Kuroda gets Krunched, Dodgers fall 9 - 5
by Phil Gurnee on Apr 14, 2011 10:47 PM PDT
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The Dodgers scored in five different innings amassing a total of five runs but still fell four runs short as Kuroda had one of those games. Didn't help any that Lance Cormier gave up three runs in the 7th to make it a laugher.
The Dodgers got off to good start with singles from Carroll, Andre, and Kemp for a run. When Uribe walked the Dodgers had the bases loaded, one out, and one run in. Loney was up and while we understand his struggles with LHP he's got to at least get a run in, but his feeble fly to LF did not do the trick. Hoffman then hit a soft line drive to the 3rd baseman to end the threat.
Kuroda then gave up two runs in the 2nd, one in the 3rd and 4th, and two more in the fifth. The Dodgers scored again in the 3rd on the speed of Matt Kemp who singled to CF, stole second easily, then scored on Juan Uribe's double down the line. Up jumped the Loney/Hoffman duet, and again they were off tune as Loney grounded out, and Hoffman hit a weak ground ball to SS that resulted in Uribe being out at home. The lone run in the 4th was all Jamey Carroll who banged a single, stole second, went to 3rd on a fly ball to LF, narrowly beating the throw, and then scampering home on a passed ball.
At that point it was 4 -3, with Kuroda taking the mound in the fifth. Albert took some strikes, fouled off a few pitches and then launched a line drive into the field box level for a home run. A few hits and wild pitches later, the Cardinals scored their sixth run off of Kuroda.
McDougal pitched a scoreless 6th, but Lance Cormier gave up three runs in the 7th and that was game. Kemp would hit a monster home run on the first pitch he saw in the 9th but it was simply a footnote to a 9 - 5 drubbing.
Good News:
- Matt Kemp had three hits, two broken bat singles, and one monster home run in the bottom of the ninth
- Jamey Carroll continues to lead the team from the top of the lineup, getting three more hits. He has now had three, three hit games out of the last six.
- James Loney had two of his patented slicing singles to LF marking the first time this year he has had multiple hits in a game.
- Broxton pitched a scoreless 9th
- Andre singled in the 1st to extend his hitting streak to 11 games
Bad News:
- Kuroda had three wild pitches, the most he's ever had
- Kuroda gave up 10 hits, tying his career high. He's now given up 10 hits four times, but never eleven.
- Lance Cormier pitched
- Dodger pitchers gave up a season high 16 hits
- This was the first Cardinal win at Dodgers Stadium since Aug 19th, 2008
- Attendance was a mere 34,288 on a Laker hat giveaway night. That is kind of low.
Kuroda Line: 5 IP, 10 hits, 6 runs, 5 earned, 0 walks, 3 K's
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I know it's early, but......
Something’s gotta change. The hitters (Kemp, Ethier and Carroll) have been very good, but the pitching that was supposed to be excellent, has been less than stellar (Kershaw excepted). There are power hitters in the lineup that can’t hit anything. Our first baseman is strictly a defensive player, who has lost the ability to hit the middle of the ball. Little loopers to the opposite field.
In other words, this is less than half a team. Changes have to be made. It’s not fun to watch this team. The LOB numbers have to be enormous, and if you look at the line score tonight, there wasn’t one crooked number for the Dodgers. Hell, Koufax couldn’t win with this kind of support.
Baseball is a game, and games are supposed to be fun.
Okay, start naming changes.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 14, 2011 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I got one, Chad Billingsley should stop having an 8 ERA. That would make us better.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 14, 2011 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
James Loney should stop hitting .160.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 14, 2011 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Boom, changes that will happen.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 14, 2011 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
If Loney comes up with runners on base, pinch hit for him,
Baseball is a game, and games are supposed to be fun.
Your change is unrealistic! Perhaps you should think of a realistic one! That way you will be happier!
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 14, 2011 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I really want to see Sands handle 1B
I disagree that he will be equal to or worse than Loney
by SeanMillerSavior on Apr 14, 2011 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I disagree
He used to be able to hit, I think he can again. I don’t have a gigantic problem giving him until June or so to figure it out, but i don’t want to see this all year from our first baseman.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Giving him into June to get back to mediocre isn’t promising though.
by Chad Moriyama on Apr 15, 2011 3:21 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'd qualify that even more
Giving him into June to get back to being a below average first baseman instead of an extremely terrible one isn’t promising though.
by The Dude Abides on Apr 15, 2011 4:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Hear hear!
Let’s get back to a nice 3.50 ERA to start with, then work from there.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
My lineup
Carroll
Blake
Ethier
Kemp
Gwynn
Pitchers spot
Uribe
Barajas
Loney
by SeanMillerSavior on Apr 14, 2011 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I think we should look into trading for Luke Scott
I thought we should have gotten him at the deadline last year as well. He will be one of the 3 best in our lineup if we get him, and not 3rd best like Uribe or Loney would be.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Haha
I love it.
The Bad: Cormier pitched
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Dodgers were stressed about tax day tomorrow
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Oops
Is it? I filed way before (the GF got on my nuts about it early on). Ok the Dodgers were stressed about tax day on Monday :)
Or maybe just thinking of Jackie Robinson night
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
ha yeah
there is some made up holiday tomorrow, so it get’s pushed back to monday! which is good since i haven’t done mine
by Brandon Lennox on Apr 14, 2011 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Unfortunately I haven't filed yet.
I have DE taxes, AR taxes, Federal quarterly taxes, blah. Once I moved from CA to AR, got married, move to DE….then tax time was hell on earth. My wife had AR taxes, Federal Taxes, I had AR taxes, DE taxes, CA taxes, federal taxes….blah
I remember when the Dodgers went most of the year in 2008 without losing more than 2 in a row. Then in 2009 they went up until the last series of the year before getting swept in a series. Well, they’ve broken those streaks early this year.
Positive thoughts
which are especially difficult when you live in frisco. Constantly reminded of the “Defending World Champion” blah blah blah
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
The problem with this team is its a damn crap shoot. It’s not a rebuilding year or anything. This team has the potential to go deep into the playoffs. But they also have the potential to lose 100 games. It’s just all up in the air. I joke in a very negative manor on this site but personally I always think the Dodgers will turn it around.
They will
Too early to freak out.
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Im at the point where Im surprised if anyone not named Ethier or Kemp
does something well.
by SeanMillerSavior on Apr 14, 2011 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Catching up in a couple of things
Thanks for referencing the payroll worksheet earlier.
In the press box, whether I get the $9 media meal (rarely) or just grab some dogs later, I always eat at my seat in the press box.
I only heard part of the first inning on radio and the Dodgers led 1-0, so my bad.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 14, 2011 11:13 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
It varies
It is buffet style with a few choices. Usually one meat or main dish with a few other options as well.
If I get it it’s usually on Sunday when it’s breakfast-oriented.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 14, 2011 11:23 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
That's going to hurt his tips
You give the girl $10 and you throw the $1 change into the tip jar. Not any more.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Apr 15, 2011 12:39 AM PDT up reply actions
I think, after 13 games and already a whole game under .500, that we should hold an open auction for each player and minor leaguer, play with independent league players, and build a tribute theme park to the 2011 World Champion Colorado Rockies where Dodger Stadium used to stand.
No Rafael Furcals were hurt in the making of this video.
by G.Scott on Apr 14, 2011 11:14 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
haha wow
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Only real question is what to do with the ashes.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 14, 2011 11:17 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
It’s now legal to scatter them at Daytona!
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 14, 2011 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I like the theme park idea
Im tired of driving all the way to Valencia to get my roller-coaster fix
by SeanMillerSavior on Apr 14, 2011 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Can we also build a monument to the former glory of Rafael Furcal's healthy body?
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Did I miss anything in the four digits worth of comments in the game thread? Is it worth going back to read?
by Eric Stephen on Apr 14, 2011 11:19 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
No. Unless you need to know about how much James Loney sucks.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Apr 14, 2011 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
You mean Juan Pierre-lite?
Though I hear Loney mashed in batting practice. Let’s see some of that in the games, that would be nice.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
I read them
A few good lines, but too much dross to make it worthwhile.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Apr 15, 2011 12:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Actually
reg spanked a few people, which was pretty sweet.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Apr 15, 2011 12:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Now I'm dross?
we are SO over.
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by Ghost_of_K3vo on Apr 15, 2011 12:58 AM PDT up reply actions
It is early, but
The left side of the infield defense for the Dodgers looked alot like a team of replacement players tonight.
With an aging Carroll in place of Furcal at SS and Blake obviously not 100% at 3B, guess it’s to be expected.
Oh well
Is it safe to say Furcal was another flop signing of an aging player?
by DodgersKings323 on Apr 15, 2011 12:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Man I dunno
Its frustrating but when he is on, he is freakin amazing. Trouble is getting him on
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Time for (Ru)Ben (De La Rosa) and Jerry (Sands)?
by Eric Stephen on Apr 14, 2011 11:25 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
Rubby stands for Ruben?
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
No
Rubby is his complete first name.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Apr 15, 2011 12:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Hi Gais
I usually don’t post much, I’m a regular lurker to the site and enjoy reading your comments.
But I just have to say it has been a pain watching these guys play besides Kemp,Kshaw & Ethier. I know it is still early, but this Dodger team besides those three seem like they can’t do shat @ the plate.
Maybe this will be the season that we suck in the first half of the season, and go bananas in the second half & make a run for the playoffs.
crossing fingers
Love that optimism!
I’m going crazy and hoping for 85 :)
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Some context
Was attendance low for a giveaway in April, compared to 2010. Yes. A year ago, on Jackie Robinson night, which isn’t a give away night, against Arizona, the Dodgers had over 39K on Thursday April 15th. Two weeks later, on USC hat night, against the Pirates, they had a little over 40K. In 2009, on Thursday April 16th against Giants, 36.5K
But outside of the Yankee game today, which drew a little over 40K (in a non-police state), the Dodger attendance was second and the highest in the NL.
I would wait and see what happens when
June rolls around, if attendance is down 10-15%, then I think you can start making assumptions.
by bhsportsguy on Apr 15, 2011 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Hello?
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Haha insomnia. I shoulda left when it was 9-3 but I am an addict and can never really walk away. And deep down an optimist. I always feel they can win it even with that deficit
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Since you two are here
If I move the TBLA night to later in June, could you go? It would be on a Saturday?
by bhsportsguy on Apr 15, 2011 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions
huh
I might actually be able to make that. Would be kinda cool to meet folk in person.
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Hey were u guys here for the game thread?
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
r u at work now?
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
no, at home.
hitting a wall…so i’m just surfing the web, and catching up on daily show & colbert. waiting for my second wind. :-)
"They say The Jet's lost a step or two... but I wouldn't be surprised to see some fireworks here."
haha
gotcha. Memebase for me.
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
you have insomnia? I use to be an insomniac…now all i want to do is sleep.
"They say The Jet's lost a step or two... but I wouldn't be surprised to see some fireworks here."
Yeah
Usually takes me a while to fall asleep. Once im out tho i can make it through the night. Its the powering down thats the problem.
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
I heard it got negative. Just wondering what went down
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Nothing really went down
just lots of negative posts.
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by Ghost_of_K3vo on Apr 15, 2011 12:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Mostly about Loney im guessing
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
Lots on Loney, some McCourt hate, some Ned hate, some Uribe hate, Some Lily hate. People really just had to vent or something tonight. everything was fair game.
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by Ghost_of_K3vo on Apr 15, 2011 1:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Wow
Sounds entertaining and excruciating at the same time
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
It was grating after awhile, but I guess it can be expected during a losing streak, especially early on in the season.
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by Ghost_of_K3vo on Apr 15, 2011 1:09 AM PDT up reply actions
it would be cool to finally meet Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez
by Julio Nievas on Apr 15, 2011 12:29 AM PDT up reply actions
haha I love that movie. The fact that he became a Dodger was just awesome
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
They say The Jet’s lost a step or two… but I wouldn’t be surprised to see some fireworks here
by DodgerSF on Apr 15, 2011 12:34 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
If that doesn't get a rec nothing will
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Testing Amazon's Cloud music drive
So far its pretty sweet
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
McCourt and Colletti suck.
Sad when it looks like this team is done 13 games into the season. Why would anyone have thought any differently with the 3rd string junk in this lineup?
4 and a half back 13 games into the season.
by Freddy V on Apr 15, 2011 1:08 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
this belongs in the game thread :P
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by Ghost_of_K3vo on Apr 15, 2011 1:10 AM PDT up reply actions
I see what u mean
Dude, relax. Its only April. Everybody chill out. Crap your pants if its 15 games back and August
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
That means the Dodgers
could have done nothing in the offseason and saved 15-20 million and still been able to be a lousy team
I imagine this is how Brian Wilson starts his morning
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
And with that
G’nite everyone. Gonna stare at the ceiling in my bedroom now
"Champions last year," he said. "Not this year." - Rubby De La Rosa after shaming the Giants in ST
good night!
"They say The Jet's lost a step or two... but I wouldn't be surprised to see some fireworks here."
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