NLDS Game 2 - Reds at Giants 10/7/12

[Reds Fanatic]

All the positon players now have a hit tonight.

[George Foster]

Honestly this day off is going to suck...would like to keep it going tomorrow

[vaticanplum]

Watch the Reds get home and lose to Vogelsong. (They will be ok either way.)

[PuffyPig]

A lot more swing 'n misses from Hanny than I'm used to seeing tonight.

Though he has his season high in RBI's with 3 tonight.

[Captain Hook]

Still can't stop watching. I'll sleep when I'm dead.

We have an entire offseason to sleep.

[reds44]

It was almost an infield fly too.
HEY HEY!

[reds44]

Oh no Valdez is on deck. What happened to Cozart?

[wheels]

Watch the Reds get home and lose to Vogelsong. (They will be ok either way.)

I don't want it to end too soon anyway.

[WVRedsFan]

I don't know if it's just the enhanced audio of a nationally televised game.....but both Hanny and Stubby's hit sounded like they hit it hard on the screws.

Yep. They have mics everywhere

[George Foster]

Valdez in for Cozart

[The Operator]

hahahahahahahahahaha

9-0!!!!!

[Tom Servo]

DatDude!!

[_Sir_Charles_]

Man, this is FUN! Double from Phillips! 9-0!

Marty-"This has become a good ole' fashioned butt whipping!" :O)

[Plus Plus]

Oh no Valdez is on deck. What happened to Cozart?

Expect plenty of subs with the growing lead.

Now 9-0 after a datdudeBP double.

[OesterPoster]

DatDudeMVP

[Reds Fanatic]

Wow. Batting practice. Phillips lines a double to left. 9-0 Reds!

[OldRightHander]

9-0 on the double by Phillips.

[RBA]

And with that, the fans head for the exits.

[WVRedsFan]

Save some for tomorrow!

[PuffyPig]

Watch the Reds get home and lose to Vogelsong. )

We are winning 9-0.

I'd enjoy the moment.

[kaldaniels]

I pull Arroyo now. Let Simon finish.

[VR]

Oh no Valdez is on deck. What happened to Cozart?

hopefully just gratuitous playoff playing time from Dusty.

I'd put Frazier in for Rolen as well.

[vaticanplum]

My god, the Giants' pitching has absolutely fallen apart. I thought it was overrated, but I don't know that even I thought it was THIS overrated.

[marcshoe]

This is. It just is.

[Reds Fanatic]

Valdez hitting for Cozart

[OldRightHander]

The route is officially on if Valdez drives in a run.

[Tadasimha]

I LIKE IT!

[NJReds]

Valdez in for Cozart. Dusty must be late for his dinner reservation.

[Roy Tucker]

Who are these guys?

[Reds Fanatic]

It is going to be a long flight to Cincinnati for the Giants

[Tom Servo]

The B Squad is up.

[RedsMan3203]

Good time to get everyone in and log an inning or two... maybe an AB here and there...

[Kc61]

hopefully just gratuitous playoff playing time from Dusty.

I'd put Frazier in for Rolen as well.

Frazier on deck. Dusty is clearing the dugout to give guys some at bats.

I think Hoover will be in the game now, just guessing.

[Reds Fanatic]

Valdez flies out to right. 9-0 Reds mid 8th.

[Hollcat]

Stubbs. I just...I think I might go to bed now.

I would but I know Im not going to be able to sleep.

[vaticanplum]

We are winning 9-0.

I'd enjoy the moment.

Completely enjoying it. Just pointing out the irony surrounding how worried we all were about the West Coast.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Well, that was a fun inning. *grin* Boy did I need that.

[George Foster]

still need 6 outs...we don't want to wake up their bats...

[Yachtzee]

So glad I have Columbus Day off.

[vaticanplum]

So glad I have Columbus Day off.

I start a new job at 8 am tomorrow. Booyah!

[Red in Chicago]

So glad I have Columbus Day off.

