Pirates at Reds 6-7-12

[Degenerate39]

Cozart 6, Heisey 8, Votto 3, Phillips 4, Bruce 9, Frazier 5, Ludwick 7, Mesoraco 2, Leake 1

[CySeymour]

Who is pitching for Pittsburgh?

[redsfaninbsg]

Pirates Lineup

1. Alex Presley (L) LF
2. Neil Walker (S) 2B
3. Andrew McCutchen (R) CF
4. Garrett Jones (L) 1B
5. Pedro Alvarez (L) 3B
6. Jose Tabata (R) RF
7. Clint Barmes (R) SS
8. Michael McKenry (R) C
9. Kevin Correia (R) P

[Degenerate39]

- A. Presley grounded out to first
- N. Walker struck out swinging

[Degenerate39]

McCutch strikes out for the 3rd out

[_Sir_Charles_]

KK

Nice easy inning. Good start for Mike.

[Kc61]

Cozart and Heisey quickly are out.

[Kc61]

Votto with his 475th double of the season.

He does lead the major leagues.

[Degenerate39]

BP singles to right but Votto is thrown out at home to end the inning

[Kc61]

Phillips singles.

Votto out at home.

[WVRedsFan]

Perfect throw. Why do these guys do stuff they can't do against anyone else to us?

[WVRedsFan]

Cozart and Heisey quickly are out.

Can't believe these two high OBP guys are at the top of the lineup. ;)

[Kc61]

Can't believe these two high OBP guys are at the top of the lineup. ;)

Actually, it's pretty irritating in this case. Votto and Phillips got hard hit base knocks, but it started with two out, nobody on.

Votto should have 60 RBIs but doesn't have enough base runners to knock in.

By the way, Votto was safe at home, the replay shows.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKK

[Kc61]

Leake with four Ks, no score through one and a half.

And, again, Votto was safe. Bad call at home.

[Degenerate39]

G. Jones struck out looking
- P. Alvarez grounded out to second
- J. Tabata struck out swinging

[WVRedsFan]

Actually, it's pretty irritating in this case. Votto and Phillips got hard hit base knocks, but it started with two out, nobody on.

Votto should have 60 RBIs but doesn't have enough base runners to knock in.

By the way, Votto was safe at home, the replay shows.
He was safe, but the throw was good. I've watched the Buccos play some this season and they just don't make plays like that.

Except against us.

[RedlegJake]

Bruce hit that one

[_Sir_Charles_]

:jump: BRUUUUUUCE

[WVRedsFan]

HR Bruce. Yippee.

[RedlegJake]

They ain't throwing him out at home

[VR]

They ain't throwing him out at home

/like

[Degenerate39]

13th of the season for the Bruce

[Kc61]

It should be 5-0 Reds. Votto should have scored. Phillips should have been on for the Bruce homer.

And the first two hitters should have high OBPs and should have been on base and then scored.

I want a blow out tonight so I can catch some NBA.

[RedlegJake]

Frazier swung like a home run hitter. Just happened to miss.

[WVRedsFan]

It should be 5-0 Reds. Votto should have scored. Phillips should have been on for the Bruce homer.

And the first two hitters should have high OBPs and should have been on base.

I want a blow out tonight so I can catch some NBA.Two of us. Ain't gonna happen.

[_Sir_Charles_]

It should be 5-0 Reds. Votto should have scored. Phillips should have been on for the Bruce homer.

And the first two hitters should have high OBPs and should have been on base and then scored.

I want a blow out tonight so I can catch some NBA.

Because guys with high OBP's are ALWAYS on base. *grin*

[VR]

I wonder if Ryan thinks you only get one pitch to hit? :)

That was right down broadway though, he's forgiven.

[Kc61]

Because guys with high OBP's are ALWAYS on base. *grin*

Against this pitcher they would have been. I guarantee it.

And Ludwick should have had a hit too in the second. Hit it right back up the middle. Bucs had the nerve to position their players well.

Can't get a break.

