4/26/07 - Reds vs. Cardinals Game Thread

[Reds Fanatic]

So far only the Reds lineup from C. Trent's blog. I will put the Cards lineup in this post when I see it. 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms for this afternoon's game.



Freel cf
Phillips 2b
Conine 1b
Griffey rf
Gonzales ss
Castro 3b
Ross c
Hopper lf
Lohse p

(Note that the Cards are throwing lefty -- and former Red -- Randy Keisler)


Both lineups:

Lineups

Reds (10 - 11)
2nd in NL Central
Cardinals (9 - 11)
4th in NL Central

Starting Lineup

Name AVG HR RBI SB
1. R Freel, CF .284 0 1 4
2. A Gonzalez, SS .302 2 9 0
3. B Phillips, 2B .222 4 10 5
4. J Conine, 1B .303 2 8 1
5. J Hamilton, RF .298 6 12 1
6. J Castro, 3B .095 0 1 0
7. D Ross, C .130 0 3 0
8. N Hopper, LF .000 0 0 0
9. K Lohse, P .167 0 0 0

Starting Lineup

Name AVG HR RBI SB
1. A Miles, SS .250 0 1 0
2. C Duncan, LF .333 4 8 1
3. A Pujols, 1B .234 5 14 0
4. S Rolen, 3B .290 2 10 0
5. J Edmonds, CF .203 1 5 0
6. S Spiezio, RF .216 0 4 0
7. A Kennedy, 2B .200 0 4 2
8. G Bennett, C .412 0 2 0
9. R Keisler, P .000 0 0 0

Starting Pitcher
Name W L ERA* WHIP K
K Lohse 1 0 1.91 1.02 23

Starting Pitcher
Name W L ERA* WHIP K
R Keisler 0 0 4.09 1.36 5

[cumberlandreds]

Well that lineup should score a bundle of runs. :rolleyes: I'm sure Lohse appreciates it too.

[Matt700wlw]

Too bad Hamilton's not in, but I'm not surprised, or upset at the move (with the lefty going).....he can always come in later.

Of course not having Dunn OR Hamilton in there makes very little sense. Sure, Dunn could strike out 4 times, but you never know what can happen if he gets a hold of one, and the same goes for Hamilton, who I don't think will strike out as much.

There's no reason ever both of them should sit on the same day.

[membengal]

Well that was certainly one direction for Narron to go. Was kinda hoping to give Hamilton a shot at a lefty who isn't at the top of the league in terms of stuff or speciality. Oh well.

Usually LaRussa is a master of day game specials in terms of line-ups, so it may look like a glorified Memphis/Louisville baseball game today...

[Danny Serafini]

Is it September? Wow, that's a getaway day special if I've ever seen one.

[PuffyPig]

I actually expected Griffey to be the one sitting.

Sitting EE makes some sort of sense, but I would tend to do it when I wasn't sitting Dunn.

We are effectively sitting 2 regulars.

[Matt700wlw]

I actually expected Griffey to be the one sitting.

Sitting EE makes some sort of sense, but I would tend to do it when I wasn't sitting Dunn.

We are effectively sitting 2 regulars.

I didn't even see EE sitting....so Dunn, Hamilton, and EE are sitting...

Hopefully Pujols, Rolen, and Edmonds are sitting too, which they won't be....




...Well, at least the Reds have a strong bench today :dunno:

[Benihana]

EE should NOT be sitting today. Dunn and Hamilton, I'm fine with.

[stevekun]

I have not been too upset at Narron but this did it for me. this makes no sense at all to not have Dunn or Hamilton in there. At least play Valentine at Catcher man

[oneupper]

Narron wanted a strong bench for today's game.

[PuffyPig]

I have not been too upset at Narron but this did it for me. this makes no sense at all to not have Dunn or Hamilton in there. At least play Valentine at Catcher man

Besides bring poor defense to the game, Valentine's usual hitting vs. LH pitching is about the samw as what Ross is doing this year. Which is bad. Only start Valentine against PH pitching.

[Mitri]

Man that's an ugly lineup.

[Jefferson24]

Narron is trying to send a message to Dunn and EE. Hope it doesn't cost us a chance at a game though. I don't mind either of them sitting. If you aren't seeming to play through a slump you might as well sit through one.

[guttle11]

That's a bad lineup. Which means they'll score 12 runs.

[Matt700wlw]

That's a bad lineup. Which means they'll score 12 runs.

Probably. :lol:

[Matt700wlw]

Narron says last night there was no doubt in his mind about pinch hitting for Bronson. If the Reds had a lead, Bronson would have hit, or if this was AL ball, Bronson would have been back out there.

Trust me, he said it. :)

[Redskinalum02]

Narron says last night there was no doubt in his mind about pinch hitting for Bronson. Trust me, he said it. :)

Uggghhh...nevermind...if I can't say anything nice...

