Kershaw Good, But Latos Better As Padres Beat Dodgers Again
by Eric Stephen on Sep 7, 2010 9:43 PM PDT
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PrintMat Latos and Clayton Kershaw had quite a pitchers' duel tonight at Petco Park, but it was Latos who came out on top, leading the Padres to a 2-1 win, their second in as many nights against the Dodgers, to drop the Dodgers to below .500 for the first time since May 11.
Kershaw got his second 1-2-3 first inning of the season tonight, but then allowed single runs in the second and third innings. However, that was it. Kershaw went seven innings, allowing two runs and six baserunners while striking out six. Kershaw retired 13 of the final 14 batters he faced. His six strikeouts give him 197 on the season, two behind Tim Lincecum, who struck out 11 tonight, for the National League lead.
Latos was brilliant tonight, allowing one run in seven innings, throwing a career-high 113 pitches. He also had 10 strikeouts and no walks. The last pitcher to do that against the Dodgers was Barry Zito, on June 16, 2006. Latos set a major league record by pitching his 15th straight game allowing two or fewer runs (in five innings or more), per the Padres.
Reliever Mike Adams came in to pitch the eighth inning, and Jamey Carroll, pinch hitting for Rod Barajas, greeted him with a leadoff double. Fellow pinch hitter Jay Gibbons lined a ball to center field with was caught in a nice play by Chris Denorfia, who scored points on the Eric Byrnes Scale of Unnecessary Diving after the catch. Closer Heath Bell was summoned with one out in the eighth, and got out of the jam by striking out Scott Podsednik and James Loney, with a walk to Rafael Furcal mixed in between.
Bell was asked to get five outs for his 39th save, and get them he did, four by strikeout. It was an impressive performance by Bell, who has thrown 49 pitches in the first two nights of this series.
Kenley Jansen pitched a scoreless inning in the eighth, striking out two batters. He had a rough couple of weeks in late August, walking at least one batter in six straight appearances, but he has struck out five of the seven batters he has faced in his last two outings. On the season, Jansen has 27 strikeouts in just 16 2/3 innings, an absurd rate of 14.58 strikeouts per nine innings.
Chad Billingsley pitches the finale tomorrow, as the Dodgers try to avoid a sweep against Cory Luebke, making his second career start for San Diego.
WP - Mat Latos (14-5): 7 IP, 4 hits, 1 run, 10 strikeouts
LP - Clayton Kershaw (11-10): 7 IP, 5 hits, 2 runs, 1 walk, 6 strikeouts
Sv - Heath Bell (39): 1 2/3 IP, 1 walk, 4 strikeouts
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2011 draft
Dodgers are in a 3-way tie for the #13 pick. However, because they finished with a better 2009 record than Detroit and Oakland, Dodgers get pick #15.
Doesn't matter
Fuck Heath Bell anyway. I hate watching him pitch no matter what.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I have no Heath Bell problems.
There is no room in the cold, black stone that sits in the center of my chest to hate Heath Bell — that space is consumed by hatred for Carlos Ruiz.
Fuck that guy.
The Omar Moreno of this blog
by Humma Kavula on Sep 7, 2010 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Another reason to like or not hate Bell
He has faced Ruiz three times. He allowed a sacrifice bunt, and struck him out twice.
So there’s that.
by Eric Stephen on Sep 7, 2010 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Brian Wilson has struck out Carlos Ruiz
They only time they faced each other. Fuck ’em all!
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Weird 3:35 P.M. start time tomorrow
What regulars will be rested? Furcal? Blake? Luebke’s a lefty; maybe Loney or Ethier?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I have a free mini-poster in my office
that has this schedule on it, that had tomorrow’s game scheduled for 3:35. I see that that has changed.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
How about the entire starting lineup?
None of them can even hit a ball off a tee right now.
by Michael Kieser on Sep 7, 2010 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
flagged.
And just what is Scooby Doo-ing there? Seems really wrong.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Why flag?
Velma is the one that Shaggy should be going after. She’s the brilliant chick who always sovles the mystery. And now, they’ve given her tits, so all’s right with the world.
The Omar Moreno of this blog
by Humma Kavula on Sep 7, 2010 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Playing with the innocence of my childhood!
Feh on that! Feh!
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Nah
Daphne was always vapid. Even in my nerdy prepubesence, I couldn’t figure out why they didn’t make Velma hotter.
Now they’ve made right what once was wrong. The Scooby Doo writers are like Quantum Leap come to life.
The Omar Moreno of this blog
by Humma Kavula on Sep 7, 2010 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Did Fred and Daphne ever kiss? Nooooooo!
Scooby-doo must remain asexual and pristine!
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
And he knows how to tie an ascot
….not that there’s anything wrong with that.
The Omar Moreno of this blog
by Humma Kavula on Sep 7, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I would venture a guess that Scooby is humping Scrappy
But it’s hard to tell, since they’re out of view
by The Dude Abides on Sep 8, 2010 8:18 AM PDT up reply actions
damn
I found $8 field box seats on stubhub.
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
I saw
$3 Loge. Yeah it was out in section 160, but still. Row E I think.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
this means tickets to AT&T park are gonna be super $$$!
great…. trying to go see Blue v. Halloween Colors next week
For robotmadeofnails
Here are the remaining KCAL broadcasts:
Thu at Hou
Sat at Hou
Tue 9/14 at SF
Thu 9/16 at SF
Tue 9/21 vs SD
Sat 9/24 vs AZ
Tue 9/28 vs Col
I put in for the final two sets of Friday through Sunday.
by Eric Stephen on Sep 7, 2010 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm out of town for the Rockies
but we should get together that final w/e.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I put in for the final weekend a while ago, when I thought it might be Vin’s last hurrah.
by Eric Stephen on Sep 7, 2010 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
robot!!
i didnt have prime ticket either…. and i could only watch games on kcal last year… i was so mad….
then i called my tv company and demanded they give me prime ticket…. and they added it..
Yes, but I have a home theatre PC with over the air. So, who can I call?
by robotmadeofnails on Sep 7, 2010 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
If they don't skip anyone
Bills-Lills-Padills
by Eric Stephen on Sep 7, 2010 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Check that
Kuroda would pitch the Thursday final game of that SF series.
by Eric Stephen on Sep 7, 2010 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Only nine home games remaining for the Dodgers
9/17-19 Rockies
9/21-23 Padres
10/1-3 D-Backs.
Should be lots of cheap tickets out there.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Fortunately for re-sellers
you do have two weekend series, people still buy tickets for Saturday and Sunday
And
a fleece blanket giveaway. The people love their fleece blankets.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I love a unnecessary riot. Good use of LAPD resources.
by RoyaleWithCheeze on Sep 7, 2010 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
If the Padres make the playoffs
do they likely sell out their home playoff games? Only around 21K at Petco tonight? Pathetic.
extremely pathetic
Much smaller cities with worse parks would pack ’em in tonight if they were in the Padres position.
The last pitcher to get a 5-out save against the Dodgers (as Heath Bell did tonight) was…Heath Bell, on July 4, 2009
1st game for manny after the suspension
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
First Dodger loss with Manny after he came back from the suspension.
by Eric Stephen on Sep 7, 2010 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
And the question is
Dan Denham RHP
Cole Hamels LHP
David Murphy OF
Scott Elbert LHP
C.J. Henry SS
Matt Antonelli 3B
Blake Beaven RHP
David Cooper 1B
A.J. Pollock OF
i decided to make something
to sum up how i feel about this season.
by papercrane on Sep 7, 2010 10:04 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Tripon isn't a balding, bespectacled white guy
but other than than, perfect.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Sep 7, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I was gonna rec, but upon reflection, I can't agree.
We don’t suck.
Where’s the graphic that says, “WE’RE MEDIOCRE!” Cause that’s what we are. Not good, not terrible, unwilling to commit to one way of being or the other.
The Omar Moreno of this blog
by Humma Kavula on Sep 7, 2010 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
So long as you agree, I'll rec.
