5-11-07 Game 1 of the West Coast Trip - LA

[Razor Shines]

From Trent's blog:

Here's your lineup - day of for Hamilton, Hopper gets his second start

Hopper cf
Phillips 2b
Griffey rf
Conine 1b
Gonzalez ss
Dunn lf
Castro 3b
Ross c
Arroyo p

Dodgers
Furcal ss
Pierre cf
Garciaparra 1b
Kent 2b
Gonzalez lf
Martin c
Ethier rf
LaRoche 3b
Wolf p

[cincy09]

From Trent's blog:

Hate it!

[reds44]

Norris!

[Razor Shines]

Pretty much what I expected against a lefty.

[traderumor]

Hopefully they can keep sitting Hamilton at least a couple of times a week if they hope to get any kind of second half out of him. But since this isn't the BRM, continuing to hit Dunn 5th or 6th is a joke.

[OnBaseMachine]

Wow, Narron continues to hit Dunn sixth.

[jesusfan]

Just win Baby!

[jesusfan]

Hey, atleast the Brewers are getting beat up by the Mets right now 4-0 with 2 runners on....

[Matt700wlw]

Hate it!

Trent's blog, or the lineup?

[reds44]

Norris Hopper, possibly my new favorite Red with Edwin now a Bat.

Beware all.

[Matt700wlw]

Norris Hopper, possibly my new favorite Red with Edwin now a Bat.

Beware all.

He'll be sent down tomorrow :p:

[reds44]

He'll be sent down tomorrow :p:
FIRE NARRON!!!!!!
FIRE KRIVSKY!!!!!!


FREE NORRIS!!!!!!


:devil:
;)

[jesusfan]

Dodgers line-up looks pretty mean...

[jesusfan]

J.J Hardy just went yard to make it 5-4, Mets still up 1 in the 8th....

[Degenerate39]

I have a good feeling about this game.

Also don't sticky this thread. I believe the Reds are 3-0 when it's not a sticky. Keep riding this until it stops working!

[Matt700wlw]

J.J Hardy just went yard to make it 5-4, Mets still up 1 in the 8th....

I hate the Brewers. Go Mets

[Razor Shines]

I have a good feeling about this game.

Also don't sticky this thread. I believe the Reds are 3-0 when it's not a sticky. Keep riding this until it stops working!

Yeah but we're 0-4 when I start the game thread. But I'm not superstitious.

[VR]

Brew Crew lews....here come the Reds up the standings. :thumbup:

[keeganbrick]

10:40 start time.........jeez.

[Far East]

Wow, Narron continues to hit Dunn sixth.
But Dunn has been doing pretty well at that spot, including getting plenty of RBI opportunities.

[reds44]

Freel scratched
Hopper leading off
Castro at 3rd

[fisch11]

These west coast trips are hard to stay up for. How many die hards staying up tonight?! Need a win to get this road trip started in the right direction.

[reds44]

These west coast trips are hard to stay up for. How many die hards staying up tonight?! Need a win to get this road trip started in the right direction.
I'll be up.

[Tom Servo]

Freel scratched
Hopper leading off
Castro at 3rd
oh, goody.

[keeganbrick]

Hopper seems like a pretty decent leadoff guy.

[Fullboat]

Yeah but we're 0-4 when I start the game thread. But I'm not superstitious.

We could always try writing in the 3rd person?It worked last year for
a while.:D

[CTA513]

Heres the lineup after Freel was scratched:

Hopper cf
Phillips 2b
Griffey rf
Conine 1b
Gonzalez ss
Dunn lf
Castro 3b
Ross c
Arroyo p

[Tom Servo]

Heres the lineup after Freel was scratched:

Hopper cf
Phillips 2b
Griffey rf
Conine 1b
Gonzalez ss
Dunn lf
Castro 3b
Ross c
Arroyo p
If I'm the Dodgers I walk Dunn every time.

[Fullboat]

West coast trips have been brutal for the Reds the last few seasons.Hope
we can turn that around.:(

[reds44]

Heres the lineup after Freel was scratched:

Hopper cf
Phillips 2b
Griffey rf
Conine 1b
Gonzalez ss
Dunn lf
Castro 3b
Ross c
Arroyo p
Why not....

Hopper
Dunn
Conine
Griffey
Phillips
Gonzalez
Castro
Ross

Castro behind Dunn. Just wow.

[WMR]

At least Dunn has some decent protection.

Sort of like 10 year old trojans stored in a glovebox in Arizona.

[OnBaseMachine]

The Dodgers are stupid if Adam Dunn sees one decent pitch to hit tonight.

[Fullboat]

Fear the Castro!!

[RedFanAlways1966]

For those with a strong stomach...

The last time the REDS won in Chavez Ravine or beat the Dodgers was July 28, 2005. Brandon Claussen started and got the win (7IP, 4H, 1ER). The REDS won 6-1. Jason LaRue hit two HRs and accounted for 5 RBIs. It kept the REDS 20.5 GB of the 1st place Cardinals.

Can it get better than last year vs. the Dodgers? Well remember that just 1 win vs. the Dodgers this year will be better than 2006 (0-6 record, outscored 37-20).

Go REDS!

[RBA]

Chat is now open for pregame activities.

Chat (http://www.redszone.com/forums/FlashChat/flashchat.php)

[jesusfan]

Why bring up Keppinger if Narron is going to make Castro back up for 3rd, SS, and 2nd.... STUPID!

[Fullboat]

Its like Narron in the dugout saying go ahead and fire me I dare you
I double dare you.

[reds44]

For those with a strong stomach...

The last time the REDS won in Chavez Ravine or beat the Dodgers was July 28, 2005. Brandon Claussen started and got the win (7IP, 4H, 1ER). The REDS won 6-1. Jason LaRue hit two HRs and accounted for 5 RBIs. It kept the REDS 20.5 GB of the 1st place Cardinals.

Can it get better than last year vs. the Dodgers? Well remember that just 1 win vs. the Dodgers this year will be better than 2006 (0-6 record, outscored 37-20).

Go REDS!
I can still here Charlie Steiner's voice from this game.

http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/news/wrap.jsp?ymd=20060830&content_id=1635877&vkey=wrapup2005&fext=.jsp&team=away

"Ramon Martinez of all people!!!"

Oy

[jesusfan]

Dunn would be better off with a lifestyles condom than Castro behind him for protection...

[Matt700wlw]

The Reds are 14-2 when leading after 7...

Who knew?

[biggergipper]

i just wish there was as much whining during the broadcasts about these silly lineups as there was about swinging at the first pitch.

[StillFunkyB]

Adam won't get a decent pitch all night.

I have yet to bash Narron, but this is just flat out stupid.

[George Foster]

I love west coast night games. It reminds me of growing up when just about 20-25 games were televised,all away games, and the Dodger games were always on. I was allowed to stay up late. Good times.... It seemed Mario Soto always pitched good against the dodgers. I loved watching him perform the lost art of pitching inside.

[jesusfan]

hopefully Castro can do something tonight w/ his scrappiness...

[RedFanAlways1966]

I can still here Charlie Steiner's voice from this game.

"Ramon Martinez of all people!!!"

Oy

Speaking of HRs in Los Angeles... the last 6 REDS players to hit a HR in LA:

1: Jason LaRue
2: Rich Aurilia
3: Brandon Phillips
4: Ken Griffey Jr.
5: Jacob Cruz (PH)
6: ERIC MILTON! :eek:

[George Foster]

That Eric Milton HR was a shot down the right field line.

[reds44]

Steve Lyons not a big of Mexican's.

[keeganbrick]

Speaking of HRs in Los Angeles... the last 6 REDS players to hit a HR in LA:

1: Jason LaRue
2: Rich Aurilia
3: Brandon Phillips
4: Ken Griffey Jr.
5: Jacob Cruz (PH)
6: ERIC MILTON! :eek:

What happened to Cruz, he still in AAA somewhere?

[WMR]

Just bought mlb.tv premium. It's a bit of a rip, but I've got to admit it's an awesome product.

[reds44]

Just bought mlb.tv premium. It's a bit of a rip, but I've got to admit it's an awesome product.
I love it.

