5-11-10 Cincy vs. Pirates (Cueto throws 1 hit shutout)

[HeatherC1212]

John Fay posted the lineup so I figured I'd go ahead and get a game thread started here. We have a Paul Janish sighting tonight and Heisey is apparently our leadoff man tonight. :D

Reds
Chris Heisey 8
Brandon Phillips 4
Joey Votto 3
Scott Rolen 5
Jay Bruce 9
Jonny Gomes 7
Ramon Hernandez 2
Paul Janish 6
Johhny Cueto 1

vs. RHP Charlie Morton

The tarp is on the field. It’s raining ever so lightly.

Fay: http://cincinnati.com/blogs/reds/


No Pirates lineup yet and I really hope the rain stops for them soon. They may need a boat tonight, LOL :p:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Oh, it's raining like crazy so they won't play. Okay, now I understand why Dusty did this lineup. Little chance of it actually taking place. *sigh*

You know, after all the petitioning I've done to get Janish a start because of his defense and his hot start with the bat...he's been off so long now, he's probably forgotten how to both hit AND field.

[membengal]

It poured for much of the day in Pittsburgh, but I think the worst of it is past. I think they will be able to get this one in.

[_Sir_Charles_]

It poured for much of the day in Pittsburgh, but I think the worst of it is past. I think they will be able to get this one in.

Good. I sure hope so.

[Edd Roush]

The Hour-by-Hour forecast sure doesn't look good. I would love to see the Reds play with this line-up today. Just to pick nits, I sure would prefer Nix out there today after his double yesterday. I still like it and hope we can get this one in.

[membengal]

Forget the hour by hour, just look at the radar. It's much better than it was from Pittsburgh on west.

[TheNext44]

I wonder if Cabrera's two "errors" last night have anything to do with Janish starting?

[RedsManRick]

It looks like the last of the rain is passing through right now. Most new stadiums dry out extremely quickly - I'd be shocked if they didn't play.

[11larkin11]

The Hour-by-Hour forecast sure doesn't look good. I would love to see the Reds play with this line-up today. Just to pick nits, I sure would prefer Nix out there today after his double yesterday. I still like it and hope we can get this one in.

I disagree here. Jonny also had a hit yesterday in his only AB and is on fire way more than Nix right now.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I disagree here. Jonny also had a hit yesterday in his only AB and is on fire way more than Nix right now.

Not to mention that enthusiasm. That kind of thing is infectious. Even more so on a young club. If he continues to play well, it'll spread.

[VR]

I'm not gonna lie....I think this linuep will but up 7+ runs if they get it in.

[vaticanplum]

It looks like the last of the rain is passing through right now. Most new stadiums dry out extremely quickly - I'd be shocked if they didn't play.

Now they just have to deal with the fact that it's freezing. flipping. cold.

It's disgusting here. I could probably row over to the ballpark if I wanted.

[_Sir_Charles_]

So...Will Chris Heisey get his first Major League hit tonight? What will it be and in what inning?

I'm going with a leadoff double in the 1st.

[nate]

Chat...it's open!

[_Sir_Charles_]

HEY! Heisey's first MLB base hit. Grounder to third...beats it out. Congratulations Chris!

[Degenerate39]

HEY! Heisey's first MLB base hit. Grounder to third...beats it out. Congratulations Chris!

Only 2,999 more

[reds44]

Young legs!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Only 2,999 more

3000 infield singles...that would be quite the feat. :O)

[Reds Fanatic]

Hit and run. Phillips singles to center. 1st and 3rd.

[mdccclxix]

Something poetic about Heisey getting his first hit legging it out.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Run & Hit! Nice. Single for Phillips in the 2b hole

[Reds Fanatic]

Wild pitch moves Phillips to 2nd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wild pitch...phillips advances.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto sac fly to center. 1-0 Reds.

[_Sir_Charles_]

With the struggles Doumit has had in regards to throwing out runners...we need to be aggressive on the basepaths tonight.

Sac fly makes it 1-0...and Phillips heads to third to boot.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rolen lines a double down the 3rd base line. 2-0 Reds.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Double for Rolen! 2-0 Redlegs!

I'd say he's waved that slump goodbye. :O)

[Matt700wlw]

Scott Rolen's impact on this team is evident. He's the definition of a professional hitter.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce lined out to center.

[Reds Fanatic]

Gomes fouls out to 1st. 2-0 Reds mid 1st.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-2-3 ten pitch inning for Cueto. Nice beginning. Keep it rollin' Johnny!

