5/29/07 - Reds vs. Astros Game Thread

[Reds Fanatic]

Starting Lineups:



Reds:
Hopper CF
Hatteberg 1B
Griffey RF
Phillips 2B
Dunn LF
Encarnacion 3B
Gonzalez SS
Ross C
Belisle P


Astros:
Ensberg 3B
Loretta 1B
Berkman RF
Lee LF
Pence CF
Biggio 2B
Everett SS
Ausmus C
Jennings P

[BRM]

Rotoworld had some good snark a couple of days ago concerning Dunn's place in the lineup. I'll post it here.


We're still wondering how many more runs the Reds would have scored this year if manager Jerry Narron didn't abandon the plan to bat Dunn second after six games. Dunn has been batting mostly sixth lately, but he's still leading the Reds with 14 homers, 32 RBI and 37 runs scored.

[KronoRed]

I love me a .244 OBP in the lead off spot.

[Big Klu]

I would have preferred:

Hatteberg 1b
Phillips 2b
Griffey rf
Dunn lf
Encarnacion 3b
Gonzalez ss
Ross c
Hopper cf
Belisle p

[Matt700wlw]

I would have preferred:

Hatteberg 1b
Phillips 2b
Griffey rf
Dunn lf
Encarnacion 3b
Gonzalez ss
Ross c
Hopper cf
Belisle p

Catchers bat 8th ;)

[pedro]

I would have preferred:

Hatteberg 1b
Phillips 2b
Griffey rf
Dunn lf
Encarnacion 3b
Gonzalez ss
Ross c
Hopper cf
Belisle p

I like that. Honestly I'd probably bat Ross in front of Gonzo as well. He's been hitting pretty well this last week.

[BRM]

Catchers bat 8th ;)

And non-run producers should never hit 4th.

[BRM]

I love me a .244 OBP in the lead off spot.

Jerry seems to enjoy having out machines at the top of the order.

[MrCinatit]

Jerry seems to enjoy having out machines at the top of the order.

That makes the games go quicker.
Maybe he has a really good meal waiting for him at home.

[jesusfan]

Here we go... We are going to get our 2nd win in a row... 1ST Time in over a month...

[Matt700wlw]

This is the Reds final trip into Houston this season...

Baseball is messed up.

[Gallen5862]

Who will be able to do pbp? Wkki and wbvi. Are there other links to stations?

[Gallen5862]

chat is open first time in chat this season I believe.

[jesusfan]

Hatte w/ a Great Ab.... 1ST AND 2ND

[jesusfan]

Atlanta already up 2-0 on MIL...

[Gallen5862]

Thanks. How did we get our baserunners?

[jesusfan]

Griffey grounds into the 4-6-3 DP.... woo hoo...ruin the 1st inning rally!

[Matt700wlw]

Atlanta already up 2-0 on MIL...

Honestly, Milwaukee ain't all that, either....that hot start is why they stand where they stand...and it may be all they need.

The NL Central is not a good division - the Reds lost 6 out of 8 and actually gained ground....

[jesusfan]

Hopper singled, and Hatte walked..

[Matt700wlw]

Hamilton expected to be in uniform and in the lineup one week from today

:thumbup:

[Gallen5862]

Thanks Jesusfan.

[jojo]

I've been meaning to get reports for the Astros staff up earlier but practices and games with the kids have taken priority.

Anyway, hopefully the Reds can chase Jennings before I have a chance to post the rest of the Astros' arms...

:beerme:

Jason Jennings (RH)
Stature: 6-2, 235 lbs; DOB: 07/17/78

Known for his filthy sinker (90-93 mph), Jennings is a ground ball pitcher who has marginal “make ‘em” miss ability while having some command issues. In addition to his signature pitch, Jennings also features an average fastball (88 mph), a good changeup, and an Achilles heel of a slider (that's not a good thing). He generally changes speeds to lefties while going inside on righties. Left-handed hitters tend to give him trouble so the Reds should be able to make hay with their left-handed strength. Jennings has an excellent pick off move to first and a good bat for a pitcher. However, he last pitched on April 8 because of a sore right elbow. Some are really enamored with Jennings. I just don't get it.

[pedro]

IIRC FCB proposed that the Reds should have traded Homer Baily for Jason Jennings.

[Matt700wlw]

IIRC FCB proposed that the Reds should have traded Homer Baily for Jason Jennings.

FCB is not a major league GM for a reason....;)



What happened to Ross? Moeller's in...

