NLDS Game 2 Reds vs. Philly

[Chip R]

No lineups yet but I believe the Reds are undefeated when I start a game thread so I figured I'd throw caution to the wind and get this started.

[Homer Bailey]

I'm superstitious about this stuff. Good luck Chip.

(Yes, I'm a nerd. We've established that).

[Razor Shines]

I have a good feeling about tonight. And here's why:

I was watching the Yanks and Twins and fell asleep on the couch last night. I got into a deep enough sleep to have a dream. In the dream it was game two of Reds and Phils and my favorite player Orlando Cabrera had just hit his second HR of the game, a grand slam no less. Just before I woke up I saw his grand slam made the score 17-7 Reds in the top of the 8th inning. Cabrera's first HR was apparently a 3-Run shot. So if he drives in 7 runs tonight, I will never bring up Paul Janish again.

When I woke up I realized that I had my dream during the same time that Orlando Hudson had hit his HR for the Twins, so I think that may have influenced my dream.

I swear to God that's all true.

[WMR]

Please please please win today

[edabbs44]

A little nostalgia.

http://www.redszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83921

[Tornon]

A little nostalgia.

http://www.redszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83921

Was that his last start as an Astro? or did he have 1 more

[NJReds]

We need some hits, so I changed my avatar to Pete for tonight's game.

[edabbs44]

Was that his last start as an Astro? or did he have 1 more

I think that was it.

[Homer Bailey]

Phillips 4
Cabrera 6
Votto 3
Rolen 5
Nix 7
Bruce 9
Stubbs 8
Hanigan 2
Arroyo 1

[Razor Shines]

Phillips 4
Cabrera 6
Votto 3
Rolen 5
Nix 7
Bruce 9
Stubbs 8
Hanigan 2
Arroyo 1

Wow, Nix 5th. I guess that works out better though. If Ocab is going to drive in 7 he'll need Bruce, Stubbs and Hannigan getting on base.

[Redsfan320]

Why must Bruce bat below Gomes/ Nix? At least we have a playoff lineup though. :D

320

[reds44]

Phillips 4
Cabrera 6
Votto 3
Rolen 5
Nix 7
Bruce 9
Stubbs 8
Hanigan 2
Arroyo 1
This lineup is full of win.

LETS GET IT.

[Homer Bailey]

Victorino CF
Polanco 3B
Utley 2B
Howard 1B
Werth RF
Rollins SS
Ibanez LF
Ruiz C
Oswalt P.

[reds44]

Arroyo has to find his way through Utley and Howard without getting hurt. If he can do that, I think he can pitch well tonight.

[RedsManRick]

Bruce behind Nix = epic fail

Don't want anybody clogging the bases I guess.

[reds44]

Bruce behind Nix = epic fail

Don't want anybody clogging the bases I guess.
Nix absolutely murders Oswalt.

[Razor Shines]

Nix absolutely murders Oswalt.

17 ABs. I bet he doesn't get a hit tonight. Hopefully gets two or three though.

[edabbs44]

Nix absolutely murders Oswalt.

Oswalt absolutely murders Bruce. Does that mean Nix absolutely murders Bruce?

.241/.267/.310 with 0 HR and 0 RBI in 30 PAs for Jay. Flip flopping Nix and Bruce doesn't bother me at all.

[reds44]

Oswalt absolutely murders Bruce. Does that mean Nix absolutely murders Bruce?

.241/.267/.310 with 0 HR and 0 RBI in 30 PAs for Jay. Flip flopping Nix and Bruce doesn't bother me at all.
That's a lot of murders.

[Homer Bailey]

That's a lot of murders.

http://www.gangstercigars.com/graphics/hompage/murder.jpg

[reds44]

http://www.gangstercigars.com/graphics/hompage/murder.jpg
Okay I know I'm not the only one who saw this and thought "Ja Rule."

Kbrake? Anybody?

[Homer Bailey]

Okay I know I'm not the only one who saw this and thought "Ja Rule."

Kbrake? Anybody?

That was the intention of my original search, but couldn't find a good one with Ja Rule that said Murda inc.