1-0 Reds.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Just saw the replay of the play at the plate. Looked out to me. FSO must've had a different angle.

[Kc61]

Just saw the replay of the play at the plate. Looked out to me. FSO must've had a different angle.

FSO replay showed Joey's foot just got in there. Very close.

Pretty risky to run him on that play, hard hit single to right, fielder charged the ball well.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKKK

[RedlegJake]

Forget aboput it...nice pitch!

[WVRedsFan]

Leake is "on" tonight!

[RedlegJake]

1-3, that's it...Leake's working fast and loose

[_Sir_Charles_]

1-2-3 again, again and again! Leake looking VERY good. Great movement, just tossing freely.

[WVRedsFan]

Leake with 33 pitches through three innings.

[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. Brandon Phillips - 130
18. Joey Votto - 128
19. Reggie Sanders - 125
20. Ernie Lombardi - 120
21. Sean Casey - 118
22. Jay Bruce - 113
23. Frank McCormick - 110
24. Dave Parker - 107
25. Chris Sabo - 104
26. Dave Concepcion - 101

[_Sir_Charles_]

FINALLY! A true leadoff hitter leading off the inning. :O)

[RedlegJake]

Leake called out on strikes...looks a bit disgusted walking back

[_Sir_Charles_]

It's okay Mike. Joey strikes out too sometimes.

[VR]

Leake with 33 pitches through three innings.

Can you imagine the angst over at PiratesZone?

"We can NEVER hit soft tossing righties"
"We make this guy look like Cy freakin Young against us"

[_Sir_Charles_]

Can you imagine the angst over at PiratesZone?

"We can NEVER hit soft tossing righties"
"We make this guy look like Cy freakin Young against us"

Must be the same person saying that, cuz I can't imagine there being more than one person on PiratesZone. ;)

[WVRedsFan]

"If it ain't the Steelers, I ain't interested"

A quote from my father in law.

[Kc61]

The Reds' bottom of the order up.

Pitcher, lead off man, second hitter.

Two out.

[Kc61]

Heisey looks at strike three.

[RedlegJake]

Heisey looked surprised at that call...don't know why

[WVRedsFan]

As this point, I'd welcome Valdez in center over Heisey. Good grief.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Chris decides to ponder that pitch for a while. He continues to ponder it as he strolls back to the dugout.

[The Voice of IH]

Geeez, the waste of Joey Votto is officially on tonight.

[_Sir_Charles_]

The Reds' bottom of the order up.

Pitcher, lead off man, second hitter.

Two out.

Top notch post. :lol:

[Kc61]

Don't mean to pick on Cozart by the way. He hits for good power for a shortstop, just not yet an OBP man. Hopefully he'll improve in that department. Just not a lead off hitter.

[RedlegJake]

who cares about the lunch bunch - get back to the darn game

[RedlegJake]

single breaks it up...whoops he charges for a double on Bruce's arm

[WVRedsFan]

Bruce a little slow there?

[RedlegJake]

Bruce a little slow there?

Yep, wring player to laze it on

[Kc61]

1-1 ball game on the pair of doubles.

[WVRedsFan]

Short-lived lead.

[RedlegJake]

Well - that is it for Leake's great pitching- another double tie game - good grief
up and in just where hitters like it Mike

[RedlegJake]

now a single. For cryin out loud

[RedlegJake]

Get the dang ball DOWN!!!

[redsfaninbsg]

First three innings it feels like it should be 3-0 Reds and now the Pirates are on the verge of posting a huge inning.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Jeez, I walk away for 3 minutes and what happened?!? Mike...say it ain't so!

[Kc61]

Sac fly on the line drive, 2-1 Bucs.

[RedlegJake]

There's another belt buckle high strike that is hit to center, run scored

[RedlegJake]

Another single. First and second. First pitch again.

[Degenerate39]

When he loses it he loses it fast

[_Sir_Charles_]

Who is that? That wasn't Price that was talking to Leake. Anybody know?

[RedlegJake]

Man - from movement like crazy to flat as a clotheline

[WVRedsFan]

This is simply typical of our plight against the Pirates. Send them to the junior circuit.

