6/1/12 - Reds at Astros

[Reds Fanatic]

Reds lineup:

Cozart SS
Stubbs CF
Vottto 1B
Phillips 2B
Bruce RF
Heisey LF
Frazier 3B
Mesoraco C
Leake P

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Astros lineup:

Schafer CF
Altuve 2B
Lowrie SS
Lee 1B
Johnson 3B
Bogusevic RF
Martinez LF
Snyder C
Happ P

[kbrake]

Glad to see that .281 OBP still leading off. Good work, Dusty.

[Tom Servo]

Apparently it's Ludwick starting, not Heisey.

[cbowen2112]

Why, oh why can't Hanigan bat higher in the lineup? Still would love to see this:

Phillips
Hanigan
Votto
Frazier
Bruce
Cozart
Stubbs
LF
Pitcher

[oneupper]

Glad to see that .281 OBP still leading off. Good work, Dusty.

Not minding Cozart/Stubbs with the lefty on the mound as much.

[oneupper]

Apparently it's Ludwick starting, not Heisey.

I would suppose so, Ludwick gets the starts against lefties in the Dusty playbook.

[kbrake]

Why, oh why can't Hanigan bat higher in the lineup? Still would love to see this:

Phillips
Hanigan
Votto
Frazier
Bruce
Cozart
Stubbs
LF
Pitcher

I would do a back flip if that ever actually happened.

[elfmanvt07]

I swap Cozart for Heisey when he starts.

[edabbs44]

Not minding Cozart/Stubbs with the lefty on the mound as much.

Cozart sporting the .354 OBP vs LHP.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I was really hoping to go to a game this weekend...it's starting to look like it won't happen. Birthday party tonight (screaming little girls EVERYWHERE), graduation to attend tomorrow, graduation party/dinner on Sunday. Ugh.

[Tom Servo]

Man, I always forget that the night games at the Astros/Brewers/Cards/Cubs start at 8.

[elfmanvt07]

I know. I just sat down expecting to be in the bottom of the first.

[elfmanvt07]

Let's go men.

[marcshoe]

Apparently I tuned into the game three decades early.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart grounds out to short.

[elfmanvt07]

This pitcher is working quickly.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cool. Change of plans. I'm going to tomorrow's game. First time seeing Latos too. :O)

Let's go boys! Smack around these 'stros!

[Virginia Beach Reds]

What is Dusty waiting on??? Running those low OBP performers out at at 1/2 spot? Geesh.

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs strikes out looking

[Kc61]

Watching on Extra Innings with Stros announcers. It took them five minutes to figure out that if the Reds got some high on base guys to hit in front of Votto the team would really take off.

[elfmanvt07]

No complaints for that pitch.

[_Sir_Charles_]

In other news...Cards down 2-0 early. :O)

2-0 Mets in the 4th.

[_Sir_Charles_]

This Votto guy is pretty decent.

[Kc61]

What is Dusty waiting on??? Running those low OBP performers out at at 1/2 spot? Geesh.

Not as bad tonight because Cozart and Stubbs do better against LHP. Against righties, it's pretty hard to defend.

Single for Votto.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto singles to left. The pitch before looked like strike 3 so we will take it.

[alloverjr]

And in other news...Votto with a hit with bases empty :)

[757690]

Apparently I tuned into the game three decades early.

The problem with turn back the clock jerseys from the 70's is that they were polyester and meant ro be worn like a seventies leisure suit, very tight. But players today wear them loose, and it looks like kids wearing their big brother's hand me down jersey's.

[_Sir_Charles_]

GO! :jump: Phillips with a RBI double!

[Buckeye33]

That was one of the most perfect strikes I've ever seen that Votto did not get called out on. Just took advantage of it too!

[Tom Servo]

How did that not leave the park? Damn.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips doubles high off the wall in left center. Votto beats the throw to the plate. 1-0 Reds.

[alloverjr]

Can't believe that didn't go

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce singles to right. 2-0 Reds.

[Tom Servo]

Bruce on FI-YA

[Reds Fanatic]

That was one of the most perfect strikes I've ever seen that Votto did not get called out on. Just took advantage of it too!

