Dodgers vs. Reds 9/8/13

[1940757690]

You watch. If we win this--and that's still a serious IF--it's going to be someone like Todd or Hanigan with the key hit.

The Call. Will probably never happen again.

No, really....

[RedEye]

Can't think of a better one since the start of 1990

There were some good weeks at the end of 1999, although it ended on a sour note.

[Mutaman]

I suspect that it could be argued that the reason Chapman is looking so strong here in September, is that back in May, June and July, Baker did not bring him in for the 8th inning or have him get four out saves, or have him pitch two innings in a game. The big picture.

[Matt700wlw]

We're coming for you, St. Louis....we're coming!

[1940757690]

G'night all.

Awesome game and series. And great fun here on the site tonight. Next best thing to being at GABP or the right bar in Cincinnati.

[RedEye]

I suspect that it could be argued that the reason Chapman is looking so strong here in September, is that back in May, June and July, Baker did not bring him in for the 8th inning or have him get four out saves, or have him pitch two innings in a game. The big picture.

It could very well be. Might also have to do with the frequency of his use -- not just the length of the outings. Might just also be a coincidence. Whatever the case, I'll definitely take it!

[New York Red]

I suspect that it could be argued that the reason Chapman is looking so strong here in September, is that back in May, June and July, Baker did not bring him in for the 8th inning or have him get four out saves, or have him pitch two innings in a game. The big picture.

He's looked exactly like this the entire season at GABP. His struggles have all come on the road.

[1940757690]

There were some good weeks at the end of 1999, although it ended on a sour note.

Last year ended on a seriously sour note. Never Again.

[KittyDuran]

Incredibly. Unbelievably. It was me. Not just bottom of the order. I posted either Frazier or Hanigan would get The Hit. Are there cash prizes for that sort of think here on RZ?

I could send you a "care" package.

[kaldaniels]

This is the part where someone would brag that during the game thread in the cardinals loss he told another poster we could still be the hot team easily.

I'm not that type of guy though. Not at all. Nope. :P

Was that before or after calling the Cards your daddy?

[Ironman92]

LOVED this game....this series...this week...this team.

Won't be able to sleep for a few hours now. Will have to watch the end of that other game on tonight to lower the heart rate.

Awesome stuff. Can't wait. 20 hours 'till we meet the little bears.

Flip over to the more important Giants/Cowboys game....should help you sleep

[Matt700wlw]

Flip over to the more important Giants/Cowboys game....should help you sleep

Cruz is racking up fantasy points for me

[Ironman92]

Cruz is racking up fantasy points for me

Yawn

[Kc61]

It could very well be. Might also have to do with the frequency of his use -- not just the length of the outings. Might just also be a coincidence. Whatever the case, I'll definitely take it!

I thought it was horrendous that Chapman is in the bullpen at all. I thought virtually anybody could be pitching these ninth innings against Puig, Ramirez, Gonzalez, Holliday, Craig, et al.

[Mutaman]

He's looked exactly like this the entire season at GABP. His struggles have all come on the road.

Good point. But having a relief pitcher look the same way in September as he does in May is significant, and says something about management. And I suspect that's what Baker/Price were thinking about all along.