(Bob here, I just wanted to drop in a soccer reference before Jon gets back.)
Be sure to pronounce “derby” with an “a” sound.
Mike Petriello wrote about whom the Dodgers TV announcers should be when the team switches networks. Will Eric Collins and Steve Lyons be back? Someone needs to work road games in states that are not California and Arizona. Also, there needs to be a plan for the time when Vin Scully isn’t the Dodgers announcer anymore.
And then there will be the even bigger problem about whether or not companies like DirecTV will pick up the new channel owned by Time-Warner. Because there is nothing more rewarding than watching carriers and content providers carry on public contract squabbles while the people watching just don’t really care about why they can’t see what they want. They just want to see it.
KT
Go BLUE!!!!
KT
yasielpuig @YasielPuig9m
Acabo de publicar una foto http://instagram.com/p/eLl1DJDYaT/
Bob_in_Vegas
“the time when Vin Scully isn’t the Dodgers announcer anymore.”
I know it’s inevitable — tho hopefully not imminent — but still, it’s a sad thought.
God will be in Heaven . . . but all won’t be right with the world.
WBBsAs
The absence of Vin Scully would be additional proof that there is no God!
Bob_in_Vegas
Ask Vin his thoughts on that!
KT
Patrick O’Neal @Patrick_ONeal7m
#DodgersLive minutes away with @SteveLyons12 lets beat them damn Giants! #MagicsBobblehead pic.twitter.com/bcwVUtjiRn
Jack Dawkins
Seems like a sparse crowd.
KT
supposedly sold out along with tomorrow and Saturday
Jack Dawkins
the bleachers look full, I think it is just the field level seats between the dugouts that arent very full.
Bob_in_Vegas
Good start, Zack — let’s get some runs!
John_from_Aus
Ouch
ASW1
go Dodgers! ya
scooplew
Bochy gives credit to Mattingly:
http://www.csnbayarea.com/giants/bochy-mattingly-deserves-lot-credit-dodgers-run?p=ya5nbcs&ocid=yahoo
scooplew
At this moment, Greinke has the Dodgers’ highest batting average, and Schumaker their lowest ERA.
scooplew
Dodgers raising ticket prices in 2014:
http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgersnow/la-sp-dn-class-system-20130912,0,420922.story#axzz2eMneWJa9
KT
Juanito!
Bob_in_Vegas
It’s nice — but a bit sad — when you get most excited at the bottom of the lineup for the pitcher to bat.
Troy Sexton
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq_ETzh95b4
KT
MLB Network @MLBNetwork1m
Stay tuned as most of you will get bonus coverage of the @SFGiants and @Dodgers with Hall of Famer Vin Scully on the mic!
TAFKA_Gagne55
David Robertson did not get a win today because the official scorer invoked the non-welldefined “too short and ineffective” clause. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that invoked before. (Though I do recall Jaw Tsao not receiving a save for similar reasons)
Jack Dawkins
so both Paco and Hanley out for injury?
btimmer
Apparently Paco is not hurt. Just the wrong pitcher was announced as coming in. The real pitcher should have been Tony Brizzolara.
Jack Dawkins
Even stranger. Howell was announced, so he has to come in. paco is still available.
KT
looked like Paco headed down the tunnel with his stuff…like was was considered used
btimmer
Since he got warmed up, he probably wouldn’t be used again anyway.
KT
they just said he wasn’t considered used but you are probably right…they won’t use him
KT
DP!!
ASW1
OK Let’s get a stinking run !!!
KT
AJ!
ASW1
Let’s go DEE !
ASW1
screw the bunt – hit and run!
scooplew
Pence!
KT
DEE!
ASW1
Even better – straight steal
scooplew
He got a great jump and it turned out to be an excellent pitch to run on.
scooplew
Did the Dodgers grease the field today?
scooplew
Squeeze?
ASW1
C’mon Jerry
ASW1
Ugly
scooplew
I was not at all surprised by Hairston’s at bat.
KT
PUIG!!
ASW1
Let’s go Carl – keep it going
Bob_in_Vegas
The rookie comes through in the pressure situation!
ASW1
Yes – good experience for him and a sign of things to come.
scooplew
Can Paco pitch the 8th or is he already in the box score? Did he return to the bullpen?
KT
I heard the he was not considered as used
ASW1
He is considered available but too late for him I imagine.
John_from_Aus
Maybe he can be given the win :)
ASW1
Oh – he is back up in the ‘pen
scooplew
Thanks.
KT
Puig .565 when putting the 1st pitch in play – Vin
scooplew
Remarkable.
KT
Mild hamstring tightness
Jack Dawkins
Hanley left for mild tightness in the hammy.
ASW1
Great – Hanley now with a tender Hammy.
ASW1
Time for a DP
Jack Dawkins
Withrow uhoh….
scooplew
Giant announcer: Pence is 1-for-9 lifetime vs. Belisario with five strikeouts.
ASW1
Jon Miller? or Kruk/Kuip?
scooplew
Kruk/Kuip
ASW1
Ah – too bad not Miller – he’s good.
scooplew
The Giants have a good team of announcers: Miller, Fleming, Kruk and Kuip.
