Marlins at Reds (4-30)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cin

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


Fla

Coghlan 8
Infante 4
Ramirez 6
Sanchez 3
Stanton 9
Dobbs 5
Buck 2
Bonifacio 7
Johnson 1

[edabbs44]

Bring the noise. Cincy beat him up last year, IIRC.

[Ron Madden]

Going to the game with my Grandson. :)

[LvJ]

This is going to be tough.

[traderumor]

I'd just like to see a starter keep us in the game long enough to give the offense a chance to peck away at a few runs. That was the recipe last year. So far this year, the starters have made visions of Jimmy Haynes and Jimmy Anderson dance in my head and put too much pressure on the offense to score 6-10 runs to win a game.

[LvJ]

So I'm currently watching "The 20 Greatest Games" on MLB Network and the 03 NLCS Game 6 is on. The downfall of Mark Prior. The superb management choices of Dusty Baker. The infamous Bartman. Ah, good times.

[Captain Hook]

Joey Votto bobble head for the first 30k to show up tonight.GABP should be packed.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Walk, stolen base, single and a run is in. 1-0 Fish already.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hanley K's. 1 down.

[Big Klu]

Infante single scores Coughlin, who walked and stole second.

Seventh consecutive home game in which the visitors have scored in the first inning, and the 11th time in 15 home games this season.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Infante single scores Coughlin, who walked and stole second.

Seventh consecutive home game in which the visitors have scored in the first inning, and the 11th time in 15 home games this season.

I didn't realize Volquez had started 11 home games already.

Ba-dum-bum. :p I kid.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Walk #2. *deep breath*

Price out.

[hebroncougar]

Volquez just looks disinterested to me.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Volquez just looks disinterested to me.

I agree. I'd like to see some emotion out of him. Get pissed, get excited, slam your fist into your glove...something.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yessirree! 4-6-3 DP!

1-0 Marlins after a half inning. Now lets break out the lumba! I want to see a Josh Johnson BEAT DOWN! (okay, I know...wishful thinking) :O)

[Patrick Bateman]

I agree. I'd like to see some emotion out of him. Get pissed, get excited, slam your fist into your glove...something.

Oh boy. Here we go again.

I guess he suffers from Adam Dunn disease right?

Josias Manzanillio displayed TONS of emotion. Let's dump Volkie for him!

[hebroncougar]

I agree. I'd like to see some emotion out of him. Get pissed, get excited, slam your fist into your glove...something.

Almost like he expected bad things to happen.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Oh boy. Here we go again.

I guess he suffers from Adam Dunn disease right?

Josias Manzanillio displayed TONS of emotion. Let's dump Volkie for him!

No...not really. But when you struggle like he has, you'd think he'd get mad. It just doesn't look like it phases him. It's not a big deal, but I'd hope he's at least INTO the game. Just hard to tell with the way he is.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Stubbs K's looking.

[hebroncougar]

Oh boy. Here we go again.

I guess he suffers from Adam Dunn disease right?

Josias Manzanillio displayed TONS of emotion. Let's dump Volkie for him!

That's a very ridiculous statement.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Jay gets some VERY solid wood on that one, but it's in the range of Bonifacio. Great sign for Jay. Smoked one the other way. Keep that going kid!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Votto just hits. That's all.

Single up the middle.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wow. That was the first hit off of Johnson in the first inning all year. 1 for 48 now against him. He's the anti-Edinson in the first.

HEY! Single to right-center for Brandon. Nice hit and run. Votto to third.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Gomes K's to end the inning. It looked like Brandon was really bothering Johnson there. Lots of throws over. I like that. Get in his head Brandon. Anything to keep him out of a rhythm.

1-0 Florida after 1 full.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Dobbs flies out to Gomes for out #1

[_Sir_Charles_]

Let's go Volkie! Throw strikes!

[_Sir_Charles_]

www

They're small and blue because they make me sad. *sigh* Volquez could be SOOOO good if he would just throw strikes.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bonifacio flies out to Gomes. 2 down. Buck on 1st after the walk.

[_Sir_Charles_]

17 strikes, 21 balls. That just ain't gonna do it.

[_Sir_Charles_]

wwww

[WebScorpion]

Bailey has gone 6 innings so far in Louisville on 85 pitches, 5 hits, 1 ER so far. He still looked relaxed in the 6th and hopefully they'll let him get up into the 90's (pitches) before they pull him. He is on 5 days rest today too.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Homer, I can't wait for your return.

[reds44]

How long are we going to put up with Gomes?

[_Sir_Charles_]

How long are we going to put up with Gomes?

Gomes? Are you watching Wood & Volquez?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Fly out to Gomes to end the inning. 1-0 Marlins after 1.5

[reds44]

Wood will be gone when Bailey and or Cueto are back.

Volquez has given up 1 run?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wood will be gone when Bailey and or Cueto are back.

