3/31/11- Reds vs. Brewers- "Opening Day 2011"

[Redsfan320]

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

vs. Yovani Gallardo

Thom and Chris on FSO.

Marty and Jeff on WLW.

TV simulcast on Local12.

Joe Morgan is parade marshal.

First pitch from CPD Chief Tom Streicher (ret.)

Leake and Wood will be in parade.

Parade at 11 on News 5.

Reds Live at 1.

Game at 2. (2:10)

HAPPY OPENING DAY!!!!!

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[forfreelin04]

:rockband::KoolAid::jump:

Get excited for 2011 Redszone!!!!

[Tom Servo]

:thisyear:

[RBA]

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[reds44]

YouTube - Marty Brennaman Calls Jay Bruce's Walk-Off HR to Clinch NL Central (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUqF9pocXhc)

Happy New Year.

[Redsfan320]

Sadly I won't be doing pbp for this one. I'll be watching this one on tv in the living room, and scoring on paper.

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[_Sir_Charles_]

YouTube - Marty Brennaman Calls Jay Bruce's Walk-Off HR to Clinch NL Central (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUqF9pocXhc)

Happy New Year.

Chills. Every single time. I could watch that every day. :O)

[Redsfan320]

Weeks 4
Gomez 8
Braun 7
Fielder 3
McGehee 5
Kotsay 9
Betancourt 6
Nieves 2
Gallardo 1

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[edabbs44]

Milwaukee has 4 guys starting with 2010 OBPs of .306 or less. One of them is hitting 2nd.

[SirFelixCat]

I can't believe how bad my day is going today...

At least the video above brought a smile to my face and please, can we win an OD game this year? Please?

Go Reds!

[reds44]

Is anybody having a hard time shutting down scoreboard watching mode? I feel the need to start root against the Cardinals already.

[Redsfan320]

Reds Live has a new graphics pack. Wonder if we'll have a new score bug. Hopefully if it is still a box of some sort, they'll move it into 16:9 territory.

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[forfreelin04]

The Votto MVP montage on the scoreboard does not go with Rhianna. Just a bit of constructive criticism

[forfreelin04]

I'd like to see a repeat of this weather in late October in Cincinnati!

[forfreelin04]

Very nice tribute to Sparky!! Well done

[forfreelin04]

Brian McKnight and Sons singing the National Anthem. Reminds me of a good mid 90's slow jam haha

[forfreelin04]

Anyone else find it strange not to hear about or see Aaron Harang? Sadly, I still remember the last few years than the good years.

[forfreelin04]

Nick Lachey sighting..... all credibility now lost

[GOYA]

For those in the Louisville area, Reds on Radio is on AM-680

[RBA]

Anyone else find it strange not to hear about or see Aaron Harang? Sadly, I still remember the last few years than the good years.

Just got an email, Harang is giving giving out free Padre Tickets and a meet and greet to a select few E-1 to E-5 military/and families.

[Gallen5862]

On my TV schedule it had Reds game listed on Sports south. It wasn't showing game so missed the beginning. I did find it on MLB Extra Innings free preview. What did they do as a tribute to Sparky Anderson?

[cumberlandreds]

A strike starts the season!

[_Sir_Charles_]

And this game is underway! :O)

[Reds Freak]

A strike starts the season!

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYY!!! :beerme:

Sorry, I'll settle down now...

[_Sir_Charles_]

Well, not exactly the way you want to start. Dinger by Weeks

[Danny Serafini]

Well, that didn't take long.

[cumberlandreds]

Weeks blasts one off of Volquez. 1-0 Brewers.

[RBA]

Season is over. See you next year.

[steig]

0-2 count to start and he gives up the homer. It can only get better

[_Sir_Charles_]

Crap. Back to back.

[steig]

maybe not:thumbdown

[CTA513]

Volquez is doing a good job of filling in for Harang.

[cumberlandreds]

Back to back. Oh ........boy

[The Voice of IH]

wow

Great at bat by weeks tho.

