Haeger Ineffective But Dodgers Still Roll
by Brendan Scolari on Aug 29, 2009 6:36 PM PDT
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Charlie Haeger wasn't very good today, allowing 4 runs and 2 homeruns in 2.1 innings, but the Dodgers crushed the Reds 11-4 regardless. The Dodgers scored two runs in the first on a Manny Ramirez two run shot. Then in the second inning the Dodgers had three singles and a sacrifice fly to tack on two more runs. But in the bottom of the third inning Haeger allowed a walk, two homers, a single, and a double to tie the score 4-4 before being replaced by Jeff Weaver.
Weaver was hittable, allowing six hits in 3.1 innings, but didn't allow any runs and had four strikeouts. He also managed to get out of a bases loaded nobody out jam in the 5th by getting a forceout at home, a popout, and a strikeout. He also loeaded the bases with two outs in the 6th and Ramon Troncoso came on and got the last out.
Rafael Furcal broke the tie in the 5th inning with an opposite field solo homerun down the right field line, but the bats really exploded in the 7th inning. Andre Ethier started the inning off with a double and then got to third after the Reds threw away a bunt single by Furcal. Both of them scored on a line drive single by Juan Pierre to center field. Manny Ramirez walked on six pitches and then Matt Kemp hit a bomb to right center on the first pitch before Dusty baker finally replaced reliever Carlos Fisher. James Loney then walked before Mark Loretta hit into a double play. But before the inning was finished Orlando hudson added another homerun to left center field to give the Dodgers an 11-4 lead.
The Reds didn't pose much of a threat after the 6th, Dodger relievers Ronald Belisario and Guillermo Mota faced just one batter over the minimum. The win pushed the Dodgers 4.5 games ahead of the Rockies and 6.5 games ahead of the Giants in the NL West.
Tomorrow is the rubber match of the three game series, with Clayton Kershaw (8-7) facing off against Bronson Arroyo (11-12) at 10:10 AM. Also for all you Raider fans out there, the Raiders looked hideously bad today, getting destroyed 45-7 by the New Orleans Saints.
W - Jeff Weaver (6-4): 3.1 IP, 6 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, 4 strikeouts
L - Matt Maloney (0-3): 6 IP, 8 hits, 5 runs, 2 walks, 5 strikeouts
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sweet
keeping Mota as a Type B free agent through mop up work
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Aug 29, 2009 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
good point about the Raiders
anyone whining too much about Ned and friends should ponder for a moment just how bad the alternatives can be
by stillnotah8er on Aug 29, 2009 6:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We already have experienced the alternatives
See: FOX
"There once was a rapping tomato / that's right, I said 'rapping tomato'
He rapped all day / from April to May / and guess what, it was me."
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 29, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
kershaw and the reds ball park
anyone worried??… right handers love to go to right field against clayton and the way the balls were carrying today.. i might be a little worried about that tomorrow…
by matthewmafa on Aug 29, 2009 6:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Giants vs the Rockies!!
Giants winning 2 to 0 in the bottom of the 3rd
giants batting with runners on 1st and 3rd with ishikawa up
by matthewmafa on Aug 29, 2009 6:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Giants putting a big hurt on the Rockies
Up five nil and still one out in the bottom of the 6th, runner on third.
by Talka1ot on Aug 29, 2009 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
zito is going for the CG SHUTOUT
right now .. 5-0 giants 0 outs top of the 9th
by matthewmafa on Aug 29, 2009 8:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Brad Hawpe just homered
5 -1 giants 1 out shut out is finished
by matthewmafa on Aug 29, 2009 8:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
zito out
sergio romo in the get the final 2 outs…
by matthewmafa on Aug 29, 2009 8:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
seth smith single
5-3 Giants with a runner on first and 2 outs..!!!
by matthewmafa on Aug 29, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
NVM
Todd helton can tie it up here with a blast…. they pinch hit him for eric young
by matthewmafa on Aug 29, 2009 8:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
flash back of the 14 inning game last week
can the giants close it out???
by matthewmafa on Aug 29, 2009 8:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Brian wilson vs Todd helton
runner on first 2 outs 5-3
by matthewmafa on Aug 29, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
SINGLE for todd helton!!!!!
Clint Barmesss up with runner on 1st and 2nd! 5-3 giants
by matthewmafa on Aug 29, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
game over giants win 5-3 on a clint barmes flyout to center
5 games in front of the Rockies and 6 in front of the Giants with 32 games left to play….
by matthewmafa on Aug 29, 2009 8:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you satisfied?
Am I satisfied?
sure why not, 5 games sounds better than 4… Could be 6 tomorrow!
by PHAT JULIO on Aug 29, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
san diego has finally found its role
a nasty little spoiler team
by stillnotah8er on Aug 29, 2009 9:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Any players of significance due to get the day off tomorrow?
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Aug 29, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i dont know
but maybe manny?
juan had a good game yesterday and joe might want to start him tomorrow and its a perfect day for him to resst manny…
by matthewmafa on Aug 29, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The warm up for Foreigner was Starship (well, lead guy from starship) and later joined by lead guy from Toto. I’m not ashamed to admit all 3 songs sung by Toto are the exact 3 Toto songs already on my iPhone.
Great Dodger win today BTW.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 29, 2009 9:25 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
let me guess
hold the line, rosanna, and africa
by stillnotah8er on Aug 29, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, aka the only three Toto songs :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 29, 2009 9:34 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Props to shaqfor3 for putting up the “we win” pic today.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 29, 2009 9:32 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Dodgers are 10-2 this year in rubber games on the road.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 29, 2009 9:35 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
SHITT!
USC Wide Reciever Ronald Johnson Broke his collar bone during a Mock Game at the Colisuem Today!!!!! out 6 to 8 weeks!!
Shitt!
by matthewmafa on Aug 29, 2009 9:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Regressing to the mean is a terrible thing.
Unless it happens to the Rockies.
by Tripon on Aug 29, 2009 9:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yessss
rockies lost!
5 game lead!
oh and the phillies lost too
cliff lee finally looked mortal giving up
6 ER and 10 hits
thats good for a change… :)
by shaqfor3 on Aug 29, 2009 10:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
some solid pitching by weaver
remarkable he didnt give up any runs despite getting into those ridiculous jams
the reds hitters got to haegar after a few at bats
it will be interesting to see how he pitches in future outings
and its good to see some life in the dodger offense….
i hope it rolls over tomorrow and we get 2 of 3 from the reds…
by shaqfor3 on Aug 29, 2009 10:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Start time is 10 tomorrow
Nothing better than breakfast with the Dodgers.
"I don't think we're talking about a repeat, a three-peat, or even a four-peat."
"That's right, we're talking a minimum eight-peat."
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 29, 2009 10:15 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I agree. It’s great motivation to get out of bed early.
You wanna know how great baseball is? The greatest basketball player ever left his sport to play baseball.
by Jesse Sparks on Aug 29, 2009 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cliff Lee pounded today, Brad Lidge drowning, just exactly whose pitching is in trouble here? Whose backend of the bullpen looks tenous?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Aug 29, 2009 10:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The real question is
How do you feel about the Rangers pitching being much better than the Angels? ;-)
by Brendan Scolari on Aug 30, 2009 3:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone escaped bases loaded jams then Jeff Weaver tonight. We may have to call him Houdini Weaver if he keeps this up.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Aug 29, 2009 10:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Meanwhile, the Angels bullpen blows 6 innings of shut out ball by Jered Weaver.
Clearly, the little brother doesn’t know how to win.
by Tripon on Aug 29, 2009 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
saw that game
the bullpen let that on get away
the weaver brothers coulda been sleeping on cloud 9 at the end of the day…. :(
by shaqfor3 on Aug 29, 2009 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dodgers pen for tomorrow.
Sherill, Broxton, Kuo, Troncoso, McDonald.
by Tripon on Aug 29, 2009 10:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
final thought
the hernandez column mentioned that the big double charlie gave up was actually a slider. keep it at 70, charlie. just like you have a chippy in the next lane.
by stillnotah8er on Aug 29, 2009 11:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Was that because he was having trouble getting the knuckler over the plate? His other pitchers are grade a meat, if he can’t get the knucker over he should just come out of the game :)
by LA Taco on Aug 30, 2009 7:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I believe the pitches to votto and janish were both on 3-1 counts
by SeanMillerSavior on Aug 30, 2009 8:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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