Welcome to potential clinchmas Day 1 for the Cincinnati Reds! If the Reds (29-28) beat the Minnesota Twins (35-22) at Target Field and get some help from other teams, they could find themselves in the playoffs as early as tonight. It’s a little bit of a stretch, but definitely not out of the question.

Here are the scenarios:

First pitch is at 8:10 p.m. ET. The game can be found on Fox Sports Ohio and 700 WLW. You can also watch the game live on YouTube tonight for free.

Starting Pitchers

Name IP ERA FIP xFIP WHIP K% BB%
Tyler Mahle 45.1 3.57 3.96 4.53 1.1 29.60% 6.10%
José Berríos 58 3.72 3.82 4.3 1.31 24.50% 9.60%

REDS

Tyler Mahle continues to improve each and every start. In his most recent start against the White Sox, he held that vaunted lineup of hitters to one run on four hits in 5.2 innings. He had a stretch in late August/early September where he gave up a number of home runs, but has not surrendered any since September 2nd. Limiting the home run ball will be a huge key to the game tonight, as the Twins are tied for second in the AL in home runs with 91 this season.

Mahle has started throwing his slider again. After not throwing it at all in 2019, he’s throwing it about 32.5% of the time in 2020, mostly to right handed batters. Twenty-four of his 56 strikeouts have come off the slider, and his Whiff% from it is 40.8%. Mahle’s spin rate on his four-seam fastball is also up from 2161 a year ago to 2391, good for the 74th percentile in the league.

TWINS

If you’ve never heard of José Berríos, it’s probably because he pitches for the Twins and therefore is less known. He’s been one of the most consistent pitchers over the last three years and one of the rising stars in baseball. His ERA and his FIP have both been under 4.00 every season since 2017. Berríos is coming off a brilliant start against the Cubs, in which he pitched six innings of four hit, shut out baseball while striking out four and walking one.

Although Berríos did a good job of limiting walks in his last start, he hasn’t pitched a game in 2020 where he hasn’t given up a walk. He’s walked more batters this season, with his BB% increasing from 6.1% in 2019 to 9.6% in 2020. However, Berríos does not give up a lot of home runs. He’s given up just six in 58.0 innings pitching in 2020 and gave up 26 in 200.1 innings pitched in 2019.

Berríos throws four pitches, a curve, four seamer, sinker and change up, but primarily relies on his four seamer and his curve. He utilizes his curve to right handed batters more and has a Whiff% of 35.2% with it. Meanwhile, he throws his change up to left-handed batters more. He has a Whiff% of 33.7% with that pitch.

Bullpens

The Reds are on the verge of clinching a playoff spot. The Twins are in a race for first place in the AL Central. Both teams were off yesterday. Everyone is available out of both bullpens tonight.

Lineups

REDS TWINS
1. Shogo Akiyama (LF)
2. Nicholas Castellanos (RF)
3. Joey Votto (1B)
4. Eugenio Suarez (3B)
5. Mike Moustakas (2B)
6. Jesse Winker (DH)
7. Nick Senzel (CF)
8. Freddy Galvis (SS)
9. Tucker Barnhart (C)
1. Max Kepler (RF)
2. Josh Donaldson (3B)
3. Nelson Cruz (DH)
4. Eddie Rosario (LF)
5. Byron Buxton (CF)
6. Miguel Sano (1B)
7. Jorge Polanco (SS)
8. Mitch Garver (C)
9. Marwin Gonzalez (2B)

Only two Twins batters in the lineup tonight have faced Mahle: Max Kepler and Eddie Rosario. Neither one has a hit off him in three at-bats.

Nick Castellanos and Mike Moustakas each have hit a home run off Berríos. Castellanos is hitting .385 off him in 13 at-bats.

News and Notes

There was some Reds news today:

The Reds have not sacrificed bunted once this season.

Enjoy a little pre-game reading on Trevor Bauer’s Cy Young Award chances.

