Dodgers news...
The Dodgers defeated the Reds on Sunday to claim the series. You can read the TBLA game recap here.
Ryu runs his scoreless innings streak to 31 as the Dodgers win their 31st game of the year and capture another series victory. https://t.co/GjcruSZOnf
— Dodger Insider (@DodgerInsider) May 19, 2019
There has been indications that closer Kenley Jansen and the catchers haven’t been on the same page. Los Angeles Times’ Jorge Castillo has more on the situation.
Honeycutt said that in Tuesday’s game Jansen wanted to throw Eric Hosmer up and in with two strikes before going to the slider. The strategy worked; Hosmer took the cutter for a ball before whiffing on a slider under his hands. Honeycutt said the next night’s difficulty stemmed from Martin’s lack of experience with Jansen, who struck out the final two batters with runners on first and second. —Jorge Castillo, Los Angeles Times
Off the field news, Clayton Kershaw is supporting the Taylor Hooton Foundation, which encourages youth to stray away from the use of performance-enhancing substances.
Around the league...
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit four home runs in his last six games. It’s safe to say he’s starting to heat up.
Uh oh. Vlad Jr. settling in for the #BlueJays. Sit back and enjoy.
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) May 19, 2019
1st 13 G: 0 HR, 1 RBI, 6 BB, 12 K
Next 6 G: 4 HR, 9 RBI, 3 BB, 1 K@BlueJays' prospect stats: https://t.co/gRoHO4bBUD pic.twitter.com/dHvSFgKr6B
Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber struck out 15 batters on Sunday afternoon. You can read the game recap from SB Nation’s Let’s Go Tribe blog here.
Shane Bieber's day...
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) May 19, 2019
- Fewest pitches in 15-K SHO since Clayton Kershaw (June 18, 2014).
- 4th-youngest (since at least 1908) with 15 K & 0 BB in a shutout.
- 2nd @Indians P with 15+ K and 0 BB (Luis Tiant, July 3, 1968).
(h/t: @dakern74, @SlangsOnSports, @MLBRandomStats) pic.twitter.com/yKLVMuBjY0
Reds right fielder Yasiel Puig is day-to-day with a shoulder injury after making a leaping catch on Sunday.
@YasielPuig makes an incredible catch to end the inning with bases loaded!
— FOX Sports Ohio (@FOXSportsOH) May 19, 2019
Watch Reds ⚾️ on FOX Sports GO:https://t.co/vd7QpIipIC pic.twitter.com/ZHfYk4KIxe
Robinson Cano has gotten himself into a bit of a situation after not hustling on ground balls for two straight days, but Mets manager, Mikey Callaway defended him.
Robinson Cano fails to run it out yet again. It's a clubhouse killing move. #LGM (Via SNY) pic.twitter.com/NSiiScVPQ4
— Elite Sports NY (@EliteSportsNY) May 19, 2019
Home runs. Home runs. Home runs.
Hammered. Crushed. Launched. pic.twitter.com/7et2XnGHPI
— MLB (@MLB) May 20, 2019