8/4/10 - Reds at Pirates

[Homer Bailey]

Phillips 2B
Heisey CF
Votto 1B
Gomes LF
Nix RF
Francisco 3B
Hernandez C
Janish SS
Cueto P

[NJReds]

Good to see Votto back in the lineup.

[HeatherC1212]

I like the lineup and I'm VERY glad Joey is back in there! :thumbup:

[HotCorner]

Heisey 2? Janish 8? The catcher batting higher than 8th?

I think my head might explode. ;)

[top6]

omg, i like this lineup!! is dusty's evil twin managing today???

[mbgrayson]

For those of you who are out of the blackout area, the game is televised on DirecTV channel 721-1 for HD.

[medford]

another day w/o Stubbs. I'm starting to believe that when Dickerson gets back (I believe they mentioned last night that he had a death in the family recently and were surprised he even played in AAA last night, but thought he was heading back to Cali for a few days to honor the deceased) that Stubbs will be sent down to AAA. That in turn makes me wonder if Bruce is about to lose his everyday status to Heisey once Dickerson is back.

[Kc61]

another day w/o Stubbs. I'm starting to believe that when Dickerson gets back (I believe they mentioned last night that he had a death in the family recently and were surprised he even played in AAA last night, but thought he was heading back to Cali for a few days to honor the deceased) that Stubbs will be sent down to AAA. That in turn makes me wonder if Bruce is about to lose his everyday status to Heisey once Dickerson is back.


Reds have to figure out this outfield thing before the Cardinal series. So I agree that Dickerson could be with the team in Chicago to see how he does.

Right now the only outfielder hitting is Heisey. So he should be out there every day. The other two spots are up for grabs and the Reds need to make some decisions in the next few days.

[Redsfan320]

I like this lineup. Just think when Rolen's in it tomorrow we have:

Phillips 2B
Heisey CF
Votto 1B
Rolen 3B
Gomes LF
Nix or Bruce, one has to wonder if this is just a one-day move RF
Hernandez or Hanigan C
Janish or Cabrera when he gets back, hopefully he still bats 8th SS
Pitcher P

I like it. A lot.

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[Far East]

Hernandez can probably handle it, but the Reds have the older of their two catchers playing a noon-ish game following a late night game. Does he usually catch Cueto and Volquez?

[VR]

Reds have to figure out this outfield thing before the Cardinal series. So I agree that Dickerson could be with the team in Chicago to see how he does.

Right now the only outfielder hitting is Heisey. So he should be out there every day. The other two spots are up for grabs and the Reds need to make some decisions in the next few days.

He's almost been as hot as Nix. Almost.

[LincolnparkRed]

I think we just need a 5 spot in the 1st, just to show them we are serious and then let Cueto coast from there

[reds44]

I actually like this lineup a lot.

And I fully expect Stubbs to be sent down when Dickerson is called up. It seems as if Dusty has lost all faith in him. Not only has he not started the last four games, he hasn't even played.

[Redsfan320]

I will do some PBP.

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[Chip R]

Hernandez can probably handle it, but the Reds have the older of their two catchers playing a noon-ish game following a late night game. Does he usually catch Cueto and Volquez?

There is a day off tomorrow so that should take some of the sting out of it.

[dsmith421]

Guessing that Votto won't see a whole lot of pitches to hit today.

[Redsfan320]

We are go
Phillips up

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[nate]

Chat is open.

[reds44]

Good start. I would just like to say how awful the Pirates announcers are.

[Redsfan320]

McCutchen


Milledge Young


Cedeno Walker


Alavarez Karstens Jones


Snyder

1B
0 out
Runner on 1st
Heisey up

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[_Sir_Charles_]

HBP?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nope. Knob of the bat. Foul ball.

[Redsfan320]

How's it goin', Sir Charles?

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[_Sir_Charles_]

Good. Off work early, listening to Marty & Jeff, then heading to the movies later. :O)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Phillips nailed at second. He's looked pretty bad this year stealing. Bad, BAD jumps.

[Redsfan320]

Cool. What movie? Let me guess: Inception?

CS(2) 2-4/ Phillips
1 out
Heisey (still up)

1-3
2 out
Votto up

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[_Sir_Charles_]

Heisey grounds back to Karstens for out #2. Votto up with nobody on. *sigh*

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nope. Either Salt or Dinner for Schmucks. I'll leave it up to my wife. No desire to see Inception.

[Redsfan320]

I see.

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[reds44]

Votto is good.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Votto. Hitting. Machine.

2 bagger. CS costs 1 run.

[Redsfan320]

2B
Runner on 2nd
2 out
Gomes up

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[_Sir_Charles_]

Every player on the team needs to "tweek" their wrists. *grin*

[Cedric]

I don't want another runner taking off when Votto is due up in the inning. Ever.

[Redsfan320]

Every player on the team needs to "tweek" their wrists. *grin*

Then Cairo would have to play everywhere for a few days. :eek: I don't think even he could handle that.

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[Redsfan320]

LATE BATTING ORDER CHANGE: Francisco is batting 5th, then Nix

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[reds44]

Gomes pops up more than any play ever.

He refuses to walk too.

[Redsfan320]

4
3 out
Top of 1st over
McCutchen up

0-0

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[Kc61]

Terrible inning, but the good news is that Votto looks ok.

But Phillips has to get a better jump, Gomes has to hit with RISP again.

Hope Cueto is on today.

[Always Red]

Gomes pops up more than any play ever.

He refuses to walk too.

The magic spell has passed, and he is just back to being Johnny Gomes again. :(

[Roy Tucker]

Gomes pops up more than any play ever.



Its the helmet bobbing thing. His eyeballs are still rattling around.

[Redsfan320]

Heisey


Gomes Nix



Janish Phillips


Francisco Cueto Votto


Hernandez

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[TheNext44]

Nope. Either Salt or Dinner for Schmucks. I'll leave it up to my wife. No desire to see Inception.

Salt has good action, but it's plot has more holes in it than Jay Bruce's swing. And you're not missing much with Inception. An overrated Matrix rip off.

[Cedric]

If a pitcher is able to hit anywhere on the inside half Gomes is out. He jams himself every swing.

[TheNext44]

Terrible inning, but the good news is that Votto looks ok.

But Phillips has to get a better jump, Gomes has to hit with RISP again.

Hope Cueto is on today.

Phillips just needs to stop stealing bases. He's been dreadful this season.

[Redsfan320]

Someone else will have to do the 2nd while I grab some lunch, then I can take back over in the 3rd.

HR, RBI, R
0 out
Young up

SCORE CHANGE: 1-0, Pirates

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[dsmith421]

Gomes can't hit the inside half of the plate, Bruce can't hit anything away...what if we FUSED THEM INTO ONE SUPER-OUTFIELDER that could cover the entire strike zone. (The spare parts would actually be Willy Taveras.)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Salt has good action, but it's plot has more holes in it than Jay Bruce's swing. And you're not missing much with Inception. An overrated Matrix rip off.

Sounds like we're going to see Salt (just got off the phone with the missus)

And with that...1-0 Pirates. McCutchen dinger.

[Hoosier Red]

Terrible inning, but the good news is that Votto looks ok.

But Phillips has to get a better jump, Gomes has to hit with RISP again.

Hope Cueto is on today.

Cueto doesn't look good early. Hope the Reds offense can score some runs or it's going to be a loooooong afternoon.

Actually I'm not watching the game but it seems to be good luck to mention that the pitcher looks weak early. It always works for Arroyo anyway.

[membengal]

Could not disagree more on Inception. I don't see ANY parallels to the Matrix. And it was outstanding.

[Redsfan320]

K (called)
1 out
Young up

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[Reds Freak]

Cueto doesn't look good early. Hope the Reds offense can score some runs or it's going to be a loooooong afternoon.

Actually I'm not watching the game but it seems to be good luck to mention that the pitcher looks weak early. It always works for Arroyo anyway.

Doesn't look good early? He's pitched 6 pitches. Did they shorten the game today to 2 innings?

[Always Red]

Guess McCutcheon's neck is ok, eh?

[Cedric]

Doesn't look good early? He's pitched 6 pitches. Did they shorten the game today to 2 innings?

Take the time to read further. He was joking.

[Roy Tucker]

Curious that Bruce was in the lineup last night against the lefty Maholm and not in the lineup today against the righty Karstens. But I understand Dusty wanting to give the young man a rest. His brain needs it.

I don't think Dusty will say it, but I think Stubbs has lost his job.

[Redsfan320]

3
2 out
Jones up

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[Reds Freak]

Take the time to read further. He was joking.

Ha, oops! :)

[Kc61]

Curious that Bruce was in the lineup last night against the lefty Maholm and not in the lineup today against the righty Karstens. But I understand Dusty wanting to give the young man a rest. His brain needs it.

I don't think Dusty will say it, but I think Stubbs has lost his job.

Issue for Stubbs is not his starting job. Issue for Stubbs is whether Dickerson will soon replace him on the roster.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Question of the day:

Will the Astros sweep? Carpenter vs Happ

I say they DO sweep.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KK

1-0 pirates after 1

[Redsfan320]

K (swinging)
3 out
Bottom of 1st over
Francisco up

1-0, Pirates.

I'm out. I'll be back for the 3rd. Later,

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[Roy Tucker]

Issue for Stubbs is not his starting job. Issue for Stubbs is whether Dickerson will soon replace him on the roster.

Yep, I can see that happening. With Dickerson lighting up AAA, its just a matter of time and Dickerson's health.

[OesterPoster]

Question of the day:

Will the Astros sweep? Carpenter vs Happ

I say they DO sweep.

A-hem. That's Harp, according to Marty. :)

[Cedric]

Anyone know if Bonds can still play some LF?

:)

[_Sir_Charles_]

IMO the biggest factor with Stubbs & others is the 40 man roster situation. We've got to figure out who's getting kicked off and who's not. There are LOTS of moves to be made in the next week or so.

[reds44]

That a boy Juan!

[_Sir_Charles_]

HEY! Leadoff double down the line for Juan!

[reds44]

A bunt? Already?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nix with a bunt?!? It worked.

[Kc61]

HEY! Leadoff double down the line for Juan!


A young Reds hitter not named Votto going opposite field? No way.

[reds44]

Horrible.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Razor pops out to Jones in foul ground. 2 down. *sigh*

It's all up to Paulie!

[Cedric]

What in the hell is Dusty doing. I'm just amazed. LH's KILL karstens.

[Roy Tucker]

Welsh put the curse on Hernandez last night for preaching how good he is with RISP.

[reds44]

Holy crap the Pirates ball girls.

:eek:

[Kc61]

Janish.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Holy crap the Pirates ball girls.

:eek:

Now I'm wishing I had video today.

HEY! Janish steps up! 1-1 ballgame

[reds44]

Janish keeps hitting.

1-1

[reds44]

Now I'm wishing I had video today.

HEY! Janish steps up! 1-1 ballgame
They are softball players from local colleges.

Goodness.

[Roy Tucker]

Holy crap the Pirates ball girls.

:eek:

You know, this statement can be taken more than one way. ;)

[_Sir_Charles_]

They are softball players from local colleges.

Goodness.

No fair. Don't make it worse by moderately describing them. Just let it lie. ;)

[_Sir_Charles_]

You know, this statement can be taken more than one way. ;)

Oh, mercy. Too true.

WOW. Great catch by Jones to rob Cueto of a hit.

[Cedric]

Bunting against pure junk like Karstens just drives me insane. Absolutely gave up that out.

[TheNext44]

People don't like Janish hitting second. I agree. He should bat third or fourth. ;)

[flyer85]

nice to see Heisey play 2 days in a row and good to see Francisco (he raked in July) in there.

[TheNext44]

Nm

[reds44]

Lefties are hitting around .350 against Karstens.

Why isn't Bruce in RF and Nix in LF?

[Kc61]

I think it was more to help Bruce get on track than anything else.

It was Nix.

[reds44]

I think it was more to help Bruce get on track than anything else.
Nix was the one who bunted...

[reds44]

Mercy they're showing all the ball girls and giving backround info on them..

[TheNext44]

Nix was the one who bunted...

Yeah, caught that as I pressed send.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Mercy they're showing all the ball girls and giving backround info on them..

Unless you've got pics to post...zip it young man! :O)

[Cedric]

Sometimes I just wonder how bad these managers want to get involved. Last night KC had 3rd and 1st nobody out last night and they safety squeeze out of the inning.

