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Freeway Series, Episode V: The Dodgers Strike Back

Los Angeles Dodgers' James Loney celebrates his solo home run in the dugout during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, June 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

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7 months ago: Los Angeles Dodgers' James Loney celebrates his solo home run in the dugout during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, June 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Tonight the Dodgers will again be taking on the Angels, looking for revenge after a tough loss yesterday. The Dodgers have only lost 13 of their last 18 games against the Angels, including 8 of their last 9 at Angel Stadium. The Dodgers are unbeaten in their last seven series, going 5-0-2, but if they lose tonight their unbeaten streak will be over. The last time the Dodgers lost a series was when the played the Angels at home in LA.

Jeff Weaver makes his first start since May 20th, and he will be facing off against his brother Jered Weaver. They will be the eigth set of brothers to start against one another in a major league game. Here's the full list of brother vs. brother matchups via Retrosheet:

Brothers Times Most Recent
Alan and Andy Benes 1 2002
Ramon and Pedro Martinez 1 1996
Greg and Mike Maddux 2 1988
Joe and Phil Niekro 9 1982
Pat and Tom Underwood 1 1979
Jim and Gaylord Perry 1 1973
Jess and Virgil Barnes 5 1926

Weaver will be looking for the first win in June by a non-Billingsley Dodger starter. The Dodgers' starters are currently 0-6 with a 4.10 ERA in 63.2 IP over 13 games.

  Here's the lineups for tonight's game:



I don't think I need to mention the absurdity of having the player with the highest wOBA on the team who is not suspended bat 9th. At least there's no back-to-back lefties this time. Baby steps, people.

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I’m sure you mean Alan and Andy Benes as the first set of brothers, not Barnes.

Calder Holbrook

by smartsnake on Jun 20, 2009 5:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

seems odd doesn't it?

odd that there was only one of these hermono y mono match ups prior to the Modern Era

by shooterm1 on Jun 20, 2009 6:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

You’d think it would happen more, especially when there were less teams in the league.

by Brendan Scolari on Jun 20, 2009 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is gonna be a long night

Weaver will get hammered, and little brother is pitching really well

by oshea2002 on Jun 20, 2009 6:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank goodness Abreu is overweight and passed his prime.

by RolexEmbezzled on Jun 20, 2009 6:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

Giving a badly struggling pitcher a free out is dumb.

by Brendan Scolari on Jun 20, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pierre's OPS

Is finally below .800. It’s down to .799 after the flyout.

by Brendan Scolari on Jun 20, 2009 6:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess he could get a couple hits tonight, but it’s fallen under .800, never to return IMO

by oshea2002 on Jun 20, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder how long

The talking heads will keep saying he has been amazing this year.

by Brendan Scolari on Jun 20, 2009 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i thought that was gone for loney

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by wongy on Jun 20, 2009 6:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm only watching on gameday

Seems liek the first two were both hit hard.

by Brendan Scolari on Jun 20, 2009 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This won’t be a long outing for Jeff

by RolexEmbezzled on Jun 20, 2009 6:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW.

bison leap

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by wongy on Jun 20, 2009 6:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hmm

Not liking the whole give up a run an inning thing.

by Brendan Scolari on Jun 20, 2009 6:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Did he catch that?

by shoothoop on Jun 20, 2009 6:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Another smash from Loretta, he really pounds the ball.

by oshea2002 on Jun 20, 2009 6:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I really wish Kong had had some better swings last night – b/c I knew if he didn’t we’d go back to Loretta tonight. Hopefully he gets another chance tomorrow, or the X Man comes back sooner then later.

by oshea2002 on Jun 20, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow russell..

i have a good feeling about this game

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by wongy on Jun 20, 2009 6:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I need some good news tonight

after the O’Neill news this morning.

by oshea2002 on Jun 20, 2009 6:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i dunno what he was looking for either :/

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by wongy on Jun 20, 2009 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

worked out okay, but he could have driven either of those

by oshea2002 on Jun 20, 2009 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

kinda late, brendan

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by wongy on Jun 20, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Those first 2 strikes to Orlando were straight down the plate

by shoothoop on Jun 20, 2009 6:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bases loaded

What happened in Hudson’s AB?

by Brendan Scolari on Jun 20, 2009 6:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

took two perfect pitches for strikes, then sac fly to LF

by oshea2002 on Jun 20, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that’s one of the worst ab’s James has had all year

by oshea2002 on Jun 20, 2009 6:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ryan Madson has just imploded

He blew another lead tonight. The Phils were up 5-3 in the 9th, now they’re down 6-5. :-)

by Brendan Scolari on Jun 20, 2009 6:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i own him in 2 leagues

that’s what happens when i chase saves ..

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by wongy on Jun 20, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Out come the boo birds in Philly. Phillies have lost 12 of 13 interleague home games – really just shows how hot they were last postseason – not good (not saying they aren’t good, but you catch my drift)

by oshea2002 on Jun 20, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And they lost today

They are really falling apart right now.

by Brendan Scolari on Jun 20, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah Loney

Well at least we are tied now.

by Brendan Scolari on Jun 20, 2009 6:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dang, could have got more out of that

by shoothoop on Jun 20, 2009 6:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Just got back.

