July 7th - Reds vs. Braves - Game Thread

[CTA513]

Reds Braves
1. R Freel, 3B 1. M Giles, 2B
2. A Dunn, LF 2. E Renteria, SS
3. K Griffey Jr., CF 3. C Jones, 3B
4. R Aurilia, 1B 4. A Jones, CF
5. B Phillips, 2B 5. J Francoeur, RF
6. A Kearns, RF 6. M Diaz, LF
7. D Ross, C 7. A LaRoche, 1B
8. J Castro, SS 8. T Pratt, C
9. E Milton, P 9. H Ramirez, P

Milton: 4-4, 5.09 ERA Ramirez: 4-2, 3.47 ERA

Game Time: 7:35 p.m. ET
TV: FSN Ohio
Radio: WLW 700

[reds44]

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I'm gonna be sick. Castro over Felipe, and Edwin sits. Why?

[KronoRed]

EE is too valuble to play everyday ;)

[Joseph]

Well it's clear Castro and Aurilia needed to be back in the lineup, and EE had played one whole game since coming off the DL and surely needed a rest. </sarcasm>

Narron, give Bob Boone back the dice with players names on them that you use to construct these lineups.

[OnBaseMachine]

We have ourselves a platoon at SS and 3B.

Out with Narron I say.

[reds44]

We score 7 runs yesterday, and get an entirely new lineup today?

[KronoRed]

The O is to blame for not scoring 20 runs a game

[reds44]

I don't know if this is why he is sitting (and I doubt it is), but Edwin could use a day off. If you include his AAA stint, he has played 15 games in like 14 days.

[HotCorner]

Not to mention Hatteberg gets to sit down after a 3 hit night.:confused:

[CTA513]

Not to mention Hatteberg gets to sit down after a 3 hit night.:confused:

Hatteberg mainly plays when a right hander is pitching.

[dsmith421]

Given the number of offensive weapons the Reds have, it is almost impossible to come up with an eight-man lineup that is below-average. Yet Narron does it night after night. This team has enough trouble without being actively undermined from within.

[Matt700wlw]

In other news, Joe Mays penciled in to start on the 22nd.


That better change.

[Matt700wlw]

I don't know if this is why he is sitting (and I doubt it is), but Edwin could use a day off. If you include his AAA stint, he has played 15 games in like 14 days.

In 3 days, he'll get 3

[reds44]

In 3 days, he'll get 3
I hope not.

I always hope this isn't a hint of some inside info you have.

[KronoRed]

The allstar break? ;)

[dsmith421]

I always hope this isn't a hint of some inside info you have.

erm...everyone but Arroyo is getting a three day vacation next week.

[reds44]

The allstar break? ;)
Oh my. Wow.

:bang:

Sorry about that.
:laugh:

[Matt700wlw]

I hope not.

I always hope this isn't a hint of some inside info you have.

All-star break.

I'm pretty sure that's public knowledge :D

[PuffyPig]

Well, Lopez isn't hitting, and hasn't hit LH pitching all season.

Freel has hit LH very well.EE is OK vs. LH pitching.

What I can't understand is why you wouldn't slide Phillips to SS, put Freel at 2nd, leave EE at third, with Aurilia (who murders LH pitching) at first.

Castro playing has to be because Narron doesn't want to mess up Phillips by moving him to SS. That leaves either Aurilia at SS (Nuff said) or...Castro.

[Raisor]

I'm not going tonight. I have to save my energy for the next two days.

Life's too short to pay to see Milton pitch.

[Kc61]

Maybe Narron is as annoyed about EE's bad throw last night as I am.

Actually probably just an effort to get both Freel and Aurilia in against lefty. I'm sure EE will be back tomorrow.

[Falls City Beer]

I'm not going tonight. I have to save my energy for the next two days.

Life's too short to pay to see Milton pitch.

I had a chance to see the Reds last Sunday; I was in town.

Milton was going, so I passed up that chance in a hurry. I dislike being insulted.

[Caveat Emperor]

I'm not going tonight. I have to save my energy for the next two days.

