Hung one to Haniger so he gave it a ride and deposited it in the hanger.
Yippee..
Last time I looked, the Dodgers led the league in having runners at 3rd, but were close in last in getting them home percentage-wise.
That might be a bit problematic. Until it isn’t. Because it’s good to have runners on third.
Make that with less than two outs. They have had 100 runners and 36% have scored. League average is 68, 48%
They also lead the league with runner of 2nd and no outs with 66 of which 41% have advanced. League average is 51, 50%.
Do they lead in LOB?
They lead the league in base runners with 1,035, 12.6% have scored. League average is 774, 13.6%.
Well, somebody elevated one.
Haniger is killing the Dodgers
Gavin Lux, man. What a sweet swing.
Rios-like. Bellinger-like.
Woo-HOO!!!! Phew phew phew.
Dodgers win!
That ump should be fired.
Or replaced by a robot.
I am convinced after this year. I have never seen such blatant miss calls.
It’s weird. The eye test tells me the same thing – but apparently the missed calls are at an all time low!
Not against the Dodgers.
Not against the Dodgers.
Lol. You must be right!
Kenley looks sharp.
Got him!
I hate these calls.
But here comes Haniger, gulp.
And there he goes – back to the bench!!
Maybe that bad call on Mookie fired the team up.
Mookie as tribute.
In baseball, getting fired up usually undercuts you.
How to you explain David Ortez firing up the Red Sox then? Anomaly?
Pure coincidence. Not causal. Ex post facto rationalization.
Pretty nifty coincidence. Very timely coincidence.
Not casual more like it.
Nope. Just fact. Lol
Good inning!
I’m happy for Lux.
Wow. I forgot what it felt like to woot!
Now that’s more like it…
LUX!!!!!!!
Tough to dance out of the way of that pitch!
Some overlap, but Dodgers 4-10 in 1 run games and 1-6 in extra innings.
Some overlap, but Dodgers 4-10 in 1 run games and 1-6 in extra innings.
Past the witching hour here on the East Coast. Passing it over to you guys to bring it home.
Night Bob!
You’re back in the District?
Good job!
Justin Turner! That’s a bunch of strikeouts.
Haniger fails to catch one?
Seager!!
He seemed eager.
Better than meager.
I thought there was a balk for half a second and the ump was signalling the runner to score.
(But the ump was just calling time…)
Did he get that right?
Oh snap. Bob with the zinger! Lol
Let’s go Seager.
Not especially close…
Ump!
First that horrible call and then the power went out for a moment and our internet had to reboot and I missed all the fun. Sheesh! Mama not happy.
You were missed!
That was just not right.
Make the fans happy, Mookie!
If Pollock had hit it on the ground, an almost certain DP.
Enough bad things happen without us imagining them.
Lol!
It was a risk, with a hamstring issue.
This is sweet torture.
Well said! Which word will remain after Mookie’s at bat?
I wish I had faith.
George Michael style.
Well hit…foul ball. He hammered that.
Who needs foul poles? It was hit long enough to count
Could this be something? Maybe AJ can get a hit.
AJ has been gold RISP.
He’s locked in at the moment.
Used to fish on those breaking balls.
Solid PA.
Seriously, what would I do without you guys?
We are all in this together!
At least we have our LA Times World Series issue!
A thing of beauty for sure!
Making their pitcher look amazing. We are terrible against cutters and sliders.and change ups. And fast balls, come to think of it.
Wait til they face a knuckleball pitcher! That would be fun…
Define “fun.”
Frightfully un-natural?
(I can’t think of a really good acronym…)
Flailing Until Neutered
Excellent.
Seager is not exactly inspiring complete confidence in terms of his throws.
Nor in his range or agility.
Always feels like a future 3rd baseman to me.
As long as it is not future DH right away.
At present, first base seems more plausible.
Interesting. Move Seager to first, Max at 2nd, Lux at short and JT at third?
At least the Dodgers and Mariners are tied in hits so far tonight?
Our bloops don’t bloop and our blasts don’t blast.
Blast – you are right!
Swinging at pitches in the dirt is an excellent way to look lost and lifeless.
What’s with these horrible swings! Et tu, Justin?
Blink and we’re down by three again.
Malcolm Gladwell style.
We need a tipping point.
To many outliers in the meantime. (Does that work?)
Yes. Well played.
Basically we are mathematically playing in an outlier zone.
Feels more like the Twilight Zone right now.
sigh
I wonder when I will get used to Kirsten instead of Alanna? Not yet is the current answer…
Tough act to follow
And I’m honestly not saying anything bad against her. Just need to adjust.
She’s getting better. For a while every question started “How did it feel…”
I noticed that change as well!
Not a fan but I adored Alanna. So smart.
What will it take for us to bring in a RISP?
Perhaps that could be your new handle? jk
I’m seriously considering it.
It might save me from changing mine to Loserpeg Dave
Mookie Double.
Sequencing. It’s all about sequencing ain’t it?
Grrr.
Yep. They continue to lead the league in OPS+.
I would be fine with double followed by single. The cycle in 4 batters!
