Sunday, October 04, 2015

Post-Game 162 Thread: Kershaw Gets 300th K (And 301st); Dodgers Sweep

DODGERS 6, PADRES 3

The Dodgers finish the year 92-70 and champions of the NL West for the third straight year, following today's sweep of the Padres. More importantly, Clayton Kershaw became the first pitcher in 13 years to reach 300 strikeouts. And even more important than that, no one was injured today (though Jimmy Rollins, given the role to manage by Don Mattingly, walked awful slowly out to the mound to relieve Kershaw in the fourth inning. Rollins, wearing Lasorda's #2 jersey, took his own sweet time from the dugout).

Joc Pederson uncorked a two-run HR in the second. Corey Seager had a solo shot in the sixth, and Chris Heisey had a two-run HR in that same frame. Ronald Torreyes singled for his first major-league RBI in the eighth.

Kershaw, with seven Ks, was his old dominant self. Chris Hatcher got the save, as Kenley Jansen was playing the role of Rick Honeycutt (pitching coach) today, alongside Rollins.

The Mets won vs. Washington, snapping a five-game losing streak. We face them Friday at the Ravine.

6 comments:

Alex Cora said...

So who plays the cards tougher. Cubs or pirates?

Fred's Brim said...

Tough call. They both have good top 2 pitchers, although one each will be spent on Wed. It feels like Pitt has a better overall team but the Cubs have potential for some magic

Fred's Brim said...

How much is too much for a standing room ticket to game 3 or 4?

Orel said...

Depends if the Dodgers make it to the LCS.

Steve Sax said...

$100?

Steve Sax said...

Plus a burger from Shake Shack?