Dodgers at Diamondbacks, 1:10 PM PDT, TV: Bally Sports Arizona Extra, SPNLA
RHP Michael Grove (0-0, 6.75 ERA) takes the mound for the Dodgers and RHP Ryne Nelson (0-0, 5.40 ERA) pitches for the D-Backs. I wonder if he was named for Ryne Duren?
- 1913 The Phillies spoil the debut of Ebbets Field, beating the Dodgers, 1-0, in front of a small crowd of approximately 10,000 fans, who brave the frigid weather to witness the pitching duel. Given special permission, Brooklyn opens the season a day early to properly inaugurate its new $75,000 Brooklyn ballpark, which took a year to build.
- 1947 Dodger skipper Leo Durocher, feuding with the Yankees, is suspended for one year by commissioner Happy Chandler for an assortment of actions deemed detrimental to baseball, including association with known gamblers. The Brooklyn and New York clubs are both fined $2,000 and by order of the commissioner are not allowed to discuss the matter.
- 1966 After sharing space at Wrigley Field in 1961 and Dodger Stadium from 1962-65 during their first five seasons in Los Angeles, the Angels move to nearby Anaheim into their own stadium. The ‘Halos’, now known as the California Angels, host the San Francisco Giants in a pre-season exhibition game in the first contest ever played at Anaheim Stadium.
- 1981 On Opening Day, Fernando Valenzuela, making his first major league start in place of scheduled starter Jerry Reuss, blanks Houston on five hits at Dodger Stadium, 2-0. During the strike-shortened season, the 20 year-old rookie from Mexico will lead the league in game starts (25), complete games (11), and shutouts (8).
Lineups when available.
Today’s #Dodgers lineup at D-backs: pic.twitter.com/djsOPdSjJl
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 9, 2023
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— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) April 9, 2023
NPUT
Looks like I missed a stinker.
The ugliest weekend of regular-season baseball in recent memory.
Yeah, no bueno. Meanwhile Padres are putting a big hurt on the Braves.
This is getting pathetic.
Not what I was looking forward to this afternoon.
New (used) acquisition in yesterday’s mail:
The Rise and Fall of Dodgertown
This has quickly become less than gratifying.
Off to a good start again!
Dodgers (5-4)
Diamondbacks (5-4)
SP Michael Grove R
0-0 6.75 ERA 4IP 4K
SP Ryne Nelson R
0-0 5.40 ERA 5IP 3K
Lineup:
RF Mookie Betts R
1B F. Freeman L
LF D. Peralta L
DH J. Martinez R
3B Max Muncy L
2B M. Vargas R
CF James Outman L
SS Miguel Rojas R
C A. Barnes R
Is something wrong with Will Smith?
Day game after a night game usually means a rest for the starting catcher.
Likely planned for them to split the four games behind the plate and for Will to go all three in SF. With JD, DHing him no longer a regular thing I would guess.
Also, Barnes needs to keep his hand in, so to speak..