Volquez has given up 1 run?

I agree in regards to Wood. As for Volquez...batters can't hit him. I'm not going to argue that AT ALL. His stuff is great. But he can't locate it. He is incapable of going even remotely deep in a game until he can. I like to see close to a 2-1 ratio in strikes to balls from my starters. He's almost always on the opposite side of 50/50. Tonight, thus far...20 strikes, 24 balls. 1 hit. But 4 walks. Those count as baserunners too. But it's the pitch count and flirting with danger that's the problem. Not to mention the additional strain on the bullpen.

[reds44]

I agree in regards to Wood. As for Volquez...batters can't hit him. I'm not going to argue that AT ALL. His stuff is great. But he can't locate it. He is incapable of going even remotely deep in a game until he can. I like to see close to a 2-1 ratio in strikes to balls from my starters. He's almost always on the opposite side of 50/50. Tonight, thus far...20 strikes, 24 balls. 1 hit. But 4 walks. Those count as baserunners too. But it's the pitch count and flirting with danger that's the problem.
Well I don't disagree with any of this. You're right on.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cairo flies out to right for the first out.

Hanley with a web gem. WOW. Ramon's gone.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Janish! Another double! I thought that was gone for sure.

What is that, 3 doubles in the last 2 or 3 games now? He's been swinging VERY well the last few games. Plus he's gotten robbed 2 or 3 times on some scorched liners right at infielders.

[WebScorpion]

Cairo flies out to right for the first out.

Hanley with a web gem. WOW. Ramon's gone.
That was a nice play for him, but that's the very end of his range toward third. IMO Janish has quicker feet and would have had that standing up. Still a very nice play especially if you consider the bat that guy carries. :eek:

[_Sir_Charles_]

That was a nice play for him, but that's the very end of his range toward third. IMO Janish has quicker feet and would have had that standing up. Still a very nice play especially if you consider the bat that guy carries. :eek:

Yep. But it sure LOOKED nice.

Volquez grounds out to short to end the inning. 1-0 Fish after 2

[Captain Hook]

The disinterested Volquez almost beats the throw to 1st.Nice hustle.

[_Sir_Charles_]

He runs alot better than it looks like he would. But I agree. Great hustling right out of the box.

[HokieRed]

Bailey threw 91 pitches, 59 for strikes.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bailey threw 91 pitches, 59 for strikes.

Anybody know the K/BB numbers?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Single to left for Infante. He's got both Marlins' hits.

[WebScorpion]

Homer was pulled after 91 pitches in Louisville. Another good outing: 6.1 IP, 5 hits, 1 ER, 2 BBs, 6 Ks. Not sure how good the Norfolk offense is, but he looked very relaxed and was throwing first pitch strikes...I have no idea how his velocity is since neither Gameday or MiLB.TV have pitch FX, but he appears to be at his normal velocity. I think pulling him after 91 is treating him with kid gloves, but really I'm hoping to have these guys (Bailey & Cueto) at their best in the SECOND half of the season so I won't complain. :clap:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Looking MUCH better this inning thus far. He's in the zone consistently now.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Thanks WS. I appreciate the update.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KK

Both on Hanley too.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Not sure where that fastball missed.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Deep flyout to Gomes. Right at the wall. Nice play. Infante jogs back to 1st. 2 down for Stanton.

[WebScorpion]

Deep flyout to Gomes. Right at the wall. Nice play. Infante jogs back to 1st.
There goes my favorite quote: 'That guy comes to play every day!' Well, who doesn't? Do the rest of them come for the sunshine? The stimulating conversation? :p

[757690]

Gomes caught that ball in spite of himself lol

[jojo]

Chris W waxing poetic about Gomes being a complete ball player and the broadcast team arguing he's played a great defensive left field most of last year and this one...

How can one watch that much baseball and have statements like that roll so easily off of their tongues?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Another deep drive, but this time Stubbs runs it down. 1-0 it stays.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Chris W waxing poetic about Gomes being a complete ball player and the broadcast team arguing he's played a great defensive left field most of last year and this one...

How can one watch that much baseball and have statements like that roll so easily off of their tongues?

Well, you could listen to WLW and Brantley waxing poetic about how many scoops of ice cream he'll eat in one sitting at UDF. Pick your poison.

[757690]

Chris W waxing poetic about Gomes being a complete ball player and the broadcast team arguing he's played a great defensive left field most of last year and this one...

How can one watch that much baseball and have statements like that roll so easily off of their tongues?

Thom's the one that started that nonsense last year, and keeps piling it on about what a complete, true baseball player Gomes is. Sometimes I wish he would just propose to Gomes already. :)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Stubbs grounds out to 3rd. Close, but not close enough. 1 down.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Jay works the walk. Man on for Vottomatic!

[Captain Hook]

Chris W waxing poetic about Gomes being a complete ball player and the broadcast team arguing he's played a great defensive left field most of last year and this one...

