True Blue LA - Feb. 27: Dodgers 11, Cubs 7Where The Dodger Dogs Are Always Grilledhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49563/truebluela_fav.png2013-02-27T17:00:11-08:00http://www.truebluela.com/rss/stream/38004052013-02-27T17:00:11-08:002013-02-27T17:00:11-08:00Harang fizzles, Magill sizzles in Mesa
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<p>"I love these games. That's what spring training is for," was said sarcastically after the game.</p> <p>It may not have been the prettiest game in the world, but after three hours, 45 minutes of baseball, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.truebluela.com/">Dodgers</a> emerged victorious on Wednesday, with an 11-7 win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/">Cubs</a> at HoHoKam Park in Mesa.</p>
<p>Both teams committed three errors, and 15 pitchers were used in the game, including eight by the Cubs.</p>
<p><span>Aaron Harang</span> started and was not effective, as he allowed four runs on five hits and a walk in a 37-pitch first inning. But he did recover to retire the final four batters he faced, including the three in the second frame on nine pitches.</p>
<p>"He may have had a little trouble getting loose, and said he felt better the next time through," manager Don Mattingly said of Harang. "It's still the first outing of spring. He bounced back, and we'll see where we go from here. We're not going to try to judge any of these guys the first time out of the gate, all veterans."</p>
<p>None of the six Dodgers pitchers after Harang allowed an earned run, though <span>Mark Lowe</span> and <span>Ronald Belisario</span> combined to allow three <i>unearned</i> runs in their two combined innings of work.</p>
<p>The most impressive pitcher of the day for the Dodgers was <span>Matt Magill</span>, who struck out five in his two scoreless innings, and allowed just one walk.</p>
<p>"I've just been locating my fastball, and my slider, curve ball and change up have all been working for me. I've been trying to put the pitches where they need to be, and it's just working right now," Magill said. "I know I have great defense behind me so it's been huge for me just to be able to do my thing."</p>
<p>Magill has pitched 3⅓ scoreless innings in two games, and has struck out eight of his 12 batters faced.</p>
<p>"I've been trying to find my timing and my windup, and it seems to be working right now," Magill said. "In the stretch I just try to stay simple and get out in front, and get on top of the ball."</p>
<p>Magill, who was added to the 40-man roster on Nov. 20, is in his first big league camp. But he hasn't yet had a chance to work with Sandy Koufax, who has been in camp for 12 days.</p>
<p>"I was just listening from afar," Magill said. "It was tough, he was a popular guy."</p>
<h3>Notes</h3>
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<span>Matt Kemp</span> took batting practice against live pitchers for the second consecutive day, and also took regular batting practice as well. Mattingly, who threw to Kemp during his normal BP session, said Kemp had a few swings and misses without it bothering him, including several with full extension of his surgically repaired left shoulder.</li>
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<span>Carl Crawford</span> didn't take batting practice against live pitchers on Wednesday, but he did stand in during a few bullpen sessions to help him track pitches.</li>
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<span>Alfredo Amezaga</span> played second base for the Dodgers on Wednesday, his fifth position in four games, and had three hits in three at-bats, all in the first three innings.<br>
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<span>Alex Castellanos</span> homered for a second straight day</li>
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<span>Yasiel Puig</span> had two hits in three at-bats, and the out was a long fly ball just short of the 410 sign on the center field wall. <span>Scott Hairston</span> dropped the ball for an error and Puig later scored, one of his three runs scored on the day. Puig also showed off his strong arm in center field with a one-hop throw to the plate, though he did miss the cutoff man on the play.<br><br>"He's been good. There is not a whole lot that's not to like really. You see him run the bases and he's going to for two, but I still love seeing that. We'll just let him keep playing and get some baseball under his belt," Mattingly said. "The sky's the limit. This guy's got a body."</li>
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<span>Luis Cruz</span>, who has missed the last two games with the flu, is expected back in the lineup on Thursday, if healthy. "If he feels good, he'll play," Mattingly said.</li>
<li>Perspective check: In 2012 the first spring training game for the Dodgers was Mar. 5, 31 days before opening day. The equivalent date this year is Friday</li>
