And the only sound that's left after the ambulances go is Cinderella sweeping up on Desolation Row. Reds lose 4-2.
by Brendanukkah on Aug 8, 2009 8:26 PM EDT
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Joe Nuxhall Memorial Honorary Star of the Game
Bengie Molina. The San Francisco catcher went 3-4 with a double, a home run, 3 RBI, and a run scored.
Key Plays
- The Reds' first inning woes continued tonight, as Eugenio Velez led off the game with a single, advanced to second and scored on Bengie Molina's double. Despite putting up ten runs last night, optimism was not high to surmount this one run deficit.
- And surmount it they did not. However, the Reds did pull even when Brandon Phillips's leadoff walk haunted the Giants as he scored on Wladimir Balentien's double.
- Brandon Phillips scored the Reds second run as well, when he doubled in the fourth inning. Jonny Gomes hit a single to bring him in and gave the Reds the lead. ZOMG!
- It was short-lived, and the Giants pulled away for good in the sixth inning. Velez hit a leadoff home run to tie the affair, and old NL Central foe Freddy Sanchez reached on a single. Alex Gonzalez made a throwing error on a popup and Sanchez advanced to third base. Bengie Molina followed that with a single up the middle and the Giants were winning, 3-2.
- To cap off his big day, Molina homered in the eighth inning.
via FanGraphs
Other Notes
- Scott Rolen was a late scratch, missing the game with "concussion-like symptoms." He's being flown back to Cincinnati for evaluation. Rolen, of course, was hit in the head with a pitch by Jason Marquis.
- The Reds have given up 96 first inning runs, most in the majors. When your offense is not strong, it doesn't help to be immediately facing a deficit.
- If it seems like Eugenio Velez has been dominating Reds pitching, your hunch is correct. He has four career home runs, and three of them have come against the Reds.
- Despite the fact that Scott Rolen has missed more games than he's played since coming to the Reds, the trade for Wladimir Balentien seems to be paying dividends. He has a hit in every game he's started for the Reds.
- Joey Votto went hitless today with three strikeouts. Jo-eh is in a bit of a slump, going 1-17 with 10 strikeouts in that time. Brandon Phillips though has hits in 8 of his last 9 games.
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I predicted a Wlad and Gomes homer today.
I guess I predicted who would be our run producers against Zito’s shitty soft stuff, but man, it was depressing to watch waist-high curve after waist-high curve fly in and not fly out.
I wish C-Dick coming back in StL
meant the end of Willy. Or Gonzalez.. But it’ll probably mean bench time for Gomes and Balentien and Willy/Gonzalez will remain 1-2.
adding to the wishlist--I hope Jay Bruce comes back really soon
whether or not he did anything offensively, we were simply a better team when he was around. After his injury, the wheels fell off. It was likely an inevitable thing, and probably a coincidence, but at least we get to yell “Bruuuuuuuuuuuce” occasionally.
Good summary
Wladimir is impressing me. I hope he continues to put together such quality ABs.
The numbers on Votto are a little cringe inducing. The ten strikeouts are what concern me—sounds like his ABs haven’t ben as good. I’d have to see some analysis though, because I really haven’t watched all of the recent games. Like I said in the game thread, I know he’ll break out of it soon.. Maybe some of the trouble is that the only protection he has in this lineup, it seems, is his helmet. It does seem, though, this started after he was ejected the second time. Maybe it made him more aggresive and less selective?
On a side note, I’m glad that Sandoval error throw didn’t do any damage to JV. After the Rolen incident, errant throwing is making me more apprehensive.
Fay's postgame comments from Baker focus on the errant throw and runner to third thing
that was a gut punch, so I found some video of it. (Sounds like Baker was calling out Votto a bit too like Marty and Branley). He definitely should have given up on the double play and tried to cut off the throw, but, assuming the following single still occurred, you’re still in a nasty situation. Nevrtheless, it’s obviously perferrable to a run scoring.
The postgame comments were sparse. I guess they don’t have much to talk about. On Fay’s site, Votto was getting a timeout, I think, since he added, in addition to the errant throw business, those unfortunate slump numbers.
Right now, I feel like going through another one of these games would be like hitting myself in the head with a hammer, but I’ ll be here, I know it. It’s not that bad, though, we didn’t really lose any ground on the Pirates
i thought this was a 10 oclock game
so i just showed up for the thread.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 8, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions
Wait til you find out what I had for dinner!
by Brendanukkah on Aug 8, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Eehhh.. Yes and no.
It’s a burger joint, so that’d be like saying TWSS for “I had Wendy’s” (like a lesbian!)
I'm aware it's a burger joint. It was one of the stops on the burger tour.
The question mark was part of the joke.
"I heard he punched Cowboy in the face, grabbed his own balls and said: 'Clutch this.'" ~ obc
No problem...
I’m usually going for humor around here. Much better than being depressed about the Reds, I say.
"I heard he punched Cowboy in the face, grabbed his own balls and said: 'Clutch this.'" ~ obc
Thom Servo and the Crowboy?
He sits alone...Reds are not home.
by Gapper on Aug 9, 2009 2:03 AM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
any mst3k reference gets a rec'd fom me
watch out for snakes ….
"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.
Saw this on the CBS fantasy page for Marc Rzepcynski and thought it might draw a laugh here:
“With Zambrano very IFFY for me next week who is the better 2 start option next week this kid Rzepcynski or Lehr who just shut out the Cubs (by BRONXBOMBER 08/08/2009 11:38 am EST) "
I didn't see the game but
how did Rosie do?
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third." --Tommy Lasorda(on catcher Mide Scioscia)
He went 1-3 with an error
the error was pretty goofy too. An infield pop, he called it, but itjust sailed away. It didn’t really amount to much, though, if I’m recalling correctly. I think Rosie is coming around hitting wise.
Fucky fuck
Votto and Hanigan have really gone silent of late. It doesn’t help that Hanigan keeps hitting 8th and seeing trash, but you’d expect him to at least be walking.
This team rarely seems to hit at the same time, though 1/4 of it is guaranteed to hit none of the time. Even when Taveras is getting on base, it’s only by the slap single.
Doomed.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 9, 2009 1:00 AM EDT reply actions
it's weird how both RyHan and Joey Votto
have hit slumps at the same time. I blame ejections, whatever they are feeding them, and the Rolen trade.
"RyHan"
I’m against this. Sorry, Poodle; nothing personal. But when these name shorthands aren’t even euphonic anymore, I’m protesting.
Will you stop it with the vegetables
by Man Mountain on Aug 9, 2009 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions
i will be euphonic when the Reds finally get to the playoffs
but that could a loooong thyme from now.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 9, 2009 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions
upon reflection, this is a douchebag comment
no surprises, I guess
Will you stop it with the vegetables
by Man Mountain on Aug 9, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not fabulous, but I don't have anything else yet
and I couldn’t bring myself to write “JoVo” and I didn’t wan to use many syllables (this is the internet)
Try Homophonic
It sounds really good but doesn’t mean anything specific.
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
It was an encouraging start for Arroyo at least
At the very least if you’re thinking trade. He’s proven his mettle as an innings eater who’s capable of turning in some stellar outings. But the kids are not alright. I can always expect slumps to persist and players to be put in a position to fail with this coaching staff.
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Aug 9, 2009 1:29 AM EDT reply actions
lots of talk about the 8th hitter
who is the best hitter in the National League? My guess would be that guy from the Dodgers when we played them
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
According to a fan post over at the Giant's blog:
Harang’s slider is the WORST in baseball this year.
Arroyo’s fastball is among the 7 worst in the league.
Will repost this with a link in the game thread later.
Sucks to see Joey struggling
Hope Rolen is ok but I have to admit this one makes me very very nervous for some reason.
I also realized I pay more attention to the Virus’ ABs than anyone else’s. I’m confident they won’t bring back Gonzo but Im rooting for Taverss to epically crash and burn so they have no choice but to bench him next year
Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry
by nycredsfan on Aug 9, 2009 12:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Sucks to see Joey struggling
Hope Rolen is ok but I have to admit this one makes me very very nervous for some reason.
I also realized I pay more attention to the Virus’ ABs than anyone else’s. I’m confident they won’t bring back Gonzo but Im rooting for Taverss to epically crash and burn so they have no choice but to bench him next year
Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry
by nycredsfan on Aug 9, 2009 12:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
A comment so unnecessary I posted it twice
/moron’d
Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry
by nycredsfan on Aug 9, 2009 12:39 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I would love to see Virus break out and have a career year in 2010
But that will only happen if he’s traded to the Phillies
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
something tells me Jackobby has the proper antidote for the virus.
Bloop
by justin007000 on Aug 10, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions
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