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by ken on Sep 11, 2009 10:22 AM EDT

Bats bop Bulls 5-2 to even series at 1
Chris Valaika, Chris Heisey, Todd Frazier, and Danny Dorn each had two hits to pace the offense, while Ben Jukich, Enerio Del Rosario, and Logan Ondrusek held the Bulls to six hits. Game 3 is tonight in Louisville, with some RRs expected to be in attendance. Sam LeCure (10-8, 4.46 ERA) starts for the Bats against southpaw Jason Cromer (7-3, 2.25).

Trent's Preview of Reds at Cubs, 9.11-9.13
Time to close the book on a forgettable visit to Colorado and finish the road trip in the Friendly Confines. I didn't realize all three contests are day games. Lehr, Cueto and Bailey will face off against Hardin, Wells, and Lilly. Trent reports that Owings flew out to Chicago and will work out with the team before today's game. Not much from the other local writers with the get away day yesterday.

Redleg Nation | Some Numbers for Marty Brennaman
As has been said plenty around here, the run-scoring problem is not performance with RISP. It's the lack of baserunners. Many of the small-ball numbers (sacrifice rate, GIDP rate, number of strikeouts, and even "productive outs") actually favor the Reds.

Dunn's 36th paces Nationals over Phillies
With 22 games remaining, Adam Dunn is (again) on pace for just over 40 HRs. Plus ça change ..... The Nationals nearly blew a six-run ninth inning lead after a Matt Stairs grand slam, but with one out and runners on the corners, Ron Villone coaxed a GIDP out of Ryan Howard. A lesser player would've struck out there, but Howard is an RBI man.

New Protective Helmets to be Mandatory for Arizona Fall League
You may have seen the large, special-looking batting helmet David Wright has been wearing. With Rolen and Owings recently taking beanings to the head, I'm all in favor giving the players some extra protection. Starting next year the helmet will be mandatory in the minors.

Can a Ballclub’s Record Justify Its Beer Prices?
Our boy Justin (from Basement Dwellers, formerly JustinAZ) went and got himself published in the Wall Street Journal. Well, Lah-tee-da! Justin does not mention, however, that in addition to selling suds at reasonable prices Citizens Bank Park also serves Yuengling, which is not available in other parks as far as I know.

Definitely a debut Reposter.

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I can personally attest

…that you can buy Yuengling lagar at PNC park too. Sampled it last Saturday. :)
-j

My blog: Basement-Dwellers.com
Also: Beyond the Boxscore
Twittering: @jinazreds

by JinAZ on Sep 11, 2009 10:33 AM EDT reply actions

Congrats on WSJ

That’s a handy little line in the ole resume.

Am I the only one that’s not a huge fan of Yuengling? Locals in PA cherish the stuff and everyone else I run into around the country treats it like the Cuban cigar of beers. I never thought it was that special.

I am, however, really looking forward to some Hooker Octoberfest tomorrow. Bam!

by ben nevis on Sep 11, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions

I prefer Fat Tire

…which I can’t get here in PA (that I’ve seen). But I think Yuengling’s a nice, regional brew. :)
-j

My blog: Basement-Dwellers.com
Also: Beyond the Boxscore
Twittering: @jinazreds

by JinAZ on Sep 11, 2009 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions

Fat Tire is the all time best thing, ever

Especially after skiing. It’s slowly working its way east. You can get it in bottles in TN, NC, SC, etc. It’s on the coast, it just hasn’t worked its way north yet.

Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry

by nycredsfan on Sep 11, 2009 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Some object to Yuengling as too sweet

There are at least a couple of posters around here who aren’t crazy about it. I’m obviously a fan.

by ken on Sep 11, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions

I agree

I was never impressed at all with Yuengling. But if any of you get the opportunity to have some Schlafly…

"And then there was the USAID guy in Kandahar who drove a giant pink Cadillac, which the locals set on fire one day. If you wanted to destroy something symbolic during a riot, you just could not do better than that. Good stuff." - Ghosts of Alexander

by Cy Schourek on Sep 11, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Yet another reason to visit PNC, in that case

by ken on Sep 11, 2009 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions

I was there on Monday

17 straight losing seasons and good beer!!!

by Snake the Jake on Sep 11, 2009 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Owings flew out to Chicago?

I guess that means his eardrum has healed. He wasn’t supposed to fly at all (which is why he didn’t go to Denver), but had vowed to be in Chicago even if it meant he had to drive.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 11, 2009 10:44 AM EDT reply actions

pnc sells yuengling

Bloop

by justin007000 on Sep 11, 2009 10:57 AM EDT reply actions

hay, doesn't PNC sell Yuengling too?

by GrooveLeg on Sep 11, 2009 11:06 AM EDT reply actions

i think so

by Snake the Jake on Sep 11, 2009 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions

I believe it does.

Bloop

by justin007000 on Sep 11, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions

kthnx

by GrooveLeg on Sep 11, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Not a great many care at this site

But Justin’s beer article got linked at Deadspin.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 11, 2009 11:57 AM EDT reply actions

Also from Deadspin

and following up on yesterday’s reposter, Mark Whicker has no soul.

He’s not only not really sorry about his column, he’s upset at the responses he got:

“I’m a little saddened by the tone of some of the responses because I think it says a lot about what’s out there in computer-land,” Whicker said. “I’ve had some e-mailers say, ‘Why don’t you write about 9/11 while you’re at it?’ Another person said, ‘Why don’t you write about the Holocaust next?’ I think that’s a really obscene thing to say.”</blockquote

Someone needs to lock him in a shed for 18 years.

Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it.— Bill Terry

by nycredsfan on Sep 11, 2009 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions