Clayton Kershaw (0-2, 5.46) vs. Daniel Cabrera (0-2, 4.44).
COMMENTS: This is one of those games that you know is going to go poorly for our beloved Dodgers, winners of 12 home games in a row, tying the major league record for consecutive home wins to start a season with the Detroit Tigers. And what about those 1911 Detroit Tigers? They didn't even make the playoffs, finishing in second place, 13.5 games behind the Philadelphia Athletics. And tonight's game, which would give the Dodgers sole possession of the record, sets our 20-8 team (best record in baseball!) up against the Washington Nationals, the worst team in the majors at 7-17, poised for the unlikeliest of upsets this evening. I stare at my magnet schedule, dreading the matchup, and tremble in fear. WAS? NOT WAS!
But enough about my insecurities, access to Dodger promotional items, and penchant for cheesy 1980's music videos. In order for us to beat those pesky Nats, we're going to have to rattle Cabrera, who threw four wild pitches in his last start against the Cardinals. Our rabbits need to be primed to take off. And it will also depend on which Minotaur shows up for us tonight; the one who shut down the Padres on Friday with seven scoreless innings, or the one who struggled in his two starts before that (giving up 15ER over 9IP). All I know is, there's nothing more heart-wrenching than a winless Minotaur (the only starter without a win). Especially one with 29Ks, third-most on the team. I mean, even Hiroki Kuroda has a win for pete's sake! Let's go, Blue!
Oh yeah, and SoSG Orel, Alex Cora, and I (Sax) will all be at tonight's game...be on the lookout for the at-game writeups, which promise to be extra-special indeed...
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take advantage of this. also take some pitches
Why? Why let Kershaw stay in the game? He's at 90 pitches!
scratch that, 100!
whew, Furcal with a base hit. O-Dog up now.
I can't figure out which game will make me vomit less.
Ariza has absolutely nothing.
Agreed MrLA SPorts Fan, both games are painful to watch.
Just had to come back to say this: Steiner is now telling the audience that the Dodgers are 13-1 when they score in the first inning. Last night we determined they had scored first in thirteen games (fourteen with last night's game), and they were 11-2 going into that game. So now they're 12-2. Why can't Steiner's stat guy get that right?
Bases loaded for MAnny.
loaded and manny, here we go.
Bases juiced for Manny! I have officially left the Laker game.
Wake me up Manny!
i think some of the lakers have left the laker game.
Manny's due. According to Steiner, he hasn't gotten a slam for 4 years.
And Kershaw just killed the slam
wow, that sucks.
This is unbelievable
Now it's Ethier's turn
poor clay, nothing he could do.
Hit, walk, HBP, do something to score a run!
I'm running out of puke bags.
Full count to Andre.
not a damn thing he coulda done. the Nats fielding is sooooo terrible, this is what it's like waching TriA for all you big city folks... :)
where are all these wild pitches everyone was talking about.
Oh, thank the lord, Ethier walks.
OK. We'll take it.
Now it's Loney's turn.
Somewhat anti-climatic, but I'll take it.
cheap run, ill take it.
nice time to hit your first home run james.
im just saying.
Argh, close play for Loney.
queen james does it again.
My grandma has more power than Loney.
Can't believe they've just scored 2 runs in this game so far.
take a frikkin pitch, james!
Manny, you too!
At least they scored a run. Torre shoulda put in a pinch-hitter like Loretta, Kershaw's at 99 pitches.
PC can your grandma play 1st?
Lakers look like absolute crap too.
Defense anyone?
Aw jeez, the Laker game is tied at halftime. I want to puke so bad.
My grandma is an average 1B. But she'll knock the cover off the ball.
lakers usually only play 1Q of D
throw strikes, James. show them you deserve to be here
So you're not planning to bring Kershaw back for the next inning, but you leave him in to hit anyway? WTF?
WHAT WAS THE POINT OF LEAVING KERSHAW IN TO BAT IF MCDONALD IS GOING TO PITCH! WHAT IS TORRE THINKING!?!?
