Sunday, September 28, 2008

Game 162 Thread: Sept 28 @ Giants, 1p

Hiroki Kuroda (9-10, 3.84) vs. Tim Lincecum (17-5, 2.66).

COMMENTS: This is it, folks. Game 162. The last regular-season game of the year. The Dodgers' last tune-up before they take a breather and head into the playoffs on Wednesday against an opponent yet to be determined.

Honorary manager Nomar Garciaparra and his bench coach Mark Sweeney have decided to give catcher A.J. Ellis the first start of his career, according to Diamond Leung. Note to Nomar: Pull Kuroda after three innings, please.

Giants phenom Lincecum—already the holder of the San Francisco-era single-season strikeout record and the majors' leader in strikeouts—tries to bolster his Cy Young case today. It doesn't matter that he plays for the Giants; this kid is a pleasure to watch. We're just glad his start against us today is meaningless.

UPDATE:

Tanyon Sturtze is today's pitching coach, according to Dodger Thoughts.

23 comments:

karina said...

Mets 0-Marlins 0. Top of the 5th

Cubs 1-Brewers 0. Top of the 5th.

I gotta say Sweeney really belongs to the bench. Nice decision, Mr. Garciaparra.

karina said...

Beltran 2-run HR. Game tied at two, bottom of the 6th one out.

Sabathia is throwing a jewel, however the Brewers are down by one,top of the 7th.

karina said...

We all need to thank Endy Chavez for robbing the Marlins a double, with a couple of runners on base.

karina said...

Helms solo HR, off Schonweiss, top of the 8th.Marlins 3-Mets 2. No outs.

Cubs-Brewers tied at 1.

karina said...

Uggla solo HR. Marlins 4-Mets 2. We have to rely on the Cubs, then...

karina said...

Braun 2-run HR. This guy was hitting like Mark Sweeney in September. Cubs 1-Brewers 3.

karina said...

Lineup made up by Nomar Garciaparra:

Pierre, LF
Ethier, RF
Kemp, CF
Blake, 3B
Loney, 1B
Dewitt, 2B
Berroa, SS
Ellis, C
Kuroda, P

Orel said...

Mets are on the precipice....

karina said...

Ethier RBI double, Young is pinch-running for him, Matt Kemp at third, one out.

Alex Cora said...

mets down to their last three out. That giants pitcher is striking out everyone but we are up by one. Sweet.

Alex Cora said...

Man on first for the mets

Alex Cora said...

oops mets lost. Chicago here we come.

karina said...

As much as i wanted the Mets face the Dodgers, that team doesn't deserve the playoffs.

karina said...

It angers me the fact i couldn't watch the last Dodgers game in the season, 'till the Mets-Marlins game finishes.

Steve Sax said...

Dammit, Mets! Now we face the Cubs. I am not hopeful.

karina said...

Steve, don't lose any inch of hope. Remember playoffs is a new start (ye's i'm aware the Cubs have played with their bench for weeks now)

karina said...

Young doubles, son Martin singles...

karina said...

Roelingher robs King James, boy he hit well that ball! one out...

karina said...

Dodgers end the regular losing against the hated ones. However, we were treated to a great catch by Kemp and two outstanding defensive plays courtesy of King James.

Steve Sax said...

Karina, you've inspired me: Alex Cora and I are heading to the Stadium for the rally. Report and post to follow...

Steve Sax said...

Alex Cora and I are here @ the stadium, and it's a madhouse. Crowd control was not taken into account and there are hordes of angry people trying to just move toward the seats...

berkowit28 said...

What were they angry about?

karina said...

Besides the stadium becoming a madhouse, did you have a good time over there? are there any pics?

glad i inspired you, Steve. Such an honor..