Will We Ever Lose Again? Dodgers Stomp Rockies 14-2
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 19, 2009 5:35 PM PDT
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PrintWell, I guess Ubaldo Jimenez is not so difficult to hit. The Dodgers had a collective coming out party as every starting position player got on base at least twice
James McDonald got the start but unfortunately not the win as he only lasted 4.1 innings. McDonald seemed disappointed with his outing, saying, "It was nothing special. I wish I could've gone deeper into the game." He threw 95 pitches before Scott Elbert came in to relieve him. In the bottom of the fifth the Dodgers scored 7 runs, putting their lead at 11-1. It was smooth sailing from there.
Elbert had an RBI double to add to the scoring barrage and also got the win. He did give up the only two runs, solo home runs by Brad Hawpe and Chris Iannetta. Ramon Troncoso finshed off the game with two scoreless innings. This means that both Broxton and Kuo get at least three days off before their next appearance.
As for the hittting, Rafael Furcal, Andre Ethier, and Casey Blake each had a double and a single. Manny had two singles, Hudson had three hits, and Russell Martin got on base four times. But the player of the game was Matt Kemp, who went 3-5 with a double and two home runs, one of which was a grand slam. Kemp had 5 RBI's.
The Dodgers are now ranked first in on-base percentage with a .393 team mark. They are second in runs scored and walks, behind the Indians by one in each category.
Hiroki Kuroda threw Saturday and Sunday and Torre said he was encouraged by his progress. Cory Wade will begin his rehab on Monday.
It was a great day for the Dodgers as they extended their winning streak to 8 games and finished off a perfect 6-0 homestand. They are up at least five games on all of the serious NL West contenders. After the off-day Monday the Dodgers will take on the Houston Astros, with Clayton Kershaw squaring off against Russ Ortiz. They better not let that guy break up their winning streak.
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the real challenge is coming up when they start playing teams that aren’t in their division because as we all know the west is the weakest div. in the league.
Still almost a month
Before this team gets a real challenge from outside of the division, unless Houston is that threat, which I hoping they’re not.
they are awful. Terrible hitting and worse pitching. The big puma is the only redeeming factor.
I am going to drive 4 hours to H-town Thursday and represent the blue.
Pence, Lee, and Oswalt are all really good.
But the dropoff is huge beyond them. Houston won’t be very good this season.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 19, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I was replying to mattpeters.
And he already mentioned Berkman (the big puma) so I didn’t mention him. Obviously, he’s really good too.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 20, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope my ikea bookcase is made out of actual wood
because otherwise I would’ve spent 5 minutes knocking on it for nothing.
Ikea makes nothing but the finest products
so, fear not, Sporky! You were no doubt knocking on 100%, honest-to-goodness wood. :)
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah
Only Eric can jinx things. I don’t have that power yet.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 19, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Just wait 7 minutes
until my week in review comes out. The winning streak is as good as dead now.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Also, I screwed up earlier about McDonald and Stults
Stults is in fact pushed to Friday, and per Tony Jackson it was for the “other 4” starters to be on regular rest. I assumed McDonald would pitch on Thursday.
But, I forgot about the off day Monday. The Houston series starts Tuesday, and the order will go Kershaw-Wolf-Billingsley, followed by Stults Friday in Colorado.
I would assume Kuroda’s throw session Tuesday will determine who pitches Saturday. If Kuroda is healthy, he will come off the DL for that game. If not, McDonald gets another attempt to pitch five innings.
Bill Shaikin
reported McDonald is slated for Saturday, but I still contend we could see Kuroda if he has a good day Tuesday (i.e. no pain Wednesday).
by Eric Stephen on Apr 19, 2009 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Hopefully Kuroda is healthy for Saturday.
His return would be huge.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 19, 2009 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions
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