PC suit her up and send her out there.
If James Loney ever develops some power, he'll be a pretty scary.
With the over-use of Belly and now this, Torre is gonna drive me insane.
If they were getting Kershaw out of the game, why Torre didn't use a pinch-hitter?
Torre's abuse of his bullpen is frustrating.
calm down MLSF, has some bigelow green tea.
That move to leave Kershaw in will be scrutinized by everyone, and rightfully so.
I like Torre, but sometimes his moves just baffle me. Like using a pitcher on back2back days when there are fully rested pitchers available.
lets get grady little back.
j mac has some swagger.
I'm not saying "Fire Torre" but he just confounds me a lot.
God inning
maybe he is just a bullpen guy.
He overuses pitchers, that's no secret.
take
pitches
stupid!
Martin singles. Let's see how he can be stranded.
MLSF, That move will be scrutinized by everyone except Charlie Steiner.
Wow, can Russell do that wth runners in scoring position?
Kemp lines out. 1 away
torre is an oldschool manager. that used to be common practice.
Can Torre really use Bellisario again?
Torre kept going to Proctor and all he had to show for it was an ERA over five. Now Proctor stinks.
Why is Pierre pinch hitting for McDonald? Why is Belisario warming up if he has pitched 2 games in a row?
I'll be fine if J-Mac hits.
Blake walks.
lucky that was ball four russ.
Torre's gonna kill me today.
If Pierre hits in the 9th spot, it'll only justifiable if he bunts decently.
My son stole second!
My mistake, i saw everything wrong.
Loretta is. Thanks Torre, you're going to give us a heart attack tonight.
Loretta walks. Bases juiced for Raffy.
Bases loaded.
Come on, Raffy! Make 'em pay this time!
Can the Dodgers score?
let the feast begin! Raffy you must be hungry!
bases loaded doesnt mean a whole lot tonight.
Now the fun begins. No more Cabrera. Just the Nats' lousey bullpen.
is biemel back from the DL yet?
He was activated today.
YES! Raffy with the clutch single!
Raffy!
There you go Raffa!
well there you go dear.
Raffy RBI single, still Rancho Ardiendo for O-Dogg!
Walk the O-Dog. Let Manny try again with the bases loaded.
Keep it going Orlando!
furky with his 3rd hit
I just hope Torre doesnt bring Mota in!
O-Dog walks! Here comes Manny!
wow, that has to be the wildest pitch ive ever seen.
Just a bit outside!
what
the
crap!?!?
you think the pitcher was thinking about manny on deck?
I'll take that, too. Manny and Rancho Ardiendo.
300
poor guy.
dammit, just missed it
and the wheels have officially come off!
LETS GO MANNY!!!!
That guy likes "Major League" too much.
Lakers up 61-58
I'm running out of puke bags and sedatives with the Dodgers and the Lakers.
im trying not to watch the laker game, hoping they will surprise me and take a lead in the next ten minutes.
Go Lakers!.
In past times, i'd be so excited about a playoff series between the Rockets and the Lakers.
Same here.
first 3 hit game of the season for furcal
Referring to Nic of course
this guy has an over 8 era with 9IP, we have to get something.
Dusto, maybe Furcal gets on track and we see the same player we saw at the beginning of last season
deja vu.
Lakers extend to a 7-point lead.
NICE!
Not a slam but I'll take it! 2 runs for Manny!
not a hr but, NICE!
MANNY!MANNY!MANNY!
Manny!
*bows down in i'm-not-worthy fashion*
Manny's 2-RBI double!
6-1, now we're talking!go Dre!
Manny better not sit on Sunday, I want my money's worth
i think the bench is really gonna have to step up if the lakers are going to go anywhere.
what happened they were so good early in the year.
Vin was so nonchalant about Manny's double
King James, we all want you to hit as we know you can.
if manny goes 0-5 on saturday im sure he will. but its vs the hated ones so who knows.
