Reds vs. Nats - 8/28/11

[Tom Servo]

Phillips 2B
Lewis LF
Votto 1B
Bruce RF
Frazier 3B
Stubbs CF
Hanigan C
Janish SS
Cueto P


1-0 Nats going to the home half of the 1st.

[Matt700wlw]

There goes that Votto guy again

:jump:

[Redsfan320]

Indeed. That was a rocket to tie the ballgame at 1.

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[Big Klu]

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
19. Brandon Phillips - 118
21. Joey Votto - 115
22. Frank McCormick - 110
23. Dave Parker - 107
24. Chris Sabo - 104
25. Dave Concepcion - 101

[nate]

Sunday chat is open!

[Redsfan320]

Welsh going on about Cueto's low BABIP. He has been reading RZ.

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[nate]

He has been reading RZ.

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Selectively.

:cool:

[signalhome]

Welsh going on about Cueto's low BABIP. He has been reading RZ.

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I'm starting to like Welsh a lot more than I used to. I don't know if it's because he's seemed to be more stat-friendly than the other guys, or if it's due to the fact that working with Thom can make anyone look like Vin Scully. Maybe a little of both.

[Tom Servo]

Bruuuuuuuuuuce :jump:

[nate]

That was a bomb.

[Tom Servo]

Cueto not looking so hot today.

[signalhome]

Horrible call. Ball wasn't even close to hitting him.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bases loaded, 1 out (1 in after Lewis walked with bases jacked). Votto grounds into forceout at home then Bruce K's (after being up 3-0 no less). Should've gotten more with that situation. Oh well, Reds up again at 3-2.

[_Sir_Charles_]

July 19th of last year. That was the last time Ryan Hanigan caught Cueto.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cueto's done. 119 pitches (74 strikes).

7 ip, 9 hits, 2 runs, 1 bb, 11 k's (career high)

[VR]

Nice finish for Cueto.....11 K's and leaving with the lead.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cairo ph's for Cueto, singles. Then BPhil with a GRD. Sappelt hitting for Lewis. 2nd & 3rd with 0 outs.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sappelt hits a tapper to 3rd. 1 down. IBB to Votto to load 'em up for Bruce. 1 down.

[Tom Servo]

left 'em loaded

[_Sir_Charles_]

Crud. Bruce beats the living crap out of the ball....right at 2nd. Votto doubled up.

[Kc61]

Crud. Bruce beats the living crap out of the ball....right at 2nd. Votto doubled up.

I couldn't tell, but Thom said Bruce hit a soft line drive into the DP.

Bruce with the bases loaded, could be better. Twice today he ended threats with bags full.

[HokieRed]

Some bad luck that inning. Cairo walks home on Brandon's ball if it doesn't bounce so high into the stands and BP probably ends up at 3rd. Key AB was Sappelt's, IMHO, got to produce the run so they don't do exactly what you know they're going to do: IBB to Votto.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I couldn't tell, but Thom said Bruce hit a soft line drive into the DP.

Bruce with the bases loaded, could be better. Twice today he ended threats with bags full.

Well, I was going by Marty and they said he scorched it.

[HokieRed]

I'm watching on TV. I'd say it was solidly hit but not scorched.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm watching on TV. I'd say it was solidly hit but not scorched.

There ya go. :O)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Let's go Chapman. Forget the runner. Go after the hitter.

[Superdude]

Why is Thom babbling about Chapman learning to hold runners in the offseason? Could there be a less relevant topic in the eighth inning of a one run game?

[_Sir_Charles_]

No decision for Cueto after the Zimmerman single to tie it up. Wild pitch to allow the runner to go to 2nd did him in.

[PuffyPig]

I beleive it was a broken bat line drive. It looked better off his bat than it ended up being.

Still, any line drive has a better chance of finding the OF than being caught. It was just hit right at the 2nd baseman.

[Kc61]

Reds should have a big lead today but keep failing with men on base. The last inning at bats by Sappelt and Bruce were killers.

[_Sir_Charles_]

FWIW, the Nats have left more men on base today.

Frazier gave it a ride....just a loud out at the wall.

[Tony Cloninger]

Sappelt has not impressed......I mean I can take him not walking much at all but at least make something happen with the bat if you do not. He has looked worse than Norris Hopper hitting.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Shallow flair from Stubbs...but it scoots by Morse. Single & error for Stubbs.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Stubbs could almost walk to third. High leg kick from Clippard.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Not even close. Up AND outside.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Why?!? PH for Janish....Renteria? Yonder's sitting right there ready.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Predictable. Renteria K's to end the inning. 3-3 heading to the 9th.

[PuffyPig]

Why?!? PH for Janish....Renteria? Yonder's sitting right there ready.

They would walk Alonso and Renteria would have to come in anyway to play SS. And leave us with only Hernandez left.

[Kc61]

FWIW, the Nats have left more men on base today.

Frazier gave it a ride....just a loud out at the wall.

True, Nats have left runners on as well.

But bases loaded no outs, you need to score.

[Kc61]

Masset. Struggling of late, hope he has it today.

[Tom Servo]

single to start the 9th. Masset's gonna Masset.

[Kc61]

single to start the 9th. Masset's gonna Masset.

This game is a long shot about now.

[JaxRed]

This last couple few minutes are what drives me crazy with Dusty. Replace one crappy hitter with another, so now you are one man shorter, and you've put a worse defender in the game.

And then in a situation where there is no margin for error, you put in a guy who is struggling, when you could put in someone like Ondrusek.

[Tom Servo]

lol Masset

[_Sir_Charles_]

Leadoff single from Desmond, SB, Single from Werth. 4-3 Nats. Thanks Masset.

[nate]

Leadoff single from Desmond, SB, Single from Werth. 4-3 Nats. Thanks Masset.

I dunno...would Janish have fielded that?

[Kc61]

This last couple few minutes are what drives me crazy with Dusty. Replace one crappy hitter with another, so now you are one man shorter, and you've put a worse defender in the game.

And then in a situation where there is no margin for error, you put in a guy who is struggling, when you could put in someone like Ondrusek.

Dusty had to hit for Janish.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ump just tossed somebody else. Pat Corrales? Yep. He was the acting manager since HE got tossed earlier.

Masset just dropped the ball on the mound. Balk. LOL.

[Tom Servo]

Masset
http://i51.tinypic.com/e7knte.png

[Kc61]

The selection of Masset to pitch this inning was very odd.

[JaxRed]

Dusty had to hit for Janish.

Why do you say that?

[Tom Servo]

The selection of Masset to pitch this inning was very odd.
Ondrusek and Masset pitch in the late innings, dude. *places toothpick in mouth*


No matter how much they get rocked.

[nate]

To Masset's credit, that strike 3 pitch to Ankiel was a hammer.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I've been less than happy with Nick this year too....but who SHOULD have pitched this inning?

[Kc61]

Why do you say that?

Worst hitter on the team. Go ahead run in scoring position.

Not saying Edgar is great shakes, and most of his success is against lefties. Still, you can't leave Janish up there.

Of course, with all these machinations, why risk the game with Masset?

[Kc61]

I've been less than happy with Nick this year too....but who SHOULD have pitched this inning?

Arredondo. Cordero. Ondrusek.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Arredondo. Cordero. Ondrusek.

I could agree with Cordero....but Logan & Jose have been pretty shaky too. Personally, I think all those innings the relievers have had to throw this year (especially early on) have started to come back and bite them. The gift of Edinson Volquez just keeps on giving. :laugh:

[WVRedsFan]

I've been less than happy with Nick this year too....but who SHOULD have pitched this inning?

Just anyone. Harang? Oh, wait...

[mth123]

I could agree with Cordero....but Logan & Jose have been pretty shaky too. Personally, I think all those innings the relievers have had to throw this year (especially early on) have started to come back and bite them. The gift of Edinson Volquez just keeps on giving. :laugh:

Agree with this, but its not just Volquez. Its most of the rotation.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Drew Storen in. Bottom of 9. Down 4-3. Yonder ph'ing for Masset.

[Kc61]

I could agree with Cordero....but Logan & Jose have been pretty shaky too. Personally, I think all those innings the relievers have had to throw this year (especially early on) have started to come back and bite them. The gift of Edinson Volquez just keeps on giving. :laugh:

Arredondo has been better than Masset lately. So has Coco. Ondrusek was doing poorly, but is now healthy. Even he was a better choice.

Masset should pitch middle innings in losing ballgames until he shows something again.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Agree with this, but its not just Volquez. Its most of the rotation.

True. It's just that he's the first one that comes to mind on that count. But yeah, LOTS of starters failed to go deep early.

YONDER!!!!!! :jump:

[Tom Servo]

YONDER!!!! :jump:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Tie ballgame baby! That one went WAAAAAY over Yonder!

[Redsfan320]

Thing is Dusty had Coco and Masset in the 'pen, and would've brought Cordero in for the save. Thing is, tie game, 9th or later, you play to win at home. There wouldn't have been a later save chance anyway. So if Cordero is your best 1 inning pitcher you have available, you bring him in right here. Dusty and his "closers are just for saves" philosophy!

Oh well... Yonder ties it up!

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[_Sir_Charles_]

Thing is Dusty had Coco and Masset in the 'pen, and would've brought Cordero in for the save. Thing is, tie game, 9th or later, you play to win at home. There wouldn't have been a later save chance anyway. So if Cordero is your best 1 inning pitcher you have available, you bring him in right here. Dusty and his "closers are just for saves" philosophy!

Oh well... Yonder ties it up!

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Yep. This is what I was thinking. I would've leaned rather heavily towards Cordero there. But I can certainly follow Dusty's thoughts here. Not that I agree with them.

[Kc61]

Yep. This is what I was thinking. I would've leaned rather heavily towards Cordero there. But I can certainly follow Dusty's thoughts here. Not that I agree with them.

No save in a tie game at home.

Earlier this series, I think last night, same scenario. Coco pitched.

[Tony Cloninger]

Arredondo. Cordero. Ondrusek.


Like the other 2 after Cordero have been Borbon and Eastwick for this team lately?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sappelt.....hits one off the wall....nailed trying for 3rd. Wow. What a throw!

[Tom Servo]

sigh. I don't think Sappelt was running as hard as he should have been rounding first.

[Kc61]

Like the other 2 after Cordero have been Borbon and Eastwick for this team lately?

Arredondo has been fine of late.

Logan is coming off the DL, hard to say.

[WVRedsFan]

For a team so in need of a big bat, why is Yonder on the bench and Lewis played so often? Fielding? Then why do you ever play Edgar? Or even Lewis?

Ah, youth. Bad on Sappelt. I guess

[dougdirt]

sigh. I don't think Sappelt was running as hard as he should have been rounding first.

Sigh. I can't believe we are honestly having this conversation. You know who runs as hard as they should have been rounding first there? About 5 guys in baseball. You know who gets thrown out by that great throw? Everyone.

[RedsBaron]

sigh. I don't think Sappelt was running as hard as he should have been rounding first.

He wasn't. He violated a rule he should have known sicne about age 7, but a terrific throw.
The strike three call on Phillips was correct.

[BCubb2003]

Ankiel picked a fine time to regain his control.

[nate]

Sigh. I can't believe we are honestly having this conversation. You know who runs as hard as they should have been rounding first there? About 5 guys in baseball. You know who gets thrown out by that great throw? Everyone.

Yep.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sigh. I can't believe we are honestly having this conversation. You know who runs as hard as they should have been rounding first there? About 5 guys in baseball. You know who gets thrown out by that great throw? Everyone.

Yep. You don't criticize Sappelt there. You simply tip your hat to Ankiel on that BOMB of a throw. I don't think there's another CF'er who makes that throw.

