On a different night, that's a grand slam. Joey just missed it and the ball isn't carrying.
On a different night, that's a grand slam. Joey just missed it and the ball isn't carrying.
Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.
Bruce
“I don’t care,” Votto said of passing his friend and former teammate. “He’s in the past. Bye-bye, Jay.”
His name is Yonder. His offensive greatness grossly outweighs his defensive shortcomings.
Reds fans, say hello to your LF of the future (and present).
Reds 7th, part 2:
Lefty James Russell now pitching for the Cubs. Bases loaded, nobody out.
Votto hits the first pitch to deep right, sac fly, Cueto scores. (I thought it was gone....wind hindered).
Bruce doubles down the left field line, Phillips scores, Renteria to 3rd.
Alonso flies to center, Renteria tags and tries to score, but the throw from Reed Johnson is perfect, and Renteria is called 'out' on the play at home.
Middle of the 7th, Reds 3, Cubs 3.
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"I think we’re starting to get to the point where people are starting to get tired of this stretch of ball,” Votto said. “I think something needs to start changing and start going in a different direction. I’m going to do my part to help make that change.”
He looked safe to me.
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"I think we’re starting to get to the point where people are starting to get tired of this stretch of ball,” Votto said. “I think something needs to start changing and start going in a different direction. I’m going to do my part to help make that change.”
How deep was the ball hit?
Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.
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"I think we’re starting to get to the point where people are starting to get tired of this stretch of ball,” Votto said. “I think something needs to start changing and start going in a different direction. I’m going to do my part to help make that change.”
Thanks, guys. Sounds like a tough break.
They showed one angle that made him really look safe at home.
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"I think we’re starting to get to the point where people are starting to get tired of this stretch of ball,” Votto said. “I think something needs to start changing and start going in a different direction. I’m going to do my part to help make that change.”
Cubs 7th:
LaHair singles through the hole to right.
LeMahieu sac bunts him to 2nd.
Hill grounds out to Phillips, LaHair to 3rd.
Blake DeWitt, hitting for Russell, lines out to Heisey in left.
After 7 innings, Reds 3, Cubs 3.
Cueto at 103 pitches, 69 strikes.
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"I think we’re starting to get to the point where people are starting to get tired of this stretch of ball,” Votto said. “I think something needs to start changing and start going in a different direction. I’m going to do my part to help make that change.”
Reds 8th:
Kerry Wood on to pitch for the North Siders.
Stubbs chops one past the pitcher, infield single.
With Francisco batting, Wood wild pitches Stubbs to 2nd.
Francisco Ks swinging.
Ramon pops out to shallow right.
Mesoraco, hitting for Cueto, pops out to the catcher in foul territory.
Middle 7th, Reds 3, Cubs 3.
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"I think we’re starting to get to the point where people are starting to get tired of this stretch of ball,” Votto said. “I think something needs to start changing and start going in a different direction. I’m going to do my part to help make that change.”
Dusty is getting away with wearing a pullover Reds sweatshirt tonight. I thought it had to be a team jacket only....
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"I think we’re starting to get to the point where people are starting to get tired of this stretch of ball,” Votto said. “I think something needs to start changing and start going in a different direction. I’m going to do my part to help make that change.”
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