Article: Twins vs. Reds, 06/24/2012, 12:10pm

[SpiritofVodkaDave]

That isn't a small lapse, that is crap you learn in little league. Gave away a sure out as the slow catcher would have been out by a mile.

[SpiritofVodkaDave]

It's nice to see Diamond pitching well again after a a rough couple of starts.

[sbknudson]

Sure would be nice to get a couple more runs and give Diamond/pen a little breathing room.

[glunn]

That isn't a small lapse, that is crap you learn in little league. Gave away a sure out as the slow catcher would have been out by a mile.

The Reds' announcers attributed the lapse to a lack of familiarity with National League baserunning strategy.

[stringer bell]

Really good corner OF defense in the sixth. Mastro kept Bruce at first on his liner toward the corner and then J-Will played the next ball very well setting up the relay that got Bruce by plenty.

[sbknudson]

C'mon Scotty! Help your own cause. Crank one outta here! (Hey, a guy can dream).

[USAFChief]

Are we absolutely sure it was Dozier who was supposed to cover 2nd there?

[glunn]

Sure would be nice to get a couple more runs and give Diamond/pen a little breathing room.

Diamond can help himself with a home run here.

[sbknudson]

I'm guessing that's the last we see a pitcher bat today.

[USAFChief]

The Reds' announcers attributed the lapse to a lack of familiarity with National League baserunning strategy.

Apparently they haven't heard stolen bases have been legal in the AL for a couple years now.

[sbknudson]

Are we absolutely sure it was Dozier who was supposed to cover 2nd there?

We're guessing, but the fact that he eventually headed that way once he saw the runner going seems to indicate he thought it was his responsibility.

[glunn]

I'm guessing that's the last we see a pitcher bat today.

And for the rest of this season -- final inter-league game of this year.

[SpiritofVodkaDave]

Are we absolutely sure it was Dozier who was supposed to cover 2nd there?

Yes, I imagine the Twins were playing against the bunt which means the SS needs to cover 2nd in case of a steal.

[stringer bell]

Prediction: Diamond goes until he allows a baserunner in the eighth.

[Brock Beauchamp]

Hell of an attempt by Dozier.

[SpiritofVodkaDave]

And for the rest of this season -- final inter-league game of this year.

What about the world series

[Brock Beauchamp]

Diamond didn't do anything wrong there. Votto is just that kind of hitter. There are only a few guys who could take that pitch and go opposite field homerun with it.

In other words, wow.

[sbknudson]

Votto: "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me."

[glunn]

Prediction: Diamond goes until he allows a baserunner in the eighth.

In hindsight, I wish that this prediction had been correct.

[Badsmerf]

Votto: "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me."

Fool me three times.... and you can't get fooled again.