Vin Scully tonight. I love listening to Vin.

[Marc D]

Wow, just saw the lineup.

I take back what I said about feeling sorry for Narron when he gets canned.

[reds44]

And finally, here we go.

[WMR]

I love it.

Vin Scully tonight. I love listening to Vin.

Hard to believe what he does and what George does are even considered to be in the same profession.

[WMR]

Wow, just saw the lineup.

I take back what I said about feeling sorry for Narron when he gets canned.

It's beyond dumb.

[RedFanAlways1966]

What happened to Cruz, he still in AAA somewhere?

ESPN shows him to be in the NY Mets organization. Not sure at what level though.

[WMR]

how do you manage your windows with redszone and mlb.tv, R44?

[George Foster]

to think about this being our only trip into LA sucks. I hate the ML schedules, I hate interleague play. I hate the division make-up.

The diamonbacks should go to the AL WEST...they only have 4 teams

The Astros should go to the NL WEST, we have 6 teams in our division.

good at-bat Hopper!!!

[reds44]

how do you manage your windows with redszone and mlb.tv, R44?
I have mlb.tv on medium, and just click to redszone between pitches and or batters.

Redszone is way ahead of MLB.TV though, so you have to be careful not to spoil it for yourself.

[flyer85]

Why bring up Keppinger if Narron is going to make Castro back up for 3rd, SS, and 2nd.... STUPID!:beerme:

[WMR]

I have mlb.tv on medium, and just click to redszone between pitches and or batters.

Redszone is way ahead of MLB.TV though, so you have to be careful not to spoil it for yourself.

gotcha.

[George Foster]

good at bat for Phillips no matter what happens

[Marc D]

Hard to believe what he does and what George does are even considered to be in the same profession.


Here here

He just went down a list of things I have never heard about BP.

[flyer85]

without dingers it hard to see much offense coming from this lineup

[George Foster]

this guy does not throw that hard...

[reds44]

Vin:

"Ken Griffey Jr, what an unbelievable player he WAS."

Ouch.

[reds44]

Stay healthy Junior.

[captainmorgan07]

another single for griffey

[Matt700wlw]

All Griffey does is hit

[jojo]

at least tonight's lineup reflects the critical nature of this roadtrip....

[George Foster]

I think we score some runs off of this guy tonight...just a hunch...:thumbup:

[reds44]

Conine hitting .259.

Why is he batting 4th?

[Matt700wlw]

Vin:

"Ken Griffey Jr, what an unbelievable player he WAS."

Ouch.

Come on, Vin...be nice.

:)

[RedFanAlways1966]

good at bat for Phillips no matter what happens

BP last year in the 1st two games in Dodgers Stadium... 7-for-12, 2 HR, 4 RBI.

[George Foster]

Conine hitting .259.

Why is he batting 4th?

the last time he had a hit was?????

[captainmorgan07]

i could listen to vin scully all nite 22 pitches for wolf in the first we made him work

[Matt700wlw]

Conine hitting .259.

Why is he batting 4th?

I don't know.

[flyer85]

at least tonight's lineup reflects the critical nature of this roadtrip....

:laugh:

[WMR]

Scully said it was 30 for Wolf in the 1st.

[reds44]

the last time he had a hit was?????
May 8th.

Before that?
April 29th.

[edabbs44]

I don't know.

Because RA used to hit 4th against LHPs.

[George Foster]

God, Tommy Lasorta is as big as a cow.....:eek:

[WMR]

Conine is an out machine.

[WMR]

God, Tommy Lasorta is as big as a cow.....:eek:

And a grade-A jerk.

[reds44]

Conine's OBP:
.298

Wow. Why is he hitting 4th?

Narron just doesn't get it.

[4256 Hits]

Thanks Miley err I mean Narron for this line up so I won't be tired tomorrow because I am off to bed! There is no excuse to have Castro hitting behind Dunn! How many teams have the OPS leader hitting 6th?

[Matt700wlw]

Because RA used to hit 4th against LHPs.

Maybe that's it.

[reds44]

Vin talking about BA's stiff leg.

[WMR]

Thanks Miley err I mean Narron for this line up so I won't be tired tomorrow because I am off to bed! There is no excuse to have Castro hitting behind Dunn! How many teams have the OPS leader hitting 6th?

Yeah this line-up easily could have been lifted from one of the line-up cards of the Miley tenure.

[reds44]

It's an adventure in RF.

[George Foster]

that was a lucky out for us....that was nailed. It about took Jr's glove off

[reds44]

lol @ Juan Pierre's AB song.

It's Jay-Z in a Beyonce song:

"Used to run bases like Juan Pierre...."

[jojo]

Jr looking like he might need 30 pitches to get going in right tonight...

[flyer85]

Conine's OBP:
.298

Wow. Why is he hitting 4th?
high quotient of veteran scrapitude.

[reds44]

high quotient of veteran scapitude.
He's only played 1 position this year though.

It'd make more sense if Castro was hitting cleanup.

[George Foster]

don't you love speed at the top of the line up. Arroyo is not fooling anybody right now....

[Matt700wlw]

He's only played 1 position this year though.

It'd make more sense if Castro was hitting cleanup.

Don't say that too loud.

[reds44]

Mark Berry must of drank a few Red Bulls before the game. He came springing out of the dugout to get that foul ball.

1st and 2nd 1 out.
Kent up.
Early trouble.

[jojo]

I gotta say that ball four had strike three written all over it...

:thumbdown

[George Foster]

marty and Jeff Kent are the best of friends....:laugh:

[reds44]

Jeff Kent is 4th in RBIs vs. the Reds among active players. For those not watching the L.A. feed, rep to anyone who can name the 3 ahead of him.

[indy_dave00]

So nice to see sending Edwin Encarnacion down provides playing time and protection for Adam Dunn by putting the feared bat of Juan Castro in the lineup. Why not just bat Arroyo 7th if you are going to bat Castro there.

Keppinger has the rep of a good bat , guess one at bat off the bench is more value than Castro protecting Dunn 4times tonight.

[jojo]

Arroyo's curve is breaking mongo mucho tonight (15 inches)

[reds44]

Kent just got under that one.
Runners hold.
2 down.

[sonny]

Bonds, Sosa, Berkman?

[reds44]

I didn't realize Luis Gonzalez was still playing.

[reds44]

Bonds, Sosa, Berkman?
Very nice!

Rep for you.

[George Foster]

Jeff Kent is 4th in RBIs vs. the Reds among active players. For those not watching the L.A. feed, rep to anyone who can name the 3 ahead of him.

bonds

Chipper Jones

???

[reds44]

bonds

Chipper Jones

???
Sonny got it already.

Bonds, Sosa, Berkman.

[George Foster]

quit crying gonzo:cry:

[sonny]

Very nice!

Rep for you.

WOW I actually sound smrt!

[Matt700wlw]

Arroyo's command isn't quite Arroyo-like so far...

[Tom Servo]

uh oh

[captainmorgan07]

arroyo not sharp here so far

[George Foster]

It's freakin 11 o'clock and we are still in the 1st inning....:thumbdown :thumbdown

[George Foster]

0-2....don't throw a bad pitch

[CTA513]

We could see a lot of the bullpen tonight if Arroyo doesn't have some quick innings after the first inning.

[jojo]

Arroyo is already up to about 30 pitches...

[reds44]

0-2 on Martin with the bases CRUNK

finish him

[Matt700wlw]

Marty's talking about Martin's "big rear end"

:eek:

[George Foster]

Arroyo is already up to about 30 pitches...

he's got 120 in him tonight

[Tom Servo]

Marty's talking about Martin's "big rear end"

:eek:
I hear he was talking about Thom and Wayne 'fisting' the other night. :eek:

[jojo]

Martin has had about 4 pitches to rip so far... I think he's afraid of sucess..

[jojo]

or not....

[Tom Servo]

aww clatter dittles

[George Foster]

i could of hit that pitch....right down the gut...:thumbdown

[Matt700wlw]

Here we go...

I hate west coast trips.

[CTA513]

Bullpen is going to have to eat some innings tonight.

[reds44]

On the 32nd pitch of the inning, Martin rips a high ball into CF. Norris makes a good throw, but it's late.

