In Bills We Trust
by Eric Stephen on Jul 5, 2009 9:43 AM PDT
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For the seventh consecutive series, the Dodgers head into the third game tied 1-1. Today they send their ace, Chad Billingsley to the mound, who is looking once again for his 10th win. You know what they say, the fourth time is a charm!
I don't understand people who don't think Chad Billingsley is an ace. By almost any objective measure, he is one of the best pitchers in the game, and has been for some time. Just like those who doubted Jonathan Broxton, its up to you to start appreciating and recognizing Billingsley. If you can't realize just how special he is, that's your loss.
The 102-win-pace Dodgers will face 26-year old Josh Banks, who allowed three runs in seven innings in his only start of the season, on Tuesday.
The Dodgers have won eight of the 12 meetings with the Padres this season, but the two teams have split the six games in San Diego so far this season.
Orlando Hudson is expected to sit out today, for the second straight game.
Get your guesses in for our new July contest, "Clogging The Bases" here.
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DeWitt recalled; Milton to DL
Probably another phantom injury. Here’s the lineup from Rawtich:
Furcal, SS
Pierre, LF
Loney, 1B
Blake, 3B
Ethier, RF
Martin, C
Kemp, CF
Castro, 2B
Billingsley, P
by silverwidow on Jul 5, 2009 11:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If Milton is DL'ed retroactively to June 28
that makes him eligible to return on July 12. That throws a wrench into the plans of him filling the 5th spot on the the 11th. I guess Stults will get that call? Or Elbert? Or even Lindblom?
by silverwidow on Jul 5, 2009 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
guessing Stults
but J Mac could get another look
by bucknellbruin on Jul 5, 2009 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't even say that
you might unwillingly make it happen :)
by bucknellbruin on Jul 5, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like McDonald to start that time.
He barely gets used as is.
Still, I’d predict that if the Dodgers are going to use a spot starter, it’ll be Weaver.
by Tripon on Jul 5, 2009 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
woah
Furcal above Pierre…i think i like that
Loney in the 3 hole? … not so much…
by bucknellbruin on Jul 5, 2009 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Kevin Blanks if Just that, and the dodgers win
I love you vin
by Jacob Burch on Jul 5, 2009 5:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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