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Game Recap: Reds 10 - Cubs 2

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Nice night at the ballpark this evening.  Four Reds players had 2 hits each, including Jay Bruce and Joey Votto who both also homered.  Bronson Arroyo had his 10th quality start in his last 13 games pitched and picked up his 14th win of the season.  The Cubs lost their 6th straight game, though they may still take a game off of their magic number since Eric Gagne blows.  Corey Patterson...uh, forget it.

Tonight's question of the night is, who will hit more home runs the rest of the season Joey Votto or Jay Bruce.  Votto has 2 more on the season as a whole, albeit in 120 more PAs.  I'd probably go with Votto since he has been white hot lately, but Bruce is starting to hit over the last week or so as well, so it could be interesting.

I've been misreporting this for a couple of days, so I wanted to clarify that if either player can reach 20 HRs, it will be the most by a Reds rookie since Bernie Carbo hit 21 in 1970.  If either player tops that 21, it will be second to only Frank Robinson's 38 in 1956.  I think it'd be pretty cool if both guys could top 21 this season, just for shits and giggles.

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I wanna talk into the wee hours of the night!

But sadly I don’t think anyone else is interested. Alas, the story of my life.

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

by jch24 on Sep 5, 2008 11:14 PM EDT   0 recs

Worse

Cleaning in anticipation of a shit tonne of kids/adults in my house tomorrow for my daughter’s birthday.

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

by jch24 on Sep 5, 2008 11:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

How can you clean

while you’re typing on the computer?! Get back to work!

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

by BubbaFan on Sep 5, 2008 11:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Quiet, you

I have to step away from the toxic chemicals every now and then. I’m generally a pretty clean person, but in lieu of my recent work schedule and my temporary status in this house (not caring as much as I should), I’ve let things go downhill quick. This has been a painful lesson in doing the little things every day to make a big difference in the long run.

Did the Marty/tHom/Cowboy come across in that last sentence like I hoped it would? :)

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

by jch24 on Sep 5, 2008 11:35 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I only clean...

…when I’m expecting guests. Sometimes I invite people over just for cleaning motivation. :)

Some “situational cleaning” advice: the bathroom mirror and the back of the bathroom door are high-leverage. That’s where female guests tend to look. The first because they’re checking how they look, the second because that’s what you stare at when you’re sitting on the can. (Might not occur to people who stand up to pee.)

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

by BubbaFan on Sep 5, 2008 11:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

that's okay

Jeremy doesn’t stand to pee.

"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 11:49 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I thought I asked you to turn the other way

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

by jch24 on Sep 5, 2008 11:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Actually

I’m in an older house, so the toilet is in a weird spot, so you’re staring at a wall.

At this point I feel like sukr the night he was trying to decide what to eat. Except better looking, of course.

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

by jch24 on Sep 5, 2008 11:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Good luck

I never inflicted such pain on my parents, but I imagine it to be an unenviable task

Politickin' in God's Country

by chesirecat on Sep 5, 2008 11:35 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It's tough to be sure

But totally worth it on occasion. Such as:

He’s the good one. I’m pretty sure she is pure evil, especially when armed with a lollipop the size of her head. :)

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

by jch24 on Sep 5, 2008 11:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Sadly

I got that via text from the ex wife. I got them the tix since it was fireworks night, but couldn’t attend due to my own fireworks preparation. Such is life I guess.

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

by jch24 on Sep 5, 2008 11:56 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Morrow with a no hitter through six?

And it has to hurt when the announcers say “a rare RBI for Johjima”.

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

by jch24 on Sep 5, 2008 11:41 PM EDT   0 recs

damn

I almost picked Morrow up for the playoff run in my fantasy league, but I didn’t really need him anyway. With the help of Votto and Bruce, I’m dominating this week’s playoff matchup so far.

"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 11:48 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Sure, rub salt in the wound

The guy’s not even a starter. This is his first major league start. He was a reliever in the minors.

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

by BubbaFan on Sep 5, 2008 11:57 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

No-hitter ended with two outs in the 8th

Shutout gone, too. Wilson Betemit double ended both.

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

by BubbaFan on Sep 6, 2008 12:10 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Slyde knows

If you let him watch you pee, he might tell you.

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

by jch24 on Sep 5, 2008 11:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Dude

You’ve met him. ’Nuff said.

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

by jch24 on Sep 5, 2008 11:56 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

YESSIR

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

by jch24 on Sep 6, 2008 12:00 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

No

Slyde is a fine upstanding young man. A Great American if you will.

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

by jch24 on Sep 6, 2008 12:06 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

oh good

i was starting to worry

i just don’t know about that type of behavior

Flamenco strikes back!! Return of Don!

by chandrathan on Sep 6, 2008 12:08 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ethier

Why did he look back? He coulda made it…..

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

by jch24 on Sep 6, 2008 12:00 AM EDT   0 recs

Jay Bruce seems to me like he hasn't hit a lot of home runs this year...

but if you take what he’s done so far this year, and project it over a full season, then he would hit 30.

I think that’s pretty good.

Flamenco strikes back!! Return of Don!

by chandrathan on Sep 6, 2008 12:22 AM EDT   0 recs

He went through a hell of a slump after the torrid start

But still looks to be okay. I’m impressed, especially considering he’s only 21 years old.

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

by jch24 on Sep 6, 2008 12:33 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

At 21 years old

I couldn’t find my ass with both hands and a mapquest printout. The fact that he’s hitting major league pitching stuns me, and the way he started impresses the shit out of me considering how he’s been hyped over the years. That’s a hell of a lot of pressure on someone that young, and he stepped up HUGE.

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

by jch24 on Sep 6, 2008 12:38 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Hey now

I’m not the one who’s in “midlife”.

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

by jch24 on Sep 6, 2008 12:41 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

my bad

And I dunno. I seriously wonder if it was alter that we were all fooled by. Maybe I’ll get an email soon explaining it all.

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

by jch24 on Sep 6, 2008 12:44 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

yeah being so young

and still averaging out 30 homers in a season in which he has looked embarrassing for lengthy stretches is a good sign. this season has been gut wrenching, but we still have The Wagon, The Boss, Vottomatic, Johnny B Good, The Harangatang, and some other guys who dont have as cool of nicknames. next year will be better, i promise. it HAS to be.

Dusty Baker is dumb.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2008 12:39 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Please don't jinx us.

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

by jch24 on Sep 6, 2008 12:41 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Damn you

My original headline stands.

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

by jch24 on Sep 6, 2008 12:49 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

you know

i will always remember that day. ive only had that feeling twice in my life. the first was in November of 2004, and the second was that day. its that feeling where you know, not that you are afraid or you have a bad feeling, but really KNOW, that things are not going to go well for the foreseeable future. chilling.

Dusty Baker is dumb.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2008 12:54 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

SO....

Two former Kansas Jayhawks got kicked out of the NBA Rookie Convention for innapropriate behavior…

But, if you can’t have pot and women, what’s the point of being in the NBA?

Flamenco strikes back!! Return of Don!

by chandrathan on Sep 6, 2008 1:00 AM EDT   1 recs

NBA?

sounds like Tuesday to me

Dusty Baker is dumb.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2008 1:02 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Where are you located Charlie?

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

by jch24 on Sep 6, 2008 1:03 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Thunderdome

i mean Hilliard

Dusty Baker is dumb.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2008 1:04 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't get it

I was just gonna ask if you wanted to meet up with us Sunday to watch some football.

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

by jch24 on Sep 6, 2008 1:06 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

love to

but the 2 hour drive would be a killer. Hilliard is a western suburb of Columbus.

Dusty Baker is dumb.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ah

Well when you come to town let me know, I’d love to put a face with the name. Trust me, the comments make a lot more sense when you have a tone of voice to put with them. :)

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

by jch24 on Sep 6, 2008 1:11 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Mads

I know you’ll see this – what are your plans for Sunday? Are you interested in meeting me and obc (at the minimum), watching some football, and bitching about this train wreck of a team?

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

by jch24 on Sep 6, 2008 1:22 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

no doubt

i would love to meet some fellow Red Reporters. we should try to organize a grand Red Reporter Gala next year, where all Red Reporters from all corners of the globe can converge on Cincinnati and celebrate a shameful mid-season weekend series sweep to a 5th place team.

Dusty Baker is dumb.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2008 1:15 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

What he said.

It’s good times.

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

by jch24 on Sep 6, 2008 1:17 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

ummmmmm

Dusty Baker is dumb.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2008 1:18 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

We have video, even

Ash is the media curator of that bad boy I think. Here’s the deal – ‘tHan can’t handle his drink, and I’m a devious monkey.

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

by jch24 on Sep 6, 2008 1:21 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

that could work

are chicks allowed?

Dusty Baker is dumb.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2008 1:18 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

cuz my wife would probably want to come

and she really isnt a big fan of beer or baseball.

Dusty Baker is dumb.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2008 1:21 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

She'll love me then

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

by jch24 on Sep 6, 2008 1:22 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

thats what im afraid of

im the jealous type

Dusty Baker is dumb.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2008 1:25 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

don't waorry

as long as I don’t buy her a drink, she won’t end up pregnant.

(this jokes makes a lot more sense if you had been at GameWorks)

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

by jch24 on Sep 6, 2008 1:26 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

ahh i love inside jokes

i hope to be a part of one someday

Dusty Baker is dumb.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2008 1:26 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

you got that netflix

where you can watch stuff instantly? they have the first 3 seasons on there. its like you can watch the office any time you want!

Dusty Baker is dumb.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2008 1:29 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't have netflix

but it would be awesome if i did!

As it stands, I just have to watch the two episodes tbs plays per week…

Flamenco strikes back!! Return of Don!

by chandrathan on Sep 6, 2008 1:30 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

OnDemand?

I have that. If I ever figure out how to use it, that would be awesome.

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

by jch24 on Sep 6, 2008 1:30 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

The sad thing is

I stand a better chance of “illegally” pulling my recorded shows off my DVR than actually figuring what channel is what and how to access what I want to watch.

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

by jch24 on Sep 6, 2008 1:31 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

its all on the netflix.com

you have to download their special media player, but its easy and oh so awesome. their selection could really use some variety, but having all the office makes it more than worth it.

Dusty Baker is dumb.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 6, 2008 1:32 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm a bad person

I never watched the office, and I haven’t attempted to watch it since. It really seems like something