Reds at Dodgers, 1:10 PM PDT, TV: BS Ohio, SPNLA
The Dodgers give LHP Andrew Heaney the ball for the second time this season. The Reds counter with RHP Tyler Mahle (1-0, 1.00 ERA). Heaney’s first start was successful: he gave up one unearned run on three hits in 4 1/3 innings of work while striking out five. He trotted out a new pitch he’d never used in a game situation, a sweeping curve with side-to-side movement, and it worked very well. Both he and his manager were pleased with its results. Mahle started on Opening Day and beat the Braves handily, giving up three hits and one run in five innings while striking out seven. He followed that up with a four-inning stint against the Guardians in which he gave up four hits and one run while striking out four.
Today in Dodgers history:
- 1904 By not charging admission but requiring fans to buy a scorecard, the Superbas find a way to play their first Sunday game at home, beating the Beaneaters, 9-1, at Brooklyn’s Washington Park. The strategy attempts to circumvent legislation, known as the Blue Laws, designed to enforce religious edicts, including the observance of Sunday as a day of worship.
- 1955 In his first major league at-bat, Roberto Clemente singles off Dodger pitcher Johnny Podres. The Pirates’ rookie, who will die in a plane crash attempting to bring relief aid to earthquake-stricken Nicaragua in 1972, will collect precisely 3,000 hits during his 18-year major league career, all with Pittsburgh.
- 1956 White Sox shortstop Luis Aparicio, Dodger right-hander Don Drysdale, and Reds outfielder Frank Robinson play in their first major league games. The trio’s debut marks the first time three future Hall of Famers have made their initial appearance on the same day.
- 1988 The Braves beat the Dodgers, 3-1, after breaking the National League record with ten losses to start the season. The team will drop 27 of its first 39 decisions, costing Chuck Tanner his job as the Atlanta manager.
- 2013 Clayton Kershaw becomes the second-fastest Dodger to strike out 1,000 batters when he throws a second-inning 93-mph fastball past San Diego first baseman’s Yonder Alonso. The 25-year-old southpaw reaches the milestone in 970 career innings, 15 2/3 more than needed by Hideo Nomo, who established the team mark in 2003.
Lineups:
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— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) April 17, 2022
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Yes. 4 hits for Freddy. 3 RBI.
A four-hit game for Freddie, and Trea gets another chance to extend his hitting streak.
They figured him out.
Last shot for Trea and the streak?
Looks like the streak will come to an end. Unless we can get 5 or 6 guys to the plate in the 7th inning.
JT doubles – but Dodgers not able to get him home.
https://twitter.com/southernconetrv/status/1515733830035935234?s=20&t=U9aDW3jzUUeJ999UiPntDw
This team is looking very good early on. Heaney’s been a pleasant surprise.
Woo-HOO!!!
Bruihl finishes with a flourish. Bring on Atlanta.
BALLGAME!! Great game today. Happy Easter everyone.
Absolutely on your entire post.
Hit it hard, but right at the SS.
Yes. Hitting streaks require great skill, and sometimes a bit of luck. I would love it if the Dodgers could ink Trea to a long-term deal.
Best shortstop in baseball.
Trea to Freddie: “Save my ups.”
Trea might get another shot. C’mon Freddy.
The new Cincinnati pitcher, Art Warren, has a career ERA of 0.95 and has struck out 42 batters in 28.1 innings in 34 games, all in relief.
Impressive.
I guess that the Dodgers, however, were not impressed.
Wow. Looks like the Heaney reclamation project is going well.
“Passing the baton”
Now to the bottom of the order, aka Murder’s Row.
Nice Maxy
Well happy Easter/Passover/Ramadan/regular Sunday to everyone. I’m off to a family dinner.
Just had 1/2 Eggs Benedict and hash browns myself.
Thank you, WD. And I extend those good wishes to one and all.
You misspelled “World Malbec Day.”
Phew. A bit of a jam there for Heaney but fortunately with 2 outs. And now 3 outs.
https://twitter.com/MLBONFAX/status/1515789254328168451?s=20&t=cTOkNpSKsjkOnD5nGIMhPg
Heaney strikes out the side.