Runner Goes, Ball Goes: Dodgers Win 4-2
by Eric Stephen on Jun 28, 2010 10:42 PM PDT
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Vin Scully put it best in the top of the eighth, describing a hit and run play with Casey Blake at the plate, when he said, "Runner goes, ball goes." Blake hit the ball into the left field stands, breaking the tie and providing the Dodgers the winning margin, as they defeated the Giants 4-2 to open their three-game series.
Chad Billingsley had a very good start, especially when considering he hadn't pitched in 17 days. Billingsley allowed two runs in six innings, as did Barry Zito, and left the game tied.
The Giants may have scored a few more runs were it not for five double plays. The one that stood out came in the seventh inning, when the Giants put runners on first and third base with nobody out. Edgar Renteria flew out to right field, and Andre Ethier made a perfect throw to the cutoff man, James Loney Ronnie Belliard. Aaron Rowand held at third base, but Pablo Sandoval tried to tag from first base, and was promptly thrown out, taking the sting out of the rally.
Hong-Chih Kuo pitched the ninth for the Dodgers while filling in for Jonathan Broxton, who was declared unavailable both tonight and tomorrow night by Joe Torre. Kuo picked up his second save of the season.
Kemp Benched
Matt Kemp, who is hitting .238/.294/.381 with just four home runs and 20 RBI in his last 61 games, was out of the starting lineup for the second consecutive night. It wasn't for matchup reasons, as Kemp was hitting .457/.525/.543 off Zito in his career.
"Kemp has good numbers against Zito. Reed [Johnson] had a good game last night, so I just decided to stick with that lineup that scored us some runs and made some things happen," Torre said, "I’m going to take it a day at a time."
Tony Jackson explored further on ESPN LA:
A source close to the Dodgers, speaking on the condition of anonymity, indicated that there is growing frustration with Kemp's season-long lack of production at the plate, coupled with the fact that he doesn't seem to be getting any better.
The source was quick to emphasize, though, than any frustration with Kemp is strictly related to on-field performance.
Notes
- Manny Ramirez did not make an out tonight, collecting a double, two singles, and a walk. He also made a very good defensive play, holding Pat Burrell to a single on a long hit nearly to the warning track in left field
- A.J. Ellis, in his first game in 11 days, had a base hit and a walk
- Rafael Furcal had two hits and a walk, and stole his 12th base of the season
- Ronald Belisario pitched a scoreless eighth inning, and now has a 1.56 ERA over his last 17 appearances, with five walks and 12 strikeouts in 17 2/3 innings.
- The Dodgers have a 19-5 record against the NL West this season
- Tonight was the first time since all three have been in the major leagues together that Kemp, Loney, and Russell Martin all began a game on the bench
- Tomorrow night's game features a pitching duel of John Ely and Matt Cain
WP - Jeff Weaver (5-1): 1 IP, 2 hits
LP - Santiago Casilla (1-2): 1 IP, 2 hits, 2 runs,
Sv - Hong-Chih Kuo (2): 1 IP, 1 hit, 1 walk, 2 strikeout
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19-5 vs the NL West
I doubt the Dodgers have ever had that good of record vs the division to start the season.
I called for a 2 inning save for Weaver
He vultured the Win. I am glad to see Belisario pitching better. Still walking a few here and there, but he seems to be rounding into form again.
Again, I could care less about interleague
As long as we own the West, we should still be playing in October
Sex addiction? Two words=get married.
by angelofdeath on Jun 28, 2010 10:46 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I'm scared to ask this question... Nevertheless...
Does Kuo go tomorrow?
/ducks
Sex addiction? Two words=get married.
He went 1 2/3 on Saturday, right?
Then some 20-odd pitches today… I think they better rest him… Jesus, we’re awfully short on the pen… Thanks, Joe…
Sex addiction? Two words=get married.
by angelofdeath on Jun 28, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
and Torre will bring in Brox
to see if he can make his arm fly off. He saw the footage of Joel Zumaya and is afraid his title might be in jeopardy.
Before the game
Torre said Kuo would be the closer, if needed, Monday and Tuesday. But with 22 pitches tonight, it’s iffy
by Eric Stephen on Jun 28, 2010 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
They will probably rest Kuo and just play matchups tomorrow.
by JonWeisman on Jun 28, 2010 11:01 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
It'll be iffy anyway since I'll be in there in person
site of several Dodger 9th inning meltdowns I’ve witnessed. :-/ But I still see a Justin Miller save against his former team.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Three-inning save special.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jun 28, 2010 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions
twilight zone
manny making a nice defensive play and the opposing team losing the game on a baserunning gaffe. ill take them as i can get them.
"His genes are so strong, even his daughters have beards."
“He is…”
“The most interesting beard in the world.”
Man
I didn’t even read this before replying to Tripon’s weird Salma pic.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jun 28, 2010 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions
She is
the most interesting woman in the world.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jun 28, 2010 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions
We win.
Suck it pandouche!!! See you tomorrow.
by Skunkburner on Jun 28, 2010 11:00 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Dodger Talk is starting
http://player.streamtheworld.com/_players/citadel/?sid=966&nid=2920
for those that want to listen online
it starts 30 minutes after the game, right after the postgame show ends.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 28, 2010 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
It is working here
but I am using an old link. Eric may not want you to listen. Link appears to be the same I am using, though.
:)
Right
the postgame show falls under the MLB window. The switch gets flipped as the very moment the postgame show ends.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 28, 2010 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions
As a matter of fact
I do want to listen.
Thanks Eric.
Oh, and be glad that I don’t have your phone number. I would’ve not shut up via text tonight during the interview.
Im down with dodger talk
Ken and Josh do a good job, even if the callers are retarded. Some old man called the other day and said we should trade Kemp for Zambrano. The he suggested we get Dontrelle Willis.
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 28, 2010 11:18 PM PDT reply actions
some other dude
said we should trade for Strasburg.
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 28, 2010 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
i wouldnt mind something along the lines of kemp and some low level arm for zambrano and tyler colvin. i think it would be good for all parties involved. we get a pitcher who could thrive here as well as CHEAP YOUNG TALENT in colvin for kemp, who’s slumping badly.
TERRIBLE idea
If you really want Zambrano, you can get him for free if you take his contract – ok not likely something Frank does – or for not too much if you want some-to-all of the contract eaten by the Cubs. Obviously there are risks to taking him on as well. What you suggest is a bad overpay. And why would the Cubs move Colvin?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Pitching is a strange business. In 2006 Weaver made 31 appearances, 172 innings, all as a starter, and had 8 wins. This year he has no starts, 22 innings and already has 5 wins.
"A baseball game is nothing but a great slow contraption for getting you to pay attention to the cadence of a summer day."
I listened to the first 14 minutes of Dodger talk
Ken has no faith in Ely going 7+, not into #elymania*
*First time I used this twitter reference, I think I shall continue to do this..
Ken and Josh not afraid to hate on Jack Taschner
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 28, 2010 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I haven't watched that video in years!
Thanks for the flashback!!!
by Julio Nievas on Jun 28, 2010 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I had never seen it before.
That is funny.
He passes it and “Boom goes the dynamite.”
Holy shit that is funny.
I had to watch Ms. Teen USA 2007 on the right side after that….man it is funny.
by robotmadeofnails on Jun 28, 2010 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I could be very wrong
But wasn’t Belliard playing 1B still during the double play with Pablo?
by robotmadeofnails on Jun 28, 2010 11:30 PM PDT reply actions
Yes.
"A baseball game is nothing but a great slow contraption for getting you to pay attention to the cadence of a summer day."
I remember this because Belliard hit into a fielder’s choice in the top of the inning and was on first base for Blake’s HR. I remember thinking, before the HR, that they should put in a pinch runner for Belliard and then bring Loney in for the bottom of the inning. If Blake hits a double instead of the bomb it could of made a big difference. But it all worked out and that’s just Torre being Torre.
"A baseball game is nothing but a great slow contraption for getting you to pay attention to the cadence of a summer day."
Unfortunately
the modern 12-man pitching staff makes such moves harder to make. When you only have a five-man bench and one of them is your only other catcher, it’s hard to burn up players like that. (Wasn’t the only guy on the bench with better than average speed Kemp?)
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Fixed - thanks.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Jun 28, 2010 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Hating on the pierzynski trade. ROFL
didn’t realize how much they gave up for him.
youve heard of this awesome company on shows like Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and Glenn Beck
uh no I havent
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 28, 2010 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions
BJ or Justin?
Sex addiction? Two words=get married.
by angelofdeath on Jun 28, 2010 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Comparing Kemp to BJ Upton on Dodger Talk, saying Matt is dogging it and needs a “Longoria-type” to slap him upside the head.
And now they invoke the immortal name of Andruw Jones. “Matt was really tight with Casey Blake last year, you wouldn’t think they’d be that tight, but they were. Year before that, who was he tight with? Andruw Jones. Hmmm…”
But
Matt has set himself up for all of this talk with his poor play this year.
by bhsportsguy on Jun 28, 2010 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah not sure how into this PVL conversation I am
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 28, 2010 11:45 PM PDT reply actions
Man, I should stop reading John Kruk
the man is a fucking idiot.
I didnt know he could write
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 28, 2010 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions
my theory is that they keep him chained at a desk and typing random baseball cliches until it resembles an article.
The ESPN editor must hate working on his stories.
by Julio Nievas on Jun 28, 2010 11:50 PM PDT up reply actions
want to punch this caller
saying Broxton hurt Joes feelings last night. fuck that.
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 28, 2010 11:52 PM PDT reply actions
things are really falling into place for the jints
pandouche’s 5’8" 300 lb physique no longer so cute and cuddly as he can’t produce any more and is now being hit for in the clutch, lincecum now down to 88-90 on the gun (but nothings wrong, errrr)
bumgarner looked good the other day, but its hard to take someone seriously named “madison bumgarner”
the good news is that due to the blind squirrel/nut situation that is aubrey huff the brain dead ownership will bring back sabes and boch for a couple more years
thought the lefty warming up in the top of the 9th was, uh, somebody else and I figured the only reason for that was torre f’ing with tbla
but thank goodness for the kuo-ser
I vote beli for tuesday closer
by lchristmas on Jun 29, 2010 12:05 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
I was watching the giant broadcast and of course the dodger closer situation was not a hot topic, kruk and kipe too busy discussing the giant coke bottle and evaluating fans’ hat choices
a game at at&t is interesting, sit in the expensive seats and about 1/50 of the people watch the game, and about 1/50 of them know the first thing about baseball (but they love the panda)
by lchristmas on Jun 29, 2010 12:11 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
From Tony Jackson
Also, Torre said after the game that Kemp will return to the lineup on Tuesday.
Also, Torre said after the game that Kemp will return to the lineup on Tuesday.
I think Matt's problems start with not accepting the nickname 'Bison.'
Wasn’t it last year that someone asked him about it and he said he wouldn’t mind a different one?
I think he tried to get "The Thing" going.
Which is just dumb, imo.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
NPUT
http://www.truebluela.com/2010/6/29/1543083/has-matt-kemp-lost-a-step
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
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