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Redsfan320
09-28-2010, 04:01 PM
Stubbs 8
Cabrera 6
Votto 3
Rolen 5
Gomes 7
Phillips 4
Bruce 9
Hernandez 2
Volquez 1

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_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 04:05 PM
So much for Fay's assumption that Bruce wouldn't start against Wandy. :O) I like it.

This game has me as pumped up as an opening day. It's remarkable how similar it feels in terms of anticipation.
CAN'T. WAIT. :D

Degenerate39
09-28-2010, 04:06 PM
Is this actually happening?

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 04:08 PM
Is this actually happening?

Is this the part where we realize that Bruce Willis is actually a ghost?

HeatherC1212
09-28-2010, 04:21 PM
I finally made the sign that I've talked about making since last season, if anyone actually remembers that, LOL :laugh: The sign says: "This Big Red Machine is a Vottomatic" and it's mainly red with some blue and black on it. :) I cannot remember who came up with the phrase during a game thread last year (help??!) but I finally put it on a sign and it will be with me at GABP tonight. I'm sitting near the smoke stacks (second row) so keep an eye out for me! :thumbup:

Gallen5862
09-28-2010, 04:35 PM
Thats a great sign Heather.

VR
09-28-2010, 04:37 PM
I finally made the sign that I've talked about making since last season, if anyone actually remembers that, LOL :laugh: The sign says: "This Big Red Machine is a Vottomatic" and it's mainly red with some blue and black on it. :) I cannot remember who came up with the phrase during a game thread last year (help??!) but I finally put it on a sign and it will be with me at GABP tonight. I'm sitting near the smoke stacks (second row) so keep an eye out for me! :thumbup:

very nice Heather! Represent your RZ peeps tonight!

SirFelixCat
09-28-2010, 06:39 PM
God, let us beleaguered Reds fans enjoy a win tonight, please?

CAN

NOT

WAIT!

Captain Hook
09-28-2010, 06:39 PM
Wow! I'm really excited.

Do they make Division Champion T-shirts for baseball teams?

reds44
09-28-2010, 06:43 PM
LETS GO.

durl
09-28-2010, 06:43 PM
I know tonight isn't a "do or die" game but I really want them to clinch tonight...even if I can't be in front of the TV to see it. It's been a long time coming...

vaticanplum
09-28-2010, 06:47 PM
Wow! I'm really excited.

Do they make Division Champion T-shirts for baseball teams?

Did you just ask if Major League Baseball capitalizes on an opportunity for merchandising?

Captain Hook
09-28-2010, 06:54 PM
Did you just ask if Major League Baseball capitalizes on an opportunity for merchandising?

I'm just saying.I've never seen a Cincinnati Reds one.;)

reds44
09-28-2010, 06:58 PM
I asked them same question to my friend who is a Cubs fan last night.

They do.

reds44
09-28-2010, 07:01 PM
Thom's opening nearly put me in tears. This is going to be a long night.

Tommyjohn25
09-28-2010, 07:02 PM
I think i may be having a minor to major freak out right now

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:03 PM
I know what you mean TJ. This feeling has been building for me ALL day long.

Degenerate39
09-28-2010, 07:05 PM
Ugh so many goose bumps right now

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 07:05 PM
What a night for my internet to go out. I could not possibly be off Redszone tonight so I am "borrowing" my neighbor's unsecured wi-fi.

reds44
09-28-2010, 07:05 PM
I can't even describe the feeling I have right now. It's horrible and amazing at the same time.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:06 PM
Okay....watching Astros broadcast....MUTE pressed. WLW up. Meatloaf being shoveled into mouth.

Yep. All set. :O)

kbrake
09-28-2010, 07:06 PM
First drink poured. Could be fighting back tears by the time this one is over haha.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:10 PM
And this game is underway!

Gallen5862
09-28-2010, 07:10 PM
Sean Casey on Baseball network put on his old Reds Jersey and hat said he is ready to celebrate the Reds clinching tonight.

reds44
09-28-2010, 07:11 PM
3 pitch strikeout!

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:11 PM
3 quick ones. Nice

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 07:11 PM
Bourgeois strikes out swinging.

Captain Hook
09-28-2010, 07:11 PM
Sean Casey on Baseball network put on his old Reds Jersey and hat said he is ready to celebrate the Reds clinching tonight.

That's pretty awesome.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:14 PM
Underpants does have some wheels.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 07:14 PM
Pence reaches as Volquez is late covering 1st.

Captain Hook
09-28-2010, 07:14 PM
Looked out on the replay imo.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 07:17 PM
Lee flies out to center. 0-0 mid 1st.

vaticanplum
09-28-2010, 07:18 PM
I'm writing a paper. How many innings do we have to get through before I'm allowed to crack open a beer?

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:18 PM
Astros broadcast is easily 30 seconds behind WLW. Makes it really odd to watch. But 3 down will work. :O)

reds44
09-28-2010, 07:19 PM
I'm writing a paper. How many innings do we have to get through before I'm allowed to crack open a beer?
I'm in the middle of writing one, but I had to stop for three or so hours to enjoy this.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:20 PM
Alright, let's jump on Wandy EARLY!

kbrake
09-28-2010, 07:21 PM
I'm writing a paper. How many innings do we have to get through before I'm allowed to crack open a beer?

I just poured my 2nd drink. You're late.

Gallen5862
09-28-2010, 07:21 PM
Thanks for PBP. I cant see the game so every bit of PBP helps.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 07:21 PM
Stubbs walks.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:21 PM
Nice start. Walk for Stubbs. Does that count as a double?

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 07:23 PM
Stubbs easily steals 2nd. 27th steal of the year.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:23 PM
Like I said.....a double.

SB. Castro's really not that good behind the dish IMO.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:24 PM
I like it. When Wandy struggles to find the zone early, he usually gets pounded. Let's hope that's the case.

Ocab walks.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 07:24 PM
4 pitch walk to Cabrera.

VR
09-28-2010, 07:25 PM
Votto robbed

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:25 PM
GIDP. Darn.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 07:25 PM
Votto grounds into a 4-6-3 DP.

reds44
09-28-2010, 07:28 PM
Scottie!!!

1-0.

VR
09-28-2010, 07:28 PM
Rolen!

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 07:29 PM
Rolen reaches on an error by the third basemen. 1-0 Reds!

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:29 PM
Woohoo!!! 1-0 Reds. Grounder to third....gets away from Wallace. Rolen to 2nd.

The Operator
09-28-2010, 07:29 PM
Love that Scott Rolen.

1-0 good guys

reds44
09-28-2010, 07:29 PM
Rolen reaches on an error by the third basemen. 1-0 Reds!
That's gotta be a hit and an error.

VR
09-28-2010, 07:29 PM
That's gotta be a hit and an error.

yes it should

The Operator
09-28-2010, 07:30 PM
Wandy's control sucks right now.

Better get to him.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:30 PM
Gomes grounds to third to end the inning. But the good guys strike first. 1-0 Reds.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 07:30 PM
Gomes grounds out to 3rd. 1-0 Reds after 1.

The Operator
09-28-2010, 07:31 PM
Argh, Jonny. Not on 2-0.

Anyway, 1-0 good guys.

Let's hope this wasn't a "get to him in the 1st or else" type of thing with Wandy.

vaticanplum
09-28-2010, 07:31 PM
Ok, a three-run lead and I get a beer. Take note, Jay Bruce.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 07:33 PM
Johnson leads off with a single to left.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:33 PM
Lead off single for Johnson. LCF.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:33 PM
Darn. IF single off the glove of OCab.

reds44
09-28-2010, 07:33 PM
That was a foot away from a DP.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 07:33 PM
Another single to left.

The Operator
09-28-2010, 07:33 PM
On a side note, I'm asking for your all's help tonight.

I have an exam tomorrow in Digital Communication, and exams Thursday in Integrated Circuits as well as Transmission Lines.

Needless to say, I should be full-on studying right now. BUT, I'm trying to multi-task. So I'm in my room, book next to me, powerpoints pulled up, and also trying to watch the game. But if I start posting too much, tell me to get the hell out of here. :cool:

The Operator
09-28-2010, 07:34 PM
Slick play by Volquez! Nabs the guy at 3rd.

..back to studying. :cool:

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 07:34 PM
Sanchez attempts a bunt and bunts into a 1-5 FC.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:34 PM
Nice play by Edinson on the bunt. Got the guy at 3rd...close to a dp too.

kbrake
09-28-2010, 07:35 PM
On a side note, I'm asking for your all's help tonight.

I have an exam tomorrow in Digital Communication, and exams Thursday in Integrated Circuits as well as Transmission Lines.

Needless to say, I should be full-on studying right now. BUT, I'm trying to multi-task. So I'm in my room, book next to me, powerpoints pulled up, and also trying to watch the game. But if I start posting too much, tell me to get the hell out of here. :cool:

So glad I finished school before they decided to play good baseball. Good luck with all that man. I've already let my boss know I won't be making it to work tomorrow if the Reds win.

The Operator
09-28-2010, 07:37 PM
So glad I finished school before they decided to play good baseball. Good luck with all that man. I've already let my boss know I won't be making it to work tomorrow if the Reds win.Thank ya, sir. I should be done by now, but... I transferred mid degree so the 4-year degree has been a myth for me.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:37 PM
Castro wasting alot of Edinson's put-away pitches. Lots of 0-2 balls fouled off.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:38 PM
Bloop single. 1-1 game. Crud.

The throw from Gomes easily beat the runner to the plate...but off line.

JaxRed
09-28-2010, 07:38 PM
That was a foot away from a DP.

That was a Janish substitution away from being a DP.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 07:38 PM
Castro singles to left. Tie game 1-1.

reds44
09-28-2010, 07:38 PM
Thom just said there's over 30,000 in the house.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:39 PM
Safety squeeze....1-2 Astros. Perfectly excecuted...unfortunately.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 07:39 PM
Rodriquez sacrifices. 2-1 Astros.

reds44
09-28-2010, 07:40 PM
4 hits for the Astros already.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:40 PM
Grounder to 2nd to end the inning. But the Astros bunt & bloop their way to 2 runs.

VR
09-28-2010, 07:42 PM
4 hits for the Astros already.

But no walks. Bodes well.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:43 PM
Phillips HBP...barely clipped him. Back elbow....but I'll take it.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:44 PM
Apparently, Bruce went to Dusty and pleaded with him to let him start tonight. I like Jay's attitude....let's hope he can turn around his struggles against Wandy.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:45 PM
Strike 'em out, throw 'em out. Crud.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 07:45 PM
DP as Bruce strikes out and Phillips is caught stealing.

reds44
09-28-2010, 07:46 PM
Phillips is by far the worst baserunner on the team.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:46 PM
Jay was WAY out in front on that change. Looked pretty bad on that swing.

RedsManRick
09-28-2010, 07:46 PM
Jay was WAY out in front on that change. Looked pretty bad on that swing.

Wouldn't be surprised if that was a hit and run.

VR
09-28-2010, 07:47 PM
Would have been a great pitch to hit the other way....outside, and the SS covering 2nd.

Learning process.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:47 PM
Razor K's on 3 pitches. Including a NASTY bender.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 07:47 PM
Hernandez strikes out swiging. 2-1 Astros after 2.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:47 PM
Wouldn't be surprised if that was a hit and run.

Good point. Considering that swing, you're probably right.

RedsManRick
09-28-2010, 07:48 PM
Phillips is by far the worst baserunner on the team.

He's certainly been horrible stealing bags this season, that's for sure.

The Operator
09-28-2010, 07:48 PM
It may just be me, but it seems like BP gets thrown out nearly every time he goes. That should not happen to a guy with his speed and experience.

...It could have been a hit-and-run, though. Although, I still stand by my comment.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:48 PM
His speed isn't what it used to be IMO

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:50 PM
The Astros may have 2 runs & 4 hits, but for the most part they've been seeing eye hits. Edinson's POUNDING the zone. 25 strikes...SIX balls.

alloverjr
09-28-2010, 07:50 PM
Good point. Considering that swing, you're probably right.

Probably not. Not with 2 strikes. I'm sure just trying to stay out of the traditional DP. Rodriguez looked tough that inning unfortunately.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 07:51 PM
Keppinger walks.

