Pirates V. Reds

[KEARYCOLBERT83]

Who ya got?

[Manmadeofsteel]

http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs30/i/2008/090/e/d/Pirates_Tattoo_by_DarkFoxBlade.jpg

[KEARYCOLBERT83]

This game will most likely give me a heart attack

[Highroller]

As a Reds fan this game scares the hell out of me. They are not built for a one game playoff at all. They are so Bipolar. Especially with what happened the last time they faced Liriano.

[KEARYCOLBERT83]

This is for sure going to be an intense game. Cant wait to see the pitching

[Highroller]

This is for sure going to be an intense game. Cant wait to see the pitching

I agree. The Reds went all or nothing with Cueto only being removed from the DL for a few starts and with Leake the only other starter on the roster tonight.

[Djameson79]

I predict Liriano to shut down the Reds tonight.

[KEARYCOLBERT83]

This will be my First Buccos playoff game as I was born 21 years ago...big night for me lol. Although ive somehow been able to stay a fan my whole life. Just wish they would have won the division so we didn't have to deal with the one and done wild card game.

[centereacan06]

Let's go Marlon Bryd. Let's go John Buck.

Let's go Pirates.

[AllAboutDaStats]

Going to be a great game. Go Reds!

[johnorpheus]

Reds, b/c a Reds/Cards division series would be highly entertaining.

[babyfaceposey]

Down with Dusty!!!

[drew20]

That's a clown question bro

Reds of course

[JoshHamilton]

Pirates 4-3

[KEARYCOLBERT83]

Game time!!!

[PirratesFan]

Biased but I think Liriano no hits through 5 innings Buccos win 4 - 2.

[KEARYCOLBERT83]

Liriano dishing

[lambeauleap87]

I don't know who's going to win and nor do I even know who I'm rooting for.

[KEARYCOLBERT83]

one inning down

[KEARYCOLBERT83]

BYRRRRRRRRDDDD

[hagausaf]

haha Cueto! Cueto! Cueto! BOOM!

[NeedChapmans]

Biased but I think Liriano no hits through 5 innings Buccos win 4 - 2.

Jay Bruce struck out on four balls.

This game is just about over ladies and gents. Reds are the worst come from behind team in MLB history; and the only team in MLB history not to come back from a 4 run deficit all season.

When they're down, they stay down. The odds are very far to the black and yellow right now.

[KEARYCOLBERT83]

watching cueto get flustered made my night!

[ridgerider]

boom shacka boom
(BYRD) and (Martin)

[KEARYCOLBERT83]

Helping his cause!

[HOFcollector]

wow. this is exciting

[RedSoxFan28]

Nice catch by Frazier

[ChaseYourCards]

SERIOUS Reds fan... I PC Marlon Byrd.


This is awkward

[KEARYCOLBERT83]

what a catch

[srslychris]

Would rather see Latos Pitching!

[ridgerider]

Let's go Bucs

[TASS]

It just seems sooooo right having baseball played again in Pittsburgh during the month of October, that park is rocking!! :)!

This is Liriano's game to win now.

[KEARYCOLBERT83]

I wish I was there right now

[NeedChapmans]

Would rather see Latos Pitching!

Baker punished Cingrani for not telling him about his back injury, sent him to Arizona yesterday. Baker punished Latos for not telling him about his elbow injury, took him off the roster tonight.

If I had a choice to win tonight, or lose and get Dusty canned; I choose the latter with ease.

Beat 'em bad Pittsburgh

[KEARYCOLBERT83]

The cueto chant is great

[NeedChapmans]

10 straight HR's hit by Pittsburgh against the Reds.

[ridgerider]

Liriano up and down only 28 pitches !! Keep it coming

[Highroller]

Cueto should not at all be in this game still. This is your whole season on the line and he clearly doesn't have his stuff tonight.

[KEARYCOLBERT83]

Cueto should not at all be in this game still. This is your whole season on the line and he clearly doesn't have his stuff tonight.

Im not complaining lol

[KEARYCOLBERT83]

Dang is cutch looking fast

[coltsnsox07]

PNC is going bonkers like Bos vs NY 2004 Fenway, I absolutely love it. AT Miller Park here in Milwaukee fans don't really get it, they do the wave sometimes, they never give the business to the opponent.

[NeedChapmans]

Cueto should not at all be in this game still. This is your whole season on the line and he clearly doesn't have his stuff tonight.

