May 1, 2007

Reds visit Astros

Reds visit the Astros tonight. They didn't do so hot the last time they met up with Houston, but they're going to do better tonight. I can just tell. Plus, Griffey must be feeling better, so that's good.

Your Reds
Josh Hamilton CF
Brandon Phillips 2B
Scott Hatteberg 1B
Ken Griffey, Jr. RF
Alex Gonzalez SS
Adam Dunn LF
Edwin Encarnación 3B
David Ross C
Bronson Arroyo P

Those Astros
Biggio 2b
Lamb 3b
Berkman 1b
Lee lf
Scott rf
Pence cf
Everett ss
Ausmus c
Albers p

27 comments to “Reds visit Astros”

  1. Red Hot Mama says:

    Phillips is aboard.

  2. Red Hot Mama says:

    And steals second. Love it!

  3. Zeldink says:

    Before Gonzalez pops out to right field. (I know it’s the outfield, but Minute Maid always feels like a miniature park to me.)

  4. Zeldink says:

    Dang. Arroyo breezed through the bottom of the first before I could type and post my comment. More of that, please!

  5. Red Hot Mama says:

    Ross has 21 Ks to 3 BBs. Stop swinging so much, sweetie.

  6. Zeldink says:

    Hamilton is hit by a pitch to load the bases with 2 outs. I would’ve preferred a wild pitch.

  7. Red Hot Mama says:

    Yippee! Despite the Reds best efforts, they score two runs!

  8. Red Hot Mama says:

    Go Griffey!

    If he falls over from stomach pain before making it to home, does it still count as a run? Can they pinch run for a guy mid-home-run trot?

  9. Red Hot Mama says:

    Gonzo!!

    Reds up 4-0. I really appreciate this early lead.

  10. Red Hot Mama says:

    Dunner legs out a single to the first baseman. That’s freakin’ awesome. :laugh:

  11. Red Hot Mama says:

    And he steals second. He’s my hero.

  12. Red Hot Mama says:

    Reds up 6-0 and the Stros finally see fit to replace the pitcher. Screw you, Madrid Syndrome!

  13. Redsfan68 says:

    I want double digits. you can never have enough runs with this bullpen

  14. Zeldink says:

    Double digits would be nice, especially since the Stros are showing some signs of offensive life in the 4th against Arroyo.

  15. Redsfan68 says:

    Luke Scott is a pain in the ass. And he has two first names.

  16. Red Hot Mama says:

    I bet he has THREE first names.

  17. Red Hot Mama says:

    Go Dunner! The Reds now lead it 10-1. Just one more to get a double-digit lead.

  18. Zeldink says:

    Yup. [url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/s/scottlu01.shtml]Three first names[/url].
    🙂

  19. Zeldink says:

    I step away for a few minutes to wash some dishes and clean the kitchen only to return to see that the Reds have almost reached the double-digit lead. I hope they can make it.

  20. Red Hot Mama says:

    Greedy jerk. Leave some first names for the rest of us, pal!

  21. Red Hot Mama says:

    Bases are loaded and the second batter of the inning, EdE, is hit to bring in a run. Is the pitcher frustrated, or are their super-mop-up types just that bad?

  22. Zeldink says:

    I don’t know, but it gave the Reds their first double-digit lead of the night!

    And now the bullpen’s on to try to blow it.

  23. Red Hot Mama says:

    If the bullpen can give up this lead, it would be epic. But it *would* keep Arroyo from getting the win, which would keep the poll that the CTS just added tonight looking fresh.

  24. Red Hot Mama says:

    Girlfriend’s got to get some sleep; I’ve got to get up early in the morning.

    Thanks to everyone who dropped by. Cross your fingers that our boys can keep from giving up 10 runs before they get four more outs.

  25. Zeldink says:

    If all it takes is a poll that’s valid for only one evening to get the Reds a win, I think I can deal with that.

    Rest well. Just three outs to go now.

  26. Zeldink says:

    And 1 . . . 2 . . . yessiree 3!

    This one belongs to the Reds!

  27. Redsfan68 says:

    wohoo !!