NLDS Game 1 - Reds at Giants 10/6/12

[Reds Fanatic]

Reds Lineup:

Brandon Phillips 2B
Zack Cozart SS
Joey Votto 1B
Ryan Ludwick LF
Jay Bruce RF
Scott Rolen 3B
Ryan Hanigan C
Drew Stubbs CF
Johnny Cueto P

[Reds Fanatic]

Giants Lineup:

Angel Pagan CF
Marco Scutaro 2B
Pablo Sandoval 3B
Buster Posey C
Hunter Pence RF
Brandon Belt 1B
Gregor Blanco LF
Brandon Crawford SS
Matt Cain P

[Tom Servo]

Drew Stubbs CF
Damn...damn....damn - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap5Sw3xsZhU)

Go Johnny!

Go Reds!

Go Stubbs!

:usa::usa::usa:

[traderumor]

Going with what we have, you gotta have Stubbs out there roaming that huge, quirky outfield. Any offense he provides is a bonus.

[mth123]

MLB Network showing Hanigan 7th and Stubbs 8th. That's how it was the last week or two so I'd guess that's right.

[Edskin]

I'm fine with this lineup for game one, but we gotta get Frazier AB's.

[Reds Fanatic]

MLB Network showing Hanigan 7th and Stubbs 8th. That's how it was the last week or two so I'd guess that's right.

Yes that is correct. The site I got it from had it wrong.

[WMR]

At least Stubbs isn't leading off...

PLEASE win this game Reds... :pray:

[AtomicDumpling]

At least Stubbs isn't leading off...

PLEASE win this game Reds... :pray:

Amen brother. I am so nervous I can't stand it. :laugh:

If the Reds lose tonight y'all better stay far away from me. You've been warned. :p

[Degenerate39]

If the Oakland game goes longer than it should will they have an alternate channel for the Reds? TNT?

[AtomicDumpling]

If the Oakland game goes longer than it should will they have an alternate channel for the Reds? TNT?

That is what they did last night. :thumbup:

[Reds Fanatic]

If the Oakland game goes longer than it should will they have an alternate channel for the Reds? TNT?

Yes that is what TBS always does. If this game goes past 9:30 the Reds would start on TNT

[kbrake]

Can't stand the wait at this point. Did a pretty good job of keeping myself busy all day but now I just can't wait.

[George Foster]

Can't stand the wait at this point. Did a pretty good job of keeping myself busy all day but now I just can't wait.

The Detroit/Oakland game is going pretty swiftly so we should see the whole game. If it went past 9:30 will WTBS put the Reds game on TNT? What is there plan?

[George Foster]

Just saw post #12...got my answer.

[George Foster]

Meshak for the A's just pitched 2/3rds of an inning and as he was coming off the field he was starting to get emotional.

Wed. He and his wife lost there 1 day old baby. Full term, 8lbs...

[George Foster]

Detroit 3 Oakland 1

It's our turn.....:thumbup::beerme::beerme:

[Degenerate39]

I'm nervous!

[Jefferson24]

Just opened a Moosehead, ready for this to get going.

[Jefferson24]

Sure hope someone remembered to pack the bats.

[George Foster]

I'm nervous!

More worried about tomorrow...in the cold night air, Arroyo breaking stuff normally stays up in the zone.

[Jefferson24]

More worried about tomorrow...in the cold night air, Arroyo breaking stuff normally stays up in the zone.

still wish they would swap Bailey for Arroyo

[kbrake]

Steal one from Cain out west and tomorrow night will be much easier.

[George Foster]

still wish they would swap Bailey for Arroyo

I said in another thread that the decision not to pitch Bailey on the road is the most pivotal decision Dusty has made as the Reds manager. I hope it works out but the decision does not make good baseball sense considering Baileys home/away splits.

[wheels]

Dusty's Mom is adorable. Holy crap.

[SirFelixCat]

I want 1 win in SF. Anything more than that is gravy...might as well get it out of the way tonight! ;) Go Reds!

[Jefferson24]

I said in another thread that the decision not to pitch Bailey on the road is the most pivotal decision Dusty has made as the Reds manager. I hope it works out but the decision does not make good baseball sense considering Baileys home/away splits.

I agree completely, sure hope he turns out to be smarter that me on this one.

He has had quite a bit of success making tough decisions but this one definitely goes against the odds.

[nate]

Post season chat is open!

[Jefferson24]

I want 1 win in SF. Anything more than that is gravy...might as well get it out of the way tonight! ;) Go Reds!

I want gravy with a cherry on top!

[Raisor]

The only color guy worse then Sutcliff is doing the game on TBS. Goody

[wheels]

I've got to actually agree with Dusty on the Arroyo issue.

A gutsy vet. He won't be rattled if they lose game one, and that park is forgiving to his style.

Don't know how it will turn out. It's the Postseason and anything can happen.

[kaldaniels]

Swing for the fences on the games first pitch BP. After that let's be patient.

[kbrake]

I've got to actually agree with Dusty on the Arroyo issue.

A gutsy vet. He won't be rattled if they lose game one, and that park is forgiving to his style.

Don't know how it will turn out. It's the Postseason and anything can happen.

Very well put. I agree completely.

[Wonderful Monds]

Buster Posey looks like he is the love child of Jay Bruce and Drew Stubbs.

[edabbs44]

Feeling a couple of runs in the first. Lets do this.

[wheels]

I'd love to see Brandon announce his presence with authority, a la Eric Davis in 1990.

[George Foster]

Just peed, and have to pee again...could not eat much supper....

[wheels]

Is it possible to be nervous and numb at the same time? This hasn't totally sunk in yet.

[reds44]

I'm gonna vomit

[Red in Chicago]

Is it possible to be nervous and numb at the same time? This hasn't totally sunk in yet.

I kinda feel the same way:laugh:

[kaldaniels]

Get to Cain early.

[Reds Fanatic]

I have been nervous all day. Let's get this thing going.

[mth123]

The only color guy worse then Sutcliff is doing the game on TBS. Goody

Brantley?

[George Foster]

I'd love to see Brandon announce his presence with authority, a la Eric Davis in 1990.

I was at that game. The loudest moment in any sporting event I have ever experienced...wow...that was something

[kbrake]

I'm gonna vomit

You and me both man....this is insane.

[wheels]

I have Pilsner Urquell in the fridge and haven't cracked one yet.

Maybe I will wait until the Reds score their first run.

Okay. Maybe the first hit.

[kaldaniels]

Verducci explaining the Verducci-Cain effect.

[reds44]

Did he just say Votto was a struggling bat down the stretch?

[brad1176]

First time I've seen the Reds in the playoffs since 95, 2010 I was in Afghanistan. I am SO ready for some playoff baseball!!!

[OldRightHander]

Did he just say Votto was a struggling bat down the stretch?

Still shaking my head over that one.

[kbrake]

First time I've seen the Reds in the playoffs since 95, 2010 I was in Afghanistan. I am SO ready for some playoff baseball!!!

Thank you for your service. You didn't miss much in 2010.

[George Foster]

First time I've seen the Reds in the playoffs since 95, 2010 I was in Afghanistan. I am SO ready for some playoff baseball!!!

Thank you for protecting my family...glad your back..:thumbup:

[Reds Fanatic]

Phillips flies out to center.

[mth123]

First time I've seen the Reds in the playoffs since 95, 2010 I was in Afghanistan. I am SO ready for some playoff baseball!!!

:thumbup:

[brad1176]

Thank you for protecting my family...glad your back..:thumbup:

Thanks, I'm very glad to be back!

[wheels]

Cain is a little wild.

Patience, Boys.

[Reds Fanatic]

Wow. Belt caught that ball.

[durl]

wow. nice catch.

[George Foster]

well...thats sets a tone..

[wheels]

Playoff Baseball right there.

[durl]

well...thats sets a tone..

let's hope not.

[Reds Fanatic]

Votto making him work.

[durl]

Make Cain throw a bunch of pitches. Go Votto.

[George Foster]

Phillips was up in the count 2-0 maybe should of worked the count more.

[Reds Fanatic]

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

[nate]

I think we should post pictures of our drinks.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/3716130/photo.JPG

[durl]

OK, Cueto. Time to bring your good stuff.

[wheels]

I haven't opened mine yet. Waiting for the first Reds hit.

[George Foster]

This 1st inning is really important for Cueto...

[Reds Fanatic]

This is a big inning coming up for Cueto. Needs to get through this and then settle in.

[reds44]

Oh yeah we're getting no hit.

[Jefferson24]

This is a big inning coming up for Cueto. Needs to get through this and then settle in.

come right out and match punch for punch

[George Foster]

come right out and match punch for punch

does not need to pick at the corners...trust his stuff.

[Wonderful Monds]

I think we should post pictures of our drinks.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/3716130/photo.JPG

Mine has more in common with a certain golden body excretion than that, but it's still getting the job done.

[durl]

I like Hannigan behind the plate tonight. He handles the staff really well.

[OldRightHander]

Might only take 2 runs to win this one.

[Reds Fanatic]

The ump did not give him time. Cueto could have had a free pitch there.

[Wonderful Monds]

Boom! K

[The Operator]

I think we should post pictures of our drinks.

I'm going with the hard stuff tonight.

http://cdn.cosbysweaters.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/sundrop.jpg

[Reds Fanatic]

Pagan strikes out looking.

[reds44]

Oh my God.

[The Operator]

No no no no no no no

[Wonderful Monds]

Uhhh!!!!

[edabbs44]

Omg

[Tom Servo]

Oh jesus Christ

[Reds Fanatic]

Oh no. Cueto is hurt.

[wheels]

Not good at all.

[The Operator]

Please God no

[George Foster]

this not good...wow....get Bailey up...

[Wonderful Monds]

Please god no

[durl]

Please...no. Be OK, Johnny.

[OldRightHander]

We don't need this.

[cinreds21]

This is bad.

[Wonderful Monds]

Holy god

[Reds Fanatic]

Wow. Cueto is out.

[steig]

Time for the alcohol...This is why I bought a bottle of Avion Tequila

[wheels]

This is so. Cincinnati.

[Tom Servo]

Classy San Fran.

[Red in Chicago]

You've got to be kidding me.

[reds44]

This is unbelievable.

[durl]

So are the Giants cheering an injury?? Jerks.

[The Operator]

This sucks.


And nice way to cheer for an injury, San Fran.

[Reds Fanatic]

Being a Cincinnati sports fan is such a continuous punch in the stomach

[WMR]

You've gotta be freaking kidding me man!!!

[kaldaniels]

Speculation on the injury?

[CrackerJack]

Being a Cincinnati sports fan is such a continuous punch in the stomach

Yep

[LoganBuck]

What just happened I flipped over to Ohio State and missed it

[nate]

I think he hurt himself on the non-pitch to Pagan.

[reds44]

Speculation on the injury?
Oblique or back or something. Wasn't his arm.

[steig]

I like the call on Latos

[Reds Fanatic]

Speculation on the injury?

My guess is his back or maybe he pulled something.

[reds44]

I think he hurt himself on the non-pitch to Pagan.
Yup. Me too.

[durl]

Wouldn't it be sweet for whoever steps up ends up no-hitting the Giants? A guy can hope, can't he?

[wheels]

He hurt his back on that step out by Pagan. I saw him breathing funny but I chose to ignore it.

[SirFelixCat]

Oh my God.

Well, we made it thru Votto's injury...maybe we can do it twice?

[Crumbley]

I can't even process this.

[savafan]

I have to follow this all on Gameday because I can't find a video feed and I don't get TBS...

[kbrake]

This is absolutely unreal.

[kaldaniels]

Can you add a player to the roster mid series?

[nate]

LeCure in.

[OldRightHander]

LeCure in.

[Tom Servo]

LeCure? What the hell?

[BoydsOfSummer]

I think he hurt himself on the non-pitch to Pagan.

I didn't see the non-pitch, but that's immediately what I thought.

[757690]

1972 Dolphins went undefeated after Greise went down with an injury.

[reds44]

He hurt his back on that step out by Pagan. I saw him breathing funny but I chose to ignore it.
Yup.

[Reds Fanatic]

He hurt his back on that step out by Pagan. I saw him breathing funny but I chose to ignore it.

The shame is he could have thrown that pitch.

It is LeCure. Wow are we in trouble.

[Matt700wlw]

What did we do? Why??

[RedsfaninMT]

What just happened I flipped over to Ohio State and missed it

It's the playoffs, man. Screw OSU!

[Degenerate39]

I'm going to cry

[durl]

Can you add a player to the roster mid series?

That's what I'm wondering.

[reds44]

Leake wasn't on the playoff roster right?

[steig]

Sam Lecure? WTF? I hope Latos is still getting ready. We cannot waste the bullpen

[nate]

Maybe LeCure is buying one of the starters time to warm up.

[George Foster]

Can you add a player to the roster mid series?

Yes...Leake hopefully

[reds44]

Wow Cueto was crying.

[mattfeet]

Wow. Not good.

[WMR]

Why didn't he throw that pitch? Ugh.

[757690]

Pitching coaches always tell pitchers to throw the ball when time is called. This is why.

[LoganBuck]

It's the playoffs, man. Screw OSU!

Yeah, stay classy.

[BoydsOfSummer]

Didn't look like back pain. I have a bad back and when it acts up I'm limping.

[reds44]

Something to think about: you're either pitching Arroyo on 3 days rest of Leake in game 5 now.

[kaldaniels]

You want a spark to ignite the offense? There it is.

[reds44]

Didn't look like back pain. I have a bad back and when it acts up I'm limping.
Think it was a side or oblique.

[wheels]

It's definitely in his lower back area. That's where he was reaching.

[Edskin]

I think the mods should make a one time exception and allow any and all cussing to take place on the game thread righ now. If so, I'd be happy to get it started....

[Tom Servo]

Something to think about: you're either pitching Arroyo on 3 days rest of Leake in game 5 now.
Best solution: Don't let it get to Game 5.

[Reds Fanatic]

One thing that should fire the Reds up where the Giants fans cheering as Cueto left.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Oh dear god. I just got home, WHAT HAPPENED!!!!???!!!!

[durl]

You want a spark to ignite the offense? There it is.

I hope you're right. This team has shown it can step up when they need to push through adversity.

[757690]

Lecure is a former starter. He can go deep into the game.

[GoReds]

What a statement if the Reds win this game.

[edabbs44]

Were the commentators all required to wear pink shirt / striped tie combos?

[Reds Fanatic]

Oh dear god. I just got home, WHAT HAPPENED!!!!???!!!!

Cueto threw 5 pitches and had to leave injured.

[reds44]

You've gotta try to get 5 innings from the combination of LeCure and Simon.

[Tom Servo]

Oh dear god. I just got home, WHAT HAPPENED!!!!???!!!!
Strikes out the first batter, too much pain to continue after 0-2 on second batter. :(

[mth123]

Something to think about: you're either pitching Arroyo on 3 days rest of Leake in game 5 now.

Just need to win in 3. They can overcome this. Maybe Cueto can go in game three. That's how many wanted it anyway. Its not all lost. Lecure has been pretty good lately.

[nate]

Were the commentators all required to wear pink shirt / striped tie combos?

Us too.

[cinreds21]

lol my Giants fan friend said that they were cheering because he walked off on his own power. Yeah, sure.

[wheels]

Oh dear god. I just got home, WHAT HAPPENED!!!!???!!!!

Cueto hurt himself on his eighth pitch. Pagan stepped out and he held up. It looks like an injury to his side or lower back.

[Reds Fanatic]

Scutaro grounds out to 2nd.

[durl]

1 pitch. 1 out. That's the way to get this thing going.

[Kc61]

Too bad Homer wasn't available, he just pitched five innings on Wednesday. Homer is better on the road, and he would have been a natural for this spot.

Lecure has pitched very well of late, but he hasn't worked more than a couple of innings at a time. So it raises the question how Dusty will handle this. Leave Lecure in for awhile like a starter? Use the whole bullpen?

I wonder how serious this injury is. It's possible, Cueto could come back later in the series. Reds might have pulled him out of caution, who knows if it's a real serious injury.

Reds did great when Votto when out, maybe they will do great now too.

[Raisor]

I'm sorry, you have to go with Latos or Homer here.

[The Operator]

I think the mods should make a one time exception and allow any and all cussing to take place on the game thread righ now. If so, I'd be happy to get it started....No complaints from me.

[George Foster]

You've gotta try to get 5 innings from the combination of LeCure and Simon.

Latos not warming up...this ain't the regular season..

[LoganBuck]

I'm sorry, you have to go with Latos or Homer here.

Homer would only be on two days rest.

[wheels]

LeCure can get it done. I just know it.

[mbgrayson]

It will work out. If injury is not too serious, Cueto could pitch in game 3.

If the injury is serious, they can disable Cueto and put Leake on the roster.

[reds44]

There's no way you can put Latos in here. You can't do that to him.

[Matt700wlw]

Pagan is now on the list.

[757690]

There's no reason to assume that Cueto can't pitch again in this series. He might even go tomorrow.

[Tom Servo]

Nice job Sam

[Reds Fanatic]

Sandoval grounds out to 2nd. 0-0 after 1.

[durl]

I wonder if the Giants might underestimate Lecure. They see Cueto leave and think they're going to romp.

[nate]

The good guys get out of it.

[kaldaniels]

The worst 1 2 3 inning in Reds history.

[brad1176]

Way to go Sam!

[George Foster]

I'm sorry, you have to go with Latos or Homer here.

Totally agree.

[wheels]

It could be a precautionary thing.

Please let it be a precautionary thing.

[GoReds]

I hope Sam is LeCure for what is ailing us.

I believe in ya Sam.

[kaldaniels]

Pagan is now on the list.

I concur .

[reds44]

If you replace Cueto he can't pitch until the World Series, at the earliest.

[marcshoe]

Bring Latos in next inning, move everybody up or let Cueto pitch game 3.

[kaldaniels]

"The LeCure Game"

[cinreds21]

You sure Cueto was crying? I missed it.


Also, IF Cueto goes on the "disabled list" now he will be out for the NLCS.

[mbgrayson]

If you replace Cueto he can't pitch until the World Series, at the earliest.

Why? Seperate roster for each series.

[LoganBuck]

Ok lets speculate a little here.

Arroyo game 2
Latos game 3
Bailey game 4
Arroyo on three days rest for game 5 if necessary.

Leake back for NLCS.

[reds44]

Lecure is a former starter. He can go deep into the game.
Longest outing this year was 2 and a third.

[Reds/Flyers Fan]

Cards get endless gifts last night and reds lose their ace after 5 pitches.

I hate sports.

[SirFelixCat]

I truly, while devastated about Johnny, have faith in LeCure. I really think he steps up huge here.

[Phhhl]

Friggin Pagan! Just get in the damn box and hit!

[WVRedsFan]

Sometimes I'm like my Dad. He always said the Reds were "snake-bit."

[nate]

LeCure has a no-hitter so far.

[Kc61]

I have confidence in Dusty and the pitching staff to get the Reds through this.

Sam is a terrific reliever right now and I agree with the decision to use him.

Just need to score some runs.

Injuries happen, there's no crying in baseball, let's get a win.

[marcshoe]

Nm

[George Foster]

If you replace Cueto he can't pitch until the World Series, at the earliest.

I think you get to set a roster every series....pretty sure.

[Jefferson24]

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/101947144559299701260/albums/5796381793459220113?hl=en

might need a few more of these tonight, Moosehead.

[wheels]

Did it look to you guys that Cueto was ready to continue the inning, the trainer agreed, and Dusty made the final decision?

I think Dusty is just being cautious.

[reds44]

I think you get to set a roster every series....pretty sure.
You do, but it's a rule to prevent people from playing games with the roster.

[Phhhl]

The thing is, they CAN'T spend the entire bullpen on this game AND lose it. They simply can't.

[Blitz Dorsey]

You've got to be effing kidding me. Thanks to the genius of MLB we have to start on the road even though we're the higher seed -- and have to fly across country to do so and play a night game on the West Coast. Now add in our ace pitcher was lost 0.1 innings into the first game. Just beautiful. I'm pissed at the baseball world right now.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Well, I don't have replay or anything so I'm not going to see what happened until the post game highlights. But I for one still think we win tonight BIG.

*crossing fingers in the hopes that Cueto is alright*

[Reds Fanatic]

Did it look to you guys that Cueto was ready to continue the inning, the trainer agreed, and Dusty made the final decision?

I think Dusty is just being cautious.

If that is the case you could see Cueto back as early as tomorrow night. We will just have to wait and see.

[reds44]

Did it look to you guys that Cueto was ready to continue the inning, the trainer agreed, and Dusty made the final decision?

I think Dusty is just being cautious.
Even if he is we just dug ourself a huge hole in a short series.

[Tom Servo]

Get what you can from Sam.

[harangatang]

Those people wishing for Homer Bailey to get a start may get what they wish for.

[Matt700wlw]

Kimo Von Pagan

[wheels]

Even if he is we just dug ourself a huge hole in a short series.

Maybe you're right, but it might not be worth risking Cueto's health.

I'm not sure what to think, honestly.

[Reds Fanatic]

What. This ump is awful. That was ball 4.

[reds44]

lulz not even close to a strike

[The Operator]

Pretty sweet strike zone there.

[OldRightHander]

Win this thing in 3 and Cueto comes back strong for the NLCS.

That was a generous call.

[Tom Servo]

Thanks ump. We really need the screws turned to us.

[steig]

Strike 1 was ball 4 to begin with

[Edskin]

Pagan better get one in the back sometime soon

[Kc61]

Those people wishing for Homer Bailey to get a start may get what they wish for.

Reds already announced Homer for game four

Go Jay!

[Reds Fanatic]

There we go. Bruce doubles to right.

[The Operator]

Bruce!

No hitter gone! :D

[Tom Servo]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuce


no hitter is gone!

[George Foster]

What. This ump is awful. That was ball 4.

a pitchers umpire will benefit us tonight...if we get the same calls.

[Red in Chicago]

Bruuuuuce

[cinreds21]

I think you get to set a roster every series....pretty sure.

I am almost certain that if someone goes on the Disabled List in the middle of a series they cannot return until after the next series (so the World Series.)

[durl]

Whoever is behind the plate is inconsistent on those corner calls.

[wheels]

Atta boy Brucie!

[OldRightHander]

Bruce with a double. Need to cash in here.

[reds44]

We aint getting no hit this time.

[edabbs44]

Nice job Jay on that AB. After the first two pitches it didn't look good

[reds44]

Not a strike.

[OldRightHander]

Cain getting that outside strike.

[Tom Servo]

That's not a strike.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Way to go Jay! Get us started! 1 out double down the RF line.

[Reds Fanatic]

This is the widest strike zone I have seen in the postseason since Eric Gregg.

[Wonderful Monds]

Really hating Giants fans right now

[mbgrayson]

Whoever is behind the plate is inconsistent on those corner calls.

Phil Cuzzi.... home plate ump.

[Kc61]

I don't know folks, I'd be tempted to get Homer Bailey ready on two days rest and use him for about three innings tonight.

Otherwise, I'd expect Lecure and Simon to work three innings each.

Two outs.

[Reds Fanatic]

Rolen grounds out to 1st. Bruce to 3rd.

[Tom Servo]

Brandon freaking Belt

[George Foster]

good hard hit by Rolen... bad luck

[OldRightHander]

Rolen hit that ball hard.

[Phhhl]

Really hating Giants fans right now

Certainly wasn't crazy about the cheering while Johnny walked off the field...

[reds44]

Not a strike

[Tom Servo]

I don't know folks, I'd be tempted to get Homer Bailey ready on two days rest and use him for about three innings tonight.

Otherwise, I'd expect Lecure and Simon to work three innings each.

Two outs.
I have very little to no confidence in Simon for one inning, let alone three.

[nate]

This strike zone is 16:9.

[Big Klu]

Can you add a player to the roster mid series?

Yes but the player who is removed mid-series is immediately ineligible for the next round of postseason play.

[durl]

Cain has stretched the outside of that plate.

[LoganBuck]

Matt Cain doesn't need any help.

[Tom Servo]

Stranded. Not good.

[Reds Fanatic]

Hanigan flies out to right. 0-0 mid 2nd.

[The Operator]

This strike zone is LOL-tastic. Yea, let's help out a guy with a perfect game on his resume.

[VR]

This strike zone is 16:9.

That, was awesome.