8/5/09 - Reds vs. 1908's World Champions

[Tom Servo]

Taveras CF
Gonzalez SS
Votto 1B
Phillips 2B
Rolen 3B
Balentien RF
Nix LF
Hanigan C
Lehr P (0-0, 5.40 ERA)

The bad guys:

Fukudome CF
Miles SS
Lee 1B
Ramirez 3B
Bradley RF
Soriano LF
Fontenot 2B
Hill C
Harden P (7-6, 4.50 ERA)

[GAC]

Poor, poor Hanigan for being so slow, and a catcher. ;)

[Kc61]

Lehr Ks two that inning, including D Lee. No score, bottom one.

[KoryMac5]

Nice to see the Reds starting off the game with two outs.

[Kc61]

Two Ks for Harden, nothing for Reds.

[KoryMac5]

Welsh talking about the lack of a two hitter on the team. Stating that Hanigan may fit in that role, however he hasn't shown that he can hit higher in the order. Hanigan has exactly 4 at bats in the two hole Chris, talk about small sample size.

[Tom Servo]

Welsh talking about the lack of a two hitter on the team. Stating that Hanigan may fit in that role, however he hasn't shown that he can hit higher in the order. Hanigan has exactly 4 at bats in the two hole Chris, talk about small sample size.
Yeah I was thinking "he couldn't have had that many at-bats in the #2 spot..."


I would also suggest we lack a one hitter as well.

[KoryMac5]

Lehr getting sqeezed a bit, tough being a nibbler tonight.

[KoryMac5]

Votto is quickly becoming a good defensive first baseman, not bad for a catcher.

[KoryMac5]

0-0 going to the bottom of the second. Bruce will be interviewed at the top of the 3rd. I wonder if they will ask him any questions about Rolen.

[KoryMac5]

Nice hustle by Phillips, as he beats the throw. Welcome back Rolen HR.

[Tom Servo]

ROLEN!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GflexlvVvDE&feature=related

[reds44]

Big ole Scott goes boom.

[reds44]

That a boy Wlad.

[KoryMac5]

Wlad with a single, looking pretty good so far.

[Tom Servo]

I'm really enjoying watching Balentien thus far.

[KoryMac5]

The book on Nix is sooo easy to read anymore.

[KoryMac5]

Rolen looks like he could use some Rogaine.

[KoryMac5]

1st and 2nd as Hanigan draws the walk. Lehr bunts poor throw leads to a run 3-0 lead.

[Tom Servo]

Terrible idea by Harden. 3-0 Reds!

[reds44]

3-0 Redlegs

[KoryMac5]

Willy T up with runners in scoring position :eek:

[reds44]

Gosh he is not good.

[Tom Servo]

Willy T up with runners in scoring position :eek:
And he strikes out. Of course.

[WVRedsFan]

I think we've seen many reasons why Jocketty wanted Rolen. He'll add offense which was sorely needed. As for Vlad, he is speedy, huh? Maybe that won't be a bad move either...

[KoryMac5]

Willy T brings no positives to this team, plain and simple.

[reds44]

I like Wlad. At worst he is some late inning power off the bench.

[reds44]

Come on Joey

[KoryMac5]

Bases juiced for Votto as Gonzo draws the walk.

[KoryMac5]

Harden doesn't have his best stuff tonight, continues to struggle.

[reds44]

Votto is having issues in this series.

[Kc61]

Votto fans. Three zip after two.

[Tom Servo]

Votto is having issues in this series.
Can't get a hit everytime.

[KoryMac5]

Votto is having issues in this series.

He needs to learn to lay off that pitch.

[HeatherC1212]

I'm amused at Joey giving Jay a little ribbing from 1B at the start of this interview, LOL :laugh: It's really nice to hear from Jay about how he's doing and hopefully he can get back on the field soon. :)

[KoryMac5]

I'm amused at Joey giving Jay a little ribbing from 1B at the start of this interview, LOL :laugh: It's really nice to hear from Jay about how he's doing and hopefully he can get back on the field soon. :)

Dickerson with the shaving cream and Gomes with the ice water down the back. At least Jay has a good temperment.

[Kc61]

Lehr mows them down again. Maybe the Reds have a pitcher on their hands.

[KoryMac5]

Lehr looking good so far tonight seems to have found a nice groove.

[Brutus]

Lehr mows them down again. Maybe the Reds have a pitcher on their hands.

He's doing a great job keeping the ball down.

[KoryMac5]

Phillips plunked by a 95mph heater.

[HeatherC1212]

Ouch, that had to hurt. :eek:

[Tom Servo]

edit: Nope, BP was completley safe

[KoryMac5]

Nice camera work there, as he missed the tag.

[Hoosier Red]

Wow, good call, he never tagged him.

[HeatherC1212]

Good call and for once, a call goes our way! ;)

[KoryMac5]

Stupid, stupid play.

[Ltlabner]

What the hell was he thinking?

[Tom Servo]

Wlad ALMOST had it.

[reds44]

I thought Wlad got that one.

[KoryMac5]

HE gets plunked and than loses his mind. Guy has a mental lapse at least once a week.

[Hoosier Red]

Well there goes the no hitter

[KoryMac5]

Two on and two out for the baby bears.

[KoryMac5]

Lehr with a nice K there.

[KoryMac5]

Bailey's splitter looks nothing like Harden's or Lehr's, he might want to play around with the grip a bit.

[KoryMac5]

2 down as Nix and Hanigan are retired.

[KoryMac5]

Reds down in order, lead 3-0.

[KoryMac5]

Sweet pitch to K Hill.

[KoryMac5]

Harden with a double just out of Rolen's reach.

[Reds Fanatic]

Great play by Phillips to end the inning.

[Kc61]

Phillips with a web gem.

[Reds Fanatic]

Lehr is through 5 on 68 pitches.

[HeatherC1212]

Wow, Lehr is just mowing these guys down tonight. Are the other Reds pitchers taking notes on this performance?! :eek: :D

[RED VAN HOT]

I am glad to see Balentien being given a good look.

[KoryMac5]

Lehr is dominating right now, bought time a Reds pitcher did.

[Reds Fanatic]

Another 1-2-3 inning for Lehr. He is now through 6 on only 78 pitches.

[KoryMac5]

I am glad to see Balentien being given a good look.

The Wlad pick up reminds me of the Phillips trade in so many ways. No pressure on the kid and let him play.

[KoryMac5]

3-0 moving on to the 7th.

[Kc61]

Lehr picks off Soriano.

[KoryMac5]

Soriano picked off by Lehr.

[Tom Servo]

Man, Lehr is on fire.

[KoryMac5]

Lehr continue to roll. Wonder what kind of leash Dusty gives him tonight.

[Kc61]

Rolen with a couple of chances that inning. Nothing too difficult. Still, he is quite an upgrade at third.

[Gallen5862]

What type pitches is Lehr throwing?

[KoryMac5]

Did I see an infield hit out of Willy T.

[Doc. Scott]

What type pitches is Lehr throwing?

Slow, slower, slowest, and stopped. Gameday thinks his fastball is a changeup.

[KoryMac5]

What type pitches is Lehr throwing?

Mixing an array of fastball, curve, and splitter. The curve is a big breaker with nice rotation, he doesn't throw it a lot but spots it well. Great job tonight mixing speeds and location.

[Degenerate39]

Did I see an infield hit out of Willy T.

AND two stolen bases? :eek::eek::eek:

[KoryMac5]

4-0 Reds as Willy T finally created a run with his speed.

[Kc61]

Taveras scores on short fly ball.

[KoryMac5]

4-0 Reds heading to the bottom of the 7th.

[Gallen5862]

Thanks for the updates and comments on lehr sounds like he is doing well.

[Kc61]

Josh Roenicke having some difficulties tonight against the Yankees.

[KoryMac5]

I'm not one for pushing up pitch counts but I hope they let Lehr finish tonight. Guys has kicked around for awhile he deserves the CG.

[KoryMac5]

4-0 Reds heading to the 9th.

[HeatherC1212]

IIRC, I think Willy actually has TWO infield hits tonight. :eek: One that the SS couldn't get to Lee quick enough and the other Ramirez couldn't get to Lee quick enough. He has two hits tonight and Joey has none.....the universe may implode before this game is over, LOL :laugh:

[KoryMac5]

Willy T with a couple of hits, I may just drop a dollar or two on the Mega Millions.

[KoryMac5]

Bottom of the 9th and the fans will be on their feet in support of Lehr.

[Kc61]

3-0 moving on to the 7th.


Willy T with a couple of hits, I may just drop a dollar or two on the Mega Millions.


Willy had two hits yesterday as well.

He would be a lot better off if he would only walk. He just doesn't walk, which is a big problem for a slap hitting leadoff guy.

[KoryMac5]

Who would the Philles rather have right now Pedro or Lehr?

[KoryMac5]

Willy had two hits yesterday as well.

He would be a lot better off if he would only walk. He just doesn't walk, which is a big problem for a slap hitting leadoff guy.

His lack of walks has been a big problem. However equally important has been the style of his swing. He uppercuts too many pitches, needs to stay on top to use his speed.

[KoryMac5]

1 down as Theriot flies out after 10 pitches, Lee coming up.

[Kc61]

His lack of walks has been a big problem. However equally important has been the style of his swing. He uppercuts too many pitches, needs to stay on top to use his speed.

No doubt, you're totally correct. Still when he is in a good groove, like the last few games, he can get his share of singles. But the failure to walk is just impossible.

[KoryMac5]

Lee is gone 1 out away from the CG.

[Kc61]

What an outing tonight for Lehr. Just fabulous. He's got the shutout.

[mbgrayson]

“Go Reds Go”

Baseball season’s underway

Well you better get ready for a brand new day

Hey, Chicago, what do you say

The Cubs are gonna lose today.

They’re singing …

No, Cubs, No

Woe, Cubs, woe

[HeatherC1212]

WOW. Nice job Justin Lehr!!! Congrats on the CG shutout and holy crap, the REDS WIN A GAME!! :jump: :jump: :jump:

[WVRedsFan]

That's what I call a pitching performance! Take your Cuetos and your Volquezes and add in your Harangs and Arroyos, but this was justa tremendous outing.

The streak is over. Can a pennant be far behind? ;)

[KoryMac5]

Been a long season, but a nice moment tonight as Lehr gets the CG win.

[kaldaniels]

Maybe not the best performance by a starter for the Reds this year...but this one impressed me the most. Wow.

Figures it would happen on the day I breakdown and finally put some money against the Reds. :bang:

[Gallen5862]

"And This One Belongs To The Reds."

[HeatherC1212]

So now the question for the night is.....who gets Justin with the shaving cream pie in the face during his interview?! :D

[redsmetz]

So now the question for the night is.....who gets Justin with the shaving cream pie in the face during his interview?! :D

Jonny Gomes got him - twice.

My oldest daughter called me when we were up 3-0 to tell me and said they'd interviewed Jay Bruce and he had his cast off. She has had a theory, which may have been validated tonight, that Jay had on a blue cast and we were losing to teams with blue in their uniforms (I think there was one exception in there). Anyway, now the cast is gone and we win. Who knew?

[HeatherC1212]

And the answer to my previous question is Johnny Gomes and Chris Dickerson (I think, LOL). Loved the bullpen giving him a big group hug too, LOL :laugh:

[HeatherC1212]

I stand corrected....it was Bronson and Johnny who double pied Justin during his interview, LOL :laugh:

[Tom Servo]

I was going to make the King Lehr reference but then Reds Live did it and now it seems lame.

[kaldaniels]

I was going to make the King Lehr reference but then Reds Live did it and now it seems lame.

Did GG give us the "King of the Queen City" remark? I didn't catch the broadcast so I don't even know who called it.

[Chip R]

Did GG give us the "King of the Queen City" remark? I didn't catch the broadcast so I don't even know who called it.


George had the series off.

[durl]

I wasn't able to watch the game live but I did catch the highlights. Lehr looked amazing!

I'm really happy for the guy. Learning his story made the CG shutout that much better. Here's hoping that he can continue to pitch well.

[Ron Madden]

It feels good to win one for a change. :thumbup:

Justin Lehr pitched a very fine game. :beerme: I'd run him out there again, until he gets his brains beat out.

[Chip R]

I wasn't able to watch the game live but I did catch the highlights. Lehr looked amazing!

I'm really happy for the guy. Learning his story made the CG shutout that much better. Here's hoping that he can continue to pitch well.


You mean you didn't know his story? Where was George when you needed him?

[traderumor]

One thing is for sure: a start like this ensures that many will be clamoring for Justin Lehr to be a part of next year's plans for the rotation.