September 5th 2013 Reds vs Cardinals

 

 

St. Louis : (80-59) 2nd place NL Central 1 game back from Pirates for the division

St. Louis Cardinals Game Notes September 5th 2013 ( PDF )

The Lineup:

Lineup at CIN (9/5): Carpenter, 2b; Robinson, cf; Holliday, lf; Beltrán, rf; Freese, 3b; Adams, 1b; Cruz, c; Jackson, ss; Lynn, rhp.

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) September 5, 2013

The Lineup with stats:

Cardinals		2013 stats				Last 5 years vs. starter
		AVG	HR	RBI	SB	AB	AVG	HR	RBI
1.	Carpenter, M, 2B	.315	10	67	3	1	1.000	0	1
2.	Robinson, S, CF	.279	2	12	5	0	–	0	0
3.	Holliday, M, LF	.284	18	75	6	–	–	–	–
4.	Beltran, C, RF	.308	23	72	2	–	–	–	–
5.	Freese, D, 3B	.261	6	50	1	–	–	–	–
6.	Adams, M, 1B	.269	11	38	0	–	–	–	–
7.	Cruz, T, C	.212	1	11	0	1	.000	0	0
8.	Jackson, R, SS	.000	0	0	0	1	.000	0	0
9.	Lynn, L, P	.089	0	2	0	–	–	–	–

SP- Lance Lynn

2013 season

13-9, 4.29 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 162 Ks

vs. Reds last 5 years

0-0, 7.50 ERA, 1.83 WHIP, 9 Ks

* Cardinals first Baseman Allan Craig Injured his foot last night during the game, and this happened.

 

Craig's exams today shows no fracture. A foot sprain that could keep him off his feet, but the #cardinals are encouraged because bones OK.

— Derrick Goold (@dgoold) September 5, 2013

 

Here is the story D. Goold wrote for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Craig headed back to St. Louis with injured foot

 

 

Cincinnati: (78-62) 3rd Place NL, 3.5 back of the Pirates and 2.5 back from the Cards

Cincinnati Reds Game Notes 9-5-2013

The Lineup:

Reds lineup: Choo 8, Phillips 4, Votto 3, Bruce 9, Ludwick 7, Frazier 5, Cozart 6, Hanigan 2, Cingrani 1

— C. Trent Rosecrans (@ctrent) September 5, 2013

The Lineup with stats:

Reds		2013 stats				Last 5 years vs. starter
		AVG	HR	RBI	SB	AB	AVG	HR	RBI
1.	Choo, S, CF	.285	19	47	17	–	–	–	–
2.	Phillips, B, 2B	.268	18	100	4	3	.667	0	1
3.	Votto, J, 1B	.301	21	64	5	1	.000	0	0
4.	Bruce, J, RF	.265	26	88	3	1	.000	0	0
5.	Ludwick, R, LF	.286	2	7	0	2	.500	0	0
6.	Frazier, T, 3B	.233	13	62	5	0	–	0	0
7.	Cozart, Z, SS	.252	10	53	0	3	.667	1	1
8.	Hanigan, R, C	.217	2	20	0	1	1.000	0	1
9.	Cingrani, T, P	.231	0	1	0	–	–	–	–

SP- Tony Cingrani

2013 season

6-3, 2.76 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 112 Ks

vs. Cardinals last 5 years

0-0, 0.00 ERA, 4.50 WHIP, 1 Ks

The Standings:

CENTRAL			W	L	PCT	GB	HOME	ROAD	L10	STRK	ELIM#
	Pirates		81	58	.583	0.0	45-25	36-33	5-5	L1	–
	Cardinals		80	59	.576	1.0	41-25	39-34	4-6	W1	23
	Reds		78	62	.557	3.5	43-24	35-38	4-6	L1	20
	Brewers		60	79	.432	21.0	31-40	29-39	4-6	W1	3
	Cubs		59	80	.424	22.0	28-44	31-36	4-6	W1

 

Wild Card:

TEAM	GB
Cardinals	+2.5
Reds	–
Nationals	6.5
Dbacks	7

 

Major League Baseball has release the post season schedule.  As is it stand’s now The Cardinals and Reds would play a one game play off, game in St. Louis. Here is the complete story.  2013 Major League Baseball Schedule

Great story By Grant Brisbee on baseball nation, about what was Chris Heisey Bunting last night, that got Choo caught at home plate. What was Chris Heisey thinking with his two-out bunt attempt?