[robmadden1]

The game is not on tv but you can watch it for free online: http://myp2p.eu/MLB.htm I plan on watching it online for free lol.

[Matt700wlw]

Uggghhh...nevermind...if I can't say anything nice...

Say it anyway?

[Matt700wlw]

The game is not on tv but you can watch it for free online: http://myp2p.eu/MLB.htm I plan on watching it online for free lol.

It's on FSN St. Louis, or Midwest, or whatever their station is...not sure if that even helps anybody in the Reds viewing area, with it not being on locally.

[Spring~Fields]

Narron wanted a strong bench for today's game.

Quite the creative way to improve his dysfunctional bench, maybe Mr. Narron is trying to send a message, a message to his boss, the master planner, the GM of the team. ;)

[Redskinalum02]

Say it anyway?

Bashing Narron, WK, et al. doesn't add much to the board, so I'll restrain myself. Suffice it to say, I was an ardent Narron supporter until recently.

Although, pinch hitting for Arroyo last night wasn't all that bad. At least he was just trying to get Freel on base for the top of the lineup in an attempt to get the lead. You have to rely on the bully at some point...Just not sure if he is using Saarloos and Coffey in the correct spots. I guess when the bully isn't doing its job, no one is hitting, etc. it makes the manager an easy target. However, his lineup construction (especially today) leaves a lot to be desired.

I guess I'm just frustrated like most other Reds fans who invest any amount of time watching and listening to this team.

[fewfirstchoice]

LaRussa isnt a idiot like Narron,no way he sits 3 of his best players like Narron is doing.LaRussa understands that these games in april against your divison rivals mean somthing and can count come the nd of the season.Narron,he just doesnt understand anything.Narron is the worst manager since Don Baylor,he just terrible in every aspect of managing a game.

[EddieMilner]

LaRussa isnt a idiot like Narron,no way he sits 3 of his best players like Narron is doing.LaRussa understands that these games in april against your divison rivals mean somthing and can count come the nd of the season.Narron,he just doesnt understand anything.Narron is the worst manager since Don Baylor,he just terrible in every aspect of managing a game.

I will preface that I do like EE. But there is no way you can say he is one of the best 3 players on this team right now. In the last 7 days (he's had 22 ABs) and he is OPS .399. I am with the camp that wants to send him to Louisville to get out of this slump.

[Kc61]

Bashing Narron, WK, et al. doesn't add much to the board, so I'll restrain myself. Suffice it to say, I was an ardent Narron supporter until recently.

Although, pinch hitting for Arroyo last night wasn't all that bad. At least he was just trying to get Freel on base for the top of the lineup in an attempt to get the lead. You have to rely on the bully at some point...Just not sure if he is using Saarloos and Coffey in the correct spots. I guess when the bully isn't doing its job, no one is hitting, etc. it makes the manager an easy target. However, his lineup construction (especially today) leaves a lot to be desired.

I guess I'm just frustrated like most other Reds fans who invest any amount of time watching and listening to this team.

Narron seems set with Weathers in the ninth, but he should stick to Stanton in the eighth of winning games. Probably last night with Pujois he wanted a righty so he went to Saarloos, who is really miscast as a late inning reliever.

Bottom line is that the team does not have good bullpen options for the late innings. Coffey's ineffectiveness and Bray's injury have hurt.

As for today, no problem using a bunch of righty bench hitters for this game agains Keisler, although Castro hitting sixth is certainly novel. But where is EE? Sitting against a lefty? He was hit in the hand with a pitch the other night, maybe he is hurt. Otherwise, an odd time to rest EE.

[robmadden1]

Is the game blacked out in Cincy I want to see if a bar would be showing the game?

[fewfirstchoice]

Your probably right Eddie on EE but with his potential he has the ability to be the best player on the team.

[coachw513]

Narron says last night there was no doubt in his mind about pinch hitting for Bronson. If the Reds had a lead, Bronson would have hit, or if this was AL ball, Bronson would have been back out there.

Trust me, he said it. :)

I did not see the game, so it bears asking...BEFORE Saarloos gave it away, what was the thinking???...what were RZ'ers gut-level reactions when Freel PH for Arroyo last night???

Figure this can carry some conversation until opening pitch...

[REDREAD]

Wow.. after winning game 1, I thought we were a lock to win 2 games in this series.. With this lineup, I doubt it.

Why would you not start EdE against a mediocre lefty like Keisler? Castro at 3b??

I've got a feeling Lohse is going to give up a HR or two, it's inexcusable for Jerry to sit EdE and Dunn.

What a joke, Castro and Hopper starting the same game... Yeah, that will help the offense :rolleyes:

[Jharb74]

I don't think any player, on a Narron team, will ever have to worry about breaking Cal Ripken Jr.'s iron man streak.

[guttle11]

I'm convinced Kyle Larson made out the lineup card today.

Punt.

[REDREAD]

Narron says last night there was no doubt in his mind about pinch hitting for Bronson. If the Reds had a lead, Bronson would have hit, or if this was AL ball, Bronson would have been back out there.

Trust me, he said it. :)


I thought Narron made the right move pinch hitting for Arroyo last night. We needed a baserunner, we had Freel on the bench.

It's not Narron's fault that the bullpen sucks.. Arroyo can't pitch a complete game every time out.

[REDREAD]

I will preface that I do like EE. But there is no way you can say he is one of the best 3 players on this team right now. In the last 7 days (he's had 22 ABs) and he is OPS .399. I am with the camp that wants to send him to Louisville to get out of this slump.


I would've liked to see EdE get a chance to get back on track against a very mediocre lefty.

I agree, EdE is not one of our three best players at this point. However, he's a big part of our future (either as a player or trade bait). It's imperative to get him back on track. Thus, you start him against a mediocre lefty and hope for the best.

It's not as if Castro is an upgrade to a slumping EdE..

[REDREAD]

I did not see the game, so it bears asking...BEFORE Saarloos gave it away, what was the thinking???...what were RZ'ers gut-level reactions when Freel PH for Arroyo last night???

Figure this can carry some conversation until opening pitch...

I was watching the game in a bar, and I thought it was a great move.

This team is offensively challenged. It was a tie game late in the innning.

Why not let Freel hit? If you let Arroyo hit, you are basically giving away an out.

I think most ML managers would've done exactly what Narron did last night. When you manage, you can't go under the assumption that you have no one in the pen to pitch the 8th inning.. Narron had to pull out all the stops to get the win in that inning.

[RichRed]

This may be the worst lineup in the history of lineups. AG batting 5th (even though he's hot now), Castro 6th, BP still out of place in the 2-hole, no Dunn, no EE, no Hamilton. That's horrific.

But you guys are right, watch 'em score 12 runs now. :)

[edabbs44]

Narron says last night there was no doubt in his mind about pinch hitting for Bronson. If the Reds had a lead, Bronson would have hit, or if this was AL ball, Bronson would have been back out there.

Trust me, he said it. :)

Jerry was correct in pinch-hitting for Arroyo.

[RichRed]

Jerry was correct in pinch-hitting for Arroyo.

I agree, and I'm far from a Narron supporter.

[redlegs2370]

I bet the Bullpen is happy with Jerry running this line-up out there, because there will not be a position for them to blow the game. :pray:

[TeamDunn]

Cardinal lineup

A. Miles ss
C. Duncan lf
A. Pujols 1b
S. Rolen 3b
J. Edmonds cf
S. Spiezio rf
A. Kennedy 2b
G. Bennett c
R. Keisler p

[Spring~Fields]

Wasn’t it Mr. Krivsky and Mr. Narron that picked out the talent to make up last years bullpen when it was alleged that they did not have enough time on the job to do a better job of it? Wasn’t it the same two that evaluated the bullpen pitchers this year after they had more time? I don’t like the word blame, how about share in the responsibility of the results?

[Chip R]

Is the game blacked out in Cincy I want to see if a bar would be showing the game?


Good idea. A lineup like that can drive you to drink so you might as well be in a place that serves booze. :beerme: I think they are showing it on FSO so it shouldn't be blacked out.

[robmadden1]

Its not on FSN OHIO.

[Roy Tucker]

Shades of Donnie Sadler.

I hope it rains.

[flyer85]

Not sure I've ever seen a more pitiful lineup that wasn't dictated by injury.

[Matt700wlw]

I thought Narron made the right move pinch hitting for Arroyo last night. We needed a baserunner, we had Freel on the bench.

It's not Narron's fault that the bullpen sucks.. Arroyo can't pitch a complete game every time out.

I would agree.

[reds44]

Wow. What a lineup.

[guttle11]

REVISED LINEUP -- Griffey scratched
Freel CF
Gonzales SS
Phillips 2B
Conine 1B
Hamilton RF
Castro 3B
Ross C
Hopper LF
Lohse P

Per C. Trent

Better I guess, if only by default.

[rdiersin]

Better I guess, if only by default.

Oh, that's so much better. ;)
The only thing scarier than this lineup is that I have a feeling somewhere down the line it will make a reappearance.

[TeamSelig]

Jeesh.... shows how bad our bench is.

Seriously though, I understand benching players today vs. a LHP cause we can't hit them. But why bench EdE? He typically murders LHP and is in a slump. Who knows, getting ABs vs. LHP and then getting some hits might break him out of his slump. Also, Dunn hits LHP pretty well. Put him in there instead of Griffey.

Freel cf
Phillips 2b
Conine 1b
Dunn Lf
Gonzales ss
Encarnacion 3b
Ross c
Hopper Rf
Lohse p

[flyer85]

If the Reds can't light up Keisler ... well

[TeamSelig]

Didn't see Griffey get scratched. Is he hurt? Hammy has sucked vs LHP so far. Not sure I want him in there either.

[Matt700wlw]

Strange. Griffey scratched.

I can handle Hamilton being in though :)

[REDREAD]

Wasn’t it Mr. Krivsky and Mr. Narron that picked out the talent to make up last years bullpen when it was alleged that they did not have enough time on the job to do a better job of it? Wasn’t it the same two that evaluated the bullpen pitchers this year after they had more time? I don’t like the word blame, how about share in the responsibility of the results?

I agree. Whoever decided that the bullpen was "fixed" made a grave error and they deserve a lot of blame for these bullpen explosion losses. I think most of that blame falls on Wayne. Jerry may have had some input (as well as other advisors), but ultimately, it's the GM's final decision.

[NorrisHopper30]

Terrible lineup.

[REDREAD]

Better I guess, if only by default.

The revised Lineup is Wayne's dream "pitching-and-defense" team :lol:

This is his vision for the future :lol:

[REDREAD]

Terrible lineup.

I thought you'd be happy that you were getting playing time.. Now go out there and have a big game for us :)

[kbrake]

Worst. Lineup. Ever.

[Matt700wlw]

Didn't see Griffey get scratched. Is he hurt? Hammy has sucked vs LHP so far. Not sure I want him in there either.

You say that like he's the only one :lol:

[fisch11]

From Fay:

"Get a little energy on the field and see what happens with it," Narron said. "We're not exactly killing left-handed pitching."

The Reds, in fact, enter today exactly 2-6 vs. lefties.

The difference in the lineup really is Norris Hopper for Adam Dunn in left and Juan Castro for Edwin Encarnacion at third. Jeff Conine has started every game vs. a lefty.

[Reds Freak]

I don't care if they had the University of Cincinnati lineup today, there's no excuse not to score 5+ runs against Keisler...

[RichRed]

Better I guess, if only by default.


REVISED LINEUP -- Griffey scratched
Freel CF
Gonzales SS
Phillips 2B
Conine 1B
Hamilton RF
Castro 3B
Ross C
Hopper LF
Lohse P

Per C. Trent

Seriously guys, what's the real lineup? I like a good joke as much as the next guy but there's no way AG, BP and YB are hitting 2, 3 and 4 in the lineup.

[LincolnparkRed]

I don't care if they had the University of Cincinnati lineup today, there's no excuse not to score 5+ runs against Keisler...

Be prepared to be disappointed then, the Dave Duncan rejuvenation machine still seems to be working last time I checked.

[guttle11]

Rich, that lineup is better, mostly because it's not the first one...:bang:

[fisch11]

Worst. Lineup. Ever.

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[cumberlandreds]

Narron says this is an energy lineup. :laugh:

[guttle11]

Marty says Narron calls this his "energy" lineup.

Apparently they make outs real fast.

[SirFelixCat]

Worst. Lineup. Ever.

Which means we win by 12 lol.

[RichRed]

Narron says this is an energy lineup. :laugh:

An energy lineup with a severe power shortage.

[Danny Serafini]

Ball 1 high to Freel and we are underway!

[jesusfan]

Nice job Freel...

[Reds Freak]

Be prepared to be disappointed then, the Dave Duncan rejuvenation machine still seems to be working last time I checked.

Well, I didn't consider that but he's not Jesus Christ...

[LincolnparkRed]

Freel goes 3-1 and then pops up to Bennett behind the plate

[cumberlandreds]

Freel just energized a pop out for the first out of the game.

[flyer85]

what is it with Freel, he now is constantly hacking on 3-1 pitches.

[guttle11]

Energetic pop out by Freel.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cardinals have also made a late scratch. Duncan is out of the lineup replaced by Schumaker.

[Matt700wlw]

Gonzo hitting second makes me chuckle...but he did get a triple

[VR]

Keisler looks like Smeagol's big brother.

[guttle11]

Gonzo charges up for a triple.

[membengal]

Freel's allergic to the concept of a walk. Too many of them this year are.

By the way, sitting here in downtown Memphis, I can barely work what with all of the energy flowing down the Mississippi River from the Reds' energy line-up...

[RedsMan3203]

Gonzo with a triple?!

[LincolnparkRed]

Gonzo goes 3-1 and then hits one that Spezio can't quite reach, winds up at 3rd. Spezio made Dunn look good with that route

[jesusfan]

Gonzo is HOT!

[Razor Shines]

I think Narron was just saying how much he thinks Keisler sucks.

[RedsMan3203]

Man - I gotta listen to MLB XM Radio and Im stuck with the Cards guys - THEY are HORRIBLE!

I miss Marty

[flyer85]

The Reds have faced some good lefties in Lilly, Hill and Capuano.

[KronoRed]

Nice lineup.





*giggle*

[LincolnparkRed]

Phillips out by 10 feet going into 3rd. Bad baserunning. After getting Gonzo in

Conine bounces the first pitch to 3rd

1-0 Reds after .5

[guttle11]

Phillips doubles, Gonzo scores.

Phillips out at third. Never make the 1st or 3rd out of an inning at third. Phillips meets that criteria, I guess.

[cumberlandreds]

Phillips has too much energy and thrown out trying to stretch a double into a triple. A run does score and the Reds lead 1-0.

[Razor Shines]

Wow was that Freel or Phillips?

[Reds Fanatic]

BP doubles in a run. 1-0 Reds!

[Caveat Emperor]

Gotta love the Reds -- they probably could've stayed batting that inning for an hour.

[jesusfan]

Phillips doubles but is still dumb...

[Chip R]

You know if the Reds win with this lineup, we'll see it again the next time they face a lefty.

[Danny Serafini]

Marty is not happy with Mark Berry right now.

[Jr's Boy]

What did Grande say about Edmonds throwing out Philips?

[jesusfan]

1-0 mid 1st...

[SirFelixCat]

Conine with a 5-3 GO to end the inning. BP got a little too aggressive there, but I don't mind it. Good to jump out to a lead for a change.

[RichRed]

You know if the Reds win with this lineup, we'll see it again the next time they face a lefty.

I hate you. (But you're right.)

[Reds Freak]

If I hear the hip opera commercial one more time, I'm never buying a Diet Pepsi again..

[LincolnparkRed]

What did Grande say about Edmonds throwing out Philips?
Aaron Miles cut it off and made the relay

[Danny Serafini]

If I hear the hip opera commercial one more time, I'm never buying a Diet Pepsi again..

First inning and they're already playing that crap. Ugh.

[cumberlandreds]

What did Grande say about Edmonds throwing out Philips?


I doubt Grande said anything publicly since the Reds are not televising.

[jesusfan]

I am in Science 490 right now, but we're in the cpu lab working on GLOBE investigations and im watchin Gameday and typing on RedsZone... I'm sneaky eh!

[Caveat Emperor]

I am in Science 490 right now, but we're in the cpu lab working on GLOBE investigations and im watchin Gameday and typing on RedsZone... I'm sneaky eh!

Welcome to my world for all 3 years of law school. :evil:

[Matt700wlw]

I wonder about Mark Berry sometimes

[LincolnparkRed]

Reds Deffense shinning early

barehand by Castro out 1
Hopper jumps into the side wall for out 2

[Krash]

I wonder about Mark Berry sometimes

I've questioned him for quite a while...

[Matt700wlw]

Pujols is limping again....however, he is beginning to heat up...as expected.

[LincolnparkRed]

Pujols doubles down the line to get the Cards first hit

[Cedric]

I am in Science 490 right now, but we're in the cpu lab working on GLOBE investigations and im watchin Gameday and typing on RedsZone... I'm sneaky eh!

I used to LOVE doing that. Something about it just made the game that much better.

[LincolnparkRed]

Rolen is on a 8-12 hitting streak, ESPN calling him out must have lit the fire

[Matt700wlw]

Reds starting pitching has the 3rd BEST ERA in the National League


Reds bullpen ERA is DEAD LAST in the National League....


Gee, call me Einestein, but I sense an issue.

[LincolnparkRed]

3-2 count to Rolen .... and foul and a late punchout on the inside corner

1-0 reds after 1

[jesusfan]

Lohse is the man...

[M2]

Nice sequence there by Lohse. Rolen didn't offer at his first out pitch and then fouled off a second. I wasn't sure Kyle would be able to hit the inside edge, but he did. Nice job.

[LincolnparkRed]

I think the sling box might be the coolest invention ever. I am at my desk watching the game on a Treo, isn't technology great

[Degenerate39]

Why isn't Griffey playing?

[VR]

Phillips doubles, Gonzo scores.

Phillips out at third. Never make the 1st or 3rd out of an inning at third. Phillips meets that criteria, I guess.

The sad part is that Bennett threw out 3 of 29 baserunners attempting to steal last year. Phillips could have stolen 3rd in a gunny sack.

[Matt700wlw]

Hamilton swings at the first pitch again

[SirFelixCat]

For the love of all that is good and holy, I hope Kyle Lohse goes back into the dugout and tells the hitters that this umps strike zone is as big as a gnats ass.


4 pitches on both inside and outside corners to Pujols and Rolen called balls. Great pitches too. Jesus.

[Matt700wlw]

Why isn't Griffey playing?

No word yet

[cumberlandreds]

Why isn't Griffey playing?


Marty said he had received no reason why he was scratched.

[LincolnparkRed]

Hamilton pops the first pitch he sees to Kennedy one down

[Jr's Boy]

I think the sling box might be the coolest invention ever. I am at my desk watching the game on a Treo, isn't technology great


What's a slingbox?

[LincolnparkRed]

Castro sees 2 pitches then lines to Edmonds

[Matt700wlw]

FINALLY!!

:jump:

[KYRed]

Ross homers! What'd ya know?

[Jr's Boy]

OMG,Ross!

[SirFelixCat]

How about a lil props to Castro and Conine on that first out too....med speed ground to Manos de Oro at 3B, barehanded and a great pick at 1B by Conine to keep Miles off the basepath.

[RedsMan3203]

David Ross Home Run?!

[Krash]

Hamilton loves that first pitch...

[guttle11]

Ross!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What the heck?

[cumberlandreds]

Ross hits his first HR of the year. :jump: :jump: :jump:

[Razor Shines]

Hey that's nice to see.

[VR]

Reds starting pitching has the 3rd BEST ERA in the National League


Reds bullpen ERA is DEAD LAST in the National League....


Gee, call me Einestein, but I sense an issue.

The trend I like to see is the Reds pitchers among the league's lead for K's....and leading the league in fewest walks.

[RedFanAlways1966]

Way to go, David Ross! Special lineup... so far, so good. :)

[goreds2]

David Ross Home Run?!

:eek: ( :thumbup: )

[Krash]

Ross homers! What'd ya know?

Quick, everyone, get right with God this second!

[guttle11]

I think Ross is energized by this lineup.

[LincolnparkRed]

What's a slingbox?

You can project your home tv into your computer. I am watching my bosses direct tv feed from his house at my office 30 miles away. It also doesn't affect his home tv at all.

[jesusfan]

Rossie!!!!

[Razor Shines]

Wow still only 6 pitches thrown that inning. Guess they want to make sure he stays in the game as long as possible.

[Caveat Emperor]

Hamilton loves that first pitch...

Thats his head messing with him. He doesn't have a ton of experience facing lefties, and I'd be willing to bet his plate approach against lefties right now is "swing at the first thing I can get the bat on" in order to avoid going into the hole and getting rung up on a slider or some other tough breaking ball.

As he gains more confidence in that aspect of his game, he'll start hitting lefties better, IMO.

Of course, I might be totally wrong. Who knows.

[jesusfan]

2 innings 2 runs... Hey, we may be on to something... or maybe its because Kiesler blows goats!

[Degenerate39]

My jaw just dropped when I saw Ross had a homer on yahoo sports

[Jr's Boy]

You can project your home tv into your computer. I am watching my bosses direct tv feed from his house at my office 30 miles away. It also doesn't affect his home tv at all.

Sweet!:thumbup:

[Matt700wlw]

Hal has no official announcement on Griffey, but Hal thinks it may be a flare up on his particular itis.

[M2]

I think Ross is energized by this lineup.

I think he needs to play only against LHPs.

[Krash]

Thats his head messing with him. He doesn't have a ton of experience facing lefties, and I'd be willing to bet his plate approach against lefties right now is "swing at the first thing I can get the bat on" in order to avoid going into the hole and getting rung up on a slider or some other tough breaking ball.

As he gains more confidence in that aspect of his game, he'll start hitting lefties better, IMO.

Of course, I might be totally wrong. Who knows.

That's a pretty good assumption. As long as he keeps hitting the way he has, I don't care what pitch he swings at. I agree with you though.

[cumberlandreds]

Edmonds lines out to Hopper for first out in the 2nd.

[flyer85]

I think Ross is energized by this lineup.... that would Keisler, the worst starter the Reds have faced this year(Armas would be a close second).

[Jr's Boy]

I wanna see Norris Hopper whirlwind kick Pujols.;)

[cumberlandreds]

Spezio pops out for number two.

[RedsMan3203]

Hal has no official announcement on Griffey, but Hal thinks it may be a flare up on his particular itis.

A friend of mine who I never talk to online, jumped online to tell me that JR broke his leg in a car accident. :rolleyes:

He tried to play me for a sucker :mooner:

[LincolnparkRed]

Lohse has a nice curve going today

[oneupper]

Edmonds lines to Hopper. That's the third out our regular lineup doesn't make.

[redlegs7089]

Hal has no official announcement on Griffey, but Hal thinks it may be a flare up on his particular itis.


so what your saying hes going to be out another 4 or 5 games:)

[Degenerate39]

Lets hope Lohse can keep this up for the whole game

[VR]

Hal has no official announcement on Griffey, but Hal thinks it may be a flare up on his particular itis.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diverticulitis

some light reading on Ken's condition....preferrably while eating a high fiber lunch.

[cumberlandreds]

Kennedy grounds out to Conine to end the 2nd. Lohse a nice inning.

[LincolnparkRed]

It would seem like the Cardinals are the ones leaving town. Cormier complaining to the Cards tv announcers that he thinks his time in Cincy is short. We can only hope

Lohse 1,2,3

2-0 after 2

[edabbs44]

Ross hits his first HR of the year. :jump: :jump: :jump:

http://photos4.flickr.com/7329229_20d3245fc5_o.jpg

[Krash]

I wanna see Norris Hopper whirlwind kick Pujols.;)

I wanna see Chuck Norris kick Pujols!

