Game Thread: Game 110 vs. the Braves

by JD Arney on Aug 5, 2006 9:27 AM EDT in News

TIME: 1:20 @ Great American Ball Park

BRAVES PROBABLE: REDS PROBABLE:
Jason Shiell (0-2, 6.39) Bronson Arroyo (9-7, 3.31)

I hate to be "that guy", but I don't feel any better about this team after last night. They were facing a craptacular pitcher, and still only managed six hits on the night. I'm thrilled that they won, but man this still looks like a significantly worse team.

I was going to be funny and post a picture of a smiling baby (since the baby doesn't have to stay under the laundry basket anymore), but finding a cute baby via Google image search is nigh impossible. Plus most babies are ugly.

So anyway, go Reds!

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Batting Order?

Anyone know the batting order for today?

by chandrathan on Aug 5, 2006 11:14 AM EDT reply actions

let's not overreact

I agree that last night's win wasn't easy enough to settle all fears about the team. However, as I've mentioned before, this team has been streaky all year; before and after the trades. I still think Castro and Denorfia should get more time but Clayton has had moments and Freel is playing well. I just think Freel needs a bit more rest so he doesn't get hurt down the stretch. I really think, given a regular opportunity, Denorfia would contribute. I'd like to see them play him again tonight so he has a little continuity. I would give Freel or Griffey a rest, especially after the amount of energy Freel expended last night. Let's also remember that this team has many new players. Hopefully, this losing streak is a result of the adjustment a team must go through before it gels. We'll see.

by nighthawk32 on Aug 5, 2006 11:46 AM EDT reply actions

Comp

Looking at the lineup is kinda like getting an enema. I try to avoid it as much as possible.

by ohiobobcat on Aug 5, 2006 12:40 PM EDT reply actions

Lineup

2b Phillips
1B Hatteberg
CF Griffey
3b Aurillia
LF Dunn
C Ross
RF Denorfia
SS Castro
P Arroyo

by davidrill on Aug 5, 2006 1:24 PM EDT reply actions

I guess at least we already knew

Edwin wouldn't be in the starting lineup today..

by davidrill on Aug 5, 2006 1:25 PM EDT reply actions

Add McCann

to the list of Red killers!

by pw on Aug 5, 2006 1:35 PM EDT reply actions

Ladies and gentlemen...

The end is near. The Reds can't compete with a crappy offense if Arroyo's gonna pitch like Joe Mays.

by greg456 on Aug 5, 2006 1:46 PM EDT reply actions

ha!

Revere jinx worked! Good thing Dunn had the day off yesterday! Narron's a genius!

by greg456 on Aug 5, 2006 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions

"Plus most babies are ugly."

Spoken like a man without children!

by bobestes on Aug 5, 2006 1:48 PM EDT reply actions

Who arte these guys

wearing our beloved Reds' uniforms?

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 1:49 PM EDT reply actions

So

Who's going to get yanked first? Looks like neither one wants to go more than 4 or 5 innings!

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 1:51 PM EDT reply actions

Deno

swings at a ball in the dirt, then lets 2 go by down the middle! When Atlanta's coach went out to talk to the pitcher, someone should have gone out to "talk" to Deno - "swing at the strikes, let the balls go..."

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 1:53 PM EDT reply actions

1 inning - # of pitches

Shiell - 20

Arroyo - 28

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 1:55 PM EDT reply actions

FOX

Really sucks. I live in Terre Haute, Indiana which is a "territory" for the Reds, Cubs, White Sox, and Cardinals. We get both FSN Cincinnati and FSN Midwest. But what game is on our local Foz affiliate right now?? Not The Reds like the Cable Guide says. The Friggin Phillies and Mets. Who gives a shit about that game?? Fox should really make affiliates be regional in their games.

Ok thanks, I just needed to vent.

Carry on.

by MixFMKyle on Aug 5, 2006 1:56 PM EDT reply actions

Indianapolis

If you can get the FOX 59 signal out of Indianapolis, they are carrying the Reds game.

by rojosoto on Aug 5, 2006 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions

he just said

:Rich aurilia getting the rare start at third base, since the youngster Encarnacion has been playing there every day since he came back from the dl"... hmm, someone not been watching many reds games?

by boobs on Aug 5, 2006 1:59 PM EDT reply actions

pitch count thru 2 innings

Shieel - 42 (and 2 hit batters)

Arroyo - 44 (and 1 hit batter)

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 2:11 PM EDT reply actions

Shiell

only hit 1 batter, so far!

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Braves

through their line-up twice already after just 3 innings. Can BA make it 6 today?

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 2:22 PM EDT reply actions

Shiell

is afraid of Dunn - with good reason!!!!!

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 2:27 PM EDT reply actions

Nice AB Here by Ross

9 pitches so far

by MixFMKyle on Aug 5, 2006 2:31 PM EDT reply actions

Ok so

Maybe I jinxed him

by MixFMKyle on Aug 5, 2006 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Nice job Roos

an 11-pitch at-bat!

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 2:32 PM EDT reply actions

meant to say "Ross"

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions

pitches thru 3

Shiell - 66

Arroyo - 66

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 2:34 PM EDT reply actions

only 12 pitches that inning for BA

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 2:40 PM EDT reply actions

BA is in a Groove

Lets score some more runs!

by MixFMKyle on Aug 5, 2006 2:42 PM EDT reply actions

Let's smack Shiell around

before they take him out.

by pw on Aug 5, 2006 2:44 PM EDT reply actions

Can someone describe what happened

on Shiell's throwing error?

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 2:45 PM EDT reply actions

Bronson Sac Bunt

Tried to gun down Castro at 2nd, low throw skipped into the outfield, runners advance to 2nd and 3rd

by davidrill on Aug 5, 2006 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions

BRANDON!!!!

3 run BOMB!!!!

by MixFMKyle on Aug 5, 2006 2:46 PM EDT reply actions

BP

Gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 2:47 PM EDT reply actions

Atlanta's bullpen

is much improved, isnt it?

by MixFMKyle on Aug 5, 2006 2:49 PM EDT reply actions

Weird

I lost the audio feed of the game and now all I hear is the sound you hear when you are waiting for someone to pick up the phone. Pretty low tech if one leg of their audio feed is done on a telephone line!

by MirrorLakeJump on Aug 5, 2006 3:02 PM EDT reply actions

Man, I need xm or something..........

The only ways I can follow the game are the updates on the MLB scoreboard and posts on this site. I appreciate it guys.

Let's go Reds!!!!!!!!!

My pitching philosophy is simple, keep the ball away from the bat---Satchel Page

by TnRedFan on Aug 5, 2006 3:02 PM EDT reply actions

get streaming audio

go to mlb.com, for $14.95 for a year, you can sign up for a whole season of listening to any mlb game you want to.

14.95 is what you'd pay for two beers and peanuts at a single game. not to mention the ticket price, parking, etc.

Did I say that?

by dmcgee on Aug 5, 2006 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Arroyo

89 pitches though 5 innings. And Castro has a hit and 2 walks in 3 plate appearances. Keep him in and sit Clayton, especially if you won't consider BP or Bad Man at SS. Castro is batting .325 since joining the Reds, with 4 doubles and 2 HRs in 52 ABs.

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 3:13 PM EDT reply actions

LaRoche went deep

with a solo shot. 6 - 4 Reds

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 3:15 PM EDT reply actions

Coffey is in now with

2 outs in the bottom of the 7th.

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Sorry

bottom of the 6th! 2 outs and a runner on first. BA threw 100 pitches. Still can get that elusive 10th win, though. Don't blow it guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Sorry again

It's the TOP of the 6th. Guess I'm trying to get this game over before anything bad happens! Can you blame me?

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Too Late

Took a whole 3 pitches.

by MixFMKyle on Aug 5, 2006 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Guess I jinxed them!

Awesome powers - I better learn how to use them better. Griffey does not hit a homer today.

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Stupid Question

Why did Narron let Bronson bat with 2 men on if he was going to get yanked??

by MixFMKyle on Aug 5, 2006 3:16 PM EDT reply actions

I don't think Narron planned on yanking him

until he gave up the HR and single. Not managing with his heart today. So the next stupid question is, what organ is he using?

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions

DAMN

Narron messed up AGAIN. Either Pinch hit for Arroyo, or leave him in. How dissapointing. Now BA cant get the W.

by MixFMKyle on Aug 5, 2006 3:18 PM EDT reply actions

Not Narron's or rroyo's fault.

Put that on Coffey

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions

There goes #10

Yet again!

by pw on Aug 5, 2006 3:19 PM EDT reply actions

why not let Bronson try and get out of that?

It doesnt make sense. Only one runner on first.

by MixFMKyle on Aug 5, 2006 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Bronson

was pitching on three days rest. Narron probably set a pitch limit. Then he gave up a homer to start the inning. Lately, when he's given up a big inning, it seems to be with two outs.

by pw on Aug 5, 2006 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Braves Bullpen

has been pretty good today. Much better than before the break. And they didnt have to trade Francouer and Renterria to improve it either.

by MixFMKyle on Aug 5, 2006 3:22 PM EDT reply actions

Nice AB Brandon

good walk. Lets go Hatte, youre due.

by MixFMKyle on Aug 5, 2006 3:23 PM EDT reply actions

Coffey

so strong was my belief that he'd give up the lead, I changed the channel for about 5 minutes...

