5/20/09 - Reds vs Phillies

[Reds Fanatic]

Lineups:



Phillies:
Rollins SS
Utley 2B
Ibanez LF
Howard 1B
Werth RF
Victorino CF
Feliz 3B
Coste C
Moyer P

Reds:
Taveras CF
Hairston 3B
Phillips 2B
Bruce RF
Hernandez 1B
Gonzalez SS
McDonald LF
Hanigan C
Harang P

[GAC]

AAAAAAAARGH

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[Razor Shines]

Love it! Another bonus helping of D mcD, yes.

[dsmith421]

Every year the Reds carry some complete bushleague clown with no business in the big leagues, every year it's infuriating, every year people tell me not to complain because it's "only the 25th man", and every year "the 25th man" ends up getting dozens of critical at-bats and costs the club games.

Just another rite of spring.

[dsmith421]

Nice inside-out swing by Brandon on the first pitch gives the Reds the early lead. I think Phillips too often goes up trying to park the first pitch, he's a much more effective hitter when he uses the whole field.

[Mario-Rijo]

Every year the Reds carry some complete bushleague clown with no business in the big leagues, every year it's infuriating, every year people tell me not to complain because it's "only the 25th man", and every year "the 25th man" ends up getting dozens of critical at-bats and costs the club games.

Just another rite of spring.

Oh, I don't think many disagree with ya this year. Between he and Gonzo we have 2 of thee worst offensive players in baseball in the field tonight, yet Rosales sits. JHJ should have been in LF with Rosales at 3B tonight. But I'm guessing this is McDonalds opportunity to prove he can play up here to Dusty. Too bad Dusty doesn't already know it.

[Mario-Rijo]

It doesn't help BTW that Bruce struck out on one of the worst K pitches I have ever seen. Terrible bat control there.

[Mario-Rijo]

1-2-3 1st for Harang K'd Ibanez

Bottom 1st Taveras blooped one in between SS/CF/LF, Willy went to steal 2nd had it stole but JHJ simultaneously bounced out to 3rd. BP dbl down the 1st base line on the 1st pitch scoring Taveras, caused Moyer to Balk BP advances to 3rd. Bruce K'd, Ramon BB'd on 5 pitches, Gonzo flys out trying to pull an outside pitch.

1-2 2nd K'd Werth then Victorino doubled into the LCF gap with 2 down. K'd Feliz for the 3rd out.

Bottom 2nd D McD swings at a 2-0 pitch and grounds out to 3B. Hanigan goes 0-2 works it back to 2-2 and takes Moyer deep to LF 2-0 Reds. Harang K's, Taveras refuses to take more than one Ball pops out to Utley in short RF.

[VR]

pretty quiet in here.....don't fans know this is a MUST WIN game? :)

[VR]

Nice recovery by Harang after the lead off double.

[Mario-Rijo]

Top 3rd Coste leads off with a Ground rule double in LCF gap. Moyer bunts him to 3rd. Harang K's Rollins with a high strike (4th K). Utley bounces out to 2B. This ump BTW Adrian Johnson I think his name is, is calling a nice game early on here.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice comeback by Harang after the lead off double and sac bunt. 1 out man on third and he hold him. Nice.

[Mario-Rijo]

pretty quiet in here.....don't fans know this is a MUST WIN game? :)

Yeah I have been typing in inning, so I'll post during commercial break.

[VR]

those ladies w/ the quilt are priceless. Highlight of the night.

[CrackerJack]

Thanks for holding up the quilt George and Chris, didn't want to miss the rest of those red/white squares. I have no idea what that was about.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bruce with a bloop RBI single. 3-0 Reds.

[VR]

Thanks for holding up the quilt George and Chris, didn't want to miss the rest of those red/white squares. I have no idea what that was about.

Cool story about a couple of ladies making a quilt w/ current and former Reds signatures quilted in. They are donating to the Reds' community fund.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bruce has seen 8 pitches and he's swung at all of them but ONE.

Bruce caught stealing. 2 down.

[VR]

Bruce with a bloop RBI single. 3-0 Reds.

