6.30.2009
Reds fall under .500
Reds lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks. I don't wanna talk about it, the whole team played like a little-league team.
6.28.2009
Cincinnati vs. Arizona series preview.
By: Cooper Ledford
The Cincinnati Reds will try to be 3 games over .500 after the series vs. Arizona is over with. Here is the probables for the series. In game one on Tuesday June 30th Bronson Arroyo (8-6) will be on the mound for the Reds, Dan Haran (6-5) will be doing the pitching for the Diamondbacks. Game 2 (which I will be attending) will be the young right-hander, Johnny Cueto who has an ERA of only 2.86 and a 7-4 record vs. Jon Garland whose record is reversed at 4-7. Game 3 will be the Reds ace Aaron Harang who is 5-8, with very little run support, vs. Billy Buckner, who is 2-5 with a high ERA of 8.63. Last time the Reds played the D'backs, It was a sweep from Cincinnati. Reds will hope to do the same this time around at home. Game 1 and 2 are at 7:10 ET and are televised on FS Ohio. Game 3 is not televised, but is available to listen to on the Big One, 700 WLW.
The Cincinnati Reds will try to be 3 games over .500 after the series vs. Arizona is over with. Here is the probables for the series. In game one on Tuesday June 30th Bronson Arroyo (8-6) will be on the mound for the Reds, Dan Haran (6-5) will be doing the pitching for the Diamondbacks. Game 2 (which I will be attending) will be the young right-hander, Johnny Cueto who has an ERA of only 2.86 and a 7-4 record vs. Jon Garland whose record is reversed at 4-7. Game 3 will be the Reds ace Aaron Harang who is 5-8, with very little run support, vs. Billy Buckner, who is 2-5 with a high ERA of 8.63. Last time the Reds played the D'backs, It was a sweep from Cincinnati. Reds will hope to do the same this time around at home. Game 1 and 2 are at 7:10 ET and are televised on FS Ohio. Game 3 is not televised, but is available to listen to on the Big One, 700 WLW.
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Reds back at .500 as they win the Ohio Cup
By: Jeremy Mays
The Reds defeated the Cleveland Indians today 8-1. Micah Owings (5-8) got the win ad went 6 innings giving up only 1 earned run. David Huff (3-2) got the loss going 5.0 innings and giving up 6 earned runs. Ramon Hernandez was just a home run short of the cycle today. In the bottom of the first, Victor Martinez hit a sac fly to center field scoring Asdrubal Cabrera. 1-0 Cleveland. In the top of the 3rd, Brandon Phillips hit a single that scored Chris Dickerson and Willy Taveras. 2-1 Reds. Ramon Hernandez tripled in the 3rd scoring Joey Votto and Brandon Phillips and the Reds are winning 4-1. In the top of the 5th, Brandon Phillips singled and Joey Votto scored. Cincinnati leading 5-1. Also in the 5th inning, Jonny Gomes hit a 2-run home run and scored Brandon Phillips. 7-1 Cincinnati. In the top of the 7th, Ramon Hernandez singled scoring Brandon Phillips. 8-1 Reds and that would be the final score. The Reds are off Monday and will return home to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series.
6.27.2009
Homer Bailey back in the MLB!
By:Cooper Ledford
Homer Bailey made his return to Cincinnati to pitch against Grady Sizemore and the Indians. Homer, who previously pitched, and lost to the Indians in May, was trying to give the Reds a chance to win the series, and the Ohio Cup. Bailey went for 5.0 innings, gave up 3 earned runs, gave up only 3, yes 3 hits, did walk a career high 7 batters, but still got the win. So Bailey's record is now 1-0 in his first win since 2007.
Homer Bailey made his return to Cincinnati to pitch against Grady Sizemore and the Indians. Homer, who previously pitched, and lost to the Indians in May, was trying to give the Reds a chance to win the series, and the Ohio Cup. Bailey went for 5.0 innings, gave up 3 earned runs, gave up only 3, yes 3 hits, did walk a career high 7 batters, but still got the win. So Bailey's record is now 1-0 in his first win since 2007.
Reds win Game 2 7-3
By: Jeremy Mays
The Reds defeated the Indians 7-3 tonight. The Reds can do no worse that tie Cleveland for the Ohio Cup. Homer Bailey (1-0) got his first win in 2 years pitching 5 innings and giving up 3 earned runs. Tomo Ohka (0-2) got the loss in 4 innings pitched giving up 6 earned runs. Nick Masset got his 6th hold of the year. Jay Bruce hit a solo home run in the top of the 2nd and the Reds take the lead 1-0. Chris Dickerson doubled scoring Ryan Hanigan. 2-0 Cincinnati. Jerry Hairston Jr. also doubled in the 2nd scoring Paul Janish. 3-0 Reds. To close out the scoring for the Reds in the top of the 2nd inning, Joey Votto grouned out at 1B scoring Chris Dickerson and the Reds are winning 4-0. Luis Valbuena grounded out at SS scoring Ryan Garko in the bottom of the 2nd and the Reds are still winning 4-1. In the top of the 3rd, Laynce Nix scored on a sac fly hit by Jay Bruce. 5-1 Cincinnati. In the top of the 4th, Hairston Jr. grounded into a double play at SS and Chris Dickerson scored. 6-1 Reds leading. In the bottom of the 4th inning, Grady Sizemore singled to right field scoring Jhonny Peralta and Ben Francisco. The Reds are now leading 6-3. In the top of the 7th inning, Jonny Gomes singled scoring Laynce Nix. The Reds are now winning 7-3 and that would be the final score. Tune into FSN-Ohio for Game 3 at 1:05 PM for the final Inter-league game of the season. It will be a match up between Micah Owings (4-8) vs David Huff (3-2). Ohio Cup
By: Pedro Rodriguez SWO CONTRIBUTOR
The battle of the Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Indians is known as the Ohio Cup. In order to win the cup, the team must win 4 out of 6 games against the other Ohio team. That means the team has to win both series they play. The series is split right now at 2 games a peice, if the Indians win today,they will have to win tomorrow too to get it. If the Reds win today, they will have to also win tomorrow to get the Ohio Cup.
GO CINCINNATI REDS!
The battle of the Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Indians is known as the Ohio Cup. In order to win the cup, the team must win 4 out of 6 games against the other Ohio team. That means the team has to win both series they play. The series is split right now at 2 games a peice, if the Indians win today,they will have to win tomorrow too to get it. If the Reds win today, they will have to also win tomorrow to get the Ohio Cup.
GO CINCINNATI REDS!
6.26.2009
Reds lose to Indians in Game 1
By: Jeremy Mays
The Cincinnati Reds lose to the Cleveland Indians 9-2. Jeremy Sowers (2-5) gets the win. Aaron Harang gets the loss (5-8). In the bottom of the third Grady Sizemore doubles and scores Ryan Garko. 1-0 Cleveland. Victor Martinez hit a sac fly that scored Jamey Carroll. Indians lead 2-0. Ryan Garko hit a 2-run home run that scored Jhonny Peralta to make it 4-0 Cleveland in the 4th inning. In the bottom of the 5th, Victor Martinez hit a solo home run to make it 5-0 Indians. Brandon Phillips makes a throwing error that scores Shin-Soo Choo and the score is 6-0 Indians. Jhonny Peralta would hit a double and score Travis Hafner to close out the scoring 5th inning and Cleveland is winning 7-0. Shin-Soo Choo doubled in the 6th inning scoring Jamey Carroll and Grady Sizemore and Cleveland is leading 9-0. In the top of the 7th, the Reds finaly score when Jonny Gomes hits a single that scored Brandon Phillips. 9-1 Indians. In the top of the 8th, Willy Taveras hits a double that scores Chris Dickerson. 9-2 Indians and that would be the ball game there. Tune in at 7:05 on FSN-Ohio as Homer Bailer (0-0) vs Tomo Ohka (0-1). Other news and notes; Reds re-acquire catcher Corky Miller from the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Norris Hopper. Miller spent 4 seasons with the Reds from 2001-2004.
Series 25 Cincinnati Reds vs Cleveland Indians
By: Jeremy MaysThe Reds will play their 25th series of the season and conclude Inter-league play as they take on the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Game 1 will be on at 7:05 PM. Aaron Harang (5-7) will face former Reds draft pick Jeremy Sowers (1-5). Game 2 will be Homer Bailer (0-0) vs Tomo Ohka (0-1). Start time at 7:05 PM. Game 3 will be at match up between Micah Owings (4-8) vs David Huff (3-2). Game 3 will start at 1:05 PM. All 3 games will be broadcasted on FSN-Ohio.
6.25.2009
Reds end 4-game losing streak in win vs Blue Jays
By: Jeremy Mays
The Reds were victorious in Game 3 as they won 7-5. Johnny Cueto (7-) got the win in 6.0 innings giving up 5 earned runs. Shawn Camp (0-3) got the loss after he came into to pitch in the 4th inning after starter Brett Cecil only lasted 3 innings giving up 5 earned runs. Francison Cordero recored his 18th save on the year and Nick Masset and David Weathers were each credited with a hold. Joey Votto started the scoring in the game when he hit a double in the 1st inning scoring Willy Taveras. 1-0 Reds. Jonny Gomes would double behind Votto to score Votto and make it 2-0 Reds. Jay Bruce hit his 10th double of the year scoring Jonny Gomes and Ramon Hernandez. Reds lead it 4-0. In the bottom of the 1st, Aaron Hill hit a solo home run. 4-1 Reds. In the top of the 2nd inning, Joey Votto singled scoring Chris Dickerson. 5-1 Cincinnati. Vernon Wells in the bottom of the 5th would double scoring Lyle Overbay and Russ Adams. The Reds lead it 5-3. Scott Rolen would also single in the 5th scoring Aaron Hill and Vernon Wells. Game tied at 5-5. Joey Votto would hit a solo home run to make it 6-5 Reds in the top of the 7th inning. In the top of the 8th, Willy Taveras would single that scored Paul Janish and the Reds lead 7-5. 7-5 would be the final socre of tonight's game. The Blue Jays win the series 2 games to 1. Tune in Friday as the Reds play their final Inter-league series of the years vs the Cleveland Indians.
6.24.2009
Votto tells media why he could not play.
By: Coop Ledford (info found on www.reds.com)
Since May 29th Joey Votto has not played and was on a 15 day DL. He was on the DL for "personal reasons" and "Stress related issues." Now Votto explains to the media why he left the Reds. He says that his 52-year-old father died. His father was really close to Joey. Due to copyrights and my fingers, I will not write a long article, to read a great article about this sad occurence, go to:
http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090623&content_id=5484002&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin
Since May 29th Joey Votto has not played and was on a 15 day DL. He was on the DL for "personal reasons" and "Stress related issues." Now Votto explains to the media why he left the Reds. He says that his 52-year-old father died. His father was really close to Joey. Due to copyrights and my fingers, I will not write a long article, to read a great article about this sad occurence, go to:
http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090623&content_id=5484002&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin
Blue Jays win 8-2 in Game 2
By: Jeremy Mays
The Reds lose their 2nd consecutive series. Scott Richmond is the winner in tonight's game over the Reds. He went 7 innings and scored 2 runs. Bronson Arroyo, on what looked to be deja vu all over again on the anniversary of his worst career performance giving up 1o runs in 1+ inings last year. Arroyo got the loss tonight pitching 3.2 innings giving up 6 earned runs. To start the rough performance for Arroyo, Aaron Hill hit a 2-run homerun with no outs scoring Marco Scutaro. 2-0 Toronto. Vernon Wells hit a solo home run to make it 3-0 Blue Jays. Adam Lind hit a 2-run home run scoring Scott Rolen to make it 5-0 Toronto and close out the rough 1st inning for the Reds. Jonny Gomes hit a solo blast to make it 5-1 Toronto in the top of the 2nd. Vernon Wells doubled scoring Marco Scutaro in the bottom of the 2nd inning. 6-1 Blue Jays. Jerry Hairston Jr. singled in the top of the 2rd scoring Chris Dickerson. 6-2 Blue Jays. In the bottom of the 4th, Scott Rolen grounded into a force out at SS scoring Marco Scutaro and the Blue Jays lead it 7-2. In the bottom of the 8th, Aaron Hill singled scoring Russ Adams to make the final score 8-2. Tune into FSN-Ohio at 7:087 for the series finale. Tomorrow's match up will be between Johnny Cueto (6-4) and Brett Cecil (2-1).
6.23.2009
Reds fall below .500 as they lose in Game 1
By: Jeremy Mays
The Reds spoil Joey Votto's return to the team as they are defeated by the Blue Jays 7-5. Brian Tallet (5-4) was the winner going 6.0 innings and giving up zero earned runs. Micah Owings (4-8) gets the loss and he went 5.2 innings giving up 6 earned runs. Jason Frasor got the save tonight. It was his 2nd save of the year. Joey Votto went 1 for 4 tonight with a single in the 4th inning. In the bottom of the 2nd, Scott Rolen hit a solo home run. 1-0 Toronto. Jerry Hairston jr. would make a throwing error at SS to allow Alex Rios to score in the 2nd inning. 2-0 Blue Jays. Adam Lind singled in the 3rd inning scoring Aaron Hill to make it 3-0 Toronto. Rod Barajas hit a solo home in the 4th to make it 4-0 Blue Jays. In the 6th, Marcos Scutaro hit a 2-run blast scoring Rod Barajas to make it 6-0 Toronto. Jay Brice hit a double in the 7th inning that scored Brandon Phillips and Jonny Gomes. 6-2 Toronto. Adam Rosales hit a sac fly that scored Ramon Hernandez. 6-3 Blue Jays. Chris Dickerson also hit a sacrafice fly that scored Jay Bruce. 6-4 Toronto. That would close out a 4-run 7th inning for the Reds. In the bottom of the 7th, Adam Lind would single for the Blue Jays and Vernon Wells touched home on that single. 7-4 Blue Jays. In the bottom of the 8th, Brandon Phillips grounded out to Lyle Overbay at 1st base and Jerry Hairston Jr. would score. That would be the final score of tonight's game. Tune in tomorrow at 7:07 PM on FSN-Ohio to see Game 2. Tomorrow's match up will be Bronson Arroyo (8-5) vs Scott Richmond (5-4).
BREAKING NEWS!!!!!!!!! JOEY VOTTO IS BACK!
By: Jeremy Mays
Joey Votto is set to make his return to the Reds tonight as the Reds take on the Toronto Blue Jays. Votto, who is a native Canadian, has been on the DL since May 30th. He will be returning to action in his home town of Toronto. The roster move made to activate Votto back on the active roster was the Reds placing catcher/utility player Wilkin Castillo on the 15-day DL who has a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Be sure to tune in tonight at 7:07 PM on FSN-Ohio to see the game.
Joey Votto is set to make his return to the Reds tonight as the Reds take on the Toronto Blue Jays. Votto, who is a native Canadian, has been on the DL since May 30th. He will be returning to action in his home town of Toronto. The roster move made to activate Votto back on the active roster was the Reds placing catcher/utility player Wilkin Castillo on the 15-day DL who has a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Be sure to tune in tonight at 7:07 PM on FSN-Ohio to see the game.
6.21.2009
Series 24 Cincinnati Reds vs Toronto Blue Jays
By: Jeremy Mays
The Reds are going back to Toronto to face the Blue Jays in consecutive seasonsn as they continue Inter-league play in Series 24. In Game 1, Micah Owings (4-7) will square off against Brad Mills (0-0). Start time is at 7:07 PM. Bronson Arroyo (8-5) will face Brian Tallet (4-4) in Game 2, starting at 7:07 PM. In the series finale, Johnny Cueto (6-4) will be on the hill for the Reds and the Blue Jays are sending out Scott Richmond (5-4) to start in Game 3. The start time is at 7:07 PM as well. All three games will be televised on FSN-Ohio.
Reds lose in Game 3
By: JeremyMays
The Chicago White Sox defeat the Cincinnati Reds today 4-1 to win the series vs the Reds. Mark Buehrle (7-2) picked up the win today in 7 innings and gave up zero runs. Aaron Harang (5-7) received the loss today going 7 innings and giving up 3 runs. In the top of the 1st, A.J. Pierzynski singled to center field scoring Scott Podsednik to make it 1-0 Chicago. Paul Konerko would ground into a double play in the 1st that Alexei Ramirez. 2-0 White Sox. Paul Konerko would single to 2nd baseman Brandon Phillips in the 5th innning scoring Scott Podsednik. In the 8th, Brandon Phillips would hit a sac fly that scored Chris Dickerson. In the top of the 9th, former Red Dewayne Wise would hit a double that scored Gordon Beckham. Bobby Jenks came on in the bottom of the 9th to nail down his 17th save of the year. Tune in Tuesday as the Reds take on the Toronto Blue Jays.
Reds fall to the White Sox in Game 2
By Jeremy Mays
The Reds lost to the Chicago White Sox 10-8 in the Civil Rights Game. Clayton Richard pitched 3.0 innings and started for the White Sox, giving up 3 earned runs. Johnny Cueto pitched 4.2 innings and gave up 5 earned runs. D.J. Carrasco got the win and Daniel Ray Herrera was given the loss. Bobby Jenks came on in the bottom of the 9th to get his 16th save of the year. In the bottom of the 1st, Willy Taveras goes to steal 3rd base and A.J. Pierzynski made a throwing error attempting to throw out Willy Taveras at 3rd, and that lead to both Taveras and Brandon Phillips scoring to make it 2-0 Reds. In the bottom of the 3rd, Willy Taveras scored on a sac fly hit by Jerry Hairston Jr. 3-0 Reds. Brandon Phillips steals his 10th base of the year and Jonny Gomes would knock him in with a 2-run blast to close out the 3rd inning. 5-0 Reds. Gordon Beckham hit a 3-run home run in the top of the 4th that also scored Brian Anderson and Chris Getz that made it 5-3 Reds. In the top of the 5th, Scott Podsednick hit his 2nd home run of the year to make it 5-4 Reds. A.J. Pierzynski would also hit a home run in the 5th inning to tie the game at 5-5. The White Sox would take the lead in the 6th inning off a 3-run home run by Alexei Ramirez that scored former Reds Dewayne Wise and A.J. Pierzynski. 8-5 Chicago. In the bottom of the 7th, the Reds would break through scoring 2 runs. Wilkin Castillo singled to center field that scored Jerry Hairston. 8-6 White Sox. Ramon Hernandez also singled that scored Brandon Phillips and made it 8-7 Chicago. The White Sox would score again in the 8th when Scott Podsednik singled to right field scoring Gordon Beckham. 9-7 Chicago Alexei Ramirez would double and score Dewayne Wise that made it 10-7 White Sox. In the bottom of the 9th, Jay Bruce would hit his 17th home run of they year to make the game 10-8 White Sox and that would be the final score. Tune in at 1:10 PM to see the series finale on FSN-Ohio.
6.19.2009
Reds vs. White Sox, Game 1.
By:Cooper Ledford
The Cincinnati Reds battled against the Chicago White Sox in game 1 of the series. Bronson Arroyo was on the mound doing the pitching for Cincinnati. In the top of the 4th inning, Arroyo gave up a 2-run homerun to make it 2-0 Chicago. Then later in the bottom of the 4th there was back to back doubles to make it close, 2-1 with the White Sox still on top. Then nothing happens until Jerry Hairston Jr. got a single, then Brandon Phillips got his 11th homerun of the season, a 2 run blast that was very important in this game, now it's 3-2, Cincinnati. In the bottom of the 7th inning the Reds got an insurance run to make it 4-2 Cincinnati. Not much happend until the top of the 9th when Fransico Cordero came in and gave up a solo homerun to make it really close 4-3, and tha'd be the final score as Bronson Arroyo picks up his 8th win of the season. Reds will stay in 3rd place in the NL Central. W-Arroyo L- Contreras. Watch the Reds try to win the series and 1st ever Civil Rights game tomorrow at 7:10 on FS Ohio.
The Cincinnati Reds battled against the Chicago White Sox in game 1 of the series. Bronson Arroyo was on the mound doing the pitching for Cincinnati. In the top of the 4th inning, Arroyo gave up a 2-run homerun to make it 2-0 Chicago. Then later in the bottom of the 4th there was back to back doubles to make it close, 2-1 with the White Sox still on top. Then nothing happens until Jerry Hairston Jr. got a single, then Brandon Phillips got his 11th homerun of the season, a 2 run blast that was very important in this game, now it's 3-2, Cincinnati. In the bottom of the 7th inning the Reds got an insurance run to make it 4-2 Cincinnati. Not much happend until the top of the 9th when Fransico Cordero came in and gave up a solo homerun to make it really close 4-3, and tha'd be the final score as Bronson Arroyo picks up his 8th win of the season. Reds will stay in 3rd place in the NL Central. W-Arroyo L- Contreras. Watch the Reds try to win the series and 1st ever Civil Rights game tomorrow at 7:10 on FS Ohio.
6.18.2009
Broom service, set aside.
By: Jeremy Mays
The Reds fall to the Braves in Game 3, 7-0. Tommy Hanson (2-0) lasted 6.0 innings for the Braves got the victory and Matt Maloney (0-2) was on the losing side of this game pitching 5.2 innings. In the top of the 2nd, Casey Kotchman hit a sac fly to Laynce Nix scoring Martin Prado. 1-0 Braves. Matt Diaz homered in the top of the 4th to make it 2-0 Braves. In the top of the 5th, Nate McClouth hit a home run that also scored Tommy Hanson. 4-0 Braves. In the top of the 6th, Tommy Hanson singled to right field scoring Matt Diaz. 5-0 Braves. Nate McClouth to right field scoring Jeff Francouer and former Cincinnati Red David Ross. So, the Reds win the series vs the Braves at home, but fail to take the sweep in the series finale. Tune in this weekend as the Reds take on the Chicago White Sox in a 3 game series at home.