And finally, the Reds will not get to face former Red Homer Bailey this weekend, as he was designated for assignment today.

Final Thoughts

Isn’t this fun? I love meaningful September baseball. And when the Reds play winning baseball, more people watch. At least for tonight, the Reds are in a “must-watch” tier, according to one of the best baseball Twitter accounts.

251 Responses

  1. josh

    Twins are 23 – 5 at home. Reds may need help.

  2. seadog

    Go Ashley… Go Red’s

    Mahle is as good or better than Berrios. They will both pitch well.

    This team has to find a way to score “RUNS” outside of HR—have to…They are not playing in GREAT AMERICAN for the rest of the season.

    • Melvin

      Yep. NO sac bunts at all this year? Hmm I don’t remember a hit and run. Maybe I missed it. The rules haven’t changed in baseball so the way to win hasn’t really changed. Just the thinking. Got to have balance.

      • seadog

        It will get worse for our Red’s the deeper they go. That “BALLPARK” in Arlington is the anthesis of GAB. They have to find a way to score runs outside of a HR…..

      • Melvin

        For sure. Our odds of winning are very low if we don’t.

    • Jack

      I wouldn’t go that far. Berrios had been far better in his career up to this year.

  3. Johnnie Sparks

    Berrios is a tough matchup for reds tonight. They definitely need more then 4 or 5 hits tonight. I would have my lefties at top of line up.

  4. Mark Moore

    Buckle up folks … it’s gonna be a wild night!!

    Win tonight and a few more things take care of themselves.

  5. Mark Moore

    +500 for the secret intel Sliotar! Let’s hope we are in a swinging groove tonight!!

  6. Mark Moore

    Brewers about to take the first one from the WLB’s. 3-0 in the 7th.

  7. Mark Moore

    Scary huge cutout heads in the stands … YIKES!!!

  8. Indy Red Man

    Twins are 23-5 at home and the Reds have 80+% to make the playoffs? I’m not buying it. Phillies, Brewers, Giants, Marlins, Cards, and Reds and only 4 get in. We need atleast 1 and maybe 2 to get in.

    • Mark Moore

      What I don’t get is why the Twinkies get to play 31 at home …

      And yes, we’re more in than out right now, but still more than a few dominoes to fall.

    • Stock

      if the Reds win 1 more game they are in. If they win tonight they lock up 30 wins. Most Philly and Milwaukee (unless they score 8 in the 9th). Reds hold tiebreaker over both Milwaukee and Philly

      Win tonight and they are in. Lose three straight and Philly and Milwaukee lose at least 1 game and they are in.

  9. Mark Moore

    Lorenzen is up. That’s a good call in my book.

    • Indy Red Man

      Well if Bauer & Disco leave then it might be Castillo, Gray, Mahle, Lorenzen, and Antone next year. I think Lorenzen might actually be a little better as a 4th-5th starter type.

  10. Mark Moore

    Worked out of a MAJOR jam there … kind of thinking Mahle doesn’t have “it” tonight based on what we’re seeing.

  11. Jack

    Great job from Mahle. A lot of pitches though

  12. Melvin

    I didn’t realize Mahle could throw that hard. Great comeback.

  13. Mark Moore

    My audio is off … why is Donaldson out?

  14. GreatRedLegsFan

    Anyone heard of Jose Garcia lately?

    • Mark Moore

      Yep … age 22 and never above High-A until his call up.

    • Matt WI

      But, but, but, he hit a few spring training HR’s… how could that be?

  15. GreatRedLegsFan

    Just read that Realmuto will be a FA again after the season, he’d be a perfect addition to Reds offense.

  16. Matt WI

    Shout out to Steve Mancuso… Chris Welsh just gave a mention to Reds Content +…. former Redlegnation helmsman and his new site.

  17. Woodrow

    Seems a quick hook, but okay with it.

    • 2020ball

      Yep, we need a playoff mindset for these games

  18. VaRedsFan

    The guy that replaced Donaldson gets the RBI double

  19. VaRedsFan

    Moose with yet another big hit.
    It’s not how many you get, it’s when you get them

    • Slicc50

      Yes. There is a guy we know we can count on in crunch time!

    • Don

      One of the few Reds with playoff experience comes up huge.

  20. JB

    Thank God Moose hit that tailing away from Buxton. If he got over there and set himself he might have stolen that.

  21. Jefferson Green

    The ump? Second strike was clearly a ball, the next ball clearly a strike. Evens out, but way off.

    • Matt WI

      Not trolling, I actually think he’s been pretty good. He did miss on Suarez, but it was close

      • Jefferson Green

        Has he been consistent in calling the (far) outside strike and making the inner quarter of the plate a ball? I’ve mostly been listening on the radio and getting to glance at the tv.

      • Matt WI

        If he misses it’s outside to RH hitters, but not bad

  22. Slicc50

    Too bad the one Suarez smoked was caught!

    • Jefferson Green

      Yep. BABIP luck strikes again (this time on the negative side of the ledger).

  23. Matt WI

    This ump really seems to be on the strike zone. Props.

  24. Mark Moore

    OK, we got the lead. Let’s see how far we can ride Mikey Biceps tonight.

  25. Don

    Rays up 6-4 on Phillies now in bottom of 8th.

  26. VaRedsFan

    I really wish Lorenzen would stop using his curve ball

    • VaRedsFan

      I do, however love his changeup.

  27. JB

    The Reds need more than 2 runs against the Twins. Hopefully Lorenzen can hold them here to 1 at the most. Strikeout would be good here.

  28. Don

    bug K for 2nd out in 4th. Get the 3rd one Mikey

  29. Don

    Phillies lose, Step 1 of 3 for Reds to Clinch a playoff spot tonight.

    Cards up 5-0 in Game2 (this would be step 2)

  30. Slicc50

    Come on boys, let’s put a few more on here and get this W!

  31. 2020ball

    Last 19 runs scored by Reds are via HR… lol

  32. Matt WI

    Who was on the other thread talking about back end of the line up guys stepping up? Freddy volunteers.

  33. Don

    Shogo with Doublem 3rd time up

    Nick needs to drive Shogo in with a double to the gap. Nick needs to get a hit not a HR

  34. Don

    Yes, Nick with a hit to put Reds up 3.

    YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • Jefferson Green

      Of course, he did ruin the runs-scored-via-homerun streak. Gonna have to have a chat with Nick.

  35. Melvin

    It’s a good thing we can hit home runs. I wouldn’t mind so much if we scored all our runs that way if we hit about five a game. 🙂

  36. Don

    Votto leaves it to Suarez to drive in Nick.

  37. GreatRedLegsFan

    Welcome to the post-season!

  38. Don

    Great inning to add on 2 runs.

    Cards now up 7-0 in 5th inning in 7 inning game.

    Reds Bullpen has to finish this game strong

    • Don

      Cards now up 9-0.

      Reds have to finish this one off.

  39. Mark Moore

    Almost cannot believe the planets and stars are beginning to align tonight. It’s more than a little surreal. The cat just might get out of the box alive tonight after all.

  40. Matt WI

    Biceps for the 6th, the Bradley, Garret, Iglesias

    • Mark Moore

      +1000

      I’d go for that. Plus you have Miley and Sims available just in case.

  41. Mark Moore

    This is a completely different team than we saw earlier in the month. That murderous loss against the WLB’s really put the fire into everybody.

    • Don

      Agreed, Reds are 13-7 since that disastrous game and Gray start on Sept 1st. Hopefully #14 occurs in 4 more innings.

  42. Mark Moore

    Day is talking about the #5 seed … I don’t think he feels the same as most of us on this forum. I still say let the WLB’s go to Slam Diego. I just don’t want to go to LA for 3.

