March 26, 2010
By
Amanda
Posted at 7:42 am
Last Game
Aaron Harang had such a bad start that everyone will shrug and say, “It’s only Spring Training.” He allowed 7 runs in 2 2/3 innings in leading the Reds to a defeat at the hands of the Rockies.
Next Game
Mike Leake will start against Seattle today at 4:05pm EDT. He will be followed by Kip Wells and Travis Wood. All remaining Spring Training games are on the radio, so tune in to see if Joey Votto gets a hit.
The Search for a Year of Innuendo-laden Headlines
Remember how much fun it was when the Yankees activated Wang? You’re not the only one. The Reds want a piece of that lucrative snicker-worthy headline business, or at least Reds beat writer John Fay thinks so. He’s checked the calendar and the schedule and is predicting the Reds will choose either Travis Wood or Mike Leake as their 5th starter.
What to Say to Sound Smart at the Water Cooler
Drew Stubbs has a 7-game hitting streak, which includes an inside-the-park home run.
March 25, 2010
By
Zeldink
Posted at 9:19 pm
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|
| Reds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 1 |
| Rockies | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 10 | 15 | 0 |
W: Jimenez (2-0)
L: Harang (1-2)
Boxscore
Aaron Harang started for the Cincinnati Reds (9-10-2) and had a worse day than the Roman Catholic church. Okay, maybe not that bad.
It was ugly out there, though. Harang was originally scheduled to go for 6 innings in the continuing Spring Training quest to increase his durability. Instead, he lasted 2 2/3 and allowed 7 runs. Ouch.
The Reds lost, of course. But the offense did show life again. Jonny Gomes and Laynce Nix both homered as they continue to fight to make the team. And although Joey Votto didn’t get a hit, he did walk in a run when the bases were loaded. Votto had two walks on the day, so maybe his judgment of pitches is close to being ready for opening day.
March 25, 2010
By
Amanda
Posted at 7:19 am
Last Game
After the tape-delayed shutout fiasco against the Giants on Sunday, the Reds had some redeeming to do. And redeem themselves they did, drubbing the Giants 10-3. Jared Burton got the vulture win after blowing a save opportunity.
Next Game
Aaron Harang is the scheduled starter in a road game against the Colorado Rockies at 4:05pm EDT. He will be followed by Justin Lehr, Nick Masset, and a passel of minor leaguers with no chance of making the team this year.
The Reds Offensive Middle
The team did score 10 runs yesterday, but it was still not thanks to the heart of the lineup. The low averages and punchless production from Joey Votto and Brandon Phillips is getting some notice, but I have a feeling that both will come around. Of course, it should be no surprise that the team has trouble scoring runs. They were about the worst at that last year. Any slump from those in the middle could make for some long stretches.
What to Say to Sound Smart at the Water Cooler
Although certainly not to the apocalyptic Eric Milton levels, the Reds have a fly-ball happy starting rotation. In a “park that inflates home run rates by 12%”, that may not be the best accumulation of pitchers.
March 24, 2010
By
Zeldink
Posted at 10:19 pm
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|
| Giants | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| Reds | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | - | 10 | 10 | 1 |
W: Burton (3-0)
L: Affeldt (2-1)
Boxscore
Homer Bailey started for the Cincinnati Reds and, in his own words, “pounded the zone.” Given his results so far this spring, the zone does indeed appear to be all that Bailey’s been pounding lately.
Bailey didn’t strike anyone out, but he did allow only one run, 3 hits, and one walk over 5 innings. It’s that one walk that I really like to see.
On the offensive side, the Reds flat-out destroyed the Giants. The first 2 runs both came off the bat of Joey Votto, although he was out on both occasions. His Spring Training batting average is at .171, but he does still have almost 2 weeks to get everything straightened out.
The majority of the scoring came in the 8th, off former Red Jeremy Affeldt and Brandon Medders. Aaron Miles contributed an RBI double, and Drew Stubbs hit another home run. Stubbs has 4 on the Spring, which continues his power surge since joining the majors last year.
There was no save situation, but Daniel Herrera did pitch a scoreless 9th to prevent another Spring Training tie.
