Padres at Dodgers, 6:40 PM PDT, TV: FSSD, MLBN (out-of-market only), SPNLA
RHP Tony Gonsolin (0-0, 0.00 ERA) has been brought over from the auxiliary training site at USC to make a spot start; the Dodgers decided to give each regular starter an extra day off. He threw four scoreless innings against the D-Backs in his only appearance so far this season. He’ll face RHP Zach Davies (2-1, 2.87 ERA), who’s only walked one man all season.
About the only highlight of yesterday’s game was Stripling’s pickoff of young Mr. Tatis Jr.:
This day in Dodgers’ history:
- 1984 Former Dodgers Don Drysdale and Pee Wee Reese, along with Twins slugger Harmon Killebrew, American League hurler Rick Ferrell, and perennial All-Star shortstop Luis Aparicio are inducted into the Hall of Fame.
In a great moment of fan history, in 2014 Tim Pinkard, attending his first game at Minute Maid Park, catches two home run balls, both off the bat of the Astros’ DH Chris Carter. In the third inning of Houston’s 10-4 victory over Minnesota, the Springfield (VA) resident gets his first souvenir of the night when the ball rebounds off a sign in left field, and then in the fifth frame, against astronomical odds, catches the second round-tripper stroked by the same batter, which is a laser shot hit directly to his seat.
Lineup:
Tonight’s #Dodgers lineup vs. Padres: pic.twitter.com/DiexuAwERv
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 12, 2020
For unknown reasons, maybe a bug in WordPress 5.5, which was just installed, tags (like players’ names) are not appearing. It’s minor, but it’s annoying. I’ll continue to investigate.
Ungenerous home scoring? Barnes did not get credit for a sacrifice on the bunt that brought Taylor home. It should be a sacrifice and a fielder’s choice, whether or not Ríos was out at second.
Now I note that, over the course of the day, they’ve changed the ruling.
Not watching. Should that have been a DP, or at least should we have gotten one out on the play?
It was a really tough chance for CT. He did well to knock it down and keep it in front of him. That being said – he almost made the play.
Very hard-hit short hop.
We don’t need Alexander to show us a ragtime arm right now.
Alexander’s ragtime’s banned?
Alexander’s ragtime’s banned?
Nice!
Nice!
Scotty is not inspiring me too much here.
He’s been really good so far this season.
He’s been really good so far this season.
It would be cool if they left all the balls that end up in the stands there until the fans can come and collect them.
Liability issue, if someone trips over them.
Also, the way the COVID-19 is being handled in this country, the balls might be there for another couple of years.
Some teams are mailing the foul balls and HRs to you if it hits your cutout.
Not watching, but according to Gameday Manny swung and missed at a pitch that was way outside for the third strike.
91 mph unhittable pitch.
Thanks.
Slider after 100 MPH heat on previous pitch.
https://twitter.com/BlakeHarrisTBLA/status/1293759205913100289?s=20
That’s more like it!
Dodgers win!
The two guys from Curaçao share a laugh after the game.
Woo-HOO!!!
Just got home…
Kenley coming in makes this the leader in the season long cheapest save contest.
Actually, it wont qualify. One run too many.
Yes it will, I think. If you enter with a three-run lead and nobody on, you qualify.
I thought that the tying run had to be on deck.
He qualifies under one of the following conditions:
He enters the game with a lead of no more than three runs and pitches for at least one inning; or
He enters the game, regardless of the score, with the potential tying run either on base, at bat, or on deck; or
He pitches for at least three innings. (The word “effectively” has been removed from the MLB rules.)
I personally think the save rule is too easy. You should have to face the tying run, or at least keep that run from coming to the plate.
OK, no drama please.
Boom! Just like that it’s a blowout.
https://twitter.com/BlakeHarrisTBLA/status/1293761557604655111?s=20
That’s more like it!
That’s better than hitting into a DP!
Slump is over.
Still waiting for that HR Scoop.
Turner either read what I wrote or heard what you said.
Brewster!
That was sweet.
At some point the club will explode and put these last few games in the rear view mirror.
Tonight is the night!
Prediction:: The Dodgers will hit a home run in this inning.
You gave yourself wiggle room.
Nice! Let’s see if they can do it.
Muncy was closest.
Two runs. I’ll take them.
Mookie is due.
Overdue, but so are many others.
Full credit to Tatís for staying with the tag.
The bunt is back to stay!
Surely, now we’ll score with two on and none out.
There’s some small ball!
Barnes is doing quite a job of blocking pitches in the dirt.
And stealing some strikes.
Poor Tony. Just missed going 5. Great pitching though.
Fine outing by Gonsolin, but now Tatís comes up.
Just got home from my son’s flag football games tonight (2 wins!). Dodgers haven’t lit up offensively yet I see.
You are just in time. It starts this inning.
A two out rally that is.
I tried.
Canadian rules?
Canadians rule.
Not really caring about handegg, I’ve only heard that there are differences.
Ríos slaps his first single of the year!
In Buffalo, the Fish and the Scrub Jays are having quite a slugfest.
Gonsolin being effective so far.
Dodger bats being ineffective.
https://twitter.com/CNN/status/1293725302691172353?s=20
That story may be the Dodgers’ highlight tonight. I remember that scene in the movie “1942.”
Snakes held on to beat Rox 13-7 at Coors, so Dodgers can gain a game tonight.
Did Pinkard have a glove. or did he catch Carter’s second ball barehanded?