8-29 vs Dodgers -- SHOW ME, REDS!!

[Matt700wlw]

That was a good play to get 2.

Finally.

[PuffyPig]

that was a good play by Dunn. If he misses that it scores 3

It was hit right to him?

[Reds Fanatic]

Lugo grounds into a 3-2-3 DP!! Good play by Aurilia. 2 outs. 2nd and 3rd.

[kyred14]

Sweet, 3-2-3 DP.

[flyer85]

RA gets a star but the difference between the teams shows up in their approach as the Dodgers have been slapping the other way in these situations

[RollyInRaleigh]

Nice play by Richie.

[George Foster]

Belisle is like a big chested lady standing next to you shooting craps...good luck for big numbers $$$$

[PuffyPig]

The Dodgers with their first hard hit ball of the inning and it's a DP?

[WMR]

It was hit right to him?

It took a bit of a nasty hop, well played by Dunn. Fielded just about perfectly.

[REDREAD]

We were really fortunate there. LA only gets 1 run.

[Reds Fanatic]

Garciaparra lines out to right. Good job to get out of that mess. 5-5 after 6.

[flyer85]

the hardest hit ball of the inning was the DP ball that Lugo hit

[WVRedsFan]

This bully even with all the changes is just simply a bunch of girls. No presence on the mound and no velocity. Just so frustrating. And the acquisitions did nothing to help.

[SteelSD]

It took a bit of a nasty hop, well played by Dunn. Fielded just about perfectly.

I was actually amazed that he could get an accurate throw off after that. Really well played.

[VR]

It was hit right to him?

baby steps with Adam's d, OK? :laugh:

[Aronchis]

That inning was bizzare. The last out actually was the only hard hit of the inning, but right to somebody. When things go bad, they really go bad.

[George Foster]

It was hit right to him?

He short-hopped it. He's not had very good success this year doing that and coming up with the ball cleanly. It was a real good play.

[Reds Nd2]

It took a bit of a nasty hop, well played by Dunn. Fielded just about perfectly.

Nice throw made it close on Hall at the plate too.

[Cyclone792]

Inning over after a Garciaparra fly out to Freel in right field.

That was a heckuva play by Aurilia to snag that grounder and get a throw to home quick enough to turn two. An absolute inning changing play.

[PuffyPig]

Funny game baseball.

Dodgers hit 4 poorly, but get 4 singles.

They then turn 2 smokers into 3 outs.

[redsrule2500]

Wow only 1 run...amazing!!!

[flyer85]

That inning was bizzare. The last out actually was the only hard hit of the inning, but right to somebody. When things go bad, they really go bad.a lot of has to do with appraoch, the Dodgers were willing to hit the ball the other way, unlike the Reds in their opps

[WMR]

Dunn batting .218 WHEN OUT OF THE 2 HOLE!!!

Someone please give Jerry Narron Vin Scully's phone number.

[VR]

Reds need to shred this guy.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hamulack in to pitch.

Dunn grounds out to 2nd as Kent makes a diving stop. 1 out.

[remdog]

I'm just trying to figure out why playing for one run in the sixth is a good idea. Team just took the lead and should be looking to pile on after a double with none out. Giving away an out at that point just didn't make any sense.

You're correct. Even if you suceed in moving the runner over with the sac bunt it just means that the Dodgers will probably walk the PH so you've burned a guy for nothing. Yikes!

Rem

[Reds Fanatic]

Dunn batting .218 WHEN OUT OF THE 2 HOLE!!!

Someone please give Jerry Narron Vin Scully's phone number.
Dunn is actually batting .333 when batting 2nd this year.

[redsrule2500]

unlucky there

[VR]

Vin not perfect.....needs to get EE's name right.

Not Encarna....cion

It's

Encarnac...ion


I'm guessing the Reds didn't get much of a scouting report on this guy?

[Reds Fanatic]

EE grounds out to the pitcher. 2 outs.

[dsmith421]

It's really not sound strategy however you look at it. In that situation, I'd much rather have Clayton swinging the bat from the first pitch.

Giving him the bunt sign with two strikes is absolute madness, but the exact kind of 'gut feeling' decision that has been blowing up in the coaching staff's faces recently.

[Reds Fanatic]

Junior strikes out looking. 5-5 mid 7th.

