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Hiroki Kuroda? David Price?

ESPN.com completed its divisional review with the NL West, and says the Dodgers-- "heavy favorites in the West"--will be dealing this winter:

On June 21, the Dodgers were 30-42, they were 9.5 games out of first place, Don Mattingly was about to be fired and the team with baseball's highest payroll was a complete disaster. Then the Dodgers won six in a row, kicking off one of the most remarkable stretches in baseball history: They would go 42-8 over a 50-game stretch during which they posted a 2.45 ERA and averaged 4.9 runs per game.

Yasiel Puig was a lightning rod for the surge, having been called up in early June, but Hanley Ramirez returned from the DL and was the NL's best hitter the final four months, Clayton Kershaw had another Cy Young-caliber season and Zack Greinke showed why he was worth the big free agent money. The season ended with a disappointing loss to the Cardinals in the NLCS, with Kershaw getting shelled in Game 6 and Dodgers fans wondering what would have happened if Ramirez hadn't fractured a rib in the first game of the series.

Primary needs

The Dodgers have three-fifths of the rotation locked in with Kershaw, Greinke and Hyun-Jin Ryu and will have Josh Beckett and Chad Billingsley returning from injuries (with Beckett expected to be ready for spring training and Billingsley perhaps in May after Tommy John surgery), but expect them to be a player in the starting pitcher.

They also signed Cuban infielder Alexander Guerrero, who is expected to compete for the second base job. Juan Uribe is a free agent, opening up a potential slot on the left side of the infield, depending on whether Ramirez plays third base or shortstop. Bullpen depth will also be a priority.

Free agents
• 2B Mark Ellis
• 3B Juan Uribe
• IF Michael Young
• IF Nick Punto
• IF Jerry Hairston
• OF Skip Schumaker
• P Chris Capuano
• P Ricky Nolasco
• RP Brian Wilson
• RP J.P. Howell
• RP Carlos Marmol

Expected losses

The Dodgers may bring back Ellis to hedge their bet on whether Guerrero is ready to jump straight to the majors. They'd consider bringing back Wilson and Howell, although Wilson will look for the opportunity to be a closer, which he won't get with Kenley Jansen around. The team could decide to bring back Uribe, but the Dodgers may still have the taste of his poor 2011 and 2012 seasons.

Potential targets

For the Dodgers, that's just something to walk around with in their very deep pockets. They do have about $30 million coming off the books, although Kershaw will get a big raise in his final year before free agency and they do have $175 committed to just 12 players (not including Kershaw). Expect them to make a huge offer for Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka. Barring that, they could look to re-sign Nolasco, bring back Hiroki Kuroda on a one-year deal, or look to deal prospects for Tampa Bay lefty David Price.

Shortstop Stephen Drew is another attractive free agent who would improve the team's defense if Ramirez is moved over to third.

Outlook

No matter who the Dodgers bring in --- and they'll bring in somebody -- they'll enter 2014 as the heavy favorites in the NL West. The most interesting offseason decision they face could be whether they trade Matt Kemp or Andre Ethier – in either case, they'd have to eat some money to make a deal happen -- to erase the outfield logjam, not that the group will ever be healthy at the same time. Ethier is probably the guy they'd like to trade as he's not a center fielder and doesn't have a position with Puig and Carl Crawford in the corners."

Let's get that hot stove cookin'!

Post-NLCS Game 4 Thread: The Nutshot Strikes Back

CARDINALS 4, DODGERS 2

Ricky Nolasco rolled through his first inning of work with six pitches. His next inning allowed a baserunner but then he got out of it.

But in the third inning, the things came off the rails, capped by a two-run shot deep to left off the bat of Matt Holliday, 2009 Dodgers NLCS hero. After years of doing NOTHING in Dodger Stadium, off of Ricky Nolasco, Holliday finally got lucky.

Holliday's HR proved to be the difference in a game where the Dodgers just couldn't get anything started at the plate. Juan Uribe was swinging early but not often; his 0-for-4 tonight has him batting .118. Hanley Ramirez looked pained with each swing in his 0-for-3 night, and you can hardly blame the guy with a fractured rib. Yasiel Puig kept it rolling: 2-for-3 with an RBI, but a key GIDP in the ninth inning to erase Andre Ethier's leadoff single, the Dodgers' last chance for a comeback.

Like all the other games in this series, the Dodgers outhit their opponent (8 to 6), but lost. And our RISP was mediocre (2-for-6), but St. Louis' was worse (2-for-10). And yet, the Cardinals won and took a 3-1 lead in the NLCS.

Disgusting and sad outcome this evening, but take some solace: the Cardinals were up 3-1 in the NLCS on an NL West team last year, as well. And we all know how that one turned out.

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NLCS Game 4 Thread: Oct. 15 vs. Cards, 5p

Ricky Nolasco (0-0, -.--) vs. Lance Lynn (1-0, 0.00)

Well, Ricky, after you lost that number, you finally get the call. You probably have a lot on your mind right now. Your first playoff game ever. It's in front of your hometown crowd. It's a pivotal Game 4. You haven't pitched since the first Bush was in office. No pressure!

The team is loose and energized. Hanley and Ethier are back in the lineup again. Let's get this one tonight and hand Greinke a 2-2 series tomorrow!

We just couldn't bear it if you lost.


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Post-Game 158 Thread: Wobbly Fourth Leg

GIANTS 6, DODGERS 4

Ricky Nolasco (5.2 IP, 8 H, 6 ER, 1 BB and 7 Ks) took the loss tonight in what may portend a bad turn: after going 8-1 in his first 12 starts with the Dodgers, he's now had two shaky outings of fewer than six innings, in which he's given up 11 ER and 13 R in aggregate three shaky outings of fewer than six innings, in which he's given up 17 ER and 19 R in aggregate. This is a pretty dangerous way of trying to solidify a sturdy fourth leg, or even mention a #3 starting rotation position on the post-season rosters. Not sure what's eating Ricky here, but I hope he reverts quickly.

Meanwhile, the Dodgers' offense--starting a substitute infield of Michael Young, Skip Schumaker, Nick Punto and Jerry Hairston, went a combined 1-for-14. We were 2-for-10 with RISP. So maybe it's not much of a surprise we dropped this one, the second game of the series.

In more important news, Atlanta lost to stay two games ahead of us, but St. Louis won to gain a game on the Braves. The Dodgers look increasingly unlikely to finish first in the NL; in which case, finishing second or third would only swing home-field advantage, rather than opponent. Keep tinkering, Donnie. Don't go nuts here.

Game 158 Thread: Sept. 25 @ Giants, 7p

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

Ricky Nolasco (13-10, 3.55) vs. Barry Zito (4-11, 5.91).

General consensus is that Ryu locked up the number-three position in the Dodgers' playoff pitching rotation with yesterday's impressive performance, but we'll see what Nolasco, who's coming off two rough starts, has to say about that. Meanwhile, this is likely Zito's last start with the Giants. Look for Ned in the visiting dugout, checkbook in hand.

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Thanks to Gnomes for the caption.

Game 148 Thread: Sept. 14 vs. Giants, 6p

Ricky Nolasco (8-1, 2.07) vs. Timmeh Lincecum (9-13, 4.40 ERA)

Despite the Dodger loss last night, the magic number is now down to four. Let's take a look at the playoff picture. If the season ended today, the matchups would look like this:

 St. Louis away isn't exactly a cakewalk. But then again, neither would be the Braves. Or the Reds. Or hell, the Pirates. Come to think of it, this is going to be rough no matter what our path to the World Series ends up being.

It's going to be that much tougher if we keep losing players. Hanley is out until next week with a sciatic nerve issue or some such. Ethier's ankle is jacked up. Kemp is Kemp. The bullpen is showing signs of wear. And Clayton has looked downright unlike Clayton lately.

The saving grace in all this is that we get to face Timmeh Lincecum tonight. He's had a mostly terrible year, with flashes of post-mediocrity tempered with what some might consider mildy-decent pitching. I have long suspected that his issue is related to the fact that he needs to wash his hair, and will likely remind him of that repeatedly in this Game Thread. If you can't beat 'em, taunt 'em, as I always say.

Post-Game 143 Thread: Big Bopper Uribe Gets Dodgers To Magic Eight

DODGERS 8, DIAMONDBACKS 1

Juan Uribe, in triplicate! Uribe hit three HR in his first three ABs to help power the Dodgers out of our four-game losing streak slump, and on to victory. You read that right: three HR from Uribe (the first time ever that a Dodgers 3B had three HR); don't just take my word for it, trust the Gadsden (Alabama) Times! Uribe finished 4-for-4 with 3 runs and 4 RBI. Incredible.

Uribe takes a curtain call after HR #3

The Dodgers actually had four HR in the first three frames, off the bat of Andre Ethier, Uribe, Adrian Gonzalez (two-run HR), and Uribe again. Add another HR from Uribe, and a HR from Hanley Ramirez, and the Dodgers were romping: six HR and eight runs scored.

Ricky Nolasco went 6.2 IP with 3 H and 1 ER, 1 BB and 6 Ks. J.P. Howell, Carlos Marmol, and Kenley Jansen closed out the Snakes. Dodgers' magic number shrinks to eight. As I see it, YES!

UPDATE: As SoSG Nomo called in the GT, Hello Kitty is indeed good luck.

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Game 143 Thread: Sept. 9 vs. DBacks, 7p

Ricky Nolasco (7-1, 2.27) vs. Randall Delgado (4-5, 3.69)

Four-game losing streaks suck. There's no sugar coating it. That said, let's focus on some positives:

The Diamondbacks can't catch us head-to-head.
There are only seven games remaining with the DBacks, including tonight. The Dodgers' current lead in the NL West is 11 games. The Magic Number currently stands at 10. While it would have been nice to have a shot to clinch during this series, sweeping it to drop the Magic Number to 4 isn't too shabby. Plus, the DBacks just dropped two of three to the woeful Giants. Oh, and according to their own game notes (sent to us by SoSG regular Dusty Baker's Toothpick), they don't even know who they're facing tonight!

Puig and Hanley can hit baseballs into space.
No arguing that the offense has been asleep for the last four games (and possibly even longer), but Puig and Hanley did take turns obliterating home runs over the weekend. If they can keep that up while everybody else is shaking off the funk, this should be a fun series.

Hello Kitty is good luck.
It's Hello Kitty Mini-Bobblehead Night! As weird as the Dodgers/Sanrio mascot relationship may seem, the team has thrived on Hello Kitty promotion nights. (They may even be undefeated. I researched as far back as 2011 and didn't find a loss.)

And last, but certainly not least...Vincent Edward Scully.
Tonight begins twenty straight games called by Vin on TV. No more Collins and Lyons. No more national broadcasts (at least until October). Just the sweet, sweet storytelling of the master.

The end is in sight, lads. Stay on target!

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Post-Game 138 Thread: Forever, Young

DODGERS 7, ROCKIES 4

Michael Young, who estimates that he went to Dodger Stadium around 20 times a year while growing up in Covina, got his first hit as a Dodger tonight. Young was 0-for-4 in the ninth inning when he singled to left field, and then came around to score on Charlie Culberson's three-run E7 (dropped fly ball). There's your Dodgers memory, Young! Cherish it forever!

Ricky Nolasco had another solid if not shutout outing (6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2 BB and 3 Ks). J.P. Howell was nails in the seventh, Ronald Belisario was the opposite of nails in the eighth and ninth (this is starting to be worrisome, if he's reverting to early-season form), and Chris Withrow got the final out.

Carl Crawford went 3-for-5 with 2 RBI; Nick Punto followed in the two-hole by going 4-for-5; and even Tim Federowicz had a 2-for-3 night with an RBI. Andre Ethier went 1-for-2 with three walks (two runs scored) and that fly ball in the ninth off the bat of Mark Ellis was the insurance we needed to win the game. Dodgers take the series, with the final game at Coors Field tomorrow evening.

Magic number drops to 13, pending the outcome of the Blue Jays @ D'backs game (6-4 Toronto in the bottom of the seventh).

Game 138 Thread: Sept. 3 @ Rockies, 5.30p

Ricky Nolasco (11-9, 3.26) vs. Jhoulys Chacin (13-7, 3.08).

NL West Magic Number: 14

The Dodgers are 35-8 since the All-Star break, eclipsing the Rockies' 19-23 record. But the Dodgers will face a red-hot Chacin, who, in his last outing, took a no-hitter into the seventh inning at Coors Field before Brandon Belt got a cheap two-out single. More awkwardly not I could written have that sentence last, but you get the idea. Nolasco is also riding high: 6-1 with the Dodgers, including a 5-0, 1.64 ERA in August. Not too shabby.

You know who else isn't looking too shabby? Juan Uribe, who got prepared for this road trip by breaking out the red pants. Uribe will have time to wear those pants, given Michael Young (he of the three-pitch K yesterday) will get the start today, his first start with the Dodgers. [UPDATE 2:41p: Not only is he getting the start, Young is batting fourth.] Given Uribe is 0-for-15 with six strikeouts in his career against Chacin, that may not be such a bad idea.

I say, rest everybody. We can't afford any more tweaked knees. Let's take it easy out there today, guys.

Jameer Nelson, baby: Magic #14

Uribe photo lifted (with some effort; after all, it is Uribe) from the Dodgers' instagram account

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Post-Game 133 Thread: Back Streaking Again

DODGERS 4, CUBS 0

The Dodgers got back to their series-winning ways this afternoon, taking the rubber match with the Cubs behind solo shots from Hanley Ramirez and Andre Ethier, as well as a fifth-inning Cubs implosion ignited by a throwing error by Cubs pitcher Edwin Jackson, which lead to a two-run frame. Ricky Nolasco had another impressive performance, 8.0 IP of 3 H, 0 R ball (1 BB, 11 Ks), and Kenley Jansen closed it out in the ninth.

Not that this game wasn't without intrigue, however. First of all, it was hot as all get out at the Stadium. But besides that, Yasiel Puig, who started the game in right field, was pulled from the game in the fifth inning for "disciplinary reasons". It was unclear whether that was because Puig didn't go hard into second in the first inning, abdicating an attempt to break up the double play (which the Cubs pulled off); or whether his K in the 3rd was just too painful. Or, as ESPN suggests, but I didn't note, perhaps because Puig made some fly outs in right that appeared to be a little too cavalier. Either way, seeing Skip Schumaker in the fifth was odd. So let's hope this isn't anything serious, just a Puig blip.

To his credit, Puig was mature about his early dismissal:

"I wanted to finish the game, but I agreed with the explanation," Puig said. "The meeting went well. We talked about what every player needs to do to prepare for every pitch."

And here's Beto Duran:

Puig said meeting with Mattingly was good "he explained what I have to do. Give 100% dont matter if your tired"

— Beto Duran (@DuranSports) August 28, 2013

Dodgers rest up tomorrow before three with the Padres at home, starting Friday.

Game 133 Thread: August 28 vs. Cubs, 12n

Ricky Nolasco (5-1, 2.53) vs. Edwin Jackson (7-13, 5.00).

And another reason why I don't like this every-day-is-interleague-day crap (ushered in this year): this is the Dodgers' only businessperson's special game of the season. (I suppose "getaway game" is the new term to use, by some accounts.)

Nolasco's last outing was an eight-inning, two-hit masterstroke, matching his longest outing of the year and frustrating the Red Sox in the series opener (the one that the Dodgers actually won). Former Dodger Jackson, on the other hand, was given a six-run lead before he even touched the ball, but gave all six runs back by the time he had exited in the sixth inning, in a game that the Cubs eventually lost (for more Cubs tomfoolery, look here for the 8/25 Friday game, in which the Cubs notched the first run of the game in the 13th inning only when Nate Schierholtz slipped out of the box after hitting a grounder to first, and camo-clad Padres 1B Jesus Guzman came home with the throw but hit Schierholtz in the face with the throw instead, allowing the runner on third to score and Schierholtz to reach base safely. You have to see the video to believe it.).

The Cubs-Dodgers game today won't be as wacky as that Cubs-Padres game. But it is early. And the taps will be flowing.

And Sax will be there just to make sure those taps are flowing well! You should join me: gotta get away!

Post-Game 128 Thread: Red Sox Roll Over

DODGERS 2, RED SOX 0

Ricky Nolasco had his best game as a Dodger, winning the game and holding the Red Sox to jack shit. The difference was a two-run home run by Hanley Ramirez to deepest darkest center field in the fourth inning. Dodgers take the first game of the three-game series in commanding style before a 50,000+ energized crowd. Crown Vic made the final out, igniting the SoSG Victorino haters.

This one was over in two hours and seven minutes. Definitely time to get the fireworks in at Chavez Ravine tonight. Oh, and the Dbags lost, meaning Dodgers move to 10.5 games out in the NL West. We make party! Gooooooood night everybody!

ps- If you're heading to the Yard tomorrow, drop a line so we can share a beer and some gloating.

Game 128 Thread: August 23 vs. Red Sox, 7p

Ricky Nolasco (9-9, 3.60) vs. Jahn Lackey (8-10, 3.22).

So the Red Sawx come into Dahdja Stadium and I have to pahk my cah wicked fah from the gate. If you're gonna be at the Stadium tonight, drop an email and tell me whe-rah ya' ah, so we can have a Sammy togethah at the game. Otherwise, we can meet up latah across the street at the Cask 'n' Flagon, right? How 'bout at a Dunkie's? What? You don't have 'em? Ah, what a pissah.

Go Dodgers.

Post-Game 123 Thread: Hurried Hanley Hurts Dodgers

It wasn't like this, but it was sorta the same thing.

PHILLIES 3, DODGERS 2

Somebody moved spots, and now the ten-game win streak is over. Thanks a lot, people.

Don't blame Andre Ethier, who homered in the second and then scored in the fourth off a Jerry Hairston single, accounting for both of the Dodgers' runs.

And don't blame Ricky Nolasco, who lasted 6.0 IP giving up 5 H and 2 ER (1 BB, 5 Ks). Ronald Belisario and Paco Rodriguez each had scoreless appearances (three and four outs, respectively), and Brandon League gave up the game-winning run in the bottom of the ninth with one out and the bases loaded.

But it wasn't League's fault, either; Hanley Ramirez must have rattled League, who entered with one out in the ninth, with a throwing error that allowed Casper the friendly Wells to reach base. Carlos Ruiz singled to get Wells to third (Yasiel Puig making an outstanding play in the field to keep Wells from scoring), Jimmy Rollins was intentionally walked, and then PH Michael Young, with two strikes, hit one sharply to Ramirez...who bobbled the ball, allowing the winning run to score.

Not that the double play was a definite; Rollins is speedy and was coming into second hard. But Ramirez' kneeling bobble was enough to give the Phillies the win and avoid the sweep.

Fine. Hanley has bad days, too. We start another streak in Miami tomorrow afternoon; it's the MLB.tv Game of the Day.

UPDATE 8/19 1:17a: Deadspin's recap, Phillies Finally Beat Dodgers On Walk-Off Error: "On Friday, the Phillies fired Charlie Manuel and appointed Ryne Sandberg interim manager. He picked up where Charlie left off and was shut out in his first two games. But then Sunday rolled around and Hanley Ramirez decided to start handing out wins." Deadspin also notes it was the Phillies' fith win in 26 games.

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Post-Game 118 Thread: +18 (Over .500)

DODGERS 4, METS 2

The Dodgers just keep on winning, taking their sixth in a row by beating the Mets in the first of a three-game series. Though Dodger starter Ricky Nolasco had a rough second inning, allowing four straight singles to start off the inning (two runs) before settling down for a K and a GIDP, Nolasco settled down to last 6.1 IP with 7 H and only those 2 ER (2 BB, 2 Ks).

Meanwhile, the Dodgers bided their time until breaking out in the sixth inning, opening up with three straight singles of their own (Carl Crawford, Mark Ellis, and Adrian Gonzalez--just like they drew it up), and helped by a throwing error by Mets CF Juan Lagares on a ball that skipped past third base and into the Dodgers dugout. Yasiel Puig hit a sacrifice fly to give the Dodgers the 3-2 lead. And an inning later, Nick Punto launched his second HR of the year into right for a 4-2 lead.

Ronald Belisario and Paco Rodriguez picked up holds, and Kenley Jansen got a 1.1 IP save. 18 games over .500, the Dodgers are definitely NOT unbeatable. But man, they do look pretty damn good lately.

Game 118 Thread: August 12 vs. Mets, 7p

Ricky Nolasco (8-9, 3.65) vs. Jenrry Mejia (1-1, 1.96).

Mets fans are once again sad. Devoid of a winning season since 2008, the Mets are 54-61 this season and still screwed from the aftermath of the Bernie Madoff debacle. They can't handle the basics. And there hasn't been a lot to celebrate for Mets fans, as may be obvious from their struggles celebrating:

Nolasco has been one of many surprising Dodgers this year. 5-8 with the Marlins prior to his pickup, Nolasco has been 3-1 with the Dodgers, his ERA down by almost a full run. The Dodgers are 10-1 in their last 11 games and just swept the Rays, so one would think tonight's game with the Mets is a favorable matchup.

Mejia is 1-1 with a 1.96 ERA this season, but 2-7 with a 4.17 ERA over 41 games and 73.1 IP in his career. And his last outing, a 5.1 IP, 1 ER no decision, demonstrated an ominous drop in velocity:

Mejia told reporters Tuesday night that his elbow, which will require offseason surgery, did not flare up over his 5 1/3 innings against the Rockies like it had last week in Miami.

But he did admit to The Star-Ledger that the drop in his velocity was an attempt prevent the elbow discomfort.

“You have to lower the velocity so you feel better during the course of the game,” Mejia said in Spanish. “You can’t throw hard. You need to throw intelligently so the arm doesn’t start bothering you because everyone knows what I have. It’s better to throw intelligently, throw strikes and get outs.”

Despite the drop in velocity was cruising Tuesday night through five innings when pinch-hitter Charlie Blackmon led off the sixth.

With the first pitch, Blackmon tried to bunt his way on. Somehow, the ball deflected off his bat and bounced directly into the jaw of home plate umpire Manny Gonzalez.

A lengthy delay followed. Gonzalez was removed from the game and the second base umpire switched into the proper gear to replace him. All the while, Mejia didn’t throw, instead sitting on the bench.

Mejia (1-1, 1.96 ERA) was allowed to throw threw eight warmup pitches. His third pitch after the interruption landed over the center-field wall. Seventeen pitches later, he was out of the game. He ultimately was given a no-decision.

Let's keep it rolling, Dodgers!

Post-Game 113 Thread: Runny Goodness

DODGERS 13, CARDINALS 4

Clayton Kershaw's a pretty easy going guy, but he might be more than a little miffed that the Dodgers waited until after he pitched to explode for 13 runs. The six runs they put up against Jake Westbrook in the second ended up being enough to get Ricky Nolasco the win. Not satisfied with the six, they went on to add seven more, thanks to 4-RBI-nights from both Andre Ethier (a homer shy of the cycle) and Skip Schumaker.

Jake Westbrook? Wait, wasn't he starting Thursday's game? Ah, so it turns out Carl Crawford knocked out Shelby Miller on the second pitch of the game by lining a double off his pitching elbow. YEEOWCH! (Miller is day-to-day with an elbow contusion.)

One more note on Kershaw, via Jon Weisman:

The #Dodgers now have scored more runs tonight than they have scored for Clayton Kershaw in the past month.

— Jon Weisman (@jonweisman) August 8, 2013

Yeah, guys. Maybe support the ace every once in a while.

Game 113 Thread: August 7 @ Cardinals, 5p

"Give us back our winning streak tree!"
Ricky Nolasco (2-1, 3.54) vs. Shelby Miller (11-7, 2.89)

Shelby Miller has been in the NL Rookie of the Year conversation all season. (Or, at least before a certain Cuban megastar arrived.) After today, he'll be the answer to the trivia question, "What pitcher did the Dodgers beat to kick off their second extended road winning streak of 2013?"

Still no real word on Hanley Ramirez and his shoulder. The offense is sputtering without him, so let's hope he's back soon.

One Dodgers' streak is still alive. They have not lost a series since June 16th! A win today will bring that streak to 14 straight series.

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Post-Game 107 Thread: This One Goes To 11

DODGERS 6, CUBS 4

11! As in eleven straight road wins, the most since 1955.

11! As in Yasiel Puig's 11th home run of his brief season.

Sure, other stuff happened, too. Ricky Nolasco was shaky, giving up three solo home runs (two to Junior Lake and one to Anthony Rizzo). He still got the win, though. Hanley and Jerry Hairston had two RBI each. Paco gave up a solo dinger to Rizzo. AGon had an RBI single. Kenley struck out the side in order to get the save.

But none of that fits the 11 theme, so...something. I'm tired.

Day game tomorrow, as the Dodgers road show rolls on.