As the Cincinnati Reds (59-55) look to put the horror of the past week (and the six game losing streak) behind them, they turn their attention to the Miami Marlins (58-55) for a three game series at Great American Ball Park. It’s another important series for the Reds if they want to stay in playoff contention, as the Marlins are just a half game behind them in the National League wild card standings. Miami comes to town with a four game losing streak of its own, so one team’s losing streak will snap tonight.
First pitch is at 6:40 pm EDT, weather permitting.
Lineups
Miami Marlins
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Cincinnati Reds |
| 2B Jon Berti | SS Elly De La Cruz |
| RF Jorge Soler | CF TJ Friedl |
| DH Josh Bell | 3B Spencer Steer |
| CF Bryan De La Cruz | DH Christian Encarnacion-Strand |
| 3B Jake Burger | 1B Joey Votto |
| LF Avisaíl García | C Tyler Stephenson |
| 1B Yuli Gurriel | 2B Kevin Newman |
| C Nick Fortes | RF Will Benson |
| SS Joey Wendle | LF Stuart Fairchild |
Starting Pitchers
| Pitcher | IP | ERA | WHIP | BB | K |
| Eury Pérez | 53.1 | 2.36 | 1.09 | 17 | 61 |
| Brandon Williamson | 68.2 | 4.85 | 1.34 | 29 | 55 |
| Links: Eury Pérez’s Stats | Brandon Williamson’s Stats |
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Eury Pérez
The Marlins top pitching prospect makes his return to the big leagues exactly one month after being sent down to Double-A Pensacola to decrease his workload. After optioning him on July 7, the Marlins did not let him appear in a game for 20 days, choosing instead to have him follow a workout plan. Over the last two weeks, Pérez has made two shortened starts of about three innings each in the minors. He returns to the Marlins looking to continue the success he had with them over 11 starts, when he amassed a 2.36 ERA, the lowest ERA (minimum 50 innings) for a pitcher 20 years old or younger in the Live Ball ERA.
The 20-year-old right hander made his MLB debut on May 12 against the Reds in Miami. Ironically, Pérez will begin his next stint in the big leagues against the Reds as well. In his debut, he allowed just two runs on four hits with two walks and seven strikeouts in 4.2 innings. Those two runs came by way of home runs from Tyler Stephenson and Jake Fraley (currently on the IL).
Splits
| Split | PA | H | 2B | 3B | HR | BB% | K% | AVG | OBP | SLG |
| RHH | 107 | 24 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 4% | 26% | .235 | .271 | .451 |
| LHH | 108 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12% | 31% | .179 | .278 | .347 |
Pitch Usage
| 4-Seam | Curve | Slider | Change | |
| Velo | 97.6 | 81.4 | 86.7 | 89.9 |
| Usage | 45% | 15% | 30% | 11% |
Brandon Williamson
Left-hander Brandon Williamson had an impressive July with a 2.45 ERA across five starts. He lowered his ERA to 4.48 after his start against the Dodgers, allowing only two runs in 5.2 innings. But then, Williamson faced the Cubs on Wednesday and allowed five runs on four hits in just 4.1 innings. Hopefully the start in Chicago was just one bad start against a hot team, and he can get back to what he did in July.
Williamson’s home and away splits are about even. He actually has a better ERA at Great American Ball Park, but he’s also pitched about eight more innings at home. He’s walked more batters on the road, but has struck out more batters at home. His numbers are only slightly higher on the road because he’s pitched to less batters on the road (128 plate appearances vs 160 at home).
Splits
| Split | PA | H | 2B | 3B | HR | BB% | K% | AVG | OBP | SLG |
| RHH | 230 | 51 | 16 | 1 | 12 | 10% | 20% | .246 | .322 | .507 |
| LHH | 58 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12% | 17% | .245 | .333 | .286 |
Pitch Usage
| 4-Seam | Cutter | Curve | Slider | Change | |
| Velo | 92.4 | 88.9 | 73.5 | 81.7 | 84.3 |
| Usage | 43% | 18% | 10% | 17% | 13% |
Details:
- Time: 6:40 pm ET
- Place: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
- Weather: 73 degrees, mostly cloudy, 60 percent chance of thunderstorms
- TV: Bally Sports Ohio
- Radio: 700 WLW
News and Notes
Today’s Roster Moves
The #Reds today recalled RHP Brett Kennedy from Triple-A Louisville and optioned RHP Lyon Richardson to Louisville.
