8/24/10: Redlegs @ Giants

[reds44]

Phillips 2B
Stubbs CF
Votto 1B
Rolen 3B
Gomes LF
Bruce RF
Hernandez C
Janish SS
Wood P

against LHP and former no hitter great Jonathan Sanchez.

[Homer Bailey]

You beat me. Was going to try to use my 6-2 record to our benefit.

It's all on you now my friend...

[reds44]

You beat me. Was going to try to use my 6-2 record to our benefit.

It's all on you now my friend...
I got this.

[RedsMan3203]

Here they are, On the road again
There they are, Up on the stage
Here they are, Playin' star again
There they go, Turn the page

[pedro]

Here they are, On the road again
There they are, Up on the stage
Here they are, Playin' star again
There they go, Turn the page

I prefer

On the road again -
And I can't wait to get on the road again.
On the road again -
Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway
We're the best of friends.
Insisting that the world keep turning our way

but that's just me.

[Tornon]

I prefer

On the road again -
And I can't wait to get on the road again.
On the road again -
Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway
We're the best of friends.
Insisting that the world keep turning our way

but that's just me.

I agree, I don't know the other one

[RedsMan3203]

I agree, I don't know the other one

Its edited for to make it go toward the Reds. (They)

It's the song Turn the Page by Seger... You should know it... Least I hope... :beerme:

[Redsfan320]

Just to recap the roster moves before today's game:

OF Jim Edmonds put on the 15-day DL
RP Jordan Smith optioned to Louisville Bats (AAA)
SP (but will be used out of bullpen) Sam LeCure recalled from Louisville Bats (AAA)
2B (but will be used in a utility infielder role) Chris Valaika called up (contract purchased?) from Louisville Bats (AAA)

In short: Edmonds to DL, Smith down, LeCure and Valaika up

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[Big Klu]

Just to recap the roster moves before today's game:

OF Jim Edmonds put on the 15-day DL
RP Jordan Smith optioned to Louisville Bats (AAA)
SP (but will be used out of bullpen) Sam LeCure recalled from Louisville Bats (AAA)
2B (but will be used in a utility infielder role) Chris Valaika called up (contract purchased?) from Louisville Bats (AAA)

In short: Edmonds to DL, Smith down, LeCure and Valaika up

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Valaika was already on the 40-man roster, so the Reds just recalled him from Louisville. They didn't have to purchase his contract.

[Redsfan320]

Valaika was already on the 40-man roster, so the Reds just recalled him from Louisville. They didn't have to purchase his contract.

Okay, wasn't sure how that worked. So he was already being payed the MLB minimum 400K, right?

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[Chip R]

Okay, wasn't sure how that worked. So he was already being payed the MLB minimum 400K, right?

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Probably not. I would think he is on a split contract where he would be paid the minimum while in the major leagues but substantially less if he's in the minors.

[Reds Fanatic]

Big chance to gain a game on the Cards tonight. Who would have thought the Pirates get a win on a night Wainwright starts.

[Tornon]

Big chance to gain a game on the Cards tonight. Who would have thought the Pirates get a win on a night Wainwright starts.

Paul Maholm taketh from the Reds... but he also giveth

[nate]

Chat is open!

[Tornon]

Giants pulling a fast one on us and starting the game early

[Reds Fanatic]

Giants Lineup:


A. Torres, CF
B. Posey, C
A. Huff, 1B
P. Burrell, LF
C. Ross, RF
P. Sandoval, 3B
J. Uribe, SS
F. Sanchez, 2B
J. Sanchez, P

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips flies out to center.

[Brutus]

Okay, wasn't sure how that worked. So he was already being payed the MLB minimum 400K, right?

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Players without experience are usually paid $30,000 in their first year on the 40-man roster and then $65,000 after that. So Valaika was probably making $65k.

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs flies out to center.2 outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto grounds out to 2nd. 0-0 mid 1st.

[Cedric]

Sanchez leads the league in walks.. Hopefully that's the last 9 pitch inning.

