4/11/10 - Reds vs. Baby Bears: We've Got a Major Leake

[Tom Servo]

http://ramsey.mlblogs.com/assets_c/2010/04/DSC01453-thumb-500x430-1928741.jpg

[Spring~Fields]

Reds vs. Cubs, 1:10 pm at GABP

Reds
Stubbs cf
Cabrera ss
Votto 1b
Phillips 2b
Rolen 3b
Hernandez c
Gomes lf
Dickerson rf
Leake p

Cubs
Theriot ss
Fukudome rf
Lee 1b
Ramirez 3b
Byrd cf
Soriano lf
Fontenot 2b
Soto c
Gorzelanny p

[Edd Roush]

Any word on the corresponding roster move for the Leake call-up?

Please let it be Miguel Cairo.

[mth123]

From Fay:




Jay Bruce (.056) getting a day off, partly to take a day and partly because Dickerson hits lefties fairly well, manager Dusty Baker said this morning.



:confused:

http://cincinnati.com/blogs/reds/2010/04/11/sunday-lineups/

[Tornon]

MLB.com seems to think the reds are now cheating with a 26-man roster. I assumed it would have been Francisco?

[mth123]

MLB.com seems to think the reds are now cheating with a 26-man roster. I assumed it would have been Francisco?

Even if JF goes down, they still need to clear room on the 40 man.

[membengal]

Pedro Viola was dfa'd while Francisco was sent down.

[forfreelin04]

From Fay:



:confused:

http://cincinnati.com/blogs/reds/2010/04/11/sunday-lineups/

To Dusty's credit, Dickerson is 2 for 3 against Gorzelanny with a double and a walk.

[KittyDuran]

at the game. Leake is wearing #44.

[reds44]

Well, this should be interesting.

[corkedbat]

Mike Leake on "Reds Live" right now. Hadn't really seen a close up of him. Looks kinda like Bronson Jr. Listening to him, sounds like he pitches kinda like him too - depending on placement more than just "raw stuff".

[corkedbat]

Well, this should be interesting.

Especially if he can make it through the nerves and first couple of innings.

[GAC]

Chat is open for those interested.

I'll be bouncing in and out..... grilin' some porterhouses baby! :D

[reds44]

That's not a good start.

[RedsManRick]

So much for pinpoint control...

[Screwball]

Chat is open for those interested.

I'll be bouncing in and out..... grilin' some porterhouses baby! :D

I'll take one. ;)

Leake shows some jitters, throws 4 straight balls after a first pitch strike.

[TheNext44]

His ball is moving a bit too much. Walks the first batter. Somewhat ironic.

[reds44]

So far his fastball is at 87 and 88.

[corkedbat]

Chat is open for those interested.

I'll be bouncing in and out..... grilin' some porterhouses baby! :D

Looks like he may be rushing things a little.

[HeatherC1212]

He needs to settle down and just trust his pitches.

I'm so nervous for him! :eek:

[Reds Fanatic]

Fukodome lines a double off Stubbs glove.

[RedsManRick]

In and out of Stubbs' glove. 2nd and 3rd.

[HeatherC1212]

There are too many Cub fans at the ballpark right now. I can't wait until they go away. :thumbdown

[reds44]

Stubbs should have caught that.

Not a good pitch from Leake.

[Screwball]

Not Stubbs' fault, but I thought he had that.

[RedsManRick]

This could get ugly... pitched around Lee to load the bases for Aramis Ramirez.

[Screwball]

Leake'll do well to only give up 2 this inning.

[reds44]

This is bad.

[Reds Fanatic]

4 pitch walk. Bases loaded with no outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

So far out of 13 pitches 9 have been balls.

[mth123]

Owings went 3 on Friday. How many can he go today?

[reds44]

Well that'll help.

[HeatherC1212]

Good job. One out! Hang in there Mike. :)

[Reds Fanatic]

Good pitch. Ramirez pops out to 2nd.

[Caveat Emperor]

Man, I expected Leake would be terrible, but this exceeding even my expectations.

