3/6/09 Reds vs Twins

[OnBaseMachine]

REDS

Dickerson 8
Rosales 4
Bruce 9
Francisco 5
Ward 3
Jones 7
Janish 6
Hanigan 2
Mesoraco DH

Harang RHP

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TWINS

Span 9
Casilla 4
Crede 5
Kubel DH
Young 7
Buscher 3
Gomez 8
Morales 2
Harris 6

Perkins LHP

[BRM]

Dickerson leading off and playing CF? I hope he remembers where CF is.

[OnBaseMachine]

Audio info from Rob Madden:

Their is audio for todays game if you live in minesota or have gameday audio.

I get gameday audio from zoomtown with the z essentials. for 5 bucks a month.

you may want to post about the audio so ppl know. in the next 2 weeks thier will be audio for every game except 2 and one day will be on mlb tv from the yes network and that is this comming tuesday.

[membengal]

I am listening to it on the computer.

Twins just got a guy to 2nd on a double. I don't know how many outs.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1 down. Double off the wall, then Jay Bruce nearly picked him off jogging into 2nd.

[membengal]

Crede just flew out to RF, runner moves up to 3b, two outs.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-0 twins. They're hitting the ball VERY solidly off of Aaron.

[membengal]

It was a basehit from Kubel that scored the run.

[membengal]

Harang gets the third out, 1-0 Twins after one.

[membengal]

Ward flies out to start the second inning.

[membengal]

Jones grounds to SS for the second out. He's now 2 for 12 on the spring.

[membengal]

Janish pops out in foul territory. 1-0 middle of 2.

[membengal]

Bruce hauls down a long drive to RF on the warning track on the first pitch. Harang is indeed not fooling anyone at the moment.

[membengal]

On the third pitch of the second inning, Harang gets a lazy fly to left. Two outs.

[membengal]

Just lost the feed, Sir Charles.

[membengal]

I'm back, the inning appears to be over.

[membengal]

Catcher attack in the Reds third, Hanigan leading off, and then the oft-criticized former first round pick, Mesoraco, followed by Dickerson.

[membengal]

Single game tix on sale for Twins games at noon cst tomorrow. Good tix still available.

[membengal]

Hanigan grounds to 2b, one out.

[membengal]

Mes grounds weakly to 3b on the first pitch. Two outs.

Perkins has thrown 28 pitches in his 2 2/3 so far...

[BRM]

From Fay.



Jay Bruce and Chris Dickerson each made nice catches in the second. Dickerson slammed into a wall in center after making his.

[membengal]

Dickerson flies out to CF. 8th pitch of the inning. 31 pitches total for Perkins' three innings.

1-0 mid 3.

[membengal]

Brendan Harris leading off the bottom of three for the Twins.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Is that the same Harris that played for us several years ago?

He singled by the way

[membengal]

Harris singles through the hole between short and third on a 3-2 pitch to start the third.

[membengal]

Same one.

[membengal]

Good health report on Joe Nathan, and he is scheduled to pitch Sunday for the Twins. Make the appropriate notation on your fantasy draft sheets...

[membengal]

Count has run full on the leadoff hitter, Harris was running on the 3-1 pitch that was fouled off.

[membengal]

Leadoff guy ends up walking. 1st and 2nd, no outs.

[membengal]

Twins play small ball, Casilla lays down the bunt. 2nd and 3rd, one out. Casilla was the guy who doubled in the first inning. I don't mind the free out there...

[membengal]

Joe Crede, erstwhile White Sock, is up. Still looking for his first hit of the spring and, therefore, his first hit while a Twin.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bunted over successfully...Aaron almost threw it away on the toss to Ward.

[membengal]

Harang gets Crede to pop out. Two outs, runners still on 2nd and 3rd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bruuuuuuuuce. :O) Nice snag at the wall.

Harang didn't seem to be fooling ANYBODY. I know vets say that they tend to just work on stuff early on, but I haven't seen much Harang-like results from Aaron so far. Anybody else worried about that weight loss affecting his stuff? I sure am.

[membengal]

Kubel flies out to very deep right center. Apparently a nice play for Bruce to track it down in the wind.

1-0 Twins after three.

[membengal]

Walk to start the fourth for the Reds. Second free pass from Perkins to account for their only two base-runners so far. Bruce drew the other walk in the first.

[membengal]

Bruce has worked back from an 0-2 count to 2-2 and is battling.

[membengal]

Bruce singles into RF, Gonzalez moves to 3b. No outs.

Francisco up.

Nice at-bat for Bruce against the lefty.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Rosales at 3rd...just to clarify

[membengal]

Francisco Ks. One out, Ward up.

[membengal]

Rosales at 3rd...just to clarify

The announcers keep calling him Gonzalez, for what it's worth...

[_Sir_Charles_]

Durnit. 3-6-3 DP

[membengal]

Ward waddles into a Phillips.

1-0 Twins middle of four.

[membengal]

Delmon Young singles to start the fourth for the Twins.

[membengal]

Young tries to advance on a ball in the dirt. Hanigan makes a nice stop of it, keeping it in front of him, and throws out Young at 2b.

One out.

[membengal]

Ground ball into the hole knocked down by Rosales (hey, they got it right that time!), but can't make a play. Infield hit.

[membengal]

Next pitch ripped into left field, Jones apparently half-rear ends it to the ball, allowing hitter to go to 2nd.

Second and third, one out. Harang's day is done.

[cumberlandreds]

Thanks for updates! MLB is telling me I need to reup with them to listen. So I'm not today but will be soon.

[cumberlandreds]

The announcers keep calling him Gonzalez, for what it's worth...

Rosales,Gonzales. Sounds close enough for them I suppose. :)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Next pitch ripped into left field, Jones apparently half-rear ends it to the ball, allowing hitter to go to 2nd.

Second and third, one out. Harang's day is done.

You'd think someone battling to make the team would give it a little more effort.

[membengal]

Sac fly gets second run home. Didn't hear who came in for Harang.

Two outs, runner at 3b.

[redsmetz]

Rosales,Gonzales. Sounds close enough for them I suppose. :)

The only thing they have in common is Alice and we're not talking about that!

[_Sir_Charles_]

sac fly to Bruce makes it 2-0 Twins after 4

Ron Flores in for Harang btw.

[membengal]

Fly ball to LF ends the inning.

2-0 Twins after four.

Still didn't hear who came in for Harang, sorry all. Sir Charles, did you hear it?

[membengal]

Flores. Thanks Sir.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Fly ball to LF ends the inning.

2-0 Twins after four.

Still didn't hear who came in for Harang, sorry all. Sir Charles, did you hear it?

Ron Flores

[membengal]

Yes, give me a moment to read, I'll get there.

[membengal]

J. Jones leading off Reds fifth. Six hits for the Twins to one for the Reds.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Jason Jones in to pitch for the Twins

[membengal]

Jones grounds out to SS. Jones not having a great early spring so far in his effort to squeeze into the picture in LF/bench. 2 for 13 now.

[membengal]

Jason Jones in to pitch for the Twins


He's really funny on the Daily Show.

[membengal]

Fly ball to LF (Janish), two outs.

Hanigan up.

[membengal]

This game is flying along.

[membengal]

Few base runners, few deep counts will do that.

[_Sir_Charles_]

3 up 3 down. Did the Reds' equipment manager remember to pack those big wooden sticks for the trip to the Twins?

[membengal]

Hanigan dribbles out to 3b.

Three up and three down.

2-0 Twins middle of 5.

[membengal]

You can count on no hands the number of hard hit balls from the Reds on the day...

[WVRedsFan]

You can count on no hands the number of hard hit balls from the Reds on the day...

Maybe we should get used to this?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Maybe we should get used to this?

No, I really don't think so. Look at the lineup there today...lots of regulars missing.

Flores is done, bully getting called.

[cumberlandreds]

That is a fairly putrid lineup the Reds trotted out there today. We may be saying that a lot this season.:(

[membengal]

Flores still in.

Short fly into Left center, one out.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Jordan Smith in.

Announcers making a big deal out of Jordan just walking in from the bullpen instead of at least jogging.

[membengal]

Maybe we should get used to this?

We probably should if the Reds run out many line-ups this year with Janish, Mesaraco, Jones, Ward, and Rosales.

Assuming that armageddon has not come to pass and this kind of line-up is never ever seen when games count, no, I don't think we should worry even a smidge about anything that happens at this point in the spring...

[membengal]

Twins announcer pettily notes that Jordan Smith walked in from the pen. Apparently this already liquid fast game isn't getting over fast enough for them.

They are still complaining about it.

[membengal]

It really seems to have set them off. They are still talking about it.

They are like a dog with a bone over this.

Someone get them some Prozac. It will be okay, fellas...

[_Sir_Charles_]

Twins announcer pettily notes that Jordan Smith walked in from the pen. Apparently this already liquid fast game isn't getting over fast enough for them.

They are still complaining about it.

Maybe Rosales should hit a dinger so they can see the complete opposite of Smith's approach. :O)

[membengal]

Now they are imploring Smith's family members who might be hearing this broadcast to let Smith know the announcers didn't like how slow he walked in.

I am not making this up.

Fly ball to RF, two outs.

[membengal]

I wish I was in Ft. Myers so I could get in front of these guys at the checkout counter and unload my cart as slowly as possible.

Crede still up and battling Smith.

[lollipopcurve]

great work, membengal!

[membengal]

Crede Ks.

Still no hits on the spring for Crede.

2-0 Twins after five.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Devin with a leadoff double down the line.

I liked the call..."foul ball base hit"

Hopper up. Richar on deck.

[membengal]

Lots of changes for the Twins.

Mes up for the Reds.

[membengal]

Sir C's computer is apparently ahead of mine.

Double for Mes.

[membengal]

Hopper trying to bunt. No one is surprised.

[membengal]

Bunt was fouled off. Twins move all non-pitcher/catcher positions to two feet from the plate.

[membengal]

Hopper fools them and swings away, tapping to 3b. Mes able to move up, apparently.

Danny Richar now up.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sir C's computer is apparently ahead of mine.

Double for Mes.

The hamster that powers my computer just had an energy drink. :O)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Mesaraco out at the plate. Apparently a VERY close call.

[membengal]

Richar taps to 3b, and Mes cut down trying to come home.

[membengal]

Jay Bruce apparently discussing with the ump that the call may have been, um, "wrong".

Doesn't sound like very good base-running regardless.

Bruce up.

[membengal]

Richar steals 2b.

[_Sir_Charles_]

"Jones abused Bruce in that at-bat" ~ twins announcer

Really? A k by Jay...I doubt that he was "abused". Richar also swiped 2nd, but to no avail. Inning over.

[membengal]

Bruce chases a bad ball in the dirt, Ks.

Announcer claims that Bruce was "abused" in that at-bat. He does have one of the mighty Reds' two hits, though, so, in your face Twins announcer...

2-0 Twins middle of 6.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Gomes in for Jones (LF)
Hopper in for Dickerson (CF)
Richar in for Rosales (2B)

Jordan Smith still in.

[membengal]

I like how the announcer called them "defensive changes" for the Reds as if the Reds were bringing in specialists. Johnny Gomes will be so proud...

[_Sir_Charles_]

I like how the announcer called them "defensive changes" for the Reds. Johnny Gomes will be so proud...

LOL. Nice.

[membengal]

One pitch one out. Kubel gone, Young up.

[_Sir_Charles_]

It sounds like Jordan is throwing the ball very well. I've really got high hopes for this kid.

[membengal]

Jordan Smith, he of the slow walk, is acquitting himself rather nicely in this outing.

[Chip R]

Jordan Smith in.

Announcers making a big deal out of Jordan just walking in from the bullpen instead of at least jogging.


Are these their announcers or ours? ;)

[membengal]

Slow grounder to 3b, Young out. Two gone.

[membengal]

Are these their announcers or ours? ;)

Perhaps it is a sign that particular disease infects more than one announcers booth in the US...

[_Sir_Charles_]

Jordan Smith, he of the slow walk, is acquitting himself rather nicely in this outing.

Yep, he's getting ahead of the hitters a lot too. Nice sign.

[Chip R]

Perhaps it is a sign that particular disease infects more than one announcers booth in the US...


What's that called, Getoffmylawnitis?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Perhaps it is a sign that particular disease infects more than one announcers booth in the US...

I'm hoping we see more of that Louisville announcer more often this season for the Reds. I don't recall his name, but he called a VERY nice game when up with WLW. The contrast was kind of staggering IMO.

[membengal]

I have to step to a meeting, I leave you all to Sir Charles' stylings from here on out. He's better anyway, because his information is 45 seconds faster than mine.

[cumberlandreds]

Richar steals 2b.


I'm hoping we see more of that Louisville announcer more often this season for the Reds. I don't recall his name, but he called a VERY nice game when up with WLW. The contrast was kind of staggering IMO.