[RedlegJake]

double play. Much better looking with that batter.

[Degenerate39]

Who is that? That wasn't Price that was talking to Leake. Anybody know?

Assistant pitching coach

[redsfaninbsg]

Hell of a play by Phillips.

[RedlegJake]

first 5 guys it was like he was getting no break on the ball at all - maybe something mechanical? Because to Tabata the ball started dropping and dipping again

[_Sir_Charles_]

Assistant pitching coach

Thanks.

[WVRedsFan]

Votto took the bait. K

[RedlegJake]

Bill McKechnie

[WVRedsFan]

One pitch for Phillips. Flyout. Dusty style.

[WVRedsFan]

Correia might fail after the third, but he looks sharp now

[RedlegJake]

Hard hit but right to Tabata

[RedlegJake]

Leake looked good again that inning...his stuff is breaking down again instead of hanging there flat...only at what? 55 pitches?

[RedlegJake]

LUDWICK!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bye-bye! :jump: Ludwick

[RedlegJake]

He got ALL of that one!

[WVRedsFan]

Beethoven drives in another run.

[WVRedsFan]

Mes first pitch popping out. Dusty's philosophy is faulty.

[RedlegJake]

Leake with a rocket that ALvarez handles

[_Sir_Charles_]

absolutely PERFECT bunt from Cozart.

[RedlegJake]

didn't know Zach had that in him

[WVRedsFan]

Has every batter offered at the first pitch this inning?

[RedlegJake]

My my my ...ever hear of working the pitcher guys?

[WVRedsFan]

I don't know about Leake, but everyone swung at the first pitch. Way to keep the pitcher fresh--for the opposition.

[_Sir_Charles_]

5 batters, 1 run scores, 2 reached base...6 pitches thrown. Wow. I'm not sure I've ever seen that before.

[RedlegJake]

Pesky Presley gets another hit

[redsfaninbsg]

They are just trying to end this one early so everyone can watch the NBA

[WVRedsFan]

5 batters, 1 run scores, 2 reached base...6 pitches thrown. Wow. I'm not sure I've ever seen that before.

The hitting philosophy of this club is horrible.

[Kc61]

This is the part of the order that hurt Leake earlier. Hope he can get through it this time.

[_Sir_Charles_]

They are just trying to end this one early so everyone can watch the NBA

Not everyone. I haven't watched a game in over 3 years. College ball...different story. ;)

[Kc61]

Not everyone. I haven't watched a game in over 3 years. College ball...different story. ;)

Heat Celtics should be a good one tonight.

One out, man on second for the Pirates in the sixth.

[reds44]

I was told Heisey was an overrated defender.

[RedlegJake]

really great catch by Heisey saves a run!

[Kc61]

Another terrific play by Heisey.

Two out, man on third.

[membengal]

good lord, Chris Heisey.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ummmm...that looked like shades of Edmonds. He slowed up right before he dove.

Great catch, don't get me wrong, but that hot dog had a bit of mustard on it.

[RedlegJake]

Daggone it! 3-2 Pirates

[membengal]

Ummmm...that looked like shades of Edmonds. He slowed up right before he dove.

Great catch, don't get me wrong, but that hot dog had a bit of mustard on it.

Um, no.

[RedlegJake]

Um, no.

I agree - no way - that was pure great play - no mustard, no hotdog

[Kc61]

That pitch to Jones had too much of the plate and Jones handled it nicely punching an RBI single to left field.

Now three outs.

[reds44]

Yeah, not sure how that was a hot dog play.

[WVRedsFan]

You know, I don't why I watch these games against the Bucs. So frustrating. If they win tonight, they will have won 9 of the last 15 games.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Um, no.

LOL. Okay. No big deal. I just saw him slow so he could dive. When I say hot dog, I mean you intentionally dive to make it look more spectacular. If he hadn't slowed there, I think he could've made that on the run and maybe hold Pressley at 2nd.

[membengal]

LOL. Okay. No big deal. I just saw him slow so he could dive.

And, again, no.

[Kc61]

You know, I don't why I watch these games against the Bucs. So frustrating. If they win tonight, they will have won 9 of the last 15 games.

The Reds should have a dozen runs against this pitcher.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Votto just continues to amaze. He's just such a pure hitter.

[Kc61]

Votto with just an ordinary at bat. Single.

[gilpdawg]

Thom and Franchester together are almost unbearable.

[Kc61]

Phillips at bat here is key. Needs to do something that is not a double play.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice. I'd LOVE to see a rally here.

[Kc61]

Single for BP. First and second. We're in business.

[WVRedsFan]

He did.

[_Sir_Charles_]

RALLY! 3 straight singles. 3-3 ballgame

[RedlegJake]

Bruce ties it.

[Kc61]

Bruce bloops an RBI single, first and third.

Three singles in a row for the Reds. A rarity.

[WVRedsFan]

3-3! Back to back to back singles!

[RedlegJake]

3-3! Back to back to back singles!

almost as rare as back-to-back-to-back homers for the Reds

[Kc61]

Pitching change. Jared Hughes coming in.

If the Reds NOW want to revert to their home run ways this inning, it's ok with me.

[WVRedsFan]

Now if Frazier can hit, we're in bizznes.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Btw...my apologies. I just watched the highlight of the Heisey catch...he didn't slow down, he slipped about halfway to the ball. Trust me, I'm glad to know I saw it incorrectly.

[WVRedsFan]

Pitching change. Jared Hughes coming in.

If the Reds NOW want to revert to their home run ways this inning, it's ok with me.

:):):)

[Kc61]

Frazier fails to get the run in. Force play at second, runners hold.

[Kc61]

Lecure throwing.

1-2 count on Ludwick.

[WVRedsFan]

Oh no. LeCure throwing.

[RedlegJake]

You can't a pitch in the dirt Ludwick.

[_Sir_Charles_]

*sigh* He could've rolled it up there and Ludwick was going to hack at it.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Devin is extremely DUE!

[Kc61]

2-1 count on Mes. Swung for Yellowstone that last one.

Now two and two.

[redsfaninbsg]

Hughes isn't even throwing strikes

[RedlegJake]

Blah. 1 and 3rd no out and they got nothing else..

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hughes isn't even throwing strikes

He is, however, huffing and puffing and growling like a zombie or something. Odd looking cat.

[redsfaninbsg]

One pitch in the zone to to Ludwick and Mesoraco

[WVRedsFan]

Hughes isn't even throwing strikes

Matters not to these guys. Swing early and often and hope to make contact.

[Kc61]

Frazier and Ludwick with bad at bats there. Frazier jumped on the first pitch and grounded it to third. Ludwick struck out on a pitch in the dirt.

The objective there, fellas, is to hit the fly ball. You wait for a pitch that could be hit for a fly ball.

Very disappointing inning.

[Kc61]

The Reds should have a well rested pen tonight. Marshall pitched to one man yesterday. Chapman had an easy inning. Logan, one batter. Arredondo rested last night.

As I say most nights, Dusty has to be careful with Leake.

Infield single for Tabata.

[RedlegJake]

That was sloppy sloppy sloppy baseball!

[Kc61]

Sac bunt. Man out at first.

But Tabata makes it to third.

[Kc61]

That one was on Phillips all the way. He took the throw at first and didn't focus on third at all. Heads up running by Bucs.

[_Sir_Charles_]

That one was on Phillips all the way. He took the throw at first and didn't focus on third at all. Heads up running by Bucs.

This

[jojo]

That was a potentially fatal brain fart by Phillips.

[RedlegJake]

And that mistake by Phillips cost them the lead

[RedlegJake]

Inning over. Leake shouldn't have that run on the books. Darnit.

[jojo]

That one was on Phillips all the way. He took the throw at first and didn't focus on third at all. Heads up running by Bucs.