[Degenerate39]

Someone tell this announcer that Bruce is in Right Field not Heisey

[TheNext44]

That last fly ball by McCutchen wwa probably out of GABP on a normal night.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Leadoff single for Razor. 5 game hitting streak for Ramon. Still no HR's yet this year for him. He's overdue.

[reds44]

Cueto wanted to be anywhere but the batters box.

[GADawg]

Someone tell this announcer that Bruce is in Right Field not Heisey

if you're gonna point out all of Keel's mistakes you're gonna be one tired little degenerate dude by the end of the night:D

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ummm...I'm confused. Our leadoff man has come to the plate 2 times so far...and has reached base both times. It couldn't have been drawn up that way, could it? It's very un-Reds-like. :)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Dang. Iwamura snags a bullet from Phillips to end the inning.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Morton 45 pitches
Cueto 10 pitches

[GADawg]

I've (we've) seen so many Reds pitchers start games exactly the way Morton has tonight that I almost feel sorry for Pirates fans.....are there Pirates fans?

[reds44]

Morton 45 pitches
Cueto 10 pitches
Gotta love that.

[Edd Roush]

if you're gonna point out all of Keel's mistakes you're gonna be one tired little degenerate dude by the end of the night:D

May be true, but I was just about to post the same thing. He just did it on Jones' fly ball too. I like the luck the offense has had tonight. We need to get a couple more next inning.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Tight strike zone here for Cueto. That's 4 strikes to Doumit prior to the pop up to Janish.

[Edd Roush]

I've (we've) seen so many Reds pitchers start games exactly the way Morton has tonight that I almost feel sorry for Pirates fans.....are there Pirates fans?

Sure are a lot less Pirates fans than Steelers fans, that's for sure.

[_Sir_Charles_]

2 innings....Cueto 20 pitches. Wow. Who is this kid? :O)

[reds44]

6 up, 6 down for Cueto.

[Edd Roush]

If it were a more humid day, three of those long fly balls could have been gone. I mean you have to pitch to the situation, but it's not like Cueto is completely dominating right now.

[Superdude]

2 innings....Cueto 20 pitches. Wow. Who is this kid? :O)

It looks like he's getting some pretty exciting outs though. It seems like every time I look at the gameday thing a red dot appears out by the warning track.

[reds44]

It looks like he's getting some pretty exciting outs though. It seems like every time I look at the gameday thing a red dot appears out by the warning track.
He's been using his dimensions nicely.

[GADawg]

i realize that it's been discussed to death but Votto really does take some of the ugliest swings I've ever seen....he also usually follows one of those up with a beauty so I'm expecting big things later on

[_Sir_Charles_]

2 for 2 for Rolen. 4 for 6 in the series.

[_Sir_Charles_]

3-6 FC. Bruce at 1st

[_Sir_Charles_]

Jay swipes 2nd

[VR]

i realize that it's been discussed to death but Votto really does take some of the ugliest swings I've ever seen....he also usually follows one of those up with a beauty so I'm expecting big things later on

Add in Stubbs, Bruce, Phillips and Cabrera. (although they don't follow up with the beauties you refer to :))

[_Sir_Charles_]

Gomes flies out to center to end the inning.

[11larkin11]

Come on Janish, get range.

[Puffy]

Cabrera woulda had that.

[Homer Bailey]

I see Cedeno singled to short. Can someone describe the play? And if OC had made the play would it have been "Janish would have had that?"

[_Sir_Charles_]

I didn't see it....I'm guessing some sarcasm here?

[edabbs44]

I see Cedeno singled to short. Can someone describe the play? And if OC had made the play would it have been "Janish would have had that?"

OC wouldn't have had it but there is a 50/50 shot someone would have made a comment.

[reds44]

I see Cedeno singled to short. Can someone describe the play? And if OC had made the play would it have been "Janish would have had that?"
If OC was at short, somebody would have said Janish would of had it.

[Raisor]

He's the definition of a professional hitter.

everyone take a drink!

[Homer Bailey]

I didn't see it....I'm guessing some sarcasm here?

I did not see it either, so I was being serious when I asked to describe the play.

Obviously the second part was a joke :cool:.

I know, I need some new material.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cueto K's the side aside from the single allowed. After 3, 2-0 Reds. Cueto still motoring along...37 pitches.

[11larkin11]

OC wouldn't have had it but there is a 50/50 shot someone would have made a comment.

Yeah, Janish had no chance at it, but I threw my sarcastic comment out there because every time a ground ball finds a hole anywhere, there's a "Janish would have had that" comment.

[Tom Servo]

Aurilia would have had that. Keppinger would have had that. A-Gon would have had that.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-2-3 for Morton in the 4th.

[_Sir_Charles_]

He's definitely giving up his fair share of long & loud outs...but as long as they stay in the park...I'm fine with them.

[_Sir_Charles_]

This is a pitiful crowd even for Pittsburgh.

[_Sir_Charles_]

McCutchen grounds out to Phillips for the 2nd out.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-2-3 for Cueto again. So far so good. (51 pitches after 4...1 hit, 0 bb, 3 k's)

[forfreelin04]

He's definitely giving up his fair share of long & loud outs...but as long as they stay in the park...I'm fine with them.

Second that sir. As long as cueto is throwing strikes I'm happy

[HeatherC1212]

We should get a Redszone group together to go to a game or two in Pittsburgh. I think if we got enough people here to go we'd match the attendance at the park tonight, LOL :p:

Ahoy mateys! ;)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Top of the lineup here. Time to knock out Morton.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wow. What was Heisey swinging at there? Sheesh.

And now he grounds out to the pitcher. 1 down.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Houston now up 17 to 0 on St. Louis in the 2nd inning.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Just seeing if anybody's awake or not. :O)

[reds44]

The offense has gone to sleep.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yeah, Brandon's got a beef on THAT call.

[reds44]

Houston now up 17 to 0 on St. Louis in the 2nd inning.
I hate you.

[Edd Roush]

Houston now up 17 to 0 on St. Louis in the 2nd inning.

Haha you got me there, I had to check ESPN to see what the score was. BTW How awful was that strike 3 call? These umpires have not been friends of the Reds in this series.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I hate you.

Hehe. Thank you. My job is done here. :O)


1-2-3 down go the Reds again. I hate it when we've got a starter on the ropes early and then take our foot off the gas and let him settle in. Exactly where Morton is now...settled.

[HeatherC1212]

That's just mean even though I knew it had to be a joke because Houston can barely put up SEVEN runs in a game much less seventeen, LOL :laugh:

Not that our offense is doing much better. Why did we let that guy off the hook early? Now he's getting horrible strike calls (what was that call on Brandon?!) and getting his breaking pitches in there. Argh. :eek:

[_Sir_Charles_]

These umpires have not been friends of the Reds in this series.

Quite the understatement. I didn't notice that missed call last night in regards to the Nix double when the ball went in the dugout. On the replay it was clear as can be that he was about 2-3 steps PAST 2nd when the ball reached the catcher.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Milledge grounds out to Janish. 2 down.

[_Sir_Charles_]

95 on that heater from Cueto. Best I've seen tonight.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-2-3 Cueto! 63 pitches. I just can't get over how great he looks tonight. And it's not the Pirates. He's just really pounding the zone....a tight zone at that.

[HeatherC1212]

Cueto has to be taking notes from Mike Leake about how to go after hitters better. He looks awesome tonight and that's so encouraging to see from him. :)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cueto has to be taking notes from Mike Leake about how to go after hitters better. He looks awesome tonight and that's so encouraging to see from him. :)

I'm not sure what that says about our pitching staff & coaching staff if people are taking notes from a rook. Don't get me wrong, I'll take it...but still.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cordero 35th birthday today.

Bruce with a TRIPLE! Wow. Crushed.

3rd triple of the year for Jaybird.

[HeatherC1212]

Wow, go Jay on that triple!!! :D

[_Sir_Charles_]

Darn. Gomes pops it up into shallow center. Bruce has to hold. It's up to Razor to drive in Jay.

[Buckeye33]

Way NOT to go Gomes on that 175 foot pop up!

[HeatherC1212]

I'm not sure what that says about our pitching staff & coaching staff if people are taking notes from a rook. Don't get me wrong, I'll take it...but still.

Oh no, not like that. It's just how Mike goes about with the art of pitching. He doesn't mess around out there with that nibbling crap and that's something Cueto needs to do better. He should just trust his stuff and go after the hitters and I think that's what he can pick up from watching Mike Leake. I'm sure our coaches are working with him too, LOL :p:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Way NOT to go Gomes on that 175 foot pop up!

No kidding. And yes, Evan Turner IS a beast.

[HokieRed]

Quite the understatement. I didn't notice that missed call last night in regards to the Nix double when the ball went in the dugout. On the replay it was clear as can be that he was about 2-3 steps PAST 2nd when the ball reached the catcher.


The rule is, IIRC from umpiring days, two bases from where the runner is at the time of the throw, not where he is when the ball goes out of play.

