Reds at San Diego Fathers (4/11/11)

[Homer Bailey]

Heisey CF
Phillips 2B
Votto 1B
Rolen 3B
Gomes LF
Bruce RF
Hernandez C
Janish SS
Volquez P


Trying my luck starting threads. Need to start a win streak again...

[Redsfan320]

Guessing its just a routine off-day for Stubbs... he's started the first 9 games... if that's the case, I got no problem with it.

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[reds44]

We need a win tonight.

Yes, I'm overreacting.

[edabbs44]

Guessing its just a routine off-day for Stubbs... he's started the first 9 games... if that's the case, I got no problem with it.

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I think that is accurate

[_Sir_Charles_]

Guessing its just a routine off-day for Stubbs... he's started the first 9 games... if that's the case, I got no problem with it.

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That combined with the fact that Dusty wants to get some playing time for Heisey. He's played quite well and needs some starts too.

[edabbs44]

That combined with the fact that Dusty wants to get some playing time for Heisey. He's played quite well and needs some starts too.

I am still not getting the "Heisey is hot" and "Heisey has played quite well" comments being made.

[REDREAD]

When does the game start?

[1990REDS]

Really wish the pathetic seasons of the Blue Jackets and Cavs would end so I could watch these games in HD!!!

[Redsfan320]

When does the game start?

04/11/11 @ 10:10 P.M. E.D.T.


Really wish the pathetic seasons of the Blue Jackets and Cavs would end so I could watch these games in HD!!!

Amen! Or that FSO would get their crap together and put the division champ-America's pastime Reds in HD over the CBJs and Cavs.

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[_Sir_Charles_]

I am still not getting the "Heisey is hot" and "Heisey has played quite well" comments being made.

I don't think he's "hot" perse, but he had a fantastic spring where he was swinging the bat very well and in his limited exposure here in the regular season, he's played well. He's only 3 for 11, but with 5 rbi's, 2 walks and a SB....all that combined with well above average defense. Point being, he deserves some playing time.

I will say that when he's hit the ball, he's SMOKED the ball.

[reds44]

Who is staying up for all of this one? We're due for another 18 inninger.

[reds44]

I didn't realize how far Stubbs' stats had fallen. He must have been awful in the Arizona series.

[reds44]

And one more thing, this is a series if you're going to give Gomes some time off, it's the time to do it. Petco isn't conducive to his offense or his defense.

[edabbs44]

Who is staying up for all of this one? We're due for another 18 inninger.

I've got an hour in me or until my laptop dies. Feeding the baby at 11 then calling it a night.

[edabbs44]

And one more thing, this is a series if you're going to give Gomes some time off, it's the time to do it. Petco isn't conducive to his offense or his defense.

The lefty starting is the trump card for tonight. Unsure what the other matchups are.

[reds44]

The lefty starting is the trump card for tonight. Unsure what the other matchups are.
Whoops, didn't realize a lefty was starting. Obviously he should always be playing when a lefty is on the mound. For some reason I thought Latos was going tonight.

[kbrake]

I thought Latos was a righty and first pitch was at 10:05 what the hell do I know? haha

[hebroncougar]

I've got it listed as being in HD on directv for channel 661-1, anyone have a picture on that channel?

[OesterPoster]

If you guys are DVR'ing the game, go back and look at the intro where they have Edinson Volquez on the screen. They show a close-up of his black glove, and his name is obviously spelled incorrectly "Edison" Volquez.

[reds44]

Latos is on the mound. He's also right handed.

[edabbs44]

Whoops, didn't realize a lefty was starting. Obviously he should always be playing when a lefty is on the mound. For some reason I thought Latos was going tonight.

Wait...you might be right. You are right. Why does it say Richard?

I saw Richard somewhere.

Edit: Friggin Fay.

[kbrake]

Latos is on the mound. He's also right handed.

Ok well at least I got that part right. I'm going to make an effort to stay up for all of this one.