That second one was a blast.

[cumberlandreds]

Volquez doing a good job of filling in for Harang.

Are you sure its not Harang? ;)

[medford]

Marty says you can't get off to a worst start than that... I hope Braun doesnt decide to prove Marty wrong.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I hate that. Fan tosses the ball back on the field. That's a Cub tradition....let 'em keep it.

[Danny Serafini]

Saturday is now a must win game! (OK, maybe not.)

[edabbs44]

I get Weeks. Not Gomez.

[Kc61]

Isn't Volquez the guy who turned down a contract extension?

[WebScorpion]

Um...at least he's throwing strikes? :dunno:

[cumberlandreds]

Isn't Volquez the guy who turned down a contract extension?

Yes, IMO he was very badly advised to do that.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Braun walked btw

[steig]

how long until Lecure starts warming up?

[cumberlandreds]

Braun walked btw

At least he didn't homer.

Fielder rips a single as I write this. :thumbdown

[Reds Freak]

Yes, IMO he was very badly advised to do that.

The Reds might be very appreciative of him turning it down in the long run...

[_Sir_Charles_]

Single to right by Fielder. Braun to third. NO outs. *sigh* I feared this from Volquez.

[cumberlandreds]

how long until Lecure starts warming up?

He should be now. It sounds like he has nothing.

[medford]

I think Volquez is on pace for the largest single season era in the history of baseball.

[NDRed]

Don't forget the free preview on MLB tv; althought this might be one you want to skip.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sac fly to right. 3-0 Brewers

[cumberlandreds]

Hey he got an out. SF runs scores.

[muddie]

Geez, this guy makes Harang look like CY Young in last years opener.

[Danny Serafini]

I think Volquez is on pace for the largest single season era in the history of baseball.

He's already got it down from infinity to 81.00. I smell progress!

[edabbs44]

Volkie is in postseason form already.

[Strikes Out Looking]

anybody know what his pitch speed is?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Don't forget the free preview on MLB tv; althought this might be one you want to skip.

Didn't know about it, but it say's video not available for me.

[WebScorpion]

Sac fly to right. 3-0 Brewers
We got an out! Now only 4373 to go! :thumbup:

K! scratch that...4372! ;)

[Plus Plus]

anybody know what his pitch speed is?

On MLB.com's Gameday, he is ranging from mid-70s to as high as 95.

[_Sir_Charles_]

anybody know what his pitch speed is?

Marty's saying mid 90's, so he's bringing the heat. His stuff looked fine to me, just good hitting IMO.

And a wild pitch as I type that. hehe.

[cumberlandreds]

Marty's saying mid 90's, so he's bringing the heat. His stuff looked fine to me, just good hitting IMO.

According to Marty it all about location.

[wheels]

anybody know what his pitch speed is?

He's throwing hard, but the first one to Weeks looked like it was on a tee. Same good movement, but he can't control it.

Velocity has not been an issue.

[_Sir_Charles_]

According to Marty it all about location.

True, but Marty had it in his head before the game even started that Edinson would be wild. Other than the Braun walk, he was right on the zone for the most part.

Opening day, first time opening day starter, first inning against main rival...I'd say nerves can be a big contributor here. I'm not going to read too much into it.

[WebScorpion]

Alright! Time to get a few back... I think most of the Reds-Brewers game will be this way. A scoring fest. Last one to score wins! :thumbup:

[cumberlandreds]

True, but Marty had it in his head before the game even started that Edinson would be wild. Other than the Braun walk, he was right on the zone for the most part.

Opening day, first time opening day starter, first inning against main rival...I'd say nerves can be a big contributor here. I'm not going to read too much into it.

I agree. Too early to read anything into it. I hope anyway.

[Red in Chicago]

double for stubby and phillips sacs him over to third

[wheels]

True, but Marty had it in his head before the game even started that Edinson would be wild. Other than the Braun walk, he was right on the zone for the most part.

