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Kershaw, Dodgers Drop The Hammer On Mets

Clayton Kershaw pitched six scoreless innings tonight, the latest in a string of excellent starts for the 21-year old, and was backed by the Dodger offense, solidifying an 8-0 win over the Mets in the Dodgers' first game at Citi Field.  Some Kershaw highlights:

  • One start after issuing a career-high five walks, Kershaw only walked two batters on this night
  • Kershaw has allowed no runs in four of his last five starts.  During that time span, the Dodgers are 5-0 and Kershaw's ERA is 0.61
  • Since May 1, Kershaw has allowed 17 runs in 13 starts.  He is 6-3 with a 2.11 ERA during that span, averaging 5.59 innings per start.
  • On the season, Kershaw's ERA is now 3.27 (or, as Silverwidow might say, 2.98), and he has 95 strikeouts in 93.2 innings

Among the rest of the Dodger highlights:

  • Orlando Hudson broke out of an 0 for 22 slump with two hits and a walk, scoring a run while driving in two
  • Manny Ramirez had a pair of run-scoring singles, good for 3 RBI, before being ejected for arguing balls & strikes (or throwing his elbow pad; I'm not sure of the official reason) in the fifth
  • Blake DeWitt hit a pinch-homer in the seventh, his first home run and RBI of the year
  • James McDonald, anointed as the new seventh-inning man with Ronald Belisario on the shelf, eased into the role by protecting a six-run lead in a scoreless seventh inning
  • Claudio Vargas made his Dodger debut, pitching a perfect eighth inning in his first major league outing in over a year.
  • The Dodger offense was retired in order only twice tonight.

All in all, it was a great night for the Dodgers.  Hiroki Kuroda will face Oliver Perez tomorrow night.

WP - Clayton Kershaw (6-5):  6 IP, 3 hits, 2 walks, 7 strikeouts

LP - Mike Pelfrey (6-4):  3 IP, 8 hits, 5 runs (4 earned), 3 walks, 4 strikeouts

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Kershaw v. Koufax

K2 now almost even with Koufax in innings pitched at age 21. Guess who has more K’s and lower ERA and WHIP? We are watching something very special.

by seesdifferent on Jul 7, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Quietly, Mota has accumulated 16 games finished, including tonight

So he just might reach one of his incentive bonuses after all.

$75,000 for 30 games finished
    $75,000 for 40 GF
    $75,000 for 50 GF
    $75,000 for 60 GF

by David Young on Jul 7, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

I never thought that would happen without the Dodgers being screwed. So far, so good!

by Eric Stephen on Jul 7, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Mets pitchers threw over 200 pitches tonight

That’s a nice way for the Dodgers to begin a series.

by David Young on Jul 7, 2009 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

6th time the Dodgers have received 200 pitches, I meant

by Eric Stephen on Jul 7, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

It was 202 through 8 innings. Didn’t notice how many were thrown in the 9th.

Dodgers threw 126 through 8.

by David Young on Jul 7, 2009 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

210 for the Mets
141 for the Dodgers

by David Young on Jul 7, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

good game for Kershaw

by Alex L on Jul 7, 2009 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

what was the final score of cloging the bases

i think its at least more then 35

by matthewmafa on Jul 7, 2009 7:25 PM PDT

I don’t know about that. The Mets didn’t add much to the total.

by David Young on Jul 7, 2009 7:38 PM PDT reply actions  

i think its 37 which means you win

by matthewmafa on Jul 7, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah i counted wrong it is 33

by matthewmafa on Jul 7, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

17 H + 9 BB + 1 SB + 1 2B + 2 (for one 3B) + 3 (for one HR) + 0 HBP – 0 CS = 33

by David Young on Jul 7, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

which makes court168627 a two-time winner already, I think.

by David Young on Jul 7, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

I believe it is blacked out on kabc.com, but it really just depends on whenever they flick the switch.

by Eric Stephen on Jul 7, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I just tried KABC.com, and they are playing an alternate stream, until perhaps 10pm…Very weak.

by Eric Stephen on Jul 7, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

there was another one with a syringe sign over his shoulder.

by Eric Stephen on Jul 7, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

"another one" - Yankee fan? Or just another guy?

Yankee fan would be pretty funny what with ARod, Giambi, Pettitte, Clemens….

by David Young on Jul 7, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

I believe another guy

by Eric Stephen on Jul 7, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

but it looks like its just the same sign turned over! same two guys.

by Eric Stephen on Jul 7, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

If it is supposed to mean that the Yankees miss Torre because of the steroids, it’s not a bad joke. If it the Torre side is serious and the syringe is a random whack at Manny, then it is just dumb.

by David Young on Jul 7, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mario Songco

ELITE POWER~!

He now has 6 dingers for Ogden. I like this dude better than Kyle Russell.

by silverwidow on Jul 7, 2009 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

You make it sound like that's a bad thing

College hitters almost always go to Rookie ball in their first summer. That he’s mashing is GREAT.

by silverwidow on Jul 7, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

I just want him to be at Low-A or high-A already.

If Songo’s legit, I want him to move up fast up the ladder.

by Tripon on Jul 7, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's not bad

He’s simply just doing what he should be doing.

With guys that have holes in their swing, it’s best to wait until they face some semblance of advanced pitching before everybody crowns them. :o

Regardless of age, it’s why I can’t get excited about Russell yet either. I mean if Lambo was in rookie ball, he would be destroying the league too. :o

by Chad Moriyama on Jul 8, 2009 2:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

Actually,...

Songco is in his age 20 season. If you are gonna draft college guys, I like getting the rare ones that are under 21. And six homers in about 15 or 16 games is special no matter what. Russell only hit 11 total in his whole season in the Pioneer League. And Russell was in his age 22 season when he did it.

by CanuckDodger on Jul 7, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's striking out 30% of the time and can't hit lefties at all

The home runs are great but you can’t K 30% in rookie ball at the age of 22 and be considered a prospect, can you?

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Jul 7, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

injuryexpertRT @KenDavidoff: Mets option A. Reyes to Buffalo to make room for Perez.17 minutes ago from Tweetie

by Tripon on Jul 7, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Manny just called the ump that threw him out, "A Good guy".

And claimed he was going to be taken out in the 5th anyway.

by Tripon on Jul 7, 2009 8:32 PM PDT reply actions  

A Jones with a 3 run blast to tie the game against Lackey

Gives him 11 on the year.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Jul 7, 2009 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah well...

i’d rather not be paying him 18 million to hit homers for someone else. it just pisses me off that he’s magically good again

by bucknellbruin on Jul 7, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Was at the Angel game last night

and I got to witness first hand something I didn’t see (at least not in person) last season. And Andruw Jones homerun.

He did crush the ball. That was also in his third at bat, after he struck out swinging (and looked particularly bad doing it) in his first two at bats.

by Michael White on Jul 8, 2009 7:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

Does anyone know how Jason Schmidt is doing in the minors?

by Alex L on Jul 7, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions  

I wouldn’t be surprised if Schmidt is the 5th starter coming out of the All-Star break.

by Eric Stephen on Jul 7, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

What about Eric Milton? :)

We’re going to have a weird bullpen after the ASB

by Tripon on Jul 7, 2009 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

might still be on the DL, but I think they will try Schmidt as soon as they think he’s ready.

by Eric Stephen on Jul 7, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Last 4 starts

6/21 @ ABQ – 5 IP, 4 hits, 2 runs, 4 BB, 2 K, 83 pitches (Ohman actually started, 1 IP on rehab assignment)
6/26 @ ABQ – 7.2 IP, 5 hits, 1 bb, 7 K, 104 pitches
7/1 @ ABQ – 6 IP, 7 hits, 4 runs, 0 bb, 5 K, 85 pitches
tonight @ Nashville – 6 IP, 7 hits, 4 runs, 1 bb, 6 K, 87 pitches

It seems like he’s been able to recover after each start. Maybe one more start this weekend to see if he improves.

I have no idea how his velocity has been, however.

by Eric Stephen on Jul 7, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

That bodes even better for Schmidt, especially relative to Milton. Encouraging news.

by Eric Stephen on Jul 7, 2009 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't know.

I get the feeling that Schimdt is going to get blown out when he comes back.

by Tripon on Jul 7, 2009 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

But they’ll give him the chance to do so.

by Eric Stephen on Jul 7, 2009 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Unfortunately

I find it hard to believe anybody can have faith in him anymore until he shows the Dodger fans ANYTHING. :o

by Chad Moriyama on Jul 8, 2009 2:46 AM PDT up reply actions  

Kershaw's top LHP rival

Everyone thought it would be David Price, but after watching clips of Brett Anderson destroy the Red Sox with 96-97 mph fastballs and devastating sliders, I’ve changed my mind.

(PS I’m not including Bumgarner yet, but he’s obviously the scariest from a Dodger fan standpoint).

by silverwidow on Jul 7, 2009 11:50 PM PDT reply actions  

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Italics denote estimates
Pos No Player 2012 Salary
C 17 Ellis $500,000 team control
1B 7 Loney $6,375,000
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3B 5 Uribe $8,000,000
SS 9 Gordon $485,000 team control
LF 21 Rivera $4,000,000
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SP 22 Kershaw $6,000,000
SP 58 Billingsley $9,000,000
SP 29 Lilly $12,000,000
SP 35 Capuano $3,000,000
SP 44
Harang $3,000,000

CL 54 Guerra $485,000 team control
RHP 74
Jansen $500,000 team control
RHP 55 Guerrier $4,750,000
RHP 60 Coffey $1,000,000
RHP 66 MacDougal $650,000
LHP 57 Elbert $485,000 team control
RHP 36
Hawksworth $500,000 team control

TJ 41 De La Rosa $485,000 team control



Manny $8,087,432 deferred


Andruw $3,375,000 deferred


Pierre $3,050,000 deferred
Furcal $3,000,000 deferred
Kuroda $2,000,000 deferred
Garland $1,500,000 option buyout
Blake $1,250,000 option buyout

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$112,162,432

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61 Alberto Castillo lhp
36
56 Matt Chico lhp
29
33 John Grabow lhp
33
59 Angel Guzman rhp
30
47 Wil Ledezma lhp
31
72 Shane Lindsay rhp
27
62 Fernando Nieve rhp 29
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70 Will Savage rhp
27
71 Ryan Tucker rhp
25
28 Jamey Wright rhp
37

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67 Jeff Baisley 3b/1b 29
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