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    REDS vs LHP

    Facing left-handed pitching has been an issue for the Cincinnati Reds all season and that’ll be a test for them this week as they try to grow their lead in the wild-card race.

    The Reds are scheduled to face a left-handed starting pitcher in four of their next five games.


    The Reds have a 16-12 record in games started by left-handers, but they have the National League's lowest batting average (.229), third-lowest on-base percentage (.310) and second-lowest slugging percentage (.375) against lefties. They rank first or second in all three categories against right-handers with a .257/.336/.448 slash line.

    "We have, I believe, towards the fewest games versus left-handed starters on the year," Bell said. "I think that's a factor. We just haven't seen them a lot. It'd be great to get going against them. We know we're going to play big games against left-handed starters."
    Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer

    LHP Jon Lester is scheduled to start for Cardinals @ Reds tonight
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    Re: REDS vs LHP

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    #Reds get LH Lester tonight.

    Suarez career vs Lester:
    16 for 43, .372-.429-.860-1.224 with 6 HR.

    Votto currently 6 for his last 38 (.158) w/ 16 K
    and 11 for 49 (.224) career vs Lester.

    Castellanos 7-14, 3 HR

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    Cabrera has good splits against LHP. Cabrera to SS. Farmer to LF. Shogo or Aquino in CF. With Stephenson catching, except for Votto that's an all RHH lineup.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RED VAN HOT View Post
    Cabrera has good splits against LHP. Cabrera to SS. Farmer to LF. Shogo or Aquino in CF. With Stephenson catching, except for Votto that's an all RHH lineup.
    Shogo hits LH.
    If they really wanted another RH bat in tonight's lineup they could have given Votto the night off and started the switch hitting Cabrera at 1B

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    Re: REDS vs LHP

    John Tudor could come out of retirement tonight and still craft a 5 hitter.

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    Re: REDS vs LHP

    India 2B
    Castellanos RF
    Votto or Cabrera 1B
    Farmer LF
    Stephenson C
    Cabrera or Lopez 3B
    Barrero SS
    Akiyama CF

    Shogo actually has reverse splits, I'd sit Naquin against LHPs and sub him later in the game. They need to get Barrero and Lopez back up and make this happen. One of Aquino or Suarez to the DL. Please.

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    Re: REDS vs LHP

    Quote Originally Posted by SomeCallMeTim View Post
    John Tudor could come out of retirement tonight and still craft a 5 hitter.
    Rowan County's(KY) own, Joe MaGrane would dumbfound this Reds' lineup.

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    Re: REDS vs LHP

    vs LHP in 2021

    Votto .207 .301 .353 .654
    Winker .176 .288 .284 .572
    Suarez .125 .229 .269 .498
    Naquin .203 .309 .271 .580

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    Re: REDS vs LHP

    Doesn't Senzel do OK against lefties? His call-up would also add defense, speed, and versatility to the team.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Far East View Post
    Doesn't Senzel do OK against lefties? His call-up would also add defense, speed, and versatility to the team.
    Yes his splits are decent but he is still injured

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    Re: REDS vs LHP

    Geno went from a near 1.000 OPS vs LHP in 2019 to a sub .500 OPS this year. IMO that's the biggest difference. Votto and Winker struggling isn't that big of a surprise, but we have Stephenson, Farmer, India, and Cast all above .800.

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    Re: REDS vs LHP

    Quote Originally Posted by Far East View Post
    Doesn't Senzel do OK against lefties? His call-up would also add defense, speed, and versatility to the team.
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    SenzIL isn’t going to be available today. Poked his eye out trying to eat sushi with chopsticks.
    “The crows seem to be calling my name,” thought Caw.

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    Re: REDS vs LHP

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    SenzIL isn’t going to be available today. Poked his eye out trying to eat sushi with chopsticks.
    That is Hilarious. Can't stop laughing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheBigLebowski View Post
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    SenzIL isn’t going to be available today. Poked his eye out trying to eat sushi with chopsticks.
    One of the funniest things I've seen in awhile. But so poignant at the same time.

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    Re: REDS vs LHP

    Quote Originally Posted by DocRed View Post
    vs LHP in 2021

    Votto .207 .301 .353 .654
    Winker .176 .288 .284 .572
    Suarez .125 .229 .269 .498
    Naquin .203 .309 .271 .580
    And I was called a fool by Johnny Bench poster a Winker hater and everything else. For saying Winker needs to be platooned. When in fact Winker has always been a favorite of mine. They don't have anyone capable of platooning with him on this roster. But that needs addressed in the offseason. Just find a OFer who hits RH and has a track record of hitting well against LHP. Winker's numbers and the team would benefit from it.


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