7-29-2006 Reds vs. Brewers

[redsfan30]

Reds
1. Royce Clayton SS
2. Adam Dunn LF
3. Ken Griffey, Jr. CF
4. Rich Aurilia 3B
5. Scott Hatteberg 1B
6. Brandon Phillips 2B
7. David Ross C
8. Chris Denorfia RF
9. Justin Germano P

Brewers
1. Brady Clark CF
2. Tony Graffanino 2B
3. Prince Fielder 1B
4. Kevin Mench LF
5. Geoff Jenkins RF
6. David Bell 3B
7. Bill Hall SS
8. Mike Rivera C
9. Doug Davis P
Clayton in the leadoff spot....fire away.

[Cedric]

Lineup construction usually doesn't fire me up that much, but Royce Clayton leading off is a bit odd.

Hopefully Freel isn't hurt worse than we thought.

[top6]

wow. i have supported narron all year. i am off the bandwagon. the guy is a bad, bad manager. this is unspeakably unacceptable.

[Cedric]

wow. i have supported narron all year. i am off the bandwagon. the guy is a bad, bad manager. this is unspeakably unacceptable.

Something tells me you weren't strong in your support. :)

It's not a good lineup, but we can win with it.

[DoogMinAmo]

Well, with Dunn behind him Clayton will definitely get pitches to hit, time to see if he can prove it to Jerry.

[pedro]

I think he's trying to take some pressure off Denofria.

[Puffy]

Now EdE doesn't get to start against the lefty.

Fan-freakin-tastic.

[DoogMinAmo]

Ok, I keep looking for some comfort in the lineup, but it really is just bad. I understand not wanting to put more pressure on Deno or Phillips by putting them leadoff, but I would think Hattie would be a better option than rolls.

[Matt700wlw]

I'll say it first...

Where' EE? :D

[Puffy]

I'll say it first...

Where' EE? :D

What - am I invisible? See two posts north of you......

[dsmith421]

Does Narron just pick these lineups out of a hat? More specifically, Rich Aurilia's hat?

Also, you just knew that as soon as Royce freaking Clayton was included in that trade that "Baseball Guy" would be running his dessicated corpse out there every damned day to donate four outs to the other team.

Today, he probably gets to make five.

[Matt700wlw]

What - am I invisible? See two posts north of you......


Who said that? :D

[Marc D]

Deno 8th is almost as bad as Clayton 1st. Protect the young kids, 8th is a tough spot and Ross should be in it.


My nightly public service announcement calling for the removal of Jerry Narron.

[PickOff]

Now EdE doesn't get to start against the lefty.

Fan-freakin-tastic.

That is because Hat is:

AB H HR OBP SLG AVG
15 5 1 .533 .353 .333

vs Davis (career)

even though he is:

AB H HR OBP SLG AVG
52 13 1 .359 .404 .250

vs lefties this year

...and of course we know Richie never gets a day off vs lefties even when he has poor splits. Can anyone say hypocritical? ...or at least maddingly inconsistent decision making?

Aurilia:

Ab H HR OBP SLG AVG
19 3 1 .316 .273 .158

vs Davis (career)

AB H HR OBP SLG AVG
97 35 9 .423 .753 .361

vs LHP

[Matt700wlw]

:beerme: Here's to Germano!


Impress us, kid!

[Ron Madden]

Wow, Looks like a Sunday lineup.

[SirFelixCat]

:beerme: Here's to Germano!


Impress us, kid!


6IP, 3ER and I'd be thrilled :beerme:

[TheBigLebowski]

You gotta find a place in this lineup for EE.

Ah, to hell with it. We all know how ludicrous this is. No point in beating a dead horse any further.

Here's to Germano - good luck tonight, guy.

[Gallen5862]

Who will be able to do the pbp?

[Cedric]

Bobby Abreu is not starting tonight for Philly. No idea what that means.

[CTA513]

Why isnt Damian Miller catching for the Brewers tonight?

:devil:

[MartyFan]

Maybe EE is still working on his D? The unreliable way he fielded while in at 3B is what has the team playing Aurilia.