[Matt700wlw]

productive...

[VR]

Dunn is actually batting .333 when batting 2nd this year.


Vin sayin over .350, maybe that's with tonight?

eesh, nasty inning there

[flyer85]

all three of the strikes Jr took were right down the middle

[George Foster]

Griffey swing a something...you've swung all year...

[flyer85]

huge edge to the Dodgers at this point with Saito in the back of the pen.

[VR]

It's really not sound strategy however you look at it. In that situation, I'd much rather have Clayton swinging the bat from the first pitch.

Giving him the bunt sign with two strikes is absolute madness, but the exact kind of 'gut feeling' decision that has been blowing up in the coaching staff's faces recently.

I'd have stolen 3rd, and eliminated all controversy

[SteelSD]

Ok. The Dodger's pitcher basically starts the curve at the hitter's head and it moves into the strike zone. Ridiculous break on that pitch.

[Reds Fanatic]

Vin sayin over .350, maybe that's with tonight?

eesh, nasty inning there
With tonight it probably is over .350. He has an OPS of over 1.050 when batting 2nd.

[REDREAD]

Now the Double Agent makes his appearance.

[TheBigLebowski]

ugh....Cormier....

[Matt700wlw]

Cormier to pitch

[Reds Fanatic]

Rheal Cormier in to pitch.

[flyer85]

Cormier ... I'm praying

[WMR]

Los Angeleans and their plastic surgery... gotta love it. (images of the 7th inning stretch)

[alloverjr]

That was one putrid effort there by Jr. Can't say I'm surprised.

In total agreement about not bunting Clayton. Although, not a good effort by Royce regardless.

[Reds Fanatic]

Drew pops out to 2nd. 1 out.

[flyer85]

one more run from Rheal and he will have given up as many runs in one month with the Reds as he did in 4 months with the Phillies

[Matt700wlw]

Los Angeleans and their plastic surgery... gotta love it. (images of the 7th inning stretch)

Feel free to repost pics ;)

[remdog]

Los Angeleans and their plastic surgery... gotta love it. (images of the 7th inning stretch)

That's Angelenos, thank you. ;) Wouldn't want you to sound like Vin Scully and En-carna-see-onn. :laugh:

Rem

[Reds Fanatic]

Kent strikes out swinging. 2 outs.

[TheBigLebowski]

One more out, Frenchie..

[Tony Cloninger]

I have to agree with OBM.....on the Dunn to the 2 hole.

I thought the way AD was hitting a month ago....it would not matter if he was moved down...in order to get more RBI opportunities.

But if he hit's better at the 2 spot....keep him there.
The Reds need a productive Dunn more than a productive SH....who is struggling big time right now.

After EE K'd 2 times against a taller version of Michilak......you almost knew it would be a long night for him. Like some have said....he needs to drive one the other way....he can do that and do it well. If he stops.....then pitcher's will just make him get out.

Still do not know why Griffey was upset in the earlier innings for pulling a ball that was about 3 inches outside......what did he think was going to happen?

[George Foster]

Padres killing the Backs tonight in the 9th....:thumbdown

[TheBigLebowski]

Padres killing the Backs tonight in the 9th....:thumbdown


Means we have to win this one.

[REDREAD]

Nice inning by Frenchie.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ethier strikes out swinging. Good inning for Cormier. 5-5 after 7.

[SteelSD]

You're correct. Even if you suceed in moving the runner over with the sac bunt it just means that the Dodgers will probably walk the PH so you've burned a guy for nothing. Yikes!

Rem

Basically, if you bunt there, you're playing for the Sac Fly but if there were a profile for that kind of action, neither player would fit it. Freel hasn't registered a Sac Fly since 2003 and in 1,651 PA he's got exactly one. A hit was required and regardless of how bad Clayton is I'd rather have three opportunities rather than two.

I wonder why I haven't heard Marty address Freel's 1,400+ PA streak with no Sac Flies. Hmn.

[Matt700wlw]

Get it here, boys. Get it here...

SHOW ME :D

[VR]

I wish I was a major leaguer....just to hear how exciting my life would be as described by Vin.

[alloverjr]

Good inning by Cormier.

TV said he pitched in 43 games with the Phils. Without looking it up, I'd wager he probably pitched no more than 30 innings in those games.