IIRC,Kelch was his last name.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'll do my best Membengal.

New pitcher for Twins .... Brian Duensing

Francisco leads off with a single...oops, Bolivar pinch hit for Juan.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yonder in for Ward

Yes, Kelch. Thank you.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-6-3 DP on a sharply hit ball.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Gomes steps in with 2 down nobody on.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Gomes K's to end the inning.

[_Sir_Charles_]

2-0 Twins middle of the 7th.

Pitching: James Avery

Yonder at 1st, Richar (2b), Valaika (ss), Bolivar (3b), Castillo (c)

Gomez flies out to Hopper
Ramos singles to center
Harris linedrive single to right, Ramos advances to second, pinch runner for Harris
Pridie reaches on FC, pinch runner out at 2nd (sounded like "poof"?)...it was Plouffe
Tolleson grounds to Valaika to end the inning

[_Sir_Charles_]

Kirby Puckett died 3 years ago today the announcers said. Wow, has it been 3 years already.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Top of 8th

Pitching: Kevin Mulvey

Valaika pops out to Tolleson
Castillo bunts for an IF hit.
Humberto Cota in for Mesaraco (DH)
Castillo swipes 2nd on a close play, Cota strikes out
Hopper flies out to end the inning

[_Sir_Charles_]

Middle of 8: Twins 2-0

Pitching: James Avery

Romero lines out to Richar
Valencia k's
Winfree linedrive single to right center, nicely cut off by Hopper to hold Winfree to a single
Macri singles to right center. Winfree holds at second.
Martin PH'ing for Gomez. Base hit (single) to drive in Winfree. Dick Pole coming out.
Ramos up, runners at 1st & 3rd. Flies out to Bankston to end the inning.

3-0 Twins after 8

[Hoosier Red]

I'll do my best Membengal.

New pitcher for Twins .... Brian Duensing

Francisco leads off with a single...oops, Bolivar pinch hit for Juan.

But did Duensing run in from the pen? That's how pitchers are measured after all.

[cumberlandreds]

But did Duensing run in from the pen? That's how pitchers are measured after all.

They would have loved Todd Coffey.

[camisadelgolf]

I recently saw a video of Jordan Smith throwing a slider, and 'wicked' is definitely the word that came to mind. Some people say he profiles as a reliever, but he has a starting pitcher's frame and good velocity, so I don't think it would be ridiculous to say he has a chance to be an effective starter some day.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Top of 9th: 3-0 Twins RALLY CAPS! :O)

Breslow pitching

Richar flies out to Pridie
Bankston flies out to Tolleson
Reds down to their final out....
Bolivar strikes out swinging.

And this one belongs to the .... oh, who cares. *blows raspberry* :(

[_Sir_Charles_]

I recently saw a video of Jordan Smith throwing a slider, and 'wicked' is definitely the word that came to mind. Some people say he profiles as a reliever, but he has a starting pitcher's frame and good velocity, so I don't think it would be ridiculous to say he has a chance to be an effective starter some day.

I agree. I've never understood the contention of Smith being bullpen bound. He's got excellent stuff and I don't see any reason that he isn't starter's material. Regardless, he's definitely someone I'm keeping a close eye on this season.

[PuffyPig]

Jay Bruce apparently discussing with the ump that the call may have been, um, "wrong".

Doesn't sound like very good base-running regardless.

Bruce up.

If there is one out, a runner on third, the runner should try and score on a ground ball on any "close play". The fact it waas close shows it was correct.

[membengal]

The play was only close, according to the announcers, because the 3b hesitated at least two beats before deciding to come home.

Which is to say, it should not have been a close play.

I am not a fan of running into an out at home when your #3 hitter is due up next.

[WVRedsFan]

Now they are imploring Smith's family members who might be hearing this broadcast to let Smith know the announcers didn't like how slow he walked in.

I am not making this up.

Fly ball to RF, two outs.

And you guys think Marty is bad...

[11larkin11]

The play was only close, according to the announcers, because the 3b hesitated at least two beats before deciding to come home.

Which is to say, it should not have been a close play.

I am not a fan of running into an out at home when your #3 hitter is due up next.

I would guess he was running on contact

[*BaseClogger*]

Thanks for the updates everybody.

You rock at PBP membengal! :rockband:

[Ron Madden]

Thanks for updates!

I'am very thankful for the updates.

I understand the problems of posting everything PBP during Spring Training.