ASW1
Always liked Miller a lot, but Kruk/Kuip on the homer side
scooplew
No one is as fair as Vin, but Kruk/Kuip are not the homers that many other teams employ. When I lived in the Midwest about 15 years ago, I found some of the announcers for the Cardinals and Reds to be big homers.
KT
DP!!!
ASW1
DP Baby!!!
Bob_in_Vegas
Insurance run, please!
KT
For those of you without “eyes” today…Puig’s rbi double
http://i.imgur.com/Afxc5pK.gif
Bob_in_Vegas
Get the K, KJ!
scooplew
Sandoval’s first career hit off Jansen. In eight at bats. Had struck out five times previously.
Bob_in_Vegas
DP time!
Bob_in_Vegas
Dang! Now need the K to = damage of a sac.
Bob_in_Vegas
Dang again!
ASW1
JEEZE – couldn’t be easy.
Bob_in_Vegas
Get the K here, KJ!
Bob_in_Vegas
What a waste . . . with the offense having one of their inept days (tho admitting Cain is tough).
Bob_in_Vegas
Hopefully this is a learning lesson . . .
DS1981
learning lesson for who and in what?
Bob_in_Vegas
Fed Ex and JAnsen and their signals.
Bob_in_Vegas
Thankfully Fed Ex got the CS! This is not KJ’s night — and I think he got rattled.
scooplew
What a throw by Puig.
Bob_in_Vegas
Puig is single-handedly trying to win the game.
scooplew
Jansen is human, as Vinny just said.
David Farinella
I could use a little Vin right now… stuck listening to these gigantes homers.
ASW1
Kenley has to shake off the BS and get to the bottom of the inning still tied.
Bob_in_Vegas
HE blew the save, but let’s get JAnsen the win!
David Farinella
I’m growing tired of the Puig bat flips and nonchalance in the field.
ASW1
I didn’t like seeing him act like he won the game in the SEVENTH inning, but I keep reminding myself he’s not even been in the Majors for a full season yet – he’s overly exuberant at times, but if I have to put up with his over-exuberance for now, so be it – I’ll take it.
Bob_in_Vegas
Good start, Mark!
David Farinella
And another Giant falls down… That’s fun.
twaseverthus
Schumaker’s being called back, what, so Michael Young can GIDP?
Bob_in_Vegas
To quote Danny DeVito from “Cuckoo’s Nest” — “Hope no.”
David Farinella
Welcome to Dodger Stadium at night, Mr. Young.
Bob_in_Vegas
C’mon, Puig — add to the legend!
ASW1
OK, now I wouldn’t mind seeing a bat-flip.
David Farinella
Listen, I hope I’m wrong. Maybe I’m just tired and grumpy.
btimmer
Free baseball!
KT
DP Time
KT
Nice Yasi
ASW1
OK – walk-off time !!!
KT
CC, Nicky and Agon…Let’s get this
KT
CC!
KT
Ball Game Dodgers Win!!!!
26 games over .500, Magic Number is 5!!!!
Dodgers 2 games back of the Barves for MLB’s best record and
1 game ahead of both the Cards and Bucs
http://i.imgur.com/AMbO5zV.jpg
KT
http://i.imgur.com/Uf4RBls.jpg
ASW1
Beautiful!
Bob_in_Vegas
AGon — again!!!!!!!
JHT
Sweet, but shouldn’t they be mobbing Crawford more than AGon? He got a hit to get on, and his speed got the run home.
John_from_Aus
very nicely done!!
KT
Los Angeles Dodgers @Dodgers1m
Another night at Chavez Ravine: https://vine.co/v/hnab9U2Bann
RBI
Just got home, and Agon and CC win it!
Spence
Does anyone know if Vin will be doing the Dodgers home playoff games on the radio?
KT
I hear but it’s not verified innings 1-3 and 7-9
John_from_Aus
and Wilson with the win!!
ASW1
Was a struggle, but a good start to the series – better rest up Hanley though – don’t want his hammy acting up later on down the road when he’s really needed.
John_from_Aus
Dee’s avaliable to field :)
KT
Nooooo
ASW1
Punto can handle SS while Hanley rests up.
John_from_Aus
I sure hope that’s what happens
Bob_in_Vegas
Little help from the Rox and some serious celebrating could be this weekend!
KT
Los Angeles Dodgers @Dodgers2m
We have a #walkoff! Watch @AdrianTitan23 come through in the 10th: http://atmlb.com/1bcyZ3N
ASW1
Didn’t like seeing Kenley blow the save, but walkoffs when playing the Gnats are priceless.
John_from_Aus
I would rather he blows a save when we ultimately win however
Linkmeister
Let him get it out of his system before the playoffs.
KT
Los Angeles Dodgers @Dodgers2m
RECAP: @AdrianTitan23 hits a walk-off RBI single in the 10th as #Dodgers beat Giants 3-2. http://atmlb.com/180E2zq pic.twitter.com/drDSBhAnbr
KT
http://paintthecorners.wordpress.com/2013/09/12/i-believe-adrian-is-shouting-i-love-youuuuu-right/
btimmer
NPUT