5-14-23 Reds @ Marlins 1:40 PM

[KeefeCato]

Per David Bell pre game, Lucas Sims was not feeling well yesterday thus the pitching only one batter. Bell didn't mention if he was still ill or not.

Hopefully nothing serious. At least it's not injury related.

[Kc61]

I can't get behind the logic of having Kevin Newman as the starting shortstop with Matt McLain ripping up AAA.

Look at McLain’s defensive stats at short and the logic will be apparent.

Reds need to figure out an infield alignment - including McLain - and then go for it.

[KeefeCato]

Do the Reds use a bullpen day when Lodolo's spot comes up or callup Abbott? I'm guessing bullpen day twice a week now.

[Kc61]

Do the Reds use a bullpen day when Lodolo's spot comes up or callup Abbott? I'm guessing bullpen day twice a week now.

I hope they find a plausible starter from among Lively or whomever. These bullpen days will eventually strain the pitching staff. Once in awhile, fine, but . . . .

[Ron Madden]

Do the Reds use a bullpen day when Lodolo's spot comes up or callup Abbott? I'm guessing bullpen day twice a week now.

Charlie Goldsmith
@CharlieG__
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Ben Lively and Kevin Herget are stretched out as starting pitchers. They have an off day on Thursday and won't need a fifth starter until next week.

[757690]

I can't get behind the logic of having Kevin Newman as the starting shortstop with Matt McLain ripping up AAA.

I’ve said this before: Kevin Newman is the backup SS, he isn’t blocking any prospect. If the Reds called up McLain and EDLC tomorrow, Newman would still be on the team and still be getting the occasional start.

[KeefeCato]

I hope they find a plausible starter from among Lively or whomever. These bullpen days will eventually strain the pitching staff. Once in awhile, fine, but . . . .

Lively is one of the ones they will likely to use a opener when he pitches.
He fared well but his stuff looked very hittable. Of the two Stoudt has much better stuff but he struggles to throw strikes. He can't come back up for a while barring someone going on IL.

[Ron Madden]

Top 1

Jonathan India strikes out swinging. 1 out

Nick Senzel strikes out on a foul tip. 2 outs

Spencer Steer strikes out swinging. 3 outs

No score mid 1

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Lively is one of the ones they will likely to use a opener when he pitches.
He fared well but his stuff looked very hittable. Of the two Stoudt has much better stuff but he struggles to throw strikes. He can't come back up for a while barring someone going on IL.

Charlie Goldsmith
@CharlieG__

Ben Lively and Kevin Herget are stretched out as starting pitchers. They have an off day on Thursday and won't need a fifth starter until next week

[mhs95_06]

Reds with the worst defense this season in decades.

[KeefeCato]

Reds with the worst defense this season in decades.

Yes. First two batters should both be out.

[mhs95_06]

Senzel with late bad decision. If he delays, may as well tag the lead runner.

[LeatherPants]

Kevin Newman must bring some serious leadership qualities to the clubhouse because he isn’t bringing much to the field.

[Ron Madden]

Bottom 1

Jon Berti singles on a ground ball to left fielder Henry Ramos.

Garrett Cooper singles on a ground ball to second baseman Jonathan India. Jon Berti to 2nd.

Luis Arraez flies out to left fielder Henry Ramos. 1 out

Jorge Soler grounds into a force out, third baseman Nick Senzel to second baseman Jonathan India. Jon Berti to 3rd. Garrett Cooper out at 2nd. Jorge Soler to 1st. 2 outs

Bryan De La Cruz strikes out swinging. 3 outs

No score
After 1

[icehole3]

Nice job Weaver

[mhs95_06]

Kudos to Weaver for getting a zero with about double the number of pitches it should have been.