Blake, Martin Back For Dodgers Just In Time For Carpenter
by Eric Stephen on Jun 8, 2010 4:27 PM PDT
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As the Dodgers face Chris Carpenter for the first time since last year's NLDS, their lineup is back at full strength. Casey Blake is back in the lineup after missing five straight games with back spasms. Russell Martin is back after two days of not starting, albeit with a heavy heart.
A three-year old girl was hit in the head and knocked unconscious yesterday by a ball off the bat of Martin during batting practice. From Tony Barboza and Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times:
A 3-year-old girl was to undergo surgery Tuesday for a fractured skull after being struck with a baseball that was hit into the stands during batting practice at Dodger Stadium.
Russell Martin was at the plate about 5:30 p.m. Monday when he hit a line drive into the stands near third base, hitting the girl in the head and knocking her unconscious, said Dodgers spokesman Joe Jareck.
A teary-eyed and visibly shaken Martin shook his head in disbelief and looked up into the stands as the girl's father carried her unresponsive body up the stairs to a first aid station.
That is just about the worst thing that can happen at a baseball game, and the fact that it is a little child makes it all the more heartbreaking. Martin has offered to pay all the girl's medical expenses.
Lineups
| Cardinals | Dodgers | |||
| 3B | Lopez | SS | Furcal | |
| CF | Winn | CF | Kemp | |
| 1B | Pujols | RF | Ethier | |
| LF | Holliday | LF | Manny | |
| RF | Ludwick | 1B | Loney | |
| 2B | Schumaker |
3B | Blake | |
| C | Molina |
2B | DeWitt | |
| SS | Ryan | C | Martin | |
| P | Carpenter |
P | Kuroda | |
Notes
- George Sherrill has been activated from the disabled list as expected, per Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times. Jon Link was optioned to Albuquerque for the third time this season after pitching two innings in his one day with the big club.
- Andre Ethier is in third place among National League outfielders in the latest release of All-Star votes. Ethier has nearly a million votes, and is closer to first place (Ryan Braun) than fourth place (Shane Victorino). Matt Kemp is seventh among NL outfielders, while Manny Ramirez is ninth.
- Hiroki Kuroda has struggled in the last month or so. He has given up at least three runs in each of his last six starts, and is 2-3 with a 5.19 ERA during that time. In Kuroda's last start, he had four unintentional walks for just the second time in his career.
- Now that Casey Blake is back, he can resume his hitting streak, which currently stands at nine game and counting.
- Tonight is Jonathan Broxton Bobblehead Night at Dodger Stadium.
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Game Time: 7:10 p.m
TV: KCAL
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Maybe next time the father takes his 3 year old to a game
he pays attention during batting practice. People need to take that shit seriously or don’t sit where you can be hit.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I almost saw a guy get his head taken off at ATT park during BP
He was too busy heckling the Dodgers to notice.
Link doesn’t work either.
You would be more successful facing Strasburg :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 8, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Woah that is one harsh story
Thats gotta be just awful to experience, hurting a fan, even if its an accident
I cannot imagine what that family is going through.
All thoughts with them.
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
BTW
MLB.com is showing the top half of the first four innings, for free
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?topic_id=6350584
But it appears to be about a minute or so behind
man
what kind of hot biddies are you slinging? can we hang out?
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Aww, I'm honored.
Dammit. I really wanted to hang out with slammin’ hotties, too.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I'm thinking we should educate the masses
I can think of a catchy “BABIP” cheer!
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
MLB network
One thing that sucks about watching MLB network all the time is they play the same commercials. If I see that stupid office depot “wow that’s a low price” commercial again I’m gonna break something
by abru3 on Jun 8, 2010 4:37 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Man how uncool
to put the press box on top of the stadium
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Fellow MLB pitcher approves
from C.J. Nitkowski:
99 with movement? Ridiculuosly tight curveball at 82? Thats video game stuff. Nats got a deal at $15 million.
I guess Kershaw is never going to win a Cy Young as a Dodger
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Lol
How the fuck is this one guy winning over everyone? I feel like as soon as I see him pitch I’m going to want to get a tattoo of him on my arm, lol.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
because he’s sick. I just switched on and watched his last two outs…my word.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Word, indeed
I just saw 2 pitches on the mlb.com link above. They were pretty dang good.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
99. NINETY NINE
LIKE IT WAS NOT NO THANG.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Strasburg got 99 problems, but a pitch ain’t one
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Jun 8, 2010 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
It's the Pirates, I would have been shocked if he didnt :P
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Ok, so who can we trade for this, Strasburg fellow.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Ely vs Strasberg
DUH NUH NUHHHHH
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I am DYING for a Kershaw/Strasburg matchup
They would be retarded not to do it.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
But it would be a matchup of 2 people silverwidow once thought would be the best ever
That only happens….3 or 4 times a month.
by Michael White on Jun 8, 2010 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
So when do we start taking bets?
Strasburg has arrived, so he’ll have to choose a new best ever.
The biggest question is
has MLB 10 The Show updated with him and how good is he in the game?
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
I haven't played the Show
but I would imagine a roster update would be forthcoming. :)
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Stupid Phillie fans
How is Zimmerman not leading vote getter for 3B? He is the best 3B in the league
by abru3 on Jun 8, 2010 4:47 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
OT
My brother is watching the video to Wat Pomp by Die Antwoord. If you haven’t seen or heard this band, you need to when you get a spare moment.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
The are like not at all like muse at all
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
they are to muse
as…um…I have no idea how to encapsulate the epic ridiculousness that is Die Antwoord.
They are a rap group from South Africa. I can’t tell if they’re 100% serious or not, but…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_pS46YRMIQ
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
it's slightly NSFW
you gotta love those Afrikaans accents.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
they aren't serious
they’re actually English speakers, who are mocking a particular poor white Afrikaans subculture in S.A. It’s a bit like Ali G, but then again the guy really is a good rapper.
Oh
so that’s confirmed then? Because those accents are dead on and I’m impressed with what they did in Afrikaans (not that I can understand the language, but still).
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
True
they both are not from the United States. They both baffle hipsters. Ummm, hmm. I think that’s it.
Muse is Queen 2.0, with a dash of Radiohead. Die Antwoord is white trash rap from the slums of South Africa. You want to be freaked out? Youtube “Enter the Ninja” by them and…yeah.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Die Antwoord
Isn’t that dutch for Blake DeWitt?
what did you just make me listen to
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
They're playing HARD this year
too bad I spent all my money on Muse. :)
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
With MIA and NERD
Saddddd face
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I really like NERD
and I’ve liked MIA since I heard Galang.
come to think of it, MIA and Die Antwoord…can you imagine that music video?!
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
She tried to convince me to go see them at Coachella this year. I had an uncancellable appointment with Devo at the time.
Ha, didn’t even know they were still playing. They were the next big thing when i was in High School. Whip it, whip it good
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
weirdest music video ever?
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
He watched Devo at Coachella
instead of Die Antwoord. I was sad.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Now he's even better then the best ever
Did SilverWidow get into the analyst booth?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
WOW
Really announcers? He isn’t just a potential hall of famer, he is a potential historic player. WOW.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand
mute
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
This is how people end up hating people like Tebow and Strasburg
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Any word on how the little girl is doing? The ball travels so fast. Man that sucks. Is that why Martin didn’t play yesterday?
by Skunkburner on Jun 8, 2010 4:54 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
HE SUUUUUCKS
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
He lacks mental toughness.
DFA
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Old Friend puts Strasburg in his place
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Especially
after all the fawning about being the greatest ever
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Man they just threw 25,000 back into the field
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I thought this tweet was funny
EricStangel: MLB: Stephen Strasburg- 3 IP, 1 H, 6 K. Between innings Stephen started dating Kate Hudson
Battle of the Rookies
I want to see that. And the inevitable end of that game:
Ethier: O HAI U ORDERED WALK OFF?
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
We surely have the greatest Dodger ever
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Karstens yells
Good gracious after that missed DP
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 8, 2010 5:06 PM PDT reply actions
Man, what a sweet hit n run swing by Pudge
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
yahoo sports
has a mormon.org advertisement . .. sweet
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 8, 2010 5:09 PM PDT reply actions
the "Thats a low price" commercial?
I cant fucking stand it
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 8, 2010 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
my friend actually laughed at that commercial
and i proceeded to stab him with a switch-blade. .
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 8, 2010 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
At Bat fail
I am unable to view the game now either. Other games are fine.
still laughing at pee wee's home run.
Oh that was perfect. former SBCC Vaqueros FTW!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
by underdog on Jun 8, 2010 5:18 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
bob costas says some people are getting ahead of themselves saying strasburg is a hall of famer. wasnt he just saying that he was beyond a hall of famer, in fact a historic player?
I am gut laughin over here.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
at the low pitch count thing
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I did it once
then I got on my blue buffalo
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
OT AGAIN
I’m watching Avatar: The Last Airbender.
I feel weird watching a kid’s show as an adult.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Is that any good?
Movie looks cool. But I am expecting some crappy m. night Shamalayan BS ending where the kid can see dead people who are really supervillans that controls plants that kills people in a village where a blind chick lives.
Well
it’s an interesting story. And the trailer for the movie looked really visually arresting. But it’s a Nickelodeon thing…so it’s very, very simplistic. The story is very basic, but good…so far. I’m 6 episodes in. :)
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I should check that out
I loved Dragonball and DRagonball Z in Japanese. The dubbed version irritated me
I'm watching iCarly, in my PJs
so, yknow, it could be worse
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
She actually doesn’t bother me very much, of all those kid shows these days…
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Im watching iJustine on youtube nude
so it could be worse
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 8, 2010 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
If I were a showrunner, I'd be looking to scoop her up in four years for an adult role
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
I enjoyed this
Dibble calls for Selig to suspend Delwyn Young for “conduct detrimental to the game.” #strasmas #strasburg #nats #mlb – gregemb
by StolenMonkey86 on Jun 8, 2010 5:27 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Fernando didn't give up his second earned run until his
6th start, he didn’t give up his first HR until his 8th start.
Odd Kemp
In the photo at the top of this post, Matt Kemp sure has a peculiar facial expression.
Chris Volk at the game, with great news
The three year-old with the fractured skull had a successful surgery today. Doctors expect her to be home by end of week. #Dodgers
Adam Dunn puts the planet back in alignment.
by Alex41592 on Jun 8, 2010 5:34 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
It would only be fitting if they switched over to another game
after Strasburg is done pitching
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 8, 2010 5:34 PM PDT reply actions
We talked
Andre’s going 4 for 4 tonight, it’s taken care of
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
It is Laker time
If Boston wins the championship again. . .suicide will be contemplated
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 8, 2010 5:38 PM PDT reply actions
I sincerely doubt
that the Lakers are going to lose 4 straight. Kobe is going to get mad, Lamar will actually show up, they’ll give the god damn ball to Pau.
They’ll come back to LA. Lakers in 6.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Strasburg vs. Prior
6ip, 11k, 0bb, 2er, 1 HR home vs Pirates – Strasburg ML debut
6ip, 10k, 2bb, 2er, 1 HR home vs Pirates – Prior ML debut
I have moved on to UCLA v. AZ softball
2-0 UCLA, Megan Langenfield has now hit 3 home runs in the last game a half
This is awesome
from Jon Weisman of Dodger Thoughts, via Stat of the Day blog:
Through six innings, he had the most strikeouts without a walk in a major-league debut ever
That's the good news
the bad news, the others on that list, are Johnny Cueto (10), Dan Smith and Sammy Stewart (9 each).
Pitchers to strikeout 13 in a game in 2010
Max Scherzer 14
Tim Lincecum 13
Ubaldo Jimenez 13
Strasburg 13 and counting
15 K, complete game strike out, 3 hits, 3 walks
He also beat the eventual World Series winning team with Willie Mays.
Although Spooner’s team had 3 HOF in the game.
@Justin_Stangel Stephen Strasburg- This kid is such a sure thing Pete Rose started betting on baseball again
Unofficial game score: 75
There have been 105 games this year with a game score of 75 or more before tonight.
86 pitchers since 1920 have had a game score of 75 or higher in their debut
Eric Gagne had a game score of 75.
Pedro Astacio holds the LAD record of 87
I will say that primarily the guys with great game scores in their debut
Wade Davis was the last pitcher to debut with a game score of 75.
Unofficial because I quickly tallied it
Game score, developed by Bill James:
start with 50 points
add 1 point for each out recorded
add 2 points for each inning completed after the 4th
add 1 point per K
subtract 2 points per hit
subtract 4 points per earned run
subtract 2 points per UER
subtract 1 point per walk
It’s just a fun stat; but it helps to go 9
Y'know I can figure out the most obscure rules
but statistics are beyond me.
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
Text I just received from a friend
“No fucking way. Ah god dammit. Now we’re never going to stop hearing about this asshole…”
somone’s a hater…
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I wanted him to be good....
but I didn’t want Curt Schilling to be right.
by Tommy Told Me To Bleed Blue on Jun 8, 2010 5:59 PM PDT reply actions
lol
Ed Price ed_price
Strasburg 5,700 strikeouts behind Nolan Ryan. But at this rate, needs just 408 more starts to pass Ryan.
I drafted him in the 19th round this year.
Left him sitting on my bench the whole season up to this point…
it was so worth it!
He broke the Nats record for K’s in a game in one night.
by Alex41592 on Jun 8, 2010 6:01 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
BTW
UCLA with 2 home runs (Harrison with a grand slam in the 2nd), lead AZ 6-0 going into the bottom of the second.
Can you get one of those shortened games in this series
If they lead by double digits after 5. Or is that rule suspended for this series?
From Rany Jazayerli:
Uh, everyone? Strasburg may have done something tonight that’s never been done before: he struck out 14 batters and threw just 94 pitches
According to baseball-reference.com, no P has ever struck out 14+ batters on so few pitches. Javier Vazquez threw 96 pitches on 4/9/03
(Greg Maddux once struck out 13 batters and threw just 81 pitches.)
Awesome
Chris Withrow- BEST START OF THE YEAR
7IP 5H 2R 0ER 1BB 6K’s and a HBP
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 8, 2010 6:07 PM PDT reply actions
Vazquez vs. Strasburg
That 4/03 Vazquez line was also eerily similar:
7ip, 14k, 0bb, 2er, 1hr, 5h – Vazquez
7ip, 14k, 0bb, 2er, 1hr, 4h – Strasburg
and Vazquez lost that game to Prior!
Prior 9ip, 12k, 0bb, 0er, 4h
Jayson Stark is gonna be all over this box score.
For instance
Ron Artest can go fuck himself.
At least the offense won’t stop flowing with Walton in there
I thought the first foul was bullshit
but who knows, the didn’t show a replay
by Michael White on Jun 8, 2010 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
BTW - for those planning ahead
A quick glance at the Nats post ASB schedule shows that as long as Strasburg is slotted in one of the first three spots in the rotation, he should start one of those games in LA.
It would go – No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 for the Nats.
The Dodgers will be in the back end of their rotation, since they probably won’t skip anyone because it really doesn’t matter.
Dodgers would go No. 3, No. 4, No. 5.
ELY AND STRAS
DO ITTTTTTTTTTTTTT
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I always enjoyed Michael Cooper’s then-record 6 threes in Game 2 in 1987, including five in the 2nd quarter.
Then again, I might be biased.
I don't like the clover on the back of the Celtics home uniforms
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
My family is putting the fun is dysfunctional
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
Simmons is chatting on ESPN.com
sportsguy33: He does, and he is – shots just aren’t going in. Even Luke Walton can’t understand why Pierce isn’t torching him right now.
Rondo is like a cracked out man's Bobby Jackson
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
I aim both to please
and hate on a rival’s most annoying player
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
I'm glad Nate Robinson is on Boston
since I hated him before he became a Celtic. I like to consolidate the hate.
can you give me the first three letters in your email address
I’m having searching problems
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
Alright
I will be exercising until the Dodger game. ee you in a bit!
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
More chat stuff
Jonn:
Lame foul from Sheed. You’re gonna foul Odom, foul him really hard, get him to reenact his little tackle on Ray Allen from ‘08? With these refs it’d be an instant ejection/suspension/execution.
Tuesday June 8, 2010 9:37
sportsguy33: 13 fouls in that quarter, 14 if you count Brady’s hair.
Tuesday June 8, 2010 9:38
Bryan J:
Crowd seems a little quiet… Did they go from “excited drunk” to “scared drunk”?
Tuesday June 8, 2010 9:38
sportsguy33: The crowd is “The cops just pulled us over and I can’t remember if I had 2 glasses of wine over that 3-hour dinner or three” buzzed.
Are you questioning the heart of Boston fans?
Boston fans are perfect. They are the best, and they are grown on organic farms.
Laker fans, they are the lame ones.
Look at that, he hit the f*cking bull! Guy gets a free steak!
changed my mind about leon landry
I like the pick now. This guy is NOT Juan Pierre redux. He’s stocky, muscular and quick twitch athlete. He’s short to the ball and it works with power because his hands and wrists are so fucking quick. He has a chance for a 50 (average) for power and coming from CF I will take that. I am on record as liking it. Left handed swing reminds me of Jimmy Rollins.
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