Chatterbox Reds: Cincinnati Reds Daily Game Recaps

Game 25 - Reds 5, Rangers 3 (Cincinnati Reds SWEEP the Texas Rangers on Nick Senzel walk-off home run!)

Trace Fowler and Nick Kirby recap the Cincinnati Reds pulling off a sweep of the Texas Rangers, courtesy of the first career walk-off home run from Nick Senzel. Trace talks about Senzel's big moment, a gusty start from Graham Ashcraft despite losing his grandmother earlier in the week, the spark plug that is Henry Ramos and what to do with Matt McLain and subsequently Jonathan India moving forward. Nick recaps the Reds minor league action on Wednesday that included big days from Andrew Abbott, Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Mat Nelson.
 
Today's Extended Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYzTqAdV3yo&t=381s 
Trace Fowler: https://twitter.com/CBoxTrace 
Nick Kirby: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby

Game 24 - Reds 7, Rangers 6 (Cincinnati Reds INCREDIBLE COMEBACK for 2nd straight night vs Texas Rangers)

The Cincinnati Reds have pulled off two of the most improbable comebacks on back-to-back nights in recent memory. Trace Fowler and Nick Kirby break down the Reds largest comeback win since 2012, talk about the big night from Nick Senzel, some interesting managing from David Bell that worked out this time, Luke Weaver's shaky start, the Reds bullpen continuing to shove, Jonathan India coming through clutch, Reds MiLB update including the remarkable Matt McLain and a preview of Wednesday's series finale against the Rangers. 
 
Today's Extended Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2RBKl3SkmQ&t=971s 
Trace Fowler: https://twitter.com/CBoxTrace 
Nick Kirby: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby

Game 23 - Reds 7, Rangers 6 (Reds win! Reds win! The Cincinnati Reds win!)

The six game losing streak is over! The Cincinnati Reds came back from a 5-1 deficit on Monday evening to defeat the mighty Texas Rangers 7-6 on a walkoff single from TJ Friedl! Trace Fowler and Nick Kirby break down an exciting comeback win at Great American Ballpark. They talk about a rough start from Nick Lodolo, Henry Ramos being called up/Jason Vosler DFA'd, Andrew Abbott getting promoted to AAA, Graham Ashcraft contract extension rumors and preview Tuesday's Reds vs Rangers game.
 
Today's Extended Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KOqyT9hABY&t=3950s 
Trace Fowler: https://twitter.com/CBoxTrace 
Nick Kirby: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby

Game 22 - Pirates 2, Reds 0 (Reds get swept by the Pirates and have lost 6 straight game as the abysmal offense continues)

Trace Fowler and Nick Kirby try to make sense of an absolutely painful weekend of baseball for the Cincinnati Reds as they get swept in a four game series to the Pittsburgh Pirates. They talk about another strong start from Hunter Greene, what to do with the Reds offense, they ask if Matt McLain should be called up, Nick recaps the Reds MiLB on Sunday and previews the Reds-Rangers series.
 
Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5w7hL_tbDQ&t=1028s 
Trace Fowler: https://twitter.com/CBoxTrace 
Nick Kirby: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby

Game 21- Pirates 2, Reds 1 (Cincinnati Reds lose fifth straight game.....another one-run loss)

Trace Folwer and Nick Kirby recap what has been the theme of 2023 for the Cincinnati Reds: another one run loss. They talk about the wild start to the season for Jose Barrero, Luis Cessa's bounce back game, the concern level for Tyler Stephenson and Wil Myers, Reds MiLB on Saturday and a preview of Sunday's Reds-Pirates series finale.
 
Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYa9AJ8r5B0 
Trace Fowler: https://twitter.com/CBoxTrace 
Nick Kirby: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby

Game 20 - Pirates 4, Reds 2 (trying to have some fun during a brutal stretch of baseball from the Reds’ offense)

Trace Fowler and Nick Kirby recap and discuss another tough night for the Cincinnati Reds offense that lead to their fourth straight loss. They talk about another strong start from Graham Ashcraft, the lack of length and power in the Reds lineup, Edwin Arroyo hitting his first home run with the Dayton Dragons and preview Saturday's Reds-Pirates game.
 
Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNPU5ed8mpE&t=832s 
Trace Fowler: https://twitter.com/CBoxTrace 
Nick Kirby: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby

Game 19 - Pirates 4, Reds 3 (LIVE from Pittsburgh recapping Luke Weaver’s Reds debut)

Trace Fowler and Nick Kirby recap Thursday's Reds loss to the Pirates with Nick LIVE in Pittsburgh. They talk about Luke Weaver's Reds debut and the offense continuing to struggle. Nick recaps the Reds MiLB teams in action on Thursday - including Elly De La Cruz making his 2023 season debut. Nick also talks about his experience at PNC Park and previews Friday night's Reds game.
 
Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPyMFWCTP10 
Trace Fowler: https://twitter.com/CBoxTrace 
Nick Kirby: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby

Game 18 - Rays 8, Reds 0 (Levi Stoudt’s debut does not go well; Nick Lodolo the next for a contract extension?)

Trace Fowler and Nick Kirby discuss a second straight ugly performance from the Cincinnati Reds at GABP against the Tampa Bay Rays. Topics today include:
-The Rays are just a better team in every way......what can the Reds do to get there?
-Nick Lodolo extension coming next? No talks with Jonathan India?
-Reds starting pitching has got to help out the bullpen
-Reds MiLB update
-All aboard the Andrew Abbott hype train!
-Pittsburgh Pirates series preview......they are playing good baseball right now
-Luke Weaver preview ahead of his Reds debut on Thursday
 
Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NNuX09N2OI&t=532s 
Trace Fowler: https://twitter.com/CBoxTrace 
Nick Kirby: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby

Game 17 - Rays 10, Reds 0 (Cincinnati Reds sign Hunter Greene to 6-year contract extension)

Trace Fowler and Nick Kirby break down the big news of the day: the Cincinnati Reds signing Hunter Greene to a 6-year contract extension. The talk about what the deal means for the Reds and what players they would like the Reds to look to extend next. They also discuss a tough night at the ballpark for Nick Lodolo, the Reds TV future with Bally Sports' end looking imminent, Reds attendance woes and an update on the Reds minor league teams and top prospects.
 
Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgljnydZsCQ&t=2318s 
Trace Fowler: https://twitter.com/CBoxTrace 
Nick Kirby: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby

Game 16 - Reds 8, Rays 1 (Cincinnati Reds overcome Hunter Greene injury to blow out MLB’s best team)

Trace Fowler and Nick Kirby recap an impressive 8-1 win for the Cincinnati Reds over the Tampa Bay Rays, the team with the best record in MLB. They talk about Hunter Greene's injury, more impressive play from TJ Friedl and Jake Fraley and the Reds bullpen covering six innings for a second straight night. Plus an always entertaining rant from Trace about an ugly at-bat from Jose Barrero and a preview of Tuesday's Reds vs Rays game.
 
Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9DrffHKcWM&t=157s 
Trace Fowler: https://twitter.com/CBoxTrace 
Nick Kirby: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby