Dodgers 3, Nationals 3: Rain Delay In DC
by Eric Stephen on Sep 6, 2011 6:57 PM PDT
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Dodgers fans got the best of both worlds on Tuesday night. They got to see Stephen Strasburg up close and personal as he carved up an offense, and then got to see the Dodgers storm back to tie the Nationals once Strasburg left the game. The game in Washington DC is in rain delay as of 6:37 p.m. PDT, with the Dee Gordon on first base after an infield single with two outs in the top of the seventh inning with the score tied 3-3.
Strasburg was simply awesome in his first major league game in 380 days. He was on a limit of roughly four innings or 60 pitches, but was so efficient through four frames that he was allowed to pitch the fifth inning. In those five innings, he allowed just two hits, including one that was really a routine play to shortstop Ian Desmond. Strasburg struck out four and walked none, and walked off the mound with a 3-0 lead and a much-deserved standing ovation.
The 56 pitches thrown by Strasburg would have the fewest by a starting pitcher in a win this year, five fewer than previous record holders Micah Owings and Clay Buchholz, if the Dodgers hadn't scored three runs to tie the game in the sixth inning. The last time a winning starting pitcher threw 56 pitches or less was on September 27, 2008, when Greg Maddux threw 47 pitches in six innings as the Dodgers beat the Giants.
Ted Lilly had a potentially horrific opening stanza, loading the bases with two walks and a single. However, his 32-pitch inning yielded no runs as Lilly also struck out three. However, damage was done in the second inning. Lilly threw 26 more pitches in the second, allowing back-to-back doubles by Chris Marrero and Wilson Ramos, then making a throwing error on a sacrifice attempt by Strasburg. Another single and a ground ball later, and the Nationals had themselves a three-run inning.
Lilly settled down to last five innings without any more damage, and even struck out a season-high-tying nine batters. But he also walked three, the third time in his last four starts with three or more free passes.
The Dodgers tied the game in the top of the sixth thanks to five hits and a walk off Doug Slaten and Brad Peacock, who could best be described as not Strasburg.
Nationals' second baseman Danny Espinosa has had a poor start to the four-game series so far, as he has struck out in all seven plate appearances.
The forecast calls for rain for most of the rest of the night. We could be headed for a repeat of earlier this season at Petco Park in San Diego. On April 8, the Dodgers had over three hours worth of rain delays (in another Ted Lilly start), and the game was eventually suspended while tied 2-2 in the ninth inning. The game was resumed the next day, completed, then 30 minutes later the Dodgers and Padres played their regular-scheduled game for that day.
Who knows when a decision on tonight's game will be made? But if it is suspended, the game could be made up tomorrow before the scheduled game, or perhaps a dream scenario as suggested by Bob Timmermann:
Dream situation in DC: Game tied, would be suspended. Rainout tmw. Completion + DH on Thursday!
The game situation is this:
- 2 outs, top 7th
- Dee Gordon on first base
- James Loney at the plate, facing Brad Peacock
- Trent Oeltjen pinch hit for reliever Hong-Chih Kuo earlier in the seventh inning
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I just posted this in the previous thread
About Dodger Stadium and the lack of rainouts
Last rainout was back on April 11, 1999 (which happens to be my birthday). If I did my math correctly (and assuming the Dodgers had 81 home games every season since then), the Dodgers have had 1037 games since their last rainout at Dodger Stadium.
Other than this streak, the Dodgers have had streaks of 737, 724, and 856 games (that streak was ended on April 11, 1999
Saturday’s game is at 6:05 pm against the Giants. Apparently it was originally scheduled for 1:10 p.m.
In play for Guerra, two saves in one day like Broxton earlier this year?
Broxton got the final out of the game — albeit on a wacky play in which Chase Headley was called for interference for running into Casey Blake — for his second save in the last three and a half hours. The last Dodger to get two saves on one day was Jeff Shaw, who collected a pair on August 25, 2000 at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
The start of Blake’s neck problems?
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James Loney vs. Aztec God
I wonder what his heater’s like.
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on Sep 6, 2011 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
This is his major league debut
Though as noted by Amanda Comack, he was called up twice before but never used.
But with two outs, what kind of question is that?
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Extra LOOGYs around in September
I wonder if time of game goes up in the last month of the season.
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Probably
that and rookies getting shelled/replaced.
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on Sep 6, 2011 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Surprisingly a Google search shows no one has written an article on this. Or I searched the wrong terms. Or whoever wrote it has horrible SEO skills.
Tulo will be happy when he doesn't see Arizona anymore this year
He has an OPS of .497 going into tonight’s game (he’s 0-2) in over 60 PA.
Slider.
He threw it at 83mph today
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on Sep 6, 2011 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
He threw a slider to Ian Desmond
He hung it and it was foul.
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on Sep 6, 2011 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope Chad Billingsley goes K crazy on Wednesday
Tonight’s 2B ump, Tom Hallion, along with his great strike 3 call, should be behind the plate then.
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The Dodgers had 15 strikeouts against the D-Backs earlier this
year in a win.
In 2009, they had 17 strikeouts against the Rockies in a 9-inning game (season finale).
Some guy named Brett Pill just homered in the first AB of his career for the Giants.
He’s starting at first base while Brandon Belt does other things apparently.
Signed on just to say: Gwynn, greedy and no injured!
"They say The Jet's lost a step or two... but I wouldn't be surprised to see some fireworks here."
Longfellow Deeds
stupid, and drunk!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
dude
we could’ve scored a run right there.
"They say The Jet's lost a step or two... but I wouldn't be surprised to see some fireworks here."
totally
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Drinking game: Every time Collins says "Solid"...
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Hell yes!!
And look at the little gnome motor around the shire there!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
awesome!!!!
"They say The Jet's lost a step or two... but I wouldn't be surprised to see some fireworks here."
SOLID ROBAR!
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Notice how cranky the remaining fans have been since the game resumed, btw? Heh.
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Fuck Yeah!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
best part of this
1 then 2 then 3 exclamation points
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I saw that it went 1 ->2
So i used three.
you should have continued with 4, bastard.
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on Sep 6, 2011 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
it had to stop
better to burn out, then fade away
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Not me. I came up with Golden Rod though (as a satire of Martin's Golden God temporary assignation)
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well, now, it’s good to look at a man in his time
by Josie Becker on Sep 6, 2011 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
good one
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Old MacDougal threw a walk, ee I ee I...yai yai yai....
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by underdog on Sep 6, 2011 7:44 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
rec
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
a balk balk here and a balk balk there....
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haha.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Such a satisfying inning last inning
being ruined by MacFrugal
"I was a little scared he was into that Oakland thing. We swing here on 3-0." Grady Little on Andre
He didn't K!
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didn't Brandon Crawford do it?
or was that just his first hit?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Crawford
did it in his first game. But Clark was the last one to do it in his first plate appearance.
Steve Lyons thinks the Nationals should try to score a run here if they want to win.
It’s a bold strategy, Cotton
by fbihop on Sep 6, 2011 7:48 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
brilliant strategy
thanks Napolean
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
HOLY SHIT SELLERS!!!!!
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Web Gem fo' sho.
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Jansen
So, with just one inning pitched tonight, would Jansen be available to pitch again tomorrow? Otherwise, why not keep him in? (MacDougal just got lucky with Sellers.)
by berkowit28 on Sep 6, 2011 7:48 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Sellers!!!
"I was a little scared he was into that Oakland thing. We swing here on 3-0." Grady Little on Andre
Since he kind of lobbed that one
I thought Gordon airmailed it into the stands for a second.
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Bachelorette party= jumbo breakfast platter?
"I was a little scared he was into that Oakland thing. We swing here on 3-0." Grady Little on Andre
gotta have fuel
to shake the money maker
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
FedEx
Federowicz caught Clayton Kershaw and Nathan Eovaldi in a bullpen session Tuesday afternoon in his first attempt to connect with the staff.
“They threw it right where my glove was; it’s nice,” Federowicz said. “I want to earn their trust, and that’s going to be the biggest thing. They trust in A.J. [Ellis] and they trust in Rod [Barajas] right now. It’s going to be quite a learning experience.”
Nice, he sounds mature
"I was a little scared he was into that Oakland thing. We swing here on 3-0." Grady Little on Andre
This shall now forever be the correct spelling of the number zero.
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on Sep 6, 2011 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
nobody on base
might as well burn him
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Eugenizero
"I was a little scared he was into that Oakland thing. We swing here on 3-0." Grady Little on Andre
I really really do feel sorry for that guy. Except for being paid to play and sucking. But still.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
lookit his ERA!!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Make this happen
You know what is going to suck
.
is when we score 6 runs against the pen
.
win the game
.
and give Strass the ND
.
by Hollywood Joe on Sep 6, 2011 5:47 PM PDT reply actions
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
cmon andre, i need a cushion
"I was a little scared he was into that Oakland thing. We swing here on 3-0." Grady Little on Andre
how's that?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
pretty, pretty
good.
"I was a little scared he was into that Oakland thing. We swing here on 3-0." Grady Little on Andre
Gwynn is fast, but Dee is FAST. All capitals. With lines behind it so you know that it’s going fast.
Ankiel to Espinoza
two pretty good arms
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m also tired of that Wallach windmill:)
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
me too.. Donnelly flashbacks
"I was a little scared he was into that Oakland thing. We swing here on 3-0." Grady Little on Andre
Tulo
hit a 3 run homer to give the Rox a 5-3 lead in the 8th over the Dbacks. 4 run inning for Colorado
are we still optimistically score-board watching?
"I was a little scared he was into that Oakland thing. We swing here on 3-0." Grady Little on Andre
Man, Gordon could have made an awesome play
"I was a little scared he was into that Oakland thing. We swing here on 3-0." Grady Little on Andre
if that ball hadn't hit the mound
I think he would have.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
he's very
fun to watch
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Sep 6, 2011 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Was Chapman's fastball rated at 80?
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on Sep 6, 2011 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Bah- Javy pull it together
"I was a little scared he was into that Oakland thing. We swing here on 3-0." Grady Little on Andre
slam range-oh noes
"I was a little scared he was into that Oakland thing. We swing here on 3-0." Grady Little on Andre
Ay caramba...
Show your cojones, Javy!
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Throwing with Strasburg velocity!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
wow
"I was a little scared he was into that Oakland thing. We swing here on 3-0." Grady Little on Andre
YESSSSSSSSSS!
Huge out!
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That was off the plate a bit
but “too close to take”
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on Sep 6, 2011 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
tough spot for a debut here....
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Don't let Cory Brown go downtown!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
haha
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
It seems like a stretch that the last time the Dodger pitchers had 18 strikeouts in a 9 inning game
was Ramon Martinez’s 18 strikeout game in 1990.
most of it will come from mintx. But faulk those guys!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Javy likes it better when it's hard.
Chorus: TWSS!
Thank you, good night.
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Eric was your bro at the game tonight, they just someone in a Dodger jersey who could have been a Stephen
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
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