8/27- Reds vs. Cubs

[Redsfan320]

Bruce 9
Valaika 4
Votto 3
Rolen 5
Gomes 7
Hernandez 2
Stubbs 8
Janish 6
Cueto 1

BP not in line up. 1st start for Chrissy. I really don't like Bruce leading off. Gomes in lineup also after good day Wednesday, but bad 3 months.

I'll probably do some PBP.

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[Homer Bailey]

I'm not sure why anyone expects Gomes to not be in the lineup vs. a lefty. He will be for the rest of the entire season, if I were to guess.

[WVRedsFan]

Bruce leading off against a lefty? It make make the first two spots black holes. I hope not, but that's the fear. Cueto had better be on. I'd like to build on that lead.

[lollipopcurve]

Really glad to see Valaika get a start.

[membengal]

Dusty thinking outside the box with that line-up.

"A" for effort from Dusty. I like it.

[RichRed]

Dusty thinking outside the box with that line-up.

"A" for effort from Dusty. I like it.

I kinda do too. Maybe trying to get Bruce to shorten his swing against a lefty by batting him leadoff? Who knows, but I'm intrigued.

[Cedric]

Don't mind that lineup. It's probably the best you can do with those eight.

[Chip R]

Shocked Cairo isn't starting at 2nd.

[Bumstead]

Yeah, Cairo deserves the starts when Phillips is out. He's played well and he could even bat at the top of the order with his .357 OBP...but alas, why do something that makes sense? I would rather Janish bat up near the top if Valaika is playing, it's not like Valaika gets on base...

I don't get Bruce batting first or 6th...he should bat 5th behind Rolen everyday all day. We need to win these games, we don't need to give Valaika any time out there and definitely not at the top of the order.

[kbrake]

There have been a few games this year I've clicked on the game thread and thought someone was playing a joke cause no way Dusty actually came up with that. Today is one of those days.

[Cedric]

When will the Cubs lineup be out?

[Homer Bailey]

DeWitt 2B
Castro SS
Byrd CF
Ramirez 3B
Nady 1B
Colvin RF
Soriano LF
Soto C
Gorzelanny P

[PuffyPig]

Bruce leading off against a lefty? It make make the first two spots black holes. I hope not, but that's the fear. Cueto had better be on. I'd like to build on that lead.

Gorzelany is much worse against lefties than righties.

Bruce has a 1.159 OPS.

Also Valika is quite a bit better vs. LF pitching than RH, and OPS over .900.

[Bumstead]

Gorzelany is much worse against lefties than righties.

Bruce has a 1.159 OPS.

So he bats 1st? Is that in case Cueto gets on? I'm sorry, I don't get it.

[Bumstead]

Soriano bats 7th for $17M...wow! I think the cubs are in trouble for a number of years barring outright releases of a few players.

[edabbs44]

My guess is that Cincy feels like this game is a lock no matter who plays 2b so they'd rather take the opportunity to see what Valaika can do.

[reds44]

There have been a few games this year I've clicked on the game thread and thought someone was playing a joke cause no way Dusty actually came up with that. Today is one of those days.
I honestly thought somebody bumped a spring training thread when I saw the lineup. I don't have a problem with it, but it just looks odd.

[membengal]

My guess is that Cincy feels like this game is a lock no matter who plays 2b so they'd rather take the opportunity to see what Valaika can do.

lol

Give me a break.

[kaldaniels]

You want to draw people into this thread...put "Bruce leading off" in the title.

Interesting is the only word I can come up with right now.

[HeatherC1212]

This is SO going to be one of those games where the 'weird' lineup somehow puts up about sixteen runs, LOL :laugh: :p:

[Kc61]

I would play Cairo and have him lead off.

[PuffyPig]

My guess is that Cincy feels like this game is a lock no matter who plays 2b so they'd rather take the opportunity to see what Valaika can do.

If Cincy thinks this or any other game is a lock they will not make the playoffs.

There is no such thing as a lock in baseball when the Pirates beat Wainwright.

The Reds have huge trouble with Gorzelany.

[membengal]

If Cincy thinks this or any other game is a lock they will not make the playoffs.

There is no such thing as a lock in baseball when the Pirates beat Wainwright.

The Reds have huge trouble with Gorzelany.

Indeed.

[oneupper]

Like the lineup. Dusty put some thought into it.
Forces Bruce to settle down. Valaika is a contact guy, batting second might be a good place for him to make his first start, rather than leadoff.

In any case, this one's on Cueto mostly. He needs to bounce back.

[edabbs44]

If Cincy thinks this or any other game is a lock they will not make the playoffs.

There is no such thing as a lock in baseball when the Pirates beat Wainwright.

The Reds have huge trouble with Gorzelany.

Maybe I should reword...maybe they think that this game will likely not come down to who plays 2b and want to see what they have in Valaika. I've noted a few games in the past where it seemed like they have confidence in the matchup and did something unorthodox with the lineup.

[_Sir_Charles_]

This is SO going to be one of those games where the 'weird' lineup somehow puts up about sixteen runs, LOL :laugh: :p:

This is what I was thinking too. It never seems to fail that when we see one of those really strange lineups...it goes nuts.

[Homer Bailey]

Reds are pretty strong favorites tonight (-173).

[Homer Bailey]

Odds that the Reds will be 3 games down after tonight are 3.3-1 (according to sportsbook, via a Cubs/Cards parlay).

[edabbs44]

Reds are pretty strong favorites tonight (-173).

http://vectortuts.s3.amazonaws.com/tuts/18_Lock_Icon/lock_final.jpg

:)

[edabbs44]

Odds that the Reds will be 3 games down after tonight are 3.3-1 (according to sportsbook, via a Cubs/Cards parlay).

$100 gets you $330? Not a bad wager.

[PuffyPig]

Odds that the Reds will be 3 games down after tonight are 3.3-1 (according to sportsbook, via a Cubs/Cards parlay).

If you assumed that the Cards and Reds games are each 50/50 chances, the mathematical odds of either the Cards gaining a game, or us gaining a game, would each be 3-1. No one gaining would be 2-1.

[RedsMan3203]

This is SO going to be one of those games where the 'weird' lineup somehow puts up about sixteen runs, LOL :laugh: :p:

I'm sure they'll be hitless now.... :cool:

[Redsfan320]

FSO-HD has no sound on Time Warner. MLBN-HD not working at all either. :angry::angry::angry:

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[Homer Bailey]

If you assumed that the Cards and Reds games are each 50/50 chances, the mathematical odds of either the Cards gaining a game, or us gaining a game, would each be 3-1. No one gaining would be 2-1.

Not sure what you're going for. All I'm saying is the Cards are strong favorites, and the Cubs are dogs. If you parlay them tonight, you get 3.3/1.

[Tornon]

FSO-HD has no sound on Time Warner. MLBN-HD not working at all either. :angry::angry::angry:

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Both channels are working fine for me on TW

[kaldaniels]

If you assumed that the Cards and Reds games are each 50/50 chances, the mathematical odds of either the Cards gaining a game, or us gaining a game, would each be 3-1. No one gaining would be 2-1.

nm...but something doesn't jive with the 3-1 and 2-1 odds to me. I think its that if you are using odds to display probability...the odds of no one gaining should be 1-1.

[Homer Bailey]

Whats up with the pathetic crowd tonight??

[nate]

Chat is open and non-pathetic!

Err...usually!

:cool:

[Redsfan320]

We are go
DeWitt up

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[Tornon]

They described the Reds uniforms.. they described the Cubs uniforms.. I've never heard an announcer describe the umpires' uniforms before

[Redsfan320]

K (swinging)
1 out
Castro up

Good start!

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[Redsfan320]

K (swinging)
2 out
Byrd up

Yeah, baby!

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[GAC]

chat is open :beerme:

[Tornon]

Cueto's got a bit of jump on his fastball so far

[Redsfan320]

1B
Runner on 1st
2 out
Ramirez up

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[Redsfan320]

Cards lead 1-0 in the 1st on a Pujols homer.

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[Gallen5862]

I am getting the Reds game on WGN. Maybe that channel will have sound for you redsfan 320.

[VR]

Cowboy is just nails w/ his Cueto assessment.

The fact that he observed Cueto's delivery flaw when he was warming up in SF was a great point.....I'm assuming Price knew about it. Hopefully.

[Redsfan320]

I am getting the Reds game on WGN. Maybe that channel will have sound for you redsfan 320.

Thanks, but the sound came on for FSO-HD. :)

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[Redsfan320]

9
3 out
Top of 1st over
Bruce up

0-0

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[_Sir_Charles_]

Cueto looking solid. We definitely need him to bounce back to form after that last outing.

[CrackerJack]

I am getting the Reds game on WGN. Maybe that channel will have sound for you redsfan 320.

Thanks for the heads up - my $12 basic cable gets WGN and there it is. First game I've been able to watch at home as a local this year.

[Gallen5862]

YW Crackerjack. I am glad you get to see the game. Hopefully it will be a huge Reds victory.

[Tornon]

Hmm.. Jay taking on the role as a pesky leadoff hitter

[VR]

Jay lookin like a leadoff hitter....seeing 8 pitches and drawing the walk

[_Sir_Charles_]

Solid ab here from Jay thus far. But he's been swinging a good bat of late. And with that...the walk.

[Redsfan320]

BB
Runner on 1st
0 out
Valaika up

Wow... just a great AB from Bruce... now let's see if Valaika can get it done.

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[The Voice of IH]

Great at bat there by Bruce, now lets go kid

[VR]

Valaika looks like a ballplayer. That means he'll come up big here. I just know it.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bruce not getting a very good read on Gorzy. Heading back towards the bag on each pitch.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ugh...I hate it when I'm right.

Swing & miss on a hit & run....sorry, that's on Valaika, not Jay there.

[Redsfan320]

CS 1-2-4-3-6 (Between 1 and 2)
1 out
Valaika (still) up

Wow.

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[Homer Bailey]

Seriously Dusty? Why have guys running with Votto on the on deck circle. That was beyond dumb.

[The Voice of IH]

hmmmmm surprised that dusty would do that with a guy making his first start in the bigs...

[Tornon]

17 pitches for Gorzo already

[_Sir_Charles_]

Valaika! Double thru the RF gap!

[The Voice of IH]

Cubs announcer breaking news, Reds would not be where they are without Votto.

[Redsfan320]

2B
Runner on 2nd
1 out
Votto up

Congrats for Chrissy... but what could have been

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[VR]

17 pitches for Gorzo already

One of my favorite things is a high pitch count for the starting pitcher on the 1st game of a series. Can wreak havoc for the weekend.


Valaika. I just KNEW it :cool:

[Tornon]

JV!

[_Sir_Charles_]

M

v

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!


Single to right for Votto. 1-0 Redlegs.

"could've walked him, could've DRILLED him after some of the things he said at the ASB" -cubs announcers on Votto after his RBI.

[The Voice of IH]

oh yea, Reds going to ruff them up tonight.

[Homer Bailey]

The guy is just ridiculous.

[Redsfan320]

1B
2B->H, R/ Valaika
Runner on 1st
1 out
Rolen up

SCORE CHANGE: 1-0, Reds

MVP! MVP! MVP!

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[CrackerJack]

Even lefties can't get away with that flat pitch to Votto.

[_Sir_Charles_]

6-4-3 dp to end the inning.

[Redsfan320]

DP 6-4-3
DP5 6-4-3 (2)/ Votto
3 out
Bottom of 1st over
Nady up

1-0, Reds

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[The Voice of IH]

who is the Cubs color announcer??? He just said that he would have perferd the cubs to nail Votto for his comments during the all star break then pitch to him. It was funny when he said it.

