Dodgers at Pirates, 4:00 PM PDT, TV: ATT SportsNet-Pit, SPNLA
RHP Walker Buehler (4-0, 2.82 ERA) goes for the Dodgers and RHP JT Brubaker (4-4, 3.74 ERA) pitches for the Pirates.
Today in Dodgers’ history:
- 1952 Prior to the start of a twin bill against the Reds, Dodger manager Chuck Dressen tells Cal Abrams if he wants to stay with the team that the benchwarmer will need to verbally taunt the skipper of the opposing club. Much to his chagrin, the spare outfielder, who spends the entire first game of a double-header severely heckling his opponents and their leader, is informed between games he has been traded to Cincinnati, effective tomorrow, and will need to report to his new field boss, one very angry Roger Hornsby.
- 1955 After only eight games and 13 innings of work, the Dodgers option rookie left-handed pitcher Tom Lasorda to Montreal to make room for a bonus baby who is also a southpaw. Sandy Koufax, who had injured his ankle, comes off the 30-day disabled list.
- 1968 Dodger right-hander Don Drysdale’s scoreless streak ends at a record 58 2/3 consecutive innings when Tony Taylor is driven in by Howie Bedell’s sacrifice fly in the fifth inning. It will be the Phillies outfielder’s only RBI for the season.
- 2007 With their 3-0 victory over Detroit at Comerica Park, the Mets begin a span of 18 games to become the first team in baseball history to play six consecutive series against six different clubs that all participated in the playoffs the previous season. New York will compile an 8-10 record during the stretch playing against the Tigers, Dodgers, Yankees, Twins, A’s, and the Cardinals.
- 2012 Six Mariners pitchers combine to hurl the franchise’s third no-hitter when starter Kevin Millwood leaves the game with an injury and five relievers, Charlie Furbush, Stephen Pryor, Lucas Luetge, Brandon League, and Tom Wilhelmsen, keep the Dodgers hitless in the team’s 1-0 victory at Safeco Field. Brian Runge, the home plate umpire, was also behind the dish for Philip Humber’s perfect game, making him the first ump to call balls and strikes for two no-hitters in one season since Drew Coble accomplished the feat in 1990.
Lineup when available.
Gonsolin back and starting tonight. Might take a couple of starts to get his sea legs. Tsutsugo to IL with a calf strain. Could be the last we ever see of him.
I’m glad he’s back.
NPUT
C’mon Cubs.
Joc’s done his part.
Gnats lose!! Rangers walk it off in 11.
Gnats up 2-0, top of the 6th. Go Rangers!
Llaneros swat Gnats in the 11th.
Gotta make hay against these Pirates. It is becoming obvious that we are going to have to beat the Puds and Gnats head to head if we are to win the division. They are both taking care of everyone they face.
Gnats are crushing the Rangers.
Total pen implosion, and the Gnats are on BALCO Flaxseed Oil again.
What does that mean? It’s funny but I do not comprehend…
https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/960512a21e71f529c0329bd3301813daffeca46dbf7f4e877038ce64e53d3d44.png
https://twitter.com/MMoreno1015/status/1402455165622312960?s=20
Wonder who goes down when Gonslin is activated?
Wonder if it will be Jones?
I would send Tsutsugo down.
With the tying runs on base in Texas, the Busted Poseur goes down swinging on three pitches. Still 4-2 Llaneros after seven.
Save number 325 for Jansen. He is one behind Roberto Hernandez’s 326 for 18th all time.
Yippee!!
Three pitches.
Dodgers win!
Woo-HOO!!!
One more run and the Dodgers have a chance to win a 1 run game!
Don’t go there, Dave…
Too dark? I take it back…
Hahaha.
😉
No bueno. But he got squeezed before throwing one down the middle.
Good Grief!!
Ugh. Not a good start to the bottom of the ninth.
At Fort Worth, the Llaneros have just taken a 4-2 lead over the Gnats in the sixth, and are threatening more.
Want Texas to get their wins in now and then lose their way later in the week…
I wonder which Dodger or Dodgers noticed that Hayes had failed to touch first base on his first inning “home run.”
It was Barnes. https://twitter.com/MMoreno1015/status/1402455165622312960?s=20It
Roberts can bring in Kelly at any time he wants, as long as the Dodgers have at least an eight-run lead.
Actually, he’s been pretty good lately, though I prefer not to see him in high leverage situations.
True, but I’d still I prefer not to see him in any leverage situations. I’d rather run into him at the local supermarket.
This is his last year with the Dodgers, I believe.
His ERA just jumped to 7.45.
After a very bad first outing, delayed by injury, he’s not been bad.
Yeah, two bad outings of of ten appearances really drive up the old ERA.
Well, we will always have Houston.
Not one of Friedmans finer moments.
Sounds like I missed a few memorable moments in tonight’s game! Serves me right for meeting with my students on a Tuesday night. 😉
School’s not out yet? It’s in person?
Summer programming. On Zoom. Wpg is like the worst place in North America for Covid right now. Still major restrictions.
I’ve heard it called “Loserpeg.”
Funny – I’ve heard Winnerpeg and Winterpeg. 😉
CT3. I sure hope we can resign him.
CT3 or Corey?
Both! (Not my money!)
I’m guessing that CT3 will want a full-time job and he’ll get it. If Corey signs elsewhere, though…
He plays everyday now. He can’t get much more full time.
Great point!
I mean one thought would be move Seager to third, and have JT be the DH. Problem solved.
The AL needs to abolish the DH.
Sigh. Let me know when that happens.
Ferris goes five without a K.
C’mon Mook, time to produce.
Woot!
Well, that’s better.
https://twitter.com/BlakeHarrisTBLA/status/1402426736365629442?s=20
Mr. Hayes having trouble on the basepaths.
Dodgers having trouble at the plate.
Well, at least the third strike on Cody was legit.
Heck of an AB for Walker.
Heading out for a walk. Listening on the radio.
Go Blue!
Lux you GOTTA make that play.
His defense has been inconsistent.
Cost Buehler 10 pitches.
On the other hand, Buehler just cost Brubaker nine pitches.
Brubaker befuddling batters.
Mulling meatballs.
https://twitter.com/ericstephen/status/1402414967026946048?s=20
I can’t wait to hear the story behind that one.
I’d call it 3 unassisted.
Assist NYC.
Heck of a break.
What just happened?
Guy didn’t touch first.
Omg. And it was a homer?
No, it was an out.
Yep until it wasn’t
Games against the Filibusteros used to be enjoyable, if only to see Cutch.
This is not an enjoyable start.
Missed first!
Max must have picked it up.
Something new every day!
Max “Mr. May” Muncy back in the lineup (109 PA, 10 dingers, 19 ribbies, and OPS 1.155) along with Justin “Mr April” Turner (110 PA, 6 dingers, 20 ribbies and OPS 1.005). Auditions now open for “Mr. June”.
Hope the honor goes to the whole team. We need more than one or two hot players at a time to win the division.