If you don't expect too much from me, you might not be let down. Reds lose, 2-0.
by Brendanukkah on May 30, 2010 5:03 PM EDT
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Joe Nuxhall Memorial Honorary Star of the Game
Felipe Paulino. "Ronnie," as his friends call him, pitched 8 innings of shutout baseball and also went a Leakeian 2-3 at the plate.
Key Plays
- The Astros had two men on base in each of the first three innings, but hit into double plays each time. Twice, Lance Berkman was the one to do it.
- In the fifth inning, a single to Felipe Paulino, a walk to Micheal Bourn, and a single by Jeff Keppinger loaded the bases with two outs for Berkman once again. Berkman grounded to shortstop - a double play ball if there hadn't been two outs - to end the inning.
- The Reds hadn't created much offense all day. Sure, Joey Votto was still out with a neck injury, and Scott Rolen was being given the day off after a night game, but even though the lineup looked weak, all of Dusty's moves had been coming up aces. Which is to say, the lack of offense shouldn't have been a surprise, but it was frustrating nonetheless. The ninth inning rolled around, and it was time to do something about it. Jonny Gomes singled to start things off and took second on a wild pitch. Great! All that needed to happen was for Laynce Nix to bunt him to third and someone could drive him in with a fly ball (or, knowing Gomes, a chopper back to the pitcher). Instead, Brandon Lyon intentionally walked Nix. Ramon Hernandez then tried to bunt Gomes over to third. His bunt was pretty good, but Lyon was on it in a flash and made a perfect throw to just catch Gomes at third. Still, two on and one out, and human good luck charm Scott Rolen came in to pinch hit for Paul Janish. He popped up. Pinch hitter Drew Stubbs drew a walk to load the bases, but Orlando Cabrera flied out to right field.
- The game went into extra innings. Pinch hitter Cory Sullivan drew a one out walk off of Micah Owings, and Michael Bourn walked too. Walks, as the saying goes, will haunt, and after Jeff Keppinger fouled out, notorious Reds killer Lance Berkman came to the plate. The Reds had kept him quiet in this game, and throughout the series, but he extracted his revenge and hit a double that scored both Sullivan and Bourn. Astros win, 2-0.
Other Notes
- This was the first Reds loss in extra innings this season, and the first time in 19 games that they didn't hit a home run.
- Despite allowing only two earned runs in his last three games, the Reds have lost the last three times Mike Leake has pitched.
- With his two RBI today, Lance Berkman now has 55 RBI at Great American Ball Park which passes the 54 he has at PNC Park for the second most RBI in a stadium. He only has more RBI at Minute Maid Park. Also, Berkman has played 69 games at PNC, but only 51 in GABP.
- The Reds turned three double plays today, the most in one game this season.
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I was really disappointed by this
I know you can’t win them all, but this was not a good game. Leake pitched well and teh defnsedid alright but the offense was terrible and that lineup was terrible too.
I don’t want to sound like a cynic because we have been playing well, but today was a very winnable game and not played or managed very well on offense.
btw part of this outrage goes along with my Leake favortism
and a difficult to shake Harangover diagnosed by Muffins ;)
Although I missed the entire game..I think it is only fair to blame this loss on Dusty...
And I blame the Cardinal’s win on Dusty and the BP Gulf coast oil spill on Dusty…
Oh well, as Ms. Poodle so aptly phrased it: You can’t win them all.
Go Reds.
My name is Madville and I'm a JonnyGomesLaynceNixaddict.
clearly it's me
I was not at Friday’s game: 15 runs
I was not at Saturday’s game: 12 runs
I went to today’s game
Thanks for spending money on the Reds
Maybe if you were to buy box seats we could get a leadoff hitter.
WYSIWIG
I'm texting my apologies to Dusty as I type...
My name is Madville and I'm a JonnyGomesLaynceNixaddict.
I don't think we can really blame the lineup
The starters, aside from BP, didn’t do all that well, either. Cabrera 0 for 5. Bruce 0 for 5. The scrubs each got on base at least.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
the fact we still even had a chance to win was remarkable.