CT33
Max gets one back
Max-I-mum!!!!!!
Woot.
No exclamation points. I respect you for that.
The cynic in me right now kinda imagines the Dodgers would/will score – but one less than the Mariners.
Cynic, or realist?
I’m usually an optimist so realism seems pessimistic/cynical. Lol
Although admittedly I know I haven’t played to my strength too much recently.
Buehler has lost it. I imagine it is tough on Dodger pitchers feeling they have to pitch perfectly – except once a week when the hitters get 15 runs.
They got a hold of a couple of his pitches. Why do you think he has lost it, or do you mean the game cuz we can’t score?
I more meant in the context of how strong he looked in the previous innings (I didn’t see the first inning so can’t comment on it). But your answer 2 is legit as well.
Ooof
Is Wes calling to you?
The Life Aquatic is a click away.
That feels like a coup de grace.
Good inning
Buehler has 11 swinging strikes – but none from the opposing pitcher there! Lol
Two on no out equals right where they want us…
This may be an ignorant comment, but why can’t the runner on second advance to third on that fly ball to right field?
I said the same. It was obviously gonna be caught.
I wonder that as well. Don’t know how strong Haniger’s arm is I suppose.
Good arm, but he was deep and circled around it, awkward position to throw.
True. He did circle back around towards third but still would have been a tough throw.
Very surprised Smith didn’t tag up on that fly ball.
Thank you – see below.
If it drops, he scores anyway.
Feels like the lackadaisical attitude we’ve been seeing.
Oh Chris…
I thought Muncy walked a lot. Then I heard that Grandal walked 13 times in 4 games recently!
Muncy is #1 in the league at 33 walks, Grandal #2 at 27.
Not in the same league.
In MLB overall.
Buehler looked sharp there.
Nice play by Lux also.
Does Bellinger return this month or not til June?
Last I heard said he was running at about 60 percent.
That feels like a long way to go still. The last 10-15% always seems to take the longest.
Saw some footage today running closer to full speed.
Down 1-0 feels like a tall order these days.
Yep. All very depressingly familiar.
I saw the score pop up on my phone I found myself wondering whether or not I wanted to watch the game tonight. The alternative is to watch a Wes Anderson movie…
https://twitter.com/jonweisman/status/1392345163146555396?s=20
Hello! Goodbye!!! Lux!!!
Hung one to Haniger so he gave it a ride and deposited it in the hanger.
Yippee..
Last time I looked, the Dodgers led the league in having runners at 3rd, but were close in last in getting them home percentage-wise.
That might be a bit problematic. Until it isn’t. Because it’s good to have runners on third.
Make that with less than two outs. They have had 100 runners and 36% have scored. League average is 68, 48%
They also lead the league with runner of 2nd and no outs with 66 of which 41% have advanced. League average is 51, 50%.
Do they lead in LOB?
They lead the league in base runners with 1,035, 12.6% have scored. League average is 774, 13.6%.
Well, somebody elevated one.
Haniger is killing the Dodgers
Gavin Lux, man. What a sweet swing.
Rios-like. Bellinger-like.
Woo-HOO!!!! Phew phew phew.
Dodgers win!
That ump should be fired.
Or replaced by a robot.
I am convinced after this year. I have never seen such blatant miss calls.
It’s weird. The eye test tells me the same thing – but apparently the missed calls are at an all time low!
Not against the Dodgers.
Not against the Dodgers.
Lol. You must be right!
Kenley looks sharp.
Got him!
I hate these calls.
But here comes Haniger, gulp.
And there he goes – back to the bench!!
Maybe that bad call on Mookie fired the team up.
Mookie as tribute.
In baseball, getting fired up usually undercuts you.
How to you explain David Ortez firing up the Red Sox then? Anomaly?
Pure coincidence. Not causal. Ex post facto rationalization.
Pretty nifty coincidence. Very timely coincidence.
Not casual more like it.
Nope. Just fact. Lol
Good inning!
I’m happy for Lux.
Wow. I forgot what it felt like to woot!
Now that’s more like it…
LUX!!!!!!!
Tough to dance out of the way of that pitch!
Some overlap, but Dodgers 4-10 in 1 run games and 1-6 in extra innings.
Some overlap, but Dodgers 4-10 in 1 run games and 1-6 in extra innings.
Past the witching hour here on the East Coast. Passing it over to you guys to bring it home.
Night Bob!
You’re back in the District?
Good job!
Justin Turner! That’s a bunch of strikeouts.
Haniger fails to catch one?
Seager!!
He seemed eager.
Better than meager.
I thought there was a balk for half a second and the ump was signalling the runner to score.
(But the ump was just calling time…)
Did he get that right?
Oh snap. Bob with the zinger! Lol
Let’s go Seager.
Not especially close…
Ump!
First that horrible call and then the power went out for a moment and our internet had to reboot and I missed all the fun. Sheesh! Mama not happy.
You were missed!
That was just not right.
Make the fans happy, Mookie!
If Pollock had hit it on the ground, an almost certain DP.
Enough bad things happen without us imagining them.
Lol!
It was a risk, with a hamstring issue.
This is sweet torture.
Well said! Which word will remain after Mookie’s at bat?
I wish I had faith.
George Michael style.
Well hit…foul ball. He hammered that.
Who needs foul poles? It was hit long enough to count
Could this be something? Maybe AJ can get a hit.
AJ has been gold RISP.
He’s locked in at the moment.
Used to fish on those breaking balls.
Solid PA.
Seriously, what would I do without you guys?
We are all in this together!
At least we have our LA Times World Series issue!
A thing of beauty for sure!
Making their pitcher look amazing. We are terrible against cutters and sliders.and change ups. And fast balls, come to think of it.
Wait til they face a knuckleball pitcher! That would be fun…
Define “fun.”
Frightfully un-natural?
(I can’t think of a really good acronym…)
Flailing Until Neutered
Excellent.
Seager is not exactly inspiring complete confidence in terms of his throws.
Nor in his range or agility.
Always feels like a future 3rd baseman to me.
As long as it is not future DH right away.
At present, first base seems more plausible.
Interesting. Move Seager to first, Max at 2nd, Lux at short and JT at third?
At least the Dodgers and Mariners are tied in hits so far tonight?
Our bloops don’t bloop and our blasts don’t blast.
Blast – you are right!
Swinging at pitches in the dirt is an excellent way to look lost and lifeless.
What’s with these horrible swings! Et tu, Justin?
Blink and we’re down by three again.
Malcolm Gladwell style.
We need a tipping point.
To many outliers in the meantime. (Does that work?)
Yes. Well played.
Basically we are mathematically playing in an outlier zone.
Feels more like the Twilight Zone right now.
sigh
I wonder when I will get used to Kirsten instead of Alanna? Not yet is the current answer…
Tough act to follow
And I’m honestly not saying anything bad against her. Just need to adjust.
She’s getting better. For a while every question started “How did it feel…”
I noticed that change as well!
Not a fan but I adored Alanna. So smart.
What will it take for us to bring in a RISP?
Perhaps that could be your new handle? jk
I’m seriously considering it.
It might save me from changing mine to Loserpeg Dave
Mookie Double.
Sequencing. It’s all about sequencing ain’t it?
Grrr.
Yep. They continue to lead the league in OPS+.
I would be fine with double followed by single. The cycle in 4 batters!
CT33
Max gets one back
Max-I-mum!!!!!!
Woot.
No exclamation points. I respect you for that.
The cynic in me right now kinda imagines the Dodgers would/will score – but one less than the Mariners.
Cynic, or realist?
I’m usually an optimist so realism seems pessimistic/cynical. Lol
Although admittedly I know I haven’t played to my strength too much recently.
Buehler has lost it. I imagine it is tough on Dodger pitchers feeling they have to pitch perfectly – except once a week when the hitters get 15 runs.
They got a hold of a couple of his pitches. Why do you think he has lost it, or do you mean the game cuz we can’t score?
I more meant in the context of how strong he looked in the previous innings (I didn’t see the first inning so can’t comment on it). But your answer 2 is legit as well.
Ooof
Is Wes calling to you?
The Life Aquatic is a click away.
That feels like a coup de grace.
Good inning
Buehler has 11 swinging strikes – but none from the opposing pitcher there! Lol
Two on no out equals right where they want us…
This may be an ignorant comment, but why can’t the runner on second advance to third on that fly ball to right field?
I said the same. It was obviously gonna be caught.
I wonder that as well. Don’t know how strong Haniger’s arm is I suppose.
Good arm, but he was deep and circled around it, awkward position to throw.
True. He did circle back around towards third but still would have been a tough throw.
Very surprised Smith didn’t tag up on that fly ball.
Thank you – see below.
If it drops, he scores anyway.
Feels like the lackadaisical attitude we’ve been seeing.
Oh Chris…
I thought Muncy walked a lot. Then I heard that Grandal walked 13 times in 4 games recently!
Muncy is #1 in the league at 33 walks, Grandal #2 at 27.
Not in the same league.
In MLB overall.
Buehler looked sharp there.
Nice play by Lux also.
Does Bellinger return this month or not til June?
Last I heard said he was running at about 60 percent.
That feels like a long way to go still. The last 10-15% always seems to take the longest.
Saw some footage today running closer to full speed.
Down 1-0 feels like a tall order these days.
Yep. All very depressingly familiar.
I saw the score pop up on my phone I found myself wondering whether or not I wanted to watch the game tonight. The alternative is to watch a Wes Anderson movie…
The amazing thing is…above .500!
I heard the late innings in Tacoma (KFI came in after dark). https://twitter.com/DodgersArchive/status/1392150704932888577?s=20
Tonight is MLBTV’s free game of the day.
The way Blue has been playing, not sure how many woudl pay for it these days.
I have a subscription, so I’ve already paid (technically, though, it’s free through my mobile provider).
Some of these losses, we are all paying as we watch.
In antiicipation of a victory. https://twitter.com/Dodgers/status/1392243811611381760?s=20
In antiicipation of a victory. https://twitter.com/Dodgers/status/1392243811611381760?s=20