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| Final - 7.31.2010 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
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Atlanta Braves
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2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
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Cincinnati Reds
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0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | X | 5 | 8 | 1 |
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WP:
Bronson Arroyo
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SV: Francisco Cordero (28) LP: Jair Jurrjens (3 - 4) |
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It seems that the Reds can actually beat the Braves this year! Reds win, 5-2.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2010 8:59 PM EDT
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Joe Nuxhall Memorial Honorary Star of the Game
Scott Rolen kind of had a good game: he went 2 for 3 with a double, a HR, and a walk. Honorable mention goes to Bronson Arroyo, who pitched seven innings and gave up only 1 ER, scattering three walks and four hits.
Key Plays
- The top of the first was kind of a mess. One run scored on a throwing error, and another was walked in by Arroyo. Braves up early, 2-0.
- The Reds got one back in the fourth with a Rolen HR.
- And then the Reds really got serious in the seventh inning. Votto struck out to lead off the inning, but then Rolen doubled, advanced to third on a Gomes single, and scored on a Bruce single.. Drew Stubbs surprisingly struck out swinging, but then Ryan Hanigan doubled. Two runs scored, and then Hanigan scored too on a throwing error. Reds up, 5-2!
- Arthur Rhodes and Nick Masset combined to pitch a one-hit eighth. Francisco Cordero then allowed two hits but no runs in the ninth. Reds win!
2010 Game 105 Thread: Reds vs Braves
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 31, 2010 3:00 PM EDT
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It's been a typical up-and-down Goodroyo/Badroyo month for Bronson. After starting the month with 21 innings of 3-run baseball, he was tagged for 7 runs in 5.2 innings by the Nationals. He then came back in his last start and pitched a 3-run 8-inning complete game. He's also earned a decision in his past 8 starts, so that's kinda useless. He's started 11 games against the Braves in his career and given up 14 homers. /tugs collar.
Jair Jurrjens is quite a bit like the Reds' starter of yesterday evening, Johnny Cueto. They are both 24 and in their 3rd year in the bigs, their first names both start with J, and they have similar BB and K rates. So why is Jurrjens career ERA about a run better? Home runs. Jurrjens' HR/FB is a mere 6.9%, while Johnny's is 11%. I think as Johnny's gopheritis clears up, as it has this year, we could have a nice 4 WAR pitcher on our hands, like Jurrjens has been the past few years. Jurrjens won't reach those heights this year though as he sat out May and June with a hamstring injury.
It's a big day down at the ol' ball orchard today as the trade deadline runs right up to game time. It'll be another packed house this afternoon as Homer Bailey bobbleheads will be plentiful and cheap. There's a slight chance of rain this evening, though it looks like it's heading north here to Columbus and shouldn't stop the Reds from woodshedding the Braves. They so totally deserve it.
Trade Deadline Open Thread
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 31, 2010 8:00 AM EDT
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We are 8 hours and counting down to the non-waiver trade deadline. Use this thread to exult/decry any moves the Reds make or do not make. The Reds have been quiet - a little too quiet - so far this deadline, as they have only been cursorily linked to Ted Lilly, Scott Downs, and new Phillie Roy Oswalt. Could Coco's shaky performance last night convince Walt to pick up another late-inning reliever? We'll keep you abreast of any developments as they unfold.
The Braves are due for such a pummeling. Reds lose, 6-4.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2010 12:11 AM EDT
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Joe Nuxhall Memorial Honorary Star of the Game
Jason Heyward. The anointed one went 3-6 with three doubles, including one that drove in the two winning runs in the tenth. Honorable mentions go to Joey Votto and Chris Heisey.
Key Plays
- Martin Prado led off the third inning with a single off Johnny Cueto. Prado moved to second on Jason Heyward's grounder, and then Chipper Jones lined a hit to right field. Jay Bruce fired the ball home, but Prado made a good slide to beat Ramon Hernandez and score. Braves lead, 1-0.
- With two outs in the bottom of the third, the Reds finally got something going against Kris Medlen. Brandon Phillips singled, then took second on a balk. Orlando Cabrera singled (the only time he would come through with two outs) and Phillips scored. Then Joey Votto doubled, scoring Lando, and Scott Rolen singled to bring Votto around. Reds lead, 3-1.
- Cueto lived dangerously all night, and got burned in the fifth inning. Chipper Jones singled with one out, and then Brian McCann - who had struck out in his two previous at bats - homered on the first pitch he saw. Game tied, 3-3.
- Some shaky fielding saw the Braves load the bases with no outs in the sixth. Omar Infante singled off of Orlando Cabrera's glove, and Melky Cabrera hit a double on a pop up to Brandon Phillips. Cueto had a chance to get a big out, facing the pitcher, but instead he hit Kris Medlen with a pitch. Martin Prado then hit a slow grounder to second. Phillips made the throw to Cabrera covering second to force Medlen, but Prado beat the double play throw. Maybe Phillips had a play at the plate, and maybe he didn't, but Infante scored, and Cueto's night was over. Bill Bray came in and struck out Jason Heyward, then got Brian McCann to ground out after walking Chipper Jones. An excellent job of holding the Braves to one run. Braves lead, 4-3.
- With the game coming swiftly to an end and still needing a run, Joey Votto dramatically homered in the eighth inning. However, it led off the inning, so the game was only tied. But Scott Rolen doubled, and the sense that the Reds would come back again was palpable. Jonny Gomes hit a shallow ball to right field that was caught. Rolen tagged and ran hard to third where he was safe! Jay Bruce came up with a runner on third and one out, but struck out. Then Drew Stubbs hit a dribbler right in front of the plate and was thrown out. Game tied, 4-4.
- Brooks Conrad hit a long fly ball to right field in the ninth inning, conjuring up memories of his grand slam. Defensive replacement Chris Heisey drifted back and caught the ball above the wall, robbing Conrad of a second game-winning home run. Extras!
- Francisco Cordero faced two batters in the ninth inning and came back out to pitch the tenth. He got Omar Infante on a grounder, but walked Melky Cabrera. A big strikeout of Matt Diaz followed, before issuing another walk to Martin Prado. Jason Heyward then came up and hit a line drive that bounced off of a sliding Jonny Gomes's leg. Cabrera scored and Prado beat the throw to the plate. Braves win, 6-4.
Game 104, Thread 3: Relax guys. Joey's got this one.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 30, 2010 10:27 PM EDT
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Extra innings.
Game 104, Thread 2: You can't spell Braves without Bray
by Brendanukkah on Jul 30, 2010 8:58 PM EDT
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The Braves just took back the lead, 4-3, and are still threatening. Ooooh, I hate 'em! We have to win this game!
2010 Game 104 Thread: Reds vs Braves
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 30, 2010 5:00 PM EDT
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Johnny Cueto has one sexy stat line, eh? He's only given up 7 runs in his last 7 starts, so hopefully the standing-room-only crowd on hand this evening will walk away feeling satisfied with their Friday night. Some Reds fans may be nonplussed that the team doesn't seem interested in getting a bona-fide ace at the trade deadline, but we may be watching one take the mound this evening. He's pitched well against the Braves so far in his young career, starting 2 games and totally 13 innings and 12 strike outs. Here's hoping tonight is business as usual.
Kris Medlen spells his first name in a totally badass way, but he also has impressed in first full season with the Braves. The 24-year-old bean-hurler is the kind of pitcher the Reds loathe to face: a strike-thrower they are seeing for the first time. His BB and K rates are formidable, at 1.7 and 7.0 respectively. He hasn't issued more than 2 walks in any single outing thus far this season, so if the Reds want to put up some crooked numbers against him they will have to hit him and hit him hard. Lucky for us, our boys are experts at that kinda stuff.
The trade deadline is less than 24 hours away, and all seems quiet on the Reds front. Obligatory Hanley Ramirez reference.
Red Reposter - Deadline Day Approaches
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 30, 2010 10:18 AM EDT
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It's Friday Red Reporters, and that means I revel in my favorite routine. I call in an order of Chili's baby back ribs for Curbside Pickup, queue up last night's Letterman on Hulu, and review Reds-related internet links for your reading pleasure. Who says RR is a haven of group-think?
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Ticket sales are brisk as us fans start to believe in this team
Drawing fans to GABP has been difficult since the place was opened for one reason: the team has been awful. This year's vintage looks totally fer reals and the fans are fired up. "We knew even toward the middle of last week how big this (Atlanta) series was going to be (at the gate)," said John Davis, Reds vice president of ticket sales. "Our walkup numbers have been good, but the last couple of weeks we're seeing people buying tickets a week, two weeks, a month ahead of time. They're planning their weekends." Slyde wrote a few weeks ago about how the team is showing signs of a first-class organization, and this here is probably the #1 example: if you buy season tickets for 2011 right now, you get August and September of this season for free. -
Walt Jocketty cannot confirm nor disconfirm the teams' trade prospects
But what he's saying publicly is that you shouldn't be getting your hopes up for Hanley Ramirez (yet). "I like our club. I've always liked our club," Jocketty said. "We still have plenty of depth at Triple-A. If something comes along that makes sense for us, we'll put a proposal together. Right now, I don't see anything that makes sense for us to get involved in." Jocko is an expert at this kinda stuff though. We never saw the Rolen and Jr deals coming, and so now it wouldn't surprise me if a deal came out of nowhere before the deadline. I'd still like another sturdy arm for the 'pen and a competent shortstop, but I'm a dreamer. -
Mike Leake will be skipped this time through the rotation
On his normal schedule he would have started tonight, but he will now wait until Tuesday in Pittsburgh. His pitch cap has also been lowered from 100 to 90. Leake seems cool with it though, as a cool guy like him is pretty much cool with just about everything. "I assume this is the last time (I'll be skipped)," he said. "After this, I'll keep pitching until my arm's tired or the season is done." -
The Fay says the Reds did a lot of little things to beat the Brewers' brains out on Wednesday
Mike Leake's pinch hit walk tops that list, but for me, the BeeP dynamo off the slide in LF was the biggest little thing of them all. Also, Dusty says Orlando Cabrera hurt his shoulder sliding into 3B. If I was a betting man, I'd put money on him being in the lineup this evening. I guess we can hope for a Paul Janish sighting, but whatevs. -
Hit Tracker lists Brandon Phillips' monstrous home run at 449 feet
It's only the 3rd farthest homer of the year for the Reds though, as Votto and Gomes have both hit one a bit farther. Neither of them were grand slams, however. -
Sheldon serves up a compendium of players availabilia
Of course, by the time this Reposter goes to press I'm sure at least a few of these names will have been scratched off. That being said, here are a few guys I wouldn't mind seeing had (at the right price, natch): Leo Nunez, Scott Downs, Kyle Farnsworth (wouldn't it be so badass to have him and Gomes on the same side in a bench-clearing brawl?), Josh Willingham, and B.J. Upton. -
The Twins set the reliever market last night by getting Matt Capps from the Nationals
The Twins are sending catcher Wilson Ramos as the centerpiece of the deal. Ramos ranked 58th on BA's List coming into the season, but has had a rough year in AAA. If a ~50 prospect and then some is what it takes to get a reliever in this market, you can count me out. No way in hell would I send Yonder Alonso on his way for a guy who will only throw around 20 innings the rest of the season.
Wait for it though. Here comes the sucks part: The Pirates dropped Capps like one of those dropping things this winter because they didn't want to pay him in arbitration. They then turned around and signed old man Octavio Dotel for more than what Capps got from the Nats. This little baseball tale reinforces two age-old axioms: relievers are more unpredictable than Steve-O (dated reference!) and the Pirates should give up and go back to school for their RN.
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