[CTA513]

The Reds have lost before its started if the lineups are not in the 1st post.

:runaway:

[reds44]

That was the intention of my original search, but couldn't find a good one with Ja Rule that said Murda inc.
MY GUY.

Murdaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[Homer Bailey]

YouTube - Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkADj0TPrJA&ob=av3n)

[reds44]

I like Cueto vs. Hamels in Game 3.

If we can win tonight, we have a good shot to take the series.

[sivman17]

I like Cueto vs. Hamels in Game 3.

If we can win tonight, we have a good shot to take the series.

:thumbup:

i am so pumped

i have forgotten about game 1.. new game, let's square this up!!!

[Far East]

Nix absolutely murders Oswalt.
If Nix murders Oswalt tonight, we might not see Gomes starting again in LF against RHP.

[RedsManRick]

Nix absolutely murders Oswalt.

I don't like to put my faith in so few PA.

[Razor Shines]

I like Cueto vs. Hamels in Game 3.

If we can win tonight, we have a good shot to take the series.

Hey we don't look ahead. Stay focused or you'll be benched from this game thread.

That's for Randy.

[cumberlandreds]

If Oswalt gets to the 5th with a no hitter,someone please go to ORG and start a no hitter alert thread. That usually breaks up a no hitter faster than anything. No one did that the other night and it costs us. :D

[reds44]

If Nix murders Oswalt tonight, we might not see Gomes starting again in LF against RHP.
We can only hope!

[edabbs44]

I don't like to put my faith in so few PA.

Is one batting slot enough to get worked up over, when in admittedly small samples one guy kills and the other gets killed?

[reds44]

My NL Central Champs stuff came today. That can only be a good sign.

[Razor Shines]

Is one batting slot enough to get worked up over, when in admittedly small samples one guy kills and the other gets killed?

One slot? I'd prefer 3. :D

[RedsManRick]

Nix v. Oswalt: 18 PA, .529/.556/1.176, 9 H (6 XBH), 2 SO, 1 BB. One of those homers gets caught at the wall and his SLG drops .300 points. Color me skeptical, but optimistic.

If he's really that good against him, why not bat him even higher? This strikes me more as Dusty liking to keep guys in their role. LF bats 5th in our lineup.

[reds44]

Nix v. Oswalt: 18 PA, .529/.556/1.176, 9 H (6 XBH), 2 SO, 1 BB. One of those homers gets caught at the wall and his SLG drops .300 points. Color me skeptical, but optimistic.

If he's really that good against him, why not bat him even higher?
I'd be fine batting him second and sliding Phillips to 6th.

[RedsManRick]

I'd be fine batting him second and sliding Phillips to 6th.

Me too. Especially against a tough righty. If we're going to use platoon splits, let's really use 'em.

[Homer Bailey]

If Nix murders Oswalt tonight, we might not see Gomes starting again in LF against RHP.

I'm guessing the police might have something to say about that if Nix murders Oswalt on national TV.

I'm sorry, I really need this game to start.

[Reds Fanatic]

My NL Central Champs stuff came today. That can only be a good sign.


I got mine in the mail the other day. I will be wearing the roster shirt to the game Sunday.

[reds44]

I got mine in the mail the other day. I will be wearing the roster shirt to the game Sunday.
That's what I just put on. :thumbup:

[reds44]

For some reason I'm much more excited and much less nervous for this game than I was game one. Not sure why.

[Reds Fanatic]

The way I look at it the team just needs to come out loose and play like we know they can and they can win this. The national media has already written them off most of the front runner fans that never follow the team anyway have written them off after the other night. Nobody is really expecting anything but the Phillies to roll this series but if the Reds can pull this off tonight and I like the matchup suddenly we have a series and the stadium will be rocking when they get home on Sunday.

[fugowitribe]

MVP has to be MVP IMO tonight. My guess is that Joey V drives in over half of our runs tonight with at least one coming via the long ball. I hope it is 1-0 after 1 thanks to a solo shot by Votto on the first pitch he sees.

[reds44]

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?topic_id=15261218

Dusty at the mic.

