First Run Equals First Time Alone In First Place For Dodgers
by Eric Stephen on Jun 8, 2010 10:05 PM PDT
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PrintA double to right field by Manny Ramirez in the eighth inning plated Rafael Furcal, giving the Dodgers all they would need in a 1-0 win over the Cardinals in front of an announced crowd of 48.056 at Dodger Stadium. Coupled with San Diego's loss to the Mets, the Dodgers are now in sole possession of first place for the first team this season.
The Dodgers tied a club record with their third 1-0 victory of the homestand. The Dodgers have had three 1-0 victories on a single homestand just one other time since moving to Los Angeles. In 2000, the Dodgers beat Arizona on September 19 and 20, and then beat the Padres on September 24.
Hiroki Kuroda and Chris Carpenter were both excellent, each tossing seven shutout innings. Carpenter allowed seven baserunners while striking out five, while Kuroda allowed five baserunners while striking out six. Hong-Chih Kuo retired the Cardinals in the eighth inning, extending his scoreless streak to 16 2/3 innings.
The ninth inning began with an epic battle between Jonathan Broxton and Albert Pujols, an 11-pitch affair that at one point featured seven straight foul balls, and ended with Pujols striking out on a check swing. On his bobblehead night, Broxton struck out two in the ninth to get his 15th save, and on the season has 42 strikeouts against just two unintentional walks.
Andre Ethier had three hits for the Dodgers, including a pair of doubles.
Not only are the Dodgers, who are 14-6 in one-run games this year, in first place, but they also now hold the best record in the National League, at 35-24.
The Dodgers, 7-2 on their current homestand and 10-5 in the first 15 of their 16 games in 16 days, go for the sweep with a rematch of Game 2 of last year's NLDS, as Clayton Kershaw faces Adam Wainwright.
WP - Hong-Chih Kuo (2-1): 1 IP, 1 hit, 1 strikeout
LP -Trever Miller (0-1): 1/3 IP, 2 hits, 1 run
Sv - Jonathan Broxton (15): 1 IP, 1 hit, 2 strikeouts
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Excellent win tonight!
Kuroda stepped up huge, Broxton had a man’s at bat in the 9th and comes out on top, and now we’re in 1st place. Lakers win, too. Great day for LA.
Yes they did
Now on to the Super Regionals for the Men’s Baseball team.
I believe USC has a Fed Ex delivery coming soon.
48K
That’s pretty small for bobblehead game plus STL. I wonder if the Laker game affected some walk up sales.
Missed the game due to being in a bar in Atlanta watching Lakers. Saw the last out on MLB.com when i got back to the hotel. Surprised that it’s June 8 and the Dodgers are now in first place; Phil said several weeks ago that they’d be in first place by June 1 and I replied that it would be before the Memorial Day weekend. Oh well, a few days late but it feels good.
More surprising is that the Angels, after their horrendous start, got into first a day ahead of us. Damn it would be great to see an I5 Series!
seems to be the Angel way, doesn't it?
no matter how far down they are, they always float back up, like a helium balloon. Though I think we gave ’em a ride this year…and we have a whole extra team more than they do to worry about!
Actually they're second again
Angels lost tonight, and are half a game back of Rangers. It could happen to us too as early as tomorrow. Quite a way to go before we can breathe and occupy first place.
Boy do I sound stupid here
2010 BA #1 prospect:
Stephen Strasburg (assuming he signs) or Madison Bumgarner?
I’m leaning towards Bumgarner. Age vs. level of competition, pure stuff and stats are all off-the-charts.
This is very unlikely, but I want to see Strasburg start his career in Double-A for a direct comparison.
Posted by: silverwidow | July 08, 2009 at 12:01 AM
Not stupid. Borasssssss has a tendency to overinflate his clients, and I am totally surprised that Strasburg is where he is at so quickly. At the same time, unlike with other Boras clients, I am encouraged because every time I hear the kid, and people who know him, it sounds like he’s a good guy with a great head on his shoulders. Here’s to hoping that he stays true to that and becomes a superstar. If Borasssssss gets some props for that, I can live with it.