The Omar Moreno of this blog
by Humma Kavula on Sep 7, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Latos
second Pitcher in history to have 15 consecutive starts of 2ER or less.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 7, 2010 10:06 PM PDT reply actions
well
maybe not in history, but the first since 1945
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 7, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Kuroda & Lilly are the only FA’s I be interested in. Signing both won’t happen.
by RoyaleWithCheeze on Sep 7, 2010 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Revison of season win prediction that is as weak as the Dodger offense
77 {wins}
Dodgers < .500
heh
Whatta way to go Joe!
This team has flat out quit on you
Ouch!
To imply they quit
you have to be pointing at the two main culprits of the poor second half, Ethier and Kemp. Which would not bode well for their future in the game. I think they are just not playing well, quitting means they are not trying, I think they are, but it is not working for them right now.
Nobody stands in the batter's box with 90 mph fastballs whizzing by and "quits"
Well, maybe Manny with the Red Sox….. ;-)
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
they never quit
but I believe Kemp has ADD due to his lack of concentration and focus. I think his mind wanders… now tear me apart.
by RoyaleWithCheeze on Sep 7, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I really dont
If you just watch him hit, you can see his hip fly open… and Im not a scout at all. His swing is messed up right now.
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Sep 8, 2010 1:30 AM PDT up reply actions
i mean, don’t think they “quit.” But the last time I saw Kemp, he looked like he has checked out. In general, I think they were treading water and can’t see the horizon
I just watched
on Prime Ticket the special on Kemp and he admitted he allows his mind to wander in center field (he didn’t say anything about being at bat or base running) to “relax”. I think this is spilling over to at-bats and base running.
by RoyaleWithCheeze on Sep 7, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
so Kemp is the least inspired of a very uninspired group?
Gotta face it, this year he’s just a .250 hitter with 20+ HR
Oh , excuse me, he leads the entire team with 22 HR today
heh
by 68elcamino427 on Sep 7, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Heh
I wonder what Kemp would say when evaluating his season? What would Bowa say? We know that Torre wouldn’t dare give an honest evaluation.
by RoyaleWithCheeze on Sep 7, 2010 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions
This team has been so bad
I’m actually looking forward to hockey season…
"I still love my ex-wife, but only when we're not talking"
Hockey?!
The first step is admitting you have a problem.
The Omar Moreno of this blog
by Humma Kavula on Sep 7, 2010 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I've watched the Kings long before last year
So I’m used to watching this amount of suck… Or worse…
"I still love my ex-wife, but only when we're not talking"
by angelofdeath on Sep 7, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Hockey on TV = SUCK
Hockey live = MIND BLOWING!
by RoyaleWithCheeze on Sep 7, 2010 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Having seen exactly one live hockey game,
agreed.
The Omar Moreno of this blog
by Humma Kavula on Sep 7, 2010 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I've seen three
(one at the Forum, two at Staples) and I agree also.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I have seen one game in person
a Ducks game 2 years ago, and it was great in person.
by Eric Stephen on Sep 7, 2010 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Isn’t “the Flying V” what people on the ground called Wonder Woman when they saw her invisible jet?
by Eric Stephen on Sep 7, 2010 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
this youngster watched Wonder Woman growing up!
but yes, I was referring to the Flying V, an offensive move in Mighty Ducks movie
We knew that
but Eric can’t resist a chance to Think Blue.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I recall the grade-school joke regarding
Wonder Woman, Superman and the Invisible Man.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Poor Invisible Man
He totally got screwed with that joke
by The Dude Abides on Sep 8, 2010 8:25 AM PDT up reply actions
except, even in the movie, they are offside when they run the flying v.
by Michael White on Sep 8, 2010 6:49 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Sharks are good, as usual
How are you guys gonna choke it all away this year?
"I still love my ex-wife, but only when we're not talking"
by angelofdeath on Sep 7, 2010 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
probably in the playoffs per usual
went to the playoff games v. Red Wings (sharks win) and Blackhawks (sharks decided not to play that night)
times like this, i wish NL had a DH
and before I get banned, I am drunk Eric
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 7, 2010 10:29 PM PDT reply actions
TBLA has no Rule... what is it? 11?
The Omar Moreno of this blog
by Humma Kavula on Sep 7, 2010 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Phil is much more likely to run you for that. I will just be there to pour Dr. Pepper on your carcass. :)
by Eric Stephen on Sep 7, 2010 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
What,
you guys expect me to drink alone?
The Omar Moreno of this blog
by Humma Kavula on Sep 7, 2010 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha
for DH, not drinking.
I’m more likely to ban someone for not drinking :)
by Eric Stephen on Sep 7, 2010 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, the way these games are going
you’ll have plenty of company.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
you probably would
just what i’d expect. Good show sir.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 7, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
What's Kemp suppposed to do?
Hit 2 HR a game to carry the rest of the slackers?
Geez, he can’t even figure out how to stay in on the ball!
Mattingly should put a trashcan (bucket)
in the batters box just to the left of Kemp’s left foot in BP and tell him not to move it.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
heh
One of the most effective such devices i’ve seen that really works is a cinder block
by 68elcamino427 on Sep 7, 2010 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Dodgers.com
Torre balances time for callups, playoff run
I’m sorry, what?
"I still love my ex-wife, but only when we're not talking"
The relevant quote
“This is an opportunity to look at some people and see what we see,” he said. “The last 20-something games, we can try to get an idea of what’s there. We’ll get some guys some starting assignments. Just because we play [John] Lindsey or [Russ] Mitchell doesn’t mean we can’t win a ballgame. We’re not doing wholesale stuff.”
by Eric Stephen on Sep 7, 2010 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Sounds like
Charlie Brown’s teacher
by RoyaleWithCheeze on Sep 7, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Translation
These other sacks of shit have quit on me!
by 68elcamino427 on Sep 7, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
"I still love my ex-wife, but only when we're not talking"
by angelofdeath on Sep 7, 2010 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
What the hell are they doing to the Google frontpage?
Damn it, my eyes hurt
"I still love my ex-wife, but only when we're not talking"
It is annoying
just don’t move your mouse, and it will stop!
by Eric Stephen on Sep 7, 2010 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Is there an occassion?
Or do they just enjoy screwing it up?
"I still love my ex-wife, but only when we're not talking"
by angelofdeath on Sep 7, 2010 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I never could concentrate long enough to see the link by clicking on the BS.
by Eric Stephen on Sep 7, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
First things first
6 corn dogs from Derweinerschnitzel is not a gigantic amount, especially for someone who has not eaten all day by 3 PM whilest getting up at 9 AM for work.
Second things second (lol), how surprising to see Kershaw pitch another great game only to see him lose 2-1…fuck this offense. Fuck everything about this offense. There is absolutely no incentive for Kershaw or Billingsley or any pitcher to stay on this team long or even short team. Ugh.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
I’ve got the kind of time to go through 1000+ comments that I missed last night and today :)
Couldn’t do it at work like usual, new job I can’t even take in my Iphone because I fix Iphones and they are worried we will steal, haha. I fear this means much less time during the day on TBLA…I’m sure my constant presence will be missed.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
so your quitting on the team then???
Front Runner!
by 68elcamino427 on Sep 7, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I think
men eating corn dogs would be on delias man’s list of things that make him uncomfortable.
Did you know that Nicole Ritchie eats corn dogs?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Presumably
but you gotta think that one is right up there with “hipsters”.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I've always wondered what I missed at the bar after the TBLA game, lol
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
She looks like she needs to eat 100 of them.
by Michael Kieser on Sep 7, 2010 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
That's what...
No wait, that’s gross…
"I still love my ex-wife, but only when we're not talking"
by angelofdeath on Sep 7, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm with you
Once a team sucks you in, you are hooked. Losses always hurt, no matter how much we try to avoid that feeling.
by Eric Stephen on Sep 7, 2010 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions
0.06% of winning the NL West
and in other news there is a 0.05% chance of Hurricane Joe ripping through SF, SD and Denver next week.
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