[TheBigLebowski]

Excellent inning by Frenchie, although good outings by him have been few and far between.

[WMR]

That's Angelenos, thank you. ;) Wouldn't want you to sound like Vin Scully and En-carna-see-onn. :laugh:

Rem

Excuuuuuuse me! ;)

I was trying to remember how it was pronounced from The Big Lebowski! :laugh:

[George Foster]

Don't the Phillies have to cool down in September? Somebody say yes.

[WMR]

Feel free to repost pics ;)

Just for you, Matt.

http://www.fitsights.com/competitions/results/npc/calstates/images/bb174_1.jpg

[Kc61]

Bray, Cormier, Shoenweis, maybe Guardado. Reds are set in the pen from the left side.

Coffey, Weathers, Franklin, Belisle, when healthy Majewski. Not as happy with the right side.

[VR]

Good inning by Cormier.

TV said he pitched in 43 games with the Phils. Without looking it up, I'd wager he probably pitched no more than 30 innings in those games.

43 games
34 ip

[flyer85]

this is the best chance the Reds are likely to get. LHP against RA, Ross and Phillips

[George Foster]

I wish I was a major leaguer....just to hear how exciting my life would be as described by Vin.

I would not mind George Grande describing my life if I was in "The Show":thumbup:

[Matt700wlw]

Just for you, Matt.

http://www.fitsights.com/competitions/results/npc/calstates/images/bb174_1.jpg

:yikes:

[VR]

their leaving Hamerlacker in....he's about to get a taste of the Aurilia, Ross, Phillips juggernaut. (Clayton will serve as an intermezzo...to cleanse the palette) :)

[remdog]

Just for you, Matt.

http://www.fitsights.com/competitions/results/npc/calstates/images/bb174_1.jpg

I see you've met my maseuse. She's turned me into a new man. Now, if I could just get all the bones back to their original positions.... :laugh:

Rem

[George Foster]

Just for you, Matt.

http://www.fitsights.com/competitions/results/npc/calstates/images/bb174_1.jpg

that is a nightmare...:eek: :eek:

[WMR]

Wow... Dodgers averaging 45k in attendance.

Interestingly, 35,000 of those fans arrive after the 4th inning.

[Reds Fanatic]

Good AB. Aurilia leads off with a walk.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ross pops out on the first pitch. 1 out.

[remdog]

their leaving Hamerlacker in....he's about to get a taste of the Aurilia, Ross, Phillips juggernaut. (Clayton will serve as an intermezzo...to cleanse the palette) :)

Good one VR. I've never seen intermezzo used on Redszone before. :laugh:

Rem

[alloverjr]

43 games
34 ip

Thanks, I just looked it up myself. I guess my point being that he had not been used as a full inning pitcher prior to joining the Reds. Could explain the disparity in numbers.

[George Foster]

God Ross work the count...he just walked a guy....not to savy

[WebScorpion]

This'd be a good time for a Ross dinger! ;)
ACK! Pop out.

Maybe another one from BP...

[pedro]

Vin just said Ross bunted on his own the other night.

[TheBigLebowski]

David Ross has sucked tonight.

[VR]

Good one VR. I've never seen intermezzo used on Redszone before. :laugh:

Rem


Much like yogurt....I'm quite cultured ;)

[REDREAD]

Coffey warming up

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips singles to left. 4 hits for BP. 1st and 2nd.

[flyer85]

The lack of patience shows up at the most inopportune times

[George Foster]

Vin just said Ross bunted on his own the other night.

I guess Vin just pulled a Nuxy:laugh:

[TheBigLebowski]

Good gravy, is BPhil ever dialed in...

[REDREAD]

I see you've met my maseuse. She's turned me into a new man. Now, if I could just get all the bones back to their original positions.... :laugh:

Rem

You enjoy it.. Remember, there's a fine line between pain and pleasure :laugh:

[George Foster]

David Ross has sucked tonight.

Except for the double before Phillips HR:D

[Matt700wlw]

Coffey warming...

He's been pretty worthless as of late.

[REDREAD]

DP, surprise surprise surprise. :rolleyes:

[Reds Fanatic]

Clayton grounds into a 5-3 DP. 5-5 mid 8th.

[WMR]

Man I can't stand watching Royce "hit."

[Matt700wlw]

Royce has been about as clutch as an automatic transmission...

