Mike Bolsinger (2-0, 1.04) vs. Ian Kennedy (2-3, 6.75).
What's up with the Padres' pitching staff? They're third in the majors in strikeouts (366), but 25th in ERA (4.26). And when you strip out their suspect defense, they've got the second-worst FIP (4.41). (xFIP is better at 3.67, but I'm still trying to figure out the difference. Maybe some big brain can explain in the comments.)
But nothing cures bad pitching like bad offense, which the Dodgers still are evincing despite Joc Pederson's corkscrew-swing game-winning home run last night. If something's gotta give when two slumping teams meet, then last night it only gave a little. Let's get more "give" tonight*, boys.
*I have no idea what this means.
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Pederson CF
Rollins SS
Kendrick 2B
Gonzalez 1B
Turner 3B
Ethier RF
Van Slyke LF
Ellis C
Bolsinger P
Grandal to 7-day concussion DL. Austin Barnes called up, but not starting because Elllis is, uh, a guy who is also a catcher.
I'm thinking we should do a PGT dump on the day after the All-Star Game. All the ones we missed, all at once.
Headed to the Yard, Vinny!
@Orel - xFIP replaces the actual home run rate with the expected rate based on the league average home run per flyball average. An xFIP lower than FIP indicates an above average HR rate.
I'm not a big fan of xFIP for that reason, it excuses hard contact for fly ball pitchers.
Also, isn't "more give" the negative side of that expression?
Screw social convention, give less, boys!
Thanks Jason....I was clueless on that one too.
Just made sweet, sweet love with @themunson who was repping with his SoSG shirt!
Dammit! I need one of those SoSG shirts but can never make the softball tournament. Where's the black market when you need it?
Thanks, Jason! I feel little fewer dumb now.
I'll open up an advanced stats blog and start blogging there.
Jason & Karen, send us your T-shirt size & mailing address!
And send us your bra size too Jason!
High time to make things right with Ian Kennedy hitting Yasiel in the face and then Sponge Worthy Zack high on the shoulder. I hate this headhunter. Paybacks a bitch Kennedy and so am I.
Wow...Thanks Orel. Info is on the way.
Bra size is on the way, too!
I think we are out of the SoSG bras, but let me get the intern to check the stockroom
I'm not a robot
[:|] <- apparently that's a robot emoji. Still getting used to this new emoji world order.
So proud of the Scott's lawn guy for legalizing gay marriage
YOUNG JOC!!!!
...and you suck Kennedy
This kid!
We all know how I feel about Matty...but I don't remember him making catches like that in the Blue uni.
One more hit, and JRoll just might break mendoza
Bolsinger is dealing.
Doesn't look like tonight's gonna be the night JRoll reaches the Mendoza line.
Turner doubles in AGon from first! 2-0, with both runners reaching with two out
Agon scores on JT double. 2-0 in 6th.
Hated ones win first game of day/night in Denver and are winning 1-0 early in second game.
Hey Saxy....Any exciting weather in your part of the world??
Can't wait until Bolsinger goes against the Snakes
Bolsinger working his magic tonight. Love the diving play.
^He's doing so well I'm almost afraid to get excited.
Not that I'm superstitious are anything.....
Baseball fans superstitious? Never!
Not moving from me seat. Dessert can wait. Bottom of the 8th coming up.
Yep, that's us Q7!!!
As one not superstitious baseball fan to another, I expect you to not move for the top of the 9th as well!!
Aye aye cap'n!
Kenley coming in for the 9th. Bolsinger gives up a single then retires everyone else in order. 8 innings one hit and 8 strikeouts.
Turner with a great play on the bunt attempt to end the game. Party time!
What a game turned in by Bolsinger!! 1 hit shutout and he retired last 23 he faced.
Pardy time for us!!!
Ballsinger is the real deal! He reminds me of a non-knuckle ball hurling RJ Dickey.
i wants a t-shirt too. i pledge i will represent in unorthodox ways. you know how we do it @SoSG.
if you don't know,don't ssk but you know i will
Today's GT finally up. Slept in today, sorry.
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