Reds March/April 2024 Thread

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(04-02-2024, 11:57 AM)CJD Wrote: What a win last night. To be honest, I turned the game off in the 5th inning after their starting pitcher, who we were hitting well in the 1st and 2nd inning, but failed to get any runs across the plate (very odd sac fly attempt in the first inning with India not even trying to slide under the catcher who had to reach above his head to catch the relay), struck out 4 straight players and 8 total in 5 innings.

I turned it back on after I saw we were tied entering the 9th inning, so I was able to enjoy the grand slam in real time.

Still, frustrating to watch Elly strike out 4 times in one game. It's still early in the season, but this needs to stop. 9 strikeouts and just 1 walk in 16 ABs is insane.

(04-02-2024, 12:57 PM)ochocincos Wrote: He better be careful to not turn into another Billy Hamilton.
There was so much hype around Hamilton coming into the league because of his speed and hitting in the minor leagues, but man did he really suffer at the plate.

Yep

But unlike H. Greene we can still use the young excuse on Elly, he just turned 22 a couple months ago. But 153 strikeouts in 404 at bats is just way, way to high!! He's pushing towards striking out every other at bat. Somebody please coach him up.

Great job with the slam Spencer Steer with the Grand Slam. I believe all things considered he's been our most consistent producer over the last season and change. But he doesn't really get the press others do.