Reds @ Phillies 6/4/08

[Joseph]

Hairston ss
Patterson cf
Bruce rf
Phillips 2b
Dunn lf
Votto 1b
Encarnacion 3b
Bako c
Volquez p


Welcome back Corey Patterson, #23 in your programs, but number 986 in your hearts.

Griffey sits again, no real shocker there if he is nicked up as reported.

I figured since I'm 6-1 in starting Game Threads, I should help end the mini-losing streak. If it fails, I blame Chip.

[Joseph]

Here is Homer's breakdown of the match up from the SunDeck, as always big props to him for the work.

Phillies vs. Volquez:


OPPOSING HITTER AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS
Jimmy Rollins 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.333 0.333 0.333 0.667
Chase Utley 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 0.333 0.333 0.667
Shane Victorino 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Geoff Jenkins 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 0.500 0.500 1.000
Pat Burrell 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.500 0.667 0.500 1.167
Pedro Feliz 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Ryan Howard 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 0.333 0.000 0.333
Carlos Ruiz 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 0.500 1.000 1.500
Brett Myers 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Chris Snelling 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 0.500 0.000 0.500

Reds vs. Myers:


OPPOSING HITTER AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS
Alex Gonzalez 23 7 2 0 0 0 3 3 0.304 0.385 0.391 0.776
Adam Dunn 13 3 1 0 2 3 5 4 0.231 0.444 0.769 1.214
Ken Griffey Jr. 12 5 1 0 1 3 1 1 0.417 0.462 0.750 1.212
Brandon Phil. 10 2 1 0 0 0 0 5 0.200 0.200 0.300 0.500
Edwin Encarn. 8 2 0 0 1 2 1 2 0.250 0.333 0.625 0.958
Jeff Keppinger 8 3 0 0 2 3 0 0 0.375 0.375 1.125 1.500
Ryan Freel 5 1 0 1 0 0 2 2 0.200 0.429 0.600 1.029
Jerry Hairston 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Joey Votto 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Paul Bako 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.500 0.667 0.500 1.167
David Ross 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.333 0.000 0.333
Edinson Volquez 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Norris Hopper 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Javier Valentin 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 1.000 0.000 1.000

Volquez's Last 5:


DATE OPP RESULT IP H R ER HR BB SO GB FB PIT BF GSc DEC REL ERA*
30-May ATL W 3-2 6 5 2 2 0 3 7 9 3 102 25 58 - - 1.46
25-May @SD L 12-9 1.2 1 3 0 1 1 2 2 3 39 8 - L(7-2) - 1.31
23-May @SD W 3-2 6 2 1 1 0 2 12 5 1 92 23 74 - - 1.34
18-May CLE W 6-4 6 4 2 2 1 4 5 8 4 111 26 57 W(7-1) - 1.33
13-May FLA W 5-3 6 7 1 1 0 2 5 11 6 110 27 57 W(6-1) - 1.12
7-May CHC W 9-0 7 4 0 0 0 6 10 10 4 118 30 73 W(5-1) - 1.06

Myers' Last 5:


DATE OPP RESULT IP H R ER HR BB SO GB FB PIT BF GSc DEC REL ERA*
30-May FLA W 12-3 8 6 3 3 0 3 11 5 12 117 33 66 W(3-6) - 5.52
24-May @HOU L 4-3 6 8 4 4 0 4 2 10 5 112 28 38 L(2-6) - 5.79
19-May @WAS L 4-0 6 8 3 3 0 3 2 13 5 108 28 43 L(2-5) - 5.76
14-May ATL L 8-6 4.1 9 8 6 3 3 6 6 4 75 23 20 L(2-4) - 5.91
8-May @ARI L 8-3 5 9 7 6 1 3 5 7 8 101 27 25 L(2-3) - 5.33

[Red in Chicago]

so are we getting this one in tonight?

[Reds Fanatic]

Going to be a slight delay but it looks like they will start soon. Hopefully they don't have to keep starting and stopping which would ruin a Volquez start. It still looks like there is rain in the area.

http://sirocco.accuweather.com/nx_mosaic_400x300_public/sir/inmSIRPA_.gif

[Tommyjohn25]

What is it with Volquez and rain?? Geez...

[Degenerate39]

What is it with Volquez and rain?? Geez...

Volquez makes it rain

[Tommyjohn25]

Volquez makes it rain

Well played sir...well played. :)

[Reds Fanatic]

12 minute delay and the game is underway.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hairston lines out to short. 1 out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Same Patterson as always. Fly out to right. 2 outs.

[NC Reds]

Patterson is now 1-17 against Myers. Yeah, bat him #2.

[toledodan]

patterson being patterson, 2 out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce strikes out swinging. 0-0 mid 1st.

[NC Reds]

Pretty good changeups against Bruce. I think he will adjust to that later tonight.

[WVRedsFan]

Looks lilke they've found Bruce's Kryptonite. The changeup. Swung and missed at the last two. Uh Oh.

[Tommyjohn25]

You know what I don't get about Patterson? His swing is absolutely horrendous! I mean mechanically flawed in almost every sense of the word, IMO. I don't understand what ANYONE could possibly see in him as a hitter.

[Joseph]

Will we split this series as we did last time?

[OnBaseMachine]

Will we split this series as we did last time?

Bailey vs Hamels tomorrow. That will be a tough one to win.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rollins grounds out to 1st. 1 out.

[Tommyjohn25]

Will we split this series as we did last time?

I will sing from the rooftops if they do. Not to mean that they won't, I will just be that happy.

[WVRedsFan]

Will we split this series as we did last time?

No.

Last time Corey was at least disguised as a ML hitter and the pitching was good. And the Phils weren't red hot. When we had the 1-2 punch of Hairston and Bruce at the top of the order, a Griff swinging the bat better in the 3 hole and Dunn warming up, good things happened. Now we have Patterson in the 2-hole where he will probably go 0-4 and with Phillips batting behind Bruce, he'll get nothing to hit (just like Griffey). So I say no. It will be ugly. I hate that.

[OnBaseMachine]

Strikeout #84 for Volquez.

[Reds Fanatic]

Victorino strikes out swinging. 2 outs.

[Caveat Emperor]

Volquez just hit 97 MPH with his last fastball to Utley.

[Tommyjohn25]

Volquez being Volquez. 1-2-3.

[OnBaseMachine]

Strikeout #85 on Utley.

[Reds Fanatic]

Utley strikes out swinging. Great changeup. 0-0 after 1.

[Caveat Emperor]

And followed with an 81 MPH change.

That's simply unfair...

[reds44]

He's good.

[Reds Fanatic]

15 pitches (9 strikes, 6 balls) for Volquez in the 1st.

[OnBaseMachine]

Volquez should have about 10 wins right now the way he's pitched. Hopefully he can hold Philly to two or three runs in 6+ and the offense can get him some run support.

[Tommyjohn25]

And followed with an 81 MPH change.

That's simply unfair...

It really is. I have to say that the only way hitters can have any measure of success against 2008 Volquez, is if they are 100% guessing on what pitch he's throwing, and where he's throwing it.

[Caveat Emperor]

When are they going to change the "Step Up to the Mic" commercial?

Edwin Encarnacion isn't #12 anymore.

[Cyclone792]

Volquez is just plain sick. I feel like I'm starting to take his performances for granted, because everytime he's out there he's shutting down the opposing lineup. What's amazing is he still has room to sharpen his command; just think how dominant he'll be once he does that?!

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips fouls out to right. 1 out.

[OnBaseMachine]

If I had a dollar for every time Phillips popped out on 2-0...

[Caveat Emperor]

Volquez is just plain sick. I feel like I'm starting to take his performances for granted, because everytime he's out there he's shutting down the opposing lineup. What's amazing is he still has room to sharpen his command; just think how dominant he'll be once he does that?!

Josh Hamilton is on pace to start for the AL in the All Star game.

Wouldn't it be unreal if Hamilton faced Volquez in the 1st inning of the Midseason Classic?

[Reds Fanatic]

Dunn strikes out swinging. 2 outs.

[OnBaseMachine]

The Phillies have killed Dunn this series with the slider down and in.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto flies out to center. Myers has been horrible most of this year and the Reds are making him look like an all star. 0-0 mid 2nd.

[OnBaseMachine]

Votto flies out to center. Myers has been horrible most of this year and the Reds are making him look like an all star. 0-0 mid 2nd.

The same could be said for Kyle Kendrick and Adam Eaton and look what they did.

[PuffyPig]

Votto flies out to center. Myers has been horrible most of this year and the Reds are making him look like an all star. 0-0 mid 2nd.

Myers has actually made himself look like an all star today.

He historically a pretty good pitcher, who's pitched very well lately, and looking like he has real good stuff tonight.

Don't let his poor start this year fool you. He's no slug.