That is turning into a huge call.

[Virginia Beach Reds]

BP running the bases real well...showing he is over those hammy issues from earlier. Aired it out on that score from 2nd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick grounds into a 5-4 FC. 2-0 Reds mid 1st.

[Reds Fanatic]

Schafer flies out to right.

[marcshoe]

Man, I seriously just had a Terry Puhl flashback. I hadn't thought of him forever.

[Reds Fanatic]

Altuve grounds out to short. 2outs.

[marcshoe]

2 down.

[Reds Fanatic]

Lowrie flies out to right. 2-0 Reds after 1.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-2-3 goes Leake. Nice.

[marcshoe]

Reds are on pace to win this one 18-0.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Reds are on pace to win this one 18-0.

I could live with that. :thumbup:

[nate]

Chat is open!

[Reds Fanatic]

Frazier grounds out to short.

[Reds Fanatic]

Mesoraco flies out to right.

[Reds Fanatic]

Leake strikes out swinging on a pitch in the dirt. 2-0 Reds mid 2nd.

[RedlegJake]

Works out ok. Leadoff man will start the third

[RedlegJake]

Love to see a strong game from Leake

[Reds Fanatic]

Lee lines a single to left.

[Reds Fanatic]

Johnson flies out to center.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice. Stubbs shows off the wheels.

[Kc61]

Nice. Stubbs shows off the wheels.

Stubbs improved at CF this year. Doing better on going back on long fly balls, and coming in on the short ones.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bogusevic walks. 1st and 2nd.

[Tom Servo]

Rut roh.

[Reds Fanatic]

Martinez lines a single to right. Bases loaded.

[alloverjr]

Watching Leake pitch is not fun. Pitches all over the place. Got to see his gem last Saturday. Top of the 3rd the game was at 2 hours. With a 6 and 2 year old in the 93 degree heat. Not a fan.

[_Sir_Charles_]

*whew* Tapper to Votto. Lee out at home.

[Reds Fanatic]

3-2 FC on a broken bat ground out. I am surprised that was so easy on a slow hit ground ball.

[Kc61]

Lee must be the slowest man on earth. How did he not score on that slowish grounder with the bases loaded?

[REDREAD]

Reds are on pace to win this one 18-0.

:lol:

[alloverjr]

3-2 FC on a broken bat ground out. I am surprised that was so easy on a slow hit ground ball.

Carlos Lee :)

[Virginia Beach Reds]

well...carlos lee was running who was basically crawling to the plate.

[Reds Fanatic]

Lee must be the slowest man on earth. How did he not score on that slowish grounder with the bases loaded?

No kidding. I thought that was an easy run when I saw how slow that ball was hit.

[Reds Fanatic]

Happ strikes out looking. 2-0 Reds after 2.

[RedlegJake]

Whew

[Kc61]

Leake gets out of it, but I have to say he looks very shaky out there.

Mike cannot keep falling behind the hitters. He doesn't have the stuff to pitch from behind in the count.

Hopefully he'll get it going next inning.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Quite the Houdini. Let's hope Mike settles down a bit. He seems to be all over the place.

[Virginia Beach Reds]

what a great play by Votto. Most 1b would have just went to 1st there and not thrown home to get the force.

[Degenerate39]

I was nervous with the pitcher at the plate with the bases loaded.

[RedlegJake]

Score some more boys. Mike's gonna need a bigger lead

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart walks

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs flies out to center. Good hustle. Cozart goes to 2nd.

[RedlegJake]

wow - you know its deep when you tag and go to 2nd

[Kc61]

If Votto wants to settle for singles, he can hit .500. He can hit a single at will.

That time an RBI.

What a hitter.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto singles to center. 3-0 Reds!

[Degenerate39]

DatdudeDP

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips grounds into a 5-4-3 DP. 3-0 Reds mid 3rd.

[Tom Servo]

DatDudeDP

[elfmanvt07]

In his defense, it was a pretty decent hit ball.

[DGullett35]

I read an aritcle on ESPN about who will have a monster June. Votto wasn't mentioned but so far hes off to a great start. Think he can top Melky's 51?

