3/31/10- Reds v. A's "5th starter day" (ST) (700)

[Redsfan320]

Leake will go 5, followed by 2 from Chapman, and Wood will throw 5 tonight in Vegas. The Reds lineup for the afternoon game which I should be able to do some PBP for:

Drew Stubbs 8
Chris Burke 5
Wladimir Balentien 7
Scott Rolen dh
Laynce Nix 9
Ramon Hernandez 2
Miguel Cairo 3
Paul Janish 6
Aaron Miles 4
Mike Leake 1

Leake- 5
Chapman- 2
Owings- 2

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[TRF]

Interesting that the defense for Leake only features 2 regulars.

[membengal]

Yup. Altho I think Dusty was trying to use the Vegas trip as a gift to his vets, so that may be a reason as well.

[medford]

I was thinking the other way, maybe Scott Rolen doesn't like the whole vegas thing, but I'd be annoyed to be left home while everyone else gets to go out an play. I'm guessing they're not going to judge him by stats alone, but by how he's throwing the ball.

[Tommyjohn25]

Apparently the game tonight is on FSN. I was unaware.

[medford]

Pitching coach will be at both games, presumably to better gauge each starting pitcher and make the final call on the 5th rotation spot. (1st part was mentioned on 700, second part was my assumption or perhaps he just wants to party in Vegas :)

[Redsfan320]

Sorry I missed the 1st 2 outs. Apparently the 1st 2 men are out, and Wlad is now up.
Gameday once again not working. :angry:

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[Redsfan320]

Balentin gets on. I'm not really in the mood for PBP today. Sorry. Later

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[TheNext44]

Wlad beats out an infield single to Rosales.

one on two out

[TheNext44]

Rolen grounds out to the pitcher

end one half 0-0

[membengal]

Two up, two quick outs for the A's against Leake. A fly ball to LF and a ground out.

Now a ground out to 1b.

Three up three down for Leake and the Reds.

0-0 after 1.

[RBA]

I think Dusty had little say on who went on the Vegas trip as that game is a "marketing" event for MLB. I'm sure sending the veterans was highly encourage, if not directed.

[LawFive]

Anyone know if the travel squad for tonight is posted anywhere? CTR would occasionally post that kind of thing, but he came back to Cincy today.

[membengal]

Leake retires the first A's batter in the second.

Second hitter in the second flies out.

Two up, two down in the Oakland 2nd so far.

[membengal]

Travis Buck singles to CF. First hit and first baserunner for Oakland.

[membengal]

Gabe Gross flies out to CF.

Through two innings, 0-0.

[membengal]

Leake has seen seven batters, allowing just the one hit and baserunner through two. Brantley commenting again on Leake's focus on the task at hand, and how quickly he works.

[membengal]

Stubbs homers off Dallas Braden to start the 3rd.

1-0 Reds.

Apparently it was a blast.

That was his 5th HR of the spring.

[dougdirt]

Stubbs homers off Dallas Braden to start the 3rd.

1-0 Reds.

Apparently it was a blast.

That was his 5th HR of the spring.

The Drew Stubbs that has been playing for the Reds big league club since he got the call has been the Drew Stubbs scouts have always envisioned. Its very nice to see. Lets hope it continues.

[membengal]

Chris Burke with a bloop hit to CF and hustles into a double.

One on, none out.

Balentin up.

[HeatherC1212]

Somebody asked about the lineup for the Vegas game tonight and while I can't find where I read this (I know I read it somewhere), I believe it's mostly the regular starters there aside from Rolen, Stubbs, and Hernandez who are playing in this game. I assume that means Hanigan is catching for Wood with Joey, Brandon, Orlando, and Francisco (maybe?) in the infield and Gomes, Dickerson, and Bruce in the outfield. Just my best guess though! :)

[membengal]

Balentin falls behind 0-2, fouls some pitches off, works the count full, and then grounds out to SS.

One down, runner still on second. Rolen up.

[RedsManRick]

The Drew Stubbs that has been playing for the Reds big league club since he got the call has been the Drew Stubbs scouts have always envisioned. Its very nice to see. Lets hope it continues.

Changes in slugging is one of the few things that has been shown to be predictive from ST to the regular season. Definitely a good sign.

[membengal]

Rolen ground out to 3b, Burke breaks for third as Rosales throws to 1b, and beats throw into third.

Two outs, Burke now on 3b.

Burke trying to impress someone.

[membengal]

Squeeze play on, weirdly, with two outs, Nix misses sign, Burke dead to rights at home.

1-0 Reds middle of 3.

[membengal]

The above was all per Brantley, of course. I have no personal idea if Nix missed a sign or not, or if Burke is simply trying to run his way to Cincy.

At any rate, inning over.

[membengal]

First batter up for A's in 3rd pops out, Adam Rosales now up for Oakland. After starting hot, he is 3 for his last 27 apparently.

[membengal]

Rosales grounds out. Five pitches from Leake this inning so far, two quick outs in the third.

[membengal]

Leadoff hitter Eric Patterson doubles with two outs.

[membengal]

Mark Ellis grounds out to Janish.

1-0 Reds after three.

[reds44]

The Drew Stubbs that has been playing for the Reds big league club since he got the call has been the Drew Stubbs scouts have always envisioned. Its very nice to see. Lets hope it continues.
Normally when I see the phrase "developing power" I assume it's a guy who supposedly can hit the deep ball but it never develops (like Dickerson). Hopefully Stubbs' stint in Cincy and this spring training is a sign that his power has actaully developed.

[membengal]

Brantley giggling over Leake's ability to throw pitches to "the hollow of the knee".

[membengal]

Per twitter updates, that was apparently Chris Burke free-lancing and attempting a straight steal of home last inning. Which ended rather badly for Burke and the Reds.

[membengal]

Laynce Nix homers to start the Reds fourth.

2-0 Reds.

[reds44]

Nix just went yard.

[membengal]

Ramon Ks. One down.

Dallas Braden is Oakland's opening day pitcher, I think.

[membengal]

Miguel Cairo grounds out, two down.

[Chip R]

Per twitter updates, that was apparently Chris Burke free-lancing and attempting a straight steal of home last inning. Which ended rather badly for Burke and the Reds.


Why is Burke running us out of innings? Only Dusty's allowed to run us out of innings.

[membengal]

Janish singles. Two down, one on.

[membengal]

Miles singles, runners at first and second with two down.

Stubbs up again.

[membengal]

Stubbs doubles up the gap in left-center. Two runs score.

4-0 Reds.

[reds44]

Jesus Brantley is tough to listen too.

Stubbs is on fire.

[Tommyjohn25]

Stubbs is en fuego.

[Tommyjohn25]

Jesus Brantley is tough to listen too.

Stubbs is on fire.

You beat me to it, but I said it cooler. :cool:

[membengal]

Apparently Braden #2 in the Oakland starting rotation.

[_Sir_Charles_]

While many haven't noticed...Janish isn't exactly swinging a wet noodle out there either. He's been hitting VERY well. With some pop too.

[Kc61]

Stubbs is good.

[membengal]

Chris Burke pops out. That will keep him from trying to steal home again.

4-0 Reds middle of four.

[Tommyjohn25]

While many haven't noticed...Janish isn't exactly swinging a wet noodle out there either. He's been hitting VERY well. With some pop too.

I've noticed. Good for him. That can only help the club as he will likely see a decent amount of time.

[membengal]

Sorry, missed the first hitter. Apparently there are now two quick outs after a fly out.

[reds44]

Leake is mowing them down.

[membengal]

Kurt Suzuki flies out.

Three up and three down again for the A's.

4-0 Reds after four.

[membengal]

Folks, I gotta run to get my kids, someone else will need to fill in for pbp if possible.

Man does Leake sound ready for the bigs. We shall see...

[reds44]

I'll take over and do some PBP, unless until Leake departs.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Unless Wood is lights out, how do you NOT give the 5th slot to Leake? I know the arguments for getting him some time in the minors to get accustomed to the 5 man rotation, but shouldn't we be putting the BEST pitcher available in that slot? Chapman is coming back from the back spasms, so he's out IMO. Wood, Leake, Malony & Lehr are the options. Can't see it NOT being Leake right now.