PuffyPig
09-28-2010, 07:51 PM
It may just be me, but it seems like BP gets thrown out nearly every time he goes.

Brandon was 15/26 coming into the game.

If about 42% is "nearly every time", you are correct.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:52 PM
Kepp walks.

That's ALL on me for mentioning the low number of balls thrown.

The Operator
09-28-2010, 07:52 PM
Agh. Not to Jeff Keppinger, Volkie. Gotta challenge that dude.

BB means 1 on, no out for Pence.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 07:53 PM
Pence strikes out swinging. 2 Ks.

The Operator
09-28-2010, 07:53 PM
Brandon was 15/26 coming into the game.

If about 42% is "nearly every time", you are correct.Well, I knew it wasn't every time... I use hyperbole liberally. :)

And THAT's what I'm talking about. Sit down, Hunter Pence.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:54 PM
96 from Volkie.

At one time, that seemed fairly fast. :O)

Oxilon
09-28-2010, 07:57 PM
Uncle.

reds44
09-28-2010, 07:57 PM
HOLY STUBBS!!!

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:57 PM
Great play by Stubbs. ROBS Lee of a dinger!

The Operator
09-28-2010, 07:57 PM
HOLY MOSES! DREW STUBBS! What a play from the CF!

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 07:57 PM
What a catch by Stubbs!!!

SirFelixCat
09-28-2010, 07:57 PM
HOLY MOSES! DREW STUBBS! What a play from the CF!

:beerme:

He's learning to get over his fear of the OF wall!

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:57 PM
Who says Stubbs can't play near the wall? :O)

Mario-Rijo
09-28-2010, 07:58 PM
That's a boy Stubby, forget that wall! :thumbup:

kbrake
09-28-2010, 07:58 PM
Holy cow.

Homer Bailey
09-28-2010, 07:58 PM
Remember when you guys tried to tell me stubs sucked near the wall? :-)

VR
09-28-2010, 07:59 PM
Remember when you guys tried to tell me stubs sucked near the wall? :-)

At the wall...bad. Over the wall....great. :thumbup:

reds44
09-28-2010, 07:59 PM
See ya.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 07:59 PM
K!

CTA513
09-28-2010, 07:59 PM
Stubbs saved Volquez from pulling a Harang.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 07:59 PM
Johnson strikes out swinging. 3 Ks. 2-1 Astros mid 3rd.

Razor Shines
09-28-2010, 08:00 PM
Remember when you guys tried to tell me stubs sucked near the wall? :-)

I guess someguys can steal homers without crashing into the wall like a crazy person.

Mario-Rijo
09-28-2010, 08:01 PM
Stubbs saved Volquez from pulling a Harang.

Edinson needed that IMO he is struggling with his confidence a bit after they got a few hits in the 2nd and he is trying to be too fine. Maybe that will help motivate him to just go right after them.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:02 PM
Volquez strikes out looking.

The Operator
09-28-2010, 08:02 PM
Think Stubbs goes deep here after that play?

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:02 PM
Batting helmets just look funny on Volquez. All that hair.

He K's on 3 straight.

Nice hand for Stubbs.

redsmetz
09-28-2010, 08:03 PM
Think Stubbs goes deep here after that play?

That would be nice.

RedsManRick
09-28-2010, 08:03 PM
Volquez strikes out looking.

I hope Volquez gets those 3 inches outside when he's pitching.

oneupper
09-28-2010, 08:04 PM
Think Stubbs goes deep here after that play?

REDS have yet to get a ball out of the infield.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:04 PM
Now Stubbs strikes out. 4 straight Ks.

The Operator
09-28-2010, 08:04 PM
REDS have yet to get a ball out of the infield.They really should have gotten to Wandy when he didn't have his control. The Votto DP really hurt.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:05 PM
Infield hit for Cabrera.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:05 PM
IF single for Cabrera. Johnson lost the handle on the transfer.

VR
09-28-2010, 08:06 PM
Johnson is the only offense the Reds have tonight.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:06 PM
No hit. Called an error

oneupper
09-28-2010, 08:06 PM
With two outs, Votto's not getting anything to hit.