[Kc61]

Leake now facing the top of the order, want to see a solid inning here.

[757690]

Thom wonders why the Astros pitched to Votto? He can't remember back to the first inning when Phillps crushed an RBI double?

[Reds Fanatic]

Good play by Votto. 3-1 ground out.

[Kc61]

Good play by Votto. 3-1 ground out.

I thought Joey should have let Brandon handle it.

Good throw by Joey, but really Leake made the play. Got over there very quickly and made an athletic play.

[REDREAD]

Thom wonders why the Astros pitched to Votto? He can't remember back to the first inning when Phillps crushed an RBI double?

Thom the genius forgets that a 325 batting average means that Votto gets out 67.5% of the time (not counting walks)

[Reds Fanatic]

Altuve strikes out looking. That pitch looked low.

[alloverjr]

Where did that come from? Nice pitch.

[elfmanvt07]

Where did that first pitch miss?

[Reds Fanatic]

Lowrie walks.

[Kc61]

Leake walks Lowrie before Lee. Not wise. But Mike was squeezed a bit IMO. The 2-2 pitch looked good to me.

[redsmetz]

Chris, it's Tan za nee a, not Tan zane ia. Heavens, you went to St. X. Redsmetz, Moeller class of '73.

[Kc61]

3-0 to Lee. That last pitch looked good too. Now 3-1 count.

Mike facing a tough strike zone.

[Reds Fanatic]

Lee lines out to Votto. 3-0 Reds after 3.

[RedlegJake]

whew. Leake is walking a tightrope and succeeding so far.

[Kc61]

Lebron with 16 points in the first quarter, still not finished.

[NJReds]

Leake's thrown more balls than strikes. Tap-dancing on a minefield tonight, but so far, so good.

[Kc61]

Leake's thrown more balls than strikes. Tap-dancing on a minefield tonight, but so far, so good.

Yeah, but Leake looked better in the third. Maybe he's on an upward trend.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce strikes out looking.

[elfmanvt07]

Bruce strikes out looking.

On a pitch outside.

[_Sir_Charles_]

7th inning. 5-0 Mets over the Cards. :O)

[Reds Fanatic]

On a pitch outside.

This umps strikes zone is all over the place. He calls strikes that seem like balls and calls balls that look like strikes.

[elfmanvt07]

This umps strikes zone is all over the place. He calls strikes that seem like balls and calls balls that look like strikes.

Who is it?

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick singles to right center.

[Reds Fanatic]

Who is it?

Jim Joyce

[Kc61]

Good to see Ludwick get a single. Reds need to get some guys on since one of their top hitters comes up soon. Mike Leake.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Armando Gallaraga's best buddy.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wow Johan Santana is having a very good night against the Cards.

[elfmanvt07]

Wow Johan Santana is having a very good night against the Cards.

http://i.imgur.com/XiQXb.gif

[Reds Fanatic]

Mesoraco grounds into a 6-4-3 DP. 3-0 Reds mid 4th.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wow Johan Santana is having a very good night against the Cards.

Oh my. I only looked at the score. I won't mention anything else. :thumbup:

[Kc61]

Mesoraco grounds into a 6-4-3 DP. 3-0 Reds mid 4th.

It was Frazier, Mes leads off next inning.

[Reds Fanatic]

Johnson grounds out to short.

[Kc61]

Oh my. I only looked at the score. I won't mention anything else. :thumbup:

Mets have never had such an excellent game if it goes nine innings.

[RedlegJake]

Given the Mets pitching history that is crazy! Hope it lasts!!

[Reds Fanatic]

Bogusevic grounds out to 2nd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

If somebody says it before hand...they're getting smacked. :O)

[Reds Fanatic]

6 pitch inning. Martinez grounds out to short. 3-0 Reds after 4.

[RedlegJake]

Mesaraco deep! C'mon Mes!

[Kc61]

Mets now lead by six over Cards. Bases loaded walk to David Wright. Probably a smart walk by the Cards pitcher.

[Reds Fanatic]

That is the bad thing for Santana. He is having to sit through a long half inning.

