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Game 90: Reds vs. Nationals

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Washington Nationals
@ Cincinnati Reds

Sunday, Jul 6, 2008, 1:15 PM EDT
Great American Ball Park

Collin Balester vs Edinson Volquez

Sunny. Winds blowing in from right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 80.

 

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W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - Collin Balester 1-0 1.80 0.80 3 3



W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - Edinson Volquez 10-3 2.24 1.25 113 51


This is Edinson's penultimate start before the All-Star Game, although his start pattern doesn't align perfectly with that game. Given tomorrow's day off, Volquez's next scheduled start should be Saturday -- although Dusty could move him up a day should he be named the starter.

None of that matters if Edinson doesn't have a great start today. He is slipping of late, falling behind Lincecum in strikeouts, and he needs to give Clint Hurdle a reason to pick him over the Giants' ace.

 

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Lineup via the Enquirer: Bruce sitting

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. David Ross C
9. Edinson Volquez RHP

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jul 6, 2008 11:42 AM EDT   0 recs

Always good

to rest your rookie in favor of two journeymen.

Phone's ringing, Dude.

by rjdio on Jul 6, 2008 11:49 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Gotta give Kepp and Jerry Jr. some props - They've been pretty steady.

If I were to rest anyone it would be Jr. but he’s on a roll now…so what you gnna do? Can’t sit Dunnn.

"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 6, 2008 12:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Keppinger's been struggling lately

I don’t know that I like him in the 2 slot. But if there’s a team to break out of your slump, it’d be the Nats.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 6, 2008 12:16 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

i hadnt seen that

although it’s not so much an announcement as it is the new york post reporting it. so i’ll still assume there is no set starter.

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jul 6, 2008 11:53 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Webb seems the least worthy

He just has the most pedigree. I agree that Volquez, Lincecum, and Sheets would all be better choices. It’s strange that the only one of those four pitchers – who I think we would agree are the best in the NL so far this year – is on a winning team. I hadn’t been following them too closely, but I was pretty astonished to learn that Arizona is under .500.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 6, 2008 12:20 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Good to see

someone use “penultimate” correctly in a sentence.

Phone's ringing, Dude.

by rjdio on Jul 6, 2008 11:46 AM EDT   0 recs

I'll use it in this sentence as the penultimate word.

I want a hamburger. No, a cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake. I want potato chips...

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2008 1:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Every time I see that word

I know that it’s not for the last time.

Phone's ringing, Dude.

by rjdio on Jul 6, 2008 1:07 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

The Phillies signed Brad Lidge to a 3 year, $37.5 million extension.

Story here.

Lidge has been lights out this year, but you have to wonder if he’s due for a meltdown like he had in Houston. It’s going to be a pretty comparable case to Coco Cordero. A reliever who can be great, but falls just sort of dominant, and is signed for big bucks for multiple years. I hope that their guy falls apart before our guy does.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 6, 2008 12:26 PM EDT   0 recs

Seems like it would be a mistake the Phillies could afford to make more than the Reds though

Then again, if I were them, I’d rather put that money in a fund to pay Ryan Howard, especially if his website idea doesn’t pan out.

I want a hamburger. No, a cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake. I want potato chips...

by Slyde on Jul 6, 2008 1:08 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Hi Kids

I’m really liking the Reds position to seep here. And after watching the last two games in person I have to say if ever there was a team in line to get no hit it is today’s Nationals. They are just terrible.

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2008 1:24 PM EDT   0 recs

of course by seep

I meant sweep

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2008 1:24 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

anyone here?

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2008 1:34 PM EDT   0 recs

i just dropped in

busy weekend, what with the holiday and the family and all. took my mom and my sister to the zoo yesterday. Jack Hanna is a saint of a man.

Stephen A. Douglas was a great debater, but Abraham Lincoln was the Great Emancipator.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 6, 2008 1:36 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It is a wonderful Zoo

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2008 1:38 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

ouch

Willie Mo just hit one of V’s hip. Good thing it bounced first.

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2008 1:36 PM EDT   0 recs

I boldly predict (since no one is here)

that Dunn will homer this inning

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2008 1:37 PM EDT   0 recs

Close...

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

by BK on Jul 6, 2008 1:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

close

no cigar

Stephen A. Douglas was a great debater, but Abraham Lincoln was the Great Emancipator.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 6, 2008 1:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Are they still wearing those stupid camo jerseys?

Sorry I don’t have the game on.

Where have you gone, Johnny Vander Meer?

by jgoodfri on Jul 6, 2008 1:42 PM EDT   0 recs

Yes.

They look ridiculous.

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

by BK on Jul 6, 2008 1:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

yes they are

I did notice that they looked pretty good yesterday. On the cheerleaders

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2008 1:47 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

infield hit, g to bunt. then walked a guy

BOHICA warning in effect until 2:00

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2008 1:48 PM EDT   0 recs

wow can't type today

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2008 1:49 PM EDT   0 recs

Ummmmmm

Is EV coming back down to earth?

Jeff, we hardly knew ye...

by chesirecat on Jul 6, 2008 1:54 PM EDT   0 recs

Maybe...

...he needs Bako to catch him.

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 6, 2008 2:04 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

He walked a run in???

Jeff, we hardly knew ye...

by chesirecat on Jul 6, 2008 1:57 PM EDT   0 recs

Ruh-roh

Not looking good…

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

by BubbaFan on Jul 6, 2008 1:58 PM EDT   0 recs

Fortuitous DP

Jeff, we hardly knew ye...

by chesirecat on Jul 6, 2008 1:59 PM EDT   0 recs

that inning was way too fast

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by xjjeep90 on Jul 6, 2008 2:05 PM EDT   0 recs

Yeah

Not a smidgen of offense so far

Jeff, we hardly knew ye...

by chesirecat on Jul 6, 2008 2:06 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Offense...the offensive thing I've seen today is Dustbag still in the manager's seat.

Seriously though – Balester seems to have every batter off-stride.

"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 6, 2008 2:09 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

TBS is showing the All-Star Selection show now

Which is pretty much just one big show about Yankee Stadium and MLB sponsors

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by xjjeep90 on Jul 6, 2008 2:11 PM EDT   0 recs

Nice interview by Hobbs

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by xjjeep90 on Jul 6, 2008 2:19 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

eat it nats

no perfect game for you

Jeff, we hardly knew ye...

by chesirecat on Jul 6, 2008 2:19 PM EDT   0 recs

common dunn

tie it up

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by xjjeep90 on Jul 6, 2008 2:20 PM EDT   0 recs

YEAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by xjjeep90 on Jul 6, 2008 2:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

nice call

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2008 2:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Donkey Kong 3 run shot

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2008 2:22 PM EDT   0 recs

Trade Adam Dunn - all he does is hit Home Runs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"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 6, 2008 2:23 PM EDT   0 recs

he is selfish like that

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2008 2:25 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Fukudome, Soriano, Braun are your NL starters

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by xjjeep90 on Jul 6, 2008 2:25 PM EDT   0 recs

wow

not sure what to think about that. Not that Griffey deserves it based upon this season.

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2008 2:30 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah, but wasn't he the second highest vote getter as of the last checkpoint?

Yowza, what a drop. That probably means that Volquez is our only representative.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 6, 2008 2:47 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Nice to see the people of Chicago

hand the AL home field advantage again. If it comes back to bite someone I seriously hope it is them

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2008 2:31 PM EDT   0 recs

I think I would prefer Jr

over Fukudome

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2008 2:33 PM EDT   0 recs

me too.

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by xjjeep90 on Jul 6, 2008 2:33 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ross!

(bon evening from Paris, France)

Tanzen!

by Verka Serduchka on Jul 6, 2008 2:34 PM EDT   0 recs

Paris?

How is Paris you globe trotter you.

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2008 2:37 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

beautiful

75 and sunny, people in the streets, parks, and coffee shops, love in the air

Tanzen!

by Verka Serduchka on Jul 6, 2008 2:53 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

cool. how long you there for?

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2008 3:02 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Voltron, Sheets, Linceum, Zambrano, Webb, Haren, Aaron Cook, Dempster

among others on the pitching staff

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by xjjeep90 on Jul 6, 2008 2:36 PM EDT   0 recs

Webb the Starter?

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2008 2:38 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Hudson hurt.....shit

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by xjjeep90 on Jul 6, 2008 2:38 PM EDT   0 recs

looks like he jammed the bag when he hit

probably jammed his back a little

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2008 2:38 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Rub some dirt on it, Cherry...

We can’t lose him again.

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

by BK on Jul 6, 2008 2:39 PM EDT   0 recs

you are right

he really sets the offense up

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2008 2:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

MLB Gameday

Glad to see it’s working properly today, yesterday was a mess.

by onemoreredoctober on Jul 6, 2008 2:43 PM EDT   0 recs

Griffey did not make the team....what the fuck

not even a reserve

Thom is going crazy over Burkman being voted in over Pujols

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by xjjeep90 on Jul 6, 2008 2:44 PM EDT   0 recs

Berkman*

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by xjjeep90 on Jul 6, 2008 2:45 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

isn't Pujols still hurt?

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2008 3:03 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Berkman is more deserving…

by onemoreredoctober on Jul 6, 2008 2:46 PM EDT   0 recs

Too bad for Grif...but the only way he was going to make it was via fan voting.

"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 6, 2008 2:47 PM EDT   0 recs

Dusty pulling Voltron for Javy

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by xjjeep90 on Jul 6, 2008 3:02 PM EDT   0 recs

Brilliant! Voltron settles down and is beginning to mow down the gNats.

So instead of leaving him in, Dustbag ( with a possibly gimpy Hairston to worry about) sends up LLM. I really don’t get it. If Voltron has to lifted why not Bruce and take Jerry Jr, out?
I really think Dusty Baker is ‘on’ drugs.

"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 6, 2008 3:05 PM EDT   0 recs

nice job bray

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by xjjeep90 on Jul 6, 2008 3:15 PM EDT   0 recs

Jerry's gonna be sore tonight

We’ll see Bruce for sure next 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 6, 2008 3:23 PM EDT   0 recs

Federer/Nadal

is pretty intense right now

by onemoreredoctober on Jul 6, 2008 3:39 PM EDT   0 recs

another horrible call by the ump

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2008 3:39 PM EDT   0 recs

Unbelievable.

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

by BK on Jul 6, 2008 3:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

horrible

there is no way the runner should be on first

The Reds should be playing this under protest from that point forward

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2008 3:42 PM EDT   0 recs

The first and third base umpires can only call fouls around the bag

not at home plate. The plate umpire should have taken control of the situation

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by xjjeep90 on Jul 6, 2008 3:45 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'd love to hear the explanation as to why

they allowed the runner to go to first on the play.

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2008 3:55 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Compromised call on the K

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

by BK on Jul 6, 2008 3:43 PM EDT   0 recs

exactly

the first base ump was taking no chances that Willie Mo would tie up the game.

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2008 3:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Looks like the media

will not question the umpire in person either.

That kind of crap, collusion if you will, drives me nuts

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2008 3:44 PM EDT   0 recs

and there is Dusty

doing nothing

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Jul 6, 2008 3:45 PM EDT   0 recs