Clayton Kershaw Pitches, Therefore Dodgers Win
by Eric Stephen on May 13, 2011 10:11 PM PDT
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Clayton Kershaw was magnificent, guiding the Dodgers to a 4-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in the opener of a three game series. Kershaw struck out a season-high 11 in his seven scoreless innings, and beat Arizona for the fourth straight time. Kershaw retired the final 14 batters he faced.
Since I already referenced one Bob Dylan song today, with the return of Juan Castro, I might as well bring up another. When Clayton Kershaw is pitching, I can think of no better Dylan lyric that I listened to this evening that refers to Kershaw's pitching as this, from To Ramona:
Your magnetic movements still capture the minutes I'm in.
Arizona threatened with a pair of doubles in the first inning. On the second double, a pop fly down the right field line by Melvin Mora, both Aaron Miles and James Loney collided, allowing the ball to drop. However, Chris Young, who was on second base, had to hold until he was sure the ball would fall safely, so he didn't score. Mora became just the seventh batter this season to hit a double with a runner on second base and not collect an RBI, and conversely Young became the seventh such runner not to score from second on a double. Kershaw retired the next three batters, with two strikeouts and a pop out, squashing the threat.
Rod Barajas homered in the fifth inning for the first Dodger run, and they rallied for three more runs in the next two innings, thanks to a combination of Matt Kemp's bat and Stephen Drew's throwing arm.
The Dodgers bullpen made it interesting, as Matt Guerrier gave up one run, and Vicente Padilla gave up two runs, but Kenley Jansen was called in to get the final out as the Dodgers held on for their third straight win. Padilla threw 32 pitches in the ninth inning, so you have to figure he is unavailable for at least Saturday.
15 Diamondbacks struck out tonight.
Chad Billingsley pitches Saturday against Josh Collmenter on True Blue LA night Saturday, in game two of the series.
WP - Clayton Kershaw (5-3): 7 IP, 3 hits, 2 walks, 11 strikeouts
LP - Joe Saunders (0-5): 6 2/3 IP, 6 hits, 4 runs (3 earned), 4 walks, 2 strikeouts
Sv - Kenley Jansen (1): 1/3 I, 1 strikeout
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I love Jansen as an OOGY
by Josie Becker on May 13, 2011 10:12 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
LOL
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 13, 2011 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Tempting
but Chris Vernon looks like such a doucher
by SeanMillerSavior on May 13, 2011 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I found this funny from wikipedia
Chris Vernon has achieved flashes of national and international fame with his songs, “Ode to Pau (Who Wants a Crying Spaniard?)” and “Colonel Reb is Crying”. “Ode to Pau” received a significant amount of back-and-forth between Vernon and journalists in Spain.
by Michael White on May 13, 2011 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
aaaaaah
fresh thread.
Way to go Dodgers
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 13, 2011 10:13 PM PDT reply actions
The Dbacks have 5
1 run loses in a row. . yikes
by SeanMillerSavior on May 13, 2011 10:13 PM PDT reply actions
lol
kid
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 thought all ballplayers are kid, like all dogs are boys (obscure reference)
by Josie Becker on May 13, 2011 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
The kid that is like 15 years older than you
by SeanMillerSavior on May 13, 2011 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
keep mouthing off mijo and we’ll have fisticuffs : p
by Josie Becker on May 13, 2011 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
probz?
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.
No, I think that’s probably the best option.
by Chad Moriyama on May 13, 2011 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
hah I mean probably
not problem, sorry
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.
Torre would throw him for two innings.
by Chad Moriyama on May 13, 2011 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
E, You just got "drunk" a little over 1/2 hour ago
enough with the Dylan references. I’ll go on record here. NOT A FAN!
No worries. That’s because you’re dumb though
by Eric Stephen on May 13, 2011 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I may be dumb
that doesn’t make Dylan suck any less
by Greg Stephen on May 13, 2011 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
keep em coming Eric
I agree that Padilla will be unavailable tomorrow. Jansen again? I prefer a big LAD win, rather than another game where we need to see our bullpen pitch.
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by Ray Guilfoyle on May 13, 2011 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ll try to work in “Hungry Heart” tomorrow
by Eric Stephen on May 13, 2011 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
You can't work in a Springsteen reference until you see him live
by Greg Stephen on May 13, 2011 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
no Dead fans here?
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by Ray Guilfoyle on May 13, 2011 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Moon, Keith
jumping on the Jerry Sands bandwagon early, April 18th 2011.
by MammothDodger on May 13, 2011 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
regarding that 9th inning
I was so much older then, I’m younger than that now
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by Pure Azure on May 13, 2011 10:23 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
One of the best lines ever
In a soldier’s stance, I aimed my hand at the mongrel dogs who teach
Fearing not I’d become my enemy, in the instant that I preached
by Eric Stephen on May 13, 2011 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Love it
My existence led by confusion boats, mutiny from stern to bow.
by Eric Stephen on May 13, 2011 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions
all good
here’s an odd one from Desolation Row
Dr. Filth, he keeps his world
Inside of a leather cup
But all his sexless patients
They’re trying to blow it up
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
Desolation Row is a top 5 (at worst) Dylan song for me. Love it, love it, love it.
by Eric Stephen on May 13, 2011 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions
it is great
As far as epic Dylan songs, it’s probably third for me behind Joey and Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
It's Alright Ma
is only 7 1/2 minutes, not long enough to qualify as “epic” :)
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
Kennedy saying
Guerrier could close if given the chance
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 13, 2011 10:27 PM PDT reply actions
I don’t doubt that Donnie would use him if given the chance.
by Eric Stephen on May 13, 2011 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Jim Callis mock
jimcallisBA
Who I think will be drafted: http://ht.ly/4UjvX @naterittenberry: is your mock #mlbdraft who should be drafted or who will be drafted?
LAD takes High School RHP Archie Bradley. Two-sport guy committed to Oklahoma.
That would be insane if he drops to us
by Julio Nievas on May 13, 2011 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions
You like him? I haven’t started researching this stuff quite yet.
by silverwidow on May 13, 2011 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
what's the report
on him?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 13, 2011 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Pretty much a "Logan guy"
Throws hard, great curve ball
by Julio Nievas on May 13, 2011 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
interesting
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 13, 2011 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
This is Keith Law's snapshot on Bradley (ranked at #10)
Analysis: Hitting 96 or 97 every time out recently with a hammer that would make Thor jealous. Previous Rankings: 9 | 13 | 10
by The Dude Abides on May 14, 2011 2:09 AM PDT up reply actions
ack what parking lot should I park in tomorrow?
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.
don't know
meeting up in lot d though to get the tickets
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.
can I park in lot d?
isn’t that like reserved? I guess I’m aiming for the sunset gate, no I just have to figure out how to geth ther
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.
get a drink at the shortstop, then saunder up Sunset : )
by Josie Becker on May 13, 2011 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Drive in the Sunset Entrance
and then walk up toward the Lot D, I will send you my phone number so you can text me
by bhsportsguy on May 13, 2011 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Kenley Jansen career #s
41.2 ip
66ks (14.9) k/9…
25 bbs
3 hrs
Putting that in perspective…Eric Gagne in 2003..his best year ever for any reliever…was at 15 k/9.
I really can't see Jansen advancing to top relief pitcher status
until he is able to harness his control issues
by SeanMillerSavior on May 13, 2011 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m saying that the Dodgers would be smart to let him work thru those issues right now as closer with the big club.
If you are striking out more people than Eric Gagne did at his best…i dont care how many walks you have you should be on the mound as much as possible.
I do care if you are giving up 3 or 5 runs every few outings
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.
and if the sample size is small enough things haven’t normalized yet
by Josie Becker on May 13, 2011 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
his x-fip is like 2.76
so maybe he has just been unlucky. His fip is 4.25 though and his era is over 6. He has thrown almost 15 innings so we shall see
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.
Striking out people is a talent thing…
How many high strikeout pitchers can you honestly say arent good…especially relievers?
the ones with ERAs over 6
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.
woah woah woah. Don’t go using ERA in a reliever argument. Stick to WHIP
by Josie Becker on May 13, 2011 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
he left it open ended!ish
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.
ok fine
those with a whip over 1.6
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 I’ve been arguing this whole time!!! It looks like he’s been unlucky. He’s had a couple of rough outings, but aside from that he’s been simply dominant.
California Golden Bears: 2nd place is nothing to sneeze at!
by atomsareenough on May 13, 2011 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions
even if his upside is carlos marmol...
I can live with that.
Carlos Marmol is awesome even if he has a high walk rate.
If Sands upside is Pena I can live with that
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.
Marmol would be the peak
but Jansen doesnt have anywhere near the breaking stuff Marmol has. Hopefully he will be able to develop that when he gains more experience
by SeanMillerSavior on May 13, 2011 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Marmol does have great stuff..
But when he came up at 23…
He threw 77ip (some as a starter)..
only 59ks/59bbs
Yeah, sitting @ 93mph with a sneaky fastball + no secondary pitch does not a Carlos Marmol make
by Jack Huber on May 13, 2011 11:36 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
2.5 back
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 13, 2011 10:33 PM PDT reply actions
Do we think
Kuroda is the starter Monday night?
by LA Taco on May 13, 2011 10:36 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I misread that….it’s Garland…Kuroda Tuesday
by Eric Stephen on May 13, 2011 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
i believe
it’s Garland
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 13, 2011 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Officially announced as Garland. Kuroda goes Tues.
by silverwidow on May 13, 2011 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn. Anyway thanks for the updates.
by LA Taco on May 13, 2011 10:44 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Zach Lee had an MRI
per the LA Times:
Lee complained of tightness in the elbow after his last start May 5, when he went a season-long six innings, giving up one run on five hits. But he lacked his usual sharpness, striking out just one, a career low.
DeJon Watson, the Dodgers’ assistant general manager for player development, characterized the test as a standard procedure for young pitchers. He said the test showed no damage and that Lee, 19, would return to Great Lakes of the single-A Midwest League, though Watson said he did not expect Lee to pitch for 10 to 15 days.
“There’s nothing wrong,” Watson said. “We just want to make sure he’s 100%.”
yikes
thank God there’s nothing wrong.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 13, 2011 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I started to hyperventilate when I just read the first part...
Whew.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Where are the TBLA folk sitting tomorrow night?
I will be there. Friend was given some good tickets and invited me. I will assume all the beach balls are started in the TBLA section! :)
I defer to BH on this. I forgot where the seats are.
by Eric Stephen on May 13, 2011 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Reserved Level - Toy Cannon Section
is where we will be
by bhsportsguy on May 13, 2011 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Looking ahead
Dodgers miss both Gallardo and Greinke. Looks like Marcum (Garland) and Wolf (Kuroda). Saw you go over facing Bumgarner (Kershaw) and Vogelsong (Bills) when the Giants come here.
Plus, it looks like the Dodgers will face Gavin Floyd (Lilly), Mark Buehrle (Garland) and Edwin Jackson (Kuroda) in Chicago. White Sox are going with a six man rotation for right now including Jake Peavy, John Danks and Philip Humber. But, could change.
I am sure Bud would blame Frank but...
Article on Baseball attendance from Marketwatch
This corresponds to what we see in the Vacation/Recreation business, fans/tourists using the internet to wait as long as possible to make purchase using all sales avenues available to get best price possible. I am not sure this turns around with the economy at some point it becomes the new normal.
jumping on the Jerry Sands bandwagon early, April 18th 2011.
The only pitcher with more innings in the NL this year than Kershaw is Halladay
It’s in one more start than most other pitchers, but hot damn I love that after only a year ago his thing was that he walked a ton of guys and didn’t go more than 5 innings*
*If you watched ESPN, that is.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
TJax's column
is full of backhanded compliments for Kershaw. Still refusing to put him even close to Lincecum’s level, no matter what he does.
Somw people are never happy
I bet if we got Lincecum somehow, he would find something about him to bitch about too.
Nothing is ever easy.
by drulenarendes on May 14, 2011 12:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Err the bullpen almost blew it again
20 game winning streak, here we come…
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