The Dodgers might be the hot team, but the Mets have the starting pitcher with the lower ERA in all three games of their series, beginning tonight with Jennry Mejia (1.96) against Ricky Nolasco (3.65).
Mets ace Matt Harvey (2.09) takes the mound Tuesday against Hyun-Jin Ryu (2.99), while Dillon Gee (3.82) will try to best Chris Capuano (4.50) on Wednesday.
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John_from_Aus
normally I would look at those pitching matchups and be a bit worried, but not anymore
KT
Go BLUE!!!!
mike_tink
I have some LATed comments.
First on Lambo:
he was 25 yesterday. I assume he was available to any team at one time based on the following from the Pirates web-site:
“The production marks a rush back into the Bucs’ plans by Lambo, who went on the team’s 40-man roster upon his 2010 acquisition from the Dodgers in the deal that also landed James McDonald, then played himself out of that status.
In 2011 and ’12, Lambo hit a combined 16 homers in 164 games.”
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Pirates to bring him up Tuesday but have not announced 25 and 40-man roster moves yet
I noticed IDJjr was Lambo’s teammate in AAA during part of this season. He had good stats but only 294 PA in 88 games. Others Dodger-connected players on the team were Jerry Sands and Lucas May
Bob_Hendley
A nest of old friends and farmhands.
mike_tink
Also, This article “MLB Notebook: LA’s story becoming historic” has some interesting stats at http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130812&content_id=56739440&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb
mike_tink
Dodgers ranked 6th in MLB but 2nd in NL at the subjective http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130812&content_id=56737732&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb
however they are 13th, 5th in NL in the objective but only 2 factor “Simple Rating System” at baseball-reference
KT
Baseball Tonight @BBTN 6m
Who is your NL MVP? Best comments air on #BBTN following #LAAvsNYYpic.twitter.com/AODI6QYwOs
mike_tink
link doesn’t work for me
KT
pic.twitter.com/AODI6QYwOs
Jon Weisman
https://twitter.com/ellenkershaw/status/367079174734741504/photo/1
Clayton gets adopted by Modern Family.
KT
DP Time
KT
DP!!
Jeffrey Thomas III
Very un-Ellis like.
Bob_Hendley
Dee-like.
Jon Weisman
I think that’s unfair. He made a great play to get to the ball and then threw while whirling around. Tough play all around.
KT
spinning like that I would have fallen down ^_^
Jeffrey Thomas III
Well that’s kinda what I mean, he makes almost every play. I’m shocked when he doesn’t.
Jon Weisman
I guess. But I still think it should have been ruled an infield single.
Jeffrey Thomas III
I don’t disagree with that. My comment wasn’t meant as a dig.
Jon Weisman
Yeah, I get it now.
SaMoDodger
A lesser infielder never woulda got there in the first place, so it shouldn’t be an error. Case in point why errors aren’t the best measure of a player’s defensive ability.
KT
DP Time
Jeffrey Thomas III
Too many hits Ricky.
KT
Now let’s get those back
KT
Let’s go Dre
ASW1
mike – cool link you left at the top of the last post and down below on this one – love the Kershaw stats – he really is something special and stats like those remind me to appreciate his dominance.
mike_tink
appreciate your comment
KT
3 outs
KT
Ricky!
Bob_in_Vegas
No no-no. Now let’s get some runs!
Bob_in_Vegas
If the Dodgers don’t have the best hitting starters, they’ve gotta be close.
Jeffrey Thomas III
Nice grab Punto!
KT
Nice a 1-2-3 inning
Now let’s score
KT
Gonzo!
KT
Nice hustle MEllis!
KT
Way to settle down Ricky!
ASW1
Setlled down nicely
KT
Let’s scratch
John_from_Aus
This is the time to get something on the board
WinnipegDave
Ricky pitching fairly smoothly – but getting Kershaw’ed by the offense thus far.
Jon Weisman
Dodgers averaging 6.5 runs per game in Nolasco’s past two starts.
KT
CC!
ASW1
Uh-hunh – here we go
KT
MEllis!
ASW1
Yep
Jeffrey Thomas III
Take what you can get… let’s go!
Jeffrey Thomas III
Nice!!!
ASW1
Ha!
KT
tie game!!!!
John_from_Aus
told you it was time :)
ASW1
Nice call
Jack Dawkins
Yes,,,,this pitcher isn’t Stuart Broad mowing down the aussie batters in an hour.
ASW1
That whole scenario that led up to those 2 runs – you could see it comin’ from the get-go
ASW1
…and now 3!
Jeffrey Thomas III
Definitely better than the first two at bats.
WinnipegDave
Nice to have a mostly rested bullpen for tonight’s game.
KT
Now that the Braves have lost and the cards and Bucs didn’t play time to gain ground on everyone ahead of us
KT
DP Time
KT
Los Angeles Dodgers @Dodgers1m
“The #Dodgers lead 3-2, here in the Magic Castle.” -Vin Scully following @YasielPuig’s sacrifice fly. Watch: http://atmlb.com/1d1M2E8
Jeffrey Thomas III
Got lucky there.
ASW1
Caught the edge, Vin, relax.
Jeffrey Thomas III
I’d be upset with it if I was a Met, even if pitch trax gave it the slightest edge.
ASW1
I would too, but not as much after having seen the pitch trax
Jack Dawkins
Nice lingering shot of Bellisario loading up the chew now that he is out of the game. Methinks the director would like a do over.
KT
PUIG!!
KT
NICKY!!!!
Jeffrey Thomas III
The little pony that could!
KT
good insurance run
scooplew
MLB.com says Murphy lined out to Puig to end the top of the 7th. Can someone describe the catch?
KT
deep line drive fly to RCF…Puig got a good jump and tracked it down
scooplew
KT: Thank you.
WinnipegDave
Absolutely rolling.
KT
1 down
scooplew
Arizona took a 5-4 lead over Baltimore with three in the bottom of the 7th. Chris Davis tied it for Baltimore with a homer, his 43rd, in the top of the 8th.
WBBsAs
Orioles give lead back to Dbags on first Wil Nieves homer of season.
Jeffrey Thomas III
Booooooooo
WBBsAs
It doesn’t seem to matter much what the Dbags do any more.
KT
Los Angeles Dodgers @Dodgers5h
A win tonight would give the #Dodgers the franchise’s best 46-game run in the modern era (since 1900).
mike_tink
That is because the ’53 team lost a game after their 38-7. After that loss they went 10-3. Thus, for me the interesting question now is whether this team can better the 48-11 run of the ’53 Dodgers.
KT
schedule looks favorable
KT
3 down
Bob_in_Vegas
KJ!
Spence
38-8 is just silly.
KT
Gonzo!
KT
tie game in AZ
KT
Ball Game Dodgers Win!!!!
18 games over .500
won 11 of last 12 gms, 21-3 since ASB
38-8 since 6/22 Franchise best record for 46 games since
1900
8 gms ahead of the Dbags,
#3 seed, 3.5 gms back of the #1 seed
15 straight series win or tie 11-0-4 win one of the next two for series win
Still Streaking!!!!
http://i.imgur.com/AMbO5zV.jpg
Jeffrey Thomas III
Another magical evening.
Bob_in_Vegas
Wow! Can we put some of this magic in escrow and draw on it in October?
Spence
Well the dbax won. But 38-8 is insane. Every argument regarding future struggling Dodger teams will revert back to this season. Never seen anything like it ever.
Jeffrey Thomas III
Danny Devito! Haha that was great.
ASW1
I was crackin’ up
scooplew
This is a big stretch, but for some reason KJ’s relief performances brought to mind the 1965 hit by Len Barry that includes the lyrics:
“1-2-3, oh, that’s how elementary it’s gonna be
C’mon, let’s fall in love, it’s easy (it’s so easy)
Like takin’ candy (like takin’ candy) from a baby.”
scooplew
Does anyone know what is the best 46-game streak in MLB history?
mike_tink
the 1906 Cubs went 116-36. Must have a good 46 game period in there somewhere
KT
I know some of you
don’t care about the #1 seed in the NL or think it’s too soon but here it is:
Dodgers in 3rd place in the NL standings.
2.5 games behind the Bucs.
3.5 games behind the Barves….very obtainable…Go BLUE!!!!
pic.twitter.com/R0s1kaupQq
Jeffrey Thomas III
We care! Nowhere else to look but up with these guys.
WinnipegDave
The Dodgers get the Chuck Norris treatment:
The Dodgers are so good that their win probabilty starts at one hundred and only goes up throughout the game.
ASW1
Man, this winning never gets old – funnest Dodger team in years – Thank God the McCourt era is in the past – Thank the Baseball Gods for the Guggenheimers!
Bob_in_Vegas
Definitely a cause-effect relationship in there: McCourt out, fun in!
scooplew
The best winning percentage over a full season in major league history since 1900 was .763 by the Cubs in 1906 when they went 116-36. Over the past 46 games the Dodgers have been playing at a .826 clip (38-8).
mike_tink
The 1906 Cubs were 61-28 after losing 3 out of 4 to Brooklyn in Chicago. After that they went 55-8!
Bob_in_Vegas
They were on fire before, but winning Friday’s game — against Price — sent them to a new level of hot.
John_from_Aus
another everyday win!
KT
Los Angeles Dodgers @Dodgers5mView translation
RECAP: @Shredderpunto homers in #Dodgers 4-2 win over Mets. http://atmlb.com/1bqImdt pic.twitter.com/37TIdS5hni
Spence
That 6th inning was evidence of the magic. All those dunkers for hits, then Belisaro gets a gift call in the 7th. I’m a little surprised Donnie hasnt been extended. And Devito was hilarious. Love Frank on Always Sunny.
SaMoDodger
No more magical than the four straight punch and judy singles the Mets got to score their two runs. their hardest-hit balls of the game were outs, especially the one Puig ran down.
Onlyatriple
If you listen to Vinnie’s call of the Punto homer, the words he uses may bring back some pleasant memories of a certain home run of 25 years ago. You can watch the clip with the link that KT posted 20 minutes ago.
SaMoDodger
She is gone.
KT
Ryu and Uribe part two https://vine.co/v/hMmljgg7lHJ
ASW1
What was part one?
KT
Ryu slaps Uribe @Viasco7 https://vine.co/v/hMmYdbVWFHe
Ryu and Uribe part 3. Lol a Kemp’s smile. https://vine.co/v/hMKBiXY9XEb
ASW1
Uribe has the upset/hurt look down pat.
Bumsrap
What was that all about?
KT
look at all 3 vine posts and you will see Ryu slapping Juan
Bumsrap
But why would Ryu slap Uribe?
KT
I like how animated Uribe is
http://imgur.com/pIb7ahG
Bob_Hendley
They should tell him no need to stand on the bag when he is on defense.
KT
nice twitter post:
https://twitter.com/craigcalcaterra/status/367322729264848896
ASW1
Yes, the 3rd strike call with the bases loaded for the Mets last night was borderline and could have gone either way, but enough already. Most games have a call here or there that could potentially change the course of a game. Earlier in the season, the Dodgers had their fair share of close calls that went against them. These types of calls tend to even out over the course of the 162 game season. Deal with it Mets fan.
The Dodgers remind me of those hilarious “Honey Badger” videos on You Tube :
Dodgers don’t care, they take what they want…
DodgerFaninNY
Hi. I would like to ask a question: in the top of the 7th the Mets had a man on first with either one or no outs (I can’t remember) and Mike Baxter (left hander) was announced and sent up as a pinch hitter. In my opinion Nolasco was starting to fade. Why did DM leave him in to face Baxter (whom Nolasco walked) when he had Howell ready in the bullpen? Thanks.
KT
I guess that’s a question only Donnie can answer
ASW1
Well, Nolasco only threw 93 pitches in his outing and Baxter is a .207 hitter for the season. Nolasco had been going real good since his hiccup in the 2nd inning. My guess is Donnie figured Nolasco could handle him.
KT
Puig Photo:
https://twitter.com/janicebmin/status/367375683728576512
ASW1
I actually don’t mind the Dirty Snakes and the Rocks winning now and then (both teams 5-5 in their last 10) – it’s good for the division and I don’t want the Dodgers to start feeling like this is going to be a cakewalk the rest of the way. Way back when Yogi Berra and the Yanks used to routinely pretty much wrap up the division in late August Berra said, “It gets late early around here”. Going to be how the rest of the west will soon start to feel.
KT
He’s a story about best 45 game record
http://mlb.si.com/2013/08/12/los-angeles-dodgers-wild-card-era/
KT
Dodgers lineup:
Crawford LF
Ellis 2B
Gonzalez 1B
Puig RF
Ethier CF
Ellis C
Uribe 3B
Punto SS
Ryu P
KT
Bill Shaikin @BillShaikin1m
Hanley Ramirez not starting today, unlikely til Friday. #Dodgers saved at best 3 days by playing short-handed rather than put him on DL.
mike_tink
it’s too bad they lost so many games
Linkmeister
Touché!
KT
Ethier scratched from the lineup
dalegribel
Any reports yet of why?
Bob_Hendley
Hopefully just general soreness.
John_from_Aus
wise to be cautious i think
ASW1
Ethier scratched because of “left calf tightness”.
KT
Updated lineup vs. Mets:
Crawford LF
M Ellis 2B
Gonzalez 1B
Puig RF
Schumaker CF
AJ Ellis C
Uribe 3B
Punto SS
Ryu P
mike_tink
Do you all know about this Ned being Ned news? http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/08/twins-acquire-miguel-sulbaran-to-complete-butera-trade.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=
SaMoDodger
Maybe the Twins will throw in Justin Morneau, if he clears waivers.
thescrounger
Ned made the deal just to keep his string going. He has made at least one deal each year during the July no waiver period, I think. Something a kid would do… Tell me he doesn’t have something on Kasten…
KT
David Vassegh @THEREAL_DV5m
Don Mattingly said Ramirez will start tomorrow
Jon Weisman
NPUT