Life's too short to pay to see Milton pitch.

On the plus side, everyone in the cheap seats walks home with a souvenier.

[KronoRed]

Pen should be going from the start

[Joseph]

Any word on the roster move for Guardado?

[reds44]

Any word on the roster move for Guardado?
I'm 99% sure Gosling went back to AAA.

[redsfan30]

Any word on the roster move for Guardado?
Gosling optioned.

[Puffy]

Why worry about the 25th man everyone says. Castro is just a late inning defensive replacement everyone says. This is 5 starts in 8 games. Thats way too much.

And for those of you on the Lopez hasn't hit lefties all year, Castro is better defensively - - Milton is a fly ball pitcher so infield defense is less of a factor with him. And even with his struggles I'd rather have his bat in the lineup and batting near the bottom than Castro's bat 100 times out of 100 situations.

My happiest day as a Reds fan since February 10, 2000 was a year and a half ago when the Twins signed Castro and i thought I'd never have to see him in a Reds uniform again. Boy, was I wrong.

[Matt700wlw]

Why worry about the 25th man everyone says. Castro is just a late inning defensive replacement everyone says.

That's what it was supposed to be. I heard Krivsky say it.

[reds44]

That's what it was supposed to be. I heard Krivsky say it.
Krivsky doesn't manage the team, a man with crushes on veteran players (who aren't very good) does.

Krivsky could have brought him here to be a late inning defensive replacement, doesn't mean Narron will use him like that.

[Matt700wlw]

Krivsky doesn't manage the team, a man with crushes on veteran players (who aren't very good) does.

Krivsky could have brought him here to be a late inning defensive replacement, doesn't mean Narron will use him like that.

Yes and yes.

[KronoRed]

The contract extension to Narron to me is a big sign he approves of how Jerry runs this team

[kbrake]

On the plus side, everyone in the cheap seats walks home with a souvenier.

Just be sure to go cheap enough. I went last Sunday when Milton was pitching and had seats in LF. Problem was I should have gone upper deck and I would have had a chance at the Belliard ball. I think I under estimated Milton.

[redsfan30]

Just a few more minutes until the Reds break the streak!

[redsfan30]

Have faith in Milton tonight....Turner Field isn't exactly Coors Field.

[Raisor]

I should have gone to the game. Now I have to listen to Ron Gant do color on Turner South.

[redsfan30]

Time to go to work, fellas.

[redsfan30]

Ryan Freel begins the game by working a walk.

[Raisor]

Ron Gant says Ryan Freel "makes things happen".

Everyone take a drink.

[reds44]

Scrappy Freel.

[Tornon]

Let's keep it goin now Griff

[redsfan30]

Dunn singles to right and Freel goes to third.

Let's get an early lead guys!!

[Matt700wlw]

What's with Dunn?

It's almost like the lightbulb flipped on....I like it!

[reds44]

Dunn is hot, hot, hot.

We got somethin going.

[Ltlabner]

Note to Narron: Dunn in front of Jr. Thank you.

[Raisor]

Ron Gant says Dunn "all or nothing".

Take a drink

[M2]

Dunn in front of Jr. = good idea

[Matt700wlw]

Ron Gant says Dunn "all or nothing".

Take a drink

You'll be passed out by the 2nd.

:drink:

[Raisor]

I love me some baseball cliches!

[Tornon]

Way to get the run in griff.. I guess

[Raisor]

scrappy!

[redsfan30]

Reds score on a wild pitch and Dunn moves to second.

Reds 1
Braves 0

What's a lead?

[reds44]

Early lead! I like it!

1-0

[redsfan30]

Junior fouls out behind third...good thing Freel was able to score on the WP.

[Raisor]

I tried to get a "Larry" chant going last night when Chippy was up to bat.

Didn't work.

[Raisor]

Is this a joke? When did Rich start hitting 4th????

[RFS62]

Anyone notice anything different about Dunn's stroke the past week?

[redsfan30]

Now is the time to jump on Ramirez....he doesn't look comfortable.

[redsfan30]

Aurilia grounds out to second for the second out, Dunn moves to third.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Is this a joke? When did Rich start hitting 4th????

I think it was the day Narron got a contract extension.

[reds44]

Glad Edwin's not playing.

Ok I had to do it......

[Tornon]

I think Aurilia has pretty much been the standard #4 hitter all year against lefty pitchers

[Raisor]

Brandon Phillips from Stone Mountain, Georgia.

It's the Redneck Mt Rushmore, by the way.

[Doc. Scott]

Is this a joke? When did Rich start hitting 4th????

Since all season, pretty much?

[Raisor]

I think Aurilia has pretty much been the standard #4 hitter all year against lefty pitchers

I really didn't think a sarcasam tag was needed, but....

[Doc. Scott]

Brandon Phillips from Stone Mountain, Georgia.

It's the Redneck Mt Rushmore, by the way.

Also home of the legendary Jake "The Snake" Roberts.

[redsfan30]

Phillips pops out to second to end the inning, but the Reds take an important early lead.

Reds 1
Braves coming up

[Doc. Scott]

I really didn't think a sarcasam tag was needed, but....



Might need these as well:

[Raisor]

Since all season, pretty much?


yeah, ok..I guess the sarcasam tag WAS needed...

sorry about that

[doug flynn]

One run should be plenty with Milton on the hill.

[Raisor]

Might need these as well:




u r jest jelluze of my stuff.

:devil:

[redsfan30]

Giles grounds out to short on the first pitch.

[CTA513]

Ramirez threw 28 pitches in the 1st inning.

:thumbup:

[Tornon]

I guess Lopez doesn't make that play

[Matt700wlw]

Castro made that look easy

[reds44]

Juan out

[Matt700wlw]

u r jest jelluze of my stuff.

:devil:

Alcohol's kicking in already :devil:

[redsfan30]

Renteria flies out to right...two pitches, two outs.

[TheBigLebowski]

One run should be plenty with Milton on the hill.
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[Doc. Scott]

Castro made that look easy

So I assume it was within a two-step radius of where Juan was playing?

[Raisor]

Larry Chippy Jones, who never met a Hooters girl he didn't have a kid out of wedlock with.

[Tornon]

Hazzah for 6 pitch innings!

[redsfan30]

Chipper flies out to center to end the inning.

Quick and easy first for Milton.

After 1

Reds 1
Braves 0

[reds44]

Rought inning for Milty.

[Matt700wlw]

So I assume it was within a two-step radius of where Juan was playing?

It was more of a nice scoop, wasn't really away from him, it had some zip on it.

[Falls City Beer]

Hazzah for 6 pitch innings!

That may have been a career first.

Hit the books.

[NJReds]

Castro made that look easy


...and Marty professed much love for the great defense of Castro. Said that the audience is probably tired of hearing him talk about Castro, but there always will be a job in baseball for Juan. Marty hopes he's in Cincinnati to stay.

Marty loathes fans who loathe Juan Castro.

[doug flynn]

Dare I mention Milton's only 24 outs away from a perfect game?

[RFS62]

OK, now I see what's happened to the Braves this year.

MC Hammer

[redsfan30]

Austin Kearns rips a single to left to lead off the second!

[NJReds]

Kearns with a single...

[Matt700wlw]

...and Marty professed much love for the great defense of Castro. Said that the audience is probably tired of hearing him talk about Castro, but there always will be a job in baseball for Juan. Marty hopes he's in Cincinnati to stay.

Marty loathes fans who loathe Juan Castro.

loathing loathers is loathable... :evil:

[Tornon]

That may have been a career first.

Hit the books.

For Milton you mean? or anybody?

[Doc. Scott]

...and Marty professed much love for the great defense of Castro. Said that the audience is probably tired of hearing him talk about Castro, but there always will be a job in baseball for Juan. Marty hopes he's in Cincinnati to stay.

Marty loathes fans who loathe Juan Castro.

Maybe Marty and I should go quail hunting.

[redsfan30]

Dave Ross splits the gap in right center, scoring Kearns!!!

2-0 Reds!