[Reds Fanatic]

Torres lines a single to center just past Janish.

[Reds Fanatic]

Posey flies out to center on the first pitch.

[Tornon]

I find it ridiculous that Travis has still only made 1 start at home

[Reds Fanatic]

Huff grounds out to 1st. Runner goes to 2nd. 2 outs.

[Griffey012]

I find it ridiculous that Travis has still only made 1 start at home

I feel like I hardly get to catch him on TV either. Just like tonight. Dang FSN Indiana.

[Reds Fanatic]

4 pitch walk to Burrell. 1st and 2nd.

[reds44]

Does Jonny Gomes know what the term "cut off man" means?

[Reds Fanatic]

Ross lines a single to left. 1-0 Giants. The Reds killer continues. Runners on 2nd and 3rd as the throw was way off.

[VR]

Man Jonny is tough out there.

[reds44]

Gomes may be the dumbest baseball player I've ever seen.

[Reds Fanatic]

Sandoval lines a single to left. 3-0 Giants.

[reds44]

The starting pitching is dying.

[Brutus]

Well I think I'll be turning in.

[Kc61]

Can Arroyo pitch soon?

[Tornon]

The starting pitching is dying.

Starting pitching is fine

[Reds Fanatic]

Uribe flies out to right. 3-0 Giants after 1. The Gomes throw cost the Reds a run.

[Kc61]

Starting pitching is fine


Not yesterday. Not tonight. Maybe tomorrow.

[Brutus]

Not yesterday. Not tonight. Maybe tomorrow.

Not Saturday. Not Wednesday.

It's been a pretty bad week.

[kbrake]

Not yesterday. Not tonight. Maybe tomorrow.

It was one inning with poor defense to help. The night is not exactly over for Wood.

[Tornon]

Not yesterday. Not tonight. Maybe tomorrow.

That was a weak liner by Sandoval to cash those last 2 in, just unlucky. Wood will be fine

[PuffyPig]

The Giants got 3 runs on some singles. It happens. In baseball all the time.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rolen strikes out looking.

[Homer Bailey]

Giants have been babip monsters for 10 innings now. Sickening.

[Tornon]

Did Jonny just hit the ball on the ground?

[Reds Fanatic]

Gomes grounds out to short. 2 outs.

[Kc61]

Ok, Reds, enough of this nonsense. Let's start winning again. Now. Thank you, Kc61.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce walks.

[alloverjr]

Perfect game over!

[OesterPoster]

Good AB by Bruce.

[kbrake]

Ok, Reds, enough of this nonsense. Let's start winning again. Now. Thank you, Kc61.

Sunday wasn't that long ago. I understand the frustration of this series though I guess the Cards game still has me in a good mood. Hopefully the Reds don't ruin it by the end of the night.

[Kc61]

Sunday wasn't that long ago. I understand the frustration of this series though I guess the Cards game still has me in a good mood. Hopefully the Reds don't ruin it by the end of the night.

Lost two out of three, now trail in the fourth one. Not used to that this season.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hernandez strikes out looking. 3-0 Giants mid 2nd.

[kbrake]

Lost two out of three, now trail in the fourth one. Not used to that this season.

Fair enough. Like I said I'm just riding high from the Cards losing to the Pirates with Wainwright on the mound.

[VR]

Starting pitching is fine

When Hanigan is catching.

[OesterPoster]

Looks like I'll get some sleep tonight.

[reds44]

This is the West Coast we all know and love.

[alloverjr]

Wood getting hammered. Bad luck I suppose.

[Reds Fanatic]

Sanchez homers to left. 4-0 Giants.

[nemesis]

We need Homer to come up big tomorrow.

[Cedric]

SI jinx.

[Kc61]

Gomes messed up by allowing that ball to fly over his head into the seats.

[Reds Fanatic]

Sanchez strikes out swinging.

[Reds Fanatic]

Good catch by Gomes as Torres lines out.

[Tornon]

We need Homer to come up big tomorrow.

Homer will for the series win

[alloverjr]

I want Heisey in LF even if he can't hit.

[Cedric]

The Reds have starting pitching issues no matter what some say. Cueto is struggling and his babip, k/9, ld rate are big worries.

Volquez, Bailey, and Wood are all young and very volatile. The Reds have some worries.

[Kc61]

SI jinx.

I hope you're wrong. Could have lived without the magazine cover.

[Reds Fanatic]

Actually an error on Janish

[VR]

Homer will for the series win

Sounds like they are winning tonight too? Sweet!

[OesterPoster]

That's two in two days for Janish. Getting tired mentally?

[kaldaniels]

Lost two out of three, now trail in the fourth one. Not used to that this season.

That scenario took place in 20 games before the All-Star break and I quit counting. Enough of the gloom and doom. 162 games people.

[Tornon]

Sounds like they are winning tonight too? Sweet!

I think they will, apparently nobody else here does

[reds44]

Reds are sleep walking.

[alloverjr]

Nice play Rolen.

[Reds Fanatic]

Now Rolen loses a ball in foul territory

[VR]

I think they will, apparently nobody else here does

Nor do Janish, Wood, Gomes or Rolen apparently ;)

[Reds Fanatic]

Maybe the SI jinx has kicked in when even Janish is making errors.

[Reds Fanatic]

Errror on Rolen on that foul ball.

[Kc61]

Team is probably tired from all the West Coast games. Need to get it going and pick up at least one win this series.

[nemesis]

No matter what happens tonight and tomorrow the Reds come back from the WC trip at least 2.5 up. ANY of us woulda taken that.

[Reds Fanatic]

Huff flies out to center. 4-0 Giants after 2.

[VR]

Sam LeCure is getting in early tonight. Wood at 42 through 2.

[Kc61]

No matter what happens tonight and tomorrow the Reds come back from the WC trip at least 2.5 up. ANY of us woulda taken that.


Could be 1.5.

[kaldaniels]

No matter what happens tonight and tomorrow the Reds come back from the WC trip at least 2.5 up. ANY of us woulda taken that.

This is the toughest stretch of the year IMO. I said before the series I'd take a 5-4. They are playing with house money for me now.

[CTA513]

Harang is on the phone letting the Reds know he can pitch like the Reds have in the last 4-5 days.

;)

[OesterPoster]

Yep. 5-4 is what we wanted. Still have a chance at 6-3.

[Tornon]

Yep. 5-4 is what we wanted. Still have a chance at 6-3.

We've only lost 2 games.. we can do 7-2

[Reds Fanatic]

Janish strikes out swinging.

[VR]

Travis Wood is going to be a very good hitting ML pitcher. He's not found too many holes this year....but like Leake, he can swing it.

[Brutus]

We've only lost 2 games.. we can do 7-2

That isn't happening. Tonight's a lost cause. Errors, mental mistakes and poor pitching.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wood strikes out swinging. 4 Ks for Sanchez.

[Tornon]

That isn't happening. Tonight's a lost cause. Errors, mental mistakes and poor pitching.

Sure it is, it's the 3rd inning. We're fine

[OesterPoster]

That ball carried. Wow.

[reds44]

Phillips.

4-1.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips homers to left center. 4-1 Giants.

[Kc61]

BP!!!!

[OesterPoster]

Take a walk Drew, take a walk.

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs strikes out swinging. 5 Ks. 4-1 Giants mid 3rd.

[WVRedsFan]

K

[Tornon]

Drew got 1 pitch in the strike zone that at bat & managed to strike out

[MississippiRed]

Drew got 1 pitch in the strike zone that at bat & managed to strike out

According to GameDay, those last two pitches were strikes at the bottom of the zone.

[kbrake]

Man this place is crumbling under the pressure where is the jumping smiley faces?

BP!! :jump:

[alloverjr]

The Reds could really use an outfield that could hit a bit.

[Reds Fanatic]

Burrell flies out to center.

[Tornon]

According to GameDay, those last two pitches were strikes at the bottom of the zone.

I just rewound and watched again, the 3-1 pitch was borderline.. i'm pretty sure the 3-2 one was low

[alloverjr]

I just rewound and watched again, the 3-1 pitch was borderline.. i'm pretty sure the 3-2 one was low

would agree with that

[Reds Fanatic]

Ross grounds out to 3rd. 2 outs.

[OesterPoster]

Yeah, I just did the same. I think the foul ball was going to be low. The 3-2 pitch was low too.

[Griffey012]

Does this remind anyone of the D-Backs game where we faced Daniel Hudson? Gomes looking bad in left, everyone striking out, and everyone mailing in the game? It sounds very familiar to me, no reason for people to be giving up so early...I do understand the Giants are a better team nonetheless.

[OesterPoster]

Wood needs a couple quick and easy innings.

[Big Klu]

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

Reds All-Time Home Run Leaders
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Adam Dunn - 270
5. Ted Kluszewski - 251
6. George Foster - 244
7. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
8. Eric Davis - 203
9. Barry Larkin - 198
10. Vada Pinson - 186
11. Wally Post - 172
12. Gus Bell - 160
13. Joe Morgan - 152
13. Pete Rose - 152
15. Lee May - 147
16. Dan Driessen - 133
17. Reggie Sanders - 125
18. Ernie Lombardi - 120
19. Sean Casey - 118
20. Frank McCormick - 110
21. Dave Parker - 107
22. Chris Sabo - 104
23. Brandon Phillips - 103
24. Dave Concepcion - 101
25. Gordy Coleman - 98

[Reds Fanatic]

Sandoval lines out to left. 4-1 Giants after 3.

[Tornon]

Kung Fu Panda has been stroking it well for awhile now

[OesterPoster]

Houston & Philly still tied in the 13th.

[OesterPoster]

53 pitches for Wood through 3.
46 pitches for Sanchez through 3.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto lines a single to center.

[Griffey012]

Won't be surprised if Rolen makes up for his error here.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rolen lines out to center.

[Tornon]

Jonny's about to go yard here

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto steals 2nd. 11th steal of the year.

[OesterPoster]

Jonny's about to go yard here

I've been saying that for about a month.

[OesterPoster]

Green light.

[Tornon]

I'm not greedy, I'll take a walk

[Reds Fanatic]

Gomes walks. 1st and 2nd.

[WVRedsFan]

BB for Gomes

[WebScorpion]

Time for Jay Bruce to realize some potential... ;)

[Griffey012]

Is the ump's strike zone looking tight tonight? According to gamecast a couple of those pitches to Gomes looked pretty close

[Tornon]

Is the ump's strike zone looking tight tonight? According to gamecast a couple of those pitches to Gomes looked pretty close

Not really.. all those balls were pretty clearly outside the zone

[WVRedsFan]

Biggest fear. Jay rolls a ball to first or second for a DP

[OesterPoster]

That's better than a DP. :)

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce strikes out swinging. 6 Ks for Sanchez.

[Griffey012]

Not really.. all those balls were pretty clearly outside the zone

Thanks, it's always hard to trust the accuracy of things like gamecast.

[WVRedsFan]

Bruce is helpless against leftys. And yes--much better tahn a DP.

[reds44]

4-2.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hernandez lines a single to center. 4-2 Giants. 1st and 2nd.

[OesterPoster]

Razor Ramon comes through. Keels shows no emotion.

[WVRedsFan]

Hernandez comes through again. Great hit. 4-2

[Reds Fanatic]

Hernandez is red hot hitting .361 since the all star break.

[Tornon]

Hopefully at least a walk to get Wood to the plate..

[Big Klu]

Razor Ramon comes through. Keels shows no emotion.

http://www.eugenesaints.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/spock001.jpg

[reds44]

Real nice AB from Janish.

[WVRedsFan]

Sacks loaded with the walk

[Reds Fanatic]

Walk to Janish. Bases loaded for Wood.

