Stauffer Freezes Dodger Offense Cold
by Eric Stephen on Sep 22, 2010 9:50 PM PDT
in Dodgers Game Recaps
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PrintStop me if you've heard this before: the Dodgers got a good pitching performance from their starter, but could not provide enough offense to come through, ultimately losing. Tonight, Tim Stauffer and the Padres beat the Dodgers 3-1, their sixth straight win over the Dodgers.
In their last six games against the now first-place Padres, the Dodgers have scored four runs, total.
Just as he did on September 6, Stauffer shut the Dodgers down, this time through six innings. Stauffer allowed just one run in his six innings, on three hits and two walks, while striking out five. In 45 plate appearances against Stauffer this season, the Dodgers have reached base 11 times, a .245 on-base percentage.
These three numbers sum up the Dodger offense nicely this season, in my opinion: both corner infielders have a slugging percentage below .400 -- Casey Blake at .398 and James Loney at .399 -- and Matt Kemp has a .310 on-base percentage (though Kemp reached base twice tonight).
Ted Lilly had a good night, allowing three runs in his seven innings, his eighth quality start in 10 tries as a Dodger. He walked one and struck out eight. Lilly's undoing came with two outs in the third inning when David Eckstein hit a ball into the hole at shortstop. Rafael Furcal made a nice stop, but his bounced throw got away from Loney, who threw home wildly as Chase Headley scored from second on the play. Lilly exacerbated things by allowing a home run to Miguel Tejada two pitches later, pushing the score to 3-1 San Diego. It was the 300th home run of Tejada's career.
In the meaningless statistic department, San Diego reliever Luke Gregerson set a new MLB record with his 37th hold of the season, per Padres' broadcaster Andy Masur.
Hiroki Kuroda and Mat Latos face off in the series finale tomorrow night.
WP - Tim Stauffer (5-4): 6 IP, 3 hits, 1 run, 2 walks, 5 strikeouts
LP - Ted Lilly (8-12): 7 IP, 8 hits, 3 runs, 1 walk, 8 strikeouts
Sv - Heath Bell (43): 1 IP, 1 walk, 2 strikeouts
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I’m guessing the Southwest commercial is featuring real baggage guys. They look like they’re having a blast. Pretty funny shit.
Did the girls send you any Ethier blanket pix?
by KellyStephen on Sep 22, 2010 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
No
Number 1 sent me a generic shot of the game from their seats.
by Eric Stephen on Sep 22, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
They’ll be out on the street by the weekend.
by KellyStephen on Sep 22, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha
I did see some shots of the blankets though. They looked pretty cool.
by Eric Stephen on Sep 22, 2010 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
no joy in Mudville
had to repost that.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 22, 2010 9:52 PM PDT reply actions
And I'll repost my reply
Fraud cried the maddened thousands, and the echo answered fraud.
Fuck You Ruiz
by Humma Kavula on Sep 22, 2010 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
heh
awesoke
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 22, 2010 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
casey
mighty casey
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 22, 2010 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Nothing else to look forward to except for E’s headlines the rest of the year.
by KellyStephen on Sep 22, 2010 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
The sad thing for the Padres
They only play the Dodgers one more time after tonight.
Since August 26th – against all other teams 3-14
Against the Dodgers 5-0
When you have to fly into Coeur D’alene, Idaho and then drive 100 miles to get to where you’re going, you’re going somewhere that you shouldn’t have a reason to go to.
by KellyStephen on Sep 22, 2010 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
My Nomar Question
Any thoughts about Nomar becoming the hitting coach? Knows Loney, Kemp and Ethier, perhaps has seen what adjustments they need to make. Realize he has a different style than Donnie baseball and Ned may chose the coaches?
However, since Frank will be looking for PR wherever he can, Nomar might be an interesting possibility
Nomar was one of the most unique hitters in my memory. I don’t know that I want hitters looking at Nomar Garciaparra and saying, yeah, I’m gonna try to hit like that guy.
All that said, I don’t think it matters who the Dodgers’ hitting coach is. The offense is a bleeding, gaping wound, a festering ulcer, and it requires more than the band-aid that a hitting coach can provide.
Nomar, by the way, was my favorite player for years.
Fuck You Ruiz
by Humma Kavula on Sep 22, 2010 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
has there ever
been any thoughts of him becoming a coach?
if he could do it, all power to him.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 22, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
That would certainly be interesting, and he does have a history with many of the guys. I suppose it would have to do with his willingness to want to resubmit to the daily grind again though; I don’t know either way.
by Eric Stephen on Sep 22, 2010 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
For some reason
hitting coaches seem to be more psychologist than technician. You see hitting coaches come and go (Mickey Hatcher aside) while pitching coaches seem to last much longer.
by bhsportsguy on Sep 22, 2010 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Jeff Kent will be the hitting coach next year
by 68elcamino427 on Sep 22, 2010 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
If he could teach
his small compact swing and good discipline to the team, that would be great..
by bhsportsguy on Sep 22, 2010 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
And he can teach them how to roll a porn stache!
by KellyStephen on Sep 22, 2010 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Has Josie ever expressed an
opinion on her fellow Cal alum.
by bhsportsguy on Sep 22, 2010 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd rather have Bill Mueller as the hitting coach
I thought he did really well in 2007, and Loney had his little power surge, but the pitching sucked that year…
"I still love my ex-wife, but only when we're not talking"
by angelofdeath on Sep 22, 2010 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I choose to focus on the positive
The Dodgers cured my insomnia… Apparently, the ball hitting the catchers mitt is a very calming and relaxing sound… Thanks, Bums!!!
"I still love my ex-wife, but only when we're not talking"
Hiro-K will lead us to sweet victory tomorrow
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
by shaqfor3 on Sep 22, 2010 10:33 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Man, Dylan H is killing it on Twitter tonight
He’s finally snapped, but in an amusing way.
http://twitter.com/dylanohernandez
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Joel Guzman was our future...
"I still love my ex-wife, but only when we're not talking"
by angelofdeath on Sep 22, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
And Broxton doesn’t look supersized.
"There’s no reason I can give you that makes sense. A lot of what I do is a feel thing."
by Little Blue Bicycle on Sep 23, 2010 5:21 AM PDT up reply actions
saw this on Fanhouse
Identify the best Dodgers prospect, then expect to hear, “Who?”
Jerry Sands started out in low Single-A this year with only 413 career at-bats, but the 25th-round draftee should now be considered the Dodgers’ best prospect. Scouts say Sands’ mature hitting approach and all-fields power will give him a fighting chance in the major leagues. A corner outfielder who’ll turn 23 next week, Sands may be in Chavez Ravine next summer.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 23, 2010 7:50 AM PDT reply actions
So our BEST prospect
Only has a fighting chance in the major leagues?
I don’t agree with this. Maybe if they had said our best hitting prospect or something.
Josh Fisher has some interesting reads to start the day:
Judge decided Frank is the sole owner of the Dodgers. The only question is whether the MPA stands and Jamie is entitled to half the marital assets, including half the Dodgers. Sounds like it was Jamie’s team who wants to go to mediation so she can get a couple hundred M’s off the Dodgers before taking off.
Frank always did like deferred payments.
"Remember, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Except for herpes. That shit'll come back with you."
NPUT
http://www.truebluela.com/2010/9/23/1706031/are-the-dodgers-the-new-punching-bag-of-the-nl-west
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
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