8.14.2007 Reds @ Cubs - Game Thread

[RedLegSuperStar]

C. Trent -

Lineup:
Hamilton cf
Keppinger ss
Griffey rf
Phillips 2b
Dunn lf
Hatteberg 1b
Valentin c
Encarnacion 3b
Harang p

[BRM]

No Norris Hopper? The Reds are doomed...

[Matt700wlw]

I am so glad to see Josh Hamilton back in the lineup. So glad!

[MississippiRed]

C. Trent -

Lineup:
Hamilton cf
Keppinger ss
Griffey rf
Phillips 2b
Dunn lf
Hatteberg 1b
Valentin c
Encarnacion 3b
Harang p

This is one of the better lineups of the season offensively. I hope they get a few runs off Zambrano for Harang.

[RedLegSuperStar]

This is one of the better lineups of the season offensively. I hope they get a few runs off Zambrano for Harang.

especially when you have Edwin batting 8th!

[KronoRed]

How come 2 lefties at 5 & 6 are ok but not at 3 & 4?

eh ;)

[BRM]

From John Fay



Since he broke in to 2001, Adam Dunn is hitting .302 wirh 17 home runs and 37 RBI at Wrigley. His 54 hits and 37 RBI ranked second to only Albert Pujols (59, 40) in that span.

[RedLegSuperStar]

From John Fay

Up that stock! :thumbup:

[BRM]

Career OPS vs Zambrano

Junior - 1.326
Dunn - 1.019
Hat - .884
Phillips - .753
EE - .743
Valentin - .600

[nate]

In 30 ABs, here's what Hammy's done in the leadoff spot:

.333/.474/.667

Think he'll try to beat out a bunt to the right side?

[RedsManRick]

I really don't understand the whole Hamilton leadoff thing unless it's to get him more at bats, but I won't really complain about that -- certainly better than Hopper.

The Cubs have 1 lefty in their bullpen, Scott Eyre. Eyre is not really a lefty specialist and has been horrible this year. Why the heck not stack the lefties?

Hatteberg
Hamilton
Griffey
Dunn
Phillips
Keppinger
EE
Valentin

Breaking up the lefties only makes sense when there are dominant lefty pitchers to avoid.

[BRM]

You're making too much sense, Rick.

[Razor Shines]

I really don't understand the whole Hamilton leadoff thing unless it's to get him more at bats, but I won't really complain about that -- certainly better than Hopper.

The Cubs have 1 lefties in their bullpen, Scott Eyre. Eyre is not really a lefty specialist and has been horrible this year. Why the heck not stack the lefties?

Hatteberg
Hamilton
Griffey
Dunn
Phillips
Keppinger
EE
Valentin

Breaking up the lefties only makes sense when there are domimant lefty pitchers to avoid.

I like that lineup too. Honestly, I wouldn't mind switching Kepp and Hamilton, but I like Hatte leading off.

[MississippiRed]

Breaking up the lefties only makes sense when there are domimant lefty pitchers to avoid.

I agree with this and would even go so far to say that you shouldn't break up your best two hitters regardless of which side they bat from. Junior and Dunn may not be Ruth and Gehrig, but if a team wants to bring in a pitcher to pitch to both of them in a high-leverage situation (rather than IBB or pitch around), I say let them pitch to 'em.

[vaticanplum]

This is one of the better lineups of the season offensively. I hope they get a few runs off Zambrano for Harang.

I didn't vomit when I read the lineup either.

Dunn should be batting higher than fifth though. He murders Zambrano.

[WVRedsFan]

Any lineup that replaces Norris Hopper and Alex Gonzales with Josh Hamilton and Jeff Keppinger is OK by me.

Of course, Zambrano will probably be "on" tonight and it won't make any difference.

[KronoRed]

Any lineup that replaces Norris Hopper and Alex Gonzales with Josh Hamilton and Jeff Keppinger is OK by me.

Of course, Zambrano will probably be "on" tonight and it won't make any difference.

..and we'll hear about the lack of Hopper being the main reason ;)

[Matt700wlw]

A meaningful road trip!!!





I'm trying. :)

[Razor Shines]

Crap I'm late. How did Hamilton get out?

