9/20/12 - Reds @ Cubs

[Danny Serafini]

Talk about your getaway day lineup:

Xavier Paul 7
Miguel Cairo 3
Henry Rodriguez 4
Todd Frazier 5
Chris Heisey 9
Denis Phipps 8
Ryan Hanigan 2
Didi Gregorius 6
Johnny Cueto RHP

[Tom Servo]

Talk about your getaway day lineup:

Xavier Paul 7
Miguel Cairo 3
Henry Rodriguez 4
Todd Frazier 5
Chris Heisey 9
Denis Phipps 8
Ryan Hanigan 2
Didi Gregorius 6
Johnny Cueto RHP
http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lefsueW2Lp1qf8yek.gif

[cumberlandreds]

Here's the Cubby lineup:

1. David DeJesus (L) CF
2. Darwin Barney (R) 2B
3. Anthony Rizzo (L) 1B
4. Bryan LaHair (L) LF
5. Starlin Castro (R) SS
6. Luis Valbuena (L) 3B
7. Welington Castillo (R) C
8. Dave Sappelt (R) RF
9. Jason Berken (R) P

[cumberlandreds]

I really didn't think we would see a lineup like that until clinching. But it's practically clinched. I guess we could blame Speier for this lineup since Dusty is still under the weather.

[CySeymour]

I really didn't think we would see a lineup like that until clinching. But it's practically clinched. I guess we could blame Speier for this lineup since Dusty is still under the weather.

My guess is Dusty wrote the lineup out before he left. But this is pretty brutal considering Cueto is in need of a good outing, and a win would put him back in the Cy Young race.

[lollipopcurve]

sweet

[Kc61]

I'm ok with this lineup today. They played extras last night, no reason to push the regulars in a day game today. Some of the guys (Phillips mostly) look like a day off would help. Probably good idea to give Votto a break too.

Reds face "contending" teams starting tomorrow. And they will be in position clinch on the homestand. So we'll see most of the regulars starting tomorrow, I'm sure.

As for Cueto, you never know, the team could score a bunch of runs for him today. I don't think Cueto is winning the Cy Young in any event, but that can't be the main consideration.

And for those who despise the Stubbs/Valdez lineups, well maybe this is an improvement!

[OesterPoster]

Here's the Cubby lineup:

1. David DeJesus (L) CF
2. Darwin Barney (R) 2B
3. Anthony Rizzo (L) 1B
4. Bryan LaHair (L) LF
5. Starlin Castro (R) SS
6. Luis Valbuena (L) 3B
7. Welington Castillo (R) C
8. Dave Sappelt (R) RF
9. Jason Berken (R) P

What is this Lefty-Lefty stuff in the 3 and 4 spots? It seems so foreign to me.

[HotCorner]

I'm calling it: Phipps and Gregorius both each hit their first career HR today AND H-Rod collects his first career multi-hit game!

[cumberlandreds]

My guess is Dusty wrote the lineup out before he left. But this is pretty brutal considering Cueto is in need of a good outing, and a win would put him back in the Cy Young race.

Seems like Cueto always gets the "special" lineups when they are resting people.

[CySeymour]

I'm ok with this lineup today. They played extras last night, no reason to push the regulars in a day game today. Some of the guys (Phillips mostly) look like a day off would help. Probably good idea to give Votto a break too.

Reds face "contending" teams starting tomorrow. And they will be in position clinch on the homestand. So we'll see most of the regulars starting tomorrow, I'm sure.


After I had a chance to think about it, I think you're right. The regulars aren't going to have a chance to get many rest days for a while, so get them today off.

[WildcatFan]

Fun Fact: This will be the first time Wrigley Field has hosted a game between two minor league teams.

[Tom Servo]

Fun Fact: This will be the first time Wrigley Field has hosted a game between two minor league teams.

:lol:

[PuffyPig]

I half expected to see my name in the line up.

[CySeymour]

I half expected to see my name in the line up.

You're the first pitcher out of the pen today.

[HeatherC1212]

Fun Fact: This will be the first time Wrigley Field has hosted a game between two minor league teams.

Nice. :thumbup:

That being said, I fully expect this lineup to produce no fewer than 13 runs today and help Cueto get win #18. :lol: :beerme: :p

[Sea Ray]

It does look like the post clinch lineup but I am glad to see no Valdez in there

[cumberlandreds]

My guess is Dusty wrote the lineup out before he left. But this is pretty brutal considering Cueto is in need of a good outing, and a win would put him back in the Cy Young race.


In Fay's blog, Speier did say that this was Dusty's lineup. It almost sounded like he made it out yesterday before he had to go to the hospital.

[OesterPoster]

Somebody can look it up, but Frazier has been a huge Cubs killer this year. If I remember correctly, especially at Wrigley.

[OldXOhio]

Somebody can look it up, but Frazier has been a huge Cubs killer this year. If I remember correctly, especially at Wrigley.

Correctamundo...

.647-.684-1.118-1.802

[Degenerate39]

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lefsueW2Lp1qf8yek.gif

LOL

[CySeymour]

Somebody can look it up, but the entire National League has been a huge Cubs killer this year. If I remember correctly, especially at Wrigley.

here, fixed that for ya :laugh:

[RedsManRick]

This lineup tells you everything you need to know about the Reds philosophy re: Ryan Hanigan's spot in the lineup.

[mbgrayson]

Not a single player in today's lineup started yesterday....lol.

[redsmetz]

It's possible a number of our call ups have faced this guy. He pitched a good bit at AAA Norfolk for the O's.

[OldXOhio]

This lineup tells you everything you need to know about the Reds philosophy re: Ryan Hanigan's spot in the lineup.

He's slow?

[traderumor]

Wait--is this a Spring Training game?

[Tom Servo]

Wait--is this a Spring Training game?
Yes. Eric Milton is pitching against a college team later in the day as well.

[mbgrayson]

Wait--is this a Spring Training game?

Split squad game, the regulars are playing in Cincinnati tonight... lol.

[Tom Servo]

X-Man grounded out to pitcher
Cairo singled to shallow left center
Rodriguez walked, M. Cairo to second
Frazier flied out to shallow center
Heisey flied out to shallow right

[redsmetz]

BTW, I guess we ought to give some PBP & recap the top of the 1st, which just ended.

Paul grounded out to the pitcher
Cairo singled "on a soft line drive to shortstop" - so says my MLB app.
Rodriquez walked
Frazier flew out to center and then Heisey flew out to right.

[Kc61]

Phipps with a tremendous running and diving catch on a ball hit by DeJesus.

OK, it was a routine fly ball and an easy play. Just trying to give the young guy some props.

One out.

[cumberlandreds]

Not many in the bleachers today. Looks cold and cloudy.

[cumberlandreds]

1,2,3 first for Cueto. The best thing I would like to see out of this game is for Ceuto to pitch really well and be back on track. The Cubs may just be the tonic for him.

[Kc61]

Astros tied with Cards at 3, FWIW.

[traderumor]

I was really surprised to hear that Clint Hurdle gave his gold glove vote to Darwin Barney over BP. Just shocked ;)

[traderumor]

Hanigan on base thanks to the stupidest rule currently in baseball--catcher not catching 3rd strike.

[traderumor]

What are folks quick and dirty thoughts on Gregorius? I just can't see him having enough stick to take him seriously. I know he is a D wizard, but you gotta have some stick to make that worthwhile in the NL game.

[redsmetz]

Hanigan on base thanks to the stupidest rule currently in baseball--catcher not catching 3rd strike.

Why do you consider that a stupid rule? You need to catch a ball to record the put out, or tag the fielder. The catcher didn't and he didn't get the ball to the 1st baseman to finalize the out.

[Chip R]

Hanigan on base thanks to the stupidest rule currently in baseball--catcher not catching 3rd strike.

Not to mention one of the oldest.

[mbgrayson]

Reds batters strike out 4 times in the 2nd inning....

[Tom Servo]

What are folks quick and dirty thoughts on Gregorius? I just can't see him having enough stick to take him seriously. I know he is a D wizard, but you gotta have some stick to make that worthwhile in the NL game.
Basically agreed. I don't think he's good enough to be a starter for us, but he'd be a solid backup for the infield. Or he can be a trade piece to a team that may believe he can hit well enough in the bottom of the order. We've heard Arizona has interest, and he can't be any less productive than John McDonald.

[OesterPoster]

Why do you consider that a stupid rule? You need to catch a ball to record the put out, or tag the fielder. The catcher didn't and he didn't get the ball to the 1st baseman to finalize the out.

Of course the oldest guy on the forum would say that. *ducking for cover*

[redsmetz]

Of course the oldest guy on the forum would say that. *ducking for cover*

Well, perhaps in today's game thread, although I think Chip might actually be older than me. I know WVRedsFan, by his own admission in the Baker pneumonia thread, is older than me, but I don't see him this afternoon.

[redsmetz]

BTW, Sappelt walked. Bases loaded with two outs.

[traderumor]

Why do you consider that a stupid rule? You need to catch a ball to record the put out, or tag the fielder. The catcher didn't and he didn't get the ball to the 1st baseman to finalize the out.Because the hitter is rewarded for swinging at a bad pitch and the pitcher is penalized for getting the hitter to chase. It should be treated just like any other wild pitch or passed ball--any runners can advance, but batter is out.

I hear you logically, but then when first base is occupied, it suddenly doesn't matter if the catcher catches the ball to "finalize the out?"

[oregonred]

Cueto struggles but gets out of the 2nd. Let's get this thing clinched and give him some rest.

This lineup is LOL funny for sure. Prayers to Dusty but good to see he still has a sense of humor.

[oregonred]

Me likey the X-man

[oregonred]

Ok, so me likey the X-man a little bit less after that slide...

[redsmetz]

Ok, so me likey the X-man a little bit less after that slide...

Why on earth was he trying to stand up? Why not just stay down & wait for time to be called? Very bone-headed.

[oregonred]

Why on earth was he trying to stand up? Why not just stay down & wait for time to be called? Very bone-headed.

No idea. Maybe distracted by Jay Bruce's girlfriend??

Good thing to get that boneheadedness out of the way in a game that doesn't (apparently) matter given the lineup rolled out by the good guys.

[traderumor]

Why on earth was he trying to stand up? Why not just stay down & wait for time to be called? Very bone-headed.A real rookie move! If I've told you once..."go with the rib bib."

[oregonred]

More importantly, Cueto is giving up some frozen ropes today. Just doesn't look good...

[traderumor]

Top of 5--St. Louis and Round Rock tied at 3-3.

Here, zip zip between Louisville and Iowa.

[WVRedsFan]

Well, perhaps in today's game thread, although I think Chip might actually be older than me. I know WVRedsFan, by his own admission in the Baker pneumonia thread, is older than me, but I don't see him this afternoon.Present :)

[traderumor]

Present :)You need a hall pass :p

[oregonred]

http://www.mposter.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/hall-pass-2.jpg

[traderumor]

No idea. Maybe distracted by Jay Bruce's girlfriend??

Good thing to get that boneheadedness out of the way in a game that doesn't (apparently) matter given the lineup rolled out by the good guys.ruh roh, my 7 year old daughter will be disappointed if he's seeing someone. He's supposed to be waiting for her.

[OesterPoster]

No idea. Maybe distracted by Jay Bruce's fiance??

Good thing to get that boneheadedness out of the way in a game that doesn't (apparently) matter given the lineup rolled out by the good guys.

Pretty sure Jay is getting married this December to his longtime girlfriend from Texas.

[traderumor]

Pretty sure Jay is getting married this December to his longtime girlfriend from Texas.Guess my daughter will have to move on to Drew Stubbs. She thinks he's cute too.

[Brutus]

Top of 5--St. Louis and Round Rock tied at 3-3.


It definitely looks like a Triple-A lineup, doesn't it?

[traderumor]

Dusty takes credit for this lineup, but I blame Bob Boone.

[OesterPoster]

Guess my daughter will have to move on to Drew Stubbs. She thinks he's cute too.

Except he's been dating Samantha Steele of ESPN since earlier this year. Next!

[redsmetz]

Present :)

So clearly I'm not the oldest here this afternoon.

[traderumor]

Except he's been dating Samantha Steele of ESPN since earlier this year. Next!I'll let her know. She may be out of candidates though, I don't think she is impressed by Votto.

[OesterPoster]

So clearly I'm not the oldest here this afternoon.

Okay, okay. :D

[oregonred]

Except he's been dating Samantha Steele of ESPN since earlier this year. Next!

Learn something everyday on RZ

[oregonred]

Dusty takes credit for this lineup, but I blame Bob Boone.

Still hard to imagine why he hasn't sniffed a managerial job since...

:laugh:

Not sure this lineup could score with five outs in an inning

[OesterPoster]

Learn something everyday on RZ

She was the sideline reporter at the UC-Pitt game a few Thursdays ago. The Reds were off that day, and guess who was on the sideline talking to her while she was "working"? Jay Bruce and Drew Stubbs.

[oregonred]

Hopefully Samantha doesn't read Redszone. She might be petrified.

Apparently, he makes better contact off the field than at the dish.

Phipps almost got caught up in the ivy on that one. 3B Castro.

[Brutus]

Not sure this lineup could score with five outs in an inning

That Astros manage to score a few runs everyday, so I think it's apt to suggest blind squirrel, acorn, that sort of thing lol

[oregonred]

Somehow a collision was avoided on that FB to left field. That was a bit scary. 1st and 3rd two outs (if anyone is still awake).

[Tom Servo]

0-0 after 4.

[OesterPoster]

Very Cubsian inning there. Leadoff triple, stranded.

[Brutus]

Nice job by Cueto stranding the triple

[traderumor]

Cueto works around the triple, still 0-0.

Astros threatening at Busch. I'm sure they'll screw it up somehow.

[oregonred]

Nice play by Didi right there. Like that kid.

[Tadasimha]

Time to break out a bit against this kid and put up a three spot!

[Tadasimha]

For those interested, Canada just beat Great Britain 11-1 in a qualifier for the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

[Tom Servo]

I almost feel bad for the fans at Wrigley who paid major league prices for a minor league game.

[oregonred]

I almost feel bad for the fans at Wrigley who paid major league prices for a minor league game.

What about those of us that paid major league money for the 2012 At Bat Package?

[Tadasimha]

Time to break out a bit against this kid and put up a three spot!

Next inning, I mean! :laugh:

[dsmith421]

Riddle me this - if the purpose is maybe to get Cueto a few more wins for the Cy Young, why not start the Bad News Bears lineup last night and the regulars today?

Notably, I think Leake would hit fifth today.

[Tadasimha]

Riddle me this - if the purpose is maybe to get Cueto a few more wins for the Cy Young, why not start the Bad News Bears lineup last night and the regulars today?

Notably, I think Leake would hit fifth today.

3rd with Frazier as #4.

[Tom Servo]

Cueto gives up a leadoff single and then gets the next three as the Cubs leave DeJesus stranded at third.

[OesterPoster]

80 pitches for Cueto through 5.

[traderumor]

I almost feel bad for the fans at Wrigley who paid major league prices for a minor league game.All season? ;)

[Chip R]

I almost feel bad for the fans at Wrigley who paid major league prices for a minor league game.

They have been watching minor league ball all season. Why feel bad for them now?

[Kc61]

Cards lead the Astros 5-3.

[traderumor]

They have been watching minor league ball all season. Why feel bad for them now?Mine hit first. On a more serious note, that is where things such as what has gone on in Houston this year brings "integrity of the game" questions onto the shoulders of GMs who fire sale.

[Kc61]

Mine hit first. On a more serious note, that is where things such as what has gone on in Houston this year brings "integrity of the game" questions onto the shoulders of GMs who fire sale.

Getting terrible, then getting top draft choices and opening lots of money to sign free agents is a perfectly legitimate way to build a ball club.

Remember the "tear it down" threads around here?

New ownership for the Stros, tore it down, then will have the money and draft position to improve dramatically as they head to the A.L. No problem with it at all.

[Tom Servo]

X-Man walketh
Cairo strikes out
Rodriguez flies out to center

[Tadasimha]

Frazier needs to take it to Waveland right now.

never mind

[Tom Servo]

Frazier grounds out to third

[Brutus]

The worst part of this is that it's going to probably cost Cueto the last remaining chance he had at 20 wins.

[Kc61]

Stros close within a run, 5-4 Cards. Seventh inning.

[Tom Servo]

0-0 after 6.

[oregonred]

Nice to see Cueto cruising the last couple of innings. He only needs 14 more scoreless innings before this lineup generates a run for him.

[Tom Servo]

Bob in the stands with a pinstriped Reds hat on.

[Tadasimha]

Heisey not wasting any time with that AB! :p

[Chip R]

Heisey not wasting any time with that AB! :p

That plane back to Cincy isn't going to fly itself. ;)

[Tom Servo]

Heisey grounds out
Phipps singles

[Tadasimha]

Phipps gets his first major league hit

[oregonred]

Heisey not wasting any time with that AB! :p

Denis Phipps first major league hit.

