2020 Playoff Push

[Reds Freak]

Yes that offense was bad, they feasted on bad pitching but whenever they played solid to good pitching they were completely shut down because like this team they were an all or nothing offense. You don't get no hit in the freaking playoffs and are considered a good offense, that is just not correct. This season's offense is an even worse version of that one.

What the heck does a no hitter against a HOFer have anything to do with how good your offense is? No hitters and perfect games are pretty random and sometimes fluky. Like CaiGuy said, second in runs and best OPS in the league. If you call that bad, you're a hard guy to impress.

[Mitri]

I would supplant Shogo at leadoff no matter who's pitching. He battles, sees a bunch of pitches and gets on base better than just about anyone on the team. And plays better defense than all other outfielders.

[NC-Red]

They scored the most runs in the NL that season to go along with the best OPS.

Yes, I remember but what I also remember is that they feasted on bad teams like the Cubs and would sometimes score 10-12 runs and overly inflate their stats.

[*BaseClogger*]

One lesson from last night - if Reds face another lefty, less platooning.

I’m not convinced that quite so many RHH are necessary or that they all constitute an improvement.

I’m ok with Casali and Farmer at C and SS against the lefties. Indeed Reds may want to lead off with Farmer v lefties, he’s done well against them.

But Winker over T Steve at DH for sure.

And possibly Shogo over AA, close call v lefties, maybe depends on the specific pitcher. Shogo would be a fourth LHH, maybe not optimal, depends.

I'd put Shogo in LF, Aquino in RF, and DH Castellanos...

[RedsfaninMT]

Yes, I remember but what I also remember is that they feasted on bad teams like the Cubs and would sometimes score 10-12 runs and overly inflate their stats.

Over 162 game season, if you lead in any category it isn't because of outlier events.

[Kc61]

In addition to Reds game Bauer against Houser:

Cards-Royals tonight Martinez v Duffy, should be competitive game for Royals.

Giants don’t seem to have named a pitcher against Rockies who are using a high ERA guy, Castellani.

Phils v Nats, Eflin v Fedde, similar ERAs.

Miami facing Atlanta’s Fried.

Tomorrow with Reds off, Phils also off, Milwaukee at Cards, Miami at Atlanta.

[NebraskaRed]

In addition to Reds game Bauer against Houser:

Cards-Royals tonight Martinez v Duffy, should be competitive game for Royals.

Giants don’t seem to have named a pitcher against Rockies who are using a high ERA guy, Castellani.

Maybe it's just Bob Castellini's alter ego, Rob Castellani.

[NC-Red]

Over 162 game season, if you lead in any category it isn't because of outlier events.

it's not an outlier of events especially when the Reds schedule consisted with at least 20 games vs the Cubs and Pirates

[Ron Madden]

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#MNTwins probables for CIN series:

9/25: José Berríos vs. TBD
9/26: Michael Pineda vs. TBD
9/27: Rich Hill vs. TBD

[Mitri]

At least we miss Maeda, who has been their best starter and is lined up to pitch their first playoff game. Still 3 tough matchups.

[Tom Servo]

At least we miss Maeda, who has been their best starter and is lined up to pitch their first playoff game. Still 3 tough matchups.

Bums me out seeing him do so well in Minnesota because he was a guy I wanted the Reds to find a way to acquire for the longest time. He's probably not THIS good over a real full season but the guy can pitch.

[westofyou]

Guys like Rich Hill eat the Reds lunch, I worry about him... junky LH's, his last start against the Cubs was nice

[M2]

Guys like Rich Hill eat the Reds lunch, I worry about him... junky LH's, his last start against the Cubs was nice

The Reds should have offered him a bigger draft bonus 21 years ago.

[PuffyPig]

For the record, assuming we win tonight, we hold the tie breaker over the Phillies.


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[Edskin]

So we officially hold tie breaker with Phils and Crew, correct? What is tie-break situation with Giants.