ArmyBengal Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Posted August 22, 2012 That's the kind of win i've been wanting to see from the Reds. Playing a good team, with a good starting pitcher, and find a way to get the win in what felt like the playoffs as I was watching last night. Nice to see both rookies getting solo shots and coming up big in a pressure situation. Quote
derekshank Posted August 23, 2012 Report Posted August 23, 2012 Bummer. A solo homerun to break up Arroyo's perfect game. But he's still thrown 5 innings with only 52 pitches. Nice to see him pitching well. Quote
derekshank Posted August 23, 2012 Report Posted August 23, 2012 Arroyo has now pitched 7 innings on 72 pitches. Aside from that solo home run - he's been perfect. I'd like to see the Reds get a couple more runs. It would be nice to get some cushion so Dusty can give the bullpen the day off. Quote
Stripes Posted August 23, 2012 Report Posted August 23, 2012 Best game I've ever seen Arroyo pitch so far.Solo homer by Bruce! Quote
derekshank Posted August 23, 2012 Report Posted August 23, 2012 I'd like to see the Reds get a couple more runs. It would be nice to get some cushion so Dusty can give the bullpen the day off.That's a good start. Thanks for the home run Jay Bruce! Quote
Stripes Posted August 23, 2012 Report Posted August 23, 2012 Hanigan's OBP is now .379. Move him up. Quote
Stripes Posted August 23, 2012 Report Posted August 23, 2012 That was an amazing double play. I thought they had no chance, and they ended up nailing it with almost two steps to spare by the runner to first. Quote
derekshank Posted August 23, 2012 Report Posted August 23, 2012 Dominic Brown is a pain in Arroyo's ass (HR and 2B), but he managed to get out of it with a nice double play.With only 83 pitches thrown, I think you have to send Arroyo back out there in the 9th. Quote
Stripes Posted August 23, 2012 Report Posted August 23, 2012 Arroyo will definitely finish this one off. I don't think I've ever seen a complete game with under 90 pitches, and he has a chance. Quote
Stripes Posted August 23, 2012 Report Posted August 23, 2012 Pittsburgh just finished getting swept by San Diego. They're not far from being done, imo. Quote
Stripes Posted August 23, 2012 Report Posted August 23, 2012 Uh, or not. Sometimes Dusty just baffles me.At least Chapman will face some lefties. Quote
BengalszoneBilly Posted August 23, 2012 Report Posted August 23, 2012 Chapman seems to be struggling tonight. Quote
Stripes Posted August 23, 2012 Report Posted August 23, 2012 That was probably harder than it needed to be, and I don't like using Chapman when it shouldn't be necessary. Good to get the win though. Quote
BengalszoneBilly Posted August 23, 2012 Report Posted August 23, 2012 Reds win! Pirates and Cards lose. Good day! Quote
derekshank Posted August 23, 2012 Report Posted August 23, 2012 Chapman seems to be struggling tonight.Yeah. But he didn't allow the initial runner that scored. So when giving up only a single and notching a save is defined as "struggling" - it shows how good he is. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Posted August 23, 2012 Nice win again by the Reds.When Dusty went out, I would guess Arroyo said to bring in Chapman.It didn't have anything to do with Arroyo and more to do with the leadoff guy getting on base and having Chapman available. Quote
BengalszoneBilly Posted August 23, 2012 Report Posted August 23, 2012 Chapman seems to be struggling tonight.Yeah. But he didn't allow the initial runner that scored. True, but I'm so used to him just coming in and mowing down the opposition. I'm spoiled I guess. Quote
derekshank Posted August 23, 2012 Report Posted August 23, 2012 Reds win! Pirates and Cards lose. Good day!Unfortunately the Cardinals didn't lose. I don't think it's even possible to lose to the Astros right now.The Nationals did lose though... so the Reds are only 1.5 games back from the #1 seed. Quote
BengalszoneBilly Posted August 23, 2012 Report Posted August 23, 2012 Reds win! Pirates and Cards lose. Good day!Unfortunately the Cardinals didn't lose. I don't think it's even possible to lose to the Astros right now.The Nationals did lose though... so the Reds are only 1.5 games back from the #1 seed.You're right. I messed up on the Cards score. Quote
derekshank Posted August 23, 2012 Report Posted August 23, 2012 The Astros are an amazing 6-32 since the all-star break. That's a .158 winning percentage. That's historic.With only 38 games left in the season, if they were to go 6-32 again, they would finish the season with only 45 wins. Only the '62 Mets (40 wins) and '03 Tigers (43 wins) would have a worse record in the last 50 years. Quote
UK Bengal Posted August 23, 2012 Report Posted August 23, 2012 Does only the no1 seed get homegirls advantage ? Quote
Sea Ray Posted August 23, 2012 Report Posted August 23, 2012 That was probably harder than it needed to be, and I don't like using Chapman when it shouldn't be necessary. Good to get the win though.I wouldn't say it wasn't necessary. The Phils had the top of the order coming up with a runner on 1st, no outs. That's what closers do. That was a real save tonight by Chappy. You don't want the likes of Rollins, Utley and Howard getting a 4th look at Arroyo in that situation Quote
skyline Posted August 23, 2012 Report Posted August 23, 2012 That was probably harder than it needed to be, and I don't like using Chapman when it shouldn't be necessary. Good to get the win though.I wouldn't say it wasn't necessary. The Phils had the top of the order coming up with a runner on 1st, no outs. That's what closers do. That was a real save tonight by Chappy. You don't want the likes of Rollins, Utley and Howard getting a 4th look at Arroyo in that situationFinally! Sea Ray and I agree on something! I hate seeing Baker leave starting pitchers in for 1 or 2 batters more than he should. I was thrilled when I saw him make that move last night. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Posted August 23, 2012 How many times this season has Arroyo been left in longer than he should have ??I liked the call, but had the leadoff hitter not gotten aboard, Arroyo would have stayed in.He was pitching well enough for him to get the shot at a complete game, but at that point they had to be smart and I think the correct call was made. Quote
BengalszoneBilly Posted August 24, 2012 Report Posted August 24, 2012 Reds were up 3-2 in the 8th, now tied at 3 in the 9th. It would be nice to take this series. Quote
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