Reds/Rangers Game 3

• SportsAndLady

  

  Never thought Ironman would be the one to not start the thread after a win, usually it's up before can even get out "and this one belongs to the reds!"
  
  0-0, thru 3
• mhs95_06

  The 11 extra pitches Latos had to throw to pitch around the single on the Choo mis-judged fly ball cost hime most of the pitch count advantage he had over Darvish.
• mhs95_06

  Why doesn't Cozart let the Bruce throw come to the base and try to tag the runner out, instead of going out toward Bruce and losing his chace to cut down the runner trying for a double?
• SportsAndLady

  

  Oh look a sac bunt works
• Azubuike24

  

  Mesoraco moved everything but his ***** out of the way on that squeeze play. Talk about wimping out, dropping the ball and allowing now, an all-important 2nd run in.
• gport_tennis

  Why would you not intentionally walk there to set up the double play?
• mhs95_06

  That was not a hit on the suicide squeeze! It was a fielder's choice and a wrong choice that makes the lead 2-0 instead of 1-0, and uses up even more pitches.
• Azubuike24

  

  While true, it was a play (and inning) that should have netted only 1 run. Sloppy, sloppy defense, and Latos can really only blame himself on that and the bunt hit to start the inning.
  
  2 runs is much bigger than 1 against Darvish and the Texas pen.
• gport_tennis

  I would made Xavier sac bunt there. Would have gotten at least one run. But nope double play instead
• Azubuike24

  

  The Rangers show how to play real defense there...
• SportsAndLady

  

  Jesus fucking Christ, Paul. You HAVE to get a run in in that situation.
  
  Between him and Mesoraco, this game is starting to piss me off
• Azubuike24

  

  mhs95_06;1466101 wrote:That was not a hit on the suicide squeeze! It was a fielder's choice and a wrong choice that makes the lead 2-0 instead of 1-0, and uses up even more pitches.

  You mean squeeze? Unfortunately, it's the Reds...very few guys can put down a bunt on command in that situation.
• SportsAndLady

  

  gport_tennis;1466108 wrote:I would made Xavier sac bunt there. Would have gotten at least one run. But nope double play instead

  Dusty is a fucking *ag and won't do that.
• mhs95_06

  Paul with so much of a personal victory to avoid the K that AB, but it worked out so much worse for the team, ending a promising inning with no runs. He should have take one of those two high breaking balls and hit it to left, rather than trying to pull the ball! Way less chance of the double play that way.
• Azubuike24

  

  mhs95_06;1466114 wrote:Paul with so much of a personal victory to avoid the K that AB, but it worked out so much worse for the team, ending a promising inning with no runs. He should have take one of those two high breaking balls and hit it to left, rather than trying to pull the ball! Way less chance of the double play that way.

  One real problem is...the Reds are playing in the AL today. It's sad when Xavier Paul is relied upon to be your LF or DH in any situation. 2 years ago the guy wasn't even an MLB player...
• Azubuike24

  

  It's going to be 8th inning or bust. Top of the order, you're going to get the Texas pen prior to Nathan.
  
  Unfortunately, it's likely to be another Latos start where he lowers his ERA and doesn't get a win (and will get a loss).
• Ironman92

  

  SportsAndLady;1466078 wrote:Never thought Ironman would be the one to not start the thread after a win, usually it's up before can even get out "and this one belongs to the reds!"
  
  0-0, thru 3

  
  You called me a mean name last time lol....that and this forum is so weak with Reds talk I flat out forgot about it.
• Rotinaj

  

  This offense is so fucking pitiful.
• SportsAndLady

  

  Ironman92;1466122 wrote:You called me a mean name last time lol....that and this forum is so weak with Reds talk I flat out forgot about it.

  
  It's not weak. You just can't have an opinion on our terrible catcher or you'll get argued with
  
  (Kidding Justin)
• Azubuike24

  

  What are the odds that extra run allowed in the 6th kills this game?
• Azubuike24

  

  Wow. Guy gets yanked after going 2-0. Smart move by Washington, IMO. This kid was cooked facing Bruce with a 2-0 count.
  
  Would Dusty have had the balls to pull the plug in the middle of a count?
• SportsAndLady

  

  Azubuike24;1466125 wrote:What are the odds that extra run allowed in the 6th kills this game?

  What are the odds that we lose 3-2, because of Paul's inability to get a run in from 3rd w/ 1 out?
• Azubuike24

  

  Well, you have to have 2 goals in mind after that sac fly. At the minimum...
  
  1. Make it 3-2.
  2. Get the top of the order to the plate in the 9th.
• mhs95_06

  If that guy in RF can throw that good, why not go for an easier runner to get, and one that means a lot more(Votto for a run rather than a runner trying to get to 3rd base with 2 out).
• Azubuike24

  

  Bit longer throw and tougher body angle having to go home than 3rd. I kinda agree though. Risky move by BP paid off.