7.19.12 Diamondbacks @Reds 12:35 start

[dougdirt]

Dusty's been doing that a lot lately for Chapman.

So our catcher of the future isn't allowed to catch our #1, #2, #3 or our closer? Just keeps getting better.

[RichRed]

I'll definitely be dialing this one up on the ol' MLB.TV later.

[LoganBuck]

What is up with the double switch to put Hanigan in the game to catch?

Effectively a second double switch. Ondrusek and Ludwick came in for a double switch in the eighth. Ondrusek was in the fifth hole. Mesoraco and Ludwick grounded out. Hanigan and Chapman double switched so that Hanigan would bat fifth in the ninth inning should the need arise.

[LoganBuck]

So our catcher of the future isn't allowed to catch our #1, #2, #3 or our closer? Just keeps getting better.

Easy this one made sense.

[MikeS21]

So our catcher of the future isn't allowed to catch our #1, #2, #3 or our closer? Just keeps getting better.
Makes no sense does it?

[dougdirt]

Easy this one made sense.

It makes sense if you have no faith in your closer. Or your catcher.

[SidneySlicker]

4th best record in all of baseball

[reds44]

Pirates don't play tonight so we're a half game up.

[dougdirt]

I'm sure Chapman probably told Dusty he is more comfortable throwing to Hanigan.

Maybe they are able to communicate better?

Well if that is all it takes I am getting in touch with Mesoraco tonight and telling him to tell Dusty he wants to play more often.

[LoganBuck]

It makes sense if you have no faith in your closer. Or your catcher.

I am with you on the Mesoraco should play more train.

This was just planning ahead. The bullpen was taxed, if Chapman had to go a second inning this made sense. Dusty actually thought a little bit ahead. No problem with that.

[WVRedsFan]

Never got to watch or listen. At work with no internet streaming. Kept getting score reports from ESPN score center. Each time the ESPN sound would do it's thing, it ws Arizona scoring. At 6-0, I put my phone on silent. Checked bak an hour later and nearly had a heart attack. I thought there was something wrong with my iPhone. Did a whoop-whoop which scared all in here.

[bucksfan2]

This is a special win, don't you think? Being down 6-0 and coming back and winning it? Happy to get a split out of this series. Let's bear down and get the Brew crew.

May be the most important game until Votto comes back. BP picked the team up big time today. May give them the boost they need to win without Joey in the lineup.

[medford]

LOL that MLB's gamecast had Aroldis Chapmans 98mph fastball as a nasty factor of 42 out of 100. Do they know what "nasty" is?

105.7, that's nasty. 98 is chump change :)

[CySeymour]

105.7, that's nasty. 98 is chump change :)

Sounds like a radio station...


105.7, The Nasty!

[cumberlandreds]

You all can officially go walk the dog. This game is ovah.

This guys is a moron and should be banned from Redszone. What a putz!

I was shocked when I got home and saw the score. I had to leave right after I posted that and didn't get home until about 6 pm. A good comeback win. Wins like that go a long way toward a division winner.

[PuffyPig]

For me, a crazy high BABIP ain't just all luck. Definitely some, but he's thrown some stinkers as well. Hard hit groud balls, while technically not line drives, have similar results as line drives.



If a crazy high BABIP is lack of pitching skill, how come over large sample sizes better pitchers don't have lower BABIP's than lesser pitchers?

No one is saying Marshall doesn't give up some hard hit balls, but just watching him tells be he seems to give up a ton of bloop hits.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I can't believe it. I'm usually one of the more positive people around here and I almost always stick it out regardless of the score...I pick TODAY to get depressed. *sigh* Great comeback boys. You've taught me a lesson to remember it ain't over till it's over. :clap:

Good job to the rest of you guys for sticking it out and bringing the W home! :beerme:

[KittyDuran]

Just watched the reply of Chapman getting the last out... I wonder what Dusty said to Leake as he went past? It looked as though Mike was just going to go into the clubhouse but Dusty puts his arm around Mike's shoulder and says something. Hmmm...

[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. Brandon Phillips - 135
17. Dan Driessen - 133
17. Joey Votto - 133
19. Reggie Sanders - 125
20. Ernie Lombardi - 120
21. Sean Casey - 118
21. Jay Bruce - 118
23. Frank McCormick - 110
24. Dave Parker - 107
25. Chris Sabo - 104
26. Dave Concepcion - 101

[klw]

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. Brandon Phillips - 135
17. Dan Driessen - 133
17. Joey Votto - 133
19. Reggie Sanders - 125
20. Ernie Lombardi - 120
21. Sean Casey - 118
21. Jay Bruce - 118
23. Frank McCormick - 110
24. Dave Parker - 107
25. Chris Sabo - 104
26. Dave Concepcion - 101

I wonder if Driessen will ever hit another homer. It feels like years since he last went deep.