Contrast him with the latest phenom (he who shall not be named), who appears to be a real ass. And at 17 no less. I’ve got a son who’s 17 and 3 daughters who are older than that, and I’ll be shocked if this kid “makes it” based on the attitude I’ve seen so far. I really hate rooting against a kid at this age, but he’s done nothing to put me in his camp to date.
by KellyStephen on Jun 8, 2010 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
He's a good kid
Don’t believe everything you read. It all is blown out of proportion.
by abru3 on Jun 8, 2010 11:00 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Bumgarner is throwing a temper tantrum right now in honor of you posting that.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
I totally called this victory.
This afternoon, a guy walked into my office.
“Dodgers gonna hit Carpenter tonight?” he asked.
“No!” I said, dismissively, then paused for effect. After the pause, I said, “But they’ll win, one-nothing.”
“Heh,” he snorted, and left my office.
I totally, totally called it.
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
Did you quote Harland Williams right after?
Get out of my office because you’re fucking fired!
by Eric Stephen on Jun 8, 2010 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Cool…can you give a thumbs up to USC not getting sanctions on Friday as well?
by KellyStephen on Jun 8, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
The only college team I care about
is Brandeis. Division III, baby!
Brandeis, undefeated all-time in football! (NB: Brandeis has no football team.)
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
by Humma Kavula on Jun 8, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
WOO YEAH DIII!!!
Brandeis plays University of Rochester in basketball. It’s very exciting.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Rec'd
for using the Nota Bene, although I still prefer the abbreviation “N.B.”
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
so we end up facing
Carpenter, Wainwright and Piniero…‘09 NLDS redux! Where’s Loretta? We need him for tomorrow’s game!
rematch of Game 2 of last year's NLDS, as Clayton Kershaw faces Adam Wainwright, best game I ever saw,
by MammothDodger on Jun 8, 2010 10:17 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, and the vets typically don’t do that unless they actually like the guy. I’m definitely in the Strasburg camp at the moment.
by KellyStephen on Jun 8, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I've never seen that before
That made me laugh
by Julio Nievas on Jun 8, 2010 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Close game
We owe it to the pitchers – all were great. Especially Kuroda, for 7 innings. We could easily have been down several runs with a lesser pitcher. All power to Carpenter too, but there was no excuse for leaving bases loaded in the 8th. Broxton literally saved the day. They need to score more runs.
Still, last year, I was so amazed in the NLDS because up to that point the Cards really owned us, beating the Dodgers both at home and away. They seemed to have our number, much more so than the pre-Lee Phillies. Not so much this year.
I’m pissed off LSU’s eliminated from the tourney. I wanted to see some of our draftees. Did we draft anyone who’s still playing?
*ahem*
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
There’s something about that that just screams World Cup 2010. Leaning towards Australia as a source.
Any idea what it’s about? Are Anteaters some college sports team name?
Besides UC Irivine you mean?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
The reason I posted it
was because I went to UCI, our mascot is the Anteater, and we eliminated LSU in the regional, which was a bit of sweet sweet revenge for when they knocked us out a couple years back. The image itself is just from some meme thats been floating around for a while.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Wow! Great game.
Dumbass Bartman in the outfield should have left the ball alone. Maybe we score two. Anyways, ESPN shows no love to Kuroda, and all the attn to carpenter. Even though Kuroda pitched a better game. MLB network gave 3 sec to Kuroda and all the rest to carpenter. It pissed my off for a bit. But oh well, the Dodgers are in sole possesion of 1st place. Sweet!!!!!!!!!
by Skunkburner on Jun 8, 2010 10:42 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
If Kuroda does this more consistently
he’ll get the numbers that get the media attention. He seems awfully “moody” – on one game, off the next. If he can keep the off games down to 1 out of 5 or so, he’ll get the attention the next time he’s out.
They are amazing!!
Especially with the cheese and grilled onions.. .Im getting hungry lol
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 8, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
You worked there and never tried them??
They are pretty good but I don’t know about the $3 price or whatever.
I didn’t even know about them, nor did anyone ever order them. This was 1993-1995; I’m not sure if they had them back then.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 8, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I told you. Pure bliss. I get extra spread on the side so after i get past the first layer, i have enough to cover the rest. I’m a little sick.
by UCLADodger32 on Jun 8, 2010 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, I do the ever / every thing way too often.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 8, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I laught at my stat line that I thought he would have for tonight
I did say he would allow 2 runs, though. But I had him at 5 IP, 5 hits, 2 BB, 5 Ks… He blew me out of the water
by Julio Nievas on Jun 8, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
My ex and I talked about proposals at DS and other sporting venues at length — not because he was planning on proposing to me, but because I was initally SUPER against the idea. At that time I thought it was incredibly unromantic and super ballsy — you better know for SURE that this chick is gonna say yes.
Eventually, I changed my mind. It’s super ballsy, and that’s awesome: you care so much for someone that you’re willing to put yourself out there in front of everyone. I mean, what if she says no? You really want Casey Blake to have a fleeting thought of “Man, what a douche” in his head as he jogs out to 3rd base?
I’ve also come to the conclusion that being married to me is much like embarrassing yourself in front of 30k+ people, so you might as well get it started off right.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
by Maddz on Jun 9, 2010 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Rec'd
Hilarious conclusion.
Rebuttal, representing the opposing viewpoint, Mr. Bud Light:
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ANN: Today we salute you, Mr. Stadium Scoreboard Marriage Proposal Guy.
MVO: (Singing) Mr. Stadium Scoreboard Marriage Proposal Guy.
ANN: You’ve combined the three things you love most in this world: your girlfriend, your team, and lots and lots of attention.
MVO: (Singing) Everyone look at me.
ANN: Your first proposal: her hand in marriage. Your second proposal: two more jumbo chilli dogs.
MVO: (Singing) Chilli cheese!
ANN: It’s the perfect plan unless her name is spelled wrong, she’s in the bathroom, or she says ‘no’.
MVO: (Singing) Pretty please.
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MVO: (Singing) Mr. Stadium Scoreboard Marriage Proposal Guy.
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The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
lol
"I’m going to go straight into the (Dodgers) system," said Cash, who paced the Lions from the mound and the plate over the past two seasons. "At this point we’ll just start negotiating with Los Angeles on a contract after the draft is over."
dodgers flew him out Sunday...
Funny enough, southern California wasn’t on Cash’s radar either before this past weekend.
"I figured it was going to be Seattle or St. Louis," said Cash, who had conversations with both the Mariners and Cardinals organizations prior to a surprise phone call from the Dodgers on Saturday.
"I was eating dinner, and they called and asked if I could come out and throw for them," Cash said. "I figured it would be Monday, but they said they wanted me on a plane at 8 a.m. (Sunday). I was like, ‘whoa, that’s not going to happen.’ But we made it work, and I was out there during the Braves series. I threw in the home bullpen, and they kept me kind of hidden away from the Braves people because they didn’t want them to know they were talking to me."
That would have been funny; “who is that warming up down there?”
by Eric Stephen on Jun 8, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll put up a draft thread in a little bit
it will run overnight and serve as the final day open thread
Thanks for those links.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 8, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice win by you guys tonight
I wish I knew what it was like to win a few one games.
"If you mess with us, we are going to answer back." - Troy Tulowitzki
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Jun 8, 2010 11:00 PM PDT reply actions
thanks man
Its real stressful . . .but it is nice to see a W at the end of the night
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 8, 2010 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
If I were you guys I'd be pretty confident in these games at this point
I think you’re like 14-6 in one run games now or something like that.
"If you mess with us, we are going to answer back." - Troy Tulowitzki
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Jun 8, 2010 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Pitching, Pitching, Pitching ... It's All About the Pitching
Great Pitching
Fantastic Pitching
Tremendous Pitching
Go Dodgers!
looks like Baldwin's probably going to sign as well
http://www.thepilot.com/news/2010/jun/08/baldwin-drafted-fourth-round/
Calling it a "dream come true," the senior outfielder was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth round with the 142nd overall pick. Previously committed to play baseball at Elon, he now says he’ll turn pro out of high school, following in the footsteps of his father, Pinecrest pitching coach James Baldwin Jr., a 10-year veteran of Major League Baseball.
"We just had to go along with the flow," James Baldwin III said, noting that at the beginning of baseball season, he didn’t know that being drafted out of high school was an option. "I’m just trying to follow in my dad’s footsteps, because I love the game of baseball."
Lets keep the train rolling
I’m looking at you, Lee.
by Julio Nievas on Jun 8, 2010 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions
This from the Tigerbait.com , front page story
Lee arrived on the LSU campus Tuesday afternoon
Lee, who signed a football scholarship with the Tigers, was drafted in the first round of the major league baseball draft Monday night by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Lee, a quarterback, will play both sports at LSU.
Tigers football coach Les Miles had a meeting with Lee on Tuesday afternoon. According to Miles, Lee will attend class in summer school Wednesday. Lee will also participate in the football team’s summer conditioning program Wednesday.
“Zach wants to come to LSU, get a degree and play football and baseball for the Tigers,” Miles said. "I met with Zach and his parents (Tuesday).
“All of them are looking at LSU as a great opportunity both academically and athletically. Zach is an outstanding student. He’s excited about the college experience.”
by Julio Nievas on Jun 8, 2010 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions
More grim news.. As I continue to read the story
“The recruit I was totally shocked about was Zach,” Mainieri said. “The Dodgers took him in the first round and, to my knowledge, never had a conversation with him. Zach may be the hardest player in the country to sign. His asking price is through the wall.”
by Julio Nievas on Jun 8, 2010 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Some... "hopeful" news?
“There has been precedent in first-round picks not signing and going to college. I hope Zach shocks the world and does not sign with the Dodgers.”
Attending class does not prevent the Dodgers from signing Lee. All major league teams have until Aug. 16 to sign their draft picks. Reportedly, Lee is seeking about a $3 million signing bonus.
by Julio Nievas on Jun 8, 2010 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions
white might do 3 million...
if it’s something absurd like 5 then no but 3 million is doable or at least will get the dodgers in the room to negotiate.
He gave LaRoche a million bucks as a 39th rounder, so anything’s possible. But that was under different ownership.
bigger question
i don’t see why he’s worth 3 million when there were other plus arms on the board
it’s not like this kid is tyler matzek
by Chad Moriyama on Jun 9, 2010 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions
2. Tyler Matzek, LHP
DOB: 10/19/90
Height/Weight: 6-3/185
Bats/Throws: L/L
Drafted/Signed: 1st round, 2009, Capistrano Valley HS (CA)
2009 Stats: Did not play
Last Year’s Ranking: Did not qualify
Year in Review: Seen by many as the top high school pitcher in the draft, Matzek fell to 11th overall due to perceived bonus demands. Many predicted he wouldn’t sign, but he finally agreed to a $3.9-million bonus at the deadline.
The Good: Matzek is a classic elite-level high school arm, but the fact that he’s left-handed makes him especially intriguing. Some put a potential 80 score on his fastball, as he was sitting at 92-95 mph in the weeks leading up to the draft, with occasional 97s on the gun. He throws both a curve and a slider, but the latter, which sits at 82-85 and features heavy break, shows the most potential. He has a thick, mature build, an easy, repeatable delivery, and no command issues.
The Bad: Matzek had an uneven spring. While he was outstanding late in the season, he had some downright poor starts in March and April, sitting at just 88-92 with flattened breaking balls. Like many high school power pitchers, he’s rarely used or needed a changeup, and he will need to improve it.
Ephemera: The 11th overall pick has not been a kind one for teams drafting pitchers, as the best ever is arguably Shawn Estes.
Perfect World Projection: He has the tools to be an upper-echelon starter, with many believing that his ceiling is higher than that of Friedrich.
Path to the Big Leagues: Right now, his path is just getting to his pro debut, although he has the raw ability to move quickly.
Timetable: Depsite signing too late to get his pro feet wet, the Rockies feel Matzek has the talent and makeup to handle a full-season league, so he’ll begin 2010 at Low-A Asheville.
by Chad Moriyama on Jun 9, 2010 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Ha. I love it. We take the hardest guy in the draft without even talking to him. Freaking awesome.
by UCLADodger32 on Jun 8, 2010 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Ugh, he signed for 1 million.
Deglan was 5 picks short :(
by Julio Nievas on Jun 8, 2010 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Here's some stuff from Les Miles on Lee
plus some Landry / Dean notes
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2010/06/lsu_hopeful_two-sports_player.html
Matt Kirkland looks like he's signable..
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/jun/08/kirkland-thinking-pro-ball-not-vols/
Consequently, it’s highly likely that Kirkland will forgo his college pledge and enter the professional ranks.
“I would like to start my career right now,” said the 6-foot-2, 205-pound Kirkland, who has a penchant for power at the plate. "But me, my adviser and the Los Angeles Dodgers have to get together and negotiate some stuff. It’ll probably be later on this week sometime.
“But it’s like I said, I just want to play baseball. There are not many people from Tennessee in the pros, really. I’d like to start my career early and go play pro ball.”
get that power hitting 3b into the system.
lol i found this hilarious
“Honestly, today’s just been another day to me. I had the same routine,” he said. “I woke up this morning. Fed and watered the farm animals. Then we’re on our way down to Cookeville for a livestock auction, and they call me and let me know I got drafted in the 12th round.”
If this doesnt confirm the southern(hick) sterotype
Im not sure what does
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 8, 2010 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I just got back from watching the Laker game
And I come home to KKKKKKuroda? FML…
Sex addiction? Two words=get married.
Couldn't they pick a better picture of Kuroda up at Dodgers.com?
He’s pitching with his eyes closed!
thats how he rolls
Can’t argue with the results tho.
by EephusBlue on Jun 8, 2010 11:42 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
WooHoo, first place!
and the Lakers win! Was a pleasure to see the Celtics fans streaming out of the arena like little green lemmings. Did everyone take their screenshots of the Padres being in first place this morning? Could be a collectors item.
Dodgers BEST Record in NL
Tied for 9th best run differential in NL at +13 Run differential (and pretty much most of that came from last night).
I would say our luck has changed for the better, completely coincidently at the the same time as the pitching changed.
Luck, pitching, both? I’ll take it.
We keep up this pitching, we are going to be 1st in everything.
Got home awhile ago from the the Dodger game.
Broxtons bobblehead box is bigger then Ethier’s. No suprise there. I found it hard to concentrate on the game when everyone around me kept updating the Laker game. They had the game on one half of the consession stands so people in line could watch! After they anounced the the Lakers had won I looked up at the score board and realised it there was a pitchers duel going on! Another funny thing was the girl running up the ailse when the dude proposed to her. Pro atheletes don’t run steps that fast and thats the saddest dude I ever saw in my life. Luckily she came back down and said yes…3 innings later. Big Jon was lights out. That 11 pitch duel with Albert was epic. All in all, great night.
The Broxton/Pujols at bat
was the best battle I’ve ever seen in person. Simply fantastic.
Just messing around with baseball-reference play index
Only Tampa has had a better 37 game stretch this year http://www.baseball-reference.com/games/streaks.cgi?games=37&year=2010&SHOW=TOT&includes=nospan_years&game_start=10&game_end=135&teams=ALL&orderby=wins&submit=Find+Streaks
Also spanning from last year up until now the Dodgers have played good ball against teams > or equal .500. http://www.baseball-reference.com/games/situational.cgi?from=2009&to=2010&0=2&1=3&rsgtlt=gt&rs=5&ragtlt=gt&ra=5&2=6&trgtlt=gt&tr=10&3=8&mvgtlt=gt&mv=10&4=11&owlsgtlt=gte&owls=.500&sortby=WP&teams=teamnl&years=all&submit=Run+Situation
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