5/11/15 Braves @ Reds

[Garmel]

Braves

1. Nick Markakis (L) RF

2. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS

3. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B

4. Kelly Johnson (L) LF

5. Alberto Callaspo (S) 3B

6. A.J. Pierzynski (L) C

7. Jace Peterson (L) 2B

8. Cameron Maybin (R) CF

9. Shelby Miller (R) P

Reds

1. Billy Hamilton (S) CF

2. Marlon Byrd (R) LF

3. Joey Votto (L) 1B

4. Todd Frazier (R) 3B

5. Brandon Phillips (R) 2B

6. Jay Bruce (L) RF

7. Zack Cozart (R) SS

8. Tucker Barnhart (S) C

9. Mike Leake (R

 

[Julio3000]

Expecting a huge game from Neck Markakis.

 

[Garmel]

Let's hope Shelby has another complete game or the bullpen will blow it for sure.

 

[clvclv]

I've been one of the few who loved the A. J. signing (and one of the serious few who said he wasn't nearly as bad a teammate as many thought because that was the rumor pushed by the Red Sox), but I'm personally about ready to see some more of Bethancourt. The time to find out if he's our "Catcher Of The Future" IS now - when we're not all that interested in the season's final W-L record. The Pitchers need to get used to throwing to him and having him call games because he's the only one of those two who might be here beyond 2015.

JMO, but A. J. was brought in to help tutor him and to give him a break when he needed days off. If someone wants to bitch about Fredi not playing Christian more I can definitely go along with that gripe. A. J.'s hot streak is over (and it was a lot of fun to watch), but it's about time to start figuring out whether Hart & Company need to be on the lookout for a full-time Catcher before moving into the new park.

 

[gilesfan]

Expecting Callaspo to honor that 5 spot in the order and drive in 4 runs.

 

[Julio3000]

Expecting a huge game from Neck Brokakis.

 

[Hawk]

Jack Peterson with a raw powered dinger tonight.

 

[Julio3000]

Jack Peterson

I like this.

 

[jsebe10]

Expecting Callaspo to honor that 5 spot in the order and drive in 4 runs.

Gotta be Fckn kidding me. Not you, but the pecker head manager. The dudes hit 52 HR in 10 seasons and has averaged about 4 the past 4 seasons. Only stupid Fckn managers make a lineup such as this.

 

[Oklahomabrave]

Anyone know the forecast for when the game should start?

 

[Julio3000]

Anyone know the forecast for when the game should start?

8:50 first pitch

 

[Braves1976]

Sounds like Billy Hamilton needs to work on his bunting. Mallex Smith has had games where he gets three bunt hits for Mississippi. Safe to say our speedy CFer Smith can bunt.

That said, we can't be walking Hamilton..

 

[Braves1976]

Uh oh, bad throw by Miller.

 

[USMA76]

Uh oh, bad throw by Miller.

Cue Benny Hill music.

 

[Braves1976]

Good job by Miller cleaning up his own mess.

 

[USMA76]

Too many pitches in the top of the first for Miller especially with the dumpster fire that is our bullpen.

 

[Julio3000]

Good job by Miller cleaning up his own mess.

Yeah, I did not think he was going to work his way out of that one. K'ing Votto was huge.

 

[USMA76]

Did Chip just say the Reds are 38 of 41 in steal attempts this year? That's other-worldly.

 

[Julio3000]

Did Chip just say the Reds are 38 of 41 in steal attempts this year? That's other-worldly.

Hamilton is 17/18 by himself.

 

[USMA76]

Nice play by Callaspo to save a run there. Be nice to hold a bases loaded no out situation to only one run.