[Captain Hook]

I didn't post anything in the game thread Wed. so it's a must I do something differently today!

Let kick the crap out of those Phillies tonight!!!!:pray:

[edabbs44]

The Reds are undefeated in the postseason in the last 14 years when I am watching from home.

I will be watching from home tonight.

Lock it up, headed back to Cincy at 1-1.

[OesterPoster]

I didn't drink any Hudy Delight during the game on Wednesday, but I will be tonight. I'm sure that's the reason for the loss. My bad.

[Homer Bailey]

I have a weird feeling that Stubbs is going to hit a huge home run today. Maybe even a grand slam.

[reds44]

WE GON WIN TODAY.

Count on it.

[edabbs44]

I have a weird feeling that Stubbs is going to hit a huge home run today. Maybe even a grand slam.

http://cincinnati.com/blogs/reds/files/2010/10/waltjocketty.jpg

Walt agrees.

[reds44]

HOLY CRAP Rosenthal is interviewing BCast and he has one RED jacket on. What a man lol

[kbrake]

Reds44- getting no hit took care of my nerves also. Just excitement now. And my apologies can't say I've ever been a big Ja Rule fan haha

[Griffey012]

IMO Phillips lead off AB could be huge today. If he gets on base, OCab scoots him over, and we have the opportunity for MVP or Rolen to come up with an RBI and and take an early 1-0. A 1-0 lead or more after the top of the first would be unbelievably big from a team confidence standpoint and momentum standpoint.

Let's do it Phillips!

[Homer Bailey]

Oh geez:


jaysonst Tonight's #Phillies lineup lifetime vs Bronson Arroyo: 19 for 55 (.345), with 2 HR, only 6 K. Arroyo's last W vs Phillies: 7/22/2000 #Reds

[Degenerate39]

Arroyo is due.

If the Reds lose tonight I'm shaving the playoff beard

[reds44]

Oh geez:


Current #Reds have hit .290/.329/.484 against Oswalt in their collective careers. These aren't the Reds he has dominated in the past.

[Griffey012]

Oh geez:

He hasn't faced Philly since 2008, which was his worst year with the Reds by a lot. I wouldn't look too much into it.

He actually ONLY faced Philly in 2008 while a member or the Reds. So a chunk of those AB's are probably from Ibanez while with KCR and SEA in the AL.

[reds44]

Bronson Arroyo in games where tonight's plate ump, Bruce Dreckman, called balls & strikes: 3-0 lifetime, 2.49 ERA, .189 opp. AVG #Reds

[Homer Bailey]

44 beat me...

[edabbs44]

He hasn't faced Philly since 2008, which was his worst year with the Reds by a lot. I wouldn't look too much into it.

He actually ONLY faced Philly in 2008 while a member or the Reds. So a chunk of those AB's are probably from Ibanez while with KCR and SEA in the AL.

Yeah, this Philly team isn't like the others.

[_Sir_Charles_]

44 beat me...

The game hasn't even started and it's a very violent game so far. Beatings, murders. :D

[reds44]

The game hasn't even started and it's a very violent game so far. Beatings, murders. :D
I just don't like him very much.

[Griffey012]

Yeah, this Philly team isn't like the others.

And Bronson is a much different pitcher now than he was.

[reds44]

Griffey, hopefully your signature holds true tonight.

[sivman17]

There are so many conflicting numbers... Arroyo has gotten destroyed by this lineup and by the Phillies in general. Oswalt is 23-2 vs. the Reds but not recently. Oswalt is undefeated in the playoffs. Arroyo has the 9th worst ERA in playoffs history.

These numbers mean nothing!!! Let's win!!!

Let's go REDSSSS!!!!

[BCubb2003]

The game hasn't even started and it's a very violent game so far. Beatings, murders. :D

Rally killings ...

[Griffey012]

Griffey, hopefully your signature holds true tonight.

We can only hope. The quote pretty much sums up the year, so I am expecting no different.

These games are too intense to follow the game thread and watch so it's time to hit the TV.

C'mon Redlegs!

[kbrake]

Big night for Bruce coming up.

