Nathan Eovaldi Wins MLB Debut, But Dee Gordon Leaves Early With Shoulder Injury
by Eric Stephen on Aug 6, 2011 8:18 PM PDT
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It was a game of good news and bad news for the Dodgers. They rallied for a pair of runs in the sixth inning to make a winner of Nathan Eovaldi in his major league debut, beating the Diamondbacks 5-3. But they also saw their shortstop leave the game with a shoulder injury, though Dee Gordon's injury doesn't appear to be too serious.
Eovaldi definitely had a debut to remember, in many ways. He threw just 10 pitches in the first inning and struck out Kelly Johnson and Justin Upton. Then in the second inning, Eovaldi got the first two outs but ran into his first bit of trouble. Two walks and a single loaded the bases with two outs for pitcher Joe Saunders, but the escape hatch proved anything but as Saunders singled to drive in two runs to give Arizona a 2-1 lead.
Eovaldi threw a whopping 30 pitches in that second innings, but recovered to throw just 37 pitches over the next three innings combined. Along the way, Eovaldi also helped himself at the plate. He singled to lead off the third inning, becoming the first Dodgers pitcher to get a base hit in his major league debut since Chad Billingsley in 2006. Eovaldi also scored, making him only the fourth Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher to score a run in his MLB debut, and the first since Hiroki Kuroda in 2008.
Through five innings, Eovaldi allowed two runs on four hits, and struck out seven. He was removed for a pinch hitter after throwing just 77 pitches, as the Dodgers had a runners on first and third base in the top of the sixth inning. Per MLB Gameday, Eovaldi threw 51 fastballs averaging 94.5 MPH, topping out at 97 once. He threw 14 fastballs at 95 MPH, and eight more at 96. With his seven strikeouts, Eovaldi joined some select company among LA Dodgers making their debut.
| Most Strikeouts By LA Dodger in MLB Debut | |||
| Pitcher | Date | Opp | Strikeouts |
| Kazuhisa Ishii | 4/6/02 | Col | 10 |
| Pedro Astacio | 7/3/92 | Phi | 10 |
| Eric Gagne | 9/7/99 | @ Fla | 8 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | tonight | @ Ari | 7 |
| Clayton Kershaw | 5/25/08 | StL | 7 |
| Hideo Nomo | 5/2/95 | @ SF | 7 |
| Don Sutton |
4/14/66 | Hou | 7 |
| Pete Richert* |
4/12/62 | Cin | 7 |
| *in relief; Source: Baseball-Reference.com | |||
Lowdown On The Rundown
Gordon was injured in the third inning on a rundown play. Kelly Johnson singled to lead off the inning, but Eovaldi picked him off. Johnson broke for second after Eovaldi threw to first base, and Juan Rivera threw to Gordon. As Johnson retreated back to first base, Gordon opted to race Johnson back to the bag rather than throw to Eovaldi, who covered the base in ample time and was waiting for a throw. Gordon had to dive to tag out Johnson, and in doing so awkwardly rolled over his right shoulder.
Team trainers came out to examine Gordon on the field, and after a few minutes Gordon left the field on his own power. The Dodgers reported during the game that doctors ruled out any separation or dislocation of Gordon's right shoulder, and that the shortstop is day-to-day. Gordon will be reevaluated on Sunday.
Notes
- Rod Barajas was 2-for-19 in his first two weeks off the disabled list but had three hits tonight, including a pair of RBI singles. Barajas has at least two hits in each of his last three starts.
- Matt Kemp walked in the third inning, his 53rd base on balls this season, tying his career high, with 50 games to go.
- Andre Ethier had two hits, scored a run, and drove in a run for the second day in a row.
- Kemp was caught stealing in the second inning, the second time this week he has been thrown out trying to steal, after a streak of over three months without getting caught.
- The four pitchers who began the season with Double A Chattanooga and made their debut with the Dodgers this year -- Eovaldi, Rubby De La Rosa, Javy Guerra, and Josh Lindblom -- have combined for a 2.98 ERA this season with 96 strikeouts in 105 2/3 innings.
- Clayton Kershaw goes for the series sweep on Sunday afternoon, facing Ian Kennedy in a battle of 13-game winners.
WP - Nathan Eovaldi (1-0): 5 IP, 4 hits, 2 runs, 2 walks, 7 strikeouts
LP - Joe Saunders (8-9): 5 1/3 IP, 8 hits, 4 runs, 1 walk, 4 strikeouts
Sv - Scott Elbert (2): 1 IP, 1 hit
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LMAO ... havn't even read past the caption yet.
Nathan Eovaldi is still waiting for Dee Gordon to throw him the ball.
Travon’s home run was opposite field to LC. Nice poke
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
That trade is looking dumber and dumber every game he plays. #1 web gem in his debut and a bomb in his 2nd night. Good for him!
by soolongfrankie on Aug 6, 2011 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
just watched it
you know, it’s not like we need a LF who can hit the ball or anything. Jeez.
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
by Pure Azure on Aug 6, 2011 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Trayvon Robinson wouldn’t have filled that need either.
"Statistics are used much like a drunk uses a lamp post: for support, not illumination." - Vin Scully
it was a stupid trade
regardless of Tray’s eventual production. This is the point.
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
that lookd like hawksworth to me.
"We're the best in the west and the west is ours!"
- Good Time Boys
’m confused about there could be any confusion
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
one has a semi-hot sister and one is terrible at baseball
and they have about the same chance to play first base for the Dodgers next year.
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
Along with kemp and Kershaw
the rooks have been very impressive as a whole. The rest of the veteran’s, meh
"show me a hero and I'll show you a tragedy"
+1 to Alex
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by Ray Guilfoyle on Aug 6, 2011 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
To silverwidow from last thread
From what I saw Nate was looking great out there. Very sharp. Fare I say, I feel optimistic. 9 games out? We got this!
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Trayvon's HR was off a pitch 93 MPH down the middle
it shouldn’t have even counted!
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
Everyone knows that Anaheim Stadium is a bandbox
Might as well be playing on the moon
by The Dude Abides on Aug 6, 2011 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
With CK pitching tomorrow
and not somebody like Lilly..we got a great chance for a sweep…glad were not facing Hudson either
Kershaw going tomorrow
If the giants lose tomorrow and Kershaw does his thing suddenly I’m not SO insane to think it’s not over. Still insane…but not as much
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
That will be put right pretty quickly. We then play the same team that has stumped the Giants, and most everyone else. Add 2-3 losses (I don’t know why I even put 2-, but odd things can happen in baseball).
Oh yeah. At the same time, Giants play Pirates (9 GAME losing streak) while D’Backs play Astros (worst team in MLB).
From SB Nation Arizona
Jess Root was covering the game:
Going into the game, the Diamondbacks knew that Eovaldi had good stuff. “We were hoping, from our standpoint, that he would be a little more nervous,” Trammel explained. However, his control was fine and he made pitches he wanted to. “You know, first go-round, you get a little nervous, maybe put a couple guys on base and maybe leave a couple balls in the middle of the plate,” was part of the hope the team had, as Trammel discussed. “Well, he didn’t do that.”
by Eric Stephen on Aug 6, 2011 9:22 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
Wish I could rec this with my phone
by Julio Nievas on Aug 6, 2011 9:29 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I wonder if Trammell was watching some other game, because Eo was living thigh-belt high and down the middle all night.
"Statistics are used much like a drunk uses a lamp post: for support, not illumination." - Vin Scully
Did I hear right?
Ozzie Smith and Dee Gordan both made debuts at the same age, weight, and height possibly?
"We're the best in the west and the west is ours!"
- Good Time Boys
If Dee would hit .250 and win the gold glove for 15 straight years then we’re in good shape
"show me a hero and I'll show you a tragedy"
As long as he doesn’t land on his shoulder.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 6, 2011 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Tray
I really want to see him do well, and would have loved for a homeboy to do well for his local team, but his K rate always made me think he’d get eaten’ up in the bigs. Either way, giving him up for middling talent was stupid, and I really hope that if he does have success it can help lead to Ned being gone. Not only to I think he’s a below average GM, but he’s also just so obviously full of shit. I knew it the minute he made his speech at the press conference after he had been hired about how tough he had it growing up and the values he got from that. Enough with the clown show. Ned should be in the broadcast booth as he’s funny, or maybe the Cub’s GM, but that’s it. Here’s to Tray becoming an All Star. Crenshaw stand up baby.
by Lex in Brooklyn on Aug 6, 2011 9:50 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 2 recs
If you didn't know he was full of shit before...
…you knew it when he said you can turn someone into an outfielder or an infielder, but you can’t make someone a catcher. Former third basemen Carlos Santana and Russell Martin were not available for comment.
by The Dude Abides on Aug 6, 2011 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
The only worst thing Ned could have done was to trade Trayvon to his incognito second employer, the SF Giants for a broken once highly touted 2nd year catcher
"show me a hero and I'll show you a tragedy"
this is where I am living for the rest of the night
The Phils have won 9 in a row – they are due to lose
The Pirates have been losing and losing – they are due to win
the stars are aligning on our 2nd half dream – don’t you dare wake me until tomorrow
9 back
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.
by nolander on Aug 6, 2011 10:42 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Haha, it aint gonna happen.. but if it did.. Wouldn't that be the craziest damn season you ever saw?
This is how:
Loney hits 2 HR in a game. Back in the lineup, he goes on a rampage and hits 14 HR by the end of mid-September. Billz starts looking like Kershaw, Kershaw looking better than Koufax, Eovaldi the new phenom wins 7 straight, Lilly settles down, Gordon steals 30 more bases, Kemp keeps on keeping on..
Giants, DBacks shit their pants..
Championship!
Another nice win ruined by an injury
What the hell… Luckily, Dee seems to be fine…
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