[NJReds]

Maybe Marty and I should go quail hunting.

:laugh:

[Falls City Beer]

For Milton you mean? or anybody?

Milty.

[Matt700wlw]

Ross is limping....


Larue is smiling :devil:

[reds44]

I think the 9th inning last night sparked this team, despite the loss.

2-0!

[redsfan30]

The medical staff comes out to look at Ross.

Everyone hold your breath.....

[TheBigLebowski]

David Ross is the king!!

[NJReds]

Ross is limping. Trainer is out.

And Ross comes out...LaRue in.

[Matt700wlw]

Ross is coming out of the game.

[Tornon]

LaRue coming in.. yay

[Joseph]

My wife rejoices!

[redsfan30]

Ross will leave the game and Jason LaRue will be in his place.

Really hope Ross is ok.

The "MASH" themesong during the injury is a nice touch.

[reds44]

Larue is smlining deep down inside.

[Tornon]

Bronson's probably crying now

[NJReds]

When was the last time LaRue was on second base?

[TheBigLebowski]

LaRue is feeling good in places he was afraid to wash last night.

[Raisor]

First time I've gotten to see LaRue's new 'stach. I dig it, man.

[Matt700wlw]

There is a method to the madness of the Krivsky 3 catcher factor.....

:)

[redsfan30]

Juan Castro singles in front of the right fielder and LaRue moves up to third!

[NJReds]

Narron is God.

[Tornon]

Castro now hitting .333, whoda thunk it

[Raisor]

When was the last time LaRue was on second base?


the slump buster...

(cover your eyes Krono)

[reds44]

Juan base hit!

Runners on 1st and 3rd 0 outs!

[redsfan30]

Milton showed bunt and swung away driving in a run!!!!

Reds 3-0

[Matt700wlw]

Milton fakes the world out.

:laugh:

[TheBigLebowski]

I wonder if there will ever come a time when the collective here at RZ starts to realize that Castro has played really well since coming back, and is a valuable commodity to this team.

[Falls City Beer]

LaRue coming in.. yay

I think the offense can brook the loss of David Lee Ross.

[Tornon]

Ramirez doing his best Joe Mays impression

[NJReds]

Marty doesn't let Steve talk too much, does he.

[redsfan30]

First and second, nobody out for the top of the order.

[reds44]

Milty!!!
slug bunt!

3-0!!!

Still 0 outs!

[Matt700wlw]

I wonder if there will ever come a time when the collective here at RZ starts to realize that Castro has played really well since coming back, and is a valuable commodity to this team.

Um...hi.

:wave:

[NJReds]

I wonder if there will ever come a time when the collective here at RZ starts to realize that Castro has played really well since coming back, and is a valuable commodity to this team.

Stop wondering. Won't happen.

Edit: Is the collective the same as the group of 10?

[doug flynn]

Darn, just when Milton and Ross had that chemistry working...hope it doesn't ruin the perfect game.

[redsfan30]

This would be a good place to drop a bunt down...

[reds44]

I wonder if there will ever come a time when the collective here at RZ starts to realize that Castro has played really well since coming back, and is a valuable commodity to this team.
Actually, I agree he has. I don't mind Juan.

[redsfan30]

Ryan Freel doubles to left and another run scores!!!!

Reds now lead 4-0!

[reds44]

This is fun!

4-0!!!!

still no outs!

[Matt700wlw]

Ha. :D

[redsfan30]

The Braves bullpen is busy!

[RFS62]

Soooooo, we don't suck anymore?

[Raisor]

Juan Castro has had stretches in the past where he forgot that he was, in fact, Juan Castro. Those stretches never seem to last because he eventually does remember that he is, in fact, Juan Castro.

[TheBigLebowski]

I'm off to go running....see you folks in about an hr.

[Raisor]

I'm off to go running....see you folks in about an hr.


show off

[Tornon]

lol, this is awesome

[redsfan30]

Adam Dunn singles in two more runs!!!!!

Reds 6
Braves 0

[Falls City Beer]

I wonder if there will ever come a time when the collective here at RZ starts to realize that Castro has played really well since coming back, and is a valuable commodity to this team.

