8-14-2012 Mets at Reds

[cumberlandreds]

No Rolen again.


1. Zack Cozart (R) SS (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=cozarza01&year=Career&t=b)
2. Drew Stubbs (R) CF (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=stubbdr01&year=Career&t=b)
3. Brandon Phillips (R) 2B (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=phillbr01&year=Career&t=b)
4. Ryan Ludwick (R) LF (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=ludwiry01&year=Career&t=b)
5. Jay Bruce (L) RF (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=bruceja01&year=Career&t=b)
6. Todd Frazier (R) 1B (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=frazito01&year=Career&t=b)
7. Wilson Valdez (R) 3B (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=valdewi01&year=Career&t=b)
8. Ryan Hanigan (R) C (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=hanigry01&year=Career&t=b)
9. Mat Latos (R) P (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=latosma01&year=Career&t=b)

[cumberlandreds]

I am worried about this series. At the end of the broadcast Sunday it was mentioned Goerge Grande would be doing this series. I doesn't seem like he has announced a winning Reds game this season. :eek:

[WVRedsFan]

I can't figure this out. With five announcers (Thom, Marty, Chris, The Cowboy, and Kelch), where is there room for George and why? I listened to Charlie Steiner call the Dodger-Pirates game last night and parts of the White Sox game on TV. IN both cases, the announcer was a homer, but professional. George is, at best, a baseball fan, who gives credit for the opposition's great feats. Something I do not want to hear when I'm rooting for the Reds, I guess the ownership likes him, but I'd just as soon he went away to the retirement home, which is what I thought was going to happen. Yes, we have Marty, but not so much anymore, but there hasn't been a time he wasn't rooting for the Reds. Just like Vince Scully, you know who's side Marty is on. I never know with George...

[reds1869]

I really wish they would retroactively DL Rolen. Going without a player for a few days is one thing, but going shorthanded when you are already running with a skeleton crew is tough. The Reds like to let a guy linger day-to-day long enough that they would almost be done with a DL stint when they are ready to return.

[CySeymour]

I really wish they would retroactively DL Rolen. Going without a player for a few days is one thing, but going shorthanded when you are already running with a skeleton crew is tough. The Reds like to let a guy linger day-to-day long enough that they would almost be done with a DL stint when they are ready to return.

Is it totally a 40 roster situation?

[reds1869]

Is it totally a 40 roster situation?

I doubt it. Several AAA infielders are on the 40 man. No reason not to pull one of them up for two weeks.

[Puffy]

I am worried about this series. At the end of the broadcast Sunday it was mentioned Goerge Grande would be doing this series. I doesn't seem like he has announced a winning Reds game this season. :eek:

Crap. Looks like I will listen to the Mets feed.

[Kc61]

I doubt Rolen will be out much longer. If they expect him to be out much more, I do think the Reds would have DL'd him. Maybe he can pinch hit tonight.

Henry Rodriguez has been slumping at AAA, I don't know the Reds have a natural replacement for third base. They could add a first baseman and play Frazier at third. Reds may prefer Valdez at third because of defense.

With RADickey tomorrow, Reds certainly could use this first game. Third game they face rookie Harvey, good stuff, mixed results so far. Lot of Ks, lot of walks.

For tomorrow, against Dickey, I'd guess Xavier Paul will play for Ludwick; as will Cairo instead of Valdez. I'd also guess Stubbs will sit for Heisey.

[cumberlandreds]

Meet your Mets:

1. Ruben Tejada (R) SS

2. Mike Baxter (L) RF

3. David Wright (R) 3B

4. Ike Davis (L) 1B

5. Daniel Murphy (L) 2B

6. Jordany Valdespin (L) LF

7. Andres Torres (S) CF

8. Josh Thole (L) C

9. Chris Young (R) P

[Kc61]

Meet your Mets:

1. Ruben Tejada (R) SS

2. Mike Baxter (L) RF

3. David Wright (R) 3B

4. Ike Davis (L) 1B

5. Daniel Murphy (L) 2B

6. Jordany Valdespin (L) LF

7. Andres Torres (S) CF

8. Josh Thole (L) C

9. Chris Young (R) P

The lefty brigade. Latos fares better against righties, although he's been tough on everyone lately. Overall Latos has some trouble with lefties.

Mets with a lefty hitting team, that should help Homer B on Thursday, Homer has been excellent against lefties this year.

[traderumor]

The lefty brigade. Latos fares better against righties, although he's been tough on everyone lately. Overall Latos has some trouble with lefties.

Mets with a lefty hitting team, that should help Homer B on Thursday, Homer has been excellent against lefties this year.hopefully because its a collection of mediocre/bad lefty hitters, Latos will be in charge.

[Sabo Fan]

No Rolen again.


1. Zack Cozart (R) SS (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=cozarza01&year=Career&t=b)
2. Drew Stubbs (R) CF (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=stubbdr01&year=Career&t=b)
3. Brandon Phillips (R) 2B (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=phillbr01&year=Career&t=b)
4. Ryan Ludwick (R) LF (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=ludwiry01&year=Career&t=b)
5. Jay Bruce (L) RF (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=bruceja01&year=Career&t=b)
6. Todd Frazier (R) 1B (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=frazito01&year=Career&t=b)
7. Wilson Valdez (R) 3B (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=valdewi01&year=Career&t=b)
8. Ryan Hanigan (R) C (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=hanigry01&year=Career&t=b)
9. Mat Latos (R) P (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=latosma01&year=Career&t=b)

The bad news: Valdez is playing

The good news: he's not hitting second.

At least it's progress. Maybe.

I still think Rolen should be DL'd and Overbay signed to play 1st for a week.

[Reds Fanatic]

Tejada grounds out to 3rd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Baxter fiies out to left.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wright strikes out swinging. 0-0 mid 1st.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart lines a single to left.

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs flies out to left.

[Screwball]

Stubbs flies out to left.

Young got away with two 85-mph fastballs right down the middle that at-bat. Stubbs should've done much better than a pop up.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips strikes out swinging.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick grounds out to 3rd. 0-0 after 1.

[Reds Fanatic]

Davis pops out to 3rd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Murphy lines out to 2nd.

[BCubb2003]

Excellent defense by the ball boy.

[Reds Fanatic]

Valdespin singles to center.

[Screwball]

Excellent defense by the ball boy.

Purely anecdotal. Do you have any UZR info to back that up? ;)

[BCubb2003]

Purely anecdotal. Do you have any UZR info to back that up? ;)

Jim Edmonds would have dove, but he made it look easy.

[Reds Fanatic]

Torres reached on catcher's interference.

Thole lines out to left. 0-0 mid 2nd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce lines a double off the wall in right.

[Screwball]

Bruce lines a double off the wall in right.

That's more like it. Young's stuff is terrible. Reds need to beat up on this guy.

[Reds Fanatic]

Frazier pops out to 2nd.

[Reds Fanatic]

That's more like it. Young's stuff is terrible. Reds need to beat up on this guy.

Yes Frazier should have crushed that last pitch. A hanger right down the middle.

[Reds Fanatic]

Valdez strikes out looking.

[Reds Fanatic]

Intentional walk to Hanigan

[Homer Bailey]

85 MPH fastball, and Valdez is caught looking.

Na, we're good. No need for Overbay.

[Homer Bailey]

Aroldis Chapman has thrown sliders 9 MPH faster than Chris Young's fastball.

[Reds Fanatic]

Latos strikes out swinging. 0-0 after 2.

[Reds Fanatic]

Young flies out to right.

[Kc61]

I think Jay Bruce is going to catch fire at home. Hopefully it lasts for the rest of the season. Bruce has good lifetime numbers in the late part of the season and, of course, at home.

Too bad about that last inning. Frazier missed the pitch and Valdez doesn't hit much.

[Reds Fanatic]

Tejada doubles to left.

[Screwball]

So, do you pitch to Wright here?

[Reds Fanatic]

Baxter grounds out to 2nd. Runner to 3rd. 2 outs.

[Kc61]

So, do you pitch to Wright here?

You have to pitch to him, Davis is a power lefty up next, but you pitch carefully to Wright.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wright strikes out looking. 0-0 mid 3rd.

[Screwball]

You have to pitch to him, Davis is a power lefty up next, but you pitch carefully to Wright.

Good call. Latos pitched him tough, painting the black for strike three.

[Kc61]

Wright Ks looking.

Latos has been sensational lately, Reds need to start scoring runs for him.

[Homer Bailey]

Love me some Latos.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart doubles off the wall in left center.

[Degenerate39]

Cozart padding his doubles record

[Kc61]

Mets TV announcers commenting that it's odd Reds have two low OBP hitters at the top of the order.

Tell me about it.

Another lead off double for the Reds.

[Reds Fanatic]

Stubbs sacrifices the runner to 3rd.

[Kc61]

Stubbs bunts the runner to third. I hate the bunt there, but Stubbs could easily K.

It was the right call - but only if it works. Otherwise, terrible decision.

[Homer Bailey]

#bunttowin

[BCubb2003]

One team gives up an out to get a runner to third, one team concedes a run in hopes of getting an out.

[cincrazy]

I can't wait until Hamilton is up. That way he can steal second, third, and home.... all on one pitch. Bunting no longer necessary.

[Kc61]

Full count on Phillips. Fouls it off.

Walk, first and third, one out, Ludwick up.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips walks. 1st and 3rd.

[cincrazy]

Extreme flyball pitcher vs. flyball hitter. I like our odds here. Just sayin'.

[OldXOhio]

Ludwick is going yard tonight

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick flies out to shallow right. He misses the cutoff man letting Phillips go to 2nd.

[Kc61]

I think Cozart would have scored had he tagged up and ran. Bad throw by right fielder. Was shallow, understandable to hold, but. . . .

[cincrazy]

Extreme flyball pitcher vs. flyball hitter. I like our odds here. Just sayin'.

Well, that's the last time I do that.

[Homer Bailey]

Well, that's the last time I do that.

Na, I liked it. We're bound to get this guy. Positive thoughts are always good.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce flies out. 0-0 after 3.

[Kc61]

Reds with lead off doubles in two consecutive innings and don't score.

One time they played it straight up, one time they bunted.

Where are you Joey?

[OldXOhio]

More wasted opps, but you have to feel runs are forthcoming.

[Homer Bailey]

Wait, the pitcher only got two outs right? Why is the inning over?

Oh yeah.... we literally gave them an out. Right.

[mbgrayson]

After three innings, Reds 0, Mets 0.

Latos at 47 pitches, 37 strikes.
Young at 52 pitches, 33 strikes.

[CrackerJack]

This team needs to see a psychiatrist, or more pitches

[RedsMan3203]

Love me some Dallas Latos.

There fixed it for you.

[cincrazy]

Na, I liked it. We're bound to get this guy. Positive thoughts are always good.

You're right. We're going to get him soon. He's like a righty version of Eric Milton on this ballpark.

[Homer Bailey]

You're right. We're going to get him soon. He's like a righty version of Eric Milton on this ballpark.

That being said, it doesn't exactly appear as if the Reds are seeing him that well so far tonight.

[Reds Fanatic]

Leadoff walk to Davis.

[Kc61]

Wait, the pitcher only got two outs right? Why is the inning over?

Oh yeah.... we literally gave them an out. Right.

True, but also the Mets played the infield back with Phillips up, man on third.

Brandon seems to be having some trouble with this pitcher. Ultimately walked, but could have knocked in the run with a simple grounder in the infield.

While I didn't like the bunt either, Reds had the middle of the order up, man on third, Mets giving up the run.