[reds44]

Balentin grounds out to Rosales on the first pitch of the inning.

1 down

[reds44]

Rolen made some sort of out.

Nix with a 2 out hit.

[reds44]

RBI double for Hernandez.

5-0 Redlegs.

[TRF]

*trf will be happy to eat crow if this is the real Drew Stubbs.

forgive me if i don't hold my breath. But if it is, he makes the Reds more interesting.

[TheNext44]

Unless Wood is lights out, how do you NOT give the 5th slot to Leake? I know the arguments for getting him some time in the minors to get accustomed to the 5 man rotation, but shouldn't we be putting the BEST pitcher available in that slot? Chapman is coming back from the back spasms, so he's out IMO. Wood, Leake, Malony & Lehr are the options. Can't see it NOT being Leake right now.

Well, the A's aren't exactly the BRM. Wood will be facing a much tougher lineup. I think it will be Leake, but this outing can be deceiving.

[reds44]

Leake gives up a leadoff homer to Travis Buck.

[reds44]

And now he walks Gross.

[reds44]

Leake comes back and strikes out Powell for the first out of the 5th.

[TheNext44]

Also, this 5th inning is key for Leake. That is what they are looking at, how deep he can go into games.

[reds44]

Cowboy drooling over Rosales.

[reds44]

Single for Rosales, Gross safe at 3rd and Rosales advances to 3rd on the throw by Rosales.

[Ga_Red]

If Stubbs does all the 2010 season
what he did the end of 2009.
the Reds win the Central this year,
given their improved pitching
and defense.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Single for Rosales, Gross safe at 3rd and Rosales advances to 3rd on the throw by Rosales.

Man, that Rosales really DOES hustle. :O) Gets the hit, fields the ball, makes an errant throw and then advances all the way to third even though Gross is there too. hehe. Just kidding reds44, just kidding.

[reds44]

Sac fly for Eric Patterson.
Run scorew.

5-2.

[reds44]

Ellis grounds out to Janish to end the inning.

5-2 end 5.

[reds44]

Leake should be done:
5 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K

[reds44]

Leadoff single for Janish

[reds44]

Miles lays down a bad bunt, and Janish gets nailed at 2nd.

Scrappy.

[TRF]

Paul Janish: 29 ST AB's .999 OPS coming into today.

what?

[reds44]

Check that, Leake may go another inning.

3-2 on Stubbs

[reds44]

Stubbs walks, Miles to 2nd.

[Spring~Fields]

Cincinnati IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Leake 5.0 4 2 2 1 1 1 3.18

Oakland
Braden 5.1 12 5 5 1 2 2 5.06

Reds having a feasting field day against the left handed pitching Braden


2010 Season Outlook
It's hard to get too excited over Braden this spring with the news that he'll never regain feeling in part of his left foot, but he continues to insist he'll pitch through any problems.
http://espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=28749
http://espn.go.com/mlb/players/stats?playerId=28749

[reds44]

pitching change, lefty in

[reds44]

3-0 on Burke

[reds44]

Burke walks on 4 pitches.

Bases loaded, 1 out

[reds44]

So their pitcher had thrown 5 straight balls, and Balentin pops up a pitch on the infield.

2 outs.

[reds44]

3-0 on Rolen

[reds44]

Rolen with a bases clearing double.

8-2 Reds.

[reds44]

johnfayman #Reds 8, A's 2. Rolen 2-run double in 6th.
John Fay, always with his stats straight.

Leake on the mound to start the 6th.

[reds44]

Leake starts out the 6th by striking out Barton looking.

[reds44]

lol Kelch called him "Chad" Pennington.

Cairo with a diving play at 1st, and feeds Leake in time for the 2nd out of the inning.

[reds44]

1-2-3 6th for Leake.

6 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K

[reds44]

Former Oakland, Cubs, and Yankee great Chad Gaudin in.

[reds44]

Cliff don't call me Chad Pennington just robbed Hernandez of a single.

[reds44]

Cairo flies out to Buck.

[reds44]

Chapman in for the 7th

[reds44]

And he proceeds to strike out Buck.

[Spring~Fields]

Cincinnati IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Leake 6.0 4 2 2 1 2 1 3.00

Oakland
Braden 5.1 12 5 5 1 2 2 5.06
Kilby 0.2 1 1 1 1 0 0 6.52
Gaudin 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 7.84


Excellent day by Leake

[reds44]

Chapman gives up a 1 out single and goes 3-2 on the next hitter.

[Redsfan320]

Really hoping Leake is given the spot over Wood. It just seems to me he's the better pitcher.

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[reds44]

And a walk.

1st and 2nd, 1 out

[reds44]

Really hoping Leake is given the spot over Wood. It just seems to me he's the better pitcher.

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Agreed.

[reds44]

5-4-3 DP gets Chapman out of the inning.

[reds44]

Means leads off the 8th with a single.

[reds44]

Chapman walks Patterson to start the 8th

[reds44]

Patterson ends up at 3rd on a passed ball and then a throwing error.

[reds44]

Chapman K's Fox for the first out in the 8th.

[reds44]

Chapman walks a man, Kelch calls him "Chad" Pennington again who hits a sac fly.

8-3 Reds.

[reds44]

Base hit.

1st and 2nd 2 outs

[reds44]

Chapman gets Buck looking to end the 8th.

[reds44]

Chapman's final line:
2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 3 K

[Spring~Fields]

Reds 8, A's3


Cincinnati AB R H RBI BB SO AVG
Stubbs, CF 3 2 2 3 1 0 .333
Means, CF 1 0 1 0 0 0 1.000
Burke, 3B 3 1 1 0 1 0 .200
Eymann, 3B 1 0 0 0 0 1 .000
Balentien, LF 4 0 1 0 0 0 .304
Henry, LF 1 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Rolen, DH 4 0 1 3 1 0 .227
Nix, L, RF 4 2 2 1 0 0 .262
Fellhauer, RF 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Hernandez, C 4 0 2 1 0 1 .393
Denove, C 1 0 0 0 0 1 .333
Cairo, 1B 4 0 1 0 0 0 .231
Parker, L, 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Janish, SS 4 1 3 0 0 0 .364
Cozart, SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 .100
Miles, 2B 4 2 1 0 0 1 .156
Castro, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 39 8 15 8 3 4



Reds Batting
2B: Burke, C (1, Braden), Stubbs (7, Braden), Hernandez, Ra (4, Braden), Rolen (4, Kilby).
HR: Stubbs (5, 3rd inning off Braden, 0 on, 0 out), Nix, L (4, 4th inning off Braden, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Stubbs 6; Means; Burke, C 2; Balentien; Rolen 2; Nix, L 5; Hernandez, Ra 3; Cairo; Janish 3; Miles.
RBI: Stubbs 3 (11), Nix, L (9), Hernandez, Ra (2), Rolen 3 (5).
2-out RBI: Stubbs 2; Hernandez, Ra; Rolen 3.

Reds Baserunning
CS: Burke, C (2, home by Braden/Suzuki, K).

Reds Fielding
E: Denove (1, throw).
PB: Denove (1).
DP: (Burke, C-Miles-Cairo).





Cincinnati IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Leake 6.0 4 2 2 1 2 1 3.00
Chapman 2.0 2 1 1 3 3 0 1.69
Owings 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2.70

Oakland
Braden 5.1 12 7 7 1 2 2 5.91
Kilby 0.2 1 1 1 1 0 0 6.52
Gaudin 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 7.84
Bailey, A 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1.50
Rodriguez, H 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 4.82



Reds/A's
Groundouts-flyouts:
Leake 6-9, Chapman 2-1, Owings 2-0, Braden 9-4, Kilby 0-2, Gaudin 2-1,
Bailey, A 2-0, Rodriguez, H 2-0.

Batters faced:
Leake 23, Chapman 10, Owings 4, Braden 28, Kilby 4, Gaudin 4,
Bailey, A 3, Rodriguez, H 3.