Either way, EE earned it and so did Rich.

[TheBigLebowski]

Bobby Abreu is not starting tonight for Philly. No idea what that means.

Very interesting.

I'll bet you a Hudepohl it means he's headed outta town, and we'll know of the details of the trade before our game comes to conclusion.

Even more interesting is the fact that Jason LaRue is out of the lineup tonight...

I sense a LaRue/Abreu swap. It just makes good sense for both teams.

[Cedric]

Yeah, Abreu has struggled against LH this year but he usually never misses a game.

[MartyFan]

Check out the hurt the D-Rays are putting on the Yankees... http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/gameTrax?gameId=260729110

[TheBigLebowski]

In other news, Ryan Dempster's doing his best to blow the Cubs former 3 run lead in the 9th against the Cards.

4-2, bases juiced, 2 down.

[dsmith421]

Ryan Dempster is turning into a pumpkin as we speak...yikes, crisis averted. Cubs win.

[TheBigLebowski]

Check out the hurt the D-Rays are putting on the Yankees... http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/gameTrax?gameId=260729110

19 runs and counting. They also have a guy at 3rd with one out in the 8th.

[Falls City Beer]

Three days three saves for Dempster against the Cards. No mean feat.

[MartyFan]

Ahh, a boy and the dance

[MartyFan]

19 runs and counting. They also have a guy at 3rd with one out in the 8th.

The records are flipped in this one but still it has to feel good for a team like the D-Rays to pile on a team like the Yankees.

[TheBigLebowski]

Good stuff...Dempster closed them out.

We could be 2.5 out by the end of the night.

[puca]

Everyone seem to catch on that Abreu out of the lineup is a sign he might be about to be traded, but no one is speculating about EdE? EdE sitting against a left-hander is very curious indeed.

[Matt700wlw]

Why can't ballgames start on time in Milwaukee?

[TheBigLebowski]

Everyone seem to catch on that Abreu out of the lineup is a sign he might be about to be traded, but no one is speculating about EdE? EdE sitting against a left-hander is very curious indeed.

Um...do you know who Jerry Narron is?

[flyer85]

Jerry has really outdone himself this evening

[TheBigLebowski]

Clayton leads off with a deep fly out.

Just the fact that Clayton's leading off is news in and of itself.

[dsmith421]

Good to see the Out Machine is well oiled.

[princeton]

Dempster closed them out.

that's generous. I think that he just bored them

[puca]

It could be Jerry being Jerry, but I can't help wondering. EdE never sat against a lefty before.

[TheBigLebowski]

Dunn walks on 4 straight balls.

[Fullboat]

Everyone seem to catch on that Abreu out of the lineup is a sign he might be about to be traded, but no one is speculating about EdE? EdE sitting against a left-hander is very curious indeed.

The Phils just lost their 3B.:eek:

[flyer85]

So Royce makes an out on 2-0. Great leadoff hitter. He should never bat anywhere but 8th

[Matt700wlw]

The Phils just lost their 3B.:eek:


EE for Abreu ;)

[Matt700wlw]

Doug Davis is a human rain delay...

[MartyFan]

EE for Abreu ;)


I think that would calm down the critics of the Reds - Nationals trade...

[TheBigLebowski]

Just in case anyone is seriously thinking there's a possibility we're involved in the Abreu Sweepstakes, invest your brain waves elsewhere. There's no way we're in the market for a LH bat.

[puca]

Not this one.

[MartyFan]

Just in case anyone is seriously thinking there's a possibility we're involved in the Abreu Sweepstakes, invest your brain waves elsewhere. There's no way we're in the market for a LH bat.

You think?

Should I breath in and out or blink my eyes at all?

Please hurr.....

[TheBigLebowski]

JR singles, 2 on/1 out.

[Falls City Beer]

I think that would calm down the critics of the Reds - Nationals trade...

I love the crap out of Bobby Abreu, but I don't see the purpose in sending the Phils a younger version of the same player, who plays at a skill position.