Don't worry. The small-sample Mogwai will become the month-long Gremlin--and all y'all be grabbing your pitchforks.

[redsfan30]

Bobby Cox has seen enough!!!

[RFS62]

Anybody?

Bueller?

[Strikes Out Looking]

We need about 10 more with Milty on the mound

[MrCinatit]

Dunner gets it done = 2 run single, and Ramirez visits Mays in the shower.

[reds44]

Dunn!!!!

6-0!!!!!!

Still 0 outs!!!

YEEEHEE!

[BCubb2003]

Six runs won't be enough.

[Matt700wlw]

Ha Ha. :D

[redsfan30]

The key here is to not take the foot off the throat. They can't settle down and think they've got this game won.

These runs here better not be it for the night. Stay aggresive until the end.

[Raisor]

commercial break.

I have to admit, I have a thing for the gossip girl in the cingular commercial.

[Falls City Beer]

Six runs won't be enough.

Indeed not.

[Caveat Emperor]

As a Reds fan, I've been sitting watching these games from the wrong side WAAYY too often to get smug or anything -- so I'm just going to sit and quietly enjoy myself.

[Doc. Scott]

Juan Castro has had stretches in the past where he forgot that he was, in fact, Juan Castro. Those stretches never seem to last because he eventually does remember that he is, in fact, Juan Castro.

Juan Castro is a little like caprino cheese. A little goes a long way, and too much makes one regret it.

[flyer85]

what's up with Dunn and all the 2 strike hits he has been getting of late?

[redsfan30]

Villarreal takes over on the mound with a 4.05 ERA in 30 innings.

[OnBaseMachine]

I didn't see it but my brother told me that ESPN was counting down the top ten clutch hitters in baseball on sportscenter today - guess who Jeff Brantley had as number one? Adam Dunn. Tim Kurkjian had him number five.

[redsfan30]

Junior flies out to left for the first out.

[reds44]

An out.


we suck

;)

[captainmorgan07]

i go to move furniture and the reds take a 6-0 lead i gotta do that more often

[RFS62]

what's up with Dunn and all the 2 strike hits he has been getting of late?


Well, it looks to me like he's shortened his stroke and keeping his hands back in pitchers counts.

[oneupper]

Junior flies out to left for the first out.

On the first pitch...

[Doc. Scott]

In comes Oscar Villareal, the '92 Scott Bankhead (http://www.baseball-reference.com/b/bankhsc01.shtml) of the Braves' staff.

[Tornon]

Aurilia cant hit RHP..

[redsfan30]

Aurilia homers!!!!!!

Reds are up 8-0!!!!!!

[Strikes Out Looking]

I didn't see it but my brother told me that ESPN was counting down the top ten clutch hitters in baseball on sportscenter today - guess who Jeff Brantley had as number one? Adam Dunn. Tim Kurkjian had him number five.

Tim said Dunn struck out too much to be number one

[Joseph]

HR Richie Rich

[Matt700wlw]

:aurilia:

:jump:

[captainmorgan07]

ra homers reds blowing it open

[reds44]

8-0!!!!!!

Yahoo!!!!!

[redsrule2500]

Aurilia cant hit RHP..

Huh, I think that was a Homerun!! 8-0 Reds!!:beerme:

[Raisor]

Story from last night>

Before the game Tommy Hume was giving a lesson in the OF during batting practice. Couldn't tell who he was talking to, but they were also shagging flies.

One of the pitchers caught a ball and then offered the ball to a couple of girls in the second deck. If they'd pull off their top.

Classy!

By the way, they were sitting not far from me. They looked about 16.

Double classy!

[Buckeye33]

I didn't see it but my brother told me that ESPN was counting down the top ten clutch hitters in baseball on sportscenter today - guess who Jeff Brantley had as number one? Adam Dunn. Tim Kurkjian had him number five.

The segment was not based on simply a clutch hitter. It was who would you want up with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th and you needed a HR. it was totally based of needing a HR only, not a walk, single, etc.

Still.

