6/17- Reds vs. Dodgers "Thursday Matinee" (WLW)

[Redsfan320]

I'll take the plunge, and take it upon myself to break the Reds losing streak. Pretty sure I haven't started a GT since Leake's debut.

Gotta avoid the sweep here. Let's hope Arroyo can get back on track.

Lineup from Fay:

Cabrera 6
Phillips 4
Votto 3
Rolen 5
Gomes 7
Bruce 9
Stubbs 8
Miller 2
Arroyo 1

vs. Jon Ely (3-3, 3.38) (formerly of Miami University)

Dibs on PBP, at least to start out. Due to the fact that the TV is in a different room than my computer, I haven't been able to participate in GTs much. But I do have a radio in my room. I haven't done PBP since ST.

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[Redsfan320]

Actually, I started one for last month's day game against the Brewers (remember that one- Rolen PH HR to tie in the 9th, JV walkoff 1B in 10th- good times), but you get the point.

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[redsfan30]

Looks like Dusty realizes the importance of today's game. Today would be a perfect day to rest some of the regulars with a day game coming off a night game with a cross country flight to catch after the game.

This team needs a win pretty bad today.

[redsfandan]

Well, I just read a little good news regarding todays game. Furcal has been placed on the bereavement list so he'll be out of todays lineup.

[Redsfan320]

Well, I just read a little good news regarding todays game. Furcal has been placed on the bereavement list so he'll be out of todays lineup.

Good for us. Not for him.

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[cumberlandreds]

Anyone know anything about this Dodger pitcher? I'll be honest,I have never heard of him.

[Redsfan320]

If you're going to keep up with my PBP, I'd advise you to learn scoring notation, if you don't know it yet.

Here's a brief tutorial:

First, every position has number:
1- P
2- C
3- 1B
4- 2B
5- 3B*
6- SS*
7- LF
8- CF
9- RF
* 3B comes before SS because in the early days of baseball, the SS was considered part of the outfield

First, before we review plays where an out is made, some common ways a batter can get on base, and the abbreviations for them:

1B- Single
2B- Double
3B- Triple
HR- Homer
GS- Grand Slam ( not entirely neccesary, but oh well)
BB- Walk (Base on Balls, Chris Welsh once explained why "W" isn't used, but I can't remember why)
IBB- Intentional walk (Intentional base on balls- see above)
E#- Error, for example E5 would mean the batter reached on an error by the 3B
FC- fielder's choice, this would also include what play was made at another base, which will be explained later
K2- as you probably know, K is a strikeout, so this is a dropped 3rd strike, on which the batter reaches 1st.

Now, for outs:

Ground outs or recorded in the order that players touched them, ending with the last out recorded on the play. So, some typical infield ground-outs, considering that no plays are made on any other runners:

4-3: 2nd-1st
6-3: SS- 1st
5-3: 3rd-1st
1-3: P-1st
2-3: C- 1st
3-1: 1st- the covering P
3U: 1B takes it and taps the bag (U for unassisted)
While we're here, I'll also add:
K2-3: The catcher drops the 3rd strike, but throws the batter out at 1st

Fly/Pop outs are quite simple. Some people use "F" before the number to indicate it was a fly-out, but I just use the number. So if you only see one number, assume it was a fly,pop,or line-out to that fielder:

7- Fly-out to LF
4- Pop-out to 2nd (it's a pop-out because it's an IF)

Foul-outs are recored with an "Fo" before the number:

Fo9- RF makes the catch in foul territory

Catching on?

Also, an infield fly would be:

IF#- Since the infield fly rule is to be called (with the other qualifications, obviously) when an infielder is determined by an umpire to be able to catch the ball with "reasonable effort", there is a specific fielder that should be put down, (usually whoever reaches up and catches the ball after the rule is called)

On the basepaths:

SB#- Stolen base, along with the base they stole (2,3,H) (Not sure if you can steal 1st from 2nd, I have read some instances of that happening, but I digress)
CS 2-#- Caught stealing along with what fielders made the play (basically always will be the catcher making the throw)

FC(the number of the position the batter is), #-# (the base it happened at): an example that could happen in today's game is needed here:
Let's say BP gets on 1st with 2 out. Now, Votto grounds to 2nd. Since BP is lazily jogging toward 2nd (LOL), DeWitt decides it's an easier out there than at 1st, so he flips it to whatever substitute SS (turns out it's Jamey Carrol) is there while Furcal's on the BL. So, since Votto's the first baseman, the play is from 2nd to SS, and the play is at 2nd, it would be: FC3 4-6(2). Almost definitely not correct, but that's how I do it.

Some others:
SF- Sac fly
SB(easy to differentiate between stolen base, because of context)- Sac bunt

This should cover the basics! BTW, this could be archived somewhere as a scoring tutorial

HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE TUTORIAL!!!!! (This has to be the longest post I've ever made)

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[cumberlandreds]

Here's the Dodgers lineup. Looks like they are playing their B team. The Reds better take advantage of this and win today.


LA Dodgers
AB R H RBI HR BB K SB LOB Season Avg
B. DeWitt 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .266
M. Kemp cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .267
A. Ethier rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .346
J. Loney 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .306
C. Blake 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .264
G. Anderson lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .172
A.J. Ellis c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .226
J. Carroll ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .288
J. Ely p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .062
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

[HeatherC1212]

Rolen only played in about half of the game last night. I don't blame the Reds for letting him play today especially since he may want to get another chance to kick some Dodger behind after last night's debacle. Doesn't the annoying Mr. Wendelstatt now have to manage third base in the umpire rotation? Hehe, that could be fun today. ;)

[oneupper]

Anyone know anything about this Dodger pitcher? I'll be honest,I have never heard of him.

Could be related to Tarzan?

[Hoosier Red]

Man, I hope the players are as excited about the game as Redsfan320 is about doing the PBP.

As someone stuck at work who finds that the updates from Redszone often come faster than ESPN.Com I appreciate it.

[Redsfan320]

Man, I hope the players are as excited about the game as Redsfan320 is about doing the PBP.

LOL. It's been a while.

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[cumberlandreds]

Could be related to Tarzan?

Hope not. I'm hoping he pitches more like Jane. :)

[oneupper]

Hope not. I'm hoping he pitches more like Jane. :)

The young ones here don't remember this guy (Ron Ely)

http://www.acervoclube.com/images/tarzan_ron_ely_01.jpg

[Ron Madden]

Man, I hope the players are as excited about the game as Redsfan320 is about doing the PBP.
As someone stuck at work who finds that the updates from Redszone often come faster than ESPN.Com I appreciate it.

He's young, he'll get bored doing PBP and give it up after a few innings. ;)

[MississippiRed]

Anyone know anything about this Dodger pitcher? I'll be honest,I have never heard of him.

He's the Dodgers' version of Leake, right? Hittable, but has been pretty effective until the last two starts.

[cumberlandreds]

He's the Dodgers' version of Leake, right? Hittable, but has been pretty effective until the last two starts.


Thanks. That will probably be enough to shut the Reds down. :rolleyes:

[cumberlandreds]

The young ones here don't remember this guy (Ron Ely)

http://www.acervoclube.com/images/tarzan_ron_ely_01.jpg

It took me a minute to make the connection. I had almost forgot about him playing Tarzan.

[cumberlandreds]

The Brennamen boys are doing the game on radio.

[Redsfan320]

We are go!

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[HeatherC1212]

That Tarzan photo is going to give me nightmares. :eek:

[Redsfan320]

1B
Runner on 1st
0 out
Kemp up

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[Redsfan320]

2-0 now on Kemp, after he gave up the 1B on a 3-1 count. Having some control problems early. Now 2-1

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[Redsfan320]

BB
1B->2B/ DeWitt moves to 2nd on the walk
Runners on 1st and 2nd
0 out
Ethier up


Serious problems right now for Arroyo.

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[cumberlandreds]

Trouble here. Eithier leads the league in hitting.

[cumberlandreds]

3-6-1 DP gets Arroyo out of a deep hole.

[Redsfan320]

3-6-1 DP
3-6-1 DP/ Kemp out at 2nd
2B->3B/ DeWitt moves to 3rd
Runner on 3rd
2 out
Loney up

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[cumberlandreds]

Good job by BA!!

[Redsfan320]

6-3
3 out
Top of 1st over
Cabrera up

0-0

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[oneupper]

The Dodgers feed was supposed to be available on MLB.tv. Finally got it, but its patchy. (comes and goes).

[Redsfan320]

Nice job by Arroyo to get out of the inning.

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[PuffyPig]

Thanks. That will probably be enough to shut the Reds down. :rolleyes:


Why, because the Reds lead the NL in runs? :rolleyes:

The Reds have been shut down less this year than any other team.

Just sayin'.

[Redsfan320]

K(called)
1 out
Phillips up

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[Redsfan320]

K(swinging) tried to check it but couldn't
2 out
Votto up

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[nate]

Chat is open!

[cumberlandreds]

Why, because the Reds lead the NL in runs? :rolleyes:

The Reds have been shut down less this year than any other team.

Just sayin'.

In past years these type of pitchers who we knew next to nothing about have usually shut down the Reds. I hope these Reds prove me wrong.

[Redsfan320]

1B a long single for Votto
2 out
Rolen up

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[pedro]

mlb.tv not working for me today. grrrrr.

[HeatherC1212]

Thanks for the play by play! I'm stuck at work too.

[oneupper]

mlb.tv not working for me today. grrrrr.

I had the game briefly, but now its gone...and Media Error is all i get. :(

[blumj]

In past years these type of pitchers who we knew next to nothing about have usually shut down the Reds. I hope these Reds prove me wrong.

Every fanbase thinks that about their own team. We just don't remember the times they hit the new guy around because it's what was supposed to happen.

[Redsfan320]

9
3 out
Bottom of 1st over
Blake up

0-0

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[Redsfan320]

8
1 out
Anderson up

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[Redsfan320]

9
2 out
Ellis up

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[Redsfan320]

BB
2 out
Carroll up

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[Redsfan320]

BB
1B->2B/ Ellis goes to 2nd on the walk
Ely up

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[cumberlandreds]

BA walks the two weakest hitters and just pays for it.

[membengal]

He does, but I am watching it and the 3-2 pitch called a ball to the 8th hitter was clearly a strike. For what it's worth.

[Redsfan320]

1B, RBI
1B->3B/ Carroll goes to 3rd
2B->H, R/ Ellis scores

Score change: 1-0, Dodgers

DeWitt up

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[cumberlandreds]

39 pitches for BA. 18 for strikes. Not good.

[oneupper]

BA walks the two weakest hitters and just pays for it.

Lucy, 'splain. I got nothing. No tv, No gamechannel. Nuttin.

[Redsfan320]

1-3
3 out
Top of 2nd over
Gomes up

1-0, Dodgers

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[cumberlandreds]

Lucy, 'splain. I got nothing. No tv, No gamechannel. Nuttin.

I'm listening. He walked the 7 & 8 hitters. Ellis and Carroll. Then gave up a single to the pitcher. Awwww!!!

[Redsfan320]

Arroyo so far:

2.0 IP
2 H
1 R
1 ER
3 BB
0 K
0 HR

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[Redsfan320]

4-3 on a tough hop on a liner from Gomes
1 out
Bruce up

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[Redsfan320]

2B into right!
1 out
Runner on 2nd
Stubbs up

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[Redsfan320]

K(called)- Stubbs 70th K this season :eek::eek::eek:
2 out
Runner on 2nd
Miller up

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[Redsfan320]

BB
Runners on 1st and 2nd
2 out
Arroyo up

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[cumberlandreds]

How about that!!! :beerme:

[GOYA]

HAHA!

Arroyo 3 run HR!

[Redsfan320]

HR, 3 RBI/ A 3 RUN HOMER FOR BRONSON
2B-> H, R/ Bruce scores
1B-> H, R/ Miller scores
2 out
Cabrera up

SCORE CHANGE: 3-1, Reds

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[Redsfan320]

8
3 out
Bottom of 2nd over
Kemp up

3-1, Reds

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[cumberlandreds]

Who needs a DH? The Pitchers have driven in all the runs today.

[TheNext44]

Steve Lyons, the Dodger's announcer, was making fun of Bronson having half of homers against Glendon Ruesch, just as Bronson launched it into the seats in left. A very Ozzie Smith, 1985 Playoffs moment.

