5/8/09 Reds vs Cards

[Red in Chicago]

Per Fay, here is the lineup:

Willy Taveras cf
Jerry Hairston 2b
Jay Bruce rf
Ramon Hernandez 1b
Laynce Nix lf
Adam Rosales 3b
Ryan Hanigan c
Paul Janish ss
Johnny Cueto p

Cards:
S. Schumaker 2b
C. Rasmus cf
A. Pujols 1b
R. Ludwick rf
C. Duncan lf
Y. Molina c
K. Greene ss
J. Thurston 3b
J. Pineiro p

[Virginia Beach Reds]

Is there a rain delay tonight?

[CTA513]

Is there a rain delay tonight?

according to mlb.com scoreboard the game is delayed right now.

[hebroncougar]

Per Fay's blog, a 7:20 start.

[Edskin]

10 years from now, Big Klu is going to post this line-up in one of his thread, and people are going to be like "WTF"

:)

[OnBaseMachine]

The Cardinals offense scares me.

[OnBaseMachine]

A-Rod hit a 3-run HR tonight in his first atbat of the season.

[Reds Fanatic]

Schumaker lines out to right.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hanigan could not find the foul pop up and it falls off his glove.

[membengal]

That was nice of the Reds to delay the game until I got home from seeing Star Trek with my son.

[Red in Chicago]

That was nice of the Reds to delay the game until I got home from seeing Star Trek with my son.

between innings, give us a quick review :)

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice pitch. Rasmus strikes out swinging. 2 outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Pujols flies out to the wall in left. 0-0 mid 1st.

[reds44]

Nice inning from Johnny. Gonna need a lot of those tonight.

[Reds Fanatic]

Standing puddles all over the warning track and in foul territory.

[Red in Chicago]

Cueto looked good. Ground very wet. There many be some adventures out there tonight.

[nate]

Chat: cool, refreshing and open.

[Reds Fanatic]

Infield hit for Taveras on a dribbler down the 3rd base line.

[OnBaseMachine]

Pineiro's ERA may look nice but he's allowed more hits than IP and he has a 7 BB/10 K ratio. Hopefully the Reds offense can get to him.

[reds44]

Taveras needs to start stealing bases.

[reds44]

George says "get em on get em over get em in" at least three times a game.

[Red in Chicago]

Come on Jerry, don't try so hard not to get hit by the pitch

[Gallen5862]

Let's get some runs Reds. How bad is the field?

[Reds Fanatic]

The field not going to be too good to run on tonight with the mud on the infield.

[OnBaseMachine]

Hairston RBI double to the LF corner! 1-0 Reds.

[reds44]

B-e-a-utiful start.

1-0 Reds.

Need to get Jerry in too.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hairston doubles down the left field line. 1-0 Reds!

[reds44]

Good job by Jay advancinging Jerry to 3rd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Good AB by Bruce to move the runner over on a ground out to 2nd.

[OnBaseMachine]

Hernandez singles to score Hairston! 2-0 Reds. Nice job by Ramon.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bloop single for Hernandez. 2-0 Reds!

[reds44]

Bloop single for Ramon!

2-0

[Reds Fanatic]

Nix grounds into a 4-6-3 DP. 2-0 Reds after 1.

[reds44]

Uh, did George just say "4-6 yessiree 3"?

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick walks.

[Reds Fanatic]

Duncan flies out to the wall in left. 1 out.

[OnBaseMachine]

Had Ludwick 1-2 and lost him.

[Reds Fanatic]

After fouling off a ton of pitches Molina flies out to right.

[Reds Fanatic]

Great catch by Nix at the wall. 2-0 Reds mid 2nd.

[CrackerJack]

Nix...continues to impress...who is this guy again?

[reds44]

What a grab by Nix in the pond that is LF.

[membengal]

Can people now agree that Nix has enough D to play LF?

[Red in Chicago]

JC at 32 pitches

[Reds Fanatic]

Rosales singles to center.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hanigan singles to center. 1st and 3rd.

[OnBaseMachine]

Hanigan singles! First and third and nobody out. Gotta get at least one run in right here.

[Reds Fanatic]

Janish strikes out swinging. 1 out.

[OnBaseMachine]

Janish K's. Big strikeout there since Cueto is on deck.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cueto bunts. The throw is wild at 1st. 3-0 Reds! 2nd and 3rd.

[OnBaseMachine]

Very nice. Second and third with one out. Sure would be nice to get another run or two in here.