[Larry Schuler]

The Shack-meister?

[Falls City Beer]

Cox has ridden Villareal hard of late. I can't imagine he's going to be in long.

[Matt700wlw]

The segment was not based on simply a clutch hitter. It was who would you want up with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th and you needed a HR. it was totally based of needing a HR only, not a walk, single, etc.



Big Poppi

[Doc. Scott]

Story from last night>

Before the game Tommy Hume was giving a lesson in the OF during batting practice. Couldn't tell who he was talking to, but they were also shagging flies.

One of the pitchers caught a ball and then offered the ball to a couple of girls in the second deck. If they'd pull off their top.

Classy!

By the way, they were sitting not far from me. They looked about 16.

Double classy!

So? Deal or no deal?

[dsmith421]

Anyone got Dunn's current stats with RISP? I haven't seen anyone brandishing them recently like Luther's Theses so I have to assume they are WAY up over the last six weeks.

[GoReds]

Dontrelle Willis pitching a shutout and hits a grand slam.

THAT'S the kinda pitcher we need...

[redsfan30]

Phillips doubles off the wall in left!!!!

[redsrule2500]

Double for Brandon Phillips!!!

[Matt700wlw]

The Reds are having fun now.

[captainmorgan07]

and they deserve to have alil fun after all these tough losses

[redsfan30]

Kearns flies out to right, Phillips moves up to third.

[captainmorgan07]

now we need a houston win

[redsrule2500]

Why is jason larue in for Ross???

[Caveat Emperor]

This is the "We are bound and determined not to let the bullpen have any say in the outcome of this ballgame" offense.

[Matt700wlw]

now we need a houston win

And a Cubs win.


I feel dirty now.

[Buckeye33]

Dontrelle Willis pitching a shutout and hits a grand slam.

THAT'S the kinda pitcher we need...

It's Lima time in Shea tonight baby. Get out the steel drums!

[captainmorgan07]

Why is jason larue in for Ross???
ross injured

[Tornon]

Poor LaRue

[Tornon]

Wow.. he looked out

[redsfan30]

Jason LaRue, after taking over for an injured David Ross beats out an infield single scoring Phillips!

Reds now lead 9-0

[Raisor]

infield hit by LaRue (LaRue, LaRue is on fire!)

[Joseph]

Another scrappy run :)

[flyer85]

with Milton pitching they may need more runs

[RedLegSuperStar]

Mercy Rule?

[captainmorgan07]

larue with alil hustle

[reds44]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Infield hit for LARUE!!!

9-0!!!!!

[MrCinatit]

wow. I must be stoned or something.
I could have sworn I just saw LaRue get an infield hit.



No more oranges for me. They are making me see funny stuff.

[Gallen5862]

On Baseball tonight Brantley said the Offense can carry the Reds and Guardardo needs to come in and shut the Braves down.

[Matt700wlw]

LaRue raising his trade value :clap:

[oregonred]

Dontrelle Willis pitching a shutout and hits a grand slam.

THAT'S the kinda pitcher we need...

Off Lima time so it doesn't really count :beerme:

[redsfan30]

Juan Castro singles in front of a diving Andruw Jones, and LaRue goes to third.

[Raisor]

I have my rally cap on, so this is all because of me.

[captainmorgan07]

castro singles

[reds44]

Juan!!!!

and the beat goes on!

[Joseph]

LaRue raising his trade value :clap:

Or making Wally Pip out of Ross ;)

[Matt700wlw]

On Baseball tonight Brantley said the Offense can carry the Reds and Guardardo needs to come in and shut the Braves down.

Um...if Eddy has to come into tonight, we're in for some absolutely dreadful pitching from the Reds tonight.

[MrCinatit]

Shots of the dugouts.
Bobby Cox looks very angry.
Jerry Narron looks very confused.

[flyer85]

It's Lima time in Shea tonight baby. Get out the steel drums!there is a starter worse than Joe Mays. Take that

[redsfan30]

Eric Milton grounds out to second BUT....

Reds score 8

After 1.5

Reds 9
Braves 0

[reds44]

:clap:

AWESOME inning boys!

[GoReds]

About time to kick in the mercy rule.

[Raisor]

Hush everyone, Cingular Girl is on.

[Caveat Emperor]

Alright, here's a serious question, when was the last time a baseball team sent 10 different batters to the plate in an inning?

That just seems impressive, but it probably isn't.

[oregonred]

Raisor missing out. No TBS tonight :(

We need double digits before I start getting at all comfortable...

[GAC]

I have my rally cap on, so this is all because of me.

http://www.grudge-match.com/Images/ernest.jpg

[Raisor]

Shots of the dugouts.
Bobby Cox looks very angry.
.


Mrs Cox needs to watch out then.

eep

[Strikes Out Looking]

Or making Wally Pip out of Ross ;)

To be fair, Ross got alot of playing time initially because of LaRue's injury

[redsfan30]

Eric Milton takes the mound with a 9 run cusion.

[captainmorgan07]

Eric Milton takes the mound with a 9 run cusion.
narron now sits in the dugout pleading with milton to go 9

[flyer85]

Castro could be the starting SS before long :D

[Falls City Beer]

Or making Wally Pip out of Ross ;)

I'd like to say that it's darn nice to have a catcher with the talent of Larue as your backup. I can promise you won't see much dropoff in production by swapping Larue for Ross.

[Tornon]

Throw strikes, Milty

[RedLegSuperStar]

Raisor missing out. No TBS tonight :(

We need double digits before I start getting at all comfortable...

Turner South baby!

[Raisor]

Raisor missing out. No TBS tonight :(



They're on Turner South. No Skip, Chip, Pete, Don, or Joe.

Instead we get some guy named "Bob" and Ron Gant.

[Matt700wlw]

Ross: abdominal strain

[captainmorgan07]

lower abdominal strain for ross

[redsfan30]

Andruw Jones grounds out to third for the first out after being up 3 balls and no strikes.

[oregonred]

Eric Milton takes the mound with a 9 run cusion.

Think about that phrase -- it happens like once in a lifetime or something...

[captainmorgan07]

jones grounds out to freel

[flyer85]

narron now sits in the dugout pleading with milton to go 9The Braves might score double figures if he pitches that long

[VR]

Well, it looks to me like he's shortened his stroke and keeping his hands back in pitchers counts.

Yes, and a lighter bat, and different approach with two strikes. Very, very, very bad news for the rest of baseball. Very.

[MartyFan]

Does anyone recall a few minutes ago...before the game started...seems people thought this lineup was pretty bad...hmm????

[oregonred]

Andruw Jones grounds out to third for the first out after being up 3 balls and no strikes.

Doing his best KGJ 2006-OBP impression? :evil:

[redsfan30]

Francoeur lines out to Freels right at third.

Freel made a nice diving catch to keep that ball from going down the line!

[captainmorgan07]

francouer lines out to freel

[reds44]

Scappy Freel!

[VR]

Ross: abdominal strain

that could be ugly

[Raisor]

Jeff Francour is, in reality, what the people who don't like Dunn think Dunn is.

[Tornon]

9 pitch inning!

EDIT: I was off, 10 pitch inning!

[Matt700wlw]

John Fay says emphatically that he believes Wayne Krivsky is not done making moves.

[oregonred]

Yes, and a lighter bat, and different approach with two strikes. Very, very, very bad news for the rest of baseball. Very.

I get the feeling if Dunn really gets rolling then AK won't be far behind.

[redsfan30]

Groundout to short....another quick and easy inning.

After 2

Reds 9
Braves 0

[CTA513]

The Reds have 11 hits in 2 innings.

:laugh:

[reds44]

Good inning Milty!

[captainmorgan07]

diaz grounds out to castro 1-2-3 inning

[Matt700wlw]

9 pitch inning!

So that's what....15 pitches in 2 innings?

:clap:

[oregonred]

diaz grounds out to castro 1-2-3 inning

Manos de Oro Para El Presidente!

[redsfan30]

Even more important than the 8 run inning....15 pitches through two innings for Eric Milton.