James Loney.
SOft dribbler anyone?
Now it's the bases juiced for Loney
this could get ugly really fast... oh wait... its Lonely
I'm afraid that if Lincecum pitches, Torre will just give up and let all four benchers start.
Lakers up by 9
Lakers by 9
Manny hauling ass!
eh, seeing how its weaver vs lincecum, i doubt thats gonna be a win.
im still not totally won over by weaver, he has burned me too many times.
Whew, Loney comes threw! Two runs home! What'd I say about this Nats bullpen?
A single for Loney. Shocking.
way to go James! Russ batting again!
That ball hit by King James had "eyes"
Martin with a Sac grounder.
way to pull that ball russ.
fisher is a bulldog.
7 runs in the sixth, sounds like a win to me.
can we close the door on the longest home streak to start a season?
Lakers by 10
Laker time
Zito was actually on the radio talking crap about how he hopes the dodgers streak keeps going because he wants to be the one to break it.
Nice rebound and put back for Ariza
wow just like that - 9-1.
amazing. I am still not used to scoring runs like this
It ain't over 'till it's over.12 outs to go.
Hah, sorry Zito, but your attempt to break the streak will end just like your attempt to date Allysa Milano: You will fail and lose out to a Dodger.
Zito against Bills. There's a big chance the streak keeps alive.
I hope Joe puts in somebody other than Belly - who can eat innings right now?
bottom of the order looking pretty pedestrian lately.
Lonely
Martin
Kemp
Blake
Don't get me wrong, I want nothing less than to see them at their best, but lately they haven't done much, or is it just me?
HAHA, MLASF.
zito has actually looked way better.
G-Mo! can you go 2-3 innings?
I'm still not convinced Mota stinks that much. I saw too much good stuff from him in spring that I can't give up.
martins looked better.
quit fing around Mota, just throw it over the plate.
Eh, more money, same result. He and Penny both stink. But at least Penny did something with us in 07.
wow, just watch artest hit the three huh, thats bad for even the lakers.
Well scratch that on Mota. I'm convinced he stinks.
i agree Dusto - let these bums get themselves out
oops Flores HR
Mota blows!
keep it down, G
took them a while to put that run up.
penny was a punk.
Told you so. He might be a catcher for the Nationals but he's very proficient with the bat.
I saw his first HR of the season, against K-Rod in the ninth, in a game Johan Santana started.
Damn does Mota suck.
Did you hear about that fight he got in outside of a bar?
are we gonna get to see the Leach tonight.
not much action from the bosses at the game today. maybe they are still having trouble getting a signal in the ravine
BOOOOOO!
Leach would probably do better than Mota.
i miss mota on PED's
allegedly
I guess keeping the Avatar worked tonight!!!!!!!!
i think they might of died from frustration from the early innngs,
where are the SoSG guys? No iPhone at the park?
The fact we're up by 7 runs, it doesn't mean Mota stay long at the mound, he's been hit long and hard.
Yikes, Bill - tighten it up, will ya?
Who fought in a bar?
Sons should be in the edge of their seats.
Actually, Mota was suspended 50 games for using
Lakers now by 5
They need to change their dingleberry Iphones for Blackberries.
good play Raffy - i know you want to come home with that
Penny got into a fight outside of a bar. He even threw a punch, but with his left hand.
9 to 3 and 7 outs to go.
Sons are 4 beers and 2 brats deep!
How do you consume more beer than dogs?
Neeebs, we shouldn't change our avatars in a while, ok?
my iphone gets fine reception at the ravine.
big wallets :)
well two runs scored but at least it's over
at least if the lakers make it out of this series they will be better prepared for the finals, they walked through the west last year and look what happened in the finals.
6 outs to go.
Lakers back up by 9
Rachel - thanks for getting dressed up!
open your eyes lady.
you think russ sings the canadian anthem in his head during these moments.
Now Lakers by 10
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