[Falls City Beer]

IIRC FCB proposed that the Reds should have traded Homer Baily for Jason Jennings.

I'd still do that trade. Today. Then I'd trade him at the deadline for two Baileys.

It's all about commodities.

[Matt700wlw]

I'd still do that trade. Today. Then I'd trade him at the deadline for two Baileys.

If the way he's pitching tonight is any indication (I know he was injured) you couldn't pry two Bailey's away from someone for him.

[KittyDuran]

FCB is not a major league GM for a reason....;)



What happened to Ross? Moeller's in...Marty just said Ross had "flu-like" symptoms. :(

[Matt700wlw]

Marty just said Ross had "flu-like" symptoms. :(

That thing is still going around the clubhouse....wow.


Bad bug.

[flyer85]

can anyone explain the "Moeller Conspriracy". Guy shows nothing, gets DFAed and no one claims him, no one gets hurt and now he comes back and is playing half the time.

What happened?

[Falls City Beer]

Jennings will rack up a bunch of those guys, though.

[Matt700wlw]

can anyone explain the "Moeller Conspriracy". Guy shows nothing, gets DFAed and no one claims him, no one gets hurt and now he comes back and is playing half the time.

What happened?

Pictures? We're not talking vacation pictures here.... ;)

[pedro]

I'd still do that trade. Today. Then I'd trade him at the deadline for two Baileys.

It's all about commodities.

We already have Jason Jennings. His name is Kyle Lohse.

edit (ok, maybe that's a stretch but i still don;t think much of Jennings)

[Falls City Beer]

We already have Jason Jennings. His name is Kyle Lohse.

Did Jennings crap on your doorstep? Jennings is twice the pitcher that Lohse is.

[flyer85]

Jason Jennings (RH)
Stature: 6-2, 235 lbs; DOB: 07/17/78
.235 my ...

[pedro]

Did Jennings crap on your doorstep? Jennings is twice the pitcher that Lohse is.

Kyle Lohse lifetime


SPLIT G IP H R HR BB SO W L Sv P/GS WHIP BAA ERA

Career 195 1038.0 1177 593 142 320 654 56 68 0 93.9 1.44 .286 4.85


Jennings lifetime


PLIT G IP H R HR BB SO W L Sv P/GS WHIP BAA ERA

Career 158 953.0 1042 534 105 429 634 58 57 0 98.2 1.54 .281 4.72

[Falls City Beer]

Kyle Lohse lifetime


SPLIT G IP H R HR BB SO W L Sv P/GS WHIP BAA ERA

Career 195 1038.0 1177 593 142 320 654 56 68 0 93.9 1.44 .286 4.85


Jennings lifetime


PLIT G IP H R HR BB SO W L Sv P/GS WHIP BAA ERA

Career 158 953.0 1042 534 105 429 634 58 57 0 98.2 1.54 .281 4.72

Home ballpark? Career trend? Compare their last two or three seasons (i.e. the ones that matter most).

[Matt700wlw]

Jennings career:

58-57, 4.72 ERA, 1.544 WHIP

Lohse career:

56-68 (yikes), 4.85 ERA, 1.422 WHIP




Well...Pedro already did it :)

[flyer85]

the numbers give Jennings a nice advantage when you figure in Coors

[Matt700wlw]

That was.....interesting

[MrCinatit]

That was an ugly play and a very good play all wrapped up in one.

[Falls City Beer]

Everett?

[WVRedsFan]

I didn't know I'd ever learn so much about the Astros. George can quote 'em left and right.

[jesusfan]

Did I just read someone actually being serious about trading Homer Bailey for Jason Jennings... joke right?

[jesusfan]

I guess Griffey decided he was hitting too good... .320 two weeks ago, back down to .288...

[jojo]

235 my ...

I know.....I think during the off season he plays the Michelin man on tv commercials...

[BoydsOfSummer]

I'd like to see him waddling around in a Reds uni though.

[Matt700wlw]

I guess Griffey decided he was hitting too good... .320 two weeks ago, back down to .288...

That day off may have helped him....but Farney didn't like that idea :p:

[Matt700wlw]

Did I just read someone actually being serious about trading Homer Bailey for Jason Jennings... joke right?

FCB is quite serious....

[BoydsOfSummer]

FCB is quite serious....

and he luvs u...

[Matt700wlw]

Good thing Adam didn't "big guy flop" trying to catch that ball.....

[Matt700wlw]

and he luvs u...

I'm touched.

:)

[pedro]

the numbers give Jennings a nice advantage when you figure in Coors

The odd thing is that last year Jennings was better at home than on the road, especially considering the pitchers parks that most of the NL west plays in. As FCB said though his career is trending better than Lohses at this point.

[Falls City Beer]

I'd wager that if the Reds possessed Jennings that they could pry Hughes and Cabrera away from the Yankees at the deadline; or Pelfrey and another arm from the Mets.

Keep the commodities flowing and growing larger each wave through if possible. It's a risky strategy, but it beats waiting on the Great Pumpkin, IMO.

[pedro]

I'd wager that if the Reds possessed Jennings that they could pry Hughes and Cabrera away from the Yankees at the deadline; or Pelfrey and another arm from the Mets.

Keep the commodities flowing and growing larger each wave through if possible. It's a risky strategy, but it beats waiting on the Great Pumpkin, IMO.

I don't think Arroyo or Harang could net those two guys and they are both better than Jennings.

although I'd do it if they would.

[jesusfan]

I'd wager that if the Reds possessed Jennings that they could pry Hughes and Cabrera away from the Yankees at the deadline; or Pelfrey and another arm from the Mets.

You must be outside your mind...:D Hughes for Jennings, let alone Cabrera for Jennings....

[Falls City Beer]

I don't think Arroyo or Harang could net those two guys and they are both better than Jennings.

although I'd do it if they would.

I know that if the Boss is within striking distance of the Red Sox, that Harang, Arroyo, or Jennings seals the deal easily.

The Yankees NEVER value their prospects when it comes to immediate competition.

[jesusfan]

Berkman K's...

[jesusfan]

grounder to Gonzo... 2 down

[pedro]

I know that if the Boss is within striking distance of the Red Sox, that Harang, Arroyo, or Jennings seals the deal easily.

The Yankees NEVER value their prospects when it comes to immediate competition.


I doubt they get close to the Sox at this point. they may climb back into the wild card race though.

[Falls City Beer]

I doubt they get close to the Sox at this point. they may climb back into the wild card race though.

Mets might be equally good a target. The way I see it, Bailey's two years away from reaching the majors--why not turn the competition clock up a year, while the Harang/Arroyo window still exists?

[jesusfan]

Jennings lowest ERA before last years 3.78 was a 4.52 in 2002, surrounded by ERA's of 4.58, 5.11, 5.51, and 5.02... suggesting a Bailey, Hughes, or Pelfrey for Jason Jennings could make you legally crazy and receive a pretty nice paycheck every month... lol

[pedro]

Mets might be equally good a target. The way I see it, Bailey's two years away from reaching the majors--why not turn the competition clock up a year, while the Harang/Arroyo window still exists?

The mets pitching has been pretty good and they're supposed to get pedro back in august. They could use an outfielder though....

[jesusfan]

Mets might be equally good a target. The way I see it, Bailey's two years away from reaching the majors--why not turn the competition clock up a year, while the Harang/Arroyo window still exists?

Bailey has a 1.90 ERA in AAA with stellar hit/inning numbers... He is closer to two months away....

[Falls City Beer]

Jennings lowest ERA before last years 3.78 was a 4.52 in 2002, surrounded by ERA's of 4.58, 5.11, 5.51, and 5.02... suggesting a Bailey, Hughes, or Pelfrey for Jason Jennings could make you legally crazy and receive a pretty nice paycheck every month... lol

Yeah, teams never ship off high-profile young arms for reliable starters in a pennant race.

:rolleyes:

[Falls City Beer]

The mets pitching has been pretty good and they're supposed to get pedro back in august. They could use an outfielder though....

Atlanta's going to be dogging their steps all season long.

[Falls City Beer]

Bailey has a 1.90 ERA in AAA with stellar hit/inning numbers... He is closer to two months away....

No way. Gaudy numbers, sure. Developmentally, he's at bare minimum a year away.

[jesusfan]

Yeah, teams never ship off high-profile young arms for reliable starters in a pennant race.

:rolleyes:

I know teams trade high-profile young arms for reliable starters in a pennant race... However, teams do not trade top five franchise type players such as Bailey and Hughes, who could potentially be Cy young candidates every year... Who said the Yankees or the Reds were in a pennant race anyways?? lol

[pedro]

Atlanta's going to be dogging their steps all season long.

The Braves continue to amaze. Great organization.

Andruw is starting to come out his slump too.

[Reds Fanatic]

Gonzalez pops out to 3rd. 1 out.

[jesusfan]

No way. Gaudy numbers, sure. Developmentally, he's at bare minimum a year away.

oh okay... So if a guy leads the league in almost every category with numbers tops in the league his development needs to be worked with still?? I don't see the logic... Developmentally, what does he need to do still in AAA if you know the behind the scenes talk... I am in the same boat with Cutler and Tracy Jones, how is Bailey not ready and Lohse, Belisle, and Saarloos are?

[Gallen5862]

what inning is the game in and what is the score?

[Reds Fanatic]

Moeller strikes out swinging. 2 outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

what inning is the game in and what is the score?Top 5th Astros are up 1-0.

[jesusfan]

1-0 top 5th... 2 outs, Belisle up...

[Falls City Beer]

oh okay... So if a guy leads the league in almost every category with numbers tops in the league his development needs to be worked with still?? I don't see the logic... Developmentally, what does he need to do still in AAA if you know the behind the scenes talk... I am in the same boat with Cutler and Tracy Jones, how is Bailey not ready and Lohse, Belisle, and Saarloos are?

Go to the many Bailey threads on the minor league board to see some very bright posters talk about the Bailey situation.

[pedro]

oh okay... So if a guy leads the league in almost every category with numbers tops in the league his development needs to be worked with still?? I don't see the logic... Developmentally, what does he need to do still in AAA if you know the behind the scenes talk... I am in the same boat with Cutler and Tracy Jones, how is Bailey not ready and Lohse, Belisle, and Saarloos are?

From what I understand Bailey needs to work on his off speed stuff some more. No sense bringing him up and starting his arb clock when he's not quite ready.

I think he'll be in the rotation next year though.

[jesusfan]

Jennings K's Belisle... 1-0 Stros mid 5...

[Reds Fanatic]

Belisle strikes out looking. 1-0 Astros mid 5th. It looks like that will be Jennings last inning.

[jesusfan]

Go to the many Bailey threads on the minor league board to see some very bright posters talk about the Bailey situation.

I have talked to those very bright posters and speak the same way as I am doing here... Name 3 pitchers that have finished AAA with an ERA under 2.25 and a top prospect in baseball that stayed in AAA the whole year....

[Puffy]

I wouldn't trade Bailey for Jennings. No way, no how.

However, pointing out Jennings ERA to say he isn't a good pitcher is not fair. Until two years ago Coors field was the greatest ERA killer of all time. Jennings pitched half his games there for those who don't seem to realize that.

And yes, I was right with FCB this winter saying the Reds should target Jennings HARD. Not Bailey hard, but very hard nonetheless.

[Matt700wlw]

Lidge awaits...

[Reds Fanatic]

Biggio grounds out to 3rd. 1 out.

[jesusfan]

Alot of people said Tim Lincecum wasnt ready for San Fran and he has a 3.20 ERA as of right now... However, everyone has their own opinion and I respect that, I guess the only way we'll see is when Bailey is in Cincy...

[Matt700wlw]

I wouldn't trade Bailey for Jennings. No way, no how.

However, pointing out Jennings ERA to say he isn't a good pitcher is not fair. Until two years ago Coors field was the greatest ERA killer of all time. Jennings pitched half his games there for those who don't seem to realize that.

And yes, I was right with FCB this winter saying the Reds should target Jennings HARD. Not Bailey hard, but very hard nonetheless.

I would be ok with Jennings here....but trading Bailey for a guy like Jennings would be pointless and stupid.

Teams like the Yankees can trade away the farm because they'll spend 8 Gazillion dollars in Free Agency and bring in anybody they want....not working so much this year, but that's been the M.O. for years.

Teams like the Reds have to develop their talent and have a good farm system to build a winner.....it seems to be improving....the farm system that is.

[guttle11]

Good Lohse found Good Belisle. It's funny how that works out, huh? We just need runs.

(OT, but I'd like to point out that jesusfan really out-punted his coverage.)

[Reds Fanatic]

Everett strikes out swinging. 2 outs. 6 Ks for Belisle

[Gallen5862]

Thanks for the score Reds Fanatic.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ausmus fouls out to Moeller. 1-0 Astros after 5.

[pedro]

I wouldn't trade Bailey for Jennings. No way, no how.

However, pointing out Jennings ERA to say he isn't a good pitcher is not fair. Until two years ago Coors field was the greatest ERA killer of all time. Jennings pitched half his games there for those who don't seem to realize that.

