6/15/2011 Reds @ L.A.

[Chip R]

It's a Sunday Special a few days early!

Heisey CF
Renteria SS
Votto 1B
Phillips 2B
Rolen 3B
Gomes LF
Lewis RF
Hanigan C
Wood P

[HeatherC1212]

Watch that lineup put up about eight runs this afternoon, LOL :laugh:

[OesterPoster]

Travis Wood has to feel pretty good about that defense behind him. ;)

[Homer Bailey]

Dusty really putting his foot on the throat of the Dodgers today, aggresively going for the sweep.

[medford]

Perhaps Heff invited all the regulars to the mansion last night to celebrate last season's division title w/ Chaz. therefor all hungover starters get the day off. Brandon doesn't drink, Rolen is the savy Vet that knows how to handle his liquor and Votto is the Canadian who laughs at the weak beers served in the grotto.

Hannigan is told to suck it up after getting most of last night off.

[reds44]

Stubbs was going to get the day off, and Bruce is probably out because he's injured. Janish/Renteria is almost the same thing.

[cumberlandreds]

Now I know why the Reds never sweep a series.
I hope Bruce isn't hurt but he may be since he's out of the lineup too.
Maybe the Dodgers will rest Etheir & Kemp?

[HeatherC1212]

Stubbs was going to get the day off, and Bruce is probably out because he's injured. Janish/Renteria is almost the same thing.

Dusty was quoted as saying Bruce's bat was looking slow so he was giving him today off too. I think it was in Fay or Sheldon's notes from last night....

Found it:


*Jay Bruce is not off as a result of the home plate contact he had with Rod Barajas last night. He is 2-for-20 on the road trip.

“I see him fouling off pitches now and slowing down a little bit from being so hot,” Baker said. “I remember Ted Williams said that most guys go into a little tailspin because they’re running the bases a lot.”

Bruce still had a whole bunch of scrapes on his right shin after getting the business end of Barajas’ shin guard.

“I’m fine. It didn’t feel great,” Bruce said. “If you’ve ever slipped a pedal on your bike into your shin, that’s what it was like. It hurt a lot in the beginning but it wears off.”

[cumberlandreds]

I read in Fay's blog that both teams are wearing throwback uniforms today. The Reds will be wearing 1944 vintage uniforms in honor of it being Joe Nuxhall's debut in MLB.

[LvJ]

I read in Fay's blog that both teams are wearing throwback uniforms today. The Reds will be wearing 1944 vintage uniforms in honor of it being Joe Nuxhall's debut in MLB.
Noice.

[Redsfan320]

Uniforms are sweet... lineup is not.

320

[cumberlandreds]

The Trolley Dodger lineup:

LA Dodgers

D. Gordon ss
J. Carroll 2b
A. Ethier rf
M. Kemp cf
J. Uribe 3b
M. Thames lf
J. Loney 1b
R. Barajas c
C. Billingsley p

[LvJ]

These uni's are rad!

[JaxRed]

Those Dodgers uni's are hideous

[signalhome]

Those Dodgers uni's are hideous

That's an understatement.

[westofyou]

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1944_cincinnati.gif

Which Dodger uniforms are they wearing?

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1944_brooklyn.gif

[Homer Bailey]

Renteria with an error on the first pitch, but Travis Wood picks him off.

[signalhome]

Got Renteria off the hook.

[JaxRed]

The blue one on the bottom.

[_Sir_Charles_]

These uni's are rad!

Anybody got a screenshot of the uniforms?

~edit~ Nevermind. Just now saw WoY's post.

[Homer Bailey]

Anybody got a screenshot of the uniforms?

As soon as there is a highlight up on gameday, you should be able to see them.

[_Sir_Charles_]

As soon as there is a highlight up on gameday, you should be able to see them.

I know. Sometimes that can be several innings. I hadn't refreshed to this new page so I hadn't seen that image WoY posted. That's all I wanted.

[Homer Bailey]

Bases loaded 2 out in the 1st for the Dodgers. Still 0-0. Thames up.

[Reds Freak]

Travis Wood making his case to play in Louisville when Bailey comes back...

[Brutus]

Ouch. Walking Thames with the bases loaded?

[Homer Bailey]

Walks in a run. 3 BB's in the inning.

[reds44]

Wood with an ERA of 5.44.

It's time for him to go down.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Travis Wood making his case to play in Louisville when Bailey comes back...

That case is closed. It's Wood. Period.

[westofyou]

The blue one on the bottom.