I'm driving to Cincy in the morning. Gonna need plenty of coffey.

[SirFelixCat]

Still got 6 outs tonight and have to win one more. Enjoy it for sure, but dont get cocky. This team is most definitely humming. Woohoo!

[George Foster]

If I can get a Russian chick like that...I'm in.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Save some for tomorrow!

Or even better, save some for Tuesday. ;)

[Tadasimha]

still need 6 outs...we don't want to wake up their bats...

Debbie Downer!

[Reds Fanatic]

By the way the Yankees game is over so we may be changing networks soon.

[757690]

I have to confess, when this inning started, an Air Supply came on the radio.. I hate Air Supply, but after the first two reached I immediately went to Spotify and made a quick Air Supply playlist and have been listening to it the whole inning. Glad the Reds scored five runs, but also glad it's over, so I can finally turn off this playlist, lol.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hoover in.

[WVRedsFan]

I'm off to Charlotte for my hobby-job on Thursday, so I have to go in tomorrow, but I'll do it with a smile.

[reds44]

Throw strikes, JJ.

[vaticanplum]

By the way the Yankees game is over so we may be changing networks soon.

It didn't outlast this one like I predicted, but it was close. Unless we go into extras.

[George Foster]

Debbie Downer!

this IS October..

[Reds Fanatic]

Belt grounds out to 2nd.

[gilpdawg]

I miss FallCityBeer:confused:

Hope he is enjoying this season

He thinks we need about 3 or 4 more starting pitchers.

[Red in Chicago]

Glad he took Bronson out. What an outting:thumbup:

[Kc61]

Hoover, Heisey, Valdez, Frazier all in the field.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Frazier at 1st, Valdez at short, Heisey in left.

[Tom Servo]

He thinks we need about 3 or 4 more starting pitchers.
Preferably Doug Davis and Jason Jennings.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bronson. :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Reds Fanatic]

Frazier will get an AB as he leads off the 9th

[Reds Fanatic]

Brilliant start by Arroyo: 7IP, 1H, 0ER, 1BB, 4K

[Captain Hook]

Frazier will get an AB as he leads off the 9th

Frazier not playing much seems odd.

[reds44]

Brilliant start by Arroyo: 7IP, 1H, 0ER, 1BB, 4K
Gotta be one of the best ones in Reds postseason history, no?

[vaticanplum]

Brilliant start by Arroyo: 7IP, 1H, 0ER, 1BB, 4K

That looks very nice.

[Reds Fanatic]

Huff flies out to center.

[D-Man]

Hoover in.

I like this move. The Reds are going to need Hoover this postseason, and the current situation allows him some cushion to cut his postseason teeth.

[George Foster]

Stubbs is smooooth...

[Tom Servo]

The Arroyo bashing seems misplaced. Bronson is a gamer, I trust him as much as any other starter in the playoffs.


And I was mocked. MOCKED, I SAY.

[wheels]

And I was mocked. MOCKED, I SAY.

Not by me.:beerme:

[_Sir_Charles_]

Not by me.:beerme:
Nor I. I liked the move of Bronson in the big park. Made perfect sense to me.

[George Foster]

And I was mocked. MOCKED, I SAY.

We will see how Bailey pitches tuesday....at GABP

I just wanted Bailey on the road and Arroyo at home... this worked out well.

[Jefferson24]

1 out of 3 in Cincy.... No Problem!

[Reds Fanatic]

Crawford walks

[Reds Fanatic]

To second on defensiv indifference

[WVRedsFan]

Giants fans cheer - down 9 runs. Admirable.

[_Sir_Charles_]

SIT DOWN! Nice pitch JJ!

[Reds Fanatic]

Nady strikes out looking. 9-0 Reds after 8.

[OldRightHander]

Sit down Nady. Going to the 9th.

[RedsMan3203]

Onto the 9th....

[Tom Servo]

Nice work Mr. President

[Roy Tucker]

Good luck on the new job, vp.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Giants fans cheer - down 9 runs. Admirable.

