2016 Regular Season Thread

Ranma · Post #241 » by **Ranma** » Sat Apr 9, 2016 9:33 pm

Trayce Thompson swings meekly for the strikeout. Not showing much in his brother's hometown.

Update: A.J. Ellis proceeds to go down swinging as well as the Dodgers leave the bases loaded for the 2nd time in 3 innings.

Quake Griffin · Post #242 » by **Quake Griffin** » Sat Apr 9, 2016 9:35 pm

Anybody have any idea why we've taken at minimum 3 ABs away from Corey Seager today by not playing him?

Is he hurt?

Ranma · Post #243 » by **Ranma** » Sat Apr 9, 2016 9:37 pm

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Ranma · Post #244 » by **Ranma** » Sat Apr 9, 2016 9:41 pm

Quake Griffin wrote:Anybody have any idea why we've taken at minimum 3 ABs away from Corey Seager today by not playing him?

Is he hurt?

Maybe not wanting to have Seager play defense on a wet infield played a part into giving Culberson an opportunity. Kershaw on the mound figures to be a pitcher's duel with Bumgarner his opponent. I haven't heard anything about Seager ailing.

Update: And Charlie Culberson lines a bullet past 3B for a leadoff double to start the 4th inning.

Quake Griffin · Post #245 » by **Quake Griffin** » Sat Apr 9, 2016 9:47 pm

Charlie shutting me up on the Seager front with a lead off double.

Ranma · Post #246 » by **Ranma** » Sat Apr 9, 2016 9:55 pm

We leave more men on-base in scoring position. This time wasting a Culberson leadoff double. Timely hitting apparently still needs to be worked on for this ballclub.

Quake Griffin · Post #247 » by **Quake Griffin** » Sat Apr 9, 2016 9:55 pm

unbelievable.

Kid hits a lead off double and doesn't move.

Ranma · Post #248 » by **Ranma** » Sat Apr 9, 2016 9:59 pm

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Quake Griffin · Post #249 » by **Quake Griffin** » Sat Apr 9, 2016 10:00 pm

Kershaw been around 91-92 today.

You noticed any 94-95 today Ranma?

Ranma · Post #250 » by **Ranma** » Sat Apr 9, 2016 10:03 pm

Quake Griffin wrote:Kershaw been around 91-92 today.

You noticed any 94-95 today Ranma?

No, I haven't but I haven't been paying attention to the radar gun, to be honest. Do you think the rain delay may have kept his arm from being fully loose? I'll pay more attention to the radar gun this game. I tend to take things for granted with Clayton K.

Ranma · Post #251 » by **Ranma** » Sat Apr 9, 2016 10:16 pm

Ugh. Bumgarner has struck out 7 Dodgers today operating at 90-91 mph fastball velocity from what I've seen so far while Kershaw has only struck out 3 Giants and given up 2 homeruns in this contest with a peak fastball at 92 mph.

Culberson makes a fine defensive play on a shot up the middle past Kershaw for the out.

Update: Kershaw gets his 4th strikeout to end the 5th inning.

Ranma · Post #252 » by **Ranma** » Sat Apr 9, 2016 10:22 pm

Now Thompson shuts me up with a leadoff double to start the top of the 6th inning. We better bring him home for the score this time. Dodgers are currently 1-10 with runners in scoring position in this game. Yikes!

Update: A.J. Ellis entered the game with an 18% strikeout rate but has struck out twice today. Dodgers continue to struggle with runners in scoring position now going 1-13 in such circumstances today.

Ranma · Post #253 » by **Ranma** » Sat Apr 9, 2016 10:35 pm

Geez. Kershaw almost gave up his 3rd homer before the ball died at the warning track. He doesn't look overly sharp today. I wonder if the early questionable calls by the umpire forced his hand to make uncomfortable adjustments for him. Fortunately, a Kershaw who isn't on top of his game is still better than most. Will that be good enough today? Not with our offense's performance thus far.

Update: Seriously, Clayton just missed giving up yet another homer. This time with a long flyout by Belt.

Ranma · Post #254 » by **Ranma** » Sat Apr 9, 2016 10:51 pm

Another leadoff double to start the 8th inning. This time by Adrian Gonzalez.

Quake Griffin · Post #255 » by **Quake Griffin** » Sat Apr 9, 2016 10:51 pm

Another lead off double.

just to torcher us and piss us off.
Might turn the tv off and just look at the results.

Ranma · Post #256 » by **Ranma** » Sat Apr 9, 2016 10:56 pm

Quake Griffin wrote:Another lead off double.

just to torcher us and piss us off.
Might turn the tv off and just look at the results.

As a Clippers fan, you should be used to torture by now.

Quake Griffin · Post #257 » by **Quake Griffin** » Sat Apr 9, 2016 10:59 pm

would have rather he played all game.

whatever.

Quake Griffin · Post #258 » by **Quake Griffin** » Sat Apr 9, 2016 11:00 pm

Bochy makes Dave waste Seager by putting him on.

Culberson has to get it done.

Quake Griffin · Post #259 » by **Quake Griffin** » Sat Apr 9, 2016 11:07 pm

Looks like Kershaw actually ha to bat now.

Damn Dave.

Ranma · Post #260 » by **Ranma** » Sat Apr 9, 2016 11:08 pm

Charlie Culberson moves to left field and promptly saves Clayton Kershaw's bacon with that spectacular diving catch to end the 8th inning.