Here are the NL standings since June 22:
Update: From the Dodger press notes:
THE MORNING AFTER: The Dodgers rallied for four runs in the bottom of the ninth inning last night for their fifth walk-off victory of the year as they overcame a six-run, seventh-inning deficit to beat the Rays, 7-6. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the six-run comeback tied for the largest comeback win in Los Angeles Dodger history for the ninth time (last: April 19, 2005 at Milwaukee). Elias also notes that it was only the fourth time that the LA Dodgers pulled out a victory when entering the club’s at-bat in the seventh inning trailing by six runs:
July 22, 1970: W, 12-10 vs. Montreal (trailed 10-4 entering B7th)
May 9, 1994: W, 9-8 vs. Houston (trailed 8-2 entering 8th)
Aug. 11, 1999: W, 9-7 at Montreal (trailed 6-0 entering 7th)
Aug. 9, 2013: W, 7-6 vs. Tampa Bay (trailed 6-0 entering 7th)
Last night was the club’s 11th consecutive win in a one-run game, which is a Dodger franchise record. Los Angeles has gone 18-11 in one-run decisions this year and was last defeated in a one-run game on June 10 against Arizona.
The victory last night was the Dodgers’ third this season (3-41) when trailing entering the ninth inning, also accomplished July 24 at Toronto (3-2 entering 9th, won 8-3 in 10 innings) and July 10 at Arizona (5-4 entering the 9th, won 7-5 in 14 innings). The last time the Dodgers entered the ninth inning trailing by three or more runs and emerged victorious in a nine-inning game was July 20, 2008 at Arizona, when the club rallied for five runs in the top of the ninth in a 6-5 win.
ASW1
Before the game last night, I was questioning the order of the lineup, agreeing with mike_tink that Punto, MEllis, Puig, Gonzo made more sense than MEllis, Punto, Gonzo, Puig.
Results of Donnie’s choice :
MEllis : 3 for 4 with a walk, RBI, and 2 runs scored batting leadoff
Punto : 2 for 5 with a RBI and run scored in the 2-hole
Gonzo : Hits the game-tying double in the 9th, scores winning run in 3-hole
Puig : 2 for 4 with a walk, RBI, and run scored batting cleanup
Donnie and the Dodgers just keep on keepin’ on.
Bob_in_Vegas
I pitied the families whose only trip to Dodger Stadium this year was with that lineup . . . imagine the memories they now have!
ASW1
Yeah, sounds like most stayed until the end – good for them, and more than I can say!
Bob_in_Vegas
The Friday fireworks were supposed to go off after the game, but Steiner said they were past the fireworks curfew by the time the game ended, so fans had to “settle” for the fireworks from the field. (That would’ve worked for me!)
btimmer
Scientifically, I wish the Dodgers could have started this hot streak on June 20, which was the day of the summer solstice.
Jon Weisman
35-10 since June 20 ain’t bad.
Bob_in_Vegas
Or as Dudley Moore’s “Arthur” (the real one) would say . . . “It doesn’t suck.”
Gold_Star
Seeing the Giants at the bottom of those standings warms my heart.
btimmer
The three NL division leaders are adopting a “take no prisoners” approach it seems.
KT
After taking my medicine cocktail (dilaudid/soma, which always knocks me out) for my back last night in the 6th it was great to watch the ending of the last night’s game this morningt
Jon how hard would it be to have an actual time stamp on posts for people who follow the game later? I think I’ll be going back to working swings at UPS maybe by the end of the season
Oh and I didn’t get to post my post game victory “gif”.
Ball Game Dodgers Win!!!!
