Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Game 29 Thread: May 6 vs. Nationals, 7p

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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NicJ said...

i had to wait till erin left.

Fred's Brim said...

take advantage of this. also take some pitches

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Why? Why let Kershaw stay in the game? He's at 90 pitches!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

scratch that, 100!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

whew, Furcal with a base hit. O-Dog up now.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

I can't figure out which game will make me vomit less.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Ariza has absolutely nothing.

PenosCabell said...

Agreed MrLA SPorts Fan, both games are painful to watch.

Erin said...

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?

PenosCabell said...

Bases loaded for MAnny.

NicJ said...

loaded and manny, here we go.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Bases juiced for Manny! I have officially left the Laker game.

PenosCabell said...

Wake me up Manny!

NicJ said...

i think some of the lakers have left the laker game.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Manny's due. According to Steiner, he hasn't gotten a slam for 4 years.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

And Kershaw just killed the slam

NicJ said...

wow, that sucks.

PenosCabell said...

This is unbelievable

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Now it's Ethier's turn

NicJ said...

poor clay, nothing he could do.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Hit, walk, HBP, do something to score a run!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

I'm running out of puke bags.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Full count to Andre.

Chappy said...

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... :)

NicJ said...

where are all these wild pitches everyone was talking about.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Oh, thank the lord, Ethier walks.

PenosCabell said...

OK. We'll take it.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Now it's Loney's turn.

MattyA said...

Somewhat anti-climatic, but I'll take it.

NicJ said...

cheap run, ill take it.

nice time to hit your first home run james.

im just saying.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Argh, close play for Loney.

NicJ said...

queen james does it again.

PenosCabell said...

My grandma has more power than Loney.

karina said...

Can't believe they've just scored 2 runs in this game so far.

Fred's Brim said...

take a frikkin pitch, james!

Fred's Brim said...

Manny, you too!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

At least they scored a run. Torre shoulda put in a pinch-hitter like Loretta, Kershaw's at 99 pitches.

NicJ said...

PC can your grandma play 1st?

PenosCabell said...

Lakers look like absolute crap too.

Defense anyone?

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Aw jeez, the Laker game is tied at halftime. I want to puke so bad.

PenosCabell said...

My grandma is an average 1B. But she'll knock the cover off the ball.

NicJ said...

lakers usually only play 1Q of D

Fred's Brim said...

throw strikes, James. show them you deserve to be here

MattyA said...

So you're not planning to bring Kershaw back for the next inning, but you leave him in to hit anyway? WTF?

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

WHAT WAS THE POINT OF LEAVING KERSHAW IN TO BAT IF MCDONALD IS GOING TO PITCH! WHAT IS TORRE THINKING!?!?

NicJ said...

PC suit her up and send her out there.

PenosCabell said...

If James Loney ever develops some power, he'll be a pretty scary.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

With the over-use of Belly and now this, Torre is gonna drive me insane.

karina said...

If they were getting Kershaw out of the game, why Torre didn't use a pinch-hitter?

PenosCabell said...

Torre's abuse of his bullpen is frustrating.

NicJ said...

calm down MLSF, has some bigelow green tea.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

That move to leave Kershaw in will be scrutinized by everyone, and rightfully so.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

I like Torre, but sometimes his moves just baffle me. Like using a pitcher on back2back days when there are fully rested pitchers available.

NicJ said...

lets get grady little back.

NicJ said...

j mac has some swagger.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

I'm not saying "Fire Torre" but he just confounds me a lot.

PenosCabell said...

God inning

NicJ said...

maybe he is just a bullpen guy.

karina said...

He overuses pitchers, that's no secret.

Fred's Brim said...

take
pitches
stupid!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Martin singles. Let's see how he can be stranded.

MattyA said...

MLSF, That move will be scrutinized by everyone except Charlie Steiner.

PenosCabell said...

Wow, can Russell do that wth runners in scoring position?

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Kemp lines out. 1 away

NicJ said...

torre is an oldschool manager. that used to be common practice.

PenosCabell said...

Can Torre really use Bellisario again?

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Torre kept going to Proctor and all he had to show for it was an ERA over five. Now Proctor stinks.

karina said...

Why is Pierre pinch hitting for McDonald? Why is Belisario warming up if he has pitched 2 games in a row?

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

I'll be fine if J-Mac hits.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Blake walks.

NicJ said...

lucky that was ball four russ.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Torre's gonna kill me today.

karina said...

If Pierre hits in the 9th spot, it'll only justifiable if he bunts decently.

My son stole second!

karina said...

My mistake, i saw everything wrong.

Loretta is. Thanks Torre, you're going to give us a heart attack tonight.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Loretta walks. Bases juiced for Raffy.

PenosCabell said...

Bases loaded.

MattyA said...

Come on, Raffy! Make 'em pay this time!

PenosCabell said...

Can the Dodgers score?

Fred's Brim said...

let the feast begin! Raffy you must be hungry!

NicJ said...

bases loaded doesnt mean a whole lot tonight.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Now the fun begins. No more Cabrera. Just the Nats' lousey bullpen.

NicJ said...

is biemel back from the DL yet?

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

He was activated today.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

YES! Raffy with the clutch single!

Fred's Brim said...

Raffy!

PenosCabell said...

There you go Raffa!

NicJ said...

well there you go dear.

karina said...

Raffy RBI single, still Rancho Ardiendo for O-Dogg!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Walk the O-Dog. Let Manny try again with the bases loaded.

PenosCabell said...

Keep it going Orlando!

Dusto_Magnifico said...

furky with his 3rd hit

Dusto_Magnifico said...

I just hope Torre doesnt bring Mota in!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

O-Dog walks! Here comes Manny!

NicJ said...

wow, that has to be the wildest pitch ive ever seen.

PenosCabell said...

Just a bit outside!

Fred's Brim said...

what
the
crap!?!?

NicJ said...

you think the pitcher was thinking about manny on deck?

karina said...

I'll take that, too. Manny and Rancho Ardiendo.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

300

NicJ said...

poor guy.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

dammit, just missed it

Dusto_Magnifico said...

and the wheels have officially come off!

LETS GO MANNY!!!!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

That guy likes "Major League" too much.

PenosCabell said...

Lakers up 61-58

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

I'm running out of puke bags and sedatives with the Dodgers and the Lakers.

NicJ said...

im trying not to watch the laker game, hoping they will surprise me and take a lead in the next ten minutes.

karina said...

Go Lakers!.

In past times, i'd be so excited about a playoff series between the Rockets and the Lakers.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Same here.

Dusto_Magnifico said...

first 3 hit game of the season for furcal

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Referring to Nic of course

NicJ said...

this guy has an over 8 era with 9IP, we have to get something.

PenosCabell said...

Dusto, maybe Furcal gets on track and we see the same player we saw at the beginning of last season

NicJ said...

deja vu.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Lakers extend to a 7-point lead.

PenosCabell said...

NICE!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Not a slam but I'll take it! 2 runs for Manny!

NicJ said...

not a hr but, NICE!

PenosCabell said...

MANNY!MANNY!MANNY!

Fred's Brim said...

Manny!
*bows down in i'm-not-worthy fashion*

karina said...

Manny's 2-RBI double!

6-1, now we're talking!go Dre!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Manny better not sit on Sunday, I want my money's worth

NicJ said...

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.

Fred's Brim said...

Vin was so nonchalant about Manny's double

karina said...

King James, we all want you to hit as we know you can.

NicJ said...

if manny goes 0-5 on saturday im sure he will. but its vs the hated ones so who knows.

PenosCabell said...

James Loney.

SOft dribbler anyone?

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Now it's the bases juiced for Loney

Dusto_Magnifico said...

this could get ugly really fast... oh wait... its Lonely

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

I'm afraid that if Lincecum pitches, Torre will just give up and let all four benchers start.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Lakers up by 9

PenosCabell said...

Lakers by 9

Fred's Brim said...

Manny hauling ass!

NicJ said...

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.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Whew, Loney comes threw! Two runs home! What'd I say about this Nats bullpen?

PenosCabell said...

A single for Loney. Shocking.

Fred's Brim said...

way to go James! Russ batting again!

karina said...

That ball hit by King James had "eyes"

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Martin with a Sac grounder.

NicJ said...

way to pull that ball russ.

NicJ said...

fisher is a bulldog.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

7 runs in the sixth, sounds like a win to me.

Dusto_Magnifico said...

can we close the door on the longest home streak to start a season?

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Lakers by 10

PenosCabell said...

Laker time

NicJ said...

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.

PenosCabell said...

Nice rebound and put back for Ariza

Fred's Brim said...

wow just like that - 9-1.
amazing. I am still not used to scoring runs like this

karina said...

It ain't over 'till it's over.12 outs to go.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

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.

karina said...

Zito against Bills. There's a big chance the streak keeps alive.

Fred's Brim said...

I hope Joe puts in somebody other than Belly - who can eat innings right now?

Dusto_Magnifico said...

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?

NicJ said...

HAHA, MLASF.

zito has actually looked way better.

Fred's Brim said...

G-Mo! can you go 2-3 innings?

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

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.

NicJ said...

martins looked better.

Dusto_Magnifico said...

quit fing around Mota, just throw it over the plate.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Eh, more money, same result. He and Penny both stink. But at least Penny did something with us in 07.

NicJ said...

wow, just watch artest hit the three huh, thats bad for even the lakers.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Well scratch that on Mota. I'm convinced he stinks.

Fred's Brim said...

i agree Dusto - let these bums get themselves out
oops Flores HR

Dusto_Magnifico said...

Mota blows!

Fred's Brim said...

keep it down, G

NicJ said...

took them a while to put that run up.

NicJ said...

penny was a punk.

karina said...

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.

PenosCabell said...

Damn does Mota suck.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Did you hear about that fight he got in outside of a bar?

NicJ said...

are we gonna get to see the Leach tonight.

Fred's Brim said...

not much action from the bosses at the game today. maybe they are still having trouble getting a signal in the ravine

PenosCabell said...

BOOOOOO!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Leach would probably do better than Mota.

NicJ said...

i miss mota on PED's

NicJ said...

allegedly

Neeebs (The Original) said...

I guess keeping the Avatar worked tonight!!!!!!!!

NicJ said...

i think they might of died from frustration from the early innngs,

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

where are the SoSG guys? No iPhone at the park?

karina said...

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.

Fred's Brim said...

Yikes, Bill - tighten it up, will ya?

karina said...

Who fought in a bar?

karina said...

Sons should be in the edge of their seats.

PenosCabell said...

Actually, Mota was suspended 50 games for using

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Lakers now by 5

Neeebs (The Original) said...

They need to change their dingleberry Iphones for Blackberries.

Fred's Brim said...

good play Raffy - i know you want to come home with that

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Penny got into a fight outside of a bar. He even threw a punch, but with his left hand.

karina said...

9 to 3 and 7 outs to go.

Fred's Brim said...

Sons are 4 beers and 2 brats deep!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

How do you consume more beer than dogs?

karina said...

Neeebs, we shouldn't change our avatars in a while, ok?

NicJ said...

my iphone gets fine reception at the ravine.

Fred's Brim said...

big wallets :)

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

well two runs scored but at least it's over

NicJ said...

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.

karina said...

6 outs to go.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Lakers back up by 9

Fred's Brim said...

Rachel - thanks for getting dressed up!

NicJ said...

open your eyes lady.

NicJ said...

you think russ sings the canadian anthem in his head during these moments.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Now Lakers by 10

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