NLDS Game 1: Cincinnati @ Philadelphia

[Brutus]

Roy Halladay (21-10, 2.44, 219 Ks) vs. Edinson Volquez (4-3, 4.31, 67 Ks)

5:07 PM EST, TBS
Additional camera angles and broadcast of the game on MLB's Postseason TV

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[Redsfan320]

You didn't wait until there were lineups! :pouts because he didn't get to start the game thread:

No really... let's get this party STARTED!!!! :party:

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[Redsfan320]

Phillies lineup, NO POLANCO:

Rollins 6
Victorino 8
Utley 4
Howard 3
Werth 9
Ibanez 7
Ruiz 2
Valdez 5
Halladay 1

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[reds44]

Phillips
Cabrera
Votto
Rolen
Gomes
Bruce
Stubbs
Hernandez
Volquez

[Homer Bailey]

Gomes ahead of Bruce :rolleyes:

[reds44]

The two worst hitters in the Reds lineup are hitting 2nd and 5th.

lolz

[OesterPoster]

Revisiting the game threads from Halladay's other two starts...almost the exact same lineup Dusty is using today.

http://www.redszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83126

Brandon Phillips 2b
Orlando Cabrera ss
Joey Votto 1b
Scott Rolen 3b
Jonny Gomes lf
Jay Bruce rf
Drew Stubbs cf
Ramon Hernandez c

http://www.redszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83474

Brandon Phillips 2b
Orlando Cabrera ss
Joey Votto 1b
Scott Rolen 3b
Jonny Gomes lf
Jay Bruce rf
Drew Stubbs cf
Ryan Hanigan c

[reds44]

The Reds have actually had a decent amount of success against Halladay.
http://ramsey.mlblogs.com/Halladay.pdf

[reds44]

Gomes to Ken Rosenthal on MLB Network just now:
"We're not scared."

[Edskin]

It's Dusty's MO and at this point, I accept (and even appreciate) it. He defers to the vets....I think that is why BP is leading off instead of Stubbs, Gomes is in front of Bruce, and Ramon starts ahead of Hanigan. I'm cool with it.

[edabbs44]

Gomes to Ken Rosenthal on MLB Network just now:
"We're not scared."

Love Jonny. Hopefully he backs it up.

[medford]

I'd say that lineup would match up exactly with the "typical" lineup that was run out there most often. In a situation where many of these guys have never faced, with higher expectation and pressure, it probably helps to keep guys in their "typical" spot so as to not have them feel like they need to do something different than they've done all year.

[The Operator]

There's a good chance I won't be in here later tonight, as I'm planning to watch with my dad and the rest of my family.

But I wanted to get at least one post in Redszone's first ever playoff game thread. Shock the world, Redlegs!

[OesterPoster]

Maybe I missed it somewhere, but does someone have the umpiring crew for this series?

[OesterPoster]

Nevermind...found it:

This will be John Hirschbeck's eighth Division Series, and first since 2006. His crew will handle the Reds-Phillies series, which starts Wednesday in Philadelphia. He's joined by Bruce Dreckman, Sam Holbrook, Ed Rapuano, regular-season crew chief Gary Cederstrom and Rob Drake. Drake is making his postseason debut.- MLB story

[cincy09]

It's Winning Time

[Degenerate39]

The two worst hitters in the Reds lineup are hitting 2nd and 5th.

lolz

Gotta seperate the bad hitters dude

[The Operator]

Nevermind...found it:

This will be John Hirschbeck's eighth Division Series, and first since 2006. His crew will handle the Reds-Phillies series, which starts Wednesday in Philadelphia. He's joined by Bruce Dreckman, Sam Holbrook, Ed Rapuano, regular-season crew chief Gary Cederstrom and Rob Drake. Drake is making his postseason debut.- MLB storyI don't know much about those umps.

BUT, their names aren't Joe West, Bob Watson or CB Bucknor so they have that going for them.

[Eric_the_Red]

Placido Polanco out with a sore back. Let's hope it's contagious in the Phillies clubhouse. ;)

[Ron Madden]

How's the weather in Philly today?

[Reds Fanatic]

How's the weather in Philly today?

It is currently 60 degrees with just a chance of scattered showers. Looking at the radar I don't really see any rain around there. The only rain is well to the northwest of Philadelphia.

[Ron Madden]

It is currently 60 degrees with just a chance of scattered showers. Looking at the radar I don't really see any rain around there. The only rain is well to the northwest of Philadelphia.

Thank You. :thumbup:

[medford]

700 just played the 1990 WS game 2 walk off win off the bat of Joe Oliver. Gotta love Nuxie's unbridled love of the Reds coming thru as he yells "and this one belongs to the Reds". I mentioned this on another board, but for all of his "left-right centerfield"s, a lot of color men could take a note from Nuxie's passion on the home town call. Marty's call of 4192 is more ingrained in me for Nuxie in the background yelling "get down ball, get down!" as much for the actual moment.

[medford]

and on cue, there goes the play of 4192 w/ Joe in the background.

[Always Red]

Hey, first Reds playoff game thread in RZ history!

:welcome:

[sivman17]

Go Reds!!

[cumberlandreds]

Hey, first Reds playoff game thread in RZ history!

:welcome:

I always wondered what RZ would be like if the Reds made the playoffs. I wondered if I would ever find out. This should be a great day for the Reds and RZ.

[Homer Bailey]

:thisyear:
Hey, first Reds playoff game thread in RZ history!

:welcome:

[Always Red]

:thisyear:

Well played, Bailey...:D

[edabbs44]

Reds taking BP...looking very loose.

[edabbs44]

JV just hit one over the bushes in CF

[edabbs44]

And Bruce just hit the top of them.

[SirFelixCat]

Hey, first Reds playoff game thread in RZ history!

:welcome:

Here, Here!


Go get'em, Boys!

[RichRed]

JV just hit one over the bushes in CF

No, Chip, Javy was not a late addition to the playoff roster. Sorry.

[Chip R]

No, Chip, Javy was not a late addition to the playoff roster. Sorry.

:censored:

[VR]

I always wondered what RZ would be like if the Reds made the playoffs. I wondered if I would ever find out. This should be a great day for the Reds and RZ.

I hope boss and tripled the bandwidth and has a defibrillator ready for the site.

[Razor Shines]

I expected to look at the lineup and come on here and complain about Gomes and OC not hitting 7th and 8th, but I guess I'm passed it because it doesn't even really bother me. At this point I'm just like "go ahead and run 'em out there however you want Dusty, just win."

[WMR]

Man I'm freaking nervous. :eek:

[WMR]

Please let it be GOOD EV today on the mound. :pray:

[Far East]

Gomes ahead of Bruce :rolleyes:

If this series goes 4 or 5 games, we eventually might see both Bruce and Stubbs ahead of Gomes. The kids probably need to get past game 1 jitters.

[kaldaniels]

Enjoy the game Edabbs! Go Reds!

[kaldaniels]

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/nlds-game-one-preview-cincinnati/

I mentioned a day or so ago the Reds could have a game where the pitcher never bats this series (crazy I know)...so I like the thinking of this.


If I’m Dusty Baker, my innings plan for tomorrow goes something like this:

1st – 4th: Volquez
5th – 6th: Wood/Bailey
7th – 8th: Chapman/Massett/Rhodes
9th: Cordero

If handled correctly, the Reds can probably get by only having to let their pitcher hit once, and can ensure that they have a platoon advantage in nearly every high leverage situation they might face. Rather than looking for Volquez to match Halladay by pitching deep into the game, the Reds need to take advantage of their bullpen depth and the copious amount of off-days. Remember, relievers outperform starting pitchers almost across the board because they don’t have to pace themselves, so getting more innings from your relievers is a good idea if you can do it without wearing them out.

[11larkin11]

Here we go Redlegs, here we go! Hoo Hoo!

[reds44]

Back from class.....



OH LETS GO.

[WMR]

Hope edabbs brought pepper spray, stun gun, and riot stick.

[Far East]

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/nlds-game-one-preview-cincinnati/

I mentioned a day or so ago the Reds could have a game where the pitcher never bats this series (crazy I know)...so I like the thinking of this.

Quote:
If I’m Dusty Baker, my innings plan for tomorrow goes something like this:

1st – 4th: Volquez
5th – 6th: Wood/Bailey
7th – 8th: Chapman/Massett/Rhodes
9th: Cordero

If handled correctly, the Reds can probably get by only having to let their pitcher hit once, and can ensure that they have a platoon advantage in nearly every high leverage situation they might face. Rather than looking for Volquez to match Halladay by pitching deep into the game, the Reds need to take advantage of their bullpen depth and the copious amount of off-days. Remember, relievers outperform starting pitchers almost across the board because they don’t have to pace themselves, so getting more innings from your relievers is a good idea if you can do it without wearing them out..

Love this strategy.

Reminds me of the "Relief Pitchers Only" idea from the early 2000s.

[HeatherC1212]

Oh it's on like Donkey Kong tonight! I am SOOOO excited right now and I won't even get to see parts of the game until later tonight, LOL :laugh: BTW-A friend of mine who's a big Philly fan is totally ignoring me on Twitter today. I have a feeling she stopped following me for this series because she's that much of a tool about her team. Who cares if we're both cheering for our teams and talking trash the rest of the time?! I think it's hilarious, LOL :laugh:

LET'S GO REDS!!!! :jump:

[Brutus]

Playoff beisbol!

[sivman17]

I am sooo excited!!! Let's go Reds!!!

We've been waiting 15 years for this!!! C'monnnn Redlegs!!!

[reds44]

Ahhhhh i can't take this.

[NJReds]

I didn't realize that the Reds won the "team Triple Crown" by leading the NL in average, HRs and RBI. They just posted that on TBS.

[reds44]

I didn't realize that the Reds won the "team Triple Crown" by leading the NL in average, HRs and RBI. They just posted that on TBS.
I think we led the NL in every major statistical category except OBP and SB.

[Brutus]

Over/under on 1,500+ posts in this game thread?

[Reds Fanatic]

Whew. Made it home 2 minutes til game time.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Chat is open! Grab your seats -- SRO.

[Tom Servo]

Let's do the damn thing.

[Brutus]

Ready or not, here we go!

[OldRightHander]

Here we go!

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips grounds out to short on the first pitch.

[reds44]

Great AB

[Red in Chicago]

well, that didn't take long

[RedsManRick]

Good to see Phillips doing his part in ensuring Halladay can go all 9. :evil:

[Brutus]

It was a good pitch to swing at, but not a good tone-setter, obviously.

[Tom Servo]

I spy some Reds hats in the crowd, and the wearers don't look too beaten up.

[NJReds]

Great AB

I think you have to be aggressive with Halladay. He pounds the strike zone and gets ahead of hitters. Often the first pitch you get is the best one you'll see during an AB.

[VR]

I like the ump so far.

[Tom Servo]

nice at-bat by O-Cab here

[Brutus]

Cabrera working this PA

[reds44]

Good AB from OC so far.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cabrera flies out to center. 2 outs.

[sivman17]

Probable Cy Young winner vs. probable MVP winner

Let's go Votto!!!

[Brutus]

Votto steps in the box to a smattering of boos

[reds44]

Boys are up there hackin.

[Reds Fanatic]

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

[reds44]

What was that an 11 pitch inning?

[reds44]

Phillips and Votto saw 3 pitches and swung at all 3.

[Brutus]

I don't care about pitch counts. It's the playoffs, the pitch counts won't amount to much as much as actual results. If the Reds score 5 runs on 80 pitches against Halladay, it's a success.

[sivman17]

Votto steps in the box to a smattering of boos

stupid philly fans don't respect greatness

[WrongVerb]

Hey, first Reds playoff game thread in RZ history!

:welcome:

The immediate predecessor to RZ was a site called Fastball. Some of us came from there, and a few of us were even around for the 1995 playoffs. I know Princeton was there, but can't remember anyone else. Richard Hand, maybe. LOL

/get off my lawn

[reds44]

Alright Edinson, be your nasty self.

[VR]

Halladay throws something absurd like 91% of his pitches for 1st pitch strikes. The scouting report reads "go up there ready to hack"

[Tom Servo]

there you go. 1 down.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rollins flies out to center. 1 out.

[reds44]

Alright.

[Brutus]

Halladay throws something absurd like 91% of his pitches for 1st pitch strikes. The scouting report reads "go up there ready to hack"

Exactly.

The pitch count age has conditioned people to get too carried away over swinging at the first pitch. For some guys, the first pitch is the best one you'll see.

[Tom Servo]

nasty pitch right there

[Brutus]

That was nasty

[reds44]

Come back with the change again.

[VR]

nasty pitch right there

bugs bunnyish

[Brutus]

bugs bunnyish

Roger Rabbit

[reds44]

Not good.

[Tom Servo]

blergh.

[Reds Fanatic]

Victorino lines a double to left.

[Brutus]

I'm surprised they stayed on the outer part of the plate given how obvious it was he was trying to slap it down the LF line.

[Tom Servo]

Victorino swipes 3rd. Eep.

[WMR]

LOL I already feel like throwing something

[reds44]

Lovely.

[Reds Fanatic]

2-0 count on Utley.

[VR]

I'm surprised they stayed on the outer part of the plate given how obvious it was he was trying to slap it down the LF line.

Yes.

[Reds Fanatic]

3-0 count

[Brutus]

That was on Volquez. He let him get too much a lead and was too slow getting to the plate.

[Reds Fanatic]

Utley sac fly to right. 1-0 Phillies.

[Tom Servo]

lol Bruce made it closer than it had any right to be. Oh well.

[Brutus]

OK I'll take that. That run was gonna score anyhow.

[TheBurn]

lol Bruce made it closer than it had any right to be...

Yep...

[Tom Servo]

all of Volquez's first pitches are nowhere close.

[VR]

Little concerned with EV flying open in the 1st....lots of those pitches coming in high and outside.

This is what he was doing in August.

[_Sir_Charles_]

lol Bruce made it closer than it had any right to be. Oh well.

Yep. Definitely showed off that cannon.

[Reds Fanatic]

Howard flies out to left. 1-0 Phillies after 1.

[Tom Servo]

Could have been a lot worse. Just shows that you can't let them swipe extra bases.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Gomes caught that in the palm of his hand...not the webbing.

[VR]

Well great. Now Bruce's homer this inning will only tie it.

[Brutus]

Little concerned with EV flying open in the 1st....lots of those pitches coming in high and outside.

This is what he was doing in August.

Yessir, that is definitely the case. It looks like he's trying to overthrow. Hopefully it's just the jitters and he'll calm down in the second inning.

[WMR]

Gomes caught that in the palm of his hand...not the webbing.

Haha, glad I'm not the only one who saw that. Could have EASILY popped out.

[reds44]

Just made a bad pitch on Victorino. Should have came in with some hard stuff.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I was a little irritated that Volquez didn't turn and fire that ball to second just prior to the swipe of third. Cabrera had clearly snuck in behind him...you've got to at least try to keep him close.

[WrongVerb]

Gomes caught that in the palm of his hand...not the webbing.

Saw that too. He didn't exactly take a great track to the ball either.

[RBA]

I can't say the double was lucky. You have to hand it to the Phils for getting that hit.

[WMR]

Definitely should have thrown to 2nd. Victorino was basically begging to be put back on the bag.

[Red in Chicago]

i'd really like to get that run back right now...

[Tom Servo]

Walt drinking out of a Phillies cup? SWERVE.

[Reds Fanatic]

Walt sitting next to Joe Morgan.

[Red in Chicago]

little joe in the house

[_Sir_Charles_]

Walt drinking out of a Phillies cup? SWERVE.

It's okay...it's filled with skyline chili. :O)

[Reds Fanatic]

Rolen strikes out swinging. 1 out.

[Red in Chicago]

jonny's going yard today...

[Brutus]

Roy is on his game

[VR]

Ump stretching Halladay's zone out bit by bit.


Right field Jonny.....you can do it.

[_Sir_Charles_]

jonny's going yard today...

That would be nice, but I'd settle for that patient Jonny we saw a month ago.

[Reds Fanatic]

Gomes grounds out to 3rd. 2 outs.

[VR]

Valdez has a hose over there.

[Tom Servo]

Halladay looks good, but the Reds don't look bad. I don't think this is a lost cause.

[WMR]

Halladay looking nails so far

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce grounds out to 2nd. Another quick inning. 1-0 Phils mid 2nd.

[Brutus]

Halladay looks good, but the Reds don't look bad. I don't think this is a lost cause.

They're making solid contact for the most part. I don't feel they're overmatched and feel they'll get some runs on the board. They just need Volquez to keep them in it.

[VR]

All 3 of those first pitch strikes were on the black. Could be a long, long, long, short day.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Halladay looks good, but the Reds don't look bad. I don't think this is a lost cause.

I agree. We're getting decent wood on the ball. 2nd time thru the lineup...we're gonna get him.

[Brutus]

All 3 of those first pitch strikes were on the black. Could be a long, long, long, short day.

Yeah I wish Volquez could hit the black.

[Red in Chicago]

we didn't get to him until the 8th inning when we beat him, right? we've still got a chance...

[Razor Shines]

I've watched this game so far pacing in front of the couch. I don't think I am going to sit for this one.

[Reds Fanatic]

we didn't get to him until the 8th inning when we beat him, right? we've still got a chance...

Really up to Edinson to keep the Reds in the game.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yeah I wish Volquez could hit the black.

I hate racist baseball statements. ;)

Edinson will be fine. I think he was a bit pumped up.

[sivman17]

Marginal calls already seem to be going Philly's way.

1 close one was called a ball on Volquez; 2 were called strikes on us

[Tom Servo]

Marginal calls already seem to be going Philly's way.

1 close one was called a ball on Volquez; 2 were called strikes on us
well he got that one there

[GAC]

Remember....this year Halladay, in 2 starts vs the Reds is 0-1 w/ a no decision. So it can be done.

[sivman17]

well he got that one there

reverse jinx worked

[reds44]

Oh where was that???

[Tom Servo]

finish him off with the change

[sivman17]

Oh where was that???

Right in the middle according to TBS's k zone

[Reds Fanatic]

They said it is raining lightly but I really don't see it.

[Tom Servo]

Rolen!

[Brutus]

Right in the middle according to TBS's k zone

I think it was a bit high.

[reds44]

Scottie is money.

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice stop by Scott. 1 out.

[OldRightHander]

Nice pick.

[reds44]

Has EV thrown a first pitch strike yet?

[Reds Fanatic]

Looking at the radar there is some rain just west of Philadelphia right now.

[Reds Fanatic]

Full count on Ibanez.

[sivman17]

Is there a way to listen to the Reds radio if you live out of town? Not a big fan of these TBS announcers.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ibanez lines out to right. 2 outs.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Is there a way to listen to the Reds radio if you live out of town? Not a big fan of these TBS announcers.

Gameday audio (mlb.com)

[reds44]

He's gotta start throwing early strikes.

[OldRightHander]

Is there a way to listen to the Reds radio if you live out of town? Not a big fan of these TBS announcers.

MLB iPhone app.

[Reds Fanatic]

Gameday audio (mlb.com)

Also the At Bat app for the iPhone or XM radio.

[VR]

EV overthrowing....calm down son.

[GAC]

Looks to me like all EV is doing is up there throwing it as hard as he can.

[Brutus]

Volquez is absolutely all over the place. Goodness.

Looks like September was just an aberration. Back to lack-of-command Edinson.

[Tom Servo]

walks will haunt

[Reds Fanatic]

4 pitch walk to Ruiz. He does need to calm down.

[Red in Chicago]

not even close on that one...ugh

[Tom Servo]

9 balls, 10 strikes for EV.

[GAC]

19 pitches so far this inning

[_Sir_Charles_]

Good job by Razor to head out and settle down Edinson. He's obviously maxing out EVERYTHING.

[reds44]

9 balls, 10 strikes for EV.
*This inning.

[reds44]

There ya go.

[VR]

Looks like we'll see a reliever either way by the 6th today. Travis Wood?

[Brutus]

It does look like, either way, Wood or Bailey will need to be ready by the 5th inning.

[Tom Servo]

blergh

[reds44]

Uh

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ocab....fail.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ugh. Cabrera gets to the ball up the middle then flips it past Phillips. 1st and 2nd.

[Brutus]

Cabrera probably didn't have a play either way, but on a play like that, his momentum was going to first.

[TheBurn]

Don't know how I feel about that effort by OCab.
Thought he could go to 1st for the out.

[OldRightHander]

What was that?

[reds44]

Throw the ball to first.

[Red in Chicago]

janish has that

[GAC]

had a better shot at 1B

[Reds Fanatic]

Scored an infield hit.

[thatcoolguy_22]

Scored an infield hit.

in reality was an error

[Tom Servo]

bad bad bad

[TheBurn]

Rats!

[Razor Shines]

veteran leadership.

[GAC]

Thereeeeeeee's Jonny Geez

[thatcoolguy_22]

this is stupid

[reds44]

Heisey catches that too.

[Reds Fanatic]

This is already pitch 40 for Volquez. Halladay lines a hit to left. 2-0 Phils.

[Brutus]

Well that was certainly an exclamation mark.

[RBA]

Gomes!

[Red in Chicago]

omg...jonny should have had that

[Reds Fanatic]

Heisey catches that too.

