Be strong, be fierce, be winners.
Carl Crawford, LF
Mark Ellis, 2B
Hanley Ramirez, SS
Adrian Gonzalez, 1B
Yasiel Puig, RF
Juan Uribe, 3B
Skip Schumaker, CF
A.J. Ellis, C
Clayton Kershaw, P
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KT
Go BLUE!!!!…we need 11 wins…one at a time
RBI
Just got my toes painted blus and my blue Prius washed.
KT
can’t wait until Sunday
Jon Weisman
I just realized my car is blue! I mean, it’s been blue for 11 years, but I never made the connection!
btimmer
You are excused for not knowing the color.
KT
or the license number
Jon Weisman
I know both. Blue is one of my good ones.
Linkmeister
Mine’s blue too.
WinnipegDave
Go time, show time.
WBBsAs
Matt Adams looks as if he stole Flabloval’s arepas.
WBBsAs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbuQDqnMebk
WinnipegDave
Feel a bit like a fool. Decided to spring for MLB.tv’s postseason package – and now found out it is the funky multi-angled viewing only. It was only $5 but I mean, come on.
WBBsAs
I broke down and upgraded my Comcast subscription, for the month of October only.
OHLeyva1 .
justinTV
Jack Dawkins
TBS must be ruing the poor ratings for this. I hope the dodgers make this a poor ratings game in the east tonight.
btimmer
The ratings aren’t nearly as important as the prestige of carrying a big live sports event and getting a chance to promo other shows to a captive audience.
But shouldn’t we just enjoy the playoffs for who is playing in them instead of the ratings?
Linkmeister
Who was that guy whose show they promoted so heavily a few years ago? I think the name of the show (and the star) was “Frank.”
DS1981
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/9732902/restoring-dodger-way
Interesting long article. A lot of rehashing of what everybody already knew, but a few new things as well.
Jon Weisman
Pirates game ends on time.
ASW1
WooHoo – made it home in time for the 1st pitch!
Go Dodgers! – Silence the Chop!
Jack Dawkins
Annoying….can’t get KLAC indoors at my house. No Vin.
KT
mlb radio free
Jack Dawkins
Says i have to pay.
KT
oh thought they had radio free and TV for $5…if Vin’s that important 5 bucks isn’t much hopefully for 11 games
Jack Dawkins
Im recording the game on TBS. Will hear the middle innings on the drive downtown for the Philhrmonic tonight.
KT
Either that or go to radio shack and by an indoor receiver antenna
btimmer
I would think paying $5 for postseason.tv would be cheaper than buying a new antenna. KLAC has spotty reception near mountains.
KT
yea but I hear it alternate angles only…I would use the radio portion only myself
ASW1
Man, Burnett and the Bucs got smoked huh
Bob_in_Vegas
Great that the radio broadcast is honoring Vinny as well as the Dodgers.
After this incredible season, no matter what happens from here, let’s savor all this!
Bob_in_Vegas
AGon in front of Puig? Hope Adrian gets extra-base hits so he can have a running start!
KT
NOT A SELLOUT…pathetic
RBI
I know! By 16,000!
Bob_in_Vegas
Just like the old days, Vin thanking Steiner for the toss to him . . .
Let’s be like those old days of ’88 . . . !
Jon Weisman
My clock radio with Vin is several seconds ahead of my TBS view.
RBI
Me, too. What to do?
Bob_in_Vegas
That’s how I’ve felt most of the year with delayed MLB Audio vs. up-to-date DTers.
Bob_Hendley
turn back the second hand for a couple of seconds.
WBBsAs
My MLB feed with Vin is behind TBS.
KT
mine’s ahead
scooplew
Good luck, everybody.
Spence
It sounds really loud there.
RBI
Much louder than St. Louis, but not like PNC the other day.
RBI
Ooph.
Bob_in_Vegas
Hate it when I’m following on radio and a LOUD away crowd cheers.
TAFKA_Gagne55
Are they doing the chop?
WinnipegDave
Oh yeah – big time chop.
Jon Weisman
They were at least before the game.
Spence
I think the later start times for east coast games makes the crowd more lively. They’ve been drinking longer thats for sure. Atlanta is usually a relaxed sports town but the Dodgers must have gotten them excited.
