Reds at Cards - 9-4-10 Time to Step Up

[edabbs44]

Brandon Phillips 4
Orlando Cabrera 6
Joey Votto 3
Scott Rolen 5
Ramon Hernandez 2
Jonny Gomes 7
Drew Stubbs 8
Chris Heisey 9
Travis Wood LHP

From Fay...he is saying the Reds should be concerned about Bruce, comparing to OCab. Not good.

[VR]

I'm going to surmise that Gomes actually did injure Bruce during the walk off celebration.

[edabbs44]

I'm going to surmise that Gomes actually did injure Bruce during the walk off celebration.

God I hope not. Here was my post at the time:


Rough win but a win is a win.

My questions is as follows: When are the crazy celebrations going to end? After watching the Angels and Marlins do damage this year, the last thing we need is Bruce going down with an injury.

Now back to you regularly scheduled celebrating!


If I can ask, why are you saying Gomes injured him? IIRC, the entire team was chasing him around and then Arroyo was going after him with a pie.

This wouls be quite the cover-up, since he was in the lineup the next game then got pulled late.

[Redsfan320]

Let me say that at the moment OCab is pushing Stubbsley down in the lineup. I'm cool with this. HOWEVER, if Bruce comes back soon :pray:, and he goes down in the lineup because OC (along with BP) is up top, I will be furious. Furious.

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[VR]

God I hope not. Here was my post at the time:




If I can ask, why are you saying Gomes injured him? IIRC, the entire team was chasing him around and then Arroyo was going after him with a pie.

This wouls be quite the cover-up, since he was in the lineup the next game then got pulled late.

Jonny was chasing him delivering roundhouses to the mid section

[edabbs44]

Jonny was chasing him delivering roundhouses to the mid section

Was he? If he did, he's an idiot.

[OldRightHander]

I'll be heading to the park as soon as I can find a place to park this van.

[VR]

Was he? If he did, he's an idiot.

No he wasn't....not on that celebration anyway...

It's just a mystery injury.....hope it's nothing serious.

[edabbs44]

No he wasn't....not on that celebration anyway...

It's just a mystery injury.....hope it's nothing serious.

Just watched it, he didn't do much.

Jonny, I take it back. You aren't an idiot.

[kaldaniels]

I'm personally suspcious of the celebration myself, but is the subconscious hatred of Gomes so deep we are imagining him running around punching Jay in the gut?

[edabbs44]

I'm personally suspcious of the celebration myself, but is the subconscious hatred of Gomes so deep we are imagining him running around punching Jay in the gut?

Some reports are saying that he may have brought a foreign object iinto the ring as well.

[kaldaniels]

Some reports are saying that he may have brought a foreign object iinto the ring as well.

:D

[VR]

I'm personally suspcious of the celebration myself, but is the subconscious hatred of Gomes so deep we are imagining him running around punching Jay in the gut?

It's not hate, but it is conscious. :)

[redsmetz]

The thing about the celebration is that Bruce worked so vigorously to stay away from everyone, I wondered then whether he'd get injured moving around so quickly, almost like a running back avoiding tacklers. Just my theory.

[Joseph]

I'll be heading to the park as soon as I can find a place to park this van.

How about down by the river?

[edabbs44]

How about down by the river?

That, ladies and gents, is what you call a post. Well done.

[OldRightHander]

How about down by the river?

Ha ha. I finally found a spot in an outdoor lot that charged me double. I'm in the padded club seats behind home plate.

[OldRightHander]

A Cards fan near me has a great t shirt on.

What did Jesus say to the Cubs?

Don't do anything until I get back.

[MrCinatit]

Great. McCarver.

[fearofpopvol1]

I can't believe this game is not on here in NYC. It makes me furious.

Texas and Minnesota are closer geographically how?

[SirFelixCat]

I can't believe this game is not on here in NYC. It makes me furious.

Texas and Minnesota are closer geographically how?

Same here, but at least I can understand it. We're here in Denver and it's SD vs Col.

Thank God for XM.

[Ron Madden]

A win today would do a whole lot for the moral of the fans in Reds Country.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips strikes out swinging.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cabrera lines a single to left.

[Tornon]

Jim Edmonds is a spy.. so is Aaron Miles

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto reaches on an error at 2nd by Miles and hustles all the way to 2nd. 2nd and 3rd.

[MrCinatit]

Good grief, the intelligent aggressiveness of this ball club continues to impress me.

[Reds Fanatic]

Huge break they have to take advantage.

[Redsfan320]

GREAT FIELDING THERE, MILES!! Ha-HA!!!! :lol:

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[Tornon]

I hope Ramon hits a grand slam

[Reds Fanatic]

Rolen walks. Bases loaded for Hernandez.

[Tornon]

I guess that's alright

[Reds Fanatic]

Hernandez grounds out to short. 1-0 Reds. 2nd and 3rd with 2 outs.

[Tornon]

Molina & LaRussa complaining about something

[Reds Fanatic]

Molina and LaRussa already complaining.

[Ron Madden]

Gomes will be swinging from his heels here.

[Reds Fanatic]

They are complaining about a check swing on Gomes but he did not come close to going around on that swing.

[Tornon]

Gomes will be swinging from his heels here.

Just like every other pitch he sees

[11larkin11]

Jonny!!!

[Reds Fanatic]

Gomes doubles to left!!!! 3-0 Reds!

[CrackerJack]

Gomes! 2 run double - great start.

[SirFelixCat]

2 run double!!!! WOOHOO!

[Ron Madden]

Atta boy Jonny! :)

[CTA513]

Big hit by Gomes

[SirFelixCat]

Big hit by Gomes

Truly can not be overstated here, imo. Just such a huge hit in a huge spot. Needed that so that Travis can relax w/ the lead.

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs strikes out looking. 3-0 Reds mid 1st.

[Ron Madden]

Did that called third strike look like a ball inside to anyone else?

[Reds Fanatic]

yes it was inside

[Tornon]

Did that called third strike look like a ball inside to anyone else?

It was close enough that it could have gone either way, I'm not complaining

[reds44]

Did that called third strike look like a ball inside to anyone else?
Gameday has it inside.

That was a gigantic hit by Gomes.

[nemesis]

Love how McCarver called Hernandez ground out a CHEAP RBI... LMAO

[11larkin11]

It was close enough that it could have gone either way, I'm not complaining

You're obviously not a Cardinal then.

[Tornon]

Travis chopped all his hair off!

[Redsfan320]

Did that called third strike look like a ball inside to anyone else?

Yes, but it was pretty close. Great job jumping on them early.

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[Tornon]

You're obviously not a Cardinal then.

ZING!

[kbrake]

Did that called third strike look like a ball inside to anyone else?

Molina and TLR crying earned them that call.

[Tornon]

Good start, good start

[Reds Fanatic]

Great pitch. Miles strikes out looking.

[Reds Fanatic]

Jay singles to right center.

[Tornon]

They're copying us with their 1st so far

[Ron Madden]

Reds radio is a little ahead of the TV broadcast today.

[BoydsOfSummer]

Love how McCarver called Hernandez ground out a CHEAP RBI... LMAO

Thought that was hilarious also. I've never seen a cheap RBI, including that one. :eek:

[Tornon]

Wow... that's not a strike?

[Reds Fanatic]

Wood throws the ball away at 1st and Jay goes to 3rd.

[Tom Servo]

blergh

[Reds Fanatic]

Pujols pops out to 1st. 2 outs.

[Tornon]

I think we swapped Gomes & Pujols before last nights game started

[Ron Madden]

Great Big Out there.

[GAC]

chat is open :beerme:

[Reds Fanatic]

Holliday singles off the glove of Rolen. 3-1 Reds.

[GAC]

tuff luck there. Not much you could do.

[fearofpopvol1]

tuff luck there. Not much you could do.

Unintentionally walk him

[BoydsOfSummer]

Cheap RBI! LMAO

[Ron Madden]

Not a very pretty defensive game so far.

[Reds Fanatic]

Stavinoha flies out to right. 3-1 Reds after 1.

[Reds Fanatic]

Heisey lines a single to left.

[Tornon]

6 game hitting streak for Chrissy

[Reds Fanatic]

Perfect bunt by Wood. Runner to 2nd.

[Ron Madden]

Wood can run.

[mth123]

Wood can run.

And bunt.

[Tornon]

And bunt.

And pitch

[Tom Servo]

LaRue = valuable backup catcher?


C'mon.

[11larkin11]

LaRue = valuable backup catcher?


C'mon.

I LOL'ed as well.

[reds44]

The only good part of not being able to watch this game is I don't have to listen to the FOX announcers.

[Tornon]

BP!

[mth123]

Love itl

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips singles to center. 4-1 Reds!!

[11larkin11]

Phillips FINALLY backs up his talk

[Tom Servo]

4-1 Reds. Way to go BP!

[Tornon]

Phillips nearly took down Heisey

[Reds Fanatic]

Heisey barely avoided being hit by that ball.

[Ron Madden]

Way to go Brandon!!!!!!!

[reds44]

I bet that felt good.

[GAC]

I really hate listening to McCarver

[Tom Servo]

BP caught swiping 2nd.

[oneupper]

The yahoo page says Brandon Struck out looking.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips is caught at 2nd as he took off on the ball in the dirt

[Tornon]

None of Brandon's caught stealing ever seem to be real caught stealings

[Ron Madden]

That wasn't even close.

[Tom Servo]

Yadier Molina reminds Tim McCarver of Brooks Robinson.




Yeah.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cabrera strikes out looking. 4-1 Reds mid 4th.

[GAC]

I bet Molina loved throwing BP out. LOL

[OldRightHander]

55 pitches already for Wainwright, if I'm reading the scoreboard right.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I can't stand Molina, but you've got to give the guy credit...he's excellent behind the dish.

[fearofpopvol1]

i hated the attempt to steal there. as long as ocab didn'g GIDP, you had a chance for votto to swing with a man on base.

[Reds Fanatic]

55 pitches already for Wainwright, if I'm reading the scoreboard right.

It is actually 35 pitches

[Tornon]

55 pitches already for Wainwright, if I'm reading the scoreboard right.

I think it's 35

[BoydsOfSummer]

I can't stand Molina, but you've got to give the guy credit...he's excellent behind the dish.

He always looks like he's about to cry.

[Tornon]

i hated the attempt to steal there. as long as ocab didn'g GIDP, you had a chance for votto to swing with a man on base.

It wasn't a stolen base attempt.. he was just trying to move up on the wild pitch

[OldRightHander]

I think it's 35

I thought 55 seemed a bit high. I misread the board down the left field line.

[Reds Fanatic]

Molina grounds out to 3rd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Feliz grounds out to short. 2 outs.

[Ron Madden]

Nice inning for Wood quick and easy.

[Tom Servo]

nice and easy inning for Wood

[Tornon]

Very nice, Travis

[Reds Fanatic]

Ryan flies out to left. 4-1 Reds after 2.

[mbgrayson]

After two innings, Reds 4, Cards 1.

Wainwright at 35 pitches, 21 strikes.
Wood at 29 pitches, 18 strikes.

[OldRightHander]

It's my first time seeing Wood pitch live. There's a lot there to like.

[Tom Servo]

Votto JUST misses a HR. Damn.

[Tornon]

Holliday doing his best Jonny Gomes impression

[_Sir_Charles_]

Votto with a shot off the wall. Thought that was gone off the bat.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto doubles off the top of the wall in left.

[Reds Fanatic]

That just missed I thought it was gone too.

[OldRightHander]

I thought that was gone.

[Ron Madden]

Votto JUST misses a HR. Damn.

I thought he nailed it.

[kbrake]

Votto also thought it was gone.

[_Sir_Charles_]

That was a generous strike call.

[Tornon]

Quite a battle here

[Reds Fanatic]

Good AB by Rolen.

[_Sir_Charles_]

K

[Reds Fanatic]

Rolen strikes out swinging. 10 pitch AB.

[fearofpopvol1]

I love seeing Waino's pitch count climb.

At least Rolen had a good AB.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Fly out to RC...Votto advances.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hernandez flies out to center on the first pitch. Votto to 3rd.

[reds44]

A 10 pitch AB followed by a first pitch out.

[Tornon]

I like this spot.. Jonny seems to own the Cardinals for whatever reason

[Ron Madden]

I love seeing Waino's pitch count climb.

At least Rolen had a good AB.

Yea but I thought he struck out on ball four.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Crud. Double wasted. Foul pop out to Pujols

[Reds Fanatic]

Gomes fouls out to 1st. 4-1 Reds mid 3rd.

[OldRightHander]

50 pitches now. Need to keep driving it up.

[redsmetz]

Yea but I thought he struck out on ball four.

That's what happens when ball four gets called a strike. He kept fouling pitches off that were towards the outside.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wainwright flies out to left.

[Reds Fanatic]

Miles strikes out looking for the 2nd time.

[OldRightHander]

That's what happens when ball four gets called a strike. He kept fouling pitches off that were towards the outside.

Ump's given that pitch a couple times this game.

[fearofpopvol1]

does anyone else dislike jay as much as i do? i can't stand him.

[Reds Fanatic]

That pitch looked good.

[OldRightHander]

Darn. Needed that out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Jay walks.

[redsmetz]

Ump's given that pitch a couple times this game.

Then he doesn't call that pitch to Miles right on the corner. Ugh

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yep. The ump was giving that pitch to Wainwright. I hate inconsistent umps.

[Ron Madden]

Travis Wood is lookin' good.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ground out to Rolen. Jay out at 2nd. 4-1 Redlegs

[Reds Fanatic]

Pujols grounds into a 5-4 FC. 4-1 Reds after 3.

[OldRightHander]

Nice play by Rolen for the force.

[mbgrayson]

After three innings, Reds 4, Cards 1.

Wainwright at 52 pitches, 32 strikes.
Wood at 44 pitcches, 28 strikes.

[OldRightHander]

Wood is dealing.

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs flies out to center.

[Reds Fanatic]

Heisey strikes out swinging. 2 outs.

[_Sir_Charles_]

:jump: TRAVIS FREAKING WOOD! 5-1 Reds

[Reds Fanatic]

Wood homers to left!!!! 5-1 Reds!

[reds44]

LOL! Wood!

[Tornon]

Travis says "Take that, Mike Leake!"

[SirFelixCat]

Way to go, Rook!

[OldRightHander]

Wood goes deep. Wow.

[Ron Madden]

Travis Wood goes downtown!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GAC]

Wood with the wood.

That has to hurt

[Reds Fanatic]

Wood's family is there today. What a moment.

[mth123]

And pitch

And hit.

[SirFelixCat]

Wood's family is there today. What a moment.

That's just awesome!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips flies out to center. 5-1 Reds mid 4th.

[Tornon]

And hit.

You've been just waiting to drop that one, haven't you :roll:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Can anybody recall a season like this in regards to pitchers hitting? Not just the Reds, but in general. Some of the best hitting pitchers I've seen in YEARS.

[OldRightHander]

Glum faces around me right now. I'm enjoying this.

[Caveat Emperor]

Important for Wood to do work and keep the bottom of the Cardinals lineup from causing damage.

[Reds Fanatic]

Good day to get off to the early lead. Shadows right at home now it is going to be hard to hit.

Holliday flies out to right.

[Reds Fanatic]

Stavinoha grounds out to short. 2 outs.

[mth123]

Important for Wood to do work and keep the bottom of the Cardinals lineup from causing damage.

Yeah. He's shown a great ability to stay focused this year when he lost a couple no nos late. I think his ability to keep on producing and remain unaffected is what I lke best about him.

[OldRightHander]

Routine groundout to ss. Sounded like a broken bat.

[Tornon]

Tim McCarver babbling something about baseball bats and cotton candy

[_Sir_Charles_]

nice ocab

[Reds Fanatic]

Great running catch by Cabrera. 5-1 Reds after 4.

[Caveat Emperor]

Solid defense. Catch the love.

[mbgrayson]

After 4 innings, Reds 5, Cards 1.

Wainwright at 63 pitches, 40 strikes.
Wood at 52 pitches, 34 strikes.

[SirFelixCat]

Cards announcers (on radio) giving OCab props on that catch. Sounded nice. 8 pitch inning for Travis. Way to come back out and shut'em down there!

[redsmetz]

Solid defense. Catch the love.

And love the catch!

[fearofpopvol1]

Not that the Reds have a huge lead, but it is pretty big all things considered. It makes me nervous. This team does not seem to handle leads against good teams well.

I just pray that Dusty has whoever is pitching on a short leash if they falter. This game is super crucial.

[Raisor]

Tim McCarver babbling something about baseball bats and cotton candy

I honestly have no idea what he's saying 75% of the time

[Caveat Emperor]

Not that the Reds have a huge lead, but it is pretty big all things considered. It makes me nervous. This team does not seem to handle leads against good teams well.

I just pray that Dusty has whoever is pitching on a short leash if they falter. This game is super crucial.

The motto for the starting pitchers should be "Get it to the 7th."

[Tom Servo]

Mr. Jocketty in the booth on FOX

[Reds Fanatic]

Cabrera flies out to left.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto flies out to center. 2 outs.

[SirFelixCat]

Mr. Jocketty in the booth on FOX

Please update w/ anything noteworthy for those of us w/o TV today. Thanks.


Oh and I know there are other fellow Oregon Duck fans 'round these parts (Hi WOY!)...my beloved Ducks opening w/ New Mexico at home. They have jumped out to a 59-0 lead in the first half. Back up RB Kenjon Barner w/ 5 TD's and over 200 yds from scrimmage.


Now back to the Reds game! :)

[OldRightHander]

Votto stung that ball.

[CrackerJack]

Chapman loosening up his arms, hope I get to see him pitch live on the tube for the first time.

[_Sir_Charles_]

3-0 to rolen again

[SirFelixCat]

Rolen safe!

