Dodgers at Nationals, 8:05 AM PDT, TV: MASN, MLBN (out-of-market only), SPNLA
The home team sends RHP Joe Ross (5-7, 4.02 ERA) to the hill. The visiting Dodgers haven’t yet announced who their starter might be, although LHP David Price (2-0, 3.86 ERA) seems to be the likely choice.
Today in Dodgers’ history:
- 1884 In American Association action, Louisville right-hander Guy Hecker pitches complete games to win both ends of a doubleheader. The Youngsville, Pennsylvania native does not walk a single batter when he beats the Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers at Eclipse Park, 5-4 and 8-2.
- 1998 The National Baseball Facility of Ireland, considered the main home of the Irish National baseball team, officially opens in Corkagh Demesne Park in Clondalkin, West Dublin when U.S. Ambassador Jean Kennedy throws out the ceremonial first pitch. Dodger owner Peter O’Malley played an instrumental role in the construction of the diamonds now known as the Fields of Dreams, which includes a regulation sized adult field and an international standard Little League field.
- 2006 Nomar Garciaparra ties the major league record for being hit by a pitch in a game as he is plunked three times by three different Diamondback pitchers in a 10-4 Dodger victory. The LA first baseman is the first National Leaguer to equal the mark, both literally and figuratively, since the 2000 season, when Astros outfielder Richard Hidalgo got thwacked thrice in a game in April.
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Your curiosity of the day. https://twitter.com/la_dorkout/status/1412138757164199936?s=20
ni san
Lux heating up?
Soto seems to bat every other inning. Which is actually what is happening.
He’s not been the offensive force this season that we’d expected. Not bad but not unreal.
He is pretty much all they have with Turner out.
Everybody knows Turner’s really good, but he’s still underrated.
So we get to see him in the 9th.
With age comes wisdom. Albert decides not to stretch it.
True. And slightly slower wheels.
A wise choice.
He touched grass before he got to second. Almost could have been called for running outside of the base path.
Only if trying to avoid a tag does that matter. His not taking a more direct route probably cost him a safe call, though.
It looked like he was trying to avoid the tag. The ball was there in good time.
Where did he touch grass? Was he stoned?
Right at the tip of infield grass in front of second base. It was an odd running route to second.
If Taylor wasn’t trying to tag him there, it’s irrelevant. The grass is some distance from the base.
Well it’s not like Taylor was not wanting to tag him. 😉
Funny fellow.
Woke up here to good news I see. Have a great 4th of July everyone
Bob Hendley: Thanks for your in-person reporting, including as a weatherman.
Yeah, like you don’t know which way the wind blows.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X16Y-Z-IBDQ
Where the little girls in their Hollywood bungalows.
El sweepo!
Dodgers play 7 games vs San Fran this month. The other 15 games are against Miami, Colorado and Arizona.
Let’s go…
Time to make our move.
We owe the Giants some payback.
Seven blackouts.
Oh no. Terrible.
Happy 4th everyone. Enjoyed spending the game with you all.
Very enjoyable morning. Everyone stay safe.
Dodgers in a virtual tie for first, as Gnats remain percentage points ahead for the moment.
I feel a little bad for the Nats. It’s because of that attitude that I gave up my career as a heavyweight boxer.
You and me both (the former not the latter).
I coulda been a contender!
Well, I’ll never feel sorry for Parra.
He can’t even make par as an outfielder.
Lol
He’s sub-Parra…
LOL Got that right.
He looked like Tab Hunter in “Damn Yankees” after the spell wears off.
Sweeeeeep!
Yippee!! Win Streak!!
Woo-HOO!!!!
Dodgers win!
Barrera’s being a pest.
Kershaw like.
14 pitches 13 strikes so far.
Nats are not going quietly. I admire that.
ichi
Doc wants to get to the shower before everyone else.
Buehler needs to go 7+ tomorrow.
More than that they need a laugher.
This one was so close to being a laugher in the end. Just needed one more hit last 1/2 inning.
