Let’s recap today’s titanic struggle…. FINAL St. Louis 1 Cincinnati 3 W: H. Bailey (4-4) L: J. Garcia (9-4) S: F. Cordero (18) BOX SCORE POSITIVES –An outstanding performance by Homer Bailey: 7.1 innings, one run allowed on three hits. Even better, he...
Minor League Player of the Day: Brodie Greene (Bakersfield) 4-5, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 Runs AAA Louisville 4 – Charlotte 2; final 13 Yonder Alonso reached base 4 times in 6 plate appearances, going 2-4 with a double, triple, and 2 walks with a run scored and...
Let’s recap tonight’s titanic struggle…. FINAL St. Louis 4 Cincinnati 1 W: C. Carpenter (5-7) S: F. Salas (17) BOX SCORE POSITIVES –Drew Stubbs had three hits and a walk in the leadoff spot, including a double (and some terrible baserunning). After all...
The Reds are undefeated in the second half!!! After last night’s heroics, the Reds and Cards get it on again tonight at Great American Ballpark. Bronson Arroyo faces Redleg Nation Public Enemy #1(a) Chris Carpenter (I’m sure you know who the co-#1 is)....
Minor League Player of the Day: Daniel Renken (Dayton) 6 IP, 0 Hits, 3 Walks, 7 Strikeouts AAA Charlotte 1 – Louisville 0 Daryl Thompson allowed only 1 run on 5 hits in 6 innings pitched. He walked 1 and struck out 6. Unfortunately for Thompson, he received...
Let’s recap tonight’s titanic struggle…. FINAL St. Louis 5 Cincinnati 6 W: L. Ondrusek (4-3) L: F. Salas (5-3) BOX SCORE POSITIVES –Just when it looked like the Reds were being left for dead, Brandon Phillips hit a two-out, two-run walkoff homer to give...
No better way to start the second half of the season than with a series against the hated Cardinals, is there? Johnny Cueto vs. Jake Westbrook. Not much to say. If the Reds are going to be contenders, it must start tonight. Here’s your game preview. Go...
What is the right move for Walt Jocketty to make before the trade deadline, if any? Also, let’s talk about the Brewers’ recent move acquiring K-Rod from the Mets. How will that affect the NL Central pennant race? Your thoughts?
Interesting piece in Cincinnati Magazine by Craig Fehrman, discussing GAB attendance, and what the Reds are doing/have done to maximize the number of bums* in the seats. The interesting quotes that I gave him must have landed on the cutting-room floor,...