"slump buster"

[Mario-Rijo]

Bottom 3rd JHJ works the count full then doubles to CF off the wall. BP tries to bunt for a hit down the 1st base line Moyer tracks it down (scoops and tosses in one motion with his glove) and then gives BP the biznezz (BP was laughing), JHJ to 3rd. Bruce bloops one into RF 3-0, then Bruce promptly gets picked off trying to steal. Ramon dribbles one to Moyer.

[VR]

Moyer gets an assist on all three outs

[Mario-Rijo]

Bruce has seen 8 pitches and he's swung at all of them but ONE.

Bruce caught stealing. 2 down.

I see you are taking over the PBP, so I'll be off.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I see you are taking over the PBP, so I'll be off.

Well, I wouldn't go that far. I'll be in and out with my 3 daughters running around. I'll do what I can.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Top of the 4th, 3-0 Redlegs

Ibanez, Howard & Werth due up.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ibanez with a lead off HR. See, Mario-Rijo....I just KNEW you should've kept going.

3-1 Reds.

[CrackerJack]

Cool story about a couple of ladies making a quilt w/ current and former Reds signatures quilted in. They are donating to the Reds' community fund.

Ah thanks, figured it was something like that.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Aaron pitching very carefully to Howard.

3-0 to Howard and he swings...Double to right. AAAARRRGH! I should NOT be doing PBP. Yikes.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Harang's 5th K. Werth doesn't like it. Tough luck...grab some pine!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Harang walks Victorino. 1st of the night. 1st & 2nd with one out.

[VR]

DP peliz, Feliz

[_Sir_Charles_]

Feliz grounds into a slow rolling DP. Nicely done. *whew*

Middle of 4, 3-1 good guys.

[Red in Chicago]

nice save by ramon at first to keep the dp in tact...

[VR]

peliz and thank you!

[Mario-Rijo]

Ibanez with a lead off HR. See, Mario-Rijo....I just KNEW you should've kept going.

3-1 Reds.

The voodoo that you do! :p:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bottom of 4th: Pirates 1 / Nats 0
Bottom of 1st: Astros 0 / Brewers 0
Chic & StL just underway.

[_Sir_Charles_]

nice save by ramon at first to keep the dp in tact...

I've been pleasantly surprised with his defense at first.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Agon, McNugget & Manigan due up

Agon flies out to the track. 1 down. Nice AB from Alex....crummy result, but nice approach.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Darnell flies out to left. 2 down.

[CTA513]

The Reds #6 and #7 hitters have some ugly batting averages.

[VR]

The Reds #6 and #7 hitters have some ugly batting averages.

They are hitting .349, what are you talking about?

[_Sir_Charles_]

The Reds #6 and #7 hitters have some ugly batting averages.

8 looks pretty darned good though. I'd really like to see Hanigan get some more playing time. He's been absolutely lights out offensively AND defensively....and as I type it...Manigan singles to left. 2 for 2.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Harang gets ALL of that one!!!!! Slow roller a few feet in front of the plate. :O) End of the inning.

After 4, 3-1 Reds.

[Mario-Rijo]

Harang gets ALL of that one!!!!! Slow roller a few feet in front of the plate. :O) End of the inning.

After 4, 3-1 Reds.

I know they say he works hard on hitting but I just can't see any progress. :cool:

Still feel the same about your sig at this point? Not so much where the Reds are concerned but the Cards maybe?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Top of the 5th. Coste, Moyer & Rollins due up. And I don't want to see ANY OTHER Phillies hitters. You hear that Aaron!?!

[_Sir_Charles_]

I know they say he works hard on hitting but I just can't see any progress. :cool:

Still feel the same about your sig at this point? Not so much where the Reds are concerned but the Cards maybe?

I agree. It's like watching one of my daughters swinging in the Putt-putt batting cages. Just awful...yet strangely entertaining at the same time. *grin*

And yes, I'm sticking with it. The Cards will crash back down to earth. The Brewers will NOT get this kind of pitching over the long haul. The Cubs will get healthy and so will the Reds & Pirates. Its way too early to change my opinion.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Coste grounded out to third. Moyer grounded out to Phillips. 2 down.

