ACL Dodgers 32 – ACL Angels 7
That is not a typo. EveryACL Dodgers hitter had at least one hit, and all but SS Sam Mongelli on a rehab assignment had 2 or more. Mongelli only had 3 PA and reached on a single and walk before giving way to Yojackson Laya.
This was a stats building game…32 runs, 30 hits,11 XBH, 10 BB
- DH Reyli Mariano – 2-6, 2 BB, 4 runs,
- SS Yojackson Laya – 3-3, 1 run, 1 RBI
- C Francisco Espinoza – 3-5, 1 BB, 2 runs, 3 RBI
- 3B Moises Bolivar – 3-7, 1 BB, 4 runs, 6 RBI, HR (9)
- 2B Daniel Mielcarek – 4-7, 3 runs, 3 RBI, 3 doubles (7)
- RF Moises Acacio – 3-4, 2 BB, 6 runs, 4 RBI, 2 doubles (6)
- CF Agustin Acosta – 5-6, 1 BB, 4 runs, 4 RBI, double (1), HR (1)
- LF Abel Lorenzo – 4-7, 3 runs, 7 RBI, double (9)
- 1B Jose Gonzalez – 2-4, 3 BB, 3 runs, 1 RBI, triple (2), HR (3)
DSL Padres Gold 2 – DSL LAD Mega 0 – 7 innings
The Padres Gold scored 2 in the 3rd for the only runs in the game.
With LHSP Miguel Herrera on the mound, he hit the first batter and walked the next. A WP moved both runners up. Herrera struck out the next 2 batters. He walked the bases full and threw a run scoring WP. Another BB to reload the bases. Herrera gave way to RHRP Christian Polanco. He unleased a WP to the first batter he faced for another score. Padres scored 2 runs on 3 BB, 1 HBP, and 3 WP.
LAD Mega got singles from SS Antoni Urena and CF Helvin Mendoza.
DSL Padres Brown 3 – DSL LAD Bautista 2
LAD Bautista scored 2 in the 2nd. First batter reached on an error. Following a K, the next batter drew a BB. After a 2nd K, the next batter reached on an error and both runners scored.
The Padres Brown scored 3 in the 5th. RHSP Anderson Carias had just pitched 4 scoreless innings, but then ran into the proverbial wall. First three batters of the inning hit a single, HBP, and single to load the bases. The next batter hit a 2-run single, that was followed by another single to load the bases. RHRP Enmanuel De La Rosa came in to relieve Carias and inherited the bases full and no outs. He struck out the first batter, but a ground ball out to 1B scored the go-ahead run. Another ground out ended the inning.
PH Luis Rodriguez hit a 2 out triple (2) in the 6th, but was left there. C Jeanfranco Fernandez singled earlier in the game. That was the LAD Bautista offense.
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Finally, I came across this comment from NYY C Jorge Posada on how he views the game of baseball today.
“I CAN’T WATCH TODAY’S BASEBALL.” Yankees legend Jorge Posada, a 4-time World Series champion and one of the faces of the dynasty years, (The Core 4) did not hold back during his interview on Abriendo El Podcast. Posada said today’s game has become too robotic, too obsessed with formulas, and too accepting of strikeouts. “The baseball being played today is garbage,” Posada said. He also pushed back hard on the analytics crowd trying to judge Derek Jeter’s defense strictly through modern numbers. “You can’t judge Jeter through a computer.” That line right there is pure old-school Yankees. Posada came from an era where putting the ball in play mattered. Moving runners mattered. Taking pride in not striking out mattered. He said back then, striking out 100 times in a season felt like you were not doing your job. Now? Guys can strike out constantly, hit 30 home runs, bat .202, and still get paid like stars. His message was simple: The game got smarter on paper, but dumber between the lines.
I have spoken to many of my son’s contemporaries, and many of them say the same thing. The only reason my son watches the games is for me, and his best friend in Reno who is a huge LAD fan. My grandaughter was at the OKC – Reno game last week and sent me a video of Teo’s HR.
Discussion (77)
Disagree, not disagreeable
Wrobo certainly raised his K rate in this win. He’s earned a spot in the all-star game.
Anybody here predict that Wrobleski would be the first Dodger pitcher to 10 wins?
I had a great time at Parkview Field in Ft. Wayne. My daughter, Tasha, was my cameraman, er woman, and we did interviews with the chefs and the bus driver. I think you will like them. It will be a couple of days until I get them edited. I had planned to stay for three games, but my wife’s restaurant grand opening is tomorrow, and I decided that I like being alive… so I came back.
Morales, Davalan, and Quintero all homered, but Quintero’s was a Granny! You can see that Quintero is going to be a monster. Harlan impressed me, and while Wagner was hitless, he just moves like a baller.
Zach Root was very impressive. I’ll have more on him later.
Following the game on mlb-com’s Game Changer, I just noticed a factoid pop up after Wrobo struck out Kurtz:
“Wrobleski’s K % is down to about 15.’s’s 4% from 27.1% last year. MLB avg: 22.1%.”
That’s a big drop in strikeout rate. Interesting how Wrobo has been so effective without a lot of strikeouts. Pitching to contact has paid off.
Could Tucker have gone back any slower on that ball in the first inning. His defense is no better than his offense. Wow!
Anybody watch Skubal’s QS against the Yankees? 6 innings, 1 hit, 1 earned run, 9 Ks, 0 BB.
I sure hope Philadelphia, Milwaukee or the Cubs don’t get him.
HAVING A GREAT TIME IN FT WAYNE.
Great Game
2 cool interviews
Drop-dead gorgeous camerawoman!
06/29/26 Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent SS Brayan Holguin to a minor league contract.
9:40 PM ET
Dodgers (55-30)
Athletics (40-45)
SP Justin Wrobleski L
9-2 2.71 ERA
SP Jeffrey Springs L
3-7 5.52 ERA
Confirmed Lineup
DH S. Ohtani L
CF Andy Pages R
1B F. Freeman L
SS Mookie Betts R
LF T. Hernandez R
RF Kyle Tucker L
3B Tommy Edman S
2B Miguel Rojas R
C D. Rushing L
88° Wind 10 mph
RHRP Jonathan Hernandez was DFA and the Dodgers have recalled RHRP Wyatt Mills.
From the Dodgers’ Official Page:
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Tyler Glasnow
Injury: Lower back spasms
IL date: May 8 (transferred to 60-day IL on June 6)
Expected return: Second half of 2026
Status: Has started playing catch. The Dodgers are hopeful that he will not have another setback. (updated June 29)
RHP Evan Phillips
Injury: Recovery from Tommy John surgery
IL date: Feb. 12 (60-day IL)
Expected return: July
Status: Nearing the end of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City, having pitched a back-to-back and an up-down. (updated June 29)
C Will Smith
Injury: Neck inflammation
IL date: June 11 (10-day IL, retroactive to June 8)
Expected return: July
Status: Not doing any baseball activities. Unlikely to be activated when the Dodgers’ next homestand begins on July 2. (updated June 26)
LHP Blake Snell
Injury: Loose bodies in left elbow
IL date: May 15 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 29)
Expected return: Possibly late July
Status: Threw a 15-pitch bullpen session on June 26, his first since having surgery. Expected to need at least four more bullpens before facing hitters. (updated June 26)
RHP Edwin Díaz
Injury: Loose bodies in right elbow
IL date: April 20 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 10)
Expected return: Late July
Status: Continuing to ramp up his bullpen progression with a likely return at some point after the All-Star break. (updated June 26)
“The Los Angeles Dodgers made their interest in Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal known over the offseason, so it’s only natural they’re the favorites to land him at this season’s trade deadline.
According to Katie Woo of The Athletic, though, their focuses for Aug. 3 lie elsewhere. The Dodgers are aiming to bolster their already strong minor league system by parting with some of their top outfield prospects to strengthen other areas.
“The Dodgers want to improve the depth of their minor-league system and are prepared to part with at least one of their top outfield prospects not named Josue De Paula to do so,” Woo wrote.
“…The Dodgers are comfortable dealing from that position group to address other areas of their farm system, such as catching and middle-infield depth.
“The Dodgers’ starting pitching is thin in the upper minors, aside from River Ryan and Jackson Ferris. Los Angeles is believed to be searching for high-ceiling prospects in a potential trade and isn’t necessarily coveting major-league-ready talent in a return.”
Of the Dodgers’ Top 15 prospects according to MLB, just two of them play middle infield positions, and they don’t have a catcher in their Top 30 prospects. Pitching is likely a lesser issue for the Dodgers, as they still have plenty of talent coming through the ranks with players like Christian Zazueta and their highest draft pick from last year, left-hander Zach Root”.
“Each of the Dodgers’ Top 4 prospects according to MLB are outfielders, and they all have ETAs within the next two years. Other than De Paula, that leaves Mike Sirota, Zyhir Hope and Edgardo Quintero on the block. Additionally, the Dodgers have other strong outfielder prospects like former first-rounder James Tibbs III, Kendall George and Charles Davalan.
A prospect trade wouldn’t be the blockbuster everyone is expecting from them, but they’ve traded for prospects in the past and have seen plenty of benefits. Whether or not they pull the trigger on shipping out Top 100 MLB prospects remains to be seen, but they definitely won’t shy away from doing so if they see fit”.
How many50s and 55s and Lauers does it take to get one 65 back? 60?
I do wonder if they would move Lauer, you would think they would…
Right?
Per Katie Woo (FREE ARTICLE!)
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7407664/2026/06/30/dodgers-trade-deadline-prospects-josue-de-paula/?source=emp_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.uFA._sFr.itK-W42z6EdP
“As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare for the trade deadline, they’re expected to be linked to Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. However, the primary focus for the back-to-back champions isn’t on the major-league roster, according to multiple sources familiar with the club’s thinking who were granted anonymity because of the sensitivity of the subject.”
Great news that the big flopper is headed elsewhere. Now if we can get Moreno to change the name of that embarrassment in Anaheim and sell the team, LA would be in pretty good shape.
Can we at least keep Bronny?
For those of you that call yourselves Laker fans but don’t like Lebron, I guess, welcome back ?
Lebron has informed the Lakers he’s moving on for the 2026-2027 season.
Freddie Freeman is so fun to watch hit, especially the last 8 games.
Karros was saying last night that Freddie is the best all around hitter in the last 20 plus years. He struggled, off the top of his head, to come up with a comp for a player who used the whole ballpark like Freddie does.
I immediately thought of 2. Tony Gwynn and Wade Boggs. Both had long careers of excellent spray hitting, hitting for average, OPS, and doubles. What separates Freddie from those 2, is his home run power. He has damn near triple their totals in homers.
Freddie is a remarkable hitter and I’m glad he’s a Dodger.
If Kyle Tucker doesn’t cut it out, he may be forced to change his walk-up song from Dire Straits’, “Money for Nothing”.
I do not know if any of you caught it, but late in last nights telecast, at least the MLB.TV one, MLB ran an ad about them listening to the fans when asked how the game could improve and the ad talked about the pitch clock and the ABS challenge. Then very subtly they mentioned they are listening again and then in a ballsy move in my mind, mentioned a cap and a floor, trying to get the fans on their side in a fight they will not win. NO way the MLBPPA accepts any type of cap.
I can see the A’s winning their division really soon. The biggest issue with them will be their pitching. Position wise? They have talent! It’s a shame they are playing in a minor league ballpark. I have a special place in my heart for the A’s organization . They drafted my son in 2010. He never made it to the majors, but it opened up a lot of doors for him. I wish the organization the best! (Except when they play the Dodgers!)
Teo looked fresh and healthy last night! Great to see him back!
Watching Freddie at first with the A’s rookie second baseman was fantastic! Celebrated his first career hit! Freddie is a baseball treasure!
Rojas just keeps on being a baseball player! Are we sure he retires after the season?
Max just keeps producing! Batting 7th? Wow!
Is Tucker teasing again or what? Almost to .250 with a lot of hard hit balls. He would make that lineup so much better.
Pages looked better the last couple of games. If he could just layoff the balls 2 feet off the plate!!
Lauer pitched a good game. He’s really done a good job filling in! Bet the Jays would like to rethink that decision!
Kyle Hurts best inning as a professional pitcher! That was impressive! Keep it up!
Hernandez probably has his bags packed and ready to go. Started out really good. Finishing up not so good.
Looks like this weekend series will only have wildcard implications! Love it!
I along with others are interested what rabbit Preller pulls out of his ass to try and make the playoffs. There’s NOT left in the cupboard to offer in trades.
I don’t know Posada, perhaps English isn’t his native tongue, but that bit about the game being dumber… that’s kinda a weird and dopey quantification.
But it’s definitely not as fun or enjoyable to watch!
Even MLB acknowledges that.
Lojackson Lara
Oswaldo Osorio
Mairoshendrick Martinus
The Dodgers’ prospect name game is almost as strong as their developmental game.
The A’s are a young fun team. I was watching the A’s broadcast with Chris Caray (grandson of Harry Carey) and former MLB pitcher Dallas Braden. Yes, they are homers but no more than Joe Davis. They were enjoyable to listen to, and were very excited for their rookie 23 year old middle infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer who got three hits on his MLB debut. He was a 3rd round pick in 2024 from Rutgers. Carey and Braden were very complimentary of the Dodgers. My friend who was at the game said that the fans were 90% LAD. Carey and Braden said that LAD fans travel well. I am sure they do travel well, but I do not think they realize how many LAD fans here are in Sacramento.
It is a great venue to see baseball although it is not a MLB park, but for MiLB games it is great.
MLB and MLB ready middle infielders for the A’s – Jacob Wilson, Zach Gelof, Akili Williams, Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, and Leo De Vries in the wings. 1B Nick Kurtz, LF Tyler Soderstrom, C Shea Langeliers, CF Colby Thomas, 3B Max Muncy. Managed by Mark Kotsay. I have known Kotsay since we picked him up at the Hartford, Connecticut Airport in 1992. He and my son were playing in the Mickey Mantle WS in Waterbury, Connecticut and the Junior Olympics in Beaumont, Texas. He and my have remained good friends.
3B Coach Bobby Crosby was one of the early River Cats and was one of my wife’s favorites. Former USC and LAD MiLB pitcher Dan Hubbs is the bullpen coach, and he and my son were teammates in Phillies organization.
I will catch a few A’s games this summer. Without the Dodgers or Yankees, the prices will be more than reasonable.