Tonights lineup/Game Thread

[TOBTTReds]

Per Marc:

Freel RF
Hatteberg 1B
Griffey CF
Encarnacion 3B
Dunn LF
Aurilia 2B
Ross C
Clayton SS
Milton P

[Matt700wlw]

Edwin may have gotten his job back

[reds44]

Edwin may have gotten his job back
I think you are correct, and we are a better team for it.


:beerme:

[CrackerJack]

I guess BP's bad night and double error got him a seat on the bench.

[TOBTTReds]

I like Narron's thinking of putting in Rich at 2nd, ONLY when Milton is pitching. Atleast I hope that is his thought. Not enough grounders to just worry about D.

[jimbo]

Hmmmmm.......where is Phillips? I surely hope he is not giving him a rest during the most imortant series for the Reds since 1999.

[reds44]

Hmmmmm.......where is Phillips? I surely hope he is not giving him a rest during the most imortant series for the Reds since 1999.
0-4 with 2 errors last night.

Can't really blame Narron for sitting him.

[keeganbrick]

Ross catching Milton, I like it. After Javy and EZ's performance last night I dont think Narron will be double switching with Ross and Valentin anymore.

[jimbo]

0-4 with 2 errors last night.

Can't really blame Narron for sitting him.

I'm not worried about either. He has shown to be a somewhat streaky hitter and his defense has not shown any bad patterns. He is still the overall soundest defensive infielder on the team.

[EKURed]

Back in action

Here's the crew set to face Jason Marquis tonight...

Freel RF
Hatteberg 1B
Griffey CF
Encarnacion 3B
Dunn LF
Aurilia 2B
Ross C
Clayton SS
Milton P

[reds44]

http://www.redszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49895

[deltachi8]

Guess Rich wasnt allergic to playing 2nd afterall. :D

[MaineRed]

Nobody said he was alergic, but look who is not in there when Rich is at second.

Do you see BP at short? I don't.

[KronoRed]

Flip flop Dunn and Hat

[redssouth]

Flip flop Dunn and Hat

Why???

[KronoRed]

Why???
Because Dunn did well in the 2 spot and it would help him get back on track

The Hat does his thing no matter where he bats.

[James B.]

It sure is a good idea that we got Valentin out of the lineup. According to Chris Welsh last night his homerun was a rally killer. We can't players killing rallies like that.:rolleyes:

[griffeyfan3]

Aurilia really needs to be at short with BP at 2nd.

[keeganbrick]

Because Dunn did well in the 2 spot and it would help him get back on track

The Hat does his thing no matter where he bats.
It sucks though bc im starting to think Jr's slump was brought on with Dunn batting in front of him. If Jr could just keep hitting with Dunn in front of him this offense would be deadly.

[Gandalf the Red]

Hi, my name’s Eric Milton, and I'd like to take this opportunity to point out that I don’t feel I’ve gotten the credit I deserve as the Patron Saint of Overpaid Fourth Starters everywhere. Even though I continue to go tragically unappreciated on Redszone, at least fans of other teams appreciate me.

You should see all the thank you notes. (I get more mail than Junior).


P.S. By the way, don’t look now, but I’m third on the team in wins and closing in fast on #2.

That’s right—lookout, Mr. I Wanna Be a Rock Star—I got your number! ;)

[BRM]

Aurilia really needs to be at short with BP at 2nd.

If we're forced to have Aurilia's range (or lack thereof) in the middle infield, I'd rather it be at 2B.

[OldXOhio]

Tell me there's a more compelling reason why BP's not in the lineup than his play from last night?

[reds44]

Tell me there's a more compelling reason why BP's not in the lineup than his play from last night?
0 for his last 9?

[BRM]

Tell me there's a more compelling reason why BP's not in the lineup than his play from last night?

Could be his mini-slump. Could be just trying to get Aurilia in the lineup. :dunno:

[jimbo]

0 for his last 9?

Yeah, and he single handly won a game with his bat just three days ago. That isn't a good enough reason IMO.

[2001MUgrad]

I still like EE at 3rd, BP at SS, and RA at second.

[registerthis]

Could be his mini-slump. Could be just trying to get Aurilia in the lineup. :dunno:

There's an easy way to do that, but it would involve benching the scrappy former dreads man.

[BRM]

There's an easy way to do that, but it would involve benching the scrappy former dreads man.

I know. Jerry doesn't seem very inclined to do that though.

[OldXOhio]

0 for his last 9?

Then you let him work through it.

[Mitri]

Can't believe I'm saying this but I'd really like to see Casto get some more starts. :eek:

[MartyFan]

Freel RF
Hatteberg 1B
Griffey CF
Encarnacion 3B
Dunn LF
Aurilia 2B
Ross C
Clayton SS
Milton P

I don't mind the lineup...every other batter seems to protect or help strengthen the one in front of them.

[cincy jacket]

Nice line-up. Would rather see Phillips at SS but have given up on that for this year. And while i might be treading on blasphemy here I am starting to not completely hate Clayton. Still miles away from liking him starting over EE, Aurilla, Castro, or Hatte on any given day but still moving to a place to where I have some faith in him not to completely screw up the entire game. Also I doubt Dunn sees anything in the same zip code of the strike zone with Aurilla behind him. Hopefully we pull this out and stand even for the series with our #1 and #2 going the last two days. Go get em guys!!:beerme:

[LetsGoReds11]

Much rather see Phillips at shortstop, but that doesn't look like that will happen until the offseason. The lineup should still be pretty effective. Even if the lineup is effective lets see how much pitching we can get from Milton though.

[cincyreds06]

I hope we are the one's coming out scoring alot of runs tonight against the cards instead of them, Marquis usually has a bad inning and if he does we need to take advantage tonight because I dont wanna be late in ballgame with this team cause its been having hard times to come back lately.

[fisch11]

Think back to the series in Milwaukee when the Reds got crushed 11-0. The next night they returned the favor and spanked the Brewers 11-0.

Oh if history would only repeat itself...

[keeganbrick]

Anyone got Cards lineup? I'm pretty sure Eckstein is back tonight.

[goreds2]

0-4 with 2 errors last night.

Can't really blame Narron for sitting him.

I have to admit, I do like that about Narron. When you are in the MAJORS, you do not make multiple errors. Sit him and we have a very good pinch hitter off the bench or a good DOUBLE SWITCH situation.

Mark my words......THE REDS WILL WIN TONIGHT. :thumbup:

[fisch11]

Mark my words......THE REDS WILL WIN TONIGHT. :thumbup:


I thought Chad Johnson ran the guaranteeing business?

:laugh: I hope you're right!

[jimbo]

The bad thing about facing Marquis is that it adds a good hitter in the 9th spot. I saw him used as a pinch-hitter a few weeks ago and he roped a double down the line.

[keeganbrick]

The bad thing about facing Marquis is that it adds a good hitter in the 9th spot. I saw him used as a pinch-hitter a few weeks ago and he roped a double down the line.
Yea, he is actually having an off year this year compared to what he usually does at the plate.

[fisch11]

Marquis can swing a good stick indeed. Let's hope that Molina comes back down to Earth so that Milton doesn't have a 8,9 nightmare.

[keeganbrick]

Marquis can swing a good stick indeed. Let's hope that Molina comes back down to Earth so that Milton doesn't have a 8,9 nightmare.
Thank god Miles isnt in the lineup tonight so we dont have to walk him.:devil:

[fisch11]

Don't forget the changeup, Eric.

[fisch11]

Eckstein pops out. 1 down.

[fisch11]

EE makes a nice charging play to retire Belliard. 2 down.

[fisch11]

5 pitch walk to Pujols.

[Dunner44]

Belliard = ugly. I forgot to mention that in my "report from the ballpark" thread. Only a momma could love that.

[fisch11]

Rolen flies out to Jr. 1,2,3 first is much better than yesterdays!

To the home half of the 1st.

[fisch11]

Freel singles to right. How about we score 5 in the first?!

[gilpdawg]

Funny, Chris Welsh says that Marquis high ERA isn't as bad as it seems due to a couple of really bad outings that have skewed his stats. A quick check reveals his numbers are right in line with his DIPS ERA.

[fisch11]

Hatteberg singles to right. 1,000 career hit (congrats!)

Table set for the power hitters.

[fisch11]

Jr. hits the first pitch into a 4-6-3 DP.

2 down. Freel on third.

[fisch11]

EE with a broken bat single up the middle.

1-0 Reds.

[goreds2]

EE = :notworthy

That guy is AWESOME. We would probably have 5 or 6 more wins if......NEVER MIND.

[gilpdawg]

Come to chat, peeps.

[ITHIKABAND]

This line up looks quite potent to me! I think we can rack up some runs..

[fisch11]

Dunn with a great AB. Rolen makes a nice over the shoulder catch on a bloop over 3rd.

Spiezio, Encarnacion, Taguchi due up.

Reds are 36-12 when scoring first.

[fisch11]

Spiezio flys out to Dunn. 1 away.

[fisch11]

Encarnacion walks on 5 pitches.

[fisch11]

Taguchi K's on a check swing. 2 down.

[CincyReds2003]

Good job Ross!!!

[fisch11]

Molina doubles to right. Throw beat Encarnacion to the plate but Ross muffs the two hopper. 1-1.

[solo-baric]

try great job rich! that a piss poor throw.

[fisch11]

Molina ends up on third. Ross charged with an error....he can't ever come up with a play at the plate it seems.

[keeganbrick]

try great job rich! that a piss poor throw.
Uh, that was all Ross' fault.

[fisch11]

Marquis grounds out to Rich. To the bottom of the 2nd, 1-1.

Aurilia, Ross, Clayton due up.

[CincyReds2003]

try great job rich! that a piss poor throw.



He dropped the ball!!!!

[jimbo]

Ross seems to have problems with catching those throws from the outfield, this isn't the first time it's happened.

[GOREDSGO32]

2-1! Aurilia! More Aurilia hating please?

[spalmer69]

Can't believe I'm saying this but I'd really like to see Casto get some more starts. :eek:
im with ya on that.
Juan is one of the top 3 fielders ive seen in my 37 years and lately, when he has been in, he has been hitting the ball. Im a huge fan of his.

HR Richie! 2-1:thumbup:

[fisch11]

Aurilia bangs a single over the left field wall. 2-1 Reds.

[spalmer69]

:woot: i feel a W tonight

[fisch11]

Ross doubles to the left field wall.

[gilpdawg]

Some people will never get off the Nature Boy, even if he walks on water, and hits for the cycle every game. He's having a pretty good year.

[GOREDSGO32]

Double play, Ross. Ross having a terrible day.

[spalmer69]

stupid double plays.

[fisch11]

Clayton lines out to Pujols, Ross doubled off at 2nd. 2 outs.

[cincyreds06]

now thats what you Call A stupid bonehead play right there

[fisch11]

Milton K's.

To the 3rd, 2-1 Reds.

Top of the order due up for the away team.

Seemed like a good inning brewing there...

[fisch11]

Eckstein flies out to right. 1 away.

[spalmer69]

Milton K's.

To the 3rd, 2-1 Reds.

Top of the order due up for the away team.

Seemed like a good inning brewing there...
typical of us however.
i havent bothered looking up any stats on this but we have to be leading the majors in runners LOB. If NOT the majors...at least the NL

[cincyreds06]

belliard flies out 2 down

[fisch11]

Belliard flies out to center, 2 down with Sir Albert up.

[fisch11]

typical of us however.
i havent bothered looking up any stats on this but we have to be leading the majors in runners LOB. If NOT the majors...at least the NL

We are near the top of the league in OBP, so a good chance that we are high on the list for stranding runners.

[fisch11]

4 pitch walk to Pujols. Why not with 1st base open and 2 outs.

[cincyreds06]

rolen lines out to right field

Top of the order due up

freel,hatte,griff

[fisch11]

Freel tracks down Rolen's shot at the warning track in right. To the bottom of the 3rd, 2-1 Reds.

Top of the order due up.

[spalmer69]

We are near the top of the league in OBP, so a good chance that we are high on the list for stranding runners.
makes sense

id like to see a big inning here

[gilpdawg]

typical of us however.
i havent bothered looking up any stats on this but we have to be leading the majors in runners LOB. If NOT the majors...at least the NL
I'm sure we're up there. The teams with the least runners on base, will leave the least runners on. You don't want that.

[fisch11]

Freel reaches first on an infield hit to Eckstein who bobbled the play.

[cincyreds06]

Freel reaches on infield single..leadoff hit

[gilpdawg]

http://www.redszone.com/forums/FlashChat/flashchat.php
Chat is open people. Get to clicking.:cool:

[cincyreds06]

COme on hatte

[fisch11]

Hatteberg pops out to Molina. 1 down.

[fisch11]

Jr. singles to right. 1st and 2nd with 1 out and EE up.

[fisch11]

EE lines out to right, Freel sacs and advances to 3rd. 2 outs, runners on the corners with Dunn up.

[fisch11]

Dunn singles to right, Freel scores. 3-1 Reds.
Clutch hit from the big donkey.

[fisch11]

Aurilia singles to center, Jr. scores. 4-1 Reds....keep 'em coming!

Clutch 2 out hits from Dunn and Aurilia...we're doing much better with RISP tonight!

[spalmer69]

noooooooooo
leave marquis in!!! lol

i was liking the way we were hitting him.
cmon royce!!

big 2 out hit here

[fisch11]

Ross walks on a full count. Bases loaded with Clayton up.
Marquis yanked after 60 pitches.

[fisch11]

Sosa on the mound...

[fisch11]

Clayton K's swinging. 4-1 Reds after 3.
Spiezio, Encarnacion, Taguchi due up.

[CincyReds2003]

Some people will never get off the Nature Boy, even if he walks on water, and hits for the cycle every game. He's having a pretty good year.


I didn't know that Ric Flair was a ballplayer.:D

[fisch11]

Spiezio flied out.
Encarnacion struck out.
Taguchi tripled.
Molina walked.
Sosa grounds out.

Sorry, had to step out...to the bottom of the 4th, 4-1 Reds.

Milton, Free, Hatteberg due up.

[fisch11]

Milton leads off with a single, then Freel grounds into the Reds 3rd double play of the night. Hatteberg pops out to SS and on we go to the 5th.

Top of the order for the Cardinals due up.

[fisch11]

Kinda quiet tonight...last night's game scare away everybody away from the big series?

[Newman4]

According to GG: Tonight's game is a sell out.

[major harris]

here we go.

[fisch11]

2 quick base hits from Eckstein and Belliard. 1st and 2nd with no outs.

[fisch11]

WOW! Freel robs Pujols of a double and possibly 2 runs! Catch of the year!

[Newman4]

Jim Edmonds.....eat your heart out.:D

[ChaseReds]

Ryan Feel makes Web Gem!!!!!!!!!!!!

[fisch11]

That catch and crowd reaction gave me goose bumps.

[ChaseReds]

Scott Rolen is Up
first ball is low- Ball 1

[fisch11]

Rolen flies out to Jr. 2 down.


.........man what a catch from Freel!

[ChaseReds]

Ryan's catch just changed the tempo of this game for the Reds

[HumnHilghtFreel]

It was great to see the crowd really recognize Freel.

[ChaseReds]

3-0 to Scott

Milton is staying down and away- looking like he needs out of this inning fast

He needs a mental break

[fisch11]

Spiezio singles to right. Eckstein scores, 4-2 Reds.

Runners on 1st and 2nd with 2 outs.

[ChaseReds]

Visit to the Mound. Milton looking HORRIBLE

[ChaseReds]

Something has to be wrong with Milton. He needs a break- maybe his knee.

Might of slipped a bit off the rubber.

[fisch11]

Encarnacion pops out, inning over. 4-2 Reds to the bottom of the 5th.

Fans give Freel his 3rd standing ovation. Play of the game no doubt, but could be the play/catch of the year.

Jr, EE, Dunn to lead off.

[Newman4]

Narron should take what he can get from Milton and call it a night.

[fisch11]

Narron took the trainer out to the mound to look at Milton BTW. George and Chris chipped in that maybe he was 100% before the game and that they might have a close eye on him. I didn't notice anything physically with him that inning.

[fisch11]

Jr. singles off of Belliard.

[ChaseReds]

Juan hit a poor pitch. Milton is loosing control but has pitched an amazing game so far!

[ITHIKABAND]

Once again this line up is the best Ive seen all year all we're missing is Brandon in Royce's place..

[fisch11]

EE singles, 2 on no outs.

Dunn up.

[ITHIKABAND]

sac brings one in

[ITHIKABAND]

Lets see if Aurilia can keep up the hot hitting!

[fisch11]

Dunn pops out to Belliard....Jr. moves to 3rd.

[Newman4]

sac brings one in

Is that wishful thinking?

[Newman4]

Good lord, Sosa did everything but throw the ball, that had to be a balk.

[fisch11]

Someone else can do pbp for awhile....I'm wrestling with my computer.

[HumnHilghtFreel]

I love seeing Weathers fired up over a call.

[HumnHilghtFreel]

Freel doubles to lead off the inning and gets another ovation

[HumnHilghtFreel]

Pitching change. Sosa out.

[fisch11]

Freel is electricity to this game and the crowd tonight! Man, it's nice to see a packed house with a contending team in August.

[fisch11]

Hatteberg with an infield single. Runners on the corners with no outs.

[Redlegs23]

Hat is never an easy out. 1st and 3rd.

[KYRed]

Man, Freel out in a rundown. At least he had the presence to survive long enough to let the runners get to 2nd and 3rd. Let's get a single here to blow this open 6-2!

[fisch11]

Freel gets caught in a pickle on Jr.'s liner to first. Nearly scores, but he stays alive for Hatty and Jr. to move up. Runners on 2nd and 3rd one out. No big deal since the runners moved over.

[Redlegs23]

Wow, Freel is nuts.

[fisch11]

EE intentionally walked to load them up for Dunn.

Pivotal point in the game here!

[fisch11]

Heck of a snare from Pujols by the way, Jr. scorched it.

[Redlegs23]

Woo hoo!! Thatta boy Dunner!

[Jharb74]

Dunn drives in 2!

Freel for Heisman!

[He's Dunn It]

He's Dunn It Again

[fisch11]

Man, Freel out in a rundown. At least he had the presence to survive long enough to let the runners get to 2nd and 3rd. Let's get a single here to blow this open 6-2!

There ya go! Big donkey puts 'em on his back! Singles in two, 6-2 Reds. Pitching change with one out and runners on the corners.

[fisch11]

15th hit. All starters have hits except for Clayton (surprise.) All starters have 2 hits or more except for Clayton and Ross.

[fisch11]

Aurilia sacs in EE! 7-2 good guys.

[Redlegs23]

Is this fun or what. Last night I was in a state of depression, tonight I'm having a blast watching this.

[fisch11]

Ross pops out to 1st. 7-2 Reds to the 8th.

Rolen, Spiezio, Encarnacion due up.

[Redlegs23]

Ross pops out to 1st. 7-2 Reds to the 8th.

Rolen, Spiezio, Encarnacion due up.

NM

[Redlegs23]

Bad guys score 1 in the top of the 8th with a couple of base hits. Reds up 7-3 going to the bottom of 8.

[CincyReds2003]

Marty just quoted Redszone!!!

[lucky bugle boy]

Hey! Redszone mention!

[fisch11]

Looper exited with an apparent back injury....no word yet. If he hits the DL that would be a blow to the Cardinals pen.

[CincyReds2003]

On the question of Eazy E tipping his pitches, saying the listener heard it from a scout on here.

[fisch11]

What?! Marty gave us a shoutout?!

[HumnHilghtFreel]

Hey! Redszone mention!
About anything in particular or just a shout-out?

[CincyReds2003]

What?! Marty gave us a shoutout?!

Yes.and Marty asked Narron if it was true about Eazy tipping his pitches, and Narron wouldn't comment.

[jimbo]

Freel is not of this world.

[Redlegs23]

Freel again! This guy is insane. Gotta love him!

[fisch11]

Freel making things happen tonight! Let's pour it on boys!

[SeeinRed]

Plain and simple. Ryan Freel =http://www.eastern-techs.com/images/spark plug001.JPG

[CincyReds2003]

Payback!!!!!!!

[fisch11]

17 hits baby! Back at ya, St. Louis!

[redram]

Cards had the Butt whooping last night and we get ours tonight
Great comeback effort and a nice job by Milton
Freel has been a freaking animal :beerme:

[HumnHilghtFreel]

I don't think there are enough words in the English language to describe how great Freel has been tonight.

[dman]

17 hits baby! Back at ya, St. Louis!
It's a great feeling, but let's not get carried away. Still 2 games left in this series. :beerme:

[fisch11]

Back to the pen, Tony! Bases juiced after Jr. walks. I want 14 runs.

[jesusfan]

"Maybe..... I do wanna be a French Fry!"

[jimbo]

It's a great feeling, but let's not get carried away. Still 2 games laft in this series. :beerme:

True, but going into the series I was going to be happy with a split of the first two games because I like our chances with Harang and Arroyo in the last two games.

[SeeinRed]

"Maybe..... I do wanna be a French Fry!"
Maybe you do.

[fisch11]

It's a great feeling, but let's not get carried away. Still 2 games laft in this series. :beerme:

I hear ya. But what a way to respond after the thrashing we took last night. Speaks volumes for the resolve that this team has. Reminds me of the games in Milwaukee earlier this year when we got romped 11-0, then came back and won 11-0 the next night.

[dman]

True, but going into the series I was going to be happy with a split of the first two games because I like our chances with Harang and Arroyo in the last two games.
You know, I was hoping for a sweep, but I'll gladly take 3/4 or even a split.

[fisch11]

Javy PH.

[fisch11]

Javy cues one into a DP. 2 down, but 10-3 Reds now.

[Billy_Bearcat]

I missed it...why does Valentin hit for EE?

[fisch11]

Dunn walks. On the corners with 2 down.

[fisch11]

I missed it...why does Valentin hit for EE?

EE was double switched out last inning for Bray, Rich moved to third and BP came in at 2nd.

[fisch11]

Aurilia grounds out. 7 run lead to the 9th.

[lucky bugle boy]

Anyone else find it gratifying that we chased Hancock tonight?

[Billy_Bearcat]

EE was double switched out last inning for Bray, Rich moved to third and BP came in at 2nd.

Excellent...thanks for clearing that up.

[fisch11]

K, 1 down. Everyday Eddie just doing his thing.

[fisch11]

Eckstein flies out to Dunn. 2 down.

[NavyRedsFan]

And This One Belongs to The REDS!!!!!!

[fisch11]

Ballgame!

[goreds2]

Mark my words......THE REDS WILL WIN TONIGHT. :thumbup:

;)

[fisch11]

Reds are now 37-12 when they score first.

3.5 back now.

[fisch11]

Arizona is up 3-0 in the 2nd. Dodgers up 1-0 in the 1st.

[goreds2]

Arizona is up 3-0 in the 2nd. Dodgers up 1-0 in the 1st.

Col. leading LA 2-0 in the 7th. :scared: