7/21/06 - Reds vs Brewers Game Thread

[Reds Fanatic]

Lineups are out early tonight.

Starting Lineups:


Brewers (46 - 50)
3rd in NL Central
Reds (50 - 46)
2nd in NL Central

Starting Lineup

Name AVG HR RBI SB
1. R Weeks, 2B .278 8 33 19
2. J Cirillo, 3B .320 2 13 1
3. G Jenkins, RF .269 9 53 4
4. C Lee, LF .291 27 78 12
5. P Fielder, 1B .281 17 49 5
6. G Gross, CF .259 8 27 0
7. B Hall, SS .266 19 46 5
8. D Miller, C .259 5 28 0
9. C Capuano, P .128 0 1 0

Starting Lineup

Name AVG HR RBI SB
1. R Freel, RF .300 5 17 21
2. R Clayton, SS .421 0 4 2
3. K Griffey Jr., CF .244 19 51 0
4. A Dunn, LF .246 30 65 3
5. R Aurilia, 1B .283 12 37 1
6. E Encarnacion, 3B .291 6 39 0
7. B Phillips, 2B .288 7 47 18
8. J LaRue, C .200 4 16 1
9. E Ramirez, P .136 0 1 0

Starting Pitcher
Name W L ERA* WHIP K
C Capuano 10 5 3.46 1.23 113

Starting Pitcher
Name W L ERA* WHIP K
E Ramirez 3 6 4.16 1.27 55

[Matt700wlw]

I don't know if Royce Clayton has ever been a #2 hitter in his entire life...

That is one strange move. We'll see how it works.

[Red Leader]

I like the lineup. Probably would rather have EE hit 2nd than Clayton, but meh-- probably a good idea to sit Denorfia vs a tough pitcher like Capuano. He could use a day off today anyway. Good guy to bring off the bench on an off day.

[pedro]

I don't know if Royce Clayton has ever been a #2 hitter in his entire life...

That is one strange move.


actually he hit there twice as much over last three years as anywhere else.

not that I like it.

[Matt700wlw]

actually he hit there twice as much over last three years as anywhere else.

not that I like it.

Shows what I know :D


He is hot right now though, so it may work out for now.

[RedLegSuperStar]

I like the line-up as well. Speed at the top and bottom with power filtered in the middle. Nice to see EE back in there because he has really been on a offensive tear the last 5-6 games.

[RedLegSuperStar]

Nice to see EE back in there because he has really been on a offensive tear the last 5-6 games.

Last 10 games:

.417 (10-24) 5 RBI's

Last 5 games:

.778 (7-9) 3 RBI's

[StillFunkyB]

Very Miley-esque lineup tonight

[RBA]

Deno being punish for his pop fly miscue yesterday?

[Hoosier Red]

Yes Deno is being pushed out of the lineup to make room for this Griffey guy.
Clearly they must be punishing him, it's not like this Griffey guy has ever done anything. :p:

[westofyou]

I don't know if Royce Clayton has ever been a #2 hitter in his entire life...

That is one strange move. We'll see how it works.
1352 times, second most of his career (8th is the most) welcome to 1983.

[RFS62]

bat control, able to put it on the ground to the right side, yadda, yadda, yadda

[RedsManRick]

Oh... my... god. Clayton batting #2? Encarnacion 6th....

[edabbs44]

Jeez...all we need is for Castilla to be signed. The infiled will go Hatte, RA, Royce and Castilla around the horn.

Narron would be dizzy from happiness.

[KronoRed]

Oh... my... god. Clayton batting #2? Encarnacion 6th....
Solid vets and all, oh and the SS must bat 2nd :evil:

[VR]

1352 times, second most of his career (8th is the most) welcome to 1983.

Dallas Williams says hello.

[Reds Fanatic]

Current Cincinnati radar. Could be a long night.

http://image.weather.com/web/radar/us_ind_closeradar_medium_usen.jpg

[smith288]

Dry in CBUS... cmon ya whimps!

[Buckeye33]

WTF? No TV coverage AGAIN this weekend? What a bunch of crap. They spoiled us after picking up all those extra games before the All-Star break.

