6/25/11 Reds At Orioles

[757690]

Chris Heisey 7
Brandon Phillips 4
Joey Votto 3
Scott Rolen 5
Jay Bruce 9
Jonny Gomes DH
Drew Stubbs 8
Edgar Renteria 6
Ryan Hanigan 2

Bronson Arroyo RHP

Is Heisey the new leadoff hitter? Is this Renteria's last chance to prove he deserves to stay on the team?

[Ron Madden]

If Renteria has to start I'd rather it be on a day Arroyo starts. Edgar is a terrible SS nowdays and Bronson doesn't throw a ton of groundballs.
JMHO

[Kc61]

Until a trade is made or Cozart comes up, I'd just keep Janish in the lineup. He is starting to hit a little better. I don't think he needs to be rested for ER.

[reds44]

3 batters, 3 first pitch swings.

[jojo]

aggression...

[CTA513]

not pretty but Phillips stayed with it and got the out.

[reds44]

Well that's the game.

[Superdude]

that is a strong young man

[CTA513]

Harang gives up solo shot to the Orioles version of pacman

[CTA513]

Arroyo panicked and couldn't pick up the ball on a swinging bunt from Guerrero

[CTA513]

ground rule double saves Arroyo from giving up another run

[Superdude]

Is that three or four ground rule doubles now?

[Reds Freak]

This may be one of Bronson's games where he can't get anyone out. 5 of 6 balls have been smoked this inning.

[CTA513]

Is that three or four ground rule doubles now?

probably doesn't help to have outfield walls that look to be shorter than most outfield walls.

[CTA513]

Lee K's to end the inning

[Oxilon]

What's the strikezone tonight? Anything in the batters' box?

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Is that three or four ground rule doubles now?

The warning track at Camden Yards is made of rubber, according to Marty. This must be Renteria's dream, since he only has warning track power. Maybe he can bounce one out of here tonight.

[CTA513]

Gomes homers to make it 1-1

[mth123]

Woo Hoo.

[CTA513]

Stubbs singles, now he needs to steal 2nd, 3rd and home.

[Kc61]

Stubbs singled to right. Opposite field. Good idea.

[CTA513]

Orioles afraid of Renteria and walk him on 4 pitches.

[Superdude]

The warning track at Camden Yards is made of rubber, according to Marty. This must be Renteria's dream, since he only has warning track power. Maybe he can bounce one out of here tonight.

That seems a bit generous. Maybe some conveniently placed trampolines just beyond the infield would do it.

[CTA513]

would of been nice if Hanigan gave Stubbs a chance to steal 3rd.

[CTA513]

Stubbs caught stealing 3rd to end the Reds half.

[Reds Freak]

Stubbs caught stealing 3rd to end the Reds half.

Looked safe to me.

[757690]

Stubbs caught stealing 3rd to end the Reds half.

Another bad call. Ump was in poor position to make the call... Again.

[reds44]

Such. Quick. Hands.

[Brutus]

Chris Heisey has his OPS at .820. I have no idea if he can sustain that, but if he can, it makes me feel the Reds found their starting left fielder.

[CTA513]

3 run homer by Votto to make it 4-1 Reds

[reds44]

Joey!!!! That ball was KILLED.

[mth123]

Joey. 3 Run Shot.

[Reds Freak]

What an AB. A very typical AB for Joey.

[WebScorpion]

The MVP is back in business. :D

[Brutus]

He needed that kind of at-bat in the worst way.

[mth123]

He needed that kind of at-bat in the worst way.

Agreed. Hopefully that sends him on a hot streak.

[CTA513]

That was also Vottos 100th career homer

[Reds Freak]

It looked like Joey was getting some ribbing in the dugout perhaps but that was his 100th HR.

[Red in Chicago]

It looked like Joey was getting some ribbing in the dugout perhaps but that was his 100th HR.

yeah, congratulation...'bout time...congratulations...'bout time...congratulations...'bout time...

[Big Klu]

Congratulations to Joey Votto, who becomes the 25th member of the Reds' 100-HR Club!


Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Adam Dunn - 270
5. Ted Kluszewski - 251
6. George Foster - 244
7. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
8. Eric Davis - 203
9. Barry Larkin - 198
10. Vada Pinson - 186
11. Wally Post - 172
12. Gus Bell - 160
13. Joe Morgan - 152
13. Pete Rose - 152
15. Lee May - 147
16. Dan Driessen - 133
17. Reggie Sanders - 125
18. Ernie Lombardi - 120
19. Sean Casey - 118
20. Brandon Phillips - 111
21. Frank McCormick - 110
22. Dave Parker - 107
23. Chris Sabo - 104
24. Dave Concepcion - 101
25. Joey Votto - 100

[Tom Servo]

yeesh

[CTA513]

Bronson Harang Milton gives up a 2 run homer.

[Reds Freak]

I'd like to know how many times this year the Reds have scored runs in an inning only to give up runs in the very next frame.

[Kc61]

Reds lead 4-3. One out, now two out.

Good to see Reds putting some runs up.

Orioles GM on TV says the team needs bullpen help. JJ Hardy for Arredondo?

[Kc61]

Arroyo with two Ks, but unfortunately gave up the homer. Reds by one, coming up.

[Kc61]

Reds up in the fourth. Stubbs the batter. Let's see if he goes to right field again to avoid the strikeout.

Stubbs ahead in the count. Stubbs pops to short with a broken bat.

[Kc61]

Now Renteria, the beloved shortstop.

He's also ahead in the count.

Edgar grounds a single to left.

[Kc61]

Hanigan up. This pitcher for the O's really struggling out there. Lot of terrible pitches.

Matucz (sp?) apparently bad at holding runners, almost throws it away.

Hanigan flies to center.

[Kc61]

Heisey the batter, man on first, fourth inning, Reds by one. Two out.

Heisey seems more of a natural leadoff hitter than Stubbs. IMO.

Heisey goes up 2-1 in the count. Heisey swings and foul tips. 2-2 count.

Heisey called out on a borderline pitch.

[Kc61]

Arroyo fans D Lee. Arroyo with some Ks lately.

Now it's Wieters. Homer.

[Tom Servo]

Milton-esque

[jojo]

I thought Stubbs stole that one back.... GABP is punishing pitchers for contact tonight.

[mth123]

I thought Stubbs stole that one back.... GABP is punishing pitchers for contact tonight.

Camden Yards, but basically the same thing.

[Kc61]

Now that the Reds hitting is coming back, the starting pitching is falling apart.

Tie game at 4 a piece. Reynolds the batter.

O's announcer say Arroyo now leads NL in homers allowed. Great. Bronson very shaky tonight.

Reynolds goes full. Long at bat. Reynolds walks.

[Kc61]

Mark Reynolds steals second. Andino the batter.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Bottom line: The Reds are just an incomplete/mediocre team this season. Overall the hitting is good, but it's very inconsistent. The starting pitching has been awful for the most part, although at least there is hope with Cueto and Leake at the top. Bullpen is good. LF and SS have been offensive holes this year for the most part. Just not a good club. Not a bad one, but not a good one. Just an average MLB team. This is pretty much what we should expect unless Jocketty makes some moves to improve the roster.

[Kc61]

Is it me, or do the umpires give the Reds pitchers a smaller strike zone? Must be me.

Arroyo to Andino. Falls behind 2-1. Arroyo with 66 pitches.

Andino with a swinging bunt single, first and third.

BTW, Reds and Kansas City with worst interleague records this year. In MLB baseball.

[jojo]

Camden Yards, but basically the same thing.

It probably doesn't matter where they're playing tonight, I'm betting the Reds wont be held at 4...

[Blitz Dorsey]

We suck every year in interleague play, even against sucky teams like the Orioles.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Nice! DP lane!!!

[Kc61]

JJ Hardy the possible future Red is up. First and third one out, tie game.

Hardy hitting .385 with RISP. DP.

[Kc61]

Philips doubles to left center. Votto up now. 4-4 ballgame.