Additionally, RHP Casey Legumina (right ankle contusion) has been returned from a rehab assignment, reinstated from the injured list and optioned to Louisville. pic.twitter.com/w9u7id3WTy
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) August 7, 2023
A New Pitch for Hunter Greene?
Minor League Notes
The Reds promoted their #11 prospect to High-A Dayton.
Three of four Reds minor league teams won on Sunday.
Need one.
I’m not an experienced baseball manager, and perhaps Bell has some information that we’re not privy to, but if India is expected to return tomorrow, wouldn’t it make sense for McLain to play today and let him have a day off tomorrow when the starting second baseman is available?
Nice to see CES batting in cleanup position. EDLC needs to back him up in 5th. position. Elly, at this point, is not a leadoff hitter. Too much of a swinger and slugger.
I’d really don’t understand sitting McClain in what is certainly the most crucial stretch of the entire season…makes no sense to me. So Newman is starting in place of mclean? Newman’s been basically terrible defensively in the last week and a half…not getting to a lot of balls that McClain or India would have gotten to because he’s too slow…especially the series in Chicago. Miami is starting a right hander tonight… so why again is Newman starting?
Terrible? Your wrong about that. There have been no errors by Newman. PLus he was just credited for getting the double play.
Yeah
Interesting Bell is playing Newman and Fairchild but not Senzel. I guess they’ll have to have another “closed door meeting”. 🙂
I think Senzel is DFA’d tomorrow when India is activated.
Wouldn’t bother me.
First of all Senzel has 3 options so they would not have to DFA him. Just send him to Louisville. Second I see Hopkins returning to Louisville.
Yep, need this one. Just try to win a few games to stay in the hunt until help comes. Please make Sept mean something.
Starting a winning streak tonight!! Be back in first by the end of the week!!
I’m hoping this is Newman’s swan song, and that he is sent to Louisville when India comes up tomorrow. Newman is the worst hitter on the team and the worst defender based on metrics. It’s just a head scratcher as to why he’s in the lineup tonight, when McLain could rest tomorrow after India arrives. Granted, maybe he’s a bit sore or something.
Agree with you and Ted A. McLain is 8 for 25 in August. Our most consistent hitter. Sit him when/if he slumps. Our offense is down two starters and others are slumping. He is incapable of adjusting his rotational schedule apparently. No situational awareness is a concern constant blind spot for Bell.
Hopkins will be sent down.
One of things that bothers me the most about Bell is when we call up a hot hitter from AAA who is not a big prospect, they often sit the bench for several days before playing. That gets guys out of a rhythm and gives them time to put even more pressure on themselves.
To everyone question the lineup I will answer you using David Bells own words: “nothing is going to change.”
Also,I doubt we see India tomorrow.
He will be back tomorrow and most likely will DH
Did you read that somewhere o just speculating?
Speculating his positioning…based on his reported Tuesday return.
He said he was ready to be back on day 3-4 of his IL stint.
Dang. I was hoping you had seen something I hadn’t and he was for sure back tomorrow.
The Reds really need a patient approach tonight. Get the young pitchers pitch count up early and make them use a lot of bullpen arms in game one. This is nearly a must-win series. Time to get back on track. I predict CES starts to find his power groove tonight.
Just a few pitches and 4ks through 2. It’s not looking like the game plan.
Well, that stinks … 😮
Soler was shocked it went out. Welcome to the Little League Field.
That may be one more than this line up can score.
If we turn in a performance like that first inning it will be.
Not a bad inning from Williamson. Even Soler thought that ball was an out. Maybe we’ll get the benefit of some “carry” tonight?
Time to Squish some Phish!
That is if they can actually put the ball in play!
Good to see EDLC leading off and showing plate discipline right out of the gate.
Yep. Showing patience against the kid who hasn’t pitched in the bigs since July 6th and is probably on about a 90-pitch limit. He’s already thrown considerably more innings than ever before in his career. And he’s 20.
If Larkin can see the miserable plate discipline by Edlc then I guess Bell can’t. Keep running him out there in the lead off spot and expect it to change. We got 4 more years of this great manager. It’s getting old real fast
Yeah. I’ve heard some good wise comments lately from Larkin about hitting and lineups.
I know we have problems up and down the lineup but EDLC is killing us. I don’t know if the coaches are getting through if they’re even trying. I would assume they have to be. And where is that veteran leadership.
The veteran leadership just flailed away at a terrible pitch.
Feels like Elly is on pace to set the record for most leadoff strikeouts in a season.
According to the article I read today he’s on a 41% rate since being in the leadoff spot. Just move him down for crying out loud for awhile.
Agreed. Would much rather see Friedl, India, or Benson leading off. I would slide McLain to the two spot and Elly to the three hole. McLain gets on base a lot and is a threat to steal. Hopefully that would decrease the number of low off speed pitches that Elly would see.
I’m thinking back to all the people who told me Bell might be leaving Benson at the bottom of the order because he’s afraid he might not be able to handle the pressure of hitting at the top of the order. Bell has seen weeks of real-world evidence that Elly can’t handle it, but it seems to make no difference to him. It might be time to come up with a different theory about why Bell leaves Benson at the bottom.
Wow…41% is unbelievable for anyone, let alone your leadoff hitter.
I’m proud of Larkin….
Finally….in game 115, he preaches about pitch selection. Getting back to base hits.
Running game.
He just now spoke about what Elly needs to do with 2 strikes.
He’s not only talking about problems, but solutions.
Nice insight.
Larkin racked up 9 Silver Slugger awards. If even he’s saying something, then … but HDTBell & Company are failing miserably in some way.
As bad as Elly looked, Steer saw one pitch and grounded out to short for at least the third consecutive at-bat, and he’s done it on the first pitch, a 2-0 count, and the first pitch.
“Swing when you don’t need to and take called third strikes” should be the motto of this team.
It took al of six batters before we got our first check-swing strikeout. I was hoping it might not happen until the next inning, but no such luck.
Man, when the Reds were doing well before the ASB, the ball must have looked like a beach ball to them.
Now it must look like an aspirin tablet.
At bat that is
I have never seen an entire team just fold like this bunch, but it’s ok because they are having fun and love playing for David Bell.
Shades of 2021’s miraculous fade to black.
I wonder if Bell and this team realize they are in playoff race. This team has looked lifeless for a week, no energy, nothing.
Zero sense of urgency from what I’m seeing. And that starts with HDTBell and his shiny, new 3-year contract.
One problem is that they are always behind, and that restricts how aggressive you can be on the base paths. I also believe that the league is catching up to all of these young players and they are being asked to work their way out of it on the job. These young players will have to figure out how to stop striking out so much. Chasing was CES’ biggest problem at Louisville, and we’re seeing more of it now. Don’t forget they also have two starters out, India and Fraley.
In my view we have to be aggressive even when we’re down.
I think Elly and Strand are having a contest on who can strike out the most….it will be a photo finish
This guy looks like Adon Part 2. Will we get a hit by the fifth inning? And it is not our batters but this great pitching by no names. Ha.
Gonna need at least two solo homers to win this game.
Perez is actually a really good pitcher. He will get rookie of the year votes and might have been in top three if he didn’t reach his innings limits so early and get sat down.
That’s what I’m seeing.
What was worse the Bell contract or the no trades at the dead line? I vote Bell’s contract.
agree….cause we (fans) will have to pay for it for 3 years
+100,000
Definitely option 1
Not even close. haha
Our hitters are really good at lining out to third.
Yeah we’re great at mugging with the Viking gear or dunking on each other. But when I pointed this out last month I was told come on, they’re young and having fun. Maybe someone should kick some butt and remind them they’re major leaguers in a pennant race.
There’s our #8 hitter looking like the best hitter on the team. Better keep him at 8 because he might not be able to handle hitting leadoff.
Geez, it is amazing isn’t it. Bell keeps Elly hitting lead off with an astronomical strikeout rate and yet the guy who’s been one of the two best overall hitters on the team for the last two and a half months and probably has the best eye on the team keeps hitting 8th or 9th. You’d think you would at least try Benson at lead off just to see what happens.
Attaboy Will. Now if others would follow suit and apply a little patience.
We stole a base and it’s not the 9th inning;!!!!!!!!!!!!
Way to get a steal Newman!
Imagine having a guy who’ll take a walk and steal a base to lead off the game, followed by a guy who can bunt.
Imagine if you will …
Eury looks a lot better than all of our pitching prospects combined. The Reds are completely lifeless now.
Elly walked! Elly walked! Elly walked!
Strand: “you’re allowed to do that?”
Finally!!
Friedl!!!
THere we go Fredl, step up
WOOOO HOOOOO
Friedl.