[Tornon]

who is the Cubs color announcer??? He just said that he would have perferd the cubs to nail Votto for his comments during the all star break then pitch to him. It was funny when he said it.

Bob Brenley?

[RedsManRick]

Baker just can't resist the urge to play small-ball, can he? Nothing like playing for 1 run in the first...

And I love Bruce batting higher in the order since he's calmed down (the Edmonds influence supposedly). The kid crushes the ball when he makes contact. A little less chasing out of the zone and his production could sky rocket.

[Redsfan320]

1B
Runner on 1st
0 out
Colvin up

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[RedsMan3203]

Janish would of gotten to that...

Oh wait..... :)

[Redsfan320]

Fo5
1 out
Runner on 1st
Soriano up

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[Tornon]

Soriano has owned Cueto..

[Redsfan320]

9
2 out
Runner on 1st
Soto up

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[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm liking this quicker working Cueto. I don't think I've seen him pitch this quickly all year.

[Redsfan320]

Fo3
3 out
Top of 2nd over
Gomes up

1-0, Reds

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[_Sir_Charles_]

Does anybody hit higher infield popups than Gomes?

[Redsfan320]

Fo5
1 out
Hernandez up

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[Redsfan320]

4-3
2 out
Stubbs up

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[_Sir_Charles_]

Solid double to left center for Stubbs. He's really played well against the Cubbies.

[RedsMan3203]

This just in... Stubbs is fast.

[Redsfan320]

GR2B
2 out
Runner on 1st
Janish up

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[Tornon]

Stubbs loves the Cubs

[_Sir_Charles_]

Crud. Tapper to the mound from Janish to end the inning.

[Redsfan320]

1-3
3 out
Bottom of 1st over
Gorzelanny up

1-0, Reds

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[Redsfan320]

The 3rd will be my last inning of PBP

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[Tornon]

DeWitt with a nice dive into first on a single to right

[Redsfan320]

1B
Runner on 1st
0 out
Castro up

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[Tornon]

1B
Runner on 1st
0 out
Castro up

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There's 1 out

[OesterPoster]

The ol' 1-6-3.

[Brutus]

Baker just can't resist the urge to play small-ball, can he? Nothing like playing for 1 run in the first...

And I love Bruce batting higher in the order since he's calmed down (the Edmonds influence supposedly). The kid crushes the ball when he makes contact. A little less chasing out of the zone and his production could sky rocket.

In this case, playing hit-and-run in that situation, in my opinion, isn't really just playing for one run. You greatly reduce your chances of having a rally-killing double-play with a successful hit-and-run. I think you could make an argument, in that case, that you're actually playing for a chance at a bigger inning.

[Redsfan320]

There's 1 out

Oh, ok.

DP 1-6-3
DP6 1-6-3 (2)/ DeWitt
3 out
Top of 3rd over
Cueto up

1-0, Reds

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[_Sir_Charles_]

In this case, playing hit-and-run in that situation, in my opinion, isn't really just playing for one run. You greatly reduce your chances of having a rally-killing double-play with a successful hit-and-run. I think you could make an argument, in that case, that you're actually playing for a chance at a bigger inning.

agreed. its aggressive early and I like it.

[kaldaniels]

Not perfect on the DP by Cueto by any stretch, but hopefully he will really learn that fielding your position well can really help you out. Nice job Johnny.

[Redsfan320]

K (called)
1 out
Bruce up

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[Brutus]

The Nats have gotten themselves into a bit of a pickle in the 3rd. The pitcher Garcia reached on a leadoff error. Then a base hit by Allen Craig has runners at 1st & 2nd with no outs... Jon Jay the batter and Pujols on deck.

[Brutus]

And as I typed that, Pudge just had a throwing error to second... Garcia to third with no outs.

[_Sir_Charles_]

:jump: BRUUUUUUUUCEE

[RedsMan3203]

Bruce Bomb!!!!!!!!!

:jump:

[mth123]

Bruuuuuuuce

[OesterPoster]

Bruuuuce!!!

[kaldaniels]

agreed. its aggressive early and I like it.

Agreed. Whatever your opinion on the playcall was, I don't see how in the least bit how you can take a swipe at Dusty for it.

Nice HR Jay!!!

[Homer Bailey]

I thought Bruce looked lost vs. lefties? Had no chance?

Swear I read that in every game thread.


BRUUUUUUUCE

[Redsfan320]

HR, RBI, R
1 out
Valaika up

SCORE CHANGE: 2-0, Reds

BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCE!!!!!!!!!!

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[Brutus]

Dusty might be on to something with this Bruce thing at the top of the lineup.

[Redsfan320]

6-3
2 out
Votto up

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[RedsMan3203]

Bruce got 100% of that ball.... That was a DEEEEEP shot

[Brutus]

Cards' take a 2-0 lead on a Jay single (almost the exact same time as the Bruce homer). Pujols up with two runners on and no outs.

[kaldaniels]

The Nats have gotten themselves into a bit of a pickle in the 3rd. The pitcher Garcia reached on a leadoff error. Then a base hit by Allen Craig has runners at 1st & 2nd with no outs... Jon Jay the batter and Pujols on deck.

I suggest we just focus on the Reds tonight. I don't see the Cards giving one away to the Nats again...

[Brutus]

Pujols grounds into a double play! Two outs.

[Redsfan320]

4-3
3 out
Bottom of 3rd over
Byrd up

2-0, Reds

I'm out. Later,

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[Brutus]

I suggest we just focus on the Reds tonight. I don't see the Cards giving one away to the Nats again...

I wouldn't be so sure, although the Nationals just committed their third error of the inning, allowing another run to score. So at this rate, they may be digging themselves too much a hole.

[RedsMan3203]

I suggest we just focus on the Reds tonight. I don't see the Cards giving one away to the Nats again...

TY - Off days are fine... But lets focus on the Reds.... Lets do this!

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm feeding the baby, but I'll do some pbp in a bit.

[Brutus]

TY - Off days are fine... But lets focus on the Reds.... Lets do this!

I don't see the big deal giving updates to what's going on with the Cardinals. Clearly, given there was a 300-post game thread about them yesterday, what they do is relevant.

[kaldaniels]

I wouldn't be so sure, although the Nationals just committed their third error of the inning, allowing another run to score. So at this rate, they may be digging themselves too much a hole.

You forgot a dash at somepoint in your post Brutus....:D

[Tornon]

Byrd Ks looking, 1 out

[_Sir_Charles_]

K#4

[RedsMan3203]

I don't see the big deal giving updates to what's going on with the Cardinals. Clearly, given there was a 300-post game thread about them yesterday, what they do is relevant.

To a point, but lets not do it like we did it last night...

Going to be a 1000 post GT and hard to follow!

[Tornon]

Ramirez flies to right, 2 out

[Brutus]

To a point, but lets not do it like we did it last night...

Going to be a 1000 post GT and hard to follow!

Believe me, I have no intentions (or the energy) to account for every single action that happens in that game. But scoring chances I think are noteworthy.

[Brutus]

You forgot a dash at somepoint in your post Brutus....:D

Weak moment, I guess.

:cool:

[RedsMan3203]

Should or Shouldn't Cueto be on the bump against the Cards coming up?

[Tornon]

Nady lines a single by Votto

[VR]

Should or Shouldn't Cueto be on the bump against the Cards coming up?

Without question...if his turn is up.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cueto allowing 1 hit an inning. As long as he stays away from the bb's, I can live with that.

[kaldaniels]

Should or Shouldn't Cueto be on the bump against the Cards coming up?

Not savvy enough yet....I don't like it.

[RedsMan3203]

Without question...if his turn is up.

Okay, lets re-ask that...

Should Baker re-work the rotation to get Cueto on the bump in the Cards series?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Why didn't Razor try to tag there?

[Tornon]

Colvin lines one that Bruce takes a bad route to, Nady comes around to score as Hernandez drops the ball with Nady trying to score. Colvin ends up at 3rd, 2-1 Reds

[VR]

That was not too cool....should have been an easy out.

I think Razor dropped it

[Brutus]

Without question...if his turn is up.

If it's within a day, I would tweak it to get him in there against St. Louis. It will be a rather important series, and the Reds should, if it all feasible, get their best in there to face the Cardinals. You know the Cards will have all three of their guys going.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I sure didn't see a drop.

[VR]

Okay, lets re-ask that...

Should Baker re-work the rotation to get Cueto on the bump in the Cards series?

If it's within reason...I'd be ok with it. 3 days or 6 days rest....no.

[membengal]

Okay, lets re-ask that...

Should Baker re-work the rotation to get Cueto on the bump in the Cards series?

I wouldn't.

[Tornon]

I sure didn't see a drop.

He did, it dropped right onto the foul line

[RedsMan3203]

I sure didn't see a drop.

Ball ended up on the chalk, it was pretty well blended in...

[Tornon]

Soriano Ks swinging, 2-1 Reds middle of 4

[_Sir_Charles_]

ok. thanks guys.

[Homer Bailey]

Throw was off line. Poor throw from Valaika there. Would have loved to see Janish gun that one.

[VR]

Colvin with the first hard hit ball tonight.....3 others just out of the reach.


As Thom said.....1st time can remember a grounder getting through Bruce and Stubby to the wall this year. I'm sure it's happened....but man, we're spoiled w/ these guys.

[Tornon]

In other news, Jose Bautista just hit his 42nd homer of the year.. I can't say I saw this year coming from him

[Brutus]

Colvin with the first hard hit ball tonight.....3 others just out of the reach.


As Thom said.....1st time can remember a grounder getting through Bruce and Stubby to the wall this year. I'm sure it's happened....but man, we're spoiled w/ these guys.

It's like throwing cheeseburgers past Charlie Weiss.

[VR]

Houdini Garcia at work again.

7 baserunners, 2 2/3 innings so far, no runs.

[Tornon]

Rolen lines to left, 1 out

[Brutus]

Houdini Garcia at work again.

7 baserunners, 2 2/3 innings so far, no runs.

Yep. Just left the bases loaded in the third. 3-0 still

[Homer Bailey]

Calling a Gomes bomb here.

[Tornon]

Gomes pops to shallow center, 2 out

[VR]

In other news, Jose Bautista just hit his 42nd homer of the year.. I can't say I saw this year coming from him

Jose Bautista is spanish for 'Brady Anderson'

[Tornon]

Hernandez flies to the warning track in right, 2-1 Reds after 4

[VR]

Calling a Gomes bomb here.

When one of his popups makes it to the outfield....it almost feels like a homerun. Seriously.

[RedsMan3203]

Yep. Just left the bases loaded in the third. 3-0 still

Garcia up to 54 pitches through 3 IP. Faster the Nats get into the pen the better it gets at this point...

[mth123]

Jose Bautista is spanish for 'Brady Anderson'

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[Tornon]

Soto grounds to short, 1 out

[Tornon]

Gorzelanny Ks swinging on 3 pitches, 2 out

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKKKK

[VR]

Way to finish him Johnny.....

Get a quick 3rd out here

[RedsMan3203]

Whats the guess on attendance tonight?

I'm going with... 32,350

[VR]

Cueto hasn't struck out more than 6 in a game since May.....when he had his only 4 games over 6......7/7/8/9. None in April.


I find that odd.

[Tornon]

DeWitt pops to third, 2-1 Reds middle of 5

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cueto hasn't struck out more than 6 in a game since May.....when he had his only 4 games over 6......7/7/8/9. None in April.


I find that odd.

With this defense, pitching to contact isn't a bad idea.

[Homer Bailey]

Man I LOVE seeing Cueto throw that change up there.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Alright, let's stretch this lead here.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Stubbs up. Janish & Cueto due up next.

[RedsMan3203]

Stubbs up. Janish & Cueto due up next.

Janish and Cueto due up next? What is one going to hit left handed the other right? And they gonna try to get some contact on the ball? 1 swing high the other low?

[Tornon]

Stubbs lines a double by a diving Ramirez

[_Sir_Charles_]

Stubbs with a SHOT down the line. 2nd double of the night. I love it!

[RedsMan3203]

Stubbs lines a double by a diving Ramirez

Do you have the game on the radio?

[Tornon]

Do you have the game on the radio?

Radio & TV, why?

[RedsMan3203]

Radio & TV, why?

You are always posting what happens on the play as the play goes on... Like I saw your post as the ball was going by 3rd base...

[Tornon]

Stubbs swipes 3rd

[Tornon]

Janish walks on 4 pitches

[_Sir_Charles_]

Janish takes the walk.

[oneupper]

Can someone tell Baker not to bunt here. Please.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Not exactly a text-book bunt there, but it worked.

[Tornon]

You are always posting what happens on the play as the play goes on... Like I saw your post as the ball was going by 3rd base...

Some stations are quicker than others, and i try to keep up with my speed :cool:

Cueto with a sac bunt, Stubbs still at 3rd. 2nd & 3rd, 1 out

[Tornon]

Bruce goes yard!! 5-1 Reds

[Homer Bailey]

BRUCE!!!!!!!!!!

[_Sir_Charles_]

:jump: BRUCE ALMIGHTY!!!! What a dinger!

[RedsMan3203]

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrruce!!!!!!!! Bruce BOMB!!!

:jump: :jump: :jump:

[edabbs44]

bomb

[oneupper]

5-1

[_Sir_Charles_]

Why are all the fans booing? :O)

[Red in Chicago]

OH MY!!!!!!

[Homer Bailey]

Imagine if Bruce wasn't lost vs. lefties?

[Homer Bailey]

Why are all the fans booing? :O)

They're not booing, they're sayi-


Oh i see what you did there.

[Redsfan320]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuec e!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah baby!!!!!!!

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[VR]

The boy, and I mean boy, has power.

[RedsMan3203]

You know, I can't believe Bruce isn't a team player... He could of just hit a single to leave some people on base for Joey Votto...

Bruce is selfish...

[_Sir_Charles_]

*grin* I'm glad the boys were listening to me at the start of the inning.

[OldRightHander]

http://www.magicdragon.com/Wallace/ambruce.gif

[Mario-Rijo]

The Reds F.O. is highly fortunate this is coming so late in the season, they better sign him long term this offseason or it's gonna be cost prohibitive to get him and Votto under contract for the next 5-6 years.

If they do it now they can maybe pull it off without it costing us a fortune.

[Tornon]

Valaika!! gone! 6-1 REds

[_Sir_Charles_]

Valaika! :jump: GONE!

[RedsMan3203]

V-BOMB!

:jump:

[VR]

Valaika doesn't get cheated on his swings......then connects on a bomb.

[_Sir_Charles_]

No! Don't pull Gorzelany!!! He's doing GREAT! *grin*

[Tornon]

Tom Gorzelanny was the opposing pitcher in Bruce's MLB debut, wasn't he?

[Redsfan320]

Valaika!!!!!!!!

Congrats!!!!!!!!

Kill the cubs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

320

[VR]

I just see the faces of the visiting team in Washington as they see the scoreboard updates.

I like it.

[Tornon]

Votto lines to left, 2 out

[_Sir_Charles_]

Votto with a fly out to left. 2 straight outs from Votto. Time to bench the bum.

[BCubb2003]

Votto lines to left, 2 out

He didn't want to kill any more rallies.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Close. Just foul...close to a GRD.

[Tornon]

Rolen pops out in foul territory, 6-1 Reds after 5

[_Sir_Charles_]

Well, THAT was a fun inning. Let's do that again.

[PuffyPig]

It make the first two spots black holes.

4 runs, 5 RBI's and 3 HR's from the black holes.....

You may want to spank that fact checker of yours.....

Bruce has a 10 pitch walk and 2 HR's...

[TheNext44]

Hey Mods, Boss,

I was wondering if I could change my username? Is JayBruce32 taken? ;)

[Tornon]

Castro grounds up the middle, nice play by Valaika, 1 out

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice play there from Valiaka.

[BCubb2003]

Looks like Bruce is having trouble with the concept of batting leadoff.

[Tornon]

Byrd grounds a single to right

[Tornon]

Ramirez flies to right on the warning track, 2 out

[The Voice of IH]

Looks like Bruce is having trouble with the concept of batting leadoff.

awesome :D

[VR]

I'm understanding of Omar Infante's nice batting average.....but I don't think he maintains that as a starter. No way, no how.

[Tornon]

Nady grounds to third, 6-1 Reds middle of 6

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm understanding of Omar Infante's nice batting average.....but I don't think he maintains that as a starter. No way, no how.

Less than 40 games left. All it'll take is a moderately hot streak. Over the long haul of a full season, I'd agree completely...but < 40 games?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Thomas Diamond on the bump. Now that's a good solid baseball name there.

[Tornon]

Gomes with a check swing roller to the pitcher.. at least it wasn't a popup. 1 out

[RedsMan3203]

Ctrent just tweeted that Mo Egger caught Valaika's HR and returned it to the kid...

[VR]

Less than 40 games left. All it'll take is a moderately hot streak. Over the long haul of a full season, I'd agree completely...but < 40 games?

He's had his hot streak...he's a .275 career hitter. Regression to the mean will not be kind to Omar.

[Tornon]

Hernandez Ks swinging, 2 out

[_Sir_Charles_]

He's had his hot streak...he's a .275 career hitter. Regression to the mean will not be kind to Omar.

I'm not disagreeing...just saying it's not quite the automatic decline you'd think. In such a small stretch of games...it wouldn't take much to maintain it. And regardless of his career numbers, he's having a career year...so you've got to expect better than career numbers, right?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Drew looks really comfortable up there tonight.

[VR]

2 more baserunners for the Nats against Garcia. He gets out of it.

[CTA513]

Ctrent just tweeted that Mo Egger caught Valaika's HR and returned it to the kid...



Chris Valaika's HR hit my wife's seat moments after she got up to pee. 3 minutes ago via ÜberTwitter
http://twitter.com/MoEgger1530/status/22311848139

[Tornon]

Stubbs takes a walk

[Tornon]

Stubbs steals second

[_Sir_Charles_]

Stubbs with his 2nd swipe of the night

Does that make it 3 doubles on the night for him now? :O)

[RedsMan3203]

Chris Valaika's HR hit my wife's seat moments after she got up to pee. 3 minutes ago via ÜberTwitter
http://twitter.com/MoEgger1530/status/22311848139

Are you pointing the tweet out, or implying you are Mo Egger? :p

[Tornon]

Janish Ks swinging on 3 pitches, 6-1 Reds after 6

[VR]

I'm not disagreeing...just saying it's not quite the automatic decline you'd think. In such a small stretch of games...it wouldn't take much to maintain it. And regardless of his career numbers, he's having a career year...so you've got to expect better than career numbers, right?

Going from a 200 ab guy to a 500 ab guy ins't that easy. The grind is unkind in September in Atlanta.

You may be right Sir, but I think it's more fool's gold at this point.

[CTA513]

Are you pointing the tweet out, or implying you are Mo Egger? :p

Pointing it out because of what he said.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cueto at 84 pitches

[Tornon]

Colvin Ks on 3 pitches, 1 out

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKKKKK

[RedsManRick]

This fast working version Cueto is dynamite. He seems to be repeating his mechanics very well.

[_Sir_Charles_]

This fast working version Cueto is dynamite. He seems to be repeating his mechanics very well.

I know. It's so refreshing to see him work so quickly. He's still falling off towards 1st too much for my tastes though.

[Tornon]

Soriano Ks swinging, 2 out