[RedsMan3203]

I've got it listed as being in HD on directv for channel 661-1, anyone have a picture on that channel?

I've got the DirecTV logo...................... GR!

[hebroncougar]

I've got the DirecTV logo...................... GR!

Me too..........what a freaking bummer.

[HotCorner]

I've got it listed as being in HD on directv for channel 661-1, anyone have a picture on that channel?

No. Just the DirecTV logo.

[Reds Fanatic]

I've got it listed as being in HD on directv for channel 661-1, anyone have a picture on that channel?

No I don't have a picture either. This is supposed to be in HD tonight.

[Reds Fanatic]

Heisey flies out to center. 1 out.

[RedsMan3203]

661 has the game on.... HI-C crushed that ball, but it died at the track.

[reds44]

Well there's one ball that's a homer at home.

[The Operator]

Man that ball's gone in a lot of parks. Bummer.

[Quatitos]

At this rate Phillips is gonna give their catcher a concussion with those foul balls.

[Reds Fanatic]

Good AB. Phillips walks.

[The Operator]

Nice AB from Brandon.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto strikes out looking. 2 outs.

[RedsMan3203]

Good Pitch - Votto should be platooning and only starting against left handed pitchers... ;)

[The Operator]

Hmm, didn't know about Latos' temper issues. Maybe The Reds can get in his head and cause a Big Z style meltdown. :)

[Hoosier Red]

Random question, does anyone ever suspect Marty is lying to them on the radio call. I can't tell you how many times, I've heard what sounds like a crack of the bat, followed by Marty announcing, "And he takes the pitch for a ball."

I guess I'm just hearing the ball hit the catcher's mitt.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips steals 2nd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rolen is hit in the back by the pitch. 1st and 2nd.

[The Operator]

Make him pay, Jonny!

[edabbs44]

Jonny hacking up there.

[The Operator]

Remember, Gomes. You're the OBP King.

[nate]

Chat: it's open!

[Reds Fanatic]

Gomes strikes out looking. 0-0 mid 1st.

[reds44]

Gomes swung at two balls and took a strike.

[The Operator]

On the bright side, they made Latos throw 24 pitches.

Is SD's bullpen as untouchable as it was last year?

[kbrake]

On the bright side, they made Latos throw 24 pitches.

Is SD's bullpen as untouchable as it was last year?

The end of it is still brutal not sure how it would be before the 7th.

[RedsMan3203]

Over under for Volkie tonight..

4 Walks and 8 Strike Outs

[OesterPoster]

Uh-oh. Last two games, he started off with an 0-2 count on the leadoff guy.

[kbrake]

Over under for Volkie tonight..

4 Walks and 8 Strike Outs

I'll say under and over. I feel like staying up for awhile and he's the only one that could put me to sleep.

[Reds Fanatic]

Venable with a bloop hit to left.

[The Operator]

Just can't put hitters away in the 1st.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hudson singles to left. 1st and 3rd.

[The Operator]

Crap.

[reds44]

Just can't put hitters away in the 1st.
Yeah the first one was a real screamer.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Another awesome start for our "ace."

[Reds Fanatic]

Directv finally turned on the HD channel for this game.

[OesterPoster]

He doesn't have an 'out' pitch when he gets two strikes on a guy. I don't know if he doesn't trust the changeup yet, or just doesn't have the feel of it yet...but it's maddening.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hudson steals 2nd.

[redsfaninbsg]

The first three batters of this game have been an absolute embarrassment.

[Reds Fanatic]

Headley walks. Bases loaded no outs.

[The Operator]

Oy vey. Bases drunk and nobody out.

[kbrake]

Looked like a pitch Latos was getting.

[redsfaninbsg]

That pitch was clearly a strike.

[reds44]

That was a strike.

[The Operator]

LOL. Just. wow.

[_Sir_Charles_]

*sigh* Here we go again.

HBP, 1-0 San Diego.

[reds44]

That one wasn't.

[redsfaninbsg]

That pitch was clearly not a strike. :)

[Reds Fanatic]

Wow. Now he hits Ludwick in the back. 1-0 Padres.

[kbrake]

Ok that one was a ball.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

EV is not a major league pitcher

[Cedric]

In this ballpark against Latos?

Game could be over real soon.

[alloverjr]

Kid's lost. I'd throw Maloney the majority of the night and try again tomorrow.

[kbrake]

EV is not a major league pitcher

Thats hilarious.

[redsfaninbsg]

Need a 1-2-3 double play here.

[VR]

Ludwick and Hawpe hitting a combined .294

[_Sir_Charles_]

I know someone will say I'm overreacting, but this is simply how I feel. Of all our Reds starters (including Homer, Cueto, Leake...even LeCure & Maloney), Volquez is the one I feel most uncomfortable with. He's the one guy I'd like to see sent to AAA to get some work in...or even dangled as trade bait. I know he's got huge upside, but unless he learns some control (and we've yet to see it during his tenure with the Reds...even when he was going good he was wild), he's going to continue to be "potential".

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Thats hilarious.

No, this inning is. As is the trade that brought him here.

[Reds Fanatic]

Great catch by Heisey. 2-0 Padres on the sac fly.

[The Operator]

Got saved by Heisey but it's still 2-0.

[kbrake]

No, this inning is. As is the trade that brought him here.

Who did we we trade for him? I haven't heard since his last start.

[The Operator]

A guy with Edinson's stuff should be murdering this weak lineup. I don't get it.

I hope he can get whatever it is worked out soon.

[Captain Hook]

Best 1st inning of the year for EV.

[HotCorner]

Progress. ;)

[Reds Fanatic]

Hundley grounds into a 6-4-3 DP. 2-0 Padres after 1.

[OesterPoster]

Well, 2-0 is about the best we could have hoped for there.

[redsfaninbsg]

He's improving on the first inning problems. Only two runs this time.

[RedsMan3203]

Best 1st inning of the year for EV.

It's all about how you look at it....

[Quatitos]

Good news, he only allowed 2 in the first. If he keeps up his pattern from the first couple games he put up zeroes for the next 4 ;)

[kbrake]

I know someone will say I'm overreacting, but this is simply how I feel. Of all our Reds starters (including Homer, Cueto, Leake...even LeCure & Maloney), Volquez is the one I feel most uncomfortable with. He's the one guy I'd like to see sent to AAA to get some work in...or even dangled as trade bait. I know he's got huge upside, but unless he learns some control (and we've yet to see it during his tenure with the Reds...even when he was going good he was wild), he's going to continue to be "potential".

I understand your feelings and we've talked about it in his last start. I completely disagree with trade bait though. Absolutely no point in trading a guy when he is at his lowest value. I still maintain that come October he will be they guy everyone wants on the mound.

[BCubb2003]

Maybe Volquez should pitch batting practice before the game.

[Captain Hook]

Maybe Volquez should pitch batting practice before the game.

Maybe Dusty should have one of the relievers pitch the 1st then let EV take it from there.

[Big Klu]

Best 1st inning of the year for EV.

True. Sad, but true.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce strikes out looking. 1 out.

[kbrake]

Would be nice if Volquez got that pitch.

[reds44]

I like how much bigger Latos' zone is than Volquez's.

[The Operator]

Got Bruce on the same pitch he got Votto with.

[HotCorner]

Would be nice if Volquez got that pitch.

Agreed.

[The Operator]

Well, this game sucks so far. I'll say it.

[RedsMan3203]

I hate playing in San Diego...

This place is just bad bad bad luck.

[Reds Fanatic]

Now Hernandez is out on a pitch that rolled an inch in front of the plate.

[WebScorpion]

So far it's taken him 2 innings, 1 inning, and at least 1 this time to find his location...he's just rusty. :dunno: I figure he'll have a good solid game some time in May and maybe really settle in after the All-Star break. This is baseball, good things take time. ;)

[kbrake]

Well, this game sucks so far. I'll say it.

Haha thanks it needed to be said.

[Tornon]

That was a big curveball

[The Operator]

Okay that pitch would have been a ball for Volquez. That's crap.

[OesterPoster]

Those were 3 awesome AB's.

[HotCorner]

Is the ump calling two different strike zones?

[Reds Fanatic]

Janish strikes out looking. Already 4 Reds have struck out looking. 2-0 Padres mid 2nd.

[reds44]

That was a big curveball
Volquez threw one of those in the first inning right down the middle and it was called high.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Impressive inning

[_Sir_Charles_]

I understand your feelings and we've talked about it in his last start. I completely disagree with trade bait though. Absolutely no point in trading a guy when he is at his lowest value. I still maintain that come October he will be they guy everyone wants on the mound.

We've got a plethora of starters who are all up and coming (Leake, Wood and don't forget Chapman)...somebody's going to have to go. He's also the guy with the 1 year contract. He's also the oldest one (besides Bronson).

I'd love to be able to trade him when he's at a HIGH point, but at this point...does anybody see that trend? Does anybody really want to hurt our season letting him "work through it"? If he doesn't have it right now, the big leagues isn't where you work out your kinks. ESPECIALLY when we've got too many starters chomping at the bit (after Cueto & Homer return).

I'll let it go now, I don't want to clutter up the game thread.

*steps off soap box* :O) Now put some runs on the board Redlegs!!!

[alloverjr]

Would be nice if Volquez got that pitch.

He couldn't hit that spot if he walked it up there. There's a reason guys like Volquez don't get marginal calls, they're all over the place.

Hernandez is simply my least favorite Red in recent memory. Take a seat kid.

[The Operator]

Do you ever watch a game and get the feeling about a certain player that you would just absolutely hate them in real life?

That's Latos. Dude seems like the classic type of guy I hate.

[RedsMan3203]

We've got a plethora of starters who are all up and coming (Leake, Wood and don't forget Chapman)...somebody's going to have to go. He's also the guy with the 1 year contract. He's also the oldest one (besides Bronson).

I'd love to be able to trade him when he's at a HIGH point, but at this point...does anybody see that trend? Does anybody really want to hurt our season letting him "work through it"? If he doesn't have it right now, the big leagues isn't where you work out your kinks. ESPECIALLY when we've got too many starters chomping at the bit (after Cueto & Homer return).

I'll let it go now, I don't want to clutter up the game thread.

*steps off soap box* :O) Now put some runs on the board Redlegs!!!

I trust Leake as much as most of you trust Volkie..... I'm not counting on him this year.....

[reds44]

He couldn't hit that spot if he walked it up there. There's a reason guys like Volquez don't get marginal calls, they're all over the place.

Hernandez is simply my least favorite Red in recent memory. Take a seat kid.

The Reds have had a TON of awful players, and you choose an above average catcher?

[Reds Fanatic]

Wow. Now that was a strike to all the Reds batters. But ball 3 here.

[reds44]

Anybody wanna tell me where ball 3 missed?

[Reds Fanatic]

Maybin walks.

[The Operator]

I hope someone posts the pitch f/x of tonight's game after it's over.

[RedsMan3203]

Sweet DP right there....

[The Operator]

Now THAT's what I'm talking about. GIDP. 2 outs.

[OesterPoster]

Slick. Pitcher's best friend.

[Reds Fanatic]

Gonzalez grounds into a 6-4-3 DP.

[RedsMan3203]

Woah! A strike! :)

[wheels]

Oops.

[Reds Fanatic]

Latos grounds out to 3rd. 2-0 Padres after 2.

[Quatitos]

Volquez, getting tired of the inconsistent strike zone, takes matters into his own hands and intentionally sets up the double play ;)

Its what I tell myself about walks to try and stay positive.

[wheels]

Oh. Let the hand wringing commence. No doubt this has been an ugly start. No doubt that yesterday was equally ugly.

We could have easily predicted this, though. If there was going to be a rough patch in April, this was to be it.

I have yet to be surprised.

[Captain Hook]

Good inning by EV.Should've been 1-2-3 but the ump missed strike three on the first batter of the inning.

[Captain Hook]

Good inning by EV.Should've been 1-2-3 but the ump missed strike three on the first batter of the inning.

[Captain Hook]

Good inning by EV.Should've been 1-2-3 but the ump missed strike three on the first batter of the inning.

[The Operator]

I wonder if The Reds should look at adjusting Volquez's pre-game warmup routine?

He is a different pitcher after the first inning. I've seen guys who struggle in the first inning but never like this.

[The Operator]

I wonder if The Reds should look at adjusting Volquez's pre-game warmup routine?

He is a different pitcher after the first inning. I've seen guys who struggle in the first inning but never like this.

[Reds Fanatic]

Well we were disconnected for awhile to recap:

Top 3rd:

Volquez strikes out swinging.
Heisey grounds out to short.
Phillips grounds out to short.

Bottom 3rd:

Venable grounds out to short.

[reds44]

Next time Volquez bats, tell me he couldn't be acting anymore like Manny Ramirez lol

[Captain Hook]

Anyone else having issues tonight with RZ?

[Reds Fanatic]

Hudson grounds out to 2nd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Anyone else having issues tonight with RZ?

Yes it was down for about 10 minutes with a database error.

[Reds Fanatic]

Headley grounds out to 1st. 2-0 Padres after 3.

[reds44]

Volquez has settled down after the first inning.

Stunning. Who could have seen it coming?

[alloverjr]

The Reds have had a TON of awful players, and you choose an above average catcher?

yes

[RedsMan3203]

Pitches-strikes - E Volquez 31-17; M Latos 46-30.

[reds44]

Volquez has had a grand total of 1 hard hit ball of him tonight.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto singles to right. Reds first hit tonight.

[edabbs44]

Volquez has had a grand total of 1 hard hit ball of him tonight.

He has also had a grand total of three batters getting on base w/o hitting the ball at all. And if heisey doesn't save him on that play, it could be a whole lot worse.

He has been struggling tonight. There is no doubt about that.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto is caught stealing 2nd.

[OldRightHander]

Blown hit and run from the looks of it.

[Quatitos]

Looked like Rolen missed on a hit and run.

[reds44]

He has also had a grand total of three batters getting on base w/o hitting the ball at all. And if heisey doesn't save him on that play, it could be a whole lot worse.

He has been struggling tonight. There is no doubt about that.
He's faced 6 batters in the last two innings.

You mean he struggled in the first inning. And then he settled in. Like he's done in all three of his starts this season.

And if Venable's flubber doesn't barely clear the infield maybe he doesn't give up a run at all.

Only difference between this start and his other two is he minimized the damaged in the damage.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rolen strikes out swinging.

[reds44]

Great night to run yourself into outs.

[reds44]

Jonny!!!

[Reds Fanatic]

Gomes homers to left! 2-1 Padres.

[Quatitos]

No doubter by Gomes!

[edabbs44]

Jonny Gones.

[HotCorner]

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere's johnny!!!

[OldRightHander]

Gomes goes yard...could have tied the game if Votto was still on base. Hmm...

[Reds Fanatic]

He was jammed inside on that pitch and still homered on it.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce flies out to left. 2-1 Padres mid 4th.

[reds44]

Holy crap interesting replay by FSN going to break.

[Plus Plus]

? elaborate on the replay please

[Captain Hook]

I can't read lips but I'm sure Latos wasn't saying anything nice.

[OldRightHander]

He was jammed inside on that pitch and still homered on it.

Brought his hands in nicely and still managed to stay inside the ball. Got good wood on it under the circumstances.

[kbrake]

Holy crap interesting replay by FSN going to break.

Hahaha knew you would point that out. No idea why they showed that.

[reds44]

? elaborate on the replay please
Latos wasn't saying very nice words lol

[BCubb2003]

Jonny Gomes' on base percentage in that bat was all of them.

[VR]

He was jammed inside on that pitch and still homered on it.

This is why pitchers hammer down and out w/ Jonny.....they know he loves to pull the ball. (Not including the 1st 9 games of this year :))

[reds44]

See ya

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick strikes out swinging. 1 out.

[reds44]

98!

That was a strike too.

[Captain Hook]

Volquez has really settled down and is now pitching very well.

[reds44]

Good luck hitting that.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hawpe strikes out looking. 2 outs.

[kbrake]

Filthy.

[Captain Hook]

A few very nasty pitches to Hawpe.K

[OesterPoster]

I think he needs to throw a simulated 1st inning before the game starts.

[reds44]

97.

Since the first inning:
3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K

Faced 9 batters.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hundley strikes out swinging. Volquez strikes out the side. 2-1 Padres after 4.

[OldRightHander]

Is there any way we can just have EV come in at the start of the 2nd inning from now on?

[Tornon]

Gwynn, Ichiro, & Ted Williams for the trivia question?

[The Operator]

I like THIS Volquez. :)

Tell THIS guy to show up in the first inning. :D

[Captain Hook]

200+ more IP like that and Volquez wins the Cy Young.

[OesterPoster]

200+ more IP like that and Volquez wins the Cy Young.

I'd rather have him win the World Series MVP instead.

[kbrake]

I still think the first inning thing will come around for Volquez people just need to be patient. Its April 11th I can't believe how much this place freaks out over his struggles in the first inning.

[TheNext44]

Even with tHe first inning, Volquez is pitching like a #1 starter tonight.

[mbgrayson]

After 4 innings, Padres 2, Reds 1.

Latos 59 pitches 39 strikes.
Volquez 63 pitches, 38 strikes.

[reds44]

There's another one that's gone at GABP.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hernandez flies out to the warning track in center.

[The Operator]

I hate Petco Park.

[Reds Fanatic]

Janish walks.

[Tornon]

Janish draws a Gomes

[The Operator]

Latos looks frustrated. Let's build on that.

[OldRightHander]

Gwynn, Ichiro, & Ted Williams for the trivia question?

How about Williams, Carew, and Brett?

[Tornon]

How about Williams, Carew, and Brett?

I figured Gwynn would have to be one, being in San Diego & all

[reds44]

Send him to the minors until he learns how to bunt!

[Reds Fanatic]

Volquez attempts a bunt and bunts foul for a strikeout.

[reds44]

Heisey!!!

[Tornon]

Don't need a bunt to score on that!

[The Operator]

HI-C! 3-2 REDS!

[Reds Fanatic]

Heisey homers to left!!!! 3-2 Reds!

[OesterPoster]

Hi-C!!!

[OldRightHander]

Heisey gives the good guys the lead, down the line in left.

[HotCorner]

Nice.

[Captain Hook]

Hi-C!!!!:jump:

[reds44]

Heisey drops his bat head SO fast.

[kaldaniels]

Nice pressing of the buttons by Dusty tonight.

[The Operator]

http://productnutrition.thecoca-colacompany.com/images/packagings/Hi-C%20Flashin%20Fruit%20Pnch%20200%20ml.jpg

[WebScorpion]

HEISEY!! :thumbup: :beerme:

[Plus Plus]

Chris "Ecto Cooler" Hi-C strikes again

[Tornon]

Heisey has 7 RBIs in 14 AB official ABs now

[The Operator]

Phillips is trying to kill their catcher.

[kbrake]

BP is killing the catchers mask tonight.

[Captain Hook]

Nice to see Heisey making the most of his starts so far this year.

[Matt700wlw]

I haven't done this yet.

