Rare Ellis Homer Caps Improbable Dodger Comeback
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2011 6:27 PM PDT
in Dodgers Game Recaps
Email
Print
In the last game A.J. Ellis hit a home run, Andruw Jones played first base. It was August 26, 2008, in the fifth inning of a game at Cashman Field in a game between the Las Vegas 51s and the Fresno Grizzlies. Ellis took Brad Hennessey deep, and had not gone deep since, in a span of 713 plate appearances (456 in Triple A, 141 with the Dodgers, and 116 more during spring training).
Until today, that is.
Ellis took Chris Malone over the left field wall with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, capping an improbable comeback by the Dodgers, giving them a 7-5 victory over the Rockies at Camelback Ranch. The Dodgers were down 5-0 entering the ninth, but rallied for seven runs off Michael Marbry and Malone.
Hiroki Kuroda became the first Dodger starting pitcher to pitch into the seventh inning today, but he only faced one batter in the inning and didn't record an out. He gave up five runs on eight hits in his six complete innings, walking one and striking out four. His next outing will be Tuesday in Anaheim, in a shortened final tuneup before the regular season. Kuroda is slated to pitch on Sunday, April 3 at home against the Giants.
Kuroda was followed with three scoreless innings, one apiece from Matt Guerrier, Jonathan Broxton, and Mike MacDougal. For Broxton, he plans to pitch just twice more this spring, on Saturday and Monday, per Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times.
Ivan DeJesus had three hits today, and has five hits and a walk in his last nine plate appearances.
The Dodgers play two games tomorrow, and each fifth starter candidate gets a start. Tim Redding will start the day game in Tucson against the Diamondbacks, and John Ely will start the night game in Peoria against the Mariners. The game in Tucson is a benefit for victims of the January 8 shootings in the city, and will be played at what was formerly known as Tucson Electric Park. James Loney, Andre Ethier, Tony Gwynn Jr., and Jamey Carroll are scheduled to make the trip to Tucson, the longest of the spring for the Dodgers outside of the one game in Las Vegas.
171 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
It seems like it, but I’m not sure. If I had to guess, I would say yes on MacDougal.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2011 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Tough night for the MWC
From Darren Rovell:
By not advancing for another game, SDSU & BYU lost out on making another $2.4 million for the Mountain West tonight.
And
Now Bob becomes a fan of the Midwest
by bhsportsguy on Mar 24, 2011 6:42 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
And, more importantly, cost me 8 points in the bracket.
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
In related news
Don’t look now, but we have a new leader.
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
Mattingly on Josh Suchon (who was watching SDSU lose tonight)
with tongue firmly planted in cheek, on DodgerTalk:
I don’t understand it. He’s not in camp…What, is he from Venezuela? Is he related to Beli?
Probably already mentioned but...
even with the divorce from Hell. The Dodgers being ranked 23rd by Fangraphs, with the Mariners going to be at least below 18 (and probably in the top 15) is hilarious. There really should be a penalty for trying to trade for a convicted rapist.
Ahem
Just because I’m a spaz on the internet and while drinking doesn’t mean I’m not a highly plan-oriented and regimented individual. :)
Who's Dioner Navarro?
I
Can only go by the circumstantial evidence presented to me.
by bhsportsguy on Mar 24, 2011 7:13 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
LOOK HOW HAPPY MATT KEMP LOOKS
LOOK AT HIM
I know the man of the hour is Ellis — and I like him, and am rooting for him — BUT LOOK AT HOW HAPPY KEMP IS!
Who's Dioner Navarro?
We also now know why he broke up with Rihanna.
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
cos long distance relationships are difficult and when they are highly scrutinized they’re even more difficult?
Or because Ellis gives good hugs?
Who's Dioner Navarro?
alas, I would not know
I can only longingly guess what a bro hug is like, because I am not a bro.
Who's Dioner Navarro?
Isn’t is just like a hug you get from a platonic friend?
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I don't think I have watched Duke play one time this year
I had no idea what Kyrie Irving looked like until now.
And he is named for the Greek word that they use in Christian churches of finer distinction, but he pronounces his name “Ki-Ree”.
Or as Simers would call him Keer-e-a/Ki-Ree
Kyrie translates to Lord. Bit of an ostentatious name, but that should fit in nicely at Duke.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Tom Lehrer pronounces it Kir-ee-yay in “The Vatican Rag.”
Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!
by Humma Kavula on Mar 24, 2011 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Eric, this confuses me
Hiroki Kuroda became the first Dodger starting pitcher to pitch into the seventh inning today, but he only faced one batter and didn’t record an out. He gave up five runs on eight hits in his six complete innings, walking one and striking out four
How did he only face one batter AND give up five runs on eight hits in six complete innings?
And not recording an out, how did he strike out four?
Who's Dioner Navarro?
The runner he allowed in the seventh eventually scored. That was his fifth run allowed.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2011 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it’s good that Visser still gets a sideline reporting gig in an era when the women in it are alls supposed to look like Erin Andrews.
If sideline reporters from Gray to Visser are only going to provide inane information I’d rather they all look like Erin Andrews.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Old people have the right to say inane things just as much as young people do and get paid for it.
Visser’s wikipedia bio says she’s 57 and she’s no longer married to Dick Stockton.
I believe Visser once lost a spot on Monday Night Football to Melissa Stark. The latter woman’s career has since cratered.
Visser’s right to a job is perfectly fine and not in question.
The after affects of her plastic surgery however, is in question. Bad choice.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2011 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
She’s had a lot done because she had to get some almost 20 years ago when she had an accident and tore up her face. So having repeated surgeries so she can stay in TV probably makes her look more like an extra from “Nip/Tuck” than anything else.
This is a nice piece by Tony Jackson on tomorrow’s upcoming charity game in Tucson, but more importantly, for Josie, et al, Andre does his own yard work!
Hollywood Joe
Thinks Andre’s bathroom is about 4-500 square feet and Directv in his TV on the wall there.
by bhsportsguy on Mar 24, 2011 7:22 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
LOOK HOW MILDLY PLEASED JAY GIBBONS LOOKS!
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
He’s smiling, but no one has told him yet what happened on the field.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
He couldn’t believe what he just didn’t see?
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Mar 24, 2011 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
9th Inning Rally
Regardless of the game meaning nothing and the abundance of high numbered jerseys at the end of the game – this has to be good for team morale going into the season.
EJR
I
Remember when Kyle Singler was being recruited. He was a rival of Kevin Love in high school. I wonder who made the right choice of school.
by bhsportsguy on Mar 24, 2011 7:41 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Every time I see you name on a comment
I am reminded of the relatively obscure E J Peaker, introduced by a very young Kurt Russell here at around the 7:30 mark. I am pretty sure I saw this episode’s original broadcast as a nine-year old. Sort of a poor man’s Barbara Eden.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Humma now in the lead.
If Duke it all, he will win
David Young has moved up enough that if Kansas can take it all he will win
Ohio State is still in play. If OSU wins and plays Kansas it looks like Gary, if OSU wins against Florida Phil looks like a winner.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Williams
Needs to score 45+ for Arizona to have a shot
by bhsportsguy on Mar 24, 2011 7:44 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
He’s amazing. If Williams was just merely good and not one of the 3 best players in the country, Zona would have won like 14 games this year. He’s the good and the rest of the team is that bad.
by UCLADodger32 on Mar 24, 2011 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Butler going to another elite eight is amazing given how close each of the games they play have been. Wonder if this will be another nail biter.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Its kinda odd that almost everyone expects Butler to do this. This is amazing and should be celebrated as such. This isn’t Gonzaga making the tournament every year, this is much more special.
Butler has good players though.
Mack will be a 1st round NBA pick.
Matt Howard may get a Mark Madsen role.
Of course Hayward was a lottery pick.
Still impressive that they were able to recruit these guys. It is not surprising they are doing as well as they are doing given the players they have had, what is impressive to me is that they got these guys to go to Butler.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
and I never saw Mark Madsen shoot like Matt Howard just did. He’s more then a bruiser.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Madsen was a fantastic college player. I’d be surprised if Howard played any significant time in the NBA.
by UCLADodger32 on Mar 24, 2011 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
That seems generous, I watched alot of ball back then, fantastic is not an adjective used to describe his tools but his effort.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
You’re right. I thought his production was greater than it was in college.
by UCLADodger32 on Mar 24, 2011 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
He was infuriating. In the way that Mike Montgomery wanted him to be infuriating though. We had pics of him and a couple of the other Stanfurd guys wearing Cal garb on the wall by the Sports section at the Daily Cal. Grr-rah!
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
AJ Ellis home run, highlight of the spring so far?
How did Broxton look on TV?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
RSCI tells me Derrick Williams was the 100th best recruit 2yr ago, and that he was committed to USC.
Ouch.
USC let him out of his scholarship because of the whole O.J. Mayo mess.
Another reason why Tim Floyd is an asshat.