[George Foster]

imagine that a ground ball hit by Clayton...never seen that before:thumbdown

[flyer85]

love that Clayton feller

[Tony Cloninger]

I heard that too......Vin said Narron told him to not bunt against LHP (this was earlier when Ross tried to bunt for a base hit against the stork)

He said Narron told him to swing away on LHP due to his high SLG %.

Please PH for Clayton.......you cannot trust him to bunt.....let alone drive in a run.

[remdog]

You enjoy it.. Remember, there's a fine line between pain and pleasure :laugh:

At least one part of what you've said is true. ;)

Rem

[Matt700wlw]

Cormier to pitch...at least to begin the inning

[George Foster]

Man I can't stand watching Royce "hit."

hey that's an oxymoron:laugh: :laugh:

[CTA513]

Claytons hit into 2 double plays and couldnt get a bunt down earlier.

:help:

[penantboundreds]

i hate seeing royce step in the box....everyone knows what will happen except jerry

[TheBigLebowski]

I cannot express how badly I want Clayton cut.

[Tony Cloninger]

I thought that they signed Javy to an extension ....so he could bat for Clayton in these situations?

Castro is more clutch than Clayton.

[REDREAD]

LA has their closer warming up.. The japaneese dude, won't attempt to spell his name.

[Matt700wlw]

I thought that they signed Javy to an extension ....so he could bat for Clayton in these situations?

Castro is more clutch than Clayton.

Stephen Hawking is more clutch than Clayton...

[remdog]

i hate seeing royce step in the box....everyone knows what will happen except jerry

He's one of 'Jerry's Kids'. He's special.

Rem

[Reds Fanatic]

Hall doubles to left. His 3rd hit tonight.

[penantboundreds]

you almost have to run in this situation because clayton will 70% of the time ground into the dp ball


clayton is so predictable

[redsrule2500]

LA Is teh ghettoz

[George Foster]

I just turned the iron on again....:thumbdown

[Reds Fanatic]

Lofton pinch running for Hall.

[Matt700wlw]

LA has their closer warming up.. The japaneese dude, won't attempt to spell his name.

http://www.maison-otaku.net/~xelloss/antimatter/nav/shiawase.gif

[Tony Cloninger]

Hawking would just hold up a sign that said "Home Run".....being the stat guy that he is.

[redsrule2500]

George grande please stfu

[SteelSD]

Toby-freakin'-Hall doubles down the line.

[George Foster]

Toby-freakin'-Hall doubles down the line.

3 for 3 tonight with a sac fly...

[penantboundreds]

i dislike you george grande

[Reds Fanatic]

Repko sacrifices the runner to 3rd. 1 out.

Saenz in to pinch hit.

[SteelSD]

Hawking would just hold up a sign that said "Home Run".....being the stat guy that he is.

But only those who read binary could identify it as saying "Home Run". ;)

[penantboundreds]

and jerry narron

[Reds Fanatic]

Pitching change.

[Reds Fanatic]

Weathers in to pitch as part of a double switch.

[alloverjr]

This is where you bring in your strike out guy from the bullpen.

[CTA513]

Runner is now at 3rd with 1 out.

The Dodgers closer Takashi Saito has only given up 37 hits in 63 innings and struck out 83 batters.

:eek:

[remdog]

I like Olmedo Sines' nickname. Olmedo the Killer Tomato. :)

Rem

[George Foster]

good time for a strike-out by Weathers. Anything hit on the ground will more than likely score Lofton.

[SteelSD]

This is where you bring in your strike out guy from the bullpen.

Do the Reds actually have one of those?

[Matt700wlw]

Weathers has been quite good lately...tonight would be a good night to continue doing so.

[penantboundreds]

we need this one davey

[flyer85]

double switch?

I guess that means castro will hit in the 9th :rolleyes:

[REDREAD]

Come on.. let's hope for a miracle here.

[alloverjr]

Do the Reds actually have one of those?

Nah. Just wishing.

[pedro]

Clayton has shown some wicked bad body language tonight. I would not be surprised to see him gone from the team before the season is over.

[Matt700wlw]

Who went to the Cubs for Maddux? I keep thinking Olmedo Saenz was it...obviously it wasn't.

It's driving me crazy.

