unforgiveable?

Games like last night's make me feel like Pauly pursuing Adrianna.

[GAC]

The sky just opened up here in Columbus, I hope this stays far away from Cincinnati

Not looking to good east of you either (Bellefontaine). Downright nasty.

[Matt700wlw]

The sky just opened up here in Columbus, I hope this stays far away from Cincinnati


There's stuff near Batesville...

We shall see what we shall see...

[StillFunkyB]

Men-cave-itch K's, 1 down.

[GAC]

Games like last night's make me feel like Pauly pursuing Adrianna.

I took it bad too (if that's what that means :lol: )

But I got over it by this morning. ;)

[Matt700wlw]

ESPN with a game update and they show none other than Reds/Royals!


Chicks dig the long ball.

[westofyou]

The sky just opened up here in Columbus, I hope this stays far away from Cincinnati
81° here with 26% Humidity.

Yes... 26%... magic.

[TeamBoone]

They could win 20-1 tonight and I still won't forgive them for blowing a 5-1 lead against the worst team in baseball. The Royal were 0-78 the last two years when down by three runs or more on the road.

Hatteberg gone! 6-1 Reds!

That wasn't the fault of the offense.

[StillFunkyB]

Red Sox with an 8 spot on Pedro, in the 3rd.

[OnBaseMachine]

That wasn't the fault of the offense.

That loss belongs squarely on Eric Milton.

[StillFunkyB]

Sanders with an IF single to SS.

[GAC]

What bothers me is that the Cards are playing worse baseball then we are right now.

I guess it's how one looks at it.... is the glass half full or half empty?

We're only 1.5 games out; but we haven't been able to take advantage of the Card's misfortune.... and we should do so seeing who we are playing this week (KC, and the ATL).

[westofyou]

That loss belongs squarely on Eric Milton.
Nah... many cooks spoiled that meal.

[GAC]

That loss belongs squarely on Eric Milton.

After coming back, and then Coffey throwing a gopher pitch to PH Stair, who was up there for one sole reason, sure didn't help. Pure stupidity IMO.

[OnBaseMachine]

After coming back, and then Coffey throwing a gopher pitch to PH Stair, who was up there for one sole reason, sure didn't help. Pure stupidity IMO.

It shouldn't have come to that. Milton blew it. It was one of the worst pitching performances by a starter that I have seen in a long time considering the team he was facing.

[Raisor]

What bothers me is that the Cards are playing worse baseball then we are right now.

I guess it's how one looks at it.... is the glass half full or half empty?

We're only 1.5 games out; but we haven't been able to take advantage of the Card's misfortune.... and we should do so seeing who we are playing this week (KC, and the ATL).


The Reds gained 4 games on the Cards in the last week or so.

[Falls City Beer]

Teahen's had nothing but great ABs so far this series. Not a ton to show for it, but he's not looked like a flunky up there.

[OnBaseMachine]

That's what LaRue brings to the table - great throwing skills.

[Tornon]

Watching that atbat made me tired

[Falls City Beer]

When's the last time a Red has forced a pitcher to throw 13 pitches?

[guttle11]

Hear's the next item up for bid...

Jason Larue.

Come on down!

[reds44]

We need to get through the top of the 5th. Some dark clouds out in CF.

[Tornon]

George: "Numbers don't mean anything"

[membengal]

George: "Numbers don't mean anything"

They mean something, don't they? Have I been fooled all these years? If GG is right, I hate my math teachers who tortured me through school. Sadists.

[westofyou]

George: "Numbers don't mean anything"
You know his story, good to see friends and family and Reds baseball.

Pass the bucket.

[MrCinatit]

Yikes. That showed some mean looking clouds looming over GAB.

[edabbs44]

Even though I was thoroughly disgusted with last night's debacle, the CWS are getting shut out by Maholm and the Pirates 2-0 tonight.

http://www.crowetoons.com/toons/8-5-02hara-kari.jpg

[membengal]

What's going on? Is the game delayed? I can't get the game on my satellite radio and the computer I am on won't let gameday live run. Help! Need some updates!

[OnBaseMachine]

Harang walks Gathright after getting ahead 0-2. How is that possible?

[reds44]

Yes it is an official game.

Good.

[Caveat Emperor]

Gameday isn't working for me and I'm stuck in class (no radio) -- can I get some inning summaries as things happen?

[reds44]

Harang walks Gathright after getting ahead 0-2. How is that possible?
He threw 4 balls without getting anymore strikes.

:evil:

[Matt700wlw]

Harang walks Gathright after getting ahead 0-2. How is that possible?

missing the strikezone :D

[membengal]

Gameday isn't working for me and I'm stuck in class (no radio) -- can I get some inning summaries as things happen?

Yes please. I renew my request as well. Please, help us out.

[OnBaseMachine]

Aurilia flied out on a 2-2 pitch.

Dunn gets ahead 3-1 and then fouls one and then grounded out. Missed some good pitches there.

[GAC]

The Reds gained 4 games on the Cards in the last week or so.

I understand that. And since the Cards have lost 9 straight, that wasn't that hard to do. Not complaining about that at all - just what could be if we were playing better ball ourselves. ;)

[OnBaseMachine]

Hatteberg walks.

[GAC]

Harang walks Gathright after getting ahead 0-2. How is that possible?

4 pitches called balls? ;)

[GAC]

When's the last time a Red has forced a pitcher to throw 13 pitches?

Kearns and Freel had 10+ pitch ABs last night I think.

[membengal]

OBM, much thanks.

[Matt700wlw]

It's on now...

:)

[OnBaseMachine]

2-2 count on Phillips, nubbed foul, HBP on the arm.

LaRue up.

[OnBaseMachine]

0-1, ball away, flyball caught on the warning track in center...just missed a HR.

[Joseph]

I won't jinx him.

[flyer85]

Might be a good night to give not let Harang throw 110+ pitches. I would PH for him in the bottom of the 6th.

[redsrule2500]

Is gameday working for anyone? Mine gets to 71% and stops.

[OnBaseMachine]

6-1 Reds after 5-1/2.

Indians and Cards scoreless after 2-1/2. Indians left the base loaded after Victor Martinez struckout on a low pitch.

[vaticanplum]

Is gameday working for anyone? Mine gets to 71% and stops.

Mine's working.

I'm terrible at play-by-play, I reverse the count all the time.

[OnBaseMachine]

Harang walks on 4 pitches.

[Matt700wlw]

Mine's working.

I'm terrible at play-by-play, I reverse the count all the time.

2 balls and 3 strikes....full count

:D

[OnBaseMachine]

Harang's first walk, btw.

Freel doubleplay.

[WVRedsFan]

Harang's first walk, btw.

Freel doubleplay.

Freel is apparently over his hot streak.

[vaticanplum]

2 balls and 3 strikes....full count

:D

:lol:

That's exactly it, I'll say it's a 2-3 count. Still.

Freel dp.

[OnBaseMachine]

Lopez K's.

6-1 after 6.

[Falls City Beer]

The Royals are going to come back and win this.

[redsrule2500]

WOW why won't gameday work...this is frusterating.

[Reds Nd2]

Mark Teahen singles on a ground ball to right fielder Ryan Freel.

[George Foster]

The Royals are going to come back and win this.


Your on the pills again:D

[WVRedsFan]

The Royals are going to come back and win this.

If that happens, FC, there is no hope. Not one iota.

I think we win 6-5.

[Reds Nd2]

Top 7TH B:1 S:3 O:1
John Buck called out on strikes.

[Matt700wlw]

Mark Teahen singles .

Who?



:D

[George Foster]

K just said on TV that Bailey is not going ANYWHERE....anytime soon....including Louisville. Stop dreaming.

[westofyou]

The Royals are going to come back and win this.
We can only hope.

[Reds Nd2]

Angel Berroa grounds into a force out, shortstop Felipe Lopez to second baseman Brandon Phillips. Mark Teahen out at 2nd. Angel Berroa to 1st.
Great turn by Phillips at 2B, the play just developed to slowly to turn two.

[Reds Nd2]

Joey Gathright pops out to third baseman Rich Aurilia in foul territory.

Going to the bottom of the 7th, Reds 6 the eventual winners of the game, as called by FCB, 1. :)

[westofyou]

Who?



:D
The dog of a 3rd sacker that was part of the Beltran trade and hits the other way because of wiffle ball, aside from that and a story in NY Times Magazine on steroids he's been a ghost of a player aside from the last 45 days.

[GAC]

The Royals are going to come back and win this.

Your GT OPS is steadily falling. ;)

[Reds Nd2]

Pitches-strikes: Elarton 108-65, Sisco 0-0, Harang 114-72.
Ground outs-fly outs: Elarton 7-6, Sisco 0-0, Harang 6-9.
Batters faced: Elarton 29, Sisco 0, Harang 26.

Andrew Sisco replaces Scott Elarton, batting 9th.

[Falls City Beer]

We can only hope.

They've spent 3 innings letting Elarton off the hook. Preserving the Royals' pen for tomorrow.

This team doesn't understand what it is to sense blood in the water.

[Matt700wlw]

:griffey:

:jump:

[GAC]

Jr Hr!!!!!!

7-1

[OnBaseMachine]

Griffey homers for the third straight game!

[Reds Nd2]

Griffey
Aurilia
Dunn
due up

Jr. hits HR

[Matt700wlw]

No doubter.

[reds44]

3 straight games with a homer for Junior!