Opening day, first time opening day starter, first inning against main rival...I'd say nerves can be a big contributor here. I'm not going to read too much into it.

There isn't really anything to read into anything. He threw at least two incredibly hittable pitches in that inning. He's trying like heck to throw strikes, but he has no command.

Wild in the zone is bad. Stuff or not.

[Red in Chicago]

mvp drives one in:beerme:

[cumberlandreds]

Votto nearly hits one out. A long SF scores a run.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Almost! 3-1 Brewers. Votto almost launches one.

[Doc. Scott]

I can excuse the sacrifice in this case even though most of the time it's a waste of an out.

[medford]

Rolen is 7/11 lifetime, in honor of George Grande, it would be a great time for a bloop & a blast w/ Bruce on deck.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Rolen is 7/11 lifetime, in honor of George Grande, it would be a great time for a bloop & a blast w/ Bruce on deck.

Rolen is tied with Dunner for the most opening day dingers of active players with 6. Time to break the tie. :O)

[cumberlandreds]

2 out walk to Rolen

[_Sir_Charles_]

BB to Scotty. The Bruce approaches. Defenders tremble.

[medford]

would you take a walk and a blast?

[WebScorpion]

Rolen has such a great approach at the plate. If he doesn't get what he wants he justs waits for it. After two strikes he begins to fight off anything close. Eventually he walks this time. Great AB! :thumbup:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Single to right for Bruce. 1st & 2nd.

Time for Gomes to bring the lumba'.

[cumberlandreds]

Single for Bruce Rolen to 2nd

[medford]

would you take a walk and a blast?

Even better if it Jonny did following Brucie's single.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Single to right for Bruce. 1st & 2nd.

What's wrong with Rolen -- he didn't get to 3rd

[WebScorpion]

Single to right for Bruce. 1st & 2nd.
Nice hit on a good pitch...a curve down and in, Bruce takes it up the line. :D

[edabbs44]

150 or so posters already have a "Friggin Gomes" post queued up. :)

[forfreelin04]

Gomes proving his detractors case

[_Sir_Charles_]

What's wrong with Rolen -- he didn't get to 3rd

Marty said he had to dodge the ball.

Gomes grounds out to end the inning.

[edabbs44]

Friggin Gomes.

[steig]

and this is one, why, why, why swing at the first pitch!

[Tom Servo]

friggin Gomes

[forfreelin04]

Friggin Elk and Elk combover

[edabbs44]

and this is one, why, why, why swing at the first pitch!

Why not?

[Tom Servo]

If Volquez can just get through 5 innings...

[Reds Freak]

If Volquez can just get through 5 innings...

That's pretty much been Volquez's tale his entire career...

[_Sir_Charles_]

Gallardo K's bunting foul

[CTA513]

Brewers pitcher has a potty mouth.

[cumberlandreds]

Gallardo K's after a Nieves double

[WVRedsFan]

Well, this is going well...

I wonder what they saw in the Spring for Edinson that made them think he should start Opening Day? Oh well, it's jsut one game...

[_Sir_Charles_]

Weeks squibs one past a diving Rolen. 4-1

[CTA513]

Well, this is going well...

I wonder what they saw in the Spring for Edinson that made them think he should start Opening Day? Oh well, it's jsut one game...

His name was on the piece of paper that was picked out of the hat.

[cumberlandreds]

And the hits just keep on coming: Double for Weeks drives in a run

Can I take any consolation that Weeks is on my fantasy team?

[edabbs44]

And the hits just keep on coming: Double for Weeks drives in a run

Can I take any consolation that Weeks is on my fantasy team?

Can probably take more consolation if Volquez is not on your team.

[WVRedsFan]

His name was on the piece of paper that was picked out of the hat.

Apparently :).

Mark my words (and hope i'm wrong), we're going to see this all season from him. Just batting practice...

[Tom Servo]

ahem

1. Wil Nieves is starting on opening day?
2. Wil Nieves is doubling in his first at-bat against our OD starter?
3. WIL NIEVES?!

