Joe Torre Going For a Baker's Dozen
by Eric Stephen on Apr 12, 2010 9:45 PM PDT
in Dodgers History & Records
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PrintJoe Torre sure knows how to make a first impression. In each of his last 12 seasons as manager, the home fans of his team have gone home with a win on day one.
| Year | Score |
| 1998 |
Yankees 17, A's 13 |
| 1999 | Yankees 12, Tigers 3 |
| 2000 | Yankees 8, Rangers 6 |
| 2001 | Yankees 7, Royals 3 |
| 2002 | Yankees 4, Devil Rays 0 |
| 2003 | Yankees 7, Twins 3 |
| 2004 | Yankees 3, White Sox 1 |
| 2005 | Yankees 9, Red Sox 2 |
| 2006 | Yankees 9, Royals 7 |
| 2007 | Yankees 9, Devil Rays 5 |
| 2008 | Dodgers 5, Giants 0 |
| 2009 | Dodgers 11, Giants 1 |
The last time Torre lost a home opener was in 1997, when newly anointed closer Mariano Rivera couldn't hold a 1-0 lead against Oakland, giving up a solo home run to Mark McGwire (one of 58 he would hit that year) in a game the A's won in 12 innings. The winning pitcher on that day in The Bronx was 25-year old Aaron Small, who would make history eight years later with Torre's Yankees as one of only four pitchers in baseball history to go undefeated with 10 or more wins.
Will the Dodgers make it a lucky 13 straight home opening wins for Torre when they take on the Diamondbacks tomorrow?
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Kershaw is the reason
We win tomorrow. I’m gonna say 7 2/3, 8 K, 2 ER. Manny puts up a shot to mannywood. And the Brox finally comes in to get some work in. Sherill will redeem himself. In other words, the damn Dodgers show up to reclaim their NL West title. But in grand fashion. Or it’s going to be more of the same. Shit.
by Skunkburner on Apr 12, 2010 11:05 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I just hope its
Really, really loud and festive. I want fans of other teams to be jealous when they see our sunbathed highlights tomorrow night.
by LA Taco on Apr 12, 2010 11:42 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
offense
i think its going to be something like kershaw – 6ip, 5 hits, 3 runs, 2 walks, 8K – 108 pitches thrown. dodgers win 7-3 on kemp and blake going yard.
7 different starting pitchers have won at least one game as a Dodger since
Kershaw’s last win on July 18, 2009.
All four of his current rotation mates, Kuroda, Billingsley, Padilla and Haegar.
Former teammates Randy Wolf, Jon Garland and Jason Schmidt.
If you add relievers, Broxton, Elbert, Weaver, Sherrill, Troncoso, McDonald, Kuo and Belisario would also be on that list, so the grand total is 15 different Dodger pitchers have won a game since Clayton had a W.
That should probably read "Jason Schmidt (!)"
Nice pull.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
It's like the village bicycle,
it’s his turn for a ride.
by Skunkburner on Apr 13, 2010 6:51 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
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