12:35 pm Wednesday July 20 Reds @ Pirates- a day game!

[klw]

Stubbs, Phillips, Cozart out. Renteria, Bruce, Rolen, Gomes in.

Heisey 8,
Renteria 6,
Votto 3,
Rolen 5,
Bruce 9,
Hernandez 2,
Gomes 7,
Cairo 4,
Cueto 1.

v.
Jeff Karstens, RHP
8-4, 2.34 ERA

Karstens' 83-pitch shutout against the Astros in his last outing marked the least amount of pitches thrown in a shutout since Aaron Cook threw 79 in a start for the Rockies in 2008.

Johnny Cueto, RHP
5-3, 2.01 ERA

Cueto has gone four outings without a victory, though all have been quality starts. The right-hander has logged at least seven innings in eight of his last nine trips to the hill and sports a 2.01 ERA.

It should be a pitcher's duel.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2011_07_20_cinmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=preview


Hurdle will hand the ball to a guy he has been able to trust all season long. Jeff Karstens (8-4, 2.34 ERA) takes the mound coming off a shutout of his own in his last start, and having won five of his last six starts. The right-hander has tossed eight consecutive quality starts, allowing only eight earned runs over 57 1/3 innings.

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http://cincinnati.com/blogs/reds/2011/07/20/reds-lineup-rolen-back-phillips-out/

Dusty Baker indicated Tuesday that he had planned to give Phillips a rest. Phillips is 0-for-15 since his walk-off homer against St. Louis last Friday.

Rolen returns after three consecutive days off. He was off Sunday per usual after a night game, then sat Monday and Tuesday as his left shoulder continues to bother him.

the Reds have had success against Karstens
Karstens Vs. Cincinnati
31.2 innings pitched
0-4 6.82 ERA


Last 5 years vs. CIN hitters

CIN Hitters AVG AB HR RBI
Jay Bruce .273 11 1 2
Miguel Cairo .333 3 0 0
Zack Cozart - - - -
Jonny Gomes .571 7 0 1
Ryan Hanigan .000 1 0 0
Chris Heisey .500 4 1 2
Ramon Hernandez .250 8 0 4
Fred Lewis .500 2 0 1
Brandon Phillips.400 15 1 5
Edgar Renteria .000 1 0 0
Scott Rolen .333 3 0 0
Drew Stubbs .600 5 1 1
Joey Votto .714 7 0 2

[CySeymour]

The lack of offense since the break has been so annoying. Let's hope they can support Cueto some today.

[klw]

Pirates lineup v. Cueto

Presley 7
d'Arnaud 6
Walker 4
McCutchen 8
Overbay 3
Jones 9
Wood 5
McKenry 2
Karstens 1

Also, thanks to Todd Gack for this link:

http://twitter.com/#!/Kristy_Robinson/

Hurdle said Joel hanrahan is not available today (pitched three straight). Jose Veras considered if game dictates.

[cumberlandreds]

At this point its useless to complain about the lineup. You could probably put anyone in any order and they still wouldn't hit. Dusty should use an old Billy Martin trick and just pull names out of a hat for the order. It might not work but it wouldn't hurt either.

[OesterPoster]

Gametime temp will be upper 80s, possibly 90. Currently 68% humidity. Dewpoint 73 degrees.

Yuck.

[Tony Cloninger]

At this point its useless to complain about the lineup. You could probably put anyone in any order and they still wouldn't hit. Dusty should use an old Billy Martin trick and just pull names out of a hat for the order. It might not work but it wouldn't hurt either.

Oh you can... Heisey has an OBP of .305....but is slugging at over .420. Renteria does not need to play hardly ever again.

Cozart
Cairo
Votto
Hernandez or Heisey
Bruce/Hernandez (IF Hesiey bats 4th)
Rolen
Gomes

That's right... Bruce..Rolen and Gomes go 6-7-8.

[Tony Cloninger]

The lack of offense since the break has been so annoying. Let's hope they can support Cueto some today.

I can see them busting out in CHI but the pitching then going back to giving up 6-7 runs. I really do.

[CySeymour]

At this point its useless to complain about the lineup. You could probably put anyone in any order and they still wouldn't hit. Dusty should use an old Billy Martin trick and just pull names out of a hat for the order. It might not work but it wouldn't hurt either.

Didn't Lou do that back in 1990 in a game out in L.A. when the Reds were going bad?

[Tony Cloninger]

My apologies....i thought they went to CHI. I think i need a day off.

[cumberlandreds]

Didn't Lou do that back in 1990 in a game out in L.A. when the Reds were going bad?

He may have. I don't remember. I'm pretty sure Lou was with the Yankees when Martin did that back in the late 70's early 80's. So he may have tried it too.

[cumberlandreds]

Oh you can... Heisey has an OBP of .305....but is slugging at over .420. Renteria does not need to play hardly ever again.

Cozart
Cairo
Votto
Hernandez or Heisey
Bruce/Hernandez (IF Hesiey bats 4th)
Rolen
Gomes

That's right... Bruce..Rolen and Gomes go 6-7-8.

I agree with you about Cozart. Unless he is hurt or sick he should play everyday. You have got to know if he is the answer at SS or not.
I don't have a problem with Heisey batting first. According to Fay, Stubbs is banged up after fouling a pitch off his leg. I just as soon have him as anyone else at this point. Why not bat Cairo 2nd in this order? Certainly a better option than Renteria. But of course we all know its a rule that the SS bats 2nd.
Of course with this said, they will go out and score 20 runs today.

[CySeymour]

My apologies....i thought they went to CHI. I think i need a day off.

Talk to Dusty...he'll have Gomes post for you :laugh:

[cumberlandreds]

Talk to Dusty...he'll have Gomes post for you :laugh:

Gomes will then promptly whif on all of his posts. :)

[Tony Cloninger]

He may have. I don't remember. I'm pretty sure Lou was with the Yankees when Martin did that back in the late 70's early 80's. So he may have tried it too.

I think he batted Rick Rhoden (Who could hit) about 7th in one game as the DH.

[klw]

And we're underway.

[cumberlandreds]

A rally! The SS air mails a throw to first.

[klw]

Heisey to 2nd on error after nice 7 pitch at bat.

[klw]

Nice to try to give away an out this early in the day.

[OesterPoster]

Don't like it. Renteria has enough bat control, IMO, that he can hit one to the right side anyway. Possibility that it finds a hole.

[klw]

And they succeed, Hi-C to 3rd
Free look in at mlb.com

[klw]

the long nightmare is over 1-0 Reds on SF by Votto

[OesterPoster]

They scored! Rejoice!

[cumberlandreds]

Don't like it. Renteria has enough bat control, IMO, that he can hit one to the right side anyway. Possibility that it finds a hole.

I don't mind it. When you are struggling to score like the Reds have been you have to try anything just to get a run in.

SF gets home a run. WHOOOPEEEE!

[RedLegsToday]

The Reds score a run, the Reds score a run, the Reds score a run!

[Danny Serafini]

So that's what scoring feels like! I had forgotten.

[klw]

rolen flies out, 1-0 a end of 1/2

[OesterPoster]

So that's what scoring feels like! I had forgotten.

All married men agree.

[CySeymour]

Hey, I just noticed something in the Reds boxscore. It's called a run scored. What's that?

[RichRed]

I think I'd have Renteria bunt every time. He's going to make an out anyway, maybe the Pirates will throw (another) one away.

That's what this offense needs: a designated bunter.

(I'm kidding...I think.)

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

My computer is having all sorts of problems today. For example, it shows the Reds with a run in the first inning.

I gotta get this thing fixed.

[cumberlandreds]

Pressley K's

[redsfaninbsg]

I thought it was a 1:00 p.m. start, something I never do. I tune in to see the Reds are up 1-0, maybe I need to quit watching.

[OesterPoster]

Is this game covered by FS-Ohio today? Just wondering if George gave us his "get 'em on, get 'em over" bit in the top of the 1st.

[cumberlandreds]

D'arnaud GO to 3rd on a nice play by Rolen

[cumberlandreds]

Is this game covered by FS-Ohio today? Just wondering if George gave us his "get 'em on, get 'em over" bit in the top of the 1st.

Supposed to be. He and Casey are yucking it up I'm sure.

[cumberlandreds]

Fly out to CF ends the 1st, 1-0 Reds

[CySeymour]

Why is Gomes starting against a right hander?

[cumberlandreds]

Bruce walks. My PBP could be spotty so if anyone else wants to do it feel free.

[cumberlandreds]

Why is Gomes starting against a right hander?

That hot streak is just around the corner you know. ;)

[cumberlandreds]

Bruce steals 2nd after a Hernandez flyout to CF.

[cumberlandreds]

Gomes singles but Bruce has to hold at 3rd.

[CySeymour]

That hot streak is just around the corner you know. ;)

It better be. It's this type of stuff that Dusty continues to do that he needs to answer for. Of course, the press corp won't because Dusty will throw a fit and not talk to them that day.

[CySeymour]

Gomes singles but Bruce has to hold at 3rd.

lol Shows you what I know :lol:

[RichRed]

It better be. It's this type of stuff that Dusty continues to do that he needs to answer for. Of course, the press corp won't because Dusty will throw a fit and not talk to them that day.

So it's a win-win.

[klw]

a hit a palpable hit! 1st and 3rd

[cumberlandreds]

WOW! Another SF by Cairo. 2-0 Reds.

[OesterPoster]

Woo-hoo. It's a George Grande special today.

[cumberlandreds]

Cueto GO to 1st. 2-0 Reds after 1 1/2 innings

[CySeymour]

Two runs in support or Cueto? He's going to be shocked by the support!

[cumberlandreds]

McCutcheon K's

[signalhome]

Fantastic play by Cueto, especially considering how he falls off to the 1B side of the mound.

[cumberlandreds]

Cueto with a nice play to get the 2nd out.

[BCubb2003]

Two runs in support or Cueto? He's going to be shocked by the support!

At this rate it'll be 9-0 on 9 SFs.

[cumberlandreds]

Uh oh Cueto may be hurt. Trainer out to check on him.

[cumberlandreds]

Cueto says he's fine and he's back at it.

[Caveman Techie]

NO NO NO NO NO.. . please God NO!

[cumberlandreds]

Fly out to CF to end the Pirate 2nd. 2-0 Reds

[redsmetz]

Just remembered that the game was this afternoon. Glad to see we're ahead. Quick synopsis on the scoring?

[cumberlandreds]

Infield single.

[redsfaninbsg]

Any chance Edgar bunts again?

[cumberlandreds]

Just remembered that the game was this afternoon. Glad to see we're ahead. Quick synopsis on the scoring?

Unbelievably two SF's brought in both runs. One by Votto in the first and the other by Cairo in the 2nd.

[cumberlandreds]

Any chance Edgar bunts again?

He should but apparrently he's not.

[cumberlandreds]

Reds back to form, 6-4-3 DP

[cumberlandreds]

Votto GO to 2nd to end a quick inning. 2-0 Reds in the 3rd

[OesterPoster]

Okay, I take back what I said in the 1st inning about Renteria. He should be the designated bunter.

[klw]

Just remembered that the game was this afternoon. Glad to see we're ahead. Quick synopsis on the scoring?

Get 'em on, get 'em over, get 'em in.

[PuffyPig]

Still zero runs scored this series on any hits.

I believe we have the only hits this series with RISP, 2 singles.

[redsmetz]

Unbelievably two SF's brought in both runs. One by Votto in the first and the other by Cairo in the 2nd.

Thanks. Now listening to this inning, maybe I should turn it off. Clearly I must be the problem with for this club.

[cumberlandreds]

Fly out to CF. One gone in the 3rd.

[RichRed]

Reds back to form, 6-4-3 DP

Aaaand that's why you have Edgar bunt every time.

[cumberlandreds]

Aaaand that's why you have Edgar bunt every time.

Dusty didn't want to hurt the veterans feelings by having him bunt a 2nd time.

[RichRed]

Dusty didn't want to hurt the veterans feelings by having him bunt a 2nd time.

