Reds Make Like Kelly Rowland, Post-Destiny's Child, Have Very Few Hits in Houston
by Brendanukkah on Apr 18, 2009 9:46 PM EDT
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The Joe Nuxhall Memorial Honorary Star of the Game
Carlos Lee. Because there aren't any AP pictures of Wandy Rodriguez (vampire?). The Reds had no answer for El Caballo tonight, who went 3-3 with a walk, 1 RBI and 2 runs scored before being lifted for a defensive replacement in the 8th. Also, Wandy Wanding Rodriguez pitched seven innings of shutout baseball, allowing only two hits and two walks while striking out 10 (three of which were courtesy of Mr. Laynce Nix).
Key Plays
- The Astros got to Harang early with four straight singles in the first inning from Miguel Tejada, Carlos Lee, Hunter Pence, and Geoff Blum. The 'Stros showed no respect for Ramon Hernandez's arm, also swiping two bases.
- The Astros HAVOC'd their way to a run in the fifth when Michael Bourn singled to lead off the inning, stole second, then scored on Carlos Lee's double.
- In the 7th inning, Harang began to lose his cool. He plunked Miguel Tejada, then walked Lance Berkman on four straight balls. Dusty relieved him with Jared Burton and a frustrated Harang started throwing things around in the dugout. He couldn't have been happy to see Burton walk Lee, then give up doubles to Geoff Blum and Pudge Rodriguez, and a single to Darin Erstad, allowing four runs in the inning.
- When the Reds feebly attempted a rally in the 8th with a Ramon Hernandez walk, Alex Gonzalez immediately snuffed it out by grounding into a double play.
The Win Probability graph is depressing. It's here at FanGraphs if you want to see it.
Other Notes
- Normal Reds-killer Lance Berkman was held hitless, though he did score a run in the 7th after Harang walked him.
- Somewhat shockingly, Ramon Hernandez had thrown out 44% of attempted base stealers before this game, but Houston swiped three bags against him tonight. Now he's down to throwing out 33%.
- Brandon Phillips is 1-16 on this road trip and his batting average is down to .200.
- Jeff Keppinger did not play against his former teammates. He was a late scratch with a bad back.
- President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush were in attendance, witnessing the Reds' Thousand Points of Suck.
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lots of destiny's child references this weekend
whatsupwitdat?
Made from 100% recycled awesome,
by chandrathan on Apr 18, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who would you rather talk about Beyonce or Dustay
Its probably going to happen - bend over
by Madville on Apr 18, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're veiled references to let you know that you've been kicked out of Red Reporter
Though you probably won’t really find out about it until you see our video on TRL – and you’re not in it!
by Brendanukkah on Apr 18, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't need you!
i can make it on my own!
Made from 100% recycled awesome,
by chandrathan on Apr 18, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Although it doesn't quite make up for the embarrassing Reds loss
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 18, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we need to ask our neighbor if we can borrow a cup of offense
Nobody listens to Andrew
by nlt-andrew68 on Apr 18, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Play in New Yankee Stadium and hit it to right and you too can enjoy the magic.
by AngG on Apr 18, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm watching
the game where Jeter went face-first into the stands on Yankees Classics, to try and forget about today’s game.
If Pavano pitches well tomorrow, there will be much wailing and gnashing of teeth here in NY.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
by BubbaFan on Apr 18, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All silliness aside
There’s something deeply wrong with the new park.
by AngG on Apr 18, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you seem surprised
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Apr 18, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Red Herring stole your image there, chief.
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 18, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aw, I see it
Oh well. I’m not going back and looking for another one. There’s some scary shit when you go searching for “Velma” with the SafeSearch off.
by Brendanukkah on Apr 18, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK should have taken your word for it...
but no had to look my self…
scooby scooby doooooo
Nobody listens to Andrew
by nlt-andrew68 on Apr 18, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
I haven’t actually been there yet, but from what I’ve heard…I don’t like it. And not just because of the way balls fly out of it.
It’s a mall with a baseball field in it. A mall where many of the bars and restaurants don’t allow ordinary fans. Where the real fans are excluded from the good seats by insane prices, meaning vast expanses of empty seats on camera…because they don’t let fans from the cheap seats move down, even when there aren’t many left.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
by BubbaFan on Apr 18, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The empty seats look terrible on tv, too
Between that and how it’s playing, it’s not making a very good impression on a lot of people.
by AngG on Apr 18, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, while I do not actually have a hat
if I did, and Pavano gets a win tomorrow, I would eat my hat.
by AngG on Apr 18, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like how
Wang is credited with -0.535 WPA. Not only did he single-handedly lose the game, he lost it more than that!
I wonder how many of those there are, historically speaking…
by bbjones on Apr 19, 2009 3:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Via the Tweetin' Fay
X-Rays on Bruce’s hand negative, so it’s just a bruise. That’s good, right?
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 18, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Very Good BK
Now will someone talk to the boy about hitting..I truly think that Brook Joke-obi is useless.
You know Alex Gonzales looks fat to me. He looks like he’s gained about 25 pounds. He looks lethargic at the bat and a bit slow on defense. Send him down, slim him down and get him going or move on.
Its probably going to happen - bend over
by Madville on Apr 18, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm with you Madville...
never been a big fan of jacoby.. he wan’t even a good hitter in the bigs.
Nobody listens to Andrew
by nlt-andrew68 on Apr 18, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've not seen anyone on the Red's roster develop into a significantly better hitter under his tutelage
Although a few guys seem to have gotten worse;
Agon
Bruce
I can’t think of any others…
Its probably going to happen - bend over
by Madville on Apr 18, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Votto came up as a competent hitter with personal discipline and a develop approach to the science of hitting
If you’re refereeing to Jack-off-abee helping Joey improve…I don’t know.
Dusty would be a much better hitting instructor. when Dusty talks about hitting he ‘lights up’, comes alive…he also was a fine hitter for a long time. Brook can blow me.
Its probably going to happen - bend over
by Madville on Apr 18, 2009 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm with Mads here
I have serious issues with the entire staff. Jacoby, Pole, and of course Dusty.
I miss the old days of the internet when men were men, hot girls were middle aged men, and hot underage girls were FBI agents.....
by jch24 on Apr 18, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Chris Speier gets absolved from this?
I’ll take bench coach Jerry Narron back.
/ducks
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 18, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're right, I forgot that fucktard
I miss the old days of the internet when men were men, hot girls were middle aged men, and hot underage girls were FBI agents.....
by jch24 on Apr 18, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, him too!
The speech that Jocketty needs to make regarding the coaching staff: “Unless your name is Billy Hatcher, get the fuuuuck out.”
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 19, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
THIS
I miss the old days of the internet when men were men, hot girls were middle aged men, and hot underage girls were FBI agents.....
by jch24 on Apr 19, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
cam we get that to catch on at red reporter?
I tried it the other day, but i still can’t decide if it is cool or just obnoxious.
Made from 100% recycled awesome,
by chandrathan on Apr 19, 2009 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And that's how you know it's cool!
Until it’s not.
"I wanna listen to Elephants Gerald."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 19, 2009 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so a couple of comments
first off apparently Barbara Bush is a national treasure. Who knew?
Second today’s game was a failure because Seabass failed to play the entire game.
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
by justin007000 on Apr 19, 2009 12:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Barbara Bush could have singlehandedly prevented two failed presidential administrations from ever taking shape..
..and yet she did nothing to stop them.
"I wanna listen to Elephants Gerald."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 19, 2009 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn
How the hell is it that the Reds get absolutely rolled this bad by shit pitchers like Paul Maholm and Wandy Rodriguez? And two hits? Two friggin hits? I think the only potential positive out of this one is if this forces some changes to the current roster… Laynce Nix, nice line, at least Dusty saved you the ignominie of the Golden Sombrero… SeaBass, get the fuck out… Jared Burton, uh, needs an MRI?
I dunno, this Jekyll and Hyde shit has gotta stop though.
by chesirecat on Apr 19, 2009 3:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FWIW
Maholm and Rodriguez aren’t shit pitchers. They’re not aces, but both were above average pitchers last year.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Apr 19, 2009 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wandy Rodriguez is a good left handed pitcher
I mean, why else would Jay Bruce get the day off?
I miss the old days of the internet when men were men, hot girls were middle aged men, and hot underage girls were FBI agents.....
by jch24 on Apr 19, 2009 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never mind, I'm retarded
Forgot about the HBP
I miss the old days of the internet when men were men, hot girls were middle aged men, and hot underage girls were FBI agents.....
by jch24 on Apr 19, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know what's worse
The fact that Nix did so badly last night, or that Dusty has him batting 6th again today. Fuck this team.
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 19, 2009 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On second thought
what if we sent an RR into the clubhouse to cross out “Nix” and write “Gomes” instead? I really wish this game was at home.
"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley
by BK on Apr 19, 2009 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fucks sake
its a major, major, major, major problem when your 4th OF has a career line like this:
crap
"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21
by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21
by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was funny without a link.
Here’s how bad Jared Burton is so far this season: fuckshit
"I wanna listen to Elephants Gerald."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 19, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4.70 career ERA
he only pitched 137 innings last year? i thought he pitched a lot more and was a lot worse….
"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21
by obc2 on Apr 19, 2009 11:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This guy has gotta be the lonliest man in baseball
Dusty has never been seen actually conferring with chris
Chris appears to have no contact with either the other coaches or any of the players
Therefore Chris should be the next manager of the Reds
Its probably going to happen - bend over
by Madville on Apr 20, 2009 11:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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