The Dodgers have played their last ten games, and last three series, against National League Central teams. Today, they make it eleven and four, as they face off against the …
Read More »Cardinals 2, Dodgers 0: Adam Wainwright does it all
Brandon McCarthy was not great today, but he wasn’t terrible, either, in spite of the fact that this was his shortest outing of the year. In four innings pitched, he …
Read More »Dodgers @ Cardinals May 31, 2017: Ryu’s rotation return
Yesterday’s victory was the Dodgers’ sixth in a row. It moved them into sole possession of first place, and put them at a season-high 13 games above .500, at 33-20. …
Read More »Dodgers 5, Cardinals 1: Utley, Bellinger, Forsythe lead the dinger parade
Mike Leake pretty nearly shut down the Dodgers when he faced them last week, going eight innings and allowing just one run on four hits. Chase Utley quickly matched that run …
Read More »Dodgers 9, Cubs 4: Dodgers sweep Cubs; dingers abound as aces off
On paper, Clayton Kershaw versus Jon Lester was the premier matchup of this series. Because baseball is weird, though, both aces had their two worst starts of the season. Fortunately for Kershaw, …
Read More »Cubs @ Dodgers May 27, 2017: McCarthy vs. Lackey, round 2
For the second time this season, Brandon McCarthy (3.76 ERA, 3.07 FIP, 1.180 WHIP) will face John Lackey (4.82 ERA, 4.93 FIP, 1.395 WHIP). The first time, things worked out in the Dodgers’ favor, …
Read More »Cubs @ Dodgers May 26, 2017: Wood vs. Arrieta
Coming off of their series victory against the Cardinals, the Dodgers will now face another NL Central team. Alex Wood (1.88 ERA, 1.89 FIP, 1.023 WHIP) is set to make his …
Read More »The Dodgers did something unusual last night
In last night’s victory over the Cardinals, Kenta Maeda pitched five innings, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks. When he came out after just 78 pitches, Hyun-Jin Ryu entered to make …
Read More »Cardinals @ Dodgers May 24, 2017: Hill vs. Leake; Joc out, Chris Taylor makes CF debut
The Dodgers managed to come out on the right side of last night’s 13-inning game, avoiding what would have been one of the most deflating losses of the year. Tonight, Rich Hill (2.77 …
Read More »Marlins @ Dodgers May 21, 2017: McCarthy vs. Worley
You know the Dodgers are coming off of a rough game when Chad uses the dumpster fire picture for the previous recap. They still have a shot at a series victory …
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