Ramon Ortiz (1-1, 5.16) vs. Jon Garland (4-2, 1.71).
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COMMENTS: "In their last four games, the Dodgers have a 2.00 ERA," the LA Times tells us . "My arm is good. If I throw 90 [mph], I'm OK, I'll keep going. When I can throw only 85, I'll go home," Ortiz tells us. And I'm telling you, I think we're going to get shellacked tonight.
Why? First of all, it's the Padres. The same team which, even when they're having a bad season, seems to find a way to beat the Dodgers. And the first-place Padres (22-12) are definitely not having a bad season.
Secondly, it's the pitching matchup. I really don't have to say much more about our starting pitcher, but there's the added bonus of their starting pitcher being an ex-Dodger — a certain recipe for disaster.
And thirdly, the last time I predicted a loss, the Dodgers actually beat the hottest pitcher in the league. So is all this actually a highly scientific ruse to beat the MSB? A magician never reveals his secrets. But yes.
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I'm having a hard time talking up Ortiz tonight to these bartenders.
Mrs Dusty and Mrs Disty in law just spent quite some time discussing which shirt they should wear - Kemp, Ethier or Martin. I'm prolly rolling with my Los Dodgers tee.
Shit is ON.
So...Raffy's not back? WTF is going on? They even hyped his return on the Dodgers main page.
this is the standard I'm holding Ortiz to. He has to do that well or better.
Help! I'm stuck at a brewpub with nothing to do til gametime! Mrs Dusty is making me stay here while she shops. Someone call 911!
Is Mrs. Dusty shopping for more Dodgers clothes?
Maybe it's the bizzaro season and the dodgers will be the ones giving the padres a hard time.
I could think of worse things than being stuck at a brewpub for 2 hours.
We even have our own MSB batting 8th tonight.
Eyechart gets released by the marlins. I'm starting to feel bad for the guy.
Maybe he'll take that coaching job now.
It's tough becoming the next Scott Hatteberg when you have no bat in addition to no arm.
@Josh, et al
Right, as much as Eye Chart is a gamer he needs to realize that it's time. Do we have an opening at pitching coach?
@Mr F
Selfishly, I hope they're shopping for bday presents for me. Of course, I hope that involves Dodgers gear.
Mats @ Rox ppd; yet another fat win Col can store away for later
He's gotta be better than GA:
http://outofbounds.nbcsports.com/2010/05/post-502.html.php
Dusty, what possible Dodgers gear is there left for you to acquire?
I will miss this game, so root for me, boys!
I'm still looking for just the right Dodgers thong, Sax.
Dusty, try this.
I just can't believe that Ramon Ortiz is pitching tonight. We are the Dodgers and have been to league championship 2 years in a row. Why in the wide wide world of sports is this corpse of a pitcher starting. It blows my fucking mind.
I think we'll be fine despite an Ortiz starting (which, BTW, he was nails on the road as an Angel).
Things could be worse; we could have Jerrod Saltalamacchia as a catcher, or we could be a cast member of Heroes..
Wow, why do I feel like some kind of optimist right now?
Breaking: Blake has a BEARD GOING. Way mire than stubble.
More
Epale!
The first place Padres sounds very weird. It could be worse though, as in the first place Giants.
Go Blue!
That was foul!
Great start!
Well, I'm out to play softball again.
Hold the fort until I get back.
Wow. Two batters in and I hate this ump.
Judy can't find the zone. Russ and Matt should gave been a hair more patient.
D'oh!
Patience, gents. Paaaaaatience.
Blessedly I'm sitting near several dodgers fans and right next to an old fella who grew up in Brooklyn an OD (Original Dodger).
Awesome shot, son!
good throw Russ!!
Ortiz being Ortiz
It was fair!
Saw the replay and it wasn't, but i'll take it.
Wait, they actually have Stairs playing defense?
Aw man, Casey shaved between that pregame interview (that was taped) and now.
@Josh we really should do something about it.I don't know, a Facebook group at least: bring the beard back
See? Patience.
Is it me or does it seem that there are more Dodger fans than Padre fans in the stadium?
Ump is wildly inconsistent. Though, mostly in our favor so far.
Dang it, DeWitt!
What the hell was that?!?!
Garland cruises for the rest of the game.
Bases loaded, Ortiz bunts into an inning-ending DP.
Epale, everyone!
I did not imagine that as the was Ortiz would screw us over
bean him! bean him!
i guess i was wrong about garland. good.
Singles by Martin & Kemp to open the 3rd. They must be setting up the triple play.
It warms my heart to hear Vin talk about OBP.
At least garland looks mortal again
MANNYTIME!!
Rancho Ardiendo! no outs!
Show'em Manny!
RANCHO ARDIENDO
Rancho Petco!
Manny RBI! 1-1 tie
Garland is getting station to stationed to death.
tied, still Rancho Ardiendo, still no outs!
damn you loney.
Go Stubble!
Two RA's, two DP's.
i can see why garland is doing so well.
luck.
King James has just made up for that awful pop up
That's right. MSB just doubled.
Of course, MSB
I hate that guy
MSB =/
Woah, earthquake
Ha ha, you got struck out by Ramon Ortiz!
It's really just a miracle we're not down 84-1 right now.
MSB SOB
so many wasted chances.
SD really overdoes it with the whole beat LA thing.
My avi has been unpleasantly prescient
Where's BOwa tonite?
I agree with your six letters, Karen.
Well said, Karen
Is it Monasterios Time yet?
Did Ortiz really just put down the Pads 1-2-3?!
I thought that was gone, and so did Vin.
The Amazing Andre Ethier!
stupid big park cheating dre out of another HR.
DRE!!
Gotta love that Ethier kid
You're spoiling us too much, Dre.
May 2010 Ethier kicks May 2009 Ethier's ASS.
I am DYING to know how Steiner called that hit.
I knew i shouldn't have listened to the man when he said no to buying tickets for tonight..grr that'll teach me.
Loney wants to go back to arizona.
I'll take it. Garland's nearly done.
My mom: "oh the handsome young man, is he doing well this season?". Me:he's doing so well, he's hitting for the Triple Crown.
Mom: "he gets more handsome each season, don't you think?"
Me:ay mami, i don't care about his looks, i love his hitting.
Mom: "why can't you be normal?". Leaves the room.
In other news, I just got tix to ESB Night. It will, appropriately enough, be Luke's first game.
And my first interleague game.
Karina, you're awesome!
@karina, i had the same convo with my mom, it was a little more awkward though
Uh-oh. Sherrill.
Why does he torment me so?
Tied game and Sherrill is going to pitch. Fasten your seat belts, ladies and gents.
so the worst Ortiz can do is 4+ IP 4 ER. thats better than i expected.
Dear Sherrill,
I miss the '09 Sherrill, where have you gone? Can u please come back, i promise to share my dodger dog w/you and I'll let you have the man's glove if you'll return to us.
Sherrill should just save us some time and throw the ball over the right field fence
@Josh S that's great!. Luke has a very cool dad
@Mr. F i thanks :)
@Nic J what's up with Ethier and moms? why was an awkward conversation?
Weaver's warming. I was starting to think Sherrill was the new long man and I was mighty confused.
Damn. Run scores.
I really want this game. It's gonna feel weird if we beat up on Correia tomorrow.
@Josh, yeah i have a feeling Kevin will be pitching an inspired game tomorrow.
how is garland still in the game?
How are we not making good contact w/Garland still in the game!
Man, i really hope heath bell can lock down a save tonight.
Hey all,
I know it might just be my fatigue of being at ol tribunal but I am starting to get a bit bored with Dewitt's play at the plate and in the field.
Also the fact that Ortiz even was that close to a quality start should make every pitcher want to sign up with the Padres and play at PETCO.
Russ, waiting on the pitch, the swing looks nice.
BISON!!!!
BISON BOOM
BISON MODE
HEY WHEN DID KEMP COME BACK!?!
BISON!!!!!!
damn TGJ totally had that ball.
Hey, now would be a good time to trade Kemp.
I hated Gwynn very intensely for a few seconds.
How sweet it is.
what the hell happened to manny on that AB?
I thought they outlawed homeruns at Petco.
I thought they outlawed homeruns at Petco.
What's great about a near-awesome home run stealing catch... it's still counted as a home run.
Can I take a moment to complain about my Petco membership, which seems to give me no coupons or discounts? Though I do love the doggie treat salad bar.
Manny was thinking about how close Gwynn was to making that catch
Tony to Glove:
"Fuck you, Jobu. I do it myself"
@Delino
I have been waiting for my free bag of dog food forever.
