7-1 Reds vs. Tribe Game Thread (Reds lose 12-7)

[reds44]

Reds:
Ryan Freel 3B Series .294 4 13
Adam Dunn LF Series .231 26 52
Ken Griffey Jr. CF Series .262 16 46
Rich Aurilia 1B Series .262 10 31
Austin Kearns RF Series .274 14 45
Brandon Phillips 2B Series .320 7 44
Juan Castro SS Series .286 1 3
Jason LaRue C
Joe Mays P Series .250 0 0


Indians:
Grady Sizemore CF Series .309 15 40
Ronnie Belliard 2B Series .290 6 36
Jhonny Peralta SS Series .247 7 34
Victor Martinez C Series .292 10 50
Ben Broussard 1B
Todd Hollandsworth LF Series .210 4 18
Aaron Boone 3B Series .250 3 29
Franklin Gutierrez RF Series .195 0 0
Cliff Lee P Series .000 0 0

[Tornon]

You never know, Castro may go 3-4 with a homerun & 5 RBIs

and at least a lefty is going with Richie still in that 4 slot

[Tornon]

Now that I think about it why is Valentin in there? He caught yesterday & sucks against LHP.. I would at least expect LaRue.

Maybe there is a trade imminent and they want Ross to catch tomorrow?

[VR]

I'd like to see Ross in there against lefties instead of Valentin....but otherwise no problem with this one at all.

[VR]

Now that I think about it why is Valentin in there? He caught yesterday & sucks against LHP.. I would at least expect LaRue.

Maybe there is a trade imminent and they want Ross to catch tomorrow?

Isn't tomorrow LaRuski John Deere hat day? I'd imagine he's starting then?

[reds44]

Now that I think about it why is Valentin in there? He caught yesterday & sucks against LHP.. I would at least expect LaRue.

Maybe there is a trade imminent and they want Ross to catch tomorrow?
Actually I was thinking the same thing. Why isn't Felipe in there?

Trade?
hmmm

[edabbs44]

I like Freel playing when Lopez doesn't. Still gives us the speed factor at the top.

JV against a lefty is like having pitchers hit in the 8th and 9th slots. Not sure what Narron is thinking there.

I have a feeling that the bullpen will be in motion early on this one. Mays is ready for one of those games. Hopefully the lineup and BP will be up for it tonight.

[edabbs44]

BTW, Batista perfect thru 5 vs Oakland.

[pedro]

I think Jerry is just giving Felipe the day off against a LHP.

[edabbs44]

I think Jerry is just giving Felipe the day off against a LHP.
Hitting .205 vs LHPs might be the reason...

[pedro]

Hitting .205 vs LHPs might be the reason...

plus he's played almost every game this year.

[Patrick Bateman]

If you are going to rest Lopez, this would be the likley day to do it.

Why Valentin is in there is anyone's guess. He should never start against a LH pitcher.

[Big Klu]

I think Jerry is just giving Felipe the day off against a LHP.

I agree. (But starting Javy still has me scratching my head....)

[Tornon]

Gameday has LaRue catching & batting 8th

[Big Klu]

Now that I think about it why is Valentin in there? He caught yesterday & sucks against LHP.. I would at least expect LaRue.

Maybe there is a trade imminent and they want Ross to catch tomorrow?

I think that could be a distinct possibility. It's as plausible a reason as any I can think of.

[Big Klu]

Gameday has LaRue catching & batting 8th

OK. That makes more sense.

[pedro]

Gameday has LaRue catching & batting 8th

yahoo does too.

[reds44]

yahoo does too.
USA Today is where I got my lineups.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/scores106/106182/MLB671933.htm

[membengal]

At least LaRue in would make sense. If the line-up is as laid out above, that's a LOT of outs they are giving up from 7-9 in the order.

[Matt700wlw]

It's hard to complain after last night.


Let's roll!!

[cumberlandreds]

The only thing I wish was that the Reds could throw a better pitcher out there tonight to keep the momentum from last night. I hope I'm wrong but I'm afraid Joe Mays may get kicked around tonight.

[OnBaseMachine]

Wow.

Lopez gets on base four times and gets benched, Aurilia goes 0-5 and bats 4th.

