Game 55, 2015

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Cardinals at Dodgers, 7:10PM PT, TV: SPNLA

The last time the Dodgers saw Carlos Martinez he threw seven strong innings of shutout ball. That was last Sunday. He was matched up against Brett Anderson that day, and he will be again tonight. Anderson pitched well, giving up only five hits and two runs, but he took the loss.

Lineup:

Schebler? Who the heck is Schebler?

Oh. He’s a 24-year-old left-handed outfielder hitting .216 at OKC.

101 thoughts on “Game 55, 2015”

  3. Couple random things–

    — Anderson has allowed 12 runs his last 7 starts, good for a 2.28 ERA.

    — Rehabbing Puig hit a HR estimated at 454 feet last night, then pronounced himself ready to play for the big club. ‘Twould appear so.

    — Olivera earned a silver sombrero last night with 3 Ks. Just his second game after a long time off. Got a hit Thursday and looked good at the plate, said manager Razor Shines.

    — Razor Shines is a great baseball name. Sounds like something circa 1920. The AA Frisco RoughRiders. Tulsa’s foe, have another–Beamer Weems. Looks the part, too.
    http://tulsa.drillers.milb.com/player/index.jsp?sid=t260&player_id=543904#/career/R/hitting/2015/ALL

  4. Well, DM has said he doesn’t think Kendrick will need the DL.

    So get ready for at least the 15-day.

    • But the Dodgers did get one run, so they weren’t completely skunked.

      Just had to go there, didn’t I?

    • We inadvertently left the malamute in the back yard two nights ago. He started letting us know around 6 a.m., and we were relieved that there were no confrontations with skunks or raccoons.

      Meanwhile, missed nearly all of last night’s game because of dinner guests. I was a bit surprised Don let Anderson start – not suggesting it was the wrong decision, merely that he usually seems to be on automatic pilot for such decisions.

        • I’m not sure what regular rotation has to do with it. Don rarely lets starters – especially starters other than Kershaw or Greinke – go longer than seven.

          • Precisely what I said above. It was even more surprising that he didn’t get anybody up after the leadoff walk to Molina.

          • Clear now that you were addressing the 8th inning. Agreed on that.

            But your original comment here reads ” I was a bit surprised Don let Anderson start – not suggesting it was the wrong decision…” Not “start the 8th.”

    • Seems we’re saying that often, just changing the name of the starting pitcher.

      • Coors distorts, but we really haven’t had a good performance since Klayton’s last start (and Anderson right before that!). Previous to that, starting pitching had begun to improve, but waylaid by weak bats and spotty pen. Be nice to run on all three cylinders. With Kershaw and Greinke coming up, throwing the best that we have at these blasted Cards!

  7. Silver Lining: it was short.
    Cloud: This slump is getting longer . . . lost 7 of 10.

    • And already the extent of the “offense” has been a bases-loaded walk.

  16. The Cardinals seem to toy with us as the Celtics seemed to toy with the Lakers 50 years ago. We think we can beat them, but it frequently is illusory. Downright aggravating and frustrating.

    • Believe LA has won the regular season series v St. L most if not all recent years. (But after last night won’t this year.)

      Easy to overlook due to postseason. But it’s not like the Dodgers have been totally outclassed even then. Very competitive games for the most part, like this season (again, for the most part).

      Again, easy to overlook due to game outcomes.

      Results illustrate how the team that pitches better usually wins.

  18. What a waste . . . no sign of additional scoring from LA and it’s tied . . . and didn’t even get an out on that.

  23. As inspiring as Anderson is with his pitching, so the Dodger “hitters” are depressing.

    • Vin keeps reminding us that he thought his last game against the Cards was hi worst stuff ever. They got 2 runs on him, total.

  27. Why do the Dodgers even try to challenge anymore? And I don’t mean that as a shot at the umpires/replay reviewers. It is a shot at the Dodgers though. Seems like they always choose unwinable challenges.

  28. As he already has his requisite strikeout and walk tonight Pederson is due to hit his requisite home run.

  30. With the season one-third over after yesterday’s game, Pederson is on a base to have 51 homers and 96 RBIs.

  34. Schebler had a very good spring, appears to have talent. Whether he’s ready is another issue entirely.

  36. I think you blew the time zone conversion thing again… Schebler??? Just what we need, another left handed hitting outfielder who is in a slump… Go figure…

    • Think to some degree it’s a matter of who’s healthy and on the 40-man.

      He has hit everywhere he’s been–and for a good bit of power–after his customary slow starts. Have read that he gets the most out of his talent of any Dodger minor leaguer. Just keeps on plugging and proving doubters wrong. Let’s hope he continues, starting tonight.

      • Didn’t Heisey have an injury of some kind? I guess he’s filling “the Heisey slot’.