Dodgers Stay With It, Reel In Marlins, 6-4
by Eric Stephen on May 15, 2009 8:36 PM PDT
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Through the fifth inning, the Dodgers found themselves staring at a 3-0 deficit, facing a pitcher who was absolutely cruising. Marlins' righty Chris Volstad retired 15 of his first 16 batters, with the only blemish being a double from Casey Blake in the third inning.
Starting pitcher Eric Stults threw 96 pitches in his five innings, so his night was done, and the Dodgers would have to go to their bullpen for a long day's work yet again.
This is the point in the story where a team without their best hitter might fold. But not this team.
Casey "The Beard" Blake homered to leadoff the sixth, and was followed by "X-Man Issue One," the first major league home run for Xavier Paul, pinch hitting for Stults. The Dodgers added another run in the sixth, then took the lead with two more runs in the seventh on a two-run single by ex-Marlin Juan Pierre.
Entering the bottom of the ninth with a 6-4 lead, Jonathan Broxton was summoned one day after his 27-pitch blown save the day before. Broxton retired Emilio Bonifacio on a grounder to James Loney, although Bonifacio was ejected arguing that he was safe. On the play, Broxton appeared to injure his hamstring.
However, Broxton stayed in the game and finished the job, although he did allow two baserunners and threw 28 pitches. I'm no expert, but I would guess Broxton won't be available to close out Eric Milton's win on Saturday.
WP: Jeff Weaver (2-0): 1 IP, one walk, one strikeout
LP: Chris Volstad (2-3): 6 IP, 7 hits, 4 runs, 3 strikeouts
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Posting a recap from the Press Box, you are the man. Making friends with anyone there?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on May 15, 2009 8:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The staff here is really nice
and very accommodating
by Eric Stephen on May 15, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's easy to do the recap
with internet access and my laptop at the game! :)
Also, since Withrow got rocked I didn’t have much to pay attention to for a few minutes
by Eric Stephen on May 15, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Withrow's final line
3.1 innings, 73 pitches, 8 hits, 7 runs, 2 walks, 5 strikeouts (the Ks were his first 5 outs)
He left with two runners on, but his replacement (Marcel Prado) was very, very wild…3 straight walks
by Eric Stephen on May 15, 2009 8:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So you're telling me that Withrow isn't going to get called up soon.
by Tripon on May 15, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting fun fact from San Berdoo
The last team to lead the Cal League in most strikeouts (batting) and fewest walks was the 1990 Palm Springs Angels (my hometown team!).
That team feature, among others, Jim Edmonds, Tim Salmon, and Mark McLemore.
Entering tonight, this year’s 66ers lead the Cal League with 318 strikeouts and were second fewet with 96 walks.
by Eric Stephen on May 15, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
As I recall that was a huge ballpark and not very friendly to home runs. They used to have a charity softball game there just before spring training. Big time baseball stars used to come out for that event.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on May 15, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Pepsi All-Star Softball Game!
I went to a ton of those…I even got to hang out on the team bus because we helped hand out flyers for the event through school. I sat next to Bobby Bonilla and Rafael Palmeiro. Bonilla never did ask my to “make my move,” however.
by Eric Stephen on May 15, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please rain all day tomorrow in Miami. ; )
…party at Manny’s. Sunday sunny all game w/KKKKershaw. Let’s come home 26 – 12 baby. btw- Mets are giving Lincecum fits right now : ) : ) : )
by Craig88USC on May 15, 2009 9:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Updated Withrow Numbers
At Home:
3 starts, 1 relief app, 18.1 IP, 17 hits, 11 runs, 1 HR, 9 walks, 28 strikeouts
5.40 ERA, 1.418 WHIP
At Road:
2 starts, 8 IP, 7 hits, 12 runs (10 earned), 2 HR, 5 walks, 7 strikeouts
11.25 ERA, 1.500 WHIP
Total:
26.1 IP, 24 hits, 23 runs (21 runs), 3 HR, 14 walks, 35 strikeouts
7.18 ERA, 1.443 WHIP
A couple really good starts mixed in, but quite an up and down year.
by Eric Stephen on May 15, 2009 9:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Our "5th" starters
I believe the Dodgers are 10-3 in games not started by their opening day top four pitchers (Kuroda, Wolf, Billingsley, Kershaw):
Stults: 6-1
McDonald: 3-1
Weaver: 1-1
In those 13 starts by our “5th starters”, here are the stats:
61 IP (4.69/start), 57 hits, 33 runs, 34 walks, 39 strikeouts, 4.87 ERA, 1.492 WHIP
Yet they are 10-3 in those starts. Amazing. It probably helps that the offense has provided 90 runs in those 13 games (6.92 per game).
by Eric Stephen on May 15, 2009 9:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Argh, why did I pick that photo?
This one is WAY cooler:
by silverwidow on May 15, 2009 9:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dammit!
That didn’t work.
Runs and hides.
by silverwidow on May 15, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mets have scored two so far
off Brian Wilson…8-6 Mets, top 9
by Eric Stephen on May 15, 2009 10:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Giants got what they deserved
since they lost after McCovey Chronicles banned Xeifrank tonight.
by Eric Stephen on May 16, 2009 12:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
And I was there at the game. ;-)
by Brendan Scolari on May 16, 2009 2:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
I don’t like the Mets at all so I actually didn’t care who won too much.
by Brendan Scolari on May 16, 2009 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what are blake and wilson doing in these photos?
Dodgers - 2008 NL West Champions
Cardinals - 2008 NFC Champions
by wongy on May 16, 2009 12:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's Wilson's celebration after every save.
He does it to honor his late father. Blake is mocking him after he hit the homerun off of him last weekend.
by Brendan Scolari on May 16, 2009 2:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Updated Mannyless NL West Standings
Giants 5-4
Dodgers 4-4
Rockies 3-5
Padres 2-6
D-Backs 1-7 (1-6 with A.J. Hinch)
by Eric Stephen on May 15, 2009 10:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Eric - : ) I like this better...
LA… 25-12 in PIERREVILLE (*…not the town in Quebec.)
SF…… 18-17 6 (& dropping)
CO….. .14-20 9 1/2
SD…… 14-22 10 1/2 (Peavy – July 31?)
AZ…….. 13-23 11 1/2 ( ! )
*I’m sure everyone knows what Pierreville, Quebec is famous for. ; )
by Craig88USC on May 16, 2009 12:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"House Money" Sunday?
From Ken Gurnick:
Torre said he is likely to give several players Sunday off, mentioning shortstop Rafael Furcal, catcher Russell Martin and third baseman Casey Blake. He said he also might try to find a start for Xavier Paul, who slugged a pinch-hit homer and is 3-for-5 with a double and home run since replacing Ramirez on the roster
by Eric Stephen on May 16, 2009 12:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
House money only works if we win today
by mwhite06 on May 16, 2009 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The .500 road trip is clinched with 3 wins in the bank
So it might be two games with house money for Joe from the perspective of the whole road trip. Especially since Broxton can’t possibly go today, and probably not Wade either.
by David Young on May 16, 2009 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eric - That's another reason to pray for rain. : )
…except, of course for the Xavier part. He could just as well turn into the next Manny Mota. But give the kid some starts to keep him interested. These are the good kind of problems you have when you’re best in MLB at 25-12 !!!
by Craig88USC on May 16, 2009 1:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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