3/08/09 - Reds v. Blue Jays (Owings Pitching)

[_Sir_Charles_]

Other than Alonso, they don't really have any other firstbasemen. I still think I'd prefer to give the bulk of the playing time to Yonder though instead of breaking in Bankston & Gomes (and Ward IIRC).

Devin Mesoraco in and lines a single into left on the first pitch
Drew Stubbs draws a walk. 1st & 2nd, no outs.
Valiaka rips a base hit to rightcenter. Mesoraco scores, Stubbs to third. 5-4 Blue Jays
Bankston strikes out looking
McDonald pops up to second. Stubbs still stuck at third.
Rosales drives a hit into center. Stubbs scores to tie the game, Valiaka advances to second. 5-5 game
Tatum flies out near the wall to end the inning.

5-5 heading to the ninth

[_Sir_Charles_]

I know they have tie games in ST, but when do they call the game? Certain inning? Certain game length? Darkness...no, they've got lights. Anybody know? Anybody? Bueler?

[lollipopcurve]

I think Mesoraco is showing solid potential with the bat. The issue with him is defense. Patience is required.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Kenard in to pitch the ninth

1-2-3 inning by Kenard. 5-5 game with the Reds coming up.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bolivar, Hopper, Mesoraco due up.

Managers discussing how many pitchers they have left. I guess that answers the extra innings question. Managerial decision I guess.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bolivar grounds back to the pitcher

[_Sir_Charles_]

Hopper drills one, but right at the rightfielder. 2 down

[_Sir_Charles_]

Devin grounds out to short to end the inning.

And we'll have some extra frames it seems. Teams head back out for the 10th.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Kenard still pitching. But this will be the final inning Thom just said.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Kenard gets the first two, but a long double off the wall by Russ Adams extends the inning. A strikeout looking ends the inning.

[Tornon]

I know they have tie games in ST, but when do they call the game? Certain inning? Certain game length? Darkness...no, they've got lights. Anybody know? Anybody? Bueler?

I think they call games when one of the teams runs out of pitchers they brought with them

[_Sir_Charles_]

Bottom of the 10th (and final inning of the day)

Perez on the mound

Stubbs flies out on the first pitch to rightfield
Valiaka bullet of a line drive and a great catch by Adams. Durnit.
Bankston basehit up the middle. 3 pitches, 3 hard hit balls.
McDonald single to left. Bankston to second.
Richar pinchrunning for Bankston.
Rosales singles and scores Richar to win the game. Adam "clutch" Rosales comes through again! 6-5 Redlegs!

[_Sir_Charles_]

2 consecutive AB's for Rosales with 2 outs and he comes through to drive in the run. I really hope Adam makes the club. He's a fun player to watch and his effort is infectious.

[lollipopcurve]

Great job, Sir Charles. Appreciate the PBP!

[Spring~Fields]

Super play by play, great reading. Almost like I was there in person, thank you.