[cumberlandreds]

Can probably take more consolation if Volquez is not on your team.

:laugh: He's not thankfully.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Gomez K's. #4

[edabbs44]

ahem

1. Wil Nieves is starting on opening day?
2. Wil Nieves is doubling in his first at-bat against our OD starter?
3. WIL NIEVES?!

Carlos Gomez went yard in the 1st inning. That is way worse. Way.

[Degenerate39]

Seems like the Reds are picking up where they left off in the playoffs lol.

[forfreelin04]

Volquez will never be mentioned in the "quick worker" category

[WebScorpion]

Wow. The Reds may not be in mid-season form but RedsZone certainly is. It's only 4-1, the game is not over. It's only the first game of the season, the season is not over and Volquez is not a dud pitcher. Geez, relax and enjoy watching them play...the sky is not falling, they're just not in mid-season form yet. :rolleyes:

[Tom Servo]

and Volquez is not a dud pitcher.
The rest I agree with, but I think you're misinterpreting a lot of the thread. I don't think any of us are ready to judge the entire season on this game. But Volquez...it's a major cause for concern. He didn't look good when he came back last year, he didn't look good in spring training, and he doesn't look good now.

[mbgrayson]

And here comes pitch #50 with two outs in the 2nd.....

[cumberlandreds]

This game is really zipping along. Appx 45 minutes and we are already in the top of the 2nd. :p:

[Sea Ray]

Well, this is going well...

I wonder what they saw in the Spring for Edinson that made them think he should start Opening Day? Oh well, it's jsut one game...

With all the injuries it was kind of like Volquez was the last man standing.

So much for Arizona inflating our pitching stats. They're looking like they never came east

[cumberlandreds]

Finally 3 outs. 4-1 Brewers

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wow. The Reds may not be in mid-season form but RedsZone certainly is. It's only 4-1, the game is not over. It's only the first game of the season, the season is not over and Volquez is not a dud pitcher. Geez, relax and enjoy watching them play...the sky is not falling, they're just not in mid-season form yet. :rolleyes:

Thank you. We are STILL going to win this game. :thumbup:

[Gainesville Red]

I just realized I'm not drinking out of the lucky Reds stein. I feel like this may be my fault. Should get better as of now. Clearly not in mid-season form over here.

[wheels]

The skyisnt falling for us, or the Reds, but if Volquez can't command his pitches within the zone, his personal sky will definitely be crashing down in short order.

A division winner can't be featuring a "staff ace" with these results and Walt knows it.

[wolfboy]

There was plenty of doom and gloom in this thread as well:

http://www.redszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81117

It happens.

[WebScorpion]

I just realized I'm not drinking out of the lucky Reds stein. I feel like this may be my fault. Should get better as of now. Clearly not in mid-season form over here.
I called in sick, I'm wearing my 2010 NL Central Champion T-shirt, eating Cincinnati Chili and drinking a beer at noon on the west coast. You can't blame this one on me. :beerme:

[WVRedsFan]

With all the injuries it was kind of like Volquez was the last man standing.

So much for Arizona inflating our pitching stats. They're looking like they never came east

I know. Since that first 4 months when he first came to the Reds, he's had No. 5 starter written all over him, if that. Gotta hope the potential comes true sometime. I also wonder if the surgery is part of the problem.

[Captain Hook]

There was plenty of doom and gloom in this thread as well:

http://www.redszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81117

It happens.

At least 60 more times this year.

[LawFive]

Have a big system conversion at work and I'm unable to watch or listen for most of the weekend...seems as if I'm not missing much, today at least!

[Captain Hook]

What's the over/under on HRs for Janish this year?I'm going to say 12 and I'll take the over.

[mbgrayson]

After 2 innings, Brewers 4, Reds 1.

Volquez 52 pitches, 35 strikes.
Gallardo 38 pitches, 25 strikes.

