5/13/11- Reds vs. Cardinals, Rolen returns

[Redsfan320]

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

vs. former Red Kyle Lohse

Rolen hitting 6th tonight, although my guess is that when Janish comes back (still DTD with that ankle problem), BP will hit 2 again, and Rolen 4.

Lewis gets the nod in LF, sitting down Gomes.

Punto 4
Rasmus 8
Pujols 3
Holliday 7
Berkman 9
Molina 2
Descalso 5
Greene 6
Lohse 1

vs. Bronson

Guessing The Riot is still out with some oblique issues he's been having.

Let's kick some Cardinal Butt!!

320

[Reds Fanatic]

Hopefully the weather holds up for this one. There is a 70% chance of storms tonight, 80% tomorrow and 50% on Sunday.

[OesterPoster]

Last year, the first complete game from a Reds starter was on May 11th by Johnny Cueto. Homer Bailey followed up with a complete game on May 12th.

Today is May 13th, so it only makes logical sense that Arroyo tosses a complete game tonight, and Cueto follows up with one tomorrow, May 14th.

:)

[Chip R]

Hopefully the weather holds up for this one. There is a 70% chance of storms tonight, 80% tomorrow and 50% on Sunday.

We just had a monsoon just north of downtown about 20 minutes ago. It's let up some but still raining.

[The Operator]

Weather.com seems to think we might be able to get the game in... 10% chances of rain through 11pm. At least I hope so, since I have tickets for tonight.

http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/graph/45214

[reds44]

Please win.

[reds44]

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LOL THAT SHIRT

[_Sir_Charles_]

And this game is underway!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Punto pops out to Rolen. Nice to see you out there again Scott! :O)

[reds44]

Cardinals are whining already!

[_Sir_Charles_]

4 pitch to Rasmus.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Strike zone seems to be all over the place.

[_Sir_Charles_]

K

Sit down Mr. Poo Holes!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Holiday pops out to Stubbs. 3 gone.

[reds44]

He has a 2.24 ERA?

[Tornon]

He has a 2.24 ERA?

He's been ridiculously unhittable so far this year

[reds44]

How is it so dead in here??

[Tornon]

How is it so dead in here??

Maybe they're at the game?

[reds44]

Doesn't look like it lol

[redsfaninbsg]

The movable strike zone has everybody swinging at pitches out of the zone.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sorry. Had a phone call.

Reds go down 1-2-3.

Stubbs grounder to Punto...really close play.
Renteria popped out to Rasmus
Votto with a 3 pitch K swinging.

[Tornon]

Plenty of boos for Mr. Molina

[_Sir_Charles_]

Berkman pops out to Renteria

Boobirds out aplenty for Molina

[redsfaninbsg]

How is this game not sold out?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Line out to Stubbs from Molina. Nice running grab. 2 down.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Descalso flies out to Bruce. 1-2-3 for Bronson. Nice.

[Chip R]

The movable strike zone has everybody swinging at pitches out of the zone.

Umps want to get the game in.

[Red in Chicago]

How is this game not sold out?

maybe the fact that they lose 1 out of ever 3 games against this team:(

[_Sir_Charles_]

How is this game not sold out?

Chip's here and not at the game. It's all his fault. :D

[_Sir_Charles_]

Leadoff single to right for Brandon. Alright, let's get something started!

[redsfaninbsg]

I mean all of us live two and three states away, we have an excuse. haha

[reds44]

Did Thom just call Johnny Cueto, Joey Votto?

[Chip R]

C'mon, Jay.

[CTA513]

Did Thom just call Johnny Cueto, Joey Votto?

They look alike.

[_Sir_Charles_]

What pitcher gave up 3 hr's in a game to Bench twice as a Cardinal? ~Marty

a. Carlton
b. Gibson
c. Wise

[Chip R]

They look alike.

They could be twins.

[Chip R]

What pitcher gave up 3 hr's in a game to Bench twice as a Cardinal? ~Marty

a. Carlton
b. Gibson
c. Wise

Carlton

[Red in Chicago]

the cardinals have their own version of ryan freel at third:lol:

[Chip R]

WTF was Brandon thinking?

[redsfaninbsg]

That might be one of the dumbest plays I have ever seen.

[reds44]

Oops

[CTA513]

Double play ends the inning as Phillips gives up an easy out by trying to go 1st to 3rd on a hit and run ground out.

