Yarrr, Reds be walkin' the plank, blow another win late, lose 3-2

by Slyde on Sep 19, 2009 10:06 PM EDT in Game Threads Comment 18 comments

Drew Stubbs led off the game with his 8th home run of the season. Literally dozens of fans got to see it.

The Reds broke out their freshly minted vinyl single and flipped it over to hear the B-side, only to find out that it was the same song they played last night. Drew Stubbs gave the Reds the lead with his 3rd lead-off home run of the season, but that was basically all the offense the Reds saw in the first 7 innings.

Bronson Arroyo had another outstanding start. He surrendered a single run in the 5th on a Jorge Cantu's 16th home run of the season, but shut the Marlins down for the rest of the night, until the 8th. After Ryan Hanigan had given the Reds their 2nd lead of the game on his 3rd home run of the season, a solo shot, Arroyo promptly gave the lead back up in the 8th. Emilio Bonifacio led off with a double and then scored on Ross Gload's one out home run, his fifth of the season. Those two runs gave the Marlins their only lead of the game, but it was enough to take home the victory.

This game was the 7th time in Arroyo's last 9 starts that the offense has scored 3 runs or fewer. It's amazing that he had 8 wins midway through the season when his ERA was nearly 6, but he's just 5-5 since then with an ERA of 2.21. Clearly, the offense hates good pitching.

Tonight's loss guarantees that the Reds won't have a winning season for the 9th season in a row. But hey, they can still go .500 if they win the rest of their games, right? Shiver me timbers!

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BTW

I don’t believe this had been mentioned anywhere before, but the Reds were officially eliminated from all playoff contention with yesterday’s loss.

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Sep 19, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Of all the things I imagined possible when Stubbs came up

I did not imagine he’d be in danger of racking up double digit jacks

People, please. We're all frightened and horny, but we can't let some killer dolphins keep us from living and scoring

by Man Mountain on Sep 19, 2009 11:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

didja hear Walt says he's our CF for next year?

ive been telling everyone ive seen this evening.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 19, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i did see that

and i saw that it was good

People, please. We're all frightened and horny, but we can't let some killer dolphins keep us from living and scoring

by Man Mountain on Sep 20, 2009 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

im starting to follow these games like i follow minor league games

i want certain players to perform well, like Arroyo and Stubbs and Hanigan did, but if they lose it doesnt bother me a bit.

i dont think that’s sad. i watched a Holocaust documentary instead. shana tova everyone!

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 19, 2009 11:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I was thinking the same thing tonight

Even to the point of being kinda glad that Francisco K-ed 3 times, because I’m worried they put him on the team next year and keep Frazier down.

Just wish my man McFlurry had gotten a chance to contribute :-)

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by nycredsfan on Sep 20, 2009 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Roar

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by obc2 on Sep 20, 2009 12:44 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

Rarrrrrr

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by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Sep 20, 2009 12:53 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

here is a picture you will NOT be forced to use as your avatar:

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 20, 2009 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dude, I want to know what search terms brought you this gem.

by Brian B on Sep 20, 2009 10:51 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

pr' easy

“embarrassing pictures”

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 20, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It pains me to say this

but it seems like Jay Bruce might suck, at least up to this point in his major league career. He’s a defensive asset with seemingly boundless potential, but I wonder how long he gets a pass. yHe better take matters into his own hands to fix his swing in the offseason, because there’s little chance the mgmt is going to provide any guidance. At least he drew a walk.

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by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Sep 20, 2009 12:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i'll chalk this up to it being late, mister

the dude is just 22 and through his major-league career so far he has hit a home run every 18.5 ABs. that is nearly identical to Chipper Jones’ HR rate for his entire career.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 20, 2009 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't expect anything from him the rest of this year

it’s never easy to come back from wrist injuries.

That doesn’t mean that he gets a pass. Just that I’m not paying attention to him anymore because it’s really not that relevant to his future. Honestly, I’m not really sure why they were in such a rush to get him back this year.

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Sep 20, 2009 8:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

so that a couple of those with a bruce jerseys might show up to GABP ...

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by joshuar9476 on Sep 20, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i saw quite a few Prior jersey's last week.

The Reds need a new manager, one like Putin.

by justin007000 on Sep 20, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Austin

Remember when Kearns had a wrist injury? Too soon?

by ben nevis on Sep 21, 2009 7:56 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

i honnestly think the shoulder injury did more to kearns than the wrist injury

He tore up his labrum, rotator cuff, and ac joint. I think that pretty much sapped him off his power and throwing abilities. Casey had a major shoulder injury in 2002, and lost all of his power after it. They seem to be almost as debilitating for hitters as pitchers.

The Reds need a new manager, one like Putin.

by justin007000 on Sep 21, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs