Clayton Kershaw (2-5, 4.56) vs. Cha Seung Baek (4-9, 4.99). 2.5 games behind.
COMMENTS: Three wins in a row, and suddenly Dodger fans have a new hope, right? Not so fast, as the Dodgers start young and feisty Clayton Ker-Zakk, who was most recently pummeled by both Filians and (Jabiimi) Nationalists, compiling a 15.63 ERA over 6.1 innings over his last two outings. The Padawans, meanwhile, start Cha Seung Bacca,who--wookiee here!--has been pitching pretty well for the Padres as he vies for a slot in next year's starting rotation.
Put another way, the Padres are bringing Sexy Baek. So we'll see if us motherf'ers know how to act. (Take 'em to the bridge!)
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Star Wars and Justin Timberlake seamlessly used together in one game thread. I love it! I'll be at this game tonight, in the super-duper corporate seats! Dugout Club here I come.
Oh Steve, all those Star Wars references are breaking my heart. Only a win (do they need the Blue Squadron?) http://tinyurl.com/6cyjea , could help to restore the balance of the Force.
If we lose, maybe we'll need this guy in the bullpen: http://tinyurl.com/69m8hx and this guy as utility infielder http://tinyurl.com/5ha6tr, viceversa or even to give son Martin a rest...rumor has it they are masterfully skilled.
So, Younglins and Jedi Knights:
Then man your ships. And may the Force be with you
Have a great time on the fancy seats, Quad!
Quad, I like how you roll.
Have an extra hot dog for the Sons.
Karina, long time no see! How are things?
Clayton had better bring the good stuff tonight.
I'm fine, Steve. Busy, because i got a gig, styling a fashion spread at a small magazine, so my days have been dedicated to locations, clothes and accessories. It's not very fancy, it's just my padawan and i. Between that and school, days are filled, which is very GOOD.
Long time, indeed. I hope we can comment on this game thread.
Pierre, CF
Ethier, RF
Ramirez, LF
King James, 1B
Son Martin, C
Blake, 3B
DeWitt, 2B
Berroa, SS
Kershaw, P
Kershaw used 7 pitches to cruise the first.
Ethier singles, ManRam HR!
Dodgers 2- Padres 0
What the hell was that?! Never going to see that again
Nice play by Dewitt!
Berroa and his famous disappearing act appearing live in Vegas soon!
This is where Maddux pays off. Kershaw hasn't been this efficient...ever?
5-0 Cards over the D'backs....
I'd wish i could see it. Could you describe it, Loney fan?
Back to back singles of DeWitt and Berroa.
Adrian Gonzalez hates us all.
Kershaw makes a sac bunt and then, Pierre grounds out.
Hard ground ball to Berroa. At first it appeared that he caught it in his glove and simply hitched so many times that he could not make the play. Upon review it showed that Berroa trapped the ball between his glove and his stomach. As he went into his glove he realized that it was inside of his shirt. He then cleverly covers it with his glove so that no one can tell what is happening and the runner does not attempt to advance. After calling time with the second base ump he has to take his glove off and unbutton his shirt in order to get it out. Watching it up close on camera it is unbelievable that the ball could even fit between two buttons. Camera angles also showed Matt Kemp in the dugout laughing out loud as he watched it unfold. According to Vin, the team taped his shirt closed as a joke between innings.
"Kershaw right back, drops Uncle Charlie in there, that big slow curveball...." —Vin
As we write, I am sure the Sons are working on pics/videos along with puns involving Berroa, magic, and the Vegas 51's
Ethier triples! I will be sad when he takes maternity leave.
Oh my, we'll have Pierre starting in consecutive days...how many days will he have to take?
Loney fan, that play was unbelievable, i hope i can watch it somewhere tomorrow.
LF, you give us too much credit.
Manny sac-fly. Ethier scores.
Dodgers 3- Padres 0
Kershaw at 30 pitches through three, by the way.
That's his average for the first inning. Way to go!
Maddux needs to retire and become a pitching coach.
Casey Blake with the nifty stop at third! That never hurts a pitcher!
Kershaw: 39 pitches, 4 IP, 4 K, 0 BB. Impressive.
If he retires and becomes a pitching coach, the Dodgers should hire him.
DeWitt DeGone! 4-0 Dodgers!
Agreed, Karina. Although he would be the most expensive pitching coach ever.
Take that LaRoche
But he will be worth every penny.
Do you imagine Maddux as the pitching coach for the Giants or the Reds?
Kershaw singles! men at first and second, no outs!
However, Pierre is up.
Rancho Ardiendo...for Manny!
Pierre made a sac bunt...Ethier walked.
Maddux and Lincecum would be a frightening combination.
I love these younglings.
We got Bush, we got bush...
7-0 Cards leading the D'backs.
and Cain, that pitcher is quite talented.