IIRC those uniforms were designed just to be worn during night games (due to weak lighting back then (the common belief was that shiny uniforms showed better... look at the 1936 Reds red pants combo)

They were also made out of satin... the players hated them

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5028/5557710924_bfbdd18654_o.png

[Brutus]

Maybe they'd better enjoy goretex...

http://wallychamp.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/george-costanza-gortex-jacket.jpg

[CTA513]

Wood with an ERA of 5.44.

It's time for him to go down.

Volquez has an ERA of 5.48
Arroyo has an ERA of 5.23

[Homer Bailey]

Rolen doubles in Phillips. 1-1.

[Edd Roush]

Jonny flies out which allows Rolen to move to third with only one out.

Time to bring him in....

[Homer Bailey]

Lewis doubles in Rolen. 2-1 Reds!

[Edd Roush]

Hanny walks. 2 on 1 out for Wood.

Time for him to go deep...

[Edd Roush]

Lol or sacrifice. Runners on second and third two outs for Heisey.

[Edd Roush]

Heisey goes down swinging.

I don't like the bunt for Wood there. Man can really swing it.

2-1 Reds mid 2.

[Homer Bailey]

Heisey K's on ball 4.

[Plus Plus]

Heisey is determined to make his start/sub splits even further apart with a K to end the inning.

Regarding the Wood bunt, I think it was an alright decision. I think that some people are remembering the home run that he hit in Houston and forgetting the fact that he has two hits total this season.

[Edd Roush]

Heisey is determined to make his start/sub splits even further apart with a K to end the inning.

Regarding the Wood bunt, I think it was an alright decision. I think that some people are remembering the home run that he hit in Houston and forgetting the fact that he has two hits total this season.

Trust me, I remember the homer in Houston well, but I remember the homer in St. Louis even better. I just don't like the sacrifice bunt. Especially considering that Travis can run and isnt likely to hit into a double play. I want Leake and Wood to swing it whenever they are up except for when we have to play for just one run.

[Plus Plus]

Wood's speed is a very good point that I didn't really consider. Still, I would have been fine with either decision.

Barajas pops out to third for the first out.

[Homer Bailey]

I don't like the bunt there either. I'd rather take two shots to get in the one run from 2nd (even if one of the chances is the pitcher), than 1 shot to get 2 runs in. Anyone have the percentages on this stuff?

[Edd Roush]

Billingsley with a single...

[Hoosier Red]

Trust me, I remember the homer in Houston well, but I remember the homer in St. Louis even better. I just don't like the sacrifice bunt. Especially considering that Travis can run and isnt likely to hit into a double play. I want Leake and Wood to swing it whenever they are up except for when we have to play for just one run.

One of the problems I've figured is that the pitchers who can swing the bat a little bit like Wood, Leake, and to a lesser extent Bronson, are also the ones who are most likely to get a successful sacrifice down.

The reason is obvious, but it creates some odd strategy decisions at times.

[Hoosier Red]

Billingsley with a single...

What on earth is it with this guy. He's not a good hitter, but he's practically hit for the cycle in two games against the Reds(Travis Wood.)

[Edd Roush]

I see both sides, but with Billingsley struggling why give the man an out? Especially considering that Wood can swing it.

[Edd Roush]

Gordon with a single...

[Edd Roush]

Is it time to think that if Bailey ever gets right that Wood is the guy to send down. I keep on thinking he's going to turn it around, but he just has not had consistent results this year. I think we need Bailey in the rotation and considering that we're not going to send down Cueto or Arroyo and Volquez and Leake have pitched better consistently, I would have to say that right now Wood would have to be the one sent down.

[Plus Plus]

A Carroll DP ends the inning.

[Edd Roush]

6-4-3. Gotta love it. Right before the heart of the order, too.

[Homer Bailey]

Is it time to think that if Bailey ever gets right that Wood is the guy to send down. I keep on thinking he's going to turn it around, but he just has not had consistent results this year. I think we need Bailey in the rotation and considering that we're not going to send down Cueto or Arroyo and Volquez and Leake have pitched better consistently, I would have to say that right now Wood would have to be the one sent down.

I've made the argument before that Wood is the best pitcher the Reds have, but I'm forced to agree with you. His control is just not the same as it was last year.

[Brutus]

The good news is that the ball was on the ground most of that inning, even on the hits by the Dodgers.

[signalhome]

I've made the argument before that Wood is the best pitcher the Reds have, but I'm forced to agree with you. His control is just not the same as it was last year.

2010
K/9 7.54
BB/9 2.28
LD% 21.4%

2011
K/9 6.39
BB/9 3.14
LD% 23.2%

All three numbers are going in the wrong direction. Hopefully he gets everything straightened out.

[Edd Roush]

2010
K/9 7.54
BB/9 2.28
LD% 21.4%

2011
K/9 6.39
BB/9 3.14
LD% 23.2%

All three numbers are going in the wrong direction. Hopefully he gets everything straightened out.

He may need AAA.

BTW, Renteria leads off the inning with a hit. Time for Votto to bust out of a slump.

[NJReds]

He may need AAA.

BTW, Renteria leads off the inning with a hit. Time for Votto to bust out of a slump.

I have to admit, I haven't seen the boxscores from most of the west coast games, but didn't Votto have game winning hits in the last two games?

[Edd Roush]

Votto singles. First and second with no outs. Time for a crooked number.

[Edd Roush]

I have to admit, I haven't seen the boxscores from most of the west coast games, but didn't Votto have game winning hits in the last two games?

He did have the bomb Monday, but for the part of the game I saw last night, Kershaw made him look silly. I guess two bad at bats for a guy like Votto makes it seem like a slump on a very hard curve.

[Edd Roush]

Phillips hits a fly out that allows Renteria to move to third. First and third one out for Rolen.

[NJReds]

He did have the bomb Monday, but for the part of the game I saw last night, Kershaw made him look silly. I guess two bad at bats for a guy like Votto makes it seem like a slump on a very hard curve.

Kershaw probably makes a lot of lefthanded hitters look silly. Kid has nasty stuff.

[Homer Bailey]

Rolen heating up! Single to left, 3-1 Reds.

[Edd Roush]

Scotty's heating up!!

RBI single 3-1 Reds.

Still first and second with one out.

[Edd Roush]

Haha, sorry for the repeat Homer.

[signalhome]

Kershaw probably makes a lot of lefthanded hitters look silly. Kid has nasty stuff.

The Dodgers' LOOGY, Elbert, is equally nasty. He has made Bruce look silly many times this year.

[Edd Roush]

Jonny singles. Bases jacked with one out for Lewis.

[Homer Bailey]

It's fine, you can take PBP. I should be working.

[Edd Roush]

It's fine, you can take PBP. I should be working.

Same here. I will only be around for another 45 minutes, but I might have to disappear if the boss man comes by.

[OldXOhio]

At the game. Votto would have scored easily there.

[Edd Roush]

Freddy walks and according to Gamecast a few of those "balls" were close. Ump must be calling a tight zone today.

4-1 Reds Bases jacked for Hanny.

[Brutus]

Chad Billingsley returned Wood's favor lol

[Homer Bailey]

That pitch was a strike, haha. Not complaining.

[redsfaninbsg]

Just got home from wok, a good start I see.

[OldXOhio]

Freddy walks and according to Gamecast a few of those "balls" were close. Ump must be calling a tight zone today.

4-1 Reds Bases jacked for Hanny.

Crowd not happy

[Edd Roush]

So Freddy Lewis walks on a tight zone and Hanny swings at the first three pitches. Huh? I thought Hanny was a smart player?

[OesterPoster]

Gotta love this lineup. :)

[Homer Bailey]

Shame on me for knocking the lineup.

[Brutus]

The Reds are living vicariously through singles. And I don't mind a bit.

[hebroncougar]

This is a bit off topic, but did Tom just say that L.A. might pass NY in population when the new census comes out?:eek:

[JaxRed]

He did

[NJReds]

Now that Wood has been staked to a pretty good lead, I'd like to see if he can pound the strikezone. And is it me, or has the pitching staff pretty much lost command of the zone this year except for Bailey and Cueto?

At what point does the pitching coach bear some responsibility?

[Homer Bailey]

Wow, Heisey called out on a pitch well out of the zone.

[OesterPoster]

Now that Wood has been staked to a pretty good lead, I'd like to see if he can pound the strikezone. And is it me, or has the pitching staff pretty much lost command of the zone this year except for Bailey and Cueto?

At what point does the pitching coach bear some responsibility?

Currently 2nd in the NL in most walks issued.
Currently 2nd in the NL in most HRs allowed.

Not a good combination.

[OesterPoster]

With the off day tomorrow, Dusty better have a very quick hook with Wood. Absolutely no reason not to empty the bullpen, if necessary.

[NJReds]

Currently 2nd in the NL in most walks issued.
Currently 2nd in the NL in most HRs allowed.

Not a good combination.

And we're sending guys to the minors (Volquez, Leake, Chapman) to work things out with the minor league coaches. If Wood goes that's 3/5 of the rotation and a key member of the bullpen that aren't getting the coaching assistance that they need with the big club.

[Homer Bailey]

Not to be a negative nancy, but I wouldn't be surprised at all to see the Dodgers come back in this one.

[WVRedsFan]

What inning are we in and what's the score? I'm at work and can't see anything!

[HotCorner]

6-1 Reds - Bottom 3

[WVRedsFan]

6-1 Reds - Bottom 3Thanks!

[HotCorner]

Thanks!

:thumbup:

[CTA513]

What inning are we in and what's the score? I'm at work and can't see anything!

Might want to go to the hospital.

;)

[signalhome]

Not to be a negative nancy, but I wouldn't be surprised at all to see the Dodgers come back in this one.

Why is "not to be a [fill in the blank]" always followed by the person being a [fill in the blank]? :D

Nah, seriously, I'm with you. Wood is struggling with his control; if he keeps handing out walks, a comeback isn't at all out of the question.

[Homer Bailey]

Walking Juan Uribe is a terrible, terrible sign.

[klw]

How do you strike out Kemp then walk Uribe for the 2nd time and do it on 5 pitches? Kemp is at .330 20 50+ and Uribe is at 23 3 and a lot less.

[LvJ]

WOW! Nice.

[Homer Bailey]

Gomes with a LEGIT AWESOME CATCH!

[redsmetz]

WOW! Nice.

That would be J.Gomes diving for and catching the ball.

[hebroncougar]

Jonny says........."Don't EVER say I can't play D again"!

[Brutus]

Gomes must want some web gems exposure.

[757690]

Gomes says, FUZR/150. ;)

[RichRed]

I can't listen at work but I bet Welsh & Thom are REALLY banging the "Gomes is a much better fielder than people give him credit for" drum now.

[Edd Roush]

Renteria's perfect day ends with a groundout. 1 out for Votto.

[Edd Roush]

Votto walks on four pitches.

[Chip R]

I can't listen at work but I bet Welsh & Thom are REALLY banging the "Gomes is a much better fielder than people give him credit for" drum now.

No doubt. I haven't seen Thom have a man-crush on someone like this since Steve Finley - he of the young body.

[Edd Roush]

Phillips hits into a fielder's choice. Two out and Phillips on first for Rolen.

[Brutus]

Wow @ Scott Rolen. Swinging the bat like a man possessed today.

[RichRed]

No doubt. I haven't seen Thom have a man-crush on someone like this since Steve Finley - he of the young body.

That "Oh Jonny!" thing that Thom does is downright creepy.

[Edd Roush]

RBI double for Scotty! 7-1 Reds. Runner in scoring position for Jonny.

[Edd Roush]

Jonny grounds out. My day is over. If someone else can do PBP, it would be appreciated. Let's hope we don't blow this lead.

[Chip R]

That "Oh Jonny!" thing that Thom does is downright creepy.

Indeed.

[HeatherC1212]

Watch that lineup put up about eight runs this afternoon, LOL :laugh:

Hmmm, I don't wanna toot my own horn too much here but they're only one run away from my earlier prediction for this game, LOL :lol: :thumbup: :beerme:

[CTA513]

Wood working on getting out #4 this inning.

[CTA513]

Gomes with a good catch but he tried to pull an Edmonds flop when he didn't need to.

[Homer Bailey]

Another error for Renteria crashes redszone.

[OldXOhio]

The Gomes catch in the 3rd is one of the greatest plays I've ever seen.

[RichRed]

Another error for Renteria crashes redszone.

I was hoping it was a Renteria trade that did that. Rats.

[Kc61]

The Gomes catch in the 3rd is one of the greatest plays I've ever seen.

You can't say that here.

(was pretty good!)

[Homer Bailey]

The Gomes catch in the 3rd is one of the greatest plays I've ever seen.

It was an awesome play, but words can't describe how dumb it was to dive after that ball. I say he catches that maybe 1 in 20 times, and if he misses, the score is probably 6-4.

[VR]

The Gomes catch in the 3rd is one of the greatest plays I've ever seen.

His white Prada Sunglasses put it over the top.

[Homer Bailey]

Heisey K's for the 3rd time today.

[CTA513]

Hes doing his best to catch up to Stubbs

[OldXOhio]

Another error for Renteria crashes redszone.

Heisey did a poor job there.

[Homer Bailey]

The scoreboard is covering up how poor Travis is pitching. He falls behind 2-0 to Kemp, who laces a single to left, falls behind Uribe 2-0, who laces a shot that Gomes tracks down in front of the track.

[OldXOhio]

It was an awesome play, but words can't describe how dumb it was to dive after that ball. I say he catches that maybe 1 in 20 times, and if he misses, the score is probably 6-4.

No doubt. It took us a few to see if he even caught it.

[Homer Bailey]

Laced shot to short, Renteria bobbles, but they still turn the 6-4-3. I'd pull Wood at 96 pitches.

[JaxRed]

The scoreboard is covering up how poor Travis is pitching. He falls behind 2-0 to Kemp, who laces a single to left, falls behind Uribe 2-0, who laces a shot that Gomes tracks down in front of the track.

"Not to be a negative nancy, but I wouldn't be surprised at all to see the Dodgers come back in this one."

It's official... you're negative Nancy....:laugh:

[Homer Bailey]

"Not to be a negative nancy, but I wouldn't be surprised at all to see the Dodgers come back in this one."

It's official... you're negative Nancy....:laugh:

Add in the lineup complaint, and I very well might be today ;).

Odd that I would choose a 7-1 game to complain, but I just feel like the Reds have caught some great breaks today.

[CTA513]

Camera went on Hanigan just in time to watch him pick his nose.

[Homer Bailey]

5th BB of the day for Wood. 105 pitches. Off day tomorrow. Just saying.

[JaxRed]

Camera went on Hanigan just in time to watch him pick his nose.

The mark of an expert camera man.

[Homer Bailey]

Laser to SS, goes 6-4-3, but somehow Gwynn is called safe. BP was in no hurry there, and it cost the Reds the call.

1st, pitch, FC to Phillips, inning over.

[JaxRed]

They didn't show a replay. I think they had him.

[Brutus]

That might go down as the ugliest, yet somehow most gratifying quality start of the year lol

[Homer Bailey]

They didn't show a replay. I think they had him.

Dodger broadcast showed it. They got him. Wasn't even that close.

[OldXOhio]

They didn't show a replay. I think they had him.

I'm sitting behind 1B. He was out.

[VR]

Bray pitching

[CTA513]

Gomes can make a career defensive highlight from todays game.

[Sea Ray]

Dodger broadcast showed it. They got him. Wasn't even that close.

Reds broadcvast didn't show a good replay of it. Boo to them because I sure thought he was out by half a step. Would have loved to have seen a definitive replay

[Sea Ray]

I've never seen Dodger Stadium look "so sad". But all I care about is Vin Scully. I hope this period they're going through doesn't hasten his retirement

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hmmmmm....Marty just now said that the Cards are mentioned in two rumors. Reyes from Mets and Heath Bell from Pads.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Phillips didn't hit 2nd...no DP.

[CTA513]

Another double play blown

[LvJ]

Hmmmmm....Marty just now said that the Cards are mentioned in two rumors. Reyes from Mets and Heath Bell from Pads. Of course. Sigh.

[_Sir_Charles_]

And this one belongs to the Reds!

Break out those brooms fellas! SWEEEEEP

[LvJ]

Nice to have clean floors. Sweep sweep sweep

[Homer Bailey]

SWEEP!

[Brutus]

#winning

[reds44]

YouTube - ‪DJ Khaled "All I Do Is Win" feat. Ludacris, Rick Ross, T-Pain & Snoop Dogg / Victory In Stores Now‬‏ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGXzlRoNtHU)

[BearcatShane]

After watching the last 7 games, it's easy to see why so many west coast pitchers have such nice ERA's.

[redsmetz]

Watch that lineup put up about eight runs this afternoon, LOL :laugh:

See, Heather, you are too optimistic - it was only seven.

[edabbs44]

Hmmmmm....Marty just now said that the Cards are mentioned in two rumors. Reyes from Mets and Heath Bell from Pads.

Panic?

[traderumor]

Of course. Sigh.I heard that. Not sure what his source is, but I'm of the impression that the Cards don't have the youngsters to package. They probably have cash depending on their plans with Albert, but what can they send either of those teams' way that will get a deal done, that is without blowing up the major league roster.

[HeatherC1212]

See, Heather, you are too optimistic - it was only seven.

Hey, I was more optimistic than the rest of you guys, LOL :lol:

And this is the only type of sweeping that I really enjoy. WOOT! :thumbup:

[cumberlandreds]

Gomes makes the play of the game with that diving catch to save at least two runs. If he doesn't make it this is a close game.
Renteria shouldn't play SS again. He just can't make plays anymore. He's made about 10 errors in limited playing time at SS.
Dodgers are just a bad team right now and probably not getting any better. I kinda feel bad for Mattingly being in this situation.