[BRM]

It was only a matter of time before we saw Clayton in the two hole.

At least EE is playing tonight. :thumbup:

[Gallen5862]

Would the Reds gain from a rainout in order to skip Mays turn in the Rotation?

[BRM]

Would the Reds gain from a rainout in order to skip Mays turn in the Rotation?

Yes.

[Gallen5862]

This way use Lizzard Saturday and then would you go with Harang Sunday?

[westofyou]

WTF? No TV coverage AGAIN this weekend? What a bunch of crap. They spoiled us after picking up all those extra games before the All-Star break.
Darren Sutton will be in the house for the Brewers.

I like that crew soooo much better then the Reds crew it's just sad.

[RFS62]

Any word on rain?

[BRM]

Darren Sutton will be in the house for the Brewers.

I like that crew soooo much better then the Reds crew it's just sad.

I agree with that. I like the Brewers announcers.

[reds44]

Edwin playing on back to back nights?

Is Jerry feeling ok?

[BRM]

Edwin playing on back to back nights?

Is Jerry feeling ok?

Facing lefties back to back nights is probably why.

[Matt700wlw]

Any word on rain?

It's coming down.

[Matt700wlw]

It's stopped....doesn't neccessarily mean anything.

[Matt700wlw]

It's stopped....doesn't neccessarily mean anything.

Scratch that....raining lightly, still thundering...field drenched...much like the other night.

[Matt700wlw]

It's storming again....

[Gallen5862]

Do you think the game will get played? I am having to decide rather to bench Freel and Dunn and Phillips for my fantasy team.

[Matt700wlw]

Do you think the game will get played? I am having to decide rather to bench Freel and Dunn and Phillips for my fantasy team.

Can't say for sure, but I would guess it would.....at some point.

[Gallen5862]

Thanks Matt. I benched them for now unless it looks like they are ready to play on time.

[Matt700wlw]

Thanks Matt. I benched them for now unless it looks like they are ready to play on time.

It won't be on time.

[redsfanmia]

I just love the Banna phone, its just flat out pure entertainment.

[Reds Fanatic]

Is the game officially rained out? They have it marked as postponed on the cbssportsline scoreboard.

[Matt700wlw]

Is the game officially rained out? They have it marked as postponed on the cbssportsline scoreboard.

I've heard nothing....

[Reds Fanatic]

I've heard nothing....CBSsportsline is wrong. I think it has to be delayed at least 2 hours before they call it.
They have just marked it wrong they are the only site listing it that way.

[Gallen5862]

Thanks for the update Matt. Is it still raining?

[oregonred]

Rain delay in Cincy... How does 108 degrees grab ya??

That's what it is here in Portland, OR right now. With the rain delay, I'm hoping to listen to some late night baseball in my A/C house. Good thing the wife talked me into getting central air a couple years ago (most people out here don't have A/C).

Although a rainout and skipping Mays tomorrow wouldn't break my heart.

OK which one of you PDX posters just called the banana phone (and asked about trading Dunn)?

[Matt700wlw]

UPDATE:

Meeting at 8:40 to decide what to do....apparantely more rain is coming.

Hang with 'em!

[Reds Fanatic]

This current radar looks like a break to the west if we could ever get past this current rain. Of course they are also expecting really heavy rain later tonight.

http://image.weather.com/web/radar/us_ind_closeradar_medium_usen.jpg

[Reds Fanatic]

Looking at the schedule this is Milwaukee's last trip in this year. So you would think if this is rained out the Reds would probably play a DH tomorrow. Probably a day-night DH.

[Matt700wlw]

I would imagine, they'd either double up Sunday or a DAY/NIGHT DH tomorrow, since the scheduled game is sold out.

[oregonred]

I would imagine, they'd either double up Sunday or a DAY/NIGHT DH tomorrow, since the scheduled game is sold out.

Sold out? Is there a big promo or bobblehead giveaway.

[Matt700wlw]

Sold out? Is there a big promo or bobblehead giveaway.

Mini-corvettes (toys) and Reach Family something-or-other....I don't know.

