Monday, August 27, 2007

Game 131 Thread: August 27 vs. Nationals, 7.10p

Dodgers start Derek Lowe, RHP (10-11, 3.47) vs. Mike Bacsik, LHP (5-7, 4.61).

Dodgers: 67-63 (T-3rd place NL West, 6.5 GB; T-3rd place WC, 3.5 GB; W1)
Nationals: 58-73 (4th place NL East, 16.0 GB, L3)

Current postseason odds for the Dodgers, from Baseball Prospectus: 23.2%

From Dodgers.com, the scouting report on the starters:

Dodgers: After going eight starts without a win, Lowe has a two-game winning streak going. Even if he's still bothered by a hip or groin problem, his sinker doesn't seem to be hampered, as he's getting ground balls by the dozens. He's now reached double figures in victories six consecutive years.

Nationals: Bacsik had a strong outing against the Astros but still lost on Wednesday. He went six innings and allowed three runs on six hits and a walk, striking out four, but the Nats lost, 3-2.

COMMENTS:

  • You may have noticed we haven't posted the Nationals' chances of making the post-season. That's because they have no chance. And neither will the Dodgers unless they beat teams like this. A sweep is preferable; anything less than a series win is unacceptable.

19 comments:

Steve Sax said...

Hey EK, Bacsik IsBack!

Eric Karros said...

2 on, no outs. Same question: how many will the Dodgers score?

Eric Karros said...

Answer: two! Sax, Bacsik's name is full of possibility.

Alex Cora said...

Without looking it up, who weighs more, Olmedo or Dimetri Young...

Eric Karros said...

I'd guess Olmedo's heavier, but he's also more cut

Orel said...

Yes, but do they feel sexy?

Alex Cora said...

Matt Kemp may be a good hitter and runner, but his baserunning is horrible. Another pick off - I know of at least 3 this year that I have seen.

Alex Cora said...

Aflac trivia anwer: Olmedo by 10 lbs (230 to 220). AFLAC!

Alex Cora said...

great job lurch!

Orel said...

We will single you to death!

Alex Cora said...

Hmm, Lurch was looking pretty good out there, wonder why Grady brought in Proctor?

Orel said...

Billingsley goes tomorrow. Since he pitched well in his last outing, maybe Grady's saving Lurch in case Bills doesn't go deep into the game?

Steve Sax said...

Church caught looking, for Saito's first out.

Steve Sax said...

Vin is talking about how the Nats dugout is all at the step trying to watch the Saito magic.

Pads beat the Snakes, so a win won't bring us closer to the Card that is Wild.

Orel said...

3-6-1 DP! Saito rules!

Steve Sax said...

Belliard reaches first--that shot almost took off Sammy's head.

Saito gets the DP! Dodgers win!

Steve Sax said...

So who's going to the Wednesday business-person's special?

Perhaps Player Of The Game Ramon Martinez (wow, that sounds weird)???

Alex Cora said...

Great job by Saito. That was a rocket that he caught from Furcal. Go Blue!

Steve Sax said...

Nice to see you still up AC!