Angels at Dodgers, 7:10 p.m.
Dee Gordon, SS
Elian Herrera, CF
Juan Rivera, LF
Andre Ethier, RF
Jerry Hairston Jr., 2B
A.J. Ellis, C
James Loney, 1B
Juan Uribe, 3B
Nathan Eovaldi, P
Aaron Miles, who re-signed a minor-league deal with the Dodgers during their May injury wave, is now going to retire, according to Christopher Jackson of Albuquerque Baseball Examiner. (In addition, minor-league third baseman Jeff Baisley has been released.)
“All the things with him, no spring training, all the things he was trying to get done here, the bottom line with him was that passion, that fire that’s allowed him to continue … it wasn’t there,” Isotopes manager Lorenzo Bundy told Jackson.
Matthew Pouliot has a wrap-up of Miles’ career at Hardball Talk, while you can read my Remembering 2011 piece on him here.
Anonymous
Wilson and Eovaldi matched up against each other for the last exhibition game of the season, a midweek day game that my wife and I went to.
Pujols hit a home run into the loge where we were sitting. It was very loud.
I’ve been to one regular season game this year. And Rivera hit a home run into the loge.
I’m going again on July 1. I demand another loge homer!
Blue-eyed Gal
Preferably not served up by a fella named Albert.
But I think that’s a fine idea.
A pity about Miles. Who knows how he was this year, but I find it hard to believe he was less useful a utility player than Kennedy.
Anonymous
>> How often does our starting lineup have 3B hitting 8th?
Not often enough!
Anonymous
Didn’t Dave Kingman hit a HR into the loge section?
Anonymous
Frank Howard hit one into the third deck off Whitey Ford, if I recall correctly.
Jeffrey Thomas III
Sad to hear about Miles, I was just wondering about when he might come up. Oh well, I guess we get more Kennedy.
Anonymous
Prior to tonight, the Dodgers have had their 3B bat in the 8 slot, twice. Justin Sellers once and Adam Kennedy once.
I count 7 from last year. Four with Miles and three with Mitchell.
KT
Interesting 1st pitch
KT
Speed caused that error
Nice pick off throw
Anonymous
I think you can charge that pickoff to Trout. Eovaldi isn’t exactly the second coming of Andy Pettitte when it comes to pickoff throws.
KT
Yea he was going first move
Anonymous
Loney missed the tag – but that’s one of those “neighborhood” calls – the throw beat him, so he’s out.
Anonymous
Looked like Loney swiped and got part of Trout’s sleeve.
KT
no he actually brushed him twice on the front shoulder and on the back of the same shoulder
Anonymous
1. i like the lineup tonight, esp Hererra at 2.
2. I think with his limited abilities, Miles was a good fit for us at the time and I’m sorry to see him retire
KT
me too on both accounts
Miles was good for us then but not now
Anonymous
I have a certain respect for Miles, but he’s ultimately fungible (except when his replacement is Kennedy).
KT
Good eye Elian way to work a walk
Come on Juan
KT
Hunter tracked that on easily
KT
Dre!!! with the gapper
KT
I don’t see how they missed Dre on that good relay
KT
Missed tag…Dre slide to the outside and was never touched…wow
bcmaiden
I’m so impressed with Elian. He rarely has a bad AB. Fire in the house Eman. The iceman has melted.
KT
Yea I think he should take over Uribe’s job permanently
bcmaiden
Uribe is a better defender. I like Elian as the super utility sub who plays almost everyday. Dump the guy we can’t mention when Ellis & Sellers return.
KT
Well that lead didn’t last long…but better than being behind
KT
so far very good at bat by james
KT
He really battled for that single…nice to see him hit the lefty
bcmaiden
The thing that scares me about EO is his straight fastball. Guys in the majors can hammer a fastball with no movement.
Anonymous
It doesn’t look that straight to me, and it looks it really jumps at the end. I think he’s looked much better than last year.
bcmaiden
The homerun pitch was straight as an arrow watching the gameday video highlights.
bcmaiden
Giants leading 5-0 behind Cain who has been unbeatable since he signed his extension. They’re in an easy part of the schedule and taking full advantage by winning a lot.
Anonymous
This will balance out.
Christopher Staaf
Man, that was close.
Anonymous
Thought for sure Dee was going to get that one.
Jon Weisman
Awe. Some.
Christopher Staaf
James Loney proving his worth with that Gold Glove. Great DP.
KT
I just facebooked to my friend at the game here’s to a 1-2-3 DP….I was off a little
Anonymous
Loney really unloaded that well.
KT
Hey Bob…I guessing you were some where else because you haven’t been here so I’ll say welcome back
^_^
Anonymous
Been lurking and biting my tongue as regards he who shall remain nameless.
KT
^_^
KT
Way to get out of that inning U-less
Christopher Staaf
That was good recovery by young Nathan. Loney definitely did his part.
bcmaiden
Out of the jam with no damage. Stop benching Loney.
Old Bear
Walk Pujols here.
KT
you ask so shall you receive
KT
way to go U-less
Christopher Staaf
Way to get out of another jam!
KT
Start it off Elian
bcmaiden
Man, why can’t we get this kid some run support. Score now, dangit.
KT
Good at bat Juan
Come on Dre
KT
A little trickery will get you in trouble…hand caught in the cookie jar scenerio
Christopher Staaf
Yes, Aybar tried to pull a Loney! Good interpretation of the rule.
KT
yea but loney never touched it just let it drop straight out
Christopher Staaf
Exactly! Which is another reason why Loney is gonna have a Gold Glove and Aybar won’t!!!
Christopher Staaf
I realize that Loney’s situation was a pop up and Aybar’s was a slow line drive.
KT
Come on Jerry make it hurt
KT
vinny giving a special situation alert for San Francisco game
Old Bear
Despite the score — 10-0 Giants over Astros after 5 1/2 — there is nonetheless an interesting game going on in Baghdad by the Bay, which the late, great columnist Herb Caen used to call it.
KT
Make him pitch to you AJ because they want to go after Loney
KT
Come on James…Make him pitch to you
KT
James that’s not making him pitch to you
Anonymous
When the pitcher’s been that wild, you need to take until he’s thrown a strike.
KT
exactly
Anonymous
I’m excited to see if we can pick up a first baseman who can hit, should be fun
Jason Ungar
maybe one who dosen’t lead baseball in runners left on base and in scoring position please!
Anonymous
The Mets are appealing the official scorer’s call of a hit in the first inning of Dickey’s one-hitter today.
After Santana, the Mets now have a taste for blood when it comes to no-hitters.
KT
Nice play Jerry!!
KT
definitely a good call
David Farinella
Has Uribe always thrown like he’s got alligator arms?
Christopher Staaf
That was not a good throw.
David Farinella
Wow, that play in SF was pretty amazing.
KT
Come on DP
Anonymous
Ask and you shall receive.
KT
^_^
Christopher Staaf
Delivered…Uribe got saved by Jerry again. I hope that’s not gonna be a recurring theme.
KT
Another Excellent play by Jerry…Fine turn on a bad throw…He’s looking much more comfortable at second now
KT
still special after 6.5 in SF
David Farinella
Did you see that catch?
KT
Just now…fantastic
Jon Weisman
Matt Cain has a Game Score of 90 through seven innings.
Anonymous
Is that good or bad?
Anonymous
Uribe actually took a pitch. Even Kennedy usually makes the pitchers work a little more.
KT
Come on Dee make him pitch to you
David Farinella
So, here’s a question for you… The minimum amount of pitches a pitcher can throw to have a perfect game is 27, right? What’s the least amount of pitches that have been thrown for a perfect game?
Christopher Staaf
Right off the top of my head, I know Don Larsen threw 87 pitches in his. David Wells was well over 130.
Anonymous
For the earliest perfectos, probably no records.
KT
way on the second base side on that popup Dee
David Farinella
The broadcast team in SF is a jinx machine up there…. Sheesh, even showing Cain’s wife.
KT
sorry I won’t switch my game to watch the Gnats do anything…even lose ^_^
Anonymous
The dullest Dodger game is inherently more interesting than the most absorbing Gnat game.
KT
Yes
Jibin Park
I’d have to respectfully disagree with that. I dislike the Giants, but it’s quite awesome to see the ending of a perfect game. It’s happened only 22 times. Glad I’m subscribed to MLB.com for the month of June!
KT
If you not there in person does it really matter…It’s not like I haven’t seen a perfect game before
KT
I winning at solitaire again Dre…Let’s go
Blue-eyed Gal
I can’t believe I’ve got Vin Scully’s volume turned low so I can watch the last inning of a Giants game. (Multiple screens woot). I hope I don’t go to Dodger purgatory for this.
KT
Blasphemy
KT
Dam I knew it was gone as soon as it hit his bat
KT
Time for Javy to get better again…Tag team closers
Christopher Staaf
I dunno if I would go that far but maybe look to the trade deadline to get someone else. Jansen just gives up way too many HRs for my liking.
Christopher Staaf
Man, Aybar?? Really??
Anonymous
Terrible pitch by KJ, to a weak hitter.
bcmaiden
Another straight fastball right down the pipe. The thing that bothers me is that our hitters can’t hit HR at all, while weak hitters everywhere do it.
David Farinella
Wait, what. Coffey is coming in? is Donnie giving up? I’m confused.
KT
He’s expecting to go extra innings
Christopher Staaf
Let’s hope it does go into extra innings.
Anonymous
Probably didn’t want him to throw too many pitches. He’s been working a lot recently.
Old Bear
Jansen — 10 pitches Monday, 24 last night, 14 tonight before being removed.. Mattingly has to be more judicious in his use of Kenley. I don’t think using him three days in a row is the right way to go.
KT
Good Eye AJ
KT
Make him pitch to you James…Take until you get a strike
Anonymous
You have to run for AJ!
KT
he won’t again
Jon Weisman
Cain ties Koufax and Ryan for second-best game score (101) in MLB history for nine-inning game. bit.ly/KHTAdZ
bit.ly/aXQk2C
KT
BGJ!!
Christopher Staaf
That was awesome…I would say pinch hit for Uribe but the alternatives aren’t that much better.
Christopher Staaf
Take that back. Where is Abreu????
Anonymous
Can Uribe make contact?
Jason Ungar
Uribe in his brain is figuring out a way to hit a 5 run homerun right now
Jon Weisman
I don’t think I’ve been so scared of a double play all season.
Christopher Staaf
That was great base running by Ellis and Loney.
Jibin Park
Or triple play.
KT
Good play by James
KT
And AJ staying in the rundown
Jon Weisman
Man, I think the Angels could have ended the game right there.
KT
Come on Tony
Anonymous
I’m amazed Uribe even made contact. At least Mattingly isn’t using Kennedy to PH.
Christopher Staaf
But Abreu was available.
Anonymous
Really, a much better choice unless he’s unavailable for some reason.
Christopher Staaf
He’s up now. Come through for us Bobby.
David Farinella
Seriously, MLB.tv goes on the fritz now?
KT
Bobby batting for Dee after Tony struck out
Jibin Park
Really? Gwynn? No swing?
Anonymous
I can’t blame him for not swinging at that.
Jason Ungar
Well it was a bad pitch but with 2 strikes with RISP down a run in the ninth, you just can’t get caught looking. I learned that when I was 8
Jason Ungar
have they been calling that a strike all night?? jeez
KT
no
Jason Ungar
I didn’t think so. I have been watching. Not every pitch as I was getting the kids to bed, but most pitches. I didn’t want to be THAT guy cause I think umps are part of the game u just have to deal with it, but that was a terrible call. Then again a good hitter fouls it off. Gwynn isn’t a good hitter.
Anonymous
OK, the strike zone starts at the ankles. Why not Abreu earlier, Don?
KT
very low strike
Old Bear
Watch. Abreu will hit what wold have been a sacrifice fly with no outs.
KT
ump wants this game over with
Anonymous
Well, in this series Mattingly outmismanaged Scioscia.
Jibin Park
squeeze with gwynn would have been best bet, IMO…
bcmaiden
I know, our bunt happy manager fails to use the squeeze in opportune situations.
Christopher Staaf
Optimist…40-24, still the best record in the league.
Pessimist: closer situation isn’t resolved and the offense still needs vast improvement.
I still want to know why Abreu wasn’t hitting for Uribe. If the game gets tied and goes to extras, Herrera or Hairston can move to 3B. Oh well.
See you all in a couple of days when Kid K goes against the White Sox.
Anonymous
I agree with your pessimist view, we won’t be able to hold onto the best record for long if we keep throwing games like these out there.
Jason Ungar
we pay Uribe 8 million a year that’s why.
David Farinella
Well, that was a let down.
Anonymous
Wow that was pretty ugly. Man on third, no outs and we can’t even get ONE run?
Jon Weisman
NPUT
Anonymous
The called 3rd strike to Gwynn was definitely low. Then another to Bobby there was low AND outside. Ump wanted game over.
Old Bear
Meaningless correction of my own recent error:
Jansen’s pitch count this week — 24 on Monday, 10 on Tuesday, 14 tonight.
Good night, all