Game two of this weekend series will be a match up of left-handed starters. The Cincinnati Reds will look to even the series up behind Nick Lodolo. The Brewers will look to guarantee themselves a series victory with Aaron Ashby on the mound. First pitch tonight is set for 7:10pm and the television broadcast is on FOX.
Starting Lineups
Here are the lineups for tonight’s contest:
Cincinnati Reds
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Milwaukee Brewers
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| Jonathan India – 2B | Christian Yelich – DH |
| Nick Senzel – CF | Willy Adames – SS |
| Kyle Farmer – 3B | Andrew McCutchen – LF |
| Joey Votto – 1B | Mike Brosseau – 3B |
| Donovan Solano – DH | Hunter Renfroe – RF |
| Aristides Aquino – RF | Keston Hiura – 1B |
| Albert Almora Jr. – LF | Luis Urias – 2B |
| Jose Barrero – SS | Victor Caratini – C |
| Austin Romine – C | Tyrone Taylor – CF |
| Nick Lodolo – SP | Aaron Ashby – SP |
Starting Pitchers
| Pitcher | IP | ERA | WHIP | BB | K |
| Nick Lodolo | 38.1 | 4.23 | 1.57 | 16 | 54 |
| Aaron Ashby | 80.2 | 4.13 | 1.45 | 36 | 98 |
| Links: Nick Lodolo’s Stats | Aaron Ashby’s Stats |
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Nick Lodolo
Left-handed hitters haven’t stepped into the box much this season against Lodolo this season. And when they have they haven’t done much hitting. Right-handed hitters have found a lot of success, though. They have hit .299 and they’ve gotten on base at a high clip, too.
Splits
| Split | PA | H | 2B | 3B | HR | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
| RHH | 155 | 41 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 46 | .299 | .381 | .453 |
| LHH | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .167 | .348 | .222 |
Pitch Usage
| 2-Seam | Change | Curve | |
| Velo | 94.3 | 88.1 | 82.4 |
| Usage | 57.3% | 16.5% | 26.1% |
Aaron Ashby
Lefties haven’t been given many opportunities to face off against Ashby, but the ones that have been given a shot have been more successful than righties have this season. They are walking more, hitting for a higher average, and hitting for the same amount of power as righties are.
Not shown are his home and road splits. He’s pitched more than twice as many innings on the road as he has at home, but when he’s been in Milwaukee he’s pitched much better. At home he has a 2.84 ERA this season with a 0.99 WHIP (4.72 ERA on the road, 1.66 WHIP). He’s held hitters to a .194/.255/.387 line in Milwaukee this season.
Splits
| Split | PA | H | 2B | 3B | HR | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
| RHH | 281 | 63 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 28 | 72 | .252 | .327 | .396 |
| LHH | 78 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 26 | .269 | .364 | .418 |
Pitch Usage
| 4-Seam | Cutter | Slider | Change | Curve | |
| Velo | 95.6 | 95.9 | 83.4 | 89.2 | 79.7 |
| Usage | 3.5% | 32.2% | 31.0% | 20.8% | 12.4% |
When and Where
- Game time: 7:15pm ET
- Where: American Family Field
- Watch: Fox
- Listen: 700 WLW AM (Cincinnati area)
- Forecast: They play in a dome.
News and Notes
Hunter Greene doesn’t need surgery
Yesterday the Cincinnati Reds placed Hunter Greene on the 15-day injured list with what they initially called shoulder fatigue after a bullpen session earlier in the day. He headed back to Cincinnati to be examined and after an MRI he does not need surgery.
Greene had an MRI, but is still undergoing more tests. Surgery is not needed though.
— Mark Sheldon (@m_sheldon) August 6, 2022
Art Warren begins rehab in Triple-A
The Reds have sent Art Warren to join the Triple-A Louisville Bats tonight to begin a rehab assignment. He last pitched on July 2nd against Atlanta. Two days later he was placed on the injured list with a right flexor pronator strain.
So since it is on Fox does that mean that it will or it will not be available on the ticket Via MLB.com?
How does a team as lowly as the Reds this year keep showing up on the major network and streaming services telecasts? Maybe it is the opponents and the meal of the day versus the lions syndrome at the old roman coliseum games?
that is exactly what it is
Many are fond of a bracing bit of carnage.
