Los Angeles Dodgers @ Cincinnati Reds GameThread, Apr 22, 2008 7:10 PM EDT

Game 21 Thread: Reds vs Dodgers

by Slyde on Apr 22, 2008 5:00 PM EDT in Game Threads

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Los Angeles Dodgers
@ Cincinnati Reds

Tuesday, Apr 22, 2008, 7:10 PM EDT
Great American Ball Park

Hong-Chih Kuo vs Edinson Volquez

Clear. Winds blowing in from right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Near 75.

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Mark J. Terrill/AP (Kuo)

	W-L	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
2008 - Hong-Chih Kuo	0-0	0.79	1.17	15	7

	W-L	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
2008 - Edinson Volquez	2-0	1.17	1.39	16	9

Hong-Chih Kuo is a 26-year old left-hander from Taiwan who has never faced anyone on the current roster. That does not bode well for the home team.

Volquez's control slipped a little in his last start, and despite throwing 282 pitches over 3 starts, he's yet to finish 6 whole innings in a start. I think tonight is the night he does that. The Dodgers used up all of their runs last night and they should be prepared to get run over by the wagon tonight.

Oh yeah, it's Totally Awesome 80s Night tonight! Let's bring back some of that Dodger hate from way back when and show those birds Who's the Boss! We're opening it up tonight to all things 80s, not just music. Everything is fair game, from TV to movies to to Ronald Regan's trickle down economic theory. Just say no to stupid 80s puns though. And be sure to rec the one you love since they can't rec themselves.

Editor's Note: Rick House will be unavailable to do the "Farmers Only" report this evening. If you would like to help a brother out and post a report in his stead, your effort will be honored with a front page bump. Thanks!

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FIRST!

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on Apr 22, 2008 5:01 PM EDT 0 recs

"You're drownin' in the past, Mike"

“But I’ve got a life preserver for you. It’s called the ‘80’s. And it’ll be around forever!”

“The ‘80’s can suck it!”

by Brendanukkah on Apr 22, 2008 5:04 PM EDT 0 recs

Check out the sig, mofo

You're drowing in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 22, 2008 5:04 PM EDT up 0 recs

It's all about image these days.

by Brendanukkah on Apr 22, 2008 5:12 PM EDT up 0 recs

ahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!

disappearing comments!

it’s not natural!

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 22, 2008 5:13 PM EDT up 0 recs

wha?

You're drowing in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 22, 2008 5:14 PM EDT up 0 recs

all of these comments were deleted on my screen when the site screwed up...

they just reappeared. what’s going on here?

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 22, 2008 5:17 PM EDT up 0 recs

are you hitting refresh or something?

I’m not having any problems

You're drowing in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 22, 2008 5:18 PM EDT up 0 recs

now when i reply to a comment,

my reply vanishes and so does the comment i’m replying to

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 22, 2008 5:19 PM EDT up 0 recs

sounds like ghosts

Who you gonna call?

by johnny cueto thinks we're sellouts on Apr 22, 2008 5:20 PM EDT up 0 recs

Bustin' (out of a slump) makes me feel good!

by Brendanukkah on Apr 22, 2008 5:22 PM EDT up 0 recs

Ray Parker Jr.

to the tune of “I Want a New Drug” by Huey Lewis and the News

You're drowing in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 22, 2008 5:22 PM EDT up 0 recs

that sounds like the greatest thing of all time

And even chandrathan can have imput because Weird Al parodied that song.

by johnny cueto thinks we're sellouts on Apr 22, 2008 5:23 PM EDT up 0 recs

Sports!

by Brendanukkah on Apr 22, 2008 5:24 PM EDT up 0 recs

that's f'd up man

file a ticket with the help desk.

You're drowing in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 22, 2008 5:20 PM EDT up 0 recs

i'm leaving for the game anyway...

hopefully it will be fixed when i get back.

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 22, 2008 5:21 PM EDT up 0 recs

Does your computer have too much computer in it?

by Brendanukkah on Apr 22, 2008 5:21 PM EDT up 0 recs

my computer sucks the ass

‘sup brendan?

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 22, 2008 5:22 PM EDT up 0 recs

Working my totally heinous job

Can’t wait to mellow out back at the pad, I am shoor. Have fun at the game, totally!

by Brendanukkah on Apr 22, 2008 5:24 PM EDT up 0 recs

You gotta upgrade!

This is the 80’s, man! Get real!

"The rain on my car is a baptism, the new me-- Ice Man Power Lloyd-- my assault on the world begins now."

by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 22, 2008 5:29 PM EDT up 0 recs

"The rain on my car is a baptism, the new me-- Ice Man Power Lloyd-- my assault on the world begins now."

by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 22, 2008 5:29 PM EDT up 0 recs

the 80's?

great which one of you old farts picked tonight’s theme?

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 22, 2008 5:11 PM EDT 0 recs

You're drowing in the future, 'than

and I’ve got your life jacket right here. It’s called the 80s and it’s gonna be around forever!

You're drowing in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 22, 2008 5:13 PM EDT up 0 recs

ahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!1

disappearing comments!

it’s not natural!

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 22, 2008 5:14 PM EDT 0 recs

I repeat

wha?

You're drowing in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 22, 2008 5:14 PM EDT up 0 recs

this place is screwing up again

when i go to reply to a comment it sends me to the top of the page

and i can’t mark comments read

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 22, 2008 5:15 PM EDT 0 recs

I am having no such problems

anybody else having problems?

You're drowing in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 22, 2008 5:16 PM EDT up 0 recs

The Sandinistas, Geraldine Ferraro, the Yankees

For everyone else, it’s Morning in America.

by Brendanukkah on Apr 22, 2008 5:19 PM EDT up 0 recs

Bust the freshest!

Ronald Reagan TV Ad: “Its morning in america again”

And for the same announcer sounding scary

Ronald Reagan TV Ad: “The Bear”

by Red Menace on Apr 22, 2008 6:48 PM EDT up 0 recs

Trent reports...

...that Ross is back with the team. However, he is not in the lineup…

Reds

1. Jerry Hairston Jr. cf
2. Jeff Keppinger ss
3. Ken Griffey Jr. rf
4. Brandon Phillips 2b
5. Adam Dunn lf
6. Edwin Encarnacion 3b
7. Joey Votto 1b
8. Paul Bako c
9. Edinson Volquez p

Dodgers

1. Rafael Furcal ss
2. Russell Martin c
3. Nomar Garciaparra 3b
4. Jeff Kent 2b
5. Andre Ethier rf
6. Matt Kemp cf
7. Jame Loney 1b
8. Juan Pierre lf
9. Hong-Chih Kuo p

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Apr 22, 2008 5:28 PM EDT 0 recs

I predict crooked numbers from the 5-7 spots.

"The rain on my car is a baptism, the new me-- Ice Man Power Lloyd-- my assault on the world begins now."

by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 22, 2008 5:30 PM EDT up 0 recs

Dodgers or Reds?

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Apr 22, 2008 5:31 PM EDT up 0 recs

Crooked numbers for the Reds.

For the Dodgers I predict… the Kissing Bandit!

"The rain on my car is a baptism, the new me-- Ice Man Power Lloyd-- my assault on the world begins now."

by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 22, 2008 5:36 PM EDT up 0 recs

Whose spot did he take?

Valentin’s?

by Brendanukkah on Apr 22, 2008 5:30 PM EDT up 0 recs

I don't think they've made a roster move yet

He’s with the team, but officially still on rehab assignment with the Bats until tomorrow.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Apr 22, 2008 5:33 PM EDT up 0 recs

Ah

The return of David Lee Ross would have been perfect for 80’s night.

by Brendanukkah on Apr 22, 2008 5:37 PM EDT up 0 recs

Reach down.. in between my legs... ease the seat back...

"The rain on my car is a baptism, the new me-- Ice Man Power Lloyd-- my assault on the world begins now."

by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 22, 2008 5:37 PM EDT up 0 recs

Skiddily biddily bop!

by Brendanukkah on Apr 22, 2008 5:39 PM EDT up 0 recs

It only took one game before Jerry Hairston got a start

Fistbands really loves his guys

"I never should have given up the animation rights."

by BobbyO on Apr 22, 2008 5:37 PM EDT up 0 recs

Centerfielder, leading off

Sun, rising in the east.
Duran Duran, finishing their encore with “Rio.”

by Brendanukkah on Apr 22, 2008 5:43 PM EDT up 0 recs

Doo doo doo doo doodoo..

"The rain on my car is a baptism, the new me-- Ice Man Power Lloyd-- my assault on the world begins now."

by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 22, 2008 5:46 PM EDT up 0 recs

In Honor of earth day

we should all listen to “Planet Earth”...ok I might be one of 6 six straight guys in the world who like that song

Norris Hopper's #1 fan!!!

by Zach K on Apr 22, 2008 6:12 PM EDT up 0 recs

Earth Day was Sunday... and also 4/20... Every jock's favorite day...

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 22, 2008 6:13 PM EDT up 0 recs

something you like to admit to your rr buddies?

don’t worry we can get you help Crolfer! you don’t have to grow up to be like shortstop!

Norris Hopper's #1 fan!!!

by Zach K on Apr 22, 2008 6:16 PM EDT up 0 recs

i dont get it

but am flattered that i would be mentioned in a thread

Jake Peavy's Testimony

by shortstopv2 on Apr 22, 2008 6:51 PM EDT up 0 recs

no... I'm not a jock.

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 22, 2008 6:59 PM EDT up 0 recs

Hitler's birthday is every jock's favorite day?

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Apr 22, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up 0 recs

sure, we'll go with that...

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 22, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up 0 recs

Maybe

Certainly not many Jacques were opposed to celebrating it…

Don't listen to Stalin, kid, he's a punk...

by Man Mountain on Apr 22, 2008 7:07 PM EDT up 0 recs

Wait... Did that just say that Hairston is starting?

And… leading off?

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 22, 2008 6:12 PM EDT up 0 recs

From Trent:

Another day, another leadoff hitter: Today’s attempt to get something started is putting recently recalled Jerry Hairston Jr. atop the lineup. His career OBP is .324, so it’s better than Corey Patterson’s. “Corey’s struggling some and we’re getting him some extra, extra, extra BP to get him back on track,” Reds manager Dusty Baker said. “Ryan (Freel) has historically been better against right-handers than left-handers. Jerry’s had that hot bat where he’s come from and hopefully he can give us some of that heat while it’s still fresh in here.”

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Apr 22, 2008 6:15 PM EDT up 0 recs

80's goodness

It’s Tony Danza’s birthday today.

by Brendanukkah on Apr 22, 2008 5:31 PM EDT 0 recs

Don't forget the other parts of the '80's

by Brendanukkah on Apr 22, 2008 5:33 PM EDT up 0 recs

He's not the boss of me

More of a Scott Baio guy.

Yo Joe!

by johnny cueto thinks we're sellouts on Apr 22, 2008 5:37 PM EDT up 0 recs

God help me...the only decade in my life

(which spans from the 1940’s to present) worse than the 80’s was the 70’s….really bad fashion, scary politicians, and the Crummy Art… (some of the pop music/ movies were pretty good though)
and the 80’s really sucked for the Reds – kinda like the entire 21st century. – ANY WAY – Go Reds.
Needs some production from Donkey…need it now.
Go Edison – that reminds me Thomas Edison was around in the 80’s – 1880’s that is.
Oh God I just realized that Jerry Jr. is in CF. Hopefully its his one shot there before he’s sent back down and J is brought up.
Dustbag’s gonna lose his job if he don’t watch out.

Radiohead killed the Video Star

by Madville on Apr 22, 2008 6:11 PM EDT 0 recs

hmmm 80's Reds vs. 70's Reds?

me thinks the 70’s win easily

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Apr 22, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up 0 recs

the 80's Reds would finish second

by Red Menace on Apr 22, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up 0 recs

0.79 era vs. 1.+ era, similar K/BB ratios… this is shaping up for either one or both of them to have a bad start to get back to regular looking statlines. Let’s hope it’s the Asian guy.

by onemoreredoctober on Apr 22, 2008 6:15 PM EDT 0 recs