Reds
The last time......
From ELIAS:
Last time the Reds hit 2-out, back-to-back tying/winning HRs was Aug. 27, 1977:
Dan Driessen tied the game Johnny Bench walked off vs. PHI.
From listener Jim:
I was at that 1977 game and remember it vividly. You may not be aware but the Driessen HR was an inside the park one. He hit a line drive to deep center that hit off the top of the wall and kicked back to the infield. As the ball was rolling he was able to circle the bases and get in under a Bob Boone tag on a close play at the plate to score the tying run. The play was close and I remember Mike Schmidt being upset with the call and throwing his glove to the ground in disgust. Johnny Bench was the next batter up and he homered to LF to win it. It was a fun day to be at the ballpark as a Reds fan.
Close, but with 0 outs
Joe Randa and Adam Dunn hit back-to-back homers with 0 outs bottom 9th on Opening Day 2005
Check out Jeff Swinger's photo gallery (Enquirer) from the game
What they are saying about it
Mark Sheldon, MLB.com: The 27th out was just one strike away from being notched by the Braves on Tuesday night and the Reds were just about done against closer Craig Kimbrel.
C. Trent Rosecrans, Enquirer: Dusty Baker’s had some memorable games among the 3,047 he’s managed, but win No. 1,600 will certainly stick out, as he notched the milestone thanks to back-to-back home runs by Devin Mesoraco and Shin-Soo Choo in the ninth inning off of Braves closer Craig Kimbrel to give the Reds a 5-4 victory.
Atlanta Journal Constitution: Typically Kimbrel goes a month or more between home runs. On Tuesday night he went three pitches.
Dusty passes LaSorda with win 1,600th win all-time
#YeaBuddy... All I can say right now is, HOW #CHOO DOIN' LOL?! DAMN we need that W!!! #StayHungryMyFriends
— Brandon Phillips (@DatDudeBP) May 8, 2013
Choo finally gives Reds a good leadoff hitter
ESPN
Since Baker became the Reds' manager they've struggled to get consistent production from the leadoff spot. That's six seasons. Last year, they won their second division title in three years even though they had the worst leadoff production in the majors -- an abysmal .254 OBP.
Down on the Farm
Ryan Hanigan: 1-2, BB, throwing error
Jose Arredondo, 1.2 IN, 4 BB
Billy Hamilton: 1 for 5, R
Is Travis Wood the best starting pitcher in MLB?
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Stuff
Peyton had a softball game last night
Wow...this is scary...and graphic. WARNING
What if pros showed up to your rec-league game?
Cool gesture
Fans can't believe Matt Kemp's gesture
LA Times
Kemp didn't know the kid's name. Kemp didn't know anybody was watching. When he reached the figure in the hooded blue sweatshirt sitting motionless in the front row, he thought the encounter would be quick and forgettable.
Then Kemp saw something. Maybe it was the kid's lost stare. Maybe it was his painfully frozen limbs.
“I said hi to him, he just looked at me in kind of shock, and it almost got me,” Kemp said. “It almost got me.”
From Tommy Schultz, You Tube
Matt Kemp is sucha great person. He came over after the game and made one of my best friends night :) he's fighting a tough battle and this was sucha great gift by Matt Kemp ! I'll never forget this.
WARNING: Graphic injury to soccer goalie
NCAA
College finances, USA Today:
Total revenue
1. Texas $163,295,115
2. Ohio State $142,043,057
19. Kentucky $88,373,452
20. Louisville $87,840,501
53. Cincinnati $48,892,291
Paralyzed hockey player drafted
DeCourcy: Putting Final Four games on cable saved college hoops
One is the lonliest number for MBL sluggers
SI.com
Bruce has hit 20 or more home runs in every professional season since his full-season debut in 2006 and has increased his home run total in each of his last four seasons in the majors, topping out at 34 last year. Thus far this season, however, he has gone deep just once despite not missing a game and leading the National League in at-bats.
Listener photos
From Mark
Thought you could add either of these pictures to your blog about Votto and the Louisville Slugger Museum. You were correct on the radio yesterday, it is a must on your bucket list for the summer. Daiton, my son, had a great time and we purchased a personalized bat too.
Still loyal listener and love the show!
#FaceOfMLB Tweet Up
Join the @Reds and @MLBNetwork for the first TweetUp event of 2013! Hang out in our special Twitter section at Great American Ball Park as the Reds take on the Brewers at 7:10 p.m. We'll meet up in the Fan Zone before the game, where you can pick up your limited edition #JoeyVotto T-shirt. And stay around after the game for a spectacular postgame fireworks show featuring a soundtrack chosen by Reds fans via Twitter.
This special TweetUp package includes a Field Box seat in section 110 and an exclusive #JoeyVotto shirt. Get your Reds TweetUp package now because space is limited!
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Reds Hall of Fame Sunday Brunch
Sunday May 11, Dmitri Young
CINCINNATI (May 7, 2013) — Join the Reds Hall of Fame & Museum on Sunday, May 12 for a special brunch in the Riverfront Club at Great American Ball Park featuring former Reds star Dmitri Young.
The brunch will take place from 10:45am to 1pm prior to the Reds taking on the Milwaukee Brewers at 1:10pm.
In honor of Mother’s Day, all moms who attend the event will receive a $20 gift card to the Hall’s Museum Store.
Your ticket to the Baseball Brunch includes:
• Brunch buffet in the exclusive Riverfront Club starting at 11am
• Discussion and Q&A session with Dmitri Young
• Opportunity to meet and pose for a photo with Dmitri
• Commemorative matted photo autographed by Dmitri
• Field Box game ticket to the Reds vs. Brewers, May 12 at 1:10pm
For more information and to order tickets call 513-765-7921 or visit redsmuseum.org.
(Brunch/event only tickets are available for fans that already have game tickets)
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