[h=1]"Barnes hits big blast, but Pujols robbed[/h]
LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers and Padres have established a competitive rivalry over the last two seasons and have played some of the most entertaining regular season games in recent memory in 2021.
But just in case anybody needed a reminder, the Giants tried to make it clear that they’re the Dodgers’ longtime rival as the two teams delivered a highly entertaining contest on Friday at Dodger Stadium. Unfortunately for the Dodgers, their ninth-inning rally wasn’t enough to beat the Giants, as they fell, 8-5, in 10 innings.
• Box score
“For us to come back, it was fun to see, fun to watch,” said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. “But it just wasn’t to be and we got beat tonight, and that’s going to happen.”
After eight innings, it looked as if the Giants were going to cruise to their first win over the Dodgers this season. San Francisco led 5-2 heading into the ninth and had a win probability of 96 percent, according to Baseball Savant.
That win probability grew to 98 percent after Max Muncy led off the bottom half of the ninth with a weak grounder to first. But then, the Dodgers fought back against Tyler Rogers, one of the toughest relievers in the National League.
Justin Turner got the rally started with a one-out single, his third of the night. Will Smith followed it up with a single of his own, getting the tying run up to the plate. Gavin Lux, who has had a flair for the dramatic lately, wasn’t able to keep the line moving as he grounded out to first base for the second out of the inning.
Then, the Dodgers turned to Austin Barnes, who was the last position player available off the bench, to keep the game alive. Barnes didn’t just keep the game alive, he gave the Dodgers new life, sending the socially distanced crowd at Dodger Stadium into a frenzy with a game-tying three-run homer. It was Barnes’ first pinch-hit homer of his career.
“I know he’s a tough pitcher,” Barnes said. “I was just trying to get a pitch down in the zone and put a good swing on it. I wasn’t trying to hit a homer, but I thankfully got the barrel and it went out.”
While Barnes and his teammates celebrated in the home dugout, there was another loud bang for a Dodgers hitter off Rogers. This time, it was Albert Pujols, who lifted a 71 mph slider into left field. Pujols, who has 668 career homers, admired the ball for a second, thinking it would result in his first walk-off homer as a member of the Dodgers.
Pujols was nearly right. The ball was hit over the outfield wall, but Giants left fielder Mike Tauchman made one of the defensive plays of the season, jumping up and robbing Pujols of the walk-off homer.
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[h=1]Mike Tauchman's home run robbery[/h]
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“I think once he showed the ball,” Roberts said, when asked when he realized Tauchman had made the catch. “I was sort of hoping that it was a deke and the ball went out. We were waiting to see the baseball.”
While the Dodgers were able to tie the game with their late-game heroics, the Giants were able to answer back in the 10th against closer Kenley Jansen. Evan Longoria delivered the big two-run double off Jansen, giving the Giants a 8-5 lead. The Dodgers, who have now lost seven games in extras this season, went down quietly in the bottom half of the inning.
“To me, he was a little too concerned with the runner on second base and it just sped up his delivery too much,” Roberts said about Jansen. “I don’t think it was too much the [pitching on] back-to-back [days] as much as trying to be too quick and not picking up his target, and I think that led to the inconsistencies of the throw.”
Despite the loss, the Dodgers had a couple of good moments on the field. And they’re going to be riding high on Saturday, as they’re set to welcome back star outfielder Cody Bellinger and utility man Zach McKinstry to the active roster.
“It was a tough game for us,” said Dodgers starter Walker Buehler. “But at the end of the day, we still feel pretty good about what we have inside that clubhouse.”
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LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers and Padres have established a competitive rivalry over the last two seasons and have played some of the most entertaining regular season games in recent memory in 2021.
But just in case anybody needed a reminder, the Giants tried to make it clear that they’re the Dodgers’ longtime rival as the two teams delivered a highly entertaining contest on Friday at Dodger Stadium. Unfortunately for the Dodgers, their ninth-inning rally wasn’t enough to beat the Giants, as they fell, 8-5, in 10 innings.
• Box score
“For us to come back, it was fun to see, fun to watch,” said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. “But it just wasn’t to be and we got beat tonight, and that’s going to happen.”
After eight innings, it looked as if the Giants were going to cruise to their first win over the Dodgers this season. San Francisco led 5-2 heading into the ninth and had a win probability of 96 percent, according to Baseball Savant.
That win probability grew to 98 percent after Max Muncy led off the bottom half of the ninth with a weak grounder to first. But then, the Dodgers fought back against Tyler Rogers, one of the toughest relievers in the National League.
Justin Turner got the rally started with a one-out single, his third of the night. Will Smith followed it up with a single of his own, getting the tying run up to the plate. Gavin Lux, who has had a flair for the dramatic lately, wasn’t able to keep the line moving as he grounded out to first base for the second out of the inning.