[WVRedsFan]

Now we get the Cowboy. Can't wait...:rolleyes:

[Captain Hook]

Lets keep the Brewers off the board this inning!

[wheels]

Is Volquez capable of a scoreless inning today? The third would be a good place to start.

[Doc. Scott]

I am surviving so far with Thom Brennaman on the video feed. He has been intolerable the past couple of years (to the point where if I hear his voice, it's Gameday alone for me); let's hope he's figured out how to pace it with the bloviating this year. I lost hope for his dad already.

[WebScorpion]

Is Volquez capable of a scoreless inning today? The third would be a good place to start.
50 pitches in the first 2 innings, 6 pitches to close the 3rd. :thumbup:

[Captain Hook]

50 pitches in the first 2 innings, 6 pitches to close the 3rd. :thumbup:

6 more innings like that and he can throw a complete game with under 100 pitches.:p:

[WVRedsFan]

Wonder of Edinson has any kind of pitch limit today?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wonder of Edinson has any kind of pitch limit today?

He should. His spring was VERY limited.

[wheels]

Sad thing about today is that Gallardo hasn't "looked" that much better than Volquez.

That's what's awesome and irritating about Baseball.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Seeing eye flair for Bruce. Arguing that the ball was caught. Ump said no. 2 for 2 for Jay.

[The Operator]

Think we caught a break there. That was caught.

[WebScorpion]

Seeing eye flair for Bruce. Arguing that the ball was caught. Ump said no. 2 for 2 for Jay.
Lucky break! We get 4 outs this inning! ;)

[Red in Chicago]

need to capitalize on that bad call...

[wheels]

Get ready for more of the wild ride that is Johnny Gomes.

By wild ride, I mean frustrating ineptitude against righties.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Gomes takes the 4 pitch walk.

Let's go RAZOR!!!

[The Operator]

Jonny Gomes just walked on four pitches.

What's going on here?

[mbgrayson]

Gallardo has now thrown more pitches than EV....59

[_Sir_Charles_]

Darn. Fly out to center and Gallardo is off the hook.

[WebScorpion]

ARGH! Ramon practices his golf swing. 3 out...left the bases juiced. :(

[mbgrayson]

After three innings, Brewers 4, Reds 1.

Volquez has thrown 58 pitches, 40 strikes.
Gallardo has thrown 61 pitches, 37 strikes.

We should get 4 outs EVERY inning, we almost scored there....

[WVRedsFan]

I guess the difference is the two home runs. And hitting with runners in scoring position. Plenty of time left.

[_Sir_Charles_]

3 pitches...2 down. Edinson seems to be settling in.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Weeks grounds out to Janish. 1-2-3. 7 pitch inning. 7 straight set down.

[WebScorpion]

Weeks grounds out to Janish. 1-2-3.7 pitches in the 4th. It looks like he's settling in. If he can get a couple more innings with less than 10 pitches they might let him stay until the 7th. :)

[Gainesville Red]

Pete Rose is dressed like my grandma.

[_Sir_Charles_]

:jump: STUBBS!

[The Operator]

STUBBS!

[WebScorpion]

Stubby!! :thumbup:

[Tom Servo]

Stubby!

[The Voice of IH]

oh lord, here comes the ' If he was batting 7th that would have been a grand slam'

:)

[The Operator]

Sweet AB from Brandon.

[WebScorpion]

Pete Rose is dressed like my grandma.
Yeah, what's with the quilted jacket? Is that his grandson sitting next to him? Grandpa Hustle! lol :D

It's good to see him at the ballpark again.

[BoydsOfSummer]

Pete needs to rock that hat awkwardly to the side...you know, properly...

Love the coat of many colors that his momma made for him. :cool:

[WebScorpion]

Love the coat of many colors that his momma made for him. :cool:
Some kind of technicolor dreamcoat?