[flyer85]

From Will Carroll


You haven't seen Wayne Krivsky's Reds in many trade rumors this weekend. That's not to say the Reds aren't trying to make moves. They have one offer out on a player that would really signal a new era in Cincy, though it's unlikely to happen.

[MartyFan]

I love the crap out of Bobby Abreu, but I don't see the purpose in sending the Phils a younger version of the same player, who plays at a skill position.


I have no interest in seeing BA on this team when what we really need is starting pitching...we have enough offense.

I for one LOVE the trade of Kearns and Lopez to the Nationals...I may be the only one but I like it because of what it does for this team immediately and I like it for what it can do for the organization this offseason as well as a couple years down the line.

[Matt700wlw]

From Will Carroll

he's a tease :D

[MrCinatit]

Ah, bother. I was hoping to see Dunn slam into a catcher tonight.

[TheBigLebowski]

RA delivers a double!

1-0 Reds, runners on 2nd and 3rd.

[MartyFan]

I love that Special K doesn't operate in the "rumor" section...he just does what he says he is going to do.

[dsmith421]

Great job by Rich there. Let's get young Justin some more runs.

[NJReds]

Germano isn't the only one in Milwaukee making his debut tonight:

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060727/capt.eeaa9898527947e3acb6cf2889280f76.brewers_saus age_baseball_wimg111.jpg

[redsfanmia]

Dunn is turning the corner and I was wondering what his stats are since the trade that sent his best friend away? I think it maybe lit a fire under him.

[dsmith421]

Hatteberg drives in a run with a groundout. 2-0.

[MartyFan]

Germano isn't the only one in Milwaukee making his debut tonight:

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060727/capt.eeaa9898527947e3acb6cf2889280f76.brewers_saus age_baseball_wimg111.jpg

Wow, some impressive sausage

[Highlifeman21]

So Royce makes an out on 2-0. Great leadoff hitter. He should never bat anywhere but 8th

Who says he should bat in the first place?!

[redsfanmia]

Germano isn't the only one in Milwaukee making his debut tonight:

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060727/capt.eeaa9898527947e3acb6cf2889280f76.brewers_saus age_baseball_wimg111.jpg
Thats so wrong
Signed The Frito Bandito/Speedy Gonzalez

[Gallen5862]

This is a great start for the Reds. This gives Germano a lead.

[MrCinatit]

Germano isn't the only one in Milwaukee making his debut tonight:

(there was a picture there)

Did he come over in the Carlos Lee trade?

[Matt700wlw]

If Doug Davis goes any slower, I'm going to miss my next birthday.


THROW THE BALL!!! :lol:

[flyer85]

Who says he should bat in the first place?!We can agree on that as well

[flyer85]

Wow, some impressive sausageI've heard that before :D

[TheBigLebowski]

One other thing to consider with Abreu is that the Phils ARE facing a pretty good lefty tonight in Dontrelle Willis, so his benching *could* be a situational move. I still highly doubt it.

I have a funny feeling he's not headed to NY.

[MartyFan]

I've heard that before :D

RIGHT!!!!!

Plesae don't set yourself up like this again in the future...I'll have no choice but to respond.:D

[MrCinatit]

I've heard that before :D

Ah, but were you at Bob Evans at the time? :p:

[Highlifeman21]

I pity for the Brewers fans having to stomach David Bell @ 3B.

[dsmith421]

I love the "Cerveceros" jerseys.

[MartyFan]

I pity for the Brewers fans having to stomach David Bell @ 3B.

Isn't he better than what they put out there last night?

[TheBigLebowski]

Not off to a good start. Clark singles to right after being down 0-2.

[Matt700wlw]

What in the name of Abner Doubleday was that?

[MrCinatit]

yipes! That play put the "You" in "Ugly"

EDIT: pop up between second and short...looks like Clayton lost it - it bounced between Clayton and Phillips. Fortunately, the man on first wasn't going anywhere, so they got the force out. Heck, with LaRue running, that might have been a double play.

[flyer85]

go royce

[Highlifeman21]

Isn't he better than what they put out there last night?

There's not much worse in my book on a nightly basis than David Bell. He makes Rich Aurilia look HOF.