No Votto, Rolen, Hanigan, Stubbs, or Heisey, but we still had runners on 1st and 2nd with no outs in the bottom of the 9th.
That’s not a knock on the lineup…in fact, I think it’s actually a pretty solid move by Dusty to buy a day off for each of those guys against a team we STILL almost beat. Much, much better than if they needed a day off mid-series vs. a good team.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on May 30, 2010 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I sort of disagree about the line up
I noticed the Cardinals used their regular line up today, as did the Cubs.
"I don't challenge Murphy, even if he's 0 for 20. Not him, not ever." - Mario Soto
I'm all right with Nix starting instead of Stubbs.
Nix had been hitting well of late also, so it doesn’t look like you’re giving up much.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
Washington and SD
Stilled tied in the 11th.
If SD loses, Reds go back to being best team in the NL.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Our offense is pathetic and a disgrace.
I don’t know who the real Nyjer Morgan is, the one for the Buccos, the one from last year’s Nats are the smoldering pile of stink that is taking the field every day for the Nats right now. A better one needs to show up.
Never did I think I would miss Nick Johnson’s bat so much. Offensively, he basically replaces the AAA parade in RF.
Nats have a bad, bad, bad offense right now and we didn’t do our job. Which really sucks because Livo, and every other reliever who entered the game not named Matt Capps really, really did their jobs today. Even Capps lost a borderline strike three call in the game losing at bat.
I really hope we can “harvest our nuts” [to quote Eddie Jordan while with the Wizards] and get some wins against the Disastros. Otherwise, the Reds could run a truck through a demoralized Strasburgless Nats.
Ian Desmond...because the future starts now for the Washington Nationals.
by souldrummer on May 30, 2010 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Nick Johnson's bat
isn’t doing anyone any good this year.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Mesoraco hit his first AA homerun today
Balentien with two in his first two AB’s
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
Pujols is on fire now too
I’m staying hopeful for this Cardinals series, but that isn’t good news for anyone on the pitching staff
only takes 4 pitches to walk him
or one to hit him
"I don't challenge Murphy, even if he's 0 for 20. Not him, not ever." - Mario Soto
I say plunk him
because my opinions have zero impact on what they’re actually going to do.
(also, prank call him at 3AM tonight so he doesn’t get a good night’s sleep.)
by thevole on May 30, 2010 10:23 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
have Janish order pizzas every 45 minutes
and have them sent to Pujols’ room. Janish wont be playing, so he doesnt need the sleep.
by Charlie Scrabbles on May 30, 2010 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
how about every 108 minutes
"I don't challenge Murphy, even if he's 0 for 20. Not him, not ever." - Mario Soto
by Caleb on May 30, 2010 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Have Justin e-mail him
He’ll be up all night trying to figure out what the hell it says.
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
by poojols on May 30, 2010 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
great idea
but Pujols will eventually figure it out, so have a note say “love, TLR” so they can have a big fight and throw him off the trail of the invisible Janish.
by Red_Poodle on May 30, 2010 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I saw Claude Osteen speaking one time
(I think it was him.) He was in the (probably 1966) Dodgers rotation with Sandy Koufax, Don Drysdale, and Don Sutton.
He told this story:
Drysdale was in a rough spot, and had just given up a double. The other team (I forget who) had their slugger coming to the plate. Walter Alston walked out to the mound, and told Drysdale, “Look, Don, just go ahead and put this guy on. We’ll get the next one.” Drysdale, ever the competitor, was not happy about this; he wanted to go right after the opponent’s best hitter.
Alston had just stepped across the foul line when he heard this tremendous SMACK, and the umpire yelled, “Take your base!” Walter turned around. “DRYSDALE! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?” Don looked back at him, “Why should I waste three good pitches, skip?”
"The USA despite its flaws and corruption and overall messiness is still a great and powerful instrument of freedom and hope for the entire world." - Madville
I've heard that story before as well
Great story.
Drysdale is who we want Jonny Gomes to be
by Highlifeman21 on Jun 1, 2010 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions
What do the Angels have that might tempt Walt to let Alonso go?
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
Kendry Morales broke his leg.
In a walk off HR celebration.
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
the Angels dont want a prospect
they need a veteran if they wanna win now.
by Charlie Scrabbles on May 30, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
couple of bats, bucket of balls
"I don't challenge Murphy, even if he's 0 for 20. Not him, not ever." - Mario Soto
Think this is where Berkman ends up?
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
Doubt it on Fielder, but I could see Berkman for sure. And I bet he'd go there.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
'cause the Angels already have Morales, they just need a quick fix.
Fielder will be really, really expensive in prospects, then you have to decide what to do with him after this season. Berkman could be just a short term fix, then let him go elsewhere in the offseason.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
they have a DH position open for next season
with Matsui only on a one year deal. that could work.
by Charlie Scrabbles on May 31, 2010 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
There's a bunch of noise about Konerko, too
I’d love to see Berkman in the other league.
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
True
I was thinking Alonso too, but they don’t want him. They’ll get somebody proven to be mediocre like Adam LaRoche.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
what a disappointing loss
seemed like whenever I checked what was going on, there were runners on base with <2 outs, and no one scored :(
sad to waste 3 straight great efforts from Mike Leake, whose innings are so limited
Well this might cheer you up - Click on the Chad picture and proceed.- Watch the video Jake and you go to sleep smiling.
http://www.yahoo.com/_ylt=AtxKKEao.oPqj6p6RbSpS8mbvZx4;
My name is Madville and I'm a JonnyGomesLaynceNixaddict.
by Madville on May 30, 2010 11:26 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
eyewitness report: NYC edition
I’ve been wandering around the east coast for the past couple weeks so I’ve been off RR, and it’s only going to get more sporadic from here.
All the same, I did meet up with vole for the 3rd inning onwards. We were supposed to go to this beer garden, but instead he lured me to his place with the promise of IPA and dolamdes.
As frustrating as the game was, this is the 4th RR I’ve met in person, and they’ve all been good people…as much as I respect everyone’s privacy and all, y’all should meet each other. We’re fun to hang out with, I swear.
"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
I don't think I like the odds
If you’ve met all the good people, that means the serial killers are left for the rest of us.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
what if you're the serial killer?
"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 May 30, 2010 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Just remember
There’s a difference between “serial killer” and “mass murderer”.
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
be nice to Paul Janish
and you have nothing to worry about…
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I heard he strengthened those weak wrists
by dismembering victims.
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
Interesting. I kind of see it. I always thought Aaron Boone looked and sounded like Gary Sinise.
But when I went to look for a photo to make my point with, I discovered that Aaron Boone is now a dead ringer for Greg Kinnear:
by the finest muffins on May 31, 2010 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions
I can see both of those
I always thought Aaron Boone was cute, not sure if I’m alone in that, but I’ve liked seeing him around on BBT because he was a Red but also because, he is clearly the most competent Greg Kinnear look alike for the job!
I don't know who Cy's met
But the three I’ve met in real life were nice, friendly, and not creepy. (Well, maybe ’Nukkah, but he was drunk.)
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
I can think of 20 I've met off the top of my head
And all of them have been fine.
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on May 31, 2010 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions
On second thought, it's at least 24
But, I haven’t met either you or Cy, so the jury’s still out on you creeps.
"aaron harnann is so aweseom" - justin
by BK on May 31, 2010 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions
I was planning to hang out with you at the Crew game
but I chose to hang out with my Mom instead. I suppose that makes me a creep.
"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
Did I do anything that was creepy?
I don’t remember doing creepy things. Maybe yelling at Didi Gregorius, but Scrabbles did that first.
by Brendanukkah on May 31, 2010 1:59 AM EDT up reply actions
just joshing, man.
You were most definitely not creepy.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
yeah it was.
I thought I had a chance for a while.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
i did it once and it was cool
then you did it 30 times and DiDi got worried.
by Charlie Scrabbles on May 31, 2010 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
While I guess I'm technically a member of the enemy for that series.
I hope that I’ll get to see some of you guys on 6/4. Perhaps now that I’ve fallen victim to the Strasburg shell game I can appreciate the true value of money I can salvage some return on my overpriced ticket.
Ian Desmond...because the future starts now for the Washington Nationals.
by souldrummer on May 30, 2010 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I was thinking about tomorrow
if Votto is better, I don’t think he should start. I know that sounds insane and no one wants him back more than I do, but he hasn’t played in 5 days. (Incredibly small sample size I know but’, strengthening the argument here, so I figured data, even though it’s questionable, might lend support) It might be better to have him go do more hitting and fielding practice before he goes back out there. Also, I’m afraid of this thing continuing (I just saw LaRoche came back to the lineup after 5 days because of back stiffness then was out again shortly after, apparently he’s alright now, but I hope we don’t see something similar here). They need to get this thing fully better then send him back out.
Conflict of interest?
Peter Angelos owns the Orioles. He also owns the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN). MASN broadcasts the Orioles games. They also broadcast the Nationals games. The Orioles are wretched, but they have a few pieces that could help a team that is trying to make a run at the end of the season; Tejada, Millwood, Guthrie. So, is it possible that MASN’s ratings would benefit from the Nationals staying in contention long into the summer? And would higher ratings for MASN not benefit Mr. Angelos’ bank account? What’s to stop the Orioles from shipping Tejada to Washington for organizational filler and a curly W pretzel? I see this as a conflict of interest.
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
Tejada for a bag of curly W pretzels
sounds like a standard Angelos trade.
It has to be out-of-the-ordinary stupid to be proven as a conflict of interest.
"The USA despite its flaws and corruption and overall messiness is still a great and powerful instrument of freedom and hope for the entire world." - Madville
Orioles are victims of bad luck and a bad bullpen.
Losing Brian Roberts was very, very hurtful to that team. I have no idea why Matusz hasn’t been as good as projected and it’s a cautionary tale for me about Strasburg. Adam Jones is underperforming. Markakis is hitting with less power.
The bottom line is that the Nats did a better job of upgrading their awful bullpen than the Orioles did, and nothing sucks the air out of a room of young players than a bad bullpen.
Ian Desmond...because the future starts now for the Washington Nationals.
by souldrummer on May 31, 2010 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Doesn't really matter if there's a conflict of interest if nobody has standing to challenge the transaction
It’s not as if the O’s have shareholders. Though I agree with poojols – Angelos definitely has a conflict by having interests in different franchises, even if they are in separate leagues. I’d bet it was deliberately ignored when MLB paid Angelos for relocating a franchise into his “territory.”
when i lived in washington
i remember angelos was pitching a fit and did everything he could to keep the expos from coming to washington. if theres something he could do to destroy the nats, im sure he would
Retractions are for journalists! -Gray
MASN Nats coverage gets the short end of the stick.
Dibble and Debbie Taylor, our eye brussel sprouts, ain’t putting viewers on the TV. Angelos treatment of the Nats and his opposition to the team is why I rarely watch O’s games on TV and have little sympathy to their current struggles.
Ian Desmond...because the future starts now for the Washington Nationals.
If Angelos truly cared about their ratings, they would can Dibble.
Much as I cherish are brothers by the river, we do not deserve Rob Dibble on our broadcasting team.
Unless Tejada plays RF, he’s not that much of an upgrade over our current 3B, best in the NL or our current shortstop, who has to get as many ABs at possible. He’d be an upgrade at 2B, but they are already paying Guzman a lot of money and they won’t want to admit that Adam Kennedy is worse than advertised unless he completely sucks.
Ian Desmond...because the future starts now for the Washington Nationals.
by souldrummer on May 31, 2010 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Unable to score in the 9th
If there is anything that may point to a turning point, Reds unable to score in the bottom of the 9th to win the game is pretty crucial. This is a typical win the game with your last to bat situation. Of the 3 outs, Hernandez’s bunt that resulted in the first out at 3rd was the killer. When everyone in the game knew exactly what Hernandez was going to do, this is when he should be swinging away for a base hit. Fielders were all moving and there were plenty of holes to hit through. Trying to move the runners up is the right move but bunting right at the fielder made the execution looked dumb.
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