[Red in Chicago]

um, brandon, you're not THAT fast...sigh

[redsfaninbsg]

Seemingly, the Reds always try to do too much against the Cardinals.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Double play ends the inning as Phillips gives up an easy out by trying to go 1st to 3rd on a hit and run ground out.

Thanks. Missed that play.

Somebody else might want to take the PBP, I'm getting really distracted by phone calls from work.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1st to 3rd....it's what we do in Cincy. Fail.

[VR]

Thanks. Missed that play.

Somebody else might want to take the PBP, I'm getting really distracted by phone calls from work.

Don't you have calller id? :)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Don't you have calller id? :)

I'm the boss....kinda can't dodge calls.

[VR]

I'm the boss....kinda can't dodge calls.

That's what you get for being a big shot

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-2-3 3rd for Bronson. He's looking solid tonight.

Green popped out to Bruce
Loshe grounded out to Bronson
Punto grounded out to Joey.

39 pitches for Bronson (25 strikes / 14 balls)

[_Sir_Charles_]

That's what you get for being a big shot

Sure would be nice to get PAID like a big shot. :O)

Infield single for Lewis. Had the shift on for him...sort of.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm not that familiar with Lewis, is he a threat to steal?

[Red in Chicago]

I'm not that familiar with Lewis, is he a threat to steal?

tom said he stole 17 bases last year

[redsfaninbsg]

Come on Bronson, you have got to do your job here.

[_Sir_Charles_]

BB to Hanny. 1st & 2nd for Bronson, 0 outs.

Thanks RiC

[redsfaninbsg]

Good job Bronson.

[_Sir_Charles_]

That'll work. Bunt back to the pitcher. Successful sac.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Crud. Rocket shot hit to Green...Lewis gone at the plate. 2 down, Hanny at 3rd and Stubbs at 1st for Edgar.

[redsfaninbsg]

I'd try to steal Stubbs here.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Pop out to Pujols. 0-0 after 3 full.

[Plus Plus]

Renteria looks a little lost at the plate right now to me...

[_Sir_Charles_]

Renteria looks a little lost at the plate right now to me...

Personally I think he's tired. He's been playing quite a bit lately.

[Plus Plus]

^^I agree.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Rasmus with a leadoff single to right. He went down and got that "doo doo".

[Red in Chicago]

Rasmus with a leadoff single to right.

you can't continue to let runners get on in front of albert...it's going to bite you in the butt sooner than later

[_Sir_Charles_]

I just can't figure out this strike zone. It's high to one hitter, inside to another. Just all over the place.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Single past Rolen for Pujols. 1st & 2nd with 0 outs. Time to buckle down Bronson.

[redsfaninbsg]

Bronson in desperate need of a ground ball at some body here.

[VR]

who's injured?

[redsfaninbsg]

who's injured?

Nobody, Holiday took a while to get back in the box after fouling a ball off his ankle.

[_Sir_Charles_]

who's injured?

Holliday fouled one off his foot. He's fine.

[VR]

Nobody, Holiday took a while to get back in the box after fouling a ball off his ankle.

thanks

[_Sir_Charles_]

Crap. Holliday with a double to plate the first run. 1-0 Cards.

[CTA513]

just missed a 3 run homer

[redsfaninbsg]

Why do they always get the clutch hits?

[reds44]

Don't know if I'd call 1st and 2nd nobody out in the 4th a clutch hit.

[redsfaninbsg]

Don't know if I'd call 1st and 2nd nobody out in the 4th a clutch hit.

Normally, I wouldn't either but it's frustrating as hell to watch the Reds lose to this team time and time again. (not that I've given up tonight) Cincinnati has a similar situation the last half inning and don't score. Meanwhile, St. Louis is one big hit from busting this game open.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sac fly to center from Berkman. 2-0 Cards. 1 down. Holliday stays at 2nd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yadier grounds back to Bronson. 2 down. Holliday to third.

[Blitz Dorsey]

My goodness I hate Yadier Molina. There, I feel better now.

He's just a punk. (Yes, I'd probably love him if he was on my team though. Ha.)

[reds44]

Now that was a big hit.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Descalso sends one off the wall for a double. 3-0 Cardinals.

Bronson up to 71 pitches now.

[redsfaninbsg]

Now that was a big hit.

There all big.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Green lines out to Lewis to end the inning. But it hurt. 3-0 Cards middle of 4th.

Bronson...era at home 5.92 this year (before today), away (0.92). I was a bit afraid of tonight. 7 hr's allowed at home, 1 away.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Votto K's again. 1 down.

