"Maybe if I throw THIS curveball...nope, that one got crushed, too..." Brewers feast on Badroyo and the Reds 6 - 3.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 11:06 PM EDT
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Ryan Braun. The frontrunner for the National League's 2011 MVP continued his stellar season, going 2 for 4 with 2 HRs. He touched up a vintage Badroyo, but Braun didn't discriminate as he tallied another off of Jeremy Horst. Silver Slugger, MVP, face of the franchise...you name it, Braun's doing it. Don't worry, Yonder's going to take over his various thrones this time!
Key Plays
- The Reds got off to a quick start in the 1st. Dave Sappelt lined a double and was promptly driven in by the best first baseman in the stadium. Reds lead 1-0.
- Bronson threw a pitch in the top of the 2nd...the Brewers swung...Home Run! Game tied, 1-1.
- If you'd seen the first two innings, you might have thought Goodroyo was in the park tonight. Unfortunately, the third. Arroyo got the bottom of the order out with a George Kottaras flyout and a Randy Wolf liner, but then walked Nyjer Morgan before serving up a blast to Mark Kotsay. Guess what? Braun followed with a solo smash. Brewers lead 4-1.
- Arroyo settled in for the next few innings, allowing just a Mark Kotsay double and a walk. Being the comptetitor he is, Arroyo saw the recordbooks in sight and made a dash to the finish. Kottaras crushed one to deep right, giving the Brewers a 5-1 lead, and giving Arroyo the lovely honor of having yielded a team record 44 HRs on the season. I bet Adam Dunn wishes he got to face Badroyo!
- After Jeremy "jmh57" Horst relieved Arroyo, someone forgot to tell Braun that the token homer-blaster was no longer pitching. Brauny badger didn't care anyway, launching his 2nd HR of the night into the right field bleachers. Brew Crew leads 6-1.
- The Reds mounted a meager rally in the bottom of the 8th...well, sort of. A few Reds got hits and then Joey Votto did what he do, singling in 2 runs before Jay Bruce hit into (another) inning ending double play. Reds lose 6-3.
- With Braun's 2 homers, he becomes only the second Brewer to post a 30/30 season (joining Tommy Hunter and his fantastic 1970 campaign.)
- Official attendance was announced as 32,506. Divide that by 3 and it's what the stadium looked like. Remember how winning baseball filled the stadium last September? Notice how long ago that feels? Dang.
- This is my first Game Recap for RR (does that make me Sir Kevin Mitchell is Batman? Is that how this works?) I look forward to the opportunity to write for (and with) you guys and gals in the future!
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I like Brendan’s rule: POTG can’t be from the other team if the Reds lose. Ryan Braun can go take a long walk on a short pier. And take Nyjer Morgan with him.
I’m going with Jo-eh for POTG. 3 for 4, with 3 RBIs.
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by BubbaFan on Sep 16, 2011 11:24 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
IIRC Brendan used to pick opposing players on occasion
Also, that’s the worst caricature in the deck so far.
by ken on Sep 16, 2011 11:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
it looks like Hafner.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 16, 2011 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
he did
But not if the Reds lose.
And yeah, it’s a pretty bad likeness.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I think it's pretty good
except for the eyes
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
He's too skinny and his face is way too long and thin.
Otherwise, I think it’s pretty good!
by the finest muffins on Sep 17, 2011 8:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes, you're right
the face is too thin. He’s not too skinny though, in fact I am sometimes surprised at how skinny Joey looks when standing at the plate.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
really?
Joey doesn’t appear skinny to me. He’s definitely not bulky, but he is a pretty big guy. Check out this pic of him together with Bruce, Phillips and Rolen. Next to Rolen he does look more slight, but he definitely seems pretty sturdy anyway
I know
but when he’s at the plate, he does look pretty skinny.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
I don't think he looks skinny
at the plate or anywhere else. He’s a bulky dude.
The caricature is definitely too long and lean. Joey has a really square look. Square face, square jaw, square body.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I like that Walt never feels a need to wear a coat and tie
he is like an old man who has given up on looking nice, so he just wears sweats every where.
Unrelated thought, and something the English language needs to change. It is really easy to remember meat and meet, because meat has eat in it. Sweet and sweat should be swapped, because sweat has eat in it, and everybody likes to eat sweets but nobody wants to eat sweet.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
by Yossarian22 on Sep 17, 2011 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
unite and untie
Two words that have two letters in the middle switched. But they sound completely different and have opposite meanings.
by poojols on Sep 17, 2011 12:06 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
There's a book
called The Untied States of America. It predicts the U.S. will fall apart in the future. A lot of people don’t even notice the title is “untied” and not “united.”
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
there's that old internet chain letter
wehr all the lteetrs in the mddile of the wrdos are srmaclbed but you can slitl mkae snese of the steancne
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
I agree
And I can’t quite place who this looks like but it doesn’t really evoke Joey to me
by Red_Poodle on Sep 17, 2011 1:18 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Or the king of diamonds?
Dusty Baker got the red kings.
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Not nearly as handsome as Jon Hamm
Bart: "Dad, what's a Muppet?"
Homer: "Well, it's not quite a mop, not quite a puppet, but man... (laughs, then pauses) So, to answer you question, I don't know."
With a little Jim Edmonds spliced in there?
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Every office I've been in, there has been a guy with weird scars that he needs to explain to you—'it was one of those old Xerox machines, with a lot of razors in it'... or a pale person with a novel of supernatural erotica that keeps getting left on the printer. Major League lineups need those guys, too." - David Roth
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Sep 17, 2011 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
"At the end of the day, the only way you lose is if you lose heart...
“…or if you let them see your tiger eyes.”
-B. Arroyo
by Gapper on Sep 16, 2011 11:27 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Yeah about some cat dying or something
and some game that i guess happened.
Cingrani for 2012 Closer!
Well, I just threw up like hell.
So I guess I was nice and drunk.
"Luna Lovegood is really freaking awesome in every way." -Me
the key to collegiate vomiting
is the thorough teeth brushing afterwards. Avoid the flavored paste, its always best to stick with the mint.
"the only place they lost was the scoreboard"
by Ewok on Sep 17, 2011 10:52 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Does Arroyo get two more starts?
If so, your next Blyleven!
by ken on Sep 16, 2011 11:41 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Well, folks.... that about wraps it up.
Reds mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. Certainly not as fun as last season, but we’ve definitely had worse! Reds need to go 7-4 to finish @ 500 and need to go 8-3 to finish above.
by Nasty N8 on Sep 16, 2011 11:45 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
At the end of the day Dustwadfuckpants puts on some jazz, sips some Scottish Diva Vodka and watches reruns od the 2009 Thongmaster Elite fishing competition.
Kevin Youkilis: If I were to go anywhere, I would want to go to Cincinnati .
her bathing suit seems have been damaged, and half of it ripped away by a tidle wave
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
by Yossarian22 on Sep 16, 2011 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Left in threads
but the stylish cap has made it ok.
"Prince Fielder is too fat even for the Oakland A’s" - Billy Beane
thanks mads!
"the only place they lost was the scoreboard"
by Ewok on Sep 17, 2011 10:50 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
she looks good with a pole in her hand
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Sep 17, 2011 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
oh, and well done on the title
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
by -ManBearPig on Sep 17, 2011 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Well, there goes the neighborhood....
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
its ok, really.
I put gas back in the fuel tank and moved the seat back into the right position. I even remembered to readjust the mirrors!
Everything will be just fine…as long as he doesn’t check the odometer!
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Sep 17, 2011 12:02 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
im glad RR added another mod
Brendan mentioned a while back that he was steppping down. Gray is MIA. ‘Creds is too busy blowing up twitter. Jch isn’t posting fanposts much any more.
Who else should mod?
