7/1/12 - Reds @ SF Giants

[Tom Servo]

Cozart SS
Stubbs CF
Phillips 2B
Bruce RF
Ludwick LF
Rolen 3B
Cairo 1B
Hanigan C
Arroyo P

[Kc61]

This is one of those games Reds can't expect to win and wouldn't be a tragedy to lose. Reds would have a split in SF which is good.

Still, it would be a GREAT game to win. Let's hope Bronson is on like last time, but gets relieved in due time. Reds bullpen is well rested after two consecutive complete games.

[Tony Cloninger]

Todd Frazier can play 1B. Jeepers

[DGullett35]

IMO Frazier will get some starts at 1st this week if Joey needs some more days off. Does anyone know how long they think Votto will be out?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cozart flies out on the first pitch.

Vogelsong has just as much of a gripe at not making the All Star team as Cueto does.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Stubbs grounds out sharply to second. 2 down.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Brandon grounds out to 3rd. 1-2-3 go the Reds.

[Kc61]

Cards over the Pirates 5-4 in the sixth.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Blanco pops out to Cairo in foul ground. 1 down.

[_Sir_Charles_]

BB to Theriot

[Kc61]

Frazier is playing third, not Rolen, who is a "late scratch."

[Reds Fanatic]

Back spasms for Rolen

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ground out to short. Theriot to second.

Rolen was scratched due to back spasms.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I've got 3 screaming girls running around me, so if somebody wants to take the pbp, feel free. I know I'm going to miss some stuff.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I didn't miss THAT though. Great play by Frazier at the hot corner to end the inning.

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice play by Frazier.

[reds44]

Rolen scratched because he's old.

[Reds Fanatic]

I've got 3 screaming girls running around me, so if somebody wants to take the pbp, feel free. I know I'm going to miss some stuff.

I can do it for awhile but it looks like a big storm is headed toward this area so if I drop out suddenly that is why.

[redsfaninbsg]

Oh how nice it would be to win this one.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Thanks RF. I'll do what I can.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce strikes out looking.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick grounds out to short. 2 outs.

[Tom Servo]

So how does BA look so far? Any chance he makes it 3 straight complete games? :D

[Reds Fanatic]

Frazier grounds out to short. 0-0 mid 2nd.

[Reds Fanatic]

So how does BA look so far? Any chance he makes it 3 straight complete games? :D

Looked fine in the first allowed a walk but got through on only 13 pitches. He is going to need to be on because Vogelsong looks good so far today.

[Reds Fanatic]

Sandoval who in no way should be starting the all star game grounds out to short.

[Kc61]

Amazing that the Giants have three all star starters. It shows you what an excellent pitching staff and rabid fans can get you. Melky Cabrera got more all star votes than Joey Votto.

Angel Pagan came in fifth in the voting for NL outfield.

[Kc61]

Sandoval who in no way should be starting the all star game grounds out to short.

The SF ballot stuffing really skewed the results this year.

Sandoval beat out David Wright for third base, which is a joke.

[Reds Fanatic]

4 pitch walk to Pagan

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bronson scuffling a bit right now with his control

[Reds Fanatic]

All the sudden 7 straight balls.

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs makes a nice catch on the warning track. 2 outs.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice catch by Stubbs, that ball got blown around quite a bit too.

[kaldaniels]

Man they really did stuff the ballot box in SF.

[edabbs44]

If anyone lives in bergen cty NJ, it feels like a hurricane is coming through right now. Holy cow.

[Reds Fanatic]

Pagan steals 2nd.

[redsfaninbsg]

How many stolen bases do the Giants have in this series?

[Kc61]

So far in this game, the Reds outstanding defense has kept things scoreless.

Just as I type that, Hanigan throws the ball into centerfield allowing the stolen base. No advance to third, though.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bronson is struggling with control...and its rubbing off on Hanny now as he sails one over into the OF. But Stubbs backs it up quickly.

[Reds Fanatic]

Crawford grounds out to Arroyo. 0-0 after 2.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice play by Arroyo to get the out. Struggling, but still putting up zeros.

