Reds vs Pirates 5/12/10 Game Thread (aka "Legend of the Rally Onion")

Reds Lineup from Fay:

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Orlando Cabrera 6

Brandon Phillips 4

Joey Votto 3

Scott Rolen 5

Jonny Gomes 7

Jay Bruce 9

Drew Stubbs 8

Ryan Hanigan 2

Homer Bailey 1

vs. Zach Duke (2-3, 5.13)

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So relieved to see no Cairo in there today. I really thought there was an 80% chance Cairo would be starting for Rolen. I would really like to see Valaika up here in Cairo's spot to give Phillips one day off every week and to spell Rolen. God knows Rolen needs days off with his back, but I just hate to see Cairo in there.

Tomorrow is an off day so Rolen will still get some rest. Scott and Joey both hit very well off Duke (and they didn't play the last time the Reds faced him) so it probably made Dusty very happy that he could write their names on the lineup card this time, LOL ;)

Time for the brooms guys....let's get the sweep! :D

http://www.dpcholdingcompany.com/Broom.jpg

I would have like to see Heisey get another start, back to back starts if you will. Who I would sit, I'm not sure, but I would have liked to have seen it.

Anyhoo, latest radar seems to indicate that rain will be arriving in Pittsburgh around 4:00, so they should be able to get this in unless it goes extra innings. Still it wouldn't hurt Homer to take a cue from Leake and Cueto and throw strikes, working quickly.

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OPPOSING HITTER        AB        H        2B        3B        HR        RBI        BB        SO        BA        OBP        SLG        OPS
Brandon Phil.        29        6        1        0        1        5        0        2        0.207        0.207        0.345        0.552
Scott Rolen        16        7        2        0        1        4        1        2        0.438        0.444        0.75        1.194
Joey Votto        16        10        5        0        0        4        2        0        0.625        0.667        0.938        1.604
Jonny Gomes        15        5        3        0        0        1        0        1        0.333        0.333        0.533        0.867
Drew Stubbs        14        4        1        0        1        1        4        1        0.286        0.444        0.571        1.016
Paul Janish        13        0        0        0        0        0        2        0        0        0.133        0        0.133
Ryan Hanigan        8        3        0        0        0        0        1        0        0.375        0.444        0.375        0.819
Jay Bruce        8        1        0        0        0        0        0        1        0.125        0.125        0.125        0.25
Miguel Cairo        7        1        0        0        0        0        0        1        0.143        0.143        0.143        0.286
Ramon Hernandez        7        4        0        0        0        0        1        0        0.571        0.625        0.571        1.196
Orlando Cabrera        6        2        0        0        1        1        0        1        0.333        0.333        0.833        1.167
Totals            139        43        12        0        4        16        11        9        0.309        0.358        0.482        0.84

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LOL at Janish at 0 for 13 vs. Duke.

Maybe I'm reading too much into it, but I think Dusty really, really wants a sweep here. I was 100% sure Rolen was getting the day off today, but he isn't...kudos for keeping him in there.

I also wouldn't have minded if Heisey got another start today, but not upset he isn't either. Let's break out the brooms today!



Oh and random question for y'all: It's about 35 degrees here in Denver and Halladay is on the mound for the Phillies about 1 mile from my house when they take the field in about 90 mins. He's from here and it's his first start ever in his hometown. Do I go and brave the rain/snow/cold or stay home all warm and cozy?

SirFelix-I'd grab a blanket/snuggie/coat...whatever you prefer...and head out to that game today if I were you. Halladay is an incredible pitcher and I love watching him work in games provided he's not pitching against the Reds at the time. ;)

No TV for the game today?

No TV today. Radio only or in my case, the game thread here, LOL :p:

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Originally Posted by Edd Roush

No TV for the game today?

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The Pirates are televising it. So you would need Extra Innings or live in the Pittsburgh market to see it.

OCab flys out to left

BP doubles to left

Votto homers to right!

That'll work.

Vottomatic!! :jump:

:jump::jump::jump: VOTTO!!!!

Rolen flys out

There is nothing better than 1st inning runs. Nothing.

What a boost to the starting pitcher when you can get him a lead in the top of the 1st.

Gomes walks

Working the starter a little bit, which is always good.

JOEY!!!!!!!!!!!! :jump:

Bruce flys out to the warning track in right. 3 outs

Pirate announcers are talking about how the Reds have a history of players that showboat and show up the opposition.

What??????????

They think that Cueto was a showboat last night. And was "throwing inside too much"

Again...

What????????

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Originally Posted by TheNext44

Pirate announcers are talking about how the Reds have a history of players that showboat and show up the opposition.

What??????????

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Since when???! :eek:

Someone tell Bob Walk to quit crying about Cueto throwing inside...I mean seriously man...You came up in 1980 when they threw inside still and you have a problem with him doing that??

Sure...let's do the Pirates a favor and just lay it on a tee or work outside all day like Harang.

What a complete moron he sounds like.

Bailey gets a 1st pitch out. Iwomora(SP?) flys out to left

What was funny was them showing Phillips....Doing nothing but jogging home and doing ahigh five. I mean....what where they trying to look for...Phillips was doing a dance?

with the way Stubbs has scuffled Heisey should have gotten another start

Votto continues to rake against Duke.

Crosby grounds out to Rolen. Rolen throws him out at 1st. 2 outs

McC flys out to Bruce. 3 outs. 7 pitches for Bruce

1,2,3 inning for Bailey. That's the way to do it after you get a couple of runs!:thumbup:

Chat is open.

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Originally Posted by Degenerate39

McC flys out to Bruce. 3 outs. 7 pitches for Bruce

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He can pitch now? :eek:

Seven pitches that inning. Thankfully, it's difficult right now to hit the ball out of PNC, and Red pitchers are therefore being aggressive. I'd love to see that aggressiveness become contagious throughout the season.

Throw strikes. Babe Ruth's dead, Barry Bonds retired, and Albert Pujols is the next series.

Stubbs goes 0-2 to 3-2 then singles past the shortstop.

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Originally Posted by Tom Servo

He can pitch now? :eek:

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lol oops meant Bailey

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Originally Posted by flyer85

with the way Stubbs has scuffled Heisey should have gotten another start

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Drew says 'hA!' take that flyer!

I love speed! :)