4/17 Dusty Baker's Reds (Volquez) @ Cubs (Lilly) 1:20 WGN

[erik316wttn]

Fuku's in a bit of a slump right now.

 

He is? In his last 3 games he was 5-12 with 4 BB before today...

 

Fine. He's not in a slump. Just crap all over everything I say. :p

[Rob]

Lou really needs to stop sending the runners so damn often.

 

As well as Lee has been hitting, he probably figured Derrek would put the bat on the ball.

 

I don't particularly care what Lou's rationale is. This team is better off if we never attempt a hit and run all season. Lou really needs to stop calling for a few each game.

 

With an ump using a tight strike zone and pitchers throwing so many balls it's foolish to hit and run.

 

You don't really need that qualifier at the beginning, IMO.

 

It's a good strategy if used correctly.

 

There is never a good time for a hit and run.

 

Now if you want to change it to Earl Weaver's run and hit, you might have a case.

[bcl412]

Lou really needs to stop sending the runners so damn often.

 

As well as Lee has been hitting, he probably figured Derrek would put the bat on the ball.

 

I don't particularly care what Lou's rationale is. This team is better off if we never attempt a hit and run all season. Lou really needs to stop calling for a few each game.

 

With an ump using a tight strike zone and pitchers throwing so many balls it's foolish to hit and run.

 

You don't really need that qualifier at the beginning, IMO.

 

It's a good strategy if used correctly.

 

There is never a good time for a hit and run.

 

Now if you want to change it to Earl Weaver's run and hit, you might have a case.

 

3-2 with two out is a good time.

[erik316wttn]

Dunn draws the 1 out walk.

[erik316wttn]

Keppenger singles. 2 on, 1 out for Encarnacion.

[David]

Lilly hit 91 there...

 

Ugh.. DP please.

[davearm2]

I love the hit-and-run call on a full count.

 

You don't force your hitter to swing at a strike he'd otherwise let go, and obviously if the pitch is a ball, then you're fine.

 

Just because a strategy backfires doesn't automatically make it wrong. Even good decisions can turn out poorly.

[CoolHandLuke]

Fuku's in a bit of a slump right now.

 

He went 2/3 with a 2B, 2 RBI, and 2 walks last night...

 

and 4/7 with 3 walks the last two games.

[bcl412]

It'd be nice to keep them from scoring because we are going to get to the pen who was used quite a bit yesterday and the day before.

[erik316wttn]

Here we go.

[Jehrico]

I'm catching up via sportsline's gamecenter and this thread...is Lilly looking like the Lilly of old, or are the Reds just that bad today?

[bcl412]

Uh..Lilly, stop sucking please.

[erik316wttn]

Ball 4. They're loaded for Votto.

 

Damn you, Lilly, for making me think you had turned the corner. You suck.

[UMFan83]

What is Lilly a 3 inning pitcher these days?

[C.C.]

C'mon Lilly!!!! Damn!

[Guest]

Strikes please.

[erik316wttn]

I'm catching up via sportsline's gamecenter and this thread...is Lilly looking like the Lilly of old, or are the Reds just that bad today?

 

For the first 3 innings, yes. This inning, he's looking like 2008 Lilly again.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

I'm catching up via sportsline's gamecenter and this thread...is Lilly looking like the Lilly of old, or are the Reds just that bad today?

 

Until this inning, both.

[Jehrico]

I'm catching up via sportsline's gamecenter and this thread...is Lilly looking like the Lilly of old, or are the Reds just that bad today?

Nevermind...

[Outshined_One]

I love the hit-and-run call on a full count.

 

You don't force your hitter to swing at a strike he'd otherwise let go, and obviously if the pitch is a ball, then you're fine.

 

Just because a strategy backfires doesn't automatically make it wrong. Even good decisions can turn out poorly.

 

The problem comes when you swing at Ball 4 and the runner is thrown out at 2B. Or you ground into a double play. Or hit the ball in the air and get the runner doubled off 1st.

 

There's way, way, way too much risk involved in the hit & run for justifying its use on anything remotely resembling a regular basis.

[SouthSideRyan]

I'm glad Lilly's got his spot locked up.

[Garage Party]

Guess Lilly is still messed up.

[erik316wttn]

Votto doubles. 3-1 Reds.

 

I hate you with the fire of 1,000 suns, Lilly, you piece of crap.

[XZero771679666304]

God I love walks.

[Guest]

Well done, Ted.