Nationals at Dodgers, 6:10 PM PDT, TV: KTLA, MASN 2, MLBN (out-of-market only), SPNLA
The redoubtable RHP Max Scherzer (1-4, 3.78 ERA) takes the hill to face the Dodgers’ RHP Walker Buehler (4-0, 4.95 ERA). The Nats are 1-7 when Scherzer has started this season; they’re not scoring many runs when he pitches. Buehler’s first start of the year was horrible; he lasted just three innings and gave up five runs, leaving him with an ERA of 15.00. Every outing since has caused his ERA to drop. At this point in the season he’s having trouble the third time through the opponents’ batting order; they’re hitting .196 the first two times through and .409 the third.
Today in Dodgers’ history:
- 1963 Sandy Koufax takes a perfect game into the eighth inning before walking Ed Bailey on a 3-and-2 pitch, but will finish the Dodger Stadium contest with the second of four career no-hitters, blanking the Giants, 8-0. The Los Angeles southpaw beats San Francisco ace Juan Marichal, who will also author a no-hitter next month.
Three years ago tonight’s starter had a history-making performance: In 2016 Max Scherzer ties a major league mark when he strikes out 20 batters in a nine-inning game, joining Roger Clemens (1986, 1996 Red Sox), Kerry Wood (1998 Cubs), and Randy Johnson (2001 Diamondbacks). The 31 year-old right-hander, who goes the distance in Washington’s 3-2 victory over the Tigers at Nationals Park, has an opportunity to establish a new record with two out in the ninth, but James McCann grounds into a force out at second base to end the contest.
Lineup when available.
Tonight’s Dodger lineup vs. Nationals:
Pederson LF
Muncy 1B
Turner 3B
Bellinger RF
Seager SS
Verdugo CF
Hernández 2B
Barnes C
Buehler P#Dodgers | @Biofreeze pic.twitter.com/dF6i9re3iQ— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) May 11, 2019
NPUT @ 0701 HST, 1001 PDT, 1301 EDT
Bah. And humbug.
On the bright side, the Gnats lose, so only the Pads gain ground tonight.
Just now able to check in again. Sorry I wasn’t here to share in the misery and frustration.
Very costly JT error. Let’s see if he can get one back.
Nope.
We have our work cut out for us.
On the bright side, the Nats have a bad pen.
There goes Floro’s perfect ERA.
He earned it, but not stat-wise because of the error.
Right.
In fact, none of the runs against us were counted as earned.
Even more frustrating.
Parra has always killed us.
Actually, he hasn’t done that well against the Dodgers, it only seems like it because he is despicable. OPS+ 77 in 465 PA (that’s a lot!).
8 HR against the Dodgers, more than he’s hit against any other team. I am suddenly reminded of Matt Stairs.
Pretty sure I remember each one as well.
I frigging knew it.
He’s truly loathsome.
Fellow I love to hate (err..I mean have issues with).
Oh no. Not Parra.
Bad future person?
Very bad future person!
That was posted way before the grand slam…Call it a bad hunch.
Great analysis by Joe and Orel on Alexander’s location issues.
They are really fun to listen to.
That bad JT throw cost us two outs. Let’s hope a DP gets us out of any further damage.
Close calls on two of the balls there. But fair, I think.
Nervous time.
Another fine play by Munster!
JT’s D is becoming shaky.
Another following under the table night. Go Petey!
JT blew a DP.
Ugh.
It was an easy one, threw it away.
JT looked disgusted at himself. If that helps…
Barves beat Snakes, Pads beat Rox. If all holds, division lead will increase to four games.
Pads have taken a 4-3 lead over Rox after 8-1/2. Barves lead Snakes 6-4, also after 8.5. Rojos and Gnats tied 4-4 in sixth.
Ryu opens the season back in Korea? https://twitter.com/puntanews_/status/1127342515667992576
Barves lead Snakes 5-4 after eight, while Pads and Rox are 3-3 after eight, Rojos and Gnats 4-4 in sixth.
That was a lightening quick inning for Buehler. 5 pitches.
With a bit of defensive help.
Joc didn’t want that single anyway. HR or bust.
Joe D is fairly exercised about a no-call on what he thinks was a Scherzer balk during Kiké’s AB.
You suppose anyone’s given Robles the nickname “Paso” yet?
I love the town.
https://twitter.com/jonweisman/status/1127394866294603776?s=20
Alex V. is creeping up behind at .343
And with that double, .350
He’s unstoppable, too!
Jeez, guys, tighten up.
Dodgers living dangerously defensively tonight.
Never mind!
Still lacking the extra base variety hits recently.
Yeah, but he’s become a singles hitter.
Cody has lost his timing.
Turner really wanting that Player of the Week honour.
It is so strange that he takes so long to get started, but when he does he’s a superstar.
It is May, after all.
JT!!! Take that!
Lotsa Dodger canines in the stands.
Friend of mine has two:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10218989226342589&set=a.10205638990635040&type=3&theater
Second one: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10218989351065707&set=a.10205638990635040&type=3&permPage=1
Dead links.
I just tried them. They work for me. Maybe you have to sign into FB to get them to work? I don’t know.
I am signed in, but all I get is… https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/64266e58e5c598e65726e83c48fcc09761730643ae8fbbbcd3a6b48b1e39b339.png
Rojos lead Gnats 3-1, thanks to Puig. Barves beating Snakes and Pads leading Rox, both 2-0 in sixth.
Kiké could have beaten that DP if he’d run flat out.
Bad baserunning.
So many brain farts on both sides already! Are they contagious?
Yeah, you gotta be a little smarter than that. Really weird game so far.
That was some nifty pitching to get out of it.
Also, bad luck balanced by good.
Bad luck start.
Had the fortune to attend Scherzer’s 20K game.
LAT’d, an old friend finds another new home. https://twitter.com/mlbtraderumors/status/1127296668326682626