[Reds Fanatic]

Sold out? Is there a big promo or bobblehead giveaway.
They are giving away a hotwheels Reds car to the kids. It is standing room only tomorrow night.

[oregonred]

They are giving away a hotwheels Reds car to the kids. It is standing room only tomorrow night.

Figured it couldn't be a sell-out solely based on the merits of the playoff chase :laugh:

[reds44]

UPDATE:

Meeting at 8:40 to decide what to do....apparantely more rain is coming.

Hang with 'em!
ESPNEWS says it has been postponed.


I trust you more then them.
MLB.com agrees with you.

[Matt700wlw]

ESPNEWS says it has been postponed.


I trust you more then them.
MLB.com agrees with you.

I trust Marty...he's there :laugh:

[Reds Fanatic]

ESPNEWS says it has been postponed.


I trust you more then them.
MLB.com agrees with you.
Marty is on now saying the decision should be made in a meeting at 8:40 like Matt said.

[westofyou]

(most people out here don't have A/C).

That's me.... 106 outside and cool in the basement... probably 100 degrees in my upstairs bedroom.

Thank god for the basement.

So I guess all the AC is on the west side of town.

[CrackerJack]

They are giving away a hotwheels Reds car to the kids. It is standing room only tomorrow night.

Mind-boggling, and a bit weird.

[Reds Fanatic]

I wonder if part of the sellout comes from none of these games being on TV this weekend. It seems like 10000 Hotwheels cars would not be enough for a sellout.

[redsrule2500]

Hotwheels? That's nothing compared to the likes of a Bobblehead!

[Reds Fanatic]

A few updates while we wait.
Nationals lead the Cubs 4-3. Both Lopez and Kearns are 1 for 1 tonight.
Florida leads the Pirates 2-0. Former Red Cody Ross hit his 4th HR of the year.
Atlanta and Philadelphia are tied at 2.
Cards play the Dodgers at 10:30.

[StillFunkyB]

I'm glad this game hasn't started yet. The "high speed" internet in my hotel room is running like crap, so watching MLB.TV would be a chore.

[Gallen5862]

When do the Reds get the player from the Marlins for Cody Ross?

[Reds Fanatic]

When do the Reds get the player from the Marlins for Cody Ross?
Not sure. I never heard that trade was made back in late May.

[Matt700wlw]

Are we having fun yet?

[Gallen5862]

Mets game is on. Mets just hit a grandslam after the ump did not call an out on the "neighborhood play. Mets up 4-0 one out in bottom of second. The game is on Warner Brothers.

[Falls City Beer]

Joe Mays pitches tomorrow. Oh lord. I thought the schedule didn't require a 5th starter till next series.

[Reds Fanatic]

Joe Mays pitches tomorrow. Oh lord. I thought the schedule didn't require a 5th starter till next series.
Unfortunately he has to pitch. With the day off Monday they should be able to skip his next start. Hopefully there isn't a next start.

[Falls City Beer]

Unfortunately he has to pitch. With the day off Monday they should be able to skip his next start. Hopefully there isn't a next start.

Doesn't make it less insulting--well, except for the fact that Milton goes the day after that.

Why don't you pour honey all over my body then dump a sack of fire ants on my genitals?

[westofyou]

Why don't you pour honey all over my body then dump a sack of fire ants on my genitals?What's your address?

[George Foster]

We could get this one in.

[Reds Fanatic]

Tarp is being rolled off the field at least for now. Still no update on the game.

[Reds Fanatic]

Meeting at 9:30 to decide what to do about this game.

Still raining lightly at the park.

[MrCinatit]

Meeting at 9:30 to determine the fate of the game

[Matt700wlw]

This is nuts.

[Reds Fanatic]

Now discussing a DH for tomorrow with the 1st game at 4 PM but they will not decide that until 9:30.

So that sounds like it will not be a split gate but the people with tickets for tomorrow night would have tickets for the whole DH. I guess we will find out in 40 minutes.

[reds44]

I don't think they would start it that late, but I hope they do.

[Matt700wlw]

Possible DH tomorrow starting at 4:00...I guess the Day/Night was hogwash :D

[George Foster]

Now discussing a DH for tomorrow with the 1st game at 4 PM but they will not decide that until 9:30.

