The Reds kick off a pretty important series tonight with the Diamondbacks at home at Great American Ballpark. This is not a make or break series by any means but it is still important. The Diamondbacks are next in line to overtake the Reds for the final wild card spot in the National League, but sit 5 games behind the Redlegs for that spot. A series win by the Reds would put the D-backs 6 or more games back. However, if the Reds lose the series or get swept, the D-backs could climb to within a game of the Reds when this series concludes. That is why it is pretty important for the Reds to at least manage a split.
But at this point, the Reds should not be eyeing splits of series to keep Arizona back. They should be targeting the division and catching both the Pirates and Cardinals. A win tonight prevents the club from losing ground. The Reds finally combined a good pitching performance with solid hitting yesterday and hopefully that will set them up for another good game tonight. Discuss the game here fellow Reds fans!
You have to admit, the Reds run the bases like little league tykes. cept it ain’t cute. But hey, why be negative on a night when the Reds lumber has awoken from its slumber. Go Reds!!!
Reds – Worst base running team…Ever.
Ever been on the kiss cam? I have. All of your acquaintances who were also at the game tell you they saw you for days after. Interesting to know who else you knew was at the game when you were.
Choo himself has seen 24 or 25 pitches
@Steve Mancuso: That’s one of the things commonly overlooked, but it is so important for a leadoff hitter.
@Steve Mancuso: In a line-up of free swingers, you have to love that. In my dreams, we keep Choo, find a great CF’er who has a cannon and range, and we have the BEST defensive outfield in the galaxy.
@msanmoore: I agree. Three cannons in the OF would be awesome.
@msanmoore: Rasmus. He is having a nice year in Toronto and he’s on a one-year deal. Of course, it could just be the magical waters that seem to rejuvenate some ballplayers up there.
Go get your glove Delgado … you’ve got some more grapefruits to serve up.
Anyone else surprised that Delgado hits here? I am. High pitch count. Of course, extras last night kills.
Advantage Redlegs.
@George Culver: A little, George. And Gibby might be sorry given what Frazier just did to the first pitch he saw.
Just curious since I cannot see the game, anyone warm-up for the D’backs last inning? Delgado might have to take one for the team. Need more AB like Choo to wear him out, would be great if they can go after a worn out bullpen
Arroyo is dealing. I don’t pull him yet but I have standing instructions to get someone up pronto if anyone gets on.
Tee off time. Woo hoo.
Frazier!
That’s a #2 hitter!
Thanks for leaving the pitcher in, Snakes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was impressed with how Todd kept the bat close to the body so the fat part would hit the ball. Good swinging there. Usually Todd just throws his bat at it.
@preach: Wonder if Pete showed him that?
Never understand a catcher turning his head.
Closing in on 90 pitches and Nieves is NOT a happy catcher.
@msanmoore: I can’t imagine expecting to catch a changeup and getting thrown a fastball instead.
I just don’t understand why anyone would throw a fastball over the plate to Frazier. Even 3-0, I’m not sure I’m throwing him a fastball over the plate.
I want foot on the throat: remember D-Backs & Rats went 16 yesterday.
@wildwestLV:
I look at each reliever the Dback use as an advantage for the next 3 games, let’s hope the Reds chase him next inning.
Get some production from Frazier & Cozart and the offense looks a lot better.
@ChrisInVenice: This offense will go as far as the RH bats will take it.
Brandon 3-for-3 … now can JB go yard?
Time for a jack by Bruce.
Getting back in the box after getting your head buzzed by a 90 mph pitch is what separates the big leaguers from everybody else.
Ugly swing … need a 6-pitch AB minimum to push Delgado to 100.
Can’t seem to get any productivity from the lefties. Did not see that one coming.
Thom is driving me nuts.
Sheesh. This is not a good situation.
@HOF-13: And it gets worse.
Hello? Reds bullpen?
Oh no. I’m very nervous about this AB.
Uh oh.
Who’s up in the pen?
@preach: Why? Did we hire a new manager?
@preach: simon
@VaRedsFan: Finally.
Hit Aaron Hill for going deep. Don’t be leaning out over the plate.
Only positive there is the runner didn’t advance to 3B
Still nobody up
@RedTitan19: Simon’s up. Bronson doesn’t need a 30 second mound consult. When will Dusty pull him though?
Arroyo got the ball up to Prado and even though fooled if the ball wasn’t up he wouldn’t have been able to get to it.
This would be his last batter.
Where’s Parra?
Dusty knows something I don’t
@vicferrari:
I will give this one to Dusty, he does some curious things but he often shows faith in his players, admire that, tough call but I guess makes it easier not having guys warmed up
@vicferrari: Dusty is saving Parra to pitch to Parra.
Opposing catcher
Arroyo sidearm: nasty.
OK – limited damage there. Let’s get 1 or 2 back.
Arroyo is scary when he doesn’t keep it down. Big sigh of relief. In my world he’s done for the night.
@George Culver: Should be. Lets just hope Dusty values the quality start stat as much as the broadcasters. That way he can be satisfied with Arroyo’s performance.
@George Culver: BTW, i was on kiss cam at Busch Stadium when I “moved down” and was sitting beside a Cards Couple. I was on the side, though. Not an active participant.
@RedTitan19: Photobombing? 🙂
Good job limiting the damage. Now, let’s get more runs.
Brewers tied the Cardinals 1-1 in the third inning
How long is Gibby going to leave Delgado in there … not that I’m complaining
@msanmoore:
I am, the Reds left him off the hook, tip of the cap to him because he battled and took one for the team and he kept them in the game.
It would be a big advantage tagging up their bullpen tonight, but worse could happen if the Reds only get 2 innings out of the Dbacks bullpen
@vicferrari: Good point. If we can hold it down, 2 innings is what we’ll get.
Bronson could have looked that bad while striking out. Hanahan you swing like a pitcher. (Respects to Mike Leake.)
In fact, Leake might have been the better choice there.
Parra not getting lefties out as much lately
@VaRedsFan: that’s better…Parra gets Parra…one more now…Eaton
@VaRedsFan: and so it is
Is our offense finished for the night? If so, I don’t think it ‘s enough.
@RedTitan19: I’m afraid you are probably right.
Hockey goalie maneuver.
What is it tonight with pitchers and catchers not being in sync
Manny Parra has become Must See TV for me. And I’m not sure if that’s in a good way, yet.
Nicely done Manny Parra!! Way to knuckle down and hold the Snakes.
Very nice job by Parra.
Another nice job by Parra. Brian Price, take a bow.
@George Culver: was just logging in to say the exact same thing! We’re gonna miss Bryan Price next year when he becomes manager of the Cubs.