May 2, 2012
By
Zeldink
Posted at 10:01 pm
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|
| Cubs (9-15) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| Reds (11-12) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
W: Samardzija (3-1)
L: Arroyo (1-1)
S: Marmol (2)
Boxscore
I apparently have lost the ability to enjoy baseball games that the Cincinnati Reds lose. Either that, or when the Reds lose–to the Chicago Cubs, of all teams–they play the most boring, uninspired baseball I’ve ever seen.
Hell, I’d rather be removing my old, leaky kitchen faucet than watching this game. Granted, the leak was causing issues in the basement ceiling and a bit more immediate of a concern than the baseball game. But you can bet I would’ve been checking the game more often had the Reds shown any life.
Bronson Arroyo started for the Reds and continued to perform well. So far, he’s been the most surprising starting pitcher of the season, and in a good way. Arroyo turned in a quality start, going 6 innings and allowing 3 runs on 9 hits, 1 walk, and 3 strikeouts. He did allow a couple home runs, though, which did remind me too much of last year.
It almost didn’t matter how good Arroyo pitched, though, as the Reds’ offense didn’t get the memo that today’s game wasn’t rained out. The only run they scored didn’t even result in an RBI. With one out and Joey Votto on third base and Brandon Phillips on first, Jay Bruce hit a grounder to the first baseman. The first baseman tapped the bag to force Bruce and then threw to second to get Phillips tagged out. But Phillips forced a rundown for long enough for Votto to score.
And that was it. In total, the Reds managed 3 whole hits. The pitching was good again, and the bullpen turned in 3 shutout innings. But Dusty Baker better wake this team up or the team will have to find someone else to do it.
May 2, 2012
By
Amanda
Posted at 8:23 am
Last Game
Reds fans’ unwanted vacation from baseball was extended yesterday when severe storms forced the game to be canceled. If you had a ticket, check out the rain check information.
Next Game
See yesterday’s brief: it’s still Bronson Arroyo against Jeff Samardzija, who is on really long rest now.
Rookie Success League in Clermont County
At noon today Jay Bruce will join Reds CEO Bob Castellini in a press conference to promote the new Reds Rookie Success League starting up in Clermont County next month. The group will be renovating a field with the support of Bruce and the Reds Community Fund.
What to Say to Sound Smart at the Water Cooler
When Joey Votto hits his next home run while playing first base, it will put him alone in fourth place on the Reds’ all-time list for home runs by a first baseman. Currently, he’s tied with Sean Casey.
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May 1, 2012
By
Zeldink
Posted at 9:33 pm
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The Cincinnati Reds primary shortstop from 2011 Paul Janish, often referred to as “Soft J” around the RHM household, has broken his left wrist while playing for the Louisville Bats.
Janish was hitting very well with the AAA affiliate of the Reds, with a batting average of .315 and an on-base percentage of .390. He’s expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks.
Of course, the worst part of this is what will happen to him when he comes back. It’ll take a year before he recovers his power.
May 1, 2012
By
Amanda
Posted at 7:55 am
Last Game
The Reds had yesterday off to finish the month of April at 11-11. Despite this lackluster start, the Reds are second in the division, 3 games behind the Cardinals.
Next Game
The Chicago Cubs come to town tonight for a 7:10 p.m. start at Great American Ball Park. The Cubs’ Jeff Samardzija is working on long rest, apparently a precaution after he’s been building up some high pitch counts. The wily Bronson Arroyo goes for the Reds.
The Road to Cairo
Miguel Cairo is eligible to come off of the disabled list now, but he hasn’t heard that’s going to happen. “I feel good, but I think I have to run the bases first,” is how he put it.
Cairo’s trip to the DL made room for Todd Frazier to join the team a couple weeks ago. Frazier has hit .385 with two walks in his 15 plate appearances since he came up on April 17. Compare that to Cairo’s .111 and one walk in 10 plate appearances before the injury.
What to Say to Sound Smart at the Water Cooler
So far this season the Reds have spent 3 days above .500, 4 days at .500, and 17 days below .500. This has still been good enough to spend more time in second place than any other position.
I apparently have lost the ability to enjoy baseball games that the Cincinnati Reds lose. Either that, or when the Reds lose–to the Chicago Cubs, of all teams–they play the most boring, uninspired baseball I’ve ever seen.