Is he still? What is that word again?
WALK STEAL WALK TRIPLE! Just like the good old days!
TJ to the rescue!!!!
2 run triple!!
We just scored two runs without hitting a HR. Still hope yet. 🙂
That was what I remember from the huge June run up to the ASG break. We can only hope it rattles Perez and we keep it up.
And there were two guys on base via walk …
All started because a couple guys were willing to take some pitches. Maybe it’s not such a crazy idea.
Steer still first pitch swinging. Though, in fairness, it was a strike.
Unlike that second one 😮
Exactly. Last at bat the first pitch was right down the middle. People would have been crying if he let it go by.
I wouldn’t. The first two guys were out in 7 pitches, and Steer was 0 for his last 10. That was a time to force the pitcher to throw more than one strike.
Friedl is hitting again…
Put the Viking helmet on Friedl!
People love him now.
Let’s see if they can take advantage of a silly error …
They can’t
Thanks the Lord that TJ still remembers how to hit the baseball. The rest of the team still left their bats at home.
Josh Bell has put on a little weight.
And he was never a small man. No Tommy Boy, though 😀
He’s getting there. Maybe having a dinner or two with Tommy Boy.
Did they say why Luis Arraez wasn’t playing tonight?
Strand said screw a walk
yeah, that works … 😮
You know, if Greene, Lodolo, Ashcraft, and Abbott all pitch like they are capable of, you could do a lot worse than having someone like Williamson as your #5 starter.
Totally agree. The guy doesn’t get alot of love on here.
He has made dramatic improvements and looks to be a legitimate major league starting pitcher at this point.
BUT BUT BUT BACK TO BACK
For those of you wandering where the power has gone from CES. There you go. 🙂
Votto says, “I can do that too.” 🙂
We’ve been wondering for too long a time. Maybe this will get him popping it.
Strand swung at first pitch. Is that ok?
if he’s anticipating correctly it is 😀
2 pitches, 2 dingers.
Lyon Richardson smiling.
and then Employee #19 clocks in 😮
Why would you throw a fast ball to Votto?
Down and in even.
The old guy just homered on a 97 mph fastball.
Maybe experience counts for something.
Newman got a better launch angle on that one.
And he snuck one. I like that.
Newman had a real good game getting that double play, too.
Say what you want about Votto but this team has been lacking power at least a little this year. Votto will take over the team lead in HR soon.
Steer leads with 17 in 111 games. Votto now has 13 in 40 games.
I am glad I jinxed Eury. The Derek Johnson equivalent must be the pitching coach for the Marlins now.
+1,000
We are stealing bases!!! Did the memo finally get changed?
Come on Reds, rattle this kid!
It’s like late June again!
I Had a feeling CES was due for a homer. Since the first one worked I might as well try to conjure up something really good. “I predict CES just started one of his super hot stretches where he absolutely rakes. Might even start to carry the team a little bit”. Let’s GO!
Well, if that works how about trying it for the whole team?
You definitely called it.
Hope you’re right about a hot streak.
Let’s hope. They need a couple of guys to get hot.
Fairchild can’t catch a break the last couple days. He has hit several hard line drives that found gloves.
@Jim, I know it is killing you to watch this bad luck.
They Reds could always hit fastballs.
It’s the control junkballers they struggle with.
Early shower for Garcia.
Go sit back down, Grit.
Williamson is solid so far. Getting the job done…
Are we going to get Sadak telling us how fast Ellys throws are for the next 20 years?
If that means Elly plays 20 years, then yes…I’m all for that.
As long as he’s playing for the Reds that is. 🙂
Do they still need to cut Votto because of his batting average?
Second request, come on Reds, rattle this kid!
The Reds said, “nah, we’ll just knock him out of the game!”
Fantastic showing by the Redlegs! They’re showing the fighting spirit they have shown all year. Credit to the coaching staff and players for not giving up and staying in the fight.
1.5 games out of first place is nothing.
Go Redlegs!
Pirates 6 Braves 0 … Oh my…
knocked Strider out
What a great name this guy has.
There is no reason to keep Richardson up. The most he has pitched this year is 3 innings. Just a spot starter.
I understand that, and you’re correct. Think you’re going to get three innings out of Kennedy though?
I do. Richardson coming back from TJ and they are bringing him along slowly. I thought Kennedy wasn’t to bad his first go around.
Alonso another hr. Cubs down 5-1
Likey
Miami & Arizona fading fast. We have 6 more with them combined. SD lost and have to overcome tough schedule to get back in it. SF just lost 2 to Oakland. I’m penciling Philly in one wildcard, but that leaves 3 playoff spots. We could be right in the mix if we wake up
I agree Indy. I may be wrong but I think the Reds are being extra careful with Greene and Lodolo and Antone and setting them up to be September strong. Gotta get there though.
Wow! Great inning by Williamson!
Looks like Williamson gets ahead 0-2 a lot and he has the right idea of not giving hitters anything over the plate after that. Problem is his pitches are way off so they end up being wasted pitches. He should watch old tape and learn from Glavine and Maddox, who in my opinion were the best at throwing balls that look like strikes.
Stevenson …..just bad…and sad
That is for sure. They need to find another catcher this off season, I am afraid Stephenson is not the answer.
Who is worse to be in the lineup? Fairchild or Senzel ?
Give me Faichild over Senzel to have in the lineup. That’s easy.
I would like to see Hopkins play about five in a row and see what they got.
As far as I remember Hopkins hasn’t seen a hair of time since being called up this time. Most likely going down when India returns.
I think he pinch ran. ?
Senzel, they should DFA for complaining about playing time.
Happy to be up 4-1 but the plate discipline and strikeouts are still alarming. That has to change or the losses will continue.
Power out, so I’m limited to the phone to watch. This is fun again.
Happened to me recently. I hate it when that happens. Hope your’s comes back on soon for you.
Typical management. I like Fairchild as a defensive replacement late in the game. But no clue why TJ can’t get an at bat.
Great play Steer!! Buckle down now Williamson and finish this!
I’m going on record right now, before the top of the 7th ends, that I don’t like the decision to pull Williamson. He’s thrown less than 90 pitches. Who else in the bullpen, other than Diaz, do we trust more than Brandon to get this final out?
It worked, I still don’t like it.
Agree- just wearing the pen down. Is it a risk to leave him in? You betcha but the pen is on life support.
Please let it be the “Good” Lucas Sims
Someone just needs to remind Sims that sleep time is over and he has a game to pitch, then he would be fine
I hope Richard took his meds.
Good Sims.
I wonder who is gonna pitch the 8th for the Reds… Gibaut? Law? Moll? or Sims continues?
Sounds like Gibaut
Holy Crap! Totally agree with taking Williamson out. DB actually made a good move! Sensational game Williamson!!
9 Ks on <90 pitches, 0 walks.
Got to be a mega confidence boost.
When his old roomie, Lodolo, comes back……
I can’t believe Skip didn’t go with Arraez
Impressive turnaround by Williamson over the last X starts.
Fun watching his progress.
His rough start had him written off here.
Is some of this improvement come from working with Johnson?
I doubt it.
I heard he called Abbott’s dad
If so, put him on salary!
Five hits and 11 punch outs through 6 is not good not good.Three walks and two scored is good.Marlins look worse at the plate then we do and thats hard to do right now.
SAC FLY PEOPLE!!!!!!
That’s the kind of run that deserves some mugging in the dugout.
Yes. It would be good to get applauds for a sac bunt/fly.
Someone was wandering recently what a sac fly looks like. You just saw it. 🙂
like seeing bigfoot
Did you take a picture???
Bigfoot exists too ya know.
I’m always amazed that the centerfielder is not able to back up the the throw to 2nd on stolen bases sooner.
Love the GoGo version of the Reds
Now we are playing Reds baseball.Stealing 2nd to third on the error by the catcher and Steer with yes a sac fly.Great job.Cubs may not want to pitch to Alonso but its ok if they want.
San fly is same as a solo HR. Reds players just need to be reminded of that
Speaking of sac flies the Marlins just hit one like it that went out of the park. lol
Chisholm being a Reds killer since he reached the big leagues…
How is that a base hit? Did I miss something?
How is that a base hit? Newman played that like a T-ball kid
Is it just me or is Newman’s defense slowly going down the tubes?
took awful hop
No one could handle that.
Nice play Newman.
Sadak said Reds fans actually appreciate good baseball. We can’t possibly pay this guy enough. He’s a baseball treasure.
Lets not let this one slip away.
Nice DP boys.
Another great play by steer and good turn by Newman. Big defense today,a sac fly, and an oppo double by Steer today. Very good fundamental baseball from him.
