8/13/10 - Reds vs Marlins

[Reds Fanatic]

Another big test tonight versus Josh Johnson (10-4, 1.97 ERA)

Reds lineup:


Reds Lineup
Phillips 2B
Nix LF
Votto 1B
Rolen 3B
Edmonds CF
Bruce RF
Hernandez C
Janish SS
Edinson Volquez P

[Cedric]

I had a good idea that Heisey was going to be the one messed up by Edmonds trade.

I'm sure people will try and convince me again that I was just hating and overreacting.

[kbrake]

I had a good idea that Heisey was going to be the one messed up by Edmonds trade.

I'm sure people will try and convince me again that I was just hating and overreacting.

Well it won't be me. Not sure why getting Edmonds opened the door for Nix?

[OesterPoster]

I'm not sure Heisey is 100%. It looked like he twisted an ankle crossing the 1st base bag late in the game on Wednesday.

[bucksfan2]

When did it not become a good idea to load the lineup with lefties against Josh Johnson?

[muddie]

Josh Johnson was a Carolina Mudcat in 2005 and was named the Southern League's Pitcher of the Year for 2005. He was 12-4 with an ERA of 3.87.

[edabbs44]

I had a good idea that Heisey was going to be the one messed up by Edmonds trade.

I'm sure people will try and convince me again that I was just hating and overreacting.

Maybe it is because Heisey struggles against good pitching. Check out his performance when he faces better pitchers. It isn't good.

[nate]

Interestingly, over his career, Josh Johnson hasn't exhibited an extreme platoon split; he's simply been good vs. RHH and LHH. It's only this year that he's increased the hurt on RHH more than LHH.

I'm not big on Nix hitting second or Edmonds playing CF. I would be better with them swapping fielding and batting order positions though.

[Tornon]

Maybe it is because Heisey struggles against good pitching. Check out his performance when he faces better pitchers. It isn't good.

This is just going from memory, but Nix seems to have faired pretty well against the stronger RHP starters in the league this year as well

[Cedric]

Maybe it is because Heisey struggles against good pitching. Check out his performance when he faces better pitchers. It isn't good.

Laynce Nix can't hit either good or bad pitching over his career. I think I'll trust those thousand at bats or so over your sample size.

[Brutus]

Laynce Nix can't hit either good or bad pitching over his career. I think I'll trust those thousand at bats or so over your sample size.

But what does that have to do with Edmonds?

[edabbs44]

Laynce Nix can't hit either good or bad pitching over his career. I think I'll trust those thousand at bats or so over your sample size.

I don't know. I haven't broken down his ABs on film but the stats show a lack of success vs top pitching. A quick scan of names showed him at 4-24 vs "name" pitchers with

1 HR vs Wagner. Nix alone vs Oswalt this
year was 4-5.

Going off that I'd say your theory is off. Maybe the team has seen him as completely overmatched vs guys like Johnson. I'll take their opinion on that matter.

[Patrick Bateman]

Maybe it is because Heisey struggles against good pitching. Check out his performance when he faces better pitchers. It isn't good.

Firstly, that sounds like a normal trend for any batter.

Secondly, how many at-bats does he have against good pitching? Like 50?

Hesiey in CF and Edmonds in LF helps the defense significantly (in CF without hurting LF) and probably improves the offense to.

[nate]

Interesting propositions WRT to Nix and Heisey and the type of pitcher they face.

Let's go to the tape!

NIX:



Split G PA H BA OBP SLG OPS
vs. Power 28 30 5 .185 .267 .407 .674
vs. avg.P/F 22 36 6 .176 .200 .265 .465
vs. Finesse 39 77 26 .371 .421 .586 1.007
3 6 1 .167 .167 .333 .50


HEISEY:



Split G PA BA OBP SLG OPS
vs. Power 23 29 .250 .345 .625 .970
vs. avg.P/F 19 33 .214 .333 .393 .726
vs. Finesse 25 58 .333 .397 .510 .906
5 8 .333 .500 .833 1.333


Where:


Power pitchers are in the top third of the league in strikeouts plus walks. Finesse are in the bottom third of the league in strikeouts plus walks. Stats are based on the three years before and after (when available), and the season for when the split is computed. A split in 1994 would consider years 1991-1997 when classifying a pitcher.

[edabbs44]

Firstly, that sounds like a normal trend for any batter.

Secondly, how many at-bats does he have against good pitching? Like 50?

Hesiey in CF and Edmonds in LF helps the defense significantly (in CF without hurting LF) and probably improves the offense to.

Defense is the flavor of the month. For all the defense talk, Heisey had a boneheaded play vs STL as well. I realize that he has become a fan favorite and I wouldn't be bothered with him starting, but maybe we can face reality and see that there might be a legit reason for him not to start.

[Patrick Bateman]

Defense is the flavor of the month. For all the defense talk, Heisey had a boneheaded play vs STL as well. I realize that he has become a fan favorite and I wouldn't be bothered with him starting, but maybe we can face reality and see that there might be a legit reason for him not to start.

So what I'm not even allowed to mention defense in a post?

I mentioned both compnents and suggested that using Nix probably hurts in BOTH areas, and definitley hurts us defenisvely.

It's not like Nix is a good hitter. Generally speaking, the reasoning to get him on the field would be his defense, but I suppose you don't care much about that, so why do you want him playing?

[Cedric]

Defense is the flavor of the month. For all the defense talk, Heisey had a boneheaded play vs STL as well. I realize that he has become a fan favorite and I wouldn't be bothered with him starting, but maybe we can face reality and see that there might be a legit reason for him not to start.

I personally am starting to wonder if you even read and analyze opinions that go against the FO. At this point it looks like you would rather just label us all into "FO hater/Heisey fan favorite" category, rather than actually debate our opinions.

This is the third time in less than a week I've basically been labeled something by you. It's not exactly good for intelligent discussion. I'm not running around and labeling you a FO shill.

[edabbs44]

So what I'm not even allowed to mention defense in a post?

I mentioned both compnents and suggested that using Nix probably hurts in BOTH areas, and definitley hurts us defenisvely.

It's not like Nix is a good hitter. Generally speaking, the reasoning to get him on the field would be his defense, but I suppose you don't care much about that, so why do you want him playing?

It's not that I want him playing, it's the reaction to him playing. Like Heisey is some automatic start. There are legit reasons why he may be sitting.

[Patrick Bateman]

It's not that I want him playing, it's the reaction to him playing. Like Heisey is some automatic start. There are legit reasons why he may be sitting.

Well, considering Nix' history, I think the question should be more why are we making room for him in the line-up when we have a young player that has come up and impressed right from day one at the plate, while also being able to play a premium defensive position that is currently filled by a guy who is like 83 years old.

I'm not saying Heisey is a god or something. If we are going to talk small sample sizes, you have to be skeptical of Heisey. At the same time, are we really that concerned that he can't outplay Nix, especially when Heisey benefits the contruction of the team on the field?

[edabbs44]

I personally am starting to wonder if you even read and analyze opinions that go against the FO. At this point it looks like you would rather just label us all into "FO hater/Heisey fan favorite" category, rather than actually debate our opinions.

This is the third time in less than a week I've basically been labeled something by you. It's not exactly good for intelligent discussion. I'm not running around and labeling you a FO shill.

You can call me that, it won't bother me. I've been called it before, but not since they became a contender. Kind of stopped around then.

Intelligent discussion is good, but haven't we reached the point where the trust is there? This is the best team we have seen, by far, in years and yet these guys still seem to struggle with who to start? Kind of hard to believe. Enjoy the game and root for the guys on the field. Don't get so caught up in these kinds of decisions. We are acting like Baker and Jocketty decided to bench Votto for Cairo bc of the matchup.

[reds1869]

Heading over to the ballpark thanks to KittyDuran's generosity!

[mth123]

I'd like to see Heisey in there 5 days a week or so, but I think sitting him against Josh Johnson is doing him a favor. Not sure it really matters who is in the line-up tonight. I'd place the line on three Reds hits this evening and I'd bet the under.

Hope like heck I'm wrong.

[RedsMan3203]

I've said it before, and I'mma say it again...

Its not about how you lose, its about how you come back from that loss.

(We all wanted the last 3 games, but the Reds have been on a roll... They were due a few off days.. Just came on a bad day)

Lets go out and get them tonight!

[SirFelixCat]

Go Reds! Tough assignment tonight, but I just want them to come out and play the game like they know how and I'd be ok w/ that.

[Patrick Bateman]

You can call me that, it won't bother me. I've been called it before, but not since they became a contender. Kind of stopped around then.