[VR]

Nice play by Arroyo to get the out. Struggling, but still putting up zeros.

Would be great to get solid 6 out of BA today, the bullpen is WELL rested, and actually might need the work.

[Reds Fanatic]

Apparently Rolen's back spasms started right at the beginning of the game.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'll say this for Sandoval, he's got a freaking cannon over there.

[Kc61]

Apparently Rolen's back spasms started right at the beginning of the game.

Rolen is considered in this game and then removed. He is not eligible to come in later. The scratch was after the game began.

[VR]

Any update on Votto? Is he able to PH today?

I like the way he stood up for his teammates for the AS team. Very leaderish.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hanigan grounds out to short. 2 outs.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Any update on Votto? Is he able to PH today?

I like the way he stood up for his teammates for the AS team. Very leaderish.

I agree. For those who missed it....


“It’s kind of difficult to be overly happy today, considering the two guys I thought were shoo-ins aren’t going to be on the team,” he said. “That’s frustrating. I knew I was going to be an All-Star. I was hoping those two guys, the five of us, would go to Kansas City. As much as I don’t want to get into pissing contest right now, as happy as I am for myself and Jay, I’m disappointed for the two guys who are very, very meaningful to this first-place ballclub.”

[Reds Fanatic]

Arroyo strikes out. So far 9 up and 9 down for the Reds. 0-0 mid 3rd.

[Reds Fanatic]

I agree. For those who missed it....

I also liked the way Dusty stood up for the players as well:


“A snub like that looks bad. Johnny and Brandon were at the center of skirmish between us and the Cardinals. Some of Cardinals who aren’t there anymore are making some of the selections.”

[Reds Fanatic]

Vogelsong strikes out swinging.

[Kc61]

In 8 starts at SF this year, Vogelson's OPS against is .555. Include the fact that Votto isn't playing. Include the fact that the Reds have only one lefty hitter other than Votto (although Vogelsong is tough against both righties and lefties). Include the fact that Arroyo's run support this season is among the worst in the league.

It would be a great game to win for the Reds, uphill battle.

[Reds Fanatic]

Blanco grounded out to 2nd.

[redsfaninbsg]

Horrible pitch selection

[Reds Fanatic]

Theriot singles down the right field line. Bruce's arm keeps him to a single.

[VR]

In 8 starts at SF this year, Vogelson's OPS against is .555. Include the fact that Votto isn't playing. Include the fact that the Reds have only one lefty hitter other than Votto (although Vogelsong is tough against both righties and lefties). Include the fact that Arroyo's run support this season is among the worst in the league.

It would be a great game to win for the Reds, uphill battle.

What I was thinking as well KC. This would be a great game for the Reds to steal.....hoping someone steps up, and our staff can grind it out.

[Vottomatic]

No hitter bye bye.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cabrera singles to left. 1st and 2nd.

[redsfaninbsg]

That 0-2 pitch to Theriot may come back to hurt.

[redsfaninbsg]

Posey keeps spoiling off good pitches

[Reds Fanatic]

Giants just took a 1-0 lead on a Posey single. Someone should probably take over pbp as the storms have knocked my tv out for now.

[redsfaninbsg]

That in a nutshell is why I hate watching Arroyo pitch. Two outs nobody on ahead 0-2 and you allow three consecutive hits

[kbrake]

Arroyo just needs to limit the damage here. This offense without Votto against above average RHP is scary.

[redsfaninbsg]

Good damage control

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hard to rag on Bronson much there. That was a heck of an AB from Posey there.

[gilpdawg]

Hard to rag on Bronson much there. That was a heck of an AB from Posey there.

Yeah, Posey hit a good pitch. Can't really blame BA there.

[Kc61]

Cards still lead the Bucs 5-4 in the eighth, Cards got out of tough jam in top of that inning.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Btw, Vogelsong is throwing a nohitternohitternohitternohitternohitternohitterno hitternohitternohitternohitternohitternohitternohi tternohitternohitternohitternohitternohitternohitt ernohitternohitternohitternohitternohitternohitter nohitternohitternohitternohitternohitternohitterno hitternohitternohitternohitternohitter

[kbrake]

Btw, Vogelsong is throwing a nohitternohitternohitternohitternohitternohitterno hitternohitternohitternohitternohitternohitternohi tternohitternohitternohitternohitternohitternohitt ernohitternohitternohitternohitternohitternohitter nohitternohitternohitternohitternohitternohitterno hitternohitternohitternohitternohitter

Perfect game as well.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Perfect game as well.

Well, I didn't want to overdo it. :p

[mth123]

Well, I didn't want to overdo it. :p

:lol:

[gilpdawg]

Cozart grounds out.

[kbrake]

Could be hard to draw a walk. Vogelsong seems to be getting a lot of marginal strikes called.

[Kc61]

Yeah, Posey hit a good pitch. Can't really blame BA there.

Bronson was ahead of Posey 0-2. He just doesn't have the stuff to put a hitter like Posey away.

This is one of those game where the type of lineup the Reds trot out, without Votto, makes it very difficult to score many runs.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Really? That didn't look like a strike at all to me.

[redsfaninbsg]

This strike zone is the size of the grand canyon.

[Kc61]

Reds should have used some of their lefties from the bench in the lineup today against a righty pitcher and with Votto out.

Oops, sorry.

[gilpdawg]

Stubbs swinging K

[_Sir_Charles_]

Reds should have used some of their lefties from the bench in the lineup today against a righty pitcher and with Votto out.

Oops, sorry.

Hey Kc...look over there! A dead horse. *hands him a stick*

:O) I'm kidding of course.

[VR]

Reds should have used some of their lefties from the bench in the lineup today against a righty pitcher and with Votto out.

Oops, sorry.

Anyone know if Votto is available today?

[redsfaninbsg]

Bye bye perfecto

[kaldaniels]

Vogelsong whining about the call?

[gilpdawg]

Phillips HBP, maybe

[_Sir_Charles_]

Brandon HBP right on the hand. Ouch!

Bruce then grounds out to ... right field? Big shift on again.

[VR]

Ok Jay.....take advantage of this break.

I love the hitting to left Jay, but how about turning on one and sending it into the bay?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Vogelsong whining about the call?

I think because it sounded like it hit wood.

[Kc61]

Hey Kc...look over there! A dead horse. *hands him a stick*

:O) I'm kidding of course.

I hope the horse isn't dead. That makes it sound irreversible.

Phillips gets hit by a pitch, the Giants announcers are livid, they say it did not hit him, they are furious because their Vogelsong can't pitch a perfect game today.

I haven't heard them mention, however, the good fortune of their beloved Giants that the best hitter in the league is on the bench today because of an inflamed knee.

The Extra Innings package with the opposing team's announcers makes it hard to watch the game. I think I'll shut off the sound and listent to the Reds radio broadcast which will be ten seconds delayed from the TV action.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Belt with a line drive single to left. The Giants are starting to square up Bronson.

[Kc61]

Belt with a line drive single to left. The Giants are starting to square up Bronson.

Won't matter if Vogelsong continues to pitch a NO HITTER.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Won't matter if Vogelsong continues to pitch a NO HITTER.

A what? A no hitter you say? Who has a no hitter?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Okay, whoever said that Cozart's tag was slow yesterday...I now agree. He was clearly slow to tag there. SB.

[kaldaniels]

I hope the horse isn't dead. That makes it sound irreversible.

Phillips gets hit by a pitch, the Giants announcers are livid, they say it did not hit him, they are furious because their Vogelsong can't pitch a perfect game today.

I haven't heard them mention, however, the good fortune of their beloved Giants that the best hitter in the league is on the bench today because of an inflamed knee.

The Extra Innings package with the opposing team's announcers makes it hard to watch the game. I think I'll shut off the sound and listent to the Reds radio broadcast which will be ten seconds delayed from the TV action.

I'm watching the Reds broadcast on Extra Innings...does it depend on the carrier?

[_Sir_Charles_]

2 down on the grounder to Cairo. Belt to third.

[Kc61]

I'm watching the Reds broadcast on Extra Innings...does it depend on the carrier?

Oops. Sometimes they have both telecasts. I didn't think so today, maybe I'm wrong. I'll double check.

Thank you, I can't take the opposing announcers anymore.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Come on Bronson, its Vogelsong. Put him away!

[kaldaniels]

Okay, whoever said that Cozart's tag was slow yesterday...I now agree. He was clearly slow to tag there. SB.

Guilty. While Cozart is not terrible, some SS really slap their glove down quickly.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Fly out to Ludwick. 1-0 Giants after 4.

[kaldaniels]

Ahh the noodle bat of Vogelsong. I was worried off the bat.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ahh the noodle bat of Vogelsong. I was worried off the bat.

We should protest this game. I don't think loading your bat with noodles is permitted by MLB or any of it's affiliates.

[Kc61]

I'm watching the Reds broadcast on Extra Innings...does it depend on the carrier?

Double checked, I only get the SF telecast. Must be the carrier. Yours is better.

[kaldaniels]

Double checked, I only get the SF telecast. Must be the carrier. Yours is better.

Funny that it is not standardized.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bye-bye no-no

Single by Ludwick.

Cards won 5-4

[Kc61]

Cards beat the Pirates so the Reds will stay in first place win or lose.

Ludwick breaks up the no-hitter to the sadness of the Giants fans and announcers.

[redsfaninbsg]

Funny that it is not standardized.

I get the Reds on extra innings here too.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Frazier's due for a long-ball.

[_Sir_Charles_]

*takes a bow*

:jump: FRAZIER!

[kaldaniels]

Frazier's due for a long-ball.

You win.

[redsfaninbsg]

Frazier, woooohoooo

[_Sir_Charles_]

I'll be back in a bit. Lottery ticket purchase in the offing. :O)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Miggy flies out to Pagan. 1 down.

[Kc61]

Frazier has won me over. He may not be a great player, but he sure was ready for the big leagues.

Seamless transition for him from AAA to the major leagues. As we all know, it sometimes takes an eternity for these guys to make the switch over.

Those of you who preferred Frazier to Francisco appear to have been correct.

[kaldaniels]

Give Old Man Rolen's back some credit too.

[mth123]

Frazier is showing some ability to adjust that I had doubts about. I'd still like a lefty counterpart for whereever he plays, but it wouldn't be a straight platoon.

[BCubb2003]

Give Old Man Rolen's back some credit too.

"Scott, we'd like to talk to you about a coaching position."

[Kc61]

Hey Dusty. Just one fan's opinion.

Use the whole pen if necessary today. They are all rested. Stay with Bronson but when you have to, play this like Game 7 of the World Series.

Winning three of four in SF would be a real shot in the arm.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hanigan has really been struggling lately it seems. 2 down after he grounds to 2nd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bronson K's looking. But thanks to my predictive abilities, we're up 2-1. *grin*

[Kc61]

Hanigan has really been struggling lately it seems. 2 down after he grounds to 2nd.

Last thirty days, .638 OPS for Hanigan with almost no power.

He's still ok to get the bat on the ball and occasionally poke one into right for a key single, but Mes is going to have to supply the power from that position.

[redsfaninbsg]

Hey Dusty. Just one fan's opinion.

Use the whole pen if necessary today. They are all rested. Stay with Bronson but when you have to, play this like Game 7 of the World Series.

Winning three of four in SF would be a real shot in the arm.

Agreed

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice play by Cairo! Beats Blanco to the bag.

[redsfaninbsg]

I hear ya Miguel

[redsfaninbsg]

Damn it.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Heck of an effort by Jay, just missed snagging that one. Theriot to 2nd.

[redsfaninbsg]

Big two outs here

[RedsfaninMT]

Bronson suddenly all over the place. Use the pen Dusty.

[redsfaninbsg]

C'mon Bronson

[redsfaninbsg]

Get him out, now

[_Sir_Charles_]

Crud. Single to right by Cabrera. Goes to 2nd on the throw to the plate. 2-2

[Kc61]

Bronson suddenly all over the place. Use the pen Dusty.

Star Wars reference?

I agree. I wouldn't care if Dusty removed Bronson right now. 88 pitches, tie game now.

Dusty routinely leave Arroyo in games too long. Does it constantly.

[_Sir_Charles_]

HBP. Nearly a head shot too. Caught the shoulder it looked like.

[redsfaninbsg]

Time to go, go to the pen Dusty.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Is somebody up? I haven't noticed anybody.

[redsfaninbsg]

Six hits, two walks, and a hit batter yet no action in the pen.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sandoval pops up to Ludwick. 2 down.

[kaldaniels]

I would be very happy with 5 IP 2 R

[mth123]

Time to go, go to the pen Dusty.

Nobody even warming. Letting Ryan Theriot on base 3 times in one game is grounds for voiding his contract IMO.

I'll settle for removal from this game.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Jose warming.

[redsfaninbsg]

I would be very happy with 5 IP 2 R

We haven't got there yet.

[kaldaniels]

We haven't got there yet.

Hence the "would be".

[_Sir_Charles_]

Pagan chatting up the ump there. He's pissed

[redsfaninbsg]

Exhale

[_Sir_Charles_]

Grounder to Phillips. Pagan didn't even run. He was fuming about that previous strike call.

[RedsfaninMT]

Pagan chatting up the ump there. He's pissed

And then he hardly even jogs down to first. That strike call was more a strike than some this ump has rung up.

[DGullett35]

I agree about going to the pen a little early here. Dusty should have played this game like the Rockies would. 75 pitches and Bronson is out. taking 3 of 4 would be huge for the start of this trip

[redsfaninbsg]

Anybody ever hear if Votto can pinch hit, they may need him before this one is over.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cozart grounds out to Sandoval. 1 down.

[kaldaniels]

Went back and watched the Pagan at bat. He must be an angry man to get so upset at those strike calls.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice play by Sandoval. He was playing in after Stubbs showing bunt. He's looked pretty good over there.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Phillips flies out to left center. 1-2-3 go the Reds.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Anybody ever hear if Votto can pinch hit, they may need him before this one is over.

I tried making a call to the bullpen to ask, but Porky just hung up on me. Rude!


Seriously though, I would imagine he "could"...but I doubt that Dusty would.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Surprisingly Arroyo back out there. Belt with a leadoff single to center.

[Kc61]

Bronson is still out there. Belt lines a single. This is just like giving the game away.

[redsfaninbsg]

Cross your fingers.

[Kc61]

I really don't understand Dusty on Arroyo. He said recently that it's hard to judge when to remove Bronson from the game, or words to that effect.

Arroyo is a 90-95 pitch guy. Today he has been hit fairly hard, the bullpen is well stocked, all these lefties coming up.

I can understand the difficulty of these decisions with some of the other pitchers. With Arroyo? He should be removed earlier in many of his games. Like this one.

[kaldaniels]

In case you missed it earlier, Tyler Crawford had more all star votes than Troy Tulowiski.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bronson is still out there. Belt lines a single. This is just like giving the game away.

I won't go THAT far...but he'd be on a short leash IMO.

K #2 for Arroyo

[_Sir_Charles_]

Vogelsong bunting....chin music from Arroyo

If intentional...I like it. But I don't think it was...he's been pretty erratic today.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Got away from Bronson again...benches cleared! Here we go!

[kaldaniels]

Put Vogelsong on my punk list.

[_Sir_Charles_]

That one was actually right on the edge of the strike zone.

[kbrake]

Put Vogelsong on my punk list.

I think he just lost his cool a bit, he'll probably feel like an ass later when the dust settles.

[BCubb2003]

Bronson: "Don't blame me, I don't know where it's going."

[Kc61]

Bronson: "Don't blame me, I don't know where it's going."

Or: "What's the big deal, I only throw it 70 MPH anyway."

[_Sir_Charles_]

Sac bunt down. Bronson chatting with the pitcher as he trots back to the dugout.

[Kc61]

Bronson at 108 pitches. Too many IMO. 1-1 count to Blanco. Big spot in this game.