[reds44]

A. great job by Rosales, he was going to score on that no matter what.
B. Cueto's speed is going to come in handy with the amount of times he will have to bunt this year. It's not an easy out.

[membengal]

I am finding the start of this game absolutely delightful.

[hebroncougar]

A. great job by Rosales, he was going to score on that no matter what.
B. Cueto's speed is going to come in handy with the amount of times he will have to bunt this year. It's not an easy out.

Darn right it is, following the 3b in is exactly what you are supposed to do.

[Reds Fanatic]

Taveras singles to left. 4-0 Reds! 1st and 3rd.

[membengal]

Yes, yes, this is making me giggly.

[reds44]

This lineup has worked well the last two nights.

Joey and Brandon who? :)

[Reds Fanatic]

Hairston singles to right center. 5-0 Reds! 1st and 3rd.

[OnBaseMachine]

Hairston RBI single! 5-0 Reds and runners on the corners with only one out. Come on Bruce.

[membengal]

Still giggling.

It's like every hard hit at'em ball of the last five weeks is being paid back in full with flares and seeing eye singles. All at once.

[OnBaseMachine]

Hopefully the Reds can extend this inning a little further and give Cueto time to rest.

[Falls City Beer]

I love the first to third on a single capabilities of this team. Seeing a LOT more of it this season.

[reds44]

ehehe I think we are out cardinaling the cardinals.

[BCubb2003]

Go Pythagoras!

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce lines into an unassisted DP at first. 5-0 Reds after 2.

[alloverjr]

Only hard hit ball of the inning. Justice I suppose.

[membengal]

between innings, give us a quick review :)

My between inning Star Trek review:

Went with my 7-year-old. He clearly does not know the history. I am 37, while not a Trek fan per se, had seen most of the original movies and enough of the original series on re-run to be considered informed.

Great movie. Highly recommend it. You don't have to be a Trekkie to really appreciate it, the story makes sense, I thought the acting solid, and the effects were amazing.

Two Reds caps up to that one.

[membengal]

ehehe I think we are out cardinaling the cardinals.

Word. I have seen this from them against the Reds too many times to count.

[Reds Fanatic]

Thurston grounds out to short. 1 out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Pinero flies out to right. 2 outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Schumaker lines a single to left.

[OnBaseMachine]

Please get Rasmus here. Don't want Pujols coming up with a chance to make this a very close game.

[reds44]

Ohhhh my god George stop it with the Cardinals loving.

[Red in Chicago]

lots of pitches to rasmus...

[BearcatShane]

Awesome. The worst Albert can do is hit a solo shot to lead off the 4th.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rasmus flies out to center. 5-0 Reds mid 3rd.

[Falls City Beer]

Is Cueto Spanish for "nails."

[Red in Chicago]

jc at 51 pitches

[Reds Fanatic]

Cueto is already at 51 pitches through 3 innings.

[membengal]

I really can't stand that motorcycle commercial.

[Falls City Beer]

Cueto is already at 51 pitches through 3 innings.

Joel Pineal Gland is at 40 through 2.

[membengal]

Cueto is already at 51 pitches through 3 innings.

They've put up a clinic on wasting pitches and fouling them off to go long in their at-bats.

[Red in Chicago]

I really can't stand that motorcycle commercial.

look...look...then, look again...:rolleyes:

[membengal]

I think that Reds text poll is stupid and designed to give George more excuses to talk about Pujols.

[membengal]

George:


My vote goes to that Cardinal guy. (Then he chuckled to himself)

Yathink, George?

[Reds Fanatic]

Hernandez grounds out to short. 1 out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Nix flies out to left. 2 outs.

[OnBaseMachine]

Big inning for Cueto here. Pujols/Ludwick/Duncan due up.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rosales fouls out to the catcher. 5-0 Reds after 3.

[membengal]

In your face, george! In your face!

[Red in Chicago]

That may be the most foolish I've ever seen Albert look...wow

[reds44]

Sit down, Albert.

[Reds Fanatic]

Pujols strikes out swinging as George continues the Pujols lovefest.

[Playadlc]

That's impressive.

[membengal]

How old is Cueto, again? 34? 35?

[Falls City Beer]

Do da stanky legg!

[CrackerJack]

Cueto's becoming a machine, if he can consistently get into the 7th inning this year, egads, he needs to be in a #1 or #2.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick flies out to center. 2 outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Duncan fouls out to 3rd. 5-0 Reds mid 4th.