[Mario-Rijo]

I agree. It's like watching one of my daughters swinging in the Putt-putt batting cages. Just awful...yet strangely entertaining at the same time. *grin*

And yes, I'm sticking with it. The Cards will crash back down to earth. The Brewers will NOT get this kind of pitching over the long haul. The Cubs will get healthy and so will the Reds & Pirates. Its way too early to change my opinion.

Ok

[VR]

Much needed 9 pitch inning for Harang.....now at 75 through 5

[_Sir_Charles_]

Rollins out on a short fly ball that AGon reels in. Nice quick inning from Aaron. Still 3-1 Reds heading to the bottom of the 5th.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Taveras, Hairston & Phillips due up in the 5th

[_Sir_Charles_]

Taveras with a seeing eye bloop single to center.

[VR]

Taveras showing a great propensity to hit pop flys. Hopefully Jacoby and Baker are all over that.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Moyer paying a LOT of attention to Taveras. He "should" be easy to run on, but he's got a pretty decent move to first IIRC.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Picked off. That's not the kind of thing I wanted to predict correctly. *sigh*

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hairston with a soft single. Crud. One pitch too late.

[VR]

After 17 consecutive throws to 1st, Taveras gets picked off.

It is a treat year after year seeing the Reds lead the world in those.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Phillips pops out on a moonshot to Utley. 2 down.

[VR]

I just wish BP would try to hit those to straightaway center instead of down the left field line.

[_Sir_Charles_]

10 pitches...all inside. Moyer throws a breaking ball outside and bruce'll be gone.

[Red in Chicago]

well, that wasn't very close at all..sigh

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bruce with a double and they send Hairston...dead by a mile.

[VR]

Unhitch the plow Jerry, planting season is over.

[Mario-Rijo]

10 pitches...all inside. Moyer throws a breaking ball outside and bruce'll be gone.

Must be opposite day for you sir Charles. But Berry sends Hairston who is out by a mile with Ramon coming up.

[AmarilloRed]

It's a diferent inning without the Taveras pickoff.

[Mario-Rijo]

It's a diferent inning without the Taveras pickoff.

Yeah

[HokieRed]

Two outs on the bases in one inning.

[VR]

Nice double bird there from the Birthday gal....:thumbup:

[membengal]

Um, that lady just now with Jim Day? She just flipped double "birds" to the people in the box with her. And everyone watching on TV.

[Red in Chicago]

Nice double bird there from the Birthay gal....:thumbup:

very classy...the kids must be proud...

[CTA513]

Nice double bird there from the Birthday gal....:thumbup:


Don't they have a delay to catch those kinds of things?

[dsmith421]

That was awesome, I bet Grande is covered in flop sweat right now. I'm surprised he didn't drop a "diddley" into his next sentence.

[Team Clark]

That was awesome, I bet Grande is covered in flop sweat right now. I'm surprised he didn't drop a "diddley" into his next sentence.

Exactly what I was thinking. His heart must have skipped a few beats. She seemed like such a nice lady too... :D

[VR]

Over in Atlanta....Matt Belisle goes "O" innings so far...4 hits, 1

[membengal]

He kept asking her what her age was. The entire interview was very uncomfortable, because Day seemed to think he was joking and she too, only she really never seemed very happy with the interview.

And, at the end, confirmed her unhappiness.

[VR]

Over in Atlanta....Matt Belisle getting ripped, 1/3 ip, 4 hits, 1 bb, 3 earnies.

[dsmith421]

He kept asking her what her age was. The entire interview was very uncomfortable, because Day seemed to think he was joking and she too, only she really never seemed very happy with the interview.

Every time Jim Day appears onscreen it's uncomfortable, they've always got him sitting in some weird corner of the ballpark around people who are menacingly drunk or profane, there's always these creepy subtexts about hot chicks or drinking...it's like the Reds game is interrupted by a David Lynch short twice an evening.

[membengal]

Good description. That's what this was, times a thousand.