[flyer85]

Ah, but were you at Bob Evans at the time? :p:the Cracker Barrel

[NJReds]

Why wouldn't the infield fly rule come into effect there?

[alloverjr]

Why wouldn't the infield fly rule come into effect there?

Need to have at least 2 on.

[Matt700wlw]

Justin Germano is a little shaky so far....I wonder if it's nerves?

[Highlifeman21]

Why wouldn't the infield fly rule come into effect there?

Only a man on 1B. You need at least 1st and 2nd, less than 2 outs.

[TheBigLebowski]

Looks like Germano wanted no part of Prince.

[Reds Fanatic]

Germano strikes out Mench

[Highlifeman21]

So, the "fielders choice".... Clayton's fault or Phillips' fault? Clayton's body language seemed to point the finger at Phillips.

[Matt700wlw]

So, the "fielders choice".... Clayton's fault or Phillips' fault? Clayton's body language seemed to point the finger at Phillips.


It's Jerry Narron's fault :D

[TeamCasey]

TY for pbp. Missing a bit having a Scooby Doo sleepover with my little buddy.

[MrCinatit]

So, the "fielders choice".... Clayton's fault or Phillips' fault? Clayton's body language seemed to point the finger at Phillips.

Frankly, both.

[Falls City Beer]

So, the "fielders choice".... Clayton's fault or Phillips' fault? Clayton's body language seemed to point the finger at Phillips.

Sounds like Clayton and Phillips are becoming fast friends out there.

[TheBigLebowski]

With Prince Fielder and Corey Hart, the Brewers are cornering the market on bad 80's pop stars..

http://www.multinet.no/~jonarne/Hjemmesia/Favorittartister/prince/prince_111.jpg

http://www.cdya.net/userimg/artist_img/corey.jpg

[Matt700wlw]

Shaky start....stellar finish.

[Highlifeman21]

It's Jerry Narron's fault :D


For playing Clayton, yes!

:beerme:

[Reds Fanatic]

Germano strikes out Jenkins to end the inning.

[Gallen5862]

How did the Reds make their 3rd out?

[Reds Fanatic]

How did the Reds make their 3rd out?
Phillips ground out.

[NJReds]

Germano seems to have pretty good stuff. It will be interesting to see how the Brewers adjust as the game goes on.

[flyer85]

at least Germano does a plus pitch (unlike Milton/Claussen) with that curveball

[CTA513]

Im surprised Germano didnt throw his curveball to Clark when he had him down 0-2.

Good job of coming back and striking out the last 2 batters.

[Gallen5862]

Thanks Reds Fanatic. Is the score 2-0 Reds?

[corkedbat]

Shaky start....stellar finish.

Did you see that look as he came off the field? I think he had the big time jitters. If so, that makes the big finish to that inning even more impressive.

[Falls City Beer]

Germano seems to have pretty good stuff. It will be interesting to see how the Brewers adjust as the game goes on.

I think he'd be a great long man out of the pen. Like a more consistent slightly more ground- ball-inducing version of Belisle.

[Reds Fanatic]

Thanks Reds Fanatic. Is the score 2-0 Reds?
Yes top 2nd

[Reds Fanatic]

Ross leads off with a double to left.

[Gallen5862]

Way to keep hitting Ross. The Reds need to trade Larue.

[TheBigLebowski]

Ross is a stud. This guy should be our regular catcher.

I'm sure he will be once the LaRue/Abreu swap is officially consummated.

[corkedbat]

Nice job of waiting on that by Ross.

[Reds Fanatic]

Denorfia walks. 1st and 2nd.

[MrCinatit]

Ross is a stud. This guy should be our regular catcher.
I'm sure he will be once the LaRue/Abreu swap is officially consummated.

Now, now. It is going to be difficult to get Abreu when LaRue has been traded to the Twins for Liriano and Mauer.

[TheBigLebowski]

Chris Denorfia destroyed the periodic table because Chris Denorfia only recognizes one element - the element of surprise.

[Reds Fanatic]

Good bunt by Germano. 2nd and 3rd with 1 out.

