Cardinals at Dodgers, 7:10 PM PT, TV: SPNLA, ESPN, FS-M
RHP Lance Lynn (4-2, 2.78 ERA) goes for the Redbirds and LHP Clayton Kershaw (7-2, 2.15 ERA) pitches for the Dodgers.
Five of Lynn’s six career starts against the Dodgers have come in LA, where he hasn’t pitched past the sixth inning and has a 4.68 ERA. This season he’s given up eight HRs in eight starts, only five fewer than he gave up in 31 starts last year.
Kershaw is 6-5 against the Cardinals in the regular season, but 0-4 in the postseason. On the other hand, he has a career 3.18 ERA in 15 regular-season appearances against them — and an even better one (2.75) at home. He’s coming off a win against the Giants in which he went seven scoreless innings.
This day in Dodgers history:
- 2002 Shawn Green hits four home runs (video) in one game to become the 14th player in major league history, the second this month, to accomplish the feat. The Dodger right fielder’s 6-for-6 performance in Milwaukee’s Miller Park, which also includes a single and double, breaks Joe Adcock’s 1954 mark for total bases by one, with a total of 19.
- 2002 In the same game the Dodgers set a franchise mark when the team hits eight home runs in one game, bashing the Brewers, 16-3. Shawn Green’s four homers account for half of the record-breaking barrage with Brian Jordan, Hiram Bocachica, Adrian Beltre, and Dave Hansen also contributing round-trippers in the Miller Park contest.
The Dodgers reinstated Logan Forsythe from the DL and optioned Josh Ravin to OKC.
Lineup when available.
Tonight's Dodger lineup vs. Cardinals:
Forsythe 3B
Seager SS
Grandal C
Bellinger LF
González 1B
Pederson CF
Utley 2B
Puig RF
Kershaw P pic.twitter.com/l7Bm9O7qIk— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) May 23, 2017
NPUT
I was away when the scoring occurred and learned it from here . . .
A two-out walk, then big hit . . . wow!
Seems like we were on the painful side of a Brox outing or two like that before (I remember seeing one in AZ, back when their field had the better name . . . The BOB).
Brox was one of baseball’s best relievers until Torre broke him.
Good night everyone.
Oh Bob. Back from Europe already? We are still just finishing the post game show from the Dodger-Cards game from when you left…
You are en fuego.
Merci beaucoup.
Now make a point to have a pint . . . both of you!
Ha! I’ll take a rain check. Perhaps that beautiful day when I finally make it down to LA.
Deal. Though mine will have to be O’ Douls…
Fair enough. I’m no big drinker to be honest.
Biscotti butchered that one.
That was awful nice of him.
Given how he played that one, I woulda scored from first on it.
After that crazy good catch earlier, too.
Well St. Louis. Was it really worth it scoring your 1 run? Was it?
That made me laugh!
Nice homecoming, Forsythe.
Kershaw is ecstatic!
Woo-HOO!!!
Exclaim away!!!
We win!!!
Yahoo!
Nevermind relievers being used up after this game. I might need to go to bed at 10pm tomorrow night.
And by tomorrow night, I mean later today.
Lots of stats lowering today, for good and for ill.
Maybe I should stop with the exclamation points.
You did get me excited and hopeful. 🙂
Yasiel! Yasiel!
Meaty part of the pen with Ol’ Brox coming in.
Brox!
Broxton, old friend. No offense, but please do a lousy job here, willya?
2 doubles are good guys. Don’t need a HR.
Here we go again.
Slow curve after a million fast balls fouled off!
Terrible ball 3 call, ump!
Ok Fields, don’t pull a Sampson on us with the haircut.
Read my mind.
He brings down the house in the end.
So much for Kershaw saving the bullpen.
Just make it through this inning.
Fields worries me. What am I saying – this whole game worries me.
Yes. That’s exactly what I’m feeling too. Good thing I see my friend/psychologist tomorrow morning. 🙂
They should give special rates for Dodger fans.
Remember the tagline for Dodger Thoughts? It was Jon’s outlet
“…for dealing psychologically with the Los Angeles Dodgers and baseball.”
Ha! Don’t blame poor Josh.
The kind of game that aggravates me, keeps me awake if Dodgers lose.
I keep replaying that WP in my brain.
We must have about 20 strike outs by now.
Didn’t anyone tell them about the Cards’ bullpen?
Dodgers always find a way to skew the stats.
Yes, but I guess that means to take big whacks at the ball.
I tried.
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175 comments when I walked back into the room. You folks have been talkative!
Admiring, then griping.
We like each other.
That, too.
The way this is going now, I would be pleasantly surprised if this game ended ended before 3am.
Your time or mine?
Hawain!
7:48pm HST right now. 😉
Another 7 hours? Seems about right.
Once more, into the breach…
Umpteenth verse, same as the first:
Come. On. Bats!
A little bit louder, a little bit terse!
I think I am going to be sooo sick of St. Louis a week and a half from now.
Oh too late. I’m sick of them already.
Hard to swing a bat with… https://twitter.com/DodgerInsider/status/867252832579182592
Ouch.
I guess it coulda been worse, but a DL stay wouldn’t surprise me.
Baseball is so baseballing right now.
Ugh. I really want us to beat the Cards here.
Yeah this is only remotely redeemed with a win here.
Over eager lame swing.
Lame bats all night. Tho they came honestly from both starters.
Yasmani! Yasmani! Bring Forsythe home, please!
WP, WP!
Would’ve been justice if the run could’ve scored on that throw.
I know!
Let’s do this. Right here, right now.
2 more of those needed (or a Kershaw type one)
Corey! Corey! (Do I hear an echo?)
Clap, clap
A walk! A walk!
2 out rally!
14k’s in 11 innings. Come on, Blue!
Which blue?
Where’s that weak Cardinal pen I’ve been hearing about?
They must feel they can’t let Lynn down.
Dodger bats need to support Kershaw — or at least his effort.
Whiff after whiff from our side.
It’s getting warm in Vegas, but we don’t need THOSE kinds of fan.
Puig, Hernandez and the top of the order.
Fans sticking around.
Okay, Yasiel, be the limping hero here.
Saw him grimacing when he was in the circle taking swings.
Hate to repeat myself but . . . Come on, bats!
Nice inning, Pedro!
Don’t mind matching pens with them, but I do need to get some sleep at some point.
Second that — tho you’re in the future.
I’m in the future, how far away from Wednesday are you?
I think Bob and I are in the same time zone. And if we are, we are both 25 minutes into Wednesday.
I am back on the East coast now.
Sorry, I was referring to Bob in Vegas.
No, we;re SoCal time — just past 10:30.
Oh wow. I was way off. I lost my geographical mind there for a moment.
If I were in Europe already, I would have been able to catch the last couple innings of this one with morning coffee.
Kinda the European version of Breakfast and Wimbledon.
You’ve had a good amount of baseball today.
Trying to get my fill. Off to Europe for 6 weeks.
Where? Fun!
Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece.
When do you go?
Tomorrow.
Oh wow! That’s so soon. Have an amazing time.
Safe travels!
Have a great time!
I’m yawning in real time!
Baez time.
I’d feel better if the Dbacks or Rox EVER LOST.
Or if the Dodgers did better in 1 run and extra inning games.
That, too. May it start here.
Taylor in for Joc.
I think it improves our chance of a walk off
Or not.
Come on, AGon. Put this game away.
This only amps up how frustrating that Cards tying run was.
Can you imagine how frustrated/angry Kersh is with himself?
One lousy wild pitch away from 8 wins, complete game, etc. etc. etc.
Nothing hurts more than the rib. Hopefully it’s just a bruise.
Playing all out to win.
Elbow to the head for Joc. Rib slammed for Puig. Both walked off the field. We’ll see.
which of the 2 is looking the worse for wear?
I would say Joc. Head is worse than ribs.
Puig may’ve matured in a lot of areas, but it seems like he’s still involved in a lot of crashes and near-misses . . . not sure if they’re all his fault, but they were before.
It was Puig’s ball – looks as if he took it in the ribs.
Kinda loud out there.
Bad collision.
Scary.
who’s injured?
Joc & Puig
Joc and Puig collide.
Puig and/or Pederson.
MORE injuries?!!!!
How confident do we feel about Gonzo, Joc, Utley and Puig producing a run. This might go awhile.
Yikes! That’s before 2 of these guys smashed into each other violently in the outfield.
This would be less annoying if:
1. It wasn’t the Cardinals.
2. The Rockies (and D’Backs) didn’t keep on winning.
Wednesday afternoon free baseball for me (end of school bell in 25 minutes)
So much for getting an early night . . . and a happy result for Kershaw.
Nats game only took 2:28, though they scored ten runs. With four dingers the runs came quickly.
My brother is feeding his daughters with the McDonald’s deals given when WA scores at least 6.
Rats.
oh well, lets walk off instead
Cody! Cody!
Bellinger please!
The crowd really got behind that flyball but Steiner was right being calm about it . . . unfortunately.
Kershaw game score is 95.
Seager swings at ball four.
Annoying.
Kersh can still get the W . . . c’mon, bats!
Corey! Corey!
OK, time for a walkoff.
First batter, please.
Can’t believe that is an earned run.
WP not a PB.
But the Cards didn’t earn it!
That fly ball would have scored runner from third.
Good point.
Could use a good pint right about now! 🙂
Ha! I know.
The funny thing is – I typed in pint but it autocorrected to point. Sooo – you must type pint more than I do!
And your point is..?
Lol!
Tough to say, but Kersh gave away that one, at least how they portray it on the radio.
Really tough when you can’t make any mistake.
Not sure what you mean…
WP brought in the runner. Or, as Dave pointed out, would’ve put him in scoring position.
Phew, almost gave up another one there.
Such a bummer.
Nightmare scenario.
Rotten rotten luck.
What a way to give up a run!
No!!!!!
Fowler scares me here.
Matt Adams not available. So there is that.
Ruh roh.
I can’t get over how often Kershaw’s opposing pitchers bring their A+ game. Lynn pitched his heart out tonight.
Kinda like the reverse of what they were talking about the other night with having a closer in when it’s a non-save situation . . . they don’t bear down like they usually do.
Gotta respect Lynn here.
If I was wearing a hat, I’d tip it.
But it looks like you are wearing a hat Bob!
My Dodger hat!
Tying in with the hockey comment, I should wear three hats and doff them all for a hat trick?
A run here would be the equivalent to an empty net goal. I hope anyway!
Guess i better learn all the hockey strategies (I DO get that one) since the Golden Knights will start playing next season!
Still throwing 92.
But losing command/control?
Dug deep enough to get the third out!
Lynn is still going at over 117 pitches. Wow.
Intentional walk to Kershaw to keep him from sitting down?
Organist play “One (is the loneliest number)”.
Up to Kershaw if he wants more runs.
Gotta love the organ selection — “One Is The Loneliest Number”
Caught that as well!
At least they got a second hit, to equal the Cards.
I hope Lynn gets the loss (nothing personal), but he pitched a great game . . . like the guy who opposed Sandy’s perfecto.
My childhood mind always wanted that game to be Perfect Game for Koufax vs No Hitter for the Cubs pitcher.
Especially since the hit had no bearing on the 1 run that scored.
I like that! Compassion and a sense of justice.
Mostly novelty and the cool factor. But thanks for thinking the best of me!
and a bloop at that.
Ha! I guess I should have remembered the Cub pitcher’s name was Bob Hendley. I knew that was Bob but forgot the last name.
Never forget it, as I was at that game.
Now THAT’S a great claim for elitism.
Respect.
Lynn is weakening.
About time.
Like Kersh when he walks someone.
Kx3-ershaw!
C’mon, bats, help him out!
Score nine more and we can hand the game over to Hatcher.
I would take that deal.
Or to Eibner…
Ha!
Wow. Just wow.
If it is still 1-0 at the end of this inning – do you bring in Jansen or leave in Kershaw?
If he stays under 100 pitches, seems that he should stay in.
He’s at 96 through 8.
Go batter by batter in the ninth?
Sure. Have Kenley up.
Absolutely!
Puig giving them the third degree.
Big time Klayton!
I know its nerve wracking, but i love these sort of tight 1-0 games with not many hits, a good old fashioned pitchers duel
Are you watching, or just listening?
at school, lunch time and my students have just returned, so it gameday and you all on my laptop with the occasional sneek peek
I am suddenly reminded of this 1-0 game. But enjoying this one more.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/LAN/LAN198310040.shtml
On one level, I envy you. If a game goes badly, it’s easier to shrug it off at midday.
At this moment Kershaw’s era back to starting with a 1.
Well done Kershaw! That’s the way to pitch around a lead off double!
He had the benefit of facing the bottom of the order.
Another run or two for the Dodgers wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world.
Kershaw is looking fairly decent however.
Rich Hill ain’t the only guy with blister issues… https://twitter.com/extrabaggs/status/867208708895510532
Just got back from Nats game. They are certainly going to be a handful in the playoffs with that offense.10-1 over the Mariners. Brother Kyle got a few sharp hits.
The best part of their bullpen is a 9 run lead given to them by the offence.
Grichuk really got cheated there.
Pitch track showed the first and third strike called on Joc was not a strike.
Third strike sure looked good to me.
Grandal is really hot right now.
Since nobody is checked in yet….
Nathan: What did the baseball glove say to the ball?
Kyle: I’m stumped.
Nathan: “Catch ya later!”
Submitted by Nathan R., Santa Fe, N.M.
Michael: Why are some umpires fat?
Andrew: Tell me
Michael: They always clean their plate!
Submitted by Noah B., Lincoln, Neb.
Bob didn’t believe that Fred’s dog could talk. So Fred asked his dog, “What’s on top of a house?”
“Roof,” the dog barked.
Bob wasn’t convinced. So Fred asked the dog how sandpaper feels.
“Rough.”
He still wasn’t convinced.
“O.K., who was the greatest baseball player of all time?” Fred asked the dog.
“Ruth.”
With that, Bob walked away, shaking his head in disbelief. The dog turned to Fred and asked: Was it Hank Aaron?”
Submitted by Emily S., Oswego, Ill.
Chris: Which baseball player holds water?
John: I don’t know. Which one?
Chris: The pitcher.
Submitted by Christopher V., River Ridge, La.
A rookie pitcher was struggling at the mound, so the catcher walked out to have a talk with him. “I’ve figured out your problem,” he told the pitcher. “You always lose control at the same point in every game.” “When is that?” “Right after the national anthem.”
Submitted by William E., Morganton, N.C.
Matthew: How do baseball players keep in touch?
Connor: I don’t know. How?
Matthew: They touch base every once in a while.
Submitted by Matthew R., Fullerton, Calif.
Eric: What has 18 legs and catches flies?
Victor: I have no idea.
Eric: A baseball team!
Submitted by Kaden B., Columbus, Ind.
Mike: Why was Cinderella so bad at baseball?
Matt: Why?
Mike: She had a pumpkin for a coach.
Submitted by Micheal R., Brewton, Ala.
Jon: What’s the difference between a high-hit baseball and a maggot’s father?
Tom: What?
Jon: One’s a pop fly. The other’s a fly pop.
Submitted by Jon W., Stroudsburg, Pa.
A book never written: “How to Be a Better Baseball Player” by Ben Schwarmer.
Submitted by Steven C., Apple Valley, Minn.
Mark: What are the rules in zebra baseball?
Mike: What?
Mark: Three stripes and you’re out.
Submitted by Mark L., Sicklerville, N.J.
Tanner: Why was Cinderella kicked off the baseball team?
Nancy: Why?
Tanner: She ran away from the ball.
Submitted by Tanner F., Kent, Wash.
Tanner: What do baseball players use to bake a cake?
Pedro: I don’t know. What?
Tanner: Oven MITTS, BUNT pans and BATTER.
Submitted by Tanner M., Pittsburgh, Pa.
A book never written: “The Quickest Baseball Game” by Earl E. Wynn.
Submitted by Alex N., Milford, N.J.
Warped Wiseman wonders: “Why do we sing ‘Take Me Out to the Ballgame’ when we’re already there?”
Submitted by T.C. C., Oakdale, Tenn.
Riddler: A man leaves home, makes a left turn, makes another left, then another left turn and goes home again. When he gets home there are two men wearing masks waiting for him. Who are they?
Batman: I haven’t a clue.
Riddler: The catcher and the umpire.
Submitted by Jonathan L., Cary, N.C.
Noe: Why is Yankee Stadium the coolest place to be?
Joe: Why?
Noe: Because it’s full of fans.
Submitted by Noe O., Westbury, N.Y.
Warped Wiseman wonders: “Why is it called the World Series if only North American teams can play?”
Submitted by Ajay G., Allentown, Pa.
A book never written: “Pittsburgh Pirates, World Series Champions!” by Ben Waiten.
Submitted by Bill V., Ligonier, Pa.
Manager: Our new infielder cost $10 million. I call him our “Wonder Player.”
Fan: Why’s that?
Manager: Every time he plays, I wonder why I bothered to get him.
Submitted by Josh S., Pittsford, N.Y.
A little dated (the Pirates have won a couple of World Series), but some are funny.
Hey Bums, did you like that play with the pitcher covering first?
I did Bums. I think that is a cool play.
Welcome back Logan, hardly noticed you were gone. Did you notice that Taylor played pretty well while you were out?
Ya hay alineación… https://twitter.com/LosDodgers/status/867145253140258817