And yes, I was right with FCB this winter saying the Reds should target Jennings HARD. Not Bailey hard, but very hard nonetheless.

I think Jennings would certainly help the Reds but IIRC Houston gave up a pretty decent package to get him. Not sure if it'd have been in the Reds best interest to match that.

[jesusfan]

I wouldn't trade Bailey for Jennings. No way, no how.

However, pointing out Jennings ERA to say he isn't a good pitcher is not fair. Until two years ago Coors field was the greatest ERA killer of all time. Jennings pitched half his games there for those who don't seem to realize that.

And yes, I was right with FCB this winter saying the Reds should target Jennings HARD. Not Bailey hard, but very hard nonetheless.

Definitely, I am just stating his ERA and I realize Coors was hard to pitch in... take 2005 for example, here is Jennings Home/Away split... pretty similar, just saying... I do agree though about trading for Jennings, no Bailey, no Cueto, no Bruce, no Votto... Anyone else is fair game....

HOME/AWAY split:
I Split G GS GF W L S CG SHO IP ERA H R ER HR BB IBB SO HBP
+-+------------+---+--+--+--+--+--+--+---+-----+------+---+---+---+--+---+---+---+---+
Home 10 10 0 3 4 0 1 0 61 5.16 76 38 35 5 31 1 37 2
Away 10 10 0 3 5 0 0 0 61 4.87 54 35 33 6 31 3 38 3

[pedro]

Good Lohse found Good Belisle. It's funny how that works out, huh? We just need runs.

(OT, but I'd like to point out that jesusfan really out-punted his coverage.)

I really wonder how much that bug going around the clubhouse effected the SP over the last 2 weeks.

[Matt700wlw]

Rick White!!

[Reds Fanatic]

Rick White in to pitch. Comeback time.

[guttle11]

Time for runs to score. It's Rick White, for goodness sake.

[Matt700wlw]

So far, it looks very much like Rick White.

[jesusfan]

Hopper w/ a Double down the left field line... C'mon Hatte!

[Falls City Beer]

Definitely, I am just stating his ERA and I realize Coors was hard to pitch in... take 2005 for example, here is Jennings Home/Away split... pretty similar, just saying... I do agree though about trading for Jennings, no Bailey, no Cueto, no Bruce, no Votto... Anyone else is fair game....

HOME/AWAY split:
I Split G GS GF W L S CG SHO IP ERA H R ER HR BB IBB SO HBP
+-+------------+---+--+--+--+--+--+--+---+-----+------+---+---+---+--+---+---+---+---+
Home 10 10 0 3 4 0 1 0 61 5.16 76 38 35 5 31 1 37 2
Away 10 10 0 3 5 0 0 0 61 4.87 54 35 33 6 31 3 38 3

It's a statistical certainty that several of the above listed Reds' prospects will fail. That's not me dogging the Reds' farm system--that's just certainty. A smart GM knows the numbers and knows which ones are going to fail and he capitalizes.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hopper leads off with a double. The Rick White we all remember all too well.

[jesusfan]

I want White vs Griffey...

[Matt700wlw]

2 on for Griffey - thank you, Rick White.

[BoydsOfSummer]

Hot dang! Here cvomes a Rick White comeback!

[Reds Fanatic]

Hatteberg singles to center. 1st and 3rd with no outs.

[jesusfan]

Hatte singles to center... Hopper stays at 3rd... 1st and 3rd... Griffey up!

[Reds Fanatic]

That is it for Rick White.

[Matt700wlw]

Boooo...White being taken down.

Garner is a horrible manager ;)

[jesusfan]

It's a statistical certainty that several of the above listed Reds' prospects will fail. That's not me dogging the Reds' farm system--that's just certainty. A smart GM knows the numbers and knows which ones are going to fail and he capitalizes.

I agree, just saying those are the 4 I wouldn't deal for Jennings, maybe Votto if a prospect is with Jennings... No way Bruce or Bailey, may listen for Cueto...

[BoydsOfSummer]

C'mon Phil, he's got another batter or two in him. :p:

[guttle11]

That is it for Rick White.

Blink and you missed it.

This needs to be a big inning. At least 3 runs need to cross home, because the 8th inning still looms.

[jesusfan]

Griffey killer, Trever Miller in...

[flyer85]

I guess the Astros aren't using him correctly either

[jesusfan]

How do you struggle in the pen with guys like Lidge, Qualls, Wheeler, and LOOGY Miller..

[jesusfan]

2-2, c'mon Griff!