[redsfaninbsg]

Bronson at 110 pitches

[cincrazy]

Wow. Vogelsong's a petty little drama queen.

[edabbs44]

Or: "What's the big deal, I only throw it 70 MPH anyway."

SF announcers called the 2nd one a "heat seeker". Not.

[kaldaniels]

Arroyo was just smirking on the mound during the skirmish...hard to imagine he had any foul intent.

[kbrake]

It would be hard to look like more of a fool in this inning than Vogelsong, but Dusty is sure pushing for it.

[757690]

Might have been the dumbest reaction to a brush back since Ventura/Ryan.

[redsfaninbsg]

It would be hard to look like more of a fool in this inning than Vogelsong, but Dusty is sure pushing for it.

Great line.

[Kc61]

It would be hard to look like more of a fool in this inning than Vogelsong, but Dusty is sure pushing for it.

He's a starter, he needs to pitch deep into the game, dude.

[_Sir_Charles_]

SF announcers called the 2nd one a "heat seeker". Not.

74 mph cruise missile

[Kc61]

I guess Bronson won't make the All Star team in 2013 if the Giants make the World Series this year.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cairo's been busy down there today. He's acquitted himself VERY nicely.

[cincrazy]

I guess Bronson won't make the All Star team in 2013 if the Giants make the World Series this year.

:laugh: That's laugh out loud stuff right there!

[mth123]

6 innings and 2 Runs with nothing really working today. I hope that's it.

[WebScorpion]

SF announcers called the 2nd one a "heat seeker". Not.They must have been talking about Hanigan's return throw to Arroyo...those are usually much harder. ;)

[kaldaniels]

I thought Bronson did Vogelsong a favor piping him that next pitch down the middle. I would have tried to strike him out on some junk.

[_Sir_Charles_]

6 innings and 2 Runs with nothing really working today. I hope that's it.

All things considered, I think Bronson pitched VERY well today. He clearly didn't have his good stuff and he really battled and minimized damage.

But yeah, he should be done. Leaving him in there wasn't that bad of a decision...his pitch count wasn't that high and he was facing the bottom of the order. The single just pushed it up some. Much ado about nothing IMO.

[kaldaniels]

Gotta give it up to Bronson today getting thru 6. Not his fault Dusty kept him in.

[mth123]

Gotta give it up to Bronson today getting thru 6. Not his fault Dusty kept him in.

Yep. Now lets get some runs.

[fearofpopvol1]

Arroyo had a nice outing today. Let's hope the pen can keep putting up zeros and that the Reds get some runs on the board. This would be a huge win.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bruce K's.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Arredondo is sitting again. Ondrusek up now.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Single to right center for Ludwick

[kaldaniels]

0-2 Mistake. Doesn't just happen to us.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Frazier walks. 2 on, 1 down for Cairo.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cairo golfs one to center. 2 down.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Alright Hanny...time for a slump-buster!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hi-C on deck

[edabbs44]

Anyone else watching the SF feed and listening to these 2 clowns reminiscing about Bonds, gushing about his 2002 season, acting like it was clean or something?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Darn. Ryan hit it solidly, but Pagan runs it down. 2-2 it stays.

[fearofpopvol1]

you gotta do better with runners on 1st and 2nd and 1 out.

[redsfaninbsg]

Need good Ondrusek today

[fearofpopvol1]

I'm not sure I would've gone with Ondrusek in a tie game late, but my fingers are certainly crossed.

[redsfaninbsg]

Not a good start

[RedsfaninMT]

Need good Ondrusek today

Not a good start.

[_Sir_Charles_]

*sigh* 4 pitch walk to Theriot

[fearofpopvol1]

can't walk the 2 guy (with speed) to get to the meat of the lineup.

[kaldaniels]

All Star Cabrera with the sacrifice. Fine by me.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cabrera with the sac bunt. Theriot to 2nd. 1 down. Posey & Sandoval due up.

[fearofpopvol1]

wow, shocking to see melky sacrifice to get theriot over to 2nd. 1 out.

[kbrake]

I'll take that out thank you Giants.

[fearofpopvol1]

is dusty managing the giants again?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Romo warming

Marshall for the good guys.

[redsfaninbsg]

Posey is a pest

[redsfaninbsg]

My God

[mth123]

Theriot on base 4 times today. Isn't that some biblical sign of the end of the world?

[_Sir_Charles_]

Passed ball. Theriot to third

[fearofpopvol1]

bad block by hanigan there. that could be costly.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Single to center. 3-2 Giants

[redsfaninbsg]

Why not walk him at that point?

[fearofpopvol1]

i knew i didn't like ondrusek in at this spot.

[Tom Servo]

Looks like I made the right choice to leave the downstairs bar showing the game and return to my room.

[Tom Servo]

i knew i didn't like ondrusek in at this spot.
I don't like Ondrusek in most spots.

[kbrake]

Why not walk him at that point?

That was certainly my thought right after that passed ball.

[redsfaninbsg]

Then the double play......

[_Sir_Charles_]

Phillips with the flair yet again. Barehanded turn of the DP. 3-2 Giants after 7 full.

It ain't over yet.

[mth123]

Wow on that DP. They didn't even turn it that fast.

[Kc61]

That was certainly my thought right after that passed ball.

Very rare to intentionally walk a hitter when count goes to 3-2. Should have just thrown it off the plate and made Posey reach for it.

[toledodan]

two more shots at em. it's hard to win with just 3 hits.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Romo in for the Giants

[_Sir_Charles_]

Heisey pinch hitting.

[kbrake]

Very rare to intentionally walk a hitter when count goes to 3-2. Should have just thrown it off the plate and made Posey reach for it.

That is what I mean. I wouldn't have thrown him anything near the plate. Don't let Posey beat you.

[redsfaninbsg]

I guess we have our answer on Votto

[Kc61]

That is what I mean. I wouldn't have thrown him anything near the plate. Don't let Posey beat you.

Agree.

Heisey up. Swings at first two pitches. Shocked.

[_Sir_Charles_]

One of the best swings I've seen from Chris in quite some time there on that foul ball. PH'ing...a role he excels at.

[mth123]

Heisey pinch hitting.

Heisey, Cozart, Stubbs doesn't give me a lot of confidence. Not in this park against this guy.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Solid ab here from Chris

[Kc61]

One of the best swings I've seen from Chris in quite some time there on that foul ball. PH'ing...a role he excels at.

Heisey having a good at bat for a guy who swings at almost everything.

Full count.

[kbrake]

Well that was shocking.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice. Lead off BB. excellent AB there.

[fearofpopvol1]

Wow, amazing AB by Heisey. One of the best I've seen from him all season.

[Superdude]

Can't get enough of Ondrusek in high leverage situations:rolleyes:

[mth123]

Nice. Lead off BB. excellent AB there.

Agreed. Good Job by Heisey.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Ugly bunt attempt. Stabbed at it poorly.

[fearofpopvol1]

Ugh. I HATE the bunt in this spot.

[Kc61]

Notice that when Heisey takes a pitch, always checks his swing and almost commits. Almost never actually TAKES a pitch.

Dusty bunting. Nonsense, just let Cozart hit it.

[redsfaninbsg]

Sad, sad, sad

[kbrake]

For as much as Dusty loves bunting, his team sure does seem to suck at it more times than not.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Fly out to center. Yep, wasted at bat. Announcer got THAT one right.

[mth123]

Pa-thet-ick. With emphasis on the ick.

[kbrake]

Failing to get on base definitely has not hurt Cozart getting to lead off, maybe the fact that he can't bunt will get him dropped down.

[Kc61]

Just an awful decision to bunt there. Cozart has power, let him hit the darn ball.

I can see bunting with a pitcher or Valdez or somebody in that spot.

But Cozart is supposed to be your lead off hitter. And doesn't seem to be a good bunter at this stage of his career.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Drew gave it a ride, but right to dead center. 2 down.

[redsfaninbsg]

Reds hitting some atom balls today

[_Sir_Charles_]

Phillips showing bunt. That was all him I'd say.

[fearofpopvol1]

Steal for Heisey. Bochy arguing for interference.