Rockies at Dodgers, 3:10 PM PDT, TV: ATT Sportsnet-RM, KTLA, SPNLA
LHP Kyle Freeland (3-11, 6.98 ERA) goes for the Rockies while RHP Walker Buehler (13-3, 3.15 ERA) climbs the hill for the Dodgers. This is Freeland’s first appearance after nearly a month on the IL with a groin strain. He’s been in 20 games and thrown 99 innings this year. Buehler’s only bad start in his last six was against the Rockies on Sept. 2; despite giving up six runs in five innings he still got the win.
Here’s the Dodgers’ 7-run fourth inning yesterday:
On this date in Dodgers’ history:
- 1934 “If I’da known he was gonna throw one, I’da thrown one, too.” – Dizzy Dean, after his brother threw a no-hitter in the nightcap of a double-header. In the second game of a doubleheader at Ebbets Field, 22 year-old Cardinal hurler Paul Dean, called Daffy by his teammates, becomes the fifth rookie to throw a no-hitter, beating the Dodgers, 3-0. His brother Dizzy held Brooklyn hitless until the eighth inning in the opener, settling for a two-hitter in the team’s 13-0 blanking of the Bums.
- 1952 In front of the second largest crowd this season, with many of the 8,822 fans rooting for the Dodgers, the Braves play their final home game in Boston. Brooklyn catcher Roy Campanella hits the last home run at Braves Field in an 8-2 victory over the Milwaukee-bound club.
- 1969 In a 3-3 tie in the bottom of the tenth inning at Candlestick Park, LA’s Pete Mikkelsen quickly retires the first two Giants batters, but then is ordered to intentionally walk Willie McCovey, who is 4-for-4 in the game. The Dodger reliever proceeds to issue free passes to the next two hitters unintentionally, loading the bases, and then loses the game when shortstop Maury Wills boots pinch-hitter Jim Davenport’s ground ball.
Lineup:
Tonight’s Dodger lineup vs. Rockies:
Freese 1B
Turner 3B
Pollock LF
Bellinger CF
Taylor RF
Seager SS
Martin C
Lux 2B
Buehler P#Dodgers | @Biofreeze pic.twitter.com/JVyiI6DkHL— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 21, 2019
Sunday Shadings – Except for Minute Maids’ loss to Angles, yesterday’s results were disappointing. Dodgers (projected 103.4 wins) still trail Houston (106) by two and NYY (104.6) by 1-1/2.
In the NL, LA’s lead over Barves (99.3) falls to 3-1/2 (four in the all-important loss column). Until at least this afternoon, Glenn Burke continues to hold the magic number.
Just be grateful you’re not a Cubbies’ fan. https://twitter.com/Steve_Perrault/status/1175536869024706560?s=20
NPUT @ 0800 HST, 1100 PDT, 1400 EDT
Is CT3 going to play every position tonight?
Angles have beaten Minute Maids, 8-4, in Houston.
Who are the Angles and the Minute Maids? Is that Texas League Baseball?
The Angles play in Anaheim, the Minute Maids in Houston (which is largely underwater at present).
Oh the Angeles and the Astros! I understand now. 😉
You misspelled both teams’ names.
I did? Lol. Here’s a helpful website for you… https://www.ducksters.com/sports/list_of_mlb_teams.php
Just having fun with you!
Regardless – it is good news that we gain a game on the Astros.
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The Lone Ranger: The Rusty Greer Story.
Ugly result, but not especially meaningful.
And yet you track the teams directly ahead of them and behind them so it has some meaning.
“not especially…”
Walk off or bust
Joc trying to bunt to get on.
Well that was interesting at least
Nice throw by Quique and fine tag by Martin!
Baez is walking a tight rope here
I’m rooting for a ground ball DP – just so this inning will not go on forever.
Pollock is not that much better in LF than Joc was at 1B. He appears hesitant out there for sure.
Fine for the regular season but not ideal for the postseason.
He’ll be fine. LF is the least demanding position on the field (unless you’re, say, Dave Kingman).
Mark Trumbo wasn’t great either as I recall.
Kyle Schwarber’s right up there.
Well that’s a downer.
Perhaps the Dodgers want to set things up for one more walk-off during the regular season. Hang around until the ninth inning and then win it down the home stretch.
Let’s go Seager. Extra bases again.
Buehler has settled down now it appears.
Except for that last pitch!
Okay Pollock. Unfinished business from the 4th inning.
Well it wasn’t 7 but we will take it.
The Dodgers take awhile to figure out what to do with those sticks they take up to the plate.
Still have more work to do.
Nice hitting by Martin
Seager! 3-1
Make that 3-2!
Good past person
Bellinger beats it out
Throwing error, in my opinion.
More like an underhand tossing error
For Roxfans, a flippin’ error…
Oh that’s so good!
Shoot!
This could be a loooong night if the Dodgers don’t show up soon.
Last night they waited till the 4th.
Well that would be a good definition of soon!
Waiting around for the Dodgers offense to come alive against “inferior” Rockies pitching…
It has arrived in the presence of Chi Chi. Just you watch.
Well he did strike out Buehler but we will see how he does against the top of the line up.
This Chi Chi?
https://vimeo.com/66336037
The Giants managed to score a total of one run in their two losses to the Braves last night and tonight. Cueto returned to earth in today’s game.
In four innings, Cueto threw 78 pitches, only half of them strikes.
Kerhsaw to Buehler: “Et tu, Walker?” Or now, “Et three?”
FYI, Dodgers have injuries. Muncy’s available tonight, Kelly’s lower body “doesn’t feel great.” Smith will catch Ryu tomorrow, no matter the ERA distinction Ryu has between him and the other catchers.
Does it just seem that way, or are “we” (aka the Dodgers) frequently falling behind at or near the start of many games lately.
Buehler’s not overpowering anybody tonight.
In case you missed it, the Padres today fired their manager, Andy Green.
Many Padfans were dissatisfied with him, but some of the fault must rest with the front office. That said, they have loads of young talent.
I think they will be a strong team next year. They have a strong farm system and some good young players.
Tatis Jr is the real deal I think. Superstar type player
The left side of that infield is set, between him and Machado.
They’ll be improved, but probably two or three years away from real contention.
They will have Garrett Richards pitching for them next year if healthy. He will help their pitching staff.
I think they will be a real contender next year.
It takes time. Their starting pitching is lagging well behind their position player talent.
Seager is now 9-for-17.
Dodger starting pitching is starting alright. Starting to worry me. So many HRs
I was thinking the same thing, and that has certainly been the case lately. However, to my surprise, including that HR we have now allowed 182 HRs this season, the fewest in the NL. The Cards allowed three in beating the Cubs today and have now given up 183, the second fewest.
Collectively “we” (I include myself) have not allowed a single dinger this year.
Your pitching has clearly been airtight. But how many doubles have you have given up, or consumed?
We have consumed half a glass of chilled Sauvignon Blanc.
I am not sure what the issue is? What’s wrong with the use of the royal we?
We are not amused…
Ha! Good one.
Oui.
Gone… gah
I will be happy once Atlanta is done playing San Fran. Then I can root against the Braves more easily.
Diving catch!
Bellinger will need some big games this coming week if he wants to get to 50 HRs
It’s a long shot.
Safe!
Are you futuring?
Just living my life in real time
Less helpful DP
Bad future person!
After six, Angles lead Minute Maids 6-3. Barves swatting Gnats 6-1 in seventh. Yanquis beat Scrub Jays earlier today.
Nice poke by Freese. Let’s see what JT can do tonight.
A helpful DP.
Many interesting, warm and rich posts last night. I read them all today. Sorry I disappeared early on last night.
That’s alright. I joined in late, so it all evens out!
Perhaps you could contribute some productive futuring tonight.
I will do my best.