[NJReds]

J. Hamilton grounded out to second
- J. Keppinger singled to right
- K. Griffey Jr. grounded into fielder's choice, J. Keppinger out at second
- B. Phillips doubled to left, K. Griffey Jr. to third

[NJReds]

Dunn walks. They're loaded for Hatteburg.

[Matt700wlw]

Night games at Wrigley still doesn't look right to me...

I still love the place!!

[NJReds]

Wrigley scoreboard says Mets and Cubs. Good to see they're on top of things.

[NJReds]

21 pitches for Zambrano. Reds strand three as Hatte flies out to LF.

[MrCinatit]

Wrigley scoreboard says Mets and Cubs. Good to see they're on top of things.

They are wishing they were playing the Mets - the fear they are playing the Reds.

[NJReds]

Harang strikes out the first two hitters.

[NJReds]

And K's Lee to wrap up the first.

[OnBaseMachine]

Harang K's the side. His stuff is filthy tonight. K's number 147, 148, and 149 on the season for him.

[DoogMinAmo]

Make that the side, the Hangatang is good.

Unfortunately I think he has to get his ERA under 3 to get CY consideration.

[DoogMinAmo]

Harang K's the side. His stuff is filthy tonight. K's number 147, 148, and 149 on the season for him.

Seems like he really needed that rest.

[WVRedsFan]

Striking out the side!

[WVRedsFan]

Javy and Eddie making sure Carlos doesn't make too many pitches.

7 pitch second inning. That's certainly not the way it should be done.

[NJReds]

- J. Valentin lined out to left
- E. Encarnacion flied out to deep right
- A. Harang grounded out to third

[Patrick Bateman]

Javy and Eddie making sure Carlos doesn't make too many pitches.

7 pitch second inning. That's certainly not the way it should be done.

3 pretty well hit balls suggests that they are doing just fine.

Taking strikes is not the way it should be done.

I have no problem if our hitters swing at strikes and hit the ball well.

[DoogMinAmo]

Harang is slacking, no Ks of hitters 4-6. Still, he is the p word through 2.

[NJReds]

- A. Ramirez grounded out to second
- D. Ward flied out to left
- M. DeRosa grounded out to shortstop

8 pitch inning for Harang (22 through 2)

[Matt700wlw]

Welcome back, Josh!

[OnBaseMachine]

Nice piece of hitting by Josh Hamilton. A nasty sinking fastball down-and-away and Josh lines it into left for a single.

[penantboundreds]

if a fast guy is on first george thinks he is automatically running?

[DoogMinAmo]

Randy Marsh seems to have a wide zone tonight. Even so, 3-1 to Kepp.

[penantboundreds]

Yes! yes! yes! carlos is wowwing, let's frustrate this fool

[Matt700wlw]

Zambrano meeting with the people in his head...

[penantboundreds]

Jr!

[Matt700wlw]

Griffey. :lol:


2 runs works, though.

[penantboundreds]

what was worse? the base running or the camera work lol....in any event 2-0 with harang throwing well!

[Razor Shines]

Come on Freel.

[NJReds]

Double and 2 RBI for Jr. He's out trying for third. Out by a mile.

[DoogMinAmo]

Yes! yes! yes! carlos is wowwing, let's frustrate this fool

That last one probably was a strike, and would have been called such if he wasnt all over the place with everything else. Either way, always fun when Los gets ticked.

[GAC]

If you can rattle Zambrano he is his own worst enemy. What a jerk!

Jr delivers, but not a good base running decision by Jr trying to stretch it to a triple, and with 0 outs.

[OnBaseMachine]

Great hitting by Griff but that was some bad baserunning.

[NJReds]

Infield single for Phillips.

[penantboundreds]

me and my dad were talking and i said id take harang over zambrano because harang is consistent and zambrano is a whack job but hey....maybe we can go out and get zambrano in FA and make the playoffs next year...one can hope?

[MrCinatit]

I guess Junior is still about 20 years of age in his mind.

His body told him otherwise, though.

[GAC]

Just missed by Dunn.

[OnBaseMachine]

Dunn hits one way gone but foul.

[NJReds]

Dunn hits it a ton, but just foul.

[GAC]

Zambrano is not looking good at all. Show some patience guys.

Dunn fouls out.

2 down

[DoogMinAmo]

Zambrano getting squeezed now cause hes sporting lip, I don't think I want him on the Reds because I love watching them light him up and fire him up.

[OnBaseMachine]

Dunn swung at a 3-1 pitch nearly eye level and fouled out. With a little smarter hitting and baserunning, the Reds could have the bases loaded and 0 outs right now.

[NJReds]

Dunn fouls out on ball four.

[GAC]

me and my dad were talking and i said id take harang over zambrano because harang is consistent and zambrano is a whack job but hey....maybe we can go out and get zambrano in FA and make the playoffs next year...one can hope?

Don't know if I want that whack job roaming my dugout. :D

[penantboundreds]

well if other people hit him once and a while and he shows the same emotion...maybe he brings a little competitive spirit to the team since he doesnt seem tolike too lose

[NJReds]

Hatte grounds out. Reds lead 2-0 after 2.5 innings.

[Patrick Bateman]

me and my dad were talking and i said id take harang over zambrano because harang is consistent and zambrano is a whack job


I'd pick Harang because his is simply the better pitcher.

[Matt700wlw]

Nice play by Edwin

[DoogMinAmo]

I have a weird feeling that Dunn swinging at that pitch has something to do with who is hitting behind him. Hattie comes up empy again, Harang up to amuse.

[CTA513]

Zambrano is going to be a little more ticked after having Encarnacion rob him.

[WVRedsFan]

After that display, I don't want this idiot on my team. He's nuts!

[OnBaseMachine]

Amazing play by Edwin. There are very few who cover the ground and make the plays that he does.

[NJReds]

I have a weird feeling that Dunn swinging at that pitch has something to do with who is hitting behind him. Hattie comes up empy again, Harang up to amuse.

I know he's a board favorite, but is anything ever Dunn's fault. He swung at a horrible pitch. Hatteburg has an .874 OPS. He's not a bad hitter.

[WVRedsFan]

Amazing play by Edwin. There are very few who cover the ground and make the plays that he does.

Totally agree. Of course on the pre-game show, Seg said the Reds had to trade him--there was no place for him on this team. I wanted to scream, "who's going to play third, idiot?"

[Patrick Bateman]

I have a weird feeling that Dunn swinging at that pitch has something to do with who is hitting behind him. Hattie comes up empy again, Harang up to amuse.


With Runners on 1st and second, Hatteberg's OPS is 1.086.

If that effected Dunn's descision to not walk, he was wrong.

[OnBaseMachine]

Totally agree. Of course on the pre-game show, Seg said the Reds had to trade him--there was no place for him on this team. I wanted to scream, "who's going to play third, idiot?"

Juan Castro, of course.

[NJReds]

Back to back singles for Javy and EE.

[Big Klu]

Zambrano is going to be a little more ticked after having Encarnacion rob him.

I expected Zambrano to throw at Encarnacion this inning. I was surprised he didn't.

[DoogMinAmo]

Zambrano creeping up in the zone as his temper rises. Valentin and Eddie single, first and second for Harang, 0 out. If there eve was a bunt situation...

[NJReds]

Interesting bunt by Harang, but it gets the job done.

[NJReds]

Hamilton gets the run home with a broken bat groundout. 3-0 Reds

[Matt700wlw]

Totally agree. Of course on the pre-game show, Seg said the Reds had to trade him--there was no place for him on this team. I wanted to scream, "who's going to play third, idiot?"

There isn't room for everybody, unfortunately. Gonzo isn't going anywhere (ss), Phillips isn't going anywhere, Keppinger deserves his shot, Cantu wasn't traded for no reason... Edwin's bat needs to come back around or he's going to be the odd man out, I think...

This team has more infielders than they know what to do with.

With Gonzo gone (for unfortunate reasons again) this is the perfect chance to see Encarnacion and Keppinger together...for possibly an extended period.

[GAC]

I'm liking this Keppinger more and more. The kid can hit.

4-0 Reds

[NJReds]

Big two out hit for Kepp. 4-0 Reds.

First pitch swinging.

[Big Klu]

Kepp comes through with the RBI single!

The voices in Zambrano's head are getting louder.

[OnBaseMachine]

One of these days Zambrano is going to pull a gun out of his pocket and shoot an opposing player for robbing him of a hit or getting a hit.

[DoogMinAmo]

I expected Zambrano to throw at Encarnacion this inning. I was surprised he didn't.

He definitely pounded him inside though. A sign of maturity?

Kepp delivers a 2 out RBI single after an RBI GO by Hamilton. I am starting to really like this kid.

Maybe Wayne simply gave up on Harris because he thought he was getting an upgrade with Kepp?

[NJReds]

Single for Jr past DeRosa in short right field. 1st and 3rd for Phillips.

[GAC]

Totally agree. Of course on the pre-game show, Seg said the Reds had to trade him--there was no place for him on this team. I wanted to scream, "who's going to play third, idiot?"

I met Seg once over at GameDay after a game. He acted really arrogant, like he didn't have time to talk to you or wanted to listen to what you had to say.

And he looks like Peter off of Family Guy

http://www.fluxw.com/peter.gif

[WVRedsFan]

The madder Z gets, the more hits we get. Rothchild was talking and Zambrano looked like he wasn't even listening.

[redsrule2500]

Jr? Hello? lol.

Oh and I love to see zambrano angry :D

[Big Klu]

One of these days Zambrano is going to pull a gun out of his pocket and shoot an opposing player for robbing him of a hit or getting a hit.

Been watching The Last Boy Scout again, haven't you? :cool:

[NJReds]

Jr. must have been possessed by Farney tonight.

[flyer85]

Jr channeling Freel tonight.

[MrCinatit]

Guess it is Junior's turn to be Freel today.

[NJReds]

And if that was a designed play...Jr. faking the steal of second...then someone forgot to tell Keppinger.

[CTA513]

Made the first out at 3rd a couple innings ago and now makes the last out of the inning after getting caught stealing.

[OnBaseMachine]

Just think what the score would be if the Reds could run the bases.

[DoogMinAmo]

Jr. must have been possessed by Farney tonight.

Is that what Mac meant when he said playing the Cubs was going to be fun?

[Big Klu]

And if that was a designed play...Jr. faking the steal of second...then someone forgot to tell Keppinger.

It was a poorly designed play froom the beginning, and the Cubs had it sniffed out. If Kepp had broken for the plate, they would have nailed him.

It was just a bad play.

[NJReds]

First runner caught stealing by Kendall as a Cub. Now he's 1-for-25

[Matt700wlw]

I met Seg once over at GameDay after a game. He acted really arrogant, like he didn't have time to talk to you or wanted to listen to what you had to say.



http://www.fluxw.com/peter.gif

Was he working? Maybe he didn't....

I don't know, I (probably) wasn't there.

[Matt700wlw]

Oops...there goes the shut out....and I think the el perfecto...

[NJReds]

Derrick Lee HR on a 3-1 pitch. Reds lead 4-1.

[redsrule2500]

wtf is up with harang?

4-2

I hate Cubs fans. I've always wanted to go to Wrigley, but honestly I don't know if I could handle it.

[Matt700wlw]

What the...

[NJReds]

Back to back...Ramirez homers.

[penantboundreds]

ward is not a better hitter than zambrano....like look similar at the plate...

[Matt700wlw]

wtf is up with harang?

4-2

I hate Cubs fans. I've always wanted to go to Wrigley, but honestly I don't know if I could handle it.

They're not bad at Wrigley....never had any problems at all in the 4 games I've seen there (one was a rooftop party)

It's when those "fans" who invade GABP show up in Cincinnati...

[GAC]

There are times (and not that often) when I'd like to see Adam hit the ball on the ground and advance a runner with 0 outs.

He has the pop out "blues" tonight.

[Matt700wlw]

The Pop Up blues....the Pop Up blues.
Can't seem to get a basehit, I got 'dem Pop Up Blues...

<guitar solo>

:D

[Big Klu]

There are times (and not that often) when I'd like to see Adam hit the ball on the ground and advance a runner with 0 outs.

He has the pop out "blues" tonight.

I think he just missed that one.

[GAC]

Valentin drives in BP, but gets thrown out at 2B (came off the bag)

5-2 Reds

[redsrule2500]

Farney lives, yet again.

[Matt700wlw]

At least they're giving away outs after adding runs for themselves...:D

[CTA513]

Some good base running by the Reds tonight.

:all_cohol

[NJReds]

Clutch hit for Javy. I didn't see the tag at second, though. 5-2 reds after 4.5

[GAC]

I think he just missed that one.

There are times when you don't try to drive the ball into West Virginia. And I think that is what he was trying to do, dips his shoulder, and gets under the ball.

[Big Klu]

The Pop Up blues....the Pop Up blues.
Can't seem to get a basehit, I got 'dem Pop Up Blues...

<guitar solo>

:D

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/ed/Puv_logo.gif/240px-Puv_logo.gif

[TeamBoone]

I wasn't watching when the play happened, but on the replay, Javy sure looked safe... no contest.

[Big Klu]

I wasn't watching when the play happened, but on the replay, Javy sure looked safe... no contest.

I thought his foot came off the bag.

[OnBaseMachine]

Strikeout #150 on the year for Harang. And now a defensive mistake by the Reds allows Murton a second chance.

[CTA513]

Strikeout #150 on the year for Harang. And now a defensive mistake by the Reds allows Murton a second chance.

5 extra pitches thrown to get Murton out.

[Matt700wlw]

Josh Hamilton....yes, another hit.

[mbgrayson]

I thought his foot came off the bag.
It was clear on TV: He didn't slide into the bag at all. He missed it to the right trying to evade the tag. He was out....I thought.

[NJReds]

Good to see Josh back swinging well.

[Matt700wlw]

3 hits...3 homers.

That's a loud 3 hitter

[BuckeyeRedleg]

The next pitch Jaque Jones should see is in his ear.

[DoogMinAmo]

The next pitch Jaque Jones should see is in his ear.

Why?

[CTA513]

The next pitch Jaque Jones should see is in his ear.

The Reds don't have anyone that will do that on purpose.

[Matt700wlw]

RETALIATE!!!!!!!! ;) :D

[Matt700wlw]

SB for BP

[Big Klu]

The Cat In The Hatte Strikes Back!

Hatteberg singles to score Phillips!

[mbgrayson]

Scoring the run was Phillips best retaliation!

[NJReds]

Nice job by Hatteburg. Some clutch ABs tonight for the Reds.

[VR]

Is Dusty Baker managing? How in the heck is psycho still in there?

He's taking himself out of CY contention real quick like.

[Matt700wlw]

Woah! Watch out!

[NJReds]

High and tight to DeRosa. Cubs announcer implies that it was intentional because Harang has had pinpoint control tonight.

[Big Klu]

High and tight to DeRosa. Cubs announcer implies that it was intentional because Harang has had pinpoint control tonight.

Cubs announcers are idiots.

[Matt700wlw]

Cubs announcers are idiots.

Thank you.

Harang kicked dirt and was mad himself to win an Oscar, I'm guessing....

[BuckeyeRedleg]

Why?

Showed up Harang on his HR.

[mbgrayson]

After 7 innings:
Zambrano at 107 pitches
Harang at 92 pitches.

How we lookin'?

[Big Klu]

Showed up Harang on his HR.

It's a way of life in Chicago. Remember "The Hop"?

I always thought pitchers should hop every time they struck out a Cubs batter (especially Corky Sosa).

[Big Klu]

The ol' slug-bunt! :thumbup:

Harang singles over Ramirez's head!

[Matt700wlw]

Harang!

[Matt700wlw]

Another hit for Hamilton.


We've missed you!

[Big Klu]

Josh Hamilton is a special, special player.

Base hit to load the bases.

[VR]

No K's for Zambrano tonight. Wow.

[Big Klu]

I think that foul ball by Kepp was in self-defense.

[VR]

Another hit for Hamilton.


We've missed you!

He's no Norris Hopper.

[Big Klu]

I don't like called third strikes, but I can forgive Kepp on that one. It was definitely outside and off the plate.

[OnBaseMachine]

Bad strike 3 call on Keppinger.

[penantboundreds]

have to put the bat on the ball.

[CTA513]

The Reds now might not even score a run after having bases loaded and 0 outs.

[OnBaseMachine]

Typical Reds.

[CTA513]

Good job by the Reds hitters.

[Matt700wlw]

I hate to credit the Cubs for ANYTHING, but Marmol did a heck of a job, there.

His numbers don't lie.





Back to Cub bashing :D

[VR]

The Reds now might not even score a run after having bases loaded and 0 outs.

and their 2-3-4 batters up.

Oh well, it happens.

[Matt700wlw]

Stanton and Burton warming in the bullpen

[Matt700wlw]

I have a bad feeling...

[penantboundreds]

nice move.

[CTA513]

Time to give up a 2-run home run.

[Razor Shines]

Grande: "Harang comes out. He cannot be the loser, he can be the winner."

Me: "Not bloody likely"

[Big Klu]

Harang is done--Burton in to pitch.

Mack has demonstrated a quick trigger finger.

[Matt700wlw]

Grande: "Harang comes out. He cannot be the loser, he can be the winner."



Very nice, George. Very nice.

[penantboundreds]

Matt, did you just change what you said from what is he talking about to very nice, george. very nice?

or is something going on with my computer??

[Big Klu]

Very nice, George. Very nice.

Harang cannot be charged with the loss. However, he is currently the winning pitcher-of-record. In other words, Harang can only get the win or a no-decision. He can't get the loss, should the Cubs come back.

Never mind--you changed your message! :)

[Matt700wlw]

Matt, did you just change what you said from what is he talking about to very nice, george. very nice?

or is something going on with my computer??

I did, because my original answer made no sense after I read it.

[Matt700wlw]

Harang cannot be charged with the loss. However, he is currently the winning pitcher-of-record. In other words, Harang can only get the win or a no-decision. He can't get the loss, should the Cubs come back.

I know....George...Mr. optimism :)

[Matt700wlw]

The Javy Arm

[Cyclone792]

The Javy Arm

And the Burton stretch ... aka the slow Burton stretch.

I could swipe second (or third) standing up on that battery.

[penantboundreds]

oh okay, i wasnt trying to pick on you i just was concerned for my computer.....

[Matt700wlw]

And the Burton stretch ... aka the slow Burton stretch.

.

Not a good combo...I think Burton's is more fixable than Javy's

[penantboundreds]

I really enjoy Burton, don't make me regret saying that...

[penantboundreds]

good piece of hitting

[Matt700wlw]

Hopper to relieve Junior?

[OnBaseMachine]

Wow. Hatteberg has zero range. That was nearly a routine groundball to firstbase.

[Matt700wlw]

I really enjoy Burton, don't make me regret saying that...

I think he's going to be good, in the grand scheme of things

[CTA513]

0 runs score that inning if the Ump had a consistent strike zone.

[TOBTTReds]

good piece of hitting

yeah. I swear our relievers get dinked and dunked on more than any others. McBeth is the master at it.

[TOBTTReds]

0 runs score that inning if the Ump had a consistent strike zone.

Don't think he has had a consistant zone all day.

[penantboundreds]

i think burton would have been a better option against ramirez, this seems like a good match up for ramirez, even if it ends up working out

[penantboundreds]

nibble nibble, fastball

[Big Klu]

Hopper to relieve Junior?

Double-switch:

Weathers pitching, batting 3rd.
Hopper to RF, batting 9th.

Burton's #9 spot is due up fifth in the top of the ninth, while Griffey's #3 spot is due up eighth. The only spot in the order that is further away from coming to bat is Phillips' #4 spot, but the Reds aren't carrying any backup infielders. So Griffey got switched out on the double-switch.

[CTA513]

The Reds almost never have an easy 8th inning.

:bang:

[Matt700wlw]

Lou not happy :lol:

"Time out ___ _____!!"

[CTA513]

I might be wrong, but shouldn't the run that scored in the 8th be charged to Burton?

or is gameday messed up?

[penantboundreds]

no, harang walked the leadoff

[Matt700wlw]

Double-switch:

Weathers pitching, batting 3rd.
Hopper to RF, batting 9th.

Burton's #9 spot is due up fifth in the top of the ninth, while Griffey's #3 spot is due up eighth. The only spot in the order that is further away from coming to bat is Phillips' #4 spot, but the Reds aren't carrying any backup infielders. So Griffey got switched out on the double-switch.


That's cool...just threw me off

[traderumor]

bottom of the order up for the Scrubs in the 9th

[Big Klu]

I might be wrong, but shouldn't the run that scored in the 8th be charged to Burton?

or is gameday messed up?

No, I believe it was Harang's run.

[BuckeyeRedleg]

I must say, I really enjoy wins over the Cubs in which they scratch and claw to get back in it and their fans get all excited.

I will take this kind of win against the Cubbies over a blowout any day.

[Matt700wlw]

Gotta love the FSN hilight reel :laugh:

Classic Lou stuff!

[VR]

Harang put him on. Burton put em over and put em in.

[traderumor]

this kinda offensive game that Marty ought to be salivating--16 hits, only 2 Ks--oh, did I mention 10 men LOB--what is that, live by the HR, die by the HR?

[TOBTTReds]

this kinda offensive game that Marty ought to be salivating--16 hits, only 2 Ks--oh, did I mention 10 men LOB--what is that, live by the HR, die by the HR?

We've also gotten hits with men in scoring position...they were just singles.

[penantboundreds]

like matt said, u gotta give the cubs bull pen (mermot or w/e) credit bc that inning was well pitched

[Big Klu]

If Javy gets on, do you pinch-run?

I don't, unless Jorgensen runs OK for a catcher (which I have no idea about).

Never mind--the point is moot.

[Big Klu]

Ellison replaces Dunn in LF.

I don't like this move--the Reds' bench is thin enough already. However, an Ellison-Hamilton-Hopper alignment in the OF is the best defense the Reds can put out there.

I still don't like the move.

[Matt700wlw]

With Griffey out of the game (for Hopper) and Dunn out of the game (for Ellison), hopefully Stormy gets it done....otherwise...YIKES.

[mbgrayson]

Stormy is laboring tonight. Doesn't look right....

[Matt700wlw]

Kendall walks - 3.14 will pinch run for him

[CTA513]

Better hope that no ball is hit in the gap or down the line.

[penantboundreds]

how can u walk jason kendall? he barely has enough to get it out of the infield

[penantboundreds]

whew

[Matt700wlw]

Good god.

Wow. They win!

[MrCinatit]

Well. My heart just flew out of my eye sockets.

Anyone seen it?

[CTA513]

Weathers really made that 9th inning interesting.

[TeamBoone]

OMG! My heart was in my mouth to have the lead the entire game only to lose it in the bottom of the 9th.

Thank you, Mr. Hopper.

[Big Klu]

Geez! :eek:

Hopper hauls it in!

[penantboundreds]

he got it! he got it!

[traderumor]

I had 'em losing 7-6 after not getting anything with bases loaded nobody out in the 8th.

Fortunately, I was wrong :beerme:

[TOBTTReds]

HAHAHAAHA!!! I love this...oh the dissapointment of being a baby bear fan!

[VR]

Good for Harang. 12-3, beating Zambrano head on.

He is the most underrated pitcher in the majors, and it's not even close.

Home park is the biggest hitter's park in the league, and you're still among the league leaders in every important category....AGAIN.

[Matt700wlw]

Good for Harang. 12-3, beating Zambrano head on.

He is the most underrated pitcher in the majors, and it's not even close.

Home park is the biggest hitter's park in the league, and you're still among the league leaders in every important category....AGAIN.

If he gets no Cy Young love then something is seriously wrong with the voting process

[RedFanAlways1966]

Holy... the way Weathers had them "popping it up" in the 9th, I think I need a strong drink to get to sleep. But a win is a win is a win.

I like to see Zambrano lose. :cool:

[Big Klu]

Fly the blue "L" flag, Cubbies! :cool:

(Can anyone find a pic of the L flag?)

[RedsFan75]

Hows that
http://www.bricksandivyradio.com/scoreboard.jpg

[vaticanplum]

i think it's time for a reminder of my finest work!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/51/129628667_9fb2747dd0.jpg

[KronoRed]

That is talent there VP :clap:

[Eric_Davis]

Bad strike 3 call on Keppinger.


That wasn't even close. Strike 1 was a ball, too, I think, though not as far outside as Strike 3.