Then, the Dodgers turned to Austin Barnes, who was the last position player available off the bench, to keep the game alive. Barnes didn’t just keep the game alive, he gave the Dodgers new life, sending the socially distanced crowd at Dodger Stadium into a frenzy with a game-tying three-run homer. It was Barnes’ first pinch-hit homer of his career.
“I know he’s a tough pitcher,” Barnes said. “I was just trying to get a pitch down in the zone and put a good swing on it. I wasn’t trying to hit a homer, but I thankfully got the barrel and it went out.”
While Barnes and his teammates celebrated in the home dugout, there was another loud bang for a Dodgers hitter off Rogers. This time, it was Albert Pujols, who lifted a 71 mph slider into left field. Pujols, who has 668 career homers, admired the ball for a second, thinking it would result in his first walk-off homer as a member of the Dodgers.
Pujols was nearly right. The ball was hit over the outfield wall, but Giants left fielder Mike Tauchman made one of the defensive plays of the season, jumping up and robbing Pujols of the walk-off homer.
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[h=1]Mike Tauchman's home run robbery[/h]
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“I think once he showed the ball,” Roberts said, when asked when he realized Tauchman had made the catch. “I was sort of hoping that it was a deke and the ball went out. We were waiting to see the baseball.”
While the Dodgers were able to tie the game with their late-game heroics, the Giants were able to answer back in the 10th against closer Kenley Jansen. Evan Longoria delivered the big two-run double off Jansen, giving the Giants a 8-5 lead. The Dodgers, who have now lost seven games in extras this season, went down quietly in the bottom half of the inning.
“To me, he was a little too concerned with the runner on second base and it just sped up his delivery too much,” Roberts said about Jansen. “I don’t think it was too much the [pitching on] back-to-back [days] as much as trying to be too quick and not picking up his target, and I think that led to the inconsistencies of the throw.”
Despite the loss, the Dodgers had a couple of good moments on the field. And they’re going to be riding high on Saturday, as they’re set to welcome back star outfielder Cody Bellinger and utility man Zach McKinstry to the active roster.
“It was a tough game for us,” said Dodgers starter Walker Buehler. “But at the end of the day, we still feel pretty good about what we have inside that clubhouse.”
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"LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers have three former MVPs on the active roster: Clayton Kershaw, Mookie Betts and Albert Pujols. They’ll be getting their fourth back on Saturday against the Giants.
After missing nearly two months because of a hairline fracture in his left fibula, star outfielder Cody Bellinger will return to the Dodgers’ starting lineup on Saturday and will start at center field, manager Dave Roberts said on Friday. Bellinger also is expected to be in the lineup Sunday.
https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/news/cody-bellinger-set-to-return-from-injured-list
After missing nearly two months because of a hairline fracture in his left fibula, star outfielder Cody Bellinger will return to the Dodgers’ starting lineup on Saturday and will start at center field, manager Dave Roberts said on Friday. Bellinger also is expected to be in the lineup Sunday.
https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/news/cody-bellinger-set-to-return-from-injured-list
35-25 YTD
4-6 L10
Home: 19-10
Away: 16-15
3rd place in NL West, 3 games back of SF.
-173 ML @ Pirates today 4 PM PST
+361 to win WS
+168 to NL Penant
https://www.pinnacle.com/en/baseball/mlb/matchups
Last 33 games (from oldest, in rows of 5):
LWLLL (1-4)
LWLWW (3-2)
WWLWW (4-1)
WWWWW (5-0)
WLWLL (2-3)
LWLWW (3-2)
LLW......
19-14
4-6 L10
Home: 19-10
Away: 16-15
3rd place in NL West, 3 games back of SF.
-173 ML @ Pirates today 4 PM PST
+361 to win WS
+168 to NL Penant
https://www.pinnacle.com/en/baseball/mlb/matchups
Last 33 games (from oldest, in rows of 5):
LWLLL (1-4)
LWLWW (3-2)
WWLWW (4-1)
WWWWW (5-0)
WLWLL (2-3)
LWLWW (3-2)
LLW......
19-14
Pujols is definitely 3 1/2 yrs older than he says, this comes from direct local info from his time in KC area high school & JC, very definite info. GREAT hitter first 11 yrs of his career, one of best of all time, but has slipped badly last 6-7 years or so.
But I'm rooting for LA in this division, I hope SD loses every game, sick of Tatis and Muchado ridiculous antics when they hit a HR, hoping it does not spread, do not want baseball to join the football and basketball celebrate after every play like a brainless jackoff club.
But I'm rooting for LA in this division, I hope SD loses every game, sick of Tatis and Muchado ridiculous antics when they hit a HR, hoping it does not spread, do not want baseball to join the football and basketball celebrate after every play like a brainless jackoff club.
