Hello,
If you are looking for a happy post about the Dodgers, then you need to look elsewhere. I know it's still early in the season, but it's clear that the Dodgers are in serious trouble. In their last 6 games they've scored 3,0,7,0,3 and 2 runs. Guess how many of those games they won? They won a grand total of 1 of those games. The game they scored the most runs was the game that they won, funny how that works. In those 6 games they scored a total of 15 runs, an average of 2.5 runs a game.
Of course it didn't help that the pitcher that was suppose to pitch last night, Zack Greinke, was injured in a stupid fight. So while the Dodgers need him the most he'll be out for about 2 months. Greinke's replacement, Chris Capuano, promptly gave up 4 runs in the first inning of last night's game. Capuano was so ineffective in his start that he didn't even get a chance to hit.
The Dodgers only had 4 hits last night. Of course the incredibly hot Carl Crawford had one of the hits, he's hitting .392 on the season. Matt Kemp continued his horrific early season hitting doldrums. He was up 3 times, stuck out twice and didn't have a single hit. Kemp is hitting .185 this season. In 54 at bats this season he has 17 strikeouts and only 2 RBIs.
Good news it looks like Hanley Ramirez will be back sooner than originally expected. The Dodgers didn't think he would be back until mid-May. Although if the Dodgers team wants to be a true playoff contender they should add at least one more bat. What's Yasiel Puig doing? He's currently playing for the Chattanooga Lookouts, the Dodgers Double A affiliate. Puig is hitting .341, has 15 hits, 2 home runs and 7 RBIs.
The Dodgers have only hit 9 home runs in 456 at bats. Adrian Gonzalez and Juan Uribe are currently involved in a thrilling duel for most home runs for the Dodgers. Both players have each hit two home runs this season. Thankfully the strength of the Dodgers is their pitching. Dodgers pitching has only given up 7 home runs in 448 at bats.
Most people expected the Dodgers to retaliate when the Padres visited town. Well the MLB didn't have to worry about that, although maybe they should investigate while the Dodgers decided to play dead for this series.
The Dodgers remain in 4th place in the NL West, 3 games behind the surprising first place Rockies. LA has one more game against the powerhouse Padres. The Padres have tagged Dodgers pitching for 15 runs in two games. After tonight thankfully the Dodgers get a day off, of course it seems like some of their players have been taking days off already.
Call me a bandwagon jumper, but yes I have more than one team I cheer for. Although I have been on the bandwagon of the Dodgers the longest. I started following the Dodgers when their infield was Bill Russell, Steve Garvey, Ron Cey and Davey Lopes. My favorite player growing up was Garvey.
Two of my other teams are the Red Sox and Braves, both of those teams are off to better than expected starts. This blog is a bit behind as the Braves already played on Wednesday, losing 1-0 to the Royals. The information below is current through Tuesday night. As of last night the Braves had won 10 games in a row. In Tuesday night's game the Braves hit 5 home runs. Although it's only 13 games into the season, the Braves are 12-1. They lead the second place Nationals by 4.5 games already. Of course the Braves won't continue that pace all season, but I'm going to enjoy as long as it lasts.
Also Boston won again yesterday, they beat the Indians and former manager Terry Francona 7-2. The Red Sox scored all 7 of their runs in the second inning. Mike Napoli had the big blow as his second inning double knocked in 3 runs. Boston is 9-4 and all without the help of Big Papi, who may be back as soon as Friday.
The Red Sox lead the AL East, they lead the second place Evil Empire by 1.5 games.
themusicaddict
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