[HeatherC1212]

Razor Ramon!!!! :D :D :D

[_Sir_Charles_]

RAMON! Clutch with the run scoring double! Nice. He's hearing Ryan's footsteps and he's fighting for his starting spot. *grin* 3-0 Redlegs!

[HeatherC1212]

The rule is, IIRC from umpiring days, two bases from where the runner is at the time of the throw, not where he is when the ball goes out of play.

Nix was beyond second base when that throw was made (they showed it in slow mo on Baseball Tonight last night) so if the umpires had followed that rule, Nix should have been awarded home.

[RedsManRick]

Bruce has 3 triples on the year. The HRs may not be up to expectations but he's still slugging just fine.

[_Sir_Charles_]

The rule is, IIRC from umpiring days, two bases from where the runner is at the time of the throw, not where he is when the ball goes out of play.

Really? I thought it was when the ball goes out of play. Well, me never being an ump...I'll take your more informed word on it. Thanks for the info.

[_Sir_Charles_]

IBB to Janish. Fear the noodle. :O)

[11larkin11]

RAMON! Clutch with the run scoring double! Nice. He's hearing Ryan's footsteps and he's fighting for his starting spot. *grin* 3-0 Redlegs!

Not too shabby .297 AVG w/ a .791 OPS.

I'm with Dusty on this. Play the both of them and let each other rest. Both struggled last year when Votto went down and each had to play every day.

[Tom Servo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02s5WSNpsSY

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cueto pops out in foul ground to end the inning. But we play a bit of add-on...3-0 good guys after 5 1/2.

[Captain Hook]

Not too shabby .297 AVG w/ a .791 OPS.

I'm with Dusty on this. Play the both of them and let each other rest. Both struggled last year when Votto went down and each had to play every day.

Razor has played just well enough for me to be on board with this.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Central Updates: Seriously this time. :O)

Astros 0 Cards 1 (2nd)
Braves 1 Brewers 1 (2nd)
Marlins 2 Cubs 0 (3rd)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Razor has played just well enough for me to be on board with this.

Me as well, but if it's a 60/40 split...the 60 should be Ryan's IMO.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cedeno HBP...ouch. That HURT...hand still on the bat.

[reds44]

That hit the knob of the bat.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Now is a good time for someone (Ramon) to go out and talk to Cueto...just to make sure it doesn't throw off his night.

[HeatherC1212]

That had to hurt. Ouch! :eek:

[Raisor]

National League average OPS for catcher right now is .781, Reds are at .920, so they should keep on with what they're doing.

[Superdude]

So how close was Clement from a homer?

[_Sir_Charles_]

That was hilarious. Cueto gets a called strike on the outside edge. Then follows it with one a few inches more towards the heart of the plate and on the same plane....ball. Really bad zone tonight.

NAILED! Razor to Janish. End of the inning.

[HeatherC1212]

Wow, Cedeno was out by a pretty decent amount. Was that a failed hit and run?

[reds44]

Ball don't lie Cedeno.

[HeatherC1212]

So how close was Clement from a homer?

If it was summer time in August instead of a cold May evening, that ball was probably long gone. It carried pretty far out there even in the cold though!

[nate]

Is it just me or have the Reds got the K/throw him out often this year?

[_Sir_Charles_]

So how close was Clement from a homer?

About the same as most of the deep drives off Cueto tonight give or take a few feet. He's had a bunch of them (mostly early on).

[_Sir_Charles_]

DJ Carrasco pitching

[reds44]

Give Heisey another start tomorrow.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Heisey 2 for 3 after a line drive single to right!

[guttle11]

Heisey looks like a Big Leaguer tonight. Not even fazed by the big crowd.

[Degenerate39]

2,998 more

[_Sir_Charles_]

Anybody know how Heisey is on the basepaths?

[RedsManRick]

Seeing Cueto at just 76 pitches through 6 IP gives me warm fuzzies.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hmmm...nevermind. caught stealing.

[HeatherC1212]

Of course tonight is the night the Pirates catcher actually catches someone stealing, LOL :laugh:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Of course tonight is the night the Pirates catcher actually catches someone stealing, LOL :laugh:

Oh well. I like the aggressiveness though. It's the right move IMO. Until they can prove they can get someone out...force them to do it.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Seeing Cueto at just 76 pitches through 6 IP gives me warm fuzzies.

I'm not sure Johnny's getting enough love for tonight.

6 ip / 1 hit / 0 r / 0 bb / 5 k's / 76 pitches

[RedsManRick]

And Heisey would've been on second anyway. Trying to steal bases in front the heart of your lineup just doesn't make sense to me.

[HeatherC1212]

Time for Lost! I'm not leaving the thread but I'm trusting you guys for the play by play now. Don't let me down, okay?! ;)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Brandon walked...forcing a pitching change. Great AB from Brandon btw.

[_Sir_Charles_]

And Heisey would've been on second anyway. Trying to steal bases in front the heart of your lineup just doesn't make sense to me. I agree, but I would've gone hit & run there still.

[RedsManRick]

I'm not sure Johnny's getting enough love for tonight.

6 ip / 1 hit / 0 r / 0 bb / 5 k's / 76 pitches

Of course, it's pretty easy to throw a bunch of strikes when you don't have to be worried that the hitters will make you pay for it....

[HokieRed]

And Heisey would've been on second anyway. Trying to steal bases in front the heart of your lineup just doesn't make sense to me.

Have to agree. Don't see it with no outs, a 3-0 lead, and Brandon, Votto, Rolen to follow.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Infield single from Votto to third...LaRoche's throw was wide. 1st & 2nd with 1 down for Rolen.

[HeatherC1212]

Yay, Joey starts another hit streak! :D

[Superdude]

Of course, it's pretty easy to throw a bunch of strikes when you don't have to be worried that the hitters will make you pay for it....

They've come awfully close. It's hard to complain though. 5 inning starts are just not helpful no matter how effective you are, so it's good to see Cueto being aggressive.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Rolen draws the walk to pack the bases. 1 down with Bruce up.

[_Sir_Charles_]

BRUUUUCE! Single to right. 2 runs score! 5-0 Reds!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Another pitching change. Karstens in to face Jonny-be-gomes

[_Sir_Charles_]

Will Cordero be allowed to enjoy his birthday in peace?

[HeatherC1212]

YAY!!! :D

[11larkin11]

And Heisey would've been on second anyway. Trying to steal bases in front the heart of your lineup just doesn't make sense to me.

Pirates were 1-28 throwing out runners prior to that.

[Tom Servo]

I'm loving everything about this game tonight.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Gomes K's swinging. 2 down for Ramon. 1st & 2nd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Grounder to Cedeno. But its up to 5-0 now. 7th inning stretch. I'll be back...time to start the girls' baths.

[Puffy]

7 pitch inning for Cueto. 82 for night. He should get thru 8 .....

[reds44]

7 pitch inning for Cueto. 82 for night. He should get thru 8 .....
This game is his to finisih.

[11larkin11]

Nice quick 8 pitch inning from Johnny.

7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 5K, 0 BB

83 pitches.

[Mario-Rijo]

Pirates were 1-28 throwing out runners prior to that.

Not to mention he threw over 4 times, kind of giving the impression he wasn't gonna be throwing a fastball with his next pitch. A little bit risky but considering everything I think I'd have sent him there.

[guttle11]

Just think, if Cabrera were playing, Cueto would be going for the no-no. ;)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wow. 7 pitch 7th? Nice.

[Puffy]

By the way, I am a little disappointed tonight. Last night, right behind the plate was this smoking hot chick who I got to check out all night (even with her dweeb boyfriend next to her). Tonight, same seats..........older, older, older women.

Oof.

[_Sir_Charles_]

HEISEY!!! :jump: Dinger! 7-0 Reds after the Cueto IF single.

[Mario-Rijo]

7 pitch inning for Cueto. 82 for night. He should get thru 8 .....

Kid is pitching great, will this basehit and being on base wear him down for the next inning now?

Check that, as soon as typed it Heisey went yard to clear JC off the bases. :beerme:

[Reds Fanatic]

Heisey homers to left! First ML home run! 7-0 Reds!

[Puffy]

Heisey almost passed Cueto on his HR trot!

[guttle11]

Stubbs has been Heisey'd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I can't do the pbp for the finish, so hopefully someone can take over. Bring it home guys!

[reds44]

Heisey needs to be starting again in CF tomorrow.

[vaticanplum]

I'm kind of sorry I missed this game after all. Not really though. It is like seven degrees out. I'm off to the bar to get a hot toddy as soon as this is over.

[Reds Fanatic]

The hit parade continues as Phillips and Votto double. 8-0 Reds.

[edabbs44]

This is like watching batting practice.

This team needed a game like this. They could use a little swagger.

[Mario-Rijo]

Back to back doubles from BP and Votto results in an 8-0 game.

[11larkin11]

What will Heisey remember for his first career HR?