[George Foster]

Is it me or did that look like he sort of cought that on the end of the bat? Thats power...:thumbup:

[Cedric]

They've spent 3 innings letting Elarton off the hook. Preserving the Royals' pen for tomorrow.

This team doesn't understand what it is to sense blood in the water.

I'm pretty negative about this team right now, but it's 7-1 in the 7th inning. Let's not be overly analytical about the Royals bullpen. It's going to be terrible rested or not.

[Reds Nd2]

Jr' greets the new pitcher. Reds7 Royals 1

[IslandRed]

Pitches-strikes: Elarton 108-65, Sisco 0-0, Harang 114-72.


Too many pitches for him to go all nine, so yeah, let's get some more runs before we have to go to the pen.

[Falls City Beer]

I'm pretty negative about this team right now, but it's 7-1 in the 7th inning. Let's not be overly analytical about the Royals bullpen. It's going to be terrible rested or not.

The Royals' pen has exactly one more performing pitcher than the Reds: Jimmy Gobble. The Reds are sitting at exactly zero reliable arms.

[westofyou]

They've spent 3 innings letting Elarton off the hook. Preserving the Royals' pen for tomorrow.

This team doesn't understand what it is to sense blood in the water.
Uh huh....

[Reds Nd2]

Rich Aurilia strikes out swinging.

[Matt700wlw]

Dunn tonight.....On Base Machine. :)

[Reds Nd2]

Dunn with a 6 pitch soft walk.

[IslandRed]

Three walks tonight is a good sign. Maybe he's starting to remember what he should and shouldn't swing at.

[Matt700wlw]

Cards 2
Indians 0

[OnBaseMachine]

2-0 Cards after 4. With Carpenter pitching, that will probably result in a Cards win.

[George Foster]

Hatte robbed of a hit!:thumbdown

[Puffy]

Dunn needs to swing the bat - he is batting in an RBI position and these walks are improper for a guy hitting 5th.

gO rEDz!!!

[Reds Nd2]

Line shot back to the pitcher. Dunn doubled off first.

After 7, the Reds 7 Royals 1

Gathright
the pitchers spot
DeJesus
due up.

[George Foster]

Dunn needs to swing the bat - he is batting in an RBI position and these walks are improper for a guy hitting 5th.

gO rEDz!!!

Do you want him swinging at balls out of the strikezone?

[Matt700wlw]

:harang:

:clap:


now


:weathers:

:help:

[Reds Nd2]

Hatte robbed of a hit!:thumbdown

That was a screamer back to Sisco.

[OnBaseMachine]

And here we go.....

[pedro]

FCB you must be really fun at parties.

[George Foster]

didn't someone say it was storming it Columbus? Is it now moving south with our new pitcher?

[Matt700wlw]

I don't know if I should watch...

[Reds Nd2]

David Weathers replaces Harang.

Harangs line:
7 IP 6 Hits 1 ER 1 BB 4 K's

[reds44]

Weathers in
runner on

[OnBaseMachine]

Grady Sizemore RBI single, 2-1 Cards in the 5th.

[Matt700wlw]

*sigh*

:weathers:

:rant: :rant2:

[Reds Nd2]

Esteban German doubles (5) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Ken GriffeyJr.

German goes to 3rd on a ground out by Dejesus.

[Puffy]

Do you want him swinging at balls out of the strikezone?

Dude, have you ever read anything I've written?

Geez, it was a joke.

[flyer85]

would have been a nice time to get Belisle back in

[Reds Nd2]

Mark Grudzielanek doubles (14) on a fly ball to left fielder Adam Dunn. Esteban German scores.

[George Foster]

For unlawful carnial knowledge:thumbdown

[reds44]

Oh God.

Here we go.

[Falls City Beer]

This game is eons from being over.

[Marc D]

I swear they should just play the conga line music when we go to the pen.

Thats all it is.

[Matt700wlw]

Beginning to rain...

Thanks Weathers....;)

[TheBigLebowski]

What else can be said?

It's just unreal.

[George Foster]

Dude, have you ever read anything I've written?

Geez, it was a joke.

A smiley face would of helped!:D

[Patrick Bateman]

2-0 Cards after 4. With Carpenter pitching, that will probably result in a Cards win.

Don't confuse the 2005 Carpenter with the 2006 version. He's good but not super good. He's pitched less well than Harang and Arroyo this year. His K's are down, his walks are up and his HR's are up. His Dips ERA is 3.65.

[CrackerJack]

Very noticeable booing by fans after that one...

Hehe fans getting soaked.

[George Foster]

A rain delay would be great! We win!

[WVRedsFan]

would have been a nice time to get Belisle back in


We apparently only have 3 relief pitchers...Hammond, Weathers, and Coffey. The rest of them mostly sit (which isn't such a bad idea with some of them). Beslile will probably get callouses sitting there as long as he has those "veterans."