Kuroda Throws Blanks, Sands Makes Pirates Walk The Plank
by Eric Stephen on May 11, 2011 7:09 PM PDT
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PrintHiroki Kuroda was magnificent Wednesday night, pitching seven scoreless innings, leading the Dodgers to a 2-0 win over the Pirates in the third game of a four-game series in Pittsburgh. Kuroda struck out a season-high eight batters, allowing just three singles and three walks, throwing 113 pitches. It was the fifth start of seven or more scoreless innings by a Dodger this season, and second by Kuroda.
Just like last night, the Dodgers and Pirates were scoreless through five innings. In fact, the Pirates didn't get a hit off Kuroda until Brandon Wood singled in the fifth inning. Just like last night, the Dodgers rallied in the sixth inning, though tonight wasn't quite the offensive outburst of Tuesday evening.
An infield single by Andre Ethier was sandwiched in between walks from Ivan DeJesus and Matt Kemp, loading the bases with nobody out. Juan Uribe followed with a grounder up the middle, an easy double play as shortstop Brandon Wood stepped on second base before throwing to first. As deflating as the double play was, a run did score on the play, the first tally of the game.
Then came an interesting decision by Pirates' manager Clint Hurdle. He elected to intentionally walk Rod Barajas, he of the .282 on-base percentage this season and ..283 career OBP, with a runner on third base and two outs. Up stepped rookie Jerry Sands, who made Hurdle pay with a patented Sands' double down the right field line to score the Dodgers' second run. Admittedly, Sands wasn't setting the world on fire (.206/.282/.302 entering tonight), but it's nice to take advantage when someone who makes outs as often as Barajas is given a free base.
Kuroda got into a bit of a jam in the bottom of the sixth inning, as a single, stolen base, walk, and wild pitch gave Pittsburgh runners on second and third base with two outs. However, Kuroda struck out Chris Snyder to end the threat. Matt Guerrier and Vicente Padilla pitched scoreless eighth and ninth innings, respectively, to close out the win.
Notes
- Matt Kemp got a single and two walks tonight, and stole his 12th base of the season. Kemp didn't steal his 12th base last season until July 6
- The Dodgers improved their record when scoring two runs or less to 3-13 (.188). The rest of the NL is 20-137 (.127) in those situations.
- The five walks by Maholm were the second-most by a pitcher against the Dodgers this season, behind the six walks by reliever Jeff Stevens of the Cubs on April 22. The six total walks by the Dodgers tonight were also the second-highest total this season.
- Jon Garland takes the mound tomorrow night as the Dodgers try for their first series win in 18 days, against Charlie Morton of the Pirates
WP - Hiroki Kuroda (4-3): 7 IP, 3 hits, 3 walks, 8 strikeouts
LP - Paul Maholm (1-5): 6 IP, 5 hits, 2 runs, 5 walks, 3 striekouts
Sv - Vicente Padilla (3): 1 IP, 1 hit, 2 strikeouts
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Eric Stephen loves when the bullpen doesn’t f up the recap.
by Tim Crews' Dastardly Mustache on May 11, 2011 7:11 PM PDT reply actions
Like the pic
It’s like he’s channeling his ki into the baseball before making the pitch.
That was literally the only picture from the game with a Dodger as of a few minutes ago. There was a similar pic of Maholm.
by Eric Stephen on May 11, 2011 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
MSTI
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Take this for what it’s worth, since it’s a counting stat and Blake’s been injured, but Kemp is outbearding Blake.
by Tim Crews' Dastardly Mustache on May 11, 2011 7:14 PM PDT reply actions
LOL
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
32 more relief appearances before Padilla earns a $250K bonus.
26 games finished away from a $750K bonus.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
O/U J-Sanchez Walks Tonight
They’ve got their own WAL up there.
they where the best when I was in school
not so much now
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Now that I am home throughout the day while waiting on my transplant I enjoy the earlier games.
I never really realized how horrible daytime television is until now.
I saw an earlier comment
and wasn’t sure if you were joking or serious. If you are serious, good luck on getting the donor and then the procedure.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Thanks
I’m like the one person in my family that wasn’t an alcoholic at one time or another (I only ever drank around the age of 21 and very little at that) and I’m the one who needs a liver transplant. Go figure.
It’s given me a lot more time to follow sports so I can’t complain too much.
It’s given me a lot more time to follow sports so I can’t complain too much.
Wow, that’s some outlook. In my book, you’re entitled to complain, but complaining doesn’t get to solutions, does it?
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Good Luck VB
hope it all works out for you!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Kuroda can pitch with a lead
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
I have been pleased with performance in the closer role
by Josie Becker on May 11, 2011 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Idiot grabbed a pentagram medallion out of a fire.
by Tim Crews' Dastardly Mustache on May 11, 2011 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
was imitating
this guy (must be Indiana Jones Day for some reason)
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I think with that hat, Humma could have also pulled off this acting role as well. Maybe get a stunt guy for the face melting part, though.
by Eric Stephen on May 11, 2011 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Jew as Nazi is interesting stunt casting.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Craig Bierko playing Max Schmeling in Cinderella Man comes close in a very loose sense.
by Eric Stephen on May 11, 2011 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Whaddaya mean, "with that hat?"
I own that hat.
The two “gosh-you-look-like-celebrity-X” I’ve received in my life:
1) Robby Benson (I don’t see it)
2) Chris Kattan (yyyyeah, I see it)
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quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
by Humma Kavula on May 11, 2011 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Just sayin
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by Humma Kavula on May 11, 2011 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Imagine the panicked comments
if Broxton had allowed a two-out double with a two-run lead.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Depends on which Broxton we were watching. The one prior to the GFY post or the one after that in which case it would have been reasonable.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Pre Yankees coming to town last year.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
i was there
it was brutal
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m just glad you weren’t personally offended. :)
by Eric Stephen on May 11, 2011 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Then I claim hyperbole in that very few at TBLA had a problem with Broxton prior to that point.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
You don't have to claim it
Hyperbole was what I was going for.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Tough
for Kendrys. I would not be surprised if Scioscia bans all walk-off celebrations for the rest of his managing career.
Trumbo here to stay?
I’m still shocked by the celebrations some teams still have. I know Kendrys injury was a freak accident that most likely will never happen again, but I still wouldn’t risk it.
I think it falls in the category of
Yea, I could die stepping off the sidewalk – get plowed over by an oncoming truck or something – but that doesn’t mean I’m just gonna lock myself up in my house for the rest of my life. The injury was a freak, happened doing something that is no more dangerous than running up a flight of stairs, and stopping doing it is only gonna mean that whenever the fluke injury bug pops up again, it’ll happen doing something else, like “washing the truck” or “carrying deer meat upstairs.”
These things happen.
Doesn’t seem so freak, he was not the first to be hurt just the most serious.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Guys have been hurt sliding too, should baseball ban sliding? Robin Ventura nearly had his foot ripped off, best ban all sliding now before someone loses a leg!
How so?
Anytime someone gets hurt doing something, the argument starts about how its too dangerous. Head-first sliding is the popular one up there with these celebrations, and its way more dangerous by comparison. But people get hurt sliding feet-first too, just not as often.
because everything else is about playing the game, walk off celebrations 25 players deep for one game of 162 games is simply overkill and not needed to the extent it is currently practiced.
If you want to take it further sliding head first can result in shoulder and hand while sliding with your feet rarely results in an injury unless you are bad at it.like Pedro. Some players simply can’t slide, I understand that but it seems silly that professional baseball players have not mastered the skill. Hand are extremely vulnerable to cleats. Players are simply lucky that today’s players are a kinder lot.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Sliding helps you win the game
Post games celebrations don’t
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
that sucks
for them, and Kendrys.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm schocked!
Except I"m not since they seemed to have no clue when he was coming back. G Scott grimaces in frustration.
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
That’s what Joe McCarthy said.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on May 12, 2011 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Washed up Royals kicking it
Frenchy drives in Melkey to put the Royals up 3 – 2 in the 10th.
Boom Boom tied p the game in the 8th.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
OKC
Oklahomans are enthusiastic sports fans. I need a Tulsa NHL team!
If only all the starfish could be Dodgers.
I’ve been seeing this sentiment all over Twitter, and I have to object. They stole a team that happened to have Kevin freaking Durant. I don’t understand why it’s surprising that fans come out to see and cheer for a good team. BFD.
by Michael White on May 11, 2011 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’m not. We just don’t need to blow them for the fact that they are cheering for a team that is good.
by Michael White on May 11, 2011 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
When I drove through Oklahoma I was surprised at how green it was, I expected dust balls:)
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
“……….Everything’s so greeeeeeeeeennnnn”
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
cause it never stops freaking raining here
2 week til June and 7 out of the next ten days their is rain in the forecast.
by arbfuldodger on May 11, 2011 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
the Eastern Sierra is not
It might still be white this year though
jumping on the Jerry Sands bandwagon early, April 18th 2011.
by MammothDodger on May 11, 2011 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
The trail's I ride are in the process of going from lush and green
do dead and brown. Spring was nice while it lasted
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
HITG?
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
by Nolij on May 11, 2011 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The meercat can get blown in Oklahoma from California.
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quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
by Humma Kavula on May 11, 2011 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Amen
As a person who lives in the Puget Sound and seeing how it went down I place the owner of OKC in the same regard as Georgia Frontiere. as in they can GF themselves,
I can’t even bring myself to cheer for the Rams and shes been dead for a couple years now. Don’t hate the players tho, just the owner. A Miami/OKC would be the equivalent of the G’nats winning the WS again.
by arbfuldodger on May 11, 2011 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Memphis is going to need to punt this game early and get their bigs some rest. Randolph and Gasol played 60 minutes a piece two days ago and they weigh like 600 pounds. The Memphis wings/guards aren’t bringing up the slack like OKC’s is. Need to save energy and fight another day.
by Michael White on May 11, 2011 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
4.5 out of the wild card (Florida)
3 games out of the NL West
by Eric Stephen on May 11, 2011 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
4 games out of WC (Florida lost tonight)
by Eric Stephen on May 11, 2011 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Per DodgerTalk
Josh Suchon mentioned that today was the 13th straight day with at least one shutout in MLB.
are you not entertained?
ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!?!?!?!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
best i got right now
unless you want a youtube vid of Billy Crystal doing Muhammad Ali impersonations.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
you can find THOSE kind of vids on your own. :)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Hosmer up bases loaded, one out, top of 11th
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Soria
he’s been having a bad time eh?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
has not been good this year. Funny given the Royals record that their best player when they suck now sucks when they could really use good. Then again he still gets saves most of the time, just struggles.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Kimbrel for the Braves
has hit a rough patch himself
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Nevermind
It was in a 3-inning middle relief stint. I thought it was a save situation.
by Eric Stephen on May 11, 2011 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
nah
Cards are getting killed
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Question for anyone who would know
When players have playing time bonuses in their contracts, such as Nightstalkers bonuses, when do they receive those bonuses? End of the year or added to their next check as they achieve them?
That's a good question
I believe they are paid as achieved (that pay period; 1st & 15th), unless specified otherwise.
For instance, almost all of Padilla’s incentives for this year won’t be paid until next year.
by Eric Stephen on May 11, 2011 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it all has to do with how each contract is worded. I know that some larger bonuses are usually paid out over installments.
For some reason, Ronald Belsario insisted that any incentives he achieved to paid immediately upon achievement, in cash in a duffle bag in his locker.
by Eric Stephen on May 11, 2011 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Thought his bonus was paid in Humboldt currency
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
D-backs
blowing it
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 8:38 PM PDT reply actions
LOL
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
So is Francona pissed at Lackey or what. Leaves him in to give up 9 runs even though it was already the 7th inning. That is strange shit.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
tough love
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Remember when Carlos Pena was slumping, not so much anymore.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
For TBLA night
Rookie Josh Collmenter will make his first major league start for Arizona. The 2007 draftee has pitched out of the bullpen so far this season (2 runs in 14 IP, 1 BB, 11 K)
So for the series it looks like
Kershaw v. Saunders
Bills v. Collmenter
Lilly v. Kennedy
by Eric Stephen on May 11, 2011 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
He is a righty with a funky delivery, and his hometown is Homer, Michigan.
by Eric Stephen on May 11, 2011 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Hope the Dodgers make him feel right at home Saturday
by Eric Stephen on May 11, 2011 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
YES!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Collmenter
made me think of this guy. I also liked that the actor and a ballplayer had the same name. (This is a special ref for the old crowd.)
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
geez
Soriano is horrible LF
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 9:08 PM PDT reply actions
Ha ha
MLBN showing the highlights of the Dodger game. They showed Padilla close it out, and John Smoltz says,
“Maybe Padilla to the Yankees later in the year? Just putting it out there.”
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 9:20 PM PDT reply actions
I just realized
it’s another 4:05 start tomorrow, even though the Dodgers have to play the next night in LA. No getaway day game start time to help out with the nearly cross-country travel. Fuck you very much Pittsburgh. (The Pirates have the relatively short trip to Milwaukee for a Friday night game.)
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Just checking in to say
Anxiety disorder? Really? Anxiety disorder?
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quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
yes sir
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
i dont think that
anxiety orders should be taken so lightly. they can make your life practically hell.
indeed
they suck
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh sure, make me feel small. Go right ahead and make me feel bad and regret my comment.
magnae clunes mihi placent, nec possum de hac re mentiri.
quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
by Humma Kavula on May 11, 2011 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
But I understand
The general population doesn’t really under stand mental health issues and what a detriment it can be to your overall life.
In fact to this day
If you were to say to a friend (especially a male) I have anxiety or I’m depressed they might tell you to just get over it. But you can’t just get over a chemical imbalance in your brain coupled with stressful external circumstances. Rant. Over. :)
Well, like I should have said, I regret my comment.
Sorry about your troubles.
magnae clunes mihi placent, nec possum de hac re mentiri.
quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
by Humma Kavula on May 11, 2011 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Its ok
In fact, I believe I was laid off because of anxiety/work related stress, which is a whole other issue. Dodgers (and my fiance) are my outlet for dealing with anxiety. Although these Dodgers might lead to more stress than relaxation :)
word
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Gonna be an interesting year
by Eric Stephen on May 11, 2011 10:03 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Assuming that, by “interesting,” you mean “The Dodgers are not going to get any hits,” I think you’re right.
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quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
by Humma Kavula on May 11, 2011 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
off to a good start
in that respect
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
White Sox
bases loaded, one out, down by one
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 9:48 PM PDT reply actions
tie game
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
On the one hand, I kinda like it when the team that is behind can make it happen in the 9th.
On the other hand, AJ Pierzynski plays for the White Sox.
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by Humma Kavula on May 11, 2011 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Gordon Beckham — called strike, swinging strike, swinging strike for the third out — is gonna get an earful.
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quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
by Humma Kavula on May 11, 2011 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
He Gone
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Get Bent Like Beckham
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by Humma Kavula on May 11, 2011 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
As long as it’s for the Whit Sox, I’m all for it.
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quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
by Humma Kavula on May 11, 2011 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
sawr it
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I saw a guy in his 40's
at a Ralphs in the valley the other day, wearing a Pierre jersey. I did not move my grocery cart out of the way for him….
by JLS23 on May 11, 2011 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
ice
cold
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
:)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
wow
Angels just f’ed up big time
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 10:12 PM PDT reply actions
FTFY
Angels just f’ed up big time
Brian WIlson is a lucky son of a bitch
Welcome to Thameswood / You'll be the first to go, unless you think
by NotJoeTorre on May 11, 2011 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
wasn't watching that one
but yeah, fuck him too
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 11, 2011 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
As long as my foot is in my mouth
I’m gonna suckle it as I go to sleep. G’night, everybody.
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quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
napple would be better
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
nput
http://www.truebluela.com/2011/5/11/2166050/dodgers-5-11-11-minor-league-report#comments
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
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