[Screwball]

Man, I expected Leake would be terrible, but this exceeding even my expectations.

Yeah, it's like it's his first Major League start or something.

[reds44]

Leake could use a strikeout.

[Caveat Emperor]

Yeah, it's like it's his first Major League start or something.

There's absolutely no reason for Leake to be here today. None. He could've gone to the minors to get some of the jitters out of his system and been with the Reds by May/June.

[mth123]

Man, I expected Leake would be terrible, but this exceeding even my expectations.

Didn't expect terrible, but that pitch count may get scary. Need a DP here.

[reds44]

Yeah, it's like it's his first Major League start or something.
His first professional start.

[HeatherC1212]

Give the guy a break guys. I expected him to have a ton of nerves so I'm not surprised by what's happened so far. Let's see how he handles things.

STRIKE OUT!! :D

[mth123]

Big K

[reds44]

And he strikes out Byrd!

Come on Mike.

[Reds Fanatic]

Byrd strikes out swinging on an 84 MPH sinker.

[corkedbat]

Didn't give in and made a great pitch for the K

[Reds Fanatic]

Great comeback. Soriano pops out. 0-0 mid 1st.

[_Sir_Charles_]

houdini

[reds44]

So Mike Leake throws his first scoreless inning the old fashion way!

[RedsManRick]

Between his movement, lack of velocity, demeanor and hair, Leake reminds me a bit of Arroyo.

[mth123]

OK. Big dose of confidence.

[11larkin11]

Man, I expected Leake would be terrible, but this exceeding even my expectations.

In Yo Face!:):cool:

[Screwball]

There's absolutely no reason for Leake to be here today. None. He could've gone to the minors to get some of the jitters out of his system and been with the Reds by May/June.

I'll give him more than 5 batters to make that determination. And there's no time in the minors that gets first-ML-start-jitters out of your system.

BTW, hell of a job to get out of that.

[HeatherC1212]

NO RUNS ALLOWED! Wow, he didn't rattle at all and somehow got out of it. That's all kinds of awesome. :D

[corkedbat]

Heckuva a job by the rook! That should settle the nerves some!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Give the guy a break guys. I expected him to have a ton of nerves so I'm not surprised by what's happened so far. Let's see how he handles things.

STRIKE OUT!! :D

ditto

[Reds Fanatic]

21 pitches (10 strikes, 11 balls) for Leake in the 1st.

[Caveat Emperor]

Just like he dreamed about as a little leaguer, I'd imagine.

Walk the first guy.
Double for the second guy.
Walk the third guy.

"OK, now I got them right where I want them."

[HeatherC1212]

Can we please score about sixteen runs in this first inning so Mike can feel calmer for his second inning of work?! LOL :laugh:

[TheNext44]

I think that answers some questions about his poise.

[reds44]

Just like he dreamed about as a little leaguer, I'd imagine.

Walk the first guy.
Double for the second guy.
Walk the third guy.

"OK, now I got them right where I want them."
Just how they drew it up.

[HeatherC1212]

Nice to see the guys giving him so much support in the dugout. :)

[Screwball]

Can we please score about sixteen runs in this first inning so Mike can feel calmer for his second inning of work?! LOL :laugh:

:D

I'd settle for one.

[OUReds]

Worried about the velocity, but that sinker for the K was filthy, so that's good.

[Caveat Emperor]

Cabrera seems allergic to working the count. He's up there to hack, and he's up there to hack early.

[Screwball]

Never followed Cabrera before, but color me unimpressed with his approach. He's up there a-hackin'.

[reds44]

Nice inning offense.

[Reds Fanatic]

Soriano is an adventure in left. He leaps and misses on what should have been an easy catch.

[redsfandan]

There's absolutely no reason for Leake to be here today. None. He could've gone to the minors to get some of the jitters out of his system and been with the Reds by May/June.


I'll give him more than 5 batters to make that determination. And there's no time in the minors that gets first-ML-start-jitters out of your system.

BTW, hell of a job to get out of that.
Like Caveat Emperor, I think it's pretty debatable whether Leake should be here so soon.

But what's done is done.

[RedsManRick]

Good to see Reds hitters making Gorzellany work hard.........

[Reds Fanatic]

Quick 1-2-3 first as Stubbs strikes out, Cabrera pops out and Votto strikes out swinging.

[Chip R]

There's absolutely no reason for Leake to be here today. None. He could've gone to the minors to get some of the jitters out of his system and been with the Reds by May/June.

And he certainly wouldn't have had any jitters then, right?

[reds44]

Mike Leake wishes he was making his first start against the Reds offense.

[Caveat Emperor]

The entire Reds lineup this year, outside of Stubbs and Dickerson, has been totally pathetic at working opposing starters. They're giving up easy outs to opposing starters and rarely making pitchers labor to get through an inning or throw high-stress pitches.

If it doesn't change, this offense is going to continue to struggle.

[reds44]

1 pitch, 1 out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Fontenot grounds out Leake on the first pitch.

[reds44]

3 pitches, 2 outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Soto lines out to short. 2 outs on 3 pitches.

[Caveat Emperor]

And he certainly wouldn't have had any jitters then, right?

Probably still would, but I think he'd be slightly more prepared to be here.

But, as it's been said, what's done is done.

[Screwball]

Mike Leake wishes he was making his first start against the Reds offense.

:laugh: Ain't that the truth

[reds44]

A 7 pitch inning.

[Reds Fanatic]

Gorzelanny flies out to left. A 7 pitch inning.

[Caveat Emperor]

Mike Leake, pitching like he has a 3:00 tee time somewhere.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Got those jitters out of the way apparently. Nice solid 2nd inning. 1-2-3. Way to bounce back Mike!

[Reds Fanatic]

28 pitches (15 strikes, 13 balls) for Leake

[corkedbat]

Three righties coming up. It would be very nice to get the kid an early run or 4.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Mike Leake, pitching like he has a 3:00 tee time somewhere.

And for what it's worth, that's a GREAT thing. For a groundball pitcher, one of the best things they can do is work quickly. It helps keep the defenders on their toes and in the game (even though they should do that anyway...but we all know that they don't).

[kaldaniels]

The gray haired Toyota guy creeps me out.

[mth123]

A 7 pitch inning.

That helps alot. Like others, I was in favor of Leake getting time in the minors. My take was more due to health issues than I was concerned about perfromance. Keeping the pitch counts low for the first month is key IMO.

[reds44]

God this offense is terrible to watch.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips grounds out to short on the 2nd pitch.

[pedro]

Mike Leake, pitching like he has a 3:00 tee time somewhere.

I love that.

I think he looks pretty good myself. That ball moves a lot and he seems to spot it well.

Totally agree with you comments on the offense. Drives me nuts.

[kaldaniels]

Rolen needs to feast on the Gorz.

[mth123]

God this offense is terrible to watch.

Just think. Most of these guys are only good against lefty pitchers.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rolen walks.

[reds44]

Don't swing at the first 2 pitches and looks what happens.

[corkedbat]

C'mon Gomer, jerk one out!

[Caveat Emperor]

Isn't it kinda ironic -- when this team had power hitters to spare, they were trotting Jimmy Haynes and Jose Acevedo out to the mound on a regular basis.

Now that they're sitting on a glut of starting pitching, with their 100MPH LH starting in AAA and their ace on track to be back from Tommy John, the offense looks like a 3 stooges routine.

[Tom Servo]

The offensive struggles are annoying, but Votto and Phillips will come around sooner than later.

[_Sir_Charles_]

C'mon Gomer, jerk one out!

Just missed on that one. :O)

[reds44]

At least Hernandez gave a good AB.

Progress.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hernandez strikes out swinging.

[Caveat Emperor]

Hernandez strikes out swinging.

For this offense, a strike out is an improvement because at least it took the pitcher at least three pitches to get the out.

[Reds Fanatic]

0-0 after 2 as Gomes grounds out to 2nd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bloop single to right by Theriot on the first pitch.

[Reds Fanatic]

Fukodomes lines a single to left on the fist pitch. 1st and 2nd.