Intelligent discussion is good, but haven't we reached the point where the trust is there? This is the best team we have seen, by far, in years and yet these guys still seem to struggle with who to start? Kind of hard to believe. Enjoy the game and root for the guys on the field. Don't get so caught up in these kinds of decisions. We are acting like Baker and Jocketty decided to bench Votto for Cairo bc of the matchup.

Well, they certainly haven't gotten as far as they have with Nix getting at-bats in the 2 hole.

[TheNext44]

Keels and Brantley doing the TV tonight.

Basically the Garfunkel and Oates of the Broadcasting crews.

[RedsMan3203]

And we are a go.... The past is the past... LETS DO THIS!

[Redsfan320]

I'll do PBP

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[Redsfan320]

5-3
1 out
Morrison up

BB
Runner on 1st
1 out
Sanchez up

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[GAC]

chat is open :beerme:

[Redsfan320]

Ramirez 6
Morrison 7
Sanchez 3
Uggla 4
Ross 8
Stanton 9
Helms 5
Paulino 2
Johnson 1

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[Redsfan320]

9
2 out
Runner on 1st
Uggla up

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[Redsfan320]

Edmonds


Nix Bruce


Janish Phillips


Rolen Volquez Votto


Hernandez

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[Redsfan320]

WP
1B->2B/ Morrison
Runner on 2nd
2 out
Uggla (still) up

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[Redsfan320]

K (swinging)
3 out
Top of 1st over
Phillips up

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[VR]

Dusty grubbin on some wings in the suite.

[VR]

Phillips with a very good at bat.

[Redsfan320]

1B/ an infield hit
Runner on 1st
0 out
Nix up

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[VR]

Nix with a very good at bat.

[Redsfan320]

1B
1B->3B/ Phillips stayin' awake on a single up the middle
0 out
Runners on 1st and 3rd
Votto up

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[VR]

On the slow mo replay....Phillips was out, as he didn't put a hand on the bag, but straddled it and slid into the bag w/ his chest.

We'll gladly take the safe call.

Great hit by Votto....1-0 good guys.

[REDSEER]

YES!!!!

Single for Votto brings in Phillips

[Redsfan320]

1B, RBI
3B->H, R/ Phillips
1B->2B/ Nix
0 out
Runners on 1st and 2nd
Rolen up

SCORE CHANGE: 1-0, Reds

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[Patrick Bateman]

I knew Nix was the correct choice.

[NDRed]

How does the crowd look??

[VR]

This is a great way to get up off the mat after the debacle. Very nice.

[VR]

I knew Nix was the correct choice.

Obviously ;)

[Redsfan320]

Cards @ Cubs
Westbrook @ Diamond
@ 8:15 EDT

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[REDSEER]

How does the crowd look??

Not as packed as the STL series, but a decent crowd. There were a good bit of empty seats during the intro to the game on FS Ohio.

[Redsfan320]

Dusty and TLR will both serve their suspensions tonight and tomorrow.

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[Playadlc]

Great AB by Rolen. Just big time.

Keels still sucks.

[VR]

Love it, just love it. 2-0 Rojos

[Redsfan320]

1B, RBI
2B->H, R/ Nix
1B->2B/ Votto
0 out
Runners on 1st and 2nd
Edmonds up

SCORE CHANGE: 2-0, Reds

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[VR]

Keels still sucks.

Brantley is going to push him out of the booth before the night is over.

[Redsfan320]

9
1 out
Runners on 1st and 2nd
Bruce up

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[VR]

Bruce. Nice. 3-0 Rojos.

[CTA513]

Bruce got the run in but Rolen gave up an out after being easily thrown out at 3rd.

[Red in Chicago]

i was out of town for most of the series against the cards...does edmonds have a hit as a red yet?

[Redsfan320]

Ross


Morrison Stanton


Ramirez Uggla


Helms Johnson Sanchez


Paulino

1B, RBI
2B->H, R/ Votto
8-5 (3)/ Rolen
H->2B/ Bruce
2 out
Runner on 2nd
Hernandez up

SCORE CHANGE: 3-0, Reds

8
3 out
Bottom of 1st over
Ross up

3-0, Reds

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[VR]

i was out of town for most of the series against the cards...does edmonds have a hit as a red yet?

Nope....only 5 or 6 at bats, I believe. He did have a walk.

Congratulations on being out of town for the Cards series, I'm jealous.

[NDRed]

And Rolen was thnking what? The throw as going to the plate I'm assuming. Bad, bad baserunning.

[VR]

I haven't seen the fight since it happened. I'm surprised Cueto only got 7 games for that.

[Redsfan320]

1-3
1 out
Stanton up

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[VR]

Stanton and Johnson look like that could be the starting defensive ends for the Dolphins.

[RedsMan3203]

I have the game on, but had my mind else where.... How did Volkie look in the 1st?

[Redsfan320]

8
2 out
Helms up

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[Redsfan320]

1B
Runner on 1st
2 out
Paulino up

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[Redsfan320]

FC2 6-4 (2)/ Helms
3 out
Top of 2nd over
Janish up

3-0, Reds

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[Redsfan320]

BB
Runner on 1st
0 out
Volquez up, bunting

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[Redsfan320]

Looks like a pretty good crowd tonight.

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[Redsfan320]

SB 1-4
1B->2B/ Janish
1 out
Runner on 2nd
Phillips up

Not the best bunt, Johnson thought about going to 2nd, but whatever.

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[Redsfan320]

SH 4-3
2B->3B/ Janish
2 out
Runner on 3rd
Nix up

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[Redsfan320]

Full count on Nix

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[CTA513]

Johnson will be out of this game early if they keep making him work like he has so far.

[Redsfan320]

BB
Runners on 1st and 3rd
2 out
Votto up

Pitching coach for the Marlins coming out.

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[Red in Chicago]

Johnson will be out of this game early if they keep making him work like he has so far.

Yep, need to get some runs here right now.

[Redsfan320]

6-3
3 out
Bottom of 1st over
Johnson up

3-0, Reds

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[Redsfan320]

I'll do PBP through the 3rd.

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[NDRed]

Very nice to see the Reds bounce back like this...nice atbats that inning even without any runs

[kbrake]

Anyone with a pitch count for Johnson?

[VR]

Anyone with a pitch count for Johnson?

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[Redsfan320]

4-3
1 out
Ramirez up

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[kbrake]

Thank you

[Redsfan320]

K (called)
2 out
Morrison up

Hanley did not like the call, but it was correct.

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[RedsMan3203]

So, since no one answered me about how Volkie was pitching.... From what I've seen... Its been all good other than the 1 walk.

[Redsfan320]

no one answered me about how Volkie was pitching

Sorry. He's looked pretty good so far, I guess. Seems to be gaining some control back. Needs to tuck his jersey in at the moment though.

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[Redsfan320]

1B
Runner on 1st
2 out
Sanchez up

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[RedsMan3203]

Sorry. He's looked pretty good so far, I guess. Seems to be gaining some control back. Needs to tuck his jersey in at the moment though.

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TY - I missed most of the 1st and 2nd...

Lil jersey flair adds character, Just like BP big smile and off center cap.

[Redsfan320]

K (swinging)
3 out
Top of 3rd over
Rolen up

3-0, Reds

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[VR]

Sorry. He's looked pretty good so far, I guess. Seems to be gaining some control back. Needs to tuck his jersey in at the moment though.

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Yep....he's not dominating like his 1st start, but he's locating his pitches, and staying poised out there after guys are getting on base or when he's behind in the count.

[VR]

42 pitches through 3 for Volkie.

[Redsfan320]

2B
Runner on 2nd
0 out
Edmonds up

Once again, another chance for Edmonds

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[RedsMan3203]

Keels.... :all_cohol You are getting PAID to do this... And you are bad at telling me who is at the plate...

[Redsfan320]

SH 1-3
2B->3B/ Rolen
1 out
Runner on 3rd
Bruce up


Keels.... You are getting PAID to do this... And you are bad at telling me who is at the plate...

LOL. My stereo system receives radio signal... WLW is on, and synced up to the TV, whenever the Keelster is on.

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[RedsMan3203]

Thats a baseball guy right there... :beerme:

[mth123]

Rolen stole a run there. 4-0

[VR]

Is Rolen married? I love that man.

[Red in Chicago]

great slide to avoid the tag

[TheBurn]

WOW... Rolen just made it!

[Playadlc]

Great umpiring there as well.

[Redsfan320]

FC 6-2 x, RBI
3B->H, R/ Rolen
Runner on 1st
1 out
Hernandez up

SCORE CHANGE: 4-0, Reds

Hanley went home, Rolen slid around the tag.

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[RedsMan3203]

pst, Bruce has hit the ball well both times at the plate tonight and drove in 2 runs... ;)

[VR]

66 pitches so far for Johnson.....stay patient boys.

[Redsfan320]

SH 5-3
1B->2B/ Janish
2 out
Runner on 2nd
Janish up

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[NDRed]

Rolen's slide more than makes up for his baserunning in the 1st....great slide

[TeamBoone]

LOL. My stereo system receives radio signal... WLW is on, and synced up to the TV, whenever the Keelster is on.

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And how do you do that with the delay?

[Redsfan320]

3
3 out
Bottom of 3rd over
Uggla up

4-0, Reds


And how do you do that with the delay?

Pause the TV for a few seconds, then play. If I pause for too long, and the TV falls behind, I hit Live and start again. DVRs are great things.

I'm out. Later,

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[RedsMan3203]

And how do you do that with the delay?

Probably DVR.

[TeamBoone]

Pause the TV for a few seconds, then play. If I pause for too long, and the TV falls behind, I hit Live and start again. DVRs are great things.

I'm out. Later,

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If you do that on every play, well, it's a lot of work!

VR: I do believe Scott Rolen is married.

[RedsMan3203]

If you do that on every play, well, it's a lot of work!

VR: I do believe Scott Rolen is married.

Once you pause it, it will keep pace the whole time with that amount of delay... Never thought about doing that until tonight.... Hmmmmmm

[VR]

If you do that on every play, well, it's a lot of work!

VR: I do believe Scott Rolen is married.

Dang it!

[RedsMan3203]

Rolen: Why aren't you putting your body in front of that ball? ;)

Single to LF

[RedsMan3203]

Fly ball to center

[TheBurn]

Ugly... but I'll take it!

[RedsMan3203]

Double down the LF line. Uggla turns 3rd to wide and gets caught in a run down.

2 down.

[VR]

That is why you put Nix in left.....saved a run.

[RedsMan3203]

Next pitch, hits the batter - 1st and 2nd.

[Kc61]

That is why you put Nix in left.....saved a run.

Very, very good play by Nix. Phillips too.

[RedsMan3203]

Very, very good play by Nix. Phillips too.

Yah - But, I'm still trying to play out in my mind what brought Phillips all the way over to 3rd base. Where was Janish? Who is on 2nd?

[Hoosier Red]

Whoever the 3rd base coach is for the Marlins should be looking for work tomorrow if not sooner. It was like he told Uggla to stop after about 3 steps past the third base bag.

I suppose it could be Uggla's fault too but man that was terrible enough for both guys to get blamed.

[VR]

Cubs up 2-0 in the 1st, still batting.

1st place!

[Kc61]

Yah - But, I'm still trying to play out in my mind what brought Phillips all the way over to 3rd base. Where was Janish? Who is on 2nd?

Don't know, but very heads up play by BP to cover third there. C'mon Volquez.

Bases loaded with pitcher Johnson up now.

[RedsMan3203]

Walk to the number 8 hitter... Brings up the pitcher.. Not a bad walk... But gotta get JJ here.

[VR]

Yah - But, I'm still trying to play out in my mind what brought Phillips all the way over to 3rd base. Where was Janish? Who is on 2nd?

Not sure....but he was should have been down the LF line quite a ways....BP did a great job as an 'extra' cut off guy.

[RedsMan3203]

Don't know, but very heads up play by BP to cover third there. C'mon Volquez.

Bases loaded with pitcher Johnson up now.

Rolen was at 3rd, Phillips was a few steps in the grass... Hmm... I'll take it.

[VR]

EV struggled a bit...but gets out of it. Nice play by Votto, that could have been ugly.

[RedsMan3203]

Good play there by Votto! When he got it... I was thinking he had no play anywhere...

Force out at 2nd... Inning over.

[RedsMan3203]

Volkie just throws the bat at the ball and gets an IF single.

[NDRed]

Johnson at 71 pitches and not fooling anyone. Why have him bat with the basesloaded, to me its like conceding the game.

[Kc61]

Phillips trying to hit a seven run homer. Ease up, Brandon.

[RedsMan3203]

Phillips trying to hit a seven run homer. Ease up, Brandon.

Nah, he was trying to hit a 2 run homer....

7 run homer is impossible...

[NDRed]

This is just the opposite of the Cardinals series. Reds are getting on with little dribblers.

[Kc61]

Nah, he was trying to hit a 2 run homer....

7 run homer is impossible...

Tell Brandon.

I know.

[RedsMan3203]

Nix singles up the middle, Phillips moves up to 2nd.

[CTA513]

Nix trying his best to be player of the game.

[NDRed]

Pujols homored....2-1 Cubs

[RedsMan3203]

Fish have the pen up and working.....

Mr. Joey Votto up

[Kc61]

83 pitches in the fourth inning for Johnson.

[Kc61]

0-2 to Votto.

[NDRed]

Marlins announcers basically are saying that Hanley should have had that one for a double play.

Really

[RedsMan3203]

Votto singles into RF, Phillips scores.

Nix thrown out trying to get to 3rd....

5-0 Reds

[CTA513]

Another run but another runner thrown out at 3rd.

[Red in Chicago]

Another run but another runner thrown out at 3rd.

looked like third base coach was waiving him over

[RedsMan3203]

The 9 hits are a season high against Johnson this season.
The 5 runs TIE a season high against Johnson this season.

[NDRed]

At least that one was behind the runner and required a good play to get Nix.

[Slyder]

looked like third base coach was waiving him over

When did we get wave em Wendall at third?

[jesusfan]

Very nice way to respond so far tonight.. Bounce back ability from this team is amazing.. Let's hope it continues..

[RedsMan3203]

Make that, 6 runs is the most runs scored against Johnson this season.

[TheBurn]

Ahhh... glad to see the boys back to playing Reds ball!

[RedsMan3203]

Johnson out of the game.... Reds already into the fish pen....

[RedsMan3203]

Cubs 2-1, Pooooholes Solo Shot

[NDRed]

As I said, why did they have Johnson bat with the bases loaded? He obviously wasn't long for this game.

He also lost the NL ERA lead with this outing.

[WVRedsFan]

Cubs 2-1, Pooooholes Solo ShotI'm in Gatlinburg, TN tonight and guess what? Reds (FS Ohio) is on the hotel cable. Amazing!

Ran Johnson off. Horray!

[RedsMan3203]

Jimmy E grounds out to 1st, inning over.

Reds 6-0

[Red in Chicago]

i hate directv...it's raining here and now i've got no signal...sigh...

[RedsMan3203]

i hate directv...it's raining here and now i've got no signal...sigh...

I've called and yelled in the past, they always tell me it should be our more than 5 mins during storms...

I've had mine go out for over an hour, and during the heavy snow last year I lost all HD stations until the next day...

They upset me, but I love my NFL Sunday Ticket.

[RedsMan3203]

Single to CF.

[RedsMan3203]

6-3 DP! 2 down

[NDRed]

Cards have 2 on.....nobody out

[RedsMan3203]

Double to the RCF wall.

[WVRedsFan]

Volquez is allowing a lot of hits.

[RedsMan3203]

Volquez is allowing a lot of hits.

6 hits in 4.2 innings, Not good, but not bad... I'll take it... Marlins have some hitters in there

[Kc61]

Strike three.

[RedsMan3203]

Strike out swinging.

End of 5, 6-0 Reds

[NDRed]

Cubs get out of the jam...still lead 2-1

[VR]

Volquez is allowing a lot of hits.

Gladly see more hits and fewer walks.

[_Sir_Charles_]

:jump: BRUUUUUUUUCE!

Wow, first dinger since June 30th.

[RedsMan3203]

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrruce! :jump:

He took that out in DEEEEEEEEEEEEP CF. 410 + FT Shot.

[CTA513]

Bruce homers for the 1st time since the one he hit off Halladay.

[TheBurn]

There it is !!!
B-R-U-C-E :clap:
How long has it been since his last HR?

[RedsMan3203]

There it is !!!
B-R-U-C-E :clap:
How long has it been since his last HR?

6/30 off Halladay.

[VR]

123 at bats?

[TheBurn]

Month-and-a-half or so... Amazing!

[RedsMan3203]

Bruce tonight..

Single up the middle, RBI
Fielders Choice, RBI
HR Center Field, RBI

[NDRed]

I knew it had been awile....but wow

[RedsMan3203]

Razor grounds out to 3rd, 1 down.