Then why role the tarp off the field?

[Reds Fanatic]

Then why role the tarp off the field?
Marty said they may be seeing how much they can do with the field or they may just be dumping off some water.

[Matt700wlw]

In other news, Homer Bailey so far tonight has a 1 hitter through 5 innings.

:eek:

[RBA]

Possible DH tomorrow starting at 4:00...I guess the Day/Night was hogwash :D

Than No TV for us on Extra Innings or MLB.tv. At least not until 7 Eastern Time. :thumbdown

[reds44]

In other news, Homer Bailey so far tonight has a 1 hitter through 5 innings.

:eek:
If we don't find an adequate 5th starter, Homer may force his way to the bigs this year.

[Matt700wlw]

Than No TV for us on Extra Innings or MLB.tv. At least not until 7 Eastern Time. :thumbdown

Game 2....at least you'd get game 2 :)

[Reds Fanatic]

Than No TV for us on Extra Innings or MLB.tv. At least not until 7 Eastern Time. :thumbdown
There was no TV anyway tomorrow with the 6 PM start time so I doubt either game would be carried.

[Falls City Beer]

If we don't find an adequate 5th starter, Homer may force his way to the bigs this year.


Let's hope so. I'm bored bleary-eyed.

[RedLegSuperStar]

Possible DH tomorrow starting at 4:00...I guess the Day/Night was hogwash :D

You figure the first game would last 2 and a half hours to 3 hours then at least an hour in between games. Then a game Sunday at 1:15pm.. these boys are going to be dead tired playing 3 games in 1 day (24 hour span).

[westofyou]

Than No TV for us on Extra Innings or MLB.tv. At least not until 7 Eastern Time. :thumbdown
Yeah, but there was no EI game at the original start.. I'll take it.

[George Foster]

In other news, Homer Bailey so far tonight has a 1 hitter through 5 innings.

:eek:

Narron make no bones about it, he wants Homer up now. K does not.

[westofyou]

Let's hope so. I'm bored bleary-eyed.
Heat up the honey...

[Falls City Beer]

Heat up the honey...

Who said anything about heat?

[westofyou]

Who said anything about heat?
I'm a busy man, I can't wait out a honey pour.

[Matt700wlw]

Narron make no bones about it, he wants Homer up now. K does not.

It's tempting...

[westofyou]

It's tempting...
Gary Nolan says hi.

[RBA]

Actually, I have been getting the MLB.tv games on Saturday, but not until after 7pm ET. The first hour was the only part blacked out.

[Reds Fanatic]

More updates.
Mets lead the Astros 5-0.
Marlins lead the Pirates 4-1. That Cody Ross HR was actually his 6th HR of the year.
Nationals lead the Cubs 4-3.
Braves and Phillies tied 3-3.

[Matt700wlw]

Gary Nolan says hi.

Just tempting....that is all :D

[Matt700wlw]

Gary Nolan says hi.

Dwight Gooden

[George Foster]

Who said anything about heat?

FCB...I'm dissapointed. You never really committed to the hot girl pic did you?

You thought about it alot. "Is it to metrosexual for my reputation on this board. What will the guys think? Is it hurting my street reputation? Now this pic?:D

[Spitball]

Gary Nolan says hi.

...and other crazy stuff:

:eek: http://www.issues2000.org/Gary_Nolan.htm

[westofyou]

Dwight Gooden
David Clyde.

[max venable]

David Clyde.
Fernando Valenzuela

[reds44]

David Clyde.
Felix Hernandez

[RedLegSuperStar]

Felix Hernandez

Jared Weaver

[Cedric]

Felix Hernandez

Oh whatever.

[westofyou]

Felix Hernandez
Poor example, jury still out.

Mike McCormick is another Nolan type.

[pedro]

Jared Weaver

is 23 and went to college.

[Spitball]

Poor example, jury still out.

Mike McCormick is another Nolan type.

Don Gullett...poor mechanics to boot.