[Reds Fanatic]

Mesoraco grounds out to 3rd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

That is the bad thing for Santana. He is having to sit through a long half inning.

He's at 107 pitches already. I highly doubt he goes the distance.

[Reds Fanatic]

Leake strikes out swinging.

[_Sir_Charles_]

8-0 Mets now.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart strikes out swinging. 3-0 Reds mid 5th.

[edabbs44]

Johan sure does know hitters.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Johan sure does know hitters.

*smack*

[_Sir_Charles_]

1 pitch, 1 out. Well, maybe he can go the distance....if they keep doing THAT. LOL.

[Reds Fanatic]

Snyder grounds out to short.

[Reds Fanatic]

1 pitch, 1 out. Well, maybe he can go the distance....if they keep doing THAT. LOL.

Now 2 outs in the 8th. 7 Ks for Santana

[Reds Fanatic]

Happ strikes out swinging. 2 outs.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yeah, I just don't know if I'd keep pitching Johan. 116 pitches with another inning to go (at least).

118 and his 5th walk. Coaching visit.

[Reds Fanatic]

Schafer strikes out looking. 3-0 Reds mid 5th.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'd hate to be the manager in that situation in NY. Johan just coming off some major surgery...I know it's history in the making, but this is his career he's playing with.

He's through 8. 122 pitches.

[RedlegJake]

Still good - exciting inning in NY nailbiter!

[Reds Fanatic]

yes that is a really tough call on Santana.

[RedlegJake]

first time I ever switched the radio to a Mets game.

[Kc61]

Johan over 120 pitches after eight. He walked a guy that inning. He also hit a guy on the hand, but the ump saw it differently.

Apparently in this game in the sixth, Beltran hit one down the line called foul, might have hit the foul line.

Johan is usually capped at 110 pitches coming off surgery. Not tonight.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Almost gone by Drew....just missed it.

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs just missed. Flys out to the wall in right.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wait....Votto made an out? That's gotta be a typo.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto grounds out to 2nd.

[DGullett35]

Let Johan finish

[Reds Fanatic]

Holliday, Craig and Freese are due up for the Cards in the 9th.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Let Johan finish

I'd lean that way...but I'd leave it up to Johan. I don't think he's gone over 110 this year.

[Kc61]

If this game stays close, I wonder if Chapman will pitch two innings in relief. He is well rested.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips strikes out. 3-0 Reds mid 6th.

[DGullett35]

Id leave it up to Johan but any pitcher no matter the pitch count is going to want to finish that game

[RedlegJake]

Santana is in the on deck circle - he is staying in.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Id leave it up to Johan but any pitcher no matter the pitch count is going to want to finish that game

Absolutely, but at least the manager has that in his back pocket that he left it up to Johan.

[RedlegJake]

He went out when Beltran came up last inning and asked Johan

[Reds Fanatic]

Altuve singles to left.

[RedlegJake]

Altuve is pretty darn good

[Reds Fanatic]

Trouble here. Lowrie singles to right. 1st and 3rd.

[RedlegJake]

Santana comes to the plate to a standing ovation - crowd is going wild

[Reds Fanatic]

Lee grouds into a 4-6-3 DP. 3-1 Reds

[RedlegJake]

I'll take 2 for a run.

[Virginia Beach Reds]

I hope MLB-N will break into NYY v DET coverage in the ninth.

[edabbs44]

Bottom 9. The heartbreak would be tremendous

[Reds Fanatic]

Johnson is out. 3-1 Reds mid 6th.

Meanwhile in NY they are headed to the 9th.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Is anybody watching the Reds? Not me.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1 pitch. 1 down.

[edabbs44]

Here's what I don't get...it is a still a no no if 2 pitchers get it. This is a team thing, not a Johan thing.

[Reds Fanatic]

That helps a 1 pitch out.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Here's what I don't get...it is a still a no no if 2 pitchers get it. This is a team thing, not a Johan thing.

*smack, smack* Second time already! What's wrong with you!?! ;)

[Reds Fanatic]

Here's what I don't get...it is a still a no no if 2 pitchers get it. This is a team thing, not a Johan thing.

yes I remember a game several years back where the Yankees had several pitchers combine on one.