How can one watch that much baseball and have statements like that roll so easily off of their tongues?

FWIW Welsh always acted as if Dunn wasn't all that bad out there either.Chris was a pitcher so maybe he sees Gomes lunging at ball to catch them at the last second and just automatically thinks they're great catches.Dunn usually couldn't even do that.I'm not sure what Thoms excuse is.

[WebScorpion]

About time for an MVP at bat. :D

[_Sir_Charles_]

Pretty decent move to first by Johnson.

[Captain Hook]

If Janish can come just a few feet short of a HR off this guy certainly Joey can do better.Come on Joey!!!!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Walk to Votto. Men on 1st & 2nd for Phillips. 1 down.

Joey's no Janish. :O)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Brandon K's swinging. It was ball 4 too.

Both runners were going by the way. So men on 2nd & 3rd now.

[Captain Hook]

If Gomes strikes out here he should be fired.It doesn't matter how good his defense is.

[WebScorpion]

Brandon K's swinging. It was ball 4 too.
Yea, that wasn't even close. But the runners went, so they're on 2nd and 3rd now at least.

[reds44]

We have an abyss hitting 5th.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Darn! Deep drive, but Coghlan hauls it in. 1-0 Florida

[jojo]

Gomes' new approach probably isn't as good as his old approach.

[HokieRed]

Is Chris Heisey still on this team?

[_Sir_Charles_]

We have an abyss hitting 5th.

FWIW, Rolen was just as bad before the DL stint.

[WebScorpion]

Zach Cozart finally warming up in Louisville. He just got his 4th double of the night! :eek: 5-for-5 with 4 doubles and a Homer. :thumbup:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Grounder back to Volquez and he can't quite get the handle. E? Infield hit?

I'd guess error.

~edit~ Yep. E1

[_Sir_Charles_]

Zach Cozart finally warming up in Louisville. He just got his 4th double of the night! :eek: 5-for-5 with 4 doubles and a Homer. :thumbup:

Wow. Heck of a night. :thumbup:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Buck flies out to Bruce. 1 down.

[Captain Hook]

Isn't the obvious answer to tonights trivial question Florida?

[_Sir_Charles_]

K#3

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKK

1-0 Marlins in the middle of 4

[hebroncougar]

Isn't the obvious answer to tonights trivial question Florida?

Dbacks were pretty quick as well.

[Captain Hook]

There are times when I'm watching Volquez pitch that I'd think he was the best pitcher in baseball if I didn't know better.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Isn't the obvious answer to tonights trivial question Florida?

What was the question. Quickest expansion club to win WS? Just a guess. If so, I'd go with 'zona. 4th year IIRC.

[Captain Hook]

What was the question. Quickest expansion club to win WS? Just a guess.

Quickest for a expansion team to win it.

[_Sir_Charles_]

That's what I thought. D'back. Schilling & Johnson, Gonzo walk off. 4th year of existence. They showed that game earlier today on MLB network.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cairo flies out to Stanton

[Captain Hook]

Reds are hitting the ball pretty well tonight off Johnson but have nothing to show for it.:(

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hernandez singles to center on the first pitch. 1 on, 1 out for Janish.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Janish flies out to Stanton. 2 down.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Edinson K's on 3 straight. End of 4, 1-0 Florida

[_Sir_Charles_]

87 pitches for Volquez
67 for Johnson

1 more inning for Edinson? 2 at the most I'd guess.

[Captain Hook]

That's what I thought. D'back. Schilling & Johnson, Gonzo walk off. 4th year of existence. They showed that game earlier today on MLB network.

I would of guessed that if I was randomly asked but because the Reds are playing Florida tonight I automatically thought it was them and didn't give it much though.Trick Question, kinda.:D

[GAC]

Hernandez nails the runner attempting to steal 2B. What a perfect throw. RH has thrown out 58% of those attempting to steal so far this season. Wow!

[klw]

I didn't realize Volquez had started 11 home games already.

Ba-dum-bum. :p I kid.

http://instantrimshot.com/classic/?sound=rimshot

[Captain Hook]

Coghlan draws a walk

Razor guns Coghlan down trying to steal

Infante GO to Cairo

Hanley GO to Votto

That was likely the last inning for Volquez having thrown over 100 pitches

[mattfeet]

Infante looked really hurt out of the batter's box. He won't be back.

-Matt

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm back. Dirty diaper with my name on it apparently. *grin*

Stubbs K's after an extended AB.

[_Sir_Charles_]

And Jay takes the opposite route. 1st pitch swinging. Grounder to 1st. 2 down.

Gameday say's injury delay...what happened? (last half inning I mean)

[Captain Hook]

Stubbs strikes out

Bruce grounds out

Johnson at 78 pitches

[mattfeet]

And Jay takes the opposite route. 1st pitch swinging. Grounder to 1st. 2 down.