[guttle11]

My FSN Ohio keeps cutting out.

BAH!

[jesusfan]

close...

[Reds Fanatic]

Whew that was close. Full count.

[Matt700wlw]

Tight strike zone, tonight

[jesusfan]

Griffey walks.. .bases jacked! c'mon BPHIL!

[BoydsOfSummer]

that was a better pitch than the previous strike

[Reds Fanatic]

Walk. Bases loaded for Phillips.

[Reds Fanatic]

Another pitching change.

[guttle11]

I'm calling it...Crawford boxes for B-Phil.

You can thank me in about 4 minutes.

[Puffy]

Definitely, I am just stating his ERA and I realize Coors was hard to pitch in... take 2005 for example, here is Jennings Home/Away split... pretty similar, just saying... I do agree though about trading for Jennings, no Bailey, no Cueto, no Bruce, no Votto... Anyone else is fair game....

HOME/AWAY split:
I Split G GS GF W L S CG SHO IP ERA H R ER HR BB IBB SO HBP
+-+------------+---+--+--+--+--+--+--+---+-----+------+---+---+---+--+---+---+---+---+
Home 10 10 0 3 4 0 1 0 61 5.16 76 38 35 5 31 1 37 2
Away 10 10 0 3 5 0 0 0 61 4.87 54 35 33 6 31 3 38 3

Yeah, but Coors really messes with you all over. Kile was terrible when he went to Coors and the next year after he left as well. Mike Hampton took three years to recover from Coors.

You lose feel for pitches, the break on your pitches is so different its hard to control on the road.

That said, Bailey for him no. Bruce no way. Cueto maybe, probably yes. Votto definitely yes. But thats probably because the Reds first basemen of the future should be that guy in left field.

[jesusfan]

Lidge in... good

[Reds Fanatic]

This is Lidge's first appearance in 8 days.

[jesusfan]

swung at ball 2...

[Falls City Beer]

This is Lidge's first appearance in 8 days.

It's not just Jerry who has a flaky BP deployment scheme.

[Matt700wlw]

Can the Reds take Lidge home with them?

[Matt700wlw]

This is Lidge's first appearance in 8 days.

Bone bruise

[jesusfan]

3-1 to Phillips... I'd take...

[guttle11]

3-1 count...here it comes...

[Reds Fanatic]

3-1 count on BP.

[flyer85]

phillips swung at ball 2

[jesusfan]

3-2... c'mon!

[Puffy]

Wanna know whats great about Jerry Narron. Is that he would be the first to tell you that Brandon Phillips needs to forget about swinging for the fences and try to drive the ball, use his speed. You know, the Willie Mays Hays/Lou Brown thingy.

Yet he continues to bat him cleanup.....

[jesusfan]

Phillips swings at another freaking ball!

[Matt700wlw]

That was ball 4

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips could not check his swing on a pitch way outside.

[jesusfan]

Do we score this inning? lol

[flyer85]

Phillips sure let Lidge off the hook with his hacks

[Gallen5862]

Lets get some Runs Reds.

[Falls City Beer]

That's why you try to acquire a guy like Lidge. That's what separates the Reds' bullpen from the Astros'

[guttle11]

Dunn with a sac fly as Marty rips off his shirt.

[Matt700wlw]

Sac Fly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!
:)

[Reds Fanatic]

Dunn sac fly to center. Tie game 1-1. Runners on 2nd and 3rd with 2 outs.

[jesusfan]

Dunn with a Sac. Fly... Hopper scores, 2nd and 3rd, EE up... 1-1

[flyer85]

Lidge didn;t throw a strike to Phillips

[StillFunkyB]

Did someone say "Dunn", and "Sac Fly" in the same sentence? :evil:

[jesusfan]

C'mon Eddie!

[Falls City Beer]

Phillips sure let Lidge off the hook with his hacks

The way hitters used to let Williamson "off the hook?" Great stuff conceals most flaws.

[RFS62]

Alrighty then. Adam is set for the next 5 years. He's filled his quota.

[Matt700wlw]

Dunn with a sac fly as Marty rips off his shirt.

So he doesn't have his shirt on... :)

[jesusfan]

Ausmus with two saves back there this AB....

[Puffy]

Alrighty then. Adam is set for the next 5 years. He's filled his quota.

Why you gotta knock a brotha?

[jesusfan]

bases loaded, no one out, 1 run... Reds baseball baby!

[BoydsOfSummer]

I hope Marty is giving Dunn a good tounging. He sure rips him the other way.

[Matt700wlw]

Wow. It continues.

[Reds Fanatic]

EE just swung at a pitch outside the strike zone and fouls out to right. 1-1 mid 6th.

[Puffy]

So he doesn't have his shirt on... :)

Nope.

He does, however, have a manzierre on.....

[guttle11]

How many other players have their biggest weakness 2 feet outside and at the eyes?

Edwin loves that pitch.

[CTA513]

Phillips and Encarnacion helped the Astros out that inning.

[flyer85]

The way hitters used to let Williamson "off the hook?" Great stuff conceals most flaws.those were fastballs, not sliders he got fooled on

[Puffy]

I hope Marty is giving Dunn a good tounging.

No, that Coutlangus' job.

:evil:

[Falls City Beer]

Apparently Lidge has been to psychotherapy. Seems "fixed."

[flyer85]

EE gets himself out as well

[StillFunkyB]

Nope.

He does, however, have a manzierre on.....

I thought it was called a "Bro"? :laugh:

[jesusfan]

No, that Coutlangus' job.

:evil:

eww.. gross!

[Falls City Beer]

those were fastballs, not sliders he got fooled on

What does it matter?

[RFS62]

Why you gotta knock a brotha?


No way, dude.

Adam Dunn hit a sac fly. Grown men cried. Women threw their underwear.

I sense a very special Oprah on the horizon.

[RedsMan3203]

Nobody in chat tonight? Or is my chat messing up...

[jesusfan]

two more good innings Belisle... c'mon

[flyer85]

Lidge is hard to hit in the strike zone, have no chance chasing pitches on the corner or off the plate

[Reds Fanatic]

Palmeiro pinch hitting for Lidge.

[Reds Fanatic]

Palmeiro lines out to Belisle. 1 out.

[jesusfan]

http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070528&content_id=1990778&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb#ballotResults

Brewers are definitely voting early and often... Corey Hart, 13th in voting, above Dunn! lol

[Matt700wlw]

http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070528&content_id=1990778&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb#ballotResults

Brewers are definitely voting early and often... Corey Hart, 13th in voting, above Dunn! lol

It's because he wears Sunglasses at Night

[jesusfan]

Belisle K's Ensberg.. 2 down

[flyer85]

Reds need at least 5 in the next two innings

[Reds Fanatic]

Ensberg strikes out looking. 7 Ks for Belisle.

[jesusfan]

7 K's for Belisle.. nice!

[DoogMinAmo]

It's because he wears Sunglasses at Night

So he can, so he can?

[jesusfan]

Reds need at least 5 in the next two innings

I'd settle for 2...

[jesusfan]

liner to Griffey.. Belisle at 88 pitches through 6.. 1-1 Ballgame!

[Reds Fanatic]

Loretta flies out to right. 1-1 after 6.

[Matt700wlw]

Decison making time for Narron....Belisle is due up 3rd in the inning

[Falls City Beer]

Decison making time for Narron....Belisle is due up 3rd in the inning

Leave him in.

[Reds Fanatic]

Decison making time for Narron....Belisle is due up 3rd in the inningBelisle is at 88 pitches. He could definitely go another inning.

[DoogMinAmo]

Decison making time for Narron....Belisle is due up 3rd in the inning

Prime bunting situation.

[Reds Fanatic]

Chad Qualls in to pitch.

[Ron Madden]

If someone gets on let Belisle bunt'em over.

I'd leave Belisle in.

[jesusfan]

Prime bunting situation.

That is if Gonzo or Moeller gets on...

[CTA513]

5th Astros pitcher today.

:eek:

[jesusfan]

I'd take Qualls as our closer right now...

[jesusfan]

Gonzo grounds to 2nd... 1 down

[Reds Fanatic]

Gonzalez grounds out to 2nd. 1 out.

[Falls City Beer]

I'd say every Astros' reliever is better than every Reds' reliever--except T. Miller.

[jesusfan]

Moeller blows! wow

[DoogMinAmo]

That is if Gonzo or Moeller gets on...

You would think...

[jesusfan]

top 7.... 1-1 Reds Stros...

[Ron Madden]

Matt Belisle has as good a chance of reaching base as Moeller does.

[DoogMinAmo]

I'd say every Astros' reliever is better than every Reds' reliever--except T. Miller.

Rick White says use me right?

[Gallen5862]

Lets get a win Reds.

[Reds Fanatic]

Berkman lines out to 2nd.

[jesusfan]

Berkman lines to BP... that was scolded.... 1 down

[Reds Fanatic]

Belisle may be out of gas. The last 2 hitters have hit the ball hard as Lee singles.

[Matt700wlw]

Mike Stanton warming up for reasons only Jerry Narron can justify.

[BoydsOfSummer]

Belisle is lucky Carlos hit that on the top half. He hung that sucker.

[jesusfan]

6-3 Dp.!

[Reds Fanatic]

6-3 DP ends the inning. 1-1 after 7.

[StillFunkyB]

Sweet...DP to get outta troubles!

[Reds Fanatic]

96 pitches for Belisle.

[jesusfan]

end of 7.. 1-1 game, Stanton better not come in next inning or I'll hit something!

[Matt700wlw]

PBF

(pitchers best friend)

[Matt700wlw]

end of 7.. 1-1 game, Stanton better not come in next inning or I'll hit something!

Don't hit a human or kick the dog.

[RedsMan3203]

6-3 Dp.!

you are a girl?!?! :p:

[jesusfan]

you are a girl?!?! :p:

what? no... My fiance is in the picture with me if that is what you're talking about... lol

[VR]

Belisle again in the 8th?

[DoogMinAmo]

you are a girl?!?! :p:

Is it bad that I don't get it?

[RedsMan3203]

what? no...

I just saw the lil picture with ur name and guessed it was the girl :p:

[Matt700wlw]

I just saw the lil picture with ur name and guessed it was the girl :p:

Cute girl.

[jesusfan]

I just saw the lil picture with ur name and guessed it was the girl :p:

nope, thats my fiance, that was at the game on Friday night actually....

[jesusfan]

Cute girl.

Definitely... She is sitting right here keeping score too... She is the greatest... lol

[Reds Fanatic]

Hopper beats out the infield single.

[Ron Madden]

Belisle again in the 8th?

I'd feel better sending Belisle back out there than depending on Stanton.

[guttle11]

Norris Hopper: One scrappy dude

[DoogMinAmo]

Hopper having a nice little game.

EDIT: Doh.

[BoydsOfSummer]

Hopper singles. Here we go, ladies!

[jesusfan]

Dangit...

[Reds Fanatic]

Hopper caught stealing 2nd.

[Matt700wlw]

That was awful

[VR]

I'm all for a steal here

[guttle11]

I loathe stealing attempts.

[pedro]

Hopper having a nice little game.

other than the error in CF and getting caught stealing.

[guttle11]

Hatte!

Just hope Hopper's out doesn't cost us.

[Puffy]

That was a hit and run. Guarantee it

[jesusfan]

Hatte!!!!!!!!!!!! 2-1 REds, could be 3-1....

[Reds Fanatic]

Hatteberg homers to right!!! 2-1 Reds!

[Matt700wlw]

Hey! Could have been a 2 runner!

::jump:

[RFS62]

Mr. Hat!!!!

[jesusfan]

How do we hold them now? lol

[StillFunkyB]

Yeesh....

I hope that CS doesn't come back to bite the Reds in the behind.

[RFS62]

That was a hit and run. Guarantee it


Maybe a run and hit. He was definitely looking back at the hitter as he ran.

[Stormy]

Hatte bails out Narron's ill-advised 'strategery', and man what absolutely filthy stuff Belisle has had so far tonight.

[Reds Fanatic]

Junior strikes out swinging.

[RedsMan3203]

Definitely... She is sitting right here keeping score too... She is the greatest... lol

Sounds like a keeper... good luck

[VR]

Hatte suddenly OPSing .878.

When you consider all our starters are in the 4's for ERA, and so many hitters over .800...how in the heck is this team not winning more games?

[Matt700wlw]

Definitely... She is sitting right here keeping score too... She is the greatest... lol

I think you found a winner. Attractive, can keep baseball scores, and likes sports

:beerme:

[Cyclone792]

There's still six outs to go, but it sure would be a nice change for this team to win a close game given all the close losses they've had pile up on them.

Belisle has pitched one heck of a fantastic game so far too. I just hope Narron doesn't try to dig too deep in the well with him. I'd have him start the inning, but I'd be watching him closely.

[Puffy]

Maybe a run and hit. He was definitely looking back at the hitter as he ran.

Plus Hat took a check swing at a eye high fastball - he doesn't do that.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips strikes out swinging. 2-1 Reds mid 8th. Please don't bring Stanton in.

[guttle11]

Majewski warming...:scared: