8/14/2010 Reds vs. Marlins... Bachelor Party Gameday...

[REDblooded]

Posting this early as it's a special occasion... I'll be in the house from Indy celebrating my bachelor party with this game... Let's dominate before the shenanigans begin... ;)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Posting this early as it's a special occasion... I'll be in the house from Indy celebrating my bachelor party with this game... Let's dominate before the shenanigans begin... ;)


Have fun. I can't see strippers mixing well with the baseball & bachelor party theme, but you could invite Morganna. She's kind of a crossover between the two. :O)

[REDblooded]

Have fun. I can't see strippers mixing well with the baseball & bachelor party theme, but you could invite Morganna. She's kind of a crossover between the two. :O)

What's Anna Benson up to these days?!?!?!?!

[Redsfan320]

Phillips 4

Heisey 9

Votto 3

Rolen 5

Gomes 7

Stubbs 8

RHernandez 2

Janish 6

Leake 1

vs. Fla LH Sean West (0-1, 7.20, only his 2d start of season)

FLA

Ramirez 6

Morrison 7

Sanchez 3

Uggla 4

Ross 8

Stanton 9

Helms 5

Hayes 2

West 1

vs. RH Leake (7-4, 3.75)

I'll probably do some PBP.

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[guttle11]

I am not a fan of the mass platoon that seems to be developing with the Edmonds trade.

[kaldaniels]

I know Gomes is the current whipping boy, but I love the RH loaded lineup vs a lefty.

[kaldaniels]

I am not a fan of the mass platoon that seems to be developing with the Edmonds trade.

There will come a day when I will say Heisey has earned a right to play every day. I'm not there yet. As for everyone else, no one has earned everyday playing status if you ask me.

[SirFelixCat]

I know Gomes is the current whipping boy, but I love the RH loaded lineup vs a lefty.

I agree w/ this. I didn't see, at first, that we're facing a LHP and was wondering why, after a great night last night, that Bruce wasn't in there. But once I saw that it's a lefty, I'm VERY happy to see the OF as it is. Let's go win the series tonight boys!:beerme:

[guttle11]

There will come a day when I will say Heisey has earned a right to play every day. I'm not there yet. As for everyone else, no one has earned everyday playing status if you ask me.

To me it's not about earning it, it's the fact that hitting is a daily thing for all but a few guys. Despite the struggles of Bruce, Gomes and Stubbs, this TEAM was at its best when the lineup was largely steady day to day. I just don't see how a lineup can really succeed over time flipping out 4 names on an almost daily basis.

[kaldaniels]

To me it's not about earning it, it's the fact that hitting is a daily thing for all but a few guys. Despite the struggles of Bruce, Gomes and Stubbs, this TEAM was at its best when the lineup was largely steady day to day. I just don't see how a lineup can really succeed over time flipping out 4 names on an almost daily basis.

I think perception has changed unfairly since the Cards series, but I think the team has played its best ball of the year lately.

I guess to understand where you are coming from, I need to know when the TEAM was playing their best in your opinion, and when the "flipping out names began".

[WVRedsFan]

On the date of my bachelor party, Aprill 11, 1980, the Reds beat the Braves 6-0 on a rain-shortened game night shutout by Mike LaCoss. The Reds were in first place due to it being the second game of the season and they were 2-0. Foster hit a home run. How do I know this? Because I kept leaving the party to check the score. My friends thought I was nuts.

But's it's a good omen for you. Since the Reds finished 89-73 that year and I did follow it at my party, maybe that means we're going to be OK. Or something like that...and I've been married for 30+ years.

[edabbs44]

There will come a day when I will say Heisey has earned a right to play every day. I'm not there yet. As for everyone else, no one has earned everyday playing status if you ask me.

Yep, I am sure if someone steps up then they will be rewarded. But at this point you may as well play the percentages.

[redsmetz]

On the date of my bachelor party, Aprill 11, 1980, the Reds beat the Braves 6-0 on a rain-shortened game night shutout by Mike LaCoss. The Reds were in first place due to it being the second game of the season and they were 2-0. Foster hit a home run. How do I know this? Because I kept leaving the party to check the score. My friends thought I was nuts.

But's it's a good omen for you. Since the Reds finished 89-73 that year and I did follow it at my party, maybe that means we're going to be OK. Or something like that...and I've been married for 30+ years.