:jump:

[reds44]

Latos might be toast.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips singles to center.

[The Operator]

Nice hit from Phillips. Keep working away at the big baby on the mound.

[OldRightHander]

80 pitches for Latos, and number 80 is lined for a hit while I was typing that. Nice.

[OesterPoster]

Votto is due to drill one into the left-center gap.

[Captain Hook]

Votto is due to drill one into the left-center gap.

Isn't he always?

[Reds Fanatic]

I would guess Latos is on a pitch count with him coming off the DL. He bats 3rd next inning so this may be it for him.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Heisey! :jump: 3-2 Redlegs

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto grounds out to 2nd. 3-2 Reds mid 5th.

[Matt700wlw]

I would guess Latos is on a pitch count with him coming off the DL. He bats 3rd next inning so this may be it for him.

Marty said he wouldn't pitch anymore than 100 tonight

[OesterPoster]

Latos is probably in the dugout destroying some water coolers right now.

[Captain Hook]

I would guess Latos is on a pitch count with him coming off the DL. He bats 3rd next inning so this may be it for him.

I hope not.Would love to see Gomes take him deep again next inning.

[reds44]

I hope not.Would love to see Gomes take him deep again next inning.
I want to see him stay in to face Gomes again. Just in the interest to see what happens.

[Captain Hook]

I want to see him stay in to face Gomes again. Just in the interest to see what happens.

Things could get ugly if Latos would happen to hit him.

[reds44]

This zone is a joke.

[kbrake]

I think Latos will hit Gomes if he faces him again but I think Gomes has said he has never charged the mound because he got hit only defending teammates.

[reds44]

4 in a row, for those of you scoring at home.

[Reds Fanatic]

Maybin strikes out swinging. 4 Ks for Volquez.

[OesterPoster]

Wicked stuff. He suddenly has an 'out' pitch when he gets ahead.

[WVRedsFan]

HR's in Petco. How interesting.

4 straight K's for Volkie. If he could only just not allow runs early on...

[Reds Fanatic]

Gonzalez flies out to right.

[mbgrayson]

Latos staying in.

[OldRightHander]

Ok, regarding the trivia question, I mis heard the question and was thinking single seasons and not career average. Oops.

[reds44]

Latos stays in. Ohledoit

[reds44]

11 in a row set down by Volquez.

[Reds Fanatic]

Latos grounds out to 3rd. 3-2 Reds after 5.

[Tornon]

Ok, regarding the trivia question, I mis heard the question and was thinking single seasons and not career average. Oops.

That one's pretty much the same. It's Williams, Gwynn, Brett

[The Operator]

Why are people expecting Gomes to be drilled? Did he pimp his HR? I guess that would explain the foul mouth from Latos if so.

[OldRightHander]

I kind of hope Gomes takes Latos about 450 feet...and watches it for about 30 seconds before going into his trot.

[reds44]

Why are people expecting Gomes to be drilled? Did he pimp his HR? I guess that would explain the foul mouth from Latos if so.
I don't think he pimped, but Latos had words for him that's for sure.

[OesterPoster]

I kind of hope Gomes takes Latos about 450 feet...and watches it for about 30 seconds before going into his trot.

While blowing kisses to the crowd and taking a bow at each base.

[Captain Hook]

Why are people expecting Gomes to be drilled? Did he pimp his HR? I guess that would explain the foul mouth from Latos if so.

Not really but Latos seemed to think he did.

[OldRightHander]

Why are people expecting Gomes to be drilled? Did he pimp his HR? I guess that would explain the foul mouth from Latos if so.

I don't know. It looked like he was watching to see if it was fair or foul.

[mbgrayson]

After 5 innings, Reds 3, Padres 2.

Latos 84 pitches, 52 strikes.
Volquez 75 pitches, 45 strikes.

[kbrake]

Gomes can get a little cocky when he knows he hit one out. A bunch of guys do it Latos needs to grow up.