Tuesday, September 04, 2012

Game 137 Thread: Sept 4 vs. Padres, 7p

Clayton Kershaw (12-8, 2.85) vs. Eric Stults (5-2, 2.45).

The Dodgers' last two games have ended in walkoff fashion, so we're all well aware of this "Shredder Punto thing" going on. But I warn you this because tonight is Matt Kemp Replica Jersey night, which means Punto may be hiding behind the turnstiles waiting to pounce unwitting jersey. I'd be on my guard, if I were you, especially if Kemp ends up doing something dramatic tonight.

Stults has never faced the Dodgers, with whom he went 8-10 with a .444 ERA over four years (2006-2009). With the Padres, though, Stults has blossomed, with a 149 ERA+ (Kershaw is at a 133 ERA+ this year). We greeted former Dodger starter Nathan Eovaldi last month with a six-ER outburst that led the way to a 11-4 victory. I have nothing against Stults, but I'm hoping we get on the board early this time, saving us from late-inning dramatics...and the threat of another jersey massacre.

Punto's first target tonight.

And his second target.

And his third.

And his fourth.

252 comments:

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Orel said...

Did Ely add that hitch to his delivery?

Steve Sax said...

Reeves Nelson invited to Lakers training camp. What. The fuck.

Orel said...

Thought Gandalf got all of it. Phew.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

ELYMANIA YEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHHH

ZZZZ

Orel said...

Giants in a position to walk off themselves.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

(begins air-guitaring "Won't Get Fooled Again)

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

*Again"

Orel said...

Phew. Let's do this. Again.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

According to SI.com, the sustainability of more one-run wins is dangerously low.

Of course, if someone hits a homer with at least one man aboard, the entire system goes straight to hell.

Hideo Nomo said...

So, uh, Ely instead of Guerrier and this game is already over?

Orel said...

Wow, Vin acknowledged a mistake. Very rare.

Orel said...

Tommy Layne? Who are these strange people who make up the Padres' pitching staff?

Orel said...

A-Gon needs to come up with people on more.

Orel said...

That was a poorly constructed sentence.

Orel said...

A-Gon goes fishing. One out.

Steve Sax said...

That was weak, Gonzo

Paul said...

Lefties 1 for 18 with 10ks
against Layne.

Steve Sax said...

What was Vin's error?

Orel said...

That would be awesome if Matt Kemp walked off and Shredder Punto ripped his jersey off and Kemp was wearing a Matt Kemp giveaway BP jersey underneath.

Steve Sax said...

Kemp is chasing worse than AGon

Orel said...

Before the break he said Victorino was leading off. When he came back, he said "We misread the scorebook" or something like that.

Paul said...

Kemp where have you gone?

Orel said...

Thank you, Justin Upton!

Steve Sax said...

Fuck, Kemp. Dont swing for the fences every time

Orel said...

Cy Layne

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Le sigh.

Hideo Nomo said...

Fuck all the ducks.

Steve Sax said...

Oh, yeah. I thought Victorino was a figment of my imagination.

Really nice showing there, Dodgers.

Orel said...

Maybin singles.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

The Dodgers have no heart, lungs, kidneys or spleen.

Hideo Nomo said...

I can't tell if I'm refreshing slowly or Orel's KCAL feed is ahead of mine.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

That's game.

Orel said...

Yeah, that was bound to happen.

Hideo Nomo said...

And there it is.

Orel said...

Hit + error?

Orel said...

Maybe Ely will K the next three guys here.

Orel said...

One out, nice hold by Mellis.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

This isn't going to pay off.

Orel said...

IBB the bases loaded? Never fails.

Orel said...

And by never, I mean ALWAYS.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Anything short of the DP and Ely is so screwed.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

So screwed.

Cliff Beefpile said...

shitShitSHIT!

Hideo Nomo said...

GOOD NIGHT EVERYBODY

Orel said...

Headley RBI. Did not see that coming at all. No sirree.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Where's that damn remote?

karina said...

repeat after me:

"it ain't over 'till it's over"

NicJ said...

It's over.

spank said...

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Orel said...

FPGTUP

Alex said...

Go Snakes!

(cries)

karina said...

it should be illegal to lose when Kershaw starts...and the Giants lose.

:(

night

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