Dodgers at Braves, 4:20 PM PDT, TV: Bally Sports Southeast, SPNLA
The Dodgers hand the ball to LHP Julio Urías (4-6, 2.56 ERA) and hope to get him more run support than usual. He’ll face the Braves’ RHP Ian Anderson (6-3, 4.35 ERA). On Saturday Urías ended his three-game losing streak, giving up no earned runs and two hits in six innings. Anderson threw 6 2/3 innings of shutout ball in his last start.
Today in Dodgers’ history:
- 1947 At Forbes Field, Jackie Robinson steals home in the Dodgers’ 4-2 victory over the Pirates. It is the Brooklyn infielder’s first theft of the dish, something the rookie will accomplish 19 times during his ten-year career.
- 2018 The Dodgers tie a National League record, last accomplished by the 2006 Braves, when the team socks seven solo shots, dealing the Mets a crushing 8-7 loss at Citi Field. Former New York infielder Justin Turner delivers the decisive dinger in the top of the twelfth inning to complete the series sweep and extend the team’s consecutive win streak over the Amazins to twelve straight victories.
- 2021 At Dodger Stadium, Cubs starter Zach Davies tosses six spotless innings, with Ryan Tepera, Andrew Chafin, and Craig Kimbrel each adding a hitless frame for the 17th and the first combined no-hitter in franchise history. Chicago’s 4-0 victory marks the seventh major league no-no this season, equaling the record established in 1990, 1991, 2012, and 2015.
Lineups when available.
Today's #Dodgers lineup at Braves: pic.twitter.com/kOuNOzMLw3
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) June 24, 2022
A new series vs. the Dodgers starts tonight at @TruistPark!#ForTheA pic.twitter.com/BiDzF2xmen
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) June 24, 2022
NPUT
Bad news. Lools like Hudson is done for the season with and ACL injury.
Oh man. He was so good. Now what?
Next man up. Kimbrel really going to need to step up. Probably puts AF on the lookout for outside help.
Rats!!
I know.
Just have to hope it is something minor. Strain of some sort and not structurally damaged.
I think that the Dodgers need to acquire another starting pitcher ASAP. Heaney is back on the IL for the second time this season, and I wouldn’t be surprised if that is a recurring problem. Buehler is likely out until late August or early September, and there is no guarantee that he will return this year. Kershaw has been excellent, but he has been on the IL once and I am not confident that he will avoid it a second time. Gonsolin has been superb and Anderson has been very good, but I don’t expect either of them to be anywhere close to undefeated within a few weeks. Urias has been tremendous, his won-loss record not withstanding. Not sure who the Dodgers would package and what minor leaguers would be included, but we need another starting pitcher. The ball is in your court, Friedman.
Not that many difference makers out there to acquire. I don’t think Mahle or Castillo are difference makers in a playoff scenario. Montas might be the best available and I think the cost will be too steep. Supply and demand will be strongly skewed toward demand driving the price way up. I think our best bet is May coming back in August.
Even if May is back in August, he won’t be a starter this year.
I think that, at best, he might start sometime in September.
They’re going to be very cautious with him – he’s the future of the rotation.
True.
I expect that the price would be high, but our farm system is pretty stocked with talent now. I think that as we move into July if the Dodgers open up a decent lead, say of at least five games, then we could cool our heels. But, if that doesn’t happen, and Tatis and Machado come back strong and the Padres surge, I don’t think we can do nothing. I think Montas is the best bet.
Padres beat the Phillies, 1-0; Reds beat the Giants, 4-2.
The June Swoon is real.
Bad news about the reliable reliever. https://twitter.com/FabianArdaya/status/1540529928629735424?s=20&t=jzU6-ism2y8DVU1KnsOlqg
Kimbrel Jumbo Jacked them.
https://youtu.be/zc68NvqBrNs
That’ll do – no real drama in the ninth, only 14 pitches.
Whew!! Good game.
Woo-HOO!!!!
One more
Blew him away!
O’Day was terrible v. the Gnats the other day, the Barves’ only loss in a four-game series.
Time for some Jimmy Reed! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkqGgCCWjus
Yes!
Just what the doctor ordered.
Well turned
Brewster!
Show me 104
He’s been one of the most reliable relievers.
Yet another pitcher down. Sheesh!
Smith shoulda let that go foul.
We need to find some more pitchers, STAT.
Hudson hurt looks like. Disaster.
Looks like a knee.
Yeah – like it got twisted.
Oh noooooooo!
Great, just what we needed.
Unbelievable. Pitchers dropping like flies.
Filllies and Pads scoreless after one, Gnats and Reds yet to start.
Lux hustle!
Nice easy inning for Phillips, who’s been really good.
Nice, Phillips!
Nail biting time.
McHugh is good.
But, with his pitch count, probably unavailable tomorrow.
Love to get one back. Maybe two?
Yes. Need to Kimbrel proof it.
Yes. Need to Kimbrel proof it.
Way to go Julio.
He is a competitor.
Impressive pitching. 95 pitches, soaking wet, bases full, and Urias doesn’t give in.
Didn’t back down.
I’d hoped he’d go deeper into the game, but I think he’s done for the day.
Great closure, but I think that’s his last inning.
Minimize the damage Julio.
Urias a little unlucky this inning.
Good baseball
Nail biter inning.
DP please.
Good play by Trace but the ball just refused to stay in his glove
Surprised they didn’t score one there.
We need a DP to shut down that chop chant.
I find it harder to dislike the Barves now, with Kenley on their roster and Freeman on the Dodgers, but they still have serious shortcomings. Duvall is especially odious., and Ozuna’s a domestic abuser.
Is Duvall odious because he played 28 games for the Giants in 2014?
That’s part of it.
I’m loving the first pitch strikes.
Trace looking to stay with the Dodgers. Sorry for asking but is Trace the plural of Trea?
I’d like to see him continue to do well, but his track record is mediocre and he’s always been fragile.
Julio is sharp tonight.
And now qualifies for the win
Fairly low pitch count.
High sweat count.
Endemic in Atlanta.
I’m surprised to see he’s only walked one.
4-0 better than 2-0!
And much better than 0 – 4
Sad.
Move Trace up in the lineup. Who would thought that would be a thought last week?
Muncy about to load the bases with a walk
He got his walk, now will Taylor get his K?
Bingo
KKT3
Yeah, but he got a break on the pitch before he struck out. That should have been called a strike.
I missed Freeman’s first at bat. His last two didn’t seem to get much cheer.
Back to back series with ex-Braves make their first trip to Atlanta to get their World Series rings. Joc got his a couple of days ago.
I’m watching MLB Extra innings and today I get the Atlanta announcers. It’s interesting to hear other team’s call of the game. Already, they have said that Belli is going to have a hard time being consistent with his very vertical stance.
If you had MLBTV you’d get a choice. One reason I dropped Extra Innings (also, we cut the cable and delighted we did so).
Extra Innings is way easier
In what sense? I can easily watch on smart TV, phone, or iPad.
I can record all games with a single click. If I want to watch live all I have to do is say LA Dodgers and it comes on.
Crazy that that went out!
Atlanta, the launch pad when the temps get hot
Trea was so ready for that pitch.
TREA!!!
Juli 0 through 4
Julio with the high heat!
Wish we had a few more runs in the bank.
For sure.
I think they should leave Lux in the 9 hole.
Good play, Belli.
Smooth.
He’s the best. Off the bat, I felt sure that was a hit.
Juli-no!
Julito, you blew an easy one.
Trea now 15-for-32.
So who is the Dodgers’ starting pitcher tomorrow night? It was supposed to be Heaney. What are Vinnie and Jerry saying?
No idea what Vin and Jerry might be saying, but it will be Mitch White.
Mitch is back, or was he already on the roster?
I believe he was called back up from OKC. TBLA says he is presently with the team.
Replacing an injured pitcher so didn’t have to stay down the full 15 days
He had already been down for 15 days.
Which Belli will we see?
Through one AB, not the Belli of Cincy.
Belli strikes out almost as much as KT3.
Taylor: 88ks in 223 ABs, 39.5 percent. Bellinger: 77 Ks in 237 ABs, 32.5 percent.
They are essentially the same player.
Despite his shortcomings, Taylor’s one of the most productive hitters on the team. Belli not so much, but his defense is elite.
Can Trace play CF
Beautiful tag by Trea!
Atlanta announcers said it was Lux
I wasn’t listening closely but, according to Gameday, you are correct. Fine tag in any event.
Go Julio go!
Better than nothing. Coulda been more.
Anderson lucky to get away with just two runs – 27 pitches and only 11 strikes.
Somehow, only getting two runs in that inning is dissatisfying.
Muncy does his thing, and Taylor does his.
A walk and a whiff.
Taylor is second in the NL in Ks, Muncy is third in BBs (despite missing a chunk of games).
No eyes, no ears. What kind of ovation did Freeman get?
Yuge. And he had a really emotional press conf. earlier in the day too.
Heaney back to the IL.
https://twitter.com/Dodgers/status/1540426064878415872