[alloverjr]

Votto K's again. 1 down.

87 mph right down the middle. Lohse has the Reds guessing wrong so far tonight.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bad Loshe! Baaaaaad Loshe! Come out, come out wherever you are!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Brandon k's as well. 2 down. *sigh*

[_Sir_Charles_]

Darn. Close. Deep drive to left center from Jay...but Rasmus hauls it in. 1-2-3 down go the Redlegs. 3-0 after 4 full.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KK

Loshe down swinging.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Punto bb. Missed badly.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Rasmus pops out to Renteria for the 2nd out.

[LvJ]

Verlander has another no no going

[_Sir_Charles_]

Pujols flies out to Bruce. It stays 3-0 heading to the bottom of the 5th.

Bronson at 87 pitches.




Verlandermeer? If anybody's going to do it...he's got an appropriate name for it. *grin*

[wheels]

This can't go on forever. The Reds have been making this Cards team look like the best in baseball.

They really aren't. This is a bad ball club, and it will come crashing down at some point.

But dog gone it. This is frustrating.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Or not. Triple busts it up (and the shutout)

[LvJ]

Or not. Triple busts it up (and the shutout) Cool. Go Royals!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Leadoff single to center for Scotty. Alright, let's pound this guy!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Fred Lewis....2 for 2 after this single to left. 1st & 2nd with 0 outs.

[WebScorpion]

Alright, let's try this again...get it right this time. :clap:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hanny smokes one, but right at Punto. Crud. Bad luck there. 1 down. He crushed that ball.

[Red in Chicago]

i say let him hit away

[_Sir_Charles_]

Crud. Bunt back to the mound, Rolen out at 3rd.

Failed to get the bunt down on the first 2 attempts.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Alright Drew. Time to go YARD young man. YARD I say!

[Chip R]

Fail. Fail. Fail.

[wheels]

If Loshe were pitching for the Reds, he would serve up a bomb here.

[Red in Chicago]

If Loshe were pitching for the Reds, he would serve up a bomb here.

true dat

[_Sir_Charles_]

Stubbs takes the free pass. Bases loaded, 2 down....Edgar to the plate. Probably the last guy I want to see up. Hope I'm wrong.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Full count.

[_Sir_Charles_]

K swinging. Crap.

I've seen enough of Edgar. I want Janish FULL TIME. If he fails to hit, at the bare minimum, we've got a fantastic glove out there.

[Red in Chicago]

edgar looks OLD

[reds44]

This team desperately needs a SS.

[alloverjr]

Pathetic. Get him out of the 2 hole if he has to play. Jessh.

[VR]

edgar looks OLD

Curious....what happened to Bruce batting 2nd?

[WebScorpion]

Stubbs takes the free pass. Bases loaded, 2 down....Edgar to the plate. Probably the last guy I want to see up. Hope I'm wrong.
Renteria could have become a Cincy hero with any kind of hit there...now he continues to be the fail guy. :(

[_Sir_Charles_]

Curious....what happened to Bruce batting 2nd?

Dusty said today that once Rolen gets back to normal, he'll go back to 4th and Phillips will return to 2nd.

[alloverjr]

Curious....what happened to Bruce batting 2nd?

Not a vet that knows how to handle the bat? Bats left handed? Got me.

[Gallen5862]

Thanks for the PBP. I am getting the Redsox Yankees game on MLB Network instead of the Reds game.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Renteria could have become a Cincy hero with any kind of hit there...now he continues to be the fail guy. :(

Smallmouth Seabass?

[WebScorpion]

At least we finally got Lohse's pitch count up...81 pitches through 5 innings.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Teams even at 4 hits each. Problem is, all the Cards hits came in the same inning.

Okay, now they have 5. Single by Holliday.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKK

[_Sir_Charles_]

Botched DP. Bad throw by Phillips. Gets away from Votto. Molina to 2nd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Joey's striking out, Phillips with an error. Only versus the Cards. *sigh*

[reds44]

This team is a bunch of chokers.

Sorry, but they are.

[_Sir_Charles_]

RBI single to center by Descalso. 4-0 Cards. Votto didn't cut that off either. Descalso to 2nd.

[Red in Chicago]

de****** with yet another rbi...

[_Sir_Charles_]

IBB to Green to face Loshe. Strange. Loshe is pretty decent with the bat.

[VR]

Hideous

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ground out to Rolen. 4-0 Cards middle of 6th. Pen was active for the Reds, but I didn't see who.

[Matt700wlw]

I think it is really in their heads that they cannot beat the Cardinals, which is absolutely pathetic.

[Matt700wlw]

Ok, maybe not Joey Votto

[_Sir_Charles_]

Votto with a shot off the wall. Leadoff double. Did that hit his glove?

Nope, top of wall.

[reds44]

Phillips will make some sort of unproductive out here. Votto will end up not scoring this inning.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hard hit ball to Punto, 1 down but Votto to 3rd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Phillips will make some sort of unproductive out here. Votto will end up not scoring this inning.

Cheer up. Don't forget, we still get to face the Cardinal's bullpen. :O)

[reds44]

That was fortunate.

[Matt700wlw]

The Cardinals pulled a Reds

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cardinal's defense strikes. "single" of the infield variety.. Votto scores. 4-1.

[Red in Chicago]

now that's the kind of defense we've been waiting for

[reds44]

God I would pay to watch Lance Berkman attempt to run balls down in the gap.

[Matt700wlw]

Rolen Rolen Rolen!

[Gallen5862]

Let's go Reds.

[_Sir_Charles_]

WOO HOO! Double past Berkman from Rolen. 4-2 game. Welcome back Scotty!

[BCubb2003]

You're supposed to call for those grounders.

[_Sir_Charles_]

LOL.

Brantley~ "Rehab? I don't need no stinking Rehab!" :O)

[reds44]

If Fred Lewis hits a homer here, I will love him forever.

[Matt700wlw]

Hoping for a standard Kyle Lohse implosion

[_Sir_Charles_]

Lewis flies out to Holliday. 2 down.

Bray & Leake warming

Motte doing the same for St. Louis

[reds44]

Leake?! WHYYYY??

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wow. .412 batting average with RISP for Hanigan.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Gomes in the ODC

*double shot to the gut of Reds44*

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ground out to Descalso to end the inning. But we struck. 4-2 Cards after 6 full.

[reds44]

Need to throw a 0 on the board here.

[_Sir_Charles_]

0

Oh, not THIS board?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Billy Bray on the bump. Punto up.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Damn. Leadoff walk to Punto. :thumbdown:

[Red in Chicago]

of course, this will be the game bray decides to be bad

[_Sir_Charles_]

I think ALL the pitchers have been having a problem figuring out this strike zone. Loshe too.

[reds44]

He's not going to bring Leake in to face Pujols.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Rasmus grounds out to Phillips. Can only get one as Rasmus runs well.

[reds44]

OMG HE IS!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Double switch. Heisey into left. Leake in for Bray.

[Matt700wlw]

Pitching change, and Heisey going to left

[reds44]

The 8 hitter made the last out. It's not like Lewis is bad in the OF. How long is he planning on going with Leake?

Double switching just to double switch.

[Matt700wlw]

Leake vs Pujols....

Yeah, this could be bad.

[reds44]

Bring in the guy with the 5.80 ERA after a day off to face Pujols and Holliday.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Single to center from Pujols. 1st & 2nd, 1 down for Holliday.

[reds44]

I just would love to hear Dusty explain this.

[redsfaninbsg]

Is Dusty or Pete Rose managing? An investigation into underground gambling in Cincinnati should be conducted immediately.

[WVRedsFan]

Same old story. I could have written this script thhis afternoon.

[Matt700wlw]

Dusty has his moments...and they often turn into head-scratching streaks.

[redsfaninbsg]

Same old story. I could have written this script thhis afternoon.

I could tell you who would win, but not that Mike Leake would be in with the game on the line in the 7th inning.

[HotCorner]

This inning screamed "Ondrusek"

[reds44]

Go Mike Leake!

[alloverjr]

Add me to the list of folks who have no idea what Dusty's thinking. Maybe the rest of the bullpen is hurt. :dunno:

[OesterPoster]

This might be one of the dumbest Dusty moves I've ever seen.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Single thru the hole into right. 5-2 Cards.

Like I've said before, he is NOT suited for the bullpen.

[reds44]

Nobody is getting warm.

[redsfaninbsg]

What in the world is going on?

[Matt700wlw]

That outcome was as obvious as the nose on Pete Townsend's face.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Leake is NOT a reliever. He needs to be starting in AAA right now.

[VR]

Maybe Dusty is proving to Walt that Leake should be sent down?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Leake is NOT a reliever. He needs to be starting in AAA right now.

*high five*

[redsfaninbsg]

I'm so glad I didn't go to the game tonight, I would be ready to spit nails.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wild pitch, both runners advance.

[reds44]

Can't wait for Molina to deliver the dagger.

[_Sir_Charles_]

IBB now to load them.

[OesterPoster]

Oh great. Grand slam upcoming.

[alloverjr]

almost threw an intentional ball to the backstop.

Dusty deserves this outcome. And Walt.

[TOBTTReds]

Dusty has no idea what he's doing with this pen. Its pathetic.

[redsfaninbsg]

Guys, am I wrong in saying this is the worst move that Dusty has ever made in Cincinnati? This is almost as bad as the lineup card, bat out of turn fiasco several years ago in Chicago.

[reds44]

Screw you neck tats.

[OesterPoster]

And then you go and totally redeem yourself!

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-2-3 double play to end the inning. 5-2 cards.

[HotCorner]

Miracles do happen. :)

[alloverjr]

Molina with not a very good approach there bails Dusty out a bit.

[HotCorner]

And then you go and totally redeem yourself!:lol::lol::lol:

[Patrick Bateman]

You guys seriously need a reailty check.

A couple of worm burners and you are freaking out.

[WVRedsFan]

Bray is fool's gold as anyone who has watched pitch in eons knows. Leake is not a reliever in any way, shape, or form. And yet, these are the kinds of choking sounds we get from the Reds every time we play the Cardinals. It's going to happen over and over until we get the players we need to beat them. Yes, I'm saying that even the non-fielding horrible lineup Cardinals are will always outplay the Reds in head to head competition because they do not choke against us. Dusty, who is a good manager just makes mistake after mistake against them. It's normal, so I don't expect anything else

[alloverjr]

You guys seriously need a reailty check.

A couple of worm burners and you are freaking out.

Sorry. I must have had the wrong game on!

[reds44]

You guys seriously need a reailty check.

A couple of worm burners and you are freaking out.
Man with ERA above 5.5 must giveth up a lot of wormeth burneseth.

[Plus Plus]

Mike Leake comes in and gives up base hits to two of the best hitters in baseball right now.

I'm not sure why this is something that is unexpected, regardless of who would come in and pitch.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Guys, am I wrong in saying this is the worst move that Dusty has ever made in Cincinnati? This is almost as bad as the lineup card, bat out of turn fiasco several years ago in Chicago.

It's up there. But to be at least partially fair, it was Walt's decision to not send Mike to Louisville and instead have a 2 long-man bullpen. Dusty's got to pitch Mike in relief sometime if he's in the pen. But a guy who throws in such a calm state like Leake, do you really want him coming into games in high pressure situations when his adrenaline is throbbing through him? Simply put, he is NOT suited for the bullpen. Just like Bronson wouldn't be suited for it.

[reds44]

Mike Leake comes in and gives up base hits to two of the best hitters in baseball right now.

I'm not sure why this is something that is unexpected, regardless of who would come in and pitch.
Are you serious?

He came in and the first 3 batters he faced reached base. In what world is that okay?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Batista on the bump for the Cards.

Jay in for Berkman.

[kaldaniels]

Bray is fool's gold as anyone who has watched pitch in eons knows. Leake is not a reliever in any way, shape, or form. And yet, these are the kinds of choking sounds we get from the Reds every time we play the Cardinals. It's going to happen over and over until we get the players we need to beat them. Yes, I'm saying that even the non-fielding horrible lineup Cardinals are will always outplay the Reds in head to head competition because they do not choke against us. Dusty, who is a good manager just makes mistake after mistake against them. It's normal, so I don't expect anything else

Now I gave Bray a tip of the cap I'd say a week ago, to which you agreed. Now he is fools gold?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Heisey with a single to left. That flair had eyes. :O)

[OesterPoster]

Thom belaboring a point again. Meanwhile, the sky is blue. Water is wet.

[reds44]

What I would do to see Votto vs. this guy as the tieing run.

[WVRedsFan]

Now I gave Bray a tip of the cap I'd say a week ago, to which you agreed. Now he is fools gold?Becaue I knew it wouldn't last. I hope I'm wrong, but the kid is too erratic for me to be comfortable with him with anything less than a 4 run lead.

