Dodgers at Rockies, 5:40 PM PDT, TV: ATTSportsNet-RM, SPNLA
The Dodgers are using the bullpen today; they’ll face Colorado’s LHP Kyle Freeland (4-8, 4.54 ERA).
- 1969 After ending an 11-game losing streak in their previous contest, the expansion Padres are the victims of a 19-0 shutout for the second time this season when Dodgers right-hander Don Drysdale equals the National League-record for the largest margin of victory in a shutout. L.A. will score more than half of their runs when they tally ten times in the third inning.
- 2000 The Rockies draw their 20 millionth fan to one ballpark faster than any other team in major league history. Taking less than six years, Colorado eclipses the Dodgers’ mark of taking nine years in two stadiums to reach the milestone.
- 2008 In Chavez Ravine, the Dodgers, without the benefit of a hit for the entire game, defeat the Angels, 1-0. The combined losing effort of Halo hurlers Jered Weaver and Jose Arredondo isn’t considered officially as a no-hitter because the home team didn’t have to bat in the ninth (a nitpick if I ever heard one).
Lineups when available.
Tonight's #Dodgers lineup at Rockies: pic.twitter.com/IdSDND7r9d
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) June 28, 2023
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— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) June 29, 2023
Outman and Vargas need to go down.
Vargas yes, Outman no.
Up to Vargas, Heyward and Outman.
Make that Muncy to start.
Devil Rays are rolling over and playing dead v. the Snakes worst starter.
I want to quote Joe Schultz from Ball Four, but that would be Rule No. 1 violation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Schultz_Jr.
Yonny!! Woot.
Yonny delivers!
Yinzers lead the pathetic Paddies 7-1 in the seventh.
What is a Yinzer
History “Yinzer” (or “Yunzer”) was historically used to identify the typical blue-collar people from the Pittsburgh region who often spoke with a heavy Pittsburghese accent.
“Yinz” is the Pittsburgh plural of “you.”
5 SO in 9 AB so far. Not going to get it done.
It’s what happens with those other 4 at bats.
As they would say in Brooklyn, “It’s oily.”
After Freddie broke out of his mini-slump and got 2 hits to get to 2000 – I thought he would go off here in Colorado. So far, not so much.
Mookie gave it a ride. 405 feet.
That’s 375 at sea level feet.
So no great feat then.
He just said it was 375 feat
I used the Canadian spelling
Best leave the Canadian spelling to Canadians.
Colour me properly reprimanded.
Is it Canadians or Canadiens?
After seven, Scrub Jays are devouring Gnats 6-1 in Canadia.
Why do you call them the Scrub Jays?
In California, we have https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphelocoma
OK.
Aphelocoma californica does range north to British Bolivia.
Good to know..
And away we go.
Hello, everybody. Would have posted last night, but my wife and I went out to dinner. I took periodic looks on my Smartphone, and my first glimpse had us up 5-0. Haven’t been posting as much lately for various reasons, including some projects I have been working on, but I hope to get back into the swing of things (and get more hits) more frequently. Winnipeg Dave (and his son) and RBI (and her husband) and I had a great time over the weekend in L.A. All are special people. For Dave’s son, it was his first visit to the Pacific Ocean. We went to the beach at Santa Monica, where I used to body surf as a teenager — Dave and his son waded into the water — and to the mini-amusement park on the Santa Monica Pier. Both games (Saturday and Sunday) were exciting. The happiness after Saturday’s come-from-behind win was tremendous. The comeback on Sunday just a bit short. The five of us went to the Jackie Robinson and Sandy Koufax statues; both are magnificent. We walked all over the grounds. Thanks to WinnipegDave, our tickets were great: about the seventh row in the reserve section on Saturday and in Bob Uecker “front row” seats in the reserve section on Sunday. .All behind home plate. I mostly grew up in L.A. after we moved from Brooklyn. Traffic is often intolerable now. Lots of yellow and red light runners, abrupt lane changes, horns blaring aplenty. I felt like a country mouse visiting the city.
Great recap Scooplew!
Thanks. It was a great weekend. It would be special if we could gather as a much bigger group of these bloggers,
You never body-surfed at.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RF5NnifB_0
Only Santa Monica.
Did you hitch a ride there?
Interesting homage to Berra: the documentary was released on June 6 of this year. June 6 is, of course, the date of D-Day in 1944, and Yogi was there. He was a gunner’s mate on a rocket boat at Omaha Beach.
One of the most underrated players in baseball history. My uncle was a huge Yankees fan and named his son Yogi.
There was an MLB fan vote for the top four living ballplayers in 2015 which left Yogi out, and it prompted his granddaughter to start pushing for this documentary. The four selected were Bench, Mays, Koufax and Aaron; she looked at him and said “are you dead?” Considering the 10 WS rings as both player and manager/coach and the statistics, she had a point.
Yogi was the likeable face of the Yanquis (spoiler – probably the only one).
Perfecto by Germán.
#22 in the modern era. #24 in history. First since 2012. Talk about rarified air. I’m still sore at Ramirez.
David Cone’s perfect game with the Yankees (1999) was on Yogi Berra Day, and Don Larsen threw out the ceremonial first pitch. Stayed for the whole game. What are the odds that a guy who threw one would be at the game to see another guy do the same?
If you lose 2 of every 6 games, that’s excellent. But if your bullpen blows 2 of every 6 games, you’re doomed.
Devil Rays hang on to beat Snakes.
After being shut out for eight innings, the Rays got 3 in the top of the ninth to beat the DBacks, 3-2.
Man, our offense sputters. 8 runs LOOKS good, but…
Bullpen.
It’s hard to sustain many rallies with a bevy of players hitting below .270 unless they hit homers as Betts and Martinez do. But, even with all his homers and walks, Muncy is often a liability. And then there are Vargas, Rojas and Barnes, among others. This was a frustrating game.
Rats!! Let one get away. Bullpen strikes again.
Outman got screwed on strike 3.
Devil Rays have taken lead in ninth.
Muncy, I am sorry to say, is now at .188.
Devil Rays rallying in ninth at Phoenix.
Unlike the Dodgers.
Oh JD. What a waste.
Up to you JD.
First pitch ball called a strike.
Do it Will.
Good old Coors.
You are never winning and you are never losing until the last out.
I’ve enjoyed Coors (as I did Mile High Stadium).
Drinking Coors and being a mile high reminds me of my teenage years
C’mon Freddie….
VGon really blew it.
Hard to remember that he was the winning pitcher in the final game of the 2020 World Series.
Yep
It ain’t over yet.
Vargas is pathetic.
He’s a talent, but needs a minor league reset.
Agree. Outman also.
Doc is mailing this one in.
Dodgers could still come back – but even if they don’t – meh. They weren’t really fielding their best team tonight on both the pitching or batting sides. They are getting what they deserve in some ways.
And as I say – they could still comeback.
Unacceptable..
Pfffffffffffffffft!!!!
Well said.
Bah.
Ah well.
Really could use a DP right about… now.
Ok. How about… now?
Here we go again..
Yikes Gonzo. You are in a pickle now.
Any news on Kershaw’s health?
Either he will get extra rest between starts or miss a start. It’s not his back but his arm. No details and no word on him going on the injured list.
If he goes to the IL, we would probably have an IL starting rotation better than team’s actual rotation with Klayton, Julio, May and Walker.
On balance, Grove did pretty well. Victim of some cheapies.
Outman needs to go down for a reset. OKC.
No, he’s been pretty good lately.
Agreed. He needs to master the high fastball.
Needs to lay off of it. He can’t hit it.
Yes. Do you think it’s a lack of self-discipline? Or is he convinced that he can hit it?
I guess it looks good coming in and he thinks he can hit it.
The last few games, he has been laying off it, and gotten several key hits.
Deluca with the very fun line:
1ab
1 run
0 hits
1 rbi
1 walk
2 OF assists.
All in all – a very solid outing by Grove. One less bloop hit and his night would have looked even better.
I have a hard time understanding why Grove gets so many opportunities. We have a plethora of possibilities at Tulsa. Sheehan was one of them.
I’m wondering if they don’t want to add too many more guys to the 40 man as they start to get some others back (Urias, Hudson, etc).
He’s not been bad, if a bit inconsistent. High K numbers, though. If Buehler, May, and Urías were around, he’d be in OKC or Tulsa.
I suggested a couple of weeks ago that the Dodgers dip into their Double-A rotation. Thus far it has worked. I want to double (A) down on that.
Ha!
Speaking of late, I was watching baseball, but it was a different team and a different star. If this documentary is showing at a theater near you, go see it. It’s great fun.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWQIeP4of74
I think it’s steaming somewhere. Yogi was the acceptable face of a loathsome dynasty.
It spent three or four minutes on Jackie’s steal of home in the World Seriious.
Let me guess: Yogi might have thought Jackie was out. Lol
Frank Kellert, who was the batter on that play, told the newspaper reporters — they weren’t called media then — that he thought Jackie was out. The umpire should have taken an angle. He was blocked by Yogi.
Maybe I’m late to the party but I’m kinda digging the new “live-action” gameday feature. Anyone else checked it out?
I’m looking at a different game, and don’t see any such thing.
I hit the 3D button in the top right corner of the regular gameday.
The 3D is only in Beta form so it will improve – and it drains my battery on my phone more – but it’s still kinda fun.
Just noticed it, will have a look on the iPad.
It gives three different viewing angle options: pitcher, batter, and fan.
I had a glance, and am unimpressed.
Doesn’t look like it’s available on desk/laptop yet.
Where do you find it?
Mind you, there are still five innings to go.
DeLuca…
That worked out nicely.
Nice DP!
Mookie’s hr was only 404 feet. Shorter than his earlier fly out. Not how far sometimes but what part of the park.
Paddies lose in Pittsburgh. No score in Phoenix.
Really need Freddie to get out of this funk.
Well, that changes things.
Mookie!!
Badda-Boom.
The walks really helped the Dodgers – along with Yonny’s hit up the middle.
Let’s go Mookie. Do more damage.
Would you like fries with that three run burger?
And a shake. Please
Bullpen gonna have to provide the shake.
Ha!
I’ll have totopos.
Close pitch, but Delucca gets the call (if you can’t hit it, you might as well take it).
Dodgers get a blooper!
Rats!!
4-0 is hard to come back from when you don’t have any hits. Wake up Dodgers.
However, it is Coors.
Pecked to death by ducks.
Typical Grove game
Dang it.
Grove deserved a lot better in this inning.
Let’s go Grove. Squeeze out of this jam.
Robbed of a strike on the 1-0 pitch.
Old friend Yimi García swats the Gnats 1-2-3 in the ninth, and Scrub Jays prevail 6-1.
So second place is a possibility tonight.
It’s like the Dodgers have five number 8 and 9 hitters in their lineup tonight.
It is because they do. LOL
Bullpen game + Rookies and Reserves. Hopefully the top 4 can do some damage.
Our best hope. Sooner or later some other players are going to have to show up.
Yes. If we had started Barnes, it would have been six.
Shake it off kid. Keep us in the game.
Dave won the challenge! Fine throw by Delucca.
I’m at my writers group tonight. Win one for RBI!
How the blazes can it be 15 years since that crazy 1-0 Jared Weaver game?
I was hoping they would keep Busch and send Vargas down.
And Deluca is still up too.
I think they need another outfielder when Mookie plays 2B or SS.
Alex Cora apologizes? He should do so publicly. https://twitter.com/randi9320/status/1674174618427437059?s=20
Manfred botched the whole handling of the cheaters. Just like Selig botched the steroid cheaters.
Agreed. Cora’s apology rings hollow, and the fact that he did it quietly and 5 1/2 years after the fact doesn’t speak well of him at all.