Need A First Major League Win? Face The Dodgers
by Eric Stephen on Apr 23, 2010 7:12 PM PDT
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PrintA pair of Adam Dunn home runs were enough to beat Charlie Haeger and the Dodgers, as the Nationals took the opener of the series, 5-1 in front of 23,859 at Nationals Park. Luis Atilano made his major league debut against an offense leading the major leagues in runs scored, and he held them to one run over six innings for his first major league win. This marks the second straight game, after Mike Leake of the Reds won last night, that the Dodgers have lost to a starter getting his first major league win.
I did some searching using the wonderful Baseball-Reference Play Index, and I believe the last time the Dodgers were victim to a first major league win on back-to-back days was July 7-8, 1992. On July 7, Jonathan Hurst of the Expos got his first major league win in the second game of a double header. The very next night, the Dodgers played another double header -- their third in Montreal in three days -- and Bill Risley picked up major league win number one in game two. So, it wasn't in consecutive games like Leake and Atilano, but consecutive days. On July 5 against Philadelphia, Mike Williams of the Phillies got his first major league win against a Dodger team that would go on to lose 99 games, meaning the Dodgers saw a pitcher get his first major league win against them three times in four days.
Other Notes
- Matt Kemp had his 11-game hitting streak stopped by going hitless in four at-bats
- Ronnie Belliard started at third base tonight, and had two hits and a walk, the third time in three road starts he has reached base three times. He is hitting .423/.444/.731 on the young season
- Blake DeWitt got his first extra-base hit of the season, a double under the glove of a diving Nyjer Morgan in center field in the top of the sixth. The double came one pitch after DeWitt lined what looked to be a double down the right field line before it landed foul.
- Xavier Paul is expected to join the team for tomorrow's game
- Atilano is the second starting pitcher this season to defeat the Dodgers while recording just one strikeout, joining Zach Duke on opening day.
- Tyler Clippard looked fantastic out of the bullpen for the Nationals, striking out four in his two scoreless innings of work
Rain is expected tomorrow, but if the game gets in Clayton Kershaw will pitch against Craig Stammen in a 10am start. In case you were wondering if Saturday may bring another first, reliever Jesse English of the Nationals does not yet have a major league win.
WP - Luis Atilano (1-0): 6 IP, 5 hits, 1 run, 2 walks, 1 strikeout
LP - Charlie Haeger (0-2): 5 1/3 IP, 5 hits, 4 runs (3 earned), 2 walks, 3 strikeouts
Here are some pregame pictures from my brother Greg, who was at tonight's game:
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oh wow!
I think I was AT that game July 5th, 1992! Let’s say I’m about 90% sure. I remember a Sunday afternoon game, where I was visiting LA from Philadelphia. I remember the Phillies just crushing the Dodgers, as family members booed me. I told them, “But I’m not a Philly fan!” Never did I think I was watching something historic enough to be referenced in a game recap 18 years later. LOL
Awesome
to paraphrase Tim Kurkjian, you gotta love baseball!
by Eric Stephen on Apr 23, 2010 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Im listening to Martin pitch
And the announcer is gushing about his curveball
by SeanMillerSavior on Apr 23, 2010 7:32 PM PDT reply actions
Martin update
2 IP 1 H 0 ER 2 BB 3 K’s
Got in a little bit of trouble but had two strikeouts on what the announcer calls beautiful curves
by SeanMillerSavior on Apr 23, 2010 7:39 PM PDT reply actions
A cruel anecdote
As if it weren’t bad enough the Dodgers lost today, but my girlfriend just texted me from the Giants game she is attending for a work event that she got a Giants snuggie (she’s not a fan, but she wanted a snuggie). I told her she better not bring that evil into bed with her. This could get ugly. I am hoping the fact that I just set up our new HDTV will convince her that she doesn’t need to torture me.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Looks like you'll have to get her drunk...
And slip a Dodgers snuggie on her.
by Dr. Geek on Apr 23, 2010 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
EeK!
No, I hope it doesnt come to extreme measures but if I have to “accidentally” dye the snuggie blue due to a laundry mishap so be it.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Great quote from Adam Dunn
courtesy of Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post:
Adam Dunn on hitting the knuckleball: "Revert back to slow-pitch softball," he said. "Minus the beer coolers in the dugout."
i have no knowledge of what he may be referring to.
by KellyStephen on Apr 23, 2010 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s because you kept the beer coolers next to the on-deck circle :)
by Eric Stephen on Apr 23, 2010 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Only because your bro was hitting behind me…I never got advanced.
by KellyStephen on Apr 23, 2010 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m in a hotel room in Alpharetta, GA….only thing to do is dip into the cooler.
This made me laugh. Thank you!
by KellyStephen on Apr 23, 2010 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
That drunk tank in Atlanta…just a motel room to you
by Eric Stephen on Apr 23, 2010 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Although I am currently listening to Led Zeppelin and not Mr. Petty.
by KellyStephen on Apr 23, 2010 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Martin
3 IP 1 H 0 ER 3 BB 4 K’s
Another strike-out via the curve, walk and CS, followed by a ground out to 3rd
by SeanMillerSavior on Apr 23, 2010 7:52 PM PDT reply actions
Can he come pitch in, say, LA next week?
:-/
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
If they are as bad as you say they are, how would the Dodgers be able to get anything for them?
by Eric Stephen on Apr 23, 2010 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Haeger can’t be long for the rotation. What does he have, maybe one more start left? If he stinks it up, I can see them going to Ely. His innings are sufficiently built-up to pitch every fifth day (unlike McDonald, Elbert and Lindblom).
I wish someone from AAA
would step up and take the 5th rotation spot
by SeanMillerSavior on Apr 23, 2010 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
They like Haegar's versatility
I don’t think they are going to do anything anytime soon. In some ways, Chad is on a much shorter leash, not that he is going anywhere but the expectations are so different.
Martin
4 IP 2 H 0 ER 3 BB 5 k’s
got a strike out on a fastball, gave up a hit, and apparently got some great D from the OF to get out of the inning
by SeanMillerSavior on Apr 23, 2010 8:08 PM PDT reply actions
Andruw Jones 2-4
with 2 Homers including a walk-off in the bottom of the 9th
by SeanMillerSavior on Apr 23, 2010 8:10 PM PDT reply actions
and it's his birthday (according to the announcers)
Well, at least he didn’t return to form until the year AFTER. More frustrating is that we are (literally) paying more for him than the White Sox now. If this isn’t a sign that we need to call up Ely & Link so we can shove it back in their faces, I don’t know what is!
ha
I thought if nothing else last year, the Dodgers at least proved to the outside universe that their offense was more than Manny. Oh well. Here we go again!
Per Jim Riggleman’s postgame conference, it sounds like Willie Harris “vacated the base” by walking to the dugout, giving up his right to the base.
I am coming to the realization that the team I root for, sad to say, just might not be good this year. It’s too bad.
They’re still fun to watch, though. It’s just too bad.
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
I think its a little early to throw out the white flag
I do think that it can be better but this year, the starters are going to have pitch better and longer. If that doesn’t happen, I can’t see the pen saving them like they did last year.
way way WAY too early!
The team can play roughly as poorly as it’s playing now by the end of June, and there’d still be a chance. Not a big one, but a chance nonetheless. Plenty of time to do it. Time now for the coaching staff to earn their money.
still early, HK
for all the talk about how the Yankees are so dominant and no one stands a chance against them and it’s not fair how awesome they are and yadda yadda yadda, remember…they were roughly a .500 team TWICE as far into the season last year. And how can we forget the Colorado Rockies after 38 games?
(I’m not saying you’re wrong, BTW, but it’s still too early to tell.)
Padres in 1st place!
Just like they were last year at this time. ’nuf said? ;-)
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Oh, I'm not throwing in the white flag.
It’s way too early, like you guys say. Too much talent. Nothing a six-game win streak won’t cure.
I guess I"m just a little sad tonight. And drunk. Two straight nights drinking 750 mL of gin will do that. I’m not young anymore.
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Apr 23, 2010 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
May 29th, 2009
More than a MONTH later than where we’re at now:
http://www.baseball-reference.com/games/standings.cgi?date=2009-05-29
“No question it’s going to be a dogfight between the Mets and the Phillies in the NL East. And the NL West, there’s a dogfight, too…for last place. If the Rockies can get out of the cellar before the end of the year, they should consider themselves lucky.”
Yup, ’nuf said!
For Xeifrank
Wil Nieves is catching tomorrow for the Nats…this was already planned before Pudge II got hurt tonight.
Martin
6 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 7 Ks
3 ground ball outs
His day is likely done
by SeanMillerSavior on Apr 23, 2010 8:34 PM PDT reply actions
Kevin Kennedy takes down Sheffield
I didn’t like Kevin Kennedy on Fox Sports West, but he (and his compatriots) deserve kudos for this.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Great story
Also, a good link headline. :)
I’m surprised he didn’t subdue him by talking about his managing days
by Eric Stephen on Apr 23, 2010 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow…I have always thought he was an ass. That may still be true, but my hat is definitely off to him. Hero in my book.
I travel a lot and always wonder about how to handle these types of issues, should they come up. I believe I will act in this same manner, but to hear he actually did this is a big plus in my book.
by KellyStephen on Apr 23, 2010 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, on further consideration I would hope if I was in this situation that the individual wouldn’t be able to break out of the constraints because all of his limbs would be broken. But Kennedy deserves a standing O next time I see him. I’m duly impressed by his actions.
by KellyStephen on Apr 23, 2010 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
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