BTW, tonight’s winner.

russell martin
5th inning
375

by matthewmafa on Jun 20, 2009 2:27 PM PDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs

Which makes it three wins for matthewmafa. Lets face it, everyone is playing for 2nd from now on. :)

by Tripon on Jun 20, 2009 7:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I dont like these Angel announcers

by shoothoop on Jun 20, 2009 7:05 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

vin scully for me

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by wongy on Jun 20, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i have cable

i’m watching it on FSNwest

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by wongy on Jun 20, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope. I’m at my friend’s house and he doesn’t have cable…

by shoothoop on Jun 20, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

They are not very good. Big homers.

by Brendan Scolari on Jun 20, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ethier

struggling big time again

by oshea2002 on Jun 20, 2009 7:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

impatient kemp

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by wongy on Jun 20, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Casey has been GREAT on defense these past two games

by shoothoop on Jun 20, 2009 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090620&content_id=5436616&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea

SEATTLE — The Mariners’ worst fears were confirmed on Saturday concerning left fielder Endy Chavez.

An MRI exam revealed that Chavez, who had to be carted off the field following a collision with shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt during Friday’s game against Arizona, has a significant ACL tear in his right knee and will miss the remainder of the season.

Video in the link. Warning, its brutal to watch.

by Tripon on Jun 20, 2009 7:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was a big DP

And now we’re out of the inning.

by Brendan Scolari on Jun 20, 2009 7:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Beast Mode

Not capitalized though.

by Brendan Scolari on Jun 20, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I gotta stick up for the Angels announcers

Rory is a good guy, the voice of SC hoops, and is clearly dispondent. Physioc is a good guy as well – he’s family to a friend of mine and has gotten us some great seats for Dodger / Angel games. One time he got us all press passes and I got to meet Vinny.

by oshea2002 on Jun 20, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They might be great guys

I just don’t really care for their announcing though.

by Brendan Scolari on Jun 20, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great

Another out given away. Come on Joe.

by Brendan Scolari on Jun 20, 2009 7:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Can't blame Joe there

Pierre has the green light whenever he wants I bet

by oshea2002 on Jun 20, 2009 7:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

We’ve been giving away way too many outs lately. Whether it’s caught stealing, trying to take an extra base on a throw, failed hit and runs, or bunting…

by Brendan Scolari on Jun 20, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 hits, 2 walks.

And we don’t score due to JP caught stealing. Blargh!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Tripon on Jun 20, 2009 7:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Too bad we stole now

Three hits this inning and still no runs.

by Brendan Scolari on Jun 20, 2009 7:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Er

2 hits and a walk that is.

by Brendan Scolari on Jun 20, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

should be 4-2

stupid JP

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by wongy on Jun 20, 2009 7:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

he got a triple on that one?

wowow

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by wongy on Jun 20, 2009 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Seriously

Did Torii bobble it or something?

by Brendan Scolari on Jun 20, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, clean pick and throw.

the SS? bobbled the relay if anything… but it looked like andre was already going to be safe.

by MaxDSterling on Jun 20, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great inning -

We knew we needed runs tonight, so far so good

by oshea2002 on Jun 20, 2009 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

let

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by wongy on Jun 20, 2009 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

's go!!

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by wongy on Jun 20, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Vinnie is making a great point

what in the world was Scoscia thinking pitching to Andre over Loretta. I don’t care of Andre is cold and Loretta singled last ab – that’s a no brainer

by oshea2002 on Jun 20, 2009 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

True

I guess he just didn’t want the bases loaded so Weaver had no breathing room. But you are right, it was a dumb decision.

by Brendan Scolari on Jun 20, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Weaver's current ERA is 2.45

We added .40 to his ERA tonight.

by Tripon on Jun 20, 2009 7:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Martin again!

someone found his mojo

by MaxDSterling on Jun 20, 2009 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

no control for this guy

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by wongy on Jun 20, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jepsen has a 14.33 ERA

What is his FIP? Who knows!

BTW, wild pitch nets Martin.

by Tripon on Jun 20, 2009 7:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh

Can’t get the run in.

by Brendan Scolari on Jun 20, 2009 7:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jepsen is throwing 95 MPH out there.

How the heck does he have such as high ERA?

by Tripon on Jun 20, 2009 7:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's VERY wild

5.81 FIP this year. 16 BB’s in 18 IP in AAA.

by Brendan Scolari on Jun 20, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

AUGH

another WP… nailed kemp

by MaxDSterling on Jun 20, 2009 7:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

kemp broke a little late it looked like

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by wongy on Jun 20, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not only that

but the catcher got the ball and got rid of it w/ lightning quick reflexes.

by Seanny Rotten on Jun 20, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Danngg so close

by shoothoop on Jun 20, 2009 7:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jered Weaver's final line tonight:

2.53 ERA, 10 hits, 6 ER, 3 walks, and 4 strikeouts.

We just murdered him tonight.

by Tripon on Jun 20, 2009 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

no wonder the bullpen works so much..

torre always pulls his pitchers not named billingsley after five

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by wongy on Jun 20, 2009 8:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Weaver's been a long reliever

so making it into the 6th with only 2 runs giving up is plenty good enough. I don’t think he wants to push his luck here.

by underdog on Jun 20, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Figgins, when he plays against us, plays like he has a chip on his shoulder. blah

by shoothoop on Jun 20, 2009 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No idea, but he plays like he’s mad

by shoothoop on Jun 20, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn our relievers are going to be gassed before the season ends..

by shoothoop on Jun 20, 2009 8:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I knew we could go toe to toe with the Angels, and the difference would be luck/bull-pen—we are not safe yet believe me!

Off the cuff—I hate to see a great blogger get flayed by big media. But I can’t even find my posts at Dodger Thoughts during game time. It still is a great place to get Dodger news most of the time.

by Gen3blu on Jun 20, 2009 8:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

it's pretty easy to

keep up when there’s a new post announcement in the thread. i know he’s trying to keep things flowing and said they should have the page delay fixed next week. but it’s fun to come here too with quick post and reply, too.

by underdog on Jun 20, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Btw, I was probably not only one

to incorrectly predict which Weaver bro would last the longest tonight. ;-)

Well done, Jeff!

by underdog on Jun 20, 2009 8:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

would you be?

after all that? i’m sure he could’ve finished the inning

by MaxDSterling on Jun 20, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s amazing how Belisario is our go to guy in the bullpen, didn’t see that coming in March.

by RolexEmbezzled on Jun 20, 2009 8:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

pretty please?

Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!

by rocknjosie on Jun 20, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Vlad strikes out.

No reason for the DP.

by Tripon on Jun 20, 2009 8:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Does it need to be said that this at bat is big?

Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!

by rocknjosie on Jun 20, 2009 8:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why would he be pissed?

by shoothoop on Jun 20, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's a gamer!

He probably wanted to finish what he started.

He got pulled right after the triple to Figgins. Left on a bad note, even if you got a good result after that, you might feel a bit shitty letting that happen.

by Tripon on Jun 20, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He went his 5 innings

shouldn’t be too pissed

by Bluetrek on Jun 20, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Side is struck out!

And out win expectancy hovers around 90%

Too bad Weaver couldn’t make the quality start.

Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!

by rocknjosie on Jun 20, 2009 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

*our win expectancy

Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!

by rocknjosie on Jun 20, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

As good as Belly was, I can’t believe it is only seventh inning we need some offense here, I would think.

by Gen3blu on Jun 20, 2009 8:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Angels bullpen is owning us.

We better be throwing zeros the rest of the way because we ani’t scoring again.

by Tripon on Jun 20, 2009 8:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

4 strike outs for Beili.

I don’t care if he only has one pitch. I want to see what he can do starting. :)

by Tripon on Jun 20, 2009 8:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Belli throwing darts!

Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!

by rocknjosie on Jun 20, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Angels announcers loove Beli

by shoothoop on Jun 20, 2009 8:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Beli pulled, 35 ptitches, 20 strikes.

Tronocoso comes in against Figgins.

by Tripon on Jun 20, 2009 8:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And on game day, 2 of those balls look like strikes…

by shoothoop on Jun 20, 2009 8:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It’s worrisome that so many of our relievers pitch so often. Beli seems like someone who will get gassed, I hope they can get some rest in for them. Our starters need to go longer than 5 or 6 innings

by shoothoop on Jun 20, 2009 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

McDonalds K ratio has gone up at Albaquerque and if that isn’t a positve I don’t no what is.
“Oh you’ll find me in the cactus where the air is radioactive, as the ole AEC watches me”.

by Gen3blu on Jun 20, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Lots of double plays these past few games

by shoothoop on Jun 20, 2009 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Thought shall not pass!

Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!

by rocknjosie on Jun 20, 2009 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ethan Martin?

He was being compared to Kershaw just a month ago (similar stats in first 30 inning)

Since then he has fallen off big time

by matthewmafa on Jun 20, 2009 8:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Huh, Broxton warming up.

Guess he’s pitching the 9th, despite the 4 run lead.

by Tripon on Jun 20, 2009 8:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kemp almost picked off.

by Tripon on Jun 20, 2009 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hahahahahahah, Vin Scully is talking about Iran and Twitter.

by Tripon on Jun 20, 2009 8:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Blerg.

Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!

by rocknjosie on Jun 20, 2009 9:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Really? Man that wonks.

Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!

by rocknjosie on Jun 20, 2009 9:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Game over!

Matthew’s homer kills the Angels rally. :)

by Tripon on Jun 20, 2009 9:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah I saw that.

It was mentioned earlier somewhere. I’ll see if I can find it.

by Brendan Scolari on Jun 20, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

firenedcollettinow.com

it was mentioned there.. now the site is memoriesofkevinmalone.com

by matthewmafa on Jun 20, 2009 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks

It was also mentioned in a fanpost by Big Blue here.

by Brendan Scolari on Jun 20, 2009 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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