Chad Billingsley Powers Dodgers To Win Over Reds
by Eric Stephen on Jun 5, 2011 2:10 PM PDT
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PrintChad Billingsley had a terrific day...at the plate, leading the Dodgers to a 9-6 win over the Reds in the finale of their three-game series in Cincinnati. The win gave the Dodgers a third straight series win, after winning just three of their last 12 series before that. Billingsley was so good at the plate, he overshadowed even Matt Kemp, who homered again.
Billingsley took Travis Wood deep in the second inning, the culmination of an 11-pitch at-bat to widen the Dodgers' lead to 4-1. Then, in the third inning Wood intentionally walked James Loney to load the bases, only Billingsley made the decision backfire by drawing a six-pitch walk. Then, with Loney on first base with two outs in the fifth, Billingsley worked a 3-1 count off Wood, then hammered an opposite field double over the head of Jay Bruce in right field.
Billingsley is the first Dodger pitcher to have two extra-base hits in a game, and the first to have three RBI in a game, since Randy Wolf on August 16, 2009. Billingsley had RBI in three consecutive plate appearances, something no Dodgers pitcher has done in a game since Rick Rhoden, who turned the trick on June 2, 1976. The last Dodgers pitcher to have RBI in three different PA in one game was Fernando Valenzuela on June 8, 1983.
On the mound, Billingsley wasn't sharp, but did what he had to do to last five innings. He gave up four runs on eight hits and three walks, but picked up his third straight win. At the plate, Billingsley is hitting .304/.385/.522 on the season.
Ely Saves The Pen
After Billingsley threw 106 pitches in five innings, and one day after the Dodgers used five relievers, they needed someone to eat up some innings, and luckily they had a four-run cushion to work with. Enter John Ely, who was recalled from Triple A Albuquerque yesterday. Ely pitched into the ninth, and was pulled after allowing a leadoff walk in the final inning. Unfortunately, Ely wasn't able to join Ramon Troncoso, who had the tremendous four-inning save with a one-run lead in Colorado on April 25, 2009, and was the last Dodger to collect a save of three innings or more.
Ely's outing was very much needed, especially since both Matt Guerrier and Scott Elbert had pitched in four of the last six days, Mike MacDougal had pitched two days in a row, and Javy Guerra threw 37 pitches Saturday. It bought a day of rest in the midst of a stretch of 20 games in 20 days, with Tuesday's starter Rubby De La Rosa having not been stretched out since May 15. Unfortunately for Ely, because his good work took 58 pitches, it likely means he will get rewarded with a ticket back to Triple A tomorrow when Blake Hawksworth is expected back from the DL.
Notes
- Josh Lindblom got the final three outs, recording the final out with a strikeout of Drew Stubbs, the first major league strikeout for Lindblom
- Kemp reached base five times in six plate appearances, including a career-high tying three walks
- Loney reached base four times, including three walks
- Jamey Carroll, who reached base five times on Saturday, got on base three more times today
- Andre Ethier had two hits, including a double, and a walk
- Rod Barajas drove in two with a bases-loaded double
- Aaron Miles had a single and a double in his six plate appearances
- The Dodgers head to Philadelphia for three beginning Monday, with Ted Lilly facing Cliff Lee in a battle of former Expos southpaws
WP - Chad Billingsley (5-4): 5 IP, 8 hits, 4 runs, 3 walks, 3 strikeouts
LP - Travis Wood (4-4): 4 2/3 IP, 8 hits, 8 runs, 5 walks, 3 strikeouts
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Arkansas is about to beat Charlotte in the Tempe Regional.
I give them less than 1% chance of beating ASU twice
/sad face
these Regionals are great and all, but the odds of the host not winning the whole thing must be really tiny.
UCI knods and smiles
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.
They are set up for the host to move on.
- seed usually has to gamble and not throw their #1 in the the 2 vs 3 game so they will be available for the 1 vs 2 matchup.
What often happens is the #2 seed loses and has to throw their #1 against the 4 seed and win to stay alive.
That dude is done and you have to throw everyone you got to try and win 2 against the host.
Well the host is always the top seed
and losing one game in these brackets is death
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.
of course whoever wins tonight gets to play national number 1 seed virginia
ouch
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.
oh yeah that
which means their 5th starter against UCIs 4th. Double elimination is brutal.
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 dont know if this has been said yet but if i remember correctly
someone predicted chad would homer before the series even started LOL whata guess
Pure Azure and David Young
1 — Billingsley
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by Pure Azure on Jun 3, 2011 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
David Young guessed everyone on the team
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
went with the Ohio energy
for Billz, more of a joke that I predicted him with the only HR for the team. I figured others would join in. Guess I should’ve taken it more seriously.
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
i actually thought about adding him
i r dummy
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 5, 2011 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I have to admit, my favorite moment of the series wasn’t Bison’s slam, but Elbert putting Votto on his ass then strikes him out
by Julio Nievas on Jun 5, 2011 2:25 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
that
was pretty swesoke
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 5, 2011 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
TBLA Home Runs Series Contest against Reds
Winner was Pure Azure who made the only correct guess with 1 home run for Billingsley. David also had Chad but was also wrong on about 25 other guesses.
Many had Kemp for two but no one was bold enough to go 3.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
i know I had Sands down for one. At least he had one hit today.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 5, 2011 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow
reductionism and an attempt at wit gives me winner points. I should try this more often.
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
Jason Marquis just got thrown out of the Nats-Dbax game
for hitting Justin Upton in the back.
He was leading 1-0 in the 6th.
sounds like
there is more backstory here
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 5, 2011 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Werth got hit in the 5th. Warnings were given. Some other stuff earlier in the season.
But, he didn’t throw at him on purpose. It’s 1-0. A runner was already on base.
Marquis looked rightfully pissed. He gestured out to the scoreboard to question why he would throw at a dude on purpose in a 1-0 game.
david hernandez just got rung
for hitting one of the Nationals..even though there was another person on base when he did it.
i think Kennedy got warned earlier...
So Marquis got tossed for hitting Upton.
But it was strange bc there was already a runner on at 1st.
So hitting Upton, puts 2 guys on with only 1 out…in a 1 run game.
Should the Dodgers put feelers out about
Kendrys Morales?
i like him
but he needs to prove he’s healthy
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 5, 2011 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
AL has a DH
Kendrys is going nowhere
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.
so ryan vogelsong hadnt pitched in majors since 2006..
has put up
53 innings
1.68 ERA
year of the pitcher is an understatement..
especially given what Collmenter is doing.
These guys gotta fall back to earth soon.
second time
through the league……we’ll see
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 5, 2011 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Collmenter is being successful because he’s throwing from an angle not normally seen. Gimick pitchers don’t last without also having good stuff. Kaz Ishii was a gimmick pitcher without stuff, Nomo was a gimmick pitcher with stuff.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
Tornado!!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 5, 2011 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
fracking giants
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 5, 2011 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
UCI v UCLA
this is going to happen folks. Too bad its not televised.
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.
with no overlay!
but it is better then nothing
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.
hmm, finals week, not worth it to go over there
by dodgerpreacher on Jun 5, 2011 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Storen
walks in a run
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 5, 2011 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
4-3 now
first and third with one out
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 5, 2011 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Could use a favor from a few people at TBLA
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As part of a high school project, I have made a facebook page for an endangered species. The more likes, the better the grade. If you have a facebook, please help me out and give it a like, it’d be much appreciated. All it is is two clicks: one on this link, and one more to like it.
And if you feel for the cause itself, you can sign a petition online to help save that species, the link is on the facebook page.
there you go
up to 27 likes in a half hour, how many you need for an A?
"Baseball is like a poker game. Nobody wants to quit when he's losing; nobody wants you to quit when you're ahead."
by MammothDodger on Jun 5, 2011 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I honestly don't know.
I’m just gunning for 100.
by Taylor Maricle on Jun 5, 2011 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s not just the facebook page, there’s a presentation, poster, and essay.
The facebook page is extra credit, I think.
by Taylor Maricle on Jun 5, 2011 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I feel lied to
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.
After a bases loaded walk. Morse hits a laser grand slam to dead center.
9-4 Nats. GFY Daron Sutton and the Snakes.
thank goodness
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.
If you are in the South Bay
Stop by Mr. Pockets for a beer on me. Of course you will need to name the last first round pick not made when Logan White was the Scoutung Director.
Thoughts on a game long after anyone cares
That was awesome. (Yep, watched it in the archives.)
1) You DO NOT pitch to Billingsley, you must pitch around him. Man, he ate poor Wood up today. Wasn’t his best day on the mound, mind you, but in that park you say fuhgedaboutit and tip your hat to his bat.
2) Kemp is so locked in right now it is scary. My hope is, especially with other guys coming back too, that rest of the lineup can continue on what they did these last two games and do some damage on their own, because you can bet Philly pitchers (who are better than Reds pitchers anyway) are aware of Kemp. But man is he dangerous.
3) While Ely and Lindblom both scared me at times, they got the job done and as you note, really saved the pen and the team. Ely in particular was pretty solid, his misguided throw to 2nd was probably his worst moment. A few other good knocks against him but otherwise was pretty decent. And once Josh harnessed his stuff a bit more and warmed up as it were, he looked a lot better too.
Baseball is a funny game. We were all depressed after Friday because they looked pathetic on offense in a hitter’s park, but things turned around in a hurry. Philly will be tougher because of their pitching (and I don’t like Lilly throwing in that park) but they are scuffling a little too and lineup scares me less than Cincy’s.
Also: As much as I love Jamey Carroll, did anyone here comment on Steve Lyons’ pre game thought that JC is clearly the team’s MVP at this point? He’s been a godsend. But Matt Kemp waves hello.
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Sorry that was long, I need a nap.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
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