Absolutely awesome play at third though.... Talk about being safe by a hangnail... Baseball has become a game of millimeters in the digital age....

[redsfaninbsg]

To this point in the series, the Pirates have out played the Reds

[WVRedsFan]

That probably is the winning run. These guys...never mind

[Kc61]

Again, it was nice of Dusty to leave Leake in the game. I'm sure his parents are pleased, his other family members, and all of Mike's friends.

But with the man on third in the seventh inning, the Reds needed the strike out. I would have brought in Arredondo to try and get it.

So Mike now has his seven innings, the bullpen is rested, everyone is happy, and the Reds are losing.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Astros up 2-0 on the Cards in the 3rd.

[redsfaninbsg]

I'd let Leake hit, he's better than any pinch hitter they have

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cairo.

[RedlegJake]

Hardly Mike's fault for that last run though. Except for whatever ailed him in the 4th he's pitched a great game.

I put this one on the offense AGAIN. Flailing away at first pitches, not hitting in situations, and finally a mental mistake in a tight game that should NEVER happen. Don't want to open that can of worms again, but its as if these guys don;t really worry abput the Pirates - they are like a lot of us - ehhh, its the Pirates.

[RedlegJake]

I know I know - that's not probably true but it's the perception I get watching them - no urgency - no fire

[WVRedsFan]

Hardly Mike's fault for that last run though. Except for whatever ailed him in the 4th he's pitched a great game.

I put this one on the offense AGAIN. Flailing away at first pitches, not hitting in situations, and finally a mental mistake in a tight game that should NEVER happen. Don't want to open that can of worms again, but its as if these guys don;t really worry abput the Pirates - they are like a lot of us - ehhh, its the Pirates.
My thoughts exactly. And the Pirates know it and take advantage of it.

[redsmetz]

That one was on Phillips all the way. He took the throw at first and didn't focus on third at all. Heads up running by Bucs.

The irony is that Phillips has done that a time or two. Hopefully it won't be the difference in the game. Is it just me or is Thom going to be his father far too soon? I understand commenting on Phillips' failure to keep an eye on the runner, but Thom sounds far too ticked off about it.

[Kc61]

Cairo batting .132 takes two strikes.

Then a ball.

Then a foul.

Then a ball.

2-2 count.

[WVRedsFan]

You watch. With Pitt playing Minnesota and us the Tigers, by the the end of the weekend they'll be in first place.

[Kc61]

Cairo with a soft liner to short. He's now hitting below zero, I think.

[redsfaninbsg]

Worst bench in the history of baseball.

[RedlegJake]

Reds play up to competition though - I'll bet they play the Tigers really tough and take the series. Seems it's the teams they should beat that snack on them.

[Kc61]

Reds play up to competition though - I'll bet they play the Tigers really tough and take the series. Seems it's the teams they should beat that snack on them.

Except they lose in interleague play every year.

[WVRedsFan]

Reds play up to competition though - I'll bet they play the Tigers really tough and take the series. Seems it's the teams they should beat that snack on them.

Then, that's not championship baseball. At all.

[_Sir_Charles_]

BB to Cozart.

[WVRedsFan]

Heisey primed to hit an early ground ball to the infield for the double play.

[redsfaninbsg]

Heisey is beyond due

[RedlegJake]

Heisey batting 2nd inspires no confidence in me

[RedlegJake]

Cruz is just one tall ligament

[redsfaninbsg]

Swinging at a 2-0 pitch off the plate.....

[edabbs44]

Worst bench in the history of baseball.

Reds PHs have an above average BA, if you can believe that. 99 pts better than the team they are facing.

[Kc61]

Nobody responded to my earlier post, and I'm sure you all disagree, but with a man on third and one out in the seventh, tie game, shouldn't the Reds have used a strikeout reliever?

Wasn't Leake very likely to let that runner score somehow?

[RedlegJake]

Heisey. futile. K.

[WVRedsFan]

Good grief. Heisey is a big zero lately.

[RedlegJake]

Nobody responded to my earlier post, and I'm sure you all disagree, but with a man on third and one out in the seventh, tie game, shouldn't the Reds have used a strikeout reliever?

Wasn't Leake very likely to let that runner score somehow?

I thought about it when it occurred. So yes, I think I'd have gone that way.

[WVRedsFan]

Nobody responded to my earlier post, and I'm sure you all disagree, but with a man on third and one out in the seventh, tie game, shouldn't the Reds have used a strikeout reliever?

Wasn't Leake very likely to let that runner score somehow?

You forget who the manager is? Not gonna happen. I do agree, however.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nobody responded to my earlier post, and I'm sure you all disagree, but with a man on third and one out in the seventh, tie game, shouldn't the Reds have used a strikeout reliever?

Wasn't Leake very likely to let that runner score somehow?

I don't think so. He's usually a ground ball pitcher and he was inducing more grounders than usual tonight. He was also getting the swings and misses. I was fine with Leake pitching there. (of course there SHOULDN'T have been a guy at third...*grumble, grumble*)

[PuffyPig]

Nobody responded to my earlier post, and I'm sure you all disagree, but with a man on third and one out in the seventh, tie game, shouldn't the Reds have used a strikeout reliever?

Wasn't Leake very likely to let that runner score somehow?

What pitcher was warming up at the time?

[_Sir_Charles_]

What pitcher was warming up at the time?

LeCure I believe.

[Kc61]

You forget who the manager is? Not gonna happen. I do agree, however.

IMO, that's three games in four days that Dusty left his starter in too long.

Dusty talks about being aggressive, but he is passive when it comes to removing starters. He loves to leave them in the game.

It's as if these guys are getting paid by the half inning.

[edabbs44]

IMO, that's three games in four days that Dusty left his starter in too long.

Dusty talks about being aggressive, but he is passive when it comes to removing starters. He loves to leave them in the game.

It's as if these guys are getting paid by the half inning.

Dusty is the only manager who leaves the starters in too long while overusing the bullpen.

[RedlegJake]

Frustrating team to watch. Passive yet aggressive at the plate. Maddening. But if they end up losing this - its on a mental error and those are the worst.

[Kc61]

What pitcher was warming up at the time?

I don't know. Lecure had been warming earlier. But Arredondo hasn't pitched and is well rested.

And if Dusty didn't have a good reliever ready that's his fault.

[RedlegJake]

Oh crus, Votto is down

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ouch

[Degenerate39]

My heart stopped

[RedlegJake]

That stung

[Kc61]

Dusty is the only manager who leaves the starters in too long while overusing the bullpen.

That's not fair to Dusty.

Jerry Narron was Hall of Fame caliber for that particular attribute.

[RedlegJake]

Struck him out and I'm just glad he's okay

[WVRedsFan]

I knew Joey was toast when he kept reacting late. Oh well.

[redsfaninbsg]

Simply put, not good

[RedlegJake]

finally got that darn Presley out

[WVRedsFan]

Interesting. Seventeen of the Reds games are one run affairs. For Pitt it's 25.

[membengal]

Nobody responded to my earlier post, and I'm sure you all disagree, but with a man on third and one out in the seventh, tie game, shouldn't the Reds have used a strikeout reliever?

Wasn't Leake very likely to let that runner score somehow?

I agreed with it, just didn't weigh in. Money post, not much I could add to it.

[_Sir_Charles_]

NICE PLAY!

[RedlegJake]

Oh Cozie. Nice play!

[WVRedsFan]

Great play.

[membengal]

NICE PLAY!

Altho I assume you thought he hot-dogged it...

[Always Red]

Dusty is the only manager who leaves the starters in too long while overusing the bullpen.

Dusty is old school- it matters to him who gets the "win".

And then he does all he can do just to win the game.

[RedlegJake]

Marshall's numbers are quickly falling to his career norms

[_Sir_Charles_]

Altho I assume you thought he hot-dogged it...

Hey! I apologized. I clearly mis-saw the Heisey play. I took his slight slip as him slowing down. I know it's hard to believe...but yes, I made a mistake. ME! Of all people. :p

[WVRedsFan]

Marshall's numbers are quickly falling to his career norms

3.32 ERA and falling. He wasn't a closer.

[redsfaninbsg]

Last chance here in my opinion.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I predict a Heisey walk-off dinger.

[Kc61]

Brandon leads off. He owes us one after that defensive play.

[membengal]

Brandon Phillips' no-good-terrible-bad-night continues.

[Kc61]

Bruce behind in the count. K.

[Kc61]

Grilli just sets the Reds down with absolutely nothing.

[WVRedsFan]

I predict a Heisey walk-off dinger.

What you been smoking?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Okay, my Hi-c walkoff only counts if he gets up. *sigh*

[Kc61]

Miami leading the Celtics by 11 in the second period.

[redsfaninbsg]

Late in games if the Reds are behind, I have no faith in any inning that Votto isn't hitting.

[Degenerate39]

Okay, my Hi-c walkoff only counts if he gets up. *sigh*

What's happened to his power this year?

[Kc61]

Now Arredondo comes in.

Dusty is also a master of using the right guy, but too late.

[WVRedsFan]

What's happened to his power this year?

Fluke year.

[_Sir_Charles_]

What's happened to his power this year?

no contact. Kinda hard to hit them out when you're creating a nice steady breeze for the front row.

[Kc61]

no contact. Kinda hard to hit them out when you're creating a nice steady breeze for the front row.

If you're talking about Heisey, you might also note that he has 6 walks all season. He's just swinging at everything and making little contact.

[_Sir_Charles_]

If you're talking about Heisey, you might also note that he has 6 walks all season. He's just swinging at everything and making little contact.

Yeah, Heisey. He is due though.

[Kc61]

Yeah, Heisey. He is due though.

Maybe but whenever Chris has a chance at playing regularly, he comes up short. He's had several chances at it over the years.

Good fielder, certainly a good backup, but not a starting player.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ludwick! :jump: Tie ballgame!

[Kc61]

Ludwick is a star.

[RedlegJake]

Ludwick!

[membengal]

Ludwick!

[powersackers]

Ludwick! :jump:

Ludwick or Bust baby!

[WVRedsFan]

This failure against the Bucs just kills me. But then Beethoven homers and I feel better.

[RedlegJake]

Hey hey hey!!!

[BuckeyeRedleg]

Late to the party but I agree with KC that a strikeout pitcher should have been ready to go and brought in, instead of a pitch to contact pitcher like Leake with a runner on 3rd and 1 out.

Oh well.

[VR]

Why would you ever throw him a first pitch strike!?!?!

Awesome!

[BuckeyeRedleg]

Cameron Frye goes yard. Nice.

[RedlegJake]

Never ever ever throw Ludwick a fastball.

[Kc61]

Hanigan pinch hitting. This speaks volumes about the bench.

Good choice. But you wouldn't think using a catcher would be necessary.

[RedlegJake]

come on Hanigan

[Virginia Beach Reds]

UPPER DECK!

[RedlegJake]

Bring up Dioner instead of Negron and you have 2 choices for a PH depending on who;s catching. Not bad choices either

[Kc61]

Must say, when Ludwick hits them, they really go.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hanny! Works the BB!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Negron pinch running. MLB debut.

[Virginia Beach Reds]

mistake pitch for Hanrahan....fastball right down the middle. Ludwick was ready.

[RedlegJake]

Negron gets his debut as a pinch runner fly Kris fly!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Zack was all OVER that pitch.

[WVRedsFan]

Must say, when Ludwick hits them, they really go.
Batting average up to .217 with 8 homers and 26 RBI's.

[Kc61]

Batting average up to .217 with 8 homers and 26rBI's

The homers leave the yard in a hurry.

[Kc61]

This closer is all over the place. Cozart helped him out swinging at a bad one. 2-2 count now.

[RedlegJake]

Well up to Heisey now

[elfmanvt07]

Good crowd tonight?

[RedlegJake]

1-19 he's due