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Game 96: Reds at Brewers

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Cincinnati Reds
@ Milwaukee Brewers

Sunday, Jul 13, 2008, 2:05 PM EDT
Miller Park

Homer Bailey vs CC Sabathia

 

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W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - Homer Bailey
 0-3 8.76 2.11 3 10

W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - CC Sabathia 1-0 3.00 1.67 5 5

How sweet it would be to go into the break off a sweep and winning 8 of our past 10. Still, we've got the series win (on the road to a Central rival) in the bag, and this is our steepest hill to climb this weekend by far.  Lets hope Homer can pitch the way he did in the first 5.2 innings of his last start for Louisville.

Also, don't forget about the Futures Game at 12:30 on ESPN2. Chris Valaika will play for the United States, and Juan Francisco (Dominican Republic) for the world.

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Adam Dunn is in one of his "locked-in" periods

Of course he will be batting no higher than fifth. But he will lead us to victory!

by Brendanukkah on Jul 13, 2008 12:26 PM EDT   0 recs

'sup brendan?

So hey, umm....do you guys mind if I have this fruit roll-up?

by chandrathan on Jul 13, 2008 1:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

the lineup

From the Fay:

Jerry Hairston Jr. rf
Jeff Keppinger cc
Adam Dunn lf
Brandon Phillips 2b
Edwin Encarnacion 3b
Andy Phillips 1b
Corey Patterson cf
David Ross c
Homer Bailey p

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 13, 2008 12:32 PM EDT   0 recs

cc a new position?

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on Jul 13, 2008 12:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

cc

stands for flat out

"As it says over the door to the Famous Writers' School in Connecticut: A Sullen Drunk Packing A Gat Is Not The Best Company For An Artist Finicky About His Style."

by Pops Daniels on Jul 13, 2008 1:24 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

and

COREY FUCKING PATTERSON IS STARTING OVER JAY BRUCE, FUCKING DUSTY BAKER!!!! This is his well not only is it a travel day but it is the last day before the all-star break through away lineup. I’m surprised he didn’t sit B Phillips play A Phillips at second, and Valentine at first.

WHAT THE FUCK!?

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on Jul 13, 2008 12:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ugggggh.

So we took out Votto (.294/.376/.500 vs. LHP in 117 PAs) and Jay Bruce (.208/.306/.264 vs. LHP in 62 PAs) for Andy Phillips (.067/.067/.133 vs. LHP in 15 PAs this season, .204/.239/.275 vs. LHP in 179 lifetime PAs) and Corey Patterson (.156/.182/.156 vs. LHP in 33 PAs).

Brilliant moves.

We ain’t no last place team are we Pops ?

by Gray on Jul 13, 2008 12:47 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

dusty says he wants Cpats depfense

because he expects a low scoring game.

I don’t know if he’s seen Homer pitch at the big league level this year.

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on Jul 13, 2008 12:49 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Apparently this is a "must-win" game according to Dusty

So of course Patterson is starting. Look, I know he’s trying to load the lineup with righties against CC, but COMMON. This lineup is going to score 3 runs today, one with a Dunn HR with Hairston on base, and the other will be a Dunn solo shot. The bottom 4 in the lineup will go 0-fer-a lot, Reds lose 7-3. Dusty’s the worst.

"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands

by BK on Jul 13, 2008 12:50 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Corey Patterson

bats left-handed.

We ain’t no last place team are we Pops ?

by Gray on Jul 13, 2008 12:53 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yep. "Must-win" game indeed.

"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands

by BK on Jul 13, 2008 12:57 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I called 5-1 Brewers last night

Before I saw this lineup. I’m sticking with it though.

sig lines are for suckas

by jch24 on Jul 13, 2008 1:33 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

and here we thought boobs was joking yesterday

when he predicted Andy Phillips and Corey Patterson would be starting today.

Does Patterson have good numbers against Sabathia or something?

I don’t think Andy’s ever played against him.

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 13, 2008 12:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

2 for 5

I’m going to guess he hasn’t had those at bats in a while.

We ain’t no last place team are we Pops ?

by Gray on Jul 13, 2008 12:53 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

2 for 5 lifetime vs CC

Dusty knows everything!!! He’s batting .400 against CC!

by D-Rock on Jul 13, 2008 12:54 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

almost like when Narron pinch-hit Castro for Hamilton

because Castro was batting 1.000 against the pitcher in question.

It turned out to be an ok move because Castro is still batting .500 against him.

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on Jul 13, 2008 12:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Neither Valaika nor Francisco starting the Futures game.

Yawn.

"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands

by BK on Jul 13, 2008 12:45 PM EDT   0 recs

in other news brangolina had twins

i don’t really care, but it was at the top of google.com/news

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on Jul 13, 2008 1:01 PM EDT   0 recs

well my enthusiasm level for today's game has just gone down dramatically

So hey, umm....do you guys mind if I have this fruit roll-up?

by chandrathan on Jul 13, 2008 1:06 PM EDT   0 recs

May I reiterate:

If the Reds win today, it will be despite Dusty Baker, not because of him. There is no way in hell that Joey Votto should sit today. Period, I’m frankly surprised that Dunn isn’t sitting and Griffey isn’t in there. This over-management by an under-thinker.

Patterson and Phillips…Oh My God, I sure hope Dusty makes a fool out of me today. Maybe he is channeling coach Narron.

"When I got my award, I just wore my usual stuff," Dunn said.
"Was it for the Reds organization or all of baseball?" Bruce said.

by Madville on Jul 13, 2008 1:06 PM EDT   0 recs

please start drinking today, so there is something about this game that enertains me

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on Jul 13, 2008 1:09 PM EDT to parent up   1 recs

rec'd

We ain’t no last place team are we Pops ?

by Gray on Jul 13, 2008 1:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

wow

Dunn’s batting third -

which means Griffey isn’t!

Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Jul 13, 2008 1:07 PM EDT   0 recs

thanks for finding the silver lining.

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on Jul 13, 2008 1:08 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

it's what I do!

Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Jul 13, 2008 1:17 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Marmol replaces Wood on the All-Star team

why not CoCo?

Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Jul 13, 2008 1:19 PM EDT   0 recs

It's the reserve spot

for the “his stuff is nasty” position.

"As it says over the door to the Famous Writers' School in Connecticut: A Sullen Drunk Packing A Gat Is Not The Best Company For An Artist Finicky About His Style."

by Pops Daniels on Jul 13, 2008 1:27 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Are Major League Managers subject to drug testing?

Because Dusty had to be on something when he filled out this lineup.

So hey, umm....do you guys mind if I have this fruit roll-up?

by chandrathan on Jul 13, 2008 1:25 PM EDT   0 recs

i think he puts the name of every position player on a piece of paper

goes to the nearest stair well, throws the paper down the stairs, and he gets his batting order from the first 8 pieces of paper, and figures out how to position them.

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on Jul 13, 2008 1:30 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

With Griffey always hitting 3rd, of course

"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands

by BK on Jul 13, 2008 1:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

i was listening to the game last night via XM

Bob Ucker says taht Dusty believes that there is no physicological reason that starting pitchers can’t throw complete games every time they go out there, it is all mental.

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on Jul 13, 2008 1:33 PM EDT   0 recs

Anyone read

Fay’s bullshit about Dunn (and others) not even having a mediocre season. He should be writing a column about soccer or some shit. Not baseball.

"As it says over the door to the Famous Writers' School in Connecticut: A Sullen Drunk Packing A Gat Is Not The Best Company For An Artist Finicky About His Style."

by Pops Daniels on Jul 13, 2008 1:47 PM EDT   0 recs

in the paper?

We ain’t no last place team are we Pops ?

by Gray on Jul 13, 2008 1:57 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yes

"As it says over the door to the Famous Writers' School in Connecticut: A Sullen Drunk Packing A Gat Is Not The Best Company For An Artist Finicky About His Style."

by Pops Daniels on Jul 13, 2008 2:23 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

well Dunn's OPS plus is only 138

it was 136 last year. Looks like he is way below his career norms.

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on Jul 13, 2008 2:03 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Futures game update

Juan Francisco in defensively at 3rd. 1-0 World in the bottom of the 5th.

"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands

by BK on Jul 13, 2008 2:01 PM EDT   0 recs

Here we go game time!

C’mon Homer…you’ll need to pitch your ass off…what with no Votto, No Bruce, No Jr. – at least you’ve got Ross

"When I got my award, I just wore my usual stuff," Dunn said.
"Was it for the Reds organization or all of baseball?" Bruce said.

by Madville on Jul 13, 2008 2:03 PM EDT   0 recs

Fer Sure - Go Dunner!!!!

"When I got my award, I just wore my usual stuff," Dunn said.
"Was it for the Reds organization or all of baseball?" Bruce said.

by Madville on Jul 13, 2008 2:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Injury delay?

We ain’t no last place team are we Pops ?

by Gray on Jul 13, 2008 2:09 PM EDT   0 recs

after the first pitch

Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Jul 13, 2008 2:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

GD says injury delay

what’s up?

Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Jul 13, 2008 2:09 PM EDT   0 recs

Valaika in at SS for the US team.

"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands

by BK on Jul 13, 2008 2:09 PM EDT   0 recs

nice tag!

Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Jul 13, 2008 2:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Haiston hit on the elbow on a bunt attempt. Still in the game

"When I got my award, I just wore my usual stuff," Dunn said.
"Was it for the Reds organization or all of baseball?" Bruce said.

by Madville on Jul 13, 2008 2:10 PM EDT   0 recs

the pitch, or fouled off?

Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Jul 13, 2008 2:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yep - apparantly

"When I got my award, I just wore my usual stuff," Dunn said.
"Was it for the Reds organization or all of baseball?" Bruce said.

by Madville on Jul 13, 2008 2:12 PM EDT   0 recs

So when Sabbathia has sex

has the friction ever caused a grease fire?

by coviner on Jul 13, 2008 2:12 PM EDT   0 recs

3 way with Dunn, fielder and C.C. - Sumo lovefest

"When I got my award, I just wore my usual stuff," Dunn said.
"Was it for the Reds organization or all of baseball?" Bruce said.

by Madville on Jul 13, 2008 2:15 PM EDT to parent up   1 recs

I wanna see him and Prince wrestle in a kiddie pool full of Wesson oil

Winner gets a whole turkey prepared to their liking.

sig lines are for suckas

by jch24 on Jul 13, 2008 2:15 PM EDT to parent up   1 recs

Somebody get this guy some blow.

Where’s Doc Gooden when you need him?

by coviner on Jul 13, 2008 2:16 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

By "I wanna see"

I mean “it would be funny if it happened” not “I want to be in attendance”. I value holding down food as much as te next guy.

sig lines are for suckas

by jch24 on Jul 13, 2008 2:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Dunn bats in the first...

and gets on base.

Who’da thunk it.

Tanzen!

by Verka Serduchka on Jul 13, 2008 2:12 PM EDT   0 recs

Ha - fouled off- I mean Jerry Jr. wans't appartantly hit by the pitch although the replay shows differently

"When I got my award, I just wore my usual stuff," Dunn said.
"Was it for the Reds organization or all of baseball?" Bruce said.

by Madville on Jul 13, 2008 2:14 PM EDT   0 recs

I'm confused.

Started drinking, eh?

We ain’t no last place team are we Pops ?

by Gray on Jul 13, 2008 2:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I only drink on bowling nights, damnit

except occassionally during certain parts of the Red’s games. The guy who started drinking early was Dusty – check the line up.

"When I got my award, I just wore my usual stuff," Dunn said.
"Was it for the Reds organization or all of baseball?" Bruce said.

by Madville on Jul 13, 2008 2:17 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Cherry!

What CAN’T this guy do!?

"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands

by BK on Jul 13, 2008 2:19 PM EDT   0 recs

Jerry Jr!!!!!!!!

No way Jr. gets that…plus cherry’s already been plu

"When I got my award, I just wore my usual stuff," Dunn said.
"Was it for the Reds organization or all of baseball?" Bruce said.

by Madville on Jul 13, 2008 2:20 PM EDT   0 recs

plunked on the elbow that is!

3 up – 3 down

"When I got my award, I just wore my usual stuff," Dunn said.
"Was it for the Reds organization or all of baseball?" Bruce said.

by Madville on Jul 13, 2008 2:20 PM EDT   0 recs

It's

the hair care isn’t it?

"As it says over the door to the Famous Writers' School in Connecticut: A Sullen Drunk Packing A Gat Is Not The Best Company For An Artist Finicky About His Style."

by Pops Daniels on Jul 13, 2008 2:25 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

anyone see that last pitch at 96 MPH

did dick pole find his velocity?

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on Jul 13, 2008 2:21 PM EDT   0 recs

I though I saw it...but it went by real fast

"When I got my award, I just wore my usual stuff," Dunn said.
"Was it for the Reds organization or all of baseball?" Bruce said.

by Madville on Jul 13, 2008 2:23 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

They were talking about it before they brought him up.

Awesome to see it actually be true.

"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands

by BK on Jul 13, 2008 2:25 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

yeah he is alot better at 96

than 86.

He could be a real force in the second half. Ok I am announcing it now this is a team of dystiny. There is no escaping destiny dys-tin-ny dys-tin-ny no espcaing dsytiny.

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on Jul 13, 2008 2:33 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

wow.

destiny -> dystiny -> dsytiny

We ain’t no last place team are we Pops ?

by Gray on Jul 13, 2008 2:33 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh, good.

We get to see Patterson bat this inning!

We ain’t no last place team are we Pops ?

by Gray on Jul 13, 2008 2:23 PM EDT   0 recs

Juan-Fran up.

"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands

by BK on Jul 13, 2008 2:24 PM EDT   0 recs

Bloop single to left.

Alright!

"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands

by BK on Jul 13, 2008 2:26 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Dusty you rascal - A. P. = Doubles

"When I got my award, I just wore my usual stuff," Dunn said.
"Was it for the Reds organization or all of baseball?" Bruce said.

by Madville on Jul 13, 2008 2:25 PM EDT   0 recs

In play, no out!

Glad to see we have runners on for Corey.

We ain’t no last place team are we Pops ?

by Gray on Jul 13, 2008 2:25 PM EDT   0 recs

he's going for degree of difficulty

and hitting into a triple play!

We ain’t no last place team are we Pops ?

by Gray on Jul 13, 2008 2:26 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

HOLY CRAP PATTERSON GOT ON BASE

We ain’t no last place team are we Pops ?

by Gray on Jul 13, 2008 2:27 PM EDT   0 recs

Perfect AB

for CoPat

"As it says over the door to the Famous Writers' School in Connecticut: A Sullen Drunk Packing A Gat Is Not The Best Company For An Artist Finicky About His Style."

by Pops Daniels on Jul 13, 2008 2:27 PM EDT   0 recs

If he could only get drilled

between the letters all the time.

"As it says over the door to the Famous Writers' School in Connecticut: A Sullen Drunk Packing A Gat Is Not The Best Company For An Artist Finicky About His Style."

by Pops Daniels on Jul 13, 2008 2:27 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

C'mon Corey - prove us wrong ... HBP great AB for coPhat

"When I got my award, I just wore my usual stuff," Dunn said.
"Was it for the Reds organization or all of baseball?" Bruce said.

by Madville on Jul 13, 2008 2:27 PM EDT   0 recs

This is not a time for mercy.

We ain’t no last place team are we Pops ?

by Gray on Jul 13, 2008 2:27 PM EDT   0 recs

Canalball Adderly would say otherwise

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on Jul 13, 2008 2:33 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It is time to show no mercy, David Lee

"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands

by BK on Jul 13, 2008 2:27 PM EDT   0 recs