[reds44]

LaRue is catching according to the pregame show.

[reds44]

I hate these 6:10 Saturday starts. I have to listen to the 1st hour of the game because of the blackout by FOX.

[reds44]

Uh-huh Doc Hollywood says EE's ankle "Feels great and in no pain. He needs to get at bats and get in baseball shape."

Hmmmm

[edabbs44]

M Batista perfect through 6 1/3.

[reds44]

M Batista perfect through 6 1/3.
jinx

[edabbs44]

jinx
He walked Crosby, not me. ;)

Edit: Whoops...he gave up the bomb to Thomas, not me.

[reds44]

He walked Crosby, not me. ;)
Then he gave up a homer to Thomas.

[edabbs44]

I needed that also. I have Julio and Street on my fantasy teams. One more run for Oakland, please.

[Matt700wlw]

In case anybody cares....this is game 81, this team is tied for first and in playoff contention.

This is so much better than previous years :D



It's also hard to believe it's already July.

[reds44]

Man USA Today was off. Hafner isn't playing, Broussard is.

[Matt700wlw]

Lopez ran on the field as if he was playing :lol:

He's not.

[OnBaseMachine]

Keep the momentum going...

[Tornon]

Hafner was playing until about 3 minutes ago, according to the sportstime ohio announcers

[Tornon]

Mays throws ball one & we are underway

[Tornon]

Sizemore Ks looking, 1 out

[reds44]

He Gone!

[Tornon]

Belliard lines a double to the LF corner

[VR]

Man I hate it when the game is not on MLB Extra Innings. Serious downer.

[Matt700wlw]

Peralta is throwing things.

[Tornon]

Peralta grounds to Freel, 2 out

[cumberlandreds]

Man I hate it when the game is not on MLB Extra Innings. Serious downer.

Me too! :(

[Gallen5862]

Thanks for the pbp Tornon. You have done a great job with it.

[Tornon]

Martinez walks

[Tornon]

Thanks for the pbp Tornon. You have done a great job with it.

Thanks, and your welcome :cool:

[Tornon]

Broussard doubles the first pitch off the left field wall, Belliard scores. 1-0 Indians

[reds44]

Go Mays.

[OnBaseMachine]

If they want to continue to win then they can't keep running Joe Mays out there every fifth day. The guy has nothing in his arsenal to get major league hitters out.

[Gallen5862]

Have the hits against Mays been hard hit balls?

[Caveat Emperor]

Go Mays.

Hopefully someone has Jeff Weaver's number on speed dial.

[Tornon]

These 0-2 pitches Mays keeps throwing to Hollandsworth are too good

[OnBaseMachine]

Another rip, just foul. Almost 4-0.

[Matt700wlw]

If they want to continue to win then they can't keep running Joe Mays out there every fifth day. The guy has nothing in his arsenal to get major league hitters out.

Hopefully it's a temporary move -- Claussen wasn't exactly lighting the world on fire.

[GAC]

Chat is open! :beerme:

[Tornon]

Have the hits against Mays been hard hit balls?

Yea, both doubles were pretty hard hit

[Tornon]

Hollandsworth chops one to Phillips.. barely gets him at first. 1-0 Indians middle of 1

[reds44]

Mays threw 24 pitches that inning.

[Gallen5862]

The Reds just need to have someone warming up in the bullpen at all times. That way when the wheels start falling off the changes can be made sooner.:)

[Patrick Bateman]

If they want to continue to win then they can't keep running Joe Mays out there every fifth day. The guy has nothing in his arsenal to get major league hitters out.

Mays is not very good granted, but he struck out a very good Sizemore with some real good pitches.

He's had 1 start for us, and pitched well. I see no other alternative at this stage than giving him a try.

[GAC]

Mays is very lucky after witnessing that 1st inning.

[Tornon]

Freel lines a 2-2 pitch to right for a leadoff single

[Matt700wlw]

Nice ovation for Dunn.....gee, I wonder why? ;)

[Tornon]

Dunn Ks swinging at a 3-2 pitch, 1 out

[Matt700wlw]

Dunn stinks

;) :p:

[reds44]

boo Dunn sucks!
TRADE HIM!!!!!

;)

[Gallen5862]

Let Freel steal second.

[Tornon]

Griffey falls behind 0-2, then skies one to shallow center, 2 out

[Tornon]

Aurilia pokes one to shallow right that Belliard gets to, 1-0 Indians after 1

[reds44]

Rich is 0 for his last 6.

How long do we keep E squared in AAA?

[OnBaseMachine]

Mays is very lucky after witnessing that 1st inning.

Yes Indeed. The guy has nothing. At all. I would like to see Belisle come in before the Indians bust it open.

[GAC]

Rich is 0 for his last 6.

How long do we keep E squared in AAA?

Until he's healed according to Kremcheck. He is still having motion/range problems according to the Doc on the pre-game. ;)

[GAC]

Yes Indeed. The guy has nothing. At all. I would like to see Belisle come in before the Indians bust it open.

You may get your wish by the 4th. ;)

[Caveat Emperor]

Griffey rocks, no questioning that -- but he swings at some AWFUL pitches. He can't lay off those high fastball that he just barely seems to pop foul.

[reds44]

Until he's healed according to Kremcheck. He is still having motion/range problems according to the Doc on the pre-game. ;)
I heard he is having no pain and is just down there to get in shape.

At least that is was Krem said on FSN.

[Tornon]

Boone walks on a 3-2 pitch

[OnBaseMachine]

Mays walks Boone after getting ahead 1-2. Please warm someone up.

[flyer85]

am I the only one who finds it painful to watch Mays?

[Tornon]

Gutierrez grounds one that a diving Castro cannot get. Single

[GAC]

Here we go! ;)

[OnBaseMachine]

And now he gives up a hit to Franklin freakin' Gutierrez. Pull him before he blows this game open and ruins all the momentum.

[Matt700wlw]

Wow...nice snag, Castro!!


Unfortunately no out.

[reds44]

Oh no.

[GAC]

am I the only one who finds it painful to watch Mays?

http://www.epinions.com/images/opti/c7/f8/Budweiser_Select-resized200.jpg

[Tornon]

Lee swings after pulling the bunt back that Castro makes a lunge for gets, and throws to Freel as he races back to third.. Safe. Bases loaded none out

[OnBaseMachine]

And now the pitcher gets a hit. You are a joke Mays.

I'm turning this one off until the Reds hit, I just can't watch the crap.

[flyer85]

Boone was out at 3rd. Mays won't be around much longer

[Joseph]

Who knew we'd miss Brandon Claussen so much.

[Gallen5862]

The Reds just need to have someone warming up in the bullpen at all times. That way when the wheels start falling off the changes can be made sooner.:)
This looks like this plan might be needed soon.

[Matt700wlw]

Who knew we'd miss Brandon Claussen so much.


We do? ;)

[Caveat Emperor]

Who knew we'd miss Brandon Claussen so much.

Justin Germano cannot POSSIBLY be worse than this. There's just seriously no way. As long as he's breathing...

[Tornon]

Sizemore walks, 2-0 Indians

[reds44]

Mays sucks.

We knew this already, if only the Reds did.

[WMR]

Gotta love those free RBI's

[GAC]

BB to walk in a run 2-0 now..... and I'm starting to gulp them Buds now. ;)

[flyer85]

Mays is a guy that just has no pitch to get hitters out with. He just has to hope they chase pitches and get themselves out.

[Matt700wlw]

Well...the ROYALS didn't even want him.

I guess Adam Dunn is going to have to win this one too ;)

[OnBaseMachine]

Wow.

I can't believe Krivsky even signed this guy. He was cut by the Kansas City Royals! Killing all the momentum.

I'm starting to wonder if they are even going to acquire some help.

[WMR]

Chris, who is Rafael Belliard?? ;)

[Matt700wlw]

Chris, who is Rafael Belliard?? ;)

Ronnie's brother. ;)

[GAC]

Mays using nothing but arm - no leg kick at all

[Tornon]

Belliard flies to Kearns in shallow right, they don't test him. 1 out

[Matt700wlw]

Wow.

I can't believe Krivsky even signed this guy. He was cut by the Kansas City Royals! Killing all the momentum.

I'm starting to wonder if they are even going to acquire some help.

I would imagine they're going to try their absolute best to get some help.

[reds44]

Haha Marty's comment on AK's throw was awesome.

"Pretty good throw" *giggle*

[GAC]

I'm starting to wonder if they are even going to acquire some help.

According to Castellini they are. But the market right now is not that great.

[WMR]

Joe Mays (and the other Krivsky acquisitions) will be an interesting test of Krivsky; he certainly hasn't had any qualms whatsoever about jettisoning the flotsam acquired by Obie and Kullman.

Hopefully he'll hold his own acquisitions to the same standards.

[Matt700wlw]

According to Castellini they are. But the market right now is not that great.


Things won't really pick up around all of baseball for another couple weeks I would imagine.

[Tornon]

Peralta singles up the middle, one run scores. 3-0 Indians

[TheBigLebowski]

Geez...he's already thrown 43 pitches.

Prepare yourselves for a heapin' helping of The Bully tonight.

[GAC]

Things won't really pick up around all of baseball for another couple weeks I would imagine.

That's what I figure too. Right now - we're stuck.

[OnBaseMachine]

Way to kill the momentum, Mays. There was a buzz flowing among all Reds fans, you just personally killed it. Cut this guy now.

[flyer85]

There is a reason when you get you released by the worst team in baseball

[reds44]

Just get out of this with 3.

[Caveat Emperor]

According to Castellini they are. But the market right now is not that great.

The phone should be ringing in Louisville or Chattanooga. Justin Germano, Mike Gosling, Travis Chick -- somebody, anybody has to be better as a 5th starter than Joe Mays and Brandon Claussen.

Anything is better than what you know doesn't work.

[Tornon]

Martinez grounds into a 4-6-3 double play. 3-0 Indians middle of 2

[flyer85]

That's what I figure too. Right now - we're stuck.Germano would be over Mays.

[reds44]

Yes! DP!

3-0, please settle down Joe!

[Matt700wlw]

double play.

That could have been a lot worse. Bad enough, though.

[reds44]

Germano would be over Mays.
I'd rather have Homer up here then Mays.

[oneupper]

Way to kill the momentum, Mays. There was a buzz flowing among all Reds fans, you just personally killed it. Cut this guy now.

He's got a minor league contract. Send him down. Try someone else.

[membengal]

It is something close to miraculous that it is only 3-0 in the middle of the second.

I, for one, miss Claussen.

[GAC]

Geez...he's already thrown 43 pitches.

Prepare yourselves for a heapin' helping of The Bully tonight.

How about a dung slush? ;)

http://images.neopets.com/items/slush_burger.gif

[TheBigLebowski]

Why is it we NEVER build any momentum after big wins, and why the hell do we SUCK so bad at home?

I got news for you folks...we're not going to pull out another win with a 5 run 9th tonight. They let this thing get away early again, and we're going to lose.

[GAC]

It is something close to miraculous that it is only 3-0 in the middle of the second.

I, for one, miss Claussen.

Kremcheck, in the pre-game, said he could be back soon. He is throwing with no pain in shoulder.

[flyer85]

It is something close to miraculous that it is only 3-0 in the middle of the second.

I, for one, miss Claussen.if Mays goes back out it will only get worse. I would go to Standridge. Narron needs to pull the plug early like Bell did with Wood the other night. You can tell when a guy has nothing to get hitters out with.

[GAC]

Why is it we NEVER build any momentum after big wins, and why the hell do we SUCK so bad at home?

I got news for you folks...we're not going to pull out another win with a 5 run 9th tonight. They let this thing get away early again, and we're going to lose.

Mays 0-4 7.58 ERA ;)

[Tornon]

Kearns pops to short in foul territory, 1 out

[GAC]

if Mays goes back out it will only get worse. I would go to Standridge. Narron needs to pull the plug early like Bell did with Wood the other night. You can tell when a guy has nothing to get hitters out with.

I think if they let him stand closer to the plate, we might have a shot. ;)

[edabbs44]

FWIW, the reasons why the Reds aren't getting the respect they have earned is because of reasons like Mays and the bullpen. Until these holes are fixed ture respect will not be acheived unless they are in this thing in late August.

PS: Mays is a joke.

[Kc61]

Mays was skipped in the rotation. He hasn't pitched in, what, about nine or ten days. He is the type of pitcher who needs to be sharp and is probably suffering from the layoff.

The guy is obviously a marginal pitcher, but I wouldn't throw him overboard quite yet. He would be ok as a long man in the bullpen.

The Reds have a few very good pitchers this year, but the depth of good pitching is still not there. Until it is, guys like Mays will fill out the roster. Don't give up on him too fast, the replacement could be worse.

[Tornon]

Phillips flies just in front of the warning track in left-center, 2 out

[GAC]

Once you get thru Arroyo and Harang it's keep your fingers crossed time.

[Caveat Emperor]

I think if they let him stand closer to the plate, we might have a shot. ;)

Switch to Beer League Softball rules for him: everyone starts on a 3-2 count, and he pitches underhand.

[GAC]

PS: Mays is a joke.

yeah, but I don't see anyone laughing ;)

[Tornon]

Castro flares a single into right

[GAC]

Castro singles

[flyer85]

He is the type of pitcher who needs to be sharp the last time Mays was sharp was 2001

[reds44]

Juan base hit.

[Matt700wlw]

Castro rules :)

[Tornon]

LaRue doing his best Todd Jones impression with his facial hair..

[Caveat Emperor]

the only time Mays was sharp was 2001

Fixed it for you. :)

[reds44]

Edwin in the lineup, playing 3rd, batting 5th for the Bats tonight.

[Tornon]

LaRue just yanks the 3-2 to the left of the foul pole in LF

He singles up the middle 2 pitches later anyway

[GAC]

LaRue singles

[reds44]

Pinch hit for Mays

[membengal]

Mays owes the fans a three run homerun here.

[Matt700wlw]

Nice mustache, Jason.

[flyer85]

Edwin in the lineup, playing 3rd, batting 5th for the Bats tonight.ankle must really be bothering him

[Tornon]

Mays pops to second, 3-0 Indians after 2

[Caveat Emperor]

Mays just looked disinterested in the whole hitting process.

[GAC]

Mays ends the threat....... for us ;)

[membengal]

That was NOT a homerun.

[reds44]

ankle must really be bothering him
5 games in a row he has played now.

He better be back Monday.

[reds44]

Mays just looked disinterested in the whole hitting process.
:laugh:

and pitching process.

[flyer85]

Mays just looked disinterested in the whole hitting process.he knew he wouldn't get to hit his own offerings

[flyer85]

5 games in a row he has played now.

He better be back Monday.I think he won't be back until his rehab time is up. If they wanted him back he would be here already.

[reds44]

I think he won't be back until his rehab time is up. If they wanted him back he would be here already.
At least I am glad I'm not the only one who thinks something fishy is going on. I know OBM feels the same way also.

[Tornon]

Broussard grounds one hard to Aurilia, 1 out

[Tornon]

Hollandsworth grounds to Aurilia, 2 out

[GAC]

At least I am glad I'm not the only one who thinks something fishy is going on. I know OBM feels the same way also.

So that makes three of you. ;)

[flyer85]

At least I am glad I'm not the only one who thinks something fishy is going on.nothing fishy about it, 5 games in a row proves the ankle is not a problem.. Narron said EE may not be back until after the AS break. The powers that be are happy with the current 3b situation without EE.

[Tornon]

Boone grounds to Aurilia, 3-0 Indians middle of 3

[reds44]

Good inning for Joe.

[membengal]

I think they are screwing around with EE also. That makes four at least. There are more. Are numbers are legion. We, sadly, have the truth on our side.

[Tornon]

Freel lines to center, 1 out

[oneupper]

I think they are screwing around with EE also. That makes four at least. There are more. Are numbers are legion. We, sadly, have the truth on our side.

We also have a thread going about EE to DL...

[GAC]

I think they are screwing around with EE also. That makes four at least. There are more. Are numbers are legion. We, sadly, have the truth on our side.

What truth would that be?

Narron was just quoted in the Cincy Post as saying he would be "shocked" if the third baseman isn't back before the All-Star break.

http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060701/SPT05/607010379/1035

So Narron wants him back as soon as possible.

[reds44]

Yay mlb.tv is back!

[GAC]

We also have a thread going about EE to DL...

Thoroughly agree. If people want to argue/discuss this issue - please take it to that thread.

[oneupper]

Yay mlb.tv is back!
Best NEWS TODAy!

[reds44]

What truth would that be?

Narron was just quoted in the Cincy Post as saying he would be "shocked" if the third baseman isn't back before the All-Star break.

http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060701/SPT05/607010379/1035

So Narron wants him back as soon as possible.
You believe everything Jerry says?

[membengal]

I don't believe him.

[Tornon]

Dunn lines to right, 2 out

[reds44]

Dunn hammered that.

[GAC]

You believe everything Jerry says?

You're the one who posted it on the EE thread. :lol:

It's not Narron's decision anyway.

[Tornon]

Griffey pops to second, 3-0 Indians after 3

[membengal]

Thoroughly agree. If people want to argue/discuss this issue - please take it to that thread.


Why? I thought game thread was for game, and game related chatter. Aurilia's continued fixture in the line-up at clean-up is an irritant. EE's exile to the minors is an irritant. So, it gets mentioned. Why does it have to be contained?

Do I need to turn all my irritation to Joe Mays? Because I would rather not have to contemplate him too closely.

[reds44]

"Not enough distance on this one"

No kidding George.

[reds44]

You're the one who posted it on the EE thread. :lol:

It's not Narron's decision anyway.
I know. Doesn't mean I believe it.
:evil:

[GAC]

Look - if some want to still argue this EE situation, then take it here please....

http://www.redszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47192

Let's don't drag this argument over into tonight's game thread.

[OnBaseMachine]

The Reds should not be getting shutout by Cliff Lee.

4.61 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 108 hits in 97.2 innings, 15 home runs.

[Tornon]

Gutierrez lines a hit to right

[Tornon]

Lee bunts but LaRue throws the runner out at second, 1 out

[Matt700wlw]

The Reds should not be getting shutout by Cliff Lee.

4.61 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 108 hits in 97.2 innings, 15 home runs.


Forget about yesterday already?

;)

[Caveat Emperor]

Manos de Oro count: 1

[GAC]

Why? I thought game thread was for game, and game related chatter.

That's right - it's a game thread. Lets talk about the game.

This EE situation is being beat to death for crying out loud.

How many times per thread do we have to hear how some of you are still displeased about EE being down there? Enough is enough IMO. Let it go!

[membengal]

Fine. I am done. Censored it is.

I will leave the Reds to their 2006 unseemly Aurilia fetish. It is no more pleasant this time around than it was in 2005 when it blocked Lopez.

I don't trust them when it comes to Aurilia. At. All.

[reds44]

What a scoop by Juan!

[GAC]

The Reds should not be getting shutout by Cliff Lee.

4.61 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 108 hits in 97.2 innings, 15 home runs.

They have hit some balls hard - but right at people.

[oneupper]

Lee bunts but LaRue throws the runner out at second, 1 out

That worked...barely. LaRue took an innecessary risk, IMO.

[Tornon]

Sizemore pops to Castro, 2 out

[WVRedsFan]

I'm blacked out tonight on DirecTV and can't figure it out. The game is in Cincinnati, the Pirates have claimed my area and the game is on three diffrernt places. I wonder what gives?

Anyway, at least I don't have to listen to Grande tonight. I'm sure Sizemore (who's up now) is the greatest player of all time, right?

[WMR]

Fine. I am done. Censored it is.

I will leave the Reds to their 2006 unseemly Aurilia fetish. It is no more pleasant this time around than it was in 2005 when it blocked Lopez.

I don't trust them when it comes to Aurilia. At. All.

Make it 5 of us.

[Matt700wlw]

Royals 1
Cardinals 0

[Tornon]

Belliard flies to Griffey, 3-0 Indians middle of 4

[oneupper]

Mays sixth in line in the bottom of the fourth. I'll take bets that if the inning makes it to his at bat (bases loaded two outs), Narron lets him hit.

[Tornon]

Aurilia leadoff double to left

[GAC]

RA with a leadoff dbl (#14 on the year)

[Gallen5862]

Well at least we are still in the game. It's time for the Reds to score this inning.

[reds44]

The Nature Boy hammers lefties.

[Marc D]

3-0 KC man on 2nd 1 out

Ponson isn't good.

[Tornon]

Kearns lines a one-hopper to short, nice play by the SS. 1 out

[reds44]

Nice job getting the runner over.

[Tornon]

Phillips yet to see a pitch in the strike zone yet it is 3-2.. grounds one up the middle that the SS gets to but drops. Single

[GAC]

BP INF hit... RA to 3rd

[GAC]

Castro Oil up

[reds44]

Alright!

BP is 5 for his last 7

[pedro]

Nice job getting the runner over.

I don't want my big hitters worrying about "productive" outs.

[WMR]

Chris mentions that the Cards have fallen back to the rest of the pack.

George is CONSPICUOUSLY silent. ;)

Probably muttering some sort of Jim Edmonds catechism.

[Tornon]

Phillips steals second, 1-2 to Castro

[Marc D]

Ponson walks bases loaded
top 1
still 1 out

[reds44]

16 for 16

[oneupper]

Can Castro give us a ground out?

[Tornon]

Castro Ks looking at a pitch on the inside corner, 2 out

[GAC]

That pitch sucked... and so do this ump!

[Matt700wlw]

That was a terrible call.

[Caveat Emperor]

Love you Wayne, but bringing Juan Castro back was moronic. It's like having 2 pitchers in the lineup.

[captainmorgan07]

that was no where close

[Tornon]

LaRue being intentionally walked

[WMR]

Pinch hit for Mays.

[Marc D]

4-0 KC

2 outs

pitcher due up

[OnBaseMachine]

2nd and 3rd with one out against a guy like Lee, you gotta score here.

[oneupper]

OK....Here it is....do i win my bet?

[captainmorgan07]

Pinch hit for Mays.
my sentiments exactly

[WVRedsFan]

Castro Ks looking at a pitch on the inside corner, 2 out

Juan is so good in the field. :p:

He makes EE expendable so that the good veterans can play.

[Matt700wlw]

Joe Mays!! :laugh:

[Tornon]

Mays drills one that Sizemore dives & cannot get.. 3 runs score on the double !! 3-3 game

[flyer85]

and why wasn't Castro batting 8th?

[GAC]

Jason LaRue

http://www.the-reel-mccoy.com/movies/1999/images/officespace_lawrence.jpg


3 runs score on Mays' dbl :lol:

[OnBaseMachine]

Wow.

[membengal]

Unreal.

Maybe this team IS charmed this year.

[WMR]

Pinch hit for Mays.

Err... nevermind. :D

[captainmorgan07]

look out joe mays with a stick

[Hubba]

Good time for a rally killer DIAL UP

[oneupper]

Narron should play the lottery.. What a lucky SOB!

[GAC]

Pinch hit for Mays.

Wanna take that back now? ;)

[WVRedsFan]

Thataboy, Joe. If the rest of the team isn't clutch, you be clutch.

3 run double. We're tied.

[captainmorgan07]

Err... nevermind. :D
yep i was wrong 2

[Gallen5862]

Way to help your own cause Mays.

[Tornon]

Freel singles in front of the CF.. Mays held at third

[Caveat Emperor]

Here's the Cliff Lee I remember so un-fondly from my fantasy team earlier this season.

[edabbs44]

KC laying the smackdown on the Cards, 4-0 top 1.

[WMR]

I love the result, but I'd still have done it.

[Tornon]

Dunn Ks swinging at a pitch in the dirt, 3-3 after 4

[GAC]

Dunn Ks on a bad pitch

[Marc D]

Ponson 1 IP, 3 BB, 3 H, 4 R 36 pitches

KC pitcher gets an AB before he throws a pitch.

[Caveat Emperor]

When you get Adam Dunn to a 2-strike count, you can pretty much strike him out at will by throwing a breaking ball low and away.

It's the most glaring flaw in his game -- if he could learn to lay off that pitch, he'd become a better hitter overnight.

[edabbs44]

Dunn, IMO, has earned a 2 week pass against any bashing. But that would have been a great time to lose one.

[Matt700wlw]

Dunn nails Jhonny at second!

[Tornon]

Peralta singles off the left field wall, Dunn guns him down trying to take second. 1 out