Having to wait on Cueto to finish running the bases.

[Puffy]

The Reds are working on Raisor's Pyth goriam tonight.

Lava lamp.

[Mario-Rijo]

Cairo in for Rolen lines out to SS.

[Mario-Rijo]

Bruce singles to right to plate Votto 9-0, 2 outs.

[_Sir_Charles_]

What will Heisey remember for his first career HR?

Having to wait on Cueto to finish running the bases.

Nope. Doing it in front of his family. He lives in Pennsylvania....lots of friends & family here tonight. Typical of Dusty to get the kid a start in front of family.

~edit~ Not "doing IT"...but rather hitting the homer in front of his family. Get your minds out of the gutter...this is a family site. :O)

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce with his 3rd RBI tonight. 9-0 Reds.

[HeatherC1212]

Wow, so apparently all that had to happen to jumpstart the Reds offense was for Lost to start, LOL :lol: I swear I flipped over during a commercial to see how the game was going, saw it was 8-0, and started cracking up laughing because I'm missing all the offense now, LOL :laugh:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bruce knocks in Votto 9-0 Redlegs.

Okay, if Dusty brings in Cordero ... I'll call for his firing too. :O)

[Mario-Rijo]

Gomes K's swinging (0 for 5) for the 3rd out to the bottom of 8 we go.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Gomes K's swinging (0 for 5) for the 3rd out to the bottom of 8.

Well, that hot streak came to a screeching halt didn't it. :p:

[Mario-Rijo]

Well, that hot streak came to a screeching halt didn't it. :p:

Yeah he's scuffling pretty good.

[_Sir_Charles_]

3 pitches...2 outs. Are we playing the Reds tonight? :O)

[Tom Servo]

i'm not gonna lie....i think this linuep will but up 7+ runs if they get it in.
You win the prize!

[Reds Fanatic]

A 7 pitch inning ends with Cueto's 6th strikeout.

[reds44]

A 7 pitch inning for Cueto, and that includes a strikeout.

Impressive.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKKKK

Another 1-2-3 for Cueto!

[Mario-Rijo]

Cueto is mowing 'em down so fast I missed an out. Milledge bounced out to Janish and Young K'd swinging to end the 8th 9-0 reds, Cueto pitching a 1 hitter with less than 90 pitches.

:thumbup:

[Puffy]

And another 7 pitch inning. 89 pitches. Its his 9th......

[_Sir_Charles_]

Central Update:

Astros 0 Cards 2 (5th)
Fish 3 Cubs 0 (6th)
Brewers 1 Bravos 2 (5th)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nobody in the pen. Seriously, nobody. They all left and went clubbing.

[Superdude]

Cueto is one hit away from a perfect game right now with 90 pitches after 8. did not see that coming.

[Tom Servo]

Central Update:

Astros 0 Cards 2 (5th)
Fish 3 Cubs 0 (6th)
Brewers 1 Bravos 2 (5th)
C'mon Astros. Do something.

[Chip R]

Nobody in the pen. Seriously, nobody. They all left and went clubbing.

In PIT?

[Homer Bailey]

Cueto is one hit away from a perfect game right now with 90 pitches after 8. did not see that coming.

He beaned Cedeno.

[_Sir_Charles_]

C'mon Astros. Do something.

They are. They're just choosing to implode is all. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

[Mario-Rijo]

Cueto is one hit away from a perfect game right now with 90 pitches after 8. did not see that coming.

Do they count hit batsmen?

[_Sir_Charles_]

In PIT?

LOL. Okay, I went too far. :O)

[guttle11]

Most dominating game for a Reds pitcher since? Villone in Houston in 1999?

[Superdude]

He beaned Cedeno.

oh yea. scratch that. 1 hitter will work though.

[HeatherC1212]

Wow, that one hit looms very large right now. Great job Johnny!! :D

[_Sir_Charles_]

He beaned Cedeno.

But he deserved it. Cedeno hit a dinger off him last time they played the Bucs.

[Tom Servo]

Janish goes 0-4, something you could expect to see if he got regular playing time.

[Mario-Rijo]

But he deserved it. Cedeno hit a dinger off him last time they played the Bucs.

Plus he owns the one hit tonight. :D

[_Sir_Charles_]

Reds sit down 1-2-3 in the 9th. Now lets see if the Buccos will follow suit.

[Degenerate39]

But he deserved it. Cedeno hit a dinger off him last time they played the Bucs.

and ruined the no no today

[Mario-Rijo]

1-2-3 9th for Pitt Hernandez, Janish (fly out) and Cueto K'd looking.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Janish goes 0-4, something you could expect to see if he got regular playing time.

