5/15/2012 Reds vs Braves

[cumberlandreds]

Here is tonights Reds lineup. Lets get a small sweep!


1. Zack Cozart (R) SS (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=cozarza01&year=Career&t=b)
2. Drew Stubbs (R) CF (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=stubbdr01&year=Career&t=b)
3. Joey Votto (L) 1B (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=vottojo01&year=Career&t=b)
4. Brandon Phillips (R) 2B (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=phillbr01&year=Career&t=b)
5. Jay Bruce (L) RF (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=bruceja01&year=Career&t=b)
6. Chris Heisey (R) LF (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=heisech01&year=Career&t=b)
7. Todd Frazier (R) 3B (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=frazito01&year=Career&t=b)
8. Ryan Hanigan (R) C (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=hanigry01&year=Career&t=b)
9. Johnny Cueto (R) P (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=cuetojo01&year=Career&t=b)

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vs:

Bourne CF
Prado LF
Jones 3B
Uggla 2B
McCann C
Heyward RF
Hinske 1B
Wilson SS
Hudson P

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Good to see Heisey getting another start after a very nice game yesterday.

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Cozart flies out to shallow center to lead off the game.

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Heyward catches Stubbs' flyout on the run for the second out.

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And Votto grounds out to Uggla to end the inning.

[Tom Servo]

And Votto grounds out to Uggla to end the inning.
That was an Uggla inning.

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Cueto strikes out Bourn swinging for the first out of the bottom of the first.

[klw]

Looks like it will be one of those frustrating games to follow as the Reds probably have orders to be aggressive early in the count. Each batter for the Reds starts off with a ball but none wait for a called strike to start swinging. so much for driving up the pitch count.

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Prado grounds out to Cueto for the second out.

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And a Chipper Jones groundout to Phillips ends the inning.

[Degenerate39]

18 pitches that inning

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Phillips unsurprisingly swings at the first pitch he sees and flies out.

[PuffyPig]

Looks like it will be one of those frustrating games to follow as the Reds probably have orders to be aggressive early in the count. Each batter for the Reds starts off with a ball but none wait for a called strike to start swinging. so much for driving up the pitch count.

Besides being an excelelnt pitcher, Hudson is one that throwes strikes.

If you look at the spilts, you best chance of hitting him is on the first pitch, or after he has fallen behind.

Letting strikes go by is death to a pitcher like Hudson, as the strikes will get more marginal the more favourable the pitching count.

[Degenerate39]

Got to be aggressive dude

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Bruce walks on five pitches.

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Heisey is almost decapitated on the first pitch he sees.

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On a hit and run, Heisey legs out an infield single. As it was a hard play for Jones to make (a weak grounder), Bruce tried to leg it out and make it to third, but is gunned out on a play at the bag.

[jojo]

I guess you can't fault Bruce for bing aggressive. It was a great play by the Braves infield- everyone did their job.

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Frazier strikes out on a pitch a foot outside to end the inning.

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I guess you can't fault Bruce for bing aggressive. It was a great play by the Braves infield- everyone did their job.

That's exactly how I feel. If anyone isn't completely on their game on the Braves' defense, Bruce is easily safe.

[Nasty_Boy]

It looked like he was safe if the lead leg would have went straight to the bag. Still not sure Wilson got him, but the ball beat Bruce and the slide looked funny.

[Playadlc]

I guess you can't fault Bruce for bing aggressive. It was a great play by the Braves infield- everyone did their job.

Bruce slightly hesitated as he rounded 2nd...if he didn't he would have been safe.

I like it, though.

[klw]

Besides being an excelelnt pitcher, Hudson is one that throwes strikes.

If you look at the spilts, you best chance of hitting him is on the first pitch, or after he has fallen behind.

Letting strikes go by is death to a pitcher like Hudson, as the strikes will get more marginal the more favourable the pitching count.

Except Hudson hasn't pitched that many innings yet this year and has not had pinpoint control either. 5BB in like 18 innings. If he is starting everyone off with balls don't help him get in a flow by swinging early.

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Uggla pops out to Cozart in shallow left for the first out.

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McCann homers to right. 1-0 Braves.

[Tom Servo]

Hoops McCann :(

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Belt-high changeup is not the best pitch in that situation.

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Heyward grounds out to Votto for the second out.

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Hinske strikes out on ball four to end the inning.

[Degenerate39]

36 pitches after 2 inning for Johnny

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Hanigan grounds out to third for the first out.

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Cueto grounds out to the pitcher for out #2.

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Cozart works a walk.

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Stubbs swings over a fastball for strike three, ending the inning.

[PuffyPig]

Bruce slightly hesitated as he rounded 2nd...if he didn't he would have been safe.



He had to, to make sure the fielder actually threw the ball to first.

[Tom Servo]

Man, I just do not like the Braves TV announcers.

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Wilson singles to start off the inning.

[Tom Servo]

Cueto doesn't seem to have the good stuff tonight.

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A Hudson sacrifice becomes a fielders choice.

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Bourn singles to left.

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Prado singles to right, scoring Hudson and putting Bourne on third.

[Tom Servo]

Gettin ugly.

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And a single for Jones scores another and keeps runners on the corners.

[jojo]

The braves broadcast team is wondering why Votto was so far off the bag against Prado. I dont know wht to tell them.

[jojo]

Anyone notice Chipper's swansong slash line? First ballot HOFer IMHO.

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A sacrifice fly to right scores a fourth Atlanta run.

[jojo]

The saving grace for tonight is that Hudson doesn't have his typical command.

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McCann walks.

[Tom Servo]

I'm about ready to pull Cueto and just let Alfredo Simon eat up the rest of the game.

[Tony Cloninger]

Man, I just do not like the Braves TV announcers.

They make Ken Harrelson sound impartial don't they?

[jojo]

Heyward is the real deal....great at bat.... I'm worried this inning may never end.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cueto's earnie is going up about an entire run so far. 1.12 to start, currently 1.94

70 pitches

[Degenerate39]

Get Cueto out of there. No sense of keeping him out there

[jojo]

Cueto's earnie is going up about an entire run so far. 1.12 to start, currently 1.94

To be fair up was the only way it could go.

[_Sir_Charles_]

To be fair up was the only way it could go.

Yeah, I know. Just surprising how QUICK it went there.

[Tom Servo]

They make Ken Harrelson sound impartial don't they?
Yeah, that's my problem with 'em. They don't even try, it's all criticism for the Reds and roses for the Braves.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wow. That's one heck of a stat. When given a lead of 3 runs or more, Hudson's career record is 125-2. Wowsers.

[jojo]

Jack Wilson has 61 career home runs. That hardly seems possible.

[Tony Cloninger]

Yeah, that's my problem with 'em. They don't even try, it's all criticism for the Reds and roses for the Braves.

i can only imagine how bad they were talking about that umps zone from yesterday behind the plate.

They were worse during their big years of course....but Simpson sounds so condescendingly snide and Skipper is a tool.

[jojo]

Wow. That's one heck of a stat. When given a lead of 3 runs or more, Hudson's career record is 125-2. Wowsers.

It's something that a starting pitcher even has 127 games where his team led by 3 or more runs.... Wonder what the record is?

[Tom Servo]

Heisey seems locked in.

[jojo]

Heisey seems locked in.

How long do you think his beard will get?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yep. He's swinging well right now.

[Gallen5862]

Thanks for the pbp.

[Tom Servo]

Thanks for the pbp.
:owned:

Would have been nice to see the deficit cut into there...

[Gallen5862]

I found the game on the MLB network.

[Tom Servo]

Just stop the pain, why waste Cueto's arm here?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ugh. Heisey drops it and they score. At least we nailed Prado at 2nd...but yeah, I think it's time to get out the hook.

[jojo]

Prado would look great in a reds uni....

[WVRedsFan]

Another fine play by Heisey in LF. :)

[WebScorpion]

Just stop the pain, why waste Cueto's arm here?I think they're hoping to get him a decent inning and leave on a high note. His pitches don't seem to have any movement on them tonight. :(

[jojo]

Just stop the pain, why waste Cueto's arm here?

The reds are in the middle of a grinder portion of the schedule. Cueto might need to take a few innings for the team to keep the pen in good shape.

[_Sir_Charles_]

There's one of my pet peeves right there. That run was "un-earned" for Cueto due to the error...charged to HIM. I'm sorry, that should be earned.

[yab1112]

The reds are in the middle of a grinder portion of the schedule. Cueto might need to take a few innings for the team to keep the pen in good shape.

This.

[jojo]

There's one of my pet peeves right there. That run was "un-earned" for Cueto due to the error...charged to HIM. I'm sorry, that should be earned.

It would've been unearned because of Heisey.

[_Sir_Charles_]

It would've been unearned because of Heisey.

I saw they gave Heisey the error after I posted. But it also would've been unearned if there was no error on Hi-C...correct?

[jojo]

This.

And he's done for the night. :p

[WebScorpion]

Cueto is done...Cairo in to pinch hit.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cairo has been a fantastic bench player for the Reds. I never expected him to be as productive as he has been during his Reds tenure.

[WVRedsFan]

Cairo couldn't hit A pitching, but MLB no problem.

[yab1112]

And he's done for the night. :p

Oh I see how this works. The Reds will not score 7 this inning...

[Tom Servo]

I'm content to just let Simon pitch the next 5 innings, regardless of how bad it gets.

[WVRedsFan]

It appears that Cozart has moved into Janish territory--automatic out.

[_Sir_Charles_]

It appears that Cozart has moved into Janish territory--automatic out.

Hits in 8 out of his last 10 games. Just finished a 6 game hitting streak. He's getting a ton of ab's and yeah he's slumping, but I'd say it's a bit overboard to call him an automatic out.

[WVRedsFan]

Hits in 8 out of his last 10 games. Just finished a 6 game hitting streak. He's getting a ton of ab's and yeah he's slumping, but I'd say it's a bit overboard to call him an automatic out.

Lately, he has been, but I like the kid. The Reds have faced some tough pitching so far this year. I can't remember a tougher beginning of the season schedule.

[WebScorpion]

I'm content to just let Simon pitch the next 5 innings, regardless of how bad it gets.That could make for a looooong night. So far 2 hitters, 2 men on, no outs.

[Tom Servo]

That could make for a looooong night. So far 2 hitters, 2 men on, no outs.
On second thought, maybe use LeCure too. :bash:

[WVRedsFan]

Nice play by Frazier to end the inning. No further damage. Nice plays by TF and Votto save Simon's rear.

[jojo]

I was pulling for a Harper on Heisey's high one....

[jojo]

Hudson seems ticked that Simon got him out.

[Tom Servo]

Remember when the Reds could never be counted out of games like this? :(

[jojo]

Remember when the Reds could never be counted out of games like this? :(

Ya. I also remember when you couldnt trust them with leads like this.

[Tom Servo]

Simon could have done that, Costanzo...

[Tom Servo]

6-2, maybe all is not lost.

[jojo]

Cozart seems to be settling into his offensive level.

[Tom Servo]

Would have been nice to have Bruce up in that spot instead of BP :(

[WVRedsFan]

Would have been nice to have Bruce up in that spot instead of BP :(Yessir, but according to Dusty, he would not be as good in the 4 hole. Huh?

[WVRedsFan]

Hoover may be a real find.

[WVRedsFan]

Bruce with an exemplary at bat. K. One out

[Tom Servo]

Third hit of the night for Hi-C.

[WVRedsFan]

Heisey singles.

[WVRedsFan]

Frazier flies out. Two gone.

[Tom Servo]

I think Frazier got under that one; should have been able to drive it.

[Tom Servo]

C'mon Ludwick, prove you're worth keeping around.

[WVRedsFan]

Medlen is getting the calls

[Tom Servo]

nope :(

[WVRedsFan]

Ludwick flies out. 6-2

[WVRedsFan]

We, the few, the proud, the ten. Where did everyone go?

[WVRedsFan]

Wilson strikes out swinging. Bottom of the 8th inning, Reds down 4runs.

[WVRedsFan]

Francisco grounds out. Two gone.

[WVRedsFan]

Bourne strikes out. Good inning for Arrendondo. Cozart, Stubbs, and Votto in the Reds last chance.

[WVRedsFan]

Kimbrel pitching for the ATL.

[WVRedsFan]

Cozart flies to center. One out.

[WVRedsFan]

Stubbs pops out to right field. Nice catch. 2 gone.

[WVRedsFan]

Votto Walks. The WALKER.

[Degenerate39]

I wonder how this team would do with a different manager. One who wasn't dead set on Phillips in clean up.

[WVRedsFan]

Phillips walks. Two on, two out, Bruce up.

[WVRedsFan]

Bruce ground out short to first. Game over. Reds lose 6-2.

[WVRedsFan]

I wonder how this team would do with a different manager. One who wasn't dead set on Phillips in clean up.

I'd like to find out.

[klw]

Not to beat a dead horse but Bruce is up 1-0 to a pitcher who has thrown 7 straight balls and walked two guys when you are down 4 and he swings at a marginal strike. What is he thinking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You need base runners make him at least throw one strike before you help him out. He really should have someone talk to him after that.

[WVRedsFan]

The swing was putrid at best.

[Tom Servo]

How many did the Reds leave on base tonight?

[Tony Cloninger]

I wonder how this team would do with a different manager. One who wasn't dead set on Phillips in clean up.

I just saw Phillips walk and Bruce ground out on a 1-0 pitch and as klw explained......show the same bad habits that make you go why is he not batting cleanup to WTF is he thinking.

[WVRedsFan]

How many did the Reds leave on base tonight?

12

[Tom Servo]

12
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