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The lineup
US
Freel CF
Clayton SS
Encarnacion 3B
Aurilia 1B
Dunn LF
Ross C
Phillips 2B
Denorfia RF
Milton P
THEM
Roberts LF
Giles RF
Cameron CF
Bard C
Barfield 2B
Gonzalez 1B
Bellhorn 3B
Alexander SS
Wells P
Text book definition of get away day lineups
We basically have Deno in for Griffey. Otherwise it's our normal LH pitcher line-up.
With improved defense in the line-up, this may be just as good as our normal line-up against lefties.
Griffey gets the day off
Lifetime Griff is 22 for 75 (.293) with 8 HR vs. Wells (OPS 1.031).
With Milton pitching OF defense is important.
Griffey has 8 HRs vs Wells (which may be the most vs any pitcher) and has hit him better than anybody on the team.
Just sayin'
IMO this is the season today. A win and only half game out of the wild card and not too bad for a terrible road trip. A loss and it's 2 1/2 behind. I think it may be too big of a margin for this team to overcome. I don't think it's a good idea having Griffey out with this huge a game unless he's injured.
A win would be very key today.
The fact that this brutal west coast trip is coming to an end is a plus as well.
Almost enough to make me wish that the Reds played in the AL.Quote:
Originally Posted by oneupper
Freel & Deno chasing down the long flies and Junior at DH perhaps hitting some.
I just don't understand why you'd bat Clayton 2nd and Phillips 7th. It just doesn't make any sense.
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Originally Posted by RedsManRick
Its Jerry, if it makes sense to most of baseball, it doesn't make sense to him.
Clayton has a better OBA vs. LH pitchers than Phillips this season.Quote:
Originally Posted by RedsManRick
Not that much better that it makes that much a difference, as both are excellent. It does allow Phillips to get more RBI chances.
I'd go with Phillips, but it's not as bad as it seams on first blush.
Phillies give up 4 in the 9th to the Braves, down 7-6.
Jerry probably adheres to the old school idea of the #2 guy being a singles hitter who can run a little bit, who can lay down a bunt or push the ball to the right side on a hit and run.Quote:
Originally Posted by RedsManRick
He might see Phillip's swing as more condusive to hitting gappers -- or longer-- to produce more RBI at #7.
Wells...9 pitches to get 3 outs.
Milton...7 pitches to get 3 outs
I really like Milton...
I think he is going to be really good next year... Sub 4.00 ERA with 15+ wins