2-0

[Marc D]

and with this lineup it shouldn't be an issue to fall behind early....

[jojo]

wow...pushing a 40 pitch first inning....

[Tom Servo]

This is ugly.

[George Foster]

36 pitches....

[Matt700wlw]

Man, he really doesn't have it tonight....it happens, but this isn't the best night for it to happen

[reds44]

37 pitches for Arroyo.
Bases loaded.

Dick trots to the mound.

[sonny]

I doubt we'll get 5 innings out of Bronson Tonight.

[Matt700wlw]

All is not lost, we have Castro protecting Dunn tonight.

[jojo]

Bronson just wanted Wolf to lead off the second (fingers crossed)

[reds44]

When you demote Edwin, you take chances featuring guys like Castro and Hopper in the lineup on the same night.

[CTA513]

Someones going to have to eat innings, because they will need to make sure they have some guys available for Livingstons start.

[Tom Servo]

Take that, rookie.

[captainmorgan07]

finally over arroyo k's laroche

[reds44]

On the 42nd pitch of the inning, Arroyo gets Wolf swinign

2-0
end 1

[OesterPoster]

Someones going to have to eat innings, because they will need to make sure they have some guys available for Livingstons start.

It's all part of Krivsky's plan to send 8 relievers on the trip west. :thumbup:

[reds44]

Someones going to have to eat innings, because they will need to make sure they have some guys available for Livingstons start.
He's a junkballer, he could have a good first start.

[jojo]

Final tally; 42 pitches, 8 batters, and a .34 increase in ERA....

[sonny]

Amazing only 2 runs scored:eek:

[RedFanAlways1966]

Bronson's ERA goes from 2.85 to 3.17 after 1 inning tonight.

[reds44]

11:12 Cincinnati time and we haven't started the 2nd yet.

Wow.

[Tom Servo]

A-Gon down on 3 pitches.

[reds44]

Reds deserve to lose every game in which Seabass and Conine hit 4th and 5th.

[CTA513]

He's a junkballer, he could have a good first start.

He could also get rocked and have to use up the bullpen.

[guttle11]

Ah, the West Coast.

We'll be lucky to win one out of six.

[Matt700wlw]

I want to go to Chavez Ravine

[reds44]

He could also get rocked and have to use up the bullpen.
Very true.

[Tom Servo]

Dunn needs to be moved back up in the order.

[Matt700wlw]

Dunner!

[reds44]

Dunn singles.

Inning over.

[WMR]

Dunn gets the cycle a day late.

[RedRage]

I understand there was a Dick Pole sighting tonight. I forgot he even worked for us. What is that his 3rd trip to the mound this year?

[guttle11]

Don't worry, all it takes is runners on for Castro. Like fish in a barrel.

Put the runs on the board.

[flyer85]

Pretty obvious who the only hitters are the Wolf is worried about. Narron is such an ...

[Marc D]

Scully on Castro" a delightful fellow, however he doesn't hit much better than you"

[WMR]

Yep, Vin, Castro has been VERY GOOD to baseball (opposing clubs, that is).

[NatiRedGals]

Pretty obvious who the only hitters are the Wolf is worried about. Narron is such an ...

OMGSH i know way to start the West Coast:thumbdown

[sonny]

lets get a crooked number here

[Tom Servo]

Scully talking about Juan is comedy gold.

[biggergipper]

cowboy, thinks dunn's in a good place, this after marty discusses that dunn has a hitting streak and leads the league in homers...

[Matt700wlw]

Scully on Castro" a delightful fellow, however he doesn't hit much better than you"

I like that :lol:

[NatiRedGals]

lets get a crooked number here

Castro has never been hit by a pitch i wonder why:evil:

[Matt700wlw]

Juan almost got that one.

:laugh:

[Matt700wlw]

"The Big Juan"

[NatiRedGals]

OO Ryan Freel came down with the flu thats why Castro is playing?

[Marc D]

VS on castro II: "never a threat to come close to a HR"

he's killing me

[Tom Servo]

lousy Juan Pierre

[Matt700wlw]

That was a hell of a play

[guttle11]

Well, he did hit it hard.

