The Dodgers lead the league in runs scored, yet are a .500 team right now, and in 3rd place in the NL West. WHY?
Over 14 games they have scored 93 runs, an average of 6.64 runs per game. How often do teams score over 6 run a game, but more importantly, how many teams score 6 runs a game and LOSE?
The Dodgers lead the National League in Runs, Hits, Slugging %, and have the highest team batting average .315. The next closes team is the Phillies with 83 runs scored and a team average of .281…that’s a significant difference. Yet, the Phillies are 9-5 and first place in the East, while the Dodgers are 7-7 and in third place in the West.
The Dodgers pitching is 26th in MLB and 13th in the National League with an ERA of 5.37. Starting pitchers are not going deep into games, and the bullpen has been unreliable. Kershaw and Billingsly are still young, but how long we we allow that to be an excuse for going 3 innings? Belisario came back yesterday and pitched a scoreless inning. Kuo should be back soon too, so we can only hope they are able to bring a little consistency late in games.
The Dodgers are a great team. Their bats are on fire right now, and as soon as the pitching comes together the team is going to be unstoppable.
I just hope it happens sooner rather than later.
*I Love This Game*
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Home Opener 2010
"It's tiiiiiiiime for Dodger baseball." I can't wait to hear the One and Only VIN SCULLY call the game today!
Nothing looks better than the crisp, bright white of a Dodgers home uniform. Somehow, the white is whiter than any other team in baseball. The bright blue Dodgers written in script across the front and the red accent number comes together beautifully. It's worn with pride.
Larry King, a true Dodger fan has said, "And to see those white Dodger uniforms, which are still the whitest uniform in sport. There's no uniform whiter than the Dodgers. They were white white."
On another note, I'm extremely disappointed the Dodgers chose to have Will.I.Am throw out the first pitch. In LA you can get a celebrity to throw out the first pitch at ANY game during the season. This is the HOME OPENER. The Dodgers are one of the most storied organizations in Major League Baseball. Why would they not get a legend?
*I LOVE THIS GAME*
Nothing looks better than the crisp, bright white of a Dodgers home uniform. Somehow, the white is whiter than any other team in baseball. The bright blue Dodgers written in script across the front and the red accent number comes together beautifully. It's worn with pride.
Larry King, a true Dodger fan has said, "And to see those white Dodger uniforms, which are still the whitest uniform in sport. There's no uniform whiter than the Dodgers. They were white white."
On another note, I'm extremely disappointed the Dodgers chose to have Will.I.Am throw out the first pitch. In LA you can get a celebrity to throw out the first pitch at ANY game during the season. This is the HOME OPENER. The Dodgers are one of the most storied organizations in Major League Baseball. Why would they not get a legend?
*I LOVE THIS GAME*
Friday, April 9, 2010
#34 Nick Andenhart
A year ago today, after pitching 6 scoreless inning for the Angels, Nick Adenhart was killed by a drunk driver. #34 was only 22.
I remember the sadness of that day. One of the sports radio stations I was listening to opened up the phone lines for people to call in to express their sadness and sympathy for the Adenhart family, as well as the families of the other 2 who lost their lives that night. All of southern California, as well as the baseball community nationwide mourned.
Today we remember the life of Nick Adenhart, taken too soon.
Please, don't drink and drive.
*I Love This Game*
I remember the sadness of that day. One of the sports radio stations I was listening to opened up the phone lines for people to call in to express their sadness and sympathy for the Adenhart family, as well as the families of the other 2 who lost their lives that night. All of southern California, as well as the baseball community nationwide mourned.
Today we remember the life of Nick Adenhart, taken too soon.
Please, don't drink and drive.
*I Love This Game*
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Win #1 in 2010
The Dodgers got their 1st win of the season out of the way today after dropping the first 2 games to the Pirates.
The Dodgers bench is deep. They proved themselves today: Reed Johnson in Left, Garrett Anderson in Right, Ronnie Belliard at third, Jamie Carroll at second, and Brad Ausmus catching. Combined they were 9 for 20 including a Belliard HR. They had 6 of the Dodgers 10 RBIs.
James Loney's bat got hot, going 3-5 with 2 RBIs after going 0-9 in the first 2 games.
They also did better with runners in scoring position, although they are still leaving too many on. In the first 2 games they were 4/28 with runners in scoring position. You can't win games without scoring runs.
This team looks more like the Boys in Blue I know. Not sure who showed up Monday & Wednesday, but I hope we don't see them too often this season
AND With this game, Brad Ausmus is ranked 7th all-time games caught
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