Reds
CF S. Fairchild R
SS E. De La Cruz S
1B J. Candelario S
LF S. Steer R
DH T. Stephenson R
2B J. India R
3B S. Espinal R
RF Jake Fraley L
C Luke Maile R
SP Nick Lodolo L
Bucs
DH A. McCutchen R
LF B. Reynolds S
1B Connor Joe R
2B N. Gonzales R
3B K. Hayes R
RF E. Olivares R
SS Jared Triolo R
CF M. Taylor R
C Jason Delay R
SP Bailey Falter L
Here we go, an all-RH lineup. I'd play Gonzales at SS where he has some experience and Triolo at 2B instead. Poor Falter, this team can't hit worth a lick. Down with Shelty and Cherrington.
Official Game Thread - 6/18 - Bucs vs Reds
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Official Game Thread - 6/18 - Bucs vs Reds
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Re: Official Game Thread - 6/18 - Bucs vs Reds
Pirates drafted Lodolo out of HS but he was smart enough to decline them. Most likely he would still be in AA in Bucs org.
Took Cincy -118 this morning he should dominate the weak bucs bats. I wouldn't mind a flyer on FA JD Davis.
Took Cincy -118 this morning he should dominate the weak bucs bats. I wouldn't mind a flyer on FA JD Davis.
Re: Official Game Thread - 6/18 - Bucs vs Reds
Let's Go Bucs!!!!
Re: Official Game Thread - 6/18 - Bucs vs Reds
I know it's a lefty starter, but I'd like to see either Tellez or Cruz starting. Especially Cruz. He's not going to be anything more than a platoon player if he never has to face LHP starting pitchers.
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Re: Official Game Thread - 6/18 - Bucs vs Reds
Confidence low but hoping for best.
BEAT EM BUCS!!
BEAT EM BUCS!!
Re: Official Game Thread - 6/18 - Bucs vs Reds
Agreed on Cruz. If they’ve already decided he’s going to be a platoon player at shortstop, then what’s the point of having him. Winning teams aren’t typically using a platoon at that position. He needs to learn how to hit lefties and there’s no better time than now. This organization hardly ever makes the right decision.
Re: Official Game Thread - 6/18 - Bucs vs Reds
Falter faces just three batters in the first thanks to a double play. Bucs coming to bat.
Re: Official Game Thread - 6/18 - Bucs vs Reds
Bucs get an infield single from Reynolds but that’s it. Nick Gonzales is a really aggressive hitter. He’s swinging when he leaves the ondeck circle. However, he swings and misses a lot and strikes out more than he should. I’d like to see him take a more defensive, two strike approach when he’s in that situation. No score after one.
Re: Official Game Thread - 6/18 - Bucs vs Reds
Golly, I’m so glad that we got a camera shot of Greg Brown teasing Bob Walk about bumper stickers. Sportsnet Pittsburgh sure knows what their audience tunes in to see. And we were even treated to a look at Filibuster Block and sleepy Kevin Young in the radio booth.
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Re: Official Game Thread - 6/18 - Bucs vs Reds
Falter issues his second walk but also gets his second double play. He gives up his first hit, to Pirate-killer Jonathan India, but no further damage. No score midway through two.