That's really all we can ask.

[reds44]

Wow.

Pierre robs Castro of at least 2.

[George Foster]

has anybody seen a guy that small hit a ball that far.....:thumbup:

[WMR]

AWWW! Castro almost put it over his head!

[George Foster]

OO Ryan Freel came down with the flu thats why Castro is playing?

or partied to much last night????

[RedFanAlways1966]

WTP... warning track power.

[NatiRedGals]

Wow very nice pitch by Wolf

[sonny]

has anybody seen a guy that small hit a ball that far.....:thumbup:

isn't Eckstien like 4'11"?:laugh:

[Matt700wlw]

If this game goes any slower, I'm going to be here when the morning show gets here...

[Tom Servo]

Looks like Ross could use some watermelons now.

[George Foster]

horrible at-bat by Ross....

[reds44]

OO Ryan Freel came down with the flu thats why Castro is playing?
Narron poisoned his food to get Jaun in the lineup.

[Wheelhouse]

It's exhausting to listen to Vin Scully read the press guide all night. Not really real sports broadcasting. Just a voice.

[WMR]

Dunn stranded. Whodathunkit.

[NatiRedGals]

or partied to much last night????

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/3363/175997054aadb6acaa5oxd4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Matt700wlw]

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/3363/175997054aadb6acaa5oxd4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Go Ryan!!

[guttle11]

I can't take the stupidity of this team much longer. I've never seen a Reds team swing at so many bad pitches.

Mistakes can be fixed, stupidity cannot.

[George Foster]

If this game goes any slower, I'm going to be here when the morning show gets here...

that is not too much of an exaggeration.......:eek: :eek:

[flyer85]

Well, he did hit it hard.
something about a blind squirrel comes to mind

[NatiRedGals]

It's exhausting to listen to Vin Scully read the press guide all night. Not really real sports broadcasting. Just a voice.

Who says As Castro makes Quan fall on his "Fanny" HAHA:laugh:

[reds44]

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/3363/175997054aadb6acaa5oxd4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Word is Hamilton was the designated driver.

[Marc D]

Looks like Ross could use some watermelons now.


I bet he couldn't hit one if you rolled it up there to him.

[flyer85]

I can't take the stupidity of this team much longer. I've never seen a Reds team swing at so many bad pitches.

Mistakes can be fixed, stupidity cannot.... some are starting to figure this team out

[OesterPoster]

Dunn stranded. Whodathunkit.

Yeah, we have a chance to see a bases loaded intentional walk to Dunn tonight should the Dodgers so choose, if the situation arises. :evil:

[NatiRedGals]

Word is Hamilton was the designated driver.

:beerme:

[Falls City Beer]

This team is truly one of the dullest incarnations of the Reds that I can remember. Just look at that vanilla lineup. No way the Reds win tonight. Not a chance.

[Matt700wlw]

I need to switch professions...

http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs/spring/uploaded_images/P1000100-710464.jpg

[sonny]

... some are starting to figure this team out

Seemingly everyone but the team itself

[reds44]

I'll be pleased if BA pitches into the 6th.

[NatiRedGals]

This team is truly one of the dullest incarnations of the Reds that I can remember. Just look at that vanilla lineup. No way the Reds win tonight. Not a chance.

Narron Says read the fine print.... :fineprint

[sonny]

I need to switch professions...

http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs/spring/uploaded_images/P1000100-710464.jpg

Awww, C'mon he's not THAT cute!:mooner:

[WMR]

Is that John Popper?

[Matt700wlw]

C Trent thinks Santos may be the next to go when Livingston comes up.

[RedFanAlways1966]

REDS batting through 2 innings...

RH: 0-for-6
LH: 2-for-2

[reds44]

I need to switch professions...

http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs/spring/uploaded_images/P1000100-710464.jpg
That a boy Trent.

Double D's and a double chin!

[Matt700wlw]

Is that John Popper?

That's C Trent.

[NatiRedGals]

C Trent thinks Santos may be the next to go when Livingston comes up.

OMGSH he better not be:help:

[flyer85]

This team is truly one of the dullest incarnations of the Reds that I can remember. Just look at that vanilla lineup. No way the Reds win tonight. Not a chance.only with a superior pitching effort and a 3 run HR

[WMR]

Oh! My bad!

[Tom Servo]

You know what's weird? I randomly decided to look up some stuff on Donnie Sadler earlier today and hours later I read that he's been brought up by none other than the Nationals. :ughmamoru

[reds44]

Stanton should be gone before Santos.

He won't be though.

[sonny]

BA already at 55 pitches

[Matt700wlw]

JB says send Coffey to AA to work on an out pitch.

[WMR]

Stanton should be gone before Santos.

He won't be though.

Those 2 year contracts, the gift that keeps on giving.

[reds44]

BA having a really difficult time finishing off hitters.

[Matt700wlw]

Phillips pulls a Freel except for the injuring of elderly people or small children.

[Reds Fanatic]

Good effort by Phillips on that one.

[Tom Servo]

aww crap

[WMR]

::deep breath as B. Phil appears to be alright after going after a foul ball::

If he went down, we really would be screwed.

[Marc D]

C Trent thinks Santos may be the next to go when Livingston comes up.

I'll go buy those WS tickets now.

[George Foster]

were was Griffey???

[reds44]

Reds have 3 African-Americans starting tonight.

I wonder if anyone else can say that.

D'Backs?
Brewers?

[WMR]

scratch it being a foul, ruled a ground rule double

[Falls City Beer]

only with a superior pitching effort and a 3 run HR

I had a chance to go to a bar tonight and watch part of the game, but I begged off--not because I thought they'd lose necessarily, but because they are just insufferably dull.

[Matt700wlw]

Reds have 3 African-Americans starting tonight.

I wonder if anyone else can say that.

D'Backs?
Brewers?

It's all about race, isn't it? ;)

[TheBigLebowski]

::deep breath as B. Phil appears to be alright after going after a foul ball::

If he went down, we really would be screwed.

Yeah. We might start losing.

[WMR]

were was Griffey???

Is that a rhetorical question?

[George Foster]

Kent is hacking...wow

[flyer85]

JB says send Coffey to AA to work on an out pitch.send 'em all to AAA to work on an out pitch

[Marc D]

Reds are so bad they killed MLBtv

[WMR]

Yeah. We might start losing.

Losing one of our only right-handed power threats would just about seal the deal on this season.

[sonny]

Reds have 3 African-Americans starting tonight.

I wonder if anyone else can say that.

D'Backs?
Brewers?

Bill Hall
Prince Fielder
Ricky Weeks

Orlando Hudson
Chris Young
?????

[guttle11]

Lots of pitches, but no runs. Baby steps.

[reds44]

Phew.

2-0 thru 2

[Reds Fanatic]

Kent grounds out to the catcher to end the inning.

[George Foster]

Reds have 3 African-Americans starting tonight.

I wonder if anyone else can say that.

D'Backs?
Brewers?

does Texas?

[reds44]

Bill Hall
Prince Fielder
Ricky Weeks

Orlando Hudson
Chris Young
?????
Yeah Brewers makes sense. Could be 4 if Tony Gwynn Jr. was playing.

I threw the D'Backs out there because I know they have O-Dawg and Young. I thought maybe they had 3.

[Marc D]

Hey I'm getting commercials, not pac-man

[George Foster]

I got to get up a 6am...:cry: :cry:

[TheBigLebowski]

Losing one of our only right-handed power threats would just about seal the deal on this season.

Methinks the deal has already been sealed.

Watch how clueless this team is vs. an average left handed starter.

[Tom Servo]

Arroyo smacks Russell's mask off. Take that, jerk. That's what you get for being a good baseball player.

[guttle11]

What does it say about a team when your pitcher makes their pitcher work the hardest of anyone in the lineup?

[George Foster]

at least he made him pitch

[WMR]

Methinks the deal has already been sealed.

Watch how clueless this team is vs. an average left handed starter.

I can't give up hope yet, no matter how hopeless our situation may be.

[George Foster]

How does Wolf avg. almost 10 K's per 9 innings with a 88mph fastball??