Bow Down Before King K
Clayton Kershaw (11-7, 1.88 ERA) vs. Kyle Kendrick (10-9, 4.48 ERA)
Yesterday the Phillies looked a shell of their former selves. Their squad is a) way too old and b) way too young to be a contender. One could see their frustration on their faces and in their body language. This wasn't helped by the oddly-timed firing of their manager of nine years, Charlie Manuel. [Regular MLB Network Radio listeners can only hope that his firing means an end to his unbearable weekly appearances on morning drivetime programming.] Former Cub Ryne Sandberg takes over as skipper; he's 0-1 so far.
The win last night, coupled with a Dbags loss, put the Dodgers up 8.5 games. They'll battle the Pie Rats this afternoon. The Dbags, injuries, lethargy, and the fickle whims of the Baseball Gods are all that stand between the Dodgers and the NL West.
It's August 17th today, and we have only lost one game this month. Gotta keep pitching, and we can only assume Clayton will. Let's make this an even ten games won.
Photo: Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports
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Crawford LF
Puig RF
Gonzalez 1B
Ramirez SS
Ethier CF
AJ Ellis C
Schumaker 2B
Uribe 3B
Kershaw P
D'backs up 2-0 on PIT in the second
Johnny B is in Philly on his honeymoon to see Kid K! Sorry in advance for the jinx!
Whoa whoa whoa...Kershaw's never beaten the Phillies?! This must be rectified today.
Congrats, Johnny B — way to represent the Blue!
Gotta pee in a kitchen.
In the immortal words of John Belushi...LET'S DO IT!
Okay. Thanks for listening guys!
Damn, Hanley acted like he didn't even feel that.
Intentional? Losers. If you can't play hit our guys? Jerks
Dang bats
épale everyone!
let's go blue!
Wanted more on the first, but we'll get it.
Urine thinks he's Puig?
Arizona is up 15-5 in the ninth. I guess we can count that one
Puig thinks he's Crawford?
The stupid, it burns.
394 Sax
Congrats, Johnny B!
Epale, yinz.
Johnny B, we're looking for you to thoroughly embarrass the new Mrs. B tonight.
Also, the first base umpire looks exactly like one of the prison guards in Orange is the New Black. (unrelated to the ongoing shenanigans of Mr. and Mrs. B, I hope).
congrats Johnny B!
i feel nervous to talk about this game
@karina, don't talk, just drink with the rest of us!
Kid K says, "Screw you guys, I'll drive in my own runs."
^^
sigh = with
@Jason can't drink, have a bad cold :(
MVKershaw!
JB has a good wife if she's at a bb game on the honeymoon!
@Karina
How do you get a cold in SoCal in August? We got this perfect weather, you see... ;-)
Epale!
With 3 errors, the Philly infield is pulling a Deep Gordon Special.
Mucho congrats to you, Johnny B! A hearty SoSG toast to you and Mrs. B.
Puig is taking this out.
@karina I know that feeling but I've found through trial and error (mostly trial) that a Hot Toddy works wonders on the common cold.
QUIT HITTING INTO THE FUCKING JAMES LONEY.
SoSG toast, as opposed to French toast, is beer-battered.
@Dusty Baker
i guess my body still thinks is in Maracaibo
I don't mean to brag, I don't mean to boast/
But I'm intercontinental when I eat French toast
it was nice while it lasted
Kid K with the pick-off! DB with the Beastie Boys lyrics! We're on our A game today, folks.
(Brings the A game)
Damn, Kid's perfecto was broken up but...he still got this.
Uribe with the great play!
Not only a great glove, but a great arm from Uribe.
* Upgrades B game *
I missed the story on why Davey Lopes isn't coaching 1st base. Anyone know the deal?
Gandalf catches a foul ball!
I really hope I age better than Wally Joyner.
Holy shit did Kid K make Rollins and Utley look like little beeyotches.
@Jason
D-Lo feeling under the weather today.
Thanks, DB
Thanks guys! Phillies fans are defeated around these parts. Knock on wood.
Knock on a Phillies fan.
Johnny B what the hell were too embarassed to invite the SoSG brothas & sistas to the wedding? Congrats man! Beers on me when u get back to the LBC!
I wouldn't invite me to my own wedding.
cc: Mrs. Dusty
Kershaw is still going. Unbelievable.
Dusty is still married. Unbelievable.
What is going on with the davey lopes situation? Anyone?
Sax hates reading recent comments.
Davey lopes was up?
@Sax - per DB, a bout of the flu is keeping Lopes out of action today
For the record I was drunk at my own wedding. In not proud if it but what else are you gonna do on he ride to Catalina besides drink ice cold hienekens
Kershaw out for more Phillies embarrassment.
@DBT
You saw the hand you'd been dealt, and capitalized. What did anyone else expect?
@Jason: but who is on third? Wallach on first, but #29?
Jose vizcaino?!
@DB, and everyone: sorry I'm late to the party here. Not in a place where I can see the game
Kid missing high. He's gassed. Low pitch count but he's near done. We got this Clay. Come on!
@Sax
Good to hear from a brother. It's nervous time, but I think we got this.
Uno mas, Clay.
Kersh!!!!
Got 'eeeeeeeeeemmmm!!!!!
that Ruiz k was pretty satisfying !
Uribe honronaso?!!?! That's for you Johny B!!!
i still can't believe this Uribe season
5-0 now off the Uribe HR, T9. Clayton leaves the game.
You guys had better hold this lead.
Jaime Jarrín says: Dodgers 5-Phillies NADA
Waiting to get seated at a brewery restaurant. Dodgers up 5-0. A little sunburnt from the pool all day.
Sax is pretty happy right now.
UVP?
Start praying
Eh, MVU?
In play, out(s)
I got two turntables and a microphone
Rollins with a fly out for out #1
Frandsen 6-3 for out 2
Shut out #2!!!
And there it is.
5-0 final.
This team is amazing.
Rockies losing
Giants winning
Padres tied at 1
We make lots of parties these last 50 games, my liver is bleeding dodger blue. Bombs away!
Surprisingly, making party doesn't get old. Who knew?
Woop!
CC:FB
*pees pants*
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