Baker left Arroyo in the game for 5 HR's on Saturday when the game decided where this one would be played.

You think he's gonna go get Johnny after 2 innings? HA.

[Clarka3]

i don't think dusty is well-liked in Cincy anymore.

[Highroller]

i don't think dusty is well-liked in Cincy anymore.

Anymore? LOL, he's been like this for a few years now.

[NeedChapmans]

Well to all the Reds fans out there ... I apologize for what they have become. You have Hamilton, a kid who has the speed that no other team has, and you have Chapman, the guy that has the heat no other team has.

And they continue not to make one damn bit of difference. Imagine if Hamilton was in CF and Chappy was on the mound of this game.

Damn.

[Highroller]

Baker left Arroyo in the game for 5 HR's on Saturday when the game decided where this one would be played.

You think he's gonna go get Johnny after 2 innings? HA.

It's time for him to go and it's time for some of these players to go. Wasted a lot of big contracts on this team.

[Highroller]

Yay, no perfect game.

[Highroller]

Time for Votto to earn his contract right now.

Haha, so much for that.

[NeedChapmans]

Yay, no perfect game.

Choo should have charged the mound to get Liriano ejected. Best chance the Reds would have had!

[NeedChapmans]

Time for Votto to earn his contract right now.

Haha, so much for that.

It's funny because you had time to edit your post without it showing. That's how quickly he struck out!

[Highroller]

No clutch gene whatsoever on this team. They are all laughing to the bank.

[Highroller]

It's funny because you had time to edit your post without it showing. That's how quickly he struck out!

Haha, you're not lying. Been like that the whole season.

[Highroller]

Can't even move the runners over. This is the story of the entire season right here.

[Highroller]

Wow, Jay Bruce showing some life.

[KEARYCOLBERT83]

Well 1 in is better than 3. Hopefully they can pick that run back up

[NeedChapmans]

Reminds me of Rocky 4 when Sly is able to cut Dolph ... "The Russian is Cut"

You see, he's not a machine.

[ridgerider]

Reminds me of Rocky 4 when Sly is able to cut Dolph ... "The Russian is Cut"

You see, he's not a machine.

hope that is a comparison and not an inference

[Highroller]

Every time they chip away at a lead they give it right back in the next inning.

[HOFcollector]

Ludwick played that ball horribly

[KEARYCOLBERT83]

We need more runs!

[NeedChapmans]

We need more runs!

Incorrect. You want more runs.

And you're going to get them.

[NeedChapmans]

Good ole' Johnny C laughing it up in the Reds dugout right now. Thrilled to see he's dealing with his terrible outing so well.

What a relief! (This Reds team needs to be gutted).

[Highroller]

Good ole' Johnny C laughing it up in the Reds dugout right now. Thrilled to see he's dealing with his terrible outing so well.

What a relief! (This Reds team needs to be gutted).

All this team cared about was getting their contracts. They all did and that was the end of that.

[californiakron]

Go Pirates!:)!

[HOFcollector]

bad hop couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. suck it Phillips.

[Captain1302]

I was at a home game couple weeks ago and the Reds didn't try at all. This team has no guts or fire. Bunch of overpaid losers.

[charbs91]

Lol love people who vote pirates when it is 5-1 in the 5th...

[Captain1302]

Good ole' Johnny C laughing it up in the Reds dugout right now. Thrilled to see he's dealing with his terrible outing so well.

What a relief! (This Reds team needs to be gutted).

Couldn't agree more!!!!

[caster513]

I wonder if there is a sense of urgency now? Dusty probably doesnt think so.

[KEARYCOLBERT83]

Lol love people who vote pirates when it is 5-1 in the 5th...

I know, the real vote before the game was about 2/3 pirates

[Highroller]

I wonder if there is a sense of urgency now? Dusty probably doesnt think so.

Absolutely not. Dusty being Dusty...

[centereacan06]

I wouldn't want to play the Pirates this postseason. 20 years of anger built up in them, they can, have, and will, be dangerous this October.

(Hoping the Reds don't come back and I look like a complete idiot)

[Highroller]

I wouldn't want to play the Pirates this postseason. 20 years of anger built up in them, they can, have, and will, be dangerous this October.

(Hoping the Reds don't come back and I look like a complete idiot)

The only shot for the Reds is if Liriano leaves the game and doesn't throw another pitch.

[MarshallCutler6]

I'm going to pick the pirates,

[NeedChapmans]

The only shot for the Reds is if Liriano leaves the game and doesn't throw another pitch.

We both know it doesn't matter. Like I said earlier, the Reds are the only team in a 162 game season not to come back from 4 runs down.

They roll over. When this team took 6/7 against the Cardinals and Dodgers earlier in September, they lost series to the Brewers, Cubs and Brewers again.

Was pulling hard for this team all season, but they just don't have it. It begins and ends with Baker / and if he's there next year ... God help the Reds.

[Highroller]

We both know it doesn't matter. Like I said earlier, the Reds are the only team in a 162 game season not to come back from 4 runs down.

They roll over. When this team took 6/7 against the Cardinals and Dodgers earlier in September, they lost series to the Brewers, Cubs and Brewers again.

Was pulling hard for this team all season, but they just don't have it. It begins and ends with Baker / and if he's there next year ... God help the Reds.

Like I said earlier, they are the biggest bipolar team ever. They have no shot this game. Might as well shake the whole lineup up and put Paul, Robinson and Hamilton in. They might actually want to play.

This team has no passion whatsoever. The honestly give up on more games than I've ever seen in my life.

[RedsRule]

The Reds need to do some cleaning from the top of their organization to the bottom. Whether it be in the front office, or the players and managers/coaches.
Every game is just another game for them, there is no urgency, no drive. That is why they are in this game getting beat, and not where St. Louis is.

[WCTYSON]

Votto looks lost tonight. Reds fans can be so funny man. All this talk about them just giving up on this game. Ever think that maybe Liriano is just owning them?

[Joshua961203]

hard to single a player out.. but votto is looking like a pitcher up there batting.. he 's not even forcing balls to be thrown...
and not to talk about phillips... hard to win ball agmes when your 3&4 hitter struggle to see more than 3 pitches each at bats

[Highroller]

Yes, more first pitch outs. Keep it up Reds!

[gsigner]

The Pirates just look plain dominant. Votto looks feeble as well.
Go Buccos

[RedsRule]

Votto looks lost tonight. Reds fans can be so funny man. All this talk about them just giving up on this game. Ever think that maybe Liriano is just owning them?

Liriano has been dominant, there is no denying that. I am talking about the year as a whole, not just tonight.

[Highroller]

Votto looks lost tonight. Reds fans can be so funny man. All this talk about them just giving up on this game. Ever think that maybe Liriano is just owning them?

This must be the first Reds game you've seen this year I assume.

[NeedChapmans]

Votto looks lost tonight. Reds fans can be so funny man. All this talk about them just giving up on this game. Ever think that maybe Liriano is just owning them?

If you've watched the Reds this season Warren, you would know the last three weeks of the season was about the worst baseball any "playoff" team could possibly play.

This is nothing new, and this was expected. Thus why an 0-3 vs. the Reds this year Liriano is dominating them now ... when he had not done so all season. The Reds checked out a long long time ago.

[HOFcollector]

Dirk Hayhurst summed it up perfectly before the game. The Pirates were gonna get cheered whether they won or lost this game, this season to Pirates fans means so much and there was a lot more pressure on Cincy coming into tonight than the Pirates.

[Djameson79]

Since my team has been out of contention since mid April, I'm really pulling for the Pirates this postseason.

[KEARYCOLBERT83]

If only Pedro could get hot.

[Djameson79]

We both know it doesn't matter. Like I said earlier, the Reds are the only team in a 162 game season not to come back from 4 runs down..


That's actually pretty remarkable they made the postseason considering....

[Patsfan]

The Reds aren't doing crap, time to start subbing in position players. Bench Votto, Bruce, and Phillips throw in some of the younger guys - honestly at this point what do we really have to lose ?

[NeedChapmans]

The Reds aren't doing crap, time to start subbing in position players. Bench Votto, Bruce, and Phillips throw in some of the younger guys - honestly at this point what do we really have to lose ?

Can't do that. If it were 10 runs, sure, but oddly enough this game can be tied with one swing of the bat, and the best chance to do that is with the guys in the middle.

Hope I can see Chapman pitch after the game is over!

[Patsfan]

And another home run! And the hits just keep on comin....LOL

[dambust]

Martin for 2

[Highroller]

Can't do that. If it were 10 runs, sure, but oddly enough this game can be tied with one swing of the bat, and the best chance to do that is with the guys in the middle.

Hope I can see Chapman pitch after the game is over!

No no they should all be out. They obviously don't want to play. This is an absolute joke. There better be some big changes this off season.

[NeedChapmans]

No no they should all be out. They obviously don't want to play. This is an absolute joke. There better be some big changes this off season.

11 straight HR's for Pittsburgh now.

Big changes SHOULD happen, but they won't. Can you believe that Cingrani likely won't even be in the starting rotation next season? (if Baker is there).

Just stupid.

[Highroller]

11 straight HR's for Pittsburgh now.

Big changes SHOULD happen, but they won't. Can you believe that Cingrani likely won't even be in the starting rotation next season? (if Baker is there).

Just stupid.

If Baker is still there... I can't even finish that sentence.

[RedsRule]

Looks like Choo's final AB as a Red will be a home run.

[Highroller]

Thanks Joey! You really helped out the team tonight!

[centereacan06]

Looks like Choo's final AB as a Red will be a home run.

Hopefully his next homerun will be in a Mets uniform :)!

[caster513]

you can say what you want about the reds pitching, but these guys flat can not hit.

[RedsRule]

Thanks Joey! You really helped out the team tonight!

Votto and Phillips really played great today! Weak little dribblers, strikeouts and not hustling, not to mention the ball that BP bobbled that allowed another run to score.

[KEARYCOLBERT83]

Votto...wow...just wow

[metsandweezer]

Here we go...........

[KEARYCOLBERT83]

Why are people still voting even after the 8th? lol

[NeedChapmans]

you can say what you want about the reds pitching, but these guys flat can not hit.

I disagree. If you had given me two runs going into this game, I would have taken it and then some.

Two should have been good enough. Not today.

[JoshHamilton]

Early congrats to the Pirates.

I'll be rooting for you!

[KEARYCOLBERT83]

Early congrats to the Pirates.

I'll be rooting for you!

Not over yet! I hope so though

[JoshHamilton]

Not over yet! I hope so though

Mike Keaton sighting. DONE

[KEARYCOLBERT83]

LOL I love my city. Cant wait to watch my first Pirates Post season run!

[Nick2317]

LOL I love my city. Cant wait to watch my first Pirates Post season run!

same here .....unfortunately Im old enough to remember the Bream play

[JoshHamilton]

Have fun guys, awesome!!!

[KEARYCOLBERT83]

same here .....unfortunately Im old enough to remember the Bream play

I was born in 1992...the start of the losing streak lol.

[Nick2317]

I was born in 1992...the start of the losing streak lol.

yea Im a little older born in 79 here

[SeanieTheMan]

How are those PED's working for you Byrd?

[SeanieTheMan]

Funny how 3/4th of those "fans" in Pittsburgh are bandwagon fans and probably didn't watch a single game 3 years ago.

[KEARYCOLBERT83]

Funny how 3/4th of those "fans" in Pittsburgh are bandwagon fans and probably didn't watch a single game 3 years ago.

Trust me I have to deal with it everyday. Ive stayed true my whole life. I see someone saying how much of a fna they are but I know for a fact doesn't even know who zack duke or jack Wilson is

[Nick2317]

Trust me I have to deal with it everyday. Ive stayed true my whole life. I see someone saying how much of a fna they are but I know for a fact doesn't even know who zack duke or jack Wilson is

find a fan that remembers when we signed Derek Bell .....shudders or when Oliver Perez was lights out for a year

[KEARYCOLBERT83]

find a fan that remembers when we signed Derek Bell .....shudders or when Oliver Perez was lights out for a year

LOL, remember the Matt Morris trade?

[Nick2317]

LOL, remember the Matt Morris trade?

I remember when Jason kendall broke his ankle and his foot was facing the wrong direction and also Al Martin,Kevin Young,Jeromy Burnitz for a year .....god those days were horrid ......also remember when JR House was supposed to be a stud

[hagausaf]

Funny how 3/4th of those "fans" in Pittsburgh are bandwagon fans and probably didn't watch a single game 3 years ago.

Why does it matter when they starting watching? The Pirates finally have support which should lead to them actually being able to keep the core players around for years to come so those "fans" youre referring to are absolutely a good thing for the team.

[IronMonkey415]

So the secret is to chant the name of the name of the opponent pitcher and its a guarantee win.

[HeyFitzy]

I personally think Cueto got hurt again when he fell down. The dude looked off and the Pirates took advantage of it.

Gonna be an epic NLDS


Btw.... Mad props to the 10th man tonight

[Joshua961203]

Trust me I have to deal with it everyday. Ive stayed true my whole life. I see someone saying how much of a fna they are but I know for a fact doesn't even know who zack duke or jack Wilson is

*Zach Duke...... looks like ur one of them...

LOL JK... how can you not remember Jack Wilson?... and i never watched the pirates

[pskell02]

This thread made me smile :D

Viva la Dusty! I hope he stays on the job for another season or 3.

[NeedChapmans]

This thread made me smile :D

Viva la Dusty! I hope he stays on the job for another season or 3.

I wish death on you.

[21Pittsburgh58]

Derek Bell? Oliver Perez? I remember when Jason Thompson came over from the Tigers and I thought he was awesome! (for a year)

Two DECADES of futility. Man, what a looooonnnggg wait and now that it's happened - totally worth it!!! Go Buccos! Cannonball's coming (I remember a member saying how much they hate that call :)

[KEARYCOLBERT83]

*Zach Duke...... looks like ur one of them...

LOL JK... how can you not remember Jack Wilson?... and i never watched the pirates

Just me there are some newer fans I know who don't know any of the pirates from the late 90's- mid 2000's.

[Nick2317]

Derek Bell? Oliver Perez? I remember when Jason Thompson came over from the Tigers and I thought he was awesome! (for a year)

Two DECADES of futility. Man, what a looooonnnggg wait and now that it's happened - totally worth it!!! Go Buccos! Cannonball's coming (I remember a member saying how much they hate that call :)

remember the greatest Bucco ever

Jose "chico" Lind ;)

[Mccutchen10]

Just got back from the game and it was by far the best sports game I have ever been too. Although I am only 16, I have been to several steelers playoff games, penguins playoff games, big ten ohio state football games, and the all star game in Pittsburgh, but nothing could compare to the atmosphere of tonight's(technically last nights) game.

[Michigan300rum]

Im gonna pick the pirates :D

Martin put on a display, always liked him congratulations to all the pirates fans you deserve it been a long time coming!:)!:)!

[solt0131]

Funny how 3/4th of those "fans" in Pittsburgh are bandwagon fans and probably didn't watch a single game 3 years ago.

Hey slick, I'm in the 1/4 that did. I've also seen the last out of the 1979 World Series. You can also bring that same statement up with any other team who has had recent success after continued failure.

Also, the majority of people who bring that up are usually disgruntled sports fans of their own home team. :)!

[mgugs46]

Exactly - its the same with every sports team in every area. Hell - Fenway was a ghost town last year, and not even full most of this year - and I guarantee it will be rocking Friday afternoon. And thats a team who has 2 WS championships, 2 ALCS losses and additional playoff appearances in the last 10 years.

[Manmadeofsteel]

Derek Bell? Oliver Perez? I remember when Jason Thompson came over from the Tigers and I thought he was awesome! (for a year)

Two DECADES of futility. Man, what a looooonnnggg wait and now that it's happened - totally worth it!!! Go Buccos! Cannonball's coming (I remember a member saying how much they hate that call :)

Who remembers Randall Simon?

[mstng99tim]

Just got back from the game and it was by far the best sports game I have ever been too. Although I am only 16, I have been to several steelers playoff games, penguins playoff games, big ten ohio state football games, and the all star game in Pittsburgh, but nothing could compare to the atmosphere of tonight's(technically last nights) game.

I was there last night as well, and I agree with you. I've been to Steeler playoff games, Penguins playoff games, the Cordova-Rincon combined extra innng no-hitter, Pitt-WVU backyard brawl games, and no game has came close to the atmosphere at PNC last night.

[Tugarpj]

God I wish I could have been there.

[mstng99tim]

Martin's 1st HR would've came right to me if he would've hit it about 20-25 feet further.

The arrow is pointing to me and the circle is where the ball landed.


http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e206/mstng99tim/WildCardgame2_zps6bce968b.jpg

[Morgoth]

Funny how 3/4th of those "fans" in Pittsburgh are bandwagon fans and probably didn't watch a single game 3 years ago.

Funny this coming from a fan who is fan of all the great bandwagon sports teams there is. Might as well be a Yankee fan while your at it.