[DGullett35]

His change still looks nasty

[klw]

If this game stays close, I wonder if Chapman will pitch two innings in relief. He is well rested.

Well he he hasn't thrown in a few days. Whether he is well rested is in question,

[_Sir_Charles_]

2 down!

[RedlegJake]

2 down in ninth for Johan

[Reds Fanatic]

128 pitches

[DGullett35]

Chapman needs to be assigned a babysitter for the rest of this year

[redsmetz]

Here's what I don't get...it is a still a no no if 2 pitchers get it. This is a team thing, not a Johan thing.

Yes. Kent Mercker was one of 4 pitchers who threw one. Babe Ruth had one too; walked 1st batter, argued with ump, got tossed & his reliever was perfect after that.

[_Sir_Charles_]

130 pitches. 125 is his career high! Well...it WAS.

[Virginia Beach Reds]

Freese up as Mets outfielders make it interesting on first 2 outs.

[DGullett35]

id just walk freese

[_Sir_Charles_]

id just walk freese

To bring up Molina? No thanks.

[Reds Fanatic]

full count on Freese

[_Sir_Charles_]

NO NO!

[RedlegJake]

HE DOES IT!!!! KO

[DGullett35]

JOHAN

[Reds Fanatic]

he got it. First no hitter in Mets history!

[RedlegJake]

Cards get no noed!!!!!!!

[edabbs44]

Anyone see that fan get taken out?

[Virginia Beach Reds]

Anyone see that fan get taken out?

YES. He got abused. Rightfully so!

[DGullett35]

When he had him 3-0 I would have considered walking him. Freese scares me more than Molina. It all worked out tho. First no-hitter in Mets history

[edabbs44]

YES. He got abused. Rightfully so!

He was in the pile with the players. That was awesome.

[DGullett35]

the mets scoreboard says No-Han

[Virginia Beach Reds]

He was in the pile with the players. That was awesome.

And then he was sandwiched by two Guido's.

[Virginia Beach Reds]

Back to the game at hand...LOL.

[Reds Fanatic]

A quick recap of what is going on in Houston as we all watch the Mets game:


Bruce struck out looking.
Ludwick walked.
Frzier flies out to right.
Mesoraco pops out to 2nd. 3-1 Reds mid 7th.

[Degenerate39]

Chapman needs to be assigned a babysitter for the rest of this year

What'd he do now?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ex-Red with the cream pie! :O)

That's great for Johan. He's had such a long road back. Awesome that he did it against the Cards. Bwahahahaha!

[Reds Fanatic]

Bogusevic grounds out to 2nd.

[Kc61]

Santana is a Hall of Fame caliber pitcher. He is truly superb. Obviously his career got derailed a bit by the major injury, but he is a great one.

[Reds Fanatic]

Martinez walks.

[elfmanvt07]

How close was that pitch?

[Virginia Beach Reds]

Ump is all over the place again. I thought that one hit the inside corner.

[Kc61]

Now Leake is officially being squeezed. He also has close to 100 pitches.

I would not hesitate to go to the pen real soon.

[Reds Fanatic]

Leake is at 100 pitches

[_Sir_Charles_]

Arredondo is ready I'd think by now.

[Virginia Beach Reds]

How close was that pitch?

no fox trax but looked like a pitch he was calling earlier. Looked good.

[DGullett35]

What'd he do now?

Surprisingly its been a couple days since he's been involved or implicated in anything. Im just sayin someone needs to keep an eye on him. Things just seem fishy with everything going on. With the way hes pitching he needs to stay on the straight and narrow

[Reds Fanatic]

Leake is due to lead off next inning.

[Kc61]

Leake is due to lead off next inning.

That's the excuse that loses ballgames. Strike three! Two out.

One more batter for Leake, Dusty, just one more.

[Reds Fanatic]

Snyder strikes out swinging. 6 Ks for Leake.

[Kc61]

Price is at the mound talking to Leake. Let's hope he tells him something helpful.

[WVRedsFan]

What the heck is Brandon doing with his head?

[Reds Fanatic]

Justin Maxwell pinch hitting

[_Sir_Charles_]

In case somebody missed it, the Cards lost earlier. *grin*

[Kc61]

Leake falls behind 2-0. Justin Maxwell has power. Now 3-0.

I think it's time to get a new pitcher in there.

Now 3-2. Leake holding on.

[DGullett35]

Hopefully this means a bad month of june for the cards

[_Sir_Charles_]

Big K!

KKKKKKK

[Playadlc]

Leake falls behind 2-0. Justin Maxwell has power. Now 3-0.

I think it's time to get a new pitcher in there.

Face. :)

[Virginia Beach Reds]

What a pitch by leake!!!!

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice pitch. 7 Ks for Leake. 3-1 Reds after 7.

[edabbs44]

Leakenheimer!

[Kc61]

Beautiful K looking by Leake.

Hopefully, he is done for the night. Let's not push it. He pitched very, very well, including in some tough spots.

[DGullett35]

Hes over 100 pitches. he should be done

[_Sir_Charles_]

Costanzo pinch hitting for Leake. I'm in favor of pulling Leake, but I think Mike is the better hitter. LOL.

[Virginia Beach Reds]

Mike Costanzo disappear!

[Reds Fanatic]

Great start by Leake: 7IP, 4H, 1ER, 3BB, 7K

[Reds Fanatic]

Costanzo strikes out swinging.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Well, that was quick. K swinging. Yeah, I would've let Leake hit for himself and THEN yanked him.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wilson Lopez pitching

Cozart grounds out to Lopez

[Kc61]

Is anyone from the Reds FO watching these games?

Wouldn't one decent lefty hitter off the bench be a reasonable thing to add?

Constanzo is having a nightmare, just hard to believe.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-2-3 go the Reds.

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs grounds out to 3rd. 3-1 Reds mid 8th.

[Reds Fanatic]

Is anyone from the Reds FO watching these games?

Wouldn't one decent lefty hitter off the bench be a reasonable thing to add?

Constanzo is having a nightmare, just hard to believe.

It is hard to believe he is still up here. Now hitting .063

[RedlegJake]

Costanza needs to go. Bring up Dioner and use Mes and Hanigan as PHers until they can trade for a LH hitter

[WildcatFan]

Thom insufferably argues to no one in particular that quality starts aren't stupid. Cowboy calls them "a perfect statistical analysis." WildcatFan breaks his television, briefly considers becoming a Mets fan.

[RedlegJake]

Valdez, Costanza, and Cairo so far. A lot of nothing there. Cairo might get better but not the other 2.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ondrusek in to pitch

[Kc61]

Logan didn't have a great month of May. He was better in April.

Let's hope he doesn't have any trouble here.

[durl]

Well, that was quick. K swinging. Yeah, I would've let Leake hit for himself and THEN yanked him.

No kidding...

How long will they stick with Costanzo? I know it's a small sample size, but c'mon. Our pitching staff hits better than he does.

[Reds Fanatic]

Infield hit for Schafer

[WVRedsFan]

Is anyone from the Reds FO watching these games?

Wouldn't one decent lefty hitter off the bench be a reasonable thing to add?

Constanzo is having a nightmare, just hard to believe.Continuing to send him up there is complete insanity.

[_Sir_Charles_]

No kidding...

How long will they stick with Costanzo? I know it's a small sample size, but c'mon. Our pitching staff hits better than he does.

Actually, that's wasn't really that big of a knock on Costanzo. Leake is a better hitter than most everyone on our bench.

[Reds Fanatic]

Altuve grounds into a 5-4 FC.

[Reds Fanatic]

4 pitch walk to Lowrie. 1st and 2nd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hmmmm....4 pitch walk. Carlos Lee up.

[Tom Servo]

Bad feeling here.

[marcshoe]

Don't leave Logan out there too long.

[durl]

Actually, that's wasn't really that big of a knock on Costanzo. Leake is a better hitter than most everyone on our bench.

Very true. I should have made that exception. Costanzo hasn't shown anything worthy of being a regular pinch-hitter yet.

[WVRedsFan]

Really asking for it here. No offense = games like this.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wow. A long foul ball.