[Tornon]

Giants bullpen is warming up

[OesterPoster]

Loads of pitches this inning for Sanchez.

[Reds Fanatic]

Sanchez up to 70 pitches.

[Tornon]

Dangit.. i thought he had that

[WebScorpion]

For someone whose fastball tops out at 91 mph, he sure is wild. Most pitchers with these kind of control problems throw in the mid-to- upper 90's. :eek:

[reds44]

He hit it hard. Couldn't ask for anything more.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wood flies out to center. 4-2 Giants mid 4th.

[PuffyPig]

That isn't happening. Tonight's a lost cause. Errors, mental mistakes and poor pitching.


Why would you even say that?

It's baseball, anytihng can happen.

[OesterPoster]

Houston & Philly still tied in the 14th now.

[Tornon]

Why would you even say that?

It's baseball, anytihng can happen.

He does that all the time, it's his way of motivating the reds :thumbup:

[Reds Fanatic]

Uribe with a bloop hit to center.

[PuffyPig]

He does that all the time, it's his way of motivating the reds :thumbup:

Hint: the Reds aren't reading this thread, at least not during the game.

[nemesis]

Why would you even say that?

It's baseball, anytihng can happen.

Brutus is quickly becoming the new FCB.

[OesterPoster]

For crying out loud, how much luck do they have left?

[Tornon]

Hint: the Reds aren't reading this thread, at least not during the game.

It's been working hasn't it?

[WebScorpion]

Why would you even say that?

It's baseball, anytihng can happen.
Yea, haven't you ever watched 'Angels in the Outfield'? Quick, everyone flap their arms! :D

[Captain Hook]

Houston & Philly still tied in the 14th now.

I like those long extra inning games just about as much as losses for all teams competing with the Reds for the playoffs.

[Cedric]

Tonight is an example of why baseball is so random and luck based. Reds smoking the ball around the park and Uribe gets a hit off the knuckles.

[Reds Fanatic]

Sanchez walks. 1st and 2nd.

[nemesis]

Wood is struggling a bit I have to say. Just doesn't seem as crisp with his arm action.

[Captain Hook]

Tonight is an example of why baseball is so random and luck based. Reds smoking the ball around the park and Uribe gets a hit off the knuckles.

Sandoval plated 2 in the 1st a pretty week hit that just happens to be the difference in this one.

[reds44]

Say what you want about BABIP, but we're not playing smart.

[Reds Fanatic]

Another error as Hernandez attempts a pickoff at 2nd and throws the ball into center. 3rd error of the night. 2nd and 3rd.

[WVRedsFan]

The west coach jinx finally hits the Reds.

[Reds Fanatic]

Sanchez strikes out swinging. 1 out.

[Tornon]

No harm no foul, it's like he got the bunt now

[WebScorpion]

Come on guys, settle down...we're still in this one. This team can score 8 runs in two innings.;)

[Brutus]

Why would you even say that?

It's baseball, anytihng can happen.

Anything can happen... but doesn't mean it will.

[Tornon]

Anything can happen... but doesn't mean it will.

But we know it will

[kaldaniels]

Lets use initials for the Sanchez boys...i was thinking Jonathon had hit the HR. :D

[nemesis]

Man.

[Captain Hook]

Come on guys, settle down...we're still in this one. This team can score 8 runs in two innings.;)

They might need to tonight.

[Reds Fanatic]

Torres lines a single to right. 6-2 Giants and the throw does not hit a cutoff man again and Torres goes to 2nd.

[Tornon]

Alright, alright, get em back next inning

[reds44]

Seriously what are we doing on defense tonight?

[VR]

At some point they need to realize Hanigan gets better results out of the pitching staff.

[alloverjr]

Seriously what are we doing on defense tonight?

The Reds employ the dumbest outfield in the league. Or so it seems.

[Mario-Rijo]

At some point they need to realize Hanigan gets better results out of the pitching staff.

That's an absolute fact!

[dsmith421]

San Francisco is rapidly becoming the Reds new Garden of Horrors. We've looked physically and mentally out of it from second one of the game yesterday.

[Captain Hook]

Seriously what are we doing on defense tonight?

While your right that the D has been bad tonight I'm not sure how it contributed to those two runs.

[WVRedsFan]

Wood has nothing. Opportunity knocks and we don't answer. There's always tomorrow and with this lineup they will be no 8 runs in two innings.

[reds44]

Leake is warming up.

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice running catch by Bruce. 2 outs.

[Cedric]

Is Gomes standing on the warning track? I'm not piling on here. Serious question.

[Reds Fanatic]

Huff lines a single to left. 7-2 Giants.

[reds44]

Was Gomes playing him on the warning track?

[Reds Fanatic]

Giants have now outscored the Reds 18-4 in this series.

[Tornon]

Wood has nothing. Opportunity knocks and we don't answer. There's always tomorrow and with this lineup they will be no 8 runs in two innings.

We can score 8 runs in 2 innings with this lineup

[alloverjr]

That's a joke of positioning in LF. That ball should have been caught while smoking a cigarette.

[kaldaniels]

Wood has nothing. Opportunity knocks and we don't answer. There's always tomorrow and with this lineup they will be no 8 runs in two innings.

Thats a stretch. The Giants have dinked and dunked a lot of hits tonight, and the OF has been awful.

[dsmith421]

What does Gomes do well at this point?

[Cedric]

The Reds are literally playing with 8 fielders. I can't believe that anyone truly believes Jonny Gomes should start on any NL team including the Pirates.

[kbrake]

What does Gomes do well at this point?

Run out his grounders hard :confused:

[alloverjr]

Thats a stretch. The Giants have dinked and dunked a lot of hits tonight, and the OF has been awful.

Does that include the dink over the wall in left? He's been hit hard and have had some hard hit balls caught for outs. No way around it.

[RBA]

Reds can't put runs on the board in SF according to Reds TV? If the Giants are scoring in bunches, what are a few runs going to do for the Reds?

[WVRedsFan]

We can score 8 runs in 2 innings with this lineupI seriously doubt it. I really do. Stubbs, Gomes, and Bruce are black holes right now. Jay was hot, but put a lefty in there and he looks lost.

[Tornon]

Does that include the dink over the wall in left? He's been hit hard and have had some hard hit balls caught for outs. No way around it.

I don't think it's been that bad against Wood. So he gave up a solo HR, there haven't been that many hard hits to warrant the results

[Reds Fanatic]

Burrell strikes out swinging. 7-2 Giants after 4.

[kaldaniels]

Does that include the dink over the wall in left? He's been hit hard and have had some hard hit balls caught for outs. No way around it.

1 run. Now go look at the other 6 and get back to me.

[reds44]

It's honestly like the Reds saw the Cardinals lost before the game started and took their foot off the gas.

Last night, they just got beat. Tonight, they aren't even there.

[Captain Hook]

I seriously doubt it. I really do. Stubbs, Gomes, and Bruce are black holes right now. Jay was hot, but put a lefty in there and he looks lost.

That lefty could be done after this inning.

[Griffey012]

The Reds are literally playing with 8 fielders. I can't believe that anyone truly believes Jonny Gomes should start on any NL team including the Pirates.

He has been putting up Taverasesque offensive numbers for a while now, coupled with amazingly poor defense. Of course he should be starting for the Reds ;)

[Tornon]

I seriously doubt it. I really do. Stubbs, Gomes, and Bruce are black holes right now. Jay was hot, but put a lefty in there and he looks lost.

Bruce is fine, Stubbs hit the ball hard his first time up, we'll be just fine

[WebScorpion]

Alright, it's still early...let's get some back. This one is going to end in a battle of the bullpens. :clap:

[alloverjr]

1 run. Now go look at the other 6 and get back to me.

I'll send you a copy of the game for you to review. Then you can get back to me. :p:

[reds44]

I'm really curious to what Heisey did to get lost on the bench.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips with his 2nd HR tonight! 7-3 Giants.

[kbrake]

Not over yet.

[Captain Hook]

Hopefully the Reds can find a way to get Philips 6 more ABs.

[kaldaniels]

Phillips with his 2nd HR tonight! 7-3 Giants.

Just when I think I'm out they pull me back in.

[reds44]

Not over yet.
They just look so disinterested in the field. This is a winnable game and they're punting.

[RBA]

Ryan Howard ejected.

[reds44]

Ryan Howard ejected.
A pitcher has to play the field now.

[Cedric]

I'm really curious to what Heisey did to get lost on the bench.

Many of us were tarred and feathered for expecting Heisey to be forgotten. The love for Gomes is a major reason I have huge concerns about Mr Baker getting an extension. What manager would play Gomes in this ballpark?

[dsmith421]

Be patient Reds hitters.

[Tornon]

Nice job by the Giants extra fielder there

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs lines a ground rule double that the Giants bullpen pitcher picks up.

[alloverjr]

That's a crap play even though that's the rules.

[Reds Fanatic]

That does stink with Stubbs speed it could have possibly been a triple.

[kaldaniels]

I'll send you a copy of the game for you to review. Then you can get back to me. :p:

What can I say, I'm simply arguing that Wood had more than nothing. This was not a 7 run shellacking...this was a subpar performance from Travis compounded by bad luck and bad defense.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto lines out to center. Stubbs goes to 3rd.

[reds44]

Roy Oswalt playing LF for the Phillies.

[RBA]

Oswalt in left

[Big Klu]

With his pair of homers tonight, Brandon Phillips ties Chris Sabo for 22nd place on the Reds all-time home run list.


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

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

[kbrake]

They just look so disinterested in the field. This is a winnable game and they're punting.

I've been drinking and playing Twisted Metal 2 on the other tv with the roomie just now starting to focus on the game and so far this inning they look good to me.

[Cedric]

Rockets all over getting flagged tonight. That's what happens with good defensive positioning and no Gomes for the Giants.

[reds44]

Rolen.

7-5.

It's far from over.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rolen homers to left center!!!7-5 Giants.

[NC Reds]

Fight!!!

[RBA]

We aren't dead yet.

[VR]

atta boy Scottie.

[kaldaniels]

Beam me up Scottie!!!

[Captain Hook]

Rolen:jump:

[alloverjr]

Oswalt in left

Maybe the Reds can trade for him. :)

Nice shot by Rolen!

[Reds Fanatic]

Pitching change. Ramirez is coming in to pitch which means he can no longer field doubles down the line.

[Tornon]

Nobody here really thought we were out of this

[CTA513]

Roy Oswalt playing LF for the Phillies.

I think I would put Kendrick in the field before Oswalt unless hes hurt.

[kbrake]

Rolen.

7-5.

It's far from over.

See told you hahaha

[OesterPoster]

Man, these guys just don't want me to go to bed. Every time I think about it, they score a few more.

[Reds Fanatic]

Astros Phillies in the 15th.

[Tornon]

Tough luck, Jonny

[Reds Fanatic]

Gomes just missed flying out to the wall in left.

[BuckeyeRedleg]

Like I said last night, this Giant team annoys the hell out of me.

They seem to get a bunch of breaks against us.

[reds44]

Flyout to Oswalt hahahaah.

This is awesome.

[Orenda]

So is the catcher making noise on one side of the plate and jumping to the other side thing getting redundant?

I hadn't seen this until Yadier Molina started doing it a few years ago but now it seems like a lot of catchers utilize this technique almost every game.

On Torres' last single Ramon tapped his glove twice on the inside and then relocated to the outside. If a heady batter is in the box I think you risk advertising where the pitch is going. I know its knit picking but just thought i'd add my 2 cents

[BuckeyeRedleg]

Gomes' OPS now under .750.