Dodgers didn't have nearly enough hits today (Cubs doubled us up with 12), even with Juan Rivera's two-run homer in the third inning. Javy Guerra blew a save opportunity in the ninth and the game went to extras with a succession of mediocre to poor relief pitchers, which eventually yielded a rancho ardiendoed, no-out walk to David DeJesus. Maybe our offense was too scared of hitting and wounding one of the many seagulls in the outfield. Or maybe - and I could be off here - not having 2012 MVP Matt Kemp in the lineup was the problem.
On a day we saw Kemp start on the bench, we also saw Jerry Hairston, Jr. come up with a similar hamstring issue as he tried to leg out a single early on. Still awaiting news on the severity of the injury and word is that Justin Sellers will be recalled immediately if the JHa Kid has to spend much time out. Dodgers lose two of three with the Cubs, after having lost two of three with the Rockies, and now head home for an important series with the Gnats.
We'd be remiss if we didn't send a special shoutout to the Los Angeles Kings and all our loyal SoSG readers who are big Kings fans on the occasion of team's sweep of the St. Louis Blues to move to the NHL Western Conference Finals. Go Kings Go!
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And as for Ned saying our bullpen is pretty good?
I hope you stuck around to watch this train wreck.
I hope Ned does NOT stick around to see this train wreck.
Loney to the pen!
Good one, DB.
#jensenTime
Per Eric Stephen, "Wellington Castillo was 0-for-11 with 5 strikeouts before that intentional walk"
Yep, let the guy who has never had a hit in the major leagues beat you. (Castillo, not Eric).
I ran outta ale so it's time to buy wine.
Don't even have a Cool-a-Coo to comfort me.
Word up to them LA Kings and Lake Show though.
(cries)
@Nic
Did you see the LA Times article on a possible Cool-a-Coo comeback, though?
Yeah. That warehouse in El Monte is not too far from me. Might have to make a trip down there.
It's nice to to see ownership trying to fix the little things.
Now if only they would start pumping Vin's audio PxP throughout the stadium like they do in the bathrooms.
@Nic
I know! If the bathrooms weren't so crappy (depending on level), I'd just hang out in there and listen to Vin.
I guess people might think that was creepy, though.
Cole Hamels now 4-13 with the bat this year. He has more hits than Loney, no?
Stay classy, Phiwwies fans.
Mattingly on closer role: "I have to keep looking at it that's for sure."
Noted.
@Donny is it OK if I don't keep looking at it?
Don't look at it, you'll get a stye.
Looks like Hairston to the DL.
@Orel
Hey, we're winning 3-2 in the sixth!
Jayson Werth looks to have seriously damaged his left wrist. Terrible looking play in right field. Dammit, just when I could get back to liking him, post-Phiwwies.
Laker Time! Dig it.
roh oh
Not a great start for Lakers.
14-14 now.
Wild game so far
Nats get out of bases-loaded, no out jam. Great play by Harper in left and then a great throw by Ankiel in center holds Hamels at third, then a strikeout. Great game to watch besides the Werth injury.
Andre Miller's hair is starting to look like a playoff beard.
Lqakers down 2 points after 1 quarster. 28-26
@Spank
Was there some pushing or something? I was switched over to baseball for a minute.
@ Dusty
Nah. just some sloppy play.
@Spanky
Yeah, but enough about the Dodgers game.
Oh!
Strong slam by Barnes.
I just strongly slammed my third cabernet.
Lakers down by 6 at the half. Weak sauce, Lakeshow.
lakers should come out strong for the second half. they better.
What the fuck does it take to get a foul call???
This is more like it.
Trying to coax MDIL into creating an account and talking some shit in threads.
What?
Per Matt Kemp:
"Tough loss 2day! Time 2 get out of the CHI and back on the west! My hamstring is feeling better and hopefully I can get back 2morrow!"
What what?
horrible passing
Broken wrist for old friend Jayson Werth. At least it was a clean break. Get well soon, and not just because you're on my fantasy team.
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Props to Eric Stephen for tracking down this stat:
"In 6 games this week, the Dodgers bullpen allowed 36 baserunners and recorded 43 outs"
What was Ned saying about our bullpen again?
"Our bullpen has been pretty good...if you overlook the fact that in 6 games this week, it has allowed 36 baserunners and recorded 43 outs"
We need RonRon to go all metta world hate on these Nuggets.
It's a tight one. 71-70 Denver after three.
Godammit
This is anyone's game.
Hopefully, it's mostly Kobe's in the end.
Nuggets' house pumping a lot of Beastie Boys during time outs. Nicely done.
Lot of respect going out to MCA this weekend at sporting events. Digging it.
Right on, Spank.
Monster slam by Hill.
Blake!!!
we need some defensive stops up in dis bish!
What is this strange "defensive stop" you speak of?
I may need to steal a pair of my grandpas Depends.
But how is the game affecting you, Spanky?
Kobe mad
"Steve Blake, you're not known as a shit blocker."
He's not, but I'll take it!
Come on Bynum. You gonna let that little punk Lawson knock you down mofo?
FUCK YOU CALAMARI
SESSIONS!!!
^shot
Hah!
Calamari flopped
BLAKE!!!
FUCK YEAH!! BLAKE!
6 point lead. We got this.
Andy Pettite is on the Nuggets?
Andy Pettite is on my nuggets.
Lakers win.
Damn that KCAL Lakers retrospective made me start crying like Calamari after a pick.
Was calamari kind of rubbery tonight?
Not even marinara could save his performance.
@Dusty: whatever you do, do NOT watch the ESPN highlights of the lakers game on your iPad. When Stuart Scott starts rapping Beastie Boys, you're gonna hurl.
Thanks for the heads up, Sax!
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