[PuffyPig]

Who needs a DH? The Pitchers have driven in all the runs today.


And, coincedentally, the pitchers have given up all the runs too.;)

[reds1869]

That certainly put a smile on my face. :)

[Redsfan320]

6
1 out
Ethier up

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[Redsfan320]

8
2 out
Loney up

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[Redsfan320]

4-3/ Dodgers go 1-2-3
3 out
Top of the 3rd over
Phillips up

3-1, Reds

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[oneupper]

Just talked to MLB.tv Customer Service. They are "aware of the issue" and have no idea when it will be fixed.

[Redsfan320]

BB
Runner on 1st
0 out
Votto up

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[oneupper]

HR! Votto!

[Redsfan320]

HR,2RBI/ A HR carries out in CF
1B->H, R/ Phillips scores
0 out
Rolen up

SCORE CHANGE: 5-1, Reds

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[Scrap Irony]

Nice to see the Reds bring the lumber today.

[Redsfan320]

6/ A hard liner to Carroll
1 out
Gomes up

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[VR]

gameday frozen for anyone else?

[TheBurn]

gameday frozen for anyone else?Sí...

[oneupper]

gameday frozen for anyone else?

Yep!

[cumberlandreds]

gameday frozen for anyone else?

Yes it is. Audio died a few minutes ago too and I had to reboot Gameday to get it back.

[VR]

Yep!

I'm trying to not get some work done and follow the game. How am I supposed to be completely unproductive?

[Redsfan320]

gameday frozen for anyone else?

yes

1B
Runner on 1st
1 out
Bruce up

THEN:

DP (not sure how it was turned)
3 out
Bottom of 3rd over
Blake up

5-1, Reds

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[cumberlandreds]

yes

1B
Runner on 1st
1 out
Bruce up

THEN:

DP (not sure how it was turned)
3 out
Bottom of 3rd over
Blake up

5-1, Reds

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DP was a line out that got Gomes off first.

[Redsfan320]

DP was a line out that got Gomes off first.

Oooh. Thanks.

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[cumberlandreds]

Another 3-6-1 DP.

[Redsfan320]

Single for Blake but then a 3-6-1 DP
2 out
Ellis up

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[TheBurn]

Gameday is back for me...

[cumberlandreds]

Another nice inning by BA.

[Redsfan320]

4
3 out
Top of 4th over
Another 1-2-3 inning thanks to the DP (not sure if that counts)
Stubbs up

5-1, Reds

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[oneupper]

Gameday back. No MLB.tv yet.

[VR]

Joe Torre must have felt guilty about the umpiring yesterday replacing Manny today with Garret Anderson. About a .400 + (edit) point swing in OPS.

"Thank You Joe"

[PuffyPig]

Joe Torre must have felt guilty about the umpiring yesterday replacing Manny today with Garret Anderson. About a .400 + (edit) point swing in OPS.

"Thank You Joe"

I assume Manny always rest in a day game after a night game.

[Redsfan320]

Arroyo so far:

4.0 IP
3 H
1 R
1 ER
3 BB
0 K
0 HR

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[Redsfan320]

7
1 out
Miller up

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[Redsfan320]

1B
Runner on 1st
1 out
Arroyo up

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[cumberlandreds]

Miller has done the unfathomable. He's on base for a 2nd time.

[Redsfan320]

DP 5-4-3
3 out
bottom of 4th over
Carroll up

5-1, Reds

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[Redsfan320]

Ely so far:

4.0 IP
6 H
5 R
5 ER
2 BB
3 K
2 HR

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[Redsfan320]

Votto figurines have arrived, Marty says. Just FYI.

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[Redsfan320]

If you don't know what I'm talking about, you don't really need too.

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[Redsfan320]

BB/ BA's 4th walk of the day
Runner on 1st
0 out

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[Redsfan320]

FC 1-6/ Carroll out on an attempted sac bunt by Ely
Runner on 1st
1 out
DeWitt up

Fo2/ Popped up behind home plate
Runner on 1st
2 out
Kemp up

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[Redsfan320]

4-3
3 out
Top of 5th over
Cabrera up

5-1, Reds

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[cumberlandreds]

Another nice inning by BA. 71 pitches through five. Got a shot at getting through eight at this rate.