Why can't they all be Earl Weaver.

[oneupper]

Why can't they all be Earl Weaver.

If you can't copy him, don't imitate him?

[_Sir_Charles_]

How in the world are those 2 pitches BALLS!?!

[VR]

gameday showing balls 2 and 3 right down the heart of the plate?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Error on Votto. Oh, wait. They're calling it a hit.

[reds44]

lol is it impossible to get an error in Pittsburgh?

[RedsManRick]

Our IFs know that it's easier to field if you move your feet, right?

[Hoosier Red]

Error on Votto. Oh, wait. They're calling it a hit.

Cairo would've had it? :)

[_Sir_Charles_]

gameday showing balls 2 and 3 right down the heart of the plate?

Not quite the heart of the plate but pretty darned good. Inside the black at least...not ON the black.

[Cedric]

Who is the Umpire today?

[_Sir_Charles_]

K#3

[_Sir_Charles_]

Who is the Umpire today?

Ray Charles.

[reds44]

Sometimes I look at CB Bucknor and wonder if he has any friends. He just doesn't seem like a likeable guy.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Angel Campos seriously.

[Roy Tucker]

HP - Angel Campos
1B - CB Bucknor
2b - Doug Eddings
3b - Dana Demuth

[_Sir_Charles_]

Linedrive that Heisey tracks down. 2 down.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Fly out to Nix to end the inning. After that leadoff dinger, Cueto's settled down nicely. 1-1 after 2.

[Redsfan320]

Thanks for holding down the PBP for me, SC. I can take it back now.

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[Roy Tucker]

Time to make some serious noise against Karstens.

[reds44]

Wow. You've gotta be kidding me.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Phillips HBP but they say he held his arm out to get hit on purpose. Called a ball.

[Redsfan320]

That was crappy.

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[oneupper]

scrappy is what is was.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Phillips ends up striking out. Rather pissed too.

[The Operator]

You've got to be kidding me.

[Redsfan320]

K (swinging)
1 out
Heisey up

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[_Sir_Charles_]

Thanks for holding down the PBP for me, SC. I can take it back now.

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NP. Have at it bud.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Well, that stunk. 1-2-3 from Karstens. 1 pitch out for Votto.

[Redsfan320]

K (swinging)
2 out
Votto up

6-3
3 out
Top of 3rd over

1-1, tie

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[Cedric]

Arod just went #600.

[Roy Tucker]

Time to make some serious noise against Karstens.

Next time someone tell me to shut up.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Arod just went #600.

CC's of HGH?

[traderumor]

Is there any game more nerve wracking than a rubber game in a three game series?

[Roy Tucker]

Arod just went #600.

That's right up there with Brett Favre retiring for things I care about.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Is there any game more nerve wracking than a rubber game in a three game series?

Game 7 of the World Series. Remind me to tell you that in October when the Reds are playing the Rays.

[Cedric]

I couldn't care any less also. Just pointing out the #600.

[Redsfan320]

3U
1 out
Young up

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[Roy Tucker]

I couldn't care any less also. Just pointing out the #600.

No problem, glad to hear of another ARod anti-fan. :beerme:

[Redsfan320]

ARod anti-fan.

Count me in as one!

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[reds44]

I got tired of hearing about it. Glad he finally did it.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Arod just went #600.

Thank GOD! I was Sooooooo sick of hearing about it. And having to watch even MORE Yankee baseball. Ugh!

[Cedric]

Another terrible umpire. How many good one's are left?

[Roy Tucker]

Whoops, meeting time.

Root the boys on for me.

[RedsManRick]

Maybe it's something with the dirt?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Easily could've been another error there...but of course, it's a hit.

[Redsfan320]

Karstens grounded out, then the McCutchen flyout.

Now:

1B
Runner on 1st
2 out
Walker up

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[Redsfan320]

9
3 out
Bottom of 3rd over
Gomes up

1-1, tie

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[reds44]

lol Gomes had a great reaction to that hit.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Say what you will about Gomes, but he never fails to hustle. Another IF single.

[reds44]

Juan is halfway to the cycle.

[RedsManRick]

Fransisco looks like a thicker, LH versino of Vlad. Just wants to punish every pitch he sees.