[Caveat Emperor]

Here we go again.

[Screwball]

Isn't it kinda ironic -- when this team had power hitters to spare, they were trotting Jimmy Haynes and Jose Acevedo out to the mound on a regular basis.

Now that they're sitting on a glut of starting pitching, with their 100MPH LH starting in AAA and their ace on track to be back from Tommy John, the offense looks like a 3 stooges routine.

Just like the Bengals. Now that they have a defense, they can't put up any points.

[HeatherC1212]

Big K there! :)

[Reds Fanatic]

Lee strikes out swinging on a nice changeup.

[mth123]

Big K on a major bat.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice K of Lee there.

[Ron Madden]

It's nice to to have two guys in the radio booth who have the ability to call PBP.

[Reds Fanatic]

That pitch looked good.

[Caveat Emperor]

That hard running fastball that Leake is throwing to RHs is disgusting. I don't think I've seen a pitch move like that ever.

[pedro]

Here we go again.

again, I'm watching a guy who looks like he knows whatches doing.

You almost seem like you want him to fail.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ramirez strikes out looking on a pitch right over the middle of the plate.

[HeatherC1212]

Wow, another big K! :D

[mth123]

Back to Back K on Lee and Ramirez. Pretty legit.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Another nice pitch. K #3. Yes, "here we go again" indeed. :O)

[Reds Fanatic]

Byrd grounds out to 3rd. Another good job to get out of trouble.

[reds44]

Leake should pretend like there are ghost runners on to start every inning.

[Reds Fanatic]

41 pitches (24 strikes, 17 balls) for Leake through 3.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Grounder to Rolen to end the mini-threat. After the shaky first, he's looked VERY solid. 2 hits that inning, just solid hitting on good pitches.

[pedro]

That hard running fastball that Leake is throwing to RHs is disgusting. I don't think I've seen a pitch move like that ever.

Cool. We are watching the same thing. I know he's going to struggle along the way and I've always respected your opinion. I just don't ever remember you being so negative about anything. Seems very unlike you.

[BCubb2003]

Leake should pretend like there are ghost runners on to start every inning.

Born to be a reliever?

[Caveat Emperor]

again, I'm watching a guy who looks like he knows whatches doing.

You almost seem like you want him to fail.

Admittedly, there's a small part of me that wants the Reds FO smacked around a little for the hubris of thinking they can throw a guy like this right into the majors. It's a decision that just defies all logic and common sense, especially when there were more seasoned options available.

Having said that, Leake looks like he's got a very good idea what it takes to retire hitters. He's throwing some great pitches with great location.

[reds44]

Leake's fastball has some insane movement on it.

[Reds Fanatic]

Dickerson flies out to left.

[Tom Servo]

Fun fact: Leake is the first rookie to make their first start in the 2010 season.

[HeatherC1212]

Maybe Mike will get his own offense like Bronson did the other night, LOL :laugh:

[Reds Fanatic]

Leake lines a single to center.

[reds44]

Hit Leake 2nd.

[HeatherC1212]

OMG, I WAS RIGHT!! :lol:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Micah Leake! :O)

[RedsManRick]

Go Leake! Single up the middle. He's got a better plate approach than half our lineup.

[Ron Madden]

I believe Mike Leake will do just fine. :)

[mth123]

Batting 1.000, Slugging 1.000, OPS 2.000

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs strikes out swinging for the 2nd time today and the 8th time already this year.

[RedsManRick]

Stubbs K's on 3 straight sliders (change-ups?) in the zone. Ugly.

[reds44]

Drew, he's not going to throw you a fastball big boy.

[reds44]

This offense is embarassing.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cabrera grounds out to 3rd. 0-0 after 3.

[Screwball]

Stubbs strikes out swinging for the 2nd time today and the 8th time already this year.

Stubbs can't wait for Gorzellany to get pulled. Of course, I guess that goes for the rest of the lineup as well...

[corkedbat]

Big Red Hack Attack. Looks like the lineup could use some hitting pointers from the rookie too.