[Redsfan320]

6-3
1 out
Phillips up

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[Redsfan320]

HR, RBI, R/ Solo shot for BP
1 out
Votto up

SCORE CHANGE: 6-1, Reds

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[cumberlandreds]

:jump::jump::jump:

[Redsfan320]

5-3
2 out
Rolen up

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[PuffyPig]

With a 3-run HR, a 2-run HR and a 1-run HR, we are just a grand slam short of the HR-cycle.

[CrackerJack]

Good to see Votto, BP and Arroyo step up today and hopefully stop the slide.

That said, Ocab seems to be struggling at the plate, hope he can turn it around again soon.

[Redsfan320]

With a 3-run HR, a 2-run HR and a 1-run HR, we are just a grand slam short of the HR-cycle.

Sweet!

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[Redsfan320]

BB
2 out
Gomes up

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[Redsfan320]

Dodgers pitching coach buying some time for the pen

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[Big Klu]

Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds All-Time Home Run Leaders
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Adam Dunn - 270
5. Ted Kluszewski - 251
6. George Foster - 244
7. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
8. Eric Davis - 203
9. Barry Larkin - 198
10. Vada Pinson - 186
11. Wally Post - 172
12. Gus Bell - 160
13. Joe Morgan - 152
13. Pete Rose - 152
15. Lee May - 147
16. Dan Driessen - 133
17. Reggie Sanders - 125
18. Ernie Lombardi - 120
19. Sean Casey - 118
20. Frank McCormick - 110
21. Dave Parker - 107
22. Chris Sabo - 104
23. Dave Concepcion - 101
24. Gordy Coleman - 98
25. Brandon Phillips - 97
26. Paul O'Neill - 96

[Redsfan320]

1B
1B->2B/ Rolen goes to 2nd
Runners on 1st and 2nd
2 out
Bruce up

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[Redsfan320]

Ely is done. I'll have his final line in a minute. Righty Justin Miller coming in.

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[cumberlandreds]

Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds All-Time Home Run Leaders
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Adam Dunn - 270
5. Ted Kluszewski - 251
6. George Foster - 244
7. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
8. Eric Davis - 203
9. Barry Larkin - 198
10. Vada Pinson - 186
11. Wally Post - 172
12. Gus Bell - 160
13. Joe Morgan - 152
13. Pete Rose - 152
15. Lee May - 147
16. Dan Driessen - 133
17. Reggie Sanders - 125
18. Ernie Lombardi - 120
19. Sean Casey - 118
20. Frank McCormick - 110
21. Dave Parker - 107
22. Chris Sabo - 104
23. Dave Concepcion - 101
24. Gordy Coleman - 98
25. Brandon Phillips - 97
26. Paul O'Neill - 96

Good to see that the Reds finally have someone so you can bring this back again. Didn't realize Phillips was nearing 100.

[oneupper]

MLB.tv is back. :)

[Redsfan320]

Ely's final line:

4.2 IP
8 H
6 R*
6 ER*
3 BB
3 K
3 HR

*Subject to change (particularly to rise) :D

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[pedro]

MLB.tv is back. :)

Thanks!

[HeatherC1212]

Everyone hits HRs when I go to lunch during day games! :D I really should use this as a reason for my boss to give me a four hour lunch when the Reds have games during the afternoons, LOL :p:

[Redsfan320]

1B, RBI
1B->2B/ Gomes to 2nd
2B->H, R/ Rolen scores
2 out
Stubbs up

SCORE CHANGE: 7-1, Reds

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[Gallen5862]

Thanks for the PBP Redsfan 320.

[Redsfan320]

K (ain't that a shocker)
3 out
Bottom of 5th over
Ethier up

7-1, Reds

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[Redsfan320]

Thanks for the PBP Redsfan 320.

You're welcome. Gotta do something with these long summer afternoons, what better than listening to a Reds game, and doing PBP with it.

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[Redsfan320]

7
1 out
Loney up

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[VR]

Would like to see Heisey/Nix/Janish thrown out there to get an ab

[Redsfan320]

FWIW, if you're keeping score or something Justin Miller is wearing #45.

BB
1 out
Blake up

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[Redsfan320]

1B
1B->2B/Loney
Runners on 1st and 2nd
Anderson up

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[cumberlandreds]

Apparently a great catch by Bruce!!

[Redsfan320]

9/ BRUCE WITH A GREAT RUNNING CATCH
2 out
Runners on 1st and 2nd
Ellis up

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[Ron Madden]

Jay Bruce should win a Gold Glove one of these years.

[oneupper]

Apparently a great catch by Bruce!!

Nice catch on the run. Not quite "great" or amazing.

[oneupper]

This second catch was actually better.

[Redsfan320]

9
3 out
Top of 6th over
Miller up

7-1, Reds

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[Ron Madden]

Nice catch on the run. Not quite "great" or amazing.

Marty thought the ball was past Bruce for extra bases.

[oneupper]

Jay Bruce should win a Gold Glove one of these years.

He's very good. Who is he up against? Who won it last year in the NL?

[Redsfan320]

Arroyo so far:

6.0 IP
4 H
1 R
1 ER
5 BB
0 K
0 HR

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[oneupper]

Kemp, Bourn and Victorino...three CFs?

[VR]

Nice catch on the run. Not quite "great" or amazing.

For a big dude, he covers an amazing amount of ground out there.

Bruce/Stubbs/Heisey (or Nix), you'd be hard pressed to find a better all around defensive outfield.

[Ron Madden]

Kemp, Bourn and Victorino...three CFs?

Not sure but I think you're right.

[Redsfan320]

2B/ YEAH! Double for Corky
0 out
Runner on 1st
Arroyo up

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[cumberlandreds]

Corky having a fine day.

[Big Klu]

Good to see that the Reds finally have someone so you can bring this back again. Didn't realize Phillips was nearing 100.

Joey Votto will likely be joining this list next season.

[Redsfan320]

Not sure but I think you're right.

Yes indeed. All 3 starting CF for LA, Hou, and Phi, respectively.

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[Ron Madden]

Corky making a case for more playing time?

[Redsfan320]

K(swinging)
1 out
Runner on 1st
Cabrera up

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[oneupper]

Corky making a case for more playing time?

Now he can go back to AAA a happy man when Hanigan comes off the DL..

That's enough.

[oneupper]

A Home run would score Corky from second.
Any thing else. Not sure.

[Redsfan320]

THE UMPIRE GUYS ARE AT GABP. The ones who travel all over. Marty and Thom are not aware who they are. The ones who sit behind home and call the whole game

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[Ron Madden]

Now he can go back to AAA a happy man when Hanigan comes off the DL..

That's enough. :laugh:

[Redsfan320]

K(swinging)
2 out
Runner on 1st
Phillips up

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[Redsfan320]

6-3
3 out
Corky stranded :(
Bottom of 6th over
Carroll up

7-1, Reds

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[Redsfan320]

Miller so far:

1.1 IP
2 H
0 R
0 ER
0 BB
3 K
0 HR

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[lollipopcurve]

Corky making a case for more playing time?

IMO, he should catch Arroyo and Harang.

[Redsfan320]

BB
0 out
Runner on 1st
Reed Johnson, PHing, up

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[Redsfan320]

So that line I just posted for Miller is his final line.

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[cumberlandreds]

1st K of the game for BA. 98 pitches

[Redsfan320]

Johnson Ks

Then DeWitt singles, moving Carroll to 2nd

1 out
Kemp up

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[Redsfan320]

Rhodes and Ondrusek warming in the pen

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[TheNext44]

1st K of the game for BA. 98 pitches

First time in 7 innings that a Dodger has swung and missed an Arroyo pitch today.

He's not missing bats, walking a lot of guys, but still getting the job done. Somewhat baffling performance so far.

[PuffyPig]

IMO, he should catch Arroyo and Harang.

He certainly shouldn't be playing 40% of the time.

He's one of the worst hitters in the majors.

[cumberlandreds]

The DP has certainly been BA's best friend. Third time too for a 3-6-1 DP.

[oneupper]

Very sweet DP. 3-6-1.

Dodger batter was dogging it up the line.

[Redsfan320]

3-6-1 DP/ The 3rd 3-6-1 DP today for the Reds
3 out
Top of 7th over
Votto up

7-1, Reds

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[PuffyPig]

The DP has certainly been BA's best friend. Third time too for a 3-6-1 DP.

That's 3 times the hard way.

[Chip R]

That's 3 times the hard way.

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[Redsfan320]

Arroyo so far:

7.0 IP
5 H
1 R
1 ER
6 BB
1 K

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[HeatherC1212]

I can't believe Bronson has walked six guys today. Is that a career high for him?! :eek:

[cumberlandreds]

Arroyo so far:

7.0 IP
5 H
1 R
1 ER
6 BB
1 K

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Weird looking line. 6 BB and 1 K. Think that's it for BA? He's over 100 pitches.

[Redsfan320]

George Sherill Pitching for the Dodgers

6-3

7

2 out now

Gomes up

Yes, 6 walks is BA's career high.

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[Redsfan320]

Apparently the umpire guys are with MLB, and doing this for charity, just FYI.

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[lollipopcurve]

He certainly shouldn't be playing 40% of the time.

He's one of the worst hitters in the majors.

The hitting isn't the issue. He does a great job behind the plate. And you keep Hernandez fresher.

[Redsfan320]

8
3 out
Bottom of 7th over
Ethier up

7-1, Reds

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[mbgrayson]

Rhodes in to pitch.

[Redsfan320]

Arroyo's final line:

7.0 IP
5 H
1 R
1 ER
6 BB
1 K
0 HR

Rhodes in

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[Redsfan320]

Rhodes came in on a double switch. Nix in LF.

7
1 out
Loney up

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[bucksfan2]

How many DP's did Arroyo get?

[cumberlandreds]

How many DP's did Arroyo get?

Three. All of them of the 3-6-1 variety.

[Redsfan320]

1B
Runner on 1st
1 out
Blake up

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[Redsfan320]

1B
1B->2B/Loney
Runners on 1st and 2nd
1 out
Blake up

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[Hoosier Red]

Do you think deep down Dusty's hoping Rhodes gives up a 2 run jack? I mean it has to happen at some point and better here than in a tight game.

[HeatherC1212]

Well, if you're going to walk half the ballpark, there better be some solid DPs to prevent too much damage. :eek:

[Redsfan320]

6
2 out
Runners on 1st and 2
Ellis up

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[oneupper]

Ellis walks. Bases Loaded. Manny will PH,

[Redsfan320]

BB
2 out
Bases loaded
Manny PHing for Carroll (Uh-oh)

Pryce coming out to the mound

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[cumberlandreds]

ManRam going to PH with the bases juiced.

[oneupper]

Grounder to SS on the first pitch. YES!.

[cumberlandreds]

Rhodes does it again. Although in a different way than in the past.

[Redsfan320]

6-3/ The streak stays alive (phew!)
3 out
Top of 8th over
Bruce up

7-1, Reds

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[HeatherC1212]

Manny doesn't get the HR cycle for the teams today. Whew!! :p:

[Redsfan320]

Travis Schichtling in to pitch for the LADs.

3-1
1 out
Stubbs up

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[Redsfan320]

4
2 out
Miller up
Some guy named Choo coming in at SS after MR PHed for Carroll

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[Redsfan320]

Chin-lung Hu at SS

K(called)
3 out
bottom of 8th over
Pitcher's spot up
Cordero comin' in

7-1, Reds

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[Redsfan320]

Ronnie Belliard PHing

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[Redsfan320]

K(swinging)
1 out
DeWitt up

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[HeatherC1212]

I don't mind Cordero pitching today since he hasn't been used in a while. Hopefully he can make it a quick 9th inning.

Isn't this Hu guy their hotshot SS prospect that they've been trying to work into their lineup the past two years?

[Redsfan320]

6
2 out- 1 LEFT
Kemp up

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[Redsfan320]

1-1 count

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[cumberlandreds]

And this one belongs to the Reds!

[Redsfan320]

Fo3
3 out
Top of 9th over

What dooo you know- Reds win!

