8/4/12- Reds vs. Pirates

[cincrazy]

SS Cozart
CF Stubbs
2B Phillips
RF Bruce
LF Ludwick
3B Rolen
1B Frazier
C Navarro
P Leake

[DGullett35]

Dioner getting the nod. I wonder how he is with the pitchers. Seems like our staff was setup good with each of the 2 catchers. I wonder how big a difference it will be with Navarro instead of Mes for a couple weeks.

[Kc61]

Mes should be out only one week because, as I recall, he was placed on the special seven day disabled list for concussions. Of course, he could then go on his three day suspension. In any event, he won't be out long.

Navarro is a veteran, I'm not too worried about him. He is a switch hitter, but lifetime, like most Reds, he does more damage against left handed pitching.

Reds are on a roll, I'm not too worried that Navarro will change that. Very confident in this team.

[KittyDuran]

KittyDuran hopes Leake has a good game esp since she is wearing a t-shirt w/his name on the back! Doesn't want to have to turn shirt inside out-out of shame...

Keeping cool in the club. GAC just texted he's in the house... Should KittyDuran mingle with the common folk?

[reds44]

Phillips scratched. Lovely.

[reds44]

New lineup: Cozart, Stubbs, Bruce, Ludwick, Rolen, Frazier, Navarro, Valdez, Leake

[Raisor]

Raisor thinks that they aren't playing Phillips so Pittsburg thinks they might have a chance.

They don't though.

[alloverjr]

Keeping cool in the club. GAC just texted he's in the house... Should KittyDuran mingle with the common folk?

Sure, just not with GAC.

[KittyDuran]

Sure, just not with GAC.

:D :D :D !!! >>>>> KittyDuran

[edabbs44]

Phillips scratched. Lovely.

Good that he isn't playing. Bad that it may be more serious than anticipated. Has anyone checked the meniscus?

[alloverjr]

Good that he isn't playing. Bad that it may be more serious than anticipated. Has anyone checked the meniscus?

MRI being performed on the dugout steps as we speak (type)...

[Tom Servo]

Gotta admit I'm a bit ambivalent about the Leake vs. McDonald matchup but as long as Pittsburgh doesn't score a boatload of runs I like our chances.

[wally post]

I think it could be that Brandon is ever so slightly not ready and since he is the one that would get retaliated against, Dusty pulled him. Let's see if he enters after the game commences... I hope it is only that!

[edabbs44]

I think it could be that Brandon is ever so slightly not ready and since he is the one that would get retaliated against, Dusty pulled him. Let's see if he enters after the game commences... I hope it is only that!

The win last night allows you to be conservative.

[KittyDuran]

KittyDuran sees Cutch and Chapman in line at Penn Station... 6184

[Tom Servo]

Presley K's on 3 pitches

[nate]

Chat is open!

[Tom Servo]

Walker walks

Leake throws away a pickoff attempt. Walker to 2nd.

McCutchen K's.

[Tom Servo]

Jones flies out to left.

0-0 to the bottom of 1

[edabbs44]

Walker walks.
What did you expect? I guess we should have higher expectations for Bailey.

[Kc61]

Might as well plunk Cozart right out of the box, get it over with.

Wonder who the Bucs will select.

[kaldaniels]

Might as well plunk Cozart right out of the box, get it over with.

Wonder who the Bucs will select.

The suspense is killing me.

[Raisor]

Raisor hopes it's Stubbs, it'll help his OBP

[Tom Servo]

Cozart singles to center

[Tom Servo]

Might as well plunk Cozart right out of the box, get it over with.

Wonder who the Bucs will select.
Wilson Valdez. NOBODY expects Wilson Valdez.

[Kc61]

Dusty ball. Pressure baseball. I love it.

[Tom Servo]

Stubbs bunt single thrown into the stands by Alvarez! 2nd and 3rd, no outs.


Bruce K's.


Ludwick K's.

[WVRedsFan]

I'm really going to be disappointed if we don't get sometthing this inning....

[kaldaniels]

I'm really going to be disappointed if we don't get sometthing this inning....

