Game Thread 8-26-06...No Barry

[BoCcc2832]

REDS
Ryan Freel RF - .283
Royce Clayton SS - .266
Ken Griffey Jr CF - .253
Edwin Encarnacion 3B - .302
Adam Dunn LF - .247
Rich Aurilia 1B - .286
David Ross C - .284
Brandon Phillips 2B - .293
Bronson Arroyo P - 3.44

Phillistines
Winn RF - .265
Vizquel SS - .310
Hillenbrand 1B - .280
Durham 2B - .293
Sweeney LF - .258
Finley CF - .250
Feliz 3B - .253
Greene C - .299
Lowry P - 3.92

[redsfan4445]

Darn i thought for sure the game would be on TV today!:thumbdown

[HumnHilghtFreel]

Darn i thought for sure the game would be on TV today!:thumbdown

I just plopped down on my couch thinking the same thing.

[lawnboy33]

Its blacked out on mlbtv Says its a national televised game but where ?????

[redsfan4445]

Its blacked out on mlbtv Says its a national televised game but where ?????

on the West coast!!.. sure is close to Cincinnati..lol

[mth123]

Egad!!! 1st and 2nd nobody out, steal 3rd with the 3 4 5 hitters coming up? With a lefty at bat no less :thumbdown .

Now two out Edwin just walked 1st and 2nd for Dunn.

[BoCcc2832]

One out in the bottom of the third

[BoCcc2832]

Good base hit by Aurilia...then sacrifice by Ross...alright, guys, we have another runner in scoring position...let's get this one in

[BoCcc2832]

Good deal...alright, now two on with one out for Bronson...no DP, no DP (fingers crossed)

[forfreelin04]

I can see Jerry's rationale with sacrificing Ross. We're giving away outs anyways so we might as well just get on with it

[BoCcc2832]

bad bunt by arroyo...aurilia out at third...now two outs for farney

[mth123]

Force at 3rd. Small ball not workin' today. Need freel to pick us up.

[BoCcc2832]

three outs...and once again, leave runners in scoring position...

[forfreelin04]

This team however good, bad, or mediocre is tough to watch

[mth123]

This feels like one of those games where we could score a bunch if we can get the first one home. I'm not holding my breath though.

[BoCcc2832]

it's a good thing bronson is pitching fairly well

[forfreelin04]

This is the one we win in the last innings, thanks to some some pinch hit heroics or something of that nature. When in fact, we should have sealed the game in the first 4 innings.

[BoCcc2832]

two outs now on a near-DP

[BoCcc2832]

four ball walk to Finley...i hate those

[mth123]

Finley walks. Arroyo throwing a lot of pitches. We'll need the pen today.

[BoCcc2832]

1-0 Giants

[BoCcc2832]

IBB to Todd Greene to get to Noah Lowry...bases loaded

[jesusfan]

here we go again!

[mth123]

Game situation here. Gotta get this out.

[BoCcc2832]

pop up to 1B...three outs...1-0 after four

[mth123]

Need runs now. No bunts with the power hitters please.

[jesusfan]

C'mon Royce!

[mth123]

Royce Ks

[forfreelin04]

I wonder if Narron realizes that Royce was a throw in to the Nat deal? And I wonder if Wayne should tell him?

[BoCcc2832]

Shot to first, two outs...Lowry now at 83 pitches

[mth123]

I wonder if Narron realizes that Royce was a throw in to the Nat deal? And I wonder if Wayne should tell him?

Royce is ok against lefties. He is being used properly now. Might switch him and Phillips though. Griffey grounds out 2 out.

Go Edwin.

[BoCcc2832]

Everyday Edwin coming up with another hit

[jesusfan]

Edwin singles to left... C'mon Dunn~!

[forfreelin04]

Royce is ok against lefties. He is being used properly now. Might switch him and Phillips though. Griffey grounds out 2 out.

Go Edwin.

I don't see how you can justify Castro being worse then Royce at the plate though. And defensively there isnt much of a comparison.

[BoCcc2832]

it's too bad we can't put more than one hit together in one inning...Lowry at 89 pitches...one more inning?

[forfreelin04]

Dunn needs a day off. Sometimes you need a chance to take a breath.

[mth123]

Dunn grounds out. Shoulda bunted.:devil:

[jesusfan]

okay 1-0 Bottom 5, give us another good inning Bronson... Maybe we'll score. Haven't scored in 14 innings now...

[mth123]

I don't see how you can justify Castro being worse then Royce at the plate though. And defensively there isnt much of a comparison.

OPS over 800 against lefties and on base twice out of three times today.

[BoCcc2832]

unbelievable

[forfreelin04]

Like I said, he needs a day off.

[jesusfan]

single by Hillenbrand...

[jesusfan]

Durham walks... 1st and 2nd

[jesusfan]

3-6-3 DP to get us out of this mess! Score please

[mth123]

DP. Richie is good.

[jesusfan]

Marty giving it to the Red's right now... Deservingly so!

[jesusfan]

Rich pops to 2nd... 1 down

[forfreelin04]

Rich might go down as the only good thing DanO ever did. Cept for maybe Bruce and Bailey depending on how they turn out.

[jesusfan]

Ross Homers!

[jesusfan]

2-1 Giants... Thank you Mr. Ross

[forfreelin04]

HAHA sac bunt

[goreds2]

The Giant announcers were politley amused with the Reds defense. They called it a "Little League" homerun :(

Let's break this scoreless streak. It can get to a team mentally after awhile.

As I write this.......Nice homer Ross!! :beerme:

[5TimeWSChamps]

Nice HR Ross; Woulda been nice to have that last night (rolls eyes)

[jesusfan]

Phillips grounds to 2nd... 2 down

[jesusfan]

Lowry now at 100 pitches...

[forfreelin04]

I don't see an excuse for Ross not to play everday, unless just to give him a breather.

[jesusfan]

Arroyo K's... mid 6th Giants 2 Reds 1

[uks2h]

Gotta Love Ross.

[REDSEER]

Looks like we'll get to their bullpen early this game.....normally that would be good, but with the way our team is hitting right now it might not matter......a quick inning right here would be a good confidence booster for the team.

[jesusfan]

Infield hit by Finley...

[forfreelin04]

Clayton showing again why he shouldnt be starting over Castro.

[jesusfan]

And now Feliz singles.... 1st and 2nd no outs

[forfreelin04]

do the Reds have a scouting report on Feliz?

[REDSEER]

Time to get Arroyo out of there before this gets out of hand, because when Bronson blows up, he blows up bad.....

[jesusfan]

0-2 on Greene

[REDSEER]

Belisle and Bray loosening in the BP

[forfreelin04]

Bronson will get out of it. Guranteed. Greene will make an out. Lowry will bunt for an out and then Winn due to his luck last at bat will make an out. So let it be said let it be done

[jesusfan]

3-2 count now on Greene...

[jesusfan]

Greene K's...

[jesusfan]

Let's see if the Giants can do what we can't!

[REDSEER]

HUGE K for Arroyo.....needed that out badly.....

[jesusfan]

0-2 to Lowry

[jesusfan]

Lowry K's swinging... 2 k's 2 down! One more Bronson

[REDSEER]

Alright let's get Winn and then let's get some runs next inning!!!!!!

[jesusfan]

110 pitches now for Arroyo...

[jesusfan]

Winn flies to Griffey... Nice job Bronson... C'mon let's take this Mo and use it!

[REDSEER]

Bronson will get out of it. Guranteed. Greene will make an out. Lowry will bunt for an out and then Winn due to his luck last at bat will make an out. So let it be said let it be done
I love it!!!!!!

[jesusfan]

too bad Lowry didnt bunt for an out...

[REDSEER]

Top of the order due up.......

is it bad when I'm more comfortable with the bottom of the order????

[forfreelin04]

What is the absolute key to this team this year isn't completely the fact that "they never give up." It is that they never pay for their mistakes enough to ever be out of the game.

[jesusfan]

Freel grounds out... 1 pitch, wow!

[REDSEER]

Freel seems to be pressing....

Let the "Freel isn't an everyday player" threads begin......:bang: :bang:

[jesusfan]

Clayton grounds out... 2 down

[jesusfan]

Griffey singles... Okay, I'm calling it... Edwin will drive in Griffey!

[jesusfan]

okay... I was wrong... Edwin flies out... that was a quick inning

[forfreelin04]

Edwin showing his age.

[forfreelin04]

Griffey singles... Okay, I'm calling it... Edwin will drive in Griffey!


Jesus,

Leave the baseball to me. :)

Just Kidding!

[jesusfan]

I'm saying Jerry left Bronson in...

[REDSEER]

Six pitches in the inning for Lowry......

With a tiring pitcher on the mound over a hundred pitches.....we really need to work the count and get baserunners.....in any way possible...

[jesusfan]

Arroyo at 116 pitches..

[uks2h]

Good call.

[jesusfan]

Vizquel reaches on an Aurilia error...

[jesusfan]

Nevermind... They called it a bad-hop single... lol

[jesusfan]

Hillenbrand HR! wow, I'm out

[REDSEER]

Our team defense is almost comical......and they credit Vizquel with a hit to save our team some embarrassment.....

[forfreelin04]

Jerry,

I know your good with the players, but you are a manager too.

[REDSEER]

And once again Narron shows his inability to know when to take out pitchers....Coffey coming in the game......

[jesusfan]

I'm not even getting as mad as usual, I guess it's because I expect this after a string of 4 or 5 wins in a row... This team plays well when their backs are against the wall, not when they are receiving praise and recognition!

[EKURed]

Why trade for a whole new bullpen if you aren't going to use it? Narron's game management when it comes to handling pitching staff is a joke.

[forfreelin04]

Actually, fellas, this is a good thing. The Reds with less of a lack of urgency to score 1 run. Now down by a couple, will score some runs and tie the game next inning.

[REDSEER]

Nevermind, Steve was wrong, here comes Bray

[jesusfan]

I guess we can always scoreboard watch and hope the Phils and Pads suck too!

[forfreelin04]

Why trade for a whole new bullpen if you aren't going to use it? Narron's handling of pitching is a joke.

My thoughts exactly. Put it in a twisted way. If the Reds don't make the playoffs there is a much better chance Jerry will have a shorter leash next year.

[REDSEER]

Durham grounds out to EE......one down

[jesusfan]

Bray K's Sweeney... 2 down

[REDSEER]

Bray K's Sweeney....2 down

[REDSEER]

Well that was cool....:laugh:

[jesusfan]

Finley grounds to Rich... How about we score about 5 this inning...

[forfreelin04]

HAHA....Stars are aligning! Great job guys!

[forfreelin04]

Prediction: The Reds loving the 8th inning of late tie the game up.

[REDSEER]

Dunn, Aurilia, Ross due up......we've got to get at least one this inning, IMO...

[jesusfan]

A bit off subject but I wish we had Howie Kendrick from the Angels!

[jesusfan]

Nice pop-up right there!

[forfreelin04]

I've never seen Gameday say pops out softly. HAHA

[jesusfan]

and we stay cold!

[jesusfan]

Ross just misses it... 4-1 San Fran.

[REDSEER]

Lowry at 117 pitches, but an easy 117.......he'll be back for the Giants' 2nd straight complete game.......

[forfreelin04]

Ouch, oh well. This team is amazing how they finally look good winning ballgames and then manage to look horrible for a couple of game. Look like their falling out of contention and then somehow come right back. I just hope its the right part of the week at the end of the season.

[REDSEER]

Belisle in the game

[REDSEER]

Feliz flies out to left

[jesusfan]

I'm not even going to make a prediction for the rest of the season... There is no way to predict this team's performance!

[jesusfan]

Grounder to Eddie 2 down

[jesusfan]

I guess in the 9th we'll have BPhil, Castro/Larue (LOL!), Freel

[REDSEER]

Lowry is done......Todd Linden hitting for him

[mth123]

Had to run an errand and missed a couple innings. I couldn't believe they left Arroyo in after 110 pitches. He was in trouble in the 6th and only escaped because the #8 hitter and the pitcher were coming up. I like Narron and am not a basher but in game moves kill this team. We need an offensive and defensive coordinator to decide when to bunt, who to PH and when to pull a pitcher.

[jesusfan]

Mike Stanton will pitch the 9th...!!! YAY!!!

[jesusfan]

Linden walks

[REDSEER]

We need an offensive and defensive coordinator to decide when to bunt, who to PH and when to pull a pitcher.

:laugh: :laugh:

[REDSEER]

Now Narron comes to get Belisle.....in mid batter.....and he brings in Cormier, who has gotten crushed since we got him

[REDSEER]

Winn grounds out.....4-1 SF, after 8

[NDIrish9]

Not good. Belisle is our best reliever.

[Jefferson24]

I wonder why it seems like we have to pay for a few games after a come from behind victory. It just seems to cost us too much in the following games. Wierd...

[forfreelin04]

do the Giants not have a closer?

[keeganbrick]

If Benitez comes in anything is possible.

[REDSEER]

True, but Stanton is in

[jesusfan]

2-0 on BP, and he proceeds to fly out weakly!

[forfreelin04]

2-0 count down by 3 and ya swing for a routine fly ball?

[REDSEER]

BP flies out to Finley....Castro pinch hitting

[forfreelin04]

BP has time to polish his game. Let's hope he learns how to take a few walks later in hopefully a long Reds career.

[jesusfan]

Castro K's... 2 down

[jesusfan]

Here's the hot hittin Freel!!! 3 for his last 24...

[forfreelin04]

I wonder if Larue sees that as a slap in the face. The defensive specialist PH over him?

[jesusfan]

I wonder if Larue sees that as a slap in the face. The defensive specialist PH over him?

Ya think! LaRue thinks Ross starting over him is a slap in the face! lol

[REDSEER]

How could it be a slap in the face??

When your hitting .180, I'd be happy to be the defensive specialist.....

[Larry Schuler]

If we had Jeff Suppan on our team, we would have won this game.

[jesusfan]

Marty thinks exactly like me... is that bad??

[jesusfan]

Game Over!

[goreds2]

2 runs in 18 innings - Now who pitched, JR Richard and Nolan Ryan?

We "gotta" step it up tomorrow. :thumbup:

[Gainesville Red]

Marty thinks exactly like me... is that bad??

He's had a pretty successful life. That doesn't sound so bad.