Sarcastic applause. They got a man to second.

[Kc61]

We will see how Bailey pitches tuesday....at GABP

I just wanted Bailey on the road and Arroyo at home... this worked out well.

Bailey will pitch well, I have no doubt.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Good luck on the new job, vp.

Same here.

[George Foster]

Long flight for the Giants.

wonder if the teams will fly out tonight or wait until the morning?

[WebScorpion]

3 more outs....:beerme:

[Jefferson24]

Sarcastic applause. They got a man to second.

baby steps!

[Reds Fanatic]

Gotta be one of the best ones in Reds postseason history, no?

One of the best I ever remember. I looked up and the Reds had a 1 hitter in the 1990 NLCS game 6 where they clinced the trip to the World Series. It was a combined one hitter by Danny Jackson, Norm Charlton and Randy Myers

[vaticanplum]

Good luck on the new job, vp.

Thanks! I will need a little luck and a metric ton of coffee.

[SirFelixCat]

Long flight for the Giants.

wonder if the teams will fly out tonight or wait until the morning?

The reds are tonight.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Long flight for the Giants.

wonder if the teams will fly out tonight or wait until the morning?

Giants will wait until the morning. They flew out enough tonight already. *grin*

[RedsfaninMT]

Long flight for the Giants.

wonder if the teams will fly out tonight or wait until the morning?

Read that the Reds expect to arrive in Cincy around 7 a.m. tomorrow.

[Kc61]

Let Arredondo pitch the ninth.

[WVRedsFan]

VP...Still in the Burgh? I was hoping not, but I like the place, not the sports fans.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Thanks! I will need a little luck and a metric ton of coffee.

Does Starbucks offer an I.V. ? :D

[George Foster]

One of the best I ever remember. I looked up and the Reds had a 1 hitter in the 1990 NLCS game 6 where they clinced the trip to the World Series. It was a combined one hitter by Danny Jackson, Norm Charlton and Randy Myers

Braggs cought a 2 run homer in the 9th over the yellow line..to save the game. If we lose that game we face the cy young winner in game 7..Doug Drybeck(sp?)

[Jefferson24]

Thanks! I will need a little luck and a metric ton of coffee.

I had a promotion last year this time.. working my a## off ever since....loving every minute off it.

[Wonderful Monds]

Ump trying to put this one to bed

[Reds Fanatic]

Sergio Romo in to pitch

[RedsMan3203]

Doesn't look like we will get to the 1500 post mark tonight....

[Reds Fanatic]

Frazier grounds out to 3rd.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice play by Panda. Hard hit by Frazier.

[Wonderful Monds]

Brian Wilson's beard looks fake as hell

[The Operator]

I think Dianna Agron needs to make a visit in every game now. :D

Can't argue with the results. 8-)

[Reds Fanatic]

Braggs cought a 2 run homer in the 9th over the yellow line..to save the game. If we lose that game we face the cy young winner in game 7..Doug Drybeck(sp?)

Yes I remember it well. That NLCS was one of the great playoff series of all time.

[vaticanplum]

VP...Still in the Burgh? I was hoping not, but I like the place, not the sports fans.

I'm in Boston right now, where they don't have the farmersonly commercial, but yes, staying put in Pittsburgh to combat all their sports fans with logic.

[OldRightHander]

Doesn't look like we will get to the 1500 post mark tonight....

Where's Krono when you need him?

[WVRedsFan]

Closers with beards designed to make them look tough is the worst and goofiest thing I've ever seen. Just juvenile.

[George Foster]

Brian Wilson's beard looks fake as hell

would the giants allow that? would MLB? it does look fake..the line under his cheek is to clean and perfect.

[Jefferson24]

they just showed Brian Wilson, the only Brian Wilson I like is responsible for Pet Sounds and SMiLE.

[RedsMan3203]

I'm in Boston right now, where they don't have the farmersonly commercial, but yes, staying put in Pittsburgh to combat all their sports fans with logic.

You should have it... I'm going to hook you up...

http://youtu.be/2UnT5vF6mWs

[WVRedsFan]

I'm in Boston right now, where they don't have the farmersonly commercial, but yes, staying put in Pittsburgh to combat all their sports fans with logic.

Good luck. I've been trying for 33 years!

[WebScorpion]

Brian Wilson's beard looks fake as hellIt's a real beard, but he dyes it black.;)

[OldRightHander]

So he didn't want a ligament from a cadaver because he didn't want a dead arm.:laugh:

[Reds Fanatic]

Heisey foulds out to 1st.

[vaticanplum]

The commentators have given up on the game and are talking about Brian Wilson's manicure. Makes me miss Ron Santo.

[Wonderful Monds]

would the giants allow that? would MLB? it does look fake..the line under his cheek is to clean and perfect.

Looks like its coming loose under his nose too. Very weird guy.

[George Foster]

Yes I remember it well. That NLCS was one of the great playoff series of all time.

most under-rated NLCS of all time. The Pirates were loaded... Ali vs Frazier

[OesterPoster]

they just showed Brian Wilson, the only Brian Wilson I like is responsible for Pet Sounds and SMiLE.

The late scout who signed Bruce and Bailey was Brian Wilson, I believe.

[Wonderful Monds]

For the record, Jay looks locked in right now.

[vaticanplum]

You should have it... I'm going to hook you up...

http://youtu.be/2UnT5vF6mWs

Wait...it's a DATING website?? I assumed it was for livestock or something.

Crucial information there, guys. Worst omission ever.

[BCubb2003]

Closers with beards designed to make them look tough is the worst and goofiest thing I've ever seen. Just juvenile.

Someday looking back, it's going to be as weird as Oscar Gamble's hair.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Wait...it's a DATING website?? I assumed it was for livestock or something.

Crucial information there, guys. Worst omission ever.

I assumed it was for dating livestock. :p

[Wonderful Monds]

Watching the ticker, Al Albequerque is the best name in baseball right now

Infield fly to end the 9th

[vaticanplum]

Xavier Nady makes a beautiful sliding catch. Dignity preservation.

[Reds Fanatic]

Nady robs Bruce. 9-0 Reds mid 9th.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Nice sliding catch by Nady to end the inning. 9-0 bottom of 9th.

I can NOT believe I'm still awake. What the hell am I thinking!?!

[vaticanplum]

Watching the ticker, Al Albequerque is the best name in baseball right now

Infield fly to end the 9th

:laugh:

It's not going to stop being funny. Ever.

[George Foster]

So he didn't want a ligament from a cadaver because he didn't want a dead arm.:laugh:

If he would not except the doctors reccomendations, I would cut him and not pay him. Ligament replacement is the standard of care. If he won't do this he is kidding himself about coming back.

His freek personality and querks will cost him a career.

[WVRedsFan]

Someday looking back, it's going to be as weird as Oscar Gamble's hair.

Or leisure suits and clown pants.

[Jefferson24]

The late scout who signed Bruce and Bailey was Brian Wilson, I believe.

Bet he couldn't orchestrate a 3 part harmony....but he sure saw talent!

[The Operator]

3 outs to go!!!!

[Wonderful Monds]

Someday looking back, it's going to be as weird as Oscar Gamble's hair.

http://www.derekerdman.com/lup/2008/painting_files/march/oscar_gamble_2.jpg

[Yachtzee]

Brian Wilson better watch out when he gets to Ohio. We have Amish beard cutters here.

[Tom Servo]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oK4zbELjArI/TX9kJMjl7HI/AAAAAAAACFQ/NxNpeS5WGgg/s400/oscar-gamble-cleveland-indians_only_pic.jpg

[Kc61]

I'm expecting Cairo and Navarro to get into the game in the field now.