[smith288]

...and other crazy stuff:

:eek: http://www.issues2000.org/Gary_Nolan.htm
He was a better pitcher... LOL

[Cedric]

He was a better pitcher... LOL

Libertarians rawk.

[KronoRed]

I'd rather see Mays then rush Bailey

There I said it ;)

[SirFelixCat]

do we have an update on whether this is going to go tonight or not?

[KronoRed]

do we have an update on whether this is going to go tonight or not?
9:30

[Matt700wlw]

For the love of God, there's more rain developing around Indianapolis, and even further south. Guess where it's headed?

:cry:

[Gallen5862]

Some good news Baseball america said the Reds signed our 20th round draft pick. He is Eddy Rodriguez C, Miami.

[SirFelixCat]

9:30

IS this a "sure" start time, or the last time they could get started, if not, makeup?

[StillFunkyB]

Heat up the honey...

Mmmmm, two men talking of pouring honey on one another!

What a great game thread :barf:

:evil:

[Matt700wlw]

10:05 first pitch.....

[reds44]

I think I heard 10:05 first pitch.....
Nice!

[RBA]

I think I heard 10:05 first pitch.....

A.M. or P.M. ?:laugh:

[TeamBoone]

Marty said at 7 o'clock that once this storm cell moves out, there is no rain showing on the radar for several hours, though there will be more rain during the early AM hours.

[SirFelixCat]

Thanks, Matt! :thumbup:

[WMR]

Really stinks no TV tonight. It's always fun to stay up late watching a game in the summer.

[Matt700wlw]

A.M. or P.M. ?:laugh:

I don't know anymore :laugh:

[George Foster]

We got baseball tonight 10:05!!!!!

[Reds Fanatic]

10:05 PM but there is more rain expected after midnight.

[Matt700wlw]

Since when were the Reds a West Coast team?

[Matt700wlw]

10:05 PM but there is more rain expected after midnight.

joy

[George Foster]

10:05 PM but there is more rain expected after midnight.

All we need is 5 innings. We are OVER DUE for a sweep of the Brewers:thumbup:

[Matt700wlw]

All we need is 5 innings. We are OVER DUE for a sweep of the Brewers:thumbup:

I say play 5 and call it regardless :D

[George Foster]

Since when were the Reds a West Coast team?

Not since we moved to the dreaded Central Division. I miss the 4 west cost swings.

[KronoRed]

Play fast, don't let the other team bat

[Reds Fanatic]

Here is the latest radar. We do have enough break to play at least some of the game the next storm is around the Indiana/Illinois border.

http://image.weather.com/web/radar/us_ind_closeradar_medium_usen.jpg

[George Foster]

Paul Wilson got absolutley drilled last night. 9 runs, 9 hits, 5 innings..according to a Tracy Jones caller. Sorry Paul, it's time to call it a day.

[Matt700wlw]

You know, and hour ago it was barely raining....and they wait it out and now start when another storm is on the way.

If you can play an hour ago....play....this is kind of dumb.

[NJReds]

It's a joke that they put the fans through this when they can play a doubleheader or make it up later in the season.

Edit: That said, all teams do this. It's not a knock on the Reds.

[edabbs44]

Prior with another rough start...not looking good for him at all.

3.1 inn, 4 hits, 3 BBs, 4 ER.

Sorry if that was already posted.

[Reds Fanatic]

What is ridiculous is to wait 3 hours then start when you know another storm will be probably be here within about 2 hours or so of the start of the game.

[reds44]

Oh my Felipe leaves the bases loaded again for the Nats.

Come on buddy

[George Foster]

It's a joke that they put the fans through this when they can play a doubleheader or make it up later in the season.

Edit: That said, all teams do this. It's not a knock on the Reds.

You would be right if the game on Sunday was a night game, but it's a 1pm game. 3 games in 24 hours is tuff on both teams bullpen

[Falls City Beer]

What is really ridiculous is that the Reds are leaning on Ramirez to pick up one win in this series when two certain losses await the Reds tomorrow and Sunday.

Make it hurt; get a starter, Wayne.

[Fullboat]

It's difficult to sweep a DH though.

[George Foster]

What is ridiculous is to wait 3 hours then start when you know another storm will be probably be here within about 2 hours or so of the start of the game.

