Boy, that came out of nowhere. That’s what I love about this team; they keep scratching and clawing until the last out has been recorded…even in a game like tonight where it looked like they were asleep for seven innings.
I wouldn’t say this came out of nowhere… Reds put Pettite in sticky situations through much of the game but couldn’t land the punch they needed. However…
although their numerous baserunners against Pettite didn’t amount to any runs, they forced him from the game due to his pitch count and capitalized on the relief. Similar to what the Yankees, baseball’s most patient team, do to score lots of late-inning runs.
If there is a God, we will play the CrySox in the Series and destroy them.. I never liked Guillen as a player… he is a wart on the face of the game as a manager… the White Sox ownership has got to be just waiting for any slip in performance to dump this clown.. unfortunately, as long as he wins they can’t do anything…yet
Per Elias, the Reds have won five games this year when trailing by 3 or more in the 8th or later – the most in the majors. It’s been a wild ride so far.
I finally got to listen to some of the game last night. I was in the car and at night we can pick up 700 (about 30 miles west of Richmond, VA). I got in the car at the start of the bottom of the 8th. Perfect timing.
I haven’t heard Marty make a call like that in a while. In the span of the Aurilia and Ross at bats I got a great home run call and then the “he couldn’t have hit that pitch with an ironing board” comment. Good stuff.
I must say, I liked what I saw out of Schoenweis last night … his stuff looked nasty and the Stros’ hitters looked clueless on both his fastball and slider
And one thing I really love about this Reds’ team is that there is no quit in them and you are always on guard for that comeback in waiting … only a few times have they seemed totally lifeless (like the final game vs. St. Louis last week) … Last night’s game reminded me of the last game I saw in person, the July 15 game vs. Colorado when the Reds were down 2-1 in the ninth and loaded the bases with 2 outs (thanks to great Rockies’ pitching ) and then two runners scored on Denorfia’s infield single
I thought last night as the eighth began: “Hey, we are only down by two, piece of cake.” and I wasn’t concerned at all. It is such a wonderful feeling as a fan to have, and I’m sure it is great for the players as well. I do have to admit that I still get concerned about blowing an impressive comeback by giving up a lead late. I am also happy to see that everyone in the lineup (when we have the right lineup, that is!)from top to bottom can have the hero at bat. It’s nice to be in the thick of it in late August.
Certainly didn’t feel the game was out of reach at 2-0. Like Preach, still wasn’t concerned after 3-0, but wanted to see some 8th inning runs. Had a feeling after Dunn’s double that the Astros were going to lose.
PS. I’m so hoping that the Reds can take care of the Astros this week so that I can finally quit hearing the national media talking about the Astros winning the wildcard.
i’m with you greg, i’ve read so much stuff on the astros in the second half where a writer will say that “if they get beat here, they’re done.” Then they get beat, and two days later they’re again picked as the wild card winner.
hopefully we’ll be able to put that as much to bed as possible with this series.
Also, it would be great to have some momentum going to face the NL west, i’d love to see them out there playing with confidence.
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I wouldn’t say this came out of nowhere… Reds put Pettite in sticky situations through much of the game but couldn’t land the punch they needed. However…
although their numerous baserunners against Pettite didn’t amount to any runs, they forced him from the game due to his pitch count and capitalized on the relief. Similar to what the Yankees, baseball’s most patient team, do to score lots of late-inning runs.
That was definitely fun.
The Reds were definitely getting good at-bats in the entire game, they just couldn’t string enough hits together until the 8th.
In other news: check out Ozzie Guillen’s latest rant
I wonder how he will manage to gloat after the Twins push them out of the playoffs (at least I’m hoping).
If there is a God, we will play the CrySox in the Series and destroy them.. I never liked Guillen as a player… he is a wart on the face of the game as a manager… the White Sox ownership has got to be just waiting for any slip in performance to dump this clown.. unfortunately, as long as he wins they can’t do anything…yet
What a game it was. Want to know what it was like to watch Edwin start the winning rally from Section 127 Row T Seat 11?
http://homepages.udayton.edu/~johnsoda/images/EE%20v%20Astros.mov
How about Schoeneweiss striking out Luke Scott for the final out?
http://homepages.udayton.edu/~johnsoda/images/FinalOut%208-21-06.mov
What a great game. I got that feeling of too many missed chances. But Rich hits a BIG BLAST…..GOING GOING GONE…….
Per Elias, the Reds have won five games this year when trailing by 3 or more in the 8th or later – the most in the majors. It’s been a wild ride so far.
I finally got to listen to some of the game last night. I was in the car and at night we can pick up 700 (about 30 miles west of Richmond, VA). I got in the car at the start of the bottom of the 8th. Perfect timing.
I haven’t heard Marty make a call like that in a while. In the span of the Aurilia and Ross at bats I got a great home run call and then the “he couldn’t have hit that pitch with an ironing board” comment. Good stuff.
I must say, I liked what I saw out of Schoenweis last night … his stuff looked nasty and the Stros’ hitters looked clueless on both his fastball and slider
And one thing I really love about this Reds’ team is that there is no quit in them and you are always on guard for that comeback in waiting … only a few times have they seemed totally lifeless (like the final game vs. St. Louis last week) … Last night’s game reminded me of the last game I saw in person, the July 15 game vs. Colorado when the Reds were down 2-1 in the ninth and loaded the bases with 2 outs (thanks to great Rockies’ pitching
) and then two runners scored on Denorfia’s infield single
I thought last night as the eighth began: “Hey, we are only down by two, piece of cake.” and I wasn’t concerned at all. It is such a wonderful feeling as a fan to have, and I’m sure it is great for the players as well. I do have to admit that I still get concerned about blowing an impressive comeback by giving up a lead late. I am also happy to see that everyone in the lineup (when we have the right lineup, that is!)from top to bottom can have the hero at bat. It’s nice to be in the thick of it in late August.
Certainly didn’t feel the game was out of reach at 2-0. Like Preach, still wasn’t concerned after 3-0, but wanted to see some 8th inning runs. Had a feeling after Dunn’s double that the Astros were going to lose.
PS. I’m so hoping that the Reds can take care of the Astros this week so that I can finally quit hearing the national media talking about the Astros winning the wildcard.
i’m with you greg, i’ve read so much stuff on the astros in the second half where a writer will say that “if they get beat here, they’re done.” Then they get beat, and two days later they’re again picked as the wild card winner.
hopefully we’ll be able to put that as much to bed as possible with this series.
Also, it would be great to have some momentum going to face the NL west, i’d love to see them out there playing with confidence.