How did you keep checking on the game then? Out to your car to check on the radio or into the bar to check?

I remember calling the Enquirer or Post's night desks to get West Coast scores back in the 70's. Fortunately I don't remember smoke signals or telegraph wires reports...

[TeamBoone]

I am not a fan of the mass platoon that seems to be developing with the Edmonds trade.

I totally agree. There was a reason that he wasn't playing a ton.

Seems like every time Bruce does well, he doesn't play the next game.


To me it's not about earning it, it's the fact that hitting is a daily thing for all but a few guys. Despite the struggles of Bruce, Gomes and Stubbs, this TEAM was at its best when the lineup was largely steady day to day. I just don't see how a lineup can really succeed over time flipping out 4 names on an almost daily basis.

Amen.

[WebScorpion]

Cubs winning 3-2 in the 9th in St Looiee.:thumbup:

[WebScorpion]

How did you keep checking on the game then? Out to your car to check on the radio or into the bar to check?

I remember calling the Enquirer or Post's night desks to get West Coast scores back in the 70's. Fortunately I don't remember smoke signals or telegraph wires reports...
I think Verizon (and probably most other carriers) has a system that will text you the score every inning. :D Aah, technology...ain't it great?

[VR]

Starting on time?

[RedsMan3203]

Starting on time?

Thats what I've seen, but looks like someone forgot to turn the lights on....

[RedsMan3203]

Starting on time?

7:25 1st pitch now.

[WebScorpion]

Cubs win is final 3-2. :thumbup: Reds 1/2 game out now. :D

[Redsfan320]

No PBP for me tonight. May check in some though.

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[RBA]

Rumor is that if this game is rain out that the Marlins will play a double header in St Louis on October 4, first with the Reds and then with the the Cardinals for the second game. That's only fair.

[mth123]

Hadn't seen Tommy Helms in a while. He looks pretty good, but Man I'm getting old.

[RedsMan3203]

Leake has his yellow live strong band on... When does it come off, at all?

[mth123]

Big start for Leake tonight. His major league life for 2010 is on the line IMO.

[RedsMan3203]

Big start for Leake tonight. His major league life for 2010 is on the line IMO.

Unless Baily throws nails coming out of the gate, Leake will be in the starting 5 for the rest of the year throwing his 6 innings each start.

[redsfaninbsg]

Hanley leads off the game with a base hit, Morrison grounds out 4-3 and Hanley moves to 2B.

[mth123]

Unless Baily throws nails coming out of the gate, Leake will be in the starting 5 for the rest of the year throwing his 6 innings each start.

I don't know. If Leake is bad tonight, I see Bailey getting a couple shots and if he fails, then Harang takes over.

[redsfaninbsg]

Sanchez walks, 2 on 1 out for Uggla.

[RedsMan3203]

I don't know. If Leake is bad tonight, I see Bailey getting a couple shots and if he fails, then Harang takes over.

You have 1 spot for 3 guys...

Arroyo, Cueto, Wood, Volkie and Bailey, Leake and Harang going after # 5

[redsfaninbsg]

Uggla K's.

[redsfaninbsg]

One pitch one out for Ross as he hits a can of corn to RF. 0-0 after 1/2 inning.

[mth123]

OK. Shaky a bit, but he got it together.

[redsfaninbsg]

Phillips grounds out 4-3

[redsfaninbsg]

Heisey grounds out 6-3

[redsfaninbsg]

Votto base hit.

[redsfaninbsg]

Rolen K's. A hit a man left, scoreless after one.

[redsfaninbsg]

Stanton lead off single.

[redsfaninbsg]

In other news the Giants just won 3-2 in 11 innings.

[WebScorpion]

Stanton lead off single.
MLB Gameday is all screwed up...it shows Stanton on 1st, but Helms is leading off the inning. It's like Stanton was magically awarded 1st base to begin the inning. :eek:

Ok, they fixed it...that was weird.

[redsfaninbsg]

Helms grounds out 6-3. Nice play by Janish deep in the hole. man on 2nd with one down.

[redsfaninbsg]

Hayes F8 on one pitch.

[redsfaninbsg]

West grounds out 6-3. A hit a man left still scoreless after an inning and a half.

[redsfaninbsg]

Gomes grounds out 6-3 on a bang bang play.

