Padres at Dodgers, 1:10 PM PDT, TV: Bally SD, SPNLA
LHP MacKenzie Gore (4-3, 3.34 ERA) takes the ball for the Padres and LHP Clayton Kershaw (5-2, 2.94 ERA) does the same for the Dodgers. Gore is a rookie who debuted on April 15 of this year. He won his first two starts in April but is 2-3 since. He’s got 14 walks and 18 strikeouts in June, which is not a recipe for success. Kershaw’s last start was his worst of the year; he gave up six runs on nine hits in just four innings and saw his ERA jump nearly a full run, from 2.00 to 2.94.
This date in Dodgers’ history:
- 1925 Milt Stock sets a National League mark by having his fourth consecutive four-hit game, going 16-for-23 during the span to compile a .696 batting average. The 31 year-old second baseman’s offensive output, which includes three singles and a triple, helps the Robins beat the Giants at Ebbets Field, 6-3.
- 1949 En route to a 16-0 shutout of the Dodgers at the Polo Grounds, starting pitcher Monte Kennedy hits a grand slam. Another 51 seasons will pass by before another Giants hurler hits a four-run homer when Shawn Estes accomplishes the feat in 2000.
- 1958 In their 35th home date in L.A., the transplanted Dodgers reach the one million mark in attendance. Last season, the team drew only 1,028,258 fans, playing in Brooklyn’s Ebbets Field.
- 2013 Yasiel Puig becomes the first player to be named Player of the Month for the first month he plays in the major leagues in the 55-year history of the award. The Dodger outfielder played in 26 games in June, compiling a .436 batting average, with his 44 base hits being the second-most ever by a first-month player, only behind Joe DiMaggio’s total of 48 in 1936.
Lineups when available.
One more then headed home. pic.twitter.com/KJR0w5gawy
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) July 3, 2022
Mookie is back.
Today's #Dodgers lineup vs. Padres: pic.twitter.com/jGtzwtRcaP
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 3, 2022
ESPN finally publishes something worthwhile., https://twitter.com/PandemicBaseba1/status/1543943973437317122?s=20&t=7_KuY6ZziKA8A_x8PXLrZQ
ESPN finally publishes something worthwhile., https://twitter.com/PandemicBaseba1/status/1543943973437317122?s=20&t=7_KuY6ZziKA8A_x8PXLrZQ
So close, Craig. Hit in the back of the shoulder? Scary.
If the ball goes through, probably an out.
Chisox now swatting Gnats 11-1 after eight.
Lunch with amigos here in La Roma. Will try to sneak peeks under the table (might drink myself there as well).
In DF?
CDMX as it is now officially known.
Bah. We should won. “I coulda been a contendah!”
Shoulda, coulda, woulda. Brooklynese.
To bad Kimbrel was spanked before he gave up the lead instead of after. It’s like the future knew.
We won’t win a WS with Kimbrel as our closer. Won’t even make it that far with Kimbrel. Much like Jansen.
One of the most disappointing loses of the season. Gotta find a better closer.
You have to admit, you could see this coming with Kimbrel closing.
We had our chances to score for Kershaw. Not all on Kimbrel.
Good point. 3 for 7 RISP, 11 LOB. But closers are paid to keep leads and secure close wins.
Also a good point.
We got one back at least.
Ain’t over til it’s over.
Trea single! Woot!
https://twitter.com/BlakeHarrisTBLA/status/1543733692283031552?s=20&t=HDzp6oMIJf5DOZ0xU-wDvw
Mookie double! Woot!
Bummer for Kersh.
Kimbrel sucks. Snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.
Let’s face it – they were due. But I’d love to get a few back in the bottom of the ninth, just because.
Like I said.
On the bright side, it’s 13-1 Chisox after 8-1/2 at Software Stadium. The Gnats had to put their catcher on the mound.
Kim!?
This could go south quickly…
Deep South.
Very bad future person!
Get on the phones AF.
Another blown save. No bueno.
¡Miércoies!
Sigh. You had one job, Craig…
Ugh
That was strike 3, ump.
Voit really dogged it.
Too bad. Kimbrel was sharp with the first out but maybe that bullet to his back shook him up.
Oh foo.
CT3 catches that.
It kept carrying and landed pretty high.
Taylor’s a more skilled outfielder.
Yes, that’s true.
Like I said.
Belli took his time getting over
Not that it mattered
Cuz the batter didn’t run.
Rats!!
Voit is a threat.
Big K guy.
Shake it off, Craig.
Great K of Machado.
Here’s a test for Kimbrel.
You said it brother. This is huge.
One more run would be huge.
Justin has been looking much better on defense.
And at the plate.
Oh My. Thank you modern helmets.
Way to go Kersh. Now get some runs…
Kersh gets a strike call.
Need runs.
Muncy screwed by the shift.
Chisox have just broken it open at Software Stadium, lead Gnats 6-0 in the fifth.
Sweet.
Just turning the calendar does not stop the June Swoon.
Balco oil not as potent in the summer. LOL
In retrospect, shouldn’t have sent Mookie.
Drat. Guy with newly-recovered ribs probably shouldn’t have been sent.
Kersh looking good so far. Lets get him some runs to work with.
Barnes signed to a two year extension. Good job AF.
Today?
Yep. Just read it on MLB Trade Rumors..
This surprises me, as I thought Barnes could be a starter elsewhere next year. In two years, Cartaya will be ready for the majors.
The timing works out perfectly for Cartaya and the Dodgers. I too was surprised.
Cartaya doesn’t sound like a backup, but it could happen that he and Smith split catching and DH duties.
Cartaya is 2 years away. He is only 20 years old.
He’s young, but he’s torn it up at every level.
Gotta figure the Dodgers know what they are doing and have a good plan in place.
It certainly buys time. Barnes isn’t the offensive player that Smith is, but he’s a better than solid backup.
Probably the best backup catcher in MLB. He could start for a lot of teams..
That’s why I’m surprised he chose to remain in LA.
Mookie’s ribs show no sign of lasting damage, not with that swing and that speed.
I broke ribs in a co-ed slow-pitch game when a woman elbowed me at first base.
You do have stories, WBB!
You wanna do the screenplay?
In Cincy today, ex-Gnat Hunter Strickland goes for the save with a 3-1 lead and surrenders two solo homers to the Barves. Reds score in the bottom of the inning and he gets the win.
New incarnation of Phil Regan The Vulture.
Regan was actually a good pitcher. Strickland is not, and he’s a jerk on top of that.
Yeah, actually very few instances where the Vulture got a win after blowing a save.
Nice one-two punch with Mookie and Trea doubles.