    • Don

      Agreed, do not want to travel to California for the 3 game Wild Card series. Avoid both Dodgers and Padres.

      Need help from Padres to win 2 of 3 they have left with Giants or Reds win 2 of 3 this weekend.

      • Mark Moore

        Problem there is the Pads are set at the #4 seed no matter what. Giants are playing for their lives for the most part.

  43. Indy Red Man

    My boy Lorenzen! His overall era of 4.09 is pretty spectacular when you go back to the first week.

    Win this one and I think they’re in. Win 2 and they can avoid #8 and LA

    • Matt WI

      Right? Quite the redemption tour for Lorenzen if this holds.

    • Slicc50

      It certainly is, I remember how hard he was hit the first week. What a turn around for Mikey. Good for him.

    • Mark Moore

      +50,000 for Mikey’s about-face!

      • Woodrow

        And Garver should be his last hitter.

    • Don

      Yes it is a turn around.
      Lorenzen ERA in July 16.88 (5 runs 2.2 innings)
      August and Sept 3.29 (10 runs 27.2 innings)

      Glad Reds keep confidence in him. He has been a difference maker tonight and his last 2 starts

      • Woodrow

        He’s telling Bell he could keep going after getting pulled and then clapping for Garrett on his way in. That’s good to see.

  44. Mark Moore

    Nice recovery by Joey to get that out. Kind of handcuffed him for a bit.

    • Don

      Gets the K for the 2nd out. Running still at 2nd.

      Must want the switch hitter to hit right handed vs Garrett.

    • Jefferson Green

      If Joey fields that cleanly, it saves a run and a pitcher. It did hit him right in the glove…

  45. Mark Moore

    OK, Mikey … just one more out. You’ve done your job for tonight picking up Mahle.

    • Don

      Mahle was not sharp but only gave up 1 run in the most stressful MLB situation he has been asked to Pitch. Getting out of the 1st was strong pitching. Do not have his best stuff today, but kept the Reds in the game as an opener.

      • Mark Moore

        Exactly and +500

        Minimal damage and Mikey and the Bats picked him up.

      • Jefferson Green

        Hopefully Mahle – and all the younger players – are learning a lot in this stretch.

  46. Slicc50

    Michael wants to stay in there! Big time performance for Mr. Lorenzen!

  47. Mark Moore

    No no-no for DeLeon. But I’m pretty sure that lead will hold up.

  48. Matt WI

    Bravo, Biceps. Who secretly wants to see Bauer close it out 😉

  49. Mark Moore

    Stat from the booth … AG has retired 18 of 19 first batters.

  50. Don

    Come on Garrett, that one is enough, get the next guy out.
    Hitter hit a good pitch.

  51. Jefferson Green

    Welch and Day jinxed him…

  52. Slicc50

    The Marlins clinch a playoff berth. Who would have thought that would happen?

    • Mark Moore

      Given the “covid hole” they dug … nobody.

      I’m friends with the Hispanic chaplain for the club (not doing much this season), so I keep my eye on them regardless.

      • Slicc50

        I would love to know who is in charge of the complete tear down and rebuild of that baseball team. Seems like they did an awesome job! Just a couple seasons removed from moving Yelich, Stanton, etc., here they are qualifying for the post season already!

    • Mark Moore

      And those D-Yankees had the bases juiced with only 1 out in their half of the 10th.

  53. Mark Moore

    As Jimmy Duggan would say “All right all right all right all right!!!”

    9 more. A little add-on would be good. AG has to face at least one batter and then Sims looked like the next man up. That may change. We could see Iggy for a 1+ inning save?

    • Mark Moore

      My misunderstanding of the 3-batter rule.

      • VaRedsFan

        I’d like Sims to go back out….he was sharp.

      • Matt WI

        Agree VA…. go one more for Sims, clinch, and then use the weekend to get everyone a little work

    • Jefferson Green

      And thankfully, Lucas didn’t need any saving. Great inning.

  54. Mark Moore

    Only 10 pitches for Sims. Got to love that efficiency. Booth calling him a “Generic Bauer” … I’d take that as a compliment. He’s our #3 or #4 for 2021 and I’m fine with that, especially given the emergence of Mikey Biceps, Starting Pitcher.

  55. Matt WI

    Btw, Bell deserves big credit for seeing Mahle just wasn’t on it tonight, no matter what happens.

    • Mark Moore

      +1000

      I’m no David Bell fan, but he saw it AND he did something about it tonight. Many of us have accused him of snoozing through the games with a pre-set plan. He stepped it up and did the right things tonight at the right times.

      6 more outs and we see this through.

    • Mark Moore

      Changed it and CORRECTED it. As I posted, I’m not David Bell fan, but somehow he seems to be as engaged as the rest of the team. He gets credit for us getting “in” should we clinch it tonight.

  56. Mark Moore

    Really thought that one was going to clear the wall. Just a little under it.

  57. Glenn Allen

    Cards one out away from beating the Brewers. That would be second part of what is needed for Reds to make the Playoffs.

  58. Glenn Allen

    The Cards beat the Brewers 9 to 1.

    • Mark Moore

      Got to figure both Bradley and Iggy will be warming up.

      • Jefferson Green

        Hope they go straight to Iggy, if needed. Far better option.

  59. Mark Moore

    Oh that’s ugly … I stopped breathing for a moment.

  60. Mark Moore

    Good call by Bell. He was going to let Sims go a bit, but you have to know he’s really shaken up after that. The look on his face …

  61. Woodrow

    Huh. Might have gone Bradley here. But. Sure.

    • Jefferson Green

      Iggy better. This is the highest leverage moment.

  62. Don

    Iggy for a 2 inning save

    fingers crossed,

    Why did the FO go get Bradley. I thought just for this reason so Iggy did not have to go 2 innings

  63. Slicc50

    Please Iggy, lock it down for us Reds fans!

    • Matt WI

      Not reported but almost seems like it given how little he’s been out there doesn’t it?

  64. Mark Moore

    Kershaw getting lit up by the Halos. 4 runs in 3.1 so far.

  65. Mark Moore

    I’m actually paying attention to the Giants Padres game 2 … if we win and the Giants lose, we’ve got the #7 seed … unless my math and understanding of the tiebreakers is wrong.

    • Don

      cannot clinch #7 tonight Reds Magic number vs Giants was 3 going in to the night, needed giants to lose both

      • Mark Moore

        OK – I was thinking we still held the tie-breaker over them. If we win and they lose, 30-30 is the best either of us can do.

    • Mark Moore

      Friars now up 3-1 … still early, but it’s a 7-inning affair as well.

  66. Mark Moore

    TALK GUYS!!! OUR PLAYOFF DEPENDS ON IT!!!

    • 2020ball

      Yeah that played looked makeable by Shogo to me. Needs to take charge, but tough play regardless.

  67. Jefferson Green

    Wow. Weak pop up becomes a double.

  68. Jon

    And now’s the nerve wracking portion of the game…

  69. Mark Moore

    My wife is watching with me on the big screen … she keeps reacting 🙂

  70. Jefferson Green

    Iggy got it done. Beautiful.

  71. Woodrow

    I only hope Eugenio looked at Shogo after that and said “good vibes only”.
    Bradley for the ninth, not Iglesias on 25+ pitches. That’s why you got him.

  72. Mark Moore

    To quote Mr. Miyagi … “Remember to breath. Very important to breath.”

    Just one add-on run would be so very greatly appreciated pretty please …

  73. Don

    Offense get a run or two in the top of the 9th as this is nerve racking

  74. RedsMonk65

    Palpitations….

    Could use an extra run or two now, and then 3 outs. Do you believe in miracles?

