7.24.12 Reds @ Astros

[klw]

Xavier Paul in LF.
http://ramsey.mlblogs.com/2012/07/24/tuesdays-reds-lineup-whos-your-red-to-rock-8/

Cozart
Stubbs
Phillips
Bruce
Rolen
Paul
Frazier
Mesoraco
Leake

v. Lucas Harrell

Dusty does like to make sure no one goes too long without playing.

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_24_cinmlb_houmlb_1&mode=preview

One of the most solid contributors to Houston's success at home as been rookie right-hander Lucas Harrell.

Harrell ranks first in the NL and fourth in the Majors in innings pitched as a rookie, tossing 114.2 so far this season while posting a 7-7 record and 4.24 ERA

In seven starts at home this year, Harrell is 5-1 with a 1.99 ERA. He is coming off one of his best outings of the season Thursday, despite receiving a loss.

Harrell tossed seven innings, allowing just one run and four hits, but fell victim of a one-hitter tossed by the Padres' Edinson Volquez.

The Reds beat young Mr. Harrell in Cincinnati back in April 6-0. Phillips and Bruce each had two hits Bruce's being a 2r HR and a double.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_04_28_houmlb_cinmlb_1#gid=2012_ 04_28_houmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=box

[CySeymour]

Paul in LF.
http://ramsey.mlblogs.com/2012/07/24/tuesdays-reds-lineup-whos-your-red-to-rock-8/

Cozart
Stubbs
Phillips
Bruce
Rolen
Paul
Frazier
Mesoraco
Leake


Dusty does like to make sure no one goes too long without playing.

Prob a decent idea to get the guy at bats, but I hate to see Ludwick with how he has been swinging given the day off.

[klw]

Prob a decent idea to get the guy at bats, but I hate to see Ludwick with how he has been swinging given the day off.

My thoughts exactly.

[Redsfan320]

I have no problem getting Paul a start, though I'd prefer it in center; but has Frazier really not earned himself a spot in the order above Xavier Paul? Really?

320

[Kc61]

Mr. Harrell has allowed an OPS against of .791 to lefty hitters in his career. .693 against righties. Thus, Xavier Paul.

Ths split, however, is much less pronounced for 2012.

[Big Klu]

My first reaction was, "Paul who?"

Janish?
Wilson?
O'Neill?
Householder?
Derringer?
Lynde? (No, he would be in the center square.)

[RedlegJake]

He's batting Frazier 7th behind Paul and Rolen? My gosh. Rolen okay maybe I can go with that (I think its nuts) but Paul? Why? Paul has zero hits and 1 walk so far. Yeah I know only a few appearances but still his ML history says he is not a good hitter...I do not understand the Dust man sometimes:confused:

PS - I certanly hope Paul goes 4-4 and makes my griping look stupid!!

[klw]

My first reaction was, "Paul who?"

Janish?
Wilson?
O'Neill?
Householder?
Derringer?
Lynde? (No, he would be in the center square.)

McCartney. The Reds need his lefty bat.

sorry when I posted the lineup I blanked on Paul's first name. Oliver was all that came to mind but I knew that was wrong.

[klw]

What do people think of keeping PBP in this thread to updates on this game? There is a scoreboard watching thread to follow the other games. Some updates are fine in my book but last nights thread was confusing at times.

[RedlegJake]

sorry klw I just didn't even think of that other thread and most people don't watch two threads at once

[klw]

sorry klw I just didn't even think of that other thread and most people don't watch two threads at once

If no one else cares, go for it. I am probably crashing early tonight. I just ran into issues a couple of times last night when post was along the lines of "Soto files out to left" and I couldn't think of anyone on the Astros called Soto.

[Kc61]

Is this the game thread?

If it is, with one out in the first Stubbs took strike three. Ball had movement but, you know.

[cincyinco]

If no one else cares, go for it. I am probably crashing early tonight. I just ran into issues a couple of times last night when post was along the lines of "Soto files out to left" and I couldn't think of anyone on the Astros called Soto.


I'm with you.. At least preface the comment with PIRATES GAME or what have you.

[VottoFan54]

Phillips hits an infield single towards 3B.

[VottoFan54]

Phillips steals second, no throw from the catcher.

[VottoFan54]

Bruce strikes out swinging.

[VottoFan54]

Altuve lines a single into RF.

[Screwball]

Altuve lines a single into RF.

Not so sure that was a liner.

[VottoFan54]

Not so sure that was a liner.

It was probably more of a bloop single.

Marwin Gonzalez hits a hard grounder to Frazier who steps on the bag and throws to second for a double play.

[VottoFan54]

Moore grounds out to Frazier.

[membengal]

For the record, that was a nifty DP that Frazier started.

[VottoFan54]

Someone else want to do PBP?

Rolen grounds out to 3B.

[Tom Servo]

Paul's first hit as a Red.

[RedlegJake]

Pirates-Cubs Game: Cubs jumped to 5-1 lead McDonald getting hammered, Cubs still batting in 6th

[VottoFan54]

Paul lines a single up the middle. The SS could have caught it, but it was a tough play.

[VottoFan54]

Paul steals second base.

[RedlegJake]

Frazier Ks but Paul steals second. The throw bounces off of him.

[WVRedsFan]

Pirates-Cubs Game: Cubs jumped to 5-1 lead McDonald getting hammered, Cubs still batting in 6th

Go Cubs....wait. Did I say that. Wash my mouth out with soap.

[Tom Servo]

Mes continues to be BAPIP unlucky

[RedlegJake]

Go Cubs....wait. Did I say that. Wash my mouth out with soap.

I know - it's weird. Gotta win this game and put another game of daylight between the Buccos.

[RedlegJake]

Chris Jonson flies out to Bruce for the first out. Then Leake unassisted tags the next batter on the first base line

[RedlegJake]

6-3 bouncer up the middle gets Francisco and that's a nice inning for Leake

[WVRedsFan]

Two quick outs for Leake. Now three. Only 15 pitches for Mike.

[RedlegJake]

Leake fans for the first out

[WVRedsFan]

Slugger Leake strikes out looking.

[WVRedsFan]

Is this te poorest HD feed in America?

[RedlegJake]

Altuve in the right place to nab Cozart line drive

[WVRedsFan]

Infield Hit for Stubbs

[RedlegJake]

Stubbs beats out a high bouncing chopper

[Kc61]

Reds unlucky tonight so far with line drives being caught.

[757690]

Slugger Leake strikes out looking.

I believe Leake has a higher offensive WAR than Stubbs has overall this season.

[757690]

Stubbs wrecking havoc so far ;)

[RedlegJake]

BP walks on 4 straight

[Kc61]

Phillips walks. Jay, Stubbs can run. Just a nice line drive to the opposite field or up the middle will do.

[RedlegJake]

Darn.Bruce flies to left.

[RedlegJake]

Schaeffer out 4-3

[WVRedsFan]

7 outs on 16 pitches.

[RedlegJake]

Leake gets KO #1

[RedlegJake]

Harrell switch hitting pitcher punches a single into left

[RedsMan3203]

Pirates close to landing W. Rodriguez.

http://tomsinger.mlblogs.com/2012/07/25/pirates-close-to-landing-w-rodriguez/

[RedlegJake]

Altuve grounds out 6-3 but Frazier saves a bad throw tagging Altuve

[WVRedsFan]

Pitching count now at 31.

[Reds Fanatic]

Pirates close to landing W. Rodriguez.

http://tomsinger.mlblogs.com/2012/07/25/pirates-close-to-landing-w-rodriguez/

Not too surprising. Last night I had a feeling that was his last start as an Astro.

[Tom Servo]

Pirates close to landing W. Rodriguez.

http://tomsinger.mlblogs.com/2012/07/25/pirates-close-to-landing-w-rodriguez/
Doesn't scare me.

[kaldaniels]

Not too surprising. Last night I had a feeling that was his last start as an Astro.

Cool, we can beat him again next week.

[RedlegJake]

That last pitch looked low to me

[RedlegJake]

Rolen called out on strikes

[RedlegJake]

Paul grounds out 3-1. Nice play by Moore.

[WVRedsFan]

Houston fielding like maniacs.