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<h3>Next game</h3>
<p>Thursday, 12:05 p.m. PT vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Angels</a> at Camelback Ranch</p>
<p><span>Clayton Kershaw</span> starts for the Dodgers, against <span>Jerome Williams</span> for the Angels. <span>Ted Lilly</span>, <span>Peter Moylan</span>, <span>Josh Wall</span>, and <span>Steven Ames</span> are also scheduled to pitch for Los Angeles.</p>
https://www.truebluela.com/2013/2/27/4037808/spring-training-2013-dodgers-cubsEric Stephen2013-02-27T09:55:14-08:002013-02-27T09:55:14-08:00Dodgers at Cubs starting lineups
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<p>The Dodgers start their fifth different leadoff batter in five games, and Alfredo Amezaga plays his fifth position of the spring.</p> <p> </p>
<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.truebluela.com/">Dodgers</a> play their first traveling road game of the spring on Wednesday as they are in Mesa to battle the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/">Cubs</a> at HoHoKam Park. <span>Luis Cruz</span>, who missed Tuesday's game with the flu, was originally on the travel roster for Wednesday's game but he's out of the lineup again.</p>
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<p>feeling better thank god I hope y can play tomorrow. Have nice day <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23GoDodgers">#GoDodgers</a></p>
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<p>Instead, <span>Omar Luna</span> gets the call at the hot corner, making his first start of the spring.</p>
<p>Here are Wednesday's starting lineups, which include a fifth different leadoff hitter in five games for the Dodgers:</p>
<h3>Dodgers (1-1-2)</h3>
<p>Hairston RF<br>Amezaga 2B<br>Ramirez SS<br>Gonzalez 1B<br>Luna 3B<br>Punto DH<br>Federowicz C<br>Puig CF<br>Herrera LF</p>
<p><span>Aaron Harang</span> gets the start for the Dodgers, and is expected to be followed on the mound by <span>Javy Guerra</span>, <span>Ronald Belisario</span>, <span>Matt Magill</span>, and <span>Mark Lowe</span>.</p>
<p>Six players from minor league camp made the trip with the Dodgers on Wednesday: outfielder <span>Matt Angle</span> (No. 82), infielders <span>Rafael Ynoa</span> (83) and <span>Rusty Ryal</span> (84), and pitchers Angel Sanchez (87), <span>Eric Eadington</span> (88) and Red Patterson (89).</p>
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<p>Valbuena 3B<br>Castro DH<br>Rizzo 1B<br>Soriano LF<br>Schierholtz RF<br>Hairston CF<br>Castillo C<br>Barney 2B<br>Lillibridge SS</p>
<p><span>Brooks Raley</span> starts for Chicago, and will likely be followed by <span>Alberto Cabrera</span>, <span>Shawn Camp</span>, <span>Jaye Chapman</span>, <span>Trey McNutt</span>, <span>Hector Rondon</span>, and <span>Hisanori Takahashi</span>.</p>
<h3>Game info</h3>
<p>Time: 12:05 p.m. PT</p>
<p>TV: none</p>
<p>Radio: MLB.com (Cubs only)</p>
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<p>Starters Adrian Gonzalez, Hanley Ramirez and Luis Cruz are among those scheduled to travel with the Dodgers on Wednesday as they head to Mesa to play the Cubs.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.truebluela.com/">Dodgers</a> head to Mesa on Wednesday for their first road game of the Cactus League, to battle the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/">Cubs</a>. <span>Aaron Harang</span> gets the start for the Dodgers, against <span>Brooks Raley</span> for Chicago.</p>
<p>Here is the travel roster for Mesa that was posted in the clubhouse on Tuesday.</p>
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<li>Pitchers (6): <span>Ronald Belisario</span>, <span>Javy Guerra</span>, Harang, <span>Matt Magill</span>, <span>Juan Abreu</span>, <span>Mark Lowe</span> </li>
<li>Infielders (13): <span>Luis Cruz</span>, <span>Adrian Gonzalez</span>, <span>Dee Gordon</span>, Jerry Hairston Jr., <span>Nick Punto</span>, <span>Hanley Ramirez</span>, <span>Justin Sellers</span>, <span>Alfredo Amezaga</span>, <span>Brian Barden</span>, <span>Nick Evans</span>, <span>Omar Luna</span>, <span>Ozzie Martinez</span>, <span>Dallas McPherson</span> </li>
<li>Outfielders (4): <span>Alex Castellanos</span>, <span>Elian Herrera</span>, Yaisel Puig, Tony Gwynn Jr.</li>
<li>Catchers (4): <span>Tim Federowicz</span>, Wilkin Castillo, Ramon Castro, <span>Matt Wallach</span> </li>
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<p>There will almost certainly be some players from the minor league side making the trip as well, especially pitchers. They are usually not revealed until the morning.</p>
<p>Cruz was scratched on Tuesday with the flu, so there is a possibility he would also be out Wednesday, but as of now he is on the travel roster.</p>
https://www.truebluela.com/2013/2/26/4033904/spring-training-2013-dodgers-travel-roster-cubs-mesaEric Stephen