The Colorado Rockies came into Great American Ball Park on Friday and picked up their 22nd win of the season. The Cincinnati Reds will look to get back to their winning ways against the worst team in baseball this afternoon and even the series up. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10pm ET. Today’s game is also the MLB.tv free game of the day.
Starting Lineups
Colorado Rockies | Cincinnati Reds |
| Tyler Freeman – DH | TJ Friedl – CF |
| Ryan McMahon – 3B | Matt McLain – 2B |
| Hunter Goodman – C | Elly De La Cruz – SS |
| Jordan Beck – LF | Austin Hays – DH |
| Michael Toglia – 1B | Gavin Lux – LF |
| Brenton Doyle – CF | Spencer Steer – 1B |
| Yanquiel Fernandez – RF | Will Benson – RF |
| Orlando Arcia – 2B | Jose Trevino – C |
| Ryan Ritter – SS | Noelvi Marte – 3B |
| Bradley Blalock – RHP | Brady Singer – RHP |
Starting Pitchers
| Pitcher | IP | ERA | WHIP | BB | K |
| Brady Singer | 93.2 | 4.32 | 1.36 | 39 | 83 |
| Bradley Blalock | 16.0 | 12.94 | 2.06 | 6 | 8 |
| Links: Brady Singer’s Stats | Bradley Blalock’s Stats | |||||
Brady Singer
Since a 7-run, 2.1 inning outing against Houston in early May, Brady Singer has made 10 starts and posted a 3.81 ERA. He’s only given up four home runs in 52.0 innings during that stretch.
The splits for Siner are pretty similar when it comes to average and on-base percentage. Righties walk more and make a lot more contact, but it’s not resulting in better production. Left-handed hitters make less contact, but are hitting for a slightly higher average, but also for quite a bit more power.
Splits
| Split | PA | H | 2B | 3B | HR | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
| RHH | 171 | 36 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 32 | .242 | .333 | .356 |
| LHH | 233 | 52 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 51 | .254 | .323 | .444 |
Pitch Usage
| 4-seam | 2-seam | Slider | Cutter | |
| Velo | 91.5 | 92.3 | 82.2 | 87.8 |
| Usage | 11% | 41% | 36% | 12% |
Bradley Blalock
Cincinnati faced Bradley Blalock back in April and scored six runs in 4.0 innings against him. Two outings later he gave up 12 runs in 3.2 innings to San Diego and headed back to Triple-A. In his first start there he allowed 11 hits and eight earned in 3.0 innings. While he got better after that, it wasn’t much better – his ERA was 7.36 in the seven starts that followed.
In the big leagues he’s been crushed by both lefties and righties. The same thing holds true for his time in Triple-A this season, though righties have the advantage there as they’ve walked more than they’ve struck out and hit for a lot more power. Either way you want to slice it, though, everyone has hit the ball well against him this season.
Splits
| Split | PA | H | 2B | 3B | HR | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
| RHH | 34 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | .333 | .412 | .600 |
| LHH | 44 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | .415 | .432 | .732 |
Pitch Usage
| 4-seam | Cutter | Curve | Slider | Change | |
| Velo | 94.4 | 89.3 | 80.6 | 86.3 | 86.7 |
| Usage | 50% | 8% | 10% | 17% | 15% |
When and Where
- Game time: 4:10pm ET
- Where: Great American Ball Park
- Watch: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, MLB.tv
- Listen: 700 WLW AM (Cincinnati area)
- Forecast: 89°, partly cloudy, 15% chance of rain
News and Notes
Roster Moves
There were two roster moves made this afternoon prior to the start of today’s game. Christian Encarnacion-Strand was optioned to Triple-A and outfielder Jake Fraley was activated from the injured list.
The Futures Game
Just about the same time as the start of the Reds game, the Futures Game will also begin. Cincinnati will be represented by catcher Alfredo Duno and infielder Sal Stewart. The game will be played in Atlanta at 4pm ET. You can watch it on MLB Network or MLB.com/MLB.tv. Neither of the Reds representatives are in the starting lineup for the National League.
