It's easy as 1, 2, 3. Simple as Do - Re - Mi. Reds win, 7-5
Joe Nuxhall Memorial Honorary Star of the Game
Joey Votto. Joey came back to play in front of his home town and had a big day at the plate. He went 4-5, with a double, a home run, three RBI and two runs scored. We missed you, big guy.
Key Plays
- A rested Willy Taveras got things started for the Reds with a double to lead off the game. Votto drove him in with a double of his own, then Jonny Gomes drove in Votto with a double of his own, Ramon Hernandez walked, and Jay Bruce drove both of them in with a double of his own. Dusty started lifting his glasses up and down and called over to Cito Gaston, saying, "I can't see real good, is that Bronson Arroyo you've got pitching out there?"
- Gaston told him to STFU, then instructed Aaron Hill to hit a home run off Johnny Cueto. "Sure thing, Skip." 4-1.
- No worries, eh? The Reds got that run right back in the second with singles from Chris Dickerson, Jerry Hairston, and Votto. With a 5-1 lead, they were laughing so hard that they didn't care that failed to knock anyone in when the bases were loaded in the 3rd.
- Cueto was cruising, but ran into some trouble in the fifth inning. Everyone was watching to see what L.Overbay would do. He was walking for the weekend, drawing a base on balls to start the inning. Russ Adams singled, but Cueto got Marco Scutaro to fly out. Two outs, and everything's cool, yeah? No, Aaron Hill walked, and Vernon Wells hit a two run double. Scott Rolen then hit a single, scoring another two runs and tying the game. The Blue Jays were going off the deep end, insisting that everyone needs a second chance.
- Votto then informed them that that shit was played out and hit a home run to put the Reds back on top, in our Frisch's Big Boy Big Play of the Game.
- The Reds decided to pick up some traveler's insurance in the eighth inning. Previously unknown Paul Janish led off the inning with a double, and Dickerson bunted him to third. It's called playing the percentages. It's what good managers do to win ballgames. Then they have Willy Taveras try a suicide squeeze. But because it was that type of day, the squeeze worked! That's right, T-Virus got an RBI. He also HAVOC'd his way to third base with a stolen base and a wild pitch, but Hairston and Phillips managed to strand him there.
via FanGraphs
Other Notes
- This was the first time this season Joey Votto batted cleanup. He did pretty well there, bagging his first homer since May 26.
- Overshadowed like Farrah Fawcett, Willy Taveras had one of his best games of the season, going 3-5 with a double, an RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base. Since Dusty's gonna play him there regardless, let's hope our leadoff hitter has turned a corner.
- Jonny Gomes has thrived against the AL, especially in his last five games. He is 7-14 with 2 HR, 4 RBI, and 4 BB.
- The Reds held the Jays to only five hits, although they maximized their efforts for five runs. They also drew four walks, which came back to haunt. It's probably for the best though, since Reds pitching was on the verge of killing smooth music for the next ten years.
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Brendan
between the headline and the photo caption, I can’t Rec this enough. Tis sublime good sir.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 25, 2009 10:48 PM EDT reply actions
How did I know, it's Farney, and he's rec'ing something!?
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
Eat a dick.
Cock breath.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 25, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
You'd rec shit often, too, if everyone around you that Bill Engvall and
Larry the Cable Guy constituted ‘Good comedy.’
That is not a lie. I can buy Requiem for a Dream and Eternal Sunshine for $5 but the Blue Collar Comedy Tour is still $25 bucks AND SOLD OUT.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 25, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Welcome to Van Wert.
I don't need a hot breakfast to have a good time.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Jun 26, 2009 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Yep. Pretty much.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 26, 2009 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Is he more of a rec slut than jch though?
No way, right
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
i dont know
jch is the wily rec vet, but Farney is the surging rookie looking to take his position. the real question is, is Slyde the kind of manager to prefer VP over production?
I am an internationally recognized Ghostbusters Expert. - Mads
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 25, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
That's it man, I'm gonna go into Operation Shutdown
"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds
I won't rec you if you don't rec me.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 25, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, he's got me....never would have guessed
Also – I gave out my 1,000th rec tonight, to Ash. Congratulations Ash, pick up your trophy and Plan B on your way out.
"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds
Wow, I don't know if I should give a speech, or do the walk of shame.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
you could do both,
and everyone will just assume the lady in the heels and smudged makeup is crazy
by Cy Schourek on Jun 25, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Why So Serious?
"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds
That's a nurse's outfit sir.
He said nothing of a ridiculous hat.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 25, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Huh. I just got my 1,000th rec tonight, courtesy of Cy
Thanks for all the rec-reation, folks!

by Brendanukkah on Jun 25, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Jim's an idiot.
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
Ohhh, I gotcha now. At first I was thinking "reply'd."
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
I always thought Rashida Jones was just OK.
Not anymore.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 26, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
She's the foxiest
and hela-relevant!
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 26, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Who's the waifette with blank stare and the big feet...
Common Brendan I’m old and forgetful – a little help please.
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
Rashida Jones
A personal favorite for a long, long time now.
by Brendanukkah on Jun 26, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Would you mind introducing her to me
especially if obc and jch are not around…sorry guys nothing personal
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
To give you all some perspective
I’m pretty sure I’m second in recs (there isn’t a leaderboard for this stuff, unfortunately) and I am 300 behind ‘nukkah. The man is a rec’ing machine. Can’t you see what mean?
Jump!
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Wait, how does one check their rec history?
Sorry, I’m still pretty much an idiot when it comes to this site.
I login, post stupid pictures, type nonsensical bullshit that rarely has anything to do with baseball, annoy everyone and, then, go on my moronic way.
That’s pretty much all I know how to do. Well, that and post fanposts that should be fanshots.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 25, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
It's a privelege that mods have
You have 67.
by Brendanukkah on Jun 25, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Quick Farney, say two funny things so I can giggle!
"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds
Penis horse
Women in the workplace
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 26, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
One outta two ain't bad.
No really, “penis horse” isn’t funny.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
It is if you're riding it!!!
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 26, 2009 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions
good work on the L.Overbay quip
masterfully done, as always.
I am an internationally recognized Ghostbusters Expert. - Mads
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 25, 2009 10:56 PM EDT reply actions
he had it in is wheelhouse for a while
before finally pulling it over the yellow line for a homerun. Even admitted as such.
And even though I’ve kind of given Brendan a bit of shit tonight, well done good sir. Yacht Rock references will always be you and Slydes private joke that I invited myself in to.
by Cy Schourek on Jun 25, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm recing this for the title and the perfectly crafted picture caption
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
My rec
was based soley on the text. I was quite impressed.
By the way I should be able the join the conversation more in the coming days as I will be rejoining the ranks of the unemployed. I’m being layed off again. So get ready for more of my ilconceived comments.
by fourrunhomer on Jun 26, 2009 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Me you and BK should totally hang out!
"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds
During the day, preferrably.
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
maybe go mow a lawn in unison
while listening to Air Supply on the iPods.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
Nah, we're more of a Slayer/NOFX/Coheed crowd
Rock out with your rooster out and all that.
"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds
completely cribbed from a friend's Facebook Status
“The Facebook newsfeed is currently an exact dividing line between the earnest and the cynical. Thank you Michael Jackson for elucidating the only one of life’s divides that matters.”
I was surprised to find myself on the earnest side
by Brendanukkah on Jun 25, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
well, nos Otro Cinco makes you look damned cynical in comparison

H/T to Deadspin. Twitter is going to revolutionize sports media, methinks
by Cy Schourek on Jun 25, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Exactly what I was thinking Eight Five.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 25, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Tonight's FAoftheG - Xavier's own Amy Hellkamp

http://bp0.blogger.com/CTY8VPpJJkE/SFZh2zpdArI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/m6exNrq9dYM/s1600-h/Amy-Xavier18.jpg
Great athlete, great cheerleader…Dr. Turtle take notice.
Also tonight brendan raises the bar to new heights with this increble after the game post..a direct challenge to those bench coaches who shall remain unnamed.
nukkah’d
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
Reds wanna be startin' somethin'
They looked at the man in the mirror and made the change
I got to go down to the stadium and whip batteries at the players on both teams. - Philly Boy Roy
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jun 26, 2009 12:50 AM EDT reply actions

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