9/12/2011 Cubbies Vs Louisville Reds

[cumberlandreds]

Here are the lineups per Fay. The entire Kiddie Corps is starting today.

Phillips 4, Sappelt 8, Votto 3, Bruce 9, Alonso 7, Mesoraco 2, Francisco 5, Janish 6, Willis 1

Reds elimination numbers are 2 (NL Central) and 4 (wild card).

Cubs lineup: Castro 6, Johnson 9, Ramirez 5, Baker 3, Soriano 7, Byrd 8, Soto 2, Barney 4, Lopez

[kaldaniels]

Alonso and Mes? I'm watching.

[cumberlandreds]

Too bad Cozart is injured. It really would be even more intriguing to see all of them at once.

[oneupper]

Five starters began the season in the minors and one should have.

[oneupper]

Why aren't the Cubs playing their "kids:?

[RichRed]

Why aren't the Cubs playing their "kids:?

The Cubs fans - the ones who actually pay attention, I mean - are apoplectic over this. You think some RedsZoners complain about youngsters not getting a fair shake...

I'm glad I don't root for a team that's 21 games out of first in September, yet runs a 35-year-old and two 34-year-olds out there to play outfield every day.

[CTA513]

Stubbs getting the day off hurts his chance at reaching 200 Ks

[RedLegsToday]

Good to see Dusty giving Janish some protection in the lineup. :)

[klw]

3-0 Cubs going to the bottom of the 2nd.

[klw]

Reds tie it on solo HR by Francisco:jump:
single by Willis followed by HR by Phillips:jump:
3-3

[mth123]

Long bomb by Francisco. 2 run HR for Phillps. Its tied.

Sorry how this sounds, but I'm glad Willis is struggling. I don't want these idiots in the Reds "brain" trust to get any kind of an idea that he's an answer for 2012.

[Big Klu]

Congratulations to Brandon Phillips, who has passed Sean Casey and Joey Votto to take sole possession of 19th 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. Brandon Phillips - 119
20. Sean Casey - 118
20. Joey Votto - 118
22. Frank McCormick - 110
23. Dave Parker - 107
24. Chris Sabo - 104
25. Dave Concepcion - 101

[Always Red]

Is that HR by Francisco the longest I have ever seen?

It might be.

20 feet over the top of the fence in right center field. Out of the ballpark. Maybe landed in the river- but Thom and JB are too busy celebrating Thom's birthday and talking to the CincinnatiUSA lady (who has a great voice) to tell us.

Phillips HR was also in the 2nd top half of the upper deck in LF.

Mercy.

[mbgrayson]

Is that HR by Francisco the longest I have ever seen?

It might be.

20 feet over the top of the fence in right center field. Out of the ballpark. Maybe landed in the river- but Thom and JB are too busy celebrating Thom's birthday and talking to the CincinnatiUSA lady (who has a great voice) to tell us.

Phillips HR was also in the 2nd top half of the upper deck in LF.

Mercy.

Francisco's blast went an estimated 502 feet, second in GABP history to Adama Dunn's 535 foot shot into the Ohio river in 2004.

[oneupper]

502 Feet for the Francisco bomb.
Thom and Jeff were saying that a Dunn homer in 2004 is the longest at 535 feet.

I remember that one. It was dead center.

[Always Red]

Francisco's blast an estimated 502 feet, end in GABP to Adama Dunn's 535 foot shot into the Ohio river in 2004.

Dunner's HR hit on Mehring Way also, and bounced onto some driftwood on the edge of the river, according to this:

http://timeoutchicago.com/arts-culture/12914407/adam-dunn-profile

That reminds me of the story my dad and grandfathers all told me about the HR Big Klu hit out of Crosley that bounced onto a truck and didn't touch ground until Atlanta or Florida (the story always changed).

If I recall correctly, Dunn's HR off Lima was more towards CF than Francisco's was.

Both of them- monster blasts.

[oneupper]

As for the game. Dusty continues to kill me with these hit and runs and steals with guys aren't speedsters, like Bruce, Votto, Gomes, etc.

[kaldaniels]

I was somewhat torn about trying to sign Willis on the cheap and slip him into the rotation next year. Thankfully, his recent pitching has wiped my brain clean of the idea. He's a good guy though, wish him the best.

[JaxRed]

Long bomb by Francisco. 2 run HR for Phillps. Its tied.

Sorry how this sounds, but I'm glad Willis is struggling. I don't want these idiots in the Reds "brain" trust to get any kind of an idea that he's an answer for 2012.

I'm with you on Willis.

[mth123]

I was somewhat torn about trying to sign Willis on the cheap and slip him into the rotation next year. Thankfully, his recent pitching has wiped my brain clean of the idea. He's a good guy though, wish him the best.

If he'd sign for the minimum as long man, spot starter and extra LHPH, I might give him a chance to earn a spot in spring training. But if some younger guys look good in spring (Horst, Boxberger, Maloney, whoever) He gets cut loose immediately. I wouldn't want him making starts more than two times through the rotation in a row.

[marcshoe]

Dunner's HR hit on Mehring Way also, and bounced onto some driftwood on the edge of the river, according to this:

http://timeoutchicago.com/arts-culture/12914407/adam-dunn-profile

That reminds me of the story my dad and grandfathers all told me about the HR Big Klu hit out of Crosley that bounced onto a truck and didn't touch ground until Atlanta or Florida (the story always changed).

If I recall correctly, Dunn's HR off Lima was more towards CF than Francisco's was.

Both of them- monster blasts.


There's a story that Dave Parker hit a ball in AAA Watt Powell Park in Charleston, WV that landed in a coal train car and ended up in Nashville. I've always heard it told for the truth, but there are people who believe in places like "Atlantis" "Area 51" and "North Dakota" too.

[PuffyPig]

Why aren't the Cubs playing their "kids:?

They don't have many to play....

[mth123]

There's a story that Dave Parker hit a ball in AAA Watt Powell Park in Charleston, WV that landed in a coal train car and ended up in Nashville. I've always heard it told for the truth, but there are people who believe in places like "Atlantis" "Area 51" and "North Dakota" too.

I wonder if your story is a myth. When I was a kid, I heard the same story, but it was Ernie Lombardi who was supposed to have hit the ball in the truck.

Another myth that we here a lot is about Johnny Bench catching some fireballing kid bare handed. I heard that one when I was a kid too. Of course I heard it about Lombardi before anyone had ever heard of Johnny Bench.

[marcshoe]

I've guessed it was a myth because of similar stories. iirc, Parker claimed it was true when someone asked him about it, though.

[Big Klu]

Congratulations to Brandon Phillips, who has now tied Hall-Of-Fame catcher Ernie Lombardi for 18th 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
18. Brandon Phillips - 120
20. Sean Casey - 118
20. Joey Votto - 118
22. Frank McCormick - 110
23. Dave Parker - 107
24. Chris Sabo - 104
25. Dave Concepcion - 101

[Guacarock]

Here's a Dave Parker story that is true. I acquired my passion for the Reds from my late grandmother, who was such a diehard fan that she wrote letters to the players, especially after they had bungled plays or suffered losses, encouraging them to do better. Several players wrote back to her, Tom Browning being among her regular pen pals.

I still get goosebumps remembering May 26, 1987 when my grandmother asked us to take her to see the Reds play against the Cubs at Riverfront. She was so frail at the time -- barely 90 pounds -- that my brothers and I had to take turns carrying her up the stairs to our upper berth seats. The game was a cliffhanger, tied 2-2 going into the 9th with Franco pitching in relief for the Reds, and Lee Smith on the mound for the Cubs. My grandmother was really too sick to stay for extra innings, but she wasn't concerned about that. Dave Parker was due up and she declared in advance that he would win the game for the Reds with a walk-off home run. Lo and behold, she not only called the shot, but the pitch when Dave would homer and the exact locale off CF where he would wallop the ball.

From that time on, I've always harbored a soft spot for Dave Parker, and also never doubted my grandmother's long-reputed psychic abilities!

[WVRedsFan]

There's a story that Dave Parker hit a ball in AAA Watt Powell Park in Charleston, WV that landed in a coal train car and ended up in Nashville. I've always heard it told for the truth, but there are people who believe in places like "Atlantis" "Area 51" and "North Dakota" too.

I was there when he did hit a ball into a coal car. That part is true, but the rest of the story may be local legend.

[dougdirt]

I just want to see what www.Hittrackeronline.com has to say about Francisco's HR tomorrow.

[Guacarock]

Quick 1-2-3 outing for Masset in the 9th. First Reds' pitcher tonight to hold the Cubs completely at bay, although the runs Burton allowed got charged to Willis. 12-7. Top of our order up for one last hurrah.

[Guacarock]

Phillips draws a walk from Ramon Ortiz.

[Guacarock]

Sappelt down on strikes.

[Guacarock]

Cubs go with the lefty Russell to face Votto.

[Guacarock]

Votto raps the lefty for a double, scoring Phillips. Now 12-8.

[Guacarock]

Bruce flies out. Two down. Alonso up with Votto on second.

[Guacarock]

That's the game. Cubs win the slugfest 12-8. Willis loses his sixth game, a victim of his own inability to control RH batters or prevent walks. His ERA has mushroomed to 5.04 -- Arroyo territory.

[WVRedsFan]

Reds lose, Pirates apparently winning. Still striving for 5th place. Oh well, we'll go at it tomorrow. Final score, Reds 8, Cubbies 12.

[HeatherC1212]

If the Reds are going to have bad games during this homestand, I'd like them to keep having them during the games I'm not at, LOL :laugh: I'm going to five games in the next eight days so keep the struggles away from my games! :p

That Francisco HR was ginormous. :eek:

[reds1869]

Francisco's bomb was the most impressive hit I've ever seen in person. Just a monster shot.

[CTA513]

Missed the game, but did they say if Mes got his 1st career homer from the fan who caught it?

[Ron Madden]

Here's a Dave Parker story that is true. I acquired my passion for the Reds from my late grandmother, who was such a diehard fan that she wrote letters to the players, especially after they had bungled plays or suffered losses, encouraging them to do better. Several players wrote back to her, Tom Browning being among her regular pen pals.

I still get goosebumps remembering May 26, 1987 when my grandmother asked us to take her to see the Reds play against the Cubs at Riverfront. She was so frail at the time -- barely 90 pounds -- that my brothers and I had to take turns carrying her up the stairs to our upper berth seats. The game was a cliffhanger, tied 2-2 going into the 9th with Franco pitching in relief for the Reds, and Lee Smith on the mound for the Cubs. My grandmother was really too sick to stay for extra innings, but she wasn't concerned about that. Dave Parker was due up and she declared in advance that he would win the game for the Reds with a walk-off home run. Lo and behold, she not only called the shot, but the pitch when Dave would homer and the exact locale off CF where he would wallop the ball.

From that time on, I've always harbored a soft spot for Dave Parker, and also never doubted my grandmother's long-reputed psychic abilities!

That's a GREAT story, Thanks for sharing it with us. :thumbup:


Here's the Boxscore.

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2011_09_12_chnmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=box&c_id=cin

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[lollipopcurve]

Francisco's HR was the longest in the majors this season. 1st ever over the Moondeck -- was always wondering if it would be done. Congrats to the kid. He's got special power. The Reds would do well to give him some protection in the lineup other than Janish. He's also been playing a solid 3B.

Mesoraco hits some of the hardest line drives to LF I've seen from a Red. We're talking Lee May and George Foster territory.