Jon Weisman
And the first in-game ad on the radio is Vin for Farmer John. That can only mean good things.
scooplew
If I remember from my boyhood, wasn’t it “The Eastern-most in quality, the Western-most in taste”?
Spence
Struck out the side.
Jack Dawkins
Air conditioning the plate. Now Kid K’s turn.
RBI
Butterflies.
underdog
Medlen looks ready. Got 1-2 generous zone calls but has good stuff. Hope Kershaw can match that.
Also, Braves fans need to make up their stupid minds — is it Beat LA, or Tomahawk Chop? You can’t have both lame chants.
Spence
generous zone? TBS had everything that he got strikes called as strikes.
WBBsAs
I expect Medlen to flame out early.
underdog
Hope so! Looks pumped up and nasty. But working some counts would be a start.
scooplew
We’ve gotten our worst inning at bat out of the way.
Bob_in_Vegas
From your fingers . . .
Bob_in_Vegas
The Kid says “I can do that!”
scooplew
Donnie didn’t take Jon’s advice regarding Ethier in the 1st inning.
Jon Weisman
Probably wouldn’t have helped, the way Medlen looked …
Spence
I think the Braves are better now than when the Dodgers played them earlier because they are benching BJ Upton and Uggla.
scooplew
Agreed, but I think we have improved more since then.
Bob_in_Vegas
C’mon, Kersh — put him away.
Bob_in_Vegas
Wins that battle!
scooplew
I’m pretty tense. How are the rest of you doing?
RBI
I’m a nervous wreck, thanks.
Jon Weisman
Same. Partly because I have to give my youngest a bath in an hour.
underdog
Haha. Is that similar to giving a cat a bath, except maybe slightly less scratching?
Jon Weisman
Yeah, not too similar.
underdog
Other than it not being very similar, it’s pretty similar though, right?
ASW1
Yeah, keyed up here.
Jack Dawkins
I recommend going part way down the road to a Rule 11 violation in that case.
KT
lucky I’m still under the influence of the soma I took earlier or I’d be a mess
Spence
i only drink on weekends but i was thinking of breaking that rule tonight
RBI
No drinks for me. May have to run across the street for ice cream.
underdog
I would but have a soccer game at 9(!) pm tonight. Instead I have to caffeinate myself, which only adds to my anxiety.
ASW1
I just cracked my second cold one since I got home from work
Jon Weisman
Medlen 14 pitches, Kershaw 18 pitches in first inning.
Bob_in_Vegas
2Ks for Kid K!
Spence
5 of 6 guys struck out so far
John_from_Aus
No surprises there :)
underdog
Attaboy Kid KK!
Jack Dawkins
The first is always his worst, so they will have a long night now.
KT
I was thinking the exact same thing
RBI
Big to get Freeman out.
Peyton Sexton
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GmJK1PiHxM
scooplew
I am worried about various things today. One is a scoreless tie entering the 7th.
Linkmeister
No more worries about that, then. ;)
scooplew
I am not longer worried about a scoreless tie entering the 7th inning.
Jon Weisman
Puig! We’re on.
Bob_Hendley
breaks the ice.
KT
Puig!
Spence
PUIG!
underdog
No no-no!
Bob_Hendley
Let’s go Uribi!
John_from_Aus
over fence (please) to ease the tension!
Jon Weisman
Uribear!
KT
Juanito!
Bob_Hendley
Ha, Puig!
underdog
LOVE THAT HUSTLE!
RBI
Ha!
ASW1
YES!!! – Puig – wild horse!
Bob_in_Vegas
Score first!
John_from_Aus
and often
KT
we score!
underdog
That run was ALL Puig. Did anyone think that was a sac fly when it left the bat?
Wow.
Bob_in_Vegas
So far, even the “impartial” media must admit he’s an asset!
Jack Dawkins
Braves missed the cutoff man!
Bob_Hendley
Braves overthow cutoff man!
Jon Weisman
The Irony Committee approves opposing OF looking bad as Puig rounds the bases.
Spence
Kershaw only needs 1 run tonight.
ASW1
Best thing is it shut that crowd up for a few seconds
Jon Weisman
Puig doing things to help the Dodgers 3, Puig ruining the Dodgers 0.
underdog
Morosi’s working on a new column as we speak.