[Reds Fanatic]

Rolen reaches on an infield hit. Good play by Miles but Pujols could not hold the throw to 1st.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Pujols drops it

[OldRightHander]

Chapman loosening up his arms, hope I get to see him pitch live on the tube for the first time.

Same here. I'm sitting behind home plate.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hernandez strikes out swinging. 5-1 Reds mid 5th.

[OldRightHander]

Ugly swing there

[Reds Fanatic]

83 pitches for Wainwright.

[BoydsOfSummer]

Same here. I'm sitting behind home plate.


Don't forget to talk on your celly and wave at us, bro. :D

[OldRightHander]

Don't forget to talk on your celly and wave at us, bro. :D

Not close enough for the cf camera.

[Tornon]

Cards getting their bullpen up

[Reds Fanatic]

Where was that pitch.

[Tornon]

I think every pitch Wood has thrown this at bat was in the strike zone

[Reds Fanatic]

Feliz strikes out swinging.

[OldRightHander]

Feliz down on strikes. Nice pitch there.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ryan flies out to left center.

[Reds Fanatic]

Winn hitting for Wainwright.

[OldRightHander]

PH coming up. Looks like Winn.

[Tornon]

Wood's parents were just interviewed on FOX

[Tom Servo]

Wood's dad wearing one of those ugly black Reds hats.

[OldRightHander]

Wood's not getting that outside pitch that Wainwright was.

[kbrake]

Wood's dad wearing one of those ugly black Reds hats.

Those things are brutal.

[Caveat Emperor]

Pretty early hook on Wainwright. Pitch count can't be above 85.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wood gets no call on the corners.

[Caveat Emperor]

Nothing but fastballs to Winn here at 3-2.

[BoydsOfSummer]

Wood's dad wearing one of those ugly black Reds hats.

But I bet he wears an awesome game used Travis Wood jersey.

[CrackerJack]

Pretty early hook on Wainwright. Pitch count can't be above 85.

Yeah Fox showed he was at 81.

[Reds Fanatic]

Winn lines a single to left.

[guttle11]

Pretty early hook on Wainwright. Pitch count can't be above 85.

81. I think something is up. Either he's wearing down or he's got an issue. Back perhaps. Speculating of course, but he just doesn't look right.

[Caveat Emperor]

Wood needs to go after these hitters with the shadows the way they are. Pepper the zone early and get ahead.

[mbgrayson]

After 5 innings, Reds 5, Cards 1.

Wainwright at 83 pitches, 52 strikes. (Out of game!)
Wood at 72 pitches, 47 strikes.

[Reds Fanatic]

Miles flies out to right. 5-1 Reds after 5.

[Reds Fanatic]

70 pitches for Wood

[OldRightHander]

Winn lines a single to left.

He must be awfully fast to hit his own pitch.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wood lines a single to left.

This kid is REALLY impressive. Throws the pitch, sprints to home, beats the pitch and then singles a hit off himself. :O)


Too slow. Gotta edit quicker than that. :O)

[OldRightHander]

Oops. You got the edit in before I hit send.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Motte on the mound. It's a shame he's changed his gameday photo. This was a classic.

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/card/images/headshot_48314.jpg

[Reds Fanatic]

Bloop hit to center for Gomes. His 2nd hit.

[GAC]

Gomes with a looping single over 2B

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs singles to left. 1st and 2nd.

[Tornon]

Bunt them over for Wood! :D

[OldRightHander]

Gomes and Stubbs with singles. Good chance to bury them here.

[reds44]

Add on.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Add on.

and on, and on, and on, and on......

[_Sir_Charles_]

foul pop out to Pujols

[Reds Fanatic]

Heisey fouls out to 1st.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice bunt from Wood. 2nd & 3rd for Phillips. Time to REALLY shut them up.

[Reds Fanatic]

Another perfect bunt by Wood. 2nd and 3rd with 2 outs.

[Tom Servo]

Motte on the mound. It's a shame he's changed his gameday photo. This was a classic.

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/card/images/headshot_48314.jpg
He went from happy/high to sad.

http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/sp/v/mlb/players_l/20100429/8369.jpg

[SirFelixCat]

A hit for BP here could kill the Cards season. Oh please, please, please.

[Tornon]

Good bunt from Wood, Good wood from Phillips

[OldRightHander]

Tough luck out there.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips lines out to center. 5-1 Reds mid 6th.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Tough luck out there.

I missed that one. What happened?

[Reds Fanatic]

McCarver: next Saturday will be the anniversary of Pete Rose getting 4,193 hits. He even messes that up.

[Tornon]

I missed that one. What happened?

Phillips hit a shot to center right at the CF