[Tadasimha]

That plane back to Cincy isn't going to fly itself. ;)

He's such a versatile player!

[oregonred]

Man Heisey just is a hack machine. Not sure why anyone ever throws him a strike.

[Tom Servo]

Hanigan singles, Phipps to third.

[Tom Servo]

Gregorious single!

1-0 Reds.

[Tadasimha]

There we go! Nicely done, DiDi

[oregonred]

Didi is no Wilson Valdez...

[oregonred]

Votto sighting

[HeatherC1212]

A run!!! Only 12 more to go until my prediction is correct, LOL :p

[Tom Servo]

Votto singles! Hanigan scores, Didi to third.


2-0 Reds.

[Chip R]

Didi is no Wilson Valdez...

Thank goodness for that.

[Tadasimha]

Corpas mean corpse? Manny is the walking dead as a reliever.

[oregonred]

Joey so excited to have two guys on base as he professionally slaps one into left field.

[redsmetz]

Why did Leake pinch run?

[Chip R]

Joey so excited to have two guys on base as he professionally slaps one into left field.

I saw last night he was choking up on the bat about an inch.

[Tadasimha]

Why did Leake pinch run?

Why risk Votto's knee?

[Tadasimha]

I saw last night he was choking up on the bat about an inch.

He was determined to get a hit, wasn't he?

[redsmetz]

Why risk Votto's knee?

I was away from the radio so I just saw the substitution online. Nothing happened to tweak it, right?

[Tom Servo]

X-Man singles! Didi scores.


3-0 Reds.

[redsmetz]

OK, I've reviewed the play on my app and see Joey just pinch hit and then Leake ran for him. I'm off the ledge.

[Wonderful Monds]

Nice to see Cueto cruising the last couple of innings. He only needs 14 more scoreless innings before this lineup generates a run for him.

I have a thing like that, although it usually means I get a free sandwich once I have enough stamps on my card.

[oregonred]

Offensive explosion. Tadashima - There's your three spot.

[Tadasimha]

I was away from the radio so I just saw the substitution online. Nothing happened to tweak it, right?

Not that I heard - I'm sure they just don't want him out there in an otherwise meaningless game.

[Tom Servo]

Cairo grounds out to third, runners advance. 2 out.

[Tom Servo]

H-Rod doubles!

5-0 Reds.

[oregonred]

No issue with Votto. He trotted down to first and called it a day...

[Tadasimha]

Offensive explosion. Tadashima - There's your three spot.

Plus two more now!

Thought it was coming a bit sooner but glad it's here!

[Tom Servo]

Frazier grounds out to short to end the frame.

[Chip R]

He was determined to get a hit, wasn't he?

Well, yeah. But I think that knee injury has sapped his power.

[oregonred]

A RZ thank you for taking out Berken with 86 pitches.

That's your John Morrell hot dog play of the game. What is a John Morrell hot dog anyways?

[Wonderful Monds]

A RZ thank you for taking out Berken with 86 pitches.

That's your John Morrell hot dog play of the game. What is a John Morrell hot dog anyways?

Sounds like soylent green to me.

[Tadasimha]

Well, yeah. But I think that knee injury has sapped his power.

Might have. But it seemed to me he was concentrating less on hitting home runs this season and more on hitting line drives. I'm not so worried about him not driving the ball over the wall since he came back since he seems to still be able to hit the hard singles and doubles.

I think he should be leading off, personally.

[Tadasimha]

A RZ thank you for taking out Berken with 86 pitches.

That's your John Morrell hot dog play of the game. What is a John Morrell hot dog anyways?

Hot dog made out of mushrooms? ;)

[Tom Servo]

Arredondo pitching. Cubs with a one out walk followed by a single. 1st and 3rd, one out.


Arredondo out, Marshall in.

[oregonred]

Arredondo is certainly an enigma at times. Just don't trust him for the playoffs.

[Chip R]

Might have. But it seemed to me he was concentrating less on hitting home runs this season and more on hitting line drives. I'm not so worried about him not driving the ball over the wall since he came back since he seems to still be able to hit the hard singles and doubles.


I agree. But I think the other teams are going to see him as less of a threat if he's not hitting for power. The offense is pretty home run dependent and if Votto isn't hitting for power, the Reds may not be in the postseason for very long since no one seems to be getting on base in front of him.

