this is josh hamiltons night

[redsrbetter]

He gets his first major league start, first major league hit, and first major league HR all just right now.

Followed by a little silent treatment in the dugout for his first major league hazing (well possibly).

Then Phillips doesn't want to be out done and crushes one as well.

[ghettochild]

second at bat, first pitch, hamilton gets his first hit, his first two rbi's, and his first home run of the season.


congrats hamilton!

[missionhockey21]

That was something to see, that's for sure.

[redsrbetter]

Merged our two threads. We posted them at the same time. But yes, that was special. Gave me chills.

I was thinking earlier today how the Reds really have had bad luck in the HR department this year. Then we get 3 in the first two innings tonight. Just catching up to where they should be I guess.

[McKain]

Silly Josh Hamilton.

once you hit a homerun, you have to celebrate, and you've never celebrated with anything besides cocaine, heroin, and LSD. Now you're going to dose again and your career will end.

Tsk tsk tsk.

[redsrbetter]

You ass.

Always finding ways to look at the glass half empty. I take it we can blame you if this ever happens?

[McKain]

I'm a Nationals fan who was an Expos fan, I maintain that I am allowed to be overly pessimistic about feel-good stories.

[love_that_reefer]

Congrats to Josh as it has been a bumpy road to now. Beat them DBacks!!

[NFLman2033]

great moment, hope we have a lot more with him

[browntown653]

It's been a long time coming for Josh, congrats to him on getting the first one out of the way.

[bwitty24]

What are the chances that he starts playing a majority of the games with continued success?

[redsrbetter]

I think that all depends on how much playing time he gets. The dude has only had like 5 ABs this year and has been pretty impressive for being so raw. He has a very patient bat with a good eye and major power. He hit extremely well this spring and has all the signs of being a legitimate big league star.

[CincyRedsFan30]

The lone bright spot in tonight's disaster of a game played by a disaster of a franchise.

Maybe the Reds and Bengals should just leave town? Neither one ever gets it done when it matters.

[missionhockey21]

The lack of fundamentals when they were needed was appalling tonight. So many chances went wasted. Imagine if we were able to deliver just a bit more when it was needed, we could be sporting one of the better records in baseball.

On a sidenote, I am in love with Hamilton's plate discipline.

[NFLman2033]

yeah i tell you I really wish there was room for Hamilton in the lineup everyday..