[Falls City Beer]

Denorfia walks. 1st and 2nd.

Denorfia doesn't walk. He struts.

[CTA513]

Good bunt by Germano. 2nd and 3rd with 1 out.

Germano lays down a good first pitch bunt.
Why cant the other Reds pitchers do that?

:p:

[TheBigLebowski]

Now, now. It is going to be difficult to get Abreu when LaRue has been traded to the Twins for Liriano and Mauer.

If that's the case, Weathers must be on his way to Philly for Abreu and Brett Myers.

[TheBigLebowski]

Denorfia doesn't walk. He struts.

Nice one.

[flyer85]

Lineup would look good if that was Freel instead of Clayton

[Matt700wlw]

Did you see that guy (on TV)?

[Reds Fanatic]

Clayton singles off Hall's glove. 3-0 Reds. 1st and 2nd.

[MartyFan]

Lineup would look good if that was Freel instead of Clayton

I think it looks good if we win...:thumbup:

[MrCinatit]

Did you see that guy (on TV)?

That was rather hilarious, actually. Valentin threw it to the right guy!

Never thought i would find myself saying this, but good at bat by Clayton.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wild pitch moves the runners to 2nd and 3rd.

[Falls City Beer]

After the 64th start Doug Davis has made against the Reds this season, it appears the offense has learned how to work him into throwing his usual ton of pitches.

[MrCinatit]

Wow...i will pull out an old Marty quote used for Cory Liddle - Doug Davis has no clue where he is throwing the ball.

[MartyFan]

50+ pitches for Davis already...he won't be around long...DanO is probably talking to Yost right now.

[KronoRed]

Clayton leading off? good Lord..I think I'd rather see Dunn back to leading off :lol:

[Matt700wlw]

Let's get the Brewer's pen in there.....this guys slowness is driving me crazy. I don't know why, but I loathe slow pitchers.

[Reds Fanatic]

Dunn strikes out swinging. 2 outs.

[TheBigLebowski]

dammit

[Reds Fanatic]

Let's get the Brewer's pen in there.....this guys slowness is driving me crazy.
Watching Davis pitch is the baseball equivalent of watching paint dry.

[Reds Fanatic]

Junior strikes out looking. That looked just off the outside corner. 3-0 Reds mid 2nd.

[TheBigLebowski]

Man...we could really have them behind the 8 ball right now if Dunn or JR delivered a timely hit.

Still, tough to complain about being up 3-0 in the 2nd against a guy who traditionally gives us fits.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bell grounds out to short. 1 out.

[PuffyPig]

While it's disapointing that Dunn and Griffey struck out, Davis made very good pitches to them.

We haven't exactly stung the ball off Davis, so can't complain about only scoring 3 runs. We've been a bit BABIP lucky so far.

[Jpup]

Jr. wasn't happy at all with that called 3rd strike. "That's outside" was Jr.'s response and he didn't look pleased.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hall strikes out looking. 3 Ks for Germano.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rivera singles to center.

[Gallen5862]

How is Germano looking? What type pitches is he throwing?

[Jpup]

I don't know if it has been covered, but I would like to point out that Kevin Mench has an extremely large noggin.

[Reds Fanatic]

Davis strikes out looking. 4 Ks for Germano. 3-0 Reds after 2.

[RFS62]

31 pitches, 21 strikes

[Jpup]

How is Germano looking? What type pitches is he throwing?

fastball(89-92), curve, sinker, and changeup. He looks like he should have been here all season. I'm very pleased with what I'm seeing. He has good stuff so far.

[Matt700wlw]

31 pitches, 21 strikes

Reds uniform

[flyer85]

Dontrelle getting torched tonight

[Fullboat]

Definitley like what I see so far.:thumbup:

[Reds Fanatic]

Houston up 3-0 on Arizona. SF and Pittsburgh tied 1-1.

[flyer85]

I don't know if it has been covered, but I would like to point out that Kevin Mench has an extremely large noggin.
IIRC, his nickname is Shrek.

