5/29/2012 Reds vs the Battlin' Bucs

[cumberlandreds]

Here's the Reds lineup via baseballpress.com. Ludwick in there. Mez caddying Bailey once again.


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. Ryan Ludwick (R) LF (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=ludwiry01&year=Career&t=b)
7. Todd Frazier (R) 3B (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=frazito01&year=Career&t=b)
8. Devin Mesoraco (R) C (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=mesorde01&year=Career&t=b)
9. Homer Bailey (R) P (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=baileho02&year=Career&t=b)

[Degenerate39]

Who's pitching for Pit?

[Boss-Hog]

Charlie Morton

[bucksfan2]

Charlie Morton

I believe his name is Charlie Cy Young Morton. He changes his name when he pitches against the Reds.

[traderumor]

I believe his name is Charlie Cy Young Morton. He changes his name when he pitches against the Reds.That was last year. They got to him last time a bit, when Latos/Simon pitched the shutout. This year its Cy McDonald.

[Tom Servo]

Much better lineup today, hopefully Bailey is his usual effective self against the Buccos and we can grab the W.

[camisadelgolf]

Bailey's career numbers versus the Pirates:

w l w-l% era g gs gf cg sho sv ip h r er hr bb ibb so hbp bk wp bf whip so/9 so/bb
5 0 1.000 1.94 7 7 0 1 1 0 46.1 37 10 10 3 16 1 40 0 0 1 185 1.144 7.8 2.50

[oneupper]

Same lineup that has been less than effective so many times this year. You can push your luck only so far.

[Tom Servo]

some nasty looking clouds apparently hanging around Pittsburgh, looks like a possible delay as nobody has taken the field.

[Gallen5862]

I am waiting for the game on mlbtv.com. Have they announced when the game will start?

[Orenda]

well at least they have a chance now that james mcdonald isn't pitching, i swear that guy is blossoming into a frontline pitcher/highland conquerer hybrid. unbelievable, and all for octavio dotel.

[Tom Servo]

well at least they have a chance now that james mcdonald isn't pitching, i swear that guy is blossoming into a frontline pitcher/highland conquerer hybrid. unbelievable, and all for octavio dotel.
That chance sailed by when he blanked us yesterday.

[klw]

http://yfrog.com/ob8b5wej
Looks lovely, Fay guessing an 8:15 start.

[Gallen5862]

Thanks KLW,

[PuffyPig]

Cards down 4-0 early.

[mbgrayson]

Weather radar map: HERE. (http://www.wunderground.com/radar/radblast.asp?zoommode=out&num=1&delay=15&scale=0.125&noclutter=0&ID=PBZ&type=N0R&lat=40.37738419&lon=-79.89256287&label=Pittsburgh, PA&showstorms=0&map.x=386&map.y=223&centerx=346&centery=198&lightning=0&smooth=0&showlabels=1&rainsnow=0)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cards down 4-0 early.

Puffy with the silver lining. :beerme:

[Kc61]

I'm always in the mood for the Reds to win. Tonight, I'm in the mood for the Reds to win by 10 runs. I want the Reds to be giving Votto a rest after the seventh inning, and the Pirates to be using an outfielder to pitch the ninth.

[klw]

Fay 5 min ago


John Fay ‏@johnfayman
Last cell is over the park right now. Raining hard. Expect to last 5 minutes. Hopefully, we'll start 20 minutes after that. #reds

[Reds Fanatic]

tarp is starting to come off. They estimate around a 9PM start time

[PuffyPig]

Braves 4, Cards 2, going to bottom of 5.

[_Sir_Charles_]

The Braves have to win sometime...right? 8 in a row and plummeting all the way to the cellar. I'm glad we can take some of the blame for that, but they could've at least turned it around right when the Cards came in. Sheesh!

[PuffyPig]

Braves 5, Cards 2, after 5 full.

[WebScorpion]

PLAY BALL!! :thumbup:

[_Sir_Charles_]

HEY! And this game is underway...finally!

[Reds Fanatic]

Game is underway after an rain delay of just under 2 hours

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart grounds out to short.
Stubbs with a soft pop out to 1st

[Reds Fanatic]

That was quick. Votto grounds out to 2nd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Tabata flies out to right. Running catch by Bruce.

[Reds Fanatic]

McCutchen triples off the wall in right

[Playadlc]

McCutchen might end up being the best player in the NL this season. He really seems to be putting it all together.