We know. :D

[WVRedsFan]

We know. :D

won't you?

[cincrazy]

3-2 count to Luddy.

[cincrazy]

Andddd strike 3 chasing a ball.

[edabbs44]

I'm really going to be disappointed if we don't get sometthing this inning....

Big Ben. Parliament.

[Degenerate39]

In the frickin dirt

[Tom Servo]

Rolen singles to right.

2-0 Reds!

[cincrazy]

SCOTTY!!!!!

[WVRedsFan]

Ah...no longer disappointed :)

[redsfaninbsg]

You guys have little faith.

[Degenerate39]

Rolen on the river

[edabbs44]

Rolen singles to right.

2-0 Reds!

Rolen Rolen Rolen. Keep them doggies Rolen.

[Kc61]

Maybe we were a little hasty around here writing off Scott Rolen.

Maybe Ryan Ludwick has swung at some bad third strikes last two nights.

Maybe Jay Bruce . . . .

[Tom Servo]

Frazier grounds out to third.

2-0 Reds after 1.

[cincrazy]

Fielder's choice ground out to third base, inning over.

[WVRedsFan]

trying out this new iPad keyboard tonight. Forgive any misspellings or ignorant posts. It's the keyboard, you undetstand.

[cincrazy]

trying out this new iPad keyboard tonight. Forgive any misspellings or ignorant posts. It's the keyboard, you undetstand.

I undetstand ;)

[WVRedsFan]

I undetstand ;)

See?

[Tom Servo]

FS Ohio sure does love it's random shots of Clint Hurdle chewing bubblegum.

[edabbs44]

Maybe we were a little hasty around here writing off Scott Rolen.

Maybe Ryan Ludwick has swung at some bad third strikes last two nights.

Maybe Jay Bruce . . . .

The jury always has a quick verdict when there are predetermined notions. Thankfully Dusty and Co don't have itchy trigger fingers. For all the grief he gets for staying with guys too long, look at some of the wins he had gotten because of that trait.

[Tom Servo]

McKenry solo HR.

2-1 Reds

Alvarez grounds out to 2nd
Snider grounds out to 2nd

[Tom Servo]

Josh Harrison hit by pitch


Benches are warned

[reds44]

Holy hell shut up Pirates.

[Kc61]

Leake with a 6.04 ERA at home, as shown on the telecast. Highest NL home ERA in the NL.

LOL, umpire warning both benches. Now the Bucs could lose a pitcher if they throw at a Red.

[Tom Servo]

Hurdle ejected.

[WVRedsFan]

wow.

[Degenerate39]

LOL

[CrackerJack]

Hurdle is pissed

[Tom Servo]

Gotta say, Hurdle is getting a raw deal here. That said, if Harrison was smarter he wouldn't have stared down Leake.

[Virginia Beach Reds]

Josh Harrison is a local boy who overreacted to that ball off of his thigh. Come on local boy.

[OldXOhio]

Hurdle should be pissed

[reds44]

I'd be pissed if I was him too, but I think the only reason the benches were warned is because their SS is an idiot.

[pedro]

I like Clint Hurdle

[CrackerJack]

Leake said "bring it" to Harrison too, umps were right to step in

[OldXOhio]

Not right to throw Hurdle out tho

[Virginia Beach Reds]

Harrison, just put your bat down and accept the OBP increase. That was not intentional, and you are not a premier player.

[Tom Servo]

McDonald K's

2-1 Reds to the bottom of 2

[Kc61]

Not right to throw Hurdle out tho

Why not, he probably cursed out the umpire.

Pirates are reacting too emotionally over every HBP.

It's part of the game, nobody is hurt, McCutchen is still playing, Harrison isn't hurt, Leake couldn't break a pane of glass.

If they want to avoid warnings and ejections they should just stop acting out every time somebody gets hit with a pitch.

[Tom Servo]

Not right to throw Hurdle out tho
I think to an extent Hurdle realized once he was warned that he was not long for the game (seeing as an inside pitch by his team would now result in his ejection). I think he just wanted to prove a point.

