CUETO & BAILEY: RHP Johnny Cueto threw a 1-hitter in Tue's 9-0 win at Pit (0bb, 8k), followed by RHP Homer Bailey's 4-hitter in Wed's 5-0 win at Pit (0bb, 6k)...they became the first Reds duo to throw consecutive shutouts without issuing a walk since 1925, when Jakie May (7/27 vs Cardinals) and Dolf Luque (7/28 vs Phillies) did it...they are the first Major League teammates age 25 or under to throw consecutive shutuouts since Bal's Mike Mussina (23) and Ben McDonald (24) did it vs the Rangers in July 1992 and the first Reds pitchers that young to do it since Frank Pastore (22) and Mike LaCoss (23) in April 1980 vs SF and at Atl, respectively...Cueto and Bailey are the first Reds pitchers to throw consecutive complete-game shutouts since Jose Rijo and Tom Browning did it on 6/9 (4-0) and 6/10 (5-0), 1989, both at Dodger Stadium...twice in their history have Reds pitchers thrown 3 consecutive complete-game shutouts, from 6/18-6/20, 1908 at Phi (Bob Ewing, Billy Campbell, Andy Coakley) and from 6/21-6/23, 1963 vs Hou (Jim Maloney, John Tsitouris, Bob Purkey)...all courtesy Elias Sports Bureau.
0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0: With 9-0 and 5-0 wins on Tue and Wed at Pit, the Reds have produced consecutive shutout victories for the first time since a 3-0 win vs Hou on 4/29 of last season, followed on 5/1 by a 4-0 victory at Pit...haven’t had 3 consecutive shutout wins since 6/21-6/23, 1963 vs Hou (3-0 by Jim Maloney CG, 3-0 by John Tsitouris CG, 4-0 by Bob Purkey CG)...the Reds’ current 19.0-inning scoreless streak matches their longest of last season (4/28-5/1)...haven’t thrown more than 19.0 consecutive scoreless innings since a 25.0-inning streak of zeroes from 8/11-8/14, 2000.
DIVISION RIVALS: The Reds are 11-4 in a stretch of 17-20g vs National League Central Division Rivals (3-0 at Hou, 1-2 at StL, 2-1 vs NYM, 2-1 vs Cubs, 3-0 at Pit, 3g vs StL, 2g vs Mil)...on 4/27 began this stretch in fifth place, 4.0g behind the first-place Cardinals.
DOT, DOT, DOT....: The Reds' 5-game winning streak matches their season high (4/25-4/30)...have won 7 of their last 10g and 12 of their last 16g...in the last 9g the Reds are hitting .299 (98-328), raising BA from .239 to .256, with 54 runs scored (6 r/g)...in the last 5g Reds pitchers are 5-0, 1.20 (45ip, 6er) and haven't walked a batter in a season-high 18.0 innings...Joey Votto in May is hitting .372 (11g, 16-43, 4hr, 12rbi).
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Breaking Camp
Now Sue and I head home. Up I-17 toward Flaqgstaff and basically follow Route 66 home.
We are do to arrive in Cincinnati around midnight Sunday night at the end of our 1,800 mile drive.
We'll be in the stands opening day.
Be sure to follow me on www/redsseasonticket.blogspot.com starting Wednesday.
As Mel Allen used to say. "So long until tomorrow."
We are do to arrive in Cincinnati around midnight Sunday night at the end of our 1,800 mile drive.
We'll be in the stands opening day.
Be sure to follow me on www/redsseasonticket.blogspot.com starting Wednesday.
As Mel Allen used to say. "So long until tomorrow."
Indians Ambush Reds But the Reds Rally to Tie 10-10
Either the Reds are sandbagging for the regular season Ohio Cup or the Cleveland Indians have their number.
In the the Cactus League finale the Indians are 5-0 coming into today and lead 5-2 after five innings.
Homer Bailey, who will make the opening day roster for the first time, gave up a two-run, first inning home run to Lonnie Chisenhall.
The Reds tied it with RBI singles by Brandon Phillips and Ramon Hernandez.
Catcher Mike Redmond hit a three-run double when Bailey misplaced his control in the fourth inning. He walked Jhonny Peralta allowed a two-out single to Matt LaPorta and hit luis Valbuena in the right hand to load the bases. Valbuena had to leave the game.
Bailey is pitching into the sixth inning for the first time this spring.
Bailey is looking forward to going to Cincinnati
"It's the first time I can say I'm ready to go to Cincinnati. There's not a lot to do in the desert. I had a so-so spring but it was good to get a lot of work in. I saw some positives and some negatives but they'll be ironed out."
Logan Ondrusek was not scored on in 10 innings.
He made the team as a long shot.
"He came up through the organization last year and dominated at every level. He is a real pro for someone who doesn't have a lot of experience."
"It is a dream come true," Ondrusek said. "Ever since I started playing ball when I was young it was a dream to be in the big leagues. Now its reality."
The Reds trailed by three in the 9th inning but minor leaguer Denis Phipps hit a two-run home run. After Ryan Hanigan walked minor leaguer Alex Bucholz fought off some pitches and tied the game with a triple. That's where the game endec.
"We came out pretty much unscathed which is what you want. It was a heck of a game today. That kid (Alex) Bucholz that was the at bat of the spring right there. You like to see a young kid come up and battle.and battle and battle like that. That was worth its weight in gold. Now that's time to do the real thing," Dusty Baker said to cap off the camp.
In the the Cactus League finale the Indians are 5-0 coming into today and lead 5-2 after five innings.
Homer Bailey, who will make the opening day roster for the first time, gave up a two-run, first inning home run to Lonnie Chisenhall.
The Reds tied it with RBI singles by Brandon Phillips and Ramon Hernandez.
Catcher Mike Redmond hit a three-run double when Bailey misplaced his control in the fourth inning. He walked Jhonny Peralta allowed a two-out single to Matt LaPorta and hit luis Valbuena in the right hand to load the bases. Valbuena had to leave the game.
Bailey is pitching into the sixth inning for the first time this spring.
Bailey is looking forward to going to Cincinnati
"It's the first time I can say I'm ready to go to Cincinnati. There's not a lot to do in the desert. I had a so-so spring but it was good to get a lot of work in. I saw some positives and some negatives but they'll be ironed out."
Logan Ondrusek was not scored on in 10 innings.
He made the team as a long shot.
"He came up through the organization last year and dominated at every level. He is a real pro for someone who doesn't have a lot of experience."
"It is a dream come true," Ondrusek said. "Ever since I started playing ball when I was young it was a dream to be in the big leagues. Now its reality."
The Reds trailed by three in the 9th inning but minor leaguer Denis Phipps hit a two-run home run. After Ryan Hanigan walked minor leaguer Alex Bucholz fought off some pitches and tied the game with a triple. That's where the game endec.
"We came out pretty much unscathed which is what you want. It was a heck of a game today. That kid (Alex) Bucholz that was the at bat of the spring right there. You like to see a young kid come up and battle.and battle and battle like that. That was worth its weight in gold. Now that's time to do the real thing," Dusty Baker said to cap off the camp.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Opening Day Roster
Pitchers
Starters
Bronwon Arroyo RHP
Homer Bailey RHP
Aaron Harang RHP
Johnny Cueto RHP
Mike Leake RHP * Will be assigned to Louisville technically.
Bullpen
Francisco Cordero RHP Closer
Daniel Ray Herrera LHP
Mike Lincoln RHP
Nick Masset RHP
Logan Ondrusek RHP
Micah Owings RHP
Arthur Rhodes LHP
Catchers
Ryan Hanigan
Ramon Hernandez
Infielders
Orlando Cabrera
Miguel Cairo
Juan Francisco
Paul Janish
Brandon Phillips
Scott Rolen
Joey Votto
Outfielders
Jay Bruce
Chris Dickerson
Jonny Gomes
Laynce Nix
Drew Stubbs
Aroldis Chapman was optioned to Louisville
Starters
Bronwon Arroyo RHP
Homer Bailey RHP
Aaron Harang RHP
Johnny Cueto RHP
Mike Leake RHP * Will be assigned to Louisville technically.
Bullpen
Francisco Cordero RHP Closer
Daniel Ray Herrera LHP
Mike Lincoln RHP
Nick Masset RHP
Logan Ondrusek RHP
Micah Owings RHP
Arthur Rhodes LHP
Catchers
Ryan Hanigan
Ramon Hernandez
Infielders
Orlando Cabrera
Miguel Cairo
Juan Francisco
Paul Janish
Brandon Phillips
Scott Rolen
Joey Votto
Outfielders
Jay Bruce
Chris Dickerson
Jonny Gomes
Laynce Nix
Drew Stubbs
Aroldis Chapman was optioned to Louisville
New Red in Bullpen
Logan Ondrusek looks like he should be playing in an NCAA game. He is every bit of the 6'8" as stated in the Reds media guide.
On the day of the Final Four, Ondrusek will be in a Reds' uniform for opening day.
The righthander came up big on the mound in Goodyear. He pitched in six games and did not allow a run in 9 1/3 innings.
He was drafted in the 13th round in 2005 out of McClennan Community College in Waco, Texas. He is a 2003 graduate of St. Pual High School in Shiner, Texas.
Last season he pitched in three levels in the minor leagues. The 25-year old gave up just 12 earned runs in 72 innings with a 4-1 record and 19 saves combined.
"Ondrusek rose through the organization last year and dominated at every level," Jocketty said. "He was that way this spring. He handled himself like a pro without having a lot of experience. He was very impressive."
On the day of the Final Four, Ondrusek will be in a Reds' uniform for opening day.
The righthander came up big on the mound in Goodyear. He pitched in six games and did not allow a run in 9 1/3 innings.
He was drafted in the 13th round in 2005 out of McClennan Community College in Waco, Texas. He is a 2003 graduate of St. Pual High School in Shiner, Texas.
Last season he pitched in three levels in the minor leagues. The 25-year old gave up just 12 earned runs in 72 innings with a 4-1 record and 19 saves combined.
"Ondrusek rose through the organization last year and dominated at every level," Jocketty said. "He was that way this spring. He handled himself like a pro without having a lot of experience. He was very impressive."
Mike Leake Makes the Reds
without pitching an inning in the minor leagues.
"There are no words to describe the feelings," Leake said. "Maybe in a couple days."
The 22 year old right handed pitcher from Arizona Sate University outlasted Travis Wood, who had an impressive spring and Aroldis Chapman, who defected from Cuba, to win the job.
Chapman had a lower back spasm that put him a little behind.
Leake will start as early as April 11, when the Reds will first need a fifth starter.
"There are no words to describe the feelings," Leake said. "Maybe in a couple days."
The 22 year old right handed pitcher from Arizona Sate University outlasted Travis Wood, who had an impressive spring and Aroldis Chapman, who defected from Cuba, to win the job.
Chapman had a lower back spasm that put him a little behind.
Leake will start as early as April 11, when the Reds will first need a fifth starter.
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