Clayton Kershaw (3-1, 3.49) vs. Homer Bailey (4-3, 5.34).
Speaking of no-hitters, in today's series finale, the Dodgers go for the sweep against a starter who has pitched a no-hitter in each of the last two years. To be fair, Bailey's second no-no was against the woeful Giants. But it still doubles Beckett's number of no-hitters; and our staff ace, Clayton Kershaw, doesn't even have a single no-hitter (nor is Kershaw that close to getting one, opined Jon Weisman).
However, can Bailey channel Jackson Pollock? (And yes, those marks are created by Kershaw throwing foam balls, dipped in paint, against the canvas on the wall; the finished piece is in the MLB Fan Cave art gallery, until I can pull of my epic heist that is.)
But I digress.
Carl Crawford's injury late in yesterday's game probably means Matt Kemp's startless streak will end at five (though who knows; there's always Scott Van Slyke, I suppose). I just want us to get a win without anyone else getting hurt. I've had enough moaning and Groening as it is.
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Gordon 2B
Ethier CF
Puig RF
Ramirez SS
Gonzalez 1B
Kemp LF
Turner 3B
Butera C
Kershaw P
Lineup last time Kemp played LF:
Furcal SS
Lofton CF
Nomar 1B
Drew RF
Kent 2B
Saenz 3B
Kemp LF
Martin C
Billingsley P
Also, SoSG did not exist back then.
Kemp in left should be interesting.
No SoSG at the time! Those were dark days.
What, no James Loney in that lineup?
Free James Loney!
Vinny back with us tonite.
Shades of Arizona. Kid K gives up the 2 run homer to Phillips. However, I will be channeling my inner Karina tonite and will choose to believe that all is well. Not a damn thing to worry about.
Not the best opening frame for Clayton, who will not get a no-hitter tonight (thanks, Jon Weisman).
Leeeeed-off double for Deeeeee!
Clayton is battling Dan Haren to not be our worst starter
And we can't score a leadoff double. Fuck.
PB, so runner on third with one out in T2
Passed balls are unacceptable
good battling, Clayton
Matty Ks but makes it to first on the WP
I'm hoping that My Man is brining his A game along with his gold glove tonite.
Kid K's breaker is looking good.
Good inning, Clayton
How's Matty doing out there in LF?
Vinny telling the story to make AJ feel better. That's one of his stories I don't remember hearing before.
@DB...So far, so good. However, if there is a problem out there, I'll probably make up an excuse for it.
#ineedmymatty
Homer's dealing
Kings in OT
Matty picked up that single by Mesoraco and he looked uncomfortable handling the ball coming from the other side
like he was thinking about what knee to kneel down on
The hook gets Ludwick
SO MANY CHANCES
So...catching a ball isn't just catching a ball then.
Good recovery for Clayton, another runner in scoring position with less than 2 outs that didn't score
oh man, Kopitar nearly had that
Feels like it's gonna be a long, frustrating game tonight
This OT is intense.
Homer kind of owns us, I think.
Homer's getting all of the marginal strikes called tonight
There is a lot of falling down in this OT. Guys are getting tired.
And we go into 2OT.
Frazier alligator-arms Adrian's foul pop, let's see if he can take advantage
On to OT 2
Adrian works the walk
@Orel agreed on the OT intensity - it's amazing to see both sides pushing so hard
How does Bailey have an ERA above 5?
Matty flies out to center after the AG walk
nasty pitch gets Cozart swinging
FB...How does Homer have an ERA over 5?...Probably because he doesn't get to pitch every game against the Dodgers.
wow, great play by Dee to rob Bailey
Great pickup by Justin at third who was playing way in
I am super sleepy, gotta hit the hay
Keep battling, SOSGers and SOSGettes!
might be nice to try and score tonight, Dodgers
Nighty night, FB!
SHIT. Kings lose
Hey, we got a run!
If Bailey were a Tolkien character, he'd be Éomer.
Ah, I see we've decided not to give Kershaw any run support again this season. Rockies lose on a walk-off, though.
Yasiel Mo B There!
Damn that was a random but great LOTR reference, Orel.
Random is what we do!
Aw man, I thought Bruce Wayne was the third out.
Crap.
Dee walks to lead of the bottom of the eighth.
This inning shows once again the Dodgers are going to have to win in spite of their goofy manager.
Get a hit Hanley.
Bottom 9. Put your rally caps on
Is it still the 9th inning?
(cries)
PGT up!
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