[membengal]

Delightful to watch Cueto handle his business on the mound.

[11larkin11]

Do da stanky legg!

Ha I read that and thought Ludwick hit a double. On my HS team, whenever someone hits a double, they do the stanky leg on second base. The fans don't cheer when he hits a double, they wait til the stanky leg

[Red in Chicago]

jc at 64 pitches...

[Falls City Beer]

K-ing Pujols gets a stanky legg

[Reds Fanatic]

Hanigan singles to right.

[Reds Fanatic]

Janish pops out to short. 1 out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cueto bunts foul for a strikeout. 2 outs.

[reds44]

Ha I read that and thought Ludwick hit a double. On my HS team, whenever someone hits a double, they do the stanky leg on second base. The fans don't cheer when he hits a double, they wait til the stanky leg
That's awesome.

[Reds Fanatic]

Taveras grounds into a 5-4 FC. 5-0 Reds after 4.

[WVRedsFan]

As scary as this sounds, this lineup has been pretty successful as Traveras grounds out. No Votto and no Phillips, but 5 runs. Most days with Votto and Phillips they can't score 5 runs. Hmmm.

[BearcatShane]

As scary as this sounds, this lineup has been pretty successful as Traveras grounds out. No Votto and no Phillips, but 5 runs. Most days with Votto and Phillips they can't score 5 runs. Hmmm.



This team is scrappy. They have holes, but I believe just about everyone on the team has a desire to win. They're easy to like.

[Reds Fanatic]

Molina strikes out swinging. 1 out. 3 Ks.

[Falls City Beer]

Cueto's a beast. But after this inning, the skies can rain all night if they want.

[WVRedsFan]

I wish Johnny would learn to not go 3-2 before striking out the hitter (Molina). I'm not upset with the result, but it elevates his pitch count.

[Reds Fanatic]

Greene doubles to left center.

[membengal]

As scary as this sounds, this lineup has been pretty successful as Traveras grounds out. No Votto and no Phillips, but 5 runs. Most days with Votto and Phillips they can't score 5 runs. Hmmm.

Please don't jump to conclusions, WV. It's been nice to see, but that is a series of bloops and seeing eye singles that have fallen in to help make this happen. In no way, shape, or form is Phillips and Votto's absence responsible for lady luck favoring the Reds in those balls falling in...

[membengal]

I wish Johnny would learn to not go 3-2 before striking out the hitter (Molina). I'm not upset with the result, but it elevates his pitch count.

The Cardinals are a disciplined ball club at the plate. They work counts, and make pitchers work, even when those pitcher's are throwing as well as Cueto is.

[PuffyPig]

Cueto's becoming a machine, if he can consistently get into the 7th inning this year, egads, he needs to be in a #1 or #2.


So, we have to start him on 1 days rest to bump him ahead of Harang, Volquez and Arroyo?

Starter's numbers are for fans and the press. In reality, they pitch when it's their turn to pitch.

[Reds Fanatic]

4 pitch walk to Thurston. 1st and 2nd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Pinero sacrifices the runners to 2nd and 3rd. 2 outs.

[WVRedsFan]

Please don't jump to conclusions, WV. It's been nice to see, but that is series of bloops and seeing eye singles that have fallen in to help make this happen. In no way, shape, or form is Phillips and Votto's absence responsible for lady luck favoring the Reds in those balls falling in...Yeah. I'm cautious. I also know that 5 runs might not be enough tonight. Cueto is throwing a ton of pitches -- 11 total and only 4 strikes.

[membengal]

Cueto fields his position very well. His athleticism will serve him well as his career deepens...

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice recovery Cueto as Schumaker lines it off Cueto who knocks it down and recovers to throw him out. 5-0 Reds mid 5th.

[Reds Fanatic]

78 pitches for Cueto.

[Red in Chicago]

jc at 79 pitches...

[OnBaseMachine]

Very nice job by Cueto to escape that jam. Hopefully the offense can add on some insurance runs.

[BearcatShane]

Cueto's becoming a machine, if he can consistently get into the 7th inning this year, egads, he needs to be in a #1 or #2.

Well the Reds #5 started yesterday and Cueto is starting today. Wouldn't that mkae him the 1? Honestly, after two weeks of the season I don't think it matters when you pitch.

[CrackerJack]

So, we have to start him on 1 days rest to bump him ahead of Harang, Volquez and Arroyo?

Starter's numbers are for fans and the press. In reality, they pitch when it's their turn to pitch.

Do #1-2 starters not get more starts over a season's time?

If I'm wrong, then please spank me.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hairston grounds out to 3rd. 1 out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce flies out to center. 2 outs.

[membengal]

Dear George:

We are not Cardinals fans. We don't care about "Alberts" home run totals in April 2008, nor his totals in 2009.

To recap, we are not Cardinals fans.

Not. Cardinals. fans.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hernandez strikes out looking. The pitch was inside. 5-0 Reds after 5.

[CrackerJack]

Dear George:

We are not Cardinals fans. We don't care about "Alberts" home run totals in April 2008, nor his totals in 2009.

To recap, we are not Cardinals fans.

Not. Cardinals. fans.


Redbirds.

[membengal]

Them too.

Forgot his term of affection for his favorite team.

Them.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rasmus lines out to center. Nice running catch. 1 out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Pujols grounds out to short. 2 outs.

[Red in Chicago]

Pujols looked bad on that swing as well...

[membengal]

The nice thing about Cueto, is the more umpires see him, and trust him to be around the plate with his nasty stuff, the more they will give him the benefit of calls on the corners.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick grounds out to 2nd. An easy 7 pitch inning for Cueto. 5-0 Reds mid 6th.

[Red in Chicago]

jc at 87 pitches

[membengal]

Dear UDF:

Talking cones is a stupid idea for a commercial.

And "you are the cone" is a lame attempt at sounding hip that is about 10 years too late.

[PuffyPig]

Well the Reds #5 started yesterday and Cueto is starting today. Wouldn't that mkae him the 1? Honestly, after two weeks of the season I don't think it matters when you pitch.

Or, perhaps, Cueto is the #6 starter? And we don't have a #4 starter.

Barring injury or crappy pitching, the Red's starters will continue in their current rotation regardless if one or more of them pitches better than the others.

[membengal]

jc at 87 pitches

I think he's going eight if no hiccups in the seventh.

[membengal]

To recap:

Laynce Nix is a good defensive outfielder.

[reds44]

Dear George:

We are not Cardinals fans. We don't care about "Alberts" home run totals in April 2008, nor his totals in 2009.

To recap, we are not Cardinals fans.

Not. Cardinals. fans.
It's so bad.

[OnBaseMachine]

Rosales just missed his first major league homer. He hit it to the wrong part of the ballpark.

[Reds Fanatic]

Nix grounds out to 1st.

Rosales flies out to the warning track in left center.

[reds44]

Aramis Ramirez looked like he may have dislocated his shoulder.

That is one guy the Cubs can't afford to lose.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hanigan grounds out to short. 5-0 Reds after 6.

[reds44]

George and Chris make three things clear:
A. The Cardinals are the best team eva
B. Pitchers striking out batters is bad (for the pitchers)
C. Pulling the ball is bad

[Reds Fanatic]

Duncan singles to right.

[reds44]

Phillips would have made that play.

/somebody had to say it

[Reds Fanatic]

Molina singles to right. 1st and 2nd.

[OnBaseMachine]

I'd get someone ready in the bullpen...

[Reds Fanatic]

Greene singles to left. Bases loaded with no outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cueto is at 93 pitches.

[OnBaseMachine]

Dang. Cueto dominated the 2-3-4 guys but the bottom of the order is getting to him. Please get someone ready...

[alloverjr]

Big 4-6-3. Excellent.

[Reds Fanatic]

A big 4-6-3 DP. 5-1 Reds. 2 outs.

[Red in Chicago]

that dp was huge.....

[membengal]

Cueto, taking care of business, yet again.

[Reds Fanatic]

Barden hitting for Pinero.

[membengal]

Johnny Cueto is the man.

[Reds Fanatic]

Barden flies out to right. 5-1 Reds mid 7th. Great job by Cueto.

[Red in Chicago]

Nice recovery by Cueto...only gave up one run after having bases loaded and nobody out.

[Reds Fanatic]

98 pitches through 7 for Cueto.

[membengal]

Three singles, indicitive of nothing more than balls finding holes, and then he shuts St. Louis down, limiting the damage to one run. Really, really, really well done.

[Reds Fanatic]

At 98 pitches I would let him start the 8th but have the bullpen ready.

[OnBaseMachine]

Excellent recovery by Cueto. I'd pull him now.

[reds44]

That a boy Johnny. Another great start from him.

[reds44]

At 98 pitches I would let him start the 8th but have the bullpen ready.
I'd pull him now. He gave us 7 strong innings, and it'd be nice to have a start where he doesn't throw 100+ pitches.

[Reds Fanatic]

Chris Perez in to pitch.

[Reds Fanatic]

Janish doubles to right. I would pull Cueto now for a pinch hitter.

[11larkin11]

Cueto has gone 7, given up one, and his ERA has only lowered 0.06. Thats how low it is

[11larkin11]

Cueto will bunt

[Reds Fanatic]

They are leaving Cueto in to hit.

[OnBaseMachine]

Cueto has thrown 98 pitches, the Cardinals started hitting him last inning, and the pitchers spot is due up now with a runner on second. Looks like he's hitting. I'd pull him.

Edit - I forgot about the short bench. Good decision to allow Cueto to bunt there.

[reds44]

....but I fully expected Dusty to leave him in. Granted, with a short bench he could have him bunt and take him.

Just put Gonzalez on the DL and ride Janish's hot bat.

[membengal]

He's their best option at getting a bunt down, and he saves the few bats still on the bench, just in case...

[membengal]

I do think it is beyond silly that they have not Dl'd Gonzalez yet.

[membengal]

Johnny Cueto is the man.

[reds44]

LOL CUETO!!!!

[Reds Fanatic]

Cueto shows bunt swings away and grounds into a 3-6 FC at 3rd but in a fantastic play Cueto takes off for 2nd as no one pays attention. I love it.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wild pitch moves Cueto to 3rd.

[reds44]

Cueto just causing trouble on the basepath.

[Degenerate39]

Is there anything wrong with Votto?Or is he just getting a rest? I haven't been watching for the last few days.

[HokieRed]

What, though, is he doing swinging away?

[Playadlc]

Cardinals looking very sloppy right now.

[OnBaseMachine]

That was a great play by Pujols to get Janish at third. I didn't think he had a chance to get him.

[Red in Chicago]

Is there anything wrong with Votto?Or is he just getting a rest? I haven't been watching for the last few days.

flu

[Reds Fanatic]

Is there anything wrong with Votto?Or is he just getting a rest? I haven't been watching for the last few days.
Him and Phillips both have the flu. Votto has it really bad and is on IVs.

[membengal]

What, though, is he doing swinging away?

Cueto? He had two strikes on him...

[Playadlc]

That was a great play by Pujols to get Janish at third. I didn't think he had a chance to get him.

Also nice play by Greene picking that ball off the dirt on the move and applying the tag.

[Gallen5862]

When are the Reds deciding about putting A Gon on the DL?

[Reds Fanatic]

Taveras walks. 1st and 3rd.

[reds44]

What, though, is he doing swinging away?
Cardinals had the wheel play on, which left the middle of the infield wide open. With two strikes, I can definatley see the logic.

[membengal]

Nice at bat from Willy T to work the walk. I never get tired of watching him walk. He needs to embrace the walk side of life.

[Reds Fanatic]

When are the Reds deciding about putting A Gon on the DL?The latest is he is going to attempt to swing a bat tomorrow and then they will make a decision. He should have been put on the DL immediately and the Reds would not be in such bad shape with no bench.

[membengal]

When are the Reds deciding about putting A Gon on the DL?

August.

[reds44]

Oh come on Jerry.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hairston fouls out to Molina. 2 outs.

[OnBaseMachine]

Hairston fails to get the run in from third with only one out. Need to get an insurance run or two.

[membengal]

Bruce picks the team up.

[OnBaseMachine]

Bruce gets the run in with a line drive single to CF! Great job Jay. 6-1 Reds.

[reds44]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce

[Red in Chicago]

nice...bruce needed that one...

[Reds Fanatic]

A big insurance run. Bruce singles in a run. 6-1 Reds!

[OnBaseMachine]

The Cards have two lefties up next inning and Rhodes is warming up. Hopefully Dusty brings Rhodes in...

[Reds Fanatic]

Passed ball moves the runners to 2nd and 3rd.

[Degenerate39]

The latest is he is going to attempt to swing a bat tomorrow and then they will make a decision. He should have been put on the DL immediately and the Reds would not be in such bad shape with no bench.

With Votto and Phillips sick it's just stupid not to put him on the DL right now. This has went from a 25 man roster to a 22 man roster. At least for a few days.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hernandez walks. Bases loaded for Nix.