[Tom Servo]

rut roh

[Reds Fanatic]

Alvarez walks. Walker the Reds killer is up

[Reds Fanatic]

Walker grounds out to 2nd. 0-0 after 1.

[_Sir_Charles_]

LOL. Phillips brushing his hands off on Hague's jersey. I love that.

BRUUUUUCE! RBI double!

[Tom Servo]

Bruuuuuce!

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce doubles off the wall in center. 1-0 Reds!

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick flies out to shallow right on the first pitch

[BCubb2003]

Phillips made it happen.

[Tom Servo]

Frazier makin it a 2-0 ballgame :)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Frazier! Stretches it into a double! 2-0 Reds!

[Kc61]

Reds with three hits in one inning. Two runs score. Frazier takes second on the throw.

Is this what they call a rally?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Reds with three hits in one inning. Two runs score. Frazier takes second on the throw.

Is this what they call a rally?

I know. My head is still spinning! :beerme:

[Reds Fanatic]

Mesoraco walks.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Devin, working the walk. What's gotten into these guys? :O)

[nate]

Rain delayed chat is open!

[VR]

Reds with three hits in one inning. Two runs score. Frazier takes second on the throw.

Is this what they call a rally?

It's funny, but wow.....I'd venture to bet the Reds have the fewest '3 hits or more' innings in the bigs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bailey sacrifices the runners to 2nd and 3rd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

It's funny, but wow.....I'd venture to bet the Reds have the fewest '3 hits or more' innings in the bigs.

I'd be interested to see where we stand in the percentage of runs scored without a homerun. I'm guessing right at the bottom of the league.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart lines out to right. 2-0 Reds mid 2nd.

[VR]

Yadier Molina is 4-4 tonight. Now batting .337 on the year with 8 dingers (2nd highest total for his career) and 32 RBI.

Really?

[Reds Fanatic]

Jones strikes out swinging.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yadier Molina is 4-4 tonight. Now batting .337 on the year with 8 dingers (2nd highest total for his career) and 32 RBI.

Really?

Well, MikeThierry says he's been trending up the past few years and this isn't that unexpected. Sorry, I ain't buyin' what he's sellin'. Molina is due for the mother of all crashes.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hague flies out to right.

[VR]

Well, MikeThierry says he's been trending up the past few years and this isn't that unexpected. Sorry, I ain't buyin' what he's sellin'. Molina is due for the mother of all crashes.

I don't think he'll crash until drug tested at the appropriate time.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-2-3 from Homer.

[Reds Fanatic]

Barajas flies out to left. 2-0 Reds after 2.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I don't think he'll crash until drug tested at the appropriate time.

I don't know about that. I hate suspecting guys without a reason. He's just lucky right now IMO.

[redsmetz]

Is Marty channeling Bob Howsam tonight? He all but. Said to Mark Sheldon, get out of here, you dirty hippie. Griping about Sheldon not shaving.

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs grounds out to 1st.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto flies out to left. 2 outs.

[Kc61]

Stubbs grounds out to 1st.

When Stubbs next gets his OBP over.700, somebody give me a call. Or a private message will do.

[VR]

I don't know about that. I hate suspecting guys without a reason. He's just lucky right now IMO.

A .350 slugging/ .230 hitting catcher the first 1/2 of his career, becomes a .300/.500 guy?

14 dingers in 1150 minor league games......700 ops.

Yes, I do think his performance is enhanced. :)

[Redsfan320]

Jim and Jeff talking about the importance of OBP out of the leadoff spot, and the Reds' lack thereof. :D

320

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips flies out to the track in left center. 2-0 Reds mid 3rd.

[VR]

When Stubbs next gets his OBP over.700, somebody give me a call. Or a private message will do.

When his OBP is over .700.....

[PuffyPig]

When Stubbs next gets his OBP over.700, somebody give me a call. Or a private message will do.



When he or any other player gets his OB% over .700, you'll hear about it from every sportscaster in the world.....

[_Sir_Charles_]

some rather interesting routes from Tabata that past half inning.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KK

[Reds Fanatic]

Morton strikes out. 2 Ks.

[Tom Servo]

Another nice inning for Homer.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-2-3 again. I like it.

[Reds Fanatic]

Tabata grounds out to 2nd.
Harrison flies out to center. 2-0 Reds after 3.

[Kc61]

When Stubbs next gets his OBP over.700, somebody give me a call. Or a private message will do.

I meant .300. Apologies for the error. I'm not used to staying up so late for the start of a Reds-Pirates game.

Kind of ruined the joke, though.

Or maybe I meant OPS over .700. I forgot. Forget the whole deal.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I meant .300. Apologies for the error. I'm not used to staying up so late for the start of a Reds-Pirates game.

Kind of ruined the joke, though.

I just figured you meant OFF-base percentage. :p

[Degenerate39]

He's back

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bruce 2 for 2! Back to back doubles! Could he be "on fiyah!"?

[Tom Servo]

Kelch dared to call that a single, Bruce showed him up.

[Kc61]

Double for Bruce. Very nice hitting by Jay tonight. And on the road.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick flies out to left.

[Reds Fanatic]

Both times Ludwick up with Bruce at 2nd and both times he does not advance the runner

[_Sir_Charles_]

Both times Ludwick up with Bruce at 2nd and both times he does not advance the runner

Yeah, I've seen more than enough of Ludwick. I know he had a good game a week ago or so....but Heisey's finally showing signs of life...let him play!

[Tom Servo]

Thanks Ump! :lol:

[Reds Fanatic]

Frazier doubles to left center. 3-0 Reds!

[Tom Servo]

Frazier! little league HR :jump:

[_Sir_Charles_]

WOW! triple for Frazier then an error! 4-0 Reds!

[Blitz Dorsey]

Whooohooo! How you like that!

[Reds Fanatic]

Actually 4-0 as Frazier goes to 3rd and that throw was way into the stands.

[_Sir_Charles_]

You know, I thought that was a ground rule double. I thought that fan touched the ball.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Frazier! little league HR :jump:

Haha, that's a good way to put it.

[Tom Servo]

You know, I thought that was a ground rule double. I thought that fan touched the ball.
I thought it was outta there in real time. :dunno:

[BCubb2003]

Now that he's saved a man's life, Frazier thinks he can do anything.

[Reds Fanatic]

You know, I thought that was a ground rule double. I thought that fan touched the ball.

I went back and replayed and it was not touched

[Kc61]

I'm starting to think I may have underestimated Frazier.

I'm not starting to think I may have underestimated Ludwick.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Now that he's saved a man's life, Frazier thinks he can do anything.

LOL. I was thinking the same thing. I figured he'd have an out-of-body type of game. :lol:

[_Sir_Charles_]

I went back and replayed and it was not touched

Thanks RF. I was waiting for a replay.

[Tom Servo]

nice AB here by Mez

[Reds Fanatic]

Mesoraco lines out to left

[Redsfan320]

Frazier's hot right now. It will be tremendously dissapointing if they plug Rolen right back in at third when he gets back.

320

[_Sir_Charles_]

Reds are getting some SOLID contact tonight. Line out by Mez...smacked HARD.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Homer laces a base knock to right.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hit parade! Homie with a single!

[Reds Fanatic]

I'm starting to think I may have underestimated Frazier.

I'm not starting to think I may have underestimated Ludwick.

The thing with Ludwick is he is pretty much putting up the same numbers he has the last 3 years. I had some hope moving to GABP would improve his numbers but he has been consistently bad the last several years.

[Kc61]

Reds are getting some SOLID contact tonight. Line out by Mez...smacked HARD.

This could be the game that boosts the team OBP into more reasonable territory.

Four runs, no homers, two rallies. Good to see.

[_Sir_Charles_]

This could be the game that boosts the team OBP into more reasonable territory.

Four runs, no homers, two rallies. Good to see.

LONG overdue.

[PuffyPig]

Cards lose, Braves end 8 game losing streak.

[NJReds]

Both times Ludwick up with Bruce at 2nd and both times he does not advance the runner

He can't even make an out correctly.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart grounds into a 5-4 FC. 4-0 Reds mid 4th.

[Kc61]

Cozart. Like him defensively. Better than the Janish/Valdez type as a hitter. Has some extra base power.

But he is miscast at the top of the batting order. Should be hitting seventh or eighth.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKK

And shame on you if you read anything into that.

[Reds Fanatic]

Oswalt signed with the Rangers. Glad to see him stay out the NL.

[Kc61]

Homer fans McCutchen.

Would like to see Homer go seven strong with no meltdowns tonight. Keep the Bucs to a run or two tops.

Homer certainly is throwing well. He's impressed this year.

[Tom Servo]

Brantley says there was some Reds/Oswalt interest in the offseason. Not terribly surprising, I figured Walt kicked the tires.

[Reds Fanatic]

Alvarez strikes out swinging. 4 Ks.

[Kc61]

Another K for Homer.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKK

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-2-3 again! :O)

I could get used to typing that. *grin*

[Reds Fanatic]

Bailey is rolling. Ground out to short. 4-0 Reds after 4.

[Kc61]

Beautiful inning by Bailey.

[VR]

Cards lost

[_Sir_Charles_]

4 innings. 45 pitches. 33 for strikes. That's gettin' it done!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cards lost

That's something ELSE I could get used to typing. ;)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Doug Slaten in for the Buccos. Just up from AAA.

[Reds Fanatic]

Doug Slaten in to pitch. Just up from AAA.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Okay, that's just freaky.

[Reds Fanatic]

Okay, that's just freaky.

Great minds think alike

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs grounds out to short.

[VR]

This could be the game that boosts the team OBP into more reasonable territory.

Four runs, no homers, two rallies. Good to see.

Funny how we get excited about a whopping 7 baserunners in 4 innings. :)

In 2004 we'd have been calling it a dry spell.

[Kc61]

Stubbs grounds out. He still isn't approaching that .700 OBP.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Great minds think alike

My wife walked past and saw your post. Laughed and said "yeah, right!". :laugh:

[BCubb2003]

My wife walked past and saw your post. Laughed and said "yeah, right!". :laugh:

She shouldn't say that about Reds Fanatic.

[_Sir_Charles_]

She shouldn't say that about Reds Fanatic.

:p

[_Sir_Charles_]

Circus catch. Spins in a circle on his butt.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto is robbed by the right fielder.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Now come on boys, don't let the bats go to sleep because of a lead.

[Kc61]

Phillips down 0-2 as often happens. But his stroke looks a lot better these days.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I agree. He's matured as a hitter the past few years. He still adjusts to his batting order position though unfortunately.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wow. Nice play. It was close, but that was one heck of a play! Barehanded play with a rifle throw from Harrison. Impressive.

[Kc61]

Phillips, like Votto, is quite good at fouling off two strike pitches. It saves him as a hitter because he gets behind in the count so much.

If only Drew Stubbs could learn to foul off those pitches, he hardly ever does it.

Nice play by Harrison to throw out Phillips on weak grounder. Nice leather by Bucs that inning.

[Reds Fanatic]

I thought Brandon would be safe on that but ground out to short. 4-0 Reds mid 5th.

[Kc61]

I thought Brandon would be safe on that but ground out to short. 4-0 Reds mid 5th.

I think that's why Brandon hits into double plays fairly often. He doesn't get a great break out of the box. A better break from home plate, he might have beaten that one out.

[_Sir_Charles_]

That was an awesome still frame on Bailey's splitter.

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice catch by Stubbs

[Tom Servo]

Stubbs keeping Homer's straight-retired streak alive

[Kc61]

Don't know if anyone else agrees, but Stubbs is playing much better CF defensively this year. He is handling the wall better out there and he is making more catches coming in after the ball. He's always been good going side to side.

IMO he can't hit much, but Drew is a good CF and is improving.

[Tom Servo]

Stubbs keeping Homer's straight-retired streak alive
and I jinxed it. ah well.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hague singles to left

[_Sir_Charles_]

*smacks Tom Servo's head* Way to go!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Almost one heck of a play by Cozart. IF single.

[Reds Fanatic]

Good try by Cozart but infield hit for Barajas. 1st and 2nd.

[Reds Fanatic]

McGehee pinch hitting singles to left. 4-1 Reds.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Crud. Shutout gone. Single plates one.

I blame Tom Servo. It's all his fault. ;)

[Tom Servo]

They're finding holes, damn.

[_Sir_Charles_]

They're finding holes, damn.

They're hitting it hard too, so it's not just luck.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Man! Where did THAT miss?

[Tom Servo]

yesiree

[_Sir_Charles_]

YESSIREE! DP!

[Reds Fanatic]

Big 4-3 DP. 4-1 Reds after 5.

[Reds Fanatic]

Resop in to pitch

[_Sir_Charles_]

Reso.....*stops typing* Not doing it AGAIN! :O)

[Tom Servo]

Pirates fear Bruce.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Jay takes the BB.

[Reds Fanatic]

Leadoff walk to Bruce

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ludwick flies out to shallow left....soon.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Or not. Ground out to third.

[Reds Fanatic]

Diving stop by Alvarez. Runner to 2nd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2QsiZt0xf_c/TjDNXYjOq7I/AAAAAAAAAJQ/quVoMMLOlGs/s1600/life-savers-by-bewarethecheesedotcom.jpg up

[Kc61]

Ludwick hits an occasional homer, but otherwise hasn't hit this year. To state the obvious.

That LF spot, if the Reds could get some more production from that position.

[Reds Fanatic]

Frazier strikes out swinging. Todd hesitates to run and is easily out at 1st.

[Reds Fanatic]

Mesoraco intentional walk

[_Sir_Charles_]

IBB to Devin

[Kc61]

Bruce held at second on the Frazier strikeout. He apparently thought it was a foul, not strike three. Now they will walk Mes to face Bailey with two out.

Make 'em pay, Homer.

[_Sir_Charles_]

HOMER!!! RIB-EYE!

[Blitz Dorsey]

Another rip from "Single" Bailey! 5-1 Redlegs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bailey with his 2nd hit tonight! 5-1 Reds.

[Kc61]

Homer made them pay. 5-1 ballgame.

[_Sir_Charles_]

LOL. Did you see that look on his face when he hit that?!? An "oh my god"! :O)

[Kc61]

I asked for a ten run victory early in this thread. Reds need six more.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Listen, if people think they are going to intentionally walk our batters to get to Bailey, they are going to pay severely.

[MikeS21]

LOL! Can Homer play LF?

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart flies out to right. 5-1 Reds mid 6th.

[BCubb2003]

Listen, if people think they are going to intentionally walk our batters to get to Bailey, they are going to pay severely.

Bat him right after Votto.

[Kc61]

Bat him right after Votto.

You can't. That's Leake's spot.

[BCubb2003]

You can't. That's Leake's spot.

Leadoff then?

[Reds Fanatic]

Tonight: Top 4 in the order: 1 for 13
Bottom 5 in the order: 6 for 11 (and if you take out Ludwick's 0 for 3 the others are 6 for 8)

[Kc61]

Leadoff then?

Deal.

Actually, I think Leake is more consistent so he should lead off.

We'll accept your idea of Bailey cleanup.

And, of course, catcher eighth. Under all circumstances.

[Reds Fanatic]

Running catch for Bruce.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm glad Bruce caught that. That would've been an insult of a hit.

[Reds Fanatic]

McCutchen flies out to center.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Homer at 68 pitches. 51 strikes. Wowsers!

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-2-3 again! ground out to Phillips. 7 pitch inning.

[Reds Fanatic]

Alvarez grounds out to 2nd. 5-1 Reds after 6.

[PuffyPig]

We've been getting decent production from other than Votto for a bit a time lately.

Bound to start happening.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'd love to see something reminiscent of the back to back shutouts we had against the bucs back in '10. Bailey and Cueto back in May of 2010.

So....who pitches tomorrow? :O)

[Kc61]

Homer at 68 pitches. 51 strikes. Wowsers!

I'm expecting Homer to go 8 tonight, with Marshall finishing it up. If things keep going well.

Then, the missile will be well rested to try and close out a winning series tomorrow.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Drew with a leadoff single.

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs singles to center.

[Kc61]

Big inning coming here. (Hope it's the Reds half.)

[Reds Fanatic]

Wild pitch moves Stubbs to 2nd

[_Sir_Charles_]

Homer Bailey 2 for 2.
Joey Votto 0 for 3.

Take offense to that Joey. :O)

[_Sir_Charles_]

MAN! How was that NOT gone!?! Off the wall.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto doubles high off the wall in right. Stubbs only gets to 3rd. 2nd and 3rd.

[Playadlc]

Are you kidding me Drew Stubbs? That's embarrassing.

[Blitz Dorsey]

That might be one of the worst baserunning plays I've ever seen. What was Stubbs thinking there?

[Reds Fanatic]

I don't know what Stubbs was thinking. That was not even close to being caught.

[PuffyPig]

Stubbs obviously misread it, but he wanted to be certain he could tag up if it was caught.

[Playadlc]

Stubbs should be fined.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Pick up your third base coach if you're not sure, Drew. (And I can't believe he wasn't sure.)

Moot point. BP with a RBI single. 6-1.

[_Sir_Charles_]

There ya go! Phillips plates Drew.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips singles to left. 6-1 Reds! 1st and 3rd.

[VR]

Stubbs should be fined.

I'll assume the death stare he got from Votto is more severe than any fine.

[WVRedsFan]

Votto stays at 3rd. Why is that?

[Kc61]

Stubbs should be fined.

C'mon, Stubbs hustles. He just misread the fly ball. It was a mistake, not a lazy play.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Run it up boys! Run it UP!

[PuffyPig]

Pick up your third base coach if you're not sure, Drew. (And I can't believe he wasn't sure.)



Yeah, hard to believe he misread it that badly, when usually he's by far the best baserunner on the team.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Bruce with an RBI single. He's now 3-for-3. 7-1 Reds.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto stays at 3rd. Why is that?

3rd base coach held him.

Bruce singles to center. His 3rd hit tonight. 7-1 Reds!

[VR]

Votto stays at 3rd. Why is that?

Paying back Stubbs, through Jay Bruce. They are pals.

[Playadlc]

C'mon, Stubbs hustles. He just misread the fly ball. It was a mistake, not a lazy play.

Obviously I wasn't being serious. It was a really bad play, though.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Votto stays at 3rd. Why is that?

Berry held him.

[PuffyPig]

Votto stays at 3rd. Why is that?

With zero outs, you don't take the chance.

[WVRedsFan]

OK, so Kc61 was right. big inning by the right team.

[Kc61]

Big inning coming here. (Hope it's the Reds half.)

Good call by me. I'm 1 for 150 this year.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Wow, had no idea this Jared Hughes guy was the NL ERA leader. Or at least was until a few minutes ago.

[WVRedsFan]

With zero outs, you don't take the chance.Thanks. Can't get the game tonight for some reason. Radio only and Welsh is not the best pbp man--never explained why Votto didn't score.

[Kc61]

Somebody explain this Ludwick fellow to me at some point, ok.

He showed me up with a single. I'm now 1 for 151.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick singles to left. 8-1 Reds!

[Blitz Dorsey]

Even Lud gets in on the action with an RBI single. 8-1 Redlegs.

[PuffyPig]

Wow, had no idea this Jared Hughes guy was the NL ERA leader. Or at least was until a few minutes ago.

He only had 21 innings, so he couldn'r have been. Chapman is at 0.00.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wait....Ludwick got a hit?!?

Somebody pinch me!

[Playadlc]

8-1 and still no one out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Every Reds hitter except Cozart has reached base tonight.

[Reds Fanatic]

Frazier hit by the pitch. Bases loaded.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Frazier plunked on the back. Really lost that pitch. Not intentional at all.

[Kc61]

Frazier HBP. Guy saves somebody's life and the Buccos are throwing at him. Gee whiz.

[VR]

8 runs. No dingers.

[_Sir_Charles_]

8 runs. No dingers.

THAT sir is breaking news. :beerme:

[WVRedsFan]

8 runs. No dingers.

Niiice!!!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bases loaded, no outs, 3 runs in, Mesoraco up.

[Kc61]

I would get Lecure up. I wouldn't push Homer tonight.

Dusty will likely try to get the complete game. I'd go in the opposite direction and give Homer a relatively short night, keep him rested for next time.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I would get Lecure up. I wouldn't push Homer tonight.

Dusty will likely try to get the complete game. I'd go in the opposite direction and give Homer a relatively short night, keep him rested for next time.

Really? He just now reached 70 pitches. He's FINE.

[Kc61]

Mes is good at fouling off that two strike pitch. He has good plate discipline for a kid. Like him.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Mez k's for the first out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Mesoraco strikes out swinging.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Homer swinging for the granny there. :O)

[_Sir_Charles_]

6-4-3 dp to end the rather productive inning. 8-1 Redlegs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Homer grounds into a 6-4-3 DP. 8-1 Reds mid 7th.

[Kc61]

Really? He just now reached 70 pitches. He's FINE.

Yeah, I didn't say I would remove him right now. But I wouldn't push Homer.

Reds have a seven run lead, I'd let Homer go seven, give him the rest off, and let Lecure finish.

[Reds Fanatic]

Valdez in at 2nd.

[PuffyPig]

I would get Lecure up. I wouldn't push Homer tonight.

Dusty will likely try to get the complete game. I'd go in the opposite direction and give Homer a relatively short night, keep him rested for next time.

At 70 pitches he might be too strong. Having him go 95-100 would be just fine and likely better, especially if they are relatively stress free.