After sitting for a month or so...you could expect Joe DiMaggio to go 0 for 4. Kinda unfair to point him out after that kind of layoff.

[reds44]

Most dominating game for a Reds pitcher since? Villone in Houston in 1999?
Cueto's first career start was more "dominating" than this one, IMO.

[BCubb2003]

Did the Pirates forfeit?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Carlos Fisher warming up.

[Reds Fanatic]

Strikeout number 7 to start the 9th

[Tom Servo]

After sitting for a month or so...you could expect Joe DiMaggio to go 0 for 4. Kinda unfair to point him out after that kind of layoff.
I'm not basing it just off tonight though, he hit .211 last year with regular playing time. I'm just pointing out that just because he's gotten some pinch hits doesn't make him the 'savior' at SS like some people feel. Janish is fine for what he is; a backup.

[vaticanplum]

In PIT?

Oh, there are clubs in Pittsburgh. Just ask our quarterback.

Cueto's on my fantasy team. This is the best day I've had all week.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1996, last Reds 1 hit complete game. John Smiley...per Marty.

Nice...3-0...works back for K #7

[guttle11]

Cueto gave Cedeno a 3-0 head start just to break up the monotony. 7Ks.

[_Sir_Charles_]

100 pitches for Cueto. Yank him. :D

Make that EIGHT K's.

[Reds Fanatic]

8 Ks. 2 outs in the 9th.

[TheBurn]

Good job JC... :clap:

[Reds Fanatic]

Ground out to 3rd ends the game. A one-hitter for Cueto. Reds win 9-0! 4th win a row. :beerme:

[Tom Servo]

This was probably my favorite game of the year so far.

[Mario-Rijo]

CG 1 hitter, NIce work JC! :clap:

[_Sir_Charles_]

And this one belongs to the Reds! Wow...simply WOW. 1 hit complete game shutout! No walks. 8 strikeouts. WOW. 102 pitches. WOW. Did I mention....WOW!

[reds44]

And this one belongs to the Reds!

Cueto's ERA all the way down to 4.07. Don't worry about him.

[guttle11]

That was...impressive.

[vaticanplum]

The Pirates post-game show just announced that Edinson Volquez pitched his first-ever complete game tonight. So that's nice.

[HeatherC1212]

Wow, what a phenomenal game tonight! Cueto was freaking awesome and the offense came back to life again. GREAT job guys!!! :jump:

We were ONE hit away from seeing a no hitter tonight! How cool is that?! :D :D :D

[reds44]

The Pirates post-game show just announced that Edinson Volquez pitched his first-ever complete game tonight. So that's nice.
While suspended too, even more impressive.

[Redsfan320]

ONE-HITTER!!!!!!!!

GREAT JOB JOHNNY!!!!!!!!! :clap: :clap: :clap:

:jump: :jump: :jump:

320

[Mario-Rijo]

While suspended too, even more impressive.

Coming back from surgery 3 months early also, that guy is underrated. :D

[Redsfan320]

FIRST MLB HIT, HR, & RBI!!!!!!!!

GREAT JOB HEISEY!!!!!!!!!! :clap: :clap: :clap:

:jump::jump::jump:

320

[lollipopcurve]

Cueto, buzzsaw.

Great to see Heisey shine a little too.

Team's looking good right now.

[Degenerate39]

While suspended too, even more impressive.

It was the PEDs

[vaticanplum]

Coming back from surgery 3 months early also, that guy is underrated. :D

They just said it again. The Pirates can officially get nothing right.

[WVRedsFan]

Kids night out. Cueto's complete game 1-hitter. Heisey's breakout game. Votto and Bruce have big hits. The future's bright, folks.

But mix in good games from veterans Phillips, Rolen, and Hernandez and you get a blowout. Take that Buccos!

Now 3 over .500 and it looks like tomorrow might be a good day too. Time to break out the cheap beer and celebrate (broke). Life is good.

[IslandRed]

Just popping in to remind everyone that tonight's game was freaking fantastic.

Carry on.

[redsmetz]

Ground out to 3rd ends the game. A one-hitter for Cueto. Reds win 9-0! 4th win a row. :beerme:

And just a tad ironic that the one hit was past Janish, if I remember hearing that correctly while driving home. How close was it?

[WVRedsFan]

And just a tad ironic that the one hit was past Janish, if I remember hearing that correctly while driving home. How close was it?Paul dove for it--it didn't seem that hard hit--and it either went off his glove or he just missed it. Unfortunately, he probably couldn't have gotten Cedano at first regardless.