[OldRightHander]

I assumed it was for dating livestock. :p

You know the difference between Mick Jagger and a Scottish farmer?

Mick said "Hey you get off of my cloud" and the Scottish farmer said, "Hey MacCloud, get off of my ewe."

[George Foster]

I'm expecting Cairo and Navarro to get into the game in the field now.

And Corey Patterson:thumbup:

[Jefferson24]

Brian Wilson better watch out when he gets to Ohio. We have Amish beard cutters here.

How bout Marty's barber?

[_Sir_Charles_]

You know the difference between Mick Jagger and a Scottish farmer?

Mick said "Hey you get off of my cloud" and the Scottish farmer said, "Hey MacCloud, get off of my ewe."

hehe. Nice. :lol:

[vaticanplum]

Arredondo in to pitch.

[Wonderful Monds]

Jose Arrrrrredondo in to finish it

[WebScorpion]

If he would not except the doctors reccomendations, I would cut him and not pay him. Ligament replacement is the standard of care. If he won't do this he is kidding himself about coming back.

His freek personality and querks will cost him a career.He did have the surgery, he just had them use his own tissue instead of a cadaver ligament. Pretty standard choice. :dunno:

[WVRedsFan]

Jose in. Cairo in. Game about ovah.

[Wonderful Monds]

I'm expecting Cairo and Navarro to get into the game in the field now.

Good call

[Reds Fanatic]

Arredondo in to pitch. Cairo in at 1st. Frazier moves to 3rd.

[Tom Servo]

Don't call my name, don't call my name. Arredondo.

[Reds Fanatic]

Pagan grounds out to 1st.

[Tadasimha]

I don't think Arredondo stepped on the base

[Kc61]

Cairo is in playing first, and gets the assist there. Jose pitching.

Navarro still on the bench.

[Tornon]

I think Jose got a little lucky with that call at 1st

[BCubb2003]

I've never seen a player's hands age as much as Cairo's.

[Wonderful Monds]

Scutaro steps in to do that weird not-a-bunt thing

[Reds Fanatic]

I think pretty much everyone except Navarro has had a chance to play now.

[The Operator]

1 more to go!!!!

[_Sir_Charles_]

2 down baby!!!

[Reds Fanatic]

Scutaro grounds out to short.

[OldRightHander]

One out to go.

[Tadasimha]

Don't call my name, don't call my name. Arredondo.

:lol:

[Jefferson24]

this is great completely erases 2010 in my mind.

[George Foster]

He did have the surgery, he just had them use his own tissue instead of a cadaver ligament. Pretty standard choice. :dunno:

but isn't the cadaver ligament the exact ligament that was torn? Seems like that is the surgery done but most sports Ortho surgeons

[Wonderful Monds]

this is great completely erases 2010 in my mind.

This is great, but it was whiskey that erased 2010 from my mind

I'm not talking about the NLDS, btw.

[WVRedsFan]

Remember the FSO post game. YAWN.

[VR]

Reds scored 9 runs in Arroyo's last 5 games of the season.

[George Foster]

Dusty has managed the hell out of the last 2 games...hats off.

[Reds Fanatic]

Sandoval doubles off the wall in right.

[OldRightHander]

That was crushed.

[Tornon]

Posey wanted to be out #27 again

[The Operator]

Giants fans going crazy. Haha

[Tadasimha]

Sandoval doubles off the wall in right.

...and Giants fans are standing and cheering.

Sad, really.

[Wonderful Monds]

Dumb and Dumber 'There's a Chance' - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX5jNnDMfxA)

[vaticanplum]

Panda with a double. Now they're just rubbing it in that they're on Pacific time.

[powersackers]

On a plane to San Jose in a few hours. Probably pass the Reds in the sky. Root them home for me everyone. I will be in meetings and on planes for the rest of the NLDS. So happy we won these two.

[Reds Fanatic]

Arroyo is cracking Hatcher up

[Reds Fanatic]

wild pitch. Sandoval to 3rd

[WVRedsFan]

Arrendondo is a mess. Wow.

[Tadasimha]

C'mon, Jose, it's late! Finish these guys off so the fans can get some sleep!

[Reds Fanatic]

Posey walks

[Wonderful Monds]

I think Leake would be more useful than this for the NLCS

[George Foster]

Leake for the NLCS....please

[The Operator]

Arredondo is doing his best to put the Giants on the board.

[Tom Servo]

Jose, there is literally no pressure. Just luck into an out.

[Reds Fanatic]

Posey to 2nd

[Matt700wlw]

Throw strikes

[OldRightHander]

There's just something annoying about crowds waving towels.

[757690]

If the Giants hit back to back grand slams, they are right back in this game.

[Kc61]

It's mop up. It's ok.

It will be over soon.

[dougdirt]

There's just something annoying about crowds waving towels.

Yes, it is usually associated with the stench that emanates from their armpits.

[reds44]

Woah woah woah farmers only is a dating website?!

[Tornon]

Woah woah woah farmers only is a dating website?!

Didn't we establish this in like the 3rd inning?

[Yachtzee]

There's just something annoying about crowds waving towels.

Pittsburgh is the last fan base you want to imitate.

[Tom Servo]

Woah woah woah farmers only is a dating website?!
Have you guys actually WATCHED the commercial? I thought this was common knowledge. :laugh:

[WVRedsFan]

Give the Giants credit. They are battling.

[Tadasimha]

Woah woah woah farmers only is a dating website?!

:lol:

You're just trying to up the post count, now!

[Tom Servo]

Give the Giants credit.
No. :mooner:

[Wonderful Monds]

Button your jersey, spaz.

[Reds Fanatic]

Arredondo can't do anything easily. Already 26 pitches

[mbgrayson]

And this one belongs to the Reds, 9 to 0, the second playoff win for the Reds in RedsZone history! Happy flight.

Good job Reds.... Now come on back home and lock it up on Tuesday.

[_Sir_Charles_]

And this one belongs to the Reds! 2-0 Baby!!! Let's sweep this thing Tuesday!!!

Good god I'm going to BED!!!

[WebScorpion]

...and this one belongs to the Reds!!!
:jump:

[kbrake]

2-0 series lead.

[RedsMan3203]

Reds Win!!!!!!!!

[OesterPoster]

We're still good.

[forfreelin04]

TOBTTR!

[OldRightHander]

Ok, let's bring it home on Tuesday.

[Kc61]

Over.

[Tom Servo]

We're still good! :beerme:

[Reds Fanatic]

Pence grounds out to short. Reds win 9-0!!!! :beerme:

[mattfeet]

G'night, folks!

[WVRedsFan]

Well, we need one in Cincy. Easy.

[The Operator]

REDS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!


Looks like I've got some brooms to buy to take to the park with me Tuesday.

[George Foster]

Ok, let's bring it home on Tuesday.

don't give them any life...

[Chip R]

Woah woah woah farmers only is a dating website?!

I guess they were right. City folk just don't get it.

[GullyFoyle]

2 down, 9 to go!

[mbgrayson]

Bronson is the Chevy player of the game tonight...Great start. It just shows the utter brilliance of Dusty Baker.

[OldRightHander]

Post game on FSC. Guess I'll stay up a bit longer.

[George Foster]

Post game on FSC. Guess I'll stay up a bit longer.

when was the last time we scored 9 runs?

[forfreelin04]

Bronson is the Chevy player of the game tonight...Great start. It just shows the utter brilliance of Dusty Baker.

I give the man his props there! :beerme:

These ain't your older brothers Redlegs!

[reds44]

9.

[Jefferson24]

This is great, but it was whiskey that erased 2010 from my mind

I'm not talking about the NLDS, btw.

mostly PBR for me.

[Yachtzee]

TBS studio guy just said "fumunda cheese.":eek:

[Jefferson24]

I am jacked for Tuesday Night!!!

[Tom Servo]

when was the last time we scored 9 runs?
August 31st

[Jefferson24]

August 31st

too long ago but I bet we still saved a few for next week.

[GullyFoyle]

King of salad :).

Salad = when you just toss it up there.

[traderumor]

Well, Bud tries to screw things up, but the two best teams in the NL take care of business and make it a moot point.

That was fun. When it was 4-0, while you never chalk one up, there never was a feeling of being threatened. The five run rally to make it a laugher is deserving payback for the cheering of Cueto's injury last night.

And I'm not done with the Giants fans yet. They're towel waving for a reliever pitching in the 9th of a 9-0 game and continued it in the bottom of the 9th? Have they been studying Cubs' fans?

Joey's 2nd hit was a good sign, ball got deep, late in the count and he stings it into left field.

Ludwick's homer was huge to say "here we go again boys, we're going home 2-0."

Finally, you know your bullpen is deep when you're bringing in an arm like Hoover to mop up. I hope that will pay dividends throughout the postseason, we might need him to get an out or two, or give us an inning at some point. Arredondo was in the only time I want to see him--with a 9 run lead.

[The Operator]

Did anyone catch Bronson at the press conference?? Best. Suit. Ever!!

[dman]

King of salad :).

Salad = when you just toss it up there.

With all of the double entendres in last night's game thread, the first thing I thought when you posted this was from Chris Rock's "Bring the Pain" stand up performance.

[BearcatShane]

Has Jay just forgotten how to hit a lefty?




No.

[Degenerate39]

I couldn't stay up any longer I fell asleep in the 8th inning. I hope the Reds clinch it up on Tuesday

[cumberlandreds]

Well, that was fun. No tension and lots of runs. Arroyo was great and the bats have come alive. For everyone fretting about whether this team will hit can now put that worry aside. Take care of business Tuesday and finish off the Giants.

[redsmetz]

Left my phone by my bed last night when I turned in. Woke up around 2 a.m. and was pleased to see we'd won 9-0. A bit later my wife stirred and I rolled over and told her. What a great marriage we have - she was just as happy as I was. Then back to sweet slumber with visions of moving on in the playoffs!

[nate]

Great game! Well...not a great game in a "baseball contest" sense but a great game for the Reds.

The Giants look whupped.

To me, the star of the past two games has been the defense.

Love that defense!

[redsmetz]

I like to go back and read the opposing team's paper and their account of a game. Here's what the San Francisco Chronicle wrote about yesterday's game:

Arroyo skunked the Giants with his array of offspeed pitches thrown at every imaginable angle. Reds pitchers won with brute force in Game 1 then dropped a velvet hammer in Game 2.

The story also noted that no team has won three games on the road to come back from an 0-2 deficit and, further, that the Reds have not been swept at home this year, nor have we lost three in a row at home either.

http://www.sfgate.com/giants/article/Giants-lose-to-Reds-9-0-down-0-2-in-NLDS-3927156.php#ixzz28iG5pjOx

[Tony Cloninger]

Arredondo can't do anything easily. Already 26 pitches

This guy is basically useless right now besides games like this. They already have Simon for games like this. It's going to be a bullpen of 3 guys, LeClure and then Hoover. Jose will be persona non grata pretty soon.

[reds44]

The Operator better keep starting these until we lose.

[Degenerate39]

Apparently the Giants dont like having salad tossed up there

[REDREAD]

If Krivsky had just quit after that he would have a statue erected outside GABP.

Yep, too bad it was all downhill after that :laugh:
Those two moves were genius though.

[Gizmo]

There's just something annoying about crowds waving towels.

I made this comment while watching at work last night. Annoying when it was just Pittsburgh, now it seems it's everywhere.

The joy of working 3rd shift when the team travels west is I don't have to worry about being kept up late :).

[The Operator]

The Operator better keep starting these until we lose.And at the very least my special avatar lady needs to make at least one appearance each Game Thread. :)