Greenmtn. You are in rare form today. If I may, I’d add that it’s shark month and who doesn’t love it when there is blood in the water.
The game is on MLB
@ Bet On Red. Yes it’s on MLB but with Fox announcers.
yes thank you…saves me the 80 buck BWW trip
Another lefty for Brewers tonight. I am trying to decide whether it will be Aquino or Almora giving way for Fraley when the Reds face RH pitching.
Aquino
Shouldn’t be either. Fraley’s not a particularly good hitter and not near as effective a defender
Looks like tonight is. 1) further Jose B. Evaluation 2) battle for next years back up catcher is widened, 3) Punisher or punished?
and 4. Will Angel Hernandez actually call a clean game
the answer to four, lucky for us, is no
I said in the last night post, none of the games vs the playoff contenders are not useful to evaluate the new players….. need to wait to see them vs AAAA+ teams like the cubs, pirates, nationals, etc (who by the way they have been knocked out by phillies just in the 1st inning this evening….
2 leagues now….. the MLB playoff contenders and the rest, AAAA+ …
Need patience here
Guess that means Barerro’s two HR are not useful for evaluating him since they came against a playoff contender.
Looks like Solano emptied his tank trying to play his way off the Reds via trade because he hasn’t looked like the same hitter since the deadline
Wow I am shocked that out call stood
I am, too, but we only saw one angle. There was a point when Farmer had the tag on him, and it’s possible that Yelich was straddling the base without touching it. I always try strive to be positive.
I’m not sure about that call but at least it’s in our favor. lol
Aquino 0-2 and works a walk. Looked that Votto. 🙂
like*
At a tiny fraction of the cost and far better defensively
Votto’s OBP is 101 points higher than Aquino”s. That said, I’m part of Jim’s camp: Aquino provides a lot of value defensively: It’s worth giving him an extended look.
Yeah, Votto’s numbers would be great for Aquino. Unfortunately, they kind of suck for Votto.
They do, and I’m sure he’d agree.
That was a rather (ahem) questionable bottom of the first for umpiring — almost all in favor of the Reds.
Balk – another break. 🙂
David bell has succesfully channeled Angel H against the brewers…. Aquino scores
A walk, a balk, and a double = first blood.
Just joining the chat this evening, but I did see that HORRENDOUS call at 3rd to end the inning. My wife says there’s gonna be a fight tonight. I’m thinking the Bernie fans might riot a little bit.
Angel Hernandez is trending on Twitter. 😉
I can only imagine 😀
More carnage?
I looked at a few … 😮
The audio options are the Fox feed or a different radio station (670 something?). I hope these guys do a decent job calling it tonight.
It’s the Milwaukee station.
Barrero has a nice swing so I’m not sure what the problem is? Nobody bunts anymore, but the better hitters can try to put the ball on the right side to move the runner over to 3rd with 1 out. Oh well.
Angel can go to the other side in a heart beat.He is just awful at calling balls and strikes or at least he used to grade out as one of the worst.He will all players on both sides chirping all night long.
And he doesn’t seem to be consistent. I’m too old and set in my ways to like robo ump, but Angel makes a compelling case for it, doesn’t he?
It’s HP Chumpires like Angel that have turned me toward the robozone. The wild inconsistencies and blown calls are just getting ridiculous. They are supposed to review their calls and make adjustments, but I seriously doubt there is any actual accountability.
India comes through for another run
Alright RoY!!
Lodolo almost looks like he could be a poor man’s Chris Sale which ain’t bad!
We’d all take that … especially if he can stay healthy.
Fastball at mid 90 with movement is better than 100, and hopefully it will keep Lodolo from injured in the long run. I wish HG the best but I am afraid he’ll injure a lot if he keeps throws so hard
So, just came in from, our evening walk with my wife and new puppy (Gawd, I am too old to have a puppy), turned on Bally and no game. The only freakin’ reason I have cable these days is to watch the Reds. Thank you Redlegnation for guiding me to the proper channel, but MLB better make up it’s mind how it wants to broadcast games. I feel like I’m dancing with the devil trying to catch a game. First I gotta listen to all of the “Gaming” commercials (and as a former Southern Baptist, and long time baseball fan still appalls me, then I have to play the guessing game of where or how to watch. No wonder the younger generation doesn’t watch. I’m about ready to say the heck with it and go back to WLW and watching Game Day.
Glad you made it. And good luck with the puppy … I’m guessing you’ll need it.
And just remember the difference between the Southern Baptists and the Southern Methodists is the Methodists will acknowledge each other when they pass in bar … 😀
Ha, great comparison. I married a Catholic girl, so no “drinking” guilt here 🙂
Never too old for a puppy.
Well it only took three seasons, but good job Jose
As Marty (or Joe) would have said for Barrero, that’s a big ole have-mercy! 🙂
+1,000
Absolutely no doubt about that one
Love Farm Dawg patting him on the helmet.
That’s the way to get first hit of season, first Hr in major. Congratulations! We need more from you Jose.
Anyone know if RoY got his first GS ball back from the fan?
At least Jose’s went into the Bernie’s bullpen.
yes he did, the trade was for a signed bat and signed jersey
Good fan. Not sure what I would have asked for. I would have made a deal, though. Too important to RoY to keep it from him.
I would ask for that signed CASH MONEY
Lodolo is all over the place.
Good way to confuse hitters. Keep them guessing 🙂
If you’re not always behind in the count, it might work. 😉
Cookies will be the death of us
Stuck record here again! Almost always a walk preceding a home run!
Votto on base at least twice in another game Lets get another run
Avoided a GIDP at least.
I’m no judge of MLB hitters, but it seemed to me like AA was pulling his head out on those swings he missed, especially the second one.
…. And brought thefirst RP… brewers blinked first …
I could say we chased Ashby, but he was not going more than 5 at his pace anyway. And we all know what the Bernie’s bullpen can do.
I have to wonder how much our young stud SP crew misses TySteve handling them. The game of catcher roulette seems to be wearing on them.
Excellent point Mark! Young SPs need a steady (and calming) hand behind the plate!
That said, I find it a relief to have a veteran, Romine, catching.
True. Had the same thought. But this is his first time through our starting rotation and even then, DTBell keeps playing Pap.
I’m letting Romine catch/coach the three rookies here on in. Pap can catch the filler.
Bad break/hop or poorly played?
Maybe some of both.
Both? How do you call that poorly played? He is coming from the grass and it hits the base. Unless you think he should of played the ricochet
Have to get to the ball before it gets to the bag. I don’t think he would have been able to so it was a bad hop to me.
Maybe India should have cut in front of the bag before that hop. I’m not sure he was even close enough to do that, to be honest.
To far to come and he was still one step behind the bag when it hit the bag.
Went from an easy DP, out of the inning, to ball hitting the base….now in the blender.
4 walks and a HBP in 5 innings is NOT GOOD, even for a rookie SP!
Super job by Lodolo to win that matchup.
Brossea tried to pull a Votto, tried to walk his way on base. Boohoo
Honestly I’m not sure how he can pitch. Hernandez strike zone changes every batter. This is beyond rediculous
Come on. Let him stay in, learn, and possible get the win. Not much to lose.
Greene is on the IL because of not much to lose. Do not want these guys getting hurt
One more batter. It could have gone a long way for his development. One hundred pitches is not a magic number.
Surely your not saying Bell let Greene throw too many pitches or too many innings and thats why he’s on the IL
Especially scary with Hunter since he has already had TJ surgery. Apparently, second time around it isn’t as easy. I hope Antone is able to bounce back next year
The bullpen has to cover 4+ innings now. Anyone optimistic?
It was shaky but they did it. Congratulations to our bullpen.
Did I miss them sending down a catcher when Romine was activated or do we need 3 catchers who can’t hit
Kolo was sent down in the flurry of moves
But but but he can’t hit major league hitting
First off, this is his third season up here. When he can do that or get hits on the regular then I will lay off. Second, my phrase is trademarked…
First season he should have never been up. Don’t bypass AA and AAA and think he is going to hit ML pitching. That was stupid. 2nd he has 9 at bats this year and he is only 8 homers behind Votto.
Hard to hit hitting?
OK Berrero…… taking advantage of opertunites got some room
BAR – RER – O!! 🙂
Barrero showing he belongs so far. 🙂
I had to roll that back to see the Barrero 2nd HR … 😮
His 1st and 2nd ML HR? Amazing what regular playing time can do for a player. That and an army of really strong SS prospects coming at you from all directions.
It’s the difference between having the reliable Farmer, whom I truly appreciate, and the electric Barrero.
Farmer is the ultimate utility guy. Not great anywhere but pretty good a lot of places.
Congrats Barrero on first homerun.
Then Congrats on 2nd career homerun lol
Barrero and Elly hit homers within 2 minutes of each other.
Michael Siani has been raking, too.
Ask and you shall be given. I asked for more and Barrero gave 🙂 Beautiful swing
Barrero is still an electric player. A sign of things to come, I hope.
You play to win the game. Bell is managing this game in that spirit
on the money AA
Yes, he is looking like a Gold Glove caliber right fielder. I wish he could hit.
I would have liked to see Aquino Vs. Hamilton the other night in Miami.
Why do they run on Aquino.
Aquinos bat is still sus but his fielding is not
Congrats Barrero on awesome, first two career homeruns.
Carantini vs. Aquino’s arm? Counsel owes Victor dinner.
Run on Aquino at your own risk.
Romine needed to go further up the line to tag him…made it closer than it should have been.
Hahaha!!! You shouldn’t run on Aquino.
Maybe Aquino can pitch?
Maybe. Haha He’s been clocked over a hundred in right field on several occasions.
I’m surprised Hernandez didn’t call him safe
Joey!
Opposite field bleeder over the wall. Still puts a crooked number on the board.
and the unadulturated trademarked true BUT BUT BUT OPPO VOTTO
Just hanging around to see when we pinch hit for Aquino and Barrero.
AA playing like he wants to stay
What is that? Four straight starts for he and Barrero? Amazing what some players can do when they feel comfortable knowing that every AB won’t be their last if they don’t produce.
Very happy for Barrero and Aquino. I think I’ll wait a few–or a number of–games before I enshrine either of them in the Reds HOF. Early days. Small sample sizes.
Anyone else think that thing on the right sleeve looks like a kettle grill?
That is what it looks like to me
That’s what my wife said! 🙂
Doug why are my comments not showing up?
Sry for putting the H word earlier.
Way to go Joey!!
None of these catchers are inspiring me offensively, but Romine at least can play defense. Would like for him to be the starter until Ty steve comes back, (yes i am aware that might not be this year)
MLBTR had a post noting he’s out for the rest of this season. If he comes back at all, he’ll be limited to DH/PH duty just to get his swing going. But I seriously doubt we see him until Spring Training.
yea, but we still need a back up
Well that guy showed some brains not testing Aquino. 🙂
The one announcer is confusing Big Klu with JB. Kids …
Some of you older guys, did Bench go sleeveless ever? I don’t recall that, I think he’s confusing him with Kluszewski.
I never seen it. Those sleeveless shirts were before his time.
They had sleeveless shirts more recently–Griffey Jr. era. Klu didn’t wear the long-sleeved undershirt.
SS’s are having a night JB 2HR, EDLC 1HR, Jose Torres 1HR.
Counsel going to win this one?
HT to Caratini for that throw from his knees
maybe not
The Brewers infielder gave Farmer almost no bag to slide into. I guess blocking the bag like that is legal. Next time if I’m Farmer I go straight into that bag and knock the infielder off of it.
Hmm how did Milwaukee get a challenge? They lost theirs on Yellich.
Crew chief review
That’s what I was thinking. Do they get an extra one at some point in the game.
Solano answers the call anyway.
Solano breaking out of his little slump.
Timely
Strickland for 3 outs with a 4-run lead. No save opportunity, so I’m thinking that’s a good thing. Angel is the HP Chumpire, so the strike zone may not come into play.
If there is someone who could let this one get away …
We just can’t have nice things.
Angel cleaning off the plate is ironic.
+10,000
classic
To quote Theoden King in LOTR 2 Towers … “And so it begins”
Once again Bell makes a strange move, Diaz should be the closer,
I won’t debate that, but then who would have pitched tonight when Diaz pitched?
No lead is safe. Need some outs.
Going to press our luck to the limit tonight I see … better look in Strickland’s pocket for his Miami Valley Lucky Buckeye.
Senzel doesn’t even try to get in good throwing position. Does he even watch Almora play outfield?
Nice followup to last night’s debacle
Now I’m too amped up to got to bed. Good thing I have a book waiting for me.
Night all … catch you tomorrow.
A chance to win series tomorrow. Can’t wait. Good night
The Reds would fair better most nights if Bell would quit pretending Strickland can pitch.
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