Plus, "he's starting to get his stroke back."

[cumberlandreds]

Fort McKenry K's after a 11 pitch battle.

[cumberlandreds]

Karstens doubles past Jay Bruce in RF.

[BCubb2003]

Excellent strategy to make the pitcher run the bases today.

[cumberlandreds]

Base hit and Bruce air mails another throw as the runner goes to 2nd.

[cumberlandreds]

D'arnaud flies out to RF. 2-0 Reds after three.

[cumberlandreds]

Fly out to McCutcheon.

Also my fault. The run didn't score in the 3rd. Karstens held at third. So its 2-0 Reds.

[redsfaninbsg]

A little off topic but could Cueto qualify for the league lead in era after today or will he need one more start?

[CySeymour]

Fly out to McCutcheon.

Also my fault. The run didn't score in the 3rd. Karstens held at third. So its 2-0 Reds.

Ah, I was confused because Yahoo wasn't showing a run scored for the Peglegs

[cumberlandreds]

Ah, I was confused because Yahoo wasn't showing a run scored for the Peglegs

Yeah I assumed he scored. You can dock my PBP pay for the day.

The Reds are done in the 4th. 2-0 Reds

[BCubb2003]

Yeah I assumed he scored. You can dock my PBP pay for the day.

The Reds are done in the 4th. 2-0 Reds

We'll make you sit up in the stands and uncomfortably interview fans.

[cumberlandreds]

We'll make you sit up in the stands and uncomfortably interview fans.

If its as hot in Pittsburgh as in DC that would be certain punishment.

[cumberlandreds]

Walker is hit in the foot by a breaking ball.

[cumberlandreds]

McCutcheon doubles in a run high off the wall. The run does score this time and its 2-1 Reds.

[Danny Serafini]

A little off topic but could Cueto qualify for the league lead in era after today or will he need one more start?

He'd have to go 8 1/3 innings today.

[cumberlandreds]

GO to Rolen. Runner holds at 2nd

[cumberlandreds]

GO Votto to Cueto. Two away runner to 3rd.

[cumberlandreds]

Wood pops out to Votto who made a nice play. 2-1 Reds after 4

[OldXOhio]

Base hit and Bruce air mails another throw as the runner goes to 2nd.

I just don't get this, it's so ridiculously baisc. When is this going to stop? Karstens had no chance of scoring there, yet Jay still makes the throw putting another RISP.

[cumberlandreds]

Fly out to CF by Gomes

[cumberlandreds]

I just don't get this, it's so ridiculously baisc. When is this going to stop? Karstens had no chance of scoring there, yet Jay still makes the throw putting another RISP.

Marty and the Cowboy had a long rant about this. They said Bruce had been told to hit the cutoff man at all times but still refuses to do it.

[cumberlandreds]

Cairo GO to SS.

Cueto gets on via an error by the Bucco SS.

[OldXOhio]

Marty and the Cowboy had a long rant about this. They said Bruce had been told to hit the cutoff man at all times but still refuses to do it.

Pirate announcers couldn't believe it either. Said there was no way the 3B coach (Leyva?) was sending him there.

[cumberlandreds]

Base hit by Heisey. Cueto to 2nd.

[cumberlandreds]

WOW! A two out single to drive in a run. I am Shocked! 3-1 Reds

[klw]

Now if only Votto would put this out of reach.

[cumberlandreds]

Now if only Votto would put this out of reach.

Lets don't get too greedy now. Votto K's to end the inning. 3-1 Reds half way through this baby.

[RichRed]

WOW! A two out single to drive in a run. I am Shocked! 3-1 Reds

Aaaaand that's why Renteria should never bunt.

:D

[cumberlandreds]

Mckenry flies out to CF. One away. Cueto could use a quick inning after running the bases.

[cumberlandreds]

Karstens K's on 3 pitches two away

[Hollcat]

Reds are going to win this one about 8-2 to add +3 to their
rs/ra for the series while playing .333 ball

[cumberlandreds]

Elvis walks to keep the inning alive.

[cumberlandreds]

Infield hit by D'arnaud runner to 2nd.

[cumberlandreds]

Walker GO to 2nd. 3-1 Reds after five.

[cumberlandreds]

78 pitches for Cueto. Maybe two more innings.

[cumberlandreds]

Rolen LO to 3rd.

[cumberlandreds]

Bruce singles into RF.

[cumberlandreds]

Gomes lines into a 4-3 DP. Apparently a great play by Walker. 3-1 Reds after 5 1/2

[redsmetz]

I'll have to see the video of that play, which Marty called "spectacular" - low line drive, Walker fielded & on his knees, tapped the bag with his glove & threw on to first for the double play. That's the sort of season we have - as Vonnegut would say, "so it goes".

[klw]

Reds are still insistent on now working the count ON A HOT DAY. Stop singing at the first pitch all the time and maybe the starter will be toast sooner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bruce with his second hit of the day is a good sign.

[CySeymour]

Bruce singles into RF.

A walk and 2 singles for the Boss today against a good pitcher. I have a feeling a hot streak is coming for Jay.

[PuffyPig]

Reds are still insistent on now working the count ON A HOT DAY. Stop singing at the first pitch all the time and maybe the starter will be toast sooner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We were 3-3 in line drives that inning.

Karstens has been a strike machine this year, no reason to sit back and go behind in the count every AB.

Working the count often occurs becuase the hitter swings and misses. Can't criticize swinging and hitting line drives.

[cumberlandreds]

Fly out to Bruce. One away in the 6th

[cumberlandreds]

LO to Cairo. Quickly two away.

[cumberlandreds]

A two out walk to Jones.

[cumberlandreds]

A LO to Gomes ends the 6th. 3-1 Reds.

[cumberlandreds]

Cueto at 97 pitches. That could be it for him on a very hot day.

[cumberlandreds]

Gomes FO to CF. At least he's not striking out.

[CySeymour]

Cueto at 97 pitches. That could be it for him on a very hot day.

Any mention of someone warming up?

[redsmetz]

We were 3-3 in line drives that inning.

Karstens has been a strike machine this year, no reason to sit back and go behind in the count every AB.

Working the count often occurs becuase the hitter swings and misses. Can't criticize swinging and hitting line drives.

I thought of that after Rolen lined out and Marty said he'd smashed the ball all three times to no avail. The Gomes at bat required a stellar play by the infielder. Hats off to Walker, tough for us though.

[cumberlandreds]

Any mention of someone warming up?

Bray started warming last inning after the 2nd walk.

[cumberlandreds]

Cairo a ground rule double down the line.

[cumberlandreds]

Cueto batting. So I guess he will start the 7th.

[Chip R]

Cueto batting. So I guess he will start the 7th.

He's got about as good a chance of anyone on this team getting a hit.

[cumberlandreds]

Cueto GO to SS. No he didn't bunt.

[LvJ]

How is Miggy so good?

[cumberlandreds]

Heisey pops out to end the 7th. 3-1 Reds as we stretch.

[Caveat Emperor]

How is Miggy so good?

Scrappy vetness run amok.

[redsmetz]

Scrappy vetness run amok.

Good lord, that could be a reality series on ESPN, no?

[LvJ]

Good lord, that could be a reality series on ESPN, no?
http://i.qkme.me/1t0m.jpg


I'd watch it.

[cumberlandreds]

Stubbs in for Gomes and Heisey goes to LF.

McKenry lines one off Rolen for a single and that's all for Cueto.

[Hollcat]

Would dusty have taken him out if rolen had made the play. Surely baker
Intended to let him go more than one batter since he let him bat
with a runner in scoring position

[LvJ]

Something is wrong with Dusty's brain.

[Hollcat]

Here we go

[wally post]

that pitch was up - it was a gift.

[cumberlandreds]

Bray in.

Diaz singles.

[Tom Servo]

this is not good

[cumberlandreds]

Elvis bunts into a force out at third.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Another Dusty Baker screwup. Why, with Cairo at second and only one out, dont you pinch hit for Cueto and increase your chances at scoring a much-needed 4th run. It's 800 degrees and Cueto was running on fumes back in the sixth. The Reds of course dont pick up the run, then after one batter in the 7th Cueto is done anyway.

Awful.

[Hollcat]

Lucky he bunted to that side Votto wasn't coming hard at all

[cumberlandreds]

Piching change. Brantley never said who was coming in. He'll get around to that after a few scoops of UDF.

[cumberlandreds]

Ondrusek in.

[Tom Servo]

Elvis bunts into a force out at third.
What a hound dog

[Kc61]

Another Dusty Baker screwup. Why, with Cairo at second and only one out, dont you pinch hit for Cueto and increase your chances at scoring a much-needed 4th run. It's 800 degrees and Cueto was running on fumes back in the sixth. Then, after one batter in the 7th Cueto is done anyway.

Awful.

I think his reasoning was probably this.

Let's see if Cueto can get me through the seventh inning. He's had a good game, he's my best pitcher.

If a man gets on, however, I'll bring in Bray to pitch to lefties. (Of course, Diaz a righty pinch hit.)

First guy got on, lefties were coming up, so he went to Bray.

With any other pitcher on the staff, it's a blunder. In this case, Dusty was trying to stretch Cueto in a big game, I'm ok with it.

[LvJ]

What a hound dog

:laugh:


http://i.imgur.com/0vCUR.jpg

[Tom Servo]

oi, that was close.

[CySeymour]

oi, that was close.

huh? what?

[cumberlandreds]

huh? what?

Just missed a hit down the line.

[cumberlandreds]

LO to LF two away.

[Kc61]

Walker against Ondrusek. Big moment in this game.

[Kc61]

K. Another terrific outing by Logan.

[cumberlandreds]

Walker K's. Great job! 3-1 Reds after 7.

[Tom Servo]

Big outing by Ondrusek.

[cumberlandreds]

Does anyone else think Ondrusek could be a closer? I've been thinking he might could do this next year. Or I could just be a moron too.

[cumberlandreds]

The other McCutcheon is in to pitch for the Bucs.

[Kc61]

Does anyone else think Ondrusek could be a closer? I've been thinking he might could do this next year. Or I could just be a moron too.

Maybe. He has that combo of missing bats and getting ground balls.

But I'd like to see them try Masset in the ninth. Logan as the primary righty in the 8th. Somebody new in the seventh. Maybe Boxberger.

Lecure for longer stretches.

Not to mention the lefty relievers.

[cumberlandreds]

GO to 3rd by ER. One away.

25,207 attending today in Pittsburgh.

[cumberlandreds]

Votto a LO to LF. Two away.

[LvJ]

Any RZers want a Google+ invite?

[cumberlandreds]

Single by Rolen.

[Kc61]

Calling a dinger here. C'mon Bruce.

[Guacarock]

Maybe. He has that combo of missing bats and getting ground balls.

But I'd like to see them try Masset in the ninth. Logan as the primary righty in the 8th. Somebody new in the seventh. Maybe Boxberger.

Lecure for longer stretches.

Not to mention the lefty relievers.

That's the logical progression but if Masset takes the first month or two to get on track again, I'd be comfortable with Logan closing.

[Caveman Techie]

Sent you a PM LVJ.

[Kc61]

Having read my home run prediction, the Bucs intentionally walk Bruce.

Now Hernandez is 0-2.

[cumberlandreds]

Hernandez makes an out some way. Work got in the way and I didn't get it. 3-1 Reds in the 8th.

[LvJ]

Sent you a PM LVJ. Done.

[Tom Servo]

Cozart gets to that.



wait.

[cumberlandreds]

GO to SS who is now Cozart.

I'm going to have to go. Someone can relieve me for the last five outs.

[Kc61]

Somehow Cozart got in the game and made a fine play getting the speedy McCutcheon.

[cumberlandreds]

Chapman in. I'll go on record for not agreeing with this move. Ondrusek was doing a good job. I wouldn't have changed him with an inconsistent Chapman.

[WVRedsFan]

Any RZers want a Google+ invite?me

[Kc61]

Chapman in. I'll go on record for not agreeing with this move. Ondrusek was doing a good job. I wouldn't have changed him with an inconsistent Chapman.

I'll take the opposite side of the argument.

Ondrusek shouldn't be pushed too hard in the heat.

Lefty hitter coming up.

Masset warming if anything goes wrong.

I'm trying to support Dusty today to change the kharma.

[Kc61]

Overbay (was that him?) grounds to second.

[Hollcat]

I agree with you Cumberland

[LvJ]

me

PM your address.

[cumberlandreds]

Of course I could be a moron too. Chapman was great!

[Tom Servo]

Chapman laughs at your lack of faith.

[The Voice of IH]

TV stopped working :(


So what are we in the top of the 9th now?

[Hollcat]

Casey talking about chapman " sometimes he just can't repeat those comanicks, skamanics" than after a pause he was able to correctly say mechanics.

[Chip R]

Casey talking about chapman " sometimes he just can't repeat those comanicks, skamanics" than after a pause he was able to correctly say mechanics.

Too many Iron Citys. :beerme:

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Chapman in. I'll go on record for not agreeing with this move. Ondrusek was doing a good job. I wouldn't have changed him with an inconsistent Chapman.

And I'll go on record with not agreeing with bringing in coco in the ninth. I'd just as soon see chapman again.

This game is too ultra-important to fool around.

[Hollcat]

When Stubbs takes the first pitch, then avoids striking out somehow I feel he was successful

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Too many Iron Citys. :beerme:

One is too many of that beer.

[Hollcat]

And I'll go on record with not agreeing with bringing in coco in the ninth. I'd just as soon see chapman again.

This game is too ultra-important to fool around.

I agree with that but you aren't allowed to be a manager if your philosophy is too stick with what's working. Maybe coco has it today and his .200 babip against will hold up

[Homer Bailey]

7-8-9 due up. Coco blows this, he deserves to be cut.

[Tom Servo]

1 down, 2 to go.

[Hollcat]

Did he say " save 3 thousand and eight"

[Tom Servo]

little tapper, Razor Ramon throws the runner out. 2 down.

[Hollcat]

Stretch Joey

[Tom Servo]

and this important game belongs to the Reds.

[Kc61]

Reds with an offensive onslaught beat the first place Bucs.

[RichRed]

Woo-hoo! And also, whew!

[Hollcat]

I'll give coco credit there. They didn't come close to hitting a ball solidly

[Strikes Out Looking]

and this important game belongs to the Reds.

That sound you hear was a sigh of relief.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Much-needed win but they got away with another poor offensive game today.

[OesterPoster]

We're good again!

[LvJ]

World series champs baby

[Roy Tucker]

Yay.

Squeezed out some runs. Small steps add up.

[Hollcat]

And the pirates win the series 4-3 (runs that is)

[Caveat Emperor]

And the pirates win the series 4-3 (runs that is)

What's the Reds record ni 1-run series'?

[WVRedsFan]

Things will be much quieter around my house tonight, but I have to spend the weekend at the in-laws in Pittsburgh anyway. Note to self...be calm.

[vaticanplum]

Things will be much quieter around my house tonight, but I have to spend the weekend at the in-laws in Pittsburgh anyway. Note to self...be calm.

I really do not know who in the flip to root for in that series.

[REDREAD]

Does anyone else think Ondrusek could be a closer? I've been thinking he might could do this next year. Or I could just be a moron too.

I think he has to be considered for the job next year.
I forget who drafted him, but he's been one of the most overlooked farm success stories of this team. Great pitcher.

[durl]

The Reds are 2-7 against the Pirates this year.

That sounds terrible but it's better than 1-8.

[cumberlandreds]

I think he has to be considered for the job next year.
I forget who drafted him, but he's been one of the most overlooked farm success stories of this team. Great pitcher.

I don't have any stats to back it up but it seems like Masset allows a lot of inherited runners to score. He seems much better if he starts an inning. Ondrusek just seems a bit better with inherited runners. He just seems calmer too when he comes into a game. I would give him first shot at closer next season then just see what happens from that point.