[reds44]

Jamiereds #Reds Leake is the first Reds pitcher to collect a hit in his 1st ML plate app since Maloney did it last year in June.

[Screwball]

This offense is embarassing.

I'm not one to call for firings, but ultimately Brook Jacoby's responsible for this. If he can't get the job done, find someone who will.

[Reds Fanatic]

Another nasty pitch. Soriano strikes out swinging on an 81 MPH sinker.

[reds44]

I'm not one to call for firings, but ultimately Brook Jacoby's responsible for this. If he can't get the job done, find someone who will.
The Cubs have a terrible bullpen. You would think you'd want to work the count against the starter and get into the pen as earlier as possible.

[Caveat Emperor]

Soriano couldn't have hit that one with an ironing board.

[Screwball]

The Cubs have a terrible bullpen. You would think you'd want to work the count against the starter and get into the pen as earlier as possible.

Bah, that'd make too much sense.

[reds44]

Not sure where the 1-1 pitch missed.

Didn't matter.

[Reds Fanatic]

Fontenot lines out to center.

[HeatherC1212]

Leake is not getting some calls that he probably would get if he wasn't a rookie. :(

[Reds Fanatic]

4 pitch walk to Soto.

[RBA]

Next starting lineup:

1. Owings CF
2. Leake LF
3. ......

[Caveat Emperor]

Leake looked completely disinterested in pitching to Soto there. But, with the pitcher up next, I guess that's not terrible game management.

[HeatherC1212]

NICE PLAY. That was a great catch! :D

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice catch by Phiilips on line drive to end the innning. 0-0 mid 4th.

[_Sir_Charles_]

For those interested....

http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=6949291

Chapman's pro debut starts shortly. Shown for free on MLB TV

[reds44]

Nice play by Phillips.

The 5th inning is going to be big for Leake. Top of the Cubs order due up.

[Screwball]

Shew, a couple of the Cubs have had Jay Bruce luck today.

[Reds Fanatic]

54 pitches (33 strikes, 21 balls) for Leake through 4.

[forfreelin04]

I'm not one to call for firings, but ultimately Brook Jacoby's responsible for this. If he can't get the job done, find someone who will.

No one should be surprised. I think the signing was pretty ho hum when it happened. I always thought Brook Jacoby played with Charlie Sheen and that guy from the All-State commercials.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Leake is not getting some calls that he probably would get if he wasn't a rookie. :(

Gameday is showing them as out of the zone, but darned close. (I'm assuming you're referring to the Soto AB)

[reds44]

4 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 4 K

54 pitches

[CTA513]

54 pitches (33 strikes, 21 balls) for Leake through 4.

Not bad considering he threw about 24 pitches in the 1st inning.

[Reds Fanatic]

Chapman's game is also starting and can be viewed on MLB.com

[Sea Ray]

I'm not one to call for firings, but ultimately Brook Jacoby's responsible for this. If he can't get the job done, find someone who will.

I don't know how Jacoby keeps his job. I'd love to see him replaced with Hal McRae

[Caveat Emperor]

I don't know how Jacoby keeps his job. I'd love to see him replaced with Hal McRae

They could replace him with a laptop connected to YouTube at this point, it'd almost certainly be an improvement.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Louisville game on now.

For me, I'm watching the Bats but listening to the Reds (no video for Cincy today).

[Ron Madden]

I don't know how Jacoby keeps his job. I'd love to see him replaced with Hal McRae

I'd love to see the Reds bring Chris Chambliss back.

[Tom Servo]

Heisey homers btw

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto grounds out to 1st on a ball that looked foul.

[HeatherC1212]

That sure looked like it was a foul ball. CB Buckner still sucks. :thumbdown

[reds44]

Phillips has seen 4 pitches and grounded out on the same pitch twice.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rolen singles to left.

[HeatherC1212]

Scott Rolen is good.

[corkedbat]

There is no way I would pay BP $12M next year. Of course, if it were me, he would not be my cleanup hitter right now.

[Ron Madden]

It sure seems like Phillips hits a lot of grounders to SS and 2B.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rolen is picked off to end the inning. 0-0 after 4.

[HeatherC1212]

That wasn't so good...

[RBA]

Scott Rolen is good.


Who occasionally has a brain fart.

[jojo]

Anyone else super stoked about today?

This probably isn't the year but Reds baseball is kinda putting a tingle in my tummy... Hope...welcome back!

[Screwball]

The Reds hate being on base.

[Screwball]

It sure seems like Phillips hits a lot of grounders to SS and 2B.

Nah, he's a 40/40 type guy. Just ask him.

[Screwball]

Leake yet to get The Riot out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Theriot leads off with a walk.

[corkedbat]

Boy, that's a weak offense behind Chapman. Guess they want him to have "that big league" experience. Get used to it kid.

[Reds Fanatic]

Fukodome sacrifices the runner to 2nd.

[Tony Cloninger]

The announcers are talking about the lack of hitting...but see incapable of really saying what the problem is...like the elephant in the room, as they say. Just say it.

[Reds Fanatic]

Lee lines a single to center. 1-0 Cubs.

[HeatherC1212]

There should not be that much cheering when the VISITING team scores a run. *shakes head*

[_Sir_Charles_]

I think Aroldis just hurt Castillo's glove hand. Wow. Kid's got some SERIOUS heat.

[Screwball]

Lee lines a single to center. 1-0 Cubs.

Wasn't even a bad pitch by Leake. Derek Lee's tough.

[Caveat Emperor]

You let annoying, speedy little leadoff guys get on base, you give up annoying little runs.

[RBA]

101 MPH!

[Caveat Emperor]

Chapman w/ 2Ks in his first inning of work.

Last pitch of the inning was clocked at 101MPH.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ramirez flies out to right. 2 outs.

[reds44]

He struck a guy out on an 101 MPH fastball.

I mean good God.

[Razor Shines]

Wasn't even a bad pitch by Leake. Derek Lee's tough.

Yep. Giving up a somewhat sharply hit grounder up the middle to Lee is nothing to hang your head about.

[Reds Fanatic]

Byrd grounds into a 5-4 FC. 1-0 Cubs mid 5th.

[reds44]

Can we get Leake some runs please?

[Reds Fanatic]

73 pitches (42 strikes, 31 balls) for Leake through 5.

[Sea Ray]

I don't think Chapman threw a single off speed pitch in that inning. He's far from being major league ready. I realize it's fun seeing him wiff a LH hitting AAA player on 101 heat

[Caveat Emperor]

If this is the baseline from which Leake improves, I think I'm comfortable saying I was incorrect in my assessment that he wasn't ready for the majors.

[forfreelin04]

Anyone want to guess how long it will take a Reds starter to get his first W thanks to this high octane offense?

[Screwball]

Yep. Giving up a somewhat sharply hit grounder up the middle to Lee is nothing to hang your head about.

I'd be completely fine with it if the Reds could score a run or six.

Who am I kidding, at this point I'd be content with a runner on 3rd.

[Chip R]

Boy, that's a weak offense behind Chapman. Guess they want him to have "that big league" experience. Get used to it kid.

At least they scored a run.

[reds44]

I'd be completely fine with it if the Reds could score a run or six.

Who am I kidding, at this point I'd be content with a runner on 3rd.
I'll take a guy on 2nd, or multiple men on base.

[redsfandan]

Listenning to the Reds on the radio while watching Chapman and Strasburg online. Strasburg almost took a hitters head off a minute ago. lol

[forfreelin04]

To Gorzelanny's credit, he's been around the plate very often.

[Screwball]

If this is the baseline from which Leake improves, I think I'm comfortable saying I was incorrect in my assessment that he wasn't ready for the majors.

You mean maybe it wasn't just hubris that made the Reds bring him North? ;)

[HeatherC1212]

PLEASE score some runs for Leake guys.

[Caveat Emperor]

You mean maybe it wasn't just hubris that made the Reds bring him North? ;)

It's still hubris -- but even the gods occasionally forgive their heroes. ;)

[Razor Shines]

Ryan Theriot is a word I am not supposed to type on this board.

