Game #29: Rockies vs. Reds; Hirsh vs. Matt Belisle

by Russ Oates on May 4, 2007 3:42 PM MDT in Rockpile

We already know that Hirsh had the worst start of his short career last season against the Reds, but did you know that Hirsh's opponent, Matt Belisle, took a perfect game into the sixth inning?

Will the outcome rest on the bullpens of each team? JD Arney over at Red Reporter has his own idea on what should happen to the Reds' bullpen.

The Rockies lost all four games at the GAB last year. Do the guys need any more encouragement than being reminded of that in order to take a series? The last series the Rockies won this season was the season-opening one against the D'Backs.

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...Wow

I hadn't realized that the first series this year was our last win...I can't lie, that bums me out a bit.

by oo_nrb on May 4, 2007 4:18 PM MDT reply actions

Lineups

COL
---
Taveras
Tulowitzki
Holliday
Helton
Atkins
Hawpe
Torrealba
Quintanilla
Hirsh

CIN
---
Hatteberg, 1B
Phillips, 2B
Griffey, RF
Encarnacion, 3B
Dunn, LF
Gonzalez, SS
Hamilton, CF
Ross, C
Belisle, P

by Russ Oates on May 4, 2007 4:50 PM MDT reply actions

Q

It's interesting to see Quintanilla in the lineup again. With Carroll's recent struggles, is Quintanilla being given an opportunity to be the everyday second-baseman until Matsui returns?

And why is Scott Hatteberg leading off for the Reds? That seems strange.

Free Ryan Spilborghs! Free Sean Barker too while you're at it.

by malakian on May 4, 2007 4:55 PM MDT up reply actions

Hatteberg

has a better OBP than Freel, which is why he's starting. Or at least that's what Red Reporter makes it sound like.

by Russ Oates on May 4, 2007 5:01 PM MDT up reply actions

Isn't Freel the one

with the imaginary friend?

I just ran out of witty puns. Go Pterodactyl.

by Squeaky on May 4, 2007 5:06 PM MDT up reply actions

Sure is

And his name is Farney.

by Russ Oates on May 4, 2007 5:08 PM MDT up reply actions

Former Rockie

J.D. Closser was traded to the A's today for Charles Thomas.

by Russ Oates on May 4, 2007 4:55 PM MDT reply actions

I bet Rox Fan in TN is disappointed.

He may never see Closser again.

Free Ryan Spilborghs! Free Sean Barker too while you're at it.

by malakian on May 4, 2007 4:57 PM MDT up reply actions

Also

The A's called up Jack Cust today.

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 6:36 PM MDT up reply actions

I'm so happy

that I don't have to wait another three hours for this game to start!

Ryan Spilborghs: Saving the world from evil Rockies clones since... uh.... well, now would be a good time. Ya listening, Clint?

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 5:07 PM MDT reply actions

HR Helton!

2-0

Free Ryan Spilborghs! Free Sean Barker too while you're at it.

by malakian on May 4, 2007 5:17 PM MDT reply actions

Who says Helton doesn't have power anymore?!

Nice start there, Furry!

Ryan Spilborghs: Saving the world from evil Rockies clones since... uh.... well, now would be a good time. Ya listening, Clint?

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 5:18 PM MDT reply actions

Freakin' sweet!

Hope the GAB gives up a few more these three games.

by Russ Oates on May 4, 2007 5:18 PM MDT reply actions

Todd!!!

Second four bagger of the year gives us an early 2-0 lead!

by avsfan4ever33 on May 4, 2007 5:19 PM MDT reply actions

Hirsh

successfully negates two walks by striking out Dunn. But Dunn striking out isn't exactly a rare thing.

by Russ Oates on May 4, 2007 5:33 PM MDT reply actions

I prefer a strikeout

to the other thing he does often, which is to hit home runs.

Ryan Spilborghs: Saving the world from evil Rockies clones since... uh.... well, now would be a good time. Ya listening, Clint?

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 5:34 PM MDT up reply actions

Tom Hallion

The ump tonight has the coolest strikeout call. It looks like a cross between throwing an uppercut punch and having a seizure.

Free Ryan Spilborghs! Free Sean Barker too while you're at it.

by malakian on May 4, 2007 5:36 PM MDT reply actions

Falcon Punch?

by A.J. Haefele on May 4, 2007 5:40 PM MDT up reply actions

Hahaha

Good times.

by Dino on May 4, 2007 5:47 PM MDT up reply actions

True Story

I went to a hockey game two months back with some friends of mine. The game was hotly contested and found it's way into a shootout. With the shootout score tied at one, and Houston down to their last shooter, the guy sitting behind me shouted "Show me your moves!"

I still crack up thinking about that.

by A.J. Haefele on May 4, 2007 5:56 PM MDT up reply actions

That's great

Makes for a great drinking game too.

by Dino on May 4, 2007 6:03 PM MDT up reply actions

Oh nice.

And now it's tied. Rockies: I'm already depressed. Please don't lose.

I just ran out of witty puns. Go Pterodactyl.

by Squeaky on May 4, 2007 5:48 PM MDT reply actions

To David Ross?

Honestly, Jason, isn't that just a bit embarrassing?

Ryan Spilborghs: Saving the world from evil Rockies clones since... uh.... well, now would be a good time. Ya listening, Clint?

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 5:48 PM MDT reply actions

In typical Rockies fashion

They give up an early lead once again.

2-2

Free Ryan Spilborghs! Free Sean Barker too while you're at it.

by malakian on May 4, 2007 5:49 PM MDT reply actions

Hirsh...

Control, man. CONTROL.

Ryan Spilborghs: Saving the world from evil Rockies clones since... uh.... well, now would be a good time. Ya listening, Clint?

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 5:52 PM MDT reply actions

Will Hatteberg

register an official AB tonight or will Hirsh keep walking him until he leaves the game? Though, as long as he doesn't score there isn't too much harm done.

by Russ Oates on May 4, 2007 5:56 PM MDT reply actions

He didn't

swing at the first pitch! I always seem to celebrate this when it happens.

by A.J. Haefele on May 4, 2007 5:59 PM MDT reply actions

Four walks so far

Not good. Could use a DP here.

by avsfan4ever33 on May 4, 2007 6:07 PM MDT reply actions

JASON!

Did you not get the memo? Stop walking people!

Ryan Spilborghs: Saving the world from evil Rockies clones since... uh.... well, now would be a good time. Ya listening, Clint?

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 6:07 PM MDT reply actions

Hirsh

based completely on his ESPN Gamecast picture, has the perfect face for being one of Santa's Little Helpers. I wonder what he does in the off-season?

by A.J. Haefele on May 4, 2007 6:08 PM MDT reply actions

Works for the Chargers.

But he does look a little elfin. I'm a bit fond of the cross-eyed grin.

Ryan Spilborghs: Saving the world from evil Rockies clones since... uh.... well, now would be a good time. Ya listening, Clint?

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 6:10 PM MDT up reply actions

His smile

in that picture has a total Jack Nicholson as The Joker feel to it. I'm getting really creeped out now.

by A.J. Haefele on May 4, 2007 6:12 PM MDT up reply actions

I'm getting more creeped out

by his pitching. Cut that OUT, Hirsh!

Ryan Spilborghs: Saving the world from evil Rockies clones since... uh.... well, now would be a good time. Ya listening, Clint?

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 6:12 PM MDT up reply actions

Take a seat Junior

Bad decision there, but I'm sure Hirsh isn't complaining.

by avsfan4ever33 on May 4, 2007 6:09 PM MDT reply actions

All right, Brad!

It's just a short trip to home plate now.

by Russ Oates on May 4, 2007 6:19 PM MDT reply actions

You may be grossly overestimating

the Rockies' ability to get him there.

Ryan Spilborghs: Saving the world from evil Rockies clones since... uh.... well, now would be a good time. Ya listening, Clint?

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 6:20 PM MDT up reply actions

It would make more sense if

you heard the way it was intended to be said.

by Russ Oates on May 4, 2007 6:23 PM MDT up reply actions

Sarcastically?

Or encouragingly?

Either way, Torrealba and Quintanilla still don't strike fear into anyone's hearts, and to no one's surprise, poor Brandon is left marooned at first, never to touch the light of home again.

Ryan Spilborghs: Saving the world from evil Rockies clones since... uh.... well, now would be a good time. Ya listening, Clint?

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 6:25 PM MDT up reply actions

Sarcastically

It's not as if either Yorvit or Q were going to hit homers and make it a short trip.

by Russ Oates on May 4, 2007 6:30 PM MDT up reply actions

That's what I figured.

Three automatic outs in a lineup (Torrealba, Q, pitcher) isn't fun.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 6:30 PM MDT up reply actions

Hirsh is piling up the pitches, isn't he?

He'll be over 100 after five innings at this rate, I hope our pen is up to the task tonight.

by Rox Girl on May 4, 2007 6:28 PM MDT reply actions

At least he just got

a 1-2-3. About time.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 6:30 PM MDT up reply actions

84 pitches

So probably another inning or two max.

by avsfan4ever33 on May 4, 2007 6:33 PM MDT up reply actions

I appreciate

the Taveras model that can actually hit. Or, if someone kidnapped the real Willy, please feel no need to return him.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 6:35 PM MDT reply actions

I do not appreciate

when he is caught stealing, however.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions

Does it seem like

he's caught more often than would be expected with his speed?

Of course on that particular play, the throw was awesome so he didn't have much of a chance.

by avsfan4ever33 on May 4, 2007 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions

slide step by Belisle also,

It would be only marginally easier to steal than a pitch out. With experience, hopefully Tulo will learn how to protect the baserunner in that situation without K'ing himself.

by Rox Girl on May 4, 2007 6:40 PM MDT up reply actions

Ugh

I don't like this game.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 6:43 PM MDT reply actions

Yeah, on my list of favorite things

This one ranks right about even with toenail clippings.

by Rox Girl on May 4, 2007 6:48 PM MDT up reply actions

Now it's getting better.

Up to the level of reading accounting books.

by Rox Girl on May 4, 2007 6:51 PM MDT up reply actions

Hey, Todd.

How about another sweet stroke?

by Russ Oates on May 4, 2007 6:48 PM MDT reply actions

Thank you

Atkins. Hawpe needs to keep it up.

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 6:50 PM MDT reply actions

Keep the momentum going

by Russ Oates on May 4, 2007 6:50 PM MDT reply actions

Two whole hits for Atkins tonight!

The bases are loaded with none out...

I pull my head out of the sand, sniff hopefully at the air, and wonder what the Rockies will invent to make this go catastrophically awry.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 6:50 PM MDT reply actions

Wait, never mind.

Gameday lying. Holliday scored. Two on.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 6:51 PM MDT up reply actions

Now

They're loaded with nobody out. Come on Yorvit.

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 6:53 PM MDT up reply actions

Okay, now they're loaded

And Torrealba, Q, and the pitcher's spot due up.

Jeepers.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 6:53 PM MDT reply actions

Bases full

Do not leave a '1' on the scoreboard for this half of an inning.

by Russ Oates on May 4, 2007 6:53 PM MDT reply actions

Crap

but at least we tied it up. Better than nothing.

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 6:54 PM MDT reply actions

With Belisle's struggles this inning

I wonder if Iannetta would have drawn the bases loaded walk there.

by Rox Girl on May 4, 2007 6:56 PM MDT up reply actions

Heh

I just said that below. Am I mentally in sync with everyone on the Row? Weird.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 6:56 PM MDT up reply actions

Double play

with the bases loaded... good geezus I HATE those.

At least Iannetta could probably have worked a walk there.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 6:55 PM MDT reply actions

whoops, you beat me.

If youkilis is the Greek god of walks, Iannetta has to be the Roman version.

by Rox Girl on May 4, 2007 6:57 PM MDT up reply actions

Younger, smarter, more chiseled

and without the terrible furry beard.... not that anyone on our team may be in the mold of Youkilis at all...

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 6:58 PM MDT up reply actions

Q...pick up Torrealba

Getting only two runs out of having one run in and the bases loaded with nobody out would be disappointing...

Up in the Rockies

by rockiesfan06 on May 4, 2007 6:55 PM MDT reply actions

K

so Omar needs to channel his inner Epps right now.

by A.J. Haefele on May 4, 2007 6:56 PM MDT reply actions

Torrealba and Q

disappoint as scheduled. At least we tied it. And pushed Belisle to 100 pitches... and the Reds bullpen is gawd-awful.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 6:57 PM MDT reply actions

Well

nice to tie it up, but had the potential for a huge inning there.

by avsfan4ever33 on May 4, 2007 6:58 PM MDT reply actions

Five walks

now for Hirsh. Not good.

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 7:01 PM MDT reply actions

Nice DP

Kind of a weird play, but we'll take it.

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 7:03 PM MDT reply actions

Now bats light up.

Earn Hirsh the win.

by Kindred @ Purple Row on May 4, 2007 7:05 PM MDT reply actions

Finley

Yay

by Dino on May 4, 2007 7:06 PM MDT up reply actions

I feel

so... inspired to wi.... ZZZZZ.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 7:07 PM MDT up reply actions

Not that he really deserves it

But it would be nice for everybody concerned.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 7:07 PM MDT up reply actions

HAHA

Good job Finley. Kudos. We will take it.

by Dino on May 4, 2007 7:09 PM MDT reply actions

Now Willy will steal a base

Assuming he can aviod another perfect throw from Ross.

by Dino on May 4, 2007 7:10 PM MDT up reply actions

Ignore previous statement

I don't even know sometimes. Obviously he advanced on the error.

by Dino on May 4, 2007 7:12 PM MDT up reply actions

We've got the lead!

I was sure that Willy's bunt would be caught, but it wasn't and his speed made Encanarcion throw it away. Finley showed some speed even in his later years to score.

Let's add onto it!

by avsfan4ever33 on May 4, 2007 7:09 PM MDT reply actions

YEAH

Willy T forces bad throw, and Finley comes all the way around to score. I think Willy would have been safe even if it had been a good throw. 5-4 Rocks.

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 7:09 PM MDT reply actions

Yea

They gave Willy a single.

by Dino on May 4, 2007 7:10 PM MDT up reply actions

A run!

Todd Coffey in now. I bet he was the subject of many jokes as a child.

by Russ Oates on May 4, 2007 7:10 PM MDT reply actions

We... take the lead....

thanks to Finley and Taveras?

WH -

Wh -

What the hell!

Great success!

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 7:10 PM MDT reply actions

Come on guys

We absolutely have to get this run in.

Up in the Rockies

by rockiesfan06 on May 4, 2007 7:12 PM MDT reply actions

We need

this insurance run here. Somebody please get Willy home.

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 7:13 PM MDT reply actions

Holliday K's

Not good. Come on Todd.... jeez. Come on. Really would like this run here.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 7:14 PM MDT reply actions

You've got to be kidding...

We need these runs! These are how we lose games that we should be winning. Atkins, please bail out your teammates.

Up in the Rockies

by rockiesfan06 on May 4, 2007 7:15 PM MDT reply actions

DAMN

Two outs now and Willy is still at third. Walking Helton to get to Atkins.

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 7:15 PM MDT reply actions

strikeout Matt

I'm hoping for a wild pitch at this point.

by Dino on May 4, 2007 7:15 PM MDT reply actions

Will be up to Atkins

Helton being intentionally walked.

by avsfan4ever33 on May 4, 2007 7:15 PM MDT reply actions

Garrett

Please get mad that they want to face you. Do something useful.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 7:15 PM MDT reply actions

OK Hawpe

It's up to you.

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 7:19 PM MDT reply actions

Attaboy Garrett... great AB.

But it still doesn't change the fact that we need this run. Even more would be nice. Paging Brandon Hawpe. Brandon Hawpe, report to home plate, please.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 7:20 PM MDT reply actions

Hawpe now

Bases juiced, two outs. Big situation here obviously.

Reds are going to the pen - no clue how to spell the guy's name who's coming in. ;)

by avsfan4ever33 on May 4, 2007 7:20 PM MDT reply actions

Coutlangus.

I'm sure he got teased about that too...

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 7:21 PM MDT up reply actions

Coutlangus

Reminds me of the SNL skit with Colonel Angus.

by Russ Oates on May 4, 2007 7:22 PM MDT reply actions

Just missed it.

Damn

by Dino on May 4, 2007 7:23 PM MDT reply actions

I have a feeling

that will come back to bite us later in the game. Especially with Corpas unavailable for tonight's game.

by avsfan4ever33 on May 4, 2007 7:23 PM MDT reply actions

Arrrgh....

That's that. I have my doubts about a one-run lead being enough for this pen.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 7:23 PM MDT reply actions

Honestly

When you have a runner at third with nobody out, and he doesn't score, you don't deserve to win.

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 7:24 PM MDT reply actions

Quick question

I looked away for a minute during Tulo's AB. Why wasn't Willy able to score on the groundball?

by Dino on May 4, 2007 7:24 PM MDT reply actions

He hit

it hard right at the shortstop. No way Willy could have score.

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 7:26 PM MDT up reply actions

Oh, ok

Thanks.

by Dino on May 4, 2007 7:27 PM MDT up reply actions

edit

Could have scored.

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 7:27 PM MDT up reply actions

Anyone hear the sirens yet?

It's criminal what these guys are doing.

by Russ Oates on May 4, 2007 7:25 PM MDT reply actions

That's a solid start Affeldt!

/end sarcasm

Ramirez needs to get back, and get back quickly.

by avsfan4ever33 on May 4, 2007 7:27 PM MDT reply actions

AFFELDT?

We're screwed.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 7:27 PM MDT reply actions

And

there goes the lead. I HATE our bullpen.

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 7:29 PM MDT reply actions

Geez

I'm at a loss for words.

by avsfan4ever33 on May 4, 2007 7:29 PM MDT reply actions

I hate our offense

Our middle relief is expected to be poor.

by Dino on May 4, 2007 7:29 PM MDT reply actions

Say what you will about our offense

We've gotten it into the late innings with a lead and watched it evaporate thanks to craptastic pitching more times than anyone cares to count. It's not our offense's fault that the bullpen is so terrible.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 7:30 PM MDT up reply actions

"craptastic"

I like it.

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 7:34 PM MDT up reply actions

True

But I don't think anyone expects or expected this pitching staff to carry this team to the playoffs.

Obviously, most of the pen sucks, but until we can collectively learn to hit with RISP, it just doesn't matter.

by Dino on May 4, 2007 7:35 PM MDT up reply actions

Where I have seen this before?

Our clutch hitting is awful and over half our bullpen is poor. This has all the makings of yet another pissing-me-off loss.

Up in the Rockies

by rockiesfan06 on May 4, 2007 7:30 PM MDT reply actions

Goodman

said coming into this game, the pen has allowed at least one run in 24 of the 28 games. Now 25 of 29. That is absolutely pathetic.

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 7:32 PM MDT reply actions

HELL YA

Nice defense

by Dino on May 4, 2007 7:36 PM MDT reply actions

YES!!!!!

B-E-A-UTIFUL!!!

Up in the Rockies

by rockiesfan06 on May 4, 2007 7:36 PM MDT reply actions

Thank you

thank you thank you. What a tag by Torrealba. Potentially game saving.

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 7:36 PM MDT reply actions

Phew

Wow that was close.

Time for the offense to make up for that debacle last inning.

by avsfan4ever33 on May 4, 2007 7:37 PM MDT reply actions

Holliday/Tulo/catcher

(in this case Torrealba rather than Iannetta) are really getting good at that whole throw-em-out-at-home thing...

For god's sake, offense. RUNS!

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 7:38 PM MDT reply actions

Look, I agree with you guys about the Pen.

But look at who's on it.

Between the original roster, and injuries, there's not many people you can put out there and be comfortable with.

by Dino on May 4, 2007 7:39 PM MDT reply actions

Some good news

Florida came back to win against San Diego.

by Dino on May 4, 2007 7:41 PM MDT reply actions

Mabry again.

This is a mind-numbingly depressing pattern.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 7:42 PM MDT reply actions

Pinch hitters continue to be terrible

Mabry is now 1-17 in that role. At least we don't have to see his name on the lineup card very often - the same can't be said for Finley.

Baker seems to be lost on the bench now.

by avsfan4ever33 on May 4, 2007 7:43 PM MDT reply actions

I thought I heard something was wrong with Baker..

Does anyone remember hearing anything about it?

by Dino on May 4, 2007 7:47 PM MDT up reply actions

Yeah

He doesn't have a left-handed bat or that vaunted veteran presence.

by A.J. Haefele on May 4, 2007 7:49 PM MDT up reply actions

Zach

Don't you know that our bullpen isn't allowed to do that....?

Nice job anyway!

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 7:56 PM MDT reply actions

Who is this

McClellan on the mound? And where has he been?

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 8:07 PM MDT reply actions

Uh-oh

Runner on for Junior.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 8:09 PM MDT reply actions

Extras time

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 8:11 PM MDT reply actions

Weird audio delay for a while

last inning. That was... interesting.

McClellan did a heck of a job though. Slider was looking good - now it's time for the offense to get some runs so Fuentes can come in and close out a win!

by avsfan4ever33 on May 4, 2007 8:13 PM MDT reply actions

Let's win it, Rockies!

Seriously, that would really make me happy. I guess you guys don't care about my happiness... <guilt trip> <guilt trip>

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 8:13 PM MDT reply actions

Mike Stanton's in

They absolutely need to wrap this one up with him on the mound.

by Russ Oates on May 4, 2007 8:15 PM MDT reply actions

Come ON, Rockies

Stanton has an 8.22 ERA. If you can't hit him, retire and take up knitting. I mean it.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 8:16 PM MDT reply actions

Helton

gets it started. Now, can we actually drive him in?

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 8:16 PM MDT reply actions

Ok, the time is now.

Next inning is going to be poor if we don't win this in 10.

by Dino on May 4, 2007 8:17 PM MDT reply actions

Come on FSN

Who are the wizards that didn't set up a SINGLE camera that let's people know who's warming up in the pen.

by Dino on May 4, 2007 8:18 PM MDT reply actions

Two hits and two walks for Garrett tonight

(including a very patient one that ended up counting for nothing much when Hawpe flied out). It's progress.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 8:19 PM MDT reply actions

Yea

Good to see from Atkins.

by Dino on May 4, 2007 8:20 PM MDT up reply actions

Put some guys across home plate

It shouldn't be as hard as the Rockies are making it appear to be.

by Russ Oates on May 4, 2007 8:19 PM MDT reply actions

Hurdle's love of bunting with players who can't

Has it EVER worked out in our favor?

Up in the Rockies

by rockiesfan06 on May 4, 2007 8:21 PM MDT reply actions

bunting...

with Hawpe with Torrealba and Quintanilla due up next just doesn't seem like a good idea to me.

by DenverBears on May 4, 2007 8:22 PM MDT up reply actions

Just said that...

Honestly. Hurdle?

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 8:23 PM MDT up reply actions

No kidding

What was he thinking? And now Helton is of the game too, so when we don't score here we won't have Helton's bat in the future.

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 8:23 PM MDT up reply actions

Bunting with Hawpe?

Our last good hitter? When the bottom of the order is coming up?

Uh..... Right then. Hawpe K's after the foul bunts. Now it's a mishmash of pinch-hitters and/or bad hitters. I fail to feel good about this.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 8:22 PM MDT reply actions

And now Torrealba GIDPs.

Bloody. Hell.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 8:23 PM MDT reply actions

Good move

Hurdle.

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 8:23 PM MDT reply actions

Unreal

This definitely counts as a game we SHOULD win..........could we possibly get a victory or is this just going to be another one of those millions of losses we have when we could easily have one?

Up in the Rockies

by rockiesfan06 on May 4, 2007 8:24 PM MDT reply actions

that was

terrible.

by OutHereInPA on May 4, 2007 8:24 PM MDT reply actions

That's just great!

I think I need to turn the shower on, sit down and start rocking back and forth.

by Russ Oates on May 4, 2007 8:25 PM MDT reply actions

Awful decision

Hawpe bunting... wtf?!? Waste of an out there.

And I don't like taking Helton out of the game either. Now we're going to be left with an average or below first baseman out there in the field, and who knows how long this game will last.

by avsfan4ever33 on May 4, 2007 8:25 PM MDT reply actions

Carroll at third

Atkins playing first.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 8:26 PM MDT up reply actions

I'm done with Torrealba.

Stick Iannetta in there. At least the experience will do him good.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 8:25 PM MDT reply actions

Atkins playing first!

That's interesting.

Bautista in. White flag waving.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 8:26 PM MDT reply actions

We need that DP

right here that we hit into last inning. That would be great.

by OutHereInPA on May 4, 2007 8:30 PM MDT reply actions

So, do we double switch next inning with Iannetta?

by Dino on May 4, 2007 8:30 PM MDT reply actions

Holy crap

We are a major league team right?

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 8:31 PM MDT reply actions

Nasty

He showed some great pitches right there.

Free Jason Bates!!

by rox in october on May 4, 2007 8:33 PM MDT reply actions

Willy T

showing some pop. Come on Tulo.

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 8:39 PM MDT reply actions

Willlyyyyy

That was awesome.

by A.J. Haefele on May 4, 2007 8:40 PM MDT reply actions

A double by Willy.

Make it a bit more worthwhile, Tulo.

by Russ Oates on May 4, 2007 8:40 PM MDT reply actions

Taveras extra-base hit?

This happens so rarely, it must not be wasted.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 8:42 PM MDT reply actions

Calm down Tulo

Don't waste the guy on 2nd. We don't want to see Garrett playing first again.

by oo_nrb on May 4, 2007 8:43 PM MDT reply actions

It is

his natural position and where he used to play at UCLA before he made the switch to third.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 8:45 PM MDT up reply actions

YESSSSSSS!

THANK YOU TULO

by oo_nrb on May 4, 2007 8:44 PM MDT reply actions

TULO

Comes through! Wow. Now is it too much to ask of the bullpen to close this out?

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 8:45 PM MDT reply actions

TULO!!!

You are the MAN!

by avsfan4ever33 on May 4, 2007 8:45 PM MDT reply actions

TULO!!!

I must reserve my optimism. The last time Tulo got us a lead in extras, we know what happened.

But...

TULO!

I love this kid.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 8:45 PM MDT reply actions

Oh, thank you Tulo

You're golden.

by Russ Oates on May 4, 2007 8:45 PM MDT reply actions

HELL YES!

Two outs, no one on base, and we get a run. That's so good to see.

by Dino on May 4, 2007 8:45 PM MDT reply actions

Fuentes time

Nail the door shut Brian - no heroics for the Reds please!

by avsfan4ever33 on May 4, 2007 8:46 PM MDT reply actions

I'm terrified

Like I said... remember what happened the last time Tulo got us a run in extras...?

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 8:46 PM MDT reply actions

I love Huson after Tulo's hit

"And now Tom Martin sits down and Brian Fuentes starts throwing in the bullpen."

And immediately the blood pressure of Purple Row dropped a few points :) It's as if he was reading our minds, but just wanted to reassure us.

by oo_nrb on May 4, 2007 8:47 PM MDT reply actions

Frazier

is in the booth tonight, not Huson.

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 8:50 PM MDT up reply actions

Er, Goodman

Not Huson. Sorry...haven't watched a broadcast in a while.

by oo_nrb on May 4, 2007 8:52 PM MDT up reply actions

I wish i could hear them

damn mlb tv is showing the reds home station.

by OutHereInPA on May 4, 2007 8:53 PM MDT up reply actions

One positive

thing about pulling Helton, who thinks Atkins makes that play at third?

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 8:49 PM MDT reply actions

I agree

Major kudos to Carroll for that play.

by oo_nrb on May 4, 2007 8:50 PM MDT up reply actions

I can't watch....

Too scary.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 8:51 PM MDT reply actions

One more

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 8:52 PM MDT reply actions

The game rests on the bat of Jeff Conine

There are worse options, ahem.

by Russ Oates on May 4, 2007 8:53 PM MDT reply actions

Or not

I hate walks.

by Knepster on May 4, 2007 8:54 PM MDT up reply actions

I'm so scared

No walks!!!

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 8:54 PM MDT reply actions

Go Rockies!

And LA and SD lost today. I will take it. Have a good one people.

by Dino on May 4, 2007 8:56 PM MDT reply actions

ROX WIN

Thank you Tulo for coming through! It feels so good to beat the Reds in their ballpark.

by oo_nrb on May 4, 2007 8:56 PM MDT reply actions

HURRAY!!

Today is awesome. Why? The Cards, A's, and Rockies all won on the same day for the first time all season.

Get Demented. You know you want to.

by Silverblood on May 4, 2007 8:56 PM MDT reply actions

I've said it before

but I'll say it again: that was a game the Rockies had in their control, they ALMOST pulled the stunts of April, but they rebounded nicely and won a game that they should have. Great win!

Up in the Rockies

by rockiesfan06 on May 4, 2007 8:56 PM MDT reply actions