[Doc. Scott]

My high school classmate's band is on WLW singing about Gold Star burritos.

[M2]

I wonder if when the team's 2B is involved in game action, Cards announcers face an irresistible urge to say:

MISterrrrrrrrr Kennedayyyy

...

Kennedayyyy

[cumberlandreds]

Lohse grounds out to SS. One out with dark clouds rolling in per Thom.

[cumberlandreds]

Freel pops out to RF. Two away.

[Krash]

So, who all thinks Loshe is in a Reds' uniform next season?

[Reds Freak]

It would seem like the Cardinals are the ones leaving town. Cormier complaining to the Cards tv announcers that he thinks his time in Cincy is short. We can only hope

Lohse 1,2,3

2-0 after 2

Why were the Cards announcers talking to Cormier?

[Chip R]

I think he needs to play only against LHPs.


Is Johnny Bench available to play against RHPs? Hell, I'd take Eddie Taubensee.

[flyer85]

the energy seems to be working, this game could be over in 90 minutes.

[LincolnparkRed]

Why were the Cards announcers talking to Cormier?

He was a card for something like 3 years somewhere in his career

[captainmorgan07]

So, who all thinks Loshe is in a Reds' uniform next season?

if he keeps pitching like this they sure as heck better keep him

[TRF]

I wonder if when the team's 2B is involved in game action, Cards announcers face an irresistible urge to say:

MISterrrrrrrrr Kennedayyyy

...

Kennedayyyy

He hails from Raleigh, NC!

[LincolnparkRed]

The weather does look ominous

[reds44]

Gonzo would like to play the Cardinals all the time.

[cumberlandreds]

Gonzo hits a pop double down the 3rd base line. Gonzo is a hit machine.

[LincolnparkRed]

Card announcers talking about how the reds are getting jobbed on their 6 (10 day) road trips

[Krash]

if he keeps pitching like this they sure as heck better keep him

I agree 100%. I just wonder if he will want to come back.

[Reds Freak]

He was a card for something like 3 years somewhere in his career

Wasn't aware of that. He serves absolutely no purpose on this team. He might be a good guy, but there's no reason for him to pitching unless the Reds are down 10 runs. They might as well go with a 24 man roster.

[TRF]

So, who all thinks Loshe is in a Reds' uniform next season?

And who thinks he is more likely to revert to form at some point? I say he's a start by start guy. His K numbers are skewed right now by that one incredible game.

Ask me again in August.

[M2]

After this series Tony LaRussa will be convinced Alex Gonzalez is the greatest hitting shortstop in baseball.

Cormier came up with Cardinals as a starter. Pitched for them when some guy named Joe Torre was the manager.

[LincolnparkRed]

Gonzo hits a pop single down the 3rd base line. Gonzo is a hit machine.

fixed it

[Danny Serafini]

Sounds like Gonzalez was dead at second, but Keisler was covering and dropped the relay.

[Danny Serafini]

Light rain now falling.

[RedsMan3203]

fixed it

kinda - its was down the 1st base line - not 3rd. ;)

[Matt700wlw]

:phillips:

:jump:

[RedsMan3203]

BP Home Run?!

[cumberlandreds]

Phillips a HR.

[reds44]

B-Gone!!!!!!

4-0

[RedFanAlways1966]

How 'bout that lineup?!?!? :laugh:

[Jr's Boy]

Woohoo,I had a feeling we were going to light Keisler up today.

[OesterPoster]

So much for that picket fence the Reds were building across the scoreboard. Oh well. :D

[VR]

Gonzo hits a pop double down the 3rd base line. Gonzo is a hit machine.

2nd to Hammy in OPS for the team. yikes.

[Razor Shines]

I think Keisler is going to stall for the rain. He should anyway.

[Reds Freak]

This lineup sucks... :thumbup:

[Danny Serafini]

We need some quick outs now to make sure they get through 5 innings, because this weather is sounding worse.

[Mitri]

Energy

[Krash]

And who thinks he is more likely to revert to form at some point? I say he's a start by start guy. His K numbers are skewed right now by that one incredible game.

Ask me again in August.

I think he's a solid #3. No, he won't pitch like this all year, but you gotta like his stuff. I hope he's back. You're right though, too early to tell now.

[LincolnparkRed]

4-0 reds (phillips) to dead center no diving for edmonds

Jim remarks again about how you can't play defense on a fastball down the middle

[Doc. Scott]

Why were the Cards announcers talking to Cormier?

They were interviewing their undercover agent about the chances he might get into today's game.

[Jr's Boy]

412 ft.

[KronoRed]

Woohoo,I had a feeling we were going to light Keisler up today.

Be nice to see what the real bats would have done vs this guy :devil:

[KYRed]

Yes, please let us make it through 5!

[Jefferson24]

I'm starting to like this line up better all the time.

[Razor Shines]

At least we're getting the Keisler we came to know and loathe as a Red and love as a Card.

[cumberlandreds]

What an energy lineup! I love it! ;)

[RedsMan3203]

http://image.weather.com/web/radar/us_stl_closeradar_plus_usen.jpg

[Doc. Scott]

At least we're getting the Keisler we came to know and loathe as a Red and love as a Card.

Well, much like with Chris Michalak, there was that one shining game (http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2005/B06070CIN2005.htm) (against Tampa Bay) ltwo years ago...

[flyer85]

This lineup sucks... :thumbup:has nothing to do with the lineup(even though it is 3 regulars who have provided all the scoring). Has to do with the likely worst starting pitcher in the league.

[M2]

Brandon's got his OPS up to .793.

[reds44]

Wow. What a lineup.

haha

[fisch11]

LaRussa will start slowing the game down so that it doesn't go 5.

[Wheelhouse]

Any word on Griffey yet?

[cumberlandreds]

Line out to Freel. One away in the Cards third.

[M2]

What an energy lineup! I love it! ;)

Energy lineup?

[cumberlandreds]

Keisler pops to lf. Three pitches and two outs. Gotta love that.

[cumberlandreds]

Energy lineup?

Narron called this his energy lineup on the pregame show.

[klw]

Radar doesn't look that bad at all

http://wwwa.accuweather.com/radar-large.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&site=MO_&type=SIR&anim=1&level=state&large=1

[LincolnparkRed]

Lohse gets two flys to Freel and now we are once through the lineup with 32 pitches

[Matt700wlw]

Griffey: Soreness in his chest

[KronoRed]

Narron called this his energy lineup on the pregame show.
Energy = Scrappy ;)

[Krash]

How did we get the 3rd and 4th run? I'm not watching or listening (just reading).

[Matt700wlw]

Radar doesn't look that bad at all

http://wwwa.accuweather.com/radar-large.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&site=MO_&type=SIR&anim=1&level=state&large=1

It's one of those humid sunny days that can trigger things. I think that's the biggest concern.

[Danny Serafini]

Griffey scratched due to soreness in chest, whatever that means.

[M2]

Narron called this his energy lineup on the pregame show.

What does it mean?

[cumberlandreds]

Miles has a two out single.

[Reds Freak]

Gotta get Skippy out here...

[LincolnparkRed]

2-2 to Miles and he singles

Cards tv likes random concession stand shots

[HotCorner]

Griffey: Soreness in his chest

He saw the lineup and starting feeling chest pains ;)

[cumberlandreds]

How did we get the 3rd and 4th run? I'm not watching or listening (just reading).

Phillips a two run homer. :thumbup:

[Chip R]

After this series Tony LaRussa will be convinced Alex Gonzalez is the greatest hitting shortstop in baseball.


Yep. Maybe in a couple of years when Eckstein finally throws his arm out of his socket we can trade Gonzo to them.

[Matt700wlw]

Lohse not liking this umps calls

[Reds Freak]

Are these pitches as close as Thom and Marty are claiming?

[Krash]

Phillips a two run homer. :thumbup:

Thanks.

[RedsMan3203]

:dangit:

[Matt700wlw]

Marty's all bent out of shape....bad throw to the cutoff man by Hamilton prevents a play at the play

[LincolnparkRed]

Lohse falls behind Skip 3-0
now 3-1
and then 4-1 as skip hits a double

[cumberlandreds]

Shumaker doubles in Miles and lead is cut to 4-1. Marty ranting about Hamilton missing the cutoff man.

[Reds Freak]

Holy cow, Marty going off..rightfully so...

[KYRed]

Marty's got the fire lit about the cut off throw. I wish Narron would listen to him in this case.

[Matt700wlw]

Marty's like us! He says, "I don't know why I get upset. If they don't care, why should I?"

Thom feels the same way.

[coachw513]

Griffey: Soreness in his chest

hey, seriously this is really troubling...

gotta be honest, wish like heck these medical ailments were troubling that guy in SF (who will almost certainly acquire them in later life) than our guy in Cincy...it's quite sad

[AccordinglyReds]

C'mon get out of this inning.

Marty's making a good point. :)

[Krash]

Marty's like us! He says, "I don't know why I get upset. If they don't care, why should I?"

Thom feels the same way.

Did he say that on the air?

[Chip R]

You have to take the good with the bad with Josh. He's barely played above A ball. If anyone thought he was a finished product they are delusional.

[RedsMan3203]

God - I hate these guys in St. Louis - I'm about to start driving around so I can listen to 700 WLW

[CaiGuy]

stat of the day:

A. Gon. hitting second; 2 for 2 with 2 runs

Don't get any ideas Jerry...