[SteelSD]

Regardless of the outcome, I'd like to say "Great game thread" thusfar. Good PBP and solid analysis all around. Really well done by everyone.

:thumbup:

[flyer85]

why not double switch before the inning if he was inclined to use weathers will all those Dodger RH hitters

[penantboundreds]

izturis

[Matt700wlw]

izturis

Thanks.

:D

[penantboundreds]

to you matt

[Tony Cloninger]

I would have to say that Royce Clayton.....NOT only hurts your team.....but he is also hurts your feelings as well.

NOW? Jerry decides to take him out.....when the last inning would have been more prudent.

Jerry.....can you please try for 1 game....not to make yourself the focal point of a possible loss...for once? I mean....you have plenty of others to blame tonight.....then you forget Clayton was batting in a clutch situation. :D

[pedro]

double switch?

I guess that means castro will hit in the 9th :rolleyes:

Hopefully not. Maybe purely for defense.

[REDREAD]

Who went to the Cubs for Maddux? I keep thinking Olmedo Saenz was it...obviously it wasn't.

It's driving me crazy.

That all glove SS that was on the bench for LA. Some RedsZoners wanted us to trade for him.. name escapes me, but that's a hint.

[Hollcat]

Cesar Izturis to Cubs for Maddux

[George Foster]

Regardless of the outcome, I'd like to say "Great game thread" thusfar. Good PBP and solid analysis all around. Really well done by everyone.

:thumbup:

Agreed...over 600 posts

[SteelSD]

San Diego won 8-3. The Reds need this one.

[WMR]

Can we PLEASE leave Grande in Dodger-town and kidnap Vin Scully!

[REDREAD]

Oh yes! Huge Out.

[VR]

blown strike 3

Castro.....good

[penantboundreds]

ohmy, what a play, everyday when hatte sits

[George Foster]

Castro is so good. Clayton is so bad....

[Reds Fanatic]

Great play by Castro as Saenz grounds out to Castro. 2 outs. Runner still at 3rd.

[George Foster]

Walk Him!!!

[flyer85]

I would walk Furcal

[VR]

sheesh the replay of that was beyond a nasty...and he makes it look easy

[Kc61]

Scully is singing Castro's praises. Nice play with infield in. Furcal up against Weathers.

[Reds Fanatic]

4 pitch walk to Furcal. 1st and 3rd.

[penantboundreds]

i want to listen to scully

[Matt700wlw]

Walks Furcal...looked intentional.

Lugo up.

[REDREAD]

good idea to walk Furcal. Now get the wife beater out.

[George Foster]

Walk Him!!!

good move...take your chances with another hitter.

[Tony Cloninger]

This many people in here.....during a bad losing streak like this.......we are very sick people. :laugh:

[penantboundreds]

i despise julio lugo....come on weathers

[VR]

i want to listen to scully

He's about 5 steps ahead of both managers

[SteelSD]

I would walk Furcal

Now that it's 3-0 I don't think there's any other decision. Ball four verifies the intentional-unintentional walk.

[VR]

This many people in here.....during a bad losing streak like this.......we are very sick people. :laugh:

whaddya mean "we" :laugh:

[penantboundreds]

whew what a pitch

[Cyclone792]

Lugo strikes out! Inning over!

Nice job by Weathers!

[REDREAD]

Yes, the bullpen finally gets a crucial K!!!!

[George Foster]

Weathers has picked up his game.....:beerme:

[Reds Fanatic]

Great job by Weathers. Lugo strikes out looking. 5-5 after 8.

[CTA513]

sheesh the replay of that was beyond a nasty...and he makes it look easy

Clayton probably has dreams about making a play like that.

:p:

[REDREAD]

This many people in here.....during a bad losing streak like this.......we are very sick people. :laugh:

gluttons for punishment. :laugh:

[penantboundreds]

let's get the bats out...(that always used to work for my summer team)

[SteelSD]

i want to listen to scully

Sometimes he's hung out to dry because he calls the game all by himself, but tonight he's been magical. Scully is just one of those voices you never want to go away.

[redsrule2500]

No Way !!! Amazing Weathers!!

[Kc61]

I've said it before. I really enjoy watching Weathers and Guardado pitch. They are fearless. They go after the hitter. They don't have the best stuff, but their command is excellent.

Wonderful outing in that inning by Weathers, one of my favorite Reds.