The Reds fall to the Braves in Game 3, 7-0. Tommy Hanson (2-0) lasted 6.0 innings for the Braves got the victory and Matt Maloney (0-2) was on the losing side of this game pitching 5.2 innings. In the top of the 2nd, Casey Kotchman hit a sac fly to Laynce Nix scoring Martin Prado. 1-0 Braves. Matt Diaz homered in the top of the 4th to make it 2-0 Braves. In the top of the 5th, Nate McClouth hit a home run that also scored Tommy Hanson. 4-0 Braves. In the top of the 6th, Tommy Hanson singled to right field scoring Matt Diaz. 5-0 Braves. Nate McClouth to right field scoring Jeff Francouer and former Cincinnati Red David Ross. So, the Reds win the series vs the Braves at home, but fail to take the sweep in the series finale. Tune in this weekend as the Reds take on the Chicago White Sox in a 3 game series at home.
What the heck is wrong with willy?
By:Pedro Rodriguez SWO contributor
As many Reds fans have seen Willy Taveras has not been great at hitting or getting on base so far this season. So why is that? I think that he is trying way too hard, sorta like Jay Bruce was, he is swinging at almost everything, and never hits it. Willy Taveras needs to understand that his team needs him, and he does not need to try too hard to get on base. Hopefully Willy will understand that, and will be more productive.
As many Reds fans have seen Willy Taveras has not been great at hitting or getting on base so far this season. So why is that? I think that he is trying way too hard, sorta like Jay Bruce was, he is swinging at almost everything, and never hits it. Willy Taveras needs to understand that his team needs him, and he does not need to try too hard to get on base. Hopefully Willy will understand that, and will be more productive.
Reds win series and hope to call the broom service!
By: Jermey Mays
The Reds defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in Game 2. Micah Owings was the winner (4-7) and Javier Vazquez was on the losing end of this game (4-6). In the bottom of the 2nd, Jay Bruce hit a solo home run to make it 1-0 Reds. In the top of the 3rd, Yunel Escobar hit a 2-run home to make it 2-1 Braves. In the bottom of the 5th, Micah Owings hit a 3-run home run also scoring Jerry Hairtson Jr. and Ryan Hanigan. 4-2 Reds. Later Nick Masset threw a wild pitch that scored Nate McClouth. 4-3 Reds. In the top of the 9th. Franciso Cordero recorded his 16th save of the year to wrap up the victory and the series win vs the Braves. In the Series Finale tomorrow, Matt Maloney (0-1) will square off against Tommy Hanson (1-0). Start time is at 12:35 PM. The game is only televised on Sports South Ohio.
The Reds defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in Game 2. Micah Owings was the winner (4-7) and Javier Vazquez was on the losing end of this game (4-6). In the bottom of the 2nd, Jay Bruce hit a solo home run to make it 1-0 Reds. In the top of the 3rd, Yunel Escobar hit a 2-run home to make it 2-1 Braves. In the bottom of the 5th, Micah Owings hit a 3-run home run also scoring Jerry Hairtson Jr. and Ryan Hanigan. 4-2 Reds. Later Nick Masset threw a wild pitch that scored Nate McClouth. 4-3 Reds. In the top of the 9th. Franciso Cordero recorded his 16th save of the year to wrap up the victory and the series win vs the Braves. In the Series Finale tomorrow, Matt Maloney (0-1) will square off against Tommy Hanson (1-0). Start time is at 12:35 PM. The game is only televised on Sports South Ohio.
6.17.2009
What to do with the 2 productive catchers?
By: Jeremy Mays
This is going to be a tough decision for Dusty Baker to make when Votto returns. Do you put the veteran catcher Hernandez who can hit okay back at starting or do you trade him for a someone that you need at another position? Do you keep Ryan Hanigan who is swinging the bat well this year and his hitting .303 on the year and is just as good defensively as Hernandez? You don't just sit a hot bat on the bench He is the hottest hitter for the Reds right now. The Reds had a similar situation in 2007 when Josh Hamilton surprised the baseball world with his talent and they had to look for a place in the log jammed out field to get Hamilton some playing time. No doubt Joey Votto is in the starting rotation at 1B where Hernandez is playing right now. I think Ramon is on the down side of his career and is facing becoming a 1st baseman in the future anyway. Hanigan is 29 and Ramon is 33. Or do the Reds trade Ryan Hanigan while he's hot and keep Hernandez for the last few years he will be effective behind the plate and offensively because the majority of catchers as the near 35 always hit a decline in there career and there numbers fall. If the Reds take that route of keeping Hernandez and trading Hanigan, look for 2007 1st round draft pick Devin Mesoraco to make his MLB debut. It's going to be a tough decision for Dusty Baker to make and a decision I'm glad is not mine to make.
To look at the video Cooper Ledford (Redsfancoop made, go to http://www.youtube.com//watch?v=0uIfso66hMY
This is going to be a tough decision for Dusty Baker to make when Votto returns. Do you put the veteran catcher Hernandez who can hit okay back at starting or do you trade him for a someone that you need at another position? Do you keep Ryan Hanigan who is swinging the bat well this year and his hitting .303 on the year and is just as good defensively as Hernandez? You don't just sit a hot bat on the bench He is the hottest hitter for the Reds right now. The Reds had a similar situation in 2007 when Josh Hamilton surprised the baseball world with his talent and they had to look for a place in the log jammed out field to get Hamilton some playing time. No doubt Joey Votto is in the starting rotation at 1B where Hernandez is playing right now. I think Ramon is on the down side of his career and is facing becoming a 1st baseman in the future anyway. Hanigan is 29 and Ramon is 33. Or do the Reds trade Ryan Hanigan while he's hot and keep Hernandez for the last few years he will be effective behind the plate and offensively because the majority of catchers as the near 35 always hit a decline in there career and there numbers fall. If the Reds take that route of keeping Hernandez and trading Hanigan, look for 2007 1st round draft pick Devin Mesoraco to make his MLB debut. It's going to be a tough decision for Dusty Baker to make and a decision I'm glad is not mine to make.
To look at the video Cooper Ledford (Redsfancoop made, go to http://www.youtube.com//watch?v=0uIfso66hMY
4 game losing streak-OVER!
The Reds were victorious in Game 1 vs the Atlanta Braves beating them 7-2. Daniel Ray Herrera got the win and Jair Jurrjens received the loss. Aaron Harang only pitched 2.0 innings before a lengthy rain delay stopped play and he was not able to come back and pitch. In the 1st inning, Laynce Nix grounded out to Kelly Johnson at 2nd and Willy Taveras scored. 1-0 Reds. In the 3rd inning, Laynce Nix doubled to right field and Brandon Phillips scored. 2-0 Cincinnati. Ramon Hernandez grounded out to 3rd basemen Chipper Jones and he threw over to 1st base, Brandon Phillips scored. 3-0 Cincinnati. Garrett Anderson in the top of the 6th, hit a single into right field that scored Chipper Jones, 3-1 Cincinnati. In the top of the 8th, Jeff Francouer singled scoring Chipper Jones, 3-2 Cincinnati. Willy Taveras grounded out to 2nd base scoring, Jay Bruce, 4-2 Reds. In the same inning, Alex Gonzales doubled to center field scoring Jerry Hairston and Ryan Hannigan, 6-2 Reds. And finally, the Reds were done scoring after Laynce Nix doubled to right field scoring Alex Gonzalez. Laynce Nix had a very productive game offensively last night. On the hill tonight for the Reds is Micah Owings (3-7) vs Javier Vazquez (4-5) The Reds play tonight at 7:10 on FSN-Ohio.
6.16.2009
What's new with Joey Votto?
By: Coop Ledford
Joey Votto has been on the DL for some time (or if you're a Reds fan, a lifetime) from stress-related issues. News from Fox Sports Network Ohio says that Joey did take batting practice this week. Also Dusty Baker said that Joey should be returning soon. The Reds are anxious to get Votto back in the game, without Joey the Reds have averaged UNDER 3 runs a game. With the Reds being on a 4 game losing streak, they need the best hitter on the team back.
Joey Votto has been on the DL for some time (or if you're a Reds fan, a lifetime) from stress-related issues. News from Fox Sports Network Ohio says that Joey did take batting practice this week. Also Dusty Baker said that Joey should be returning soon. The Reds are anxious to get Votto back in the game, without Joey the Reds have averaged UNDER 3 runs a game. With the Reds being on a 4 game losing streak, they need the best hitter on the team back.
Series 22 preview.
By: Jeremy Mays
The Reds will face the Atlanta Braves for Series 22 on the year. It will be a 3 games set between them at Great American Ball Park. In Game 1, Aaron Harang (5-6) will be on the mound and Jair Jurrjens (5-4) will be pitching for the Braves. Start time is at 7:10 PM and televised on FSN-Ohio. Game 2 will be a match up between Micah Owings (3-7) vs. Javier Vazquez (4-5). Start time is at 7:10 and is televised on FSN-Ohio. In the Series Finale, Matt Maloney (0-1) will square off against Tommy Hanson (1-0). Start time is at 12:35 PM. The game is only televised on Sports South Ohio.
The Reds will face the Atlanta Braves for Series 22 on the year. It will be a 3 games set between them at Great American Ball Park. In Game 1, Aaron Harang (5-6) will be on the mound and Jair Jurrjens (5-4) will be pitching for the Braves. Start time is at 7:10 PM and televised on FSN-Ohio. Game 2 will be a match up between Micah Owings (3-7) vs. Javier Vazquez (4-5). Start time is at 7:10 and is televised on FSN-Ohio. In the Series Finale, Matt Maloney (0-1) will square off against Tommy Hanson (1-0). Start time is at 12:35 PM. The game is only televised on Sports South Ohio.
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2009 Buckeyes.
By: Tigertank3000 SWO contributor
My 2009 Ohio State football season prediction is finishing 11-1 in the regular season winning the big ten with the one loss to USC, I know that they have a inexperienced QB but I still have a feeling that we won't win this next game with USC (you can't beat payed referees). I think that Ohio State will go undefeated in conference record ranked possibly #5,#4, or #3 in the BCS standings if teams like Oklahoma or Texas have a conference loss with each other. The only teams in the Big Ten that may have a threat to our BCS Bowl bid (like the Fiesta or Rose Bowl) is Wisconsin, Iowa ,and maybe Michigan, but i am 99% sure Ohio State WILL NOT be going to the national championship game(with respect). But may go to a BCS bowl game.
My 2009 Ohio State football season prediction is finishing 11-1 in the regular season winning the big ten with the one loss to USC, I know that they have a inexperienced QB but I still have a feeling that we won't win this next game with USC (you can't beat payed referees). I think that Ohio State will go undefeated in conference record ranked possibly #5,#4, or #3 in the BCS standings if teams like Oklahoma or Texas have a conference loss with each other. The only teams in the Big Ten that may have a threat to our BCS Bowl bid (like the Fiesta or Rose Bowl) is Wisconsin, Iowa ,and maybe Michigan, but i am 99% sure Ohio State WILL NOT be going to the national championship game(with respect). But may go to a BCS bowl game.
6.12.2009
Reds lose game 1.
By: Cooper Ledford
Matt Maloney started in his 2nd MLB game, trying to get his first win. Maloney pitched 6 innings, gave up 6 hits, 4 ERs, 2 HRs, only walked 2 batters, ans struck out 5. Early in the game Billy Butler hit a solo homerun to make it 1-0, Kansas City on top. The Reds would come back in the top of the fifth to tie it up when Johnny Gomes hit a solo homerun. Sadly, that's all the Redlegs would get in the game. The bottom of the fifth DeJesus hit an RBI single to to give Kansas City a 2-1 lead. Then later in the bottom of the sixth, Callaspo hit a 2 run-homerun to make it 4-1, Kansas City. That score would be the final, sending the Reds to be 2.5 games behind 1st, and 3rd in the NL Central. Maloney loses and goes to 0-1, Hochevar goes to a 2-2 record and pitched a complete game. Watch the Reds and Bronson Arroyo tomorrow on FSN Ohio at 7:10.
Matt Maloney started in his 2nd MLB game, trying to get his first win. Maloney pitched 6 innings, gave up 6 hits, 4 ERs, 2 HRs, only walked 2 batters, ans struck out 5. Early in the game Billy Butler hit a solo homerun to make it 1-0, Kansas City on top. The Reds would come back in the top of the fifth to tie it up when Johnny Gomes hit a solo homerun. Sadly, that's all the Redlegs would get in the game. The bottom of the fifth DeJesus hit an RBI single to to give Kansas City a 2-1 lead. Then later in the bottom of the sixth, Callaspo hit a 2 run-homerun to make it 4-1, Kansas City. That score would be the final, sending the Reds to be 2.5 games behind 1st, and 3rd in the NL Central. Maloney loses and goes to 0-1, Hochevar goes to a 2-2 record and pitched a complete game. Watch the Reds and Bronson Arroyo tomorrow on FSN Ohio at 7:10.
Reds Series 21 vs. the Royals
By: Jeremy Mays
This weekend the Reds take on the Kansas City Royals in a 3 game inter-league series. In Game 1, we have a match up between Matt Maloney (0-0) vs. Luke Hochevar (1-2). Game 2 is a showdown between Bronson Arroyo (7-4) vs Kyle Davies (2-6). Game 3 will have Johnny Cueto (6-3) vs Brian Bannister (2-3). Friday, June 12 8:10 PMSaturday, June 13 7:10 PMSunday, June 14 2:10 PMAll 3 games are televised on FSN Ohio.
This weekend the Reds take on the Kansas City Royals in a 3 game inter-league series. In Game 1, we have a match up between Matt Maloney (0-0) vs. Luke Hochevar (1-2). Game 2 is a showdown between Bronson Arroyo (7-4) vs Kyle Davies (2-6). Game 3 will have Johnny Cueto (6-3) vs Brian Bannister (2-3). Friday, June 12 8:10 PMSaturday, June 13 7:10 PMSunday, June 14 2:10 PMAll 3 games are televised on FSN Ohio.
Reds DL update.
The Cincinnati Reds have 4 players on the DL, Edinson Volquez, Bill Bray, Edwin Encarnacion, and the great slugger, Joey Votto. Here is the updates on the 4 players. Bill Bray: Out for season with a torn elbow ligament. Edinson Volquez: Elbow teninitis, should return in about mid-June. Edwin Encarnacion: fractured left wrist, unknown when he will be back, MRI on June 15th. Joey Votto: Stress-related issues, very unlikely to return when supposed to, June 14th. THIS INFORMATION WAS FOUNT ON HTTP://WWW.REDS.COM
Lefty will try to take game 1.
By: Cooper Ledford
Reds LHP, Matt Maloney will appear in his second MLB game. In his previous game vs. the Chicago Cubs he only allowed 2 runs to score while he was on the hill. In that game Maloney stuckout 4 batters, allowed only 1 walk, 6 hits, and only an ERA of 3.00. In that game Maloney also showed Reds fans that he can hit! In his first at bat in the big leagues Maloney hit a single! Matt Maloney will try to get his first win and hopefully will show Dusty Baker that he should be in the Reds pitching rotation in the 2010 season. Watch Maloney pitch tonight at 8:10pm on FSN Ohio. GOOD LUCK MATT AND THE REDS!
Reds LHP, Matt Maloney will appear in his second MLB game. In his previous game vs. the Chicago Cubs he only allowed 2 runs to score while he was on the hill. In that game Maloney stuckout 4 batters, allowed only 1 walk, 6 hits, and only an ERA of 3.00. In that game Maloney also showed Reds fans that he can hit! In his first at bat in the big leagues Maloney hit a single! Matt Maloney will try to get his first win and hopefully will show Dusty Baker that he should be in the Reds pitching rotation in the 2010 season. Watch Maloney pitch tonight at 8:10pm on FSN Ohio. GOOD LUCK MATT AND THE REDS!
6.11.2009
Q&A between the SWO SPORTS CEO's
Jeremy's thoughts.
Q: How do you feel about Inter-leauge play?
A: I love it. I enjoy seeing the teams in the A.L.
Q: How often do you think inter-league play should take place?
A: Every other month so we can see more teams from the other league and get are games in vs N.L. opponents
Q: Should Inter-league play allow both teams to use a DH?
A: I look at it this way, they should have a DH in both league's parks or no DH at all in either league.
Coop's thoughts
Q: How do you feel about Inter-leauge play?
A: I think it's cool, but i like same league play better
Q:How often do you think inter-league play should take place
A: 1 series every other month.
Q: should inter league play allow both teams to use a DH?
A: Either both teams should ALWAYS have one, no matter what league, or no DH at all in any games. I don't really support the DH, i like the classic way and more traditional way of baseball.
Q: How do you feel about Inter-leauge play?
A: I love it. I enjoy seeing the teams in the A.L.
Q: How often do you think inter-league play should take place?
A: Every other month so we can see more teams from the other league and get are games in vs N.L. opponents
Q: Should Inter-league play allow both teams to use a DH?
A: I look at it this way, they should have a DH in both league's parks or no DH at all in either league.
Coop's thoughts
Q: How do you feel about Inter-leauge play?
A: I think it's cool, but i like same league play better
Q:How often do you think inter-league play should take place
A: 1 series every other month.
Q: should inter league play allow both teams to use a DH?
A: Either both teams should ALWAYS have one, no matter what league, or no DH at all in any games. I don't really support the DH, i like the classic way and more traditional way of baseball.
questions by: Cooper Ledford
How did Dunn and Kearns do vs. the Reds?
By: Jeremy Mays
Well, neither Adam Dunn nor Austin Kearns did so hot this time vs. the Reds. Dunn, who started in all 3 games went 1 for 10, with his only hit being a single today in Game 3. Austin Kearns went 0 for 5 starting in RF in the series finale. The Reds won the series taking 2 of 3 games from the Washington Nationals. Be sure to catch the Reds as they are on the road for inter-league play in Kansas City this weekend. Game 1 will be a showdown between Matt Maloney (0-0) vs Luke Hochevar (1-2).
Well, neither Adam Dunn nor Austin Kearns did so hot this time vs. the Reds. Dunn, who started in all 3 games went 1 for 10, with his only hit being a single today in Game 3. Austin Kearns went 0 for 5 starting in RF in the series finale. The Reds won the series taking 2 of 3 games from the Washington Nationals. Be sure to catch the Reds as they are on the road for inter-league play in Kansas City this weekend. Game 1 will be a showdown between Matt Maloney (0-0) vs Luke Hochevar (1-2).
Reds heading to Kansas City.
By:Cooper Ledford
The Cincinnati Reds got on the plane from DC,after losing to the Washington Nationals and are heading to Kansas City, Missouri. The Reds will have the new pitcher (whom is filling in for Edinson Volquez) Matt Maloney try to beat the Royals. The Royals will have Hochevar on the hill trying to make his record even at 2-2. If the Reds can get on a winning streak they can take first in the NL Central. Game 1 is on FSN Ohio at 8:10 et. Game 2 is on FSN Ohio at 7:10 et. Game 3 is on FSN Ohio at 2:10 et.
The Cincinnati Reds got on the plane from DC,after losing to the Washington Nationals and are heading to Kansas City, Missouri. The Reds will have the new pitcher (whom is filling in for Edinson Volquez) Matt Maloney try to beat the Royals. The Royals will have Hochevar on the hill trying to make his record even at 2-2. If the Reds can get on a winning streak they can take first in the NL Central. Game 1 is on FSN Ohio at 8:10 et. Game 2 is on FSN Ohio at 7:10 et. Game 3 is on FSN Ohio at 2:10 et.
Game 3.
Reds in game 3 of the series had Micah Owings on the hill (3-7) looking to get the brooms out in Washington. In the top of the 2nd Rosales singles to score Gonzalez, it's 1-0 Cincinnati. Top of the 4th inning A-Gonz hit an RBI to left to score Johnny Gomes. The score was now 2-0 Cincinnati, unfortunately for the Redlegs that's all they would get. A gronder was hit to Jerry Hairston Jr. that got the force out at third as the run scores to make it 2-1 Cincinnati. Later on in the bottom of the 8th, the Nationals get it done with 2 rins to make it 3-2 Washington on top. The runs were scored by a throwing error by Reds secondbaseman, Brandon Phillips. Reds could not get any runs in the 9th as it was a 1,2,3 inning. So the Washington Nationals win the game 3-2. The winner is Tavarez The loser is Danial Ray Herrera. Watch the Reds in Kansas City at 8:10 tomorrow on FS Ohio or listen on the Big One, 700 WLW.
Reds can't sweep the Nats.
By: Cooper Ledford
The Cincinnati Reds were looking for their 3rd sweep of the season. The Reds unfortunately could not get the sweep and the brooms will not be taken out. So the Nat's record will be 16-42. Reds record is now 31-28. Reds will stay at 3rd in the division as the Nats will stay at last. Reds are now 1.5 games behind.
The Cincinnati Reds were looking for their 3rd sweep of the season. The Reds unfortunately could not get the sweep and the brooms will not be taken out. So the Nat's record will be 16-42. Reds record is now 31-28. Reds will stay at 3rd in the division as the Nats will stay at last. Reds are now 1.5 games behind.
EXTRAS! Reds play 12 innings in a 4-2 Victory!!!!
By: Jeremy Mays
The Reds play a long game that lasted 12 innings, including a rain delay. Jay Bruce hit a 2-run blast in the 2nd inning that also scored Laynce Nix. In the 9th inning which was interrupted by rain, Francisco Cordero blows his 1st save when Elijah Dukes scores off a single by Josh Bard. Alberto Gonzalez hit a single that scored Josh Willingham. In the 12th inning, the Reds win off of a Jonny Gomes double that scored Jay Bruce and then Jerry Hairston Jr. hit an RBI that scored Gomes. Jr. would be tagged out at second though, but the run still counted. W- Nick Masset L- Ron Villone S- David Weathers
The Reds play a long game that lasted 12 innings, including a rain delay. Jay Bruce hit a 2-run blast in the 2nd inning that also scored Laynce Nix. In the 9th inning which was interrupted by rain, Francisco Cordero blows his 1st save when Elijah Dukes scores off a single by Josh Bard. Alberto Gonzalez hit a single that scored Josh Willingham. In the 12th inning, the Reds win off of a Jonny Gomes double that scored Jay Bruce and then Jerry Hairston Jr. hit an RBI that scored Gomes. Jr. would be tagged out at second though, but the run still counted. W- Nick Masset L- Ron Villone S- David Weathers
6.10.2009
Jay is Jammin' in game 2.
By: Cooper Ledford SWO SPORTS CEO
Jay Bruce has not had such a hot bat in the last few games. But the first pitch he saw he swung at and hit it to the right side for a 2 run homerun to score Nix. Out of the 7 hits Cincinnati had in the game Jay Bruce was responsable for two of them. Jay Bruce hit a HR and a two-bagger. Jay got his 15th HR of the season and leads the team in homeruns. Without Jay the Reds could not pull off the win.
Jay Bruce has not had such a hot bat in the last few games. But the first pitch he saw he swung at and hit it to the right side for a 2 run homerun to score Nix. Out of the 7 hits Cincinnati had in the game Jay Bruce was responsable for two of them. Jay Bruce hit a HR and a two-bagger. Jay got his 15th HR of the season and leads the team in homeruns. Without Jay the Reds could not pull off the win.
Game 1.
By: Jeremy Mays SWO SPORTS CEO
Last night the Reds beat the Nationals in a close victory with a score of 3-2. Ross Detwiler lasted 6 innings giving up 3 earned runs. In the 2nd inning, Ryan Hannigan hit a line drive single to right field that scored Jay Bruce. In the 5th inning, Brandon Phillips hit a double to right field that scored both Alex Gonzalez and Johnny Cueto. Cueto pitched 7 innings and gave up 1 earned run on a solo home run by Elijah Dukes. In the 8th inning, Christian Guzman homered off of Arthur Rhodes to make the score 3-2. That was just the second earned run given up by Rhodes on the year. Game 2 is tonight 7:05 on FSN-Ohio. Aaron Harang will be on the mound tonight for the Reds and Shairon Martis is on the hill for the Nationals.
Last night the Reds beat the Nationals in a close victory with a score of 3-2. Ross Detwiler lasted 6 innings giving up 3 earned runs. In the 2nd inning, Ryan Hannigan hit a line drive single to right field that scored Jay Bruce. In the 5th inning, Brandon Phillips hit a double to right field that scored both Alex Gonzalez and Johnny Cueto. Cueto pitched 7 innings and gave up 1 earned run on a solo home run by Elijah Dukes. In the 8th inning, Christian Guzman homered off of Arthur Rhodes to make the score 3-2. That was just the second earned run given up by Rhodes on the year. Game 2 is tonight 7:05 on FSN-Ohio. Aaron Harang will be on the mound tonight for the Reds and Shairon Martis is on the hill for the Nationals.
6.09.2009
Reds want to end losing streak in DC.
The Cincinnati Reds want to end the 6 game losing streak in DC. Can they do it? I think they can, Washington is way under .500 with a 15-40 record and 18.0 games behind, and the Reds are 3 games over .500 with a 29-27 record and only 3.5 games behind. The Reds should have an easy win, however Zimmermann and Dunn are both great baseball players so Cueto will need to strike both of them out. The only way Washington wins is if Dunn and Zimmermann does their job, and Zimmermann does not allow Phillips and Hernandaz to get big hits. Good Luck to the Reds.
Reds-Nationals series preview
By: Jeremy May SWO Sports Co. CEO
The Reds will face the likes of Adam Dunn and Austin Kearns in the opposite dugout as they are now together again. Kearns and Dunn were best friends in their tenure as Reds players along with former Red Ken Griffey Jr. All 3 played in the outfield for the Reds. Kearns and Dunn pose to be the heart of the line up for the Washington Nationals. It's always bitter sweet seeing former players of the Reds as opponents that you cheered and cheered for. The Nationals were known to have many former Reds on their roster and in their minor league system, because they were ran by former Reds GM Jim Bowden. We all remember the famous Reds-Nationals trade made by former Reds GM Wayne Krivsky back on July 13, 2006 during the All-star break that sent Felipe Lopez, Austin Kearns, and Ryan Wagner to the Washington Nationals for Royce Clayton, Bill Bray, Brendan Harris, Gary Majewski, and Daryl Thompson. Only Bray and Thompson remain in the Reds organization today, none on the Reds active roster. Former players in the Reds organization to have played for the Washington Nationals organization are as followed; Austin Kearns, Adam Dunn, Felipe Lopez, Javier Valentin, Wily Mo Pena, Jose Guillen, Kenny Kelly, Mike Stanton, Aaron Boone, Bret Boone, Brandon Claussen, Brandon Larson, Ryan Wagner, Dmitri Young, Jeffrey Hammonds, Brandon Watson, C.J. Nitkowski, Joey Eischen, Hector Carrasco, Damian Jackson, Ron Villone, Ramon Ortiz, Felix Rodriguez, Chris Booker, D'Angelo Jimenez, Josh Wilson, and Rob Mackowiak. When watching the Nationals before, I wasn't sure if I was watching the Reds or some other team because there were so many former Reds on the Nationals roster. Game 1 will be a showdown between Johnny Cueto and Jordan Zimmerman making his first career start vs the Reds. Be sure to catch the game tonight at
7:05 PM on FSN-Ohio.Should Owings be a position player?
Reds pitcher Micah Owings is probably the worst starter on the team. Since he can hit so well, should he be a position player? I think that he should, when we need him we will put him anywhere, he could be at first base while Votto is on the DL and Hernandez catches. So if that were to happen who would take his spot in the pitching rotation? I say Matt Maloney (that is once Edinson Volquez gets better) He showed us how good of a pitcher he is when he faced the cubs. Whatever hapeens good luck to Micah and the Reds.
6.08.2009
Reds can't wait to get to DC!
The Cincinnati Reds are happy and anxious to get to the District of Columbia so they can play the Nats (who have the worst record in all of the MLB) and hopefully sweep them. But the Reds cannot count their chickens before they hatch. A team is not always going to have a for sure win, the Nats beat the Mets so they have the ability to beat the Reds. The Reds will need to play good in DC and move up in the NL Central.
6.07.2009
What's wrong with Jay?
By: Coop Ledford
Recently Jay Bruce has not been hitting well. So what's wrong with him? Here is the facts: First of all, you need to know that Bruce is young and still learning how to become better. Second, he could be trying too hard to hit the ball. He might be trying to impress people and look better than he really is (but i don't think that's the reason) Third, and most importly, teams know what he can and can't hit. SInce he is a great hitter when it's a pitch that he can hit, pitchers want to strike him out so they won't give up a big hit. So that's why Bruce is not hitting well.
Who is best hitter without Joey Votto?
By: Pedro Rodriguez.
Since Joey Votto is on the DL for "personal reasons" who is the best hitter on the Reds? Here are some great hitters: Phillips, Hernandaz, Owings, Laynce Nix. But out of these 4 who is the best? I think a tie between Phillips and Hernandaz. My reasoning is because Phillips has gotten back on track and can just, hit! Hernadaz can pull though, many time he has easily pulled the ball to rightfield for a homerun, that keeps the OF's not know where he will hit it.
Since Joey Votto is on the DL for "personal reasons" who is the best hitter on the Reds? Here are some great hitters: Phillips, Hernandaz, Owings, Laynce Nix. But out of these 4 who is the best? I think a tie between Phillips and Hernandaz. My reasoning is because Phillips has gotten back on track and can just, hit! Hernadaz can pull though, many time he has easily pulled the ball to rightfield for a homerun, that keeps the OF's not know where he will hit it.
Maloney ain't bologna
By: CC Leofter
Matt Maloney mad his MLB debute on JUne 5th 2009. Maloney pitched great, with only 1 walk, 1 batter hit by pitch, 2 HR, and 6 hits, that's good for a rookie. Maloney pitched 6.0 innings with 4 strikeouts, unfortunaltly Maloney could not get the win, in the bottom of the 6th a run scored to tie it at 3, even though he was not pitching, he could not win. But the Reds won, so that's the good part. I am looking forward to see him pitch again.
Matt Maloney mad his MLB debute on JUne 5th 2009. Maloney pitched great, with only 1 walk, 1 batter hit by pitch, 2 HR, and 6 hits, that's good for a rookie. Maloney pitched 6.0 innings with 4 strikeouts, unfortunaltly Maloney could not get the win, in the bottom of the 6th a run scored to tie it at 3, even though he was not pitching, he could not win. But the Reds won, so that's the good part. I am looking forward to see him pitch again.
Reds vs. Cubbies
By Coop Ledfordaz
The Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs played 11 innings yesterday (5/6/09) Cinvinnati was trying to even the series at 1 game. The Reds had an early 3-0 start, but later on gave it up with 2 runs and a SAC fly to score a run. So it was tied at 3 runs. Jay Bruce got walked and soon got to 3rd base. To pinch hit was Adam Rosales, he said that he "was trying to drive one into the outfield" but it was a bouncer to 3rd, Bruce was going so the 3rd baseman had to throw OVER Jay, Bruce easily got home and the Reds took game 2 of the series. The winner was Nick Masset who pitched in the 10th and 11th inning.
The Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs played 11 innings yesterday (5/6/09) Cinvinnati was trying to even the series at 1 game. The Reds had an early 3-0 start, but later on gave it up with 2 runs and a SAC fly to score a run. So it was tied at 3 runs. Jay Bruce got walked and soon got to 3rd base. To pinch hit was Adam Rosales, he said that he "was trying to drive one into the outfield" but it was a bouncer to 3rd, Bruce was going so the 3rd baseman had to throw OVER Jay, Bruce easily got home and the Reds took game 2 of the series. The winner was Nick Masset who pitched in the 10th and 11th inning.
6.05.2009
Xavier: Better or worse with out Sean Miller?
By: Coop Ledfordaz
As you probably know, the Xavier Musketeers (now former) head coach Sean Miller went to coach the Arizona Wildcats. So are the Muskies better with out him? My answer to that is: They will be about the same. My reasoning for this is because the new head coach, Chris Mack, has a lot of experience with the Muskies, he was assistant coach. So Mack knows what the team can and can't do, what they need to work on, and how they win games. So I DO think the Muskies can be better, but I think not much will change.
As you probably know, the Xavier Musketeers (now former) head coach Sean Miller went to coach the Arizona Wildcats. So are the Muskies better with out him? My answer to that is: They will be about the same. My reasoning for this is because the new head coach, Chris Mack, has a lot of experience with the Muskies, he was assistant coach. So Mack knows what the team can and can't do, what they need to work on, and how they win games. So I DO think the Muskies can be better, but I think not much will change.
Reds: Still a chance to win the NL Central?
By: Pedro Rodriguez.
The Cincinnati Reds overall have played well against other NL Central teams (i.e. Cubs, Astros, Brewers, Cardinals, and Pirates) But being in 3rd place most of the time can they still be NL Central Champs? I say that there is still hope fellow Redleg fans. The Cardinals and Brewers will collapse sooner or later and go down in the NL Central rankings, while the Reds have a chance to win games and go up in the rankings. With the Cubs being a few games behind (at the moment) they can still catch up too. The Pirates and Astros are way back, they need a merical to win it, so I count them out. So Reds, Brewers, or Cardinals will most likely win the Nl Central. Pray for our Cincinnati Reds!
The Cincinnati Reds overall have played well against other NL Central teams (i.e. Cubs, Astros, Brewers, Cardinals, and Pirates) But being in 3rd place most of the time can they still be NL Central Champs? I say that there is still hope fellow Redleg fans. The Cardinals and Brewers will collapse sooner or later and go down in the NL Central rankings, while the Reds have a chance to win games and go up in the rankings. With the Cubs being a few games behind (at the moment) they can still catch up too. The Pirates and Astros are way back, they need a merical to win it, so I count them out. So Reds, Brewers, or Cardinals will most likely win the Nl Central. Pray for our Cincinnati Reds!
Buckeyes: Another BCS in '09 season?
By: Coop Ledfordaz
The Ohio State Buckeyes football team has made it to many BCS bowls in the past few years, the question is, can OSU make it again in the '09 season without Todd, Beanie, Laurinitus, Malcome Jekins, Brian H, and Brian R.? I say they can because the spring game in Columbus showed Buckeye fans that we still have great defence, Dan "Boom" Herron is a very talented tailback (Not as good as Beanie of course) and Pryor is one of the best quarterbacks in the nation. So if the Buckeyes do as good or better than last year, yes the Buckeyes WILL make it to a BCS bowl game.
The Ohio State Buckeyes football team has made it to many BCS bowls in the past few years, the question is, can OSU make it again in the '09 season without Todd, Beanie, Laurinitus, Malcome Jekins, Brian H, and Brian R.? I say they can because the spring game in Columbus showed Buckeye fans that we still have great defence, Dan "Boom" Herron is a very talented tailback (Not as good as Beanie of course) and Pryor is one of the best quarterbacks in the nation. So if the Buckeyes do as good or better than last year, yes the Buckeyes WILL make it to a BCS bowl game.
Bengals: Any chance at the playoffs in 2009?
By Coop Ledfordaz.
The Cincinnati Bengals have not been a good team in the past. So are you wondering if there is any chance that they will make the playoffs in 2009? I am, here is my outlook on the Bengals: The Bengals have lost their star WR, T.J, Chad Ocho Cinco is not happy in Cincinnati, so he won't play as good and will probably demand to be traded. Our Defence has not got any better, and the CEO's don't care about the team, just the money. So I say NO The Bengals will not make the playoffs in 2009.
The Cincinnati Bengals have not been a good team in the past. So are you wondering if there is any chance that they will make the playoffs in 2009? I am, here is my outlook on the Bengals: The Bengals have lost their star WR, T.J, Chad Ocho Cinco is not happy in Cincinnati, so he won't play as good and will probably demand to be traded. Our Defence has not got any better, and the CEO's don't care about the team, just the money. So I say NO The Bengals will not make the playoffs in 2009.
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