[Kc61]

Votto homers.

[Reds Fanatic]

Another homer for Votto! 6-4 Reds!

[Tom Servo]

Vottomatic!

[_Sir_Charles_]

M V P!!!! :jump: Vottomatic Baby!

[mth123]

Welcome back to MVP ville Joey.

[Brutus]

Yep, that second at-bat really did get him going lol

[Kc61]

Reds answer is to clone Votto. Maybe they can produce a right handed version. Great hitter.

Now it's Rolen. Orioles leave Matucz in there. Now bullpen action, conferences at the mound, the whole bit.

Rolen ahead in the count, but takes a called strike clearly off the plate.

Fly out to deep left.

[Kc61]

With Bruce up, Hatcher coaching from short right field, as O's telecast shows.

Bruce with two Ks tonight, so he's due. 2-2 count now.

Matucz with 86 pitches.

Bruce fans again.

[mth123]

Wonder if the Reds will make a move or two in the pen tomorrow. Lecure used up last night. Arroyo looks like he needs lifted from this one ASAP and the injured guy coming back tomorrow probably won't go more than 6. Hate to leave Arroyo in there to blow this game, but they may have to for a couple more innings.

[jojo]

Wonder if the Reds will make a move or two in the pen tomorrow. Lecure used up last night. Arroyo looks like he needs lifted from this one ASAP and the injured guy coming back tomorrow probably won't go more than 6. Hate to leave Arroyo in there to blow this game, but they may have to for a couple more innings.

I'd pull Arroyo before he throws another pitch and send out a groundballer.

[Kc61]

Wonder if the Reds will make a move or two in the pen tomorrow. Lecure used up last night. Arroyo looks like he needs lifted from this one ASAP and the injured guy coming back tomorrow probably won't go more than 6. Hate to leave Arroyo in there to blow this game, but they may have to for a couple more innings.

Reds move tomorrow will be to shorten the pen. Fisher will likely go down when Bailey comes up to pitch. Reds currently with an extra reliever since Wood sent down. That will end tomorrow.

I think we'll see Arroyo out there for a long night tonight. We may also see Aroldis who is rested, but risky in a potential win.

[Big Klu]

Congratulations to Joey Votto again, who has now tied Dave Concepcion for 24th place on the Reds' all-time home run list!


Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds 100-Home Run Club
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Adam Dunn - 270
5. Ted Kluszewski - 251
6. George Foster - 244
7. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
8. Eric Davis - 203
9. Barry Larkin - 198
10. Vada Pinson - 186
11. Wally Post - 172
12. Gus Bell - 160
13. Joe Morgan - 152
13. Pete Rose - 152
15. Lee May - 147
16. Dan Driessen - 133
17. Reggie Sanders - 125
18. Ernie Lombardi - 120
19. Sean Casey - 118
20. Brandon Phillips - 111
21. Frank McCormick - 110
22. Dave Parker - 107
23. Chris Sabo - 104
24. Dave Concepcion - 101
24. Joey Votto - 101

[Kc61]

Bergesen the new Orioles pitcher. Gomes up with two out, two in, Reds by two.

Gomes ahead in the count. Ump seems to like Gomes, gave him a ball on the high pitch.

Now 3-1. Walk to Gomes.

[Tom Servo]

Gomes the Walk King lives.

[mth123]

I'd pull Arroyo before he throws another pitch and send out a groundballer.

So would I, but with Lecure unavailable I'm not sure there are enough innings out there.

[Tom Servo]

first pitch swinging grrrr

[Kc61]

Stubbs flies out to left.

No Ks for Stubbs tonight, maybe he's getting back to making some contact.

[Kc61]

Given the heavy bullpen usage last night, when Bailey comes up tomorrow, I wonder if the Reds might keep the pen intact and send down -- Volquez.

Bottom of the fifth. Markakis who homered earlier. This guy was drafted twice by the Reds, I think. Good player.

1-2 count. Bronson allows a single to Markakis.

