ArmyBengal Posted May 31, 2013 Report Posted May 31, 2013 The Reds travel to Pittsburgh and start up a 3 game series tonight.They really need to step things up with them dropping the last two games and falling a game behind the Pirates into 3rd place.The pitching matchups look to be really intriguing as well:Cueto (2-0) vs. Rodriguez (6-2)Leake (4-2) vs. Liriano (3-1)Latos (5-0) vs. Gomez (2-0)GO REDS !!! Quote
skyline Posted June 1, 2013 Report Posted June 1, 2013 Cueto was just flat out nasty tonight. Very encouraging to see. Hopefully Leake can stay hot tomorrow night, because runs may be hard to come by. Quote
Stripes Posted June 1, 2013 Report Posted June 1, 2013 Leake has been such a pleasant surprise. June series are rarely as important as this one is so I certainly hope he has another good outing in him. Liriano was mediocre in his last start, though I doubt that means much. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted June 2, 2013 Author Report Posted June 2, 2013 And there you go.Leake throws 6 shutout innings and the Reds win 2-0.The Pirates have only scored 1 run in their last 3 games, so I hope that trend continues in todays early afternoon game with Latos pitching.Another side note: with the win last night, the Reds now have a winning record (15-14) on the road.Still can't gain ground on St. Louis. Quote
skyline Posted June 2, 2013 Report Posted June 2, 2013 Yeah, the Cardinals starting pitching is just unreal right now. I don't remember ever seeing anything quite like it.Hopefully they come back down to earth, and if not, I think we can take some solace in having the 2nd best record in the majors. Quote
Stripes Posted June 2, 2013 Report Posted June 2, 2013 The "best" team never actually wins the World Series anyway, so let 'em at it if they keep it up all year (doubtful). Just make sure to snag a wild card. :sure:/>It's June 2nd and the team's starter with the best ERA (among qualified pitchers league-wide) is Mike Leake. How about that. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted June 2, 2013 Author Report Posted June 2, 2013 Reds jump out to a 4 run lead in the first inning, get lazy, and lose in extra innings 5-4.Latos leaves the game once again with the lead, only to get a no decision.What is that ?? 4 times this season ??Worse ?? The Cardinals lost today.Good God... Quote
Stripes Posted June 2, 2013 Report Posted June 2, 2013 Bullpen disappointments becoming a recurring theme. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted June 2, 2013 Author Report Posted June 2, 2013 Broxton is killing me.Talk about a pro athlete needing to stay away from the all you can eat buffet. Quote
skyline Posted June 3, 2013 Report Posted June 3, 2013 I'm doing my best to sit back and look at the big picture. We took 2 of 3 on the road from a very good team.Even so, those types of games REALLY hurt. Hope Brandon is back sooner rather than later. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted June 3, 2013 Author Report Posted June 3, 2013 Yeah, i'm happy about the series win and all that, but there isn't anything good about blowing a 4 run lead regardless of the team.They let their foot off the pedal and went almost 6 innings without a hit after jumping out in front.Such is life though huh ?? It could be far worse.Skyline, I will MORE than second your comment about Phillips getting back sooner rather than later.I made the comment a few threads ago about not wanting to see Izuris back in the lineup EVER again.Of course he gets the start with Brandon on the mend and what does he do with that opportunity ??Yeah, 0-5 with a nice batting average of .161. Seriously ?? There's no one else to man 2nd base ??Ugh... Quote
redsbengalsbucks Posted June 3, 2013 Report Posted June 3, 2013 Can Hanahan play 2B? Hope Isturiz can come alive for the 4-5 days Phillips is looking at. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted June 3, 2013 Author Report Posted June 3, 2013 Hope Isturiz can come alive for the 4-5 days Phillips is looking at.A single base hit in a game would be a good starting point. Quote
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