[redsfaninbsg]

Stubbs grounds out 5-3. Two pitches two outs.

[WebScorpion]

On a good note, at least it looks like Leake is keeping the ball down in the zone today. :thumbup: I think he came up and in to Uggla once, which was a purpose pitch and he pitched Morrison high throughout his AB....I'm guessing that was the plan for Morrison.

[redsfaninbsg]

Hernandez F9. 1-2-3 frame for West. Scoreless after 2

[redsfaninbsg]

Hanley grounds out 4-3

[redsfaninbsg]

Morrison grounds out 4-3

[CrackerJack]

Exciting game so far if you're into ground ball outs.

[RedsMan3203]

Did Leake really just hit 93 with that FB?!

[_Sir_Charles_]

BB to Sanchez

[redsfaninbsg]

Sanchez walks, again.

[corkedbat]

Sanchez walks, again.

Leake getting pinched

[redsfaninbsg]

Leake getting pinched

It was a ball, Ramon tried to frame it.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Did Leake really just hit 93 with that FB?!

You following on Gameday? It showed 93.

[redsfaninbsg]

Uggla walks, back to back 2 out walks.

[corkedbat]

It was a ball, Ramon tried to frame it.

The pitch before and others before that with other batters.

[_Sir_Charles_]

back to back walks. It looked like he was going to have a nice quick inning for a while there.

Price out.

[RedsMan3203]

You following on Gameday? It showed 93.

Showed 93 on TV :eek: I don't recall Leake getting up above 90-91ish

[_Sir_Charles_]

*whew* big K there.

[redsfaninbsg]

Ross K's on a 3-2 pitch

[WebScorpion]

Nice pitch! :thumbup: Leake comes back after getting himself in trouble.

[redsfaninbsg]

Lead off double for Janish.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Janish with a shot down the line. Leadoff 2 bagger!

[redsfaninbsg]

Leake sac bunt, reaches on E1. 1st and 3rd nobody out.

[_Sir_Charles_]

NICE! Good bunt...bobbled, EVERYBODY SAFE! 1st & 3rd. Error on the pitcher.

Alright...now let's make them pay. I'm smelling a big inning here. :O)

[corkedbat]

8 & 9 on with no one out. The lineup has seen this guy. Time for a big inning!

[WebScorpion]

Alright! Top of the order, 1st & 3rd with no outs. Let's rack 'em up this inning! :clap:

[redsfaninbsg]

Phillips K's

[redsfaninbsg]

Heisey K's on 3 pitches.

[redsfaninbsg]

Votto K's swinging. Pathetic inning

[corkedbat]

Dang! Man on third, not outs, top of the order and he's still there three outs later. I hate that! All of a sudden we're facing Randy Johnson

[_Sir_Charles_]

Apparently, I was smelling something else. Ewww.

[Tony Cloninger]

I love crappy pitchers that should be hit but don't....makes for frustration...throwing things. This guy should not be striking out 3 guys in a row at any time.

[redsfaninbsg]

Stanton grounds out 5-3

[TheNext44]

West got a lot of help from the home plate ump. He was a neighborhood ump that inning. Anything in the neighborhood of the plate was a strike. That forced all three hitters to expand their zone.

Still, they should have scored.

[redsfaninbsg]

Helms grounds out 6-3

[redsfaninbsg]

Hayes doubles down the third base line.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Leake can't quite get the 1-2-3 inning. Double down the line

[alloverjr]

That forced all three hitters to expand their zone.



Phillips and Heisey will do that sans help. That should have been a gimme run there against this guy.

BTW, Keels is bad.

[corkedbat]

Lot of opportunites for that left field line camera operator tonight.

[redsfaninbsg]

West K's. Scoreless after 3.5

[_Sir_Charles_]

While it's certainly frustrating we haven't hit this guy...YET. At least we're seeing a nice bounce-back game by Leake. He hasn't been perfect by any means...but a solid job thus far.

[Tony Cloninger]

Heisey swung at ball 3. I like his potential (obviously) but I see just as many K's in his resume as Stubbs...if he plays as much.

Did not see BP's AB. Votto swung at a good pitch ...a pitcher's pitch.

JB said it...1st pitch to RH's is right inside the hands area...next pitch is on the outside. Maybe they will follow the pattern.

[redsfaninbsg]

Lead off walk for Rolen.