  75. JB

    Man I’ve aged alot this year with this team. Nothings easy with them.

  76. Indy Red Man

    They have to go with Bradley. He’s been a closer too!

  77. VaRedsFan

    Tested the defibrillator big time that inning.

    • Mark Moore

      Yep. That’s a lot of $1K’s to the Community Fund this year courtesy of our pitching core. And talk about a turnaround with the bullpen.

  78. Mark Moore

    This from MLB’s site regarding tie-breakers:

    Key tiebreakers: St. Louis holds the tiebreaker with Cincinnati after winning the season series, 6-4. And the Reds hold the tiebreaker over the Brewers, winning that season series 6-4. The Reds also hold the tiebreaker over the Giants with a better intradivision record.

    Unless I’m reading that incorrectly, we’ve still got a leg up on the Giants.

    Oh, and THANK YOU MOOSE!!!

    • Don

      Yes but if Reds lose Sat and Sun, Giants win 2 of 3 left and the Giants have 31 wins, Reds 30 wins

      Reds need another win or 2 Giants losses to guarantee at least a tie with Giants.

      • Mark Moore

        Right … that’s what I was saying. If the Giants lose their current game, they are 29-29 with 2 left. 30-30 is the best they can do. 30-30 is the worst we could do provided we hold on.

        So a win here = the #7 seed overall. Just getting all that straight from MLB.com

  79. Don

    Yes, Take advantage of the pitcher on his MLB debut. brought up when DFA Bailey

  80. VaRedsFan

    I’d still rather have Iggy for 9th

    • Indy Red Man

      Not at 24 pitches. We might need him Sunday

    • VaRedsFan

      Not now, up 4.
      24 pitches is nothing.

  81. Indy Red Man

    We’re in with a win I think, but the object is to avoid LA and make the Cards play Monday

    • JB

      Would love to see cards get 5th seed and face San Diego and then the Dodgers.

    • Mark Moore

      Avoid LA and San Diego … let one of them take out the WLB’s. We’ll work through the Stupid Cubs and Bravos.

    • Don

      Cards will only play Monday if it makes a difference in whom makes the 8 playoff teams. If the 2 games cannot make a difference, seeding is based on win%

  82. Mark Moore

    I did it … I’ll admit that much. I know I’m not alone, but I posted it … 🙂

  83. JB

    Indians won tonight and White Sox lost. Both teams will be 1 game out of first. Thank God we won (hopefully) tonight because that division will come down to the end. Twins are trying to stay away from the Yankees. They will if they can win the division.

  84. Jefferson Green

    The good stuff. The rare stuff.

  85. Don

    Senzel with the hustle, add on more runs. Take advantage of the mistakes

  86. Don

    Yes another add on. Make the bottom of the 9th a little easier to breath

  87. Mark Moore

    And Freddy piles on the mistakes.

    This is happening, friends … this is really happening!!!

    • Jefferson Green

      Not sure your ‘mistake’ reference.

      • Mark Moore

        Piles on top of the mistakes by the Twinkies 🙂

  88. Matt WI

    Beautiful. Bauer off the hook for Sunday, can start a playoff game fresh. What a turnaround, baby!

    • Jefferson Green

      Agreed. This is a great night!

    • Mark Moore

      +10,000 for you Sliotar … we are family tonight

    • citizen54

      Well let’s credit Bell for going against popular opinion and sticking with Iglesias.

  89. Jon

    Who saw this coming a week ago? Anyone?

    • Mark Moore

      Hoping, but still not there a week ago. As I posted earlier, completely different team.

  90. Mark Moore

    Yeah … he’s figuring out MLB pitching.

    • RedAlert

      This is fun Nation ! Pour it on …..

  91. Indy Red Man

    SF down to 9 outs. If they lose then we’re basically up 2 with 2 to go since we have the tiebreaker on them

    • Mark Moore

      If it goes down that way, I do believe we’re #7 which means Atlanta or the Stupid Cubs on Wednesday … probably Atlanta.

