Game 31, 2024

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Dodgers at Diamondbacks, Time: 6:40 PM PDT, TV: Arizona Diamondbacks, MLBN (out-of-market only), SPNLA

LHP James Paxton (2-0, 2.61 ERA) goes for the Dodgers and LHP Tommy Henry (1-1, 5.55 ERA) goes for the D-Backs.

Today in Dodgers’ history:

  • 1978 The Cardinals tie a franchise record for the quickest nine-inning game played in their history, taking only one-hour and thirty-three minutes to beat the Dodgers at Busch Stadium, 1-0. The contest marks the managerial debut of Ken Boyer, replacing Vern Rapp, the Redbird skipper fired four days ago.
  • 1994 Kirk Rueter becomes the first pitcher in 13 seasons to begin his major league career with a 10-0 record when the Expos beat San Diego at Olympic Stadium, 3-2. In 1981, Dodgers southpaw Fernando Valenzuela started the year with eight victories to improve his overall record to 10-0 for the Dodgers, somewhat similar to the Montreal left-hander, who started his streak last season with an 8-0 mark before winning his first two decisions this year.
  • 2005 Although Eric Gagne is on the disabled list and hasn’t thrown a pitch this season, he is suspended for two games and fined. The action is taken because after being ejected on April 6 for heckling home plate umpire Bill Hohn, MLB warned the Dodgers closer he was in violation of Rule 3.17, which states players on the disabled list may not take part in any activity during the game, the former Cy Young winner continued to dress and participate in game activities.

Here’s a terrifying note: on this day in 1930 (which should be called the Year of the Hitter — look it up) an average of 17+ runs a game is scored in the seven major league games played today. After the dust settles, players from 14 teams will cross the plate 123 times. On a sadder note, on this day in 1939 on a chilly Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium, Lou Gehrig comes to the plate in the fourth inning and singles off Washington hurler Ken Chase for his 2,721st and last hit, the most ever in franchise history. The ‘Iron Horse’s’ record will stand for over 70 years until Derek Jeter, another 35 year-old team captain, surpasses the mark in 2009.

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55 thoughts on “Game 31, 2024”

  2. Fryers have lost again, so Gnats will remain in second place for the moment (spoiler – their stay will be brief).

  3. Dodger batters have no strikeouts through nine innings. The last time they had a no strikeout game was Aug. 28, 2006 against the Cincinnati Reds. They won that game 6-5.

    Andre Ethier and Jason Repko each had three hits. Russell Martin had a home run.

  9. Moreno walks on strike 3. That clipped the bottom of the zone according to GameDay.

  21. Paxton in line for win number three. I am rooting for him (especially since he is no longer on the mound).

  28. Teoscar and Pages showing the downsides on that play of one being not a good fielder and the other being a rookie hesitant to take charge.