[Reds Freak]

Reds scored in the 5th so that means they'll give up some here in the bottom of the inning. It's amazing how often that has happened this year.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Get arroyo out now before it's 6-6 please

[Screwball]

I think the final score of this game will be 35-31, Bengals.

[mth123]

Reds move tomorrow will be to shorten the pen. Fisher will likely go down when Bailey comes up to pitch. Reds currently with an extra reliever since Wood sent down. That will end tomorrow.

I think we'll see Arroyo out there for a long night tonight. We may also see Aroldis who is rested, but risky in a potential win.

Agree those are the moves, but I wonder if they would do something else. The pen is suddenly a scary place unless its late. Bray is a LOOGY these days, Arredondo and Fisher basically shouldn't pitch in close games. Who knows about Chapman? The others are overworked.

[Kc61]

Adam Jones up. Bronson, keep it in the stadium.

Man on first, no out, Reds up by two.

Arroyo falls behind 2-0. Now it's 3-0.

mth, I wonder if Volquez will go down. He should.


Walk to Jones. Two on.

[Kc61]

Vlad up. Reds need to change pitchers.

DP.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

What was that? Weird dp

[jojo]

I think the final score of this game will be 35-31, Bengals.

Tonight ya need to either miss bats or kill worms.

[Big Klu]

Given the heavy bullpen usage last night, when Bailey comes up tomorrow, I wonder if the Reds might keep the pen intact and send down -- Volquez.

Interesting thinking, and it could be done. The Reds would have to call up Willis (or make a trade) to take Volquez's next turn in the rotation, though. Wood would not yet be eligible to be recalled from Louisville.

[Kc61]

Must say that Bronson Arroyo is one of the best pitchers I've seen with men on base.

He usually comes up big. His defense really helped on the DP. Phillips is sometimes unbelievable at second.

Arredondo warming up. Why.

Now Scott. Man on third, two down.

Scott pops foul on 1-2 count, ball just out of play.

Luke Scott flies to Chris Heisey. Good out for the Reds.

[reds44]

Interesting thinking, and it could be done. The Reds would have to call up Willis (or make a trade) to take Volquez's next turn in the rotation, though. Wood would not yet be eligible to be recalled from Louisville.
If the plan is to send Volquez down and call up Willis for his next start it makes a lot of sense.

[Kc61]

Interesting thinking, and it could be done. The Reds would have to call up Willis (or make a trade) to take Volquez's next turn in the rotation, though. Wood would not yet be eligible to be recalled from Louisville.

Willis deserves a turn. He's pitched solidly for the Bats. If he's back on track, he could be a great pick up for the Reds. They have been very patient with him and it could pay dividends.

I even started a thread supporting Dontrelle.

Reds up. Renteria.

As Gary Thorne points out, when Bailey comes up, Reds will be fully healthy.

Renteria flies to Markakis.

[Kc61]

Hanigan bounces to first.

[Captain Hook]

Interesting thinking, and it could be done. The Reds would have to call up Willis (or make a trade) to take Volquez's next turn in the rotation, though. Wood would not yet be eligible to be recalled from Louisville.

I wouldn't be opposed to Lecure getting a start or two if a trade is in the works.I know he's been much more successful out of the pen but he has that stach now so that has to help some.

[Kc61]

Heisey up. I sense that Chris is getting more confident at the plate as he gets more chances. Reds should keep him at leadoff for awhile.

This reliever for the Birds not getting the calls like Matucz was.

Heisey fans.

[Big Klu]

Willis deserves a turn. He's pitched solidly for the Bats. If he's back on track, he could be a great pick up for the Reds. They have been very patient with him and it could pay dividends.

If Willis is back on track, then he could be the solid pitcher that everyone wants to acquire, and the Reds wouldn't have to give up any minor-league talent to get him.

The Reds TV graphic just showed Wednesday's pitching probables as TBA for the Reds. This would normally be Volquez's start, so you may be on to something.

[Kc61]

Arroyo now goes out for the sixth inning. Let's hope he still has something in the tank.

DLee the batter. This guy kills the Reds. Has been a good hitter over his career. All around hitter.