Crap! I missed it?
Milton Bradley might have made that catch. But Gwynn would never get his knee blown out trying to attack the ump.
Somebody really messed up in the Padres organization Kyle Blanks should be wearing the number 00 not 88. Think of the marketing.
@ Paul
Can we take out our Petco rage on the Padres?
somewhere Brad Penny is hungry....
does your Petco Perks card get you special access at the stadium?
Damn you belisario.
@Delino,
My dog has put the Petco curse on the Padres.
No Championships for them till he gets his free bag of treats.
I am not sure why Casey is always sliding to catch it when the ball is 8 rows back in stands.
This is all that little rat's fault.
Petco doesn't have rats...do they?
WHEW!!!!
Now who pitches the 8th?
Kuo freakin amazes me everytime I see him pitch.
Great work Chi Chi!!
Kuo K's Gonzo to end the seventh!
Hey, MLB At Bat, where the hell are my highlight videos?
That was a great shot of Andre, Kemp and Manny although it would have been perfect if Manny was on the left and Andre on the right.
Holy smokes what a game! 4-3 Dodgers, top 8, in a seesaw battle!
well I guess they were in the right order from their perspective.
Astros rolling over for the Giants 8-2 in the ninth
okay nice swing Dewitt, you made me crack a smile for one second.
DeWitt with a little FU shot to Paul.
@DB "Where's BOwa tonite?"
Vin just said Bowa's daughter is graduating from law school.
DeWitt, that was absolutely Kempian.
Dewitt I am not smiling anymore.
Paul wins.
Dewitt with the Jmart base running skilz
DeWitt was DeWrong
Josh
I really need to start bagging on him more, I let up and see what happens.
Chi Chi hanging around for the 8th.
Those bullpen numbers are pretty sweet. Good job boys
I hope this game doesn't hinge on that play.
Weird that they're just not using a first base coach tonight.
Nice to see I was wrong about Casey shaving.
I see we're winning. Excellent.
@ Sax - holy smokes AND Golly Gee Willikers. It's a real barn burner!
Mr. C
speaking of hinges, Dewitt has limited angle rotation out in the field.
Gotta admit - I'm still on a dizzy high from the Flyers game. Unless there's another twelve home runs before the end of the ninth inning, not much can compare.
I am not sure what I meant at that...I need to work on my Dewitt insults.
Chi Chi perked up and finished the 8th!
Standing Kuovation
great job.
Imagine how good Kuo would be if his elbow didn't need to be held together with chicken wire and Mighty Putty.
So how was Egyptian Sun God Ortiz? Serviceable? Lucky? Terrible? Somewhat decent?
GAARP up.
GA up.
.137 avg.
MLASF
he was all of the above.
IN PLAY, NO OUT?!?!
What?!
The patented GA hustle!
Of course, the MSB ruined the error for us
I think something's wrong with the boxscore. It says that Sherrill had a scoreless inning.
Great now I have the hustle song in my head.
Uh oh, Russ is trying to bunt.
MLASF, he allowed an inherited runner to score.
Caam awwwn Mawwwtin.
I knew it. Stupid sexy Sherrill.
Andre bomb right here. I can feel it.
Do they really need the Petco add next to the Petco Park sign next to another Petco add?
First base open, walk him and go after that Manny dude.
On the nose, Paul.
holy shit,
Andre is Barry Bonds.
Kemp got a nice stolen base.
and hopefully he saw how TGJ properly backed up the throw.
Twice in as many games.
I wouldn't mind some insurance from Manny
You know you've made it when teams are walking you to get to Manny freaking Ramirez.
an intentional unintentional?
so they pitched around andre to not pitch to manny to pitch to loney.
Rancho Loneyendo
Ah, the tricky walk-everybody strategy.
The old unintentional intentional.
Rancho Ardiendo with two outs. Setting as example past plays of the current game, they should score
This brings back memories of Kuo murdering Ankiel after IBBing Pujols and Holliday.
someone should help that lady having the seizure on the dance floor in that casino commerical.
i remember this situation with us and the cards last year.
lets hope its a different outcome.
The old "Bring in the guy with the astronomical ERA" ploy.
200
sidearm lefty......is the bases loaded the video game?
Ach.
SMH loney.
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