Reds
1. J India (R) 2B
2. E De La Cruz (S) SS
3. T Stephenson (R) C
4. T Friedl (L) CF
5. S Steer (R) LF
6. T France (R) 1B
7. J Fraley (L) RF
8. S Espinal (R) 3B
9. A Rosario (R) DH
P. Nick Martinez RHP
Astros
1. J Altuve (R) 2B
2. Y Alvarez (L) LF
3. Y Diaz (R) DH
4. A Bregman (R) 3B
5. V Caratini (S) C
6. J Peña (R) SS
7. B Gamel (L) RF
8. Z Dezenzo (R) 1B
9.C McCormick (R) CF
P. Spencer Arrighetti RHP
Last edited by Ron Madden; 09-04-2024 at 03:42 PM.
Maldez (09-04-2024)
Reds own the Astronomicals. What is it, now, something like seven straight wins against these cheaters?
"I’m here and I’m taking copious notes. Cuts will be made tonight. " --- The Big Lebowski
That's a pretty good lineup right now.
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Wish they played them all the time, but not for this reason, but because the Astros as as good as any team gets and it makes the games they are playing right now meaningful and fantastic learning opportunities.Originally Posted by Ky Fried Redleg
"One problem with people who have no vices is that they're pretty sure to have some annoying virtues."
Been a really weird season. Played extremely well against goliaths like the Phillies , Braves, Dodgers, Yankees and Astros. Played very poorly against some real bottom feeders.
"I’m here and I’m taking copious notes. Cuts will be made tonight. " --- The Big Lebowski
The only answer to that is the goliaths get complacent when they face the likes of Cincinnati, while the Reds get inspired playing a top team.
I think it shows their potential against the good teams, while losing to the bad teams shows their immaturity.
"One problem with people who have no vices is that they're pretty sure to have some annoying virtues."
The Reds have beaten the top teams. LA, NY, Philly. The Reds have beaten the bottom feeders. Mia, Col, Whitesox. The Reds haven't beaten the middle of the pack teams near enough. They beat the best teams and they beat the worst teams. Now figure out how to beat the rest of MLB.
We've played some decent ball against good teams and some abysmal ball against some not so good teams:
Swept series against Braves in Atlanta, Yankees in NY , Dodgers in Cincy
Got swept by Seattle in 3 game series
Got swept by Detroit in 3 game series
Got swept by Washington in 3 game series
Lost 2 of 3 to Oakland
Lost 7 of 10 on season to Pittsburgh.
"I’m here and I’m taking copious notes. Cuts will be made tonight. " --- The Big Lebowski
Sassy Sal (09-04-2024)
Top 1
Jose Altuve flies out to left fielder Spencer Steer. 1 out
Yordan Alvarez strikes out swinging. 2 outs
Yainer Diaz strikes out swinging. 3 outs
Lol…that was NOT where to pitch India
That was where to pitch Elly lol
Ron Madden (09-04-2024)
India pummeled that one.
Kingspoint (09-04-2024),Ron Madden (09-04-2024)
Jonny !!!
Kingspoint (09-04-2024)
This youngster was unhittable his last start going 8+
Today we shall feast
Kingspoint (09-04-2024)
Yeah but overall -
Reds are 1 over .500 against teams under .500.
Reds are 8 under .500 against teams at or over .500.
I sense that disparity has narrowed recently but haven’t checked.
Astros couldn't beat the Reds if they had Jose Cruz , Cesar Cedeno , Enos Cabell, Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio, Lance Berkman, and the Toy Cannon, all in their prime.
Unless.... Roy Oswalt was on the bump. Then we're screwd.
"I’m here and I’m taking copious notes. Cuts will be made tonight. " --- The Big Lebowski
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