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The Dodgers are looking to clinch the series win after taking the first two games against the Marlins. But last night’s game was not without incident.
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Marlins
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Dodgers
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7:10 p.m.
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Los Angeles
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2B
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Gordon |
2B
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Utley | |
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CF
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Yelich |
SS
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Seager | |
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LF
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Ozuna |
LF
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Bellinger | |
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RF
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Stanton |
C
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Grandal | |
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1B
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Bour |
1B
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Gonzalez | |
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C
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Realmuto |
3B
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Taylor | |
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3B
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Dietrich | CF | Pederson | |
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SS
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Riddle |
RF
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Hernandez | |
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P
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Straily (R)
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P
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Urias (L) |
We all saw it, and it was very dumb. A.J. Ramos absolutely hit Brett Eibner on purpose. Ross Stripling absolutely threw behind Giancarlo Stanton on purpose. Don Mattingly absolutely made a fool of himself by saying he was upset Corey Seager swung at the 3-0 pitch in a 5-run game.
OK, they had their bench-clearing hugging exhibition, now let’s get on with the baseball. No one needs to retaliate against anyone anymore. Though I write this expecting that Seager is getting a ball in the middle of his back in his first plate appearance because baseball is silly.
Onto more important things like Julio Urias. He’s making his fifth start of the season. So far, his season has been a mixed bag. He had that no-hit bid against Pittsburgh, but on the whole, he has been a bit disappointing. This is surely related to the way the Dodgers have been handling him so far this season. But, Dave Roberts has said multiple times that Urias is here to stay and won’t be sent to the bullpen. He’ll work out his kinks and quickly become the guy we have all come to know in his brief career.
Yasiel Puig is out of tonight’s lineup after leaving last night’s game with tightness in his back. He hasn’t been placed on the disabled list yet and may not need to be.
Roberts said Puig is available off the bench. Doesn't anticipate it being a DL situation
— Dodger Insider (@DodgerInsider) May 20, 2017
Cody Bellinger is hitting third tonight. With that, he’ll have hit in every spot in the lineup just 24 games into his rookie season. Impressive. Overall, the lineup looks strong.
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Tommy Lasorda was hospitalized today. Here is the Dodgers’ official statement:
“Hall of Fame Dodger manager Tommy Lasorda has been hospitalized. Lasorda is resting comfortably and appreciates all of the support.”
Get well soon, Tommy.
