Arizona Outlasts Dodgers in 11th, 9-7
The Dodgers bullpen hung in against the resilient Diamondbacks last night but eventually faltered to in the 11th inning, 9-7.
The Dodger bullpen had it’s work cut out for them last night. Los Angeles used seven relief pitchers in the battle including last Sunday’s starter Charlie Haeger who pitched a scoreless ninth. But the Diamondbacks (5-3) came out on top after the 11-inning affair went late into the Los Angeles night.
The ‘Backs went ahead for good in the 11th when Chris Young (4-8, two RBI on the series) hit a bases-loaded single off Russ Ortiz (0-1) to bring in Stephen Drew. Second baseman Augie Ojeda added an insurance run plating Adam LaRoche with a sac fly to center, but Arizona really only needed one run to win the ball game. (more…)
Can’t Get No Relief
Last season the NL West Champion Dodgers relied heavily on their bullpen to give them relief, but after leading the NL in runs allowed in 2009, the Dodger bullpen just can’t seem to put it together this year. What gives? (more…)
Dodgers Hit 4HRs, Rattle D-Backs in Home Opener
The Sun was shining and balls were flying out of Chavez Ravine as the Dodgers hit four home-runs en route to beating division rival Arizona Diamondbacks (4-3) in today’s home opener, 9-5. (more…)
Dodgers keep pushing away; Penny of DL
The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to hit with power, enough to continue powering up the standings.
On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 7-2 on the back of two Manny Ramirez home runs. In a series thats well known as a pitcher’s park has been beat up by Manny ever since joining the Dodgers. Ramirez finished with three home runs in the series, and has 14 home runs and 40 runs batted in over 38 games.
The Arizona Diamondbacks continue their losing ways, giving up a 3 1/2 game lead to Los Angeles. Joe Torre has everyone playing together ever since the addition of Manny.
On Thursday, the Dodgers reactivated Brad Penny from the disabled list. Penny was 6-9 before going on the DL with shoulder inflammation. He will initially be used out of the bullpen, making one to two inning appearances.
Dodgers sweep D’Backs, take over first place
The Los Angeles Dodgers finished a strong six game home stand, strong enough to produce a first place record. The Dodgers won all six games during the home stand, sweeping the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks. Los Angeles has now won eight straight.
Sunday they defeated the D’Backs 5-3, Nomar Garciaparra provided the go ahead sacrifice fly in the seventh, and James Looney knocked in three runs as well.
The Dodgers now travel to San Deiego for another set against the Padres. The Dodgers embark upon a 10 game road trip, where they are just 28-40 on the road.
San Diego heads into the series in last place in the NL West, and almost mathematically eliminated. They will try to play the role of spoilers to the LA Dodgers during the series.
Game 1
Greg Maddux (7-11, 4.18 ERA) will face Cha Seung Baek (4-10, 5.36 ERA) in game one. Maddux began the season with San Diego before being traded to LA via waivers.
Game 2
Hiroki Kuroda (8-10) will face of against Wade LeBlanc (0-1) in game two. LeBlanc will be making his second career start, his first was last week against the Dodgers when he lasted just four innings, giving up five earned runs, eight hits and three walks.
Game 3
Derrek Lowe (12-11) goes against Shawn Estes (2-1) on Wednesday. LA is off Thursday before heading to Colorado for a three game series against the Rockies.