[reds44]

I like Francisco, kid is going to be a player.

[Redsfan320]

2 1Bs for Gomes and Cisco
0 out
Runners on 1st and 2nd
Nix up

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[RedsManRick]

Say what you will about Gomes, but he never fails to hustle. Another IF single.

Except last night when he jogged to 1st thinking he hit a HR when it was really a double off the wall... But yeah, he hustles more than most.

[reds44]

Bases loaded nobody out.

[Kc61]

Cisco will prove them all wrong.

[reds44]

Except last night when he jogged to 1st thinking he hit a HR when it was really a double off the wall... But yeah, he hustles more than most.
And then jogged going to third which caused him not to score...

[Redsfan320]

1B
2B->3B/ Gomes
1B->2B/ Francisco
Bases loaded
0 out
Hernandez up

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[RedsManRick]

Cisco will prove them all wrong.

I would love to eat some Fransisco flavored crow.

[_Sir_Charles_]

And then jogged going to third which caused him not to score...


Hey, don't try to muddle my point by tossing facts out there. Sheesh. Some people! :cool:

[Reds Freak]

Bases loaded nobody out.

This situation always makes me nervous with the Reds...

[_Sir_Charles_]

Razor with a deep drive to center, everyone tags, Nix nailed at 2nd for a double play. 2-1 Reds.

[RedsManRick]

Way to go guys. Outs > 1 base.

[reds44]

Dumb.

[hebroncougar]

This situation always makes me nervous with the Reds...

Well, they didn't disappoint you. Boneheaded mistake.

[_Sir_Charles_]

FEAR THE JANISH! Ibb

[RedsManRick]

The advantage of playing the Pirates -- you can play like crap and still win.

[oneupper]

There's aggressive and there's foolhardy.

[reds44]

That was such an unbelievably stupid play by Nix.

Even if he makes it to second, they walk Janish to get to Cueto.

Stay at first and they pitch to Janish.

[oneupper]

Cueto will make them pay.

[Redsfan320]

SF8-4, RBI
3B->H, R/ Gomes
2B->3B/ Francisco
SF2 8-4 (2)/ Nix
Janish up

SCORE CHANGE: 2-1, Reds

IBB
Runners on 1st and 3rd
2 out
Cueto up

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[kaldaniels]

I got nauseous when the Bucs announcer said "everyone's tagging" while that ball was in the air.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cueto grounds out to end the inning. But hey, we did plate one. 2-1 Redlegs.

[Redsfan320]

3U
3 out
Top of 4th over
Jones up

2-1, Reds

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[oneupper]

That was such an unbelievably stupid play by Nix.

Even if he makes it to second, they walk Janish to get to Cueto.

Stay at first and they pitch to Janish.

More importantly, ONE out, Man on third.

[Kc61]

That was such an unbelievably stupid play by Nix.

Even if he makes it to second, they walk Janish to get to Cueto.

Stay at first and they pitch to Janish.


Agree.

No guarantee they would have scored again, but that was a completely unnecessary out at second by Nix. Too aggressive.

[Homer Bailey]

Jeff Karstens can not get people out.

Please don't get yourself out on the bases.

[puca]

That was such an unbelievably stupid play by Nix.

Even if he makes it to second, they walk Janish to get to Cueto.

Stay at first and they pitch to Janish.

yes it was.

of course the whole intentional walk concept seems to mystify this team right now.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Grounder to Janish. 1 down. Makes it look easy.

[Redsfan320]

6-3
1 out
Alvarez up

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[_Sir_Charles_]

5 pitch walk to Alvarez.

[Redsfan320]

BB
Runner on 1st
1 out
Milledge up

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[_Sir_Charles_]

Razor needs to head out to the mound here. Cueto's lost the zone.

~edit~ And as I type that, he settles back in and refocuses. Found it again.

[dsmith421]

Did the base coach actually send Nix or did he run on his own?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Flyout to Heisey. 2 down.

[Redsfan320]

8
2 out
Runner on 1st
Snyder up

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[PuffyPig]

Serious question:

If the Reds would prefer that we have runners on first and third with one out (so they would pitch to Janich with Cueto on deck), instead of the bases laoded with Cueto at bat, why wouldn't the Pirates (or any other team for that matter is a similiar situation) simply walk Janish anyway if he was on first to get to the pitcher?

I assume that, in fact, the batting team would prefer the bases loaded situation, as the defense never creates it.

[OesterPoster]

Didn't Nix have a baserunning gaffe last Monday night? Tried to advance to third on a grounder to short, or something like that?

[reds44]

Serious question:

If the Reds would prefer that we have runners on first and third with one out (so they would pitch to Janich with Cueto on deck), instead of the bases laoded with Cueto at bat, why wouldn't the Pirates (or any other team for that matter is a similiar situation) simply walk Janish anyway if he was on first to get to the pitcher?

I assume that, in fact, the batting team would prefer the bases loaded situation, as the defense never creates it.
Then you have Phillips up with the bases loaded and 2 outs instead of Cueto up with 1st and 3rd with 2 outs.

Which would you preger?

[Redsfan320]

Didn't Nix have a baserunning gaffe last Monday night? Tried to advance to third on a grounder to short, or something like that?

Yes. Exactly that. He was the tying run too, I think.

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[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKK

[Homer Bailey]

Reds have 7 hits, and only 2 runs. Time to even that number out a bit.

[reds44]

Cueto is getting a ton of swings and misses today.

[Redsfan320]

K (swinging)
3 out
Bottom of 4th over
Phillips up

2-1, Reds

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[bucksfan2]

The Reds need to get some runs on the board. This type of Johnny scares me one bad inning and the Reds are behind the 8 ball again.

[dsmith421]

If the Reds would prefer that we have runners on first and third with one out (so they would pitch to Janich with Cueto on deck), instead of the bases laoded with Cueto at bat, why wouldn't the Pirates (or any other team for that matter is a similiar situation) simply walk Janish anyway if he was on first to get to the pitcher?

I think that's right, but I don't think it makes what Nix did any less dumb.

[Chip R]

Serious question:

If the Reds would prefer that we have runners on first and third with one out (so they would pitch to Janich with Cueto on deck), instead of the bases laoded with Cueto at bat, why wouldn't the Pirates (or any other team for that matter is a similiar situation) simply walk Janish anyway if he was on first to get to the pitcher?

I assume that, in fact, the batting team would prefer the bases loaded situation, as the defense never creates it.

Probably because with Nix at 1st, the force at 2nd is still on and a ground ball can get you out of the inning. Then you lead off the next inning with the pitcher.

[PuffyPig]

Then you have Phillips up with the bases loaded and 2 outs instead of Cueto up with 1st and 3rd with 2 outs.

Which would you preger?

My point is, when people say that Nix shouldn't have taken the extra base anyway (even if it was a 100% chance), as the first and third, one out Janish situation is preferable to the bases loaded, one out Cueto situation, they are not correct.

[Cedric]

My point is, when people say that Nix shouldn't have taken the extra base anyway (even if it was a 100% chance), as the first and third, one out Janish situation is preferable to the bases loaded, one out Cueto situation, they are not correct.

Of course you take the bag if it's a sure thing. The point is the risk wasn't near the reward there.

[reds44]

Heisey is good.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Phillips grounded out to second. Heisey follows him with a single up the middle.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Time to inch closer to Howard in the RBI race. *hint, hint*

[Redsfan320]

I'm back again.

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[Redsfan320]

Come on, Votto!

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[Redsfan320]

2-2 count on JV

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[Redsfan320]

Full count

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[_Sir_Charles_]

BB to Votto. 1st & 2nd for Gomes

[reds44]

Votto's okay too.

We need a big hit.

[Homer Bailey]

I hate having Gomes follow Votto instead of Rolen.

[OesterPoster]

Odds that Gomes swings at the first pitch?

[Redsfan320]

BB/ With the runner going
1B->2B/ Heisey
Runners on 1st and 2nd
Gomes up

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[_Sir_Charles_]

Brantley makes a good point. Votto has really been crowding the plate lately.

[Redsfan320]

Odds that Gomes swings at the first pitch?

0% :D

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[Cedric]

Please don't get yourself out Gomes. Make him make a good pitch.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Pirates pen is active. Karstens over 80 pitches already.

[Redsfan320]

3-1 count

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[reds44]

Don't be afraid to walk.

[Homer Bailey]

Attaboy Gomes! Crow for me...

[reds44]

Come on Juan.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Well, ARod got #600 today...good day for #100 for Gomes?

Single for Gomes....called a trap.

[OesterPoster]

Juan more hit please.

[reds44]

Time for Juan to unload on one.

[Redsfan320]

1B/ Milledge trapped it in left
2B->3B/ Heisey
1B->2B/ Votto
Bases loaded
1 out
Francisco up

Good time to keep workin' on that bid for the cycle...

Pitching coach is out there for the Pirates.

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[_Sir_Charles_]

Juan more hit please.

BOOOOOO! Where's the bad pun police when you need them? :D

[Homer Bailey]

Bad, but an RBI.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Grounder to 1st. But still plates one. 3-1 Reds. Too slow to turn a DP. 2nd & 3rd now for Nix.

[reds44]

Productive out at least.

[Redsfan320]

SH 3U, RBI
3B->H, R/ Heisey
2B->3B/ Votto
1B->2B/ Gomes
2 out
Runners on 2nd and 3rd
Nix up

SCORE CHANGE: 3-1, Reds

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[reds44]

Bases loaded 1 out and 2 first pitch outs.

I mean Jesus.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Crud. Solidly hit line drive...but hangs up for McCutchen. 3-1 Reds after 4 1/2.

[Redsfan320]

9
3 out
Top of 5th over
Cedeno up

3-1, Reds

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[PuffyPig]

Bases loaded 1 out and 2 first pitch outs.

I mean Jesus.

One of those drove in a run, and the other was a line drive.

Nothing wrong with that.

Karstens generally throws strikes.

[Redsfan320]

K (swinging)
1 out
LaRoche up, PHing for P Karstens

7
2 out
McCutchen up

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[reds44]

Anybody got a pitch count on Cueto?

[Redsfan320]

9
3 out
Bottom of 5th over
Hernandez up

3-1, Reds

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[VR]

81.....thanks to an economical 10 pitch inning

[Redsfan320]

81 pitches, 48 strikes for Cueto

87 pitches, 51 strikes for Karstens

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[reds44]

I'll take 2 more 10 pitch innings to get him thru 7.

[Redsfan320]

Sean Gallahger in to pitch, batting 9th, for PH Andy LaRoche

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[Redsfan320]

Karsten's final line:

5 IP
9 H
3 R
3 ER
2 BB
2 K
0 HR

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[Redsfan320]

Cueto so far:

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

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[OesterPoster]

Karsten's final line:

5 IP
9 H
3 R
3 ER
2 BB
2 K
0 HR

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Crazy. So basically 2 baserunners per inning, yet only 3 scored.

[Redsfan320]

K (swinging)
1 out
Janish up

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[_Sir_Charles_]

Razor the only starter without a hit strikesout. (he DOES have a ribbie though) 1 down.

[VR]

Crazy. So basically 2 baserunners per inning, yet only 3 scored.

A typical Jaime Garcia type outing.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Janish 2 for 2 now. Single to right.

[HeatherC1212]

Cueto so far:

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

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Didn't Cueto give up a HR to McCutchen in the first inning? :confused:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Solid sac bunt from Cueto. 2 down, man on 2nd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Didn't Cueto give up a HR to McCutchen in the first inning? :confused:

We used the mulligan in the first. That inning didn't count. :cool:

[VR]

Anyone coming around yet on Janish?

[Redsfan320]

1B
Runner on 1st
1 out
Cueto up

SB 1-3
1B->2B/ Janish
Runner on 2nd
2 out
Phillips up

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[_Sir_Charles_]

Anyone coming around yet on Janish?

Crickets.






I came around a LONG time ago though.

[bucksfan2]

Crickets.






I came around a LONG time ago though.

Want a cookie?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Phillips lines out to right.

[Homer Bailey]

Another rocket, right at the RF. Can't buy a RBI hit today.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Want a cookie?

Not sure. What kind of cookie is it? *grin*

[TRF]

Crickets.






I came around a LONG time ago though.

Same here. I think his ceiling might be .730 OPS. I'll take it from him with his D. As long as the CF isn't below .700.

[Redsfan320]

9
3 out
Top of 6th over
Young up

3-1, Reds

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