[RedsMan3203]

Janish is pressing, Foul Pop Out on the 1st pitch.

[RedsMan3203]

Bruce's 1st 3 RBI game since May 29.

[REDblooded]

If Bruce gets on track... watch out...

[RedsMan3203]

Inning over.

Reds 7-0

[_Sir_Charles_]

If Bruce gets on track... watch out...

Exactly. It won't take much for this team to take off....Bruce or Stubbs getting on track would do it.

[RedsMan3203]

Did LaRue go on the DL?

[Strikes Out Looking]

Did LaRue go on the DL?

You know where I would have him go...:D

[WVRedsFan]

If Bruce gets on track... watch out...

It's what we've been waiting for. Let's hope this is the beginning.

[RedsMan3203]

Strike out swinging, # 5

[RedsMan3203]

You know where I would have him go...:D

Yes he did, Retro to Aug 4th.

[WVRedsFan]

You know where I would have him go...:DA real hot place?:devil:

[RedsMan3203]

Stanton HR, LF.

Reds 7-1

[CTA513]

I can't believe Volquez just got taken deep by an old former pitcher.

[RedsMan3203]

Single into CF.

[WVRedsFan]

Volquez has thrown 84 pitches--probably his last inning.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'd hope somebody's up in the pen.

[RedsMan3203]

I'd hope somebody's up in the pen.

Price was just on the phone....

[_Sir_Charles_]

Good.

Ondrusek getting up.

[CTA513]

Swinging 3-0 when down by 6?

[RedsMan3203]

Grounder to 3rd, only play was to 1st. 2 down.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Anybody notice that Bruce finally gets a HR once BAKER'S out of the dugout?

:O) I'm kidding. I'm kinda surprised nobody said anything yet. *grin*

[VR]

Swinging 3-0 when down by 6?

at a ball 6+ inches out of the zone. Very nice.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cubs & Cards tied at 2, Cards with bases loaded.

[oneupper]

Cubs & Cards tied at 2, Cards with bases loaded.

Can't expect too much help from the Cubs. :(

[WVRedsFan]

Cubs & Cards tied at 2, Cards with bases loaded.

Give it up. It's the Cubs.

[RedsMan3203]

Strike out swinging, K # 6

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice job by Edinson to settle down there. K #6

[VR]

Nice outing by EV, very nice.

[_Sir_Charles_]

3-2 cards....okay, I'm done watching that one.

[NDRed]

3-2 Cards

[RedsMan3203]

3-2 cards....okay, I'm done watching that one.

Well, stop watching... The Cubs can feel your pressure...

[_Sir_Charles_]

That should be it for Edinson, right?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Well, stop watching... The Cubs can feel your pressure...

Hehe. I did, I did. I was just hoping to see Molina FAIL.

[RedsMan3203]

That should be it for Edinson, right?

95 pitches... Maybe send him back out for a batter or two to get him up over 100 pitches... Needs to stretch out that arm some... He has been in that 90's PC since he has returned.

[RedsMan3203]

Phillips just looks at strike 3.

1st strike out of the night for the Reds, Bottom 6.

[_Sir_Charles_]

95 pitches... Maybe send him back out for a batter or two to get him up over 100 pitches... Needs to stretch out that arm some... He has been in that 90's PC since he has returned.

Well, you also want to rebuild that confidence too. I think I'd pull him. He'd been allowing 2 hits per inning for the last 3 innings I think.

[RedsMan3203]

Nix walks.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nix on base for the 4th time tonight. 2 singles & 2 bb's

[RedsMan3203]

Well, you also want to rebuild that confidence too. I think I'd pull him. He'd been allowing 2 hits per inning for the last 3 innings I think.

Its a coin flip... His work should be done for the night... If his PC was under 90, I'd let him fly for the 7th... LO is ready... Dunno

[RedsMan3203]

Votto grounds out to SS, Nix moves to 2nd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bats losing 8-3, Drew Sutton HR'd AGAINST the Bats.

[RedsMan3203]

Rolen JUST missed his 3rd double of the night.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice to see Rolen hitting the ball hard again. It hasn't been mentioned much here lately, but he's been scuffling pretty badly too.

[RedsMan3203]

Nice to see Rolen hitting the ball hard again. It hasn't been mentioned much here lately, but he's been scuffling pretty badly too.

0-12 against the Cards... Another reason why you know what went on...

And, I don't know where that one pitch missed, Rolen should of been struck out. Doesn't matter Rolen feels bad for the guy and swings at one on the top of his shoes.. Inning over

[RedsMan3203]

Volquez out...

Ondrusek on the bump.

[RedsMan3203]

Fly out to CF.

[RedsMan3203]

Volquez: 6 ip, 8 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, 1 HB, 1 WP, 1 HR ... 94 pitches/51 strikes

[RedsMan3203]

Fly out to CF. (Marlins are working out the old man out there)

[Kc61]

Two fly outs and a triple.

[RedsMan3203]

Triple to CF (Now they really are putting the screws on Jimmy E)

Play was close at 3rd....

If that play was 3 years ago Edmounds gets to it.

[oneupper]

Edmonds is a spy

[Tornon]

Do you think Stubbs gets that? I think he might..

[RedsMan3203]

Do you think Stubbs gets that? I think he might..

Easy, No Doubt about it.

Edmounds didn't miss it by that much.

[MississippiRed]

My radio on GameDay is going in and out. Has Marty given the answer to the trivia question yet? (4 players in history with at least 25 HRs, .320 avg., and 50 SBs.) I have Morgan, Bonds, and Henderson. The fourth one is . . .

[Tornon]

My radio on GameDay is going in and out. Has Marty given the answer to the trivia question yet? (4 players in history with at least 25 HRs, .320 avg., and 50 SBs.) I have Morgan, Bonds, and Henderson. The fourth one is . . .

Did Hanley ever steal 50?

[RedsMan3203]

Pop up to SS, Inning over.

Bot 7, 7-1 Reds

[RedsMan3203]

Did Hanley ever steal 50?

Ding Ding, 2007.

[oneupper]

My radio on GameDay is going in and out. Has Marty given the answer to the trivia question yet? (4 players in history with at least 25 HRs, .320 avg., and 50 SBs.) I have Morgan, Bonds, and Henderson. The fourth one is . . .

Cesar Cedeño?

[RedsMan3203]

Edmonds, Razor and Janish are killing the Reds, 0-8

[RedsMan3203]

Edmonds still looking for his 1st hit as a Red just hit a screamer at 1st base. 1 down

[RedsMan3203]

What amazes me, Bruce had a horrible stretch there....

Yet, his batting avg is still at .260 - I Would think it would be down below .250 or near .225

Bruce grounds out to 2nd.

[MississippiRed]

Ding Ding, 2007.

Yes, but my son says Bonds was not one of the four.

[MississippiRed]

Cedeno it is -- 1973!

[oneupper]

Cedeno it is -- 1973!

Man, I'm old. Don't ask me who won the batting title last year.

[RedsMan3203]

Inning over... I forget how. :)

[PuffyPig]

Edmonds, Razor and Janish are killing the Reds, 0-8

When you are up 7-1 over the best pitcher in baseball, and someone is complaining that 3 hitters are hittless and are "killing us", you can realize why the game thread is so unreadable.

Fact: no one is killing us tonight.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Edmonds, Razor and Janish are killing the Reds, 0-8

They're "KILLING" the Reds? Umm...we're up 7-1.

[RedsMan3203]

When you are up 7-1 over the best pitcher in baseball, and someone is complaining that 3 hitters are hittless and are "killing us", you can realize why the game thread is so unreadable.

Fact: no one is killing us tonight.

Fact: I forgot that dang smiley face... :bang:

My bad.

Fly out to LF

[_Sir_Charles_]

Mike Stanton's got some game folks.

HR #2 for him tonight, 14 on the year

[RedsMan3203]

Mike Stanton goes oppo for a HR.

Reds 7-2

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cedeno it is -- 1973!

Crud. I was going to say Cedeno, but since he already had the other 3 I figured I was wrong. Oh well.

[RedsMan3203]

Ground out to 2nd - 2 down.

[Cyclone792]

Incompetent baseball fans shouldn't sit in the first row.

Get the heck out of the way when your team's defender is trying to catch a ball in the seats. If it's the visitor, sure, screw it up as best as possible. But get out of the freaking way if Votto heads over to try to make a play.

[Tornon]

Paul Keels got the score wrong heading to commercial? Surprise..