Dodgers' Aces Felled By A Pair Of Treys
by Eric Stephen on Oct 15, 2009 9:43 PM PDT
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PrintWhat a strange game this 8-6 loss was. The pitching duel didn't materialize, as both Clayton Kershaw and Cole Hamels struggled, to varying degrees. Kershaw completely lost it in the fifth, giving up five runs, missing the ever-shrinking strike zone (same for both teams though) with more regularity. Two crushing blows stand out, a pair of three run homers. One was hit by Dodger nemesis Carlos Ruiz off Kershaw, the other was hit by Raul Ibanez off George Sherrill, who was something less than effective on this night.
Sherrill walked his first two hitters, then gave up the shot to Ibanez, turning a close game into an 8-4 Phillies' advantage. All season, Sherrill faced 86 lefthanded batters. He walked just six of them and allowed no home runs. Ryan Howard was one of the two walks issued by Sherrill (RHB Jayson Werth was the other), and the LHB Ibanez hit the home run.
The Dodgers showed life, with multiple rallies, getting the tying run on base or at the plate several times. Much like the Dodgers fell short in the end, I lack the energy to write a sufficient recap to this game. More cogent thoughts will surely follow.
Vicente Padilla faces Old Friend Pedro Martinez tomorrow in a 1:07pm start. I suggest limiting the three-run homers.
WP - Cole Hamels (1-1): 5.1 IP, 8 hits, 4 runs, 1 walk, 4 strikeouts
LP - Clayton Kershaw (0-1): 4.2 IP, 4 hits, 5 runs, 5 walks, 3 strikeouts
Sv - Brad Lidge (3): 1 IP, 1 hit, 1 walk
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the walks really killed us
though anyone dumping on sherrill too much needs to remember that he’s a significant part of why we’re here.
I was crushed by the big innings but we came back both times looks good for tomorrow.
We Have an aging starter to beat up on.
I still keep Sherrill in to face Ibanez, I don’t care what anyone says, every percentage was in his favor and he just got Stairs’d
Havent looked at gameday
but he just got put in, and pitchers are getting squeezed all night. In that situation, like in the 9th with Brox on some days. you stick with your guy.
It was a broxton moment, The guy throws up zeros for 20 innings and then gets shelled one and goes back to 20 innings of pure domination.
I will take it anyday
me too
just couldnt have happened at a better time
thats why im pissed
Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....
A win tomorrow would make me feel better.
But a win on Sunday as well would make me feel great.
NO, BRAD LIDGE HAS NOT RETURNED TO FORM!!!! I DON'T KNOW HOW THE HELL YOU CAN DEDUCE THAT BASED ON TWO OUTINGS!!!!
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Oct 15, 2009 9:49 PM PDT reply actions
ugh
the positive thing is we can put this behind us with a win tomorrow
unlike in other sports such as basketball where you have 2 days to wait…
probably i’ll miss the first hour or so cause of the retarded start time…
Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....
Im gonna go cut my wrists to sleep guys
good night
at game 1?
can I have your car?
You look him square in the eye and tell him "Yes Sir, the check is in the mail"
by DrEmilioLizardo on Oct 15, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
The Dodgers had more baserunners than the Phillies (17 to 15)
They just happened to cash in on them. Not much you can do about that…
by Brendan Scolari on Oct 15, 2009 9:52 PM PDT reply actions
Just got back from cutting my wrists
to my Gearge Sherill Fathead.
things will turn around
their power shocks were perfectly timed to collide with our control problems.
this is a 95-win team that has actually underperformed (not to be confused with underachieved).
all those wins we didn’t get that we were “supposed” to get through run-diff/pythagorean are being saved for the Phillies and those pesky overperforming Yankees/Angels… they won’t know what’s coming. this team is good and i belieeeeeeeeeeve
Just a wish for tonight.
A ump with good eyesight tomorrow
Some of the things that made us lose are unlikely to happen again (…Sherrill).
Also, it bugs me to hear about how the Phillies took away home field advantage. Sure it’s technically true; if they win all their games at home they win the series. But it’s not like you expect to sweep every series at home during the regular season, so why should that change during the playoffs? Winning one in Philly isn’t exactly unlikely, and we still have Game 7 at home, should it come to that.
a lot of teams that homefield in the NLCS or ALCS
lost the fist game but still made it to the WS
keep in mind it is very difficult to beat an opponent 3 times in a row
even if its in your own park….
Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....
first hahaha
i still got FISTED stuck in my head
Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....
Dodgers had opportunities to score more and didnt capitalize.
you cant win in the postseason leaving ducks on the pond. Hope they convert more tomorrow.
You look him square in the eye and tell him "Yes Sir, the check is in the mail"
by DrEmilioLizardo on Oct 15, 2009 9:54 PM PDT reply actions
Dodgers scored 6 runs
Hard for me to find blame with the hitters in this one.
The pitchers though…
by Michael White on Oct 16, 2009 7:34 AM PDT up reply actions
i'm gonna paint my room black tomorrow
I’m so depressed
going emo eh?
Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....
long series-
you’ll need a lot of paint
You look him square in the eye and tell him "Yes Sir, the check is in the mail"
by DrEmilioLizardo on Oct 15, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
i dont listen to any TV or ESPN and such
thats how get through it
Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....
One thing I remember
is that when the Dodgers played Oakland in ‘88, Vin was talking about how seven of the last nine World Series winners lost Game 1. The Dodgers are certainly capable of coming back. It’s just going to be difficult with Lee going in Game 3.
NO, BRAD LIDGE HAS NOT RETURNED TO FORM!!!! I DON'T KNOW HOW THE HELL YOU CAN DEDUCE THAT BASED ON TWO OUTINGS!!!!
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Oct 15, 2009 10:04 PM PDT reply actions
76
For those keeping track at home, the 8-6 score was the 76th most likely score on the simulator for tonight’s game. :(
vr, Xei
that was my reaction in a way
at some pt in the game, I thought to myself “I can’t believe this is an 8-6 game… AGAINST us!”
Jump out of a hot air balloon at 12,000 feet landing on some sharp granite outcroppings in Joshua Tree Natl Park.
vr, Xei
that sounds fun
Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....
seriously though
i hope CK’s confidence didnt get shot by this
hes still our best pitcher
knowing that our best pitcher couldnt beat the Phills makes me feel uneasy
by desecrator09 on Oct 15, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
it was just 1 bad inning
and they made him pay big
normally hed be able to wiggle out without a lot of damage
but he couldnt find the strike zone
Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....
just goes to show..
you cant fuck up even once against this team or you’ll get eaten alive
by desecrator09 on Oct 15, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
He really did show his age and inexperience
I think he let the tight K-zone get to him. He was clearly uncomfortable with the ump’s calls, and he went high to try to get the strikes. The only thing is the Phillie feast on high pitches.
NO, BRAD LIDGE HAS NOT RETURNED TO FORM!!!! I DON'T KNOW HOW THE HELL YOU CAN DEDUCE THAT BASED ON TWO OUTINGS!!!!
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Oct 15, 2009 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's hope Randy Marsh isn't behind the plate when he does.
NO, BRAD LIDGE HAS NOT RETURNED TO FORM!!!! I DON'T KNOW HOW THE HELL YOU CAN DEDUCE THAT BASED ON TWO OUTINGS!!!!
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Oct 15, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
He'd go in Game 5
NO, BRAD LIDGE HAS NOT RETURNED TO FORM!!!! I DON'T KNOW HOW THE HELL YOU CAN DEDUCE THAT BASED ON TWO OUTINGS!!!!
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Oct 15, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I feel as if Clayton
has good support behind him, from the players/fans/coaches. He’ll be fine.
It’s the kind of support that I felt Chad didn’t get (and still doesn’t) last year, which made me really sad.
by DodgerGlue on Oct 15, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
its like seeing brad penny shut us down in SF
Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....
I shouldn't even bring up this thought
but I had it anyway.
Imagine Pedro shutting us out tomorrow? And giving a Michael Jordan retirement speech type of interview in the post game conference? the media writing things like “former ace back where he started, reverses time and gets revenge”
nevermind, forget i even said it…
fuck you man
i had high hopes for tomorrow too lol
by desecrator09 on Oct 15, 2009 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
my bad
tell Eric to suspend my posting rights.
i need to study right now anyway…
stay in skool
dont make the mistake i made
by desecrator09 on Oct 15, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Tommy would never allow that
He’d tackle Pedro on the field before allowing him to shut the boys down.
NO, BRAD LIDGE HAS NOT RETURNED TO FORM!!!! I DON'T KNOW HOW THE HELL YOU CAN DEDUCE THAT BASED ON TWO OUTINGS!!!!
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Oct 15, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
hey desecrator
u can try jumping outta a window…
Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....
theres no big ass buildings in my hood though
by desecrator09 on Oct 15, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Tomorrow
is basically a must win. 3 consecutive games at Philly down 0-2 will not bode well
by dodgerpreacher on Oct 15, 2009 10:14 PM PDT reply actions
Must win with Padilla on the hill? Not a great confidence booster. The Phillies are the ’27 Yankees compared to the Cards last week.
by silverwidow on Oct 15, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
if this was 1999 pedro
we should run for the hills…haha
but thankfully hes not
hes been ok for them
we can definitely beat him…
Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....
but...
the Phillies can probably beat Padilla too
by desecrator09 on Oct 15, 2009 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
we gotta hope our pitcher doesnt get beaten up
if only this was the cards where they had all that power
but were god awful w/RISP
Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....
Padilla is probably more likely to beat the shit out of the Phillies.
in a more literal sense of course.
seeing Kershaw's face when he left the game....
reminded me of Kobe’s face after he ran into Andrew Bynum’s knee last January
hey shaqfor3
go to my Youtube page and listen to some Slayer to let out some of your anger from tonight in a clean, healthy way hehe
that or this amazingly depressing song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSYYEDXaGo0
Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....
I hate the Phills
and their PED lineup
by desecrator09 on Oct 15, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
i second this motion
Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....
I hate everyone on the Phillies' lineup
NO, BRAD LIDGE HAS NOT RETURNED TO FORM!!!! I DON'T KNOW HOW THE HELL YOU CAN DEDUCE THAT BASED ON TWO OUTINGS!!!!
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Oct 15, 2009 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Bynum with 24 and 8 tonight
the lone bright spot of this depressing evening
at this point i just want to see this team make it to the WS
that would be incredible for me…
Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....
your screwed then lol
tough evening for you
by desecrator09 on Oct 15, 2009 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes. To make it worse, my fantasy football team is filled with injured players or guys on their bye week. FUCK.
by silverwidow on Oct 15, 2009 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions
go emo
like me. I’ll send you some razor blades
by desecrator09 on Oct 15, 2009 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
If we're 1-1, it's fine.
HFA is overrated. This was only game 1. Hard fought game, this will be a long series.
teams who take HFA away rarely sweep at home to win the series anyway...
Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....
I don't know the numbers to that
But it’s not like we haven’t won in Philly… And it’s not like they’re undefeated at Philly either. We’ll be scoring runs on Pedro tomorrow, and even though Padilla doesn’t have the best numbers against the Phillies, we’re going to have to execute better.
ew
u look like an ugly fat girl bro
do some pushups for gods sake ahaha
Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....
just foolin with ya
Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....
Good Lord this thread is like a douche commercial. Grow a sack and get ready for tomorrow.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 15, 2009 10:34 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
even the guys with the largest sacks like me...
would be feelin the pain of this defeat
by desecrator09 on Oct 15, 2009 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
i hope you know I'm kidding man
show some sense of humor
by desecrator09 on Oct 15, 2009 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Here's hoping tomorow the balls get hit differently and our luck bounces back tomorow
If this can’t cheer you up, I don’t know what can.
seeing that again put a :) on my face again
by desecrator09 on Oct 15, 2009 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Doh!
'Sugar ain't poison, but sugar will kill you. Too much of a good thing. Maybe not so sweet.'
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Oct 16, 2009 6:23 AM PDT reply actions
George Sherrill
Ugh, gross game last night. I expected more from Kershaw and Sherrill, especially against lefties. That reminded me of ‘08 Clayton Kershaw. Anyways, it’s a seven game series so here’s hoping we can even things up in Game 2.
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