Reds vs Braves....Game 3

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Jul 24, 2011 11:07 AM
Reds are 16-11 when I start threads....despite Dusty.

Sunday night on ESPN might be a nightmare.
Jul 24, 2011 11:07am
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Jul 24, 2011 12:13 PM
Several things are going against the Reds. First, as you noted, it is a nationally televised game. Reds never seem to get it done when they are on national TV. Second, the Reds haven't won back to back games sinice May I believe so I would be surprised if it happened now. Third, the Braves have owned the Reds for several years. I would lay my cash down with the Braves
Jul 24, 2011 12:13pm
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Jul 24, 2011 2:09 PM
Reds have a big advantage with Willis on the mound.
Jul 24, 2011 2:09pm
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Jul 24, 2011 2:21 PM
Little Danny;839671 wrote:Several things are going against the Reds. First, as you noted, it is a nationally televised game. Reds never seem to get it done when they are on national TV. Second, the Reds haven't won back to back games sinice May I believe...

Mid June. Still pathetic.
Jul 24, 2011 2:21pm
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Jul 24, 2011 2:23 PM
Janish is back, that negates any advantage the Reds had.
Jul 24, 2011 2:23pm
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dave

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Jul 24, 2011 2:27 PM
You goin tonight Justin?
Jul 24, 2011 2:27pm
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Jul 24, 2011 3:27 PM
dave;839721 wrote:Reds have a big advantage with Willis on the mound.


??
Jul 24, 2011 3:27pm
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Jul 24, 2011 4:28 PM
karen lotz;839755 wrote:??

I'm guessing he is referring to the Braves poor .avg against lefties.
Jul 24, 2011 4:28pm
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Jul 24, 2011 4:38 PM
se-alum;839788 wrote:I'm guessing he is referring to the Braves poor .avg against lefties.

Probably and 4 of them are in the lineup
Jul 24, 2011 4:38pm
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Jul 24, 2011 5:02 PM
At least Fredi split them up. Uggla batting 4th between McCann and Freeman. Wilkin Ramirez starts over Hinske in LF.

And let's not act like this is the 2005 Willis either.
Jul 24, 2011 5:02pm
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Jul 24, 2011 5:04 PM
Although I wouldn't be surprised if Atlanta strikes out 13 times tonight.
Jul 24, 2011 5:04pm
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Jul 24, 2011 5:08 PM
karen lotz;839816 wrote:At least Fredi split them up. Uggla batting 4th between McCann and Freeman. Wilkin Ramirez starts over Hinske in LF.

And let's not act like this is the 2005 Willis either.

Not 2005 Willis, but he has thrown the ball very well thus far, and he has always been tough against lefties.
Jul 24, 2011 5:08pm
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Jul 24, 2011 5:42 PM
Will McCann play? Seems like David Ross hits a HR every times he gets the chance versus the Reds.
Jul 24, 2011 5:42pm
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Jul 24, 2011 5:45 PM
Stubbs 8
Renteria 6
Votto 3
Phillips 4
Bruce 9
Heisey 7
Cairo 5
Hernandez 2
Willis 1

Prado 5
Heyward 9
McCann 2
Uggla 4
Freeman 3
Gonzalez 6
Ramirez 7
McLouth 8
Beachy 1
Jul 24, 2011 5:45pm
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Jul 24, 2011 5:45 PM
I'll be there tonight. Let's hope I'm the lucky charm that helps the Reds break this "unable to win 2-in-a-row" curse.
Jul 24, 2011 5:45pm
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Jul 24, 2011 5:46 PM
Ironman92;839837 wrote:Will McCann play? Seems like David Ross hits a HR every times he gets the chance versus the Reds.

pretty sure Ross starts when Hudson pitches
Jul 24, 2011 5:46pm
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Jul 24, 2011 5:51 PM
Ironman92;839837 wrote:Will McCann play? Seems like David Ross hits a HR every times he gets the chance versus the Reds.


I thought it might be possible for Ross to get the start tonight after yesterday's sweat shop of a game. He looked tired at the plate and I think left something like 7 runners on base thru 4 innings. Fredi doesn't like to have both Chipper and McCann out of the line up on the same day. Ross has been Hudson's personal catcher for the last month or so.
Jul 24, 2011 5:51pm
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Jul 24, 2011 5:51 PM
sherm03;839840 wrote:I'll be there tonight. Let's hope I'm the lucky charm that helps the Reds break this "unable to win 2-in-a-row" curse.


I hope not.
Jul 24, 2011 5:51pm
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Jul 24, 2011 5:53 PM
Stubbs 8
Renteria 6
Votto 3
Phillips 4
Bruce 9
Heisey 7
Cairo 5
Hernandez 2
Willis 1

With the tying run on 3rd and one out, would you rather have Willis come to the plate than any of the other starters? If so which ones? How about tying run on 2nd and and two out?
Jul 24, 2011 5:53pm
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Jul 24, 2011 6:16 PM
mhs95_06;839855 wrote:Stubbs 8
Renteria 6
Votto 3
Phillips 4
Bruce 9
Heisey 7
Cairo 5
Hernandez 2
Willis 1

With the tying run on 3rd and one out, would you rather have Willis come to the plate than any of the other starters? If so which ones? How about tying run on 2nd and and two out?

I wouldn't take him over any of them...but he would probably have a better approach than 1/2 of them.
Jul 24, 2011 6:16pm
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dave

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Jul 24, 2011 6:35 PM
Brewers lose. If the Reds win they are only 3 back. This may be the worst division in mlb history.
Jul 24, 2011 6:35pm
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Jul 24, 2011 6:42 PM
I'll be there tonight. I have a pretty good record at games so far this year so hopefully it continues.
Jul 24, 2011 6:42pm
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Jul 24, 2011 6:45 PM
dave;839736 wrote:You goin tonight Justin?

Unfortunately I'm missing the biggest home stand of the season for the beach with my wife's family.
Jul 24, 2011 6:45pm
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Jul 24, 2011 6:46 PM
dave;839893 wrote:Brewers lose. If the Reds win they are only 3 back. This may be the worst division in mlb history.

Without a doubt. But remember, the 83 win Cardinals won it all in 2006.
Jul 24, 2011 6:46pm
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dave

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Jul 24, 2011 7:01 PM
Very true, just have to get in.
Jul 24, 2011 7:01pm