So far it is at least a chuckle.
Yeah, it’s the closers where we are thin not the fillers
Sure hope the Dodgers get every close pitch bottom 9.
Exactly. Call them the same both ways.
Strike zone drops to the ankles.
Too close to take.
Yep.
Nope. Just nope.
Ump wants an early lunch.
So does Dave. Almost. (Thought he was going to get tossed.)
Belli at .189.
And falling…
Must be driving him crazy. He just can’t find his timing.
It will come. And there will be great rejoicing.
I hope that you are right, but the seeds of doubt are beginning to grow in my head.
He is swinging through many hittable (for him) pitches.
People filing out.
Come on Nats. Stop
Hitting our batters!
When did Joe Kelly get traded to Washington?
Clever.
Although, even without any other team having Joe – I think Dodgers still lead the league in HBP.
AJ gets plunked
Maximo!
Para wishes he was a full grown shark and not just a little baby one.
Bellinger would have caught that.
I know Bellinger, Parra, and you’re no Bellinger.
Parra ain’t no center fielder.
Bases clearing double!!!
Not quite cleared.
Hahaha. I got over-excited.
Hmm, I thought they had been cleared as well.
Muncy!!!
Muncy!!!
Missed two to hit. Popped one up. Sigh.
Baseball is not an easy game.
Oh Mookie.
Oh Mookie.
Bust it open Mook.
Mookie with some loud fouls today.
Dang. That part of the shoulder is going to hurt a lot – but he was so close to being hit in the face!
Hit his shoulder.
It hurts, but better than the head.
Would have been on the jaw.
He’s sure gonna have a bruise.
JT is the 20th Dodger in today’s game.
That was so scary.
Whew!!
Shoulder into ear flap. Thankfully he is OK/
Oh man!!!!
Yikes!
Scary!
JT time!
Go Sam!
Lux having a nice day.
Will Wander Suero ever pitch to Wander Franco? (He wandered…).
Probably walk him but get him out wandering off of first…
That matchup would be Wanderful.
Sounds like the old Lawrence Welk show “Ah wanderful, ah wanderful.”
Like me, Welk was a native North Dakotan. Unlike me, he waited until he was 21 to speak English.
Nice, Gavin!
Good d.
Anyone else notice that Lux seems to double-clutch with every throw to first?
Usually waiting for Max to settle.
Ah, makes sense. Didn’t do it with that last sweet play!
NOW the ump calls that a ball?
I’m fine with close calls as long as they are called for both sides.
1st pitch was a strike.
Belli not yet Belli.
He’s a mess.
Can still go get them in CF.
Who did Hand used to pitch for?
The Pads, IIRC.
Right.
Cleveland and ?
And the Marlins
Cleveland, Miami, and San Diego.
If I ask, ye all shall answer!
Got to take care of Mama. 🙂
Nice roar from Soto. How loud was it Bob?
Is Soto a lion?
Funny
Louder than it deserved to be.
Ha!
https://twitter.com/DodgerInsider/status/1411741494831030315?s=20
His smile is contagious. He sure does love being a Dodger.
Dodgers might get to 20 players used in this game.
Still a long way to go.
I get the feeling that they do the wave the wrong at Nationals Park. Isn’t it supposed to be counterclockwise?
Or are they doing a huevada?
Pujols would not have scored on that.
Not sure about that.
Gonsolin wasn’t exactly threatening any Bob Hayes records.
Sure would have.
Yes, because he would’ve stolen second on the previous pitch.
I kid. I kid.
What makes you say that?
Ha! Catman!
Catman do.
Run Tony Run!
The cat is out of the bag.
And safe at home.
Ross pitched very well.
Yes, but he got some help from behind the plate.
None of the calls were egregious though.
Ross gets standing ovation. Hooked a couple batters too late.
Ambushed. Nice call.
Hahaha! Pitcher Tony G. pinch running for Albert!
Catman!
Runs as if Doberman’s following him…
Oh Mookie that was so close!
WOOT!!
Pujols!!!!
Pujols!
Every close pitch called a strike for Ross.
Yep. Umps been good to him.
Dodgers need to protect better given that.
Can’t keep taking the close ones.
Poor Sam.
Barnes not doing much at the plate lately. And he had a catcher’s interference the other night. Also, he no longer is Kershaw’s only catcher.
Still, he’ll be some team’s starting catcher next season.
I think you are right. Yeager wasn’t much of a hitter, but he was a master behind the plate.
There are weaker-hitting catchers than Barnes with starting jobs. A contender that needs defense could very well sign him.
Weak at bat Barnes. But then he’s probably dizzy.
What happened to him?
Hit by pitch on helmet, yes? Also hit on back by bat.
De-Lux double.
I was going to post this a couple of minutes ago. Honest. I think that this is the inning that we break through.
I went out to dinner last night just when the game resumed and read all the posts when I got home. Very enjoyable. My observation: We are a witty and baseball knowledgeable bunch.
I agree. It was a particularly good chat last night.
Winning helps.
Price burning through his 54 pitches* fairly quickly.
*He said he could go 9 if everyone got out on 2 pitches for a total of 54.
Only a PH can stop him from the CG.
Huh?
No one warming up for the Nats. This is when you can ambush them. Martinez doesn’t trust his pen and goes with Ross a little bit longer than normal.
Out!
Dodger offense needs to wake up.
Is it the seventh yet?
Almost.
Soon. Very soon.
So much for 3rd time through the order being an issue for Ross.
Need to get Ross out of the game.
Belli shaking his head.
He’s just barely missed two.
When he finds it, look out. I hope it’s this year!
His timing is just off.
DP!
DP!!!!
Future people in action!
That CI could come back to bite us here.
DP time.
Get to work, future people!
Price needs to dig deeeep!
Barnes is steamed.
Rough day.
Another CI?!
Last one was BI, no?
True. I was thinking of the other CI in this series.
Joe Ross. Professional #4 Starter since 2015.
Suppose he could have been a #3 if he pitched elsewhere. Normally a solid trio in front of him.
It honestly wasn’t a shot. I admire solid, dependable back of the rotation starters.
Yes, of course. He has had some big ups and downs over his career.
He’s an Oaklander, for what it’s worth.
Hey Bob. What’s the forecast looking like for today?
Scattered clouds, not scattered crowds.
Clever!
Everyone enjoying their July 4th? Happy Bday to all y’all. Yehaw!
We’re just trying to avoid the M-80s and keep the dog calm.
I understand more pets go missing today than any other day because of all the loud noise, etc.
It was bad last night, and I heard the first explosions before 6 a.m. today.
Nasty.
Do you have the same problem on Canadia Day?
To a lesser extent – especially this year, with celebrations being much more muted.
Too bad.
Ump not too nice to Souza.
Ross’s pitch count is mounting.
Still fairly low.
Got that one back quickly!
Beatyhoven. A home run concerto..
Soft contact works for the Nats.
Bickford continues to impress.
Mary?
I suspect the Nats sent Ross home yesterday for a good night’s sleep, but Dodger hitters did not have that option.
Good morning by the way. Breakfast at Nationals Park!
¿Huevos revueltos?
Breakfast burrito
Here it’s granola with toasted almonds, Thai banana, blueberries and raspberries (more than I usually eat at this hour).
You seem to always include the slightly exotic touch to your meals: Thai banana, for example.
Thai bananas and Manzanos (apple bananas) have so much more flavor, and they also ripen more slowly so you don’t have to eat them so soon after you buy them.
That sounds healthy and yummy.
Could have an opener with David getting the bulk.
See a righthander long throwing in the outfield for the Dodgers. Would guess it’s Nelson from the build
Apparently not Nelson. https://twitter.com/DodgerYard/status/1411696370927370241?s=20
It ain’t a southpaw.
Suppose Cleavinger doesn’t have a starter warmup routine. Still haven’t seen him throw a pitch.