[Tom Servo]

Sigh. I can't believe we are honestly having this conversation. You know who runs as hard as they should have been rounding first there? About 5 guys in baseball. You know who gets thrown out by that great throw? Everyone.
It was just an observation, I'm not going to judge Sappelt's season on that play or anything. It was an amazing throw...but if Sappelt hadn't slowed he would have been safe at third. I want the Reds to win this game, don't be so defensive.

[Kc61]

Yep. You don't criticize Sappelt there. You simply tip your hat to Ankiel on that BOMB of a throw. I don't think there's another CF'er who makes that throw.

You can't criticize Sappelt.

Nor Bruce today with his bases loaded hat trick.

It's Redszone.

[dougdirt]

I just timed Dave Sappelt there. He got to third base in 11.86 seconds. That is blazing fast. I have Drew Stubbs timed on a triple where he went sliding into third. His time? 11.80 seconds. Sappelt was out because of a GREAT throw, not because he didn't get there fast.

[WVRedsFan]

You can't criticize Sappelt.

Nor Bruce today with his bases loaded hat trick.

It's Redszone.

:D

[Kc61]

Alonso must have hit that homer 450 feet. What a shot.

[Tom Servo]

I should note I think my 'sigh' comment was likely misconstrued. It was not directed toward Sappelt 'not running fast enough', but rather just that an out was made. The second part was simply observation, he did slow down.

[_Sir_Charles_]

You can't criticize Sappelt.

Nor Bruce today with his bases loaded hat trick.

It's Redszone.

That wasn't my point, and I think you know that. It was that pretty much every player in baseball was going to be out on that throw. Besides, I hate to pick on Sappelt after he just put a charge in the ball like that. Especially considering the slow tappers we've been treated to lately from him.

[WVRedsFan]

Alonso must have hit that homer 450 feet. What a shot.

As if we needed a big bat in the lineup.

[Kc61]

I just timed Dave Sappelt there. He got to third base in 11.86 seconds. That is blazing fast. I have Drew Stubbs timed on a triple where he went sliding into third. His time? 11.80 seconds. Sappelt was out because of a GREAT throw, not because he didn't get there fast.

Sappelt hustled just fine. Somebody should have held him at second. Votto, Bruce up next. Ankiel good arm. No need to go for a triple IMO.

[dougdirt]

Sappelt hustled just fine. Somebody should have held him at second. Votto, Bruce up next. Ankiel good arm. No need to go for a triple IMO.

I don't know that you hold him up there. It takes an absolute laser beam to get him out there. Unfortunately, you got one. It doesn't happen often.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Well, those who wanted Ondrusek out there are getting their wish. Lead off single followed by a walk. 0 outs.

[Kc61]

That wasn't my point, and I think you know that. It was that pretty much every player in baseball was going to be out on that throw. Besides, I hate to pick on Sappelt after he just put a charge in the ball like that. Especially considering the slow tappers we've been treated to lately from him.

Actually, my comment was mostly directed at Bruce.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Actually, my comment was mostly directed at Bruce.

Sorry. My apologies.

[Kc61]

Sorry. My apologies.

No need. I withdraw my previous suggestion of Ondrusek.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Livan Hernandez pinch hitting for Storen. :O) You gotta love a pitcher who can also pinch hit effectively.

Successful sac bunt for Livan. 2nd & 3rd, 1 out.

[WVRedsFan]

Well, those who wanted Ondrusek out there are getting their wish. Lead off single followed by a walk. 0 outs.

The whole bullpen is pretty much toast. That's why the team needs runs and every failed opportunity is another nail in the coffin of a winning season.

[_Sir_Charles_]

IBB to load 'em up. Desmond up.

[Kc61]

The whole bullpen is pretty much toast. That's why the team needs runs and every failed opportunity is another nail in the coffin of a winning season.

Undoubtedly correct.

Still I wonder why no Coco today. No save possible this game. And Arredondo was up earlier not used.

Dusty seems to want today to build up Masset and Logan, for whatever reason.

[_Sir_Charles_]

*sigh* That was a k. Called a checked swing.

[Tom Servo]

That was Ondrusek's plan all along.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Whew. Linedrive to Renteria, who steps on 2nd to double 'em up. 4-4 heading to bottom 10th.

[_Sir_Charles_]

That was Ondrusek's plan all along.

LOL. Yep, he's trying to build up Edgar's confidence just as Dusty was building up Logans. He was passing it on. :O)

[WVRedsFan]

Undoubtedly correct.

Still I wonder why no Coco today. No save possible this game. And Arredondo was up earlier not used.

Dusty seems to want today to build up Masset and Logan, for whatever reason.

Obviously Coco only saves and shucks, I've got my list to follow. You know, Chapman, Masset, and Coco. Just like Lewis in left every other day.

Sorry. I'm frustrated.

[Kc61]

This game has had some of the worst hitting with men on base on both sides.

[Kc61]

Now Bruce hits the fly ball.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wow. Stubbs swings at a ball that bounces a foot in front of the dish. Yikes.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Drew takes the BB. 2 down, 1 on for Hanigan.

[WVRedsFan]

Stubbs finally shows patience and walks. It's up to Hanigan

[JaxRed]

Wow. Stubbs swings at a ball that bounces a foot in front of the dish. Yikes.

In his defense it was also wide of the plate...:)

[_Sir_Charles_]

In his defense it was also wide of the plate...:)

LOL. I hope you're not a defense attorney. :O)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Rodriguez can bring some GAS. Mercy.

[WVRedsFan]

Now Bruce hits the fly ball.

Be careful...

[nate]

Now Bruce hits the fly ball.

I think he hit one earlier that was out of play.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice. WP sends Drew to 2nd.

[nate]

Rodriguez can bring some GAS. Mercy.

I think I read an article earlier this week claiming him to be the hardest thrower in all of baseball.

Even moreso than Chapman.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hanigan takes the walk. He should thank Drew for that free pass. The pitchout after all the tosses over to 1st...certainly gave Ryan a bit of an edge there.

[WVRedsFan]

Up to Edgar.

[WVRedsFan]

D-Train on deck

[Tony Cloninger]

Now Bruce hits the fly ball.

His consistency will be something I will look for in 2012 from him.

[_Sir_Charles_]

D-Train on deck

I love it. Of course Leake wouldn't be a half bad option either.

[_Sir_Charles_]

If Dontrelle comes up and delivers the winning hit...I vote that he should get the W. :O)

[_Sir_Charles_]

SB for Stubbs.

[WVRedsFan]

Ah, the frustration!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Alas, it goes for naught. Edgar grounds out to end the threat.

[PuffyPig]

FWIW, Cordero has pitched 4 of the last 5 games.

I'm sure Baker would prefer not using him.

[_Sir_Charles_]

FWIW, Cordero has pitched 4 of the last 5 games.

I'm sure Baker would prefer not using him.

I was wondering if that might've been the case. I kept meaning to look.

Somebody else can take over the PBP for a bit. I've got a phone call.

[_Sir_Charles_]

LOL. Anybody want to take back the Arredondo suggestion? Single & walk with 1 down.

[JaxRed]

Ankiel grounds a single to 1b, and then Arredondo is wild and walks Morse.

Arredondo is pitching because Dusty is playing by Little League rules and is afraid he can't get every player into the game.

[Tom Servo]

Votto!

[nate]

Votto with a nice catch to end the inning.

[WVRedsFan]

Wow! Votto with a big play

[Kc61]

LOL. Anybody want to take back the Arredondo suggestion? Single & walk with 1 down.

Nope.

[WVRedsFan]

Pinch hitter, Phillips, and Sappelt up

[WVRedsFan]

Nope, it's Jose

[Tony Cloninger]

Well someone.....has to pitch more than an inning here.

[WVRedsFan]

Jose K's, Phillips walks.. Now if David can hit another...

[WVRedsFan]

What the heck?

[HokieRed]

Moved the runner. Not the worst outcome.

[WVRedsFan]

Bruce with another chance.

[CTA513]

If this game goes any longer Bruce might get a shot to leave double digit runners on base

[WVRedsFan]

Fails again. Someday this game will end and the Phils can quit relaxing in their rooms.

[nate]

If this game goes any longer Bruce might get a shot to leave double digit runners on base

Renteria?

[marcshoe]

Love watching relief pitchers bat.

[JaxRed]

Triple for Bixler. 2 out.

Flyout Going to bottom of 12th

[Kc61]

Is Frazier still in the game? If so, I'm calling him to do something good.

He seems to like these clutch situations.

[JaxRed]

He's up ..

[_Sir_Charles_]

Is Frazier still in the game? If so, I'm calling him to do something good.

He seems to like these clutch situations.

Leading off against Balester

[nate]

i'm hoping we see some coaches in the game today.

[_Sir_Charles_]

i'm hoping we see some coaches in the game today.

Well, we're up 2 on the Nats in that count today...so I like our odds. :O)

[nate]

Well, we're up 2 on the Nats in that count today...so I like our odds. :O)

Exactly.

I like Dusty off the bench, he already has sweatbands!

[_Sir_Charles_]

In what inning do we get to use Ghost Runners?

[_Sir_Charles_]

You bobble the ball even a bit on Stubbs...you're toast. Safe.

[WVRedsFan]

Speed kills.

[_Sir_Charles_]

E5

[_Sir_Charles_]

WHAT!?! That was a clear steal! Called out. Mercy!

[WVRedsFan]

Bad call

[_Sir_Charles_]

Coaches are evening up. Dusty tossed. Sorry Nate. :O)

[nate]

Ah, no Dusty batting... :(

[WVRedsFan]

Bad umpires today.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Replay....no doubt. Safe. Wow.

[marcshoe]

Is it really a punishment to eject a manager in the 12th inning? Seems it would be more of a punishment to make him stay out there.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Craptastic. Single from Hanny that would've won it.

[nate]

There was the game-winning hit...if they got the call right.

[WVRedsFan]

Now, the hit comes. Why?

[Tom Servo]

I can't be the only one who could clearly hear what kind of call a fan thought that was. :laugh:

[signalhome]

I can't be the only one who could clearly hear what kind of call a fan thought that was. :laugh:

Loved it. And I agree with him.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Side note...Hanigan is having one heckuva game. 3 for 4 with 2 walks and has caught all 11 innings. :clap:

[marcshoe]

Bet the ump regrets his call now. He could be headed to the clubhouse.

[WVRedsFan]

I can't be the only one who could clearly hear what kind of call a fan thought that was. :laugh:
Clear as a bell. Same could be said for Edgar's at bat

[Tony Cloninger]

Now, the hit comes. Why?


With the type of season this team has had.....you have to ask and wonder why now? :lol:

[_Sir_Charles_]

I can't be the only one who could clearly hear what kind of call a fan thought that was. :laugh:

Nope, you weren't the only one. Too funny.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Arredondo out there for his 3rd inning of work. 13th inning 4-4 ballgame.

[redsmetz]

There was the game-winning hit...if they got the call right.

I hope the game goes 24 innings and they don't give that ump one drop of water from here on out.

[marcshoe]

Ron Luciano would've called the runner safe. Course if he'd been umping home plate, he'd also be calling every pitch a strike by now. RIP.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Quickly 2 down.

Dontrelle warming up his swing again.

[_Sir_Charles_]

2 out double for Morse.

[marcshoe]

Just one more batter, Jose. He's tiring, but if he can get just one more....

[WVRedsFan]

Good job Jose

[_Sir_Charles_]

:clap: Good job by Jose. I'd think he's done though.

[marcshoe]

Okay. Good job Arredondo. Let's get a run and end this.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Okay. Good job Arredondo. Let's get a run and end this.

Walk off dinger from Willis. :O)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Dontrelle ph'ing for Arredondo. Hitting .450 with 1 hr & 2 rbi

But he K's regardless.

[WVRedsFan]

K

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bray warming. So he, Cordero & LeCure should be left...right?

[WVRedsFan]

Don't forget the starters. San Diego all over again?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Don't forget the starters. San Diego all over again?

Let's hope we don't reach that stage.

Nice hustle by Phillips. IF hit.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Marty-"Now what you DON'T want is for Sappelt to hit a double here. Because then they'll just walk Votto".

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ugh. Soft liner to THIRD...and Phillips is busy tweeting and gets doubled up.

[mbgrayson]

Ugh. Soft liner...and Phillips is busy tweeting and gets doubled up.

Classy comment there....Not.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Classy comment there....Not.

It was a joke (I enjoy his tweeting). Still, that was some VERY bad baserunning on Brandon's part.

[WVRedsFan]

Sappelt has the worst luck. Wow.

[kaldaniels]

Hey everyone...I love how people come out the woodwork for the freak-show 14 inning game, present company included. :D

[_Sir_Charles_]

Leadoff single to left for Marrero. Bray on the hill.

[WVRedsFan]

Bray has not been all that lately. Same for most of the pen.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Flores K's. 1 down.

HEY! Reds record just tied. 19 k's for the team.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Balester sac bunt. 2 down.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bixler flies out to Sappelt to end the inning. Heading to the bottom of 14.

Has anybody ever seen Bray hit? I sure don't recall seeing it before. Could be interesting.

~edit~ I just looked. 1 career ab back in 2006....k.

[marcshoe]

Thanks for the one-out sacrifice. It made the inning easier to get out of.

[marcshoe]

Bixler flies out to Sappelt to end the inning. Heading to the bottom of 14.

Has anybody ever seen Bray hit? I sure don't recall seeing it before. Could be interesting.

You won't get to see him hit. Votto will end it.

[JaxRed]

It was a joke (I enjoy his tweeting). Still, that was some VERY bad baserunning on Brandon's part.

I was thinking a hit and run was happening.

[marcshoe]

Somehow I missed that it was the pitcher bunting.

[WVRedsFan]

They're pitching to Votto!

[_Sir_Charles_]

VOTTO! :jump:

Walk it off Joey! :O) Woohoo! And this one belongs to the Reds!

Over .500! We're good again. *grin*

BTW...if you get a chance, listen to Marty's call on that one. Brantley was doing that inning, but Marty just took over. :O)

[nate]

VOTTO!

[marcshoe]

See, I told you.

[WVRedsFan]

See. The pitch, we win.

[nate]

See, I told you.

Tell us earlier next time.

:cool:

[_Sir_Charles_]

You won't get to see him hit. Votto will end it.

*high five* Well called. :beerme:

[WVRedsFan]

Over .500, baby!

[PuffyPig]

Thanks for the one-out sacrifice. It made the inning easier to get out of.

The Nats pitcher was at bat.

[marcshoe]

The Nats pitcher was at bat.

Yep. Missed that at first but Noted it later.

[marcshoe]

Over .500, baby!

Be nice to not see .500 again.

[Redsfan320]

You can't pitch to Votto in a clutch spot... you just can't. :D

320

[LvJ]

Playoff time baby

[Big Klu]

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
19. Brandon Phillips - 118
21. Joey Votto - 116
22. Frank McCormick - 110
23. Dave Parker - 107
24. Chris Sabo - 104
25. Dave Concepcion - 101

[JaxRed]

Casey and Phillips not long for 19th....

[Ron Madden]

Boxscore

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2011_08_28_wasmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=box&c_id=cin

[cumberlandreds]

Bad umpires today.

These umpires were pure crap all weekend. Horrible calls on both sides. West,Fairchild and Holbrook are just the pits. The other guy,Schrieber seemed OK. But those other three are a disgrace to MLB umpiring. I've said all season this crew is the absolute worst in baseball. They have been in more scrapes than any crew I have ever seen. Three managers getting tossed in one game is very telling. The out call at 2nd was horrid and Votto was extremely lucky he wasn't called out on strikes the pitch before his game winning HR. By the K zone it was easily a strike and he should have been rung up. OK I feel better now. :D