Gameday say's injury delay...what happened?

Infante pulled a hammy swinging at a pitch. Then hit a grounder, tried running out of the box and pulled up to a stop after 2 steps.


-Matt

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ah, thanks Matt.

[Captain Hook]

Ondrusek warming up

[_Sir_Charles_]

Votto flies out to center. 1-2-3 down go the Redlegs. 1-0 it stays.

[kbrake]

Time for UFC 129. Get a W boys.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hopefully somebody can take over the pbp. Bath time for the kiddies.

[Captain Hook]

Phillips make another nice play.Give an assist to Logan.

[jojo]

Pretty sweet play by Phillips....

[WebScorpion]

Yep, off Ondrusek's glove and Brandon bare-handed it on the SS side of 2nd base, then throws a seed to Votto. :clap:

[Captain Hook]

Hopefully somebody can take over the pbp. Bath time for the kiddies.

I'll do what I can but my wife who keeps yapping about the Royal Wedding and other uninteresting things is obviously unaware that I'm watching the Reds while following the game thread here.

[mattfeet]

Im on it.

Phillips up to leadoff the bottom of the 5th. Swinging at first pitch, Dobbs make a nice stab at 3rd for the first out.

-Matt

[Captain Hook]

Phillips grounds out on the first pitch.I'd like to see the Reds working the count more with Johnson getting his pitch count up there.

[Captain Hook]

It's all you mf

[mattfeet]

Gomes battling with a nice AB so far. 3-2 count. Payoff pitching coming.

-mat

[mattfeet]

Annnnd....Gomes hits a sky-high popup that Im pretty sure just knocked the International Space Station a bit out of orbit. 1 out.

[Captain Hook]

Annnnd....Gomes hits a ball that Im pretty sure just knocked the International Space Station a bit our of orbit. 1 out.

Too bad it just barley made it past the pitchers mound.

[mattfeet]

Cairo up. Just swung at a ball at his eye level.


edit: make that twice in a row

-Matt

[jojo]

Gomes, where is the super man of the small sample? We miss you.

[WVRedsFan]

How much longer is Dusty going to put up with Gomes? I know he said May, but I wonder.

[Captain Hook]

Gomes, where is the super man of the small sample? We miss you.

It's almost May.That's his month.

[mattfeet]

Juan Francisco lookin' mighty relaxed in the dugout. I wonder what he's thinkin' about?

Cairo has a nice poke fielded by HanRam but no throw.

-Matt

[mattfeet]

Hernandez up. First pitch swing to Hanram for a 6-4 putout to end the inning.

-Matt

[mattfeet]

BUck flies out softly to Phillips.

-Matt

[mattfeet]

Bonifacio tries to lay down a bunt. No dice.

He's still showing bunt. Ain't no secret anymore, Brotato.

Looks like he brought his sand wedge tonight, too.


Phillips almost makes a SICK play on a hard grounder. Backhanded toss to Votto from the grass to try and get Bonifacio after a hard ground ball.

[CTA513]

Well, you could listen to WLW and Brantley waxing poetic about how many scoops of ice cream he'll eat in one sitting at UDF. Pick your poison.

I'm late to this one, but I hope he eats for free with the way he always talks about food.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I love that play when Brandon swings in behind the runner. Just fun to watch.

[jojo]

That's great camera work on Bonifacio's infield single to Phillips...

[mattfeet]

Johnson soft tapper back to Ondrusek. Man on 2nd, 2 out. Phillips clownin' out at second with Bonifacio. Bray in, high socks and all.

Side note: Some clown I work with overheard myself and a colleague of mine discussing our pitching situation, namely bullpen. Out of nowhere, this guy goes, "they need to send Masset back down to AAA, he's a clown." After a period of perplexed looks and inappropriate disguised gestures, we follow up and ask who he likes...

"I like Bray, his socks are cool..."

:lol:

[mattfeet]

I love that play when Brandon swings in behind the runner. Just fun to watch.

Agreed.

[mattfeet]

Bouncing ball to Votto. Inning over. Good show, Socks.

-Matt

[mattfeet]

Janish up first. Kid has put some hard licks on the ball the past 2 nights. Im happy for him.

-Matt

[mattfeet]

Josh Johnson has now allowed a season high with....wait for it........






Five. Yes, 5 hits. You hear that Volquez?

[_Sir_Charles_]

That's beyond impressive. Season high in hits allowed. 5. FIVE. Good lord.

[mattfeet]

Decent poke by Sanchez at first, flips to Johnson for 1 out. Hermida PH for Socks now.

-Matt

[CTA513]

Josh Johnson has now allowed a season high with....wait for it........






Five. Yes, 5 hits. You hear that Volquez?

Volquez problem is walks not hits.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Volquez problem is walks not hits.

I'd simplify it even more and say his problem is balls not strikes. Even when he's not walking guys...he's going deep into counts.

[mattfeet]

Im not sold on Hermida. Guy I work with (different guy than previous idiot) always ALWAYS puts in another "I" in his name and calls him HermidIa. Drives me up a wall.

Hermida grounds out 6-3

-Matt

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hard ball to a naughty place. Ouchie.

[mattfeet]

Volquez problem is walks not hits.

True, but it can't hurt for him to take note. :p

Buck just got drilled in the goods.

-Matt

[mattfeet]

Stubbs K's. Inning over.

-Matt

[_Sir_Charles_]

Stubbs....overmatched.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Chappy in

[mattfeet]

Chapman coming in. Anyone know the best scoreless-inning start to a season by a Reds' reliever? He's putting together a good beginning.

-Matt

[GAC]

Volquez problem is walks not hits.

Tonight his problem is Josh Johnson.

[mattfeet]

98MPH pitch 1.
88MPH pitch 2.
101MPH pitch 3.
100MPH pitch 4.
98MPH pitch 5.
101MPH pitch 6. (2-0 to HanRam)
101MPH pitch 7. (2-1)
101MPH pitch 8. (2-2)
89MPH pitch 9. (3-2)
100MPH pitch 10. (Ball 4 to HanRam)
*throw to first*
*throw to first*
100MPH pitch 11. (1-0 to Sanchez)
95MPH pitch 12. (2-0 to Sanchez, just missed outside corner)
100MPH pitch 13. (3-0, wild pitch, HanRam to 2nd)
*Hernandez comes to Mound for visit*
98MPH pitch 14 (Ball 4 to Sanchez)
*Bryan Price to mound w/ Ramon*
99MPH pitch 15 (1-0 to Stanton)
100MPH pitch 16 (1-1)
88MPH pitch 17 (2-1, waaaaaay upstairs)
99MPH pitch 18 (2-2, swung at some high-heat - Now Joe West is yelling about something to the Reds Dugout. Not sure whats going on)
100MPH pitch 19 (2-2, fouled back)
102MPH pitch 20 (3-2 WHERE DID THAT MISS?!!?!)
---MPH pitch 21 (Ball 4 to stanton. Bases juiced for Helms)


*editing for each pitch.

[BCubb2003]

Chapman coming in. Anyone know the best scoreless-inning start to a season by a Reds' reliever? He's putting together a good beginning.

-Matt

I remember that John Franco went 12 innings without a hit to start the 1987 season, I think.

[Captain Hook]

I can't imagine that Votto told Chapman to stop throwing strikes.

[_Sir_Charles_]

What? No velocities on throws to first? I feel cheated. :O)

As impressive as his velocity is...it's the slider that's the most impressive for my money. It's just flat out unfair.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Price told him to go back to the full wind up and stop the slide step.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Where did THAT miss?

[_Sir_Charles_]

3 straight walks. Bases jacked for Wes Helms.

[757690]

This is another example of one of Chapman's biggest flaws right now.

West squeezed him big time in the Hanley AB, and Chapman then over thinks it, and gets thrown off his game.

He needs to just realized that West is a terrible ump, and just keep pumping strikes.

[RedsManRick]

Tough for Chapman. He's painting the corner and getting squeezed big time.

[mattfeet]

98MPH pitch 1.
88MPH pitch 2.
101MPH pitch 3.
100MPH pitch 4.
98MPH pitch 5.
101MPH pitch 6. (2-0 to HanRam)
101MPH pitch 7. (2-1)
101MPH pitch 8. (2-2)
89MPH pitch 9. (3-2)
100MPH pitch 10. (Ball 4 to HanRam)
*throw to first*
*throw to first*
100MPH pitch 11. (1-0 to Sanchez)
95MPH pitch 12. (2-0 to Sanchez, just missed outside corner)
100MPH pitch 13. (3-0, wild pitch, HanRam to 2nd)
*Hernandez comes to Mound for visit*
98MPH pitch 14 (Ball 4 to Sanchez)
*Bryan Price to mound w/ Ramon*
99MPH pitch 15 (1-0 to Stanton)
100MPH pitch 16 (1-1)
88MPH pitch 17 (2-1, waaaaaay upstairs)
99MPH pitch 18 (2-2, swung at some high-heat - Now Joe West is yelling about something to the Reds Dugout. Not sure whats going on)
100MPH pitch 19 (2-2, fouled back)
102MPH pitch 20 (3-2 WHERE DID THAT MISS?!!?!)
---MPH pitch 21 (Ball 4 to stanton. Bases juiced for Helms)
98MPH pitch 22 (0-1, huge cut by Helms)
102MPH pitch 23 (0-2, another huge cut)
100MPH pitch 24 (1-2)
101MPH pitch 25 (2-2, waaaay outside)
98MPH pitch 26 (double by Helms, scores two runs, 3-0)
101MPH pitch 27 (1-0 to Buck)
88MPH pitch 28 (1-1)
98MPH pitch 29 (1-2)
85MPH pitch 30 (K's Buck swinging with a nasty slider)
99MPH pitch 31 (1-0 to Bonifacio)
97MPH pitch 32 (1-1)
87MPH pitch 33 (1-2, Bonifacio almost spun himself to China)
90MPH pitch 34 ((1-2, foul tip)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Double by Helms. 3-0 Fish.