John_from_Aus
C’mon AJ, do better than the ‘other’ AJ did tonight
Bob_in_Vegas
Yahooo!!!!!
KT
AJ!!
Spence
Gattis! thanks :)
Jon Weisman
Yes yes yes A.J.!
RBI
Awesome!!!!
ASW1
Woooooo-Hoooooooo AJ !!
Bob_in_Vegas
Help yourself, Kersh!
underdog
He wanted to get back on the mound quickly apparently. ;)
RBI
Love AJ!
underdog
AJ!
w00t!
Gattis is no gold glover out there, needless to say.
KT
terrible play by gattis
KT
Good inning!!
Jon Weisman
“Gattis did get there – he just missed it” – TBS commentator.
Bob_in_Vegas
That inning brought me in from the other room . . . I’d be VERY happy to not get much work done tonight if it’s because of innings like this!
underdog
Stop being in the wrong room!
Bob_in_Vegas
Obviously it was the right one!
John_from_Aus
nice start
Bob_in_Vegas
Now shut them down, Kersh!
ASW1
Yes – shutdown inning here would be VERY nice.
John_from_Aus
and for the next 7 after that
Jack Dawkins
Nice to see the question marks now about the other team’s outfield.
underdog
I think “hit it to Gattis” is a good strategy. Hopefully “hit it to Skip” doesn’t become one.
John_from_Aus
Hopefully Kershaw won’t let it get that far out
Jon Weisman
Boy, A.J. getting hot at the right time would be awesome. Division-winning hit and now this?
Jack Dawkins
Ellis certainly has a knack for making his hits memorable. Youd swear his average is 40 points higher.
scooplew
I’ve been thinking the same thing.
Bob_Hendley
OK. The Braves gotta score 3 now to win.
scooplew
Cheapo.
Jon Weisman
Ah, that ball landed in true no man’s land.
Jack Dawkins
Bermuda triangle.
KT
DP Time
Bob_in_Vegas
Besides the obvious, that hit is bad because it starts the chant/chop again.
ASW1
I like the low strike getting called tonight – Kershaw can live down there.
John_from_Aus
At least Gattis is not a stolen base threat
underdog
Whew, Thought that was crushed much farther than that lazy can of corn.
Bob_in_Vegas
Puig — got the DP, KT!
KT
DP!!!!
Bob_Hendley
Puig strikes again!
RBI
Puig!
underdog
LOL. Gattis with the TOOTBLAN.,
Yay I love it when it’s not us screwing up.
ASW1
What the hell was Gattis doing? That was insane.
Jack Dawkins
Gattis doing his best to lose the game singlehandedly.
RBI
As Puig does the opposite.
Spence
That was a rough inning for Evan Gattis
scooplew
Hmmm, Gattis has had an interesting first couple of innings.
John_from_Aus
Puig is back (if he ever went away)
Linkmeister
Two innings, 163 comments. Any nerves here?
Bob_Hendley
Only the Braves.
scooplew
What’s the all-time record for comments with one posting?
Bob_Hendley
I recall over 1,000 when we picked up Manny.
Spence
That should be another error
RBI
Crawford speed!
KT
CC!
ASW1
Braves playing TIGHT now
John_from_Aus
Ellis Rbi double just came up on gameday, Gattis certainly should have made that
KT
want us to fill you in live
John_from_Aus
thanks, I am getting a pretty good picture with the loads of comments today :)
John_from_Aus
I hope we add more and more here, as I have to go out in about an hour
scooplew
We all want you to have a very pleasant and worry-free day Down Under.
John_from_Aus
It is a lovely day here, 20 degrees (Celcius!) and not a cloud in the sky
scooplew
That would be 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Sounds lovely.
John_from_Aus
Hope it’s similar weather for next years opening day/s in March in Sydney
WBBsAs
John, you should subscribe to the MLBTV feed, it’s only US$5 for the post-season.
John_from_Aus
Thanks, I usually don’t have time to sit through a whole game. In some ways it’s more fun filling in the blanks while looking intently at the DT comments :)
Jon Weisman
Vin says Hanley walked slowly back to the dugout after running hard, but it wasn’t at all clear if he just meant Hanley was taking his time.
Jon Weisman
YES!
Bob_in_Vegas
AGon — again!!!!!
Bob_Hendley
AGONE!
RBI
Agon!!!! Chop-stopper!
ASW1
AGON!!!!!!!
Bob_in_Vegas
The Bostonians deliver 2 runs!
underdog
AGONE
BOOM-chakalaka!
KT
GONZO!!!!
John_from_Aus
much more fun guessing that that was a HR
KT
PUIG!
Jack Dawkins
NOw I wont worry at the PHilharmonic. Later all.
ASW1
Have a good time
Bob_in_Vegas
Enjoy — hope it’s cheeful music playing here later!
John_from_Aus
I think we are really ‘in tune’ today
Bob_Hendley
Let us know when the fat lady sings.
John_from_Aus
She’s warming up
ASW1
Puig!
underdog
Clearly I prayed that ball and willed that ball over the fence with all my “get out! Get out! GET OUT!”s
Bob_in_Vegas
On behalf of the rest of us, Thanks!
underdog
Whatever it takes! It’s a team effort.
RBI
That, and my blue toes.
Bob_in_Vegas
Hope you keep ’em blue thru Oct.
RBI
That is definitely the plan!
4d3fect
Can’t be that cold—oh, nevermind,
Carry on.
–and, way past time to shut up that stupid tomohawk chop.
Bob_in_Vegas
SOOOO glad the post-June 21 offense went to Atlanta!
underdog
remember how they lost all those games in Atlanta by like 1 run each after only scoring a few all series? And how Matt Magill and Chris Capuano were starting pitchers?
Bob_in_Vegas
We knew/hoped it would be tough for the Braves to score, but that’s still a tie unless YOU score — and that was my concern.
Bob_in_Vegas
After the game with the Rox and this one, Kersh is going to start to expect run support!
ASW1
I’m thinking the crowd will start to get quieter and quieter from here on out…
Bob_in_Vegas
Additional benefits to scoring!
underdog
STOP JINXING IT WITH THAT STAT, TBS!
Bob_in_Vegas
Let me guess — something about Kersh and runs?
Jon Weisman
Kershaw human.
underdog
I know I’m totally irrational but I feel like TBS is jinxing it with all their Kershaw stats about record when 4-0 or more, and walk ratio, etc.
Yes, I am totally irrational. But still.
Bob_in_Vegas
Are they Braves announcers or “impartial”?
underdog
They’re not at all homer-ish as far as I can tell. (Ron Darling and Cal Ripken have no allegiance to the Braves.) I’m pretty sure it’s more that they don’t believe in the jinx. :)
Andrew Shimmin
Liar!
RBI
Didn’t get the low strike that time.
Bob_in_Vegas
Shut. Them. Down.
Please.
KT
Good play Juan
RBI
Settle down, Clayton.
Bob_in_Vegas
Get him, Kersh! The K or DP!
KT
tough DP with man on 2nd..but doable
Bob_in_Vegas
My bad . . . but optimistic!
Bob_in_Vegas
I lose focus when it’s on the radio and I’m trying to get “real” work done AND keep up here.
Bob_in_Vegas
Kid K!!!
RBI
Yes!
KT
Sitdown!!!!
ASW1
Haven’t seen many curveballs yet – right now a good time for one
Bob_in_Vegas
The Kid bears down and shuts them down!
Bob_Hendley
Now lets get some more
ASW1
Didn’r need it – Kersh saving them.
KT
good way to get out of it kersh
RBI
Over to TBS, until the 7th.
KT
I’ve been listening to both..don’t do it…really homers
Bob_Hendley
TBS guys planting the idea that the Braves might have thought about PHing that inning.
Bob_in_Vegas
I hope we’re all still happy when next we hear Vin’s voice! (Perhaps even happier?)
Bob_in_Vegas
AJ rejuvenated!
ASW1
AJ 2 doubles!!
Jon Weisman
A.J. 2Bellis
Bob_in_Vegas
I’ll second (base) that!
underdog
Man, I mis-read this at first.
underdog
I’m liking this AJ Ellis-Playoff Hero idea, Jon.
scooplew
We’ve now seen all three of the Atlanta outfielders in action.
underdog
to be fair that was a tough play.
