Ironman92
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Oct 3, 2010 8:43pm
OK...here we are!
Edinson Volquez vs Roy Halladay
Edinson Volquez vs Roy Halladay
Ironman92
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Oct 3, 2010 8:47pm
Wednesday October 6th
First pitch 5:07
First pitch 5:07
Ironman92
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Oct 3, 2010 8:47pm
2nd pitch about 20 seconds later
Ironman92
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Oct 3, 2010 8:51pm
What do you all think......go after Halladay or be patient and work him?
I believe typically in the playoffs you have to make things happen...and do it early...but just be smart as Halladay won't do many things that don't work too often. Basically. I just want the Reds to not swing for HR....hit it where it's pitched and adjust as needed.
I still feel the Phillies will either roll to the WS or be on the wrong side of a sweet upset.
I believe typically in the playoffs you have to make things happen...and do it early...but just be smart as Halladay won't do many things that don't work too often. Basically. I just want the Reds to not swing for HR....hit it where it's pitched and adjust as needed.
I still feel the Phillies will either roll to the WS or be on the wrong side of a sweet upset.
tk421
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Oct 3, 2010 8:54pm
I'm taking the Phillies in this series. It's been a great season for the Reds, but I think it stops here.
karen lotz
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Oct 3, 2010 8:54pm
I don't think Halladay is someone they can wait and be patient with, he throws too many strikes with all of his pitches. If the Reds sit and wait to get into a hitters count, they are going to be making a lot of u turns. He is a workhorse so a lot of pitches aren't really going to effect him much. Its better to be aggressive but not reckless.
karen lotz
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Oct 3, 2010 8:57pm
I'm not gonna make any predictions, but obviously the Phils are the one team that every one wanted to avoid in the divisional series. Having to face those 3 starters in a short series is less than ideal.tk421;506342 wrote:I'm taking the Phillies in this series. It's been a great season for the Reds, but I think it stops here.
Azubuike24
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Oct 3, 2010 9:16pm
The Phillies are set up, for multiple reasons, to not only go to a 3rd straight World Series, but win another title. They have arguably the best pitching staff and offense in baseball and they also have home field advantage throughout. They also have the most experience of anyone in the playoffs, only the Yankees are close.
Part of me would rather face the best early on and NOT have to go out West. Then again, this is the playoffs, no competition is bad.
Part of me would rather face the best early on and NOT have to go out West. Then again, this is the playoffs, no competition is bad.
voewoody
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Oct 3, 2010 9:18pm
But on the bright side we only have to beat them 3 times instead of 4!!!
Azubuike24
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Oct 3, 2010 9:21pm
It's also Halladay's first postseason start. Sure, he's a veteran and multiple Cy Young Award winner, but still.
justincredible
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Oct 3, 2010 9:32pm
Reds win 5-4.
Tiger2003
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Oct 3, 2010 9:35pm
Azubuike24;506386 wrote:It's also Halladay's first postseason start. Sure, he's a veteran and multiple Cy Young Award winner, but still.
I thought about this as well, but its Edinson Volquez first as well isn't it?
Every starter for the Phillies has played in a World Series. Which I think will help Doc out.
Ironman92
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Oct 3, 2010 9:36pm
on a Orlando Cabrera single to RF
justincredible
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Oct 3, 2010 9:59pm
Ironman92;506407 wrote:on a Orlando Cabrera single to RF
Nope. Jay Bruce HR.
Ironman92
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Oct 3, 2010 10:18pm
get off the bandwagon....Bruce will whiff 2 times
Cabrera is da man in game 1
Cabrera is da man in game 1
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mhs95_06
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Oct 3, 2010 10:23pm
The Reds typically have better luck winning in Philly than SF, but this season they got beat 4 straight, but not blown out. I hope they remember longer term than shorter term for confidence reasons.
I don't think Halladay throws many first pitch balls, but if he senses aggressiveness he is likely to get the Reds to go for pitches out of the zone, especially with runners in scoring position, so I'd think the aggressiveness would be most valuable to try to get a couple baserunners, then back off a little. Just like Karen Lotz said: aggressive, but not reckless! And Ironman is right about big swings, they would be counterproductive!
I don't think Halladay throws many first pitch balls, but if he senses aggressiveness he is likely to get the Reds to go for pitches out of the zone, especially with runners in scoring position, so I'd think the aggressiveness would be most valuable to try to get a couple baserunners, then back off a little. Just like Karen Lotz said: aggressive, but not reckless! And Ironman is right about big swings, they would be counterproductive!
Azubuike24
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Oct 4, 2010 1:14am
It is, but Volquez was also questioning his career at this time last year and the Reds are a huge underdog. People expect Halladay to come out and dominate despite being his first start. If Volquez blows up, that's expected. No pressure on the Reds.Tiger2003;506403 wrote:I thought about this as well, but its Edinson Volquez first as well isn't it?
Every starter for the Phillies has played in a World Series. Which I think will help Doc out.
Tiger2003
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Oct 4, 2010 1:19am
Azubuike24;506606 wrote:It is, but Volquez was also questioning his career at this time last year and the Reds are a huge underdog. People expect Halladay to come out and dominate despite being his first start. If Volquez blows up, that's expected. No pressure on the Reds.
I really think Halladay is going to be very solid. If you want to score runs on him it better to jump on him early, he gets stronger as the game goes. It will be key for the Reds to score runs when they have risp. Halladay really has buckled down when he has risp.
darbypitcher22
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Oct 4, 2010 7:26am
Reds need to be aggressive early against Halliday. When people get behind in the count is when they struggle against him. If you can work things a little bit and get deep and run up pitch counts, you have a chance.
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dat dude
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Oct 4, 2010 12:28pm
darbypitcher22;506660 wrote:Reds need to be aggressive early against Halliday. When people get behind in the count is when they struggle against every single pitcher in baseball. If you can work things a little bit and get deep and run up pitch counts, you have a chance.
slight fix
justincredible
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Oct 4, 2010 1:06pm
dat dude;506835 wrote:slight fix
lol'd.
Also, it's Halladay.
gerb131
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Oct 4, 2010 2:53pm
Burning 1 of my last 3 days of vacation on Friday to watch Bronson.
wildcats20
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Oct 4, 2010 10:56pm
Ironman92;506331 wrote:Wednesday October 6th
First pitch 5:07
According to mlb.com, first pitch isn't until 5:37.
EDIT..
Never mind. I can't read.
osu45804
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Oct 4, 2010 11:48pm
Sweet glad it's a late afternoon game b/c I have class until 3:20 ....... Reds playoff baseball is even exciting to type! I hope Volquez can pitch a absolute gem in Game 1
osu45804
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Oct 5, 2010 12:41pm
Reds vs. Phillies NLDS Game 3 on Sunday at GABP is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. Moves to 8:07 if MIN/NYY series ends Sat.