[medford]

Who'd have guessed Garallado would have thrown more pitches thru 4 innings than volquez after the first 2? Still down 2 runs, but the good news is that's its looking likely the Reds will get the soft underbelly of the Brewers bullpen for a couple of innings today. Gotta keep it close, then take advantage of it.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sweet AB from Brandon.
He K'd on 3 pitches btw.

[Gainesville Red]

BTW, chat's open.

[BoydsOfSummer]

Some kind of technicolor dreamcoat?

Looks like the quilts my granny used to make, but in leather.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Braun...gone. 5-2

[The Operator]

Oh boy... 5-2.

Just not Volkie's day.

[BoydsOfSummer]

About what I expected from the Predator. Just hope it doesn't get worse.

[Tom Servo]

derp

[_Sir_Charles_]

Braves win 2-0 over the Nats. Heyward HR.

[The Voice of IH]

Who pitched for the Braves?

[_Sir_Charles_]

K#5 to end the inning. 5-2 after 4 1/2

[Strikes Out Looking]

Who pitched for the Braves?

I think it was Derke Lowe

[WebScorpion]

Who pitched for the Braves?

Lowe.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Who pitched for the Braves?

D. Lowe against L. Hernandez

According to the MLB network guys, the area in front of home plate looked like the #1 tee on a public coarse due to all the balls driven straight down into the dirt.

[The Voice of IH]

oh thats right, thanks

[BoydsOfSummer]

Good sinkers and changeups are a joy to watch.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Is anybody up in the pen? Volquez is over 80 pitches. This should DEFINITELY be his last inning. I think the most he's pitched prior to today is about 60 pitches.

[Tom Servo]

quiet thread

[Red in Chicago]

quiet thread

Quiet bats.

[Doc. Scott]

Another golf swing from Hernandez. This time it's a little more successful.

[BoydsOfSummer]

Ramon lines one the other way for a single. One out one on.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1 out single by Razor.

[Danny Serafini]

Looks like Francisco will hit for Volquez

[_Sir_Charles_]

Francisco in the ODC

[_Sir_Charles_]

Janish with a rope past McGehee.

[The Operator]

A jack shot from Francisco would be sweet.

[BoydsOfSummer]

Janish singles to left. Probably needed that to continue starting. ;)

[chicoruiz]

Glad to see Janisch get a knock... he's probably on a pretty short leash with Renteria on the club.

[Tom Servo]

that won't do it

[The Operator]

Ugh. Wasted opportunities abound.

[BoydsOfSummer]

that won't do it

He's a veteran now with playoff experience. That might be enough. :cool:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Jordan Smith in

[_Sir_Charles_]

Weeks K's

[Tom Servo]

Yankees defeat the Tigers

[_Sir_Charles_]

Gomez lines out to Rolen. 2 down.

[BoydsOfSummer]

Padres vs Angry Birds next. Go Pads!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Braun with a rope to left. Gomes bobbles....error....Braun to 2nd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

IBB to Fielder

[WebScorpion]

Braun with a rope to left. Gomes bobbles....error....Braun to 2nd.
friggin' Gomes... :angry:

[_Sir_Charles_]

I swear, all these Brewers are just sitting on fastballs.

Balk. Crud.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Single to right. 6-2

[The Operator]

Balk and then a single brings in the run. Geesh. 6-2.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bray in.

[Tom Servo]

Bray in.
Prayin'

[wheels]

Being a Reds and Bengals fan, I haven't seen my favorite team win a game in what seems like an eternity.

Today has been an all too typical Cincinnati kind of day. I'm glad I don't live there. You people must be cursed in your every day lives.;)

[Captain Hook]

Being a Reds and Bengals fan, I haven't seen my favorite team win a game in what seems like an eternity.

Today has been an all too typical Cincinnati kind of day. I'm glad I don't live there. You people must be cursed in your every day lives.;)

LOL.....Reds are the defending National League Central champs you know.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Prayin'

He got out of it with an IF pop out to Votto.

Kameron Loe in for the Brewers

[Tom Servo]

Wil Venable shows off Gomes-like defense for the Pads.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Dusty should have made a defensive change when he brought in Smith. Just saying.

[wheels]

LOL.....Reds are the defending National League Central champs you know.

Oh yeah. There is THAT.

Why let facts get in the way of a good tirade?:cool:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Phillips K's

[The Operator]

JOEY!

6-3.

[_Sir_Charles_]

:jump: Votto!!! :O)

Pulled it. No oppo for Joey. :O)

[Captain Hook]

MVP!!!!:jump:

[BoydsOfSummer]

Eight outs....three runs...no problem....

[_Sir_Charles_]

Close. Nearly a dinger for Scotty. Scoots just foul.

and then a K. :(

[WebScorpion]

Today has been an all too typical Cincinnati kind of day.

In case you didn't watch this team last year...this IS typical. They stay close for 6 or 7 innings and then they explode on the other team's bullpen. ;) As long as our bullpen doesn't give up much, they're always in it until the end. :D

[_Sir_Charles_]

Jay K's as well, but we did cut the lead a bit with Votto's solo shot. 6-3 heading to the 8th

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sam LeCure in.

Fly out to Gomes from Betancourt

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nieves grounds out to Rolen.

PH Reed up...fly out to Stubbs. Solid 1-2-3 inning from Sam.

[WebScorpion]

Bottom of the 8th...this is Reds time. :clap:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Saito in for the Crew.

Gomes
Hernandez
Janish
Pinch hitter
Stubbs
Phillips
Votto
Rolen
Bruce
Gomes
Hernandez due up this inning.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Gomes K's

[wheels]

Gomes v. Righties. Catch the fever.:rolleyes:

[Kc61]

Gomes Ks.

Against pitcher like this the absence of lefties in the lineup causes difficulty.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Razor with a single to left. Hernandez 3 for 4 today. Nice.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cairo on deck. Ondrusek warming up.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Janish with a bloop single in front of Braun. :O) Paul is 2 for 4.

[Kc61]

Very nice game by Razor and Janish today. Let's go Cairo.

[BoydsOfSummer]

Janish with a single..Rally time!

[Captain Hook]

Say what you want about Janish but he is pretty good at putting the ball into play.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Very nice game by Razor and Janish today. Let's go Cairo.

Stubbs & Bruce too.

[Captain Hook]

Stubbs & Bruce too.

and Votto.

[BoydsOfSummer]

Work him Cairo...work him...

[_Sir_Charles_]

Masset warming too.

Cairo K's. Let's go stubby!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Stubbs pops up in foul ground to a winded Fielder. Long run.

[BoydsOfSummer]

Ooooh...Stubby got a pitch to hit and pops it up. Dangit!

[The Operator]

They've had the base runners today. Dang.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ondrusek on the bump

[BoydsOfSummer]

Angry Birds up 1-0.

[WebScorpion]

Angry Birds up 1-0.
I love the MLB.TV picture-in-picture feature...I'm keeping their game in the other window. ;)

Also, Gameday has a new look this year...I think I like it, but I haven't found any cool new features.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Weeks grounded out
Gomez walked
Braun k's. Gomez stole 2nd during Braun's ab.

[_Sir_Charles_]

IBB to Fielder

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ooops. That's what happens when I'm stuck to only listening. Ground out to Janish to end the inning. NOT a dp. :O)

[BoydsOfSummer]

Three outs...three runs...no problem...

[wheels]

Two bloops and a blast...

[_Sir_Charles_]

Brandon blasts one off the wall...but Phillps has to hold to a single. He hit it TOO hard.

[BoydsOfSummer]

Phillips with the first bloop...off the wall!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Axford in btw

[BoydsOfSummer]

A half empty stadium still there to see it. I love these opening day jokers.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Votto with the free pass. I'll take it.

[_Sir_Charles_]

A half empty stadium still there to see it. I love these opening day jokers.

Seriously? That's a travesty. :thumbdown

[jojo]

Roh, roh....the Brewers season is about to go in the crapper! :D