[Reds Fanatic]

Howard strikes out swinging on a 96 MPH fastball. 3 Ks. 1 out.

[OnBaseMachine]

Volquez blows a 96 mph right past Howard. Third K.

[reds44]

96.

Just gas.

[Reds Fanatic]

Burrell walks.

[OnBaseMachine]

And now a walk to Burrell. He starts him with a curve, change, fastball, fastball, change. Why not just throw the fastball or change to get ahead in the count instead of pulling out his third best pitch?

[redsrule2500]

And now a walk to Burrell. He starts him with a curve, change, fastball, fastball, change. Why not just throw the fastball or change to get ahead in the count instead of pulling out his third best pitch?

Can't be too predictable!

[Reds Fanatic]

Jenkins flies out to center. 2 outs.

[OnBaseMachine]

Flyout to Patterson. If Patterson had any arm at all they would have doubled off Burrell at first base.

[Caveat Emperor]

Geoff Jenkins is another in the long list of players who I won't mind to see retire.

[Tommyjohn25]

Jenkins flies out to center. 2 outs.

That scared me. I thought it was 2-0 Phils.

[OnBaseMachine]

Unbelievable play by Phillips to rob Feliz of a bloop single!

Volquez: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K

[Reds Fanatic]

Great over the shoulder catch by Phillips! 0-0 after 2.

[Tommyjohn25]

Great play by Phillips!

[Caveat Emperor]

Phillips caught that ball over his shoulder, basket style, on a dead sprint back-to-the-batter.

Kid has a bit of talent.

[OnBaseMachine]

BTW Brett Myers has allowed 15 homeruns in 73.1 innings this season.

[Reds Fanatic]

Edwin strikes out looking.

According to George they are expecting more rain in about 45 minutes to an hour.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bako pops out to short. 2 outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Volquez strikes out swinging. 4 Ks for Myers. 0-0 mid 3rd.

[toledodan]

reds making myers look like cy young.

[NC Reds]

We miss Keppinger and Griffey. Hairston has done a nice job but he has no slugging. Griffey's absence makes the middle of the order less effective, though truthfully Griff should bat around 5th.

[OnBaseMachine]

Jerry Hairston boots a routine groundball. Dude is not a shortstop.

[NC Reds]

Hairston's defense rears its mediocre head.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hairston commits an error. Should have been an easy play.

[OnBaseMachine]

That is one of the reasons Reds pitchers have ridiculous pitch counts.

[dougdirt]

I think most people on this board could have made that play to be honest. It was directly at him.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wild pitch moves the runner to 2nd.

[Always Red]

BTW Brett Myers has allowed 15 homeruns in 73.1 innings this season.

That'll be good for a couple of solo shots later on. Probably EE, because he's hot right now.

[Reds Fanatic]

Myers bunts foul. 4 Ks for Volquez. 1 out.

[Tommyjohn25]

I absolutely HATE the birds eye view camera. It looks like I'm watching an atari video game.

[OnBaseMachine]

Rollins K's looking on three straight pitches. Inning should be over.

[Reds Fanatic]

Great pitch. Rollins strikes out looking on a 95 MPH fastball. 5 Ks. 2 outs.

[reds44]

95 on the black.

[dougdirt]

Edinson Volquez is flat out filthy.

[OnBaseMachine]

Nice job by Volquez to pickup Hairston and avoid any damage.

[Reds Fanatic]

Victorino grounds out to 2nd. Phillips throws him out by a step. 0-0 after 3.

[NC Reds]

Great job by Volq.

[reds44]

Nice play by BP to end the 3rd.

[RedsMan3203]

Edinson Volquez is flat out filthy.

He looks pretty clean to me. :cool:

[Degenerate39]

Myers is throwing a perfect game BTW.

[Reds Fanatic]

47 pitches (29 strikes, 18 balls) for Volquez through 3.

[Caveat Emperor]

Edinson looks back at Hairston and sarcastically says "Why don't I just do everything?"

[Reds Fanatic]

Hairston fouls out to 1st.

[Cyclone792]

Hairston pops up.

Bruce needs to get the Reds started with a two out rally this inning.

[Reds Fanatic]

Typical. Patterson swings at the first pitch and grounds out to 2nd.

[OnBaseMachine]

Same old Corey Patterson. First pitch groundout and a total of four pitches in two atbats.

[reds44]

Nice 1 pitch AB from Corey.

[Red in Chicago]

corey really learned a lot while he was away:rolleyes:

[Reds Fanatic]

A hint for Dusty any lineup card you make out with Patterson anywhere above 8th in the order tear up and start over he should never bat above 8th and I might even bat him 9th.

[Caveat Emperor]

Bruce does not look comfortable in the box against Myers...

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce grounds out to 2nd. 0-0 mid 4th.

[NC Reds]

Bruce saw more pitches than Patterson and Hairston combined.

[OnBaseMachine]

Bruce has seen 13 pitches in two atbats. Everyone else has seen 35.

[Tommyjohn25]

Sheesh. C'mon guys.

[Cyclone792]

Mr. On-Base Percentage is down to .237 now on the season in 158 plate appearances.

This is something historic we're watching here. I'm excited!

[Degenerate39]

4 perfect innings for Myers. This could be a long night.

But you don't have to be lonely at Farmersonly.com

[dougdirt]

Mr. On-Base Percentage is down to .237 now on the season in 158 plate appearances.

This is something historic we're watching here. I'm excited!

Watch your mouth!:eek:

[Reds Fanatic]

Utley strikes out swinging. 5 Ks. 1 out.

[OnBaseMachine]

Eight pitch AB by Utley but he's K's.

[Cyclone792]

During games of April 10th through May 27th, Patterson put up a .167/.208/.219/.427 line over 122 plate appearances. He's 0-2 tonight already so if you extend it to now, that line is even worse.

For comparison purposes, the Chicago Cubs pitchers have a collective OPS of .543 so far this season in 146 plate appearances. Cardinals pitchers are putting up a .485 OPS, and Diamondback pitchers are putting up a .444 OPS this season.

Pitching staffs are providing more damage offensively than Corey Patterson.

[Reds Fanatic]

Howard singles to right. 1st hit of the night.

[OnBaseMachine]

Howard breaks up the no-no with a single to RF on 3-1.

[redsrule2500]

I see a hanging change down the middle to Howard on gameday....not good

[wolfboy]

During games of April 10th through May 27th, Patterson put up a .167/.208/.219/.427 line over 122 plate appearances. He's 0-2 tonight already so if you extend it to now, that line is even worse.

For comparison purposes, the Chicago Cubs pitchers have a collective OPS of .543 so far this season in 146 plate appearances. Cardinals pitchers are putting up a .485 OPS, and Diamondback pitchers are putting up a .444 OPS this season.

Pitching staffs are providing more damage offensively than Corey Patterson.

That is absolutely incredible. I knew this guy has been bad, but that is almost beyond belief. Thanks for the numbers.

[NC Reds]

During games of April 10th through May 27th, Patterson put up a .167/.208/.219/.427 line over 122 plate appearances. He's 0-2 tonight already so if you extend it to now, that line is even worse.

For comparison purposes, the Chicago Cubs pitchers have a collective OPS of .543 so far this season in 146 plate appearances. Cardinals pitchers are putting up a .485 OPS, and Diamondback pitchers are putting up a .444 OPS this season.

Pitching staffs are providing more damage offensively than Corey Patterson.

What's sad is that everything you just typed would be completely lost on Dusty Baker. :(

[Tommyjohn25]

Howard breaks up the no-no with a single to RF on 3-1.

Oh well. It's better than a bunt single to break it up. :D

[OnBaseMachine]

Wow. Where was that 2-2 pitch to Burrell? That was strike three on EdE.

[OnBaseMachine]

One of these days Cueto/Volquez are going to throw a no-hitter.

[redsrule2500]

Those pitches looked good to me!

[Reds Fanatic]

Burrell lines out to short. 2 outs.

[redsrule2500]

So does Volquez have any other pitch besides a fastball and changeup?

[OnBaseMachine]

So does Volquez have any other pitch besides a fastball and changeup?

Curveball.

[Reds Fanatic]

Jenkins singles to right. 1st and 2nd.

[HokieRed]

The lineup tonight gives us next to no chance to win. What a joke. One of the first things I've not liked about Walt is bringing CP back. 75-87 at best for this crowd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Feliz pops out to 2nd. 0-0 after 4.

[OnBaseMachine]

Felix pops out. Scoreless after 4. The Phillies forced Volquez to throw 25 pitches that inning driving his pitch count up to 72.

[Reds Fanatic]

A lot of pitches that inning. Now 72 pitches through 4 for Volquez.

In comparison Myers has only thrown 48 pitches. Of course the Phillies don't have hitters like Patterson in their lineup.

[SirFelixCat]

Volquez = Special.

News? No, but just wow.

[Tommyjohn25]

So does Volquez have any other pitch besides a fastball and changeup?


Curveball.

Also the terminator, the exterminator, and the eliminator.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips flies out to the wall in right.

[NC Reds]

Good AB by Dunn.

[Reds Fanatic]

Dunn walks. Reds first baserunner tonight.

[edabbs44]

During games of April 10th through May 27th, Patterson put up a .167/.208/.219/.427 line over 122 plate appearances. He's 0-2 tonight already so if you extend it to now, that line is even worse.

For comparison purposes, the Chicago Cubs pitchers have a collective OPS of .543 so far this season in 146 plate appearances. Cardinals pitchers are putting up a .485 OPS, and Diamondback pitchers are putting up a .444 OPS this season.

Pitching staffs are providing more damage offensively than Corey Patterson.

$3MM.

[NC Reds]

Dusty runs the team into an out.

[OnBaseMachine]

Dusty Baker loves to give away outs doesn't he?

[Reds Fanatic]

A failed hit and run. Votto swings and misses and Dunn is out by a mile. 2 outs.

[RedsManRick]

Beautiful idea Dusty! Put our first runner of the game in motion against a guy we've been having trouble with.

Dude just can't get out of his own freaking way.

Dusty's RARM (Runs Above Replacement Manager) is now at -38.

[Reds Fanatic]

There are a lot of nights this team would be better off if Dusty was locked in his office during the game.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto walks.

[OnBaseMachine]

Votto walks. Could have runners on first and second and only one out right now if our manager didn't give the Phillies a free out.

[NC Reds]

Two good AB's sandwiched around Dusty's lunacy.

[WebScorpion]

$3MM.
The dollar really is losing all its value, eh? ;)

[Caveat Emperor]

Myers said a naughty word after that AB. ;)

[Cyclone792]

Reds are now tied for the NL lead in Caught Stealings.

This used to be one of the best teams in the league in stolen base percentage before Dusty arrived. Now they're suddenly one of the worst.

[dougdirt]

Myers said a naughty word after that AB. ;)
I believe he said 'Corey Patterson!'

[MWM]

Myers having a hard time throwin strikes. Ed E has been hitting, so let's hand them an out.

[OnBaseMachine]

Edwin walks. This could have been a big inning.

[NC Reds]

Another good AB. Three straight walks.

[Reds Fanatic]

3rd walk of the inning. Edwin walks. 1st and 2nd.

[Caveat Emperor]

3 walks, and they'll get nothing out of this inning -- I guarantee it.

[Tommyjohn25]

Myers screams some more tender, loving words as he walks EE.

[Always Red]

3 walks, and they'll get nothing out of this inning -- I guarantee it.

Mere base cloggers...

[Caveat Emperor]

Bako is falling to Earth so fast that he's got re-entry scorch marks.

[NC Reds]

Myers screams some more tender, loving words as he walks EE.

Didn't Myers have a domestic battery charge in the last year or so?

[Cyclone792]

It's amazing how bad this offense becomes when both Patterson and Bako are in it. There's just too many outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bako swings and misses at 3 straight pitches. 0-0 mid 5th.

[OnBaseMachine]

Bako takes a strike and then swings at two balls in the dirt. Scoreless after five.

[Tommyjohn25]

Bako with a horrific AB. Wowza.

[Red in Chicago]

bako with some patterson like swings...former cubs continue to kill this team

[NC Reds]

Ross needs to play more clearly. I would not mind seeing Hanigan or Tatum get a cameo soon either. Why not?

[dougdirt]

Bako swings and misses at 3 straight pitches. 0-0 mid 5th.

Not sure any of them were strikes either....

[Reds Fanatic]

Bako now hitting .167 since the beginning of May

[Tommyjohn25]

Didn't Myers have a domestic battery charge in the last year or so?

Yeah, something like that. Can't remember the details though.

[Degenerate39]

No hitter for Myers through 5 innings.

[VR]

During games of April 10th through May 27th, Patterson put up a .167/.208/.219/.427 line over 122 plate appearances. He's 0-2 tonight already so if you extend it to now, that line is even worse.

For comparison purposes, the Chicago Cubs pitchers have a collective OPS of .543 so far this season in 146 plate appearances. Cardinals pitchers are putting up a .485 OPS, and Diamondback pitchers are putting up a .444 OPS this season.

Pitching staffs are providing more damage offensively than Corey Patterson.

Let me add some nausea in there for Reds fans.

Paul Bako has over 80 plate appearances since April 28, and has a .227 OBP, and sub .500 ops over that time period. (that was b4 that last ab...now at
.225)

I must admit....Patterson was really fun to watch those first two weeks in ST, and Bako sure had a solid 3 weeks in April.

[MWM]

Yes, Myers hit his wife in front of witnesses. I can't stand the guy as a result. He's my least favorite major league player.

[The_jbh]

Bako now hitting .167 since the beginning of May

I don't expect a ton of production out of the catcher spot... but CF Patterson is unacceptable as an everyday player.

[Reds Fanatic]

Coste is hit by the pitch

[OnBaseMachine]

Volquez has gotten terrible run support his last three starts.

[Reds Fanatic]

Myers sacrifices the runner to 2nd. 1 out.

[Cyclone792]

Paul Bako from May 11th through last night: .091/.184/.091/.275 in 50 plate appearances.

[Reds Fanatic]

I don't expect a ton of production out of the catcher spot... but CF Patterson is unacceptable as an everyday player.
The problem is between Patterson, Bako and the pitcher 1/3 of the Reds lineup are pretty much automatic outs now.

[reds44]

Paul Bako from May 11th through last night: .091/.184/.091/.275 in 50 plate appearances.
Dusty's boys.

[WebScorpion]

Yes, Myers hit his wife in front of witnesses. I can't stand the guy as a result. He's my least favorite major league player.

He's also now divorced. ;)

[Always Red]

I must admit....Patterson was really fun to watch those first two weeks in ST, and Bako sure had a solid 3 weeks in April.

All the former Cubs, Hairston included, started out hot.

Two thirds of them have hit rock bottom. Any bets on when Hairston follows them and starts playing like Jerry Hairston, Jr again?

it's the damn goat. We've reached critical ex-Cubs overload...

[Reds Fanatic]

Rollins grounds out to 2nd. Runner goes to 3rd. 2 outs.

[Always Red]

He's also now divorced. ;)

And yet she still dropped the charges.

That makes her a very nice ex-wife. :eek:

[Cyclone792]

Let me add some nausea in there for Reds fans.

Paul Bako has over 80 plate appearances since April 28, and has a .227 OBP, and sub .500 ops over that time period. (that was b4 that last ab...now at
.225)

I must admit....Patterson was really fun to watch those first two weeks in ST, and Bako sure had a solid 3 weeks in April.

It's like having three pitchers in the lineup when both Patterson and Bako are in there.

I mean we might as well put Arroyo in center field. Maybe Harang can catch. We'd get them same amount of offensive production.

[Caveat Emperor]

The reason the Reds can't seem to get to the .500 mark has little to do with Dusty Baker or lineups, and everything to do with inferior talent around their lineup.

For every Jay Bruce or Adam Dunn, there's at least 1 Corey Patterson or Paul Bako.

[OnBaseMachine]

Volquez starting to get squeezed. That 1-0 on Victorino looked nice.

[Always Red]

It's like having three pitchers in the lineup when both Patterson and Bako are in there.

I mean we might as well put Arroyo in center field. Maybe Harang can catch. We'd get them same amount of offensive production.

I bet Arroyo can cover some ground out there in CF.

[OnBaseMachine]

Walks Victorino on 3-2 to bring up Utley. That ain't good.

[Reds Fanatic]

Victorino walks. 1st and 3rd.

[Caveat Emperor]

It seems like Shane Victorino has a 3-0 count every time I look up.

Throw him strikes, he ain't Babe Ruth up there.

[Cyclone792]

All the former Cubs, Hairston included, started out hot.

Two thirds of them have hit rock bottom. Any bets on when Hairston follows them and starts playing like Jerry Hairston, Jr again?

it's the damn goat. We've reached critical ex-Cubs overload...

Hairston's drop may be beginning right at the moment.

He's 2 for his last 13 and hasn't looked particularly good these last few nights. If Hairston goes in the toilet in the leadoff slot and Patterson stays in the second slot, the offense will go to hell quickly.

[Always Red]

The reason the Reds can't seem to get to the .500 mark has little to do with Dusty Baker or lineups, and everything to do with inferior talent around their lineup.

For every Jay Bruce or Adam Dunn, there's at least 1 Corey Patterson or Paul Bako.

Corey Patterson is completely due to Dusty Baker.

Bako- I don't mind so much. He's better than Javy behind the plate, and makes a fair platoon with Ross.

[Reds Fanatic]

Utley hit in the foot by that pitch. Bases loaded for Howard.

[Red in Chicago]

i guess we lucked out that that hit utley

[Reds Fanatic]

Volquez is at 89 pitches.

[Caveat Emperor]

Volquez is in unbelievably serious trouble right now.

I don't think he's gonna wriggle his way out of this one.

[VR]

Corey Patterson is completely due to Dusty Baker.

Bako- I don't mind so much. He's better than Javy behind the plate, and makes a fair platoon with Ross.

I agree, but he's also 58 years old, and has caught more this year that he has in a long time.
You rode the mule til your starter got healthy, be happy with that and go to a guy who you pay to start (who's also faired pretty well at the dish so far)

But no. It reminds me of my younger day in Tahoe....when I'd win big early, then get back to even and dig the hole, thinking I could get it back. Doesn't work Dusty, fold em and move to another table.

[Reds Fanatic]

Howard flies out to left. 0-0 after 5. 90 pitches for Volquez so probably one more inning.

[Red in Chicago]

thanks for showing patience at the plate mr. howard:D

[OnBaseMachine]

That was scary. Volquez had a decent pitch count through three but the Phillies have really made him work the last two innings.

[VR]

Volquez is in unbelievably serious trouble right now.

I don't think he's gonna wriggle his way out of this one.

That will catch up to him at some point, for sure. Lives to pitch another inning at this point however.

[Reds Fanatic]

Volquez strikes out swinging. 6 Ks for Myers. 1 out.

[Always Red]

I agree, but he's also 58 years old, and has caught more this year that he has in a long time.
You rode the mule til your starter got healthy, be happy with that and go to a guy who you pay to start (who's also faired pretty well at the dish so far)

But no. It reminds me of my younger day in Tahoe....when I'd win big early, then get back to even and dig the hole, thinking I could get it back. Doesn't work Dusty, fold em and move to another table.

So you're saying Dusty is a degenerate gambler?? (Didn't we have one of those already??)

[Reds Fanatic]

Hairston flies out to right. 2 outs.

[Cyclone792]

Myers will have a no-hitter through six full innings once Patterson makes his out.

[Caveat Emperor]

Jerry also had some naughty words after that AB.

[OnBaseMachine]

First pitch pop out by Patterson. Five pitches in three atbats. He's easily the worst player in baseball.

[Screwball]

Corey Patterson.

:bang:

[NC Reds]

Corey swings at the first pitch again. Awesome.

[Red in Chicago]

Jerry also had some naughty words after that AB.

i've got some naughty words for him and corey;)

[Reds Fanatic]

Patterson agains swings at the first pitch and pops out to short. He really learned alot at Louisville. 0-0 mid 6th.

[dougdirt]

Seriously how many pitches has Patterson seen tonight? 4 in 3 ABs?

[alloverjr]

I believe the newly recalled hack has seen a total of 4 pitches in 3 AB's. Terrible.

[Reds Fanatic]

Seriously how many pitches has Patterson seen tonight? 4 in 3 ABs?5 pitches in 3 ABs. He is so pitiful. Unfortunately our manager is the only one that does not see how bad he really is.

[Joseph]

Wow.

Myers is being made to look like the ace he was supposed to be.

Three consecutive nights of making average pitchers look like all stars.

[Red in Chicago]

Wow.

Myers is being made to look like the ace he was supposed to be.

Three consecutive nights of making average pitchers look like all stars.

that is the one thing that this ballclub has excelled at for years...sigh

[Reds Fanatic]

Burrell grounds out to 1st. 1 out.

[Caveat Emperor]

Because life isn't depressing enough: Corey Patterson will make approximately $21,000 for being a waste of space in the outfield tonight.

[Reds Fanatic]

Jenkins grounds out to 3rd. 2 outs.

[reds44]

Why Corey Patterson over Chris Dickerson?

At least Dickerson would work the count before he struck out.

[Wheelhouse]

Pathetic that Dusty can't resist Patterson. Must be demoraliIng for the team.

[Reds Fanatic]

Feliz strikes out swinging. 6 Ks. 0-0 after 6.

[OnBaseMachine]

Felix K's on three pitches. Strikeout #90 on the season for Volquez.

[Always Red]

Because life isn't depressing enough: Corey Patterson will make approximately $21,000 for being a waste of space in the outfield tonight.

thanks for the breakdown. :(

[OnBaseMachine]

Feliz strikes out swinging. 6 Ks. 0-0 after 6.

Seven K's.:)

[Reds Fanatic]

That is 105 pitches for Volquez. I would call it a night at 105 pitches but I bet Dusty tries for one more inning.

[redsrule2500]

105 pitches.

[reds44]

How many pitches for Edinson?

[Screwball]

Volquez: 6 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 7 K, 2 BB, 1.34 ERA

105 pitches. Who thinks Dusty will send him out for the 7th?

[reds44]

That is 105 pitches for Volquez. I would call it a night at 105 pitches but I bet Dusty tries for one more inning.
Oh he's coming out to start the 7th.

I'd be shocked if he doesn't.

[Mario-Rijo]

Why Corey Patterson over Chris Dickerson?

At least Dickerson would work the count before he struck out.

I wondered that myself, membership has it's priviliges I guess.

[OnBaseMachine]

105 pitches through six. That should be all for Volquez but then again, you never know with Dusty. Last start he sent Volquez back out there for the 7th despite throwing 100 pitches in six.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce has caught Patterson's disease grounds out on the first pitch.

Actually I guess that was the 2nd pitch

[Caveat Emperor]

They're gonna be no hit tonight -- I can feel it.

[Always Red]

I'd let him go one more, as long as it's an easy inning, but have guys warming up in case he gets into trouble or loses form.

105 is not bad for Volkie, really.

[reds44]

Do we have a hit yet?

[PuffyPig]

Wow.

Myers is being made to look like the ace he was supposed to be.

Three consecutive nights of making average pitchers look like all stars.

We scored 4 runs in 5.33 innings vs. Kendrick, and hit him very hard.

That was not an all star performance.

[Cyclone792]

I'd be absolutely floored if Volquez isn't back out there for the 7th inning. Dusty's driven to do what he can to blow up an arm in a Reds uniform.

[Reds Fanatic]

Do we have a hit yet?no only really one ball has been hit well Phillips flied out to the warning track in the 5th

[NC Reds]

BP gets a walk. C'mon Dunn!

[Red in Chicago]

we will score this inning

[OnBaseMachine]

Need to get some runs here and get Volquez a win.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips walks.

[Falls City Beer]

I'll say they don't get no hit. I'll say they win.

[Spring~Fields]

All the former Cubs, Hairston included, started out hot.

Two thirds of them have hit rock bottom. Any bets on when Hairston follows them and starts playing like Jerry Hairston, Jr again?

it's the damn goat. We've reached critical ex-Cubs overload...

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

I needed that, thanks. :)

[Always Red]

I'll say they don't get no hit. I'll say they win.

I love that optimism, FCB!

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips steals 2nd.

[Caveat Emperor]

Myers has lost feel for his breaking ball -- good news for Dunn. He's been rung on that pitch tonight.

[Reds Fanatic]

Dunn flies out to left. 2 outs.

[Caveat Emperor]

Theoretically, if Phillips can get to 3rd, they have the potential to be no-hit and still get the win on a WP or an Error.

[OnBaseMachine]

Votto has been robbed a bunch this series...it's time for a blooper for pay back.

[Cyclone792]

I've got an inkling that Votto may very well give the Reds the lead right here.

[reds44]

Can a brother get a single?

[redsrule2500]

This is embarasssing........

Edit: JKing....Reds lead 1-0

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto lines a double to left center. 1-0 Reds!

[OnBaseMachine]

Votto RBI double on 0-2!

1-0 Reds.

Now the bullpen needs to save it and give Volquez a win.

[NC Reds]

Votto with a gapper. Nice.

[Red in Chicago]

we will score this inning

who's your daddy;)

[Caveat Emperor]

JOEEEEEEEEEEEY!

He's a made man, folks -- you can't no-hit him.

[Screwball]

Atta boy Votto. Way to make Myers pay for leaving that change-up up.

[RedFanAlways1966]

1st hit is the biggest hit of the game... so far! Good job, Joey Votto.

[Tommyjohn25]

I've got an inkling that Votto may very well give the Reds the lead right here.

:notworthy

[reds44]

1 hit.
1 run.
Lead.

[Caveat Emperor]

I've got an inkling that Votto may very well give the Reds the lead right here.

Imaginary rep points for you! :thumbup:

[Cyclone792]

:notworthy

I was just pulling that out of you-know-where, but I'll take it! :thumbup:

Phenomenal piece of hitting by Votto!