Nationals at Dodgers, 6:10 PM PDT, TV: MASN 2, SPNLA
The visiting Nats have yet to declare a starter. Never fear, they eventually will because they have to. The Dodgers send out Julio Urías (1, 1.29 ERA), whose seven-inning stint in his first start was the longest outing of his career. It was brilliant: he gave up one run on three hits while striking out six and walking just one.
In the “you can’t ever have enough pitching” department:
The Dodgers have claimed RHP Ashton Goudeau off waivers from the San Francisco Giants. He’ll be added to the 40-man roster.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 10, 2021
Today in Dodgers’ history:
- 1947 During the sixth inning of an exhibition game against their minor league team at Ebbets Field, the Montreal Royals, Dodgers’ president Branch Rickey issues a brief statement to the press. The two sentences will forever change the game when the team announces “The Brooklyn Dodgers today purchased the contract of Jackie Roosevelt Robinson from the Montreal Royals. He will report immediately.”
- 1962 In front of 52,564 fans, Reds infielder Eddie Kasko doubles off of Johnny Podres in the first ever at-bat at Dodger Stadium, and Duke Snider’s single in the bottom of the second accounts for the home team’s first hit. After playing their first four seasons at the LA Memorial Coliseum, the team drops a 6-3 decision to the Reds in the debut of the new $22 million ballpark in Chavez Ravine, financed with a low two-percent interest loan from the Union Oil Company in exchange for exclusive rights to advertise within the stadium.
- 1962 Wally Post hits the first home run in Dodger Stadium history, a two-out, three-run shot in the seventh inning off Johnny Podres that proves to be the difference in the Cincinnati’s 6-3 victory. The left fielder’s round-tripper to center field is a fair ball, unlike some others hit in the ballpark where the foul poles are discovered to be positioned in foul territory, requiring special permission from the National League to be recognized as fair during the first year in the team’s new home in Chavez Ravine.
- 1976 After being granted his free agency in a landmark case which will forever change baseball, Andy Messersmith becomes one of the first major leaguers to use his new status to sign with a team of his choice. The former Dodger right-hander comes to terms with the Braves and will post a 16-15 record during his two-year tenure for his new club.
- 2012 Vin Scully misses the Dodgers’ home opener for the first time in 35 years when doctors order the 84 year-old Hall of Fame broadcaster to rest as he recovers from a bad cold. The last time the team’s play-by-play announcer was absent from the season’s first home game he was calling the first round of the Masters in 1977.
Lineup when available.
Tonight's #Dodgers lineup vs. Nationals: pic.twitter.com/OUtweKNB02
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 10, 2021
Betts is still being held out. I hope there’s nothing more seriously wrong than we’ve been told.
NPUT
Dodgers win!
(Man, that looked like strike 3!)
A little premature, no?
More like a little premonition.
Ouch. Gameday had the game over,
No.
They outhit us 13-9, but we outwalked them 7-1.
Pollock emerged from my doghouse tonight.
Need to revise those numbers, Gameday had the game over.
Time to get the bullpen up.
JT with the double and RBI – making Mary Hart happy. It’s nice to see Mary back in her usually spot in Dodger Stadium.
CT3!!!! (A break from exercising to “weights” in with my approval.)
That worked very well!
Let’s get one more hit here CT.
Zac Mac with the timely hit!
This inning is apparently being sponsored by Walker Buehler.
The Nats’ Brazilian catcher is the son-in-law of the Gnats’ ASG legend Atlee Hammaker.
It’ll be LHP Patrick Corbin starting for the Nats, fresh from the IL.
Remember Bryan Stow, the guy who was beaten up in the Dodger Stadium parking lot on Opening Day ten years ago? He threw out the first pitch at the Giants’ home opener yesterday.
I wonder when the last game was where there were 2 potential game ending reviews?
The endless end.
Win Streak!!
Never in doubt.
Dodgers win! Part 3.
Ha!
How do you like them apples WBB?!
Woo-HOO!!!!
That looked like it stayed in AJ’s mitt the whole time. Oh well.
Even with replay they get it wrong. That was a catch.
Dodgers win! Part 2.
safe
Pollock probably just Kenley proofed this game.
AJ with the big double!!!
He will take it. Just missed being caught.
It would’ve been an extraordinary catch.
Walking Trea to get to Soto is not an optimal strategy.
Whew!!!
This sure got gnarly fast.
Zach having fun in RF this series.
Pollock is terrible. He needs to sit when Betts comes back. Play McInstry and Taylor in left.
He’s not terrible but, on this team, he should be the fourth outfielder. He had a fine season in 2020.
Nats feeling the same. No Muncy thanks – we’ll take AJ.
Making the most of two hits.
But that OBP!
Last time I check it was .420. (A few games ago).
CT3!!!! (A break from exercising to “weights” in with my approval.)
This inning is apparently being sponsored by Walker Buehler.
This inning is apparently being sponsored by Walker Buehler.
This inning is apparently being sponsored by Walker Buehler.
Gameday under the table night for me.
Pretty hard contact off Julito so far.
Mookie still sitting out.
Ashton Goudeau has been pitching professionally since 2012. He made it to the majors for the first time last year for a few games: https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=goudea000ash
80-grade name, though!