[CTA513]

fastball(89-92), curve, sinker, and changeup. He looks like he should have been here all season. I'm very pleased with what I'm seeing. He has good stuff so far.

Hes got guys swinging over the sinker.

:thumbup:

[Matt700wlw]

Watching Davis pitch is the baseball equivalent of watching paint dry.


Remember Danny Serafini?.....now that guy was slow.

[Reds Fanatic]

Aurilia strikes out looking. 1 out.

[corkedbat]

Germano's K/9 is about 18 if my calculations are right.. :D

[KronoRed]

Pitchers dual with these 2 guys and tomorrow with the 2 aces I bet it's 15-12 :lol:

[Reds Fanatic]

Hatteberg lines a double to left center.

[Gallen5862]

Thanks for the good reports on Germano and thanks for the pbp.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips hits a weak liner toward short. Hall can't handle the hop. 1st and 3rd. That is a single for Phillips.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ross strikes out swinging. 2 outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Denorfia strikes out looking. 3-0 Reds mid 3rd.

[NJReds]

The Brewers are flat tonight, but the Reds are doing their best to keep them in this game; they should have 5 or 6 runs by now.

[RFS62]

Davis with 80 pitches now through three.

[CrackerJack]

Reds squandering scoring chances last two innings with men in scoring position/on 3rd, and less than 2 out

Davis around 80 pitches already after 3

[WVRedsFan]

Lousy at-bats for Ross and Denorfia.

Denorfia is learning that the jump from AAA to the majors is pretty big.

The cape didn't fit.

[flyer85]

The Brewers are flat tonight, but the Reds are doing their best to keep them in this game; they should have 5 or 6 runs by now.
Once Davis gets ahead he nibbles and tries to get guys out by having them chase. The key is hitting him is getting that good pitch early in the count. He is tough once he gets ahead in the count.

[corkedbat]

Pardon me while I blaspheme, but Deno jusy doesn't inspire me as a longterm solution at any of our three OF spots. 4th or 5th OFer? Maybe.

[PuffyPig]

The Brewers are flat tonight, but the Reds are doing their best to keep them in this game; they should have 5 or 6 runs by now.

I don't know, Davis has been very nasty the last 2 innings, but has been BABIP unlucky. His BABIP is .375, so I'm not complaining. He's thrown about 80 pitches, so the Reds have done their job.

[KronoRed]

Pardon me while I blaspheme, but Deno jusy doesn't inspire me as a longterm solution at any of our three OF spots. 4th or 5th OFer? Maybe.
70 at bats only 25 of them since he's been up here as a "starter" and it's time to give up? :dunno:

[Reds Fanatic]

Clark strikes out swinging. 5 Ks for Germano. 1 out.

[RFS62]

Wow, he used Brady with a nice hook.

[Falls City Beer]

So far Germano is just what the doctor ordered: strikes thrown low in the zone.

[Reds Fanatic]

Graffanino singles to left.

[PuffyPig]

Germano has also been BABIP unlucky as the Brewers are .500 against him (2-4) But when you strike out 5 out of 7 outs, and given up no HR's, bad luck doesn't matter.

Edit, now 3-5, .600.

[Reds Fanatic]

Fielder grounds out to 1st. Nice play by Hatteberg. 2 outs. Runner on 2nd.

[corkedbat]

Not giving up, just not impressed yet. I wasn't that impressed by his other stints either and AAA stats don't mean that much. If they're not going to play Freel in the infield, I prefer him to Deno in RF.

[RFS62]

Man, this kid is really mixing up his pitches well.

[Reds Fanatic]

Mench singles to left. 3-1 Reds.

[RFS62]

I jinxed him. One too many hooks.

[Reds Fanatic]

Jenkins lines out to 2nd. 3-1 Reds after 3.

[KronoRed]

Charge an earned run to RFS

[Reds Fanatic]

Houston leads ARI 3-1 in the 5th. Pitt leads SF 3-1 in the 4th.

[SirFelixCat]

Sounds like the kid is pitching well, but these has the feeling of one of those games where the boys squander chances early and let'em hang around and blow it late...

Prove me wrong fellas....

[CrackerJack]

Not giving up, just not impressed yet. I wasn't that impressed by his other stints either and AAA stats don't mean that much. If they're not going to play Freel in the infield, I prefer him to Deno in RF.

I feel the same way about Deno.

[Reds Fanatic]

Germano strikes out swinging. 1 out.

[MrCinatit]

This kind of reminds me of Josh Hall's start three years against San Fran - it was his first start, as well, IIRC, and he had Giants batters wondering.

[Reds Fanatic]

Clayton walks.

[Reds Fanatic]

Clayton steals 2nd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Dunn flies out to the warning track in center. 2 outs.

[NJReds]

Long flyout by Dunn. Nice catch by Clark.

But why is Clayton still on 2nd base???

[cincyinco]

Thats what I'm wondering NJReds.. If Clayton can swipe 2nd, he can certainly tag up when its at the track. Clark doesn't have THAT strong of an arm does he?

[Reds Fanatic]

Junior grounds out to the pitcher. 3-1 Reds mid 4th.

[NJReds]

Thats what I'm wondering NJReds.. If Clayton can swipe 2nd, he can certainly tag up when its at the track. Clark doesn't have THAT strong of an arm does he?

Not to mention that Clark was running toward the wall when he caught it. If the ball had gone over his head, Clayton would've scored anyway.

[smith288]

I blame Berry...should have told him to tag.

[DoogMinAmo]

I blame Berry...should have told him to tag.

Seems like Jr. made it a moot point.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bell leads off with a walk.

[cincyinco]

Perhaps.. I'm not impressed with our 3rd base coach..

[DoogMinAmo]

germano seems to be getting squeezed like EZ was yesterday.

[cincyinco]

Settle down Germano

[Matt700wlw]

oops...

3-3

[Reds Fanatic]

Hall with a long homer to left. 3-3.

[smith288]

Welcome to the MLB Germano

[flyer85]

do they PH for Davis?

I'd say yes

[cincyinco]

Bill Hall.. Reds killer.

[MrCinatit]

That hurt.

[Gallen5862]

Thats not good.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rivera grounds out to short. 1 out.

[cincyinco]

Bill Hall does this to all of our pitchers.. why are we surprised?

[dsmith421]

On the plus side, we've had no problem getting men on base, we're going to have at least 4 innings of the Brewers' bullpen, and our bullpen has been moderately effective recently.

I still like our chances.

[Reds Fanatic]

Davis grounds out to 1st. 2 outs.

[PuffyPig]

do they PH for Davis?

I'd say yes

100 pitches, bad bullpen.....boy that's a toss-up. You might get 1 more scoreless inning from Davis, but I say unless there's no one on base, or a bunting situation, go with the PH.

[Gallen5862]

I am surprized Davis still in the game. How many pitches are davis and Germano at?

[Reds Fanatic]

Clark strikes out looking. 6 Ks for Germano. 3-3 after 4.

[DoogMinAmo]

Davis stays in...

In all honesty, if Germano gives us 6 innings of 5 run ball I am satisfied as a stopgap #5. Anything better is gravy.

[Reds Fanatic]

I am surprized Davis still in the game. How many pitches are davis and Germano at?
98 for Davis and 64 for Germano.

[DoogMinAmo]

Davis: 99
Germy: 64

[CTA513]

It looks like they are having Germano throw alot of fastballs/sinkers and not a whole lot of curveballs.

[RedsManRick]

The job of the spot starter is to not cost us the game. If we chase Davis in 5 or fewer, that bodes well.

[Gallen5862]

Thanks sounds like Germano can pitch more. Did Germano have a big pitch count in Louisville?

[Reds Fanatic]

Aurilia flies out to right. 1 out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hatteberg flies out to center on a 3-1 pitch. 2 outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips singles to left.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ross flies out to center. 3-3 mid 5th.

[DoogMinAmo]

Davis at 112 pitches now, and was getting hit hard, he should be done.

[PuffyPig]

Davis stays in...

In all honesty, if Germano gives us 6 innings of 5 run ball I am satisfied as a stopgap #5. Anything better is gravy.