August 2nd MLB Daily Picks

American League
7:05 PM ET ROOT/MASN
Seattle
Baltimore
Sea: A. Harang (5-9, 4.89 ERA)
Bal: C. Tillman (13-3, 3.62 ERA)  Pick: Orioles, I mean Tillman has an 13-3 record and they are playing the Mariners.

7:08 PM ET CSN/FSDT
Chi White Sox (40-66, 18-38 Road)
Detroit (61-45, 34-19 Home)
CWS: H. Santiago (3-6, 3.33 ERA)
Det: D. Fister (9-5, 3.67 ERA)    Pick: Tigers: The 34-19 Home record say’s it all.

8:10 PM ET CSN/FSN
Houston
Minnesota
Hou: D. Keuchel (5-5, 4.63 ERA)
Min: S. Deduno (7-4, 3.18 ERA)  Pick: Twins Astros have an 18-34 road record.
10:05 PM ET FSW
Toronto
LA Angels
Tor: T. Redmond (1-1, 3.81 ERA)
LAA: T. Hanson (4-2, 5.15 ERA)   Pick: Angels, Neither team is really good. I just guessed at this one.
10:05 PM ET KTXA/CSCA
Texas
Oakland
Tex: A. Ogando (4-3, 3.05 ERA)
Oak: T. Milone (9-8, 4.10 ERA)  Pick: A’s, Oakland has 3.5 game lead in the west. This is an big series for both teams. Texas could either gain or lose ground. Oakland has an 29-27 road record, while Texas has an 33-24 home record.

Interleague
7:10 PM ET FSAZ/NESN
Arizona
Boston
Ari: R. Delgado (3-3, 2.85 ERA)
Bos: J. Lester (10-6, 4.27 ERA)   Pick: Boston. Boston has an 36-20 Home record and sitting in first place, in the AL East.
7:10 PM ET FSKC/SNY
Kansas City (54-51, 27-27 Road)
NY Mets (48-58, 21-30 Home)
KC: W. Davis (5-9, 5.50 ERA)
NYM: D. Gee (7-8, 4.13 ERA)   Pick: Royals. Royal’s have an 9 game winning streak.

7:10 PM ET STOh/FSFL
Cleveland (60-48, 23-29 Road)
Miami (42-65, 25-30 Home)
Cle: U. Jimenez (8-5, 4.17 ERA)
Mia: J. Fernandez (7-5, 2.71 ERA)  Pick. Indians. How has Miami even won 42 games at this point? The are an AAA team playing in the Big Leagues.

7:10 PM ET CSBy/SUN
San Francisco
Tampa Bay
SF: M. Bumgarner (10-6, 2.76 ERA)
TB: C. Archer (6-3, 2.39 ERA)   Pick: Rays. Tampa Bay has an 35-20 home record, while the Giants are 20-32 on the Road.
10:10 PM ET YES/FSSD
NY Yankees (56-51, 27-26 Road)
San Diego (50-59, 29-24 Home)
NYY: C. Sabathia (9-9, 4.65 ERA)
SD: A. Cashner (7-5, 3.88 ERA)   Pick: Yankees.  Just because I like C.C.

National League
4:05 PM ET PT/WGN
LA Dodgers
Chi Cubs
LAD: H. Ryu (9-3, 3.14 ERA)
ChC: T. Wood (7-7, 2.79 ERA)   Pick: Dodger’s. Both of the starters were 2013 All-Stars but the dodger’s have been the hottest team in Baseball. Including an 8-2 record in their last 10 games.
7:05 PM ET FSSO/CSN
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Atl: K. Medlen (7-10, 3.74 ERA)
Phi: E. Martin (0-0, – ERA)  Pick: Braves. Atlanta has an six game win streak going for them, along with an 8-2 record during the last 10 games.
7:05 PM ET ROOT/ROOT
Colorado
Pittsburgh
Col: J. Chacin (9-5, 3.54 ERA)
Pit: G. Cole (5-4, 3.56 ERA)   Pick: Pirates. Looks like they are not pretenders this year. Happy for them and Their fans.
7:10 PM ET FSMW/FSOH
St. Louis
Cincinnati
StL: S. Miller (10-7, 2.79 ERA)
Cin: B. Arroyo (9-8, 3.26 ERA)  Pick: Reds. Reds have an 32-17 Home record. St. Louis is 1-7 on their current road trip if the score holds up in this Pirates/Cardinals game. Cardinals winning 13-0 bot 9th. ( At the time of this Writing. )
8:10 PM ET MAS2/FSWI
Washington
Milwaukee
Was: J. Zimmermann (12-6, 3.19 ERA)
Mil: T. Gorzelanny (2-4, 2.83 ERA) Pick: Nationals. The Nationals do have an 21-31 road record in 2013.

June 19th Reds vs Pirates

 

Pittsburgh: 42-29 ( 17-16 on the Road )

Pirates		2013 stats				Last 5 years vs. starter
		AVG	HR	RBI	SB	AB	AVG	HR	RBI
1.	Marte, S, LF	.284	6	20	21	–	–	–	–
2.	Martin, R, C	.255	7	23	4	11	.091	0	0
3.	McCutchen, A, CF	.293	7	35	15	19	.053	1	2
4.	Jones, G, 1B	.260	6	31	1	18	.278	1	2
5.	Walker, N, 2B	.249	5	21	1	11	.455	1	3
6.	Alvarez, P, 3B	.214	15	43	1	8	.500	1	4
7.	Snider, T, RF	.238	3	20	2	–	–	–	–
8.	Mercer, J, SS	.284	3	6	2	–	–	–	–
9.	Locke, J, P	.043	0	0	0	–	–	–	–

SP- Jeff Locke

2013 season

6-1, 2.19 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 60 Ks vs. Reds last 5 years

0-0, 1.93 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, 1 Ks

Cincinnati: 43-29 ( 25-13 at Great American Ball park )

Reds		2013 stats				Last 5 years vs. starter
		AVG	HR	RBI	SB	AB	AVG	HR	RBI
1.	Robinson, D, LF	.280	0	5	1	–	–	–	–
2.	Choo, S, CF	.275	10	23	7	–	–	–	–
3.	Votto, J, 1B	.323	12	34	2	3	.333	0	1
4.	Phillips, B, 2B	.273	10	56	1	2	.500	0	0
5.	Bruce, J, RF	.278	13	48	2	2	.000	0	0
6.	Frazier, T, 3B	.245	9	37	4	2	.500	0	0
7.	Cozart, Z, SS	.246	7	29	0	–	–	–	–
8.	Hanigan, R, C	.191	2	13	0	–	–	–	–
9.	Arroyo, B, P	.136	0	0	0	–	–	–	–

SP- Bronson Arroyo

2013 season

6-5, 3.27 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 53 Ks

( Choo is not leading off for the first time, this year. Original lineup had Choo leading off. Derrick Robinson will lead off )

NOTES FROM LAST NIGHT

Reds pitcher’s struk out 17 pirates batter’s, tieing a season high ( Set on opening day vs the Angels ). Starter Mat Latos fanned nine, reliever’s Manny parra had 2, while Curtis Partch and JJ Hoover each had 3 a piece. 

vs. Pirates last 5 years

5-4, 3.50 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 38 Ks

June 18th Reds vs Pirates

 

Pittsburgh: 41-29, 16-16 on the Road. 4 games back of ST. Louis

Pirates		2013 stats				Last 5 years vs. starter
		AVG	HR	RBI	SB	AB	AVG	HR	RBI
1.	Marte, S, LF	.281	6	19	20	3	.000	0	0
2.	Martin, R, C	.254	7	22	3	3	.333	0	2
3.	McCutchen, A, CF	.298	7	35	15	6	.333	1	1
4.	Jones, G, RF	.263	6	31	1	15	.133	0	0
5.	Walker, N, 2B	.253	5	21	1	12	.167	0	2
6.	Alvarez, P, 3B	.213	15	41	1	13	.231	0	0
7.	Sanchez, G, 1B	.252	5	21	0	5	.000	0	1
8.	Mercer, J, SS	.293	3	6	2	–	–	–	–
9.	Morton, C, P	.000	0	0	0	–	–	–	–

SP- Charlie Morton

2013 season

0-1, 3.60 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 5 Ks vs. Reds last 5 years

4-6, 4.27 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 33 Ks

 

Cincinnati: 43-28, 25-12 at GABP

Reds		2013 stats				Last 5 years vs. starter
		AVG	HR	RBI	SB	AB	AVG	HR	RBI
1.	Choo, S, CF	.275	10	23	7	–	–	–	–
2.	Cozart, Z, SS	.250	7	29	0	8	.125	0	0
3.	Votto, J, 1B	.321	12	34	2	26	.231	0	7
4.	Phillips, B, 2B	.278	10	56	1	27	.333	0	3
5.	Bruce, J, RF	.282	13	48	2	17	.353	2	3
6.	Frazier, T, 3B	.245	9	37	4	5	.800	1	3
7.	Paul, X, LF	.269	5	24	0	4	.250	0	0
8.	Mesoraco, D, C	.250	3	16	0	1	.000	0	0
9.	Latos, M, P	.143	0	2	0	–	–	–	–

SP- Mat Latos

2013 season

6-0, 3.08 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 78 Ks

*Bruce, Votto, Frazier, Cozart all hit 4 solo shot’s last night

* This is a Huge series for both the pirates/reds

* Mat Latos has not lossed a start in 21 starts, has been victim of 5 blown saves this year.

vs. Pirates last 5 years

4-0, 2.11 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 40 Ks

6/2/13 Reds @ Pirates

 ( 35-21, 15-14 on the Road )

Cincinnati Reds: 
1. CF: Shin-Soo Choo
2. SS: Zack Cozart
3. 1B: Joey Votto
4. RF: Jay Bruce
5. 3B: Todd Frazier
6. LF: Xavier Paul
7. C: Devin Mesoraco
8. 2B: Cesar Izturis
9. SP: Mat Latos ( 5-0, 3.01 )

 

Pittsburgh Pirates: ( 34-22. 20-11 at Home )
1. RF: Alex Presley 
2. LF: Starling Marte
3. 2B: Neil Walker
4. CF: Andrew McCutchen
5. 1B: Garrett Jones
6. C: Russell Martin
7. 3B: Pedro Alvarez
8. SS: Jordy Mercer
9. SP: Jeanmar Gomez ( 2-0, 2.30 )

* The Reds are going for the sweep vs the Pirates. Won the first game 6-0, and last night’s game 2-0.

* Mat Latos is going for his sixth win of the year. 

* After today’s game @Pirates, The Reds will come home for Three game series vs the Colorado Rockies ( June 3,4,5 ) and a Three game series vs The St. Louis Cardinals ( June 7,8,9 ).

 

* SORRY FOR NO POST SINCE TUESDAY, I BEEN ON VACATION.

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#RedsUpdate Off day 5/22

 

Well the Cincinnati Reds have an off day, I’am lost when they have a off day. Their is not much other Baseball today either. So with that said today we are going to take a look at the Cincinnati Reds upcoming schedule.

Reds are a season High 29-18 and 1.5 Games back from the 30-16 St. Louis Cardinals. I still believe come September these two, Baseball clubs will be battling it out for the NL Central title, it’s going to be fun to watch.

REDS SCHEDULE

May 24-26 ( Weekend series ) Vs the Chicago Cubs ( 18-27 )

May 27-28 ( Monday & Tuesday ) Vs the Cleveland Indians ( 26-19 )

May 29-30 ( Wednesday & Thursday ) at the Cleveland Indians

May 31, June 1,2 ( Friday, Saturday, Sunday ) at the Pittsburgh Pirates ( 28-18 )

 

* The Reds are coming off a 7-2 Road Trip, They are 13-12 overall. Pretty Good since they started the season at a whopping 1-8.

* Reds are 16-6 at home ( Best start at Home since 1994 I believe )

Red Hot

 

This Choo Guy ever heard of him? If you’re in Cincinnati you have. This guy is a on base machine. Choo has a .449 OBP ( On base Percentage ), Only Votto has a better OBP .484. Choo has a 3 slash line of .300/.449/.539 pretty good for a lead off guy huh.

Reds upcoming Pitching

Friday RHP Bronson Arroyo ( 4-4, 3.28 ) vs RHP Scott Feldman ( 4-3, 2.19 )

Saturday RHP Homer Bailey ( 2-3, 3.09 ) vs RHP Travis Wood ( 4-2, 2.24 )

Sunday RHP Johnny Cueto ( 2-0, 3.22 ) vs RHP Matt Garza ( 0-0, 0.00 )

 

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NL Central May outlook

 

21-12

Home: 7-5

Road: 14-7

10-12 vs Rockies

13-16 vs Mets

17-19 vs Brewers

20-22 @ Padres

24-26 @ Dodgers

27-28 @ Royals

29-30 vs Royals

31st vs Giants

 

18-15

Home: 10-7

Road: 8-8

9-12 @ Mets

13-16 vs Brewers

17-19 vs Astros

21-23 @ Cubs

24-26 @ Brewers

27-28 @ Tigers

29-30 vs Tigers

31st   vs Reds

 

19-16

Home: 13-6

Road: 6-10

10-12 vs Brewers

14-16 @ Marlins

17-19 @ Phillies

20-22 @ Mets

24-26 vs Cubs

27-28 vs Indians

29-30 @ Indians

31st   @ Pirates

 

15-17

Home: 10-11

Road: 5-6

10-12 @ Reds

13-16 @ Pirates

17-19 @ Cardinals

20-22 vs Dodgers

24-26 vs Pirates

27-28 vs Twins

29-30 @ Twins

31st @ Phillies

 

13-21

Home: 7-11

Road: 6-10

10-12 @ Nationals

13-15 vs Rockies

17-19 vs Mets

21-23 @ Pirates

24-26 @Reds

27-28 @ WhiteSox

29-30 vs WhiteSox

31st vs DiamondBacks 

Reds Outlook

 

Today were are going to take a look at the Reds first five week’s of play. The Reds have a 19-15 record. They set, two game’s back of the 20-12 St. Louis Cardinals. The reds have five walk off, out of their 13 home wins. The 3 slash line for Reds at home .264/.344/.427 and 22 Home runs at Great American Ball Park. They have won all five series they have played at G.A.B.P. 2-1 vs LLA, 2-1 vs WASH, 3-0 vs PHI, 3-1 vs MIA, 2-1 vs CHC.

   Away from G.A.B.P is a different story for the Cincinnati Reds. They have a 3 slash line of   .224/.312/.329. and only 9 Home Runs. The have a 6-10 Road Record. The Only Road series win came in Chicago where they swept the Cubs. 1-2 @STL, 0-3 @PIT, 1-3 @WASH, 1-2 @STL, 3-0 @CHC.

 

 

Two of the bright spot’s of the Cincinnati Reds Lineup have been, CF Shin Soo Choo. Choo has been a on base machine for the Reds, Choo has a 3 slash line of .333/.465/.587. Choo  also lead the league in Hit-By- Pitches with eleven of them. Choo has also hit 7 Home runs and has 15 RBI.  The Other bright spot of the Reds offense is second baseman Brandon Phillips. Phillips has 3 slash line of .281/.324/.461, has 5HR, along with 29RBI.

 

The Reds have one of the best rotation’s in baseball Homer Bailey, Bronson Arroyo, Mike Leake, Tony Cingrani, Mat Latos. Johnny Cueto has been hurt but the Rookie Tony Cingrani has been a nice addition to the Reds pitching staff. Cingrani has had four start’s ( 24.1 IP, 7R, 7ER, 5BB, 30K). He is also a Left Hander with an above average fastball. Mat Latos has been light’s out for the Reds, since they picked up from the Padres. Latos this year has 3-0 record, along with a 2.23 ERA. 

REDS remaining May schedule

10-12 vs Brewers

14-16 @ MIA

17-19 @PHI

20-22 @NYM

24-25 @CHC

27-28 VS CLE

29-30 @ CLE

31 @ PIT 

 

 

National League Overview ( April )

East

 

16-9, .640, 3-7, L10games, 7-2 Home, 9-7 Record

Have division series vs Mets and vs Nationals in May

 

13-13 .500 3.5 GB, 4-6 L10games, 9-7 Home, 4-6 Record

Have series @ATL and vs PHI in May

 

12-14 .462 4.5 GB, 6-4 L10 games, 6-8 Home, 6-6 Road

Have two series one home and away vs the Marlins and have one series @Nationals

 

10-14, .417, 5.5GB, 3-7 L 10 Games, 7-8 Home, 3-6 Record

have series @MIA, @ATL and vs MIA and one game @MIA

 

7-19 .269, 9.5GB, 4-6 L 10 Games, 4-10 Home, 3-9 Road

Have series vs Mets, Vs Phillies, @Phillies

Central

 

15-11 , .577, 7-3 L 10 games, 8-4 Home, 7-7 Road

vs Brewers, vs Cubs. vs Reds

 

14-11, .560, .5GB, 5-5 L 10 games, 5-5 Home, 9-6 Road

 

15-12, .556, .5GB, 6-4 L 10 games, 12-4 Home, 3-8 Road

Have series @Cubs, vs Brewers, vs Cubs and one game @Pirates

 

13-11, .542, 1GB, 7-3 L 10 Games, 8-5 Home, 5-6 Road

have series vs Pirates, vs Cardinals, @Cincinnati, @Pirates, @Cardinals, vs Pirates

 

10-15, .400, 4,5GB, 5-5 L 10 Games, 4-5 Home, 6-10 Road

Have series vs Cincinnati, Vs Cardinals, @Pirates, @Reds

West

 

16-10, .615, 4-6 L 10 Games, 9-3 Home, 7-7 Road

Have series two game’s @Dodgers, 4 game series vs Giants and @Giants

 

15-11, .577, 1GB, 6-4 L 10 games, 8-6 Home, 7-5 Road

Have series 1 vs Giants, @Padres, @Dodgers, vs Padres

 

14-12, .538, 2GB, 5-5 L 10 Games, 8-4 Home, 6-8 Road

have one game @Dbacks, vs Dodgers, @Rockies, Vs Rockies, 

 

12-13, .480, 3.5GB, 5-5 L 10 game’s, 6-7 Home, 6-6 Road

Have one game vs Rockies, @Giants, vs Dbacks, one game @Rockies

 

9-16, .360, 6.5 GB, 4-6 L 10 Game’s, 5-7 Home, 4-9 Road

have series vs Dbacks,  and @Dbacks

 

( Series are vs division teams )

* Standings are as of 4/30/2013

Reds overview 4/8-4/14

• M 4-8 @ Cardinals w 13-4
• T 4-9 @ Cardinals L 1-5
• W 4-10 @ Cardinals L 0-10
• F 4-12 @ Pirates L 5-6
• S 4-13 @ Pirates L 1-3
• S 4-14 @ Pirates L 7-10

Reds wen’t 1-5 during this week Getting Swept by the Pirates and losing 2 out of 3 from the cardinals.