[guttle11]

Gotta say, Hurdle is getting a raw deal here. That said, if Harrison was smarter he wouldn't have stared down Leake.

Exactly. The warning game down because Harrison flipped his bat and stared down Leake, and Leake essentially responded in kind. Walk to first as the tying run like an adult.

[NJReds]

Exactly. The warning game down because Harrison flipped his bat and stared down Leake, and Leake essentially responded in kind. Walk to first as the tying run like an adult.

So if the Pirates hit a Reds batter intentionally, does the acting manager get tossed?

[Tom Servo]

Navarro 3 pitch K in his first Reds AB.

[WVRedsFan]

Well, they had enough inspiration before the Harrison HBP. Mike didn't want to hit him, for sure, but now it's on.

[reds44]

So if the Pirates hit a Reds batter intentionally, does the acting manager get tossed?
Unless it's obviously unintentional, yes the pitcher and acting manager goes.

[Tom Servo]

Valdez push bunt, just beaten to the bag by McDonald. 2 out.

[BCubb2003]

So Hurdle's argument was basically, "You didn't give us a chance to throw at a guy!"

[Tom Servo]

Leake grounds out to short.

2-1 Reds after 2.

[757690]

Chris Welsh going all Saber on Thom this inning.

[reds44]

So Hurdle's argument was basically, "You didn't give us a chance to throw at a guy!"
That's exactly what it was, but he's right.

[OldXOhio]

Why not, he probably cursed out the umpire.

Pirates are reacting too emotionally over every HBP.

It's part of the game, nobody is hurt, McCutchen is still playing, Harrison isn't hurt, Leake couldn't break a pane of glass.

If they want to avoid warnings and ejections they should just stop acting out every time somebody gets hit with a pitch.

It was an overreaction warning the benches and an even bigger one throwing CH out. The Pirates have done nothing here except gripe about getting plunked. The ump is warning the teams to let cooler heads prevail and then he blows up. Entire situation was needless.

[cincrazy]

Cozart grounds out to short.

2-1 Reds after 2.

That was Mike Leake :)

[WVRedsFan]

1-2-3 inning for Big Mac. Pretty impotent 7-9 hitters

[reds44]

It was an overreaction warning the benches and an even bigger one throwing CH out. The Pirates have done nothing here except gripe about getting plunked. The ump is warning the teams to let cooler heads prevail and then he blows up. Entire situation was needless.
You had to warn the benches after what Harrison and Leake were doing. Harrison left the ump no choice. The ump isn't stupid, he knows what happened last night. I really doubt any warnings are issued if Harrison doesn't act like a fool.

[Raisor]

Raisor thinks that Leake's pitch was intentional.

Leake is playing mindgames.

[BCubb2003]

won't you?


That's exactly what it was, but he's right.

Yeah, but what's the ump supposed to say: "You get one shot, just don't hurt anybody ..."?

[Tom Servo]

Presley triples. Once again, Thom is made to look like an idiot with his call.

[WVRedsFan]

Jay simply missed that one.

[OldXOhio]

You had to warn the benches after what Harrison and Leake were doing. Harrison left the ump no choice. The ump isn't stupid, he knows what happened last night. I really doubt any warnings are issued if Harrison doesn't act like a fool.

They get plunked twice, but if they hit a Red they pay the price. Ok. You're fine w that if the roles are reversed?

Geez Thom is terrible.

[VR]

Jay not the usual Jay we've enjoyed this year out in right.

[Vottomatic]

Brantley and Marty questioning whether the Reds hitters read the scouting report on McDonald. Saying since the AS Break, McDonald is averaging a walk an inning and having control problems, and they continue to swing and K on terrible pitches.

[reds44]

They get plunked twice, but if they hit a Red they pay the price. Ok. You're fine w that if the roles are reversed?

Geez Thom is terrible.
Hurdle had every right to be mad, but at the same time after what happened with Harrison and Leake I feel like you had to warn the benches.

I can see both sides.

[reds44]

Presley triples. Once again, Thom is made to look like an idiot with his call.
That was awful.

[Raisor]

That was awful.


The disgust in Thom's voice was priceless.

[Tom Servo]

Walker line drive sac fly to right.

2-2 game.

[Virginia Beach Reds]

Pirates getting good swings now off of Leake. Beware!

[WVRedsFan]

That didn't take long. Leake probably won't last five innings tonight.

[CrackerJack]

Leake having another 2nd half decline? Is it his age? Not good.

[Tom Servo]

McCutchen flies out to right.

[Raisor]

Raisor thought "Cutch" was going to be extra good in this game?

[cincrazy]

I don't think Leake is pitching terrible. The McKenry home run was in the first few seats in left, and the triple by Presley is quite honestly a play that should've been made.

[kaldaniels]

That didn't take long. Leake probably won't last five innings tonight.

I figured that's what you thought.

(hey it worked in the first)

[CrackerJack]

I don't think Leake is pitching terrible. The McKenry home run was in the first few seats in left, and the triple by Presley is quite honestly a play that should've been made.

True, but he's not fooling anyone...again.

[Tom Servo]

That didn't take long. Leake probably won't last five innings tonight.
I think he can get to 5, but I don't know if it will be pretty. Leake is basically our 5th starter so really you just hope to get quality starts from him, but I would hope Dusty has a quick hook with him.

[VR]

Leake having another 2nd half decline? Is it is age? Not good.

Both runs don't happen without the wind.

His ball is moving pretty good tonight......if he can keep the ball down, he should be fine.

[OldXOhio]

Jay not the usual Jay we've enjoyed this year out in right.

He's somehow learned to play deep fly balls with a sense of vertigo.

[WVRedsFan]

Blowing a 2 run lead is normal, but that quickly is alarming. Is there something wrong with him?

[Tom Servo]

Jones singles up the middle.

[Vottomatic]

Raisor thought "Cutch" was going to be extra good in this game?

You sound like George of the Jungle, and how George always refers to himself in the third person.

[reds44]

I don't think Leake is pitching terrible. The McKenry home run was in the first few seats in left, and the triple by Presley is quite honestly a play that should've been made.
That ball is halfway up the moon deck if not for the wind.

[Raisor]

Blowing a 2 run lead is normal, but that quickly is alarming. Is there something wrong with him?

Yes. He's not a very good pitcher at the GAB.

[Tom Servo]

That ball is halfway up the moon deck if not for the wind.
Which ball? Off the bat, neither appeared to be a HR to me (certainly Presley's did to Thom though).


McKenry flies out to right.

2-2 to the bottom of 3.

[reds44]

Which ball? Off the bat, neither appeared to be a HR to me (certainly Presley's did to Thom though).


McKenry flies out to right.

2-2 to the bottom of 3.
Presley's. The first HR was a GABP special for sure lol

[cincrazy]

That ball is halfway up the moon deck if not for the wind.

I didn't think it was hit particularly well, but that's just my opinion. Even if that ball is halfway up the moondeck, I still don't think he's pitching poorly.

[kaldaniels]

3 IP 3 H 1 BB 2 R

Not gonna last 5 IP?

C'mon

[Tom Servo]

Cozart pops up to catch on the first pitch.


Stubbs tapper in front of the mound, no throw so it's an infield hit.

[cincrazy]

Stubbs' speed is sure paying off tonight. Infield hit.

[WVRedsFan]

Yep, they didn't read the scouting report at all.

[cincrazy]

Yep, they didn't read the scouting report at all.

You really think this team didn't read the scouting report? They've won 21 out of 24 games. I think they deserve the benefit of the doubt.

[Tom Servo]

Looks like Stubbs is gonna be running. Don't have a great feeling about that.

[Tom Servo]

Bruce singles to left.

[WVRedsFan]

Well, they're not following it for some reason.

[VR]

It's about to be 5-2.

[cincrazy]

Well, they're not following it for some reason.

McDonald is a very good pitcher. Recent struggles or not. And we have 2 runs and have 2 on base in the third inning. I think we're doing ok.

[WVRedsFan]

It's about to be 5-2.

Ya think? Hope you're right

[OldXOhio]

You really think this team didn't read the scouting report? They've won 21 out of 24 games. I think they deserve the benefit of the doubt.

Look point taken on the win streak, but does that now prohibit anyone from ever questioning the team's approach again?

[VR]

McDonald has a goofy throw over to the bases. Looks like an 8 yr old.

[cincrazy]

Look point taken on the win streak, but does that now prohibit anyone from ever questioning the team's approach again?

Of course not. But I think we're doing fine tonight. It's silly to criticize them right now.

[VR]

I see Berkman to the DL. I'm very ok w/ that.

[Tom Servo]

Ludwick doubles off the wall!

3-2 Reds.

[mattfeet]

Ludwick is LOCKED IN. wow.

[WVRedsFan]

I see Berkman to the DL. I'm very ok w/ that.

:beerme:

Nothing personal.

[VR]

That ball almost became embedded in the wall. This boy is dialed in.

[cincrazy]

This team is so fun to follow.

[OldXOhio]

I see Berkman to the DL. I'm very ok w/ that.

STL caught lightning in a bottle w Lance for one year. He's too aged now to overcome a history of health concerns.

[Tom Servo]

That ball almost became embedded in the wall.
Seriously, that was one of the hardest hit balls off the wall in GABP I've ever seen. :beerme:

[VR]

Ya think? Hope you're right

I was 5 feet off. So far. :)

[Tom Servo]

Rolen pops up to short right on a full count. Mad at himself. 2nd and 3rd, 2 out.

[VR]

Rolen pops up to short right on a full count. Mad at himself. 2nd and 3rd, 2 out.

Boy, he looked pretty tight walking back into the dugout, after some pretty poor swings.

Hope he can find a way to get loose and stay loose, at least until Votto comes back.

[VR]

juuuuuust missed that one

[Tom Servo]

Frazier once again loses his bat, this time he nearly takes Jay's head off.

[cincrazy]

RBI infield single!

[Tom Servo]

Frazier infield single!

4-2 Reds.

[WVRedsFan]

Frazier! Just like VR's signature.

[edabbs44]

Fay just tweeted that Leake was DFAed in between innings.

[VR]

pitch count creeping up there for McDonald as well....54 so far.

[Degenerate39]

Dave Navarro batting

[VR]

I give up. How does Navarro have such a filthy helmet?

[Degenerate39]

I give up. How does Navarro have such a filthy helmet?

Some guys put pine tar on their helmets

[Tom Servo]

I give up. How does Navarro have such a filthy helmet?
Also looks like he got his pre-game spaghetti all over his uni.

Navarro pops up to shallow center.


4-2 Reds after 3. Not bad so far with our #5 starter against their #1.

[WVRedsFan]

Back to a 2-run lead. If Mikie can only hold it.

[Raisor]

Some guys put pine tar on their helmets

Raisor assumes that it was a club house boy. Major leaguers don't do stuff like that.

[WVRedsFan]

WVRF sees it everywhere. Must be a fad. A stupid one at that.

[Tom Servo]

Alvarez K's on 3 pitches.

[Degenerate39]

Raisor assumes that it was a club house boy. Major leaguers don't do stuff like that.

I notice it all the time

[Tom Servo]

Snider grounds out up the middle. Another play made easy by Cozart.

[hebroncougar]

Man, I like Cozart's defense.

[Tom Servo]

I notice it all the time
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20080731/bbo-ramirez-traded/images/97ec7c67-700c-4cd5-8826-7c5733e5c3b3.jpg

[RedlegJake]

The TV guys are complimenting scouting reports that let Cozie position himself so perfectly too

[Tom Servo]

Harrison HR. Yet another one I totally didn't think was a HR off the bat.


4-3 game.

[Degenerate39]

They must be playing in Wrigley tonight

[Tom Servo]

McDonald grounds out to 2nd.


4-3 Reds to the bottom of 4.

[cincrazy]

This ballpark is playing even smaller than usual tonight. And that's saying something.

[RedlegJake]

I hope they get in the bullpen early tonight

[Vottomatic]

We need to get some fly balls in the air to LF. Unreal.

[WVRedsFan]

nm

[Brutus]

The triple may have been a homer on a normal day, but even on a normal GABP day, those two homers are routine flyball outs at the track.

[Tom Servo]

Valdez grounds out to first.

Leake flies out to center.

Cozart walks on 4 pitches.

[mattfeet]

Cozart walks.

[Tom Servo]

Stubbs K's looking.

4-3 Reds after 4.

[WVRedsFan]

Stubbs K's

[redsfaninbsg]

Big inning for Leake here.

[Vottomatic]

Drew got screwed by the ump there. First strike was way inside, terrible call. He didn't go around on the second strike. Then he does his usual and takes one right down the middle.

[Tom Servo]

Presley singles to right

[redsfaninbsg]

This inning scares me

[RedlegJake]

McDonald is pitching like crap - they need to be putting him on the ropes

[RedlegJake]

you know - I like Mike but every inning he pitches scares me to be honest

[Tom Servo]

Walker hits into a double play right up the middle. 2 out.

[redsfaninbsg]

Big time 6-3 DP

[Tom Servo]

McCutchen K's


4-3 Reds to the bottom of 5

[GoReds]

Mike Leake reminds me of Pat Darcy.

[WVRedsFan]

Wow. We had better watch out. Cutch is mad! Now he K's.

[RedlegJake]

Nice job Mikey boy

[RedlegJake]

Never thought of it but he does kind of

[cincrazy]

Cutch is hardcore pressing tonight.

[cincrazy]

What was Pat Darcy like as a pitcher? Familiar with the name, but that's about it.

[GoReds]

Pat was a decent enough pitcher, but not really playoff worthy. Gave up the Fisk homer.

[RedFanAlways1966]

Cutch is hardcore pressing tonight.

If so, then kudos to Chapman for getting in his head. :thumbup:

[cincrazy]

Bruce looks absolutely lost, how he managed to get a hit tonight I have no idea.

[RedlegJake]

Probably has a sore left shoulder

[Tom Servo]

Bruce K's

[Vottomatic]

Geez Bruce frustrates me.

[RedlegJake]

sore left shoulder meaning McCutcheon not Bruce

[Tom Servo]

Ludwick flies out to right

[cincrazy]

If we win tonight, does BP get another day off tomorrow?

[WVRedsFan]

Reds just not getting to McDonald like other teams have lately.

[Tom Servo]

Rolen K's

4-3 Reds after 5

[RedlegJake]

Reds just not getting to McDonald like other teams have lately.

Yes, and he's been leaving stuff up and not sharp either

[cincrazy]

If this is the McDonald the Pirates get going forward, they're in some trouble.

[RedlegJake]

Although he looked good that half inning

[Tom Servo]

Jones to 2nd on a bad bouncing ball past Frazier.

[WVRedsFan]

Leake jut cannot keep runners off the bases.

[cincrazy]

Leake jut cannot keep runners off the bases.

It was a groundball to first base that took a bad hop.

[Degenerate39]

Leake jut cannot keep runners off the bases.

Dont know how that one was his fault

[redsfaninbsg]

Guys, it's the Reds #5 starter vs. Pirates #2 guy. I realize they haven't lost much lately but geez, if this thing is tied or better when Leake comes out, I like the Reds chances

[WVRedsFan]

It wasn't his fault. Just a comment.

[RedlegJake]

Yeah - if the Reds win this one its a really a mis match in their favor that went our way

[cincrazy]

Heck of an at bat by McKenry here.

[Tom Servo]

McKenry K's.

[cincrazy]

And a heck of a job by Leake getting the K.

[RedlegJake]

That out changes everything too

[RedlegJake]

And that passed ball changes everything back

[Tom Servo]

Jeez. Alvarez K's on a curve but Navarro loses the ball so Alvarez reaches first. Jones to 3rd. 1st and 3rd, 1 out. :(

[WVRedsFan]

That's just bad luck. Runner to third and better to first. just one out.

