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mhs95_06
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Apr 11, 2012 3:10pm
Looks like the Cards #8 hole hitter exhausted Cueto's in in the 3rd inning by having a 14 pitch AB that resulted in the 2nd out with no one on. Then the pitcher singles, Furcal triples, and Jay HRs before Johnny can stop the bleeding.
But the Reds go to work for a while in their half of the inning to score one and have the tying runs in scoring position with none out, but Ludwick and Bruce, both apparently situational hitting challenged strike out leaving Cairo to try and pick them up with two out RBIS, but he failed also leaving the score at 3-1.
But the Reds go to work for a while in their half of the inning to score one and have the tying runs in scoring position with none out, but Ludwick and Bruce, both apparently situational hitting challenged strike out leaving Cairo to try and pick them up with two out RBIS, but he failed also leaving the score at 3-1.
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mhs95_06
Posts: 8,167
Apr 11, 2012 3:18pm
Game now going to the 9th at 3-3. Reds tie it with two in the 5th, thanks to the tying run coming in on a Valdez two out bunt after another AB failure to get a runner in from 3rd with less than two out, this time the failure was Cairo's.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Apr 11, 2012 3:20pm
Chapman faces 7 batters: 1h, 5 k's
And only hit 97 like 5 times. Controlling things soooo much better
And only hit 97 like 5 times. Controlling things soooo much better
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Apr 11, 2012 3:32pm
Dusty fails.
Gambles w/ Bruce and loses. 2 on, 0 out to start the 9th and unable to win? We'll see, but that's on the manager...
Bruce is a very good hitter but he went against the percentages against a bad match-up with the lefty.
Gambles w/ Bruce and loses. 2 on, 0 out to start the 9th and unable to win? We'll see, but that's on the manager...
Bruce is a very good hitter but he went against the percentages against a bad match-up with the lefty.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Apr 11, 2012 3:33pm
Praise Chris Heisey. Reds win 4-3.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Apr 11, 2012 3:33pm
Fortunately, Heisey excelled in his best role (pinch-hitter) today and the Reds were able to salvage one in this series.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Apr 11, 2012 3:33pm
Reds winnnnnnnn
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Apr 11, 2012 3:34pm
Azubuike24;1141787 wrote:Dusty fails.
Gambles w/ Bruce and loses. 2 on, 0 out to start the 9th and unable to win? We'll see, but that's on the manager...
Bruce is a very good hitter but he went against the percentages against a bad match-up with the lefty.
Are you saying you pinch hit for Bruce??
Little Danny
Posts: 4,288
Apr 11, 2012 3:36pm
I know the season is early and it is waayyy to early to pull the "must win" card, but I hope this win helps the Reds build some momentum going forward. Starting out what is expected to be a banner year 2-4 (and getting swept by the defending champs) is a good way to put a damper on any optimism had before the season started.
osu45804
Posts: 6,188
Apr 11, 2012 3:37pm
Chapman just looked filthy again today... Really wish we could see him as a starter
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Apr 11, 2012 3:39pm
You bunt. Bruce isn't above bunting. Ludwick is the clean-up hitter and he would have bunted...Midstate01;1141792 wrote:Are you saying you pinch hit for Bruce??
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Apr 11, 2012 3:40pm
Then again, Ludwick IS a good bunter. The Cards are familiar with him. Made perfect sense to walk him, especially with the lefty already out there.
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dave
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Apr 11, 2012 3:59pm
Solid win.
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mhs95_06
Posts: 8,167
Apr 11, 2012 4:07pm
Chapman with his 2nd two inning walk off win! I hope Heisey's GWH was a more clear cut hit than Rolen's routine grounder was!
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dave
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Apr 11, 2012 5:00pm
It was a line drive to the gap, Ludwick would have scored from first if he needed to.mhs95_06;1141824 wrote:Chapman with his 2nd two inning walk off win! I hope Heisey's GWH was a more clear cut hit than Rolen's routine grounder was!
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zach24oz
Posts: 598
Apr 11, 2012 5:37pm
I don't blame Dusty for letting Bruce swing away in the last inning. I know there's 2 on and 0 out and a perfect time to bunt the guy over to third...but Bruce has only a couple sacrifice bunts in the last few years, so I would let one of my better hitters try to win it with a base hit. I know it didn't work out, but it's a risk you have to take once in a while, luckily Heisey was able to end it with a walk-off.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Apr 11, 2012 5:39pm
No way do I want Bruce bunting.
Ironman92
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Apr 11, 2012 9:15pm
Good win!
Chapman isn't fair.
Chapman isn't fair.
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Apr 11, 2012 9:54pm
It was a COLD day out at the ballpark today. But what a game to see.
Despite Berkman, Beltran, and Freese sitting out, this was a good win for the Reds. They needed to avoid the sweep, and did a good job rebounding after the Cards went up 3-0 early.
I was just glad the Cardinals didn't hit a homerun in the first inning today.
On to Washington. The bats better wake up for this series, or it could be ugly.
Despite Berkman, Beltran, and Freese sitting out, this was a good win for the Reds. They needed to avoid the sweep, and did a good job rebounding after the Cards went up 3-0 early.
I was just glad the Cardinals didn't hit a homerun in the first inning today.
On to Washington. The bats better wake up for this series, or it could be ugly.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Apr 11, 2012 9:57pm
^at least they miss that strauss fucker whatever his name is
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Apr 11, 2012 10:17pm
SportsAndLady;1142120 wrote:^at least they miss that strauss fucker whatever his name is
Stephen Strasburg.
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mhs95_06
Posts: 8,167
Apr 12, 2012 1:54pm
I wouldn't say it was a solid win will all those Cards out and only winning 4-3, and taking 9 at bats do it when you have the same number of EBH, but get 14 hits and 4 walks to 8 hits and 2 walks, and fail three times to get a runner in from 3rd with less than two outs. Just doesn't seem solid to me.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Apr 12, 2012 1:59pm
mhs95_06;1142626 wrote:I wouldn't say it was a solid win will all those Cards out and only winning 4-3, and taking 9 at bats do it when you have the same number of EBH, but get 14 hits and 4 walks to 8 hits and 2 walks, and fail three times to get a runner in from 3rd with less than two outs. Just doesn't seem solid to me.
Reds didn't play their normal lineup either.
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mhs95_06
Posts: 8,167
Apr 12, 2012 2:29pm
Yes, but they got 14 hits and 4 walks, and two of the 3 who failed to get runs in were normal.Midstate01;1142632 wrote:Reds didn't play their normal lineup either.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Apr 12, 2012 2:37pm
mhs95_06;1142681 wrote:Yes, but they got 14 hits and 4 walks, and two of the 3 who failed to get runs in were normal.
And still won.