Chapman lands on Yahoo's front page!

[BengalszoneBilly]

This swell for the Reds is unparalleled in recent history. Now this new young pitcher is grabbing headlines over the Obama speech!

Okay, out doing that doofus in the Oval Office isn't that hard, but still...read the rest at this link.

Chapman hits 102 mph, Reds beat Brewers 8-4

CINCINNATI (AP)—Aroldis Chapman was too fast to hit. Soon, the Cincinnati Reds could be too far ahead to catch.

The Cuban defector made an eye-opening big league debut, topping out at 102 mph during his perfect inning, and the Reds added to their rapidly growing lead in the NL Central by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 8-4 on Tuesday night.

Cincinnati wrapped up the best August by any team and moved a season-high seven games ahead of St. Louis, which lost to Houston 3-0. The Reds haven’t led by so many games since 1995, the last time they reached the playoffs. Now, they have a radar-busting reliever to help them get there again.

“Aw, that was a wonderful debut,” manager Dusty Baker said. “People expected it, and they got what they heard about and read about.”

It was almost too fast to follow.

[ArmyBengal]

The clock at the game had him hitting 103, but either way, that is some serious HEAT being thrown out there.

[semiotter]

Dudes ive been watching, keeping up with baseball since 1969 and ive never seen anything like him!!!!! and I LOVE IT!!!

[BengalszoneBilly]

Dudes ive been watching, keeping up with baseball since 1969 and ive never seen anything like him!!!!! and I LOVE IT!!!

Chapman hit 104 MPH tonight while racking up his 1st win as a big leaguer! He's the definition of a true catalyst. I feel we will see it soon against the Cardinals.