Sunday, June 07, 2009

Game 59 Thread: June 7 vs. Phillies, 5p

MANNYWATCH: 21 GAMES
DODGERS' RECORD WITHOUT MANNY: 18-11

Randy Wolf (3-1, 3.21) vs. Antonio "Inglourious" Bastardo (1-0, 1.50).

COMMENTS: SoSG reader Fernando strikes again! "I made this to commemorate 'Dre's back-to-back walk-offs, and to simultaneously give Andre more reasons to continue to turn down fan photos," Fernando writes. Dodger fans will be more than willing to put up with Andre's photophobia as long as he keeps producing.

And while Mr. Walkoff may no longer be welcome in the City of Brotherly Love, he's not the only hero of the weekend. Let's not forget the excellent pitching staff as well as the clutch defense (particularly that of James Loney, Orlando Hudson and Matt Kemp).

Today's game is the last regular-season meeting between the Dodgers and Phillies; with four wins and two losses, the Dodgers have assured themselves of a winning record against the defending World Series champs. Which is a good start.

More good news: The team has three off-days in the next two weeks. (Sharpen your pencils, PCSsters!) But with rest comes change: Look for a pitcher to be replaced by a position player on the roster.


Laker fans! Today is the only day a Laker Finals game and the Dodger game are starting at the same time. (You can thank ESPN.) But is it a blessing or a curse? Whichever you decide, be sure to keep us updated in this thread. Okay, Jayson?


UPDATE: Eric Stephen from True Blue LA is in the press box tonight.

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Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

DAMMIT!

karina said...

King James delivers, runners at the corners, no outs. Go Blue!

NicJ said...

Chan Ho (outta the) Park is up.

NicJ said...

the magic are a little too close for my comfort

NicJ said...

damn, that looked safe to me. he got a run though.

karina said...

That call at first was safe...

Orel said...

Both Dodgers and Lakers getting bad calls.

karina said...

Espn Deportes announcer: at bat "Fuki"

NicJ said...

man, kobe with his 5th turnover

NicJ said...

damn odom gets his 5th.

karina said...

2 run difference again, solo HR by Ruiz.

NicJ said...

i was just thinking to myself that the dodgers have kept a homerun hitting club in the park. nevermind.

NicJ said...

2 run HR

NicJ said...

the refs are killing the lakers tonight.

karina said...

I hate you, Victorino.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Nicholson's getting Departed level angry.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

C'mon Dodgers - keep it a save situation!

NicJ said...

well, wolf fell apart rather quickly, that late inning comeback is getting less likely.

NicJ said...

kobe is getting more aggressive. Pietrus fouled out.

karina said...

Dodgers can't lose tonight. Dusto is at the game for the first time he remembers.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Maybe Dusto will see the greatest comeback of the season.

NicJ said...

poor dusto, he has to deal with the smug phils fans like i did on thurs.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Well, Wolf is the king of ND's. That provides a glimmer of hope.

Orel said...

Still three innings for the Dodgers to come back. But I'm watching the Lakers right now.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

You and all of Los Angeles, Orel.

NicJ said...

damn, kobe went down hard.

NicJ said...

that was a two, but damn.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

I hate Turkuglu.

Orel said...

Hedo Hate You

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Damn that head of turkey-glue.

karina said...

Beast double!

Orel said...

WOWWWWW

NicJ said...

lakers get last shot!!

NicJ said...

lakers win or OT

Orel said...

Two on, two out. Guess who's up?

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

That was nerve-wracking.

NicJ said...

come on ethier, park is touchable

Orel said...

Such quick hands from Gasol.

NicJ said...

damn, OT

karina said...

DeCongrats Delino, you reached #227 last night!

Orel said...

How did Kobe not get the shot off?

NicJ said...

there were four guys on kobe

NicJ said...

turkey blocked from behind

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

That sucked.

Orel said...

You're right, Nic.

Orel said...

And the Dodgers don't score in the seventh.

NicJ said...

i guess lebron only gets those foul calls in the closing seconds.

MR.F said...

My heart can't take this.

NicJ said...

if orlando makes a bucket here ill kill myself

NicJ said...

i think they are looking for the oop to howard

Orel said...

Another TO. This is when basketball gets really exciting.

Orel said...

Travis Schlichting sighting!

MR.F said...

That was close..

NicJ said...

wait what happened i missed it?

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

That was brutal.

Orel said...

Missed it by that much!

NicJ said...

alright lakers gotta take this in OT

karina said...

Howard just said welcome to the majors.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

The announcers are really making sound like they want Orlando to win.

Orel said...

And a Dodger comeback becomes more unlikely. 7-2 Phillies.

NicJ said...

im missing stuff on both ends.

NicJ said...

the dodger game is officially over.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

An ERA of 27 for Schlichting.

Orel said...

Furcal almost double-clutched into another error.

NicJ said...

at least the lakers are containing howard.

NicJ said...

now thats a home foul call!

Orel said...

Even with OT, the Lakers game could still end with no team scoring 100 points.

NicJ said...

knock down those FT's pau.

Orel said...

and one

Orel said...

Lakers down one with 3:20 left.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

I just realized how big that missed goaltending call is.

Orel said...

Ariza missed the three.

Orel said...

That wasn't the only iffy call.

Orel said...

BEAUTIFUL BY KOBE

NicJ said...

smart play by fish.

Orel said...

A few blocks away, Chan Ho Park continues to roll.

NicJ said...

whew, in and out.

NicJ said...

we need a bucket here.

MR.F said...

Yes!

NicJ said...

ANNNNNNDDDDDDD OOOONNNNNEEEEEE PPPPPAAAAAAUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!

Orel said...

In-and-out heartbreak for Turkoglu!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

KA-PAU!

Orel said...

Up six with 1:14 left!

NicJ said...

now we just have to play some D for a minute.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

I love seeing the sky-hook, and Chick Hearn's call only sweetens it.

NicJ said...

thanks ESPN i really want to see philly celebrating the world series.

Orel said...

Well, we wanted Park. We got Park. And Park is shutting us down.

NicJ said...

why doesnt anyone use the skyhook now, its undefendable.

Orel said...

Did Redick go to Duke?

NicJ said...

is it park shutting us down? or the dodgers shutting themselves down?

Orel said...

Another bad call.

NicJ said...

finally a foul call

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

That makes up for the blown call.

NicJ said...

alright, now guard the three.

Orel said...

We knocked Park out of the game!

NicJ said...

what did i just say.

Orel said...

Perfectly played by the Magic.

Orel said...

2? 3?

NicJ said...

looks like a two to me.

NicJ said...

we better get that call for the missed GT

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

4 is the magic number. As long as the Lakers maintain a lead of four, they're safe.

NicJ said...

damn its a three

Orel said...

Turkoglu is a handsome young man.

NicJ said...

damn, odom's gotta knock down some clutch shots

Orel said...

Schlichting K'd Victorino.

Orel said...

clutch

NicJ said...

somebody get that man a snickers!

Orel said...

two clutch

Orel said...

LAKERS WIN

NicJ said...

game over!

MR.F said...

WE WANT TACOS!!!!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

LAKERS WIN!

NicJ said...

Pau, Mas Fuerte!!

NicJ said...

wow, the dodgers game really got out of hand.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

Mota = A Fork.

As in... Put ______ in.

Orel said...

Mota retires Howard on one pitch!

NicJ said...

mota does his job, he has been pretty good lately

Orel said...

Furcal singles to start the ninth. Here comes the rally!

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

rally time. we just need one of those grand slam with the game genie cheats

NicJ said...

take a seat ausmus.

Orel said...

Loretta endures the double humiliation of striking out while throwing his bat.

Delino DeShields, Sr said...

now i'm a little worried

Orel said...

L.A. is 1 for 2 tonight.

NicJ said...

wolf doesnt get a ND tonight.

Orel said...

Post-Game Thread up.

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