[Screwball]

Tom Gorzellany laughs at the Reds' lineup.

And apparently I've been spelling Gorzelanny wrong all day...

[Reds Fanatic]

Gomes strikes out swinging. 5 Ks for Gorzelanny.

[reds44]

Nice AB, Chris.

[WMR]

Reds making Gorzelanny look like Cy Young.

[Reds Fanatic]

Dickerson flies out to left on the first pitch. This offense is painful to watch.

[Caveat Emperor]

Gomes & Phillips are the guys who exist on the roster to mash LHP -- and they've both looked completely helpless at the plate.

[corkedbat]

It was a crime to basically stand pat on this offfense.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I know many here are frustrated with the Reds offense, but I think a little credit SHOULD go to Gorzelanny. He's been pitching a whale of a game thus far.

[Caveat Emperor]

I know many here are frustrated with the Reds offense, but I think a little credit SHOULD go to Gorzelanny. He's been pitching a whale of a game thus far.

He should get a small bit of credit -- but it's not like this is the exception to the rule for the Reds bats this year.

[Screwball]

So Leake's Dad, Mom, and brother are all at the game today, sitting far apart from each other. Funny.

[reds44]

Nice grab by Dickerson.

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice runing catch by Dickerson. 2 outs.

[HeatherC1212]

Nice catch by Dickerson! Can't say the guys aren't playing hard defensively today.

Love seeing Mike's family. His mom sounds nervous though, LOL :lol:

[Caveat Emperor]

The defense is about the only thing the everyday-8 is contributing to this squad.

[CTA513]

Nice catch by Dickerson! Can't say the guys aren't playing hard defensively today.

Love seeing Mike's family. His mom sounds nervous though, LOL :lol:


Everyone seems nervous when Jim Day interviews them.


:D

[Reds Fanatic]

That pitch just missed. 5 walks by Leake

[CTA513]

Leake is not getting some calls that he should be getting.

[Doc. Scott]

Okay, that's six innings and 85 pitches. Time for the hook?

[Reds Fanatic]

Gorzelanny flies out to center. 1-0 Cubs mid 6th.

[Cedric]

This Reds lineup is hacktastic.

This ump has a tiny zone and the Reds still can't do anything against a VERY wild pitcher.

Going to be a long offensive year.

[BCubb2003]

The defense is about the only thing the everyday-8 is contributing to this squad.

Be careful what you ask for, when you ask for pitching and defense.

[HeatherC1212]

No matter what happens in this game, Mike Leake should be VERY proud of himself for what he's done today. Facing the Cubs is tough for regular pitchers but as a rookie, he's faced them with a lot of poise today. GOOD JOB MIKE. :thumbup:

[Reds Fanatic]

85 pitches (49 strikes, 36 balls) for Leake through 6.

[Screwball]

Leake is not getting some calls that he should be getting.

He's not missing by much, but he is off the plate. The ump's been pretty solid so far, IMO.

[_Sir_Charles_]

The walks are certainly unlike Leake and he does seem to be getting squeezed a bit. But 6 innings of 1 run ball. I'll take that.

[reds44]

Top of the order has killed Leake, I might get him out.

[corkedbat]

I know many here are frustrated with the Reds offense, but I think a little credit SHOULD go to Gorzelanny. He's been pitching a whale of a game thus far.


If it were just THIS game, I'd be more generous with the credit.

[HeatherC1212]

Might as well let him bat. He's half the Reds offense today, LOL :laugh:

[Caveat Emperor]

You can't pull Leake yet -- he's been the best offensive weapon the team has other than Rolen today.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Micah Leake hitting for himself. 85 pitches...1 run allowed...yeah, I'd give him one more.

[Caseyfan21]

Leake's going to need to hit a homer here so he doesn't take the loss I'm afraid. Offense isn't giving him much today.

[reds44]

Leake is a stud lol

[forfreelin04]

Dusty is a genius ha!

[Caveat Emperor]

I think Leake has seen more pitches in his AB than Phillips has seen in 2.

[Reds Fanatic]

Leake with another hit.