REDS APRIL GAMES THREAD

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(05-01-2022, 08:32 AM)Forever Spinning Vinyl Wrote: DENVER – Even after the move backfired, Reds manager David Bell stood firm by his decision.

Bell pulled starting pitcher Connor Overton from a strong outing with one out and one on in the sixth inning vs. the Rockies on Saturday. Overton had been handling himself well twice through the Rockies’ lineup, and Bell didn’t want to give Colorado’s hitters another chance.

Reliever Art Warren was on the hook for a four-run rally that doomed the Reds to a 4-3 loss at Coors Field.

“Art has been one of our best pitchers for the last couple of years. No hesitation there,” Bell said. “Overton did a great job. He did his job. Third time back around the order in this ballpark against that lineup, Art was the guy.”

With only two singles allowed through five scoreless innings, Overton nursed a 2-0 lead. No Colorado hitter had reached second base against the right-hander, thanks in part to Garcia throwing out two baserunners.

“To step in a big game for us against that team in this ballpark and throw strikes – made pitches, two different breaking balls, really, just great command and did his job. What a great start,” Bell said.

When Overton returned for the bottom of the sixth inning with only 69 pitches, Bell already had Warren warming up in the bullpen. Alan Trejo opened with a single that went under third baseman Mike Moustakas’ glove and into left field. Overton then got a flyout from No. 9 hitter Dom Nuñez.

“Physically, arm felt good. I felt like I probably could have gotten a few more outs, but that’s part of it,” Overton said.

Bell decided it was time to make a pitching change.

“Connor pitched great. It wasn’t about that. It was about Art coming in right there and picking him up,” Bell said.





Translation:
Art Warren ****ed up, not me
        -David Bell

Bell has never been a good in-game manager. He relies on analytics from the boys upstairs. Even if the Reds had a batter manager, they'd still suck. The talent on this roster is minimal. It's a roster of never-will-bes and has-beens.