Yesterday's game was a total beat down of the Houston Astros. Their starter only lasted 2 and a third innings, the Reds scored 15 runs, Gomes almost hit for the cycle (he only needed a double),
You can really see the intensity in Gomes's eyes when he is batting. It looks like he is really focusing and trying to get a hit or drive in a run. This is probably why is one of the teams leaders in RBIs and has a great average with runners in scoring position.
I don't really enjoy watching blowout games though they get pretty boring because the tension/excitement is gone so I stopped watching after the grand slam.
On another note it's nice to see the Reds in first place, they haven't held first place in a long time. I'm hoping they continue to win, because it's a fun team to watch.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Taking Two Outta Three
Well it was a successful weekend for the Reds. After losing the opening game to the Cards and snapping a 5 game winning streak the Reds won the next two games. The last game with Arroyo starting was just dominating.
I was afraid the Reds offense would have problems against Brad Penny, but they just kept hitting him almost every inning it was great. The final score ended up being 7-2 and the Reds had the lead the whole game. With this win the Reds pulled into first place for the first time this month.
They seem to be on a tear lately especially the pitching. I think the players are finally starting to gel and it seems like the veteran pitchers are feeding off Mike Leake's great outings.
I was afraid the Reds offense would have problems against Brad Penny, but they just kept hitting him almost every inning it was great. The final score ended up being 7-2 and the Reds had the lead the whole game. With this win the Reds pulled into first place for the first time this month.
They seem to be on a tear lately especially the pitching. I think the players are finally starting to gel and it seems like the veteran pitchers are feeding off Mike Leake's great outings.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Bruce's Arm
I'm watching the Reds vs Cubs game right now and it's been an exciting game for the first few innings. Already Votto hit a deep homer run to straight away centerfield with a runner on first. Right now the score is 2-0 Reds, but the Cubs could have easily scored a run if it wasn't for Jay Bruce's defense.
Let me describe it to you. There was a runner on second base and the batter hit the ball down the right field line. It wasn't catchable so the runner started and was waived around 3rd base. I'm not sure if he was a really fast guy; he looked like about average speed. Bruce charges the ball and gets to it quickly and fires a bullet to the catcher Ryan Hanigan. Hanigan catches it about head high and has plenty of time to tag out the runner. Man that was a great play. It seems like teams to keep challenging Jay, and they keep paying the price for it.
Let me describe it to you. There was a runner on second base and the batter hit the ball down the right field line. It wasn't catchable so the runner started and was waived around 3rd base. I'm not sure if he was a really fast guy; he looked like about average speed. Bruce charges the ball and gets to it quickly and fires a bullet to the catcher Ryan Hanigan. Hanigan catches it about head high and has plenty of time to tag out the runner. Man that was a great play. It seems like teams to keep challenging Jay, and they keep paying the price for it.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Dominated by the Padres
I went to Friday's game against the Padres. It was April 16th, 2010. Wow is pretty much all I can say. Even though Bronson actually had a great 1st inning which is rare. I should have known this was going to be a terrible game when Bronson breezes through the first.
Anyways, the Reds were dominated by the Padres starting pitcher. He didn't even break a sweat until the sixth inning when Cincy was able to get a couple of hits.
The final score says it all. Padres 10 Reds 2, it was pretty ugly; both the Home teams pitching and hitting was terrible on this day. It's looking like it might be a long season.
Anyways, the Reds were dominated by the Padres starting pitcher. He didn't even break a sweat until the sixth inning when Cincy was able to get a couple of hits.
The final score says it all. Padres 10 Reds 2, it was pretty ugly; both the Home teams pitching and hitting was terrible on this day. It's looking like it might be a long season.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Leake Debut
What a great debut for Reds pitcher Mike Leake. A solid start and two singles. You couldn't ask for more from the guy he held the Cubs to only one run.
It didn't seem like the Reds had much offense this game, but all they needed was three runs to win this.
Overall it was a successful series for the Reds they won two games and lost one. They almost swept the Cubs but lost one game in the later innings after having the lead.
It didn't seem like the Reds had much offense this game, but all they needed was three runs to win this.
Overall it was a successful series for the Reds they won two games and lost one. They almost swept the Cubs but lost one game in the later innings after having the lead.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Pujols is the Cardinals Ace
Wow, Pujols dominated the Reds on Opening day. Two home runs, three rbis, and that was pretty much all the Cardinals needed to beat the Reds.
Also Harang's outing wasn't that great. He started off pretty well, but only lasted five innings which isn't enough, and the bullpen was terrible except for the eighth inning.
The Reds seemed like they were gonna make a comeback in the eighth and they did score a run, but they left a couple runners on. Jay Bruce didn't have much of a day either.
Also Harang's outing wasn't that great. He started off pretty well, but only lasted five innings which isn't enough, and the bullpen was terrible except for the eighth inning.
The Reds seemed like they were gonna make a comeback in the eighth and they did score a run, but they left a couple runners on. Jay Bruce didn't have much of a day either.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Opening Day!
Today is Opening Day for the Cincinnati Reds. They are playing the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ballpark. Harang is the opening day pitcher, and I am hoping to see him in good form. This first series will be a good test for the Reds.
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