At some point the Reds are going to have to admit defeat and cut bait with Hayes. 

49 minutes ago, 4 Quarters said:

Santillan on in the bottom of the 9th, can he hold a 3 run lead?

Santillan threw strikes tonight. All these Reds relievers need to believe in their stuff and throw strikes.

13 hours ago, TribeTime said:

At some point the Reds are going to have to admit defeat and cut bait with Hayes. 

So true!

Can the Reds get a W today before coming home and dealing with Devil's magic from St Louis?

1 minute ago, DiamondGator23 said:

Can the Reds get a W today before coming home and dealing with Devil's magic from St Louis?

What time is 1st pitch today?

Just now, 16thBBall Fan said:

What time is 1st pitch today?

1:05!

8 minutes ago, DiamondGator23 said:

Can the Reds get a W today before coming home and dealing with Devil's magic from St Louis?

Have to believe Abbott has a shot at winning.

Just now, 4 Quarters said:

Have to believe Abbott has a shot at winning.

One could help he's been awesome the last two times.

15 hours ago, Voice of Reason said:

Santillan threw strikes tonight. All these Reds relievers need to believe in their stuff and throw strikes.

These guys aren't throwing balls on purpose.

3 minutes ago, 4 Quarters said:

These guys aren't throwing balls on purpose.

A lot of times they are. They are scared. They don't trust their stuff. They pick at the edges and/or try to trick hitters into swinging at balls.

Last night Santillan trusted his stuff, didn't pitch scared and threw strikes.

Reds are out of the gate up 3-1 after 1 inning.

14 minutes ago, Voice of Reason said:

A lot of times they are. They are scared. They don't trust their stuff. They pick at the edges and/or try to trick hitters into swinging at balls.

Last night Santillan trusted his stuff, didn't pitch scared and threw strikes.

And you might add, the ball stayed in the park.

The other night Ashcraft threw 13 straight balls, no major league pitcher tries to walk the bases loaded.

3-1 Reds, end of 2.

Still 3-1 Reds after 3.

29 minutes ago, 4 Quarters said:

And you might add, the ball stayed in the park.

The other night Ashcraft threw 13 straight balls, no major league pitcher tries to walk the bases loaded.

It is mental. Athletes get the yips. That's why I say you have to trust your stuff, believe you can win throwing strikes. Believe your stuff, location, sequence are too good for batters to get hits.