[RedlegJake]

Frazier hits one to shallow left and it drops in for a single

[RedlegJake]

And a tapper to Altuve wraps up the inning. Mesoraco

[RedlegJake]

Pirates-Cubs 8th inning. Still 5-1 Cubs.

[Kc61]

Cool, we can beat him again next week.

Pitch all the lefties against the Reds you want, Buccos.

[RedsMan3203]

@BJRains
Berkman hit by an 84 MPH slider on the inside of his right knee. Initially stayed in game but now coming out. Carpenter pinch-running at 2B.

[RedlegJake]

Marwin G walks after a battle with Mikey

[Reds Fanatic]

Dusty out talking to the umps. Now a conference.

[Reds Fanatic]

Dusty says that was ball 3 not ball 4 and the umps are checking. Embarassing that major league umps can't keep track of the count.

[WrongVerb]

Ump lost track of the count? WTF?

[Tom Servo]

lol

[Reds Fanatic]

Ump lost track of the count? WTF?

This is the 2nd time that has happened this year during a Reds game.

[Reds Fanatic]

It was ball 4. The scoreboard had it wrong.

[WrongVerb]

This is the 2nd time that has happened this year during a Reds game.

Ump was right after all. Scoreboard was wrong.

[Vottomatic]

Wandy's K/9 is at a career low this season other than his rookie season. I don't really see this as a game changer.

[BCubb2003]

Astros announcers said it was a distraction in the stands.

[RedlegJake]

Fly to Bruce 1 down.

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs can't make the diving catch but Paul makes a nice play to throw the runner out at 3rd.

[RedlegJake]

Marwin tries to take third on a pop single and he gets gunned out

[WrongVerb]

Nice play by Paul

[Vottomatic]

Nice play by Paul.

[reds44]

Drew Stubbs is really bad coming in on balls.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ugh. Homer into the first row in left.

[RedlegJake]

Maxwell 2 run homer

[WrongVerb]

That ball isn't even out in GAB

[Kc61]

Nice pitch for batting practice.

[RedlegJake]

Mike's been flirting with disaster all night. Even though he's been getting outs they've been hitting him pretty hard but mostly at people.

[Reds Fanatic]

Dodgers up 2-0 on the Cards in the 4th.

[WVRedsFan]

Don't blow this one guys. Could gain some ground.

[RedlegJake]

Reds need to win. Cards are trailing and Pirates down 5-1 in 9th. Big chance to gain ground!

[Kc61]

Don't blow this one guys. Could gain some ground.

Tough to allow the homer on the next pitch after the Paul throw seemingly got the Reds out of trouble.

[WVRedsFan]

Anemic. Just no life in the offense. Not good so far.

[RedlegJake]

Leake fans. Cozart bounces back to pitcher. Looking pretty pathetic right now.

[Reds Fanatic]

2 quick outs. Makes no sense why Dusty put Cozart back in the leadoff spot the last 2 nights.

[RedlegJake]

Stubby walks

[Virginia Beach Reds]

Stubbs has made a pretty big improvement lately from the sniff test.

[WrongVerb]

Wandy walking through the dugout saying his good-byes

[RedlegJake]

Houston announcers reporting the Wandy deal is official. No report on who goes to Astros

[Reds Fanatic]

Looks like Wandy is saying his goodbyes in the dugout.

[WVRedsFan]

At least Pittsburgh is trying to improve.

[kaldaniels]

Looks like Wandy is saying his goodbyes in the dugout.

Always a cool scene to watch.

[Reds Fanatic]

Pirates are coming to Houston this weekend so he will probably start in Houston this weekend.

In fact timing wise he should start against his old team this weekend and then against the Reds next weekend.

[757690]

Stubbs has made a pretty big improvement lately from the sniff test.

Shhhhhhhhhh

this board has already decided that that is impossible ;)

[kaldaniels]

At least Pittsburgh is trying to improve.

And the Reds are not?

Respectfully, c'mon.

[alloverjr]

Shhhhhhhhhh

this board has already decided that that is impossible ;)

Not so fast. He still found a way to make an out. :p

[edabbs44]

And the Reds are not?

Respectfully, c'mon.

Yep.

[WVRedsFan]

And the Reds are not?

Respectfully, c'mon.

Nothing yet. I've seen this story too often at mid season near the deadline. Off season is different. Still want that lead off guy

[Reds Fanatic]

Couple of things on the Wandy deal from Jon Heyman at CBS sports:

https://twitter.com/JonHeymanCBS


yes, wandy deal is thru 2014. trade triggers $13M player option for '14. still $30M to go. "stros send $ to #bucs

Players are not official but one of the Pirates prospects was pulled in the first:


Is any player involved? Alen Hanson of Low A West Virginia was pulled in 1st inning

[WVRedsFan]

Low A? Is that near Logan :)

[Brutus]

And the Reds are not?

Respectfully, c'mon.

I was away from my desk for a few minutes, but thank you for asking what I was thinking.

Something tells me the Reds have been on the phones the past week.

[Reds Fanatic]

1-2-3 inning for Leake.

[Patrick Bateman]

I was away from my desk for a few minutes, but thank you for asking what I was thinking.

Something tells me the Reds have been on the phones the past week.

Reminds me of the "Reds should be taking notes from the Marlins".

I'll care when the Pirates make the playoffs before I start framing my franchise by them.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips doubles to left.

[mbgrayson]

After 5 innings, Astros 2, Reds 0.

Leake at 64 pitches, 44 strikes.
Harrell at 89 pitches, 51 strikes.

[VR]

It sure is nice to have someone like Leake as the #5 starter. He would have been the ace in 2002. And 2005. And 2007. etc etc

[VR]

Phillips finally says hello to Mr .300.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Marty ragging on Bruce pretty mercilessly about his "inability" to hit with RISP tonight

[757690]

Marty ragging on Bruce pretty mercilessly about his "inability" to hit with RISP tonight

And Bruce fails again to get a hit with RISP. Marty is vindicated ;)

[Reds Fanatic]

Rolen grounds into a 5-4 FC. 1st and 3rd with 1 out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Infield hit scores a run. 2-1 Astros. Paul's 1st RBI.

[redsfaninbsg]

Good game by Paul.

[Hoosier Red]

He hit the bleep out of that one to get the RBI.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wow. Moore made an over the shoulder catch then went to throw the ball and threw it right into the ground.'

So runners at at 1st and 3rd with 2 outs.

[redsfaninbsg]

C'mon Mez

[_Sir_Charles_]

That was...unique. :O)

[Brutus]

Reminds me of the "Reds should be taking notes from the Marlins".

I'll care when the Pirates make the playoffs before I start framing my franchise by them.

Remember the Walt's gone fishing thread? Good times.

[redsfaninbsg]

Pretty bad swing on a 2-0 pitch

[RedlegJake]

I have to agree with WVRedsFan - until I actually see a deadline deal I believe Walt is an off season dealer but sits on his hands in season. For whatever reason he won't pull the trigger - and maybe that's good depending one what's being asked but there is a glaring need and it's not being addressed. Paul sure isn't the answer.

[edabbs44]

Remember the Walt's gone fishing thread? Good times.

That one was awesome.

[VR]

As I mentioned before, it would be nice to see Mes come up w/ some big hits to press the playing time issue at catcher.

Nights like tonight only keep things status quo.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ground out to short by Altuve

[Kc61]

I have to agree with WVRedsFan - until I actually see a deadline deal I believe Walt is an off season dealer but sits on his hands in season. For whatever reason he won't pull the trigger - and maybe that's good depending one what's being asked but there is a glaring need and it's not being addressed. Paul sure isn't the answer.

Reds will make a deal.

The need is too clear, too specific. Team is in first place of tough race, I'd be surprised if Walt sat still.

Not like some years where there is just a general need to improve. Walt needs a lefty hitter who gets on base to platoon. Even a good bench player will help. Don't see him sitting by this time.

[Reds Fanatic]

Harrel is at 107 pitches so they should be into the Houston bullpen soon.

[kaldaniels]

I have to agree with WVRedsFan - until I actually see a deadline deal I believe Walt is an off season dealer but sits on his hands in season. For whatever reason he won't pull the trigger - and maybe that's good depending one what's being asked but there is a glaring need and it's not being addressed. Paul sure isn't the answer.