[OesterPoster]

Well, yeah. But I think that knee injury has sapped his power.

I thought so earlier when he returned, but he hit two balls in Wrigley this week that probably leave GABP.

[Gizmo]

heh, Astros commentators commenting on the Pirates play of late "doing what they can to get under that 500 mark". Not sure they have room to talk, but funny still.

Top of 8 with bases loaded and 1 out there, see if the Stro's can blow another oppertunity to do some damage against the Cards.

[WildcatFan]

I agree. But I think the other teams are going to see him as less of a threat if he's not hitting for power. The offense is pretty home run dependent and if Votto isn't hitting for power, the Reds may not be in the postseason for very long since no one seems to be getting on base in front of him.

I'm happy for the other team to see him as less of a threat. He missed two months and still leads the league in intentional walks.

[Tadasimha]

Okay, bullpen - let's not have a repeat of last night!

[Tom Servo]

Rizzo singles just past the 2nd baseman.

5-1.

[OesterPoster]

5-4-3!

[Tom Servo]

Yesiree! Soriano hits into a DP.

5-1 Reds after 7.

[Gizmo]

2 bases loaded strikeouts for the AAAstros. *sigh* guess the number will not get to 1 for tomorrow's game.

[OesterPoster]

2 bases loaded strikeouts for the AAAstros. *sigh* guess the number will not get to 1 for tomorrow's game.

It could. Don't the Cards have an afternoon game with the Cubbies?

[Gizmo]

It could. Don't the Cards have an afternoon game with the Cubbies?

Just checked and that is true, so there's hope that way. Heck the Central could be clinched by gametime tomorrow in theory.

[Tom Servo]

Heisey walks
Phipps doubles
Hanigan grounds out to pitcher
Gregorious strikes out
Pinch Hitter Bruce is intentionally walked
X-Man flies out to left

Reds strand 3.

5-1 to the bottom of 8

[Tom Servo]

Ondrusek in


walks the leadoff guy

[Gizmo]

Double Play!

[Gizmo]

HR, 5-2 now.

[Gizmo]

Single and it's time for some Alfredo.

[WVRedsFan]

Gotta wonder what Ondrusek is throwing up there. Looks not so good. Now it's Simon coming in.

[Gizmo]

We just don't win many games big.

[traderumor]

On to the 9th with a 3 run lead. Let's hope that is enough to get one step closer :thumbup:

[WVRedsFan]

Cards beating Astros 5-4 as we go to the ninth.

[traderumor]

We just don't win many games big.Nope, kinda 1990 team we have here. Good enough offense, above average rotation and D, elite bullpen.

[OesterPoster]

Now you know my name is Simon, and the things I draw come true.

[Tadasimha]

Now you know my name is Simon, and the things I draw come true.

Well thanks for getting that song stuck in my head for the rest of the day!

[WVRedsFan]

Cairo K's. one down.

[WVRedsFan]

Rodriguez ground to second.

[WVRedsFan]

Oh no. The jinx--George Grande is doing the weekend series. Drat!

[WVRedsFan]

Frazier flies to right.

[Tom Servo]

Looks like Simon will stay in to close it out.


Wasn't Grande in the booth for the 2010 clincher or am I making things up again?

[WVRedsFan]

Simon back out in a save situation.

[WVRedsFan]

Looks like Simon will stay in to close it out.


Wasn't Grande in the booth for the 2010 clincher or am I making things up again?

It was Thommy.

[WVRedsFan]

DeJesus singles to left. Barney up.

[WVRedsFan]

Barney singles to right. Tying run to the plate.

[Tadasimha]

Aw, come on!

[Brutus]

And of course the Reds' killer gets another hit

[oregonred]

3 outs to the playoffs and they are ridin' with Simon. Hmmm.

[Tadasimha]

And of course the Reds' killer gets another hit

Prime example of natural selection at work! ;)

[Tadasimha]

3 outs to the playoffs and they are ridin' with Simon. Hmmm.

Hoover warming up right now.

[oregonred]

And of course the Reds' killer gets another hit

http://www.critikeurs.fr/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/barneysimpson.jpg

[Tadasimha]

Some one in the crowd just hollered "Redzone" - heard it over the Cubs tv broadcast.

[Brutus]

Prime example of natural selection at work! ;)

What's worse is that his career OPS against the Reds is actually only .607. So it only seems like he constantly kills the Reds. But he annoys me so I'll stick with my original narrative.

[Homer Bailey]

Internet is awful for me today. Updates with specifics (outs, score) are appreciated. Thanks.

[WVRedsFan]

Rizzo hits into a FC as a run scores. 5-3 now with one out and Soriano up.

[Tadasimha]

Cingrani now warming up along with Hoover.

[WVRedsFan]

Soriano K's. Two outs. Runner on first. Now 5-3

[Kc61]

Soriano fans. Two out.

[Homer Bailey]

One out away from the playoffs. Chills.

[Gizmo]

First in!!!!!! :beerme:

[Brutus]

Woo dog.

[WVRedsFan]

Castro flies to center, Reds win, Simon gets the save, and the magic number is lowered.

[oregonred]

Playoffs. We're talking about Playoffs!!!

[Tadasimha]

First step taken, now to finish off the division.

[Tom Servo]

We're still good! :beerme:

[RedLegsToday]

First team to clinch a playoff spot in 2012, right?! Way to go Reds!

[oregonred]

During the lost decade, clinching a playoff berth at 5:30ET on September 20th seemed like a pipe dream.

[Brutus]

During the lost decade, clinching a playoff berth at 5:30ET on September 20th seemed like a pipe dream.

Usually they were eliminated from the playoff chase by that time.

[traderumor]

Talk about a morale booster. The subs contribute to score 5, Simon gets a save in a playoff clinching game.

Next stop division title! :beerme:

Screwy thing with the magic number is that the Reds could clinch after their game if they win and Cards lose because of central time zone difference. So the walkoff celebration like 2010 may not work out this year.

[WVRedsFan]

32 games over .500. Sweep the Cubbies with minor leaguers. Good day.

[Tom Servo]

Poor H-Rod doesn't seem too comfortable in front of the camera here.

[Gizmo]

Talk about a morale booster. The subs contribute to score 5, Simon gets a save in a playoff clinching game.

Next stop division title! :beerme:

Screwy thing with the magic number is that the Reds could clinch after their game if they win and Cards lose because of central time zone difference. So the walkoff celebration like 2010 may not work out this year.

Cards play in the afternoon both days. So we'll know before the game tomorrow if that's the clincher. Saturday they start at 2 to our 4 I believe, so that day could be trickier. I'm rooting for the Cubs tomorrow, since I'm going to the game tomorrow night.

[Crumbley]

One of my favorite games this season.

[Gizmo]

Poor H-Rod doesn't seem too comfortable in front of the camera here.

Probably keeping an eye out for that pie in the face :laugh:

[Brutus]

Talk about a morale booster. The subs contribute to score 5, Simon gets a save in a playoff clinching game.

Next stop division title! :beerme:

Screwy thing with the magic number is that the Reds could clinch after their game if they win and Cards lose because of central time zone difference. So the walkoff celebration like 2010 may not work out this year.

And the Cardinals play before the Reds on Saturday too, so the Reds might be in a situation where they don't get to clinch with a win.

[WVRedsFan]

TWO

[oregonred]

x - Cincinnati 91-59 .607

Now time to move onto "y" and then "z"

[traderumor]

Cards play in the afternoon both days. So we'll know before the game tomorrow if that's the clincher. Saturday they start at 2 to our 4 I believe, so that day could be trickier. I'm rooting for the Cubs tomorrow, since I'm going to the game tomorrow night.Oh cool, I hadn't thought of Friday day game always for Cubs at Wrigley. Game back on!

[George Foster]

Marty B. has the weekend off, and will not be in the booth when they clinch this weekend. This will be the first time he won't have the call.

[lollipopcurve]

One of my favorite games this season.

Seconded.

[Sea Ray]

It's fun to see the Reds win and all but what's happened to our power? We hit one HR on the roadtrip. That's not like this team

[Gizmo]

It's fun to see the Reds win and all but what's happened to our power? We hit one HR on the roadtrip. That's not like this team

Might not be like the team, but I'm glad to see they can win without relying on the long ball.

[klw]

32 games over .500. Sweep the Cubbies with minor leaguers. Good day.

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[_Sir_Charles_]

Fun Fact: This will be the first time Wrigley Field has hosted a game between two minor league teams.

ROFLMAO!!!! After a horrific day at work, I just got home and simply put...this made my day. I hadn't laughed all day long. Thank you for that wildcat.