[reds44]

Somebody's gotta be a hero tonight.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I probably won't be posting during the game, so let me say this now and I'll head out....

LET'S GO REDLEGS!
BEAT THE PHILS!

[reds44]

Here we go.

[Tornon]

There goes the no-no!

[reds44]

Phillips!!!!!

GONE!

[redsfandan]

Hell yeah!!

[mth123]

Whew.

[Tornon]

Team playoff OPS up to .212

[Reds Fanatic]

What a start! Phillips homers!!

[redsfandan]

The Reds needed to show that tonight would be different. Phillips did his part right away.

[edabbs44]

Their own ED moment??? Yeah BP!!

[reds44]

The TBS pitch track zone is huge.

[reds44]

That was ball 3.

[reds44]

That was strike 3 lol

[Tornon]

I think that was a makeup call

[reds44]

Blew a fastball right by him.

[TeamBoone]

Why do the fans boo Rolen?

[REDSEER]

I understand all of the great things that Rolen does for this team. Just looks like he is worn down right now...doesn't seem like he is the same player he was before the all-star break.

[reds44]

Lets go Bronson.

[Tornon]

Why do the fans boo Rolen?

He complained about Philly when he was playing there

[reds1869]

Why do the fans boo Rolen?

He lobbied hard to get out of Philly and said he couldn't stand the fans there. They didn't take that too well.

[TeamBoone]

He lobbied hard to get out of Philly and said he couldn't stand the fans there. They didn't take that too well.

Good for him! Most are nasty fans.

[edabbs44]

PBp please?

[Tornon]

Quick first out

[Reds Fanatic]

Victorino fouls out to 1st.

[reds44]

PBp please?
Phillips HR
OC pop out
Votto K
Rolen pop out

and Victornio just popped out to start the bottom half.

[TeamBoone]

I understand all of the great things that Rolen does for this team. Just looks like he is worn down right now...doesn't seem like he is the same player he was before the all-star break.

I think they're all a bit rusty with all the time off this week. Five days and they've only played one game. Why did the Phillie's manager opt for yesterday off?

[reds44]

I think they're all a bit rusty with all the time off this week. Five days and they've only played one game. Why did the Phillie's manager opt for yesterday off?
So he could throw the top 3 every game.

[redsfandan]

I understand all of the great things that Rolen does for this team. Just looks like he is worn down right now...doesn't seem like he is the same player he was before the all-star break.
Hopefully he can step it up now that it's the playoffs.

[Tornon]

I think they're all a bit rusty with all the time off this week. Five days and they've only played one game. Why did the Phillie's manager opt for yesterday off?

I think the Phillies opted to start Wednesday so they only needed 3 starters

[edabbs44]

Phillips HR
OC pop out
Votto K
Rolen pop out

and Victornio just popped out to start the bottom half.

Thx. Stuck on a train.

[Reds Fanatic]

Polanco pops out to short. 2 outs.

[backbencher]

Good for him! Most are nasty fans.

"Most"?

Things must have gotten better since I used to go see games at the Vet.

[reds44]

1-2-3 first for BA.

[Tornon]

That looked gone off the bat.. Maybe I'm too nervous

[Reds Fanatic]

Utley flies out to right. Good start to the game. 1-0 Reds after 1.

[TeamBoone]

"Most"?

Things must have gotten better since I used to go see games at the Vet.

LOL... I actually went back and changed it to "most".

[CTA513]

Easily a better start compared to game #1.

:D

[REDSEER]

Arroyo keeping them off-balance early...hope that doesn't change. His FB was around 86-87 that inning, but maybe it was on purpose just for better movement.

[GOYA]

Dammit, no Reds on Radio in Louisville. Only the ESPN radio broadcast.

I guess I'm listening to the WTBS jerks.

[TeamBoone]

All that off time in Philadelphia had to be nerve wracking to the Reds.

[reds44]

Ight!

[Reds Fanatic]

Nix reaches as the throw from Utley pulls Howard off the bag.

[Red in Chicago]

Nix reaches as the throw from Utley pulls Howard off the bag.

phillips wouldn't have done that ;)

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce flies out to left. 1 out.