[_Sir_Charles_]

For those who haven't seen it yet, as usual, Jamie Ramsey's captions are great. :O)

http://ramsey.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/08/pregame-photos-814.html

[_Sir_Charles_]

B2B BB's

[redsfaninbsg]

Gomes walks on 4 pitches. 2 on none out. Need to score

[Tony Cloninger]

Good. They are not swinging at his junk. Just wait him out and make him come to you for a fat meatball.

[_Sir_Charles_]

mmmmmmm....meatballs. *drools*

[RedsMan3203]

Stubbs should be lookin to jack one right now...

[_Sir_Charles_]

3-0 to Stubbs. They should just sit the bats down for a bit.

[TheBurn]

That was .... questionable? (the 3-0 pitch)

[redsfaninbsg]

Stubbs F9, Rolen to 3rd, one man down for Ramon.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hernandez steps up! Single to score Rolen. Gomes goes 1st to 3rd.

[TheBurn]

Here we go... :clap:

[redsfaninbsg]

Hernandez base hit, Gomes goes first to 3rd. 1-0 Reds.

[TheBurn]

PERFECT!

[redsfaninbsg]

Janish squeezes in Gomes!

[alloverjr]

What a bunt by Janish!

[RedsMan3203]

Squeeze me please!

[_Sir_Charles_]

If you need a run....call Janish. :O) SQUUUUUUEEEEEZE!

[redsfaninbsg]

2-0 Reds

[corkedbat]

Beautiful execution

[redsfaninbsg]

Leake RBI single, 3-0 Reds.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Leake! He continues to hit! 3-0 Redlegs!

He hated seeing his batting average dropping below .350. It got to .349, not anymore. :O)

Back up to .364 for the year. Kid's got some skills.

[TheBurn]

Leake with a line drive! :D

[alloverjr]

Hey Brandon, watch this!

[RedsMan3203]

Leake should never be asked to bunt...

[corkedbat]

Bring Wood back up and put Leake in LF

[redsfaninbsg]

Phillips grounds out 3U, 3-0 Reds after 4.

[Tony Cloninger]

Great bunt by janish......that was a tough play to make.

Leake can really hit. That is a nice weapon to have at the bottom.

[alloverjr]

For those who haven't seen it yet, as usual, Jamie Ramsey's captions are great. :O)

http://ramsey.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/08/pregame-photos-814.html

Good stuff :)

[redsfaninbsg]

Hanley K's

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKK

[redsfaninbsg]

Infield single for Morrison.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Good job by Brandon to even get to that ball. Throw off line. IF single.

[TheBurn]

Good try by BP there...

[redsfaninbsg]

Sanchez F9

[_Sir_Charles_]

Some odd defense from Heisey there according to Marty.

[TheBurn]

Heisey was all over the place following that fly... :D

[_Sir_Charles_]

Uggla, dinger. 3-2

[redsfaninbsg]

Uggla 2 run home run. 3-2 Reds.

[TheBurn]

That got out in a hurry!

[Red in Chicago]

meatball

[RedsMan3203]

Some odd defense from Heisey there according to Marty.


Heisey was all over the place following that fly... :D

He has been all over the place in RF with the fly outs..... Seeing him circle and do the thing almost makes me think he is going to miss it.... Heisey isn't a great defender in RF at all.

[_Sir_Charles_]

meatball

Leake simply HAS to pound the strike zone early in the count. Getting behind for him is deadly.

[redsfaninbsg]

Ross grounds out 4-3. 3-2 going to the bottom of the 5th.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice job by Votto....nearly a error on Brandon there.

[redsfandan]

Congrats to REDblooded, hope you have fun.

Chat is kinda dead. So, am I the only one that thinks this may be the last start this season (for the Reds) for Leake?

[corkedbat]

He has been all over the place in RF with the fly outs..... Seeing him circle and do the thing almost makes me think he is going to miss it.... Heisey isn't a great defender in RF at all.

Yeah, most people think the OF is the OF if you have speed and are a decent fielder. The differing angles make it tough though. Dickerson was solid in CF last year because he was used to it, but had some tough times early in LF, IIRC.

[redsfaninbsg]

Heisey walks

[BCubb2003]

Brantley was blaming Heisey's route on the wind.

[_Sir_Charles_]

VOTTO! Smoked a single. He hit it TOO hard. :O)

[redsfaninbsg]

Votto misses a hr by inches. 1st and 3rd nobody out.

[TheBurn]

Votto drives one to the wall!

[mth123]

Admired it a little too.

[CTA513]

He turned a double into a single.

[redsfaninbsg]

Votto steals second.

[alloverjr]

He turned a double into a single.

I didn't see it that way. Not even Stubbs makes 2nd on a ball hit like that.

[corkedbat]

West back to his boycott on the strike zone

[TheBurn]

Votto takes 2nd...

[mth123]

OK. Fixed his mistake and gets second anyway.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Central Updates:

Cards lost to the Cubs 3-2
Brewers up 3-0 on the Rockies in the 3rd
Pirates up 2-1 on the Astros in the 7th

[redsfaninbsg]

Mark Berry is an idiot.

[TheBurn]

Oh my!
Out at home!

[redsfaninbsg]

4-2 on a Rolen single, Votto cut down at the plate.

[TheNext44]

Took a perfect play to get him, and it got him by an inch. Not a bad call by Berry at all.

[mth123]

Mark Berry is an idiot.

I second the nomination.

[corkedbat]

never shoulda sent him. No outs and would've been 2nd and third. Gotta take a shot sometimes I guess though.

[Patrick Bateman]

Mark Berry is an idiot.

Took two perfect throws and was a close play.

Don't like the call with none out, but on a split second decision we're not talking about an obvious call.

[WVRedsFan]

How did you keep checking on the game then? Out to your car to check on the radio or into the bar to check?

I remember calling the Enquirer or Post's night desks to get West Coast scores back in the 70's. Fortunately I don't remember smoke signals or telegraph wires reports...Since I got married in Pittsburgh, it was out to the car to check on WLW. Yeah, I'm a fanatic...

[redsfaninbsg]

You've got a guy on the ropes who is all over the place and will have a man at third no outs and you send him? Only Mark Berry. I've cursed this man enough during my life so I've grown to expect it. I have little doubt he's the worst 3B coach in the majors.

[Tony Cloninger]

It is obvious to me with 0 outs.....2? outs...yeah, OK. But 0? Come on the ball was hit to the lF, not to his left or right. There was no need to force the issue with 0 outs.

[mth123]

It is obvious to me with 0 outs.....2? outs...yeah, OK. But 0? Come on the ball was hit to the lF, not to his left or right. There was no need to force the issue with 0 outs.

Exactly.

[redsfaninbsg]

Gomes grounds out 5-3

[corkedbat]

Badenhop. Is that German for Bad Hop? Nice name for a pitcher.

[WVRedsFan]

Gomes is so impatient...

[TheNext44]

You've got a guy on the ropes who is all over the place and will have a man at third no outs and you send him? Only Mark Berry. I've cursed this man enough during my life so I've grown to expect it. I have little doubt he's the worst 3B coach in the majors.

Every fan, and I mean every fan thinks that about their third base coach. He's kinda like a Tackle in football, you only notice them when they make a mistake.

[redsfaninbsg]

Stubbs K's.

[redsfaninbsg]

Every fan, and I mean every fan thinks that about their third base coach. He's kinda like a Tackle in football, you only notice them when they make a mistake.

I don't disagree but it's just plain stupid to send a guy on a ball hit right to the left fielder with nobody out in the inning.

[mth123]

Every fan, and I mean every fan thinks that about their third base coach. He's kinda like a Tackle in football, you only notice them when they make a mistake.

Baloney. There was no split second thinking required there. Nobody out and any potential for a play at the plate, you hold him. He should have known that before the ball was hit. Just horrible baseball IMO.

[Patrick Bateman]

It is obvious to me with 0 outs.....2? outs...yeah, OK. But 0? Come on the ball was hit to the lF, not to his left or right. There was no need to force the issue with 0 outs.

I don't know, I basically agree, but we had a string of K candidates coming up with a righty warming up, I think it was a poor call, but he was barely out and it was executed poorly. He has like 2 seconds to make a decision, it's not as cut and dry as it seems IMO.

[Tony Cloninger]

Maybe he saw Mr. Patient Gomes and swing at balls down the middle Stubbs and calculated it in his head.....and said....SEND!

[redsfaninbsg]

Stanton pops out to Votto.

[TheNext44]

It is obvious to me with 0 outs.....2? outs...yeah, OK. But 0? Come on the ball was hit to the lF, not to his left or right. There was no need to force the issue with 0 outs.

All good points.

However, general rule is to send the runner if it looks like it will be bang bang play. So many things can go wrong for the defense that the runner scores something like 85% of the time on bang bang plays at the plate.

[redsfaninbsg]

Helms hr.

[_Sir_Charles_]

4-3 Helms HR

[redsfaninbsg]

No more pbp for me somebody else do it.

[WVRedsFan]

And just like that, we coulda used more runs. I agree with the idea that he shoulda held Votto.

[mth123]

All good points.

However, general rule is to send the runner if it looks like it will be bang bang play. So many things can go wrong for the defense that the runner scores something like 85% of the time on bang bang plays at the plate.

Never heard that General rule. Don't make the first out taking a chance on the bases trumps that IMO.

[CTA513]

Leake is trying to make up for Harang being on the DL.

[Tony Cloninger]

Maybe I am more displeased than usual beacuse I do not trust Leake with this lead. Why was Wood sent down again ?

[RedsMan3203]

Maybe I am more displeased than usual beacuse I do not trust Leake with this lead. Why was Wood sent down again ?

Just how the days lined up...

[Patrick Bateman]

Well that might be the worst call ever.

[RedsMan3203]

DId that really just happen?

[oneupper]

That was so bad, I won't take it.

[Patrick Bateman]

For those not watching, Hayes, the Marlins catcher just got beaned on the leg with 2 strikes, but the ump either said it was foul tipped or he swung, of which he was nowhere close to doing. Nonetheless it's a k.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Called a foul tip and a K.

[TheNext44]

Never heard that General rule. Don't make the first out taking a chance on the bases trumps that IMO.

Read about it this year in an article about Larry Bowa. Very surprising to me too. Also said that you should send the runner almost every time there are two outs.

It kinda explains why third base coaches everywhere send the runner so often.

[Tony Cloninger]

I know....the days lined up for Wood to be sent down. Just being a wise guy. :D

Now the time is right to bring him back up.....though.

[corkedbat]

Called a foul tip and a K.

I don't think that was the end of a bat it clipped. :D

[Tony Cloninger]

Larry Bowa is crazy......like a fox.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Leake's night is done. Francisco PH'ing with 2 outs.

[corkedbat]

That may be the only pitch Juan won't swing at

[WVRedsFan]

Leake with a decent outing.

[mth123]

Read about it this year in an article about Larry Bowa. Very surprising to me too. Also said that you should send the runner almost every time there are two outs.

It kinda explains why third base coaches everywhere send the runner so often.

2 Outs and I send him. But not with nobody out and a fly ball scores him with the 5th and 6th place hitters coming up.

[corkedbat]

Jualking Juan? :eek:

[_Sir_Charles_]

BREAKING NEWS!!!

Francisco with a walk. :O)

[Tony Cloninger]

JF walked? Republicans and Democrats are holding hands and singing songs together?

[WVRedsFan]

Is Phillips in a slump or what?

[corkedbat]

JF walked? Republicans and Democrats are holding hands and singing songs together?

Kumbaya y'all

[mth123]

So, did Leake do well enough to keep his roster spot? Somebody has to go to make room for Bailey.

Lots of runners, 2 HR and he seemed to struggle some. FLA helped him out a bit IMO. Tough decision.

[oneupper]

Is Phillips in a slump or what?

Ever since that Grand Slam bomb in Milwaukee. It's like an addiction.

[BCubb2003]

If the Reds offense hadn't scored four runs, we'd be yelling at Leake. But he did his job.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Rhodes on the bump

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ramirez with a double off the wall in center.

[TheBurn]

:eek: for a second there ... thought that was gone

[marcshoe]

I thought that was gone. Hanley's a monster.

[Mario-Rijo]

Ramirez with a double off the wall in center.

Boy is Stubbs petrified of that wall out there.

[mth123]

IMO lots of CF make that play. Its tough, but Stubbs just is awful at the wall. Even a mid decade JR makes that play (of course he probably would be playing near the warning track for Hanley).

[corkedbat]

I gotta feeling that Leake goes down after the game for Bailey and makes a AAA start, Wood comes up for a reliever and takes Leake's spot the next time it comes up and then they make a decision about the September rotation the last week of the month. Gives Bailey a couple of starts also.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ball 4 is called strike 2.

[mth123]

I gotta feeling that Leake goes down after the game for Bailey and makes a AAA start, Wood comes up for a reliever and takes Woods spot the next time Leake's spot in the rotation comes up and then they make a decision about the September rotation the last week of the month. Gives Bailey a couple of starts also.

I think the same thing and I think it would be the right decision.

[_Sir_Charles_]

2 on, nobody out after the walk to Morrison.

Speier to the mound...Masset coming in.

[indy_dave00]

Just send down Carlos Fisher or since Cueto is suspended do he Reds get to add a player for the remaining days before making a decision?

[corkedbat]

Chris "Capt. Hook Junior" Speier making that most of his managerial turn. :)

[BCubb2003]

Chris "Capt. Hook Junior" Speier making that most of his managerial turn. :)

Will Dusty get Wally Pipped?

[jesusfan]

I'd be bunting if I were the Marlins.. I dnt care if it is the 3 hitter.. oh well.. let em hit away..

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sure would be a nice time for a DP

[Kc61]

Still can't figure out why Speier used the lefty Rhodes with Hanley Ramirez coming up.

[RedsMan3203]

Has CoCo pitched since the Cubs melt down?

[jesusfan]

Very very inconsistent strike zone tonight..

[_Sir_Charles_]

YESSIRREE! :O)

We had a slight shot for a triple play there. Nice job!

[mth123]

Just send down Carlos Fisher or since Cueto is suspended do he Reds get to add a player for the remaining days before making a decision?

Can't add anybody to replace Cueto. Right now, Fisher is a better pitcher than Leake IMO.

[jesusfan]

Nice..! liner right at Phillips doubling off Hanley.. 2 down And that is why you bunt right there

[TheBurn]

What a play! Good job... and good luck on that one!

[corkedbat]

Dangerous AB here

[CTA513]

Even better than a regular double play because the tying run is now at 1st instead of 3rd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

4 pitch walk to Uggla

[jesusfan]

6 straight balls....

[_Sir_Charles_]

back to 2-2

[_Sir_Charles_]

*whew* Nice catch by Stubbs in center to end the inning. That had danger written all over it.

[TheBurn]

Stubbs with a very nice catch!

[alloverjr]

Masset gets hit HARD that inning and gets 3 outs with no runs. Evens out I guess. :eek:

[mth123]

Stubbs with a very nice catch!

Yep. Don't like him going back to the wall, but he's awesome everywhere else.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Okay, time for some add on. Heisey, Votto, Rolen due up.

[jesusfan]

Insurance. Runs. Please.

[BCubb2003]

Stubbs just needs an Invisible Fence.

[mth123]

Stubbs just needs an Invisible Fence.

Random thought worthy.

[jesusfan]

Nice AB by Heisey..

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice Ab from Chris. Down 0-2 and works a walk.

[TheBurn]

BB

[jesusfan]

check swing to Helms.. Heisey to 2nd..1 down

[_Sir_Charles_]

Votto grounds out, but Heisey advances to 2nd. Rolen up.

[jesusfan]

Just an observation.. but he does check swing a lot

[WVRedsFan]

Come on Scotty, we need this run.

[_Sir_Charles_]

He's been overdue for quite a while, it might just be time for #100 from Jonny.

*crosses fingers*

[WVRedsFan]

Good grief.

[jesusfan]

Rolen check swing back to the pitcher.. 2 down c'mon Johnny!

[jesusfan]

Gomes pops to 1st.. Boy, he's struggling..

[WVRedsFan]

Gomes has become a liability.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Crud. Pop out in foul ground. It remains 4-3 heading to the 8th

[redsfaninbsg]

I keep thinking at some point he will get hot again. I'm starting to wonder if that will be next April.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Stanton K's

Masset back out for his second inning btw.

[corkedbat]

He said "Mike Stanton" and I had the most uncomfortable falshback for a fraction of a second.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I keep thinking at some point he will get hot again. I'm starting to wonder if that will be next April.

I keep thinking that he's GOT to get that dinger out of the way. He has REALLY struggled since getting #99.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Back to Back punchouts for Nick

[jesusfan]

Masset woo hoo!