6/30/12 - Reds @ SF Giants

[Tom Servo]

Zack Cozart 6
Drew Stubbs 8
Joey Votto 3
Brandon Phillips 4
Jay Bruce 9
Ryan Ludwick 7
Todd Frazier 5
Ryan Hanigan 2
Mat Latos RHP

vs. LH Barry Zito

[REDSEER]

I like our chances today. Latos can't get hurt by the long ball in SF like he can at GABP. Plus I think we jump all over Zito.

[Reds Fanatic]

I like our chances today. Latos can't get hurt by the long ball in SF like he can at GABP. Plus I think we jump all over Zito.

Also Latos hates the Giants. He had a good start against them earlier this year.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Pirates up 6-2 on the Cards in the 5th.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Latos' era in this park...under 2.00

[Reds Fanatic]

Giants lineup:

Blanco RF
Theriot 2B
Cabrera LF
Posey C
Pagan CF
Sandoval 3B
Sanchez C
Crawford SS
Zito P

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart flies out to center.

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs strikes out swinging.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto flies out to left. 7 pitch inning.

[VottoFan54]

Giants lineup:

Blanco RF
Theriot 2B
Cabrera LF
Posey C
Pagan CF
Sandoval 3B
Sanchez C
Crawford SS
Zito P

FWIW, Posey is at 1B.

[Reds Fanatic]

Blanco strikes out swinging.

[Reds Fanatic]

Theriot fies out to center.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KK

[Reds Fanatic]

Cabrera strikes out swinging. 0-0 after 1.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips grounds out to 3rd.

[kaldaniels]

Sneak attack!

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce with a perfect bunt hit to 3rd and Sandoval throws the ball away. Bruce to 2nd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Smart play by Bruce there. Bunt single and gets to second on the bad throw.

[REDSEER]

LOVE the bunt against the shift.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce follows good baserunning with bad baserunning. 1-6-5 FC.

[kaldaniels]

At least give Ludwick a chance to go to second....easier said than done though.

[Reds Fanatic]

Frazier singles to left. 1st and 2nd.

[Plus Plus]

Frazier singles to left, runners on first and second with two out for Hanigan.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hanigan strikes out swinging. 0-0 mid 2nd.

[Kc61]

Too bad Bruce got thrown out on the bases or the Reds might have scored a run on the Frazier single.

[Reds Fanatic]

Posey flies out to the track in center.

[Reds Fanatic]

Pagan pops out to short.

[Reds Fanatic]

Sandoval grounds out to 2nd. 0-0 after 2.

[Reds Fanatic]

Latos flies out to center.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart lines a single to right.

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs grounds into a 5-4-3 DP. His first of the year. 0-0 mid 3rd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Gound out to 2nd. 1 out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Crawford lines a double to left.

[Plus Plus]

Well, there goes the perfecto...

[Reds Fanatic]

Zito strikes out looking

[Reds Fanatic]

Blanco fouls out to 3rd. 0-0 after 3.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto flies out to left.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips singles to right center.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Brandon's really been swinging the bat well. Just a smooth stroke. I love seeing him go the opposite way too (Bruce too).

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce grounds out to short. Phillips to 2nd. 2 outs.

[Gallen5862]

Reds fanatic thanks for the pbp.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick walks. 1st and 2nd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Reds fanatic thanks for the pbp.

no problem. though I have to leave in a little bit so someone will have to take over when I leave.

[_Sir_Charles_]

no problem. though I have to leave in a little bit so someone will have to take over when I leave.

I got your back RF. Just let me know.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick walks. Bases loaded for Frazier.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice. Bases jacked for the Manigan. Time to pump up that OBP Ryan.

[Kc61]

Ludwick walks. Bases loaded for Frazier.

That was Frazier, bags full for Hanigan.

[Reds Fanatic]

That was Frazier, bags full for Hanigan.

yeah sorry I lost track I was off a batter.

[Reds Fanatic]

All the sudden Zito with big control problems. 2-0 count on Hanigan

[Reds Fanatic]

3-1 count

[_Sir_Charles_]

NICE! BB to plate one.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hanigan walks in a run. 3 straight walks. 1-0 Reds.

[Reds Fanatic]

Brad Penny warming up

[_Sir_Charles_]

2 pretty breaking balls, quickly 0-2

[Reds Fanatic]

Latos strikes out swinging. 1-0 Reds mid 4th.

[_Sir_Charles_]

K to end the inning. But we get first blood.

[_Sir_Charles_]

In the 9th, Pirates 6 Cardinals 3.

