In "The King & I," it's referred to as "The Small House of Carnal Pleasures of Uncle Thomas." Reds win, 4-2 in extras.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 6, 2009 6:45 PM EDT in Game Threads Comment 55 comments

Joe Nuxhall Memorial Honorary Star of the Game

Micah Owings. Even though Micah cannot possibly be a starter [reasons for this pending], he stepped up with two shutout innings of relief, then got the win by being hit in the head to drive in the winning run. We hope that he's okay. Johnny Cueto also pitched six innings of one run ball and struck out nine. Drew Stubbs went 3-5 with a home run.

Key Plays

In the third inning of this pitcher's duel, Johnny Cueto led off with a single, followed by Drew Stubbs's single. Cueto came around to score on Darnell McDonald's single up the middle. With one run in, two runners on, no outs and the heart of the order coming up, the Reds looked poised to do some real damage. But Joey Votto struck out, Stubbs was caught stealing third, and Brandon Phillips grounded out.
Adam LaRoche's single in the fourth broke up Johnny Cueto's no-hitter, but he was immediately stranded.
Former Red David Ross helped level things with a one out walk in the fifth. Nate McLouth moved him to second one out later with a single, and Martin Prado doubled to bring him in.
After six stellar innings, Jared Burton came in to relieve Cueto. He immediately gave up a home run to David Ross, and a single to Kelly Johnson. Danny Ray Herrera came in and got a fly out from McLouth and a double play from Prado. Would this be the end of the Reds winning streak?
No! Drew Stubbs hit his fifth home run of his young season to tie the game with two outs in the eighth inning.
Bonus Baseball! Stubbs hit a triple in the eleventh inning, but was thrown out at the plate by Nate McLouth after he tried to score on McDonald's fly out.
In the twelfth inning, Votto drew a leadoff walk, and Scott Rolen moved him to third with a single. Wladimir Balentien also walked and the bases were loaded for Micah Owings. Kenshin Kawakami unloaded a pitch that hit Owings in the head. It was a scary moment, but the winning run came in. Corky Miller hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Rolen for an insurance run.
Not that it was needed. Francisco Cordero struck out the side for his 33rd save.

via FanGraphs

Other Notes

After getting hit in the batting helmet, Owings walked off the field under his own power.
The Reds have won their seventh straight and 12 of 14. It's not surprising that this is happening without Willy Taveras and Alex Gonzalez, though it is surprising that Justin Lehr and Kip Wells have been important parts of this hot streak.
Tim Hudson retired the last 14 batters he faced.
The Reds are now only three games out of third place in the NL Central.
Drew Stubbs has five home runs in 87 plate appearances.
The Reds have swept three of their last four series.

Final - 9.6.2009	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	R	H	E
Cincinnati Reds	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	2	4	7	1
Atlanta Braves	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	0
WP: Micah Owings (7 - 12) SV: Francisco Cordero (33) LP: Kenshin Kawakami (7 - 11)

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Is there any way

that Stubbs is NOT our starting CF and leadoff hitter next year (barring any major slumps and assuming this isn’t some sort of fluke)? He has been great as a rookie since getting called up in every aspect of the game. I am glad for him, especially since many “smart” fans were hating on him from his first game up for not having a jay bruce type debut. If Taveras is our leadoff and CF over Drew, then not only should Dusty be fired, but he should receive one crow hop kick in the nuts from Drew himself.

by npb1985 on Sep 6, 2009 6:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He still only has a .299 OBP

He’s only walked three times. So he could definitely stand to improve his plate discipline a little more. But yes, so far the results have been pretty exciting, and the team’s commitment to sticking with him in the leadoff spot through the rest of this year seems evident.

Given what Stubbs has shown, and what Dickerson showed whenever he led off, and everything that Taveras didn’t show, it’s going to be incredibly hard to justify bringing Willy back next year. I’m intrigued to see how they’ll sell that to the fans when they inevitably do.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 6, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

really? .299 OBP?

So he’s still kind of a tall, white, Corey Patterson. That’s too bad.

"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 6, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Do not ever compare Drew "big game" Stubbs to Corey "I slept with Dusty's daughter" Patterson

Seriously, just because the guy hasn’t walked much you are going to compare him to one of the worst investments in Reds history. Stubbs is developing and was getting alot of strike outs on called third strikes, so of course he is going to overcorrect.

Stubbs is still doing well in pitches per plate appearance. Stubbs hits for power in the clutch. Stubbs plays as good if not better D than Cpat. AND STUBBS MAKES THE LEAGUE MIN AND DIDN"T GET SIGNED FOR FUCKING 3 MIL.

by Dave from Louisville on Sep 6, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd obviously rather have Stubbs than Patterson

and I am really bullish on the fella. But I’d like to see a team full of defenders with high OBP, that would be my dream team. That’s all.

by Cy Schourek on Sep 7, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think Stubbs will be this OBP challenged in the future

Pitchers are throwing him a lot of strikes. 54.3% of the pitches he sees are in the strike zone, which would be good for 4th in the Majors if he qualified. The other names around him are David Eckstein, Willy Taveras, Jason Kendall, Freddy Sanchez, Placido Polanco, and Orland Cabrera. None of those guys are power threats, which really Stubbs isn’t either, but if he keeps hitting home runs, they’ll stop throwing him strikes. And he’s done a pretty good, though not great, job of laying off pitches outside of the zone.

She said, "You don't even buy me presents." Yeah I did. I bought you a box of chicken but I ate it on the way home.

by Slyde on Sep 7, 2009 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I do worry about his contact ability going forward

It’s tough to get on base at a good clip when a quarter of your plate appearances are strike outs, especially if you’re not a power hitter.

by ken on Sep 7, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

God, I miss statsy Slyde

and I’m not being sarcastic about it.

by Cy Schourek on Sep 7, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You're right, we shouldn't compare Stubbs to Patterson

Especially since Patterson was a much better, and much higher ranked prospect.

Seems like Stubbs is an awful lot like Patterson so far in his young career.

by Highlifeman21 on Sep 8, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

no, it's good

Dusty hates those guys who clog the bases.

Seriously…Stubbs has a very decent OBP on the minors. Could be just a small sample size now, but I can’t help remember Dusty saying that Stubbs needed to be more aggressive at the plate. Swing early, don’t get behind in the count!

In short…this could be Dusty’s fault.

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by BubbaFan on Sep 7, 2009 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I really don't think that's it

He’s kind of middle of the pack when it comes to swing frequency (45%). He’s only slightly above the league average for swinging at the first pitch (31%). If anything, I’d guess he’s taking too many pitches in the strike zone.

She said, "You don't even buy me presents." Yeah I did. I bought you a box of chicken but I ate it on the way home.

by Slyde on Sep 7, 2009 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

There are "smart" Reds fans?

Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Sep 6, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

what did you get on your ACT again?

by Cy Schourek on Sep 6, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't look at me, I never "hated" on "Drew Stubbs"

Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Sep 6, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can't remember what i got on the SAT

mt ACT score was 12

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Sep 6, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

just a touch lower than mine

my act’s were terrible, and they didn’t even come close to correlating with my SAT scores.

Bloop

by justin007000 on Sep 6, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

26 games left

If the Reds go 19-7, then they will be 82-80.

My fantasy football team this year? Lippincott's Shorts

by cesarhernandez on Sep 6, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I called 75 or so wins I think, I stand by that.

"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"

by jch24 on Sep 6, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

you know i am starting to think Owings place is in the bullpen

he doesn’t really have great stuff, but he is good enough to get buy for an inning or two. Owings could have a nice career ahead of him as a setup man/David Weathers type of guy. I may be wrong but I feel like Owings has trouble going deep into games.

Bloop

by justin007000 on Sep 6, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Owings has no other place right now...

But its time for a RR Movie Review bY Mads

Looking for a droll film…one with a touch of Bergman, a pinch of Fellini, a hint of Chaplin and the pacing of the Kyrie from the Missa Solemnis – O Horton has it all.

One of the best films that Mrs. M and I have had a chance to see in quite a while. Beautifully filmed, impeccably acted a script that is both old-world and existential with a theme that is as universal as death itself. This film slowly and artfully draws the viewer into a modern day Norwegian world with just the right touches of restraint and surrealism. If you liked Up, Terminator 18, and Iron Man…you’ll love O Horton. If you like 81/2, Last Tango in Paris and The Seventh Seal you’ll love O’Horton.

5.9 stars out of 5.

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Sep 6, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Interesting.

For anyone looking for this film, it’s actually called O’Horten.

Oddly enough, the nearest theater to me that’s showing this film is in Cincinnati. 321.6 miles away, apparently.

Let me write out a formal proof for you.

by Gray on Sep 6, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

O' Fucking Horton

Sorrreeee

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Sep 6, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Best movie out right now is Inglorious Basterds

by Dave from Louisville on Sep 6, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone seen It Might Get Loud?

I think that’s on tap for me tomorrow.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 6, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Surely this is showing in DC

Go see In the Loop.

Let me write out a formal proof for you.

by Gray on Sep 6, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

we are a bunch of pretencious nerds aren't we?

by Dave from Louisville on Sep 6, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It is unbelievable that we have won so many games

I think Rolen, Stubbs and surprisingly improved pitching have a lot to do with this. The only dark spot of the recent winning is Votto’s struggle at the plate. Even when he is struggling, though, he contributes to the winning. His OB is still very nice.

You made the right call on the player of the game. Owings pitched out of trouble and kept the game alive for us, then won it! I like Owings and I pray nothing is really wrong. Head injuries are the scariest.

by Red_Poodle on Sep 6, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

don't forget Janish's D

They guy is a magician

by Dave from Louisville on Sep 6, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did you see Prince Fielder's walk off?

How long before MLB has a fit about excessively organized celebrations?

She said, "You don't even buy me presents." Yeah I did. I bought you a box of chicken but I ate it on the way home.

by Slyde on Sep 6, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Was that a celebration, or did he just cause a mini-earthquake by jumping

Also, it was cooler when they did that in “Any Given Sunday.”

by Brendanukkah on Sep 6, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That was not organized

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Sep 6, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ahem

I’m pretty sure the pointing and the simultaneous falling proves you wrong sir.

"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"

by jch24 on Sep 6, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No sir...when that big fat guy jumped real high and landed on the plate it made everyone fall down

I seen it on sports center

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Sep 6, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like it

Whether they want to admit it or not it’s a different fanbase these days, this could be a good thing. As long as it’s not disrespectful I’m on board.

"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"

by jch24 on Sep 6, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's allowed in games in which the team also scores a triple play

by ol Pete on Sep 6, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe it's because I'm a young'un

but I thought that was friggin’ awesome.

You ever been to the South side of Milwaukee?

by chesirecat on Sep 7, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I thought it was funny

but much like the NFL, I bet MLB is not too happy about it.

She said, "You don't even buy me presents." Yeah I did. I bought you a box of chicken but I ate it on the way home.

by Slyde on Sep 7, 2009 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That was pretty silly

you’d think a bunch of talented grown guys could do better than that lol

by Red_Poodle on Sep 7, 2009 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The SEC wrapped up their first weekend of college football

as a whole, they went 11-1. Pretty good. Only those Georgia Bulldogs lost.

Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,

by 'tHan on Sep 6, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Stupid UGA

I may or may not have jinxed them. On the other hand the Reds swept the series which makes it clear that Slyde should spend some of that mad RR money to have me follow the team around the country, thus ensuring a winning road record.

"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"

by jch24 on Sep 6, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was in KC today and...

saw them get destroyed by the Angels… The Royals had this pitcher Hughes though- major league debut, but he looked good in relief. Kind of a DRH thing going on.

And that means that I am still yet to attend a MLB game in which the home team wins…

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Sep 6, 2009 11:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

in that case, you really have to come to Saint Louis.

by Cy Schourek on Sep 7, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know, right?

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Sep 7, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Photos from today's game

I had great seats for today’s game, 15 rows back of home plate, and took quite a few pictures. I posted a few of my favorites to Flickr:

Reds-Braves 9/06/09

I’ve got pictures of McClouth and Anderson colliding catching Janish’s fly to left, Stubbs making contact on his homer, a (very, extremely) rare photo of Votto striking out, and one of Brandon Phillips’ very, tantalizingly deep fly that I honestly thought was bound for the seats.

On the other hand, I couldn’t believe Stubbs was sent on the fly to center in the 11th — I said while the ball was coming down that there was no way it was deep enough to score.

by Frank770 on Sep 7, 2009 12:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs