Game Thread (5/05/2022): Reds (Greene) at Brewers (Houser) - 12:40 PM CDT

[Eye Black]

 

[Eye Black]

For Adrian Houser there was no better transaction this past offseason than when Jesse Winker got shipped out west to the Mariners. Winker was 9-for-21 with 5 home runs off of Houser. The question remains, did the Reds simply replace Houser’s kryptonite with an equally fearsome batter? Colin Moran is currently 8-for-12 with 2 home runs against Houser. We’ll see how that matchup further evolves this summer. 

Reds starter Hunter Greene is getting his first extended run as a starter at the MLB level. So far he’s racked up some strikeouts with an arsenal that includes a 100+ mph fastball, but he’s also struggled with the long ball (5 home runs given up in 18.0 innings). Here is Greene’s 2022 game log (listed starting with his most recent appearance):

[Underachiever]

I feel like if they can get past Hunter Green to the bullpen, there isn't a lot there. Maybe I'm just throwing shade(s) here.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Today's lineup:

2B Urías
LF Yelich
SS Adames
1B Tellez
RF Renfroe
C Narváez
CF Taylor
3B Peterson
DH Hiura 

Swapping Yelich and Adames makes sense considering the power binge Adames is on. Fun to see Rowdy in the clean-up role. I kinda figured they'd rest a bunch of the regulars today, but only Wong, Cain and Cutch are getting breathers.  

[folly412]

Rather than getting a rest day, Urias leading off and playing second three games in.  Must be feeling well.  His "spring training"/rehab assignment numbers were poor, and I guess they really meant nothing based on the quality ABs the past two games.

[willie key]

This is Hiura day!!!

 

Im officially declaring it

[dlk9s]

I hope we win.

[Brewcrew82]

This is not a day I'd play Hiura necessarily. Just shivering at the thought of him trying to make contact with a 101 mph Greene fastball. Despite his struggles against right-handers, I actually would have liked to see McCutchen in the lineup with his still-elite fastball hitting abilities. 

[BruisedCrew]

I don’t care who the opponent is, giving up 3 runs in the first inning is not ideal. 

[Dragonbait]

ugh.. thats a rough start.

[Brock Beauchamp]

Went for a short walk to enjoy the spring weather, came back, and... um... yeah...

[Eye Black]

So Urias seems ready to go.

[Brock Beauchamp]

Urias looking really good so far. Another bomb.

[Brock Beauchamp]

Oh damn. Yelich.

[BruisedCrew]

Good Answer. 

[Brewcrew82]

I believe. I believe. I believe. 

[Joseph Zarr]

2 hours ago, folly412 said:

Rather than getting a rest day, Urias leading off and playing second three games in.  Must be feeling well.  His "spring training"/rehab assignment numbers were poor, and I guess they really meant nothing based on the quality ABs the past two games.

I watched every Shuckers game he played in: relaxed and casual and avoiding injury. BUT, in a pinch, he made incredible plays at third base. What I saw, was a batter getting comfortable in his 'in the box' routine. But, yeah, I wouldn't read one iota into his output in Biloxi. 

[Brock Beauchamp]

110.6 mph for the Yelich ball. Yowza.

[Eye Black]

The Reds would lose to the Washington Generals right now.

5 hours ago, Eye Black said:

Colin Moran is currently 8-for-12 with 2 home runs against Houser.

UPDATE: Now 9-for-13

[dlk9s]

5 minutes ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

Went for a short walk to enjoy the spring weather, came back, and... um... yeah...

On the flip side, I went to pee and missed Yelich's homer. So you stay put and I'll drink more.

[markedman5]

Squaring up 100 mph is impressive…….back to back rockets.

[Brewcrew82]

Just now, Brock Beauchamp said:

110.6 mph for the Yelich ball. Yowza.

I'm not going to say it for fear of jinxing it, but I'm very much thinking it. 

[Brock Beauchamp]

Just now, dlk9s said:

On the flip side, I went to pee and missed Yelich's homer. So you stay put and I'll drink more.

Fair enough, it's a deal.

[Underachiever]

Yelich turning around a 99 mph pitch is good for the soul.

[Joseph Zarr]

Hey I'm back in a Game Thread and watching the Big Boy Club! Let's have a game fellas!?