[Plus Plus]

The Reds don't have a shut-down guy in the bullpen. If Ondrusek comes in, I wouldn't be surprised to see the same thing happen and then a flood of posts discussing how overworked he is. For Masset, the call to arms would be "oh great, bad Masset showed up today." Bray and Chapman weren't coming in to face the right handers, nor was Cordero. And LeCure would instantly be "AAAA fodder."

Some of the posters on this board are so incredibly reactionary that it amazes me sometimes. I'm not excusing Leake's pitching, nor am I saying that it was absolutely the right move. But I think that when you are facing a first ballot hall of famer and two guys who are OPSing 1.300 then it isn't unlikely that bad things will happen.

[reds44]

Mike Leake is literally the last guy to bring in there.

[redsfaninbsg]

Mike Leake is literally the last guy to bring in there.

This.

[reds44]

Not having a "shut down" reliever isn't an excuse to bring in a bad pitcher.

EDIT:

At least right now he's a bad pitcher.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Drew with the walk. 0 outs and 2 on for Edgar again.

[reds44]

For the love of God, don't hit a ground ball.

[WVRedsFan]

Not having a "shut down" reliever isn't an excuse to bring in a bad pitcher.Leake is not a bad pitcher. He's just being used wrongly.

[HokieRed]

Got something brewing here, guys. Time to believe.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Leake is not a bad pitcher. He's just being used wrongly.

*ding, ding, ding* we have a winner.

[reds44]

Leake is not a bad pitcher. He's just being used wrongly.
I'm not trying to start that argument, but right now he's bad. If it's because of use or whatever is a different story.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1 for last 19, 2 for last 23. Edgar.

Why exactly aren't we pinch hitting for him here?

[OesterPoster]

1 for last 19, 2 for last 23. Oldgar.

[redsfaninbsg]

Somebody else said it earlier but he looks worn out.

[Plus Plus]

FCB has apparently hacked reds44's account...

Pujols vs any Reds pitcher is not a matchup that I would be feeling good about. The same goes for Berkman and Holliday. That's all I'm saying.

[reds44]

Edgar!!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Okay, maybe THAT'S why. :O)

Double down the line! Nice. 5-4 Cards now.

Pitching change.

[OesterPoster]

I take back everything I've said about you Oldg...I mean, Edgar.

[kaldaniels]

I love it. Shame on some of you. :D

[reds44]

Like I said, hit a grounder by 3rd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Marty~ "that's why dusty makes the big bucks and that's why I'm sitting here"

He was saying basically what I was saying. :O)

[kaldaniels]

This game is winnable folks.

[alloverjr]

Last guy I would have expected to get a hit in this lineup, including Leake.

[_Sir_Charles_]

This game is winnable folks.

It always was. The Cards brought their bullpen with them on this road trip. :laugh:

[edabbs44]

Laying on the couch at Disney next to the twins as they fall asleep. The wife in the bedroom with the baby sleeping. I am refreshing the pbp on my iPhone.

That's dedication. Go Reds.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Trevor Miller in to face Votto with Edgar on 2nd. Did I mention...NO outs. :O)

[OesterPoster]

Man, I thought for sure that Welsh was going to break out the "down around Laredo" line.

[HotCorner]

Last guy I would have expected to get a hit in this lineup, including Leake.

Small sample but he was hitting .375 and 7 RBI with RISP this season prior to that AB.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Laying on the couch at Disney next to the twins as they fall asleep. The wife in the bedroom with the baby sleeping. I am refreshing the pbp on my iPhone.

That's dedication. Go Reds.

Don't wake up the kiddies! :O)

[alloverjr]

Laying on the couch at Disney next to the twins as they fall asleep. The wife in the bedroom with the baby sleeping. I am refreshing the pbp on my iPhone.

That's dedication. Go Reds.

What did you have twins for?

[reds44]

Votto gon K

[_Sir_Charles_]

Votto gon K

FCB! Where you been buddie? ;) I kid.

[Red in Chicago]

The rally towels are annoying

[edabbs44]

What did you have twins for?

Our lives were just too boring.

[OesterPoster]

Our lives were just too boring.

You enjoyed sleeping too much and having excess money?

[_Sir_Charles_]

You enjoyed sleeping too much and having excess money?

What are these things you're talking about? Sleep? Money?

4 kids do that to you.

[reds44]

The rally towels are annoying
I love them. Makes it seem like a big game lol

[alloverjr]

Our lives were just too boring.

Crap, could have given you one of mine.

[reds44]

What an AB by the MVPizzle

[alloverjr]

Great AB.