[CTA513]

8 walks tonight
5 by Volquez and so far 3 by Chapman

[757690]

Chapman needs to be able to deal with getting squeezed, but Joe West is as much responsible for those two runs as anyone else.

I really wish more people bought his Country album, so he could retire from Umping.

[BCubb2003]

I really wish more people bought his Country album, so he could retire from Umping.

We can make that happen.

[jojo]

Tough for Chapman. He's painting the corner and getting squeezed big time.

I don't think he can really complain about any call.

[mattfeet]

98MPH pitch 1.
88MPH pitch 2.
101MPH pitch 3.
100MPH pitch 4.
98MPH pitch 5.
101MPH pitch 6. (2-0 to HanRam)
101MPH pitch 7. (2-1)
101MPH pitch 8. (2-2)
89MPH pitch 9. (3-2)
100MPH pitch 10. (Ball 4 to HanRam)
*throw to first*
*throw to first*
100MPH pitch 11. (1-0 to Sanchez)
95MPH pitch 12. (2-0 to Sanchez, just missed outside corner)
100MPH pitch 13. (3-0, wild pitch, HanRam to 2nd)
*Hernandez comes to Mound for visit*
98MPH pitch 14 (Ball 4 to Sanchez)
*Bryan Price to mound w/ Ramon*
99MPH pitch 15 (1-0 to Stanton)
100MPH pitch 16 (1-1)
88MPH pitch 17 (2-1, waaaaaay upstairs)
99MPH pitch 18 (2-2, swung at some high-heat - Now Joe West is yelling about something to the Reds Dugout. Not sure whats going on)
100MPH pitch 19 (2-2, fouled back)
102MPH pitch 20 (3-2 WHERE DID THAT MISS?!!?!)
---MPH pitch 21 (Ball 4 to stanton. Bases juiced for Helms)
98MPH pitch 22 (0-1, huge cut by Helms)
102MPH pitch 23 (0-2, another huge cut)
100MPH pitch 24 (1-2)
101MPH pitch 25 (2-2, waaaay outside)
98MPH pitch 26 (double by Helms, scores two runs, 3-0)
101MPH pitch 27 (1-0 to Buck)
88MPH pitch 28 (1-1)
98MPH pitch 29 (1-2)
85MPH pitch 30 (K's Buck swinging with a nasty slider)
99MPH pitch 31 (1-0 to Bonifacio)
97MPH pitch 32 (1-1)
87MPH pitch 33 (1-2, Bonifacio almost spun himself to China)
90MPH pitch 34 ((1-2, foul tip)
100MPH pitch 35 (2-2)
86MPH pitch 36 (Bonifacio K's swinging)


/end pitch-by-pitch updates

[alloverjr]

I'd just like to point out that Heisey would have had that ball by Helms.

[reds44]

This is another example of one of Chapman's biggest flaws right now.

West squeezed him big time in the Hanley AB, and Chapman then over thinks it, and gets thrown off his game.

He needs to just realized that West is a terrible ump, and just keep pumping strikes.
He doesn't need to realize anything. Those were the first two runs he's given up this year.

[reds44]

I'd just like to point out that Heisey would have had that ball by Helms.
Yeah Gomes was running in cement.

[mattfeet]

I'd just like to point out that Heisey would have had that ball by Helms.

I don't know...he PROBABLY would, but that ball was perfectly placed in the gap.

-Matt

[mattfeet]

Randy Choate in for the Fish. Bruce leading off. Down 0-1. par for the course.

[mattfeet]

Bruce K's looking. Unreal.

[edabbs44]

I'd just like to point out that Heisey would have had that ball by Helms.

Unlikely, but we could also point out that Coco wouldn't have walked the bases loaded.

[reds44]

Unlikely, but we could also point out that Coco wouldn't have walked the bases loaded.
lol wut

[mattfeet]

Votto K's looking.

[jojo]

Bruce K's looking. Unreal.

You couldn't draw up a more unfavorable matchup for Bruce.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Say what you want about the offense...but this is probably the best pitching staff in the bigs right now.

[reds44]

When we hit we don't pitch, when we pitch we don't score.

[edabbs44]

You couldn't draw up a more unfavorable matchup for Bruce.

What if he was hitting in the 6 hole?

[_Sir_Charles_]

lol wut

This year, I'd have to agree with edabbs. Last year...a different story. Cordero's been fantastic thus far.

[jojo]

What if he was hitting in the 6 hole?

Choate would've still ate him up.

[alloverjr]

Unlikely, but we could also point out that Coco wouldn't have walked the bases loaded.

Irrelavancy aside, Helms' ball hung up like a punt. But I don't think Coco would have gotten to that ball either.

[mattfeet]

Mujica in now to face Phillips.

[jojo]

Irrelavancy aside, Helms' ball hung up like a punt. But I don't think Coco would have gotten to that ball either.

Ya. Gomes definitely would've had a better shot at that ball than Coco....

[757690]

I don't think he can really complain about any call.

Well, Gameday had at least three pitches that Chapman threw that inning that were called balls right down the middle of the plate, in the center box. And the the naked eye, they looked right down center too.

[mattfeet]

Phillips DRILLS a double to the same spot as Helms almost. Got there a lot quicker, though.

-Matt

[_Sir_Charles_]

Well, Gameday had at least three pitches that Chapman threw that inning that were called balls right down the middle of the plate, in the center box. And the the naked eye, they looked right down center too.

Really? I only saw one. That first one to the first batter.

[mattfeet]

C'mon Gomes...we need you, son.

-Matt

[edabbs44]

lol wut

Walk the bases loaded and then Helms finds a gap on you, I know who I am looking at if i wanted to point a finger at someone.

Heisey may or may not have had that, we'll never know, but someone walked 3 guys before that ball was hit.

[reds44]

This year, I'd have to agree with edabbs. Last year...a different story. Cordero's been fantastic thus far.
So we're going to start pitching the closer down by 1 in the 8th?

Unless that's the case, edabbs "point" was epic fail.

[fisch11]

Time to score 2 runs and lose by 1 again.

[mattfeet]

Gomes RBI!!! Gets to 2nd on the throw to the plate.

-Matt

[reds44]

Walk the bases loaded and then Helms finds a gap on you, I know who I am looking at if i wanted to point a finger at someone.

Heisey may or may not have had that, we'll never know, but someone walked 3 guys before that ball was hit.
Maybe we should send Chapman to AAA too.

[_Sir_Charles_]

So we're going to start pitching the closer down by 1 in the 8th?

Unless that's the case, edabbs "point" was epic fail.

I don't think he was suggesting that (and neither was I).

Wait...a run!?!

[reds44]

I don't think he was suggesting that (and neither was I).

Wait...a run!?!
You know what he was doing.

[alloverjr]

dumb play by Fla but good hustle by Gomes. Heisey would have been at 3rd.:p

[reds44]

We're gonna lose 3-2.

[edabbs44]

So we're going to start pitching the closer down by 1 in the 8th?

Unless that's the case, edabbs "point" was epic fail.

Not my point. My point is that we want to throw the LF under the bus, meanwhile Chapman pulled a Volquez on the mound and walked 3 guys before he had 2 outs.

Heisey may have had the ball, but we could also say that another reliever wouldn't have walked 3 guys.

[mattfeet]

CAIRO RBI!!!!!!!!!!!

He is SO clutch. Best "bench" player in MLB so far?

*"bench" in quotes since I think he's started more games than not.

[fisch11]

Time for a 2 out, bases empty 6 spot!

[alloverjr]

We're gonna lose 3-2.

not on MVP bobblehead night

[jojo]

We're gonna lose 3-2.

Maybe not.

[reds44]

Not my point. My point is that we want to throw the LF under the bus, meanwhile Chapman pulled a Volquez on the mound and walked 3 guys before he had 2 outs.

Heisey may have had the ball, but we could also say that another reliever wouldn't have walked 3 guys.
Why would you throw probably your best pitcher under the bus when you can throw a guy who can't hit or field?

I know who I'm choosing.

[_Sir_Charles_]

You know what he was doing.

No, not really. I thought he was just saying that no pitcher in the pen (even cordero considering how hard he get ridden by fans) was likely to walk the bases loaded.

[mattfeet]

Hernandez slow roller to 3rd. All safe! Runners on 1st and 2nd, 2 outs.

-Matt

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm loving the big crowd. Finally something to cheer.

[edabbs44]

Why would you throw probably your best pitcher under the bus when you can throw a guy who can't hit or field?

I know who I'm choosing.

I'm not throwing anyone under the bus. But if someone asked me to assign responsibility, the vast majority would land on the guy who walked 3.

[edabbs44]

Hernandez slow roller to 3rd. All safe! Runners on 1st and 2nd, 2 outs.

-Matt

Nicely placed single.

[fisch11]

Nicely placed single.

You know it's a well placed swinging bunt if Ramon is safe without a throw. :laugh:

[GAC]

I'm not throwing anyone under the bus. But if someone asked me to assign responsibility, the vast majority would land on the guy who walked 3.

That's where my vote would be.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm not throwing anyone under the bus. But if someone asked me to assign responsibility, the vast majority would land on the guy who walked 3.

Bingo. I love Chapman...but those runs are fully on him. Not Gomes' defense.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Let's go Paul....time for the big hit!

[reds44]

I'm not throwing anyone under the bus. But if someone asked me to assign responsibility, the vast majority would land on the guy who walked 3.
Well, can't argue with you there.

Come on Janish!

[mattfeet]

Janish being patient at the plate. 1-1.

[fisch11]

Bingo. I love Chapman...but those runs are fully on him. Not Gomes' defense.

Yeah, you can't fault your defense when you tell the visitor dugout to go pick a base they like.

[GAC]

Bingo. I love Chapman...but those runs are fully on him. Not Gomes' defense.

Yeah. There was no way Gomes, or a majority of LFers, would have gotten to that ball.

[mattfeet]

2-1. Just put my rally cap on in the living room! Wife laughed. Tonight's gonna be a good night. :lol:

[GAC]

Hit tie game!

[reds44]

TIE GAME!!! JANISH!!!

Thank God the LFer bobbled that

[mattfeet]

Janish hit to lf, ball bobbled, tie game!!!!!!!!

[_Sir_Charles_]

BOOM! Janish steps up!!! LOVE IT! Single to left...bobbled. Tie ball game!

[edabbs44]

2-1. Just put my rally cap on in the living room! Wife laughed. Tonight's gonna be a good night. :lol:

Not sure I have heard of many "good nights" which involve the wife laughing at you.

Janish, nice job!

[WVRedsFan]

Janish on fire!!!!!!

[edabbs44]

TIE GAME!!! JANISH!!!

Thank God the LFer bobbled that

Yes, he was a dead man.

[mattfeet]

Here comes Heisey!

[jojo]

Thank goodness for bobbles....

[reds44]

Nice AB Chris.

[_Sir_Charles_]

2-1. Just put my rally cap on in the living room! Wife laughed. Tonight's gonna be a good night. :lol:

You sure she was laughing at the hat?

Ba-dum-bum! Thanks, I'll be here all night folks. Don't forget to tip your waitresses. :p

[fisch11]

Thank goodness for bobbles....

No doubt....he would have been out by 6 steps if he fields that cleanly and bowls it to the plate. But we'll take it!

[edabbs44]

Nice AB Chris.

About as anticlimatic as you can get.

[jojo]

Eight innings in the books and we're right back where we started....

[GAC]

What happened to the Marlins this inning reminds me of that inning we had in one of those games vs the Pirates in that previous series. Bad, bad karma. You just shake your head.

[Tornon]

I smell a Joey Votto walkoff coming in about 10 minutes

[fisch11]

What happened to the Marlins this inning reminds me of that inning we had in one of those games vs the Pirates in that previous series. Bad, bad karma. You just shake your head.

Especially considering how quick and EXTREMELY easy the first 2 outs went down! Would have lost some serious $ on a bar bet there.

[jojo]

Reds pitchers have walked 8 Marlins and this is a tie game...

[fisch11]

I smell a Joey Votto walkoff coming in about 10 minutes

Nah, those type of endings only happen on Bobblehead nights.

[jojo]

Gotta admit....not real confident in Cordero....he's no longer shutdown.

[Captain Hook]

Gotta admit....not real confident in Cordero....he's no longer shutdown.

That base hit was garbage.

[jojo]

That base hit was garbage.

My comment wasn't a reaction to the base hit.

[Captain Hook]

My comment wasn't a reaction to the base hit.

He's been pretty much a shutdown pitcher so far this year.

[GAC]

Runner going on the pitch. GO to BP, who gets the batter at 1B. 1 down with a runner in scoring position.

[jojo]

He's been pretty much a shutdown pitcher so far this year.

Not really....his peripherals suggest otherwise. He more and more relies upon others and sequence. That's not shutdown.

[reds44]

I'm not pitching to Hanley.

[GAC]

GO to Votto, runner to 3B. 2 down.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm not pitching to Hanley.

Even the .202 hitting version of Hanley?

[reds44]

Even the .202 hitting version of Hanley?
Yes.

[fisch11]

He's been pretty much a shutdown pitcher so far this year.

I agree. Let's hope he can stay sharp though with his limited save opportunities so far this year. His opportunities should average out, but you would hate to see him hit a funk when they do.

[GAC]

I'm not pitching to Hanley.

Why not? Look at his numbers so far this season. Pretty dismal. He's been struggling.

[reds44]

Told you he was an easy out.

[mattfeet]

HERE WE GO!

[alloverjr]

Good comeback after the leadoff single by Coco.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ground out to Janish. 3-3 heading to the ninth. Stubbs, Bruce & Votto all set to score.

[fisch11]

Time to bounce.

[BCubb2003]

Slightly closer to shutdown than meltdown this year.

[jojo]

This is one instance where you hope you don't get 10% more for free....

[_Sir_Charles_]

Dunn in for the Fish. Lefty who's been flat out NASTY.