That line of storms north of Cincy, does not look that time consuming.

[Reds Fanatic]

Oh my Felipe leaves the bases loaded again for the Nats.

Come on buddy
I noticed they have moved Felipe down from batting 2nd to 8th.

[George Foster]

I noticed they have moved Felipe down from batting 2nd to 8th.

Has he committed anymore errors since the 1st game?

[Fullboat]

I noticed they have moved Felipe down from batting 2nd to 8th.


Felipe is 0-12 from the right side.:eek:

[westofyou]

Not since we moved to the dreaded Central Division. I miss the 4 west cost swings.
No doubt, no doubt.

[Strikes Out Looking]

I may have missed the discussion earlier--why is Larue catching the Lizard?

[George Foster]

Do we know yet if the line-up has changed any for the Reds?

[reds44]

I may have missed the discussion earlier--why is Larue catching the Lizard?
Lefty is pitching

[George Foster]

I remember a game like this one back in 1988, I think Browning pitched against the Dodgers:D

[Strikes Out Looking]

Lefty is pitching

When did the Brewers convince Steve Carlton to come out of retirement?

[Reds Fanatic]

Do we know yet if the line-up has changed any for the Reds?
No changes it is the same lineup.

[RedsMan3203]

Is the game going to be played or not?

[Reds Fanatic]

Is the game going to be played or not?
starting in a few minutes.

[Matt700wlw]

Is the game going to be played or not?

Gonna try.


More rain's a'coming.

[Gainesville Red]

EI just came on. Brewers announcers are calling this an all-important series.

[George Foster]

"The chosen one" given the day off to think more about the error.:confused:

[Gainesville Red]

By the way, have I mentioned how pleased I am to have the Brewers announcers?

They're fun.

[KronoRed]

The winner of this series will win the central

You heard it here first

[pedro]

By the way, have I mentioned how pleased I am to have the Brewers announcers?

They're fun.


I like them too.

[Fullboat]

EI just came on. Brewers announcers are calling this an all-important series.

Were going to hear that from half the teams in the N.L.:)

[Gainesville Red]

The winner of this series will win the central

You heard it here first


Calling your shot?

[KronoRed]

Calling your shot?
Yes.

Yes I am :cool:

[Reds Fanatic]

Game starts at 10:05. 2 hour 55 minute delay.

[Reds Fanatic]

Weeks grounds to 3rd. Throw gets past Aurilia. Infield hit.

[Matt700wlw]

Good play....bad throw.

Edwin's benched for a month.

[Gallen5862]

Who will be able to do the pbp? Let's get a win.

[Gainesville Red]

Looked foul.

[George Foster]

what's the official score on that play?

[Reds Fanatic]

Another infield hit for Cirilo. 1st and 2nd. Actually they scored that a fielders' choice.

[Reds Fanatic]

Who will be able to do the pbp? Let's get a win.
I can do it.

[Gainesville Red]

Nice DP!

[Reds Fanatic]

Jenkins grounds into a 3-6-1 DP. Runner at 3rd with 2 outs.

[Gallen5862]

Thanks reds Fanatic.

[Gainesville Red]

Brewers announcers applauding the drunken fans that stayed.

[Reds Fanatic]

Lee grounds out to 3rd. 0-0 mid 1st.

[Fullboat]

Brewers announcers.:thumbup:

[George Foster]

Nats win 7-6 Prior gets shelled

Sorry, I read the ESPN ticker wrong...it's the 8th inning

[reds44]

Good play....bad throw.

Edwin's benched for a month.
He threw it from his knees.

Rich probably doesn't even get to that.

[Reds Fanatic]

Freel grounds out to the pitcher on the 1st pitch. 1 out.

[Matt700wlw]

He threw it from his knees.

Rich probably doesn't even get to that.

I have no visual....

Nice play to end the inning, though.

[Fullboat]

Don't LO hitters take a pitch now and then.

[Reds Fanatic]

Clayton lines a single to left.

[Larry Schuler]

Ugh, Clayton's success is keeping young talent out of the lineup! Arrrgh! :D

[George Foster]

I have no visual....

Nice play to end the inning, though.

There's no TV even at 700wlw headquarters? bummer. I thought they would not be under the blackout since they are a MLB station

[Reds Fanatic]

Junior flies out to left. 2 outs.

[George Foster]

Junior flies out to left. 2 outs.

The slump continues

[Fullboat]

Jr. Has to talk to dad me thinks.

[Reds Fanatic]

Dunn with a broken bat ground out to 2nd. 0-0 after 1.

[reds44]

I have no visual....

Nice play to end the inning, though.
Oh you are excused then. ;)

He dove, stopped it, threw from his knees and threw a 1 hopper that RA couldn't pick. Wasn't EE's or Rich's fault, and it was an infield hit.

[Reds Fanatic]

Top 2nd Brewers 0 Reds 0

Fielder singles to left.

[Matt700wlw]

There's no TV even at 700wlw headquarters? bummer. I thought they would not be under the blackout since they are a MLB station

Unfortunately. There are perks, but that's not one. :)

[captainmorgan07]

basehit for fielder

[Reds Fanatic]

Gross flies out to right. 1 out.

[Matt700wlw]

John Fay thinks tomorrow will be the last of Joe Mays, unless he somehow forgets he's Joe Mays and actually pitches well.

[captainmorgan07]

john fay says wilsons velocity is no where near where it needs to be prolly not gonna be here this season

[Reds Fanatic]

Hall flies out to right. 2 outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Marty thinks the salvation or demise of this team this year will be Homer Bailey.

[captainmorgan07]

marty says he's a betting man and that homer will be in a reds uniform by the end of this season

[Matt700wlw]

Homer Bailey topic coming up.

John Fay says Wayne is pretty certain (at least is playing it off like that) on not bringing him up. Marty said he would bet on him being up this season, becuase this team needs 5th starter.

It'll be interesting to see.

[Reds Fanatic]

Miller singles to right. 1st and 2nd with 2 outs.

[captainmorgan07]

as they said on the radio homer in 5th spot in the roatation would not be very much pressure on the kid

[Reds Fanatic]

Capuano lines a single to center. 1-0 Brewers. Miller thrown out at 2nd 8-2-4. Mid 2nd.

[BCubb2003]

marty says he's a betting man

That's OK, he's already in the Hall of Fame.

[reds44]

Oy you cant give up hits to the pitcher.

Griffey should have had that.

[captainmorgan07]

he threw him fastball down the pipe any pitcher could make contact on that

[Gainesville Red]

Marty thinks the salvation or demise of this team this year will be Homer Bailey.

Not to much pressure on the kid.

[captainmorgan07]

lizard might need quick hook tonite 5 hits already

[Matt700wlw]

lizard might need quick hook tonite 5 hits already

The weather could take care of that.....depends when it gets here.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bottom 2nd Brewers 1 Reds 0

Aurilia strikes out swinging. 1 out.

[Strikes Out Looking]

as they said on the radio homer in 5th spot in the roatation would not be very much pressure on the kid

say what? He'd still be a starting pitcher in the middle of a pennant race, whether they tell him he's the number 1 pitcher or number 5 pitcher. At the start of the season, the slot is more important because number 1's tend to pitch against each other more often. As the season goes on, with off-days and then the all-star break, matchups start to change. I think he'd be under pressure no matter what "spot" they tell him he is in.

[Reds Fanatic]

Encarnacion grounds out to short. 2 outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips flies out to right. 1-0 Brewers after 2.

[Reds Fanatic]

Top 3rd Brewers 1 Reds 0

Weeks doubles to the left field corner.

[Matt700wlw]

Lizard not doing so hot, tonight....

[Aronchis]

Is it safe to say the Phillips boom is finally over? The guy can't hit a 1000 pound Elephant thrown to him.

If the Reds brought Bailey up now, that would be franchise nihilism to the core which Krivsky has said he wants to refuse. I doubt his arm can take the pounding the majors would give him at this point. Next year, yeah, maybe. But not this year.

[captainmorgan07]

alright get up standrige lizard aint got it tonite

[Gainesville Red]

I think Weeks is going to be really good eventually.

[George Foster]

say what? He'd still be a starting pitcher in the middle of a pennant race, whether they tell him he's the number 1 pitcher or number 5 pitcher. At the start of the season, the slot is more important because number 1's tend to pitch against each other more often. As the season goes on, with off-days and then the all-star break, matchups start to change. I think he'd be under pressure no matter what "spot" they tell him he is in.

Bring him up. He is wasting innings in Chattanooga. He is a Man among boys.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cirillio lines a single to center. Throw home hits off Larue's mask into the dugout. Run scores. Cirillo goes to 2nd. 2-0 Brewers. Single and an error on Junior.

7 hits already allowed by Ramirez.

[captainmorgan07]

that's it get him out he's not keeping us in the game that give me germano over mays and homer over lizard

[BrooklynRedz]

Nice throw Grif.

[George Foster]

I think I saw that play when the Bad News Bears played in the Astrodome.:laugh:

[RedsMan3203]

WKKI has the game on FYI.

[Gainesville Red]

Bad News Bears showed up tonight instead of the Reds. Not the end of the season bad news bears that won in the Astrodome either. The start of the season bad news bears that couldn't do anything right.

[Fullboat]

Is that second front anywhere near Cincy.:help:

[captainmorgan07]

is anybody warming in the pen?

[Gainesville Red]

I think I saw that play when the Bad News Bears played in the Astrodome.:laugh:

We both had a bad news bears reference at the same time? How's that for weird?

[Reds Fanatic]

Jenkins grounds out to short. Good play by Clayton. 1 out. Runner stays at 2nd.

[captainmorgan07]

nice play by royce

[captainmorgan07]

7 hits in 3 innings is ridiculous

[Reds Fanatic]

Is that second front anywhere near Cincy.:help:

At this point we need the rain in a hurry.

http://image.weather.com/web/radar/us_ind_closeradar_medium_usen.jpg

[Gainesville Red]

Brewers announcers said if you can get .270 out of Royce Clayton, that's a dream come true.

[George Foster]

Lets all stip off to our underwear and conduct a "raindance" in the kitchen.

You with me?

[edabbs44]

7 hits in 3 innings is ridiculous
2 1/3, actually.

[alloverjr]

Lets all stip off to our underwear and conduct a "raindance" in the kitchen.

You with me?

absolutely not.

[Gainesville Red]

Lets all stip off to our underwear and conduct a "raindance" in the kitchen.

You with me?

You mean you guys haven't been already? No wonder nothings going right. I'm only one man!

[George Foster]

We both had a bad news bears reference at the same time? How's that for weird?

What's even more wierd..... it was about the Astrodome...that's freeky man.

[Reds Fanatic]

Lee grounds out to short. 2 outs. Runner goes to 3rd.

[Matt700wlw]

Baseball Tonight talking about pitchers and trades, and has Scott Williams in Cincinnati after the deadline....

[Reds Fanatic]

Fielder grounds out to 2nd. 2-0 Brewers mid 3rd.

[alloverjr]

Good comeback by the lizard despite the Mays-ian hit line.

[captainmorgan07]

nice job by lizard to get out of that inning with only one run but they might wanna make a call to the pen and have standrige on the ready

[TheBigLebowski]

I totally have the feeling that we're about to lose this game by 6-7 runs.

[reds44]

that's it get him out he's not keeping us in the game that give me germano over mays and homer over lizard
:laugh: :laugh:

Overract much?

[George Foster]

Let's all do it!:laugh:

[Reds Fanatic]

Bottom 3rd Brewers 2 Reds 0

Larue grounds out to short. 1 out.

[captainmorgan07]

:laugh: :laugh:

Overract much?
not usually just a tad bit frustrated after yesterday's loss we handed to them

[alloverjr]

Are we swinging at strikes, or just swinging - for those who may have a visual.

[Gainesville Red]

We should see if Robin Yount will suit up for us tonight.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ramirez walks on a 3-2 pitch.

[edabbs44]

Elizardo just doesn't look good at all at the plate. He looks like the kid who is picked last in gym class.