In all honesty, I'm hoping for a better than 7.50 ERA from our #5 starter.

Mays could have given us that. Well, OK not Joe Mays, but everyone else. Germano would be the majors worst starter.

[DoogMinAmo]

Based on Gameday the rook is getting ROBBEd on Ball/Strike calls.

[Matt700wlw]

Numb nuts on the field running the bases.


He's in some trouble.

Marty says he was safe at home :lol:

[Reds Fanatic]

Graffanino singles to center.

[DoogMinAmo]

In all honesty, I'm hoping for a better than 7.50 ERA from our #5 starter.

Mays could have given us that. Well, OK not Joe Mays, but everyone else. Germano would be the majors worst starter.


The key is he is a stopgap, there has been doubt as to whether or not Germano would cut it in the majors. I just want him to keep it close for six. I am not expecting him to be an average pitcher, but I sure would be happy with it.

And no, 7.50 would not cut it every time, but it bridges the gap until Claussen returns.

[Matt700wlw]

This is a tight strike zone tonight. Yet, it is consistant...so I have no complaints.

[Reds Fanatic]

Standridge is warming up.

[DoogMinAmo]

Would Freel or Deno have gotten to that bloop single?

[Reds Fanatic]

Fielder grounds into a 4-6-3 DP. 2 outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Mench strikes out. 7 Ks for Germano. 3-3 after 5.

[pahster]

Would Freel or Deno have gotten to that bloop single?

Possibly.

[PuffyPig]

The key is he is a stopgap, there has been doubt as to whether or not Germano would cut it in the majors. I just want him to keep it close for six. I am not expecting him to be an average pitcher, but I sure would be happy with it.

And no, 7.50 would not cut it every time, but it bridges the gap until Claussen returns.

7.50 doesn't cut it, period.

You pitch 6 innings and dive up 5 runs, your team will lose 80% of the time.

Germano could be next years Ramirez. I'm hoping he is. Hell, I'm hoping he's Ramirez this year. His K's have been impressive.

If you have good control, and strike out guys, you can pitch in the major leagues. Your HR rate will distinguish between Milton and Maddux. Likely somewhere in between.

[Matt700wlw]

Slowpoke's night is done.....bullpen time!

[CTA513]

It doesnt look like Mench can hit Germanos sinker that is low and inside.

[Reds Fanatic]

Denorfia grounds out to 3rd. Good play by Bell. 1 out.

[DoogMinAmo]

7.50 doesn't cut it, period.

You pitch 6 innings and dive up 5 runs, your team will lose 80% of the time.

Germano could be next years Ramirez. I'm hoping he is.Hell, I"m hoping he's Ramirez this year. His K's have been impressive.

For one start(small sample size) without much notice and and the first one with the big club, I would allow it9

And yes 12.6K/9IP is pretty impressive. Anyone know his minor league K/9IP? Is it merely a product of no/poor advance scouting and a free-swinging club?

[RedlegJake]

Germano reminds me of Ramirez a lot in that he has decent stuff but no one "out" pitch and to be successful he has to throw strikes, stay ahead and be fearless. If he starts to nibble or is a bit off control or doesn't mix his stuff up well he'll get hit hard.

[Reds Fanatic]

Germano and Clayton strike out. 3-3 mid 6th.

[Reds Fanatic]

Jenkins strikes out swinging. 8 Ks for Germano. 1 out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bell doubles to right center.

[flyer85]

i'd walk Hall

[Reds Fanatic]

Hall grounds out to 2nd. Bell goes to 3rd. 2 outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rivera singles to center. 4-3 Brewers.

[TheBigLebowski]

dammit

[CrackerJack]

It's nice to not have to listen to Grande tonight. It really doesn't matter who replaces him - simply not having to hear him and watch a Reds game is a much more pleasant experience.

[Reds Fanatic]

Gwynn pinch hitting for Davis.

[NJReds]

Opposite of last night.

[Gallen5862]

Hopefully Germano can hold them there and the Reds offense can get him off the hook.

[TheBigLebowski]

I hope we have somebody throwing...