I say crolf and madville.
"the only place they lost was the scoreboard"
by Ewok on Sep 17, 2011 12:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
i use to be your ironic choice for mod!
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
'tHan for mod!
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Sep 17, 2011 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Eyewitness report:
Bronson didn’t like this cold night at all. Feenin’ for his yacht time
I'm ready to face any challenges that may be foolish enough to face me
How many fingers am I holding up?
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
i caught a lil bit of the game on wlw
Marty stated janish was 2 for his last 42. Is that correct?
Methinks paulie might be backing up negron next season.
"the only place they lost was the scoreboard"
by Ewok on Sep 17, 2011 10:50 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
i think he can stick if he hits .240 in mlb
But .200 ain’t gonna cut it.
"the only place they lost was the scoreboard"
by Ewok on Sep 17, 2011 11:56 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
you are really hard on Mr. Janish
but Arroyo gets a free pass?
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
by Yossarian22 on Sep 17, 2011 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
arroyo has a proven track record
He is the best interview on the team, along with votto.
He makes community appearances
He lives in a cool pad
He did that awesome Together Again jingle/commercial
He is a total babe magnet
He is a faster runner on the basepaths
Arroyo is from key west, which is much cooler than texas. And it has a Margaritaville.
Bronson has a better sense of humor, he named his boat The Nasty Hook. Janish doesn’t own a boat locally. He probably has a bass fishing boat back home. Bass fishing sucks.
And BA is a gold glover!!!
"the only place they lost was the scoreboard"
by Ewok on Sep 17, 2011 12:46 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
that was an awful commercial with the Together Again tune
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Sep 17, 2011 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
'credsy wished he had your commitment to the craft
and to the ipad.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
Well trot "Stubbsie" out for 3 more k's
and he can have his own team record. Call the 2011 campaign a success!
I'm ready to face any challenges that may be foolish enough to face me
I won't be satisfied until Bronson gets #50
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
by -ManBearPig on Sep 17, 2011 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Since Arroyo has a guaranteed spot next year
can we sit him to give Wood a couple of starts? Arroyo’s only hope of 200 innings to end the season with a pair of complete games, and I just don’t see that in the cards.
So lets give Wood a couple of starts.
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
by Yossarian22 on Sep 17, 2011 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
A pair of complete games almost guarantees he'll break the record!
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
by -ManBearPig on Sep 17, 2011 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions
If Dusty were a true players manager he wouldn't remove Bronson from his final two starts!
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
by Yossarian22 on Sep 17, 2011 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions
although inorder to get to 200 innings
the Reds would have to be winning or tied after 9 innings, so that greatly decreases Arroyo’s chances…
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
by Yossarian22 on Sep 17, 2011 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions
And if he's pitching, the Reds aint winning.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Sep 17, 2011 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
The Lineup
Brandon Phillips 4
Edgar Renteria 6
Joey Votto 3
Jay Bruce 9
Yonder Alonso 7
Todd Frazier 5
Drew Stubbs 8
Devin Mesoraco 2
Edinson Volquez 1
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via Sheldon
Dusty Baker has no plans to shelve Bronson Arroyo or Drew Stubbs to prevent them reaching some dubious numbers. With 44 home runs allowed, Arroyo is four away from the NL record and six from the MLB record of 50 held by Bert Blyleven. Stubbs has 193 strikeouts, which of course is seven from 200. It’s also two shy of Adam Dunn’s Reds record.
Ramon Hernandez is sore after fouling a ball off his lower left leg last night. Ryan Hanigan is still dealing with back spasms.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
A shame Arroyo probably won't allow 51 home runs
if he only had 3 starts left rather than 2…
I break the backs of young children by shattering their dreams.
12 days ago
The Cards were 8.5 games back of the Braves in the WC. Now they’re 3.5 games back.
With 12 games left, and the way both teams have been playing, they could make that up. Crazy how the wild card races have shaped up this year.
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