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As seems to be the case recently, the Dodgers are struggling in San Francisco. They’ve dropped the first two games of this series and send Clayton Kershaw to the mound to try to be the stopper. The Giants are countering with Johnny Cueto.
Yep, checks out.
#Dodgers have lost 20 of past 26 at AT&T Park. Clayton Kershaw has started 4 of the 6 victories
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) May 17, 2017
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Giants
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12:45 p.m.
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San Francisco
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1B
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Utley
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3B
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Nunez | |
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SS
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Seager
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LF
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Ruggiano | |
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3B
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Turner
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SS
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Arroyo | |
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LF
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Bellinger |
C
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Posey | |
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C
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Grandal |
1B
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Morse | |
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2B
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Taylor |
RF
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Williamson | |
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CF
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RF
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Puig |
CF
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Hernandez | |
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P
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Kershaw (L)
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P
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Cueto (R)
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Cueto got the best of Kershaw in their first matchup 16 days ago when Cueto allowed three runs in seven innings while Kershaw allowed four runs in six innings. Cueto’s pitching better this month (2.86 ERA, 2.89 FIP, 7 1/3 IP/GS, 25.6 K%, 5.8 BB%). In fact, he’s pitching a little better overall than Kershaw is in May (2.66 ERA, 3.91 FIP, 6.8 IP/GS, 22.2 K%, 6.2 BB%), but the fact it feels like Kershaw has been struggling — despite those numbers — shows just how spoiled we are as Dodger fans.
With Joc Pederson struggling, Chase Utley moves into the leadoff spot against a right-hander. The 2 through 6 spots are no surprise, with Pederson and Yasiel Puig bringing up the rear. I’m fine with this, as Joc has looked really bad for a majority of the season. A deep dive on his struggles is coming.
After scoring five runs in two games, the Dodgers are going to need Corey Seager, Justin Turner, Cody Bellinger and future NL MVP Chris Taylor to get their bats going today.
Some news:
Dodgers-Marlins probables:
THU: Ryu vs. Volquez
FRI: Wood vs. Nicolino (L)
SAT: Urias vs. Straily
SUN: TBA vs. TBA— Eric Stephen (@ericstephen) May 17, 2017
Eric points out Sunday is the first day Kenta Maeda can come off the disabled list. The Dodgers would need to make room for him on the active roster, though.
Odrisamer Despaigne was just recalled by the Marlins, so there’s a chance he could get the call.
After 4 in Springfield Drillers lead 2-0. Final pitching line for Walker Buehler – 3.2IP-3H-0ER-1BB-9K 66 pitches 45 strikes.
— Tulsa Drillers (@TulsaDrillers) May 17, 2017
Walker Buehler, unicorn. But still, don’t expect him to be in the majors this season.
Also, Adrian Gonzalez and Logan Forsythe are rehabbing with the Quakes tonight. Get well soon, chaps.