Bob_in_Vegas
.
Jon Weisman
Kershaw not bunting. Swinging away on 1-0.
WBBsAs
With one out, not even Don would bunt, hopefully.
Bob_Hendley
AJ benefiting from flubber on the ball.
Bob_in_Vegas
If nothing else — and I hope they DO score here! — this lets Kersh rest.
ASW1
TBS has no running pitch count – dumb
Bob_Hendley
He is at 64
Andrew Shimmin
It’s at the top of the pitch location deal that pops up with each pitch. He’s at 63
Bob_Hendley
The pitch doesn’t count if it doesn’t make it to the catcher’s glove?
Andrew Shimmin
My dvr was a second behind. I was wondering how you people had gotten so much faster at typing.
Bob_Hendley
Just try posting without thinking. It saves time.
KT
that’s what I do as you well know
ASW1
Aaaaah – I didn’t notice that – Thanks!
Bob_in_Vegas
The Ellis Bros!
KT
MELLIS!!
Jon Weisman
Hoo-Ray!
WBBsAs
It gets better!
WBBsAs
Another terrible throw by Heyward.
das411
this Kershaw fellow is going to get PAID by some team, isn’t he?
Bob_Hendley
Be nice to pair him with Cliff Lee, no das?
Bob_in_Vegas
If not, he’s got a pretty good pairing right now!
Spence
I like the Dodgers chances of winning 2 of the next 4 games.
Bob_in_Vegas
Chop them down with a hit here, Hanley!
Linkmeister
Drat!
Bob_in_Vegas
I never would have thought that with Hanley 0/3 the Dodgers would be close to having 5 runs — woo-hoo!
Linkmeister
AJ is the new Hanley?
Bob_in_Vegas
And AGon is the old AGon.
RBI
But we got one! I’m moving to the kitchen to cook dinner. Will post more later. Keep the Dodger thoughts and runs coming, y’all.
KT
wait don’t change anything ^_^
Bob_Hendley
Bake a victory pie!
foul tip
Don’t conjure up anything that removes the blue off the toes. ;-])
ASW1
Those blue toenails have to remain for the rest of the postseason!
scooplew
Are you boiling goose eggs?
WinnipegDave
This is fun.
KT
Nice long single…good hustle Yasiel
KT
DP Time
scooplew
I am very pleased we have a cushion to work with.
Bob_in_Vegas
Kersh is making this more of a game than it should be . . . and running up his count.
underdog
Kersh is fighting himself a bit, Ron Darling’s right. Was just a little off on last two batters.
Bob_in_Vegas
Get the K or double play!
Jon Weisman
Whew.
ASW1
Scary
underdog
McCann….’t quite get it out.
/WHEW
Clayton’s got no curve, that’d be nice to find at some point.
ASW1
That’s ok – one run better than 3.
KT
shut them down here
das411
oh Hanley – does Dee make that play? /throws grenade, leaves room
Alex7
Rafael Bournigal does
scooplew
Let Kershaw get through 6 with at least a five-run lead.
Bob_in_Vegas
He only had that 1st inning when all three batters were put out — in the 2nd was the OF DP.
ASW1
Where’s the curveball?
KT
struggling getting it over along with the slider
KT
3 outs
Bob_in_Vegas
Kid K!!!!!
Linkmeister
Phew!
Alex7
3-2 off-speed when you’re struggling and the batter is sitting dead fastball.
scooplew
Guts and smarts.
ASW1
OK let’s keep the hits coming now
OHLeyva1 .
Have an extra ticket for Sundays game? Need a designated driver, I’m your man. I’ll pick you up, take you back and pay for parking. Message me.
KT
sorry…but I’m coming from SD
Bob_in_Vegas
I’m coming from Vegas — but don’t have an extra ticket, anyway. Are they sold out on TicketMaster? Does that mean the “laid=back” West Coast is more fan-intense than Atlanta?
KT
1st two games are
Bob_in_Vegas
I don’t want to get ahead of things, but on my wish list is Sunday’s game is the end of this series. (But only if this score hold ups!)
KT
me too I want to celebrate with my dad
Bob_in_Vegas
Any more on his diagnosis/treatment?
KT
surgery is set for the 18th…thanks for asking
Bob_in_Vegas
Dad said all was well after his surgery — and that as 10 years ago.
KT
10 years is a long time…hope it stays that way…found out my dad had prostate before this with just surgery…they got it all and he never had to do chemo or anything…hopefully the same…my father-in-law was taken to the ER in Belgium this morning…maybe a second stroke…this time the other side…everything trying to stop my post season fun
OHLeyva1 .
Times are hard… I’ve been unemployed since coming off active duty orders… back in the fall of 2011. Can’t afforded to watch my beloved Dodgers! One day! I’m still hopeful.
Thanks.
KT
why did you get out?
I know what you mean about tough times…was on Workers Comp since 8/1/11 and not I’ve passed my 104 week cap at the end of july..no money except what I get from the government but since my dad was diagnosed with cancer and is going under the knife 11/18, I vowed to take him to a playoff game
OHLeyva1 .
You’re a great son!!! Hope both you and your dad get healthy. I’m still serving, just in the National Guard now. But our training was cancelled because of the Government shutdown. I was hoping to used a sliver of that money to buy one ticket, but plans changed….. since we didn’t drill.
KT
Thanks for the get well wishes
Stay in and retire (not sure how the guard works in that regard) it was the best thing I ever did…guaranteed money for life
OHLeyva1 .
I have 16 1/2 years.. total time now. I will retire in 20, but wont get paid until I’m 60 years old, thats how the Guard works. I will apply for VA Comp since I’ve had several knee surgeries and back issues courtesy of the Army. Thank you for your service!
KT
great…make sure they document everything…Do you snore at night?
if so have them check you for sleep apnea…that’s 50% comp right off the top…I get 100%…have questions message me
OHLeyva1 .
My wife says I snore and I wake up all startled sometimes, I’ll have to get checked out. Thanks for the advice, I’ll message you if I have any question in the future. Thank you. Go Dodgers!!!!!
KT
Tom Hoffarth @tomhoffarth
KLAC prog director Don Martin heeded our request and just delayed audio 7 secs on dodger radio. much better. you’ll notice when Vin returns
OHLeyva1 .
awesome!!!!!!! thanks!!!!!
scooplew
Way to go, Tom…By the way he had a great interview in the Daily News with Vin within the last day or two as, I believe, Jon has pointed out.
KT
Let’s go Gonzo
Bob_in_Vegas
He went!
KT
Gonzo!
KT
Wow..intentional?
scooplew
Good question. Let the Braves’ fans hoot. We have two on and none out.
OHLeyva1 .
That looked dirty to me.
WinnipegDave
I’m guessing the Dodgers would like to see Kersh make it into and through the 6th inning. With his pitch count he might not make it much further than that.
foul tip
Kersh clearly struggling with command. At times has looked down at mound after missing, like he was having trouble landing. TBS folks pointed out he doesn’t have his curve.
And still he holds an excellent offense at bay. A measure of just how good he is.
But if he doesn’t get sharper DM might want to pull him before long, with an eye toward next time.
scooplew
I’m thinking six innings.
Bob_Hendley
WBB called it! (or wished it)
WinnipegDave
Walk Shoe to load the bases and get to Kersh?
Bob_Hendley
AJ
Alex7
no one walks Shoe to get to Kersh :)
Linkmeister
“Nobody puts Baby in the corner.”
Linkmeister
Don is addicted to the sacrifice bunt.
4d3fect
Unaccountably, seems to be a bit of a trend this year.
KT
Make them pay AJ
Alex7
wonder why the HP umpire killed the first bunt foul before it had stopped. Didn’t hit the catcher or Uribe in the box, or wasn’t signaled as such. Can’t imagine he made the little league mistake of calling it foul because it bounced on or behind the plate first… odd.
Bob_in_Vegas
Get at least one . . . please . . .
scooplew
I’ll settle for a sac fly.
Bob_in_Vegas
Or a walk, WP, hit batter . . .
Bob_in_Vegas
C’mon, Kersh, help yourself!
KT
wow outside
WinnipegDave
Time for hitter Kersh!
Alex7
the IBB has backfired by just having Kersh up there.
Bob_Hendley
Recall Ayala from back in the day, 2005 Nats. Was quite effective back then.