DLee hits a long high fly foul out of play. Long run for Bruce.

Now he's 2-2. Beautiful pitch by Arroyo, jams D Lee, who flies to Stubbs.

[Big Klu]

I wouldn't be opposed to Lecure getting a start or two if a trade is in the works.I know he's been much more successful out of the pen but he has that stach now so that has to help some.

I wouldn't be opposed to that, either. By definition, that is the function of a long reliever/spot starter. Davey Johnson always spoke to the need of a "sixth starter" in the bullpen. LeCure is exactly what he had in mind.

[Kc61]

Wieters up. Good looking young player. Hope Mesoraco turns out so well.

Lefty hitter.

I wouldn't start Lecure. Reds need his innings in the bullpen. No need to go short in the pen, just bring up Dontrelle.

Wieters flies to left.

[mth123]

Personally, I'd send Volquez and Fisher down and activate Bailey and stick Willis in the pen. The last thing this team needs to do is put Bailey in a position of having to save the pen tomorrow.

[HeatherC1212]

This game is a dream for my fantasy team. The Reds are winning and all the players on both teams who are getting hits and runs are on my team. :thumbup:

[reds44]

Personally, I'd send Volquez and Fisher down and activate Bailey and stick Willis in the pen. The last thing this team needs to do is put Bailey in a position of having to save the pen tomorrow.
Then who makes Volquez's next start?

[Kc61]

Personally, I'd send Volquez and Fisher down and activate Bailey and stick Willis in the pen. The last thing this team needs to do is put Bailey in a position of having to save the pen tomorrow.

Willis pitched 8 innings last night. I don't think he's bullpen help for tomorrow. His turn is the same day as Volquez, he'll be ready for the start.

Arroyo is a real warrior. Still pitching, looks sharper now.

Strikes out Reynolds, he of the three true outcomes.

[Kc61]

Have to go guys, please take over pbp.

[mth123]

I'm not as worried about Wednesday as I am about Bailey, but sounds like Willis in the pen won't work. If the Reds don't add a pitcher Dusty will use, it doesn't help things. Having Fisher is like playing with 24. I don't really see anybody else. Maybe they need to use Bray for longer stints instead of this one batter stuff.

[reds44]

Runs!!!

[WVRedsFan]

Rolen HR. Good stuff.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Scotty Ballgame! :jump: 8-4

[HeatherC1212]

Scott was due. :thumbup:

[WVRedsFan]

Overdue. Good for him.

[mth123]

Rolen HR. Good stuff.

That is one way to save the pen. Arroyo probably continues until he gives up some runs now.

[Big Klu]

I'm not as worried about Wednesday as I am about Bailey, but sounds like Willis in the pen won't work. If the Reds don't add a pitcher Dusty will use, it doesn't help things. Having Fisher is like playing with 24. I don't really see anybody else. Maybe they need to use Bray for longer stints instead of this one batter stuff.

Exactly. I detest the very idea of LOOGY's. A pitcher needs to be able to pitch to both lefties and righties. Of course, I understand that sometimes it is necessary to work the matchups in your favor, but if a player can't pitch to right-handed hitters then he really hamstrings the bullpen. However, I think Bray has good enough stuff that he can pitch to righties.

[reds44]

Think it's time to get Arroyo out.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Okay, that one was on Brantley. He literally just said that Hardy can hit a dinger...and BOOM.

[Big Klu]

Think it's time to get Arroyo out.

Dusty's way ahead of you.

[WVRedsFan]

That is one way to save the pen. Arroyo probably continues until he gives up some runs now.
Yep. Too bad EV just cannot pitch enough to not go deep into the bullpen. Probably be the same all year. Not good.

And now Arroyo makes us go to the pen. Oh boy.

[Big Klu]

Yep. Too bad EV just cannot pitch enough to not go deep into the bullpen. Probably be the same all year. Not good.

And now Arroyo makes us go to the pen. Oh boy.

He got the Reds into the seventh, though. (6.1 innings)

[mth123]

Exactly. I detest the very idea of LOOGY's. A pitcher needs to be able to pitch to both lefties and righties. Of course, I understand that sometimes it is necessary to work the matchups in your favor, but if a player can't pitch to right-handed hitters then he really hamstrings the bullpen. However, I think Bray has good enough stuff that he can pitch to righties.

Loogys have their place, but Bray is capable of more IMO. Capable arms are hard to find. Wasting them on one batter stints seems nutty. I'd have kept Horst for that one batter stuff and freed Bray for more work.

[Kc61]

Back for more pbp.

Bray against Markakis. 8-5 game. Seventh frame.

Bray goes full to Nick M.

Strike three.

[Big Klu]

Loogys have their place, but Bray is capable of more IMO. Capable arms are hard to find. Wasting them on one batter stints seems nutty. I'd have kept Horst for that one batter stuff and freed Bray for more work.

Can you imagine Lou Piniella making one of his lefties in 1990 into a LOOGY? Insanity! But that's exactly what would have happened to one of them (probably Charlton) if today's managerial strategies were used.

This is no knock on Dusty, who I think does a good job. It's just how the 2011 edition of the book says it's done.

[Kc61]

Dusty listens to mth and leaves Bray in to face righty Jones.

Bray goes ahead 0-2.

Bray has really been valuable this year. Good reliever.

Jones evens out the count.

K.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bray is NOT a loogy. He's just a very solid lefty.

[Kc61]

Stubbs with a long homer to center.

[_Sir_Charles_]

:jump: UNCLE!

[mth123]

Stubbs.

[reds44]

Stubbs.

[NJReds]

Stubbs.

I thought he got send to AAA last night ... ;)

[_Sir_Charles_]

9th dinger of the game. Wow.

[Kc61]

Ok, 9-5 Reds. Eighth inning. No outs. Renteria up.

Bergesen still out there for the O's.

Walk to Edgar.

[jojo]

Milwaukee and Pittsburgh leading late while the Cards are losing late....

[OldXOhio]

Bray has really been valuable this year. Good reliever.





Here here. Gets little notice too.

[Kc61]

Hanigan slow roller to third, but throw gets him. One out.

Man on second.

[Kc61]

Heisey pops foul to DLee.

Two out, Edgar on second, eighth inning, Reds by four.

BP up.

[HeatherC1212]

Sweet! Insurance runs and it wasn't from a HR either. Thanks Brandon! :D

[Kc61]

BP singles home Renteria, moves to second on bad throw home.

Reds have doubled the Birds 10-5.

[Big Klu]

Stubbs with a long homer to center.

The Reds need to get this idea of Stubbs being a leadoff hitter out of their heads. He needs to hit in the #6 or 7 spots for now, and he will eventually develop into a #4 or 5 hitter. It reminds me how everyone tried to shoehorn Eric Davis into the leadoff spot in 1984 and '85. I even heard people say that Davis should concentrate on hitting the ball on the ground and using his speed. Finally Pete came to his senses and put Davis in the #4 spot behind Dave Parker in 1986. He wasn't a leadoff hitter--he was an incredibly fast power hitter. The same thing can be said for Stubbs.

[Kc61]

The Reds need to get this idea of Stubbs being a leadoff hitter out of their heads. He needs to hit in the #6 or 7 spots for now, and he will eventually develop into a #4 or 5 hitter. It reminds me how everyone tried to shoehorn Eric Davis into the leadoff spot in 1984 and '85. I even heard people say that Davis should concentrate on hitting the ball on the ground and using his speed. Finally Pete came to his senses and put Davis in the #4 spot behind Dave Parker in 1986. He wasn't a leadoff hitter--he was an incredibly fast power hitter. The same thing can be said for Stubbs.

Yes - but Stubbs was hitting leadoff for lack of an alternative. I don't think the Reds view him as a lead off hitter.

Now, if Heisey can do well hitting first, Stubbs will stay 6th or 7th, as you say, and eventually hopefully fifth.

[Big Klu]

Bray is NOT a loogy. He's just a very solid lefty.

I've been really rough on Bray in the past, but he's been very good this year.

[Kc61]

Michael Gonzalez the winning pitcher on Friday night is in the game.

Lefty facing Votto.

Joey having a night.

Phillips on second. Two out. Reds with big lead.

Votto bounces to pitcher Michael Gonzalez.

[Kc61]

Bottom eight with Ondrusek in.

Janish playing short now.

Vlad up.

Vlad bounces to Rolen.

[Kc61]

Luke Scott the hitter.

Luke strikes out on three pitches.

[Big Klu]

Bottom eight with Ondrusek in.

Janish playing short now.

Vlad up.

Vlad bounces to Rolen.

Vladimir Guerrero runs like an extra in a George Romero movie.

[Kc61]

Gary Thorne likes the Reds pen. Thinks the starters need to be healthy. Good announcer, have enjoyed listening to him over the years.

Logan has really come a long way since he was a starter in the Reds lower minors.

Lee fouling them off, staying alive at 2-2.

D Lee flies out to Drew Stubbs.

[Brutus]

I think Votto missed the memo that he wasn't allowed to make an out tonight.

[Kc61]

Ok, ninth inning. Scott Rolen up.

Lefty pitcher Gonzalez falls behind.

Now full count to Scott.

Base hit.

[Tony Cloninger]

Pythag Cup here we come!

[Kc61]

Nine homers in this game most for any MLB game this year.

Bruce up. I thought Jay was getting hot again. Hasn't looked it tonight.

Chapman warming.

Bruce flies to right.

[Kc61]

Not too fond of using Chapman here. I don't like to mess around in winning ballgames.
No big deal with five run lead, but still.

Gomes up.

Wild pitch and Rolen at second base.

[edabbs44]

Bruce's SLG is down over 70 pts since the 1st of the month. Yowsers. They need his bat

[edabbs44]

Not too fond of using Chapman here. I don't like to mess around in winning ballgames.
No big deal with five run lead, but still.

Gomes up.

Wild pitch and Rolen at second base.

Dont mind it, but they need to have a short leash.

[Brutus]

Bruce's SLG is down over 70 pts since the 1st of the month. Yowsers. They need his bat

My worry is that the team will start getting hot, and he'll continue slumping and then when he does get hot again, the rest of the team will be stone cold and it won't help much lol

[Kc61]

Gomes walks.

Two men on, one out, batter is Drew Stubbs.

[Kc61]

Stubbs falls behind and strikes out.

So Drew can strike out lower in the lineup.

[edabbs44]

My worry is that the team will start getting hot, and he'll continue slumping and then when he does get hot again, the rest of the team will be stone cold and it won't help much lol

Already happened once this season.

[OldXOhio]

If you can't use Chapman here, why bring him up in the first place?

[Brutus]

Already happened once this season.

It happened once last year too lol

[Kc61]

Janish now up. Two outs, two on.

Janish goes up 2-0 and this necessitates a conference at the mound. Wonder what they are saying.

Janish flies to center.

I just don't like messing around with winning games. I'd rather use Chapman in a losing game. Just my philosophy, OldX.

Going to the final roundup, bottom of the ninth.

[kaldaniels]

Pythag Cup here we come!

Taking the high road here, as I often do not, I will simply say leading the league in run differential has a strong corrleation with winning the division over a 162 game season. That's all those who point to the Reds NL Central leading Run Diff have been saying. Its a good thing. Its not a guarantee of anything.

[Kc61]

Chapman in the game. Let's see how this goes.

Wieters up. Strike one down the middle. Strike two swinging. Strike three swinging.

Chapman looked great. Hits 101.

[_Sir_Charles_]

If Chapman & Volquez can just manage to throw strikes, they'll be dominant. If they can't, they're not much use to us IMO. Pretty simple from my perspective.

[Tony Cloninger]

Taking the high road here, as I often do not, I will simply say leading the league in run differential has a strong corrleation with winning the division over a 162 game season. That's all those who point to the Reds NL Central leading Run Diff have been saying. Its a good thing. Its not a guarantee of anything.


I understand that. I hope it is correct. I also know that the 1970 Reds had a Pygath record of 91-71 and they won 102 games. So Run D wise that team was not that great yet they managed to win big. If this team loses 4-3 or something like that again on Sunday...these big scoring games don't mean much except to pad the stats.

[Kc61]

Now it's Reynolds and Chapman falls behind. Now 2-1.

Slightly low, ball 3.

Throwing hard, strike two call.

Strike three. Reynolds unhappy. Nice pitch.

He's throwing great.

[NJReds]

Now it's Reynolds and Chapman falls behind. Now 2-1.

Slightly low, ball 3.

Throwing hard, strike two call.

Strike three. Reynolds unhappy. Nice pitch.

He's throwing great.

Not sure what Reynolds is unhappy about. That looked like a strike whether he checked his swing or not.

[Kc61]

Andino up.

Strikes out the side, does Aroldis.

Ball game.

[HeatherC1212]

Woot!! Reds win and Chapman throws strikes!!! :jump:

[_Sir_Charles_]

And this one belongs to the Reds! 3 straight K's!

[Tom Servo]

Good morning, good afternoon, and good night. How about Chapman.

[reds44]

That was beautiful.

[Big Klu]

Chapman looked good tonight.

[kaldaniels]

I understand that. I hope it is correct. I also know that the 1970 Reds had a Pygath record of 91-71 and they won 102 games. So Run D wise that team was not that great yet they managed to win big. If this team loses 4-3 or something like that again on Sunday...these big scoring games don't mean much except to pad the stats.

I agree they are stat-padding when you look at one game...but when you have enough of those games over time it is a symbol of a good ball club.

The DBacks won the division with a negative run diff a few years back. Its hardly a perfect judge of a ball club, just one that does have a correlation with sucess.

[HeatherC1212]

That was awesome. :thumbup:

[NJReds]

Chapman looked good tonight.

He got some called strikes at 94-97 and then went out of the zone high with 100+ heat. He didn't try to top 100 every single pitch and it made a difference.

[Tony Cloninger]

I agree they are stat-padding when you look at one game...but when you have enough of those games over time it is a symbol of a good ball club.

The DBacks won the division with a negative run diff a few years back. Its hardly a perfect judge of a ball club, just one that does have a correlation with sucess.


I just hope this is not like the 1986-88 Reds teams. Teams with some good vet presence and a lot of good young players who just spun their wheels....struggling to hit above .500 and then start winning when it does not really mean much. Now with a WC in the picture and this division being what it is....I am a lot more confident than I sound....and I agree with you that it bodes well that this team can have a run finally.

I thought they would 14-7 when the TOR series started......and end with MIL.

[HeatherC1212]

I love Joey :laugh:

He's such a good guy. Will they ever try to pie him for a great performance like tonight?! :p

[WVRedsFan]

Man do we need Chapman to look that good for the rest of the year. Great game and much needed. This club needs Joey Votto to heat up (he did) and strong outings from the starters. Not a bad night.

[Tony Cloninger]

I love Joey :laugh:

He's such a good guy. Will they ever try to pie him for a great performance like tonight?! :p


I love his intensity and the fact he does not go for the pie in the face for 3,862nd time after a game.

[Matt700wlw]

He brings it.

[CrackerJack]

That was encouraging...hello offense, 10 runs in 2 out of 3 games, and some power for once.

Of course the looming Tampa series and their pitching will make us forget this quickly...such is baseball.

[HeatherC1212]

Really wish we were seeing Cueto vs. Price during that TB series. That would have been one heck of a matchup.

Get the series in Baltimore tomorrow. :D

[CrackerJack]

Really wish we were seeing Cueto vs. Price during that TB series. That would have been one heck of a matchup.

Get the series in Baltimore tomorrow. :D

Agreed! Hopefully some guys are getting their swagger back a bit (Rolen, BP, Votto, Stubbs) they are going to need it. Need a win tomorrow and some momentum.