VR
09-28-2010, 08:06 PM
IF single for Cabrera. Johnson lost the handle on the transfer.

Thom is calling it an error....should be a hit all the way.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:08 PM
Votto looks unsure of himself against Wandy. Maybe just crossed up a bit.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:09 PM
He crushed that but just foul.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:09 PM
Crud. Hooks foul. He got alot of it though.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:09 PM
Votto K's to end the inning. 2-1 Astros after 3.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:10 PM
Votto strikes out swinging. 5 Ks for Wandy. 2-1 Astros after 3.

Mario-Rijo
09-28-2010, 08:11 PM
Votto is on to 'ole Wandy, got him right where he wants him. Let there be guys on next time up and this is gonna be a different game.

vaticanplum
09-28-2010, 08:12 PM
Game underway in St. Louis.

edit: lies. Game two minutes from being underway in St. Louis. Gameday shows top first already.

mbgrayson
09-28-2010, 08:12 PM
After three innings, Astros 2, Reds 1.

Wandy at 48 pitches, 28 strikes.
EV at 50 pitches, 37 strikes.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:13 PM
KKKK

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:13 PM
Wallace strikes out swinging. 4 Ks.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:15 PM
Another bloop single. Just over Ocab. Frustrating.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:15 PM
Sanchez with a bloop single to left center.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:16 PM
He was golfing on that swing.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:17 PM
Edinson's got a nice FB tonight. Consistantly getting it up there at 96 or so.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:18 PM
NAILED! Nice throw by Razor. CS.

Great sweep tag by Cabrera.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:18 PM
Sanchez is caught stealing. That was close.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:18 PM
Grounder to Phillips. 3 outs.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:18 PM
Castro broken bat ground out to 2nd. 2-1 Astros mid 4th.

Kc61
09-28-2010, 08:20 PM
Pirates score and have a man on second.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:20 PM
Pirates up 1-0 on an error by Suppan.

BCubb2003
09-28-2010, 08:20 PM
Every time a bat shatters now I think of the Tyler Colvin ncident.

The Operator
09-28-2010, 08:20 PM
If Mr. Volquez is on his game, he's the guy on our staff who has the potential to go all Jose Rijo on everybody in the playoffs.

Kc61
09-28-2010, 08:20 PM
Three zip Bucs over Cards.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:20 PM
Jones homers. 3-0 Pirates!

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:21 PM
Rolen flies out to center.

reds44
09-28-2010, 08:21 PM
Nice!

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:21 PM
Rolen flies out to right/center. 1 down.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:22 PM
Gomes trying to hit it into the Ohio. LOL.

vaticanplum
09-28-2010, 08:23 PM
Jones homers. 3-0 Pirates!

For those of you following at home, I have now cracked open a beer. I have not cracked my paper.

The Operator
09-28-2010, 08:24 PM
Gomes Ks on ball four. 1 down.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:24 PM
Gomes K's

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:24 PM
Gomes strikes out. Now 6 Ks for Wandy.

VR
09-28-2010, 08:24 PM
Gomes trying to hit it into the Ohio. LOL.

You would think he'd run into more than 2 homers a month with that swing.

alloverjr
09-28-2010, 08:24 PM
Ball 4. Whoops. Gomes K's.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:25 PM
Apparently the Phillies have some scouts at the game tonight. Prepping for the playoffs.

nemesis
09-28-2010, 08:25 PM
A BB must seem like an insult to man of Gomes talents. Gesh.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:26 PM
I would think most of the playoff teams have scouts at the games for the all the contenders.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:26 PM
His control STILL isn't very good. Show some patience...LIKE BP...and we'll see more of those. Walk.

vaticanplum
09-28-2010, 08:28 PM
This offense is wearing. me. out.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:28 PM
Jay's going yard tonight. I can just feel it.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:29 PM
Now 7 Ks. 2-1 Astros after 4.

VR
09-28-2010, 08:29 PM
Has to start hitting those to left field. Has to.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:29 PM
K. It remains 1-2 Astros.

Kc61
09-28-2010, 08:29 PM
Jay's going yard tonight. I can just feel it.

Then he'd better hope for a reliever, because Jay can't touch Wandy.

oneupper
09-28-2010, 08:29 PM
Two of the strikes on Jay were BS. No one can hit like that.

The Operator
09-28-2010, 08:29 PM
They're making him look like Sandy freakin' Koufax.

He's barely getting the ball over the plate for crying out loud. Be patient!

Mario-Rijo
09-28-2010, 08:31 PM
They're making him look like Sandy freakin' Koufax.

He's barely getting the ball over the plate for crying out loud. Be patient!

Jay tried to but then the ump decided his strike zone would now drop down to the ankles, from time to time that is.

BCubb2003
09-28-2010, 08:31 PM
Two of the strikes on Jay were BS. No one can hit like that.

Yes, the ump seems to be impatient as well.

The Operator
09-28-2010, 08:32 PM
Yes, the ump seems to be impatient as well.Yea, I will say... Jay got jobbed in that at bat.

But overall, this offense needs to wait the little man out.

Kc61
09-28-2010, 08:32 PM
Cards with two on two out in the first.

Brutus
09-28-2010, 08:32 PM
Dusty really should have gone with his instinct. Bruce is CLUELESS against Wandy.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:33 PM
Almost a batting out of order there. Bourgeois tried to come to the plate instead of Wandy (who K'd)

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:33 PM
That is 5 Ks for Volquez.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:33 PM
KKKKK

Kc61
09-28-2010, 08:34 PM
Bucs by three after one inning complete.

oneupper
09-28-2010, 08:34 PM
Dusty really should have gone with his instinct. Bruce is CLUELESS against Wandy.

Dusty's instinct would have started Bloomquist. :)

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:34 PM
Cards strand 2 runners. 3-0 Pirates after 1.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:35 PM
Bourgeois flies out to center.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:35 PM
Fly out to center. 2 down.

vaticanplum
09-28-2010, 08:35 PM
Dusty's instinct would have started Bloomquist. :)

Or Corey Patterson.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:35 PM
Pretty pitch.

oneupper
09-28-2010, 08:36 PM
Or Corey Patterson.

or Willy T. :)

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:37 PM
Keppinger singles to center.

The Operator
09-28-2010, 08:37 PM
Can't keep getting beat on the curve like that. Pitches are starting to mount up for EV, despite him looking good overall.

reds44
09-28-2010, 08:37 PM
Volquez needs to stop screwing around with his curveball against Keppinger. Throw him hard stuff.

vaticanplum
09-28-2010, 08:37 PM
or Willy T. :)

Oh man, I had actually suppressed that one.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:38 PM
Pirates start the 2nd with a ground rule double.

reds44
09-28-2010, 08:39 PM
Get some runs.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:39 PM
5-4 FC ends the inning. 2-1 Astros mid 5th.

VR
09-28-2010, 08:39 PM
Perhaps the ghost of Marge Schott told them to lay an egg tonight so they could sell more tickets tomorrow?

The Operator
09-28-2010, 08:40 PM
Perhaps the ghost of Marge Schott told them to lay an egg tonight so they could sell more tickets tomorrow?
John Allen may have also had a hand in it, if so.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:40 PM
Pirates go down in the 2nd. 3-0 Pirates mid 2nd.

Kc61
09-28-2010, 08:40 PM
Pirates start the 2nd with a ground rule double.

Pirates line into double play, pitcher now up with two out.

Pitcher fans, so nothing for the Bucs in the second. Still 3-0.

vaticanplum
09-28-2010, 08:41 PM
I'm organizing some photos to calm my nerves. Can we just talk about the fact that at the one game I've been to at GABP this year, just a few weeks ago against the Brewers, this sign was hanging in one of the concession stands? I'm still befuddled.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/4953598375_32c6be017d_b.jpg

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:41 PM
Hernandez flies out to Underpants. 1 down.

oneupper
09-28-2010, 08:41 PM
That one got to the OF!

