ArmyBengal Posted August 19, 2013 Report Posted August 19, 2013 The Reds start up a 4 game series with the D-Backs tonight.Arizona is playing some good ball, so the Reds really need their hitting to be more consistent.The Reds are 2.5 games back now.GO REDS !!! Quote
skyline Posted August 19, 2013 Report Posted August 19, 2013 THis series is HUGE.Really glad to see the D-backs and Pirates go 16 innings yesterday. And with the Diamondbacks being on the road, it should help. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted August 19, 2013 Author Report Posted August 19, 2013 I was kind of surprised to see that the Reds still have two series with both the Cards and the Pirates.This should be interesting for sure and I agree that this series is really big for them.The Pirates play the next 7 on the road heading to the West coast.The Cards play the next 3 at the Brewers and then host the Braves for 4. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Posted August 20, 2013 Well, they took the first game 5-3.Arroyo got his 12th win of the season.Ludwick hit a double and had his first RBI.Hoover worked his 23rd straight scoreless inning. (WOW)Chapman gave up 2 singles, but closed it out. (WTF)Pirates and Cards win / Reds still 2.5 back. Quote
skyline Posted August 20, 2013 Report Posted August 20, 2013 Chapman actually looked good last night. He got into trouble because he was dropping his fastball a little too low and batters were able to drop their bats down and hit little bloopers. But, his velocity was back up and he came nowhere close to walking anyone which are both good signs in my book.Solid win last night. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Posted August 20, 2013 Turned it off thinking Chapman would wrap it up.Saw he gave up the 2 singles and was like WTF?Nice to know it wasn't how it read. Quote
skyline Posted August 20, 2013 Report Posted August 20, 2013 Turned it off thinking Chapman would wrap it up.Saw he gave up the 2 singles and was like WTF?Nice to know it wasn't how it read.Too bad you missed BP's amazing double play. Go look up the highlights if you haven't already. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Posted August 21, 2013 Too bad they lose on a night the Pirates decide to win again.The Cards lose though.Cingrani hurt his back and left the game early.That's not anywhere near a good thing.Hoover gave up a slam in the game as well.When you have Choo, Votto, Phillips, and Bruce go a collective 1-16, they won't win many.Oh well, Leake is up tonight.Get it done !!! Quote
skyline Posted August 22, 2013 Report Posted August 22, 2013 8-5. Can't believe they've let them back in this one. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Posted August 22, 2013 At least the closed it out and the Pirates got beat as well.2.5 games back again. Quote
skyline Posted August 22, 2013 Report Posted August 22, 2013 Nice to see Dusty live up to his word about using Chapman in a 6-out save situation. Quote
skyline Posted August 22, 2013 Report Posted August 22, 2013 Word is Broxton may be officially done for the year.We were so spoiled last season with a healthy pitching staff. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Posted August 22, 2013 Yeah, I saw that Chapman actually batted last night. (Stikeout)I wasn't aware of Broxton being hurt again.He looked really good his last outing.That would suck. Quote
skyline Posted August 22, 2013 Report Posted August 22, 2013 Yeah, I saw that Chapman actually batted last night. (Stikeout)I wasn't aware of Broxton being hurt again.He looked really good his last outing.That would suck.Yep, Broxton came in to pitch the 8th lat night. Homer, walk, and then he got yanked with an injury. So Chapman came in with a guy on 1st and no outs. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Posted August 22, 2013 I missed all that.Thanks for the update. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Posted August 23, 2013 Reds win 2-1 tonight on a wild pitch that allowed the winning run to score.Yes, I will be happy with them taking 3 of 4 from the D-Bags anyway they can get them !!! Quote
skyline Posted August 23, 2013 Report Posted August 23, 2013 Yep. Too bad the Cardinals and Pirates both won. Quote
Stripes Posted August 23, 2013 Report Posted August 23, 2013 Taking 3 of 4 from the only team within range of catching the Reds for a wild card spot essentially guarantees the Reds a playoff berth (barring disaster). It'd sure be nice to win the central though.The Reds have a lot more games at home in September than both the Cardinals and Pirates. Quote
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