True Blue LA - August 3: Padres 5, Dodgers 4Where The Dodger Dogs Are Always Grilledhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49563/truebluela_fav.png2020-08-03T21:15:30-07:00http://www.truebluela.com/rss/stream/211175772020-08-03T21:15:30-07:002020-08-03T21:15:30-07:00Dodgers drop series-opener to Padres
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<p>Bullpen blows this one for LA</p> <p id="ZqX6xO">The <a href="https://www.truebluela.com/">Dodgers</a> had the lead after one pitch, as <span>Joc Pederson</span> connected for a solo home run. They couldn’t hold that lead, as two runs allowed by the bullpen proved to be the difference maker in LA’s 5-4 loss to the <a href="https://www.gaslampball.com/">Padres</a> on Monday night. </p>
<p id="pggltW">It was all tied up at three a piece in the bottom of the sixth. <span>Brusdar Graterol</span>, who has looked good for the Dodgers this season, allowed two runs to score in the bottom half of the inning, which ultimately was the difference maker. </p>
<p id="uNBLRv"><span>Manny Machado</span> singled to begin the inning, and he ultimately came in to score on a single from Jake Cronenworth. Caleb Ferguson relieved Graterol with two outs, but back-to-back singles from the Padres put them up 5-3. </p>
<p id="CDI5NF"><span>Cody Bellinger</span>’s solo homer in the top of the ninth brought the Dodgers to within one, but <span>Kirby Yates</span> proceeded to strike out the final three hitters he faced. </p>
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<span>Walker Buehler</span> looks... okay </h3>
<p id="YGkh1A"><span>Walker Buehler</span> has now made two starts for the Dodgers this season, and both of them have been just... meh. In his first outing of the season last week in Houston, <span>Buehler</span> went 3 <sup>2</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> innings while allowing two runs with three strikeouts. Today, he didn’t look much better. Buehler went five innings, posting a very unique box score. He allowed three runs, on three hits, which were three solo home runs, while striking out three. Want to guess how many walks he had? Bingo. Three. </p>
<p id="mvvql5">Buehler joins some pretty elite company with that stat line.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Since 1901, 2 pitchers allowed exactly 3 runs, 3 hits, 3 homers, 3 walks, and 3 strikeouts in a start:<br><br>Denny McLain in 1966 (7 IP)<br>Walker Buehler tonight (5 IP)<a href="https://t.co/tFekN0SHAW">https://t.co/tFekN0SHAW</a></p>— Eric Stephen (@ericstephen) <a href="https://twitter.com/ericstephen/status/1290480906839318531?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2020</a>
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<p id="TUUhdR">Overall, Buehler just struggled with command. It seemed like he was falling behind every hitter, and almost every at bat had either two or three balls. All night, Dodgers broadcaster Orel Hershiser was discussing his outing and saying he just didn’t have it. He was waiting for a glimpse of the Buehler we’ve come to expect, but it just never came. </p>
<p id="DxCIsJ">Last season, Buehler allowed one home run through every nine innings he pitched. This season, in 8 <sup>2</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> innings, he’s already allowed four homers. </p>
<h3 id="LYyiUU">Monday particulars</h3>
<p id="E2Zwqv">WP: <span>Chris Paddack</span> (2-0) 6 IP, 3 ER, 5 SO</p>
<p id="gVIT3x">LP: <span>Walker Buehler</span> (0-1) 5 IP, 3 ER, 3 SO, 3 BB</p>
<p id="O1tK3w">SV: <span>Kirby Yates</span> (1) 1 IP, 1 ER, 3 SO</p>
<p id="HyHIDu"><a href="https://www.mlb.com/gameday/dodgers-vs-padres/2020/08/03/631090#game_state=final,game_tab=box,game=631090">Box score</a></p>
<h3 id="2cSE1g">Up next </h3>
<p id="A44S9J">The Dodgers turn to <span>Dustin May</span> tomorrow, who looks to help the Dodgers even the series. First pitch is at 6:10 p.m. PT on SportsNet LA. </p>
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https://www.truebluela.com/2020/8/3/21353711/los-angeles-dodgers-san-diego-padres-mlb-news-cody-bellinger-fernando-tatisBlake Harris2020-08-03T17:49:00-07:002020-08-03T17:49:00-07:00Game thread: Walker Buehler takes mound in pitchers duel
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<p>This is going to be a good one </p> <p id="PzY5fz">Game 11 of 60. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Your <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dodgers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dodgers</a> lineup for tonight's opener in San Diego: <a href="https://t.co/EbWvzD9ZOu">pic.twitter.com/EbWvzD9ZOu</a></p>— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsNetLA/status/1290400094798221314?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 3, 2020</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Six at home with the Sheriff getting it started.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FriarFaithful?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FriarFaithful</a> <a href="https://t.co/W5gkDMyuKQ">pic.twitter.com/W5gkDMyuKQ</a></p>— San Diego Padres (@Padres) <a href="https://twitter.com/Padres/status/1290414367364677633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 3, 2020</a>
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<h3 id="jPJpmL">Game info</h3>
<p id="bS5PSK">First pitch: 6:10 p.m. PT</p>
<p id="oISPu1">TV: SportsNet LA</p>
https://www.truebluela.com/2020/8/3/21353482/game-thread-walker-buehler-takes-mound-in-pitchers-duelBlake Harris2020-08-03T15:22:26-07:002020-08-03T15:22:26-07:00Mookie Betts has ‘substantial’ swelling in finger
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<p>He’ll hopefully return soon </p> <p id="72n4Ye"><span>Mookie Betts</span> exited yesterday’s game with soreness in his middle finger on his left hand. He’s not in the lineup today in San Diego, and according to manager <span>Dave Roberts</span>, there is ‘substantial’ swelling. He hasn’t ruled him out for tomorrow’s game, but said they’ll see how he feels tomorrow. </p>
<p id="WvFEIR"><span>Betts</span> hurt the finger on a normal swing during his at bat on Sunday in which he homered. A few pitches prior he fouled one off and appeared to grimace in pain afterward. It stung his finger and it started to swell. </p>
<p id="82No7R">Roberts said that there’s a chance <span>Betts</span> could play defense for the <a href="https://www.truebluela.com/">Dodgers</a> tonight if needed, but won’t hit. </p>
<h3 id="5ve7jJ">Other news and notes</h3>
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<span>Corey Seager</span> is back in the lineup today in the DH spot. If he feels alright tomorrow he could be back at shortstop. </li>
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<span>Alex Wood</span> is expected to pick up a baseball today or tomorrow. <span>Wood</span> says “It’s the best his arm has felt in weeks”. There’s no timeline as to when we can see <span>Wood</span> to the rotation. Roberts said the rotation will remain the way it is over the next week. </li>
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<span>Walker Buehler</span> starts for the Dodgers tonight. He’s not off the leash yet, according to Roberts. Expect him to be on another 5/75 count tonight. </li>
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https://www.truebluela.com/2020/8/3/21353336/mookie-betts-los-angeles-dodgers-mlb-newsBlake Harris