Javy's first game thread: 7/25 Reds vs Astros

[kevinc12345]

Reds bullpen ERA from June to July has dropped from over 6 to a little over 3. The trade really has payed dividends.

Coffey with the big K on Burke, 1 out!

[keeganbrick]

Is there like all righties up this inning. Thats the only thing I can think of.

Edit that: Huff is up.

[howyoufreelin]

Coffey has not given up a run POST All-Star break. I like our infield defense to start the 9th. (Fingers crossed)

Yeah, because he was back in his natural set up role. I bet if you put him as closer again, he chokes. Maybe not this game, but he will. HE IS NOT A CLOSER. Eddie has done great for us this year, I don't understand this.

Though he is looking good right now, nice k. haha

[Gandalf the Red]

Maybe Coffey's being showcased for the Ian Kinsler trade with Texas ;)

[5TimeWSChamps]

I think Coffey gets him here, K - 2 down

I'm calling it

[cincy09]

1 more baby

[howyoufreelin]

2 outs.

[kevinc12345]

Huff pops up to Phillips, two outs!

[kevinc12345]

Anyone see how high Huff threw his bat in a fit of frustration after that pop-up? :D

[5TimeWSChamps]

Damn, Basehit Preston Wilson

[kevinc12345]

Preston Wilson bloops a single to Left, COME ON COFFEY!

[keeganbrick]

Base hit now another leftie up. I hope this decision doesnt burn Narron.

[RedEye]

Weak single... why is Coffey still in there?

[ThornWithin81]

Why.

Why isn't Eddie in this game.

[wojo1025]

This is what I expected. Guess Narron slept through the times that Coffey tried to close

[kevinc12345]

Scott singles up the middle.

Coffey should be pulled.

[5TimeWSChamps]

Seriously Narron; What the hell are you thinking?

[RedEye]

Eddie? Are you there?

[5TimeWSChamps]

Now you go to the bullpen? Give me a break

This guy might be worse then Tony LaRussa

[RedEye]

Oh no... Orlando Palmeiro. I have to watch that guy ground out EVERY TIME I log into MLB. How about another one of those for real this time, buddy?

[wojo1025]

Now with the winning run at the plate you bring in the guy that gives up homers, don't bring him in with nobody on and up 2, bring him in when he can lose it with 1 pitch, nice job. How are we still leading the wild card with such a horrid manager?

[kevinc12345]

My wish is granted.

[KYRed]

Man, talk about a game we don't need to blow after leading the entire game!

[keeganbrick]

If he brings in a lefty Ensberg will come in and PH.

[kevinc12345]

It's Bray, not Guardado, who replaces Coffey.

[5TimeWSChamps]

Here comes Bray

[wojo1025]

What's wrong with Eddie? Anyone know?

[goreds2]

:confused: Now, I am scratching my scalp why Eddie is not coming in.

[5TimeWSChamps]

What a terrible 9th inning. Harang threw 2 INNINGS HIS LAST OUTING AND WAS HITTING 93 ON THE RADAR GUN IN THE 8TH INNING.

Seriously, how terrible is Narron? That extension looks awful

[howyoufreelin]

Bray is sweet, but come on. Did Eddie offend Narron's wife or something? Seriously......Narron.

[redsmetz]

Maybe Jerry likes to give Redzone things to talk about...

[5TimeWSChamps]

What a terrible 9th inning. Harang threw 2 INNINGS HIS LAST OUTING AND WAS HITTING 93 ON THE RADAR GUN IN THE 8TH INNING.

Seriously, how terrible is Narron? That extension looks awful

[kevinc12345]

Here we go... Strike 1.

[ThornWithin81]

Bill...Bray??? :bang:

[wojo1025]

I love Bray, but now you are bringing in this kid to a situation he's not faced in a HUGE spot...this is mind numbing

[kevinc12345]

Strike 2.

[kevinc12345]

1-2.

I'm doing the ultimate PBP for this at-bat.

[5TimeWSChamps]

1-2 count on Bruntlett

[LINEDRIVER]

Bray shows no fear

[LINEDRIVER]

Bray shows no fear

[wojo1025]

that pitch was sick, great job to make contact there.. ick

[kevinc12345]

Fouled off, still 1-2.

[cincy09]

and this one belongs to the Reds !

[5TimeWSChamps]

And This One Belongs To The Reds...

[kevinc12345]

THIS ONE BELONGS TO THE REDS!

Flies out to Griffey!

[howyoufreelin]

THIS ONE BELONGS TO THE REDS!

Nice job Billy The Kid!

Narron, you suck!

[KYRed]

Nice job Bray, now the collective Redsfan heartrate drops towards normal!

[Gallen5862]

Thanks for the pbp.

[ThornWithin81]

Good work Bray, although I am absolutely baffled as to why you don't use your CLOSER in a CLOSE situation.

Especially when he's flawless as a Red.

[redlegs7089]

Thank You God I Almost Had A Heart Attack!!!

[redlegs7089]

Thank You God I Almost Had A Heart Attack!!!

[wojo1025]

We win despite horrible managing. WHERE WAS EDDIE? He's been lightsout since coming to Cincy. We had an off day yesterday so he's rested. This inning makes absolutely no sense.

Anyone think Roger is glad he came back?

[Gallen5862]

"And this one belongs to the Reds." Great job Harang, Coffey and Bray.

[kevinc12345]

Clemens drops to 2-4 with a 2.45 ERA. I feel bad for him; this is NOT what he came back for.

[howyoufreelin]

Congrats to Bray on his first big-league Save! I think that's what George said anyways.

[goreds2]

Bray is sweet, but come on. Did Eddie offend Narron's wife or something? Seriously......Narron.

I don't know but we have come from the bottom 5 in the MAJOR leagues to maybe the top 5 in bullpens. :thumbup:

[keeganbrick]

So Narron sends Coffey out in the 9th inning to face 2 lefties during the inning. Narron needs major help deciding how to run the bullpen ASAP.

[ThornWithin81]

I don't know but we have come from the bottom 5 in the MAJOR leagues to maybe the top 5 in bullpens. :thumbup:

I think that's jumping the gun. We've been good since the break, but the moves we made don't launch us from horrible to great.

[kevinc12345]

I don't know but we have come from the bottom 5 in the MAJOR leagues to maybe the top 5 in bullpens. :thumbup:
It's an amazing feeling isn't it?

Nothing was more frustrating than the last few weeks before the all-star break.

[redsmetz]

Nice job Bray, now the collective Redsfan heartrate drops towards normal!

So is everyone going for a cigarette now???

[kevinc12345]

Just flipped to SportsCenter to see the Reds have the first highlight (I'm sure it has nothing to do with Clemens). Phillips getting some love!

[kevinc12345]

So is everyone going for a cigarette now???
:thumbup:

[KoryMac5]

Confusing as to why Eddie was not out there tonight but a win is a win is a win. Hopefully the bats will get going against Andy P tomorrow night I look forward to some more playoff atmosphere.

[kevinc12345]

We win despite horrible managing. WHERE WAS EDDIE? He's been lightsout since coming to Cincy. We had an off day yesterday so he's rested. This inning makes absolutely no sense.

Anyone think Roger is glad he came back?
It's a moot point, but the positive thing I took from the 9th inning was the composure we saw from Bray. He shouldn't have been put in that situation, but he came in ready to go and I was just happy to see some command. Coffey always looks at batters like they used to steal his lunch money at school; completely intimidated.

[Hey Meat]

Great win. I just hate watching games on FSN Houston. FSN Ohio was blacked out here so I had to watch on Houston and listen to those guys make fun of Dunn. They were calling him Will Ferrel and "Anchorman and Taladega Nights."

[goreds2]

Who ever wins this first game could set a tone for the series. This is big. It would be nice to get some space between us and Houston.

Man, this is fun!!

;)

[TeamBoone]

Clemens drops to 2-4 with a 2.45 ERA. I feel bad for him; this is NOT what he came back for.

I don't feel sorry for him in the least. That's just how it goes sometimes.

[TeamBoone]

Great win. I just hate watching games on FSN Houston. FSN Ohio was blacked out here so I had to watch on Houston and listen to those guys make fun of Dunn. They were calling him Will Ferrel and "Anchorman and Taladega Nights."

Well that stinks! Did they just graduate from highschool or what?

[fisch11]

Great game from Harang and BP. Boo to Clayton for making Clemens' night easier. Now let's finally give Bronson some runs so he can get that flippin' 10th win already!