Nope. He was pretty much a mid major guy up until his senior year. Even then, he wasnt expected to be anything more than a solid 4 year guy. His development has been Westbrook-ian.
by UCLADodger32 on Mar 24, 2011 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup. 3 guys from the LA area, each that will play 2 years and go pro. interesting,
by UCLADodger32 on Mar 24, 2011 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
CBS: CLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSE UP on Duke Cheerleader's chest.
Me: FUCK. WHY DIDN’T I HAVE THIS CHANNEL ON HD?
Lundquist
with the full-on Jabba the Hutt going
Do the chair know we gonna look like some punk-ass bitches out there?
Watch out Hector
and AJ for that matter.
@dylanohernandez Navarro: “I can’t tell you how bad it is. It doesn’t seem to be that bad.” #Dodgers
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
“I can’t tell you how bad, because the Dodgers told me to keep my mouth shot until they tell me how bad they want the injury to be.”
by Michael White on Mar 24, 2011 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
ha ha
but I think it is to soon for a phantom DL
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I heard the audio of that on DodgerTalk
It didn’t sound as bad or vague as that quote implies.
by Eric Stephen on Mar 24, 2011 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I was just
Telling HJJ how much you were probably enjoying this tempo.
by bhsportsguy on Mar 24, 2011 8:17 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
If Duke loses, I am done.
Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!
by Humma Kavula on Mar 24, 2011 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
MLB Network replay of today's game
I will have to keep the beer flowing until I get to see the Dodgers score in the 9th.
EJR
Josh Rawitch
on A.J. Ellis (tip to Dodger Thoughts for the link):
A.J. is truly one of the most genuine people I’ve ever encountered in the game of baseball and his family is equally as awesome.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Jalen Rose feels vindicated.
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
Hurts my bracket
’cuz I had Duke into the final, but fuck Duke. Nice job ’cats.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Dear Duke
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Nothing could hurt my bracket......
(Can I start over?)
Baseball is a game, and games are supposed to be fun.
My reign at the top was both short-lived and anti-climactic
But that said, fuck Duke. Go Butler! Go VCU!
Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!
as one whose bracket in a money pool was already busted last weekend
I’m just rooting for all underdogs, all the time. (Though I was rooting for slight favorite San Diego St.) Go down, 1 seeds, burn, burn!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Watched all of the first two games
SDSU/UConn was phenomenal. That technical changed the momentum around. I feel bad for the Aztecs, but Kemba and UConn were pretty solid. Jimmer just wasn’t enough vs. Florida. Amazing performance and went down guns blazing. Barkley sounding a little like Joe Morgan.
True or False — and I don’t mean to get into a religious debate — but… True or False: if BYU wasn’t BYU and players could have sex, BYU would have beaten Florida.
Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!
by Humma Kavula on Mar 24, 2011 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Not sure, the missing player definitely makes a difference so they might have had a better chance
but Florida looks very strong right now and has been on a good run. Would have been even tighter at the end with him for sure.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
This is my best True or False yet! Three responses and I’ve got a True (I’m rounding kinbote up to True), a False, and a maybe.
Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!
by Humma Kavula on Mar 24, 2011 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
How about just a simple
::Clink!::
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Clink, indeed!
Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!
by Humma Kavula on Mar 24, 2011 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
INTENSE
is this Kings game. And the Sharks tie it as I’m typing. God damn it. 2-2 with 3min left. Kings needed a win tonight.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
holy crap
Sharks get an immediate penalty, Kings take advantage now lead 3-2 with 2min left.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
Booo!
(he says halfheartedly, as a fairly blase Sharks fan)
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
no fucking way
3 seconds left, San Jose scores because the Kings can’t play D.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
Furcal
had a digestive problem this offseason (Dylan Hernandez of the LAT). Also from that article:
Casey Blake, who has been sidelined because of swelling in the middle of his spine, participated in a full workout. Mattingly said Blake could play in a minor league game as early as Monday.Doesn’t seem like enough time to be ready Opening Day. If he’s DLed, he’d have to miss five days I believe, so that could mean he only misses the opening series with SF and the following off day.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Related FanPosts on True Blue LA
Related FanShots on True Blue LA
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
In Association With
Big League Stew - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
- Eric Hosmer redefines the Baltimore chop with infield double (Video)
- College player makes impossible over the fence catch to save tournament game (Video)
- Security!: Camden Yards guard collides with Royals’ Mike Moustakas
- The Juice: Nelson Cruz matches career high eight RBIs, Pujols stays hot in Seattle
- Benches clear at Fenway as Red Sox-Rays rivalry heats up