I was right.

by Blue on Aug 5, 2006 3:24 PM EDT reply actions

Well then

don't change the channel again, unless the Reds are batting.

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions

man, a K is not what we needed there

Hopefully no DP now.

by MixFMKyle on Aug 5, 2006 3:27 PM EDT reply actions

It seems Griff either swings at the first pitch

or is immediately down 1-2 to 0-2 every AB

by MixFMKyle on Aug 5, 2006 3:28 PM EDT reply actions

Aurilia

is having a bad day. He's due.

by mattg on Aug 5, 2006 3:29 PM EDT reply actions

C;mon Bad Man

a nice shot down the line sounds good.

by MixFMKyle on Aug 5, 2006 3:29 PM EDT reply actions

The Braves seem to

do well vs. Arroyo. The last time he pitched against them I watched the game on TBS. The Braves announcers said they thought Arroyo was tipping his pitches.

by pw on Aug 5, 2006 3:30 PM EDT reply actions

Runner on 2nd with 2 outs

Let's go Aurilia!

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 3:30 PM EDT reply actions

Phillips to 3rd. 1-2 the count

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Auriliia

lines out

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Id take another Wild Pitch

by MixFMKyle on Aug 5, 2006 3:31 PM EDT reply actions

If the Mets game ends early( its in the 9th)

Will the give bonus coverage of the Reds-Braves?

by MixFMKyle on Aug 5, 2006 3:31 PM EDT reply actions

Heart of the Order

up here. Cross all your fingers and toes!

by pw on Aug 5, 2006 3:32 PM EDT reply actions

Cormier in the game now.

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 3:33 PM EDT reply actions

C'Mon

Rehal. Shut them down!

by MixFMKyle on Aug 5, 2006 3:34 PM EDT reply actions

Mets up 4-3

2 outs in the top of the 9th, Howard on first, Utley at the plate... base hit - Howard goes to third. Sandoval at the plate now

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 3:35 PM EDT reply actions

Lieberthal pinch hitting

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions

2-2 the count

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions

full count

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions

6-3 ground out

Mets win, 4-3. Let's go Reds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Man

Rheal has NOT looked good in Cincy

by MixFMKyle on Aug 5, 2006 3:36 PM EDT reply actions

there is a hit

Cmon Jerry, get Standridge or someone in there!

by MixFMKyle on Aug 5, 2006 3:39 PM EDT reply actions

Or Leave him in there

With 2 on against the guy who put one in the UPPER DECK against him last night.

Crappy BP management.

by MixFMKyle on Aug 5, 2006 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Majewski is warming up

I kid you not.

by cggarb on Aug 5, 2006 3:39 PM EDT reply actions

Narron

reinforcing my opinion of his managerial skills!

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Need a DP Ball real bad.

by MixFMKyle on Aug 5, 2006 3:40 PM EDT reply actions

Time for a pitcher's best friend!

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 3:41 PM EDT reply actions

Reds game on TV now!

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 3:43 PM EDT reply actions

Sweet

Thank you Fox

My pitching philosophy is simple, keep the ball away from the bat---Satchel Page

by TnRedFan on Aug 5, 2006 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Braves vs Arroyo

How many lefties do they have in their lineup? Historically, that has been Arroyo's weakness.

by rojosoto on Aug 5, 2006 3:48 PM EDT reply actions

Weathers

nice job. hard to believe.

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by Fadetoblack2880 on Aug 5, 2006 4:04 PM EDT reply actions

good one weathers

the depth in the pen adds a whole new dimension to the game, you have to admit.

Did I say that?

by dmcgee on Aug 5, 2006 4:04 PM EDT reply actions

we just need...

denorfia to make us forget Kearns, and Clayton to make us forget Lopez. That may be asking alot.

Did I say that?

by dmcgee on Aug 5, 2006 4:06 PM EDT reply actions

Deno may eventually

but You'll have better luck switching Castro for Clayton. And don't forget Bray. I think he's gonna be real good for us!

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions

WAY TO GO

BRANDON.....Reds lead.

My pitching philosophy is simple, keep the ball away from the bat---Satchel Page

by TnRedFan on Aug 5, 2006 4:07 PM EDT reply actions

sweet

Did I say that?

by dmcgee on Aug 5, 2006 4:08 PM EDT reply actions

now its up to Guardado to get us on a win streak

1-2-3 ninth...what do you say. It would be boring, but hey...we need it.

Did I say that?

by dmcgee on Aug 5, 2006 4:10 PM EDT reply actions

No everyday?

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Bray?

Donde esta el guapo??

by davidrill on Aug 5, 2006 4:19 PM EDT reply actions

i hope he's not hurt...

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by Fadetoblack2880 on Aug 5, 2006 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Beat me to it

While I was looking for the upside down question mark. :)

by MirrorLakeJump on Aug 5, 2006 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions

i have no idea

how to do the upside down question mark on a pc...
alt + ??????

by davidrill on Aug 5, 2006 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Alt Codes

ALT+0191

http://tlt.psu.edu/suggestions/international/accents/codealt.html

Nice win, too bad Arroyo can't get his 10th.

by MirrorLakeJump on Aug 5, 2006 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

El Guapo

¿Donde esta el Guapo?

by MirrorLakeJump on Aug 5, 2006 4:19 PM EDT reply actions

Ross!

Whoa, that scared me. Good effort though!

by davidrill on Aug 5, 2006 4:21 PM EDT reply actions

bray could be the key to that trade

future closer.

Did I say that?

by dmcgee on Aug 5, 2006 4:22 PM EDT reply actions

i agree.

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by Fadetoblack2880 on Aug 5, 2006 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions

ya know

we may critcize krivsky for some of his moves but acquiring david ross easily dismisses some of those complaints.

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by Fadetoblack2880 on Aug 5, 2006 4:22 PM EDT reply actions

one to go

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by Fadetoblack2880 on Aug 5, 2006 4:23 PM EDT reply actions

One more out...

come on bill

by davidrill on Aug 5, 2006 4:24 PM EDT reply actions

marty says bray could be the closer next year

what do you say...

Did I say that?

by dmcgee on Aug 5, 2006 4:24 PM EDT reply actions

maybe not next year

but eventually if he can stay consistant and healthy.

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by Fadetoblack2880 on Aug 5, 2006 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions

And this one belongs to the reds..

Wooo hoo!!

by davidrill on Aug 5, 2006 4:25 PM EDT reply actions

there we go!

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by Fadetoblack2880 on Aug 5, 2006 4:25 PM EDT reply actions

two in a row, two in a row!!

this one was great....

Did I say that?

by dmcgee on Aug 5, 2006 4:25 PM EDT reply actions

That's what I'm talking about!

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

bray's the man

all we need now is for majewski, clayton, freel and denorfia to come on strong and we may still see the upside of that trade.

Did I say that?

by dmcgee on Aug 5, 2006 4:29 PM EDT reply actions

Claussen pitching tonight in Louisville

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 4:51 PM EDT reply actions

The Reds have a player in the DSL

by the name of Ramon Geronimo who has picked up 20 saves in his 21 games pitched. He's thrown 22.2 innings, given up 10 hits, 8 walks, and has 27 strikeouts. He has yet to give up an earned run. That's right, his ERA is 0.00. He's 0-1 due to 2 unearned runs. Now for the bad news. He's 22. Is that a bit old for the DSL?

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 5:04 PM EDT reply actions

I also noticed

they have a 17 uear old in the VSL with a 6-2 record as a starter (11 games stared out of 13 appearances) and an overalll ERA of 2.35. 53.2 IP, 45 H, 14 BB, 1 HR, 28 Ks. I like the 17 year-old part, the 1 HR par,t and the ERA part. Hits are OK, but the Ks are too few, and I'd like to see fewer BBs. What do you guys (and gals) think? In the SHOW by 2009 as a 20 year-old?!?! By the way, his name is Oscar Castro. Any relation?

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Light blog today

I assume that's because most of you were at the game if you're nearby. What was the attendance?

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by gejoe on Aug 5, 2006 5:07 PM EDT reply actions

Was at the game

with 33,169 of my closest friends.

It was my fifth game this year and the fourth time I've seen Dunn homer.

The offense has picked up a little since the sixth inning of last night, but they still only had 7 hits today despite the 8 runs.

Even though he did fall on his face during a defensive play, Brandon Phillips was the MAN today. He had an excellent game.

The bullpen hates Bronson Arroyo, that's the only explanation.

And that's all. I'll be helping to "pack the house" on Monday for anyone that wants to have a beer together, I'm in section 142!

by Slyde on Aug 5, 2006 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh yeah

and for those of you that remember this, my son wore his Reds outfit for the 3rd full game today and now the Reds are 3-0. It's starting to get tight on him, though. I may have to find him another one.

by Slyde on Aug 5, 2006 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions