If you read my last post, you know I predicted that the Dodgers would lose last night. Madison Bumgarner just seemed better and proved it last night. The Dodgers had two chances to change it near the end, but they couldn’t come through.
I was hoping Mr. Clutch Andre Ethier would hit a grand slam…but alas, I guess that only works in the bottom of the ninth for him.
Also, again in the ninth, I knew that unless Andre Ethier hit a homerun to tie it, that Casey Blake probably wasn’t going to get it done. I like Casey a lot, but he is way streaky and he definitely isn’t in a streak right now. Andre Ethier walked, Casey Blake struck out and the game was over.
The one bright spot I noticed last night was Matt Kemp. I have a hunch he is going to turn things around and the fact that he had 3 singles really said something. Similarly on the Giants side, Pablo Sandoval finally seems to have found his swing back. Both of those players should be fun to watch for the next 2 games.
Tonight Tim Lincecum versus Clayton Kershaw. I’m not holding my breath for the Dodgers, but it should be a good pitchers match up. It will most likely come down to the bullpen, so here’s hoping it doesn’t come down to George Sherrill. I found it ironic for him that he battled at the end and got the out, but he still gave up an early walk that came around to score. If he does pull this season out, give full credit to Joe Torre to sticking with him. He definitely has been a different guy than last year.
Anybody seen Manny lately? Yeah, me neither. I wondered if he would put something together this summer since this is a contract year for him…but injuries just keep getting him. The Dodgers definitely have lost money on him at this point.
Go Blue.
Tags: Andre Ethier, Casey Blake, Clayton Kershaw, Madison Bumgarner, Manny Ramirez, Matt Kemp, Pablo Sandoval, Tim Lincecum
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