7/27/07 - Reds vs. Cubs Game Thread

[Reds Fanatic]

Reds Starting Lineup:



REDS
Freel, cf
Keppinger, ss
Griffey Jr., rf
Phillips, 2b
Dunn, lf
Conine, 1b
Encarnacion, 3b
Ross, c
Arroyo, rhp

[Matt700wlw]

Tonight's the night the Cubs "fans" come out of the woodwork.

Yay.

[oneupper]

Hill on the Hill for the Cubbies?

[RedsManRick]

Conine not cleaning up? But how will we score runs? Oh wait, nevermind, we've got Freel not getting on base at the top of the lineup (or getting picked off when he does...) to start us off...

[KoryMac5]

Little bit suprised JR didn't see a night off here. Gues Mac wants to see if he continues to hit after last night.

[Chip R]

Tonight's the night the Cubs "fans" come out of the woodwork.

Yay.


So that's what smells.

[Matt700wlw]

So that's what smells.

Maybe with the rain, they'll melt :D

[Big Klu]

Little bit suprised JR didn't see a night off here. Gues Mac wants to see if he continues to hit after last night.

The Cubs have another lefty going tomorrow, so they can give Griffey tomorrow's game off if he doesn't hit well tonight, then bring him back on Sunday vs. Zambrano.

I haven't heard anything about Gonzalez. I'm assuming that he still hasn't rejoined the club.

[Matt700wlw]

The EARLIEST this game will start is 7:45 -- so we all know what that means...

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/badgerphone.php

[Eric_Davis]

The EARLIEST this game will start is 7:45

Why? What's up?

[Matt700wlw]

Why? What's up?

Rain

http://www.centralmediaserver.com/cctvi_weather/wcpo-baron/new_radar1.jpg

[Eric_Davis]

Rain

Nice skyline there, Matt on your avatar. Hope WOY is enjoying himself there. I noticed he was in town on Wednesday.

[Matt700wlw]

Thanks....I thought it was pretty cool looking.

[Cyclone792]

Why? What's up?

It could be a real struggle to get tonight's game in. It's been raining here nonstop for the last two hours or so, sometimes torrential rain, and the blob of green stuff is still extended pretty far west out into Indiana.

[PuffyPig]

Conine not cleaning up? But how will we score runs?


Phillips has been hitting cleanup for some time now.

[Matt700wlw]

It could be a real struggle to get tonight's game in. It's been raining here nonstop for the last two hours or so, sometimes torrential rain, and the blob of green stuff is still extended pretty far west out into Indiana.

Ballpark crew feels confident that they'll get it in without a problem once it finally gets started...whenever that may be.

[Eric_Davis]

I'm scanning right now and with REDSZONE being about the only site I "know for sure" is free of all viruses and spyware, would someone post the dopplar? If not, I'll do it in 5 minutes.

[Matt700wlw]

Are we having fun yet?

[Eric_Davis]

Looking at the radar, I can't see them getting this game started in the next 2 hours. Play two tomorrow.

http://www.weather.com/weather/map/interactive/USOH0188?from=36hour_map_large&zoom=7&interactiveMapLayer=radar

[Matt700wlw]

Looking at the radar, I can't see them getting this game started in the next 2 hours. Play two tomorrow.

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I vote wait it out :)

[redsmetz]

I don't know, Channel 12 is showing it nearly through

http://www.local12.com/content/weather/pd12/default.aspx

[flyer85]

Looking at the radar, I can't see them getting this game started in the next 2 hours. Play two tomorrow.won't do it, costs them too much money.

[Matt700wlw]

I don't know, Channel 12 is showing it nearly through

http://www.local12.com/content/weather/pd12/default.aspx

The question is the crap near Indianapolis (12's radar doesn't show it)...will it roll through, or stay south/west.

Hard to tell...

[Matt700wlw]

This delay may be coming to an end soon...hopefully

[mbgrayson]

Boy are the banana phone callers dumb.

[Matt700wlw]

Boy are the banana phone callers dumb.

A couple were planned....a prize if you can figure out which ones :)

[mbgrayson]

A couple were planned....a prize if you can figure out which ones :)

Calvin for sure....

[Matt700wlw]

Looking at about an 8:30 start

[Reds Fanatic]

This is from C. Trent:

7:55 the tarp is coming off, 8:35 start

[Eric_Davis]

The question is the crap near Indianapolis (12's radar doesn't show it)...will it roll through, or stay south/west.

Hard to tell...


That's true. If it drops South enough, they can get the game started, otherwise, it looks like rain for two more hours.

[Eric_Davis]

Don't know how your weather works there, but it looks like the Ohio splits the clouds as they reach Cincinnati, sending half of them South and half of them through Cincinnati, and in this case, the half that's going through Cincy ended, and all the rest will continue to go along the South side of the Ohio.

[Matt700wlw]

Don't know how your weather works there, but it looks like the Ohio splits the clouds as they reach Cincinnati, sending half of them South and half of them through Cincinnati, and in this case, the half that's going through Cincy ended, and all the rest will continue to go along the South side of the Ohio.

It's the Moses parting the Red Sea.

Josh Hamilton truely is God-like

:D

[Matt700wlw]

It's 64 degrees....wow, what a cold front!

[Matt700wlw]

Time to play!

[Red in Chicago]

what's the ratio of cubs to reds fans tonight...about 3 to 1:rolleyes:

[Reds Fanatic]

After a one hour 27 minute delay the game is underway.

[Reds Fanatic]

Soriano flies out to right. 1 out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Theriot lines a single to right and the ball goes right through Junior and Theriot goes to 3rd on a 2 base error.

[Matt700wlw]

what's the ratio of cubs to reds fans tonight...about 3 to 1:rolleyes:

You mean Cubs "fans" :)

Cubs fans are in Chicago.

[MrCinatit]

Ironically, the ball goes through Jr.'s legs right after Chris and Thom get done talking about how Junior has improved in right lol (though I will say, he does look more comfortable than he did earlier in the year).

[Reds Fanatic]

Lee with a sac. fly to center. The ball was not deep but the throw was up the line. 1-0 Cubs.

[MrCinatit]

Not sure what the ratio of Cubs to Reds fans is - but there was an awful lot of cheering for that sacrifice fly.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ramirez grounds out to short. 1-0 Cubs mid 1st.

[Matt700wlw]

Not sure what the ratio of Cubs to Reds fans is - but there was an awful lot of cheering for that sacrifice fly.

Joe said he thinks he's at Wrigley.

Disgusting. (the "fans," not Wrigley...Wrigley rocks)

[Eric_Davis]

Rich Hill is a left-hander.

Ryan Freel's OPS this year against LH's is below .400.

Norris Hopper's is...I'm guessing here....above .750.

But, Freel starts, and Hopper's the better defender in Center.

But, Mackinen is 13-8 and that .615 % places him 5th all-time among REDS' managers and two of those were before 1890, and none in the last 57 years.

[Reds Fanatic]

Freel strikes out looking. 1 out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Keppinger is hit by the pitch.

[Eric_Davis]

Wow, a 17-18 MPH difference between Hill's fastball and his changeup.

[Matt700wlw]

Keppinger is hit by the pitch.

Utley-like

[Razor Shines]

I hope Welsh gets to say "fosh" 7 or 8 times tonight.

[Reds Fanatic]

Junior walks. 1st and 2nd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips strikes out swinging. 2 outs.

[Eric_Davis]

REDS' OPS' vs Left-Handed Pitching:

NAME OPS
Homer Bailey 1.000
Brandon Phillips 1.000
Javier Valentin .956
Ken Griffey Jr. .832
Jeff Keppinger .801
Jeff Conine .781
David Ross .778
Norris Hopper .768
Chad Moeller .737
Adam Dunn .668
Josh Hamilton .650
Scott Hatteberg .644
Edwin Encarnacion .627
Juan Castro .595
Alex Gonzalez .589
Eric Milton .400
Bronson Arroyo .400
Ryan Freel .379
Pedro Lopez .308
Kyle Lohse .250
Aaron Harang .222
Matt Belisle .100
Victor Santos .000
Kirk Saarloos .000
Bobby Livingston .000

[Reds Fanatic]

Dunn strikes out swinging. 1-0 Cubs after 1.

[Reds Fanatic]

Floyd fouls out to Ross on the first pitch. 1 out.

[Reds Fanatic]

DeRosa doubles down the left field line.

[Razor Shines]

Thom and Chris pointing out that RBI is more related to SLG than BA, but I'm sure they don't realize it.

[nate]

REDS' OPS' vs Left-Handed Pitching:

NAME OPS
Homer Bailey 1.000


And people say he wasn't ready.

[oneupper]

DeRosa got a reprieve on the previous pitch.

[Matt700wlw]

Jay Bruce is hitting .280 in AAA?

Wow...he may not need a whole lot of seasoning down there...keep it up, Jay!!

[PuffyPig]

Wow, a 17-18 MPH difference between Hill's fastball and his changeup.

I've always heard that about 8 MPH is optimum. Anything more, and the batter can adjust and see the diffeence.

[Reds Fanatic]

Great catch by Freel!!! 2 outs.

[nate]

Freelin' good!

[Matt700wlw]

Farney!

[Razor Shines]

Is that really that great of a play? He didn't even run into anyone.

[nate]

Is that really that great of a play? He didn't even run into anyone.

You have to judge by the stain on the uniform. If its in front, its a good play. If its in back, something went wrong.

[Razor Shines]

That's twice this week.

[Reds Fanatic]

Kendall is hit by the pitch. 1st and 3rd.

[oneupper]

Kendall looks like he could use some steroids.

[Eric_Davis]

5 straight inside pitches to Kendall. What'd he do? Lean into that last one? I have no video of the game.

[Red in Chicago]

5 straight inside pitches to Kendall. What'd he do? Lean into that last one? I have no video of the game.

he didn't even attempt to get out of the way

[oneupper]

5 straight inside pitches to Kendall. What'd he do? Lean into that last one? I have no video of the game.

It was coming at him...but he didn't move much.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hill strikes out swinging. 1-0 Cubs mid 2nd.

[Eric_Davis]

I've always heard that about 8 MPH is optimum. Anything more, and the batter can adjust and see the diffeence.

Really? I always thought Moyer's was about a 15, but his location was so pinpoint, he could probably get away with it.

[Razor Shines]

It was coming at him...but he didn't move much.

Maybe I need to see it again. But it looked like he stuck his elbow into that one, similar to what Jenkins did earlier this week.

[Reds Fanatic]

Conine lines a double to right.

[puca]

When Kendall was in Pittsburgh his OBP was HBP driven.

[Eric_Davis]

When Arroyo bats before Freel, keep in mind that he has a higher OPS vs Lefties than Freel does coming into the game....I know....small sample size for Arroyo, but still....he loves to hit against these Cubbies.

[Matt700wlw]

Eddie looks lost these days...

[Reds Fanatic]

Encarnacion strikes out swinging. 1 out. 4 Ks by Hill.

[NJReds]

Strikeouts don't matter. Which is a good thing for the Reds.

[oneupper]

Edwin...La Piñata es el Sábado!

[Reds Fanatic]

Ross pops out to 2nd. 2 outs.

[nate]

David "Tin Man" Ross flies to 2nd.

[Red in Chicago]

Typical Reds unable to move a runner along. Dreadful.

[Reds Fanatic]

Arroyo strikes out looking. 5 Ks for Hill. 1-0 Cubs mid 2nd.

[Eric_Davis]

Respect for Arroyo.

Hill threw him a 74 MPH change on a 2-2 count.

[oneupper]

If EdE doesn't get it going, he'll be going to the bench when Gonzo gets back.

[nate]

If EdE doesn't get it going, he'll be going to the bench when Gonzo gets back.

Or Louisville.

[Reds Fanatic]

Soriano pops out to 2nd on the first pitch. 1 out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Theriot walks on a questionable ball 4 call.

[Matt700wlw]

Or Louisville.

May not be a bad idea...he's really not doing anything up here...although, his defense has been better

[Eric_Davis]

I dare Thierot just try to steal. Ross and Arroyo will nab him.

[nate]

May not be a bad idea...he's really not doing anything up here...although, his defense has been better

I'd rather have him there playing than sitting on the bench here.

[Reds Fanatic]

Lee grounds into a 5-4-3 DP. Nice play by EE and Phillips. 1-0 Cubs mid 3rd.

[nate]

Sweet turn on the DP by EE and BP.

[flyer85]

best DP they've turned all season 5-4-3

[mbgrayson]

May not be a bad idea...he's really not doing anything up here...although, his defense has been better

Never thought I'd say this, but we need EE's glove...

Nice play Eddie!

[Matt700wlw]

That was a heck of a play

[Eric_Davis]

I know I don't have the video, but I've got Sportsline and MLB and between them it looked like Arroyo made a great strike-2 pitch, then got away with a fastball and a changeup down the middle for foulballs. But then, made a brilliant inside fastball pitch that handcuffed Lee after he'd been setting him up outside and over the middle.

[Reds Fanatic]

Freel lines a single to right center.

[Patrick Bateman]

Never thought I'd say this, but we need EE's glove...

Nice play Eddie!

Although his stick has stalled, EE has improved his defense considerably this season. Most notably when he was demoted. Since that time, I think there has been a noticeable improvement.

He stills makes more mistakes then you want, but I think he offers enough range to be near average.

[Eric_Davis]

Never thought I'd say this, but we need EE's glove...

Nice play Eddie!

I agree. I don't care if he's hitting .200. Start him most days. The more at-bats, the better he'll get.

[flyer85]

why not hit and run

[Reds Fanatic]

Keppinger sacrifices Freel to 2nd. 1 out. I hate to see them bunting Keppinger there.

[Reds Fanatic]

Junior grounds out to 2nd. 2 outs. Freel on 3rd.

[oneupper]

Keppinger sacrifices Freel to 2nd. 1 out. I hate to see them bunting Keppinger there.

MacNarron losing points quickly.

[Eric_Davis]

This Rich Hill guy is good, but then every Cubs starter has an ERA in the 3's.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips doubles to left. Tie game 1-1. Nice hustle there.

[BCubb2003]

MacNarron losing points quickly.

But gaining a run?

[NJReds]

Phillips is solid. Makes a great turn to complete at DP, and then a big 2-out hit.

[Eric_Davis]

Great at-bat by Phillips....especially laying off that High-Heat on the 6th pitch, and then he turns on an inside pitch.

Awesome.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips steals 3rd without a throw.

[Eric_Davis]

Stole it on an off-speed pitch....Don't know if Brandon read the sign or what, but if he did, he should have stayed around to tell it to Dunn.

[Reds Fanatic]

Dunn flies out to left. 1-1 after 3.

[Eric_Davis]

Want to give Dunn credit for a good at-bat there, too. 6 pitches...only one pitch to hit, that last one down the middle, but Hill now at 61 pitches.

[NJReds]

Stole it on an off-speed pitch....Don't know if Brandon read the sign or what, but if he did, he should have stayed around to tell it to Dunn.

The third baseman is usually a mile away from the bag when Dunn is up as well. Dunn actually showed bunt on that pitch.

[mbgrayson]

Hill at 61 pitches after 3....

[Reds Fanatic]

Ramirez flies out to the warning track in left. 1 out.

[Eric_Davis]

Does it seem to you that Arroyo has good control tonight? He's locating his pitches where he wants them?

[Reds Fanatic]

Starting to rain at the park again.

[Reds Fanatic]

Floyd strikes out swinging. 2 outs.

[mbgrayson]

WOW EE!

[Reds Fanatic]

Another great play by Encarnacion! 1-1 mid 4th.

[Razor Shines]

Maybe he should make all of his throws from his knees.

[NJReds]

Yowza. What a play by EE.

[redsmetz]

Maybe he should make all of his throws from his knees.

So he's got a prayer on that type play??? :evil:

[Reds Fanatic]

Conine grounds out to short on the first pitch. 1 out.

[BCubb2003]

Dorf Plays Third Base

[Eric_Davis]

Starting to rain at the park again.


Radar shows that cloud to be about 10 miles long, then clear again:

http://www.weather.com/weather/map/interactive/USOH0188?from=36hour_map_large&zoom=7&interactiveMapLayer=radar&animation=true

[Matt700wlw]

Well, EE crushed that one!!

:ede:

:jump:

[Reds Fanatic]

Encarnacion with an absolute shot. Home run to left. 2-1 Reds!

[mbgrayson]

Star of the game: EE....

[Red in Chicago]

one more inning and it can rain all it wants;)

[Razor Shines]

Wow, yeah wow.

[Eric_Davis]

All right, Edwin!

Jack!

[nate]

Wow....that ball was crushed!

[Mario-Rijo]

What's gotten into EE, he's putting on a clinic! :thumbup:

[oneupper]

EdE must have read my post.

[Eric_Davis]

Gameday shows it to be almost off the radar screen!!!!

How far did he crush that thing?!

[NJReds]

Where'd that ball go. That was an absolute bomb by EE. One of the announcers said it 'airmailed the third deck'.

[Razor Shines]

Does Ross know what to do after 4 balls?

[Mario-Rijo]

And people question his power sometimes, Wow.

[redsmetz]

Encarnacion with an absolute shot. Home run to left. 2-1 Reds!

I should say he has a prayer more often!!!

[Reds Fanatic]

EE hit that ball over top of the foul pole.

Ross walks on 4 pitches.

[Eric_Davis]

He crushed that so hard it unnerved Rich Hill to walk Ross on 4 pitches.

[Eric_Davis]

Where'd that ball go. That was an absolute bomb by EE.


I'll be watching that replay later on MLB.com highlight reels.

[Reds Fanatic]

Arroyo strikes out looking. 2 outs.

[Red in Chicago]

Gameday shows it to be almost off the radar screen!!!!

How far did he crush that thing?!

I think they said 390+

[Matt700wlw]

I think they said 390+

The only count if they're 450+ ;)

[Razor Shines]

I think they said 390+

I think it had to be at least 450.

[Reds Fanatic]

Freel strikes out swinging. 7 Ks for Hill. 2-1 Reds after 4.

[dougdirt]

Gameday shows it to be almost off the radar screen!!!!

How far did he crush that thing?!

http://www.photofile.com/Photos/Albums/Stadiums/MLB/Images/Great_American_Ball_Park.jpg

See the 'party deck' next to the bleachers? It went over the foul pole and landed up there.

[Eric_Davis]

Hope GAC and ChipR hung around long enough to watch that one by Edwin and didn't leave before the rain stopped.

[Matt700wlw]

http://www.photofile.com/Photos/Albums/Stadiums/MLB/Images/Great_American_Ball_Park.jpg



That was a bad day

[nate]

That was a bad day

Jimmy Haynes doesn't conjure images of kittens and rainbows for you?

[Eric_Davis]

I think they said 390+


Guess when down the line is 328, it just looks farther.

[Razor Shines]

Time to open up that strike zone.

[Matt700wlw]

Thom and Chris Simpsons

[Reds Fanatic]

There is another strike 3 called a ball.

[Razor Shines]

Guess not.

[Matt700wlw]

Jimmy Haynes doesn't conjure images of kittens and rainbows for you?

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/163/358404397_e41f8754db.jpg?v=0

[NJReds]

Why is CB Buckner still an umpire. I wouldn't be shocked to find out someday that he was caught up in a gambling scandal. He's awful.

[Reds Fanatic]

This strike zone is ridiculous. Jones eventully grounds out after he should have struck out on 2 different pitches.

[Eric_Davis]

http://www.photofile.com/Photos/Albums/Stadiums/MLB/Images/Great_American_Ball_Park.jpg

See the 'party deck' next to the bleachers? It went over the foul pole and landed up there.

Wow. ...funny that the picture shows Lofton, who got traded today. That picture's a nice viewpoint. I'll take those seats. :beerme:

[NJReds]

Nice work by Conine to stay in front of that shot and get the out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Kendall grounds out to short. 2 outs.

[Eric_Davis]

That is so funny.

Arroyo goes five straight pitches outside to Kendall so he can't lean in and get hit.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hill grounds out to short. 2-1 Reds mid 5th.

[NJReds]

Official game.

[Eric_Davis]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/163/358404397_e41f8754db.jpg?v=0

I don't know if I want to click on anything that says, "farm1". :laugh:

[Eric_Davis]

Three of our best hitters this year against Left-handers. Let's get another run.

[Reds Fanatic]

Keppinger singles to center.

[Matt700wlw]

I'm liking this guy...

[Reds Fanatic]

Junior walks. 1st and 2nd.

[redsmetz]

I heard Marty mention George Grande's mom passing away at the age of 101. How the heck old is Grande? I thought he was maybe mid-50's or so, but he must be over 60 then!

Edit: No wait, in my mind, I'm picturing the guy from channel 5 (George Vogel), not George Grande - never mind.

[Eric_Davis]

That last pitch said it was 41 MPH?!

[Reds Fanatic]

Another borderline call. This one called a strike.

[Eric_Davis]

That last pitch said it was 41 MPH?!...with a 31" break. I didn't know Hill had an Ephus pitch.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips lines out to left. 1 out.

[Eric_Davis]

Another borderline call. This one called a strike.

Gameday showed that to be Ball-4 by about 3 inches high.

[Matt700wlw]

Lucky for that lady that foul ball hit the umbrella...

[Reds Fanatic]

Dunn strikes out looking. 8 Ks for Hill. 2 outs.

[NJReds]

Gotta take the bat off your shoulder, Adam.

[Tom Servo]

Let's go Edwin!

[Red in Chicago]

this is a test

[Matt700wlw]

I'm in!

[Reds Fanatic]

Looks like we are back. Edwin grounds into a 6-4 fielder's choice with the bases loaded. 2-1 Reds after 5.

[KronoRed]

this is a test

No, it's Text


:D

[redsmetz]

Nice inning for Bronson!

[BCubb2003]

No, it's Text


:D

Howdy, Text.

[nate]

"Rocky Cherry" in to pitch for the Cubs.

Seriously!

[nate]

nm

[RFS62]

Howdy, Text.


A cowboy with a lisp

[RBA]

Kep might be a keeper

[BCubb2003]

Keppinger drives in two runs.

[Tom Servo]

Jeff Keppinger, Baseball Extraordinare

[RBA]

Kep might be a keeper

[Matt700wlw]

I like this guy!

[Falls City Beer]

Will Ohman looks like he should be making out on a median. (see Gameday photo)

:)

[NJReds]

Bonds hit #754

[Reds Fanatic]

Ramirez lines out to Dunn. 1 out.

[BCubb2003]

I'm afraid to post a comment.

But can Arroyo go 10 innings?

[nate]

nm

[BCubb2003]

Rocky Cherry should be pitching to Coco Crisp.

[Matt700wlw]

Test

[guttle11]

Just a thought...but if Keppinger plays well at SS whenever he's there for the year, and hits pretty well, does he seal the end of the Krivsky era? All Castellini would have to do would be to look at the stat sheet, and then his payroll.

[Matt700wlw]

Stanton and Coffey warming up

[Reds Fanatic]

Michael Wuertz in to pitch.

[Reds Fanatic]

Conine with an infield hit. His 3rd hit tonight.

[nate]

Gazelle Conine with the infield single.

[Eric_Davis]

Hit another one Edwin.

[Reds Fanatic]

Encarnacion can't check his swing and strikes out. 2 outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

It looks like they may be taking Arroyo out of the game.

[Wheelhouse]

TIme for the manager to get into the game. The players have had their time.

[BCubb2003]

When Arroyo fades, he fades quickly and about this time.

[Eric_Davis]

Who's up to pinch-hit?

[Reds Fanatic]

Ross strikes out looking. 4-1 Reds after 7. Since Arroyo did not bat will he come back or is he done at 107 pitches.

[BCubb2003]

Whoever it was was on deck and didn't bat.

[nate]

Ross K'ed. End of the 7th.

[BCubb2003]

Ross strikes out looking. 4-1 Reds after 7. Since Arroyo did not bat will he come back or is he done at 107 pitches.

I think he's done.

[mbgrayson]

It looks like they may be taking Arroyo out of the game.

Thank God! His 'batting average against' for pitches 106 to 120 is over .500!

[redsrule2500]

YUCKKKKKKKK WE'RE Doomedddd!

Coffey chokes and Stanton always gives up runs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Arroyo still out there. Hopper in to play left.

[BCubb2003]

Thom and we were wrong.

[redsrule2500]

Arroyo still out there. Hopper in to play left.

Rejoice! :beerme:

[Reds Fanatic]

Another nice catch by Freel. 1 out.

[redsrule2500]

Anyone have Arroyo's pitch count?

[WVRedsFan]

Anyone have Arroyo's pitch count?


109

[mbgrayson]

107 to start the inning that shall not be named!

[Reds Fanatic]

Murton pinch hits. Keppinger throws the ball away. 2 base error.

[Tom Servo]

Jeff Keppinger, offensive extraordinare

[WVRedsFan]

E Keppinger.

[BCubb2003]

Send Keppinger back down for Edwin's treatment.

[Tom Servo]

I hate those Cubs fans.

[BCubb2003]

Inning 7b.

[Eric_Davis]

Does every RED have issues with the 8th inning?

Check the water, the bat boy, the voodoo priest...something is stenchy in Denmark.

[Reds Fanatic]

Soriano flies out to center. 2 outs.

[redsrule2500]

I hate those Cubs fans.

I was thinking the same thing.

[RBA]

Bonds Update: Base On Balls 2nd At Bat

[redsrule2500]

UGH THOM drives me crazy always pointing out good things in the middle of innings. I'm afraid of him jinxing it. I'm serious lol.

[WVRedsFan]

I hate those Cubs fans.


It's so unnerving for them to cheer all the wrong things and there are a lot of them or they're loud--one of the other. Makes me sick. How far is it from Cincy to Chicago anyway? Or are there a lot of Cubs fans in Indiana and southern Illinois?

[Eric_Davis]

Does every RED have issues with the 8th inning?

Check the water, the bat boy, the voodoo priest...something is stenchy in Denmark.

[redsrule2500]

UGH THOM drives me crazy always pointing out good things in the middle of innings. I'm afraid of him jinxing it. I'm serious lol.

POINT PROVEN :bang::bang::bang::bang::bang:

[mbgrayson]

Get Him Out Of There!

[Reds Fanatic]

Theriot doubles to left. 4-2 Reds. Bullpen coming in with the tying run at the plate. :help:

[Eric_Davis]

Is 123 pitches in San Diego the same as in Cincinnati?

Probably not. I'll go with the manager on this, but I hope he's not wrong.

[Reds Fanatic]

Weathers in to pitch.

[Eric_Davis]

Ice that arm.

[redsrule2500]

Our bullpen besides weathers is so worthless, it's so obvious they are avoided at ANY cost! :laugh: