Sweet lovely death, I am waiting for your breath. Come sweet death, one last caress. Reds lose, 5-3.
by Brendanukkah on Aug 21, 2011 1:20 AM EDT
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Joe Nuxhall Memorial Honorary Star of the Game
Brandon Phillips. So, have we found our leadoff hitter? Phillips provided the spark, getting on base four times with three hits and a walk, and scored two runs. It wasn't enough for the win, but he's been mighty impressive leading off. Honorable mentions go to Joey Votto (2-2 with two walks and two RBI, plus a stolen base) and Ramon Hernandez (a temporarily game-tying double).
Key Plays
- Charlie Morton has had the Reds number all season, but today he was facing The Sparkplug That Is Brandon Phillips. Phillips singled to begin the game, moved to second on Fred Lewis's grounder, then scored when Joey Votto singled. Reds lead, 1-0.
- Dontrelle Willis has pitched pretty well for the Reds this year, but try as he might he can't earn a win. In the fourth inning, he gave up back to back singles to Andrew McCutchen and Ryan Ludwick. Then he retired the next two batters, but friggin' Ronny Cedeno singled to left. McCutchen scored. Game tied, 1-1.
- Then, the next inning, Jose Tabata singled and Willis hit Garrett Jones with a pitch. Dontrelle struck out Andrew McCutchen, but Ryan Ludwick and Neil Walker hit back to back singles, bringing around Tabata and Jones. Pirates lead, 3-1.
- Seeking to get back in the game, Brandon Phillips, Fred Lewis and Joey Votto began the sixth inning with consecutive singles. Votto's drove in Phillips. It seemed like a big inning was in the offing, but then Jay Bruce grounded into a momentum killing double play. Pirates lead, 3-2.
- Charlie Morton left the game in the sixth inning, so the Reds took advantage of Chris Resop on the mound. Drew Stubbs singled off of him to start the seventh, then stole second base. Ramon Hernandez then hit a double to bring Stubbs the rest of the way home. Tony Watson came in and shut down the rest of the Reds. Game tied, 3-3.
- Aroldis Chapman, supposedly our most reliable pitcher, entered the game and struck out Garrett Jones. But Andrew McCutchen singled, and Chapman walked Ryan Ludwick. Then Neil Walker hit a run scoring single and Brandon Wood hit a run scoring double. Chapman struck out Ronny Cedeno, but walked Michael McKenry to load the bases. Sam LeCure struck out pinch hitter Xavier Paul to end the inning, but it was too late. Pirates win, 5-3.
Other Notes
- Both of the run-scoring hits against Chapman were done with broken bats.
- So far in this series, the starting pitching has given up five runs and the bullpen has given up six.
- Winning pitcher Tony Watson had just been recalled from Indianapolis earlier in the day.
- The Reds have only scored four runs off Charlie Morton in four games against him this year.
- PNC Park was 98.6% full for this Saturday afternoon game between the third and fourth place teams in the division. I'm hoping there was some kind of promotion, because I'm feeling a little jealous.
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I'm thinking Beep in left, Votto at second, and Yonder at first next year
I think Joey could handle the move, it would take advantage of his sweet defensive skillz. Votto worked hard as fuck at his defense, ask Zac.
"•The Reds have only scored four runs off Charlie Morton in four games against him this year."
Yet 4 more mind boggling losses by the Reds this season…
no love for Sam LeCure?
He not only cleaned up Chapman’s mess, he pitched a perfect inning after that. 1.1 innings pitched, 0 hits, 0 walks, 3 Ks.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Recap of misfit toys
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
by poojols on Aug 21, 2011 8:41 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
#HatsOffCin
Jamie Ramsey is asking people to use the #HatsOffCin hashtag on their tweets even if they are not baseball-related. With 12 (now 11, I guess) days left in the Hats Off campaign, the Reds are second to the Giants (by a couple of thousand tweets).
His previous post on this topic said the Yankees were ahead, but I guess the Reds have passed them.
This is pretty impressive. The Reds are in second place, with all those larger markets out there? Is Cincinnati the bright hot center of the Twitterverse or something?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
There are only a few situations where #HatsOffCin are appropriate
by FordhamRam on Aug 21, 2011 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Maybe it's just me, but it sounds like a hashtag for unprotected sex in Cincinnati.
She said she’s on the pill. Good enough for me! #HatsOFFCIN
by ken on Aug 21, 2011 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
And the search for Fred Lewis' incriminating pictures of Dusty Baker continues.
Phillips 2B
Lewis LF
Votto 1B
Bruce RF
Frazier 3B
Stubbs CF
Hanigan C
Janish SS
Leake P
probably would be Sappelt
if there was a lefty on the mound.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Not a bad night for Dontrelle
Sounds like he got dinked to death. Eight hits but only one for extra bases. 5 Ks, 2 unintentional BBs, a pickoff, and no HRs. Lots of grounders, too.
Also, Cowboy was convinced that Morton threw at Bruce intentionally. It didn’t really make sense given the context, but I only had the radio. I wonder if he’s right, and if so, whether we see any retaliation today.
It did hit him right on the butt
Still, if someone was gonna be plunked, I thought it was going to be Joey. One, they often walk him anyway. Two, I imagine they weren’t pleased with the way he watched his homerun Friday.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
If anyone was going to get intentionally plunked it would/should have been BP.
He pimped his homerun and then blew a kiss to a “loudmouth” fan.
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
END last night
Four 2-out RBI and four runners left in scoring position with two outs. Sounds like he had some opportunities.
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
by poojols on Aug 21, 2011 11:09 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
The Reds' Twitter tells me that this is
- A rubber game (!)
- Against the Rats (!)
- With an SP that doesn’t have to redeem himself (!)
Whatever.
rec'd for the title
I played a piece for tuba called Air and Bourree back in high school for the state solo and ensemble contest. the Air section titled “Komm, susser tod” which translates to “Come, sweet death.”
Probably what the composer titled it
After realizing he was writing tuba music. :-)
It feels so nice to be back to normal
by nycredsfan on Aug 21, 2011 1:11 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Tell me you don't want to see Glenn Danzig playing a tuba
by Brendanukkah on Aug 21, 2011 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Oystein Baadsvik is probably the best tuba player alive
there aren’t many than can make a very comfortable living by touring and releasing a CD every few years.
anywho, look up Fnugg on youtube. awesome.
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