Pirates @ Reds 5/27/2008 Bruce's debut!

[redsrbetter]

I had to make a gamethread for this one everyone. Hopefully some will join me. Too bad I am at work and cannot watch the game, but I will be listening to Marty and Thom.

Jerry Hairston Jr. ss
Jay Bruce cf
Ken Griffey Jr. rf
Brandon Phillips 2b
Adam Dunn lf
Edwin Encarnacion 3b
Joey Votto 1b
Paul Bako c
John Cueto p

The Pirates swept us in their home in the last series. Its time for a little payback. It all starts tonight, and Bruce should help.

Here we go!

[redsrbetter]

Sanchez leads off the game with a basehit. Not a fun start already.

[redsrbetter]

Error! I am not sure what happened but a routine grounball turned into a gift for the Bucs and runners are on the corners. Its on Cueto for a throwing error.

Welcome to this miserable defending team Jay

[redsrbetter]

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Cueto gets a 96 mph fastball called for a strike on the outside corner on McClouth. Lets Go!

[redsrbetter]

Bay grounds out. Nice play by Cueto to hold the lead runner. 2 outs

[redsrbetter]

Bases loaded for LaRoche now after Cueto delivers a walk to Nady. Lets get out of this!

BTW, the Pirates outfielders leads the major leagues in SLG%, BA, and HRs. WOW!

[redsrbetter]

Cueto is throwing real hard tonight says Thom...

[redsrbetter]

LaRoche grounds out to Votto on a 3-1 pitch! Phew.

Cueto seems to have lost his command altogether compared to what he did in his first two games. That was far too close.

[redsrbetter]

Then again, the error didn't help him either.

[NYgiantsfan5689]

talk about high expectations. hitting 2nd in your debut is pretty good. I'll turn on MLB.tv and watch it with you redsr i got the yankees-orioles on my TV

[redsrbetter]

Boy I sure wish I could see this game with my own two yes. Hopefully Hairston sees a lot of pitches here...

[redsrbetter]

talk about high expectations. hitting 2nd in your debut is pretty good. I'll turn on MLB.tv and watch it with you redsr i got the yankees-orioles on my TV

Sounds good man, let me know if Bruce looks nervous at all.

[NYgiantsfan5689]

i can only listen to one set of commentators at a time, so i'm gonna listen to the yanks game, but the reds game is on the computer, and i'll turn on the reds sound when bruce comes up

[redsrbetter]

Hairston sends a 1-2 pitch to right center with a basehit!

[redsrbetter]

And here he is!!!!!!!

Standin O