Nix would have caught that too.

[VR]

in reality was an error

Nah, when you need a spectacular play...it's a hit.

[Tom Servo]

short leash on Volquez now

[thatcoolguy_22]

BB, idiotic play, idiotic fielder, 2-0 phils

[_Sir_Charles_]

*sigh* Totally on the defense this inning.

[Brutus]

Come on people, it was a sinking low line drive. That play was not a given for anyone.

[Reds Fanatic]

Volquez already over 40 pitches.

[sivman17]

I just hope this inning doesn't get out of hand

[reds44]

Come on people, it was a sinking low line drive. That play was not a given for anyone.
That's an out with any other OFer on the roster.

[NC Reds]

No excuses for Cabrera. That play was not that hard.

[thatcoolguy_22]

Nah, when you need a spectacular play...it's a hit.

spectacular to 2nd, bang bang to first...

[KronoRed]

The pitcher?

[Reds Fanatic]

Uh oh. 2-0 count on Rollins.

[sivman17]

Wood warming up

[JaxRed]

Come on people, it was a sinking low line drive. That play was not a given for anyone.

I agree. Heisey MIGHT have had it. The Cabrera play was the bad one. He had that play at first

[Reds Fanatic]

Wood already warming up.

[Brutus]

Anymore runs and this game is done wtih.

[VR]

spectacular to 2nd, bang bang to first...

Yes, perhaps.

[Reds Fanatic]

3-0 count.

[Cedric]

Thought we needed Cabrera for his playoff brilliance? He blew this inning and possibly the game.

[RBA]

Close the flood gates.

[GAC]

2nd inning, and 44 pitches already

[Phhhl]

Their making stupid mistakes. And it's not the guys without playoff experience, either.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Edinson's getting squeezed some here too.

[TheBurn]

Wow... I thought that was a ball :)

[Reds Fanatic]

Wow. We got a break there. Full count.

[Brutus]

Thought we needed Cabrera for his playoff brilliance? He blew this inning and possibly the game.

There's no question he should have thrown to first on that play. In honesty, I didn't think he would have thrown the guy out at first, but that was the only play he should have attempted with his momentum going that direction.

[RBA]

That was nasty.

[thatcoolguy_22]

how many IP does EV go? over/under 4.1

[VR]

Thought we needed Cabrera for his playoff brilliance? He blew this inning and possibly the game.

The postseason will expose weaknesses. We're seeing it loud and clearly through 1 2/3 innings.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nope...it was in the zone. He's been right on the edge the whole ab.

[Tom Servo]

We want Wood.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rollins walks. Bases loaded.

[Kc61]

I agree. Heisey MIGHT have had it. The Cabrera play was the bad one. He had that play at first


The bad play was giving up a line drive hit to the pitcher.

Volquez has to get the pitcher out there.

I'm just enjoying the Reds being in the playoffs. They will make some noise before this series is over.

[Reds Fanatic]

They are calling to see if Wood is ready. This is probably his last batter.

[VR]

how many IP does EV go? over/under 4.1

Last batter I'd give him right here if he doesn't get him out. No need to push it.

Has Price been out yet?

[Tom Servo]

This is pretty much the game right here.

[OldRightHander]

Make or break at bat here.

[Cedric]

Two outs and nobody on and he walks the 8 home run hitting catcher on 4 pitches. Edinson is really at fault here also, obviously.

[RBA]

The river is rising. More sandbags.

[sivman17]

The postseason will expose weaknesses. We're seeing it loud and clearly through 1 2/3 innings.

Although we have known Cabrera and Gomes lack defensive talent all season.

[thatcoolguy_22]

how many IP does EV go? over/under 4.1

under...


bases juiced. would anyone bring in wood right now?

[VR]

Although we have known Cabrera and Gomes lack defensive talent all season.

That's my point.

[Reds Fanatic]

He is consistently getting behind every hitter.

[Brutus]

This has disaster written all over it.

[Reds Fanatic]

2-0 count. He should be out of there now.

[NJReds]

Cabrera had no play, and Volquez has to get the opposing pitcher out.

[Red in Chicago]

nice pitch

[Reds Fanatic]

2-2 count.

[Kc61]

Cabrera had no play, and Volquez has to get the opposing pitcher out.

Agree completely.

[Brutus]

Get out of this inning without anymore damage, then pinch hit for EV and go with Wood.