I wonder what’s the issue with Stephenson, he’s experienced a significant regression in all game’s aspects this season.
I just looked and he is 10 for his last 63. ( If I counted right) .158 isn’t going to do it.
It often takes 2-years to recover from shoulder injuries. That’s another reason why what Votto has done is tremendous.
Newman and Senzel fan against the lefty.Senzel pitch hitting for Benson.
Let’s finish this. Let’s go Rockies!!
I have lost all faith in Senzel, it is past time to move on from him. Let’s give him a chance with a different team and admit it was a failure in Cincinnati.
Okay, let’s walk the lead-off guy. Make things entertaining for the viewers at home.
I’m not entertained
How about walking the first 2 guys.
Throw strikes Cordero.
I hate this version of Diaz. Can’t throw slider for strike but insisting on throwing it. Not flexible with the game plan.
Really bad …Two walks no outs
Cowboy is saying that Diaz is showing signs of fatigue…..so we are gonna go down the stretch with a closer that has a dead arm….that cannot happen
That’s why they needed a solid bull pen arm, even though Moll does look good. He reminds me of Johnny Franco. He has a great slider and also throws 94 – 95.
Facing the best hitter in baseball. Hmmm Let’s get him
…and we did. We won! 🙂
Diaz just trying to make it exciting is all….lol
post game fireworks are duds….it’s been so long
Should be limited to kid’s sparklers!
Right now the best reliever is Moll.
OK, guys! I’ve been following the game antics! Gibaut, Sims AND Diaz nearly gave me a heart attack! The losing streak is finally OVER!
Great Job and great win Reds!
Lets start a winning streak.
Go Redlegs!
60 wins finally!
Now, Luke Weaver will be facing a lot of lefties in the Marlins lineup tomorrow … Brandon Williamson tossing his best game as big leaguer…
Williamson is a KEEPER!
Go Braves, Mets & Rockies!
And the Cubs are losing, so it could be a good night. Hitting is still AWOL, though Friedl and Steer showed that a team can score without a home run .
Yep 13 punch outs is way too many.Yet 2 of our 4 walks score on Friedl’s triple.
Whew! Finally a win! Diaz again shaky. Hoping it’s just fatigue. But 22 pitches means very unlikely hes available tomorrow. Good win, great start Williamson!
Williamson was really really good outside of the pop fly homer he just dominated.Nine punch outs and zero walks.Just a great job youngster.
His maturation process as an MLB starting pitcher has been pretty amazing to watch since his first start in Colorado back in May. He is just getting better and better. You can see the confidence in him growing start to start, his mound presence is very different than it was a couple of months ago. I think sometimes previously he looked kind of like he was waiting for bad things to happen. He is definitely growing and the arrow is up.
Just watched Votto’s post game interview and they asked him about Williamson pitching tonight. He basically said he’s a completely different pitcher than who he was in Louisville when Joey was down there with him. He said his velocity is up and he’s much sharper with his pitches, throwing more strikes and attacking the hitters. Then Williamson was interviewed and you can really see in his body language and his answers he is just much more confident and relaxed. Joey said it’s not often you see a player make that big of a jump in such a short period of time from the player he played with in Louisville to the pitcher he is now with the Reds..
Big win. Need to keep it rollin.
What if Williamson does actually turn out to be very good pitcher?
A pretty heady thought…..
We needed this one badly, and did well enough to get it done. After losing six in a row (for the second time in recent weeks) the Reds showed that they still are capable of getting it done, thank goodness. The Redlegs are still in the hunt !
If we can get 3 more wins we will be assured of not losing 100 games!!
Game recap article is live: https://www.redlegnation.com/2023/08/07/williamson-dominates-marlins-as-reds-break-six-game-losing-streak/
Why Did Bell only let Sims face only one batter ? Absolute lunacy! Then he forces his own hand and almost sets up Diaz for a disaster. Diaz last couple of appearances reflect signs of fatigue. He needs some rest and recharge. Bell has absolutely no feel for the game in front of him. Won the game in spite of him. Three more years of this absurdity…
Bell hater, think he’s the worst manager in baseball…but, he made the right move and took Williamson out when he should have. So for one night I’ll give him credit…except for his lineup. Oh well, I tried lol.
No Bell hater, is his lack of managerial skills, marginal to subpar at best. Think of how many poor decisions he has made so far this year that has cost them numerous games. Now we have a bullpen running on fumes. Not to mention his faulty lineup skills.