Rockies at Dodgers, 7:10 PM PDT, TV: ATT SportsNet RM, SPNLA
The Rockies give the ball to RHP Ryan Feltner (3-9, 6.01 ERA) while the Dodgers hand theirs to their NL-ERA-Leading Julio Urías (17-7, 2.12 ERA).
Today in Dodgers’ history:
- 1955 After more than half a century of futility, the Dodgers finally win a World Championship, thanks to Johnny Podres’ 2-0 shutout of the Yankees in the Bronx. The turning point of the historic contest proves to be an outstanding catch by defensive replacement Sandy Amoros in the sixth inning that robs Yogi Berra of an extra-base hit with two on, resulting in a rally-robbing double play.
- 1981 The Reds blank the Braves, 3-0, finishing with the best record in the National League strike-shortened season (66-42) but will not participate in the postseason because the Dodgers and Astros posted better records for the first half (pre-strike) and the second half (post-strike). The plan, instituted midseason by Giants executive Al Rosen to salvage the season, eliminates the Western Division team from the first-ever NLDS.
- 1992 The Dodgers lose to the Astros, 3-0, ending the season with a 63-99 record, 35 games behind the division-leading Braves. Tom Lasorda’s club is the first in franchise history to finish in last place since 1905, when the team was called the Superbas and played in Brooklyn’s Washington Park.
- 2006 At Shea Stadium, Russell Martin’s double kills a promising two-on and none-out rally as both Dodgers runners become outs at home in the Mets’ eventual 6-5 victory in Game 1 of the NLDS. Jeff Kent and J.D. Drew both try to score, but the relay from right fielder Shawn Green to second baseman Jose Valentin to Paul Lo Duca allows the catcher to tag each runner during their headfirst slides into the plate.
- 2008 The Dodgers complete a three-game NLDS sweep of Chicago with a 3-1 victory, winning their first postseason series since 1998. The stunning loss in the playoffs extends the World Series drought for the Cubs into another century.
- 2015 Clayton Kershaw strikes out Melvin Upton to end the third inning of LA’s 6-3 victory over the Padres at Chavez Ravine, becoming the 34th pitcher to record 300 strikeouts in a season, joining Sandy Koufax, who accomplished the feat three times the 1960’s, as the only the second Dodger to reach the mark. The 27-year-old southpaw is the first pitcher in 13 years to achieve the milestone since Diamondback teammates Curt Schilling (316) and Randy Johnson (334) surpassed the plateau in 2002.
Lineups when available.
Tonight’s #Dodgers lineup vs. Rockies: pic.twitter.com/owgpDTMsT8
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 4, 2022
NPUT
Kenley just saved the clincher for the Barves. It looks as if they will face the winner of a mild card faceoff between the Redbirds and Fillies.
Aaron Judge hit No. 62 in Texas tonight, and now holds the all-time single-season record without asterisks.
Foo.
Out with a whimper.
Sniff…sniff.
Stumbling through second to last game.
Yeah. I wonder if it is a lack of focus or just – baseball?
I am wondering the same thing.
Vargas really butchered that fly ball.
It’s crazy that that play could be the difference between playing in the post season – or not.
I doubt that’s the difference – he just hasn’t made the case.
I mean I’d take him over Hanser. But yeah – that’s not what the Dodgers will do.
Next year for Vargas.
Vargas needs to play winter ball in LF.
I expect Vargas will start next season in the minors.
The last 3 games, the Rockies have made scoring runs look so easy.
Heaney is homer-prone.
Gallo is clearly a three true outcome guy.
Win, lose, or draw (a walk).
HR, K, BB
Joey! Urias doesn’t take a loss.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXYeJtak-d4
Well, certainly no loss for Urias.
Too bad no one was on for Gallo.
Joseph!
An observation: Even when Belli makes an out, he’s been spoiling quite a few pitches. That’s a good sign.
Also the Dodgers should take the lead this inning so Julio can have a chance at the W.
Don’t know the exact date, but we just passed the 10 year anniversary of the last time the Dodgers were eliminated from playoff contention. Here’s to another 10+ years without that occurrence!
Ump McSqueezy..
First of all, that was the worst swing I’ve ever seen Mookie take. Second of all, what’s with the Rockies defense? That was a crazy good catch of Trea’s line drive.
It was a truly awful swing. Hampson, though, is a fine defensive player.
Clearly.
Cody base hit! Nice.
Good hit by Lux.
A “Drone Delay.” Huh.
That was annoying.
Drone alert!
https://twitter.com/BSmile/status/1577473012080685056?s=20&t=S70e7CyBs-1fGBxGwbJ28Q
— USA Today
The rich get richer.
Judge just hit his 62nd homer in the first inning.