Bob_in_Vegas
Okay, a 1-2-3 inning here for Kersh will almost be as good as adding a run.
OHLeyva1 .
1-2-3…. granted. lol
Linkmeister
I hope that LOB situation doesn’t come back to bite us.
Linkmeister
Kershaw 46 strikes, 31 balls. Very un-Kershaw-like.
Bob_in_Vegas
Still, only 1 run. He’s a battler.
Bob_Hendley
There we go.
4d3fect
THERE’s uncle Charlie!
KT
K’s the side!!!!
Bob_in_Vegas
Yes — huge to set ’em down in an easy inning!
Bob_Hendley
Wow, second wind
WinnipegDave
Definitely has one more inning in him by the looks of things.
Linkmeister
91 pitches through five.
foul tip
Well, if that is what an inning from a struggling pitcher looks like, I want to see him when he’s on.
MIA curve showed back up. Imagine that.
WinnipegDave
Kersh right on his season ERA.
KT
Mellis!
Bob_Hendley
OK Hanley join the parade.
Bob_Hendley
Oh yes!
Bob_in_Vegas
Join the fun, Hanley!
KT
Hanley!!
Bob_in_Vegas
Hanley!!!!!!
WinnipegDave
The Dodger boxscore is littered with crooked numbers!
4d3fect
Chop THAT!
foul tip
Puig demonstrating what the Dodgers meant when they said he was “raw.”
Linkmeister
Yeah, but 2 for 3 in his first postseason game . . .
foul tip
Yep, the good far outweighs the bad. But almost like a different player that AB.
Bob_in_Vegas
AND the OF assist
KT
and the 1st to 3rd
NoahUCLA
Get us to the back end of the bullpen and I’ll feel better.
Alex7
on ESPN and CBS Sports websites, Browns/Bills has main front-page spot. I mean, I get it, but come on.
Linkmeister
Baseball is what fills in time between the Super Bowl and NFL training camps for ESPN.
Jon Weisman
I don’t even get it, and I get the NFL’s popularity.
WinnipegDave
I love the Browns and have followed them since the mid 80’s, but I forgot they were even playing tonight. Cheering for colours tonight – Browns and the Blue.
KT
Siddown!!
Bob_Hendley
Clayton is just amazing.
RBI
What a pitch.
KT
Siddown freddie!!
Linkmeister
6 Ks in a row!
RBI
These TBS announcers talking as if Clay was down by 5, not up.
KT
Vin’s back up
RBI
What a contrast.
KT
I told you homers
KT
Good play Hanley!
Bob_in_Vegas
2 Kershawian innings!
RBI
Hanley!
Alex7
I grew up with Alfredo Griffin, Offerman, Bournigal, and Izturis. Elster was the “best” SS I’d rooted for until Hanley. What a step up.
WinnipegDave
I’m sure Kersh could pitch another inning or two – but I hope that the Dodgers score another run or two this inning to feel very comfortable in sitting him down. Even at 6-1 that should be enough.
foul tip
6 IP, 3H, 9 Ks on a night when he hasn’t been on top of his game….until maybe last couple innings.
Bob_in_Vegas
Most teams would be ecstatic with such a performance by their ace!
David Farinella
Finally just in — picked up the in-laws from the airport — and can’t believe how relieved I am…
Alex7
just rewards.
KT
DP Time
KT
3:00 AHT game tomorrow
Bob_in_Vegas
Get the K or double play!
scooplew
Last batter if he doesn’t retire him?
scooplew
Never mind.
KT
should be anyway 117 pitches
RBI
Or that!
Bob_in_Vegas
Kid K!
WinnipegDave
Got him!
Bob_in_Vegas
Uno mas, Kersh!
David Farinella
Just skimmed through the comments from earlier… are we supposed to paint our toe nails blue?
RBI
It’s a girl thing, but be my guest.
David Farinella
I’ll let my daughter do it.
scooplew
You mean you haven’t done that already? Jeesh!
David Farinella
lolz
KT
yes everyone is doing it
David Farinella
send me a photo of yours KT and I’ll follow.
KT
I ashamed of my feet they look a little feminine…after the game
Linkmeister
Can’t hurt.
WinnipegDave
Oh yeah!
Bob_in_Vegas
What a way to end your stint!
RBI
Oh what a pitcher he is.
David Farinella
Hard to see Matty in the boot.
Bob_Hendley
Can you imagine what he is going through? Tough.
David Farinella
Oh, absolutely.
KT
STANDING O CLAYTON!!!!
Bob_in_Vegas
Hopefully he gets to rest until the LCS!
Spence
That would be preferable. Maybe thats why Donnie over did it with him tonight. Kershaw has a lot of innings on that arm this year.
WinnipegDave
Is it the first inning already?
scooplew
To pitch as well as he has tonight, with little or no curve, is reminiscent of Koufax’ performance in the 7th game of the 1965 World Series, which he started on two days of rest. Early on, Koufax couldn’t get the curve over and he told that to Roseboro. In much saltier language, Roseboro told Koufax to forget about the curve and just throw the fast ball. Koufax did just that and shut out the Twins 2-0 to win the World Series.
foul tip
A TBS guy said that inning that Kersh’s 3rd BB of the game was one more than he had the entire MONTH of July.
Now, just which planet was it that this pitcher agreed to come down to Earth from?
WinnipegDave
Either almost needed a pinch runner.
Bob_Hendley
Dre sighting.
Spence
Is it necessary to extend Kershaw to 124 pitches in a game the Dodgers have a big lead in?
Alex7
Nolan Ryan says “eso no es nada.”
Linkmeister
Try to get him outta there sooner.
scooplew
Part of it may be a bit of psychological warfare, showing the Braves what’s what.
KT
Yes BW in
RBI
Here they are. Go Dodgers.
KT
Nice BW keep it up
David Farinella
I still don’t dig BW. I hope he’s lights out for us, but just don’t get it.
scooplew
An iconoclastic free spirit.
KT
I like him…great interview…seems down to earth
RBI
DP please.
KT
uh oh…something to chant about…DP Time
WinnipegDave
Always nice to be able to trade runs for outs and still come out a head. 3 outs away and up by 5 runs.
Bob_Hendley
Where is League when we need him?
KT
sitting at home…hoping maybe someone gets hurt…maybe
foul tip
Saw an item today that said League makes more than the entire Atlanta bullpen.
Sounds crazy, but it was on si.com, which usually has its facts right.
KT
Good inning BW
foul tip
After watching Brian Wilson, I like the idea of signing the rest of the Beachboys more and more,
WBBsAs
I missed Ethier’s AB – how did he look?
Alex7
not 100%. Decent swing, hit ball hard, once 2b fielded it he let up on his running and jogged it out. Looks like he’d have 1 ab per game in him.
Bob_Hendley
Not bad, until he ran.
David Farinella
The Make ‘Em Pay at bat
David Farinella
Ooooh, he was swinging for it.
WinnipegDave
KJ time.
RBI
Every pitch to Puig hugging that inside line.
RBI
Go Kenley!
Bob_in_Vegas
Get the K, KJ!
David Farinella
I just keep wondering when Brian McCann is going to lecture Yasiel Puig. Over/under 4th inning in tomorrow’s game?
WBBsAs
Given Medlen’s short outing today, I expect he might return in Game 4 (if necessary) instead of Freddy García.
David Farinella
*if necessary.
KT
turn two guys
Bob_in_Vegas
K — J!
WinnipegDave
That worked!
David Farinella
That was fast.
David Farinella
What’s harder emotionally — being injured and left off the roster (Kemp) or being bad and taken off the roster (Uggla)?
scooplew
I think the latter.
Bob_in_Vegas
I agree. Tho the way Matt got this injury hurts beyond physically.
scooplew
The Braves tied the Mets for most times striking out during the regular season in the National League.
WinnipegDave
No worries KJ – you still got this.
Alex7
.
Bob_in_Vegas
C’mon, KJ — anyway you can, get him out!
KT
BALL GAME!!!! 10 WINS
TO GO!!!!
Good
job Clayton…Greinke’s turn next
http://i.imgur.com/AMbO5zV.jpg
Bob_in_Vegas
KKK J!
RBI
Yes yes yes!
scooplew
Couldn’t have asked for anything more tonight.
Jon Weisman
NPUT
WinnipegDave
Great start to the postseason! Keep rolling tomorrow guys…