[Screwball]

C'mon Astros. Do something.

Astros took the lead 4-2 in their half of the 7th, but the Cards have cut it to 4-3 in the bottom half and are still threatening. Pujols is up with 1 out and runners on 1st and 2nd...

EDIT: 'Stros still up 4-3 heading to the 8th. All 4 of their runs against Penny are unearned.

[Captain Hook]

Astros took the lead 4-2 in their half of the 7th, but the Cards have cut it to 4-3 in the bottom half and are still threatening. Pujols is up with 1 out and runners on 1st and 2nd...

EDIT: 'Stros still up 4-3 heading to the 8th. All 4 of their runs against Penny are unearned.

6-3 Houston over the Cards now.

Come on Stros!!!

[VR]

Originally Posted by vr
i'm not gonna lie....i think this linuep will but up 7+ runs if they get it in.




You win the prize!

Looks like I was a pessimist!

Just caught the game via DVR. Wow....that was a ridiculous effort by Cueto....his stuff had amazing pop and action. Very promising.

[Screwball]

Nice, Berkman and Pence both with solo shots to give Houston a 6-3 lead.

Amazing side note: the Astros 2, 3, 4, and 5 hitters' respective 2010 OPSes:

.435 (!), .687, .530, and .645. That's beyond brutal. (Yet two still homered off Motte :thumbup:)

[Edd Roush]

Cubs lose today :)

[Screwball]

Astros bullpen shuts the door to close out the victory 6-3. Reds now just 2 games back of the Cards.

Given Cueto's gem, Cards losing to the lowly Astros, Cubs losing, and Brewers' getting beaten down (10-3 to the Braves), tonight's a sensational night for Reds baseball! :beerme:

[SirFelixCat]

Astros bullpen shuts the door to close out the victory 6-3. Reds now just 2 games back of the Cards.

Given Cueto's gem, Cards losing to the lowly Astros, Cubs losing, and Brewers' getting beaten down (10-3 to the Braves), tonight's a sensational night for Reds baseball! :beerme:

:thumbup:

[Spring~Fields]

Cincinnati 9, Pittsburgh 0

Scoring Summary
Top 1st: Cincinnati
Votto hit sacrifice fly to center, C. Heisey scored, B. Phillips to third
Rolen doubled to shallow left, B. Phillips scored

Top 6th: Cincinnati
Hernandez doubled to center, J. Bruce scored

Top 7th: Cincinnati
Bruce singled to right, B. Phillips and J. Votto scored, S. Rolen to second

Top 8th: Cincinnati
Heisey homered to left, J. Cueto scored
Votto doubled to deep right center, B. Phillips scored
Bruce singled to shallow right, J. Votto scored



Cincinnati
IP H R ER BB K HR
J. Cueto 9.0 1 0 0 0 8 0


Pitches-strikes - J Cueto 102-67

Ground balls-fly balls - J Cueto 8-11

Batters faced - J Cueto 28

[Will M]

And just a tad ironic that the one hit was past Janish, if I remember hearing that correctly while driving home. How close was it?

Cedeno hit a grounder deep into the hole at SS. Janish barely got a piece of it with his glove & it rolled into left field. even if he is able to glove it i seriously doubt he could have made a strong enough throw to 1B to get the speedy runner. maybe if the catcher was running but not Cedeno.

[GAC]

Given Cueto's gem, Cards losing to the lowly Astros, Cubs losing, and Brewers' getting beaten down (10-3 to the Braves), tonight's a sensational night for Reds baseball! :beerme:

It just doesn't get any better then that.

And lets give cuedos to Heisey too. Playing before family, the kid goes 3 fer 4 with his first hit, HR, and RBI.

We gotta be patient with these youngsters folks.

We face Zach Duke in today's game, vs Bailey. Last time we faced him (4/16), Duke ended up with a no-decision, but pitched 7 strong innings, 6 hits, 1 run. The Pirates ended up winning the game 4-3 in the bottom of the 9th off Masset.

I really do want to sweep these guys in their park and repay the favor. ;)

[nate]

Great game!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Astros bullpen shuts the door to close out the victory 6-3. Reds now just 2 games back of the Cards.

Given Cueto's gem, Cards losing to the lowly Astros, Cubs losing, and Brewers' getting beaten down (10-3 to the Braves), tonight's a sensational night for Reds baseball! :beerme:

You know things are turning around in Redsland when Reds fans are checking the box scores of division foes. :beerme: