Dodgers Relievers Blow Another WS Game

October 25, 2020

The Rays are in the WS for a reason.  They are good and they never quit.  Let me get the negative out of the way.  I have been a Dave Roberts supporter throughout the postseason, but I have also said that there is no way that I would bring Pedro Baez in with runners on base.  You want to make a change from Treinen?  Okay, that was at least an…

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Clayton and Mookie Lead LAD Over Rays in Game 1

October 21, 2020

The Franchise opened the 2020 World Series and had a game fairly reminiscent of his 2017 Game 1 against the Assterisks.  Back in his home town, Clayton Kershaw threw a non-stressful 6.0 innings, and left with an 8-1 lead.  He allowed 1 run on 2 hits.  He issued a one out walk to Randy Arozarena in the first, and then proceeded to sit down 13 consecutive batters before Kevin Kiermaier…

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Doc: “THIS IS OUR YEAR. THIS IS OUR YEAR”

October 19, 2020

For the third time in four years, the Los Angeles Dodgers are NL Pennant Winners and headed back to the World Series.  Will 2020 be different?  Like the Cubs in 2016 and the Nationals last year, I think the Dodgers are the team of destiny.  I am sure Tampa Bay Rays fans feel the same way, but I am a Dodgers fan so who cares what Rays fans think. Corey…

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GAME SIX RECAP AND SOME RANDOM PLAYOFF THOUGHTS:

October 18, 2020

Elimination game, facing the Braves top pitcher, Max Fried, and the Dodgers, besides the obvious need to win, had several objectives:               1.         get off to a good start;             2.         run up Fried’s pitch count;             3.         Keep Buehler’s pitch count down;             4.         Keep the Braves off the bases; and             5.         Score more runs than the Braves.   The Dodgers were successful on four of the…

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Mookie’s Glove and Corey’s Bat Push Dodgers to Game 6

October 17, 2020

Okay, the 25 year old Fresh Prince also comes through in the clutch as he has done so many times.  Biggest hit in his 2 year career…a well timed 3-run HR. After the first three innings my headline was: Dodgers Look For Walks, Braves Look For Hits A.J. Minter has never started an ML game. Minter’s previous high in IP was 1.2 (once).  He goes 3.0 IP, faces 10 batters…

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Armchair GM

October 16, 2020

Well, basically, that is what we all are in some form or another. I know that I have often thought, damn, I can do it better than he can, or what is he thinking? Armchair GM’s also usually feel they are good managers too. Over the last several years, I have often disagreed with both Roberts and AF. I still feel Roberts, although a great communicator and player’s manager, still…

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Dodgers Bring Lumber – Make History

October 15, 2020

After the Dodgers scored 4 runs in the 9th to almost get that come from behind victory in Game 2.  The Dodgers unloaded on Kyle Wright and the Braves for 11 runs in the 1st inning.  After last night’s game, Dave Roberts said that “I definitely think that’s some momentum we can take into tomorrow.”  Boy did they.  The Dodgers unloaded on Kyle Wright and the Braves for 11 runs…

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Dodgers Down But Not Out

October 14, 2020

I had the privilege and joy of watching last night’s game with a new friend. I will call him DR (not Dodger Rick). DR is a long time reader, but does not post. DR reached out to me before I assumed responsibility for LADT and offered to assist with some IT to form a new blog. Because Mark allowed me to assume LADT, DR’s services were not necessary, but I…

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Dodgers and Braves NLCS Preview

October 12, 2020

Today, the Dodgers face off against the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the 2020 NLCS.  The Dodgers have never faced the Braves for the pennant before.  They have faced each other three times in Divisional Series play. 1996 NLDS – Dodgers lost to Atlanta 3 games to 0 2013 NLDS – Dodgers beat Atlanta 3 games to 1 2018 NLDS – Dodgers beat Atlanta 3 games to 1 Before…

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GAME ONE RECAP AND SOME RANDOM THOUGHTS:

October 7, 2020

Well that was an interesting and very long game.   Dodgers won 5-1, and despite appearances (it could be called an ugly win) they, nevertheless, won in dominating fashion.   There were lots of walks.   Padres pitchers, threw 165 pitches in 8 innings, as they walked 10 Dodgers batters, and added a hit by pitch for good measure.       Walker Buehler started for the Dodgers and almost immediately started to make Dodgers fans…

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