Should have scored. Now the Mets with two on, no out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Murphy singles to right. 1st and 2nd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Perfect bunt by Valdespin. Latos just gets him at first. 2nd and 3rd.

[cincrazy]

This game just has a feeling to it.

[OldXOhio]

Now that's how you bunt, you know if you're into that sort of thing

[mbgrayson]

Latos fastball this inning only hitting 89 to 90. Isn't that low for him?

There, 92...

[Kc61]

This game just has a feeling to it.

Welcome to the Reds offense. Extra base hits, easy. A simple single with men on base. Difficult.

[Reds Fanatic]

Good pitch. Torres strikes out looking. 3 Ks for Latos.

[Kc61]

Big K. Now walk the eighth man. That's what Dusty will do, bags full, pitcher coming up.

[NJReds]

Nice breaking pitch from Latos.

[Reds Fanatic]

Yes Intentional walk to Thole

[Kc61]

Pirates and Dodgers are scoreless at Pittsburgh in the second.

[cincrazy]

HOLY CRAP Brandon Phillips. What a snag. Saved two runs. That almost backfired.

[Kc61]

Web gem from Phillips. Great play.

[Reds Fanatic]

Nice catch by Phillips. 0-0 mid 4th.

[NJReds]

Thank goodness for BP.

[mbgrayson]

Young lines out to BP, I thought that was 2 runs...

[Homer Bailey]

Regardless of whether BP caught that ball or not, that was the right move by Dusty, IMO. And that's from a Dusty "hater".

Sounds like it was a great play by BP.

[cincrazy]

That's a play that isn't made when BP is out with his calf troubles. A lot of those balls got through that wouldn't have normally made it through.

[Reds Fanatic]

Frazier pops out to 2nd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Valdez flies out to center.

[Brutus]

Wait, the pitcher only got two outs right? Why is the inning over?

Oh yeah.... we literally gave them an out. Right.

The Reds increased their chance of scoring a run by 13% with that bunt. If they'd had a normal at-bat and Stubbs had struck out, they would have decreased by 10%. That's a 23% swing by giving up the out there.

[Screwball]

Valdez flies out to center.

Not quite to the warning track in center. And not trying to pile on the guy (even though I will anyway), but I honestly think that's as far as he can hit a ball.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hanigan doubles off the wall in right.

[mbgrayson]

We need to get these doubles all in the SAME inning....

[Homer Bailey]

The Reds increased their chance of scoring a run by 13% with that bunt. If they'd had a normal at-bat and Stubbs had struck out, they would have decreased by 10%. That's a 23% swing by giving up the out there.

Their win expectancy decreased with that bunt. The point is that the goal shouldn't be to score one run. It should be to avoid outs. It's silly to chase 1 run in the 3rd inning.

[BCubb2003]

Mets announcers say the possibility of R.A. Dickey winning the Cy Young would be the highlight of the rest of their season.

[Kc61]

Dbacks-Cards, Dodgers-Pirates no score.

[Reds Fanatic]

Walk to Latos. 1st and 2nd.

[mbgrayson]

Mets announcers say the possibility of R.A. Dickey winning the Cy Young would be the highlight of the rest of their season.
We need to hammer him to help our guy's chances....

[Brutus]

Their win expectancy decreased with that bunt. The point is that the goal shouldn't be to score one run. It should be to avoid outs. It's silly to chase 1 run in the 3rd inning.

Their run expectancy increased by .3 with a runner at third and one out as opposed to a runner at second and one out. Granted, there's always the chance Stubbs could have reached base, but given his low OBP and propensity to strikeout, I would say that's statistically the correct call.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart flies out to right. 0-0 after 4.

Through 4: Mets have left 6 runners on base, Reds have left 7 runners on base.

[Kc61]

This is a LOB fest for the Reds. I didn't love the bunt, but the team has had many chances to score. Including man on third less than two outs when Phillips and Ludwick left the man on.

Key is for Latos to hold the fort, Reds will break through.

P.S. guess it is a LOB fest for the Mets too. But that's not my prob.

[mbgrayson]

After 4 innings, Reds 0, Mets 0.
Latos at 66 pitches, 46 strikes.
Young at 71 pitches, 45 strikes.

[757690]

With all these runners left on base, I have a feeling the game will be won on a cheap solo homer.

[Reds Fanatic]

Tejada flies out to left.

[Kc61]

One out. Get the next guy and pitch very carefully to Wright.

[757690]

Their run expectancy increased by .3 with a runner at third and one out as opposed to a runner at second and one out. Granted, there's always the chance Stubbs could have reached base, but given his low OBP and propensity to strikeout, I would say that's statistically the correct call.

Plus those runs/win expectancy charts are just general guides. The precise situation needs to be considered.

Personally I don't bunt there because Young is very hittable, but I can understand it with Stubbs and his high K rate.

[Brutus]

Plus those runs/win expectancy charts are just general guides. The precise situation needs to be considered.

Personally I don't bunt there because Young is very hittable, but I can understand it with Stubbs and his high K rate.

If it were most anyone else in the Reds' lineup, I wouldn't be supportive of bunting there. But Stubbs' skillset doesn't lend itself well to advancing runners a high percentage of time.

[Kc61]

Dodgers take the lead on the Pirates. Victorino gets the ground ball with men on base, run scores. You know, what the Reds didn't do.

[Matt700wlw]

The Reds need tonight.

I don't like their chances against R.A. Dickey tomorrow, and there is nothing wrong with that.

[Reds Fanatic]

Baxter singles to center.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wright flies out to the track in right. 2 outs.

[Kc61]

Wright flies out to deep right. Nice catch Bruce.

[Kc61]

Nice play Frazier, inning over.

Good defense by the Reds tonight. Need to hit.

[Reds Fanatic]

Davis grounds out to 1st. 0-0 mid 5th.

[Playadlc]

The Reds need tonight.

I don't like their chances against R.A. Dickey tomorrow, and there is nothing wrong with that.

For some reason I think the Reds knock Dickey around tomorrow. Not sure why I think that, just a gut feeling.

[Kc61]

Update. 1-0 Dodgers over Pirates, no score DBacks and Cards, both games in third inning.

[Kc61]

For some reason I think the Reds knock Dickey around tomorrow. Not sure why I think that, just a gut feeling.

You expecting some trades overnight?

Just joking, go Reds.

[Sabo Fan]

Is Latos' velocity down tonight? Following on Gameday and I've yet to see a pitch clocked at over 90.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bloop hit to left for Stubbs.

[NJReds]

Is Latos' velocity down tonight? Following on Gameday and I've yet to see a pitch clocked at over 90.

The Mets broadcast has some pitches at 92-93. Not a lot, but some.

[Tom Servo]

ugh

[NJReds]

Bad baserunning by Stubbs there. Nice play by Murphy, though.

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips lines into a 4-3 DP.

[Screwball]

Reds finding ways to not score tonight.

[NJReds]

Of course ... another double.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick lines a double off the wall in left.

[Tom Servo]

lol of course

[Reds Fanatic]

4 straight innings the Reds have lined a double off the wall.

[Kc61]

Phillips lines into a 4-3 DP.

FWIW, I thought Stubbs got back to the bag in time. Disagreed with the DP call. Very close.

[NJReds]

I miss Votto. Hopefully Bruce can come through ... if they pitch to him.

[_Sir_Charles_]

FWIW, I thought Stubbs got back to the bag in time. Disagreed with the DP call. Very close.

I also don't think it was a bad baserunning move either. That was such a sharp liner, almost any lead and he's toast.

[Kc61]

DBacks with a Reds-like missed opportunity against Cards, still no score.

[cincrazy]

4 straight innings the Reds have lined a double off the wall.

Let's move the fences in! :).

What? Everyone else is doing it!