Totally fair take,and totally different than saying that Walt isn't trying.

[Reds Fanatic]

Gonzalez singles to center.

[RedlegJake]

Glad that was foul

[WrongVerb]

Shhhhhhhhhh

this board has already decided that that is impossible ;)

Stubbs slash line since July 1: .182/.217/.288/.505

That's not what I call "improvement".

[Reds Fanatic]

Cards have come back to tie the Dodgers. 2-2 in the 5th.

[Kc61]

Key inning here. Reds aren't hitting tonight, can't let the Stros pile on runs. Close there on line foul to left.

I can understand Dusty sticking with Leake. Latos made him use the pen for four innings last night. Mike needs to hang tough one more inning here.

Some hard hit fouls here.

[Reds Fanatic]

Moore strikes out swinging.

[redsfaninbsg]

If the Reds hold em to two, I feel confident in them coming back in this one.

[RedlegJake]

Leake battles, I'll say that. He looks to me like he's about to get hammered and then he gets a strike out and a come backer and gets out ofthe inning. I like the kid.

[Reds Fanatic]

Leake is through 6 on only 77 pitches

[Tom Servo]

I feel like Leake has actually looked better than Harrell tonight, but obviously that doesn't count for much.

[VR]

Leake battles, I'll say that. He looks to me like he's about to get hammered and then he gets a strike out and a come backer and gets out ofthe inning. I like the kid.

He's nowhere near Maddux, but that was his trademark style. Probably led the world in foul balls that were scorched....simply because he always had hitters just far enough off with his continual changing of speeds.

[RedlegJake]

I feel like Leake has actually looked better than Harrell tonight, but obviously that doesn't count for much.

Counts as much as anyone Tom. Leake just doesn't overpower people and looks shaky at times but he always seems to get guys out in the end.

[Reds Fanatic]

Leake grounds back to the pitcher.

[Cedric]

I will be very excited if the Reds can somehow get Cozart back to 7th/8th where he belongs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart grounds out to short.

[Tom Servo]

Cozart is an out machine.

[WVRedsFan]

I was away from my desk for a few minutes, but thank you for asking what I was thinking.

Something tells me the Reds have been on the phones the past week.

Hope you're right. I really don't think Wandy helps the Bucs that much, We'll see.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Stubbs looking good tonight (well, except the CS). 2 for 3 with a walk.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart's stats for the year:

Batting 1st: .217 BA, OPS .619
Batting 2nd: .357 BA, OPS .987

So of course he is leading off again.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips flies out to center. 121 pitches for Harrel. 2-1 Astros mid 7th.

[Tom Servo]

Cozart's stats for the year:

Batting 1st: .217 BA, OPS .619
Batting 2nd: .357 BA, OPS .987

So of course he is leading off again.
That's what I don't get at all. He had his best game in seemingly weeks when moved back to 2nd, so after that he gets moved back to leadoff.

[RedlegJake]

This is the offense everyone expected to see with Votto out.

[Tom Servo]

121 pitches for Harrel.
If this were AstrosZone we'd be calling for Brad Mills head.

[WVRedsFan]

This is really a shame to struggle like this against Houston, but they do have a 24-22 record at home.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Stubbs slash line since July 1: .182/.217/.288/.505

That's not what I call "improvement".

Dusty moved him to leadoff and kinda called him out on July 16th (the beginning of the Diamondback series). Since then he's gone 10 for 30 with 4 walks and 4 k's. He's worked the count better, fouled off pitches better, and just looked better at the dish overall. Just coincidence....could be, but he seems better IMO.

[Reds Fanatic]

Maxwell reaches as Rolen can't field the ball down the line. Error on Rolen

[mbgrayson]

Maxwell grounds to 3rd, Rolen fumbles it. E-5.

[WVRedsFan]

Train wreck. Let's hold them and get some runs. Goodness!

[Reds Fanatic]

Francisco with a bloop hit to center. 1st and 2nd.

[Kc61]

That's what I don't get at all. He had his best game in seemingly weeks when moved back to 2nd, so after that he gets moved back to leadoff.

When a guy gets hot in the two hole, Dusty thinks he's found his lead off hitter.

So that two hole guy, he gets moved to lead off to give the Reds the OBP lead off man they have needed.

Except that when he moves to lead off, he stops hitting.

Solution: Cross out the number one on the lineup card. Substitute 2A and 2B.
Then hit Stubbs and Cozart in any order Dusty wants.

[Tom Servo]

Train wreck. Let's hold them and get some runs. Goodness!
I think you and I have different definitions of 'train wreck'. That game against the Tigers on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball was a train wreck. This is like a 5 minute train delay.

[edabbs44]

This is really a shame to struggle like this against Houston, but they do have a 24-22 record at home.

Teams do tend to lose once in a while, even against lesser opponents once in a while.

[Kc61]

Teams do tend to lose once in a while, even against lesser opponents once in a while.

Hard to sweep on the road.

Reds still have a chance tonight if Leake can get out of this. But then, I said the same thing last inning.

[Reds Fanatic]

Big out as Schafer strikes out swinging after failing to get a bunt down. 5 Ks for Leake

[edabbs44]

When a guy gets hot in the two hole, Dusty thinks he's found his lead off hitter.

So that two hole guy, he gets moved to lead off to give the Reds the OBP lead off man they have needed.

Except that when he moves to lead off, he stops hitting.

Solution: Cross out the number one on the lineup card. Substitute 2A and 2B.
Then hit Stubbs and Cozart in any order Dusty wants.

Or clone Votto and let him hit behind multiple players.

[WrongVerb]

Cozart's stats for the year:

Batting 1st: .217 BA, OPS .619
Batting 2nd: .357 BA, OPS .987

So of course he is leading off again.

The #2 hitter has been hitting, for the most of the season, in front of the best hitter in baseball. Gotta figure that counts for something.

[kaldaniels]

You know it's a rough night when you see Bill Bray throw a baseball on camera.

[Reds Fanatic]

6-4 FC. Hit too slowly for a DP. 1st and 3rd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Martinez hitting for Harrell

[_Sir_Charles_]

Cards up 3-2

[VR]

Is it just gameday, or is Leake getting squeezed here?

[Reds Fanatic]

Good job by Leake as Martinez grounds out back to Leake. 2-1 Astros after 7.

[kaldaniels]

Is it just gameday, or is Leake getting squeezed here?

Calls looked good to me.

[Reds Fanatic]

94 pitches for Leake

[VR]

Excellent job by Leake to get out of it.....very nice.

[alloverjr]

Is it just gameday, or is Leake getting squeezed here?

From what I've seen I think the zones been fair tonight.

Do the Reds get to face CoCo tonight?

[redsfaninbsg]

Tie this thing up and turn it into a battle of the pens.

[Tom Servo]

Do the Reds get to face CoCo tonight?
:pray:

[Reds Fanatic]

Wilton Lopez in to pitch

[VR]

From what I've seen I think the zones been fair tonight.



Thanks

[_Sir_Charles_]

4-2 now Cards over Dodgers.

[_Sir_Charles_]

2nd walk for Jay

[redsfaninbsg]

Good start.

[WVRedsFan]

Think we'll see Ludwick this inning?

Jay walks.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rolen singles to left. 1st and 2nd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

RALLY CAPS!

[redsfaninbsg]

Even better start

[WVRedsFan]

Rolen first pitch hitting.

[edabbs44]

Wilton Lopez in to pitch

Is that THE Wilton Lopez???

[Reds Fanatic]

Bad bunt attempt right back to the pitcher for a 1-5 FC.

[mbgrayson]

Dusty, Dusty, Dusty......

I HATE BUNTS!

[redsfaninbsg]

Unreal

[WrongVerb]

I don't think I've seen a bunt with runners on 1st & 2nd work this year.

[Tom Servo]

Would have let Paul do what he wanted there, he's had a good night.

[Reds Fanatic]

Frazier strikes out swinging.

[alloverjr]

Would have let Paul do what he wanted there, he's had a good night.

Think that's not a bad call just horrible execution.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Heisey PH for Mes.

[VR]

Mes...do you hear that? It's opportunity.

[WVRedsFan]

Two on, no out. Pitcher having trouble. Bunt? One out. Frazier up and strikes out. Two out. What brilliance. Now you get the rookie, but no. It's Heisey.

[_Sir_Charles_]

No. It's not.

[WrongVerb]

I'd love to play poker one night against Baker. He's the type of guy who shoves all in with AK and expects to win every time.

[Reds Fanatic]

Broken bat pop out to short. Big missed opportunity there. 2-1 Astros mid 8th.

[Tom Servo]

damnit :(

[VR]

Mes...do you hear that? It's opportunity.

Sorry Mes. It was actually Chris Heisey.

You're not going to get more starts when management would rather PH for you with a .701 OPS guy in a clutch situation.

[Reds Fanatic]

Altuve singles to center.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

You probably don't hit Heisey for Grandal there ... Just sayin'

[_Sir_Charles_]

8-2 Cards now. Ugh.

[WVRedsFan]

Board is slow and crashing. Same as last night

[Reds Fanatic]

Cordero warming up

Hanigan nails the runner at 2nd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Gonzalez strikes out swinging. 6 Ks for Leake.

[mbgrayson]

8-2 Cards now. Ugh.

Kershaw hit Lance Berkman in the surgically repaired knee with a 94 mph fastball. Berkman is out of the game.

[Boss-Hog]

Slow on my end, too. I don't know if it's due to high traffic or what it is...

[alloverjr]

Board is slow and crashing. Same as last night

Randomly deleting posts too.

[Brutus]

Though it doesn't appear as if the Reds will be able to win this (certainly not over, but only one crack left), Mike Leake certainly has done his part keeping them in striking distance.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ground out to 1st. 2-1 Astros after 8.

Really good start by Leake. He deserves a win tonight.

[Captain Hook]

I hope Cordero blows it!!!

[WVRedsFan]

Though it doesn't appear as if the Reds will be able to win this (certainly not over, but only one crack left), Mike Leake certainly has done his part keeping them in striking distance.

Great performance for sure. ERA down to 4.12.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cordero coming in:

Pinch hitter, Cozart and Stubbs due up

[Kc61]

Big question for this game is what Paul would have done if he had been allowed to swing away.

Bunt with first and second is a tough play, force at any base, bunt has to be pretty good to succeed.

Ludwick up.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Ground out to 1st. 2-1 Astros after 8.

Really good start by Leake. He deserves a win tonight.

And at least he doesn't deserve a loss.

[Tom Servo]

I hope Cordero blows it!!!
Wouldn't be the first time.

[redsfaninbsg]

Ludwick up now, if you insist on PHing why not Ludwick with men on?

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick flies out to left.

[Captain Hook]

Wouldn't be the first time.

It's the first time I really hope it happens.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart singles to left.

[kaldaniels]

Do-nothing Cozart gets a hit!

[Reds Fanatic]

Please tell me Stubbs is not bunting here.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Kershaw hit Lance Berkman in the surgically repaired knee with a 94 mph fastball. Berkman is out of the game.

84 mph slider actually.

[kaldaniels]

I'm foaming at the mouth. Nice to be on the other end of CoCo.

[Kc61]

Please tell me Stubbs is not bunting here.

You want him to swing? LOL.

[kaldaniels]

Boom!

[_Sir_Charles_]

GO! GO! 2 run dinger! Stubbs! :jump:

[redsfaninbsg]

Yes

[WVRedsFan]

Drew!!!!!!!!

[alloverjr]

Goodbeye!!! HR!!!

[Reds Fanatic]

BOOM! Stubbs homers to left!!! 3-2

[Degenerate39]

COCO!

[alloverjr]

You want him to swing? LOL.

sure ;)

[WrongVerb]

Who was that?!?

[NJReds]

Yeah Stubbs. Warm up the Missile!

[Virginia Beach Reds]

WOW.

[reds44]

HELL YES!!!!

[edabbs44]

I called it!!! In my head. Too lazy to post it. Yeah Drew!!

[Tom Servo]

damn i had switched to Workaholics and missed it

[bellhead]

2 RUN SHOT!!!!

[Captain Hook]

Stubbs!!!:jump:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Chapman warming

[Kc61]

Nobody will believe me. I didn't post it. Call me names, I don't care.

I called that homer.

Yay for Stubbs.