Division Standings
| Team | W | L | GB | Playoff Odds |
| Chicago | 55 | 39 | 0.0 | 90.4% |
| Milwaukee | 54 | 40 | 1.0 | 77.8% |
| St. Louis | 50 | 45 | 5.5 | 28.6% |
| Cincinnati | 48 | 47 | 7.5 | 7.5% |
| Pittsburgh | 38 | 57 | 17.5 | 0.0% |
| Playoff Odds via Fangraphs | ||||
Just a couple of quick comments on yesterday’s disappointing loss to the Rockies! Every game from this point on in the season takes on added importance! The Reds wasted an opportunity to pick up a game on the Cubs who got shellacked by the Yankees 11-0 as well as the Cards who lost to the Braves!
Since I didn’t watch or follow the game, one stat that stood out, in addition to the horrid 0-11 with RISP, was my pet peeve with Reds pitchers – WALKS! Reds pitchers walked 4 batters and 2 of those walks ended up scoring! The walk by Burns prior to the HR and, of course, the walk issued by Big Tony that scored as a result of his 2-out wild pitch!
Hopefully today the Reds will be much better at scoring when they have RISPs. Any hope of a 5-2 homestand is gone and the Reds are now gonna have to work to finish this 7-game homestand at 4-3.
Let’s score a bunch of runs for Singer and hope he can pitch 6+ strong innings!
The Cubs are gonna do what the Cubs do (.500 from here out would get them to ~90 wins) so I don’t think Reds fans should spend much time looking that far up the standings.
NL Wild Card Race:
The Padres and the Giants both won tough games yesterday against playoff-bound teams while the Reds wasted a chance to beat an historically bad team.
The wild card writing is on the wall and it says: “Win the next two against these Rockies and then two or three in New York against the Mets.”
The Reds do not want to be at .500 or just one game over at the end of July. They need to win games against the Cubs and Brewers but they are actually competing with the Giants and the Padres.
(I’m not worried about the Cardinals…. 17-20 since going 19-8 in May 😉 )
Reds P gave 116 ERA+ this year (100 is league average). Reds P average 8 K and 3 BB per 9 IP.
It’s hard being an MLB pitcher. The Reds P have been pretty good this year.
The Reds main problem last night and all year has been a lack of timely HITTING, not pitching.
Harder still when you don’t get run support to back you.
Don’t disagree! Despite the Reds having 8 hits last night those hits were scattered and, of course, NO hits with RISP! That’s generally a recipe for a loss regardless of the opponent unless your pitcher throws a shutout!
I think Tito could try to put Noelvi Marte batting in the 2nd spot of the lineup and gets down McLain to the 8th or 9th spot… Of course, Tito doesn’t think so…
The Reds offense should take advantage of Rockies starter…
Two games until the break. Winning today and tomorrow would lift the spirits here at RLN. Starts with today’s game so …
Let’s Kick This Pig and get back on track.
Nothing lifts the spirits of this old Reds fan like a win! Especially after a loss like last night!
The Stupid Cubs just won their game against the Yankees! Gotta keep pace!
Good article on the reds website. Francona explaining why they sent CES down and what they want him to do. Francona seems to truly be what the reds needed in terms of communication and having the respect of his players.
Saw that article! Couldn’t agree more about Francona!
Watch out Reds! The Rockies may have some extra motivation tonight. Not only could they achieve a fairly rare 2 game winning streak but they will also vault ahead of Connie Mack’s 1916 Philadelphia Athletics, now the modern day worst team of all time with a .234 winning pct. This team had the HOF Nap Lajoie (“Frenchie”), Bullet Joe Bush (who had a fine 2.57 ERA while losing 24 games) and Charlie Grimm (who both played in and managed over 2,000 games). Looking further down the roster it seems they could have done better.
I’ve been saying don’t take Colorado for granted and talk of a sweep! Last time they played us they gave us quite a fit. Have us figured out somewhat.
Could be a reverse sweep
Bike Helmets for a quick inning. That works all the way around.
Time to hit. Hoping Jobu is semi-sober and in the clubhouse breathing on the bats.
More like drooling on the bats!
Several people here have advocated for moving Marte up to second in the order, but wouldn’t it be better to move Elly up to second, and slide Marte into the 3rd position?
yes.
Out of curiosity, where is Sadak?
Sadak was in a “Running accident” and broke an elbow. 🙁
Thanks. I was wondering. He had a cycling accident a year or two ago if I recall. Wish him well in his recovery.
Day mentioned he was filling in for him before the game. Maybe weekend off with the All-Star game break?
I think the accident was a couple of years ago? Unless it happened again.
That’s a huge improvement from Hays over last night’s disastrous o-fer.
Nice. He fouled off three pitches up and worked a sac fly on a pitch lower in the zone.
Last night he was about as bad as a MLB hitter can be (4K and a GIDP… only his last AB was at all respectable) but Hays can usually handle mediocre/crappy MLB pitching.
Last night he was killing us, Smalls … 😉
Cowboy was talking earlier about how much better a pitcher is if the first pitch to a hitter is a strike. You may get “ambushed” at times and give up a hit or a dinger, but you also get your share of first pitch outs. Singer is looking like he heard that so far today.
I do wish Cowboy would coach or manage, but I’m thinking he’s way to smart to have to deal with the politics that come with those positions.
With work schedule change I have been able to listen to Reds Radio and Brantley just explains everything. A wealth of knowledge.
Brantley is really, really good.
I listen to a lot of other MLB teams radio broadcasts and there are not many guys doing color commentary as well as he does.
AND he can do play by play!
He is honestly one of my favorite things about following the Reds.
Well, at least Hays didn’t strike out or hit into a double play!
If I were the person paying Larkin’s salary, I would be disappointed in the output. It seems like he is trying to get Jim Day to go solo as much as possible.
1000% agree
I used to tune in to watch Barry Larkin play.
These days, he has me finding other ways to watch or listen to the Reds.
The man has negative charisma.
He’s like the anti-Brantley.
It’s especially striking with Jim Day being so likeable.
You also know what Larkin is going to say “let the ball travel” or use the work “heater” 100 times.
I still can’t believe they allowed him to make that move. He has no talent (other than a decent speaking voice) for being an announcer. He is needed for “real baseball stuff” and except for showing up for spring training, I don’t think he has any defined role on this team except perhaps giving an opinion now and then.
I can’t stand how the Red’s announcers make every opposing pitcher out to be Bob Gibson.
I understand your comment for sure. It doesn’t help that the Reds hitters make them look like Sandy Koufax.
Just saying.
I believe they were so ingrained in the loyalty pledge and indoctrinated so well with the Bell post presser drivel, they just fall into habit. Except for Marty Brennaman in his later years and The Cowboy (just a touch), it’s rare to find any of these people “get out of line” in this organization. Forbes magazine said it best about 20 years ago when talking about Cincinnati in general: “Anything new is treated with suspicion.” [Don’t mean to offend anybody]
Wow the ole “Baltimore chop” hit.
Did I say or type that right?
That’s unbelievable …The problem is you should hit a lot against this Rockies team if you don’t then bad things will happen
Behind again, the bats need to come alive or they are going to lose this series.
Tito needs to seriously consider moving Hays out of the No. 4 spot in the batting order! Just too many wasted scoring opportunities, especially in the last games!
I’m sure he’s considered it. I have no idea who to put there, though. No one hits consistently.
What a zero by Singer…really good …keep the 1-run game
Singer says, “Nevermind, I’ll take care of them Rocks.”
There is no excuse for the reds not pounding this Colorado pitcher….he is not someone that should be breezing thru major league hitters…let’s go already!!!
Hayes is killing the offense but he is not alone except for Elly and Marte.
Only other team that could find a way to not score after a leadoff triple is the Reds!
NICE JOB by Singer (aka Houdini) to get out of that inning unscathed!
From the Department of Small Contributions.
Trevino making two good blocks with a runner on 3B.
Also, subjectively, Trevino and Singer being in lockstep to get out of that situation, especially, showing some fire after the third out.
+5,000
Could have been a literal jawbreaker there 😮
Life of a pitcher. Wow.
I pitched slow-pitch softball. I wore my soccer shin guards.
Don’t blame ya!!!
The suckage has completely set in on this team …
So, the Reds are losing again to a pitcher with an ERA about 10.00?. They can handle teams like Cleveland but not the Rockies? That’s all in their head.
Double plays are killing this team and Steer is back to not hitting again. I have never seen a team any harder to figure out than this bunch.
Steer 22 for his last 70.
.314
Unable to hit against a 12.80-ERA guy… horrible
This game is eerily starting to look a lot like last night’s game! Wasted scoring opportunities early with rally-killing double plays!
Thought this Rockies SP had a 10+ ERA!
Look…Rockies started the runner….Tito says: “you can do that?!”
Can’t keep relying on Houdini innings … but I’m glad we got another one. Good job by Marte.
Another incredible zero by Singer…it seems Rockies have the same struggles to score with runners on 3rd base and less than 2 outs as the Reds…
Singer living a charmed life! Can we please score some runs now!
Have to admit, while I didnt think Reds would sweep the Rockies. I didnt think they would struggle to score runs.
Baseball is truly a funny game.
Funny as in the current offensive funk the Reds are in is laughable?
No, funny as in every mlb team can beat anyone on any given day. I think Jeff Brantley said it’s been Rockies bullpen that has blown alot of leads.
You better start to worry about the Rockies sweeping the Reds, which would basically put a fork in this season.
Losing this game will be the fork in this season. Just not enough offense.
For a funny game, I’m doing more yelling than laughing lately 😛
LOL, I am perplexed Mark.
I am truly concerned that the Redd are the ones who will be swept
The reds aren’t even the ball hard …this is ridiculous
This is pathetic and embarrassing . None of these Reds hitters know how to work a count basically … go up there absolutely hacking
Just brutal approaches most of the time at the plate
And they are “hacking” vs. “ambushing”. We’ve seen the latter during the winning streaks. And we’ve seen a LOT of the former.
Now Blalock is cruising against the Reds as German Marquez did it yesterday… I can’t believe this…
This is becoming a replica of last night’s game. However the Rockies had a much better pitcher in last night’s Titanic Struggle.
Well, um, at least we don’t have to worry about wasting money being buyers at the trade deadline. (Wow, this is terrible.)
If it makes anyone feel any better Rockies played Reds close two out of three games in Colorado.
Lol
Literally this game is a deja vu from yesterday so far
I need to go heat up the Blackstone and get ready to cook burgers. Hold the fort down for me, will you friends?
If the reds get swept at home by the Rockies someone should be fired …just sayin
Come on, another killer double-play , no way …just frustrating
McLain 5th hit this week. He’s hot
It’s like the Reds get lulled into mediocrity when playing teams like the Rockies.
That said, the Laws of Mediocrity state the Reds will not get swept, as to be truly mediocre — and not pathetic — they will wake up just in time for the last game of the series.
This kid cane in with a lifetime ERA of 8.29. Only 70 pitches thru 5 with one hit. Come on Reds wgat are you waiting for.
Hays singles now with bases empty…LOL
No running game is simply killing this team – double play after double play after double play … how
Bout try something different Francona… it status quo AINT WORKING
There should be some accountability for this at the break.
Like what??
That right there sums up the funk Reds are in. When bases are empty, players hit a single. When men on bases, players strike out or HDP. Hays hit a meaningless single.
Switched to the MLB All-Star Futures game! Better hitters!
I don’t understand how Elly gets doubled up, ever!
Ball right back to pitcher.
Thanks, Kevin! I didn’t see that play!
Pathetic Benson
Has everyone seen enough of Benson?
This is so hard to watch.
And Benson strikes out with the bases loaded! Of course he does! This team is bordering on unwatchable!
3 hits and a walk in an inning but no run. Only Reds can do that. Where is CES when we needed him with bases loaded.
That is hard to do, only these 2025 Reds. .500 here they come.
Worst team BY FAR IN MLB and Reds can’t do anything – Benson man that’s just a pitiful , pitiful at bat
He saw 4 pitches …only 1 was a strike…yet he still SO….he does it over & over
Are we sure the Rockies are the worst MLB team right now?
Horrible! Struggling with the worst team in baseball at home. No excuses for this.
Agree 1000% with this ….totally
embarrassing …
Reds going to help the Rockies avoid the worst record in baseball.
Flipped it on just to McLain stay put while Elly hits into a dp. Cost us the lead. When you don’t have power then you better look to run as much as you can. They changed the rules to makes steals easier after all. They will not recover from losing this series.
Hays last night…today Benson.
Tito just refuses to start runners…and it’s growing old
My only complaint with Francona.
Ball game 3 to 1.
Fernandez going 3-3 against Singer … The worst team in baseball now 3-1 ahead
There’s the WALK that results in a run! Anybody else feel like 3 runs is too much to overcome?
No
I hear the fat lady singing
Switching to a replay of a documentary on the duckbill platypus!
LOL!!!!
I haven’t thrown in the towel yet but it’s not looking good for a comeback today.
There is zero indication that Francona has made any impact on this team. The record in 1-run games and when trailing after 6 innings doesn’t inspire confidence that he is having any impact on the game.
Its a wth type of game for me. I am sure the team is frustrated as well.. if not more
Tie game! Boom Noelve Marte!
Sorry, down by 1 only
It seems Rockies have a good strategy attacking Reds hitters so far. Ground ball after ground ball.
I’m surprised that PETA has not filed a lawsuit against the Reds for the number of worms they have killed by hitting ground ball outs!
The Reds are batting .201 with 2 outs and man on third.
(160 PAs)
The Cubs are batting .275 with 2 outs and a man on third.
(193 PAs)
The Dodgers are hitting .285 with 2 outs and a man on third.
(191 PAs)
.711 OPS overall before today. League average OPS is .715
.245 BA overall before today. League Average in .245
Their overall O numbers compare pretty evenly with the Padres overall O numbers.
The Padres are batting .245 with 2 outs and a runner on third.
(198 PAs)
So they’re not getting guys to third base and they’re not getting him in when they do.
81-81, Reds fans.
Numbers match what the eyes see. Reds have problem hitting with RISP in general. Good stuff, thx for the data.
Yeah, the overall RISP numbers probably don’t show that much of a difference in BA but the fact that the Reds only have 160 PAs in the scenario compared to the Padres with 198, tells you that they’re not getting guys to third base.
Their lineup is still probably (ugh) still too overly reliant on home runs (at GABP).
They stink against left-handed pitching and they’re just not as productive as they should be overall.
They’re league-average in GIDP, by the way.
Just below league-average in total bases.
Runner LOB:
below league-average 643 with 618 before today. Again, that’s mostly a reflection of them just not getting ON base as much as they should be.
Why is Marte batting 9th. I guess Espinal will now take over at 3rd for defense.
You’d like to see another double off the wall by Espinal wouldn’t you,
On the bright side, Ashcraft looked pretty good tonight. I know, I’m trying to find anything to be positive about. Ha ha
I consider myself Mr. Positive of rln.. hahahaha nice to see someone else. Lol
I’m usually not in sports, Kevin. Too many decades of the Reds and Bengals. lol!!!! I’m trying to be better.
LOL understand completely
Dear Reds GM. Reds need two bullpen arms and at least one solid bat.
Let’s get it done!!!
Come on, 3 double plays today …it’s ridiculous
Because Tito refuses to start runners ever!!
For the love of God, would it be possible to start a runner to stay out of double play!?!
For the love of god would someone ask Tito why he refuses to start runners!!
Another double play, now Marte may not bat again. 48 and 48 and the not getting swept streak to end vs the Rockies at home. How funny, or sad, is that.
Break out the paper bags …. Giving Krall (or whoever ) all the excuse they need to
continuously sit on their collective rears and do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING AT TRADE
DEADLINE
Sad but true, Red Alert.
Not happy, yet the paper bags are a little extreme.
I do agree Krall or whoever wont do anything and that in my opinion isn’t on Francona
People aren’t happy and are going to vent. It’s been a long stretch of not winning. 🙁
Leadoff walk by Reds RP! Check!
They should sell, sell sell now this season is over.
The boo birds are out at GABP. Can’t blame them!
Pagán is making the things even worse
Very frustrated at the moment.
I feel for Pagan. A decent BP arm in the closer role (which I dislike) on a team where he doesn’t get the opportunities. So we see the rust when he does come in.
Houdini out of this one and maybe we have a chance.
That was a nice way to Houdini out of that mess. Last chance coming up. C’mon boys!
Love the Reds. But can’t take this any more
At least my evenings are now free for the rest of thecdeadon
My God let’s go offense. No reason to lose 2 games in a row to Rockies!!!
Amen!!!
Season
Pagán bounces back and the Reds gets another big zero… Could this haunt Rockies?
THAT was a proper ambush by Steer.
And then BENSON!!!
Let’s f’ing go!!!!!
I hope that isnt against the rules Doug if it is I wont do that again.
This is the third year for the current core of this team and if they are waiting for someone like Steer or Stephenson to develop into middle of the order run producers and power threats the time is just about up.
I wouldn’t be mad at any position player other than Elly being traded at this point. The problem is I don’t know what you would get for most of them at this point. They may be wasting the prime years of a transformative player and I don’t know how they can fix it. The best offensive players cost money that ownership has proven they won’t spend.
Willie B!!! What a huge triple!!! Tie game!
Vodnik has to pitch to Fraley. Can’t come out.
Wow !!!! Benson
Put the ball in play man !!!
Benson missed walk off HR by a little bit. Tie game
Vodnik threw a lot of pitches yesterday. I like our chances!
Let’s see just how hot Marte is …
Big win!
Wow … everybody exhale … and let go of your butts.
My proctologist is going to have questions!
Reds pulled a Rabbit out of the hat!!! Big win geesh.
Yea ! BOOTY BOOT !!!
Let’s get win number 2,000 tomorrowfor Tito!
Never in doubt! LOL!!!
😀
What sense did it make to pitch to Marte there?
Why not walk him to at least try for a force out at home?
Nutty stuff, but Reds avoid another sweep.
Yeah … not the best move from my living room chair either.
Maybe hope for a GB to second, freeze Benson.
Walk LH Friedl and get RH McLain to hit into a DP.
“Tell me about the rabbits again, George.”
LDS had to erase his prepost about the loss today.
+10K Yes, a win is a win even if it is a backsider.
I erased nothing obviously. Once again, the Reds failed to rise to the occasion against vastly poorer team. It’s a pattern. I thought Francona’s had made some progress but on series like the last two, I’m not so sure. They should be scoring 8-10 runs against teams like this. Not hoping the other team screws up and they accidentally win.
Marlins had been on a hot streak and playing good baseball. They had won 11 straight road games. Francona has made a difference.
Great win! Well deserved. Bullpen was excellent.
Singer had a good game overall. Another QS and a win.
not a W for Singer … for the team
Benson came through with a game-tying triple and the Rockies defense gave up the Reds winning run… REDS WIN! like ave phoenix they go back to live from the ashes
We’ve played pretty well in Phoenix, haven’t we?
OK Reds! Don’t forget your manners! It is customary to send a Thank You note when someone gives you a gift!
Hahahaha
Another great win for the Reds. There is no quit in this team.
Have to agree! They play to the final buzzer! Oops! Wrong sport! They definitely use up all 27 outs!
Yep, they didn’t let those three GIDP get them down.
So Colorado is so bad, they can give the Reds a victory despite their collective efforts to lose. A win is a win, but that performance was simply embarrassing
Brewers lost to Colorado twice this season. Giants have as well. I agree Colorado is bad, however Reds came back and won. Doesn’t matter how, they won.
“Simply”?
Not a great game by any measure but:
‘Good enough’ start by Singer.
Rare sac fly from Hays.
Timely HR from Marte.
Pagan digs himself out of a hole we’ve seen the Reds BP fall into often.
Benson’s first 3B of the year.
Marte hits to the opposite field / right side with runner on third.
Lo and behold.
Been battling a bad cold since Thursday! I feel MUCH BETTER now!
Forgive my earlier skepticism, I’ve been watching the Reds disappoint for decades. Good job guys.
Perfectly reasonable to be skeptical at this point. I wasnt even that excited when they won to be honest. This team has been a big dissapointment for sure.
Marte should get an RBI on the last play.
You can’t assume the out at home right?
I think Will beats it anyway.
Marte had a put in play approach.
You could tell he pulled his hands in to go the other way.
That would be a very welcome sign.
I hope it’s contagious.
Yeah I agree. I think he scores there regardless of the error. Great job by Marte.
I concur.
It’s hard to me being frustrated , upset and disappointed literally seven innings of the game to be excited just at the end… but it is worth if it’s a W…
Reds secured being above .500 before the AS break…and …remain “unswept”
The big zeroes got in the 4th, 5th and 9th were huge for this win
Agree with this 100% and lost in all this was Singer’s solid pitching as well as Ashcraft and Pagan getting out of top of 9th.
The Reds bullpen dodged more bullets than a squirrel at a redneck firing range!
OMG… hahahahaha.
It looked to me like Benson took his time getting out of the batters box after his hit in the ninth. Anyone else notice that?
Maybe he thought he had hit the ball hard enough for a HR?
Yes. Possibly could have ended it there if he would have hustled the whole way. But I tend to hate that sort of celebration and drawing attention to one’s self. I value humility.
Yes Francona mentioned that post game and said that wouldn’t happen again. Why I like Francona, he holds his players responsible and accountable
Be forewarned…..
You used the word “accountable”, likely to bring down the wrath of a certain unaccountable RLN opinionator. 😉
Worst noting that Marte played quite well defensively at third today. That coming from one of those who have been favoring moving him to the outfield this offseason. Really pleased with his response to last year’s disaster and being cut from MLB roster in spring training. He has been one of the best hitters on the team this year when he has played.
*Worth (of course)
The Reds traded their best pitcher of the 2000s for Marte, so I’m ready to hang on.
2026 w Marte in LF and a revitalized CES at 3B?
Or vice versa?
So far that fantasy beats many of the trade proposals floated here.
Espn box score says Marte no rbi there? No force at the plate so they’re assuming alot? That has to be an rbi imo
They charged an error on the play is the explanation I heard/ read for no RBI. I suppose the presumption was since Benson was the winning run that the out lost/ free base was him.
CES reported to the AAA Bats and was in their lineup at 3b. He went 1/4, a single, with a K.
Hinds was 1/3, a double, with a K and a BB. Hinds K came with the bases loaded and 2 outs in the 8th, off of a LHP of course.
Valade was 2/4 with a HR.
Urbaez played LF for the second consecutive game.
As Doug pointed out in the post about Fraley’s recall, the Reds are 6 deep in the outfield. Four of them are LH hitters and four of them only play outfield. Keep an eye on the possibility Vilade or Urbaez could be brought up as a RH guy who could play corner OF and IF since Espinal is the only primarily infield sub with CES optioned out. And keep in mind the trade deadline is approaching.