[NJReds]

I also don't think it was a bad baserunning move either. That was such a sharp liner, almost any lead and he's toast.

Murphy plays a deep second base, almost on the grass, and that play was right in front of Stubbs. Should've been able to get back.

[NJReds]

Young gets his first swing and miss on his 85th pitch.

[Kc61]

Bruce Ks in a very poor at bat.

According to Mets announcers, that was the first swing and miss of the game against Mets pitcher.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce strikes out swinging. Another runner left on base. 0-0 after 5.

[Screwball]

I don't get it. Bruce roped the first fastball he saw from Young, but after that he's been late on just about every offering. How can you be behind Young's not-so-fastball?

[_Sir_Charles_]

It looked to me like they were attempting to pitch around Bruce there. And he's hacking at those balls on the outside black or further out? Odd.

[alloverjr]

I don't get it. Bruce roped the first fastball he saw from Young, but after that he's been late on just about every offering. How can you be behind Young's not-so-fastball?

He's had runners in scoring position the other times

[Matt700wlw]

For some reason I think the Reds knock Dickey around tomorrow. Not sure why I think that, just a gut feeling.

I hope you're right!

[Reds Fanatic]

Murphy flies out to left.

[Kc61]

Mets announcers correct themselves, Bruce K was the first swing and miss against Young in 34 pitches.

[Screwball]

He's had runners in scoring position the other times

Ha, I don't know whether to laugh or cry.

[Reds Fanatic]

Valdespin grounds out to short.

[Kc61]

Dodgers with bases loaded no outs against Bucs. Let's see if they can hit in the clutch.

[alloverjr]

Tonight reminds me of the interview with Latos a couple weeks ago when he said it's nice to go out and not think you have to throw a shutout each time after a game where the Reds scored some runs.

Wake up offense, geesh.

[Reds Fanatic]

Torres grounds out to Latos. Bare handed play. 0-0 mid 6th.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Latos channeling his inner Phillips. :laugh:

[alloverjr]

Ha, I don't know whether to laugh or cry.

I think he just puts too much pressure on himself.

[Reds Fanatic]

Frazier flies out to center.

[Tom Servo]

Wake up offense, geesh.
To be fair they are awake, just not fully in-synch.

[alloverjr]

BTW, this is Grande's fault. Just go away man.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Dodgers up 4-0 on the Bucs.

[WVRedsFan]

4-0 Dodgers

[Kc61]

Dodgers up 4-0 on Pirates. Cards-Ariz still tied, Cards missed an oppty with man on third.

[Playadlc]

Anyone know of a good Pirates board?

[Reds Fanatic]

Valdez fouls out to 3rd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Anyone know of a good Pirates board?

Like that plank they make you walk on the ship? Most of those are oak I think. :p

[Reds Fanatic]

Hanigan singles to center.

[Kc61]

Two hits for Janish tonight.

[Reds Fanatic]

Latos singles to left center. 1st and 2nd.

[cincrazy]

Latos a hit... runners at 1st and 2nd with 2 outs for Cozart. Yet ANOTHER opportunity. This is getting old.

[Kc61]

I would be an impulsive manager. I would put in a runner for Hanigan, he's so slow, we need a run.

Probably a terrible move.

[cincrazy]

Can anyone on this team hit a breaking ball?

[cincrazy]

Last two at bats, Young has started off Cozart with two breaking balls for strikes.

[kbrake]

I would be an impulsive manager. I would put in a runner for Hanigan, he's so slow, we need a run.

Probably a terrible move.

Hahaha exact same way I feel I would act as a General Manager. I would have cut at least half this first place roster by now.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wild pitch moves the runners to 2nd and 3rd.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cozart walks. Bases loaded for Stubbs. Pitching change.

[Screwball]

Way to battle back after being down 0-2.

[Tom Servo]

I wish I had any amount of confidence in our #1 and #2 hitters in the batting order.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ramon Ramirez in to pitch

[Brutus]

In six of the eight games in the 5th inning or beyond so far tonight, at least one team is being shut out. One of those nights, I guess. Neither team has scored in the Rangers-Yankees game either.

[RedsMan3203]

Lets bunt!

[Kc61]

Holliday puts Cards up by two.

Bucs still trail by 4.

[WrongVerb]

In six of the eight games in the 5th inning or beyond so far tonight, at least one team is being shut out. One of those nights, I guess. Neither team has scored in the Rangers-Yankees game either.

A lot of aces going tonight?

[Tom Servo]

fail

[cincrazy]

This. Is. Pathetic. 12 stranded through six.

[Kc61]

What is 287?

Number of men left on base by the Reds tonight.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ugh. Stubbs grounds out to 2nd. 11 left on base. 0-0 after 6.

[Playadlc]

Unlucky.

[Tom Servo]

Kinda wish Dusty had pinch hit X-Man for Stubbs.

[Plus Plus]

For what it's worth, the NL record for most men stranded in a game is 18, and the MLB record is 20.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Wow do we need replay in baseball. Ball is a foot inside and it's called a strike. Amazing. Give each manager 3 challenges per game. It would take 2 seconds per challenge.

[Brutus]

Good news... 12 runners on base in six innings.

Bad news... 12 runners left on base in six innings lol

[BCubb2003]

It takes a pretty good offense to strand a lot of runners.

[Reds Fanatic]

Everything starts to go bad when George "The Cooler" Grande shows up

[_Sir_Charles_]

It takes a pretty good offense to strand a lot of runners.

I agree. Just some bad luck/timing tonight. We're hitting well, just not 'timely' hitting. Keep at it and we'll break thru in a big way.

Unfortunate that this inning's rally all started with 2 down. And with the first 2 called "strikes" to Stubbs, his chances were pretty limited.

[Reds Fanatic]

Thole singles to right.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cedeno pinch hitting

[Kc61]

Big play in this game was Stubbs' inability to get back on the Phillips liner. Even though I thought he did get back in time.

Ludwick then doubled, who knows how many runs might have scored.

Frustrating game so far.

[Reds Fanatic]

Cedeno sacrifices the runner to 2nd.

[Gallen5862]

Thanks for the pbp.

[Reds Fanatic]

The next pitch will be pitch 100 for Latos

[Kc61]

Cards still lead 2-0 mid-fifth. Bucs trail L.A. 4-0 in fifth.

[Reds Fanatic]

Tejada strikes out looking. The pitch looked outside. 4 Ks for Latos

[Reds Fanatic]

Baxter flies out to left. 0-0 mid 7th.

[BCubb2003]

Excellent game by Latos.

[Tom Servo]

Alright. It should be Mets bullpen vs. Reds bullpen. C'mon offense.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bobby Parnell in to pitch

[Kc61]

Marshall warming. Guess is that Latos pitches to Wright, then a change. Depending on Reds' offense, of course.

[Reds Fanatic]

Leadoff walk to Phillips. Have to get this run home.

[Screwball]

Another leadoff man reaches. Reds need to make this one count.

[RedsfaninMT]

Getting to the point that I dread our leadoff hitter getting on.

Nice AB BP.

[_Sir_Charles_]

RALLY CAPS! Don 'em fellas!

[_Sir_Charles_]

LOL. That cracks me up EVERY TIME. Brandon gets back up after diving back into first and he always dusts off his hands on the first baseman's butt. Too funny.

[Reds Fanatic]

Ludwick strikes out swinging.

[Homer Bailey]

I still feel quite strongly that the Reds are going to win this game. Have some faith boys.

[Brutus]

5-0 Dodgers, top of 7th with runners at first & third; one out

[Brutus]

Correction... top of 6

[Tom Servo]

yeesh

[Reds Fanatic]

Bruce strikes out swinging.

[Reds Fanatic]

Frazier singles to center. 1st and 3rd.

[Homer Bailey]

Bruce has no shot if that pitch well off the plate for strike 2 is going to be called a strike.

[Reds Fanatic]

Paul hitting for Valdez

[Screwball]

Atta boy Frazier. X-man's time to shine.

[Kc61]

LOL, first and third for the Reds. Valdez due up.

XMan will pinch hit.

This game is an OBP correction for the Reds. Lots of men on base. No runs so far.

[Homer Bailey]

Please do not let Valdez hit for himself here. Thank you Dusty.

[Brutus]

6-0 Dodgers, mid 6th.

[Tony Cloninger]

Bruce has no shot beacuse Bruce is just not hitting very well in general.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Frazier singles to center. 1st and 3rd.

"Need ya on third Brucie!" We need to see more of that 1st to third.

[dman]

I'm really trying to have some faith in Jay Bruce, but it's at the end of the rope now. He was on that tear early on in the season, but not much since... Somebody wake his Rip Van Winkle of a bat up!!!!!

[Screwball]

Bruce has no shot if that pitch well off the plate for strike 2 is going to be called a strike.

Yep. Instead of 2-1, it's 1-2 and Bruce has to chase another one out of the zone on strike 3.

[kbrake]

Paul is going yard.

[Tony Cloninger]

LOL, first and third for the Reds. Valdez due up.

XMan will pinch hit.

This game is an OBP correction for the Reds. Lots of men on base. No runs so far.

Reminds me of A LOT of games i saw the Reds hit in 1982.....especially April/May/June.

That team actually had #1 BA into June. Yes..i thought BA meant more than it did back then.

[Kc61]

Cards now up 3-0.

[Tom Servo]

X-Man Walketh

[Reds Fanatic]

Paul walks. Bases loaded for Hanigan

[cincrazy]

Before the year I was ridden pretty hard for saying David Freese was a better hitter than Jay Bruce. Freese has an .843 OPS this year in a more neutral park, and Bruce has an .811 OPS with an OBP about .40 lower.

[cincrazy]

I like what I've seen from Paul so far in his short stint. Very good eye. Why can't he buy a start in center or right more often?

[George Foster]

another quality at bat by Paul....take note Bruce..

[Kc61]

Before the year I was ridden pretty hard for saying David Freese was a better hitter than Jay Bruce. Freese has an .843 OPS this year in a more neutral park, and Bruce has an .811 OPS with an OBP about .40 lower.

Bruce has a double tonight. Maybe he'll come around. There's plenty of time for a late season hitting streak.

[NJReds]

Before the year I was ridden pretty hard for saying David Freese was a better hitter than Jay Bruce. Freese has an .843 OPS this year in a more neutral park, and Bruce has an .811 OPS with an OBP about .40 lower.

Bruce has looked overmatched unless he guesses right or gets a mistake pitch. Either he's hiding an injury or he's not what we thought he was going to be.

[RedsfaninMT]

Before the year I was ridden pretty hard for saying David Freese was a better hitter than Jay Bruce. Freese has an .843 OPS this year in a more neutral park, and Bruce has an .811 OPS with an OBP about .40 lower.

If this weren't a family oriented site, I might comment on that...

[Tom Servo]

lol

[NJReds]

Another fail.

[cincrazy]

Lol. Strand three more. This is incredible.

[BCubb2003]

At this rate, the game will last forever.

[Screwball]

What is that, 15 stranded runners?

[George Foster]

good pitching...hats off..

[Degenerate39]

I'm sure George is a nice guy but lord I can't stand him

[cincrazy]

If this weren't a family oriented site, I might comment on that...

What's your point? Pretty sure you can make it while being respectful.

[RedsMan3203]

Rather get no hit or leave 15 runners on base?

[Kc61]

Middle of the order up for the Mets. Reds need to get through this half inning. Keep it in the ballpark.

Frustrating game tonight.

[Brutus]

So 15 left on base without a run. Anyone know the MLB record for base runners stranded without a run?

[Reds Fanatic]

14 left on base. Pitiful.