[TheBigLebowski]

I'm back...Adam Dunn will HR this inning.

[Matt700wlw]

Nice job, Stormy.

Reds...get the lead please. Then hold it

[penantboundreds]

man i wish i had mlb radio...ive never been able tolisten to scully (im 19) and i really want to

[Reds Fanatic]

Saito in to pitch, Martin in to catch for LA.

[VR]

I've said it before. I really enjoy watching Weathers and Guardado pitch. They are fearless. They go after the hitter. They don't have the best stuff, but their command is excellent.

Wonderful outing in that inning by Weathers, one of my favorite Reds.

That may have been the clutch relief appearance of the year.

I know I had bad written all over that inning, completely surprised to see the outcome.

[flyer85]

Houston signed Oswalt to a 5 yr $70M deal. Wow, a lot of risk there

[Reds Fanatic]

Castro strikes out swinging. 1 out.

[REDREAD]

We got to score before Weathers runs out of gas. I don't want to see "Franklin time".

[Matt700wlw]

Hamm, Drew, Kent for the Dodgers 9th...

[flyer85]

Castro had no chance against Saito

[penantboundreds]

i cant even get mad at castro, not after the play he made

[Reds Fanatic]

Freel flies out to right. 2 outs.

[penantboundreds]

everysay it with me....DUNNNNNNN AND GONE

[flyer85]

I'd step out on Saito

[Reds Fanatic]

Dunn doubles to right center. 4 hits for Dunn.

[penantboundreds]

good to see from ad

[Matt700wlw]

Eddie...be the man. Be the hero. BE THE STAR YOU ARE!!!

[VR]

Ok EE......right center right center right center right center

[George Foster]

Dunn...boiling or freezing...amazing

[Cyclone792]

Dunn doubles to the wall in right center.

Two outs and Encarnacion up.

[SteelSD]

Dunn with a one-out Double. Reds have a chance here. Need to capitalize.

[REDREAD]

Let's hope Weathers can hold the tie.

[Reds Fanatic]

EE flies out to center. 5-5 mid 9th.

[Matt700wlw]

Such patience...of course, Saito may not have even thrown a ball...he's good.

[George Foster]

When Dunn gets it going...EE cools off...not our month.

[penantboundreds]

let's play the glove boys

[WMR]

I wonder if Gagne will ever return to his former glory...

the Dodgers have got some sweet arms in that pen.

[SteelSD]

Encarnacion with a can of corn to CF.

[VR]

Dodgers catchers have straddled the outside of the plate with 1 strike or more on EE in both games. Gotta adjust and take what they'll give ya kiddo.

[Reds Fanatic]

Garciaparra flies out to right on the first pitch. 1 out.

[Aronchis]

Dodgers catchers have straddled the outside of the plate with 1 strike or more on EE in both games. Gotta adjust and take what they'll give ya kiddo.

Not that time, ball was down middle of the plate.

[Reds Fanatic]

Whew. Drew flies out to the warning track in center. 2 outs.

[Reds1]

Everyone still up? Man, how long can I Make it. I'm going to give us one more ab.

[Kc61]

Scully notes that EE has left 11 men on in this series. Lot of focus on Edwin in Dodger broadcast. They know he's a special young player, but Scully is playing up his poor series offensively.

[WVRedsFan]

I wonder if Gagne will ever return to his former glory...

the Dodgers have got some sweet arms in that pen.

My guess?

Gagne is toast. He'll never pitch effectively again. Steroids? You have to wonder.

Dodgers reliever throw 90-95 mph and have great control. Our revamped bullpen throws 79 mph fastballs and walk a lot of folks or allow 4 straight base hits. We've got a long way to go.

[VR]

I wonder if Gagne will ever return to his former glory...

the Dodgers have got some sweet arms in that pen.

Saito is interesting, for sure. He's 36, and was the epitome of mediocre in Japan.

[Reds Fanatic]

Kent flies out to right. 5-5 after 9.

[Matt700wlw]

I guess this one hasn't gone late enough.

We play on...

[WVRedsFan]

Scully notes that EE has left 11 men on in this series. Lot of focus on Edwin in Dodger broadcast. They know he's a special young player, but Scully is playing up his poor series offensively.

Which is fair. EE must be in awe of Dodger Blue or the west coast.