[Gallen5862]

Does Cueto start the 8th and then use Rhodes? Rhodes and Weathers and CoCo should be well rested.

[membengal]

A big fly here would make Pythagaros happy...

[11larkin11]

Lets go Nix!!!!

[Reds Fanatic]

Broken bat ground out to the pitcher ends the innning. 6-1 Reds after 7.

[OnBaseMachine]

Arthur Rhodes in to pitch the 9th. Great decision by Dusty.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rhodes in to pitch. Another fantastic start by Cueto.

Cueto: 7IP, 5H, 1ER, 2BB, 3K.

[reds44]

I'm actually impressed with how Dusty handled Cueto tonight.

No complaints.

[membengal]

Nice managing by Dusty to leave Cueto in to hit last inning to work on the bunt rather than waste one of his few bench bats and then again for lifting him after the evening of work he gave the team. PC just under 100.

Really well done, Dusty.

[Reds Fanatic]

Robinson hitting for Schumaker

[OnBaseMachine]

I'm actually impressed with how Dusty handled Cueto tonight.

No complaints.

Me too. Great job by Dusty. Hopefully the pen can hold this and get Johnny a much deserved win.

[membengal]

And, again, Dusty has been on point in his handling of Cueto and Volquez going all the way back to the start of last year. Complete opposite of the Cubs stuff. He gets major props from me for appearing to have learned from that experience.

[Reds Fanatic]

Robinson flies out to right. 1 out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Green hitting for Rasmus. A short night for Rhodes. I assume this is probably Weathers coming in.

[reds44]

teh Dusty is managing this one like LaRussa would. Playing appendage ball up 5.

[11larkin11]

Who pitches the ninth?

I personally would throw Burton in there. He looked good in the 14 inning game and it would be nice to get him some more time in a meaningful game. Have CoCo ready though

[Reds Fanatic]

Greene homers to left center. 6-2 Reds.

[Red in Chicago]

Those that picked Weathers in the ORG thread "won"...sigh

[reds44]

Who pitches the ninth?

I personally would throw Burton in there. He looked good in the 14 inning game and it would be nice to get him some more time in a meaningful game. Have CoCo ready though
Cordero.

[11larkin11]

After that blast, I change my mind to Coco, unless we can push another across this inning

[Reds Fanatic]

Pujols grounds out to short. 2 outs.

[11larkin11]

They are going to give up runs eventually, so I'm glad it was in a 6-1 game, not a 5-4 game

[membengal]

No big deal, he was going to get scored on sometime this year, I am happy to have it come in with a five run lead.

Cordero has thown the last two nights, right? I would give him the night off if they can, if it were me.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick walks.

[kaldaniels]

After that blast, I change my mind to Coco, unless we can push another across this inning

Nah, Albert won't be batting in the 9th unless disaster. Burton.

[Reds Fanatic]

No big deal, he was going to get scored on sometime this year, I am happy to have it come in with a five run lead.

Cordero has thown the last two nights, right? I would give him the night off if they can, if it were me.Did he throw in the 15-3 game?

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick steals 2nd.

[membengal]

Did he throw in the 15-3 game?

I think so, someone I thought said he did.

[reds44]

Oy vey.

[membengal]

Save situation now, though.

Guess he's coming in for the 9th.

[Reds Fanatic]

Duncan doubles to right center. 6-3 Reds.

[OnBaseMachine]

Jeez. This team isn't capable of having a comfortable win.

[Red in Chicago]

How big does that potential two run single that Cueto knocked down for an inning ending out, look now.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cordero may be in this inning. Now 6-4 as Molina singles.

[Reds Fanatic]

Burton coming in.

[OnBaseMachine]

Get him out of the game now.

[membengal]

This is the Weathers that makes people nervous.

Tying run at the plate.

This is less than optimal.

[Degenerate39]

When Weathers is good he's good. When he's bad man is he bad. I'd just bring Coco in right now and get a 4 out save

[Tony Cloninger]

He had no business taking out Rhodes to begin with.

Weathers was due to let his pitches get beat up by a more patient team.

[jojo]

Regression to the mean can be a bear sometimes.

[Kc61]

He had no business taking out Rhodes to begin with.

Weathers was due to let his pitches get beat up by a more patient team.

Right, Dusty should have predicted that Weathers wouldn't have it.

[Falls City Beer]

BBs continue to be this staff's Achilles' heel.