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[mbgrayson]

Nice 10 pitch inning for Cordero. Hopefully he will get a chance to pitch quite a bit over the weekend.

[Ron Madden]

Reds Win!!!!

Nice game thread.

[Redsfan320]

Good job Redlegs!

Game MVP: Arroyo

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[HeatherC1212]

WOOT! Nice win today after a tough stretch of games at home. This is a good game to have in the back of their minds as the guys head out on the road. Nice job today!! :jump:

[Redsfan320]

W: Arroyo
L: Ely

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[bucksfan2]

Reds Win!!!!

Nice game thread.

Im still trying to digest post #7 to this thread.

[Redsfan320]

Im still trying to digest post #7 to this thread.

LOL. Just read it slowly... :laugh:

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[Redsfan320]

I had a lot of fun doing this. I think I'll do it more often...

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[PuffyPig]

Im still trying to digest post #7 to this thread.


It's really quite easy...

for example, FU CK U is fly out, unassited, catcher strikes out (ump calls him out on called strike).

Or something like that....:confused:

[PuffyPig]

I had a lot of fun doing this. I think I'll do it more often...

320

It was a pleasure to read, thank you very much.

[RichRed]

I had a lot of fun doing this. I think I'll do it more often...

320

Thanks for the updates!

[durl]

Maybe somebody needs to find a way to integrate a scorecard into game threads. Could be interesting. (Or completely unnecessary...)

[Redsfan320]

It was a pleasure to read, thank you very much.

You're welcome, but...


for example, FU CK U is fly out, unassited, catcher strikes out (ump calls him out on called strike).

Enough of that. See rule #4 at the bottom of the page. I get the joke, but it really doesn't matter. It's a family board. I understand I'm not a mod, but come on man.

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[oneupper]

I had a lot of fun doing this. I think I'll do it more often...

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Good Job 320. Thanks.

[HeatherC1212]

I had a lot of fun doing this. I think I'll do it more often...

320

You have to do it until their next loss now. You started the winning streak! ;)

[Redsfan320]

You have to do it until their next loss now. You started the winning streak!

These are some awful late games comin' up in seattle... I may be able to do 5 or 6 innings though

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[HeatherC1212]

These are some awful late games comin' up in seattle... I may be able to do 5 or 6 innings though

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If you can just start the game threads each night that may be enough. :thumbup:

[Redsfan320]

If you can just start the game threads each night that may be enough.

This I can do!

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[lollipopcurve]

Excellent work, 320 -- thank you.

Much appreciated victory.

3 3-6-1 DPs is ridiculous.

[durl]

These are some awful late games comin' up in seattle... I may be able to do 5 or 6 innings though

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Those of us in the other time zones could help you out.

[klw]

Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds All-Time Home Run Leaders
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Adam Dunn - 270
5. Ted Kluszewski - 251
6. George Foster - 244
7. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
8. Eric Davis - 203
9. Barry Larkin - 198
10. Vada Pinson - 186
11. Wally Post - 172
12. Gus Bell - 160
13. Joe Morgan - 152
13. Pete Rose - 152
15. Lee May - 147
16. Dan Driessen - 133
17. Reggie Sanders - 125
18. Ernie Lombardi - 120
19. Sean Casey - 118
20. Frank McCormick - 110
21. Dave Parker - 107
22. Chris Sabo - 104
23. Dave Concepcion - 101
24. Gordy Coleman - 98
25. Brandon Phillips - 97
26. Paul O'Neill - 96

Wally Post has been stuck at 172 for quite a while now.

[Degenerate39]

YouTube - DJ Khaled "All I Do Is Win" feat. Ludacris, Rick Ross, T-Pain & Snoop Dogg / Victory In Stores Now (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGXzlRoNtHU)

[KoryMac5]

Great game thread as it actually had pbp in it. Thanks for sticking with it and providing the updates.

[Ron Madden]

Great game thread as it actually had pbp in it. Thanks for sticking with it and providing the updates.

Agreed. :clap::clap::clap:

[cumberlandreds]

I had a lot of fun doing this. I think I'll do it more often...

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Good job! :thumbup: We need more youthful enthusiasm around here and you certainly have that.