How about the Reds? with the quality of young arms over there, i imagine world domination.
Manny K. Go King James!
King James 2-run single!
Great day for baseball, but I have to run. Have a great night everyone. Think not blowing it Dodgers!
May the force be with you, Loney fan.
Glad Kershaw gets a chance to cool off in the dugout with the Dodgers still batting.
Martin RBI single! Dodgers 7- Padres 0
Padres get their first hit in the fifth.
Kershaw got out of the jam!
old friend Falkenborg
Ol' Falkenborg at the mound...
and of course, dominates the Dodgers offense in 10 pitches.
Kershaw is cruising. This is just a taste of how good he can be.
Of course, it's the Padres, so we shouldn't get too cocky.
ETHIER HR! He's a double away from the cycle!
Ethier HR! he wants to make up for his future lost time...
It's nice Torre is playing the september call-ups.
Kershaw gives up a single (I think) and double. Time to pull him, Joe.
Nice play by DeWitt. 8-1 Dodgers. Coincidentally, Cards lead the D'backs 8-1. I love symmetry.
Karina, when does the Águilas season start?
October 17th
With any luck Águilas and Dodgers will be playing at the same time!
Wow, they're leaving Kershaw in.
The kid is learning to bunt.
Good job by DeWitt trying to bird-dog the third baseman.
Pierre's hurt. Looks like a hamstring injury.
The rare three-HR game for the Dodgers: Manny, DeWitt & Ethier.
Matt Kemp in CF for Pierre. Sporting jaunty cap.
Will Pierre blame his injury on not playing enough?
I hope so! i'd love to be stressed for the Aguilas and Dodgers game at the same time...
Does Kershaw look tired?
Kershaw walks Giles. Torre finally pulls him. Crowd giving Kershaw a standing O, that's nice.
Kershaw didn't look tired but his command was slipping.
Kid deserves it. I guess it'll be one of too many.
Padres making a run. Don't go home just yet, folks. 8-4 Dodgers.
Torre bringing Beimel in. Good move.
Tigres de Aragua (Cabrera and Maza's teammate) Rodriguez with the RBI double.
Ball went off Loney's glove but Hu was backing up the play and got him a first. Now that's a defensive replacement!
And just like that, it's 8-4 Dodgers. Nice job Hu to back up Loney who deflected the ball.
As i previously stated, we could use this "blue leader" in the bullpen:
http://tinyurl.com/69m8hx
DeWitt gets out #2, but shouldn't he have held the runner at second? Friar on third.
With a four-run lead, I guess you go for the force out.
Beimel gets us out of the inning!
Karina, do you suppose Obi-Wan throws lefty or righty?
He grabs the lightsaber with the right hand, so i guess he's a righty.
Come on Andre, get the double...
Loved your force out pun!
No cycle for Andre.
Karina, believe it or not that was not intended as a pun! But I'll take the credit anyway!
No cycle for Andre.
But former Dodger Adrian Beltre got one yesterday!
Nice to see Repko back up here.
It'd be the Dodgers response to the Guzman cycle. I still can't believe Guzman and Feliz owned the Dodgers.
Repko singles!
and steals second...
Repko with the hit! Welcome back, Colin Farrell!
And then Repko swipes second without even a tag!
Loney takes his 2-for-4 night and works the count full before coaxing the walk.
Some Geico for the Dodgers, perhaps?
Or should it be Aflac?
The Guzman cycle I could handle. Feliz owning the Dodgers...not so much.
Cards make it official. Let's make it 1.5!
Martin GIDP. On to the ninth, 8-4.
It was heartbreaking.
If Repko looks like Colin Farrell, do you see some resemblance of Andruw jones with this guy?
http://tinyurl.com/5mbhgn
and i promise i won't talk any Star Wars...
Beimel continues on in the ninth. I need to go take a shower.
Leadoff single for the Padres. Let's not make this more difficult than it has to be.
Are you kidding, Karina? No such thing as too much Star Wars. Although I haven't seen the Clone Wars movie yet.
5-4-3 DP!
I got #100, by the way!
Well, that's how my kind of person talks. There's never enough baseball and Star Wars.
We should use the Force more often.
1.5! 1.5! 1.5!
Great job, Luke Skywalkershaw!
Most fans hated The Clone Wars. I liked it because i never expected the life changing experience of the original trilogy.
Yikes, we have to face Haren, Webb, and Johnson this weekend against Arizona?
Better save up some hits for the weekend, Dodgers!
Good night, everybody!
Lowered expectations are always a good idea. Even in baseball.
Night, Sax!
Great nick for the Public Enemy #1!
Night, may the force be with you...
As with you.
Good news: Dodger bats were Cha Seung Baek early
Bad news: I only thought of that pun now, almost an hour after the game ended
It's your quick wit that impresses.
I suppose I am just Cha Seung my spots carefully.
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