  92. Jefferson Green

    Runs without home runs. Best team in baseball at home. So very disorienting.

  93. VaRedsFan

    Agree, you go with your horse, not Bradley. 24 pitches is nothing with the adrenaline they are running on now.
    Not now though….up 5.

  94. Mark Moore

    Day is saying LeCure will go stark raving nuts in the post-game show. For those who get to experience it, enjoy it for me.

  95. TRags

    I think we want Dodgers first in best of 3. We got to face them if they win anyways. Might as well go after them in short series with our best 3 starters

  96. earmbrister

    Nothing to see here. Just another Reds’ victory

    • Mark Moore

      Well, that and a VERY happy Debbie Downer earmbrister

      • earmbrister

        I’m glad that Deb had a very happy night.

        So nice to log on late and see that kind of score.

        Damn, is that Reds’ October baseball that I smell?

      • earmbrister

        I was seemingly moderated out of a response.

        Hope you enjoyed the whole game!

  97. Mark Moore

    If Geno catches one I don’t know what I’ll do

  98. seadog

    Wade Miley for the 9th. Has he ever “pitched” in the 9th of a 7-2 game?? Probably not.

    • Mark Moore

      Very limited bullpen work for him to date in his career

  99. Mark Moore

    OK, Wade … 3 quick outs please

    • Matt WI

      My brothers and I have our shot glasses ready. Redlegnation post game playoff Zoom? Let’s do it

  100. Matt WI

    Ok seriously… is Bradley ok? Just a chance to keep spinning Miley?

  101. Mark Moore

    Giants down to 6 more outs. Pads batting in the 5th and still up by 1

  102. Don

    Reds Win, Reds Win

    Reds in the Playoffs

  103. Hebron Reds Fan

    Merry Clinchmas Reds Fans!

    • earmbrister

      yeah, tried to do a clinching post, but the lurking Internal Server Error rejected me.

      Glad to see some serious traffic with this, despite the inconvenience

      The Little Red Machine rolls on!!!

  104. Mark Moore

    10 of 12, 12 of 16 … and we are IN!!

    The box is open, the cat is alive, all is right in RedlegNation.

    Great to share this win with all of you, friends. We truly are family tonight.

  105. earmbrister

    The Reds have clinched a spot in the dance!!!

  106. Hotto4Votto

    Alright! Getting back to the playoffs!

  107. Mark Moore

    12-4 down the stretch. What a run.

    The box is open, the cat is alive, the Reds will play ball next week!

    We are family tonight. Great to share this moment with all of you my friends.

  108. Matt WI

    And that’ll take the edge off the weekend. Way to go Redlegs!

  109. Hanawi

    WOOOOOHOOOO!!! Exciting to be playing meaningful baseball in September/October again!

    • Jefferson Green

      Playing their best ball at the right (just barely in the nick of) time!! Keep pouring it on!

    • Jefferson Green

      Playing their best ball at the right (just barely in the nick of) time!! Keep pouring it on!

    • Jefferson Green

      Playing their best ball at the right (just barely in the nick of) time!! Keep pouring it on!

  110. Slicc50

    Wow……who would have believed this through 46 games they were 20-26 with 14 to go. Looking dead in the water. Now they are in! Dangerous too!

    • Don

      YES, What a final 2 weeks of the season.

      Everything worked just as needed the last 2 week.

  111. Jon

    The Reds are going to the postseason. The Pirates are not.

  112. Matt WI

    I love how much Jim Day loves this. What a good guy. Truly glad he got to take over.

    • Mark Moore

      He’s great to listen to from my PoV

    • JB

      Agree. Would like to see more of Lecure joining in. Him and Welsh so good together with Jim piping in .

  113. Mark Moore

    I’m actually watching the SF @ SD game … and it’s well past my bedtime 🙂