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:43 PM
I'm organizing some photos to calm my nerves. Can we just talk about the fact that at the one game I've been to at GABP this year, just a few weeks ago against the Brewers, this sign was hanging in one of the concession stands? I'm still befuddled.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/4953598375_32c6be017d_b.jpg

That is funny. That must be some local team that was working the concessions that night.

alloverjr
09-28-2010, 08:43 PM
8K's. Lord.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:43 PM
Another freaking K.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:43 PM
8 Ks for Rodriguez.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:44 PM
Johnson just robbed Stubbs of a double. 2-1 Astros after 5.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:44 PM
Stubbs tatoos one...but Johnson snags it. 3 down. That had extra bases written all over it.

BCubb2003
09-28-2010, 08:44 PM
Strikeouts only hurt your feelings.

reds44
09-28-2010, 08:44 PM
Dear God.

alloverjr
09-28-2010, 08:44 PM
At least they hit a ball hard that inning.

Kc61
09-28-2010, 08:44 PM
3-1 Bucs over Cards.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:44 PM
Pagnozzi homers for the Cards. 3-1 Pirates bottom 2nd.

Degenerate39
09-28-2010, 08:45 PM
It'll be a dramatic win

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:46 PM
74 pitches for Rodriguez and 86 for Volquez

vaticanplum
09-28-2010, 08:46 PM
It'll be a dramatic win

My friend just called the same thing. Ninth-inning comeback, he said. I'd be cool with that.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:46 PM
KKKKKK Sit down Lee.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:47 PM
6 Ks for Volquez.

bucksfan2
09-28-2010, 08:47 PM
Reds just look dead out there at the plate.

sivman17
09-28-2010, 08:47 PM
Jim Day is such an awkward person

VR
09-28-2010, 08:47 PM
High cheese please

Kc61
09-28-2010, 08:48 PM
Bucs 3 Cards 1 after two.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:48 PM
KKKKKKK

VR
09-28-2010, 08:49 PM
Hmmm, that new playoff rule doesn't seem right.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:51 PM
Wallace singles to right.

vaticanplum
09-28-2010, 08:51 PM
Is anybody listening to the WLW broadcast? I think Marty may be into the champagne already.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:51 PM
Single past Phillips. Another seeing eye single. Slow roller perfectly placed.

The Operator
09-28-2010, 08:51 PM
That was an interesting defensive alignment.

VR
09-28-2010, 08:51 PM
Wallace singles to right.

A 33 hop, seeing eye hit. Bleh.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:51 PM
Is anybody listening to the WLW broadcast? I think Marty may be into the champagne already.

It's cowboy talk. :O)

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:51 PM
That is 7 hits for the Astros and they really have not hit anything hard all night.

oneupper
09-28-2010, 08:52 PM
That is 7 hits for the Astros and they really have not hit anything hard all night.

Well, there was one ball caught over the wall

Kc61
09-28-2010, 08:52 PM
That is 7 hits for the Astros and they really have not hit anything hard all night.


They are doing better than we are.

Degenerate39
09-28-2010, 08:52 PM
That is 7 hits for the Astros and they really have not hit anything hard all night.

Thanks to Drew Stubbs

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:53 PM
Wild pitch. Wallace to 2nd.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:53 PM
Wild pitch moves the runner to 2nd.

Mario-Rijo
09-28-2010, 08:53 PM
Pagnozzi homers for the Cards. 3-1 Pirates bottom 2nd.

That is the 2nd Pagnozzi reference I have seen is he a 2nd generation Cardinal Pagnozzi (Tom)?

vaticanplum
09-28-2010, 08:53 PM
It's cowboy talk. :O)

Ahhhh, right. Giddyup, let's go lil dogies, etc.

_Sir_Charles_
09-28-2010, 08:53 PM
KKKKKKKK

Volquez is over 100 pitches now, but he's throwing VERY well....bloop hits aside.

OesterPoster
09-28-2010, 08:53 PM
That is the 2nd Pagnozzi reference I have seen is he a 2nd generation Cardinal Pagnozzi (Tom)?

Yep. Watched him for Quad City when they came through Dayton a few years back.

reds44
09-28-2010, 08:54 PM
We gotta get something going with the bats.

Reds Fanatic
09-28-2010, 08:54 PM
Nice pitch. 8 Ks for Volquez. 2-1 Astros mid 6th.