[Reds Fanatic]

Junior, Aurilia and Ross due up in the 10th.

[Reds1]

I hope that Saito dude or whatever doesn't come back out

[WMR]

My guess?

Gagne is toast. He'll never pitch effectively again. Steroids? You have to wonder.

Dodgers reliever throw 90-95 mph and have great control. Our revamped bullpen throws 79 mph fastballs and walk a lot of folks or allow 4 straight base hits. We've got a long way to go.

I heard that too, WV.

[Cyclone792]

Another nice inning by Weathers.

The J.D. Drew out was big. It wasn't pretty, but it was a big out. Weathers will walk a lot of batters and Drew will draw a lot of walks so the OBP potential there was huge for the Dodgers. Allowing Drew to reach base with only one out and Kent up could have been disasterous.

Luckily, Weathers escaped and retired everybody, including Drew.

[CTA513]

I dont know if anyone posted this or not.
But did anyone see the replay on ESPN of Seattles pitcher Rafael Soriano taking a line drive off his head from Vlad Guerrero? The ball was crushed and hit him right in the side of the head. It did not look good at all.

[VR]

Not that time, ball was down middle of the plate.


I went back and looked at it, it sure was. The catcher was actually in the left-handed batter's box...and the pitch rode in. Still would like to see him go to right with that pitch

[Reds Fanatic]

Junior strikes out swinging. 1 out.

[WMR]

Scully comments that Junior's bat looks slow.

[REDREAD]

Who's pitching for the Reds in the bottom of the inning? They typically don't let Weathers go that long, but maybe Jerry will this time, since he got burned by running out of pitchers in Phillly.

[Aronchis]

I went back and looked at it, it sure was. The catcher was actually in the left-handed batter's box...and the pitch rode in. Still would like to see him go to right with that pitch

I agree. He isn't seeing the ball well right now.

[Matt700wlw]

Who's pitching for the Reds in the bottom of the inning? They typically don't let Weathers go that long, but maybe Jerry will this time, since he got burned by running out of pitchers in Phillly.

If it's Franklin or Coffey, it would shock no one.

[VR]

wow, Griff was behind that fastball.

[Matt700wlw]

I agree. He isn't seeing the ball well right now.

It's what, a 12 or 13 game hitting streak?

[Reds Fanatic]

Another good AB for Aurilia as he walks.

[Cyclone792]

What a great plate appearance by Aurilia to draw the walk. That has potential to be the plate appearance of the night if Ross and Phillips can do some damage right here.

[Chip R]

Saito is interesting, for sure. He's 36, and was the epitome of mediocre in Japan.

Perhaps it is because of that herky jerky motion that MLB players are unfamiliar with. Maybe the Japanese players have seen him for so long that they are used to it.

[George Foster]

Scully comments that Junior's bat looks slow.

has he seen him run the bases?

[George Foster]

What a great plate appearance by Aurilia to draw the walk. That has potential to be the plate appearance of the night if Ross and Phillips can do some damage right here.

He did it in the 7th also I believe...

[VR]

I really like the chances of Ross or Phillips doing some damage against this guy. Short, quick strokes.

[Cyclone792]

Ross singles to right center, Aurilia to third!

One out, Phillips up!

[Reds Fanatic]

Ross singles to right center. 1st and 3rd with 1 out.

[Matt700wlw]

Ross!

Phillips is up!!

[George Foster]

All Ross does is hit.....:beerme:

[Reds1]

come on REds. I need to go to bed

[WMR]

Indians fans continue to bemoan where they will find their next second baseman... hahahahaha

[George Foster]

Please let me change my signature.....:help:

[Cyclone792]

Like Aurilia, Ross had a great plate appearance too. Took some pitches for balls that he couldn't hit, fouled off some pitches to stay alive, and then finally got a pitch to drive in which he took advantage of it.

But it's all for nothing as Phillips grounds into a 5-4-3 double play ...

[REDREAD]

Shoot, DP :(

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips grounds into a 5-4-3 DP. 5-5 mid 10th.

[penantboundreds]

what is overlooked is how good of a play that was by jd drew to cut that ball off from getting to the wall and not allowing aurillia to score.....thats just bad luck right there.

[VR]

how in the world did they turn that? Did he fall down?

[George Foster]

that was our chance boys.....