[reds44]

Bruce just missed that.

[CTA513]

Utley rushed the throw even after he took a little time to set himself.

[Red in Chicago]

stubbs is gonna get some here

[Reds Fanatic]

Wild pitch moves Nix to 2nd.

[REDSEER]

Oswalt looks off of his game. Need to capitalize on mistakes here.

[Tornon]

He crushed that.. foul

[Reds Fanatic]

Good AB. Stubbs walks.

[reds44]

What an AB from Stubbs.

[Red in Chicago]

those pitches up in the zone are gonna start flying out sooner than later

[CrackerJack]

Nice Stubby, gettin' that pitch count up too...

[VR]

What a fantastic at bat from Stubbs to draw the walk. Just fantastic.


I'd go hit and run if he gets ahead in this ab.

[Tornon]

What a fantastic at bat from Stubbs to draw the walk. Just fantastic.


I'd go hit and run if he gets ahead in this ab.

I don't like the hit & run with 2 runners

[Reds Fanatic]

0-2 count on Hanigan

[VR]

I don't like the hit & run with 2 runners

Agree....but with a slow runner and the pitcher on deck.....was hoping to force their hand a bit.

Hanny just needs to find a gap now.

[Reds Fanatic]

2-2 count

[VR]

Oswalt up to 38 pitches now

[Ron Madden]

Would love to see Hanigan hit a double here.

[VR]

Hanny!:)

[Tornon]

Shoulda been a double play.. another error!

[reds44]

2-0!

[CrackerJack]

we'll take it!

[Red in Chicago]

we'll take it...thanks ut

[Reds Fanatic]

Run scores!!! 6-4 FC and Utley throws the ball away. 2-0 Reds!!

[kbrake]

Nice job Stubbs getting on Utley.

[VR]

Should give Stubbs the ribeye there....what a great slide

[marcshoe]

'That works. I've been guaranteeing a win over Oswalt to anyone who will listen, and things look good so far.

[forfreelin04]

I'll be sending Utley a Christmas card this year.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hanigan to 2nd on the throw.

[Reds Fanatic]

Arroyo strikes out looking. 2-0 Reds mid 2nd.

[CTA513]

Utley might need to change his underwear after this inning.

[Razor Shines]

Nice, love having the top of the order to lead of the 3rd.

[forfreelin04]

It goes without saying but we must get a Quality Start from Bronson. It's obvious Roy O is off his game. He's only getting the heater over, the changeup is up and he's overthrowing his curveball.

[reds44]

We need to eliminate the Phillies just so I don't have to see that no hitter commercial again.

[VR]

Couldn't ask for a better start. A quick inning by BA here, and get to Roy while they are still smelling blood.

[VR]

It's bizarre seeing guys like David Aldridge and Ernie Johnson do baseball.

[CTA513]

Nice, love having the top of the order to lead of the 3rd.

:thumbup:

Got a gift run this inning and won't have Arroyo leading off next inning.

[GOYA]

42 pitches through 2 for Oswalt

[Reds Fanatic]

Howard singles to center.

[marcshoe]

If it stays in the park, it's good.

[forfreelin04]

The key to this game is Arroyo keeping the ball in the yard. He's got a great defense in the outfield to chase down almost anything.

[marcshoe]

btw, I still want Werth playing left for the Reds next year.

[VR]

btw, I still want Werth playing left for the Reds next year.

Yes. That would be just fine.

[reds44]

DP time.

[Reds Fanatic]

Werth flies out to center. 1 out.

[marcshoe]

Very good. popped him up.

[forfreelin04]

Who are these TBS announcers and where can I send my complaint letter?

[Reds Fanatic]

Interesting that Arroyo has not faced the Phillies in 2 years.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rollins flies out to left. 2 outs.

[reds44]

Bronson is really struggling to get his fastball for a strike.

[marcshoe]

I'm still trying to figure out how Aldridge pronounced Ondrusek.

[forfreelin04]

Bronson is really struggling to get his fastball for a strike.

If they keep swinging at off speed, it won't matter.

[reds44]

As soon as I say that he gets a couple of fouls on heaters.

[reds44]

Beautiful.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ibanez grounds out to short. 2-0 Reds after 2.

[VR]

I'm still trying to figure out how Aldridge pronounced Ondrusek.

lol...he did that as I typed

[OesterPoster]

21 to go.

[Reds Fanatic]

Arroyo through 2 on only 23 pitches.

[reds44]

Arroyo through 2 on only 23 pitches.
8-9 due up for the Phils in the 3rd too.

[OesterPoster]

If it's still 2-0 in the 9th and Cordero comes in...I might need some Valium.

[Tornon]

8-9 due up for the Phils in the 3rd too.

That seems to have been bad luck for us when facing the Phillies this year

[backbencher]

btw, I still want Werth playing left for the Reds next year.

I want a pony.

[reds44]

That seems to have been bad luck for us when facing the Phillies this year
Only when Valdez is playing lol

[reds44]

Don't swing for the downs now BP.

[reds44]

Ohhh Brandon!

[marcshoe]

I'd like to see somebody bean Kid Rock.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips lines a single to left center.

[OesterPoster]

Oswalt is leaving a lot of meat pitches right in there. Someone needs to rock another one out of the park.

[Tornon]

Team batting average up to .056

[reds44]

Come on Joey!!

[Reds Fanatic]

Cabrera singles to left. 1st and 2nd.

[marcshoe]

I wore my BP shirt Wednesday, and that didn't turn out well. I'm wearing Bruce tonight...

Cabrera keeps it up. I feel good about this game.

[VR]

Right now Joey.

[Tornon]

.081!

[reds44]

Calm down Joseph.

[SirFelixCat]

Just about to leave work. Can not wait to go home and watch! Thank God for a DVR!


Go Reds!!!

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto flies out to shallow left. 1 out.

[blumj]

Who are these TBS announcers and where can I send my complaint letter?
Joe Simpson and David Aldridge?

http://www.tbs.com/stories/story/0,,117553,00.html

http://www.tbs.com/stories/story/0,,230955,00.html

[forfreelin04]

Joe Simpson and David Aldridge?

http://www.tbs.com/stories/story/0,,117553,00.html

http://www.tbs.com/stories/story/0,,230955,00.html

Thank you!:beerme:

[mth123]

Oswalt is manning up. Need to get some runs here or the well may go dry.

[Reds Fanatic]

Thank you!:beerme:

Brian Anderson the Brewers announcer is on PBP.

[redsfandan]

I'd like to see somebody bean Kid Rock.

+1

[Reds Fanatic]

Rolen strikes out swinging. 2 outs.

[forfreelin04]

Pitiful by our supposed best hitters

[Oxilon]

C'mon Reds. #3 and #4 hitters didn't do a thing.

[Red in Chicago]

nixy with get it done

[mth123]

C'mon Reds. #3 and #4 hitters didn't do a thing.

I think a good pitcher simply got it together. Runs will be scarce from now on I'd say.

[VR]

Nix looking good up there.

[redsfandan]

I think a good pitcher simply got it together. Runs will be scarce from now on I'd say.
Doubt it.

[Reds Fanatic]

60 pitches for Oswalt.

[mth123]

Doubt it.

Hope you are right

[reds44]

Blew a huge chance there.

[Reds Fanatic]

Nix strikes out swinging. 2-0 Reds mid 3rd.

[Red in Chicago]

well, that was an inning in which you really need to score.

[Oxilon]

How'd Nix miss that pitch? A fastball by Oswalt...isn't that Nix's bread and butter?

[GOYA]

60 pitches through 3 for Oswalt

[REDSEER]

Man. Hope Arroyo gets Oswalt back out there quick.

[forfreelin04]

How'd Nix miss that pitch? A fastball by Oswalt...isn't that Nix's bread and butter?

Trying to pull it instead of hitting it where its pitched.

[redsfandan]

Hope you are right

So do I.

[bucksfan2]

Trying to pull it instead of hitting it where its pitched.

Thats Nix.

We need Joey to get it together. 0-5 is a rough start. Same with Rolen, best two offensive players 0-10.

[Brutus]

Oswalt starting to find his groove a bit. Hopefully the Reds don't look back later and regret some of those missed pitches they could have hammered 420 feet.

[reds44]

Even if he finds a groove he's already thrown 60 pitches.

[redsfandan]

60 pitches through 3 for Oswalt
I'm loving that.

[Oxilon]

Is it bad that it's only the 3rd inning and I'm already fearing Cordero coming into the game?

[mbgrayson]

60 pitches through 3 for Oswalt

They need to keep pushing that pitch count up. No first pitch pop ups please.....

[forfreelin04]

Thats Nix.

We need Joey to get it together. 0-5 is a rough start. Same with Rolen, best two offensive players 0-10.

It's always interesting to me who hits well in the postseason compared to the regular season. Let's hope Votto's deviation isn't too much. We'll need him for years to come.

[CTA513]

Is it bad that it's only the 3rd inning and I'm already fearing Cordero coming into the game?

Does it make it even worse if he would have to come in and face Utley, Howard and Werth?

:D

[Brutus]

Even if he finds a groove he's already thrown 60 pitches.

It's the playoffs. Pitch counts aren't a huge deal. If he starts getting quick innings, he could still stretch out to 7-8 innings.

[redsfandan]

They need to keep pushing that pitch count up. No first pitch pop ups please.....
Yep, I'd love it if he didn't finish the 6th.

[forfreelin04]

Is it bad that it's only the 3rd inning and I'm already fearing Cordero coming into the game?

Yes, but I am too.

[Reds Fanatic]

That 2-2 pitch was close. Full count.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ruiz walks.

[reds44]

Not what you wanted to do.

[Oxilon]

Got to give credit to Ruiz on that AB. Sucks that the #8 hitter found 1st base though.

[redsfandan]

It's the playoffs. Pitch counts aren't a huge deal. If he starts getting quick innings, he could still stretch out to 7-8 innings.
Yeah, in the playoffs the manager will give the pitcher a little more of a leash to work with. But a high pitch count early for Roy O can only be a good thing for us. How good will he be when he's approaching 110 pitches?

[reds44]

And a one pitch unproductive out!

[mth123]

Big out

[Red in Chicago]

that was what we needed from roy

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice Oswalt fouls out to Votto on the bunt attempt.

[forfreelin04]

Here's to hoping Oswalt takes that terrible bunt to the mound with him.

[reds44]

This zone for Arroyo should blow a hole in the "if you're around the plate you get close calls" theory.

[mth123]

Need a hard grounder right to Phillips now.

[bucksfan2]

Need a hard grounder right to Phillips now.

I will take any kind of DP

[Oxilon]

This zone for Arroyo should blow a hole in the "if you're around the plate you get close calls" theory.

I was going to say, some of those called balls to Ruiz definitely looked like Halladay strikes. Than again, new ump, new strikezone.

[reds44]

I was going to say, some of those called balls to Ruiz definitely looked like Halladay strikes. Than again, new ump, new strikezone.
Which is dumb.

[bucksfan2]

Those pitches to Ruiz were good pitches but off the plate

[bucksfan2]

Who is Joe Simpson?

[Tornon]

Who is Joe Simpson?

Braves color guy I believe

[Reds Fanatic]

Who is Joe Simpson?

He does Braves games normally.

[reds44]

Who is Joe Simpson?
Homer's brother.


Bruce has a hose.

[Red in Chicago]

did you see that snag from votto...nice

[bucksfan2]

Simpson a former ball player?

[Reds Fanatic]

Victorino flies out to the track in right. 2 outs.

[reds44]

Here is a huge AB with Utley and Howard waiting.

[forfreelin04]

I loathe the Flying Hawaiian. That pitch ate him up and he almost hit it out.

[bucksfan2]

I loathe the Flying Hawaiian. That pitch ate him up and he almost hit it out.

He probably is my favorite non Red. Him and Hamilton.

[Tornon]

Simpson a former ball player?

Yes