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Game 36 Thread: Reds at Mets

Cincinnati Reds at New York Mets, May 9, 2008 7:10 PM EDT


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Cincinnati Reds
@ New York Mets

Friday, May 9, 2008, 7:10 PM EDT
Shea Stadium

Matt Belisle vs Mike Pelfrey

 

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2008 - Matt Belisle 1-2 6.91 1.91 7 2



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2008 - Mike Pelfrey 2-2 5.27 1.92 11 14


Pelfrey has pitched more than 5.1 innings in just one start this year and he's given up 5 runs in each of his last two starts.  The big thing that sticks out about him is that  he has 3 more walks than strikeouts so far.  Also, he's given up 12.5 hits per nine innings this year.  Hopefully the Reds have the patience to wait for their pitch, because it looks like Pelfrey will give it to them.

Not that Belisle is much better, but at least he's avoided giving up a bunch of walks this year.  Unfortunately, he's been even more hittable than Pelfrey, surrendering over 15 hits per nine innings this season.  Suffice to say, this could turn into a barn burner very easily tonight.

And don't forget, andromache is on Jeopardy tonight!  Check local listings.

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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 May 9, 2008 5:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Look at Pelfrey's walk rate!

Dusty, please take a break from your first pitch swinging, aggressive philosophy tonight.

by Brendanukkah on May 9, 2008 5:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

'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 May 9, 2008 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Finishing up the day job

I’m gonna try to put in an hour at my bullshit Smithsonian gig, then maybe Iron Man tonight. I’ve got Jeopardy ready to record on my DVR.

by Brendanukkah on May 9, 2008 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ironman rocks

Lots of stuff to take in. Especially background items and some of the seemingly meaningless remarks

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 9, 2008 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you recovered from the soccer shenanigans?

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 May 9, 2008 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I feel good that no one on this blog went to the game

After I’d been hyping up the Screaming Eagles tailgate, when I got there it was weak sauce. No food (although I guess there traditionally isn’t for weekday games), some of the wateriest beer I’ve had in ages, and after only one cup, the keg was cashed. Super lame.

The game itself was pretty terrible too. United lost to the Fire, 2-0. The most hated man in soccer, Chautolmec (sp?) Blanco scored. United has had a terrible season so far. They are kind of like the Tigers. They had the best record in the league last year, brought in a bunch of (seemingly) skilled new players, and looked set to dominate. But their defense has fallen apart, last year’s striker and league MVP has looked terrible and can’t score at all, and the heart and soul of the team, midfielder Ben Olsen, has been out all year with ankle injuries.

Still, it’s always a great experience watching the game in the supporter’s section. Everyone’s standing on their seats, screaming and singing, streamers and flags are flying everywhere. And at halftime, I carried a strange man around on my shoulders in the mosh pit.

I woke up a little hungover today, and it was raining, and my hoodie still smells like cheap beer, so getting to work was a bit of a chore, but to answer your question, yes, I’m recovered.

by Brendanukkah on May 9, 2008 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cuahualtemec

I think.

"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on May 9, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

At Ironman, make sure to

stay until after the credits for a scene at the end. I unforunately missed it as I didn’t know it was there when I went.

Pretty good movie too….not up to the level of Batman Begins, but still solid.

by cesarhernandez on May 9, 2008 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

if you didn't see it

it is on You Tube now.

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 10, 2008 8:13 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Lineups
REDS
Corey Patterson CF
Jerry Hairston Jr. 2B
Ken Griffey Jr. RF
Joey Votto 1B
Edwin Encarnacion 3B
Adam Dunn LF
Jeff Keppinger SS
Paul Bako C
Matt Belisle P


METS
Jose Reyes SS
Luis Castillo 2B
David Wright 3B
Carlos Beltran CF
Ryan Church RF
Moises Alou LF
Carlos Delgado 1B
Brian Schneider C
Mike Pelfrey P

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

by BubbaFan on May 9, 2008 6:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why does BP need two days off in a row?

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on May 9, 2008 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Injury

He was pulled because his leg was hurt, remember? It’s still hurt. Fay says bruised calf.

Griffey was a late scratch. He’s sick.

Here’s the new lineup:

Jerry Hairston Jr. 2B
Ryan Freel, RF
Corey Patterson, CF
Joey Votto, 1B
Edwin Encarnacion, 3B
Adam Dunn, LF
Jeff Keppinger, SS
Paul Bako, C
Matt Belisle, RHP

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

by BubbaFan on May 9, 2008 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that lineup is money

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 May 9, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not only should baker be fired over this lineup

but major league baseball should strip cincinnati of their team

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 May 9, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

D'oh

Forgot about that, my bad. Worst part is, I was at the game. :)

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on May 9, 2008 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

loser

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 May 9, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's it

Next time I see you, you die by fire.

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on May 9, 2008 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's a terrible way to go!

can you make it something else?

may i suggest, death by boobies?

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 May 9, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure thing

But you gotta go to Louisville for that.

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on May 9, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Awww man.

That was one of my favorite parts!

Yum-o!

by Fat Vegas Alan on May 9, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Im glad I was sitting at a stop light when Marty was reading the luneup

As had I been moving, I probably would have wrecked my car/killed an innocent pedestrian as I drove around in shock… All I can say us that I hope to God it keeps raining.

"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."

by Ash on May 9, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here's my favorite part:

Ken Griffey Jr. RF
Joey Votto 1B
Edwin Encarnacion 3B
Adam Dunn LF

Yum-o!

by Fat Vegas Alan on May 9, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Delgado batting seventh.

When did this happen?

Yum-o!

by Fat Vegas Alan on May 9, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

His .216 batting average...

...probably has something to do with it.

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

by BubbaFan on May 9, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm glad

a line up with CoPa and Jerry batting one-two got rained out.

Also, why doesn’t Jerry get as much love for being a third generation Major Leaguer as the Boone and Bell Boys?

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 10, 2008 8:15 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marty and Brantley:

“Homer Bailey is throwing well in AAA. Gotta think Matt Belisle is still on trial.”

Yum-o!

by Fat Vegas Alan on May 9, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

this is what they were saying

when they wanted Rickey Stone called up last year

by xjjeep90 on May 9, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It does seem that they specualte as wildly and freely as bloggers in that area.

Twice I think I’ve heard Marty say he “expects to see” Daryl Thompson in Cincinnati this year.

I’m not saying it can’t happen but with EV and JC pitching well and HB clearly “ahead” of Thompson,I don’t know how one could “expect” to see him up this year.

Yum-o!

by Fat Vegas Alan on May 9, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

injuries my man

(in my best marty voice)

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 May 9, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

rain delays suck

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 May 9, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You know what?

You SUCK!

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on May 9, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

as do you, sir

"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."

by Ash on May 9, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shut your Felix Pie hole wench

I’m in a dandy mood tonight, can ya tell? :)

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on May 9, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How is this different from the "normal" you?

"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."

by Ash on May 9, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's not nice, you've got ten seconds to apologize

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 May 9, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sorry

You blow.

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on May 9, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's it

flagged

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 May 9, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

rec'd!

"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."

by Ash on May 9, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

(just to piss off 'than)

"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."

by Ash on May 9, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

also flagged

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 May 9, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't worry about the flags

I rec’d you. It’ll all come out in the wash.

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on May 9, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so germey

what’s got your panties in a wad tonight?

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 May 9, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Keep hanging out here

On a Friday night, and you’ll know soon enough. :)

Women, Holmes. They’re the devil and stuff.

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on May 9, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh woman trouble

mine is driving me crazy

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 May 9, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Imagine

having two to placate in one way or another. I feel like suck-starting a shotgun right now.

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on May 9, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

two?

playa!

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 May 9, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

flagged too

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 May 9, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what channel is this on?

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 May 9, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

700 on your AM dial

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on May 9, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i don't know what channel this is on adam!

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 May 9, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

KEEP RAINING!

We’ve got no chance tonight with this lineup. Couldn’t we throw this lineup out there tomorrow instead, since we’re not going to beat Santana anyway?

by Brian B on May 9, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else watching andromache?

How hard was it to get the timing down?

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on May 9, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i have to wait for chan to bath the baby...

i have the show paused right now

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 May 9, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hard!

i’m used to being able to interrupt!

Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on May 9, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Knock knock

Who’s there?

Impatient cow…...

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on May 9, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Losing going into break

But I have high hopes.

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on May 9, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ahem

There’s a distinct Jeopardy thread, labeled to contain “spoilers.” Please put all your Jeopardy talk in there, cuz some of us (namely, me) will not be able to watch this til later tonight. Thanks.

by Brendanukkah on May 9, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My bad

I thought that one was for people who had already watched. I’ll move my little butt over there then. :)

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on May 9, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had a feeling that this was going to get confusing.

With the answers in the forms of questions and all that.

Yum-o!

by Fat Vegas Alan on May 9, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

she's losing to tHan!

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 May 9, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

looks like no ball tonight

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 May 9, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well shit

I say we hang out and drink beers.

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on May 9, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i could use a beer.

want to drive to lexington?

Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on May 9, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

bummer

i’ve been looking forward to the game all day.

by Daedalus on May 9, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Me

You paying airfare?

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on May 9, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Paul Janish just hit a triple

Andy Phillips has the only other hit for the Bats so far. That makes it a 12 game hitting streak for Andy.

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

by BubbaFan on May 9, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I really wish they had played THIS game with THAT lineup

I was kind of excited to see it score 80 runs

'cause something is happening here, but you don't know what it is.

by Man Mountain on May 9, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Make-up doubleheader

From Hal’s blog,

So now they play a day-night doubleheader Saturday, the first game at 1:10 and the second game at 7:30.

For those scoring at home, will that be two game threads?

If you're not having fun, stop participating.

by redandblue on May 9, 2008 11:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yep

and if I’m not mistaken, day-night double-headers are pretty much Marty’s least favorite thing.

"Hard being everybody’s hero, I suppose." - Buck O'Neil on Willie Mays

by Slyde on May 9, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dunno.

I imagine we should see how he feels about Hillary.

Yum-o!

by Fat Vegas Alan on May 9, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

speaking of scoring at home

does anyone still keep a scorecard at, or listening/watching, a game?

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on May 10, 2008 8:19 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

i have a scorebook, actually i have a couple, with records of most of the professional games I have atteneded going back until 2004. My scorebook includes Greg Maddux’s 300th win, Homer Bailey’s debut, other MLB games, AAA, single A, and Frontier League games. Sometimes I score at home but very very rarely.

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on May 10, 2008 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

is it just me or does it seem like Arroyo and Belise starting on the same day

will be an immense drain on the bullpen?

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on May 10, 2008 10:14 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, at least they're rested

Today would be a great day for Arroyo to rediscover his effectiveness. When he’s pitching well, he can go late in games. Cueto and Volquez, great as they are, haven’t quite demonstrated that they can pitch into the later innings. Pretty much Harang and potentially Arroyo are still our only horses.

by Brendanukkah on May 10, 2008 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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