[BCubb2003]

Every time Jim Day appears onscreen it's uncomfortable, they've always got him sitting in some weird corner of the ballpark around people who are menacingly drunk or profane, there's always these creepy subtexts about hot chicks or drinking...it's like the Reds game is interrupted by a David Lynch short twice an evening.

They'll probably end the segment if he ever comes across a RedsZoner.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Must be opposite day for you sir Charles. But Berry sends Hairston who is out by a mile with Ramon coming up.

If it leads to a Reds win...I'll happily be dead wrong on everything all day long. :O)

Somebody else will need to take over PBP...gotta tuck the little ones in.

[Buckeye33]

Man, Gonzalez is completely lost at the plate. It's hard to watch.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Considering my record tonight on posting something and the opposite coming true...somebody else should comment on how Harang's doing tonight.

[Hoosier Red]

Over in Atlanta....Matt Belisle getting ripped, 1/3 ip, 4 hits, 1 bb, 3 earnies.

So this will not be the year he breaks through?

[CTA513]

Reds up 3-1 in the 7th

Harang: 7 Innings, 4 Hits, 1 Run, 2 BB, 9 Ks - 109 pitches

[_Sir_Charles_]

Middle of 7: 3-1 Reds
Bottom of 7: 1-1 Bucs/Nats
Top of 4: Houston 4 / Milw. 1
Top of 4: Chi/StL scoreless

[_Sir_Charles_]

Harang's in the on deck circle? 109 pitches...that seems odd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Chad Durbin in for Moyer.

Hanigan, Harang, Taveras up

[_Sir_Charles_]

Dickerson PH'ing. Good night for Aaron. Flat out SOLID.

[_Sir_Charles_]

3 hits and a walk in Dickerson's last 5 plate appearances after his single

[_Sir_Charles_]

Dickerson swipes 2nd. Good jump. Wow, that's his FIRST of the year.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Taveras works a walk. 1st & 2nd with 1 down. Okay, let's get some breathing room here!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Is it just me, or are the majority of Reds stolen bases of 2nd immediately followed by walks? It sure seems that way.

[VR]

I'd put the double steal on here

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hairston k's for the 2nd out, leaving it up to Phillips to knock in some insurance

[Red in Chicago]

JHJ dropping an f-bomb after striking out. Not a good night for the little ones to be watching :)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Solid smack off the wall for a triple to score 2! Way to go Brandon!!!! 5-1 Redlegs

[VR]

Brandon either needs some new cleats or ease or work calming his swing down a tad :)

[VR]

JHJ dropping an f-bomb after striking out. Not a good night for the little ones to be watching :)

BP had one earlier as well.

Great &$%#$# game though....

[_Sir_Charles_]

Brandon looks pretty darned comfortable in that #3 hole. REALLY comfortable. *hint, hint. nudge, nudge wink, wink* Know what I mean Dusty? :O)

[Hoosier Red]

JHJ dropping an f-bomb after striking out. Not a good night for the little ones to be watching :)

I disagree, the umpire just asked JHJ what the ladies' sign language meant.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sergio Escalona is the new pitcher facing The Bruce

[_Sir_Charles_]

Woah, what in the world was Jay swinging at there?!? Good grief. He can look pretty bad on outside breaking balls.

[_Sir_Charles_]

End of 7th: 5-1 Reds
Bottom of 8: 1-1 Bucs/Nats
Bottom of 5: cubs 0 / cards 1 (Carpenter's first game back)
Top of 5: Brewers 1 / Astros 4

New pitcher for the Reds: Arthur Rhodes

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bruntlett (PH) flies out to RtCnt to Bruce

[_Sir_Charles_]

Slow roller to Hairston at 3rd gets Rollins for the 2nd out.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Utley flies out to Bruce for the 1-2-3 inning. Nicely done Arthur.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Braves up 12 to 1 on the Rockies...and they've got the bases loaded too. Yikes. Only the 6th inning too.

[BCubb2003]

If Sir Arthur faced Prince Albert, who would win?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Jack Traschner pitching

Hernandez, Gonzo & Darnell due up

[_Sir_Charles_]

If Sir Arthur faced Prince Albert, who would win?

Wouldn't a black hole form immediately?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hernandez gives it a ride, but pulled in at the warning track by Ibanez in left.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Groundball with eyes. Single for Alex. He was WAAAAAY overdue. And so's this next guy. McDonald up.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Darnell takes one for the team. HBP. 1st & 2nd with one out.

[VR]

Somebody direct McDonald to 1st base

[CTA513]

Gonzalez and McDonald on base at the same time?

:eek:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Father & son arguing about American Idol of all things. Ummm...guys, there's like this whole baseball thing going on.

[Mario-Rijo]

Gonzalez and McDonald on base at the same time?

:eek:

What are the odds? :confused:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hanigan grounds to Howard to takes the out at 2nd. 1st & 3rd with 2 down.

[VR]

nice f bomb by Tascher

[_Sir_Charles_]

Rosales flies out to end the mini-threat of mini-hitters.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cordero in for the 9th. Hmmm...non save situation. He needs the work, but he's been far from money in these types of innings.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Grounder to Brandon. Quickly 1 down. (that was Ibanez btw)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ryan Howard strikes out on 3 pitches. Nice.

[VR]

Great game by Reds' pitchers, just great. This Philly lineup is ridiculous, and they just never let them breathe. :thumbup:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Werth grounds to Gonzo and avoids the golden sombrero.

And this one belongs to the Reds!

[_Sir_Charles_]

For a "putrid" offense, the Reds managed 5 runs and 12 hits...despite all the pre-game optimism. *rolls eyes* Once we get healthy, we're going on a run guys.

[Mario-Rijo]

For a "putrid" offense, the Reds managed 5 runs and 12 hits...despite all the pre-game optimism. *rolls eyes* Once we get healthy, we're going on a run guys.

I'm surprised we pulled one out of this series frankly, the Phils hitters seem to be in a nice malaise. But Harang was a true stopper tonight, coming out and not pitching to contact was a wise approach.

[Falls City Beer]

I think they've got a shot to win tomorrow too.

[WVPacman]

Ok who else's jaws droped when the lady fliped somebody the bird twice after talking to JD on tv?:eek:

[kaldaniels]

I'm surprised we pulled one out of this series frankly, the Phils hitters seem to be in a nice malaise. But Harang was a true stopper tonight, coming out and not pitching to contact was a wise approach.

Overall this may mean nothing, but I don't see the Reds (allowing decent health from starters) being a team that gets mired in a long losing streak...just takes one performance like this from the staff to snap the streak in a hurry.

[WVRedsFan]

It's a story of the Nice and not so nice, gang:

Nice:

The pitching staff who did it all
Traveras, Hairston, Phillips and Brue and Hannigan going 10-18 with all 5 RBI's

The Not so Nice:

Gonzales continuting to not hit. 1-4, but batting .178 this far into the season
McDonald going 0-7 in the series and batting .175 and is 0-7 as a starter
The top of the lineuup going 10-18 while the other four go 2-14

Giving up outs time after time to Gonzalez and McDonald is just insane. Regardless, we win and break the streak when once again we pitch well only proves that we need offense especially with Volquez out for who knows how long and Votto not playing.

I guess that's just baseball tonight.

[Topcat]

It's a story of the Nice and not so nice, gang:

Nice:

The pitching staff who did it all
Traveras, Hairston, Phillips and Brue and Hannigan going 10-18 with all 5 RBI's

The Not so Nice:

Gonzales continuting to not hit. 1-4, but batting .178 this far into the season
McDonald going 0-7 in the series and batting .175 and is 0-7 as a starter
The top of the lineuup going 10-18 while the other four go 2-14

Giving up outs time after time to Gonzalez and McDonald is just insane. Regardless, we win and break the streak when once again we pitch well only proves that we need offense especially with Volquez out for who knows how long and Votto not playing.

I guess that's just baseball tonight.


I have to agree 100 percent. McDonald ? Seriously? On the matter of Gonzo his game is shot as is his career. He is not Ozzie Smith and this team can not afford another defensive guy that most realistically will not hit. The other is Taveras but I am trying to remain optimistic.