Clayton Kershaw (MLB debut) vs. Todd Wellemeyer (5-1, 3.25).
COMMENTS: In Greek mythology, the Minotaur was a daunting half-man, half-bull creature who lived at the center of a complex labyrinth and was a formidable opponent. In Dodgers mythology, Clayton Kershaw is a 20-year old pitching phenom whose major league debut today has been so anticipated, that they ran a banner headline during last night's 4-0 debacle just to keep viewers interested in the game. Welcome, young Kershaw; we'd love for you to help us salvage a victory from this lost series. (No pressure or anything.)
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Danica currently running 13th, but is 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in commercial break appearances. Milka 20th.
Byrnes just grand slammed to put. Dbacks up 6-3.
Minotaur is cut.
with 2 outs?
Epale, Eric!
I think I jinxed both Milka and Danica. Both knocked out within minutes of eaxh other. Fisher out too. Alas, no more females left.
Meanwhile Arizona still up 6-3 in 8th and Kershaw gives up first RBI to Pujols.
Three updates in one!
Epale Karina!
Maza HR!
Finally, he hits a HR that actually makes me happy!
Note to Joe Torre: he really can pinch-hit, specially because he can play in the infield and the outfield
Do you know how Viso is doing?
Viso isn't in top 10. Where is he from?
Epale, all! What'd I miss?
Kershaw 32 pitches in the first. He won't last long enough to get the victory at this pace.
Congrats to Maza!
I see now that Viso got knocked out at some point. 8 laps left...I guess I want Meira or Mutoh.
What did you think of Indy, EK?
Hey all! Just in time to watch Loney strike out. ugh.
This Wellemeyer feller is impressive too.
Hey AC. Loney: 6 K's this weekend. So far.
Orel, I thought it was pretty good. Not at level of original 3 but I was entertained. Ford obviously is old but was still pretty good in role. Lots of invocations of past Spilberg/Lucas blockbusters. Overall I'd say a 7.
Anyways I gotta go folks...good luck Kershaw.
How does CK look today? Has he delivered public enemy number 1 yet?
Nice play by Hu & Loney, but not in time.
Kershaw has 4 K's in two innings, but also a walk, a double and now a single. He's throwing too many pitches to stick around long.
awwwww, Clayton Kershaw´s mom is keeping score....
Hu turns 2!
Kershaw inning 1: 32 pitches
inning 2: 12 pitches
inning 3: 10 pitches
1-1 tie
Hu looked pretty smooth on that DP - shades of Furcal.
Vin on Kershaw: "Can he swing the bat? Have no idea." Love the honesty!
But Hu doesn't have Raffy's arm.
Hey, i´m watching the game and Vin´s on!
Hey Hu strikes out looking - In Furcal's shadow.
Aflac trivia: Who are the only 3 pitchers under age 20 to make their debut with the L.A. Dodgers?
It looks like the Cards are swinging early in the count.
Fenando, Edwin jackson and...?
Kershaw range: 72-97 mph.
Edwin Jackson is one of them.
Opps, Fernando?
Kershaw looked good
way to go, son!
Ethier single + Martin double = 2-1 Dodgers!
Vin on Wellemeyer: "He needs those broad shoulders to carry a multi-syllabic name." Took me a second to get it.
trivia answer: Fernando, Dick Calmus, Joe Moeller (all 19)
Edwin Jackson debuted on his 20th birthday.
Kemp strands Martin at third. Still 2-1 Dodgers.
Good research, Karina!
Kershaw ends the 5th with his 6th K.
thanks to baseball reference...
Kershaw pitch count: 32-12-10-11-10.
Baseball Reference rules!
We need Furcal back
KKKKKKK
Unfortunately, Furcal isn't making this next road trip. At least 7 more games without him.
Loney just pulled off a bit of a Jose Canseco head-bop error.
How did that curveball miss???
Dammit, H&R single for Pujols. Let's see how Kershaw responds to pressure.
There´s something keeping King James out of concentration
yea that curve was a strike
DeWitt throws high to home! Tie game!
I'm listening on the radio...how does P.E.#1 look today? nasty?
Maza's made two nice backwards basket catches today. Take note, James.
Kershaw Glaus-es over Troy for the second out.
Pop quiz (get excited, EK):
Maza's range is:
a) 2x Kent's
b) 3x Kent's
c) 5x Kent's
d) you can't divide by zero
Great profile, Brock! Kershaw's been nasty but not perfect. Of course, some bad defense and not enough offense hasn't helped.
(d)!
Kershaw survives the 6th! He can't lose and he might win....
Orel, I thought you were busy today?
Kershaw's family is getting a lot of camera time. They'd better get an agent.
102 pitches for Kershaw.
Busy this a.m. and this evening...fits well with my Dodgers-watching schedule.
P.S.: Tomorrow is an 11:20 a.m. start. I won't be able to do a GT until probably right before the game.
Martin gets an RBI single! And guess who's first to greet Pierre in the dugout? Kershaw!
Minotaur, now in line for his first win...if we can hold on...
Orel, are you fixing your schedule so you can watch Dodgers games?
love my son Martin!
Orel, I've got the GT fur morgen.
No worries, enjoy the beach in Cabo.
Wade in for Kershaw. Time to walk to el perro. Switching to radio mode.
Karina—I couldn't miss Kershaw's debut!
No wait, the Dodgers ARE trying to give away Kershaw's first win.
Danke schön, Herr Sax!
Torre should never use Wade when the Dodgers are winning.
Why did Broxton bat???
On to extra innings, tied at 3...
Ich bin zurück
I see the game is also back to where it started
Dodgers are undefeated in extras this season, 2-0.
Achtung EK. You missed a pop quiz!
That comment's got jinx written all over it
Just scrolled back and saw it. Well done!
Saito, that was a NAAAAAAASTY breaking ball to K Pujols!
Maybe Pujols owned Kershaw, but Saito K'ed him.
All right Terry, here's your chance to prove Rob McMillin of 6-4-2 wrong...
Ha, Tiffee is wearing Alex Cora's #13.
Rob, you may be on to something there.
Tiffee gets on base with a routine fly ball that that falls behind short. I guess they're giving him a single. Lucky bastard.
Welcome to the Dodgers, Tifee...
Great bunt, Juan Pierre, forcing Tiffee at first!
And Vin is actually saying "they're in better shape now, though, given Pierre's speed." Yeah, true--except for that EXTRA OUT.
Speaking of extra outs, here's Mark Sweeney to pinch hit!
Sweeney "advances" the runner with a wild pitch, sending Pierre to second. All we need is ONE HIT, Sweene-dog.
Hey Karina, you throwing a party this weekend?
Sweeney K's looking, stiff as a board.
Please, stop the Sweeney madness. Cut him already.
Ethier up, two out, winning run on second.
Ethier with ihis first career walk-off hit! Way to go, Dodgers!!!
awesome possum
Sax, your predictions were right. Great baseball game.
Let´s go Blue!
Vin is talking about how the Dodgers have to leave for Chicago to play a day game tomorrow, and that they won't even get to bed until 1am Chicago time at the earliest.
I don't think Vin misses traveling east of the Rockies much.
but we miss him!
Hey woke up just in time to see Either's hit - woohoo!!!
nope, no parties for me until July...why?
No jinx! I guess that makes them 3-0 in extra innings! 'til tomorrow...
Thanks Karina and EK for sticking around.
I have a confession, I was so concerned after losing last night's game that I called up Alex Cora and arranged to buy him a ticket to the Chicago series, which starts tomorrow at Wrigley Field (day game--get up early people!). EK, I took the funds from your and Orel's monthly paycheck; hope that's okay.
I'll explain more in tomorrow's Game Thread. Good afternoon, everybody!
Karina, I just know (from prior GTs) that you're a great hostess. As for me, I'm off to grill for my party; gotta hop!
rumor has it...then!
have a nice time!
By the way, GO LAKERS!
Can we DFA Sweeney yet
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