Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati Reds GameThread, Sep 5, 2008 7:10 PM EDT

Game 141: Reds vs Cubs

by Slyde on Sep 5, 2008 4:55 PM EDT in Game Threads

Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati Reds

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Friday, Sep 5, 2008, 7:10 PM EDT
Great American Ball Park

Partly cloudy with a 30-percent chance of rain. Winds blowing out to left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 75.

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	W-L	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
2008 - Ted Lilly	13-8	4.23	1.30	160	57

	W-L	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
2008 - Bronson Arroyo	13-10	4.97	1.46	137	57

Don't look now, but Arroyo's ERA is under 5.00 for the first time since his first start of the season. And now that Corey Patterson's batting over .200 for the season, you'll see that look of regret on the face of Cubs fans when they realize what got away. Things are really starting to look up for the Reds. Heck, I bet they even have a big crowd down at the ol' ballpark tonight.

The Cubs are currently mired in a 5-game losing streak, their longest of the season. For some perspective, the Reds have had 5 losing streaks this season of 5 games or more. But that doesn't matter now. The Reds are in the spoiler part of their season. So, hold on to your hats because these games, you know, mean something to like one of the teams involved.

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First!

Politickin' in God's Country

by chesirecat on Sep 5, 2008 5:03 PM EDT 0 recs

Dear Reds

Win This Motherfucking Series.

Respectfully,
Earth

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by Man Mountain on Sep 5, 2008 5:10 PM EDT 0 recs

Nothing like a pick me up 'gainst Cincy to get the season back on track

Earth’s pleas will go in vain

Politickin' in God's Country

by chesirecat on Sep 5, 2008 5:23 PM EDT up 0 recs

Can we force Dempster to sit in the bullpen?

Try pitching effectively now, asshole!

by Brendanukkah on Sep 5, 2008 5:11 PM EDT 0 recs

COMMON Slyde!

You have to look on the bright side of things! We have so much to look forward to, what with the……uuummmm….well….

Yeah, nevermind.

In honor of you, I’ma stop on the way home and get a fifth of rum and a two liter of Diet Coke. This one’s for you buddy.

How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?

by jch24 on Sep 5, 2008 5:11 PM EDT 0 recs

mmmmm...sounds yummy

I may do that too

"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling

by Slyde on Sep 5, 2008 5:15 PM EDT up 0 recs

Louisville and Dayton playoffs

That’s what we’re looking forward to. Oh, and Votto needs three homeruns to tie the Reds’ rookie record for roundtrippers (three times fast). Plus Jo-eh kills the Cubs. His three homer day was a true bright spot for the season.

More storylines: Will we see the continuation of Goodroyo? He’s pitching prior to the weekend, so that’s good. Will we continue to see Competent Corey Patterson? Dunn and Griffey were holding him back from being a .240 hitter. Youngsters! Will Hanigan and Castillo get to start? And asking yourself if you’d be more excited to see Bruce hit a home run or take a walk.

Lots to look forward to!

by Brendanukkah on Sep 5, 2008 5:18 PM EDT up 0 recs

More Votteaux stats

8 of his career 21 homers (38) have come against the Cubs, and 18 of his 84 RBI (21.4). Here’s his career line against the Cubs: .308 /.338 /.738.

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

I was there for the 3 HR game

I didn’t get to stay for the whole game but I was there for the homers. There were a ton of them IIRC.

How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?

by jch24 on Sep 5, 2008 5:25 PM EDT up 0 recs

obc was there too

Almost forgot that tidbit.

Also, thanks for the thrashing you’ve been giving me on facebook.

How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?

by jch24 on Sep 5, 2008 5:31 PM EDT up 0 recs

andromache and battlekow keep beating me

So I’m taking it out on you. Pay it forward!

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

I beat you once.

Once!

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

by andromache on Sep 5, 2008 5:35 PM EDT up 0 recs

It's okay

I still had enough winnings to get into the semifinal round.

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

I already am

I recruited a friend into it, we’re both playing while at work. Problem is he has to talk on the phone for his job so his attention isn’t where it should be. I reap the rewards, just as god and nature intended.

How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?

by jch24 on Sep 5, 2008 5:36 PM EDT up 0 recs

correction on Votto

the rookie record for HR for the Reds was set by Frank Robinson at 38 (also was the MLB record until 1987). If Votto reaches 20 it will be the most since 1970 (Bernie Carbo). Dunn and Hamilton both hit 19 in their rookie seasons, though in fewer ABs than Votto currently has.

"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling

by Slyde on Sep 5, 2008 6:33 PM EDT up 0 recs

it's rebel yell on the rocks for me tonight.

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

by andromache on Sep 5, 2008 5:24 PM EDT up 0 recs

more more more

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by Man Mountain on Sep 5, 2008 5:31 PM EDT up 0 recs

You got it

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

The sweet, sweet tears of Cubs fans are what I'll be drinking

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

That's mean

The poor dear just found out that Wrigley stops serving the walnut bruschetta after the 3rd act.

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by Man Mountain on Sep 5, 2008 5:48 PM EDT up 0 recs

Maybe she just ate at the Art of Pizza

That was essentially my reaction to discovering the world’s most perfect pizza. It’s like feeling the heartbeat of Creation, and realizing that it is one with your own.

And nothing at all like the pain of knowing that your joke of a franchise has not won a title in 100 years.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 5, 2008 5:53 PM EDT up 0 recs

I'll be looking for some blue water.

In honor of the classiest fans losing can buy.

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

by BK on Sep 5, 2008 5:52 PM EDT up 0 recs

fuck this joke

the fridge is full of beer and the wife said i didnt have to go to temple tonight and the Reds are getting rained on.

when the rain lets up, here’s the lineup (as always, lifted from gameday):

Dickerson CF
Kepp SS
Phillips 2B
Votto 1B
EdE 3B
Bruce RF
Cabrera LF
Hanigan C
Arroyo P

Dusty Baker is dumb.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 5, 2008 7:02 PM EDT 0 recs

dumb question

what exactly is temple?

Flamenco strikes back!! Return of Don!

by chandrathan on Sep 5, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up 0 recs

it's the third best Indiana Jones movie

right, Menace?

"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling

by Slyde on Sep 5, 2008 7:06 PM EDT up 0 recs

FACT

there are no good indiana jones movies

Flamenco strikes back!! Return of Don!

by chandrathan on Sep 5, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up 0 recs

FALSE

you just have bad taste.

Exhibit A: Jimmy Buffett
Exhibit B: see Exhibit A

"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling

by Slyde on Sep 5, 2008 7:09 PM EDT up 1 recs

exhibit a really isn't that different from exhibit b

Flamenco strikes back!! Return of Don!

by chandrathan on Sep 5, 2008 7:11 PM EDT up 0 recs

and yet, it still makes for a solid case

I’m know lawyer, but I’m pretty sure that evidence would hold up in a court of law.

"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling

by Slyde on Sep 5, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up 0 recs

i concur

Dusty Baker is dumb.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 5, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up 0 recs

so you like indiana jones, but not jimmy buffett?

Why do you hate fun?

Flamenco strikes back!! Return of Don!

by chandrathan on Sep 5, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up 0 recs

why do you hate sound?

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by Man Mountain on Sep 5, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up 0 recs

it's not the sound i hate, it's the noise

Flamenco strikes back!! Return of Don!

by chandrathan on Sep 5, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up 0 recs

im not big on Indiana Jones either

i mean, i can take it or leave it, but dude’s got you nailed on the Buffett. its just embarrassing.

Dusty Baker is dumb.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 5, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up 0 recs

oh yeah?

obc likes buffett

Flamenco strikes back!! Return of Don!

by chandrathan on Sep 5, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up 0 recs

and the red sox

Kentuck Arts Festival: October 18th.
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by Man Mountain on Sep 5, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up 0 recs

and ohio university

he is not a good character witness when it comes to taste

"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling

by Slyde on Sep 5, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up 0 recs

HEEEEEEEEY!

by obc2 on Sep 5, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up 0 recs

I'll trust your taste over slyde's

Flamenco strikes back!! Return of Don!

by chandrathan on Sep 5, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up 0 recs

i like the red sox

they’re america’s team!

Flamenco strikes back!! Return of Don!

by chandrathan on Sep 5, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up 0 recs

QED

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by Man Mountain on Sep 5, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up 0 recs

One rec for Slyde to stick in his utility belt

How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?

by jch24 on Sep 5, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up 0 recs

shut up, woman

Flamenco strikes back!! Return of Don!

by chandrathan on Sep 5, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up 0 recs

I try to help you

And this is what I get? I DON’T DESERVE THIS SHABBY TREATMENT!

How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?

by jch24 on Sep 5, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up 0 recs

get me some cheese

Flamenco strikes back!! Return of Don!

by chandrathan on Sep 5, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up 0 recs

its like Jewish church

the Sabbath begins at sundown on Friday and ends at sundown on Saturday, which is why Saturday is traditionally the Sabbath day for Jews. weekly services are held on Friday night to celebrate the beginning of the Sabbath.

at least, thats how i understand it. im pretty new to this Jewish thing.

Dusty Baker is dumb.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 5, 2008 7:07 PM EDT up 0 recs

I thought it had something to do with the jewish faith

all i know about jewish traditions is what i’ve learned from curb your enthusiasm

Flamenco strikes back!! Return of Don!

by chandrathan on Sep 5, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up 0 recs

no worries mate

you probably dont know much less than i do. the bulk of my knowledge is about the food, which can be wonderful or poisonous depending on which Jew is doing the cooking.

Dusty Baker is dumb.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 5, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up 0 recs