[_Sir_Charles_]

make that 7-3 Buccos

[Reds Fanatic]

Theriot flies out to right.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cabrera grounds out to 1st.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKK

[Reds Fanatic]

Posey strikes out swinging. 4 Ks for Latos. 1-0 Reds after 4.

I have to leave so you can take over pbp.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Leadoff walk to Cozy. Need to work this guy.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'd like to see Cozart take off here.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Kontos warming for the Giants.

[Kc61]

I'd like to see Cozart take off here.

I wouldn't. This pitcher is having a fit of wildness. I'd ride it out. Middle of the order next.

[Kc61]

Umpire gave Zito strike two.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Generous strike on that one. But he walks Stubbs anyway. 2 on no out for Votto.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Tapper to 3rd, both runners advance but Votto really didn't run on that one.

[REDSEER]

Something didn't look right on that follow through.

[_Sir_Charles_]

IBB to Phillips. Bases loaded for Jay.

[Blitz Dorsey]

I'll say this in advance: I love the idea of walking BP to load up the bases for Jay Bruce. Let's get it!

[Kc61]

Very odd thing there. Votto might have beaten that out. It was a slow roller.

Wonder if Votto is sick, injured, or what. He's talking to the trainer in the dugout.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Yeah, I think Votto tweeked something there. He's chatting with Paul Lessard in the dugout too. Not a good sign.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Soft liner to short. Stubbs doubled off second. Ugh!

[Blitz Dorsey]

Bunch of BS. Bruce lines out to SS ... double play.

[reds44]

That's pathetic baserunning by Stubbs.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Stubbs is a horrible baserunner. He's fast. He has almost no awareness.

[fearofpopvol1]

Stubbs doesn't seem to learn from prior mistakes on the bases. He's an awful baserunner.

[Kc61]

Reds are running themselves out of this game. Bruce in the earlier inning, now Stubbs.

Huge opportunity, nothing to show for it.

[reds44]

Cairo in to play 1B. Ru roh.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Great. This completely sucks.

[VottoFan54]

Bad baserunning, but a soft liner to short isn't going to cut it with a runner on third and less than two outs, Bruce has to get that run in.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Bad baserunning, but a soft liner to short isn't going to cut it with a runner on third and less than two outs, Bruce has to get that run in.

Uh, he hit that ball solid. Are you watching the game?

[fearofpopvol1]

Stubbs has to freeze on a line drive and he started running toward 3rd. Unacceptable.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Shot to Cairo. 1 down.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Stubbs has to freeze on a line drive and he started running toward 3rd. Unacceptable.

Yup. And it's a pattern with Stubbs.

[VottoFan54]

Uh, he hit that ball solid. Are you watching the game?

I was not watching, one of the announcers said it was a soft liner. If Bruce hit it solid, then he is not to blame.

[PuffyPig]

Stubbs made a mistake there, but he doesn't make a mistake on the basepaths very often.

[_Sir_Charles_]

It was a soft liner. NOT hit hard.

[reds44]

Yeah, that ball wasn't hit hard which is what makes the baserunning even worse.

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKKK

[_Sir_Charles_]

It did look like it might loop over the shortstop at first, but yeah...you can't assume that. Mistake on Drew's part obviously.

Not the end of the world though. Still up 1-0 and still in 1st place. Sky hasn't fallen yet.

[kaldaniels]

So any guesses on Votto?

[_Sir_Charles_]

KKKKKK

1-2-3 for Latos yet again.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Well, if Latos pitches a shutout ... all good. Ha.

[OesterPoster]

No idea, but I'd say hammy or groin.

[REDSEER]

So any guesses on Votto?

I was going to go with oblique or back. He was running pretty gingerly down the line, with no noticeable limp.

[Kc61]

Latos with 65 pitches after five, in good shape.

Maybe the Reds can find a way to score here, that last inning was unfortunate.

[_Sir_Charles_]

So any guesses on Votto?

Strained his back because his wallet weighs too much? ;)

[wheels]

It doesn't look like a hammy. Almost looks like a foot problem. He didn't seem to want to put weight on it.

Could be anything.

[kaldaniels]

I was going to go with oblique or back. He was running pretty gingerly down the line, with no noticeable limp.

Back was my first thought.

[corkedbat]

Just tuned in in time to see them say that Cairo had replaced Votto at first. I a;most threw up/ Any word if it is an injury or maybe sickness. This offense without Joey for any length of time what so ever would be pitiful.

[Superdude]

That's potentially terrible news about Votto, but Latos' slider is so tasty again today.

[kaldaniels]

Geez Pic why aren't you in the park hustling to get news on Votto.

[wheels]

Geez Pic why aren't you in the park hustling to get news on Votto.

My thoughts exactly.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ludwick flies out to Pagan. 1 down.

[reds44]

Back was my first thought.
Agreed. Looked like a back to me.

[wheels]

I hope you guys are wrong about it being a back problem. That could really nag him for a while.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bonds in the house

[REDSEER]

Bonds in the house

And looking like he's dropped a hat size or three.

[corkedbat]

Bonds in the house

There's our LFer! :evil:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Frazier tagged that one, right at the LF'er.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hanigan swinging out of his shoes there.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Liner off of Zito's glove hand. Hanny safe at first.

[OesterPoster]

Good ab by Hannigan just to get Latos out of the way.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Boo birds still squawking for Latos.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Did you guys think he went around on that?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Dink hit to the 2nd baseman. 3 down. 1-0 Reds it remains.

6 walks in 2 innings, and we score 1 run. I hope that doesn't come back to bite us in the butt.

[Kc61]

Dink hit to the 2nd baseman. 3 down. 1-0 Reds it remains.

5 walks in 2 innings, and we score 1 run. I hope that doesn't come back to bite us in the butt.

8 men left on base for the Reds. Should have more runs, some bad baserunning and some bad luck.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Pirates won 7-3 btw.

[redsfaninbsg]

Knee inflamation, very odd.

[wheels]

Left knee inflammation. Doesn't sound overly serious.

[corkedbat]

Inflamation in the left knee. Could be minor (or not).

[_Sir_Charles_]

That surprises me. Didn't look like a knee when he was running.

[REDSEER]

I can't think of anytime he would have tweaked a knee. Hopefully something that a few days of rest will cure.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cairo snags another one. 1 down.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Inflammation in left knee, per giants radio

[redsfaninbsg]

Better than a back, groin, or sprained knee/ligaments.

[reds44]

Can't imagine that's very serious. Probably gets tomorrow off, though.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nate Schieholtz ph'ing for Zito

[redsfaninbsg]

Can't imagine that's very serious. Probably gets tomorrow off, though.

Which makes hanging on to this game even more important.

[Kc61]

Can't imagine that's very serious. Probably gets tomorrow off, though.

Reds are going to need to find a way to split or take this series without Votto.

[reds44]

Reds are going to need to find a way to split or take this series without Votto.
Need to win today.

[OesterPoster]

I thought he looked a little awkward when he slid into third last night going first-to-third. Wonder if he aggravated something already then.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Golf swing, Bruce runs down the 5 iron.

[reds44]

Can Frazier play 1B?

[corkedbat]

It's not that serious if that's all it is. I'd MRI him to be sure though. Can they give him steroids or cortiszone for the inflamation?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Can Frazier play 1B?

Yes.

[redsfaninbsg]

Can Frazier play 1B?

Great question, if Votto can't go I'd rather see him than Cairo trotting out there.

[corkedbat]

If he's out more than a day or two, some of the chaff on this roster will really need to pick it up.

[wheels]

It's going to be Cairo. Dusty will try to re live 2010.

[Kc61]

Great question, if Votto can't go I'd rather see him than Cairo trotting out there.

I'm guessing you'll be disappointed. Frazier hasn't played first recently. Cairo uses spring training to practice first base as a backup.

I'm guessing Cairo will play tomorrow.

[_Sir_Charles_]

If he's DL'd then I'd not even hesitate to bring up Danny Dorn. LF and 1b. Lefthanded with some pop.

[OesterPoster]

Right handed pitching will destroy this lineup without Votto, unless Bruce gets hot.

[reds44]

Latos' ERA is dropping like a rock.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ground out to Phillips. 1-2-3 for Latos again. 11 straight sat down.

[Kc61]

If he's DL'd then I'd not even hesitate to bring up Danny Dorn. LF and 1b. Lefthanded with some pop.

LOL, we're still pining for Danny Dorn? He's hitting .230 at AAA and the Reds have never shown any incling whatsoever to bring him to the majors under any circumstances.

Willie Harris.

[Raisor]

Right handed pitching will destroy this lineup without Votto, unless Bruce gets hot.

Bruce IS on a hot streak right now.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Kontos in for the Giants.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Leadoff 2 bagger for Cozy!

[_Sir_Charles_]

LOL, we're still pining for Danny Dorn? He's hitting .230 at AAA and the Reds have never shown any incling whatsoever to bring him to the majors under any circumstances.

Willie Harris.

He fills 2 needs. Backup in OF and 1b, and fills the LH hitting void and he's not a punch and judy hitter.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Panda with the wind knocked out of him I'd think.

[fearofpopvol1]

time to bench stubbs for a game

[Kc61]

He fills 2 needs. Backup in OF and 1b, and fills the LH hitting void and he's not a punch and judy hitter.

Two chances it will be Dorn.

None and none.

[reds44]

What does Stubbs do well besides run really fast?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Popped up bunt by Stubbs btw. Nice snag by Sandoval.

[BCubb2003]

Panda with the wind knocked out of him I'd think.

Earthquake reported in the Bay Area.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Earthquake reported in the Bay Area.

:clap: Nice.

[fearofpopvol1]

Well done, Cairo!!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Single up the middle for Miggy! Throw to the plate allows Cairo to head to 2nd. 2-0 Reds

What was Pagan thinking there? No chance to get the runner and he airmails it to the dish.

[Raisor]

Single up the middle for Miggy! Throw to the plate allows Cairo to head to 2nd. 2-0 Reds

It's official, the Reds made a horrible decesion extending Votto.

[wheels]

When is the last time the Reds went up against two pitchers with numbers in the 70's in a non spring training game?

I'm guessing never.

[Raisor]

Just realized this second that this is 11 years on the board for me this month.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Kontos is giving that catcher a workout. Everything in the dirt.

[PuffyPig]

Two chances it will be Dorn.

None and none.

I disagree, 3 chances.

Slim, fat and none, and slim and fat were seen leaving town.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Phillips K's but another one gets away...1st and 3rd now.

[_Sir_Charles_]

And btw, I agree that it WON'T be Dorn. I'm just thinking I'd prefer him to seeing Costanzo again. He'd be the other option from L'ville btw.

Again, this is only assuming a DL is needed...which of course we all hope ISN'T needed.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Kontos is pulled. New pitcher for the Big Fellas is Javier Lopez.

[reds44]

There's 0 chance Votto goes on the DL.

[_Sir_Charles_]

and now jay's down. *sigh* Foul ball off his foot.

[DGullett35]

There's 0 chance Votto goes on the DL.

This is what I thought also

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bruce K's swinging on a ball about 3/4's of a mile outside.

[DGullett35]

Injuries seem to come in bunches

[fearofpopvol1]

Bruce doing what he does best with lefthanded pitchers who throw off the plate. K!

[_Sir_Charles_]

There's 0 chance Votto goes on the DL.

It's a bit early to make THAT call don't you think? Don't even know the issue yet....not really.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Brad Penny coming in.

[wheels]

Brad Penny is FAT.

[_Sir_Charles_]

About a foot away from a RBI double there.

[_Sir_Charles_]

So, who's this guy on the mound who swallowed Brad Penny?

[powersackers]

Brad Penny is FAT.
Watching out for a sumo match to break out between panda and penny.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ludwick k's looking.

[OesterPoster]

I'd probably eat and drink myself into Penny's shape if Karina Smirnoff dumped me too.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Heading to the bottom of the 7th. 2-0 Reds. Latos at 78 pitches.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'd probably eat and drink myself into Penny's shape if Karina Smirnoff dumped me too.

You got me curious. Wow! How in the world did a guy who looks like Penny get a babe like that?!? Handkerchief and Chloroform? That's my guess.

[_Sir_Charles_]

1 down. Fly out to center.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Tapper to Cairo from Cabrera. Nice feed to Latos. 2 down. 13 in a row sat down.

[fearofpopvol1]

Cairo is no Votto, but he's done a really nice job today at 1B, I must say.

[kaldaniels]

One hitter anyone?

[WebScorpion]

You got me curious. Wow! How in the world did a guy who looks like Penny get a babe like that?!? Handkerchief and Chloroform? That's my guess.I'm guessing $$$$$$. ;)

Meanwhile, Mat is still dominating the Giants. :clap:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Miggy seeing some action down there. Another grounder to him. 1-2-3 for Latos yet again.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'm guessing $$$$$$. ;)

Meanwhile, Mat is still dominating the Giants. :clap:

LOL. I was kidding obviously. Yeah, that'd be my guess as well.

[_Sir_Charles_]

One hitter anyone?

Nah. That's been done to death this year. :p

[_Sir_Charles_]

Todd is still stinging the ball, just finding defenders. Line out to left. 1 down for Hanigan.

[_Sir_Charles_]

This strike zone seems to be getting bigger and bigger as the day wears on.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Good battle from Hanigan there. Down 0-2 and ends up with a 9 pitch ab. 2 down, Latos up.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Latos flies out to Pagan to end the 7th. 2-0 Redlegs.

[kaldaniels]

I know it's been a little rough but when you guys are saying your bedtime prayers tonight, be sure to thank the Lord we have Mat Latos on our team.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Latos is just rollin'! Grounder to Phillips.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Grounder to short. 16 in a row now by Latos.

[WebScorpion]

Latos is just rollin'! Grounder to Phillips.Yeah, he's just pounding the strike zone. Whether you go up there looking or swinging the odds are you'll find yourself 0-2 against Latos today. :thumbup:

It would be nice if we could score a few runs here and take some pressure off Mat. He really deserves the win here...great pitching! :clap:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Grounder to 1st AGAIN. Feed to Latos to go 1-2-3 AGAIN! 17 straight. Mercy!

102 pitches, only 29 balls. As fabulous as I thought he was last time out, he looks even BETTER tonight. He's getting ground ball outs this time.

Btw, while the shut out and only 1 hit allowed so far is impressive....I like that big ole' ZERO in the BB column.

[corkedbat]

This Latos is a pleasure to watch.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Let's go! Add on!

[PuffyPig]

Latos is 6-0 in his last 12 starts, and hasn't really got it going yet. Until the last 2 starts.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cozart grounds out weakly to 2nd. 1 down.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Latos is 6-0 in his last 12 starts, and hasn't really got it going yet. Until the last 2 starts.

3rd in the league in run support. That can't hurt.

[Gallen5862]

What is Latos doing now that he wasn't doing earlier?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Stubbs pops out to Buster. 2 down for Miggy.

[OesterPoster]

What is Latos doing now that he wasn't doing earlier?

Throwing his slider for strikes.

[_Sir_Charles_]

What is Latos doing now that he wasn't doing earlier?

Pitching in the 9th inning? :O)

Seriously though, he's throwing strikes. Absolutely pounding the zone.

[Playadlc]

What is Latos doing now that he wasn't doing earlier?

Command. It's all about command with this kid

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hard shot to 3rd, but Sandoval throws out Cairo. 1-2-3 go the Reds. Penny looked pretty solid there.

Alright Mat...wrap it up!

[corkedbat]

Bronson the only starter w/o a CG

[_Sir_Charles_]

1 down. Fly out to Ludwick.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Really? No way did he go around on that. Bad call.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Belt with a triple.

[kaldaniels]

That probably hits the Tundra at GABP.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Grounder to Cozart. 2 down but the run scores. 2-1 Reds.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Generous strike.

[Brutus]

The shutout would have been nice for Latos' sake, but the out is obviously important at this juncture.

[_Sir_Charles_]

2-2. Let's go, slam that door!

[corkedbat]

The run scores, but he still faces only two batters over the minimum. Another beautiful outing.

[kaldaniels]

I'll take that call.

[_Sir_Charles_]

BOOM! And this one belongs to the reds! 7 Ks

[Gallen5862]

"And This One Belongs To The Reds."

[WebScorpion]

and this one belongs to the REDS!!! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-happy096.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Brutus]

If Latos & Leake pitch like this the rest of the way, the Reds will be in great shape.

[_Sir_Charles_]

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[TheBurn]

Latos: 9 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K :clap:

[corkedbat]

Now let's hope Joey doesn't miss more than a game or two.

[Tom Servo]

We're still good! :beerme:

[DGullett35]

The bullpen should be well rested. Great 2 games by our SP. Could not ask for anymore. Hopefully Joey will be back by Mon. I forget what our lineup is like without him in it.

[WVRedsFan]

Still with no power and the only way I know what the Reds are doing is on an antiquated smartphone since AT& T is still down and the only way to charge this power hog Android phone is to run the car and no ins can pump gas. Sucks. Anyway, two glorious nights I missed. Hold down the fort for me.

[redsmetz]

Still with no power and the only way I know what the Reds are doing is on an antiquated smartphone since AT& T is still down and the only way to charge this power hog Android phone is to run the car and no ins can pump gas. Sucks. Anyway, two glorious nights I missed. Hold down the fort for me.

If we can keep you and your locale in the Stone Age for the remainder of the season, we can go undefeated!

[Seriously though, I remember when the freak windstorm blew threw the Midwest after Hurricane Ike and knocked out power over a wide swath for nearly a week - quick wake up call on how much easier our lives are than our ancestors. Hope it's back sooner rather than later for you.]