[cincrazy]

Strikeout, but the ball bounces away from Navarro and runners are at the corner.

[Tom Servo]

Snider sac fly to center.

4-4 game.

[WVRedsFan]

Tie game on SF

[RedlegJake]

Bad break for Leake - he should be out of this inning with no damage

[Vottomatic]

Pirates have been lucky tonight. 3 wind aided HR's. A third strike wild pitch that keeps the inning going.

[Tom Servo]

Harrison grounds out to third.

4-4 to the bottom of 6

[RedlegJake]

I imagine that's it for Leake - he just passed 100 pitches

[Brutus]

Pirates have been lucky tonight. 3 wind aided HR's. A third strike wild pitch that keeps the inning going.

Wind-aided home runs, wild pitch on a strikeout, double off the bag... Leake definitely didn't pitch poorly tonight. Seven K's and the victim of a very bad windstream.

[WVRedsFan]

Bad luck. Should be 4-3 right now. Or 4-2.

[redsfaninbsg]

Is BP available to pinch hit?

[WVRedsFan]

Frazier, Navarro, and Valdez due up. Doubt that strikes fear in the heart of McDonald.

[steig]

I have not heard anything about BP status.

[Tom Servo]

Frazier K's looking

[WVRedsFan]

Bogus call.

[Tom Servo]

Navarro flies out to left

[RedlegJake]

He's been calling that low strike on both sides all night long. Can't complain when the guy's consistent with it.

[Tom Servo]

Valdez grounds out to short.


4-4 game after 6

[BCubb2003]

He's been calling that low strike on both sides all night long. Can't complain when the guy's consistent with it.

He'd never admit it, though. It'd be cool if he'd at least say, "I call a low strike fellows, so you'd bettwr swing."

[mbgrayson]

Trivia question tonight>... Four players that hit 100 HRs for the Reds, and hit at least 100 for other teams....

My guess: Parker, Dunn, Griffey, and Frank Robinson.

[WVRedsFan]

The importance of this game is that tomorrow, their ace, A.J.B. pitches. We need to win this one.

[Tom Servo]

Marshall in, Cairo playing 2nd.

[kaldaniels]

Marshall/Broxton/Chapman

We just need to score one run in 3 innings...right?

[Tom Servo]

Marte K's

[redsfaninbsg]

Double switch, I'm assuming, is odd to me here

[mbgrayson]

Double switch, I'm assuming, is odd to me here

Why? Pitcher was due up 1st...

[Tom Servo]

Presley grounds out to 1st

[redsfaninbsg]

Why? Pitcher was due up 1st...

Marshall against right Cutch to lead off 8th if its 1-2-3

[Tom Servo]

Walker flies out to right.

1-2-3 for Marshall

Tied at 4 to the bottom of 7.

[RedlegJake]

easy peasey for Marshall

[WVRedsFan]

I imagine we'll see Broxton in the 8th.

[kaldaniels]

How many teams in MLB would drop their current closer to replace them with Marshall or Broxton?

Our last 3 guys are impressive.

[Brutus]

I'm guessing Marshall goes a second inning if the Reds don't get any runs this inning.

[kaldaniels]

Marshall against right Cutch to lead off 8th if its 1-2-3

LH vs RHB?

[WVRedsFan]

I'm guessing Marshall goes a second inning if the Reds don't get any runs this inning.

A lot will depend on whther we score in the 8th or not.

[Brutus]

A lot will depend on whther we score in the 8th or not.

How would that determine if Marshall pitches the top of the 8th?

[redsfaninbsg]

LH vs RHB?

Just seems odd to me. Granted, I've not pulled numbers but isn't it Broxton's job to get rightys out late in the game?

[kaldaniels]

Just seems odd to me. Granted, I've not pulled numbers but isn't it Broxton's job to get rightys out late in the game?

That's what I thought.

[Tom Servo]

Cairo singles to right

[redsfaninbsg]

Plus you have Cairo hitting not Heisey