15 games over .500
18-3 since ASB, 35-8 since 6/22
5.5 gms ahead of the Dbags,
#4 seed, 5.5 gms back of the #1 seed, 1 gm behind the cards
14 straight series win or tie 10-0-4, Going for the Series Sweep tomorrow
Still Streaking!!!!
http://i.imgur.com/AMbO5zV.jpg
KT
Dodgers lineup:
Crawford LF
Punto SS
Gonzalez 1B
Puig RF
Ethier CF
Uribe 3B
Schumaker 2B
AJ Ellis C
Greinke P
Bob_in_Vegas
What a disappointing lineup . . . I want the one from last night! (all right, just mocking my reaction)
mike_tink
Earlier today while checking something about last night’s game, I came upon a link to Lasorda’s Lair. I just went back there to print something in order to put it up here as I doubted it was correct. The text has changed which I guess makes it more likely to be accurate. Here it is:
“the glorious win last night was only the ninth time ever the Los Angeles Dodgers have comeback from a deficit (six runs or greater) that large to win a game, and the fourth time in history the club was down
by six runs in the seventh inning or later of a game and won”
Is the above correct?
KT
Lasorda’s Liar…ok
mike_tink
ty
Jeffrey Thomas III
The bottom of that list is almost as pretty as the top.
mike_tink
Puis’s WAR at baseball-reference last 3 days: 3.7, 3.9, 3.8
Jon Weisman
This post has been updated above.
KT
stortened version of our come back:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ILRCYBDe8U
Bob_in_Vegas
Thanks, KT. It was great reliving it, and seeing it this time. . . . And seeing how excited the players were as they watched it.
ASW1
Yeah thanks – that was perfect since I missed it last night – love when Hanley douses Puig with a cooler full of water at the end.
Linkmeister
Oh, that was fun to see again. Thanks!
KT
Ryan Walton @RyanWaltonMLB51s
From last night’s amazing win…enjoy the great words of Vin Scully. @Dodgers @joshbtucker pic.twitter.com/wwO5DIkTLp
Raul Franklin
Looking at that list only the Mets, Pirates, Braves, Marlins and Brewers have yet to be victimized by this new brand of marauding Dodgers.
mike_tink
Dodgers court Price?
I found this from a link at msti.
http://www.raysindex.com/2013/08/it-appears-that-the-dodgers-are-already-courting-david-price.html
ASW1
Smart.
KT
Los Angeles Dodgers @Dodgers11m
“Normally when I’m on the field, I’m not nervous, but today, I’m nervous.” -Nomo on his return to Dodger Stadium: pic.twitter.com/2dVCl9MGZi
KT
Los Angeles Dodgers @Dodgers1m
Tommy and Hideo Nomo reunited: pic.twitter.com/Wg1JylkeBr
ASW1
Gonzo getting props on Fox pregame show right now.
KT
Dodgers Nation @DodgersNation1m
Yasiel Puig has 27 multi-hit games in 58 games. He’s tied for eighth in the NL with 10 games of two or more hits.
mike_tink
you mean 10 games of three or more hits
KT
Nate Rarere @oldmannato1m
@Dodgers in NZ, we’re talkin PUIG with @truebluela on @LiveSPORTradio ‘MajorLeagueMonday’ tomorrow 9:15am pic.twitter.com/Tj2AdaCnCg
KT
Los Angeles Dodgers @Dodgers34s
The Tornado’s first pitch caught by Eric Karros: https://vine.co/v/hhDxBrepTLJ
foul tip
Apparently Fox actually is feeding the Dodger game to the Nashville area. Faint & fall back!
Now watch ’em switch away,,,,
KT
almost the entire nation except for areas around SF, Baltimore, Chicago and minneapolis
mike_tink
http://506sports.com/mlb-on-fox-august-10-2013/
coverage map link from msti.
KT
was looking for that earlier on MSTI and here because I posted it from twitter both places and couldn’t find it…thanks
mike_tink
foul tip,
David Price’s high schools from baseball-reference:
High Schools: Blackman HS (Blackman, TN), Blackmon HS (Murfreesboro, TN)
I assume the second H.S. should be Blackman as well but are they really the same school?
If they are, I wonder how B-R got it wrong.
foul tip
Mike, technically both are wrong. It’s Blackman HS, Murfreesboro. That one’s closer to right as they only misspelled the school name. There is no Blackman TN. It’s an unincorporated area west of the city.
mike_tink
ty, got curious because of the strange name plus twice
foul tip
Named for one of its earliest settlers, Alfred Blackman, founded 1808.
KT
Good start Zack
KT
Way to not let the double hurt you Zack!
KT
Nicky!
Bob_in_Vegas
Great hustle, Nick!
ASW1
Pony hustle!
KT
GONZO!!!!
Jeffrey Thomas III
Gone-Zo!
Bob_in_Vegas
Agon — again! Just when Fox was crediting him for his early-season stability.
btimmer
Looks like Roberto Hernandez did not make a Faustoian bargain after all.
KT
groan
Bob_in_Vegas
I’ve been impressed with Adrian all year . . . but I wonder if he’s conscious of the return of Loney this weekend and the inevitable comparisons?
John_from_Aus
No contest :)
Linkmeister
Loney is having a heckuva year, though, and good for him. I wish he’d figured it out better while he was with us.
KT
Bill Shaikin @BillShaikin2m
That is 72 RBI for Adrian Gonzalez. Second on #Dodgers: Andre Ethier, 41.
Bob_in_Vegas
Hustle & homer = 2-0 lead.
KT
won that inning beside the side being struck out
ASW1
Gonzo : Mattingly’s team MVP
ASW1
Warning track power from Loney
Andrew Shimmin
I remember Loney.
KT
CC!
KT
Aaron Roberts @BertsBall2m
A little late to the party but…Going…Going…Gonzo!!! #Dodgers #AGonzo pic.twitter.com/oEJSDkWhvo
KT
Juanito!
KT
33 pitches after two…much better
KT
Skippy!
ASW1
AJ missed the hit and run sign hunh?
WBBsAs
Undoubtedly went on his own. Hit and run is too risky for Don.
KT
or skip
Jeffrey Thomas III
Botched hit and run or? Don’t see Skip running too often.
Jeffrey Thomas III
Gettin squeeezed
ASW1
Inconsistent homeplate umps are the worst.
Bob_in_Vegas
I’ve been watching Fox and turned on the radio and surprised to hear no Vin . . . is he okay? Is this because it’s a nationally-broadcast game?
John_from_Aus
Just caught up after a day away yesterday, wow, is there anything we are not capable of doing?
ASW1
No
KT
Bill Shaikin @BillShaikin2m
Zack Greinke about to lead off for #Dodgers. He is batting .405 overall, .600 since July 1 (9 for 15).
Bob_in_Vegas
All right, Zack!!!!
ASW1
Excellent AB again by Greinke.
Bob_in_Vegas
CC!
KT
CC!!
Bob_in_Vegas
Hope Zack can score quickly and rest.
ASW1
wish granted !
KT
there you go
KT
Nicky!!
Jeffrey Thomas III
Our Little Pony!
John_from_Aus
Just watched the 10 minute you tube video I think KT posted earlier, besides the win one of the best things to see was Hanley having enough strength in his shoulder to throw the cooler contents on Puig
Jeffrey Thomas III
That was an uncharacteristic slow jog to first there from Puig, he isn’t doubled up very often.
KT
Eric Stephen @truebluela
Yasiel Puig just grounded into his second double play in his 252nd PA
ASW1
Wow
mike_tink
2 GIDP in 34 situations as of right now. ML average would be 4.
ASW1
Not too many GIDP’s for Puig and that one wasn’t even close.
KT
didn’t look like he was running full out
Bruce Siegel
I wonder what’s up with Puig to make him jog to first? Either he’s hurt, or I’m disappointed in his lack of hustle on that play.
ASW1
Well, have to say, I’d much rather you be disappointed on that play than him being hurt.
Bruce Siegel
Me too!
ASW1
DP time.
Bob_in_Vegas
C’mon, Zack!
ASW1
73 pitches and 1 out in the 4th.
ASW1
Man that was close
Bob_in_Vegas
Yes!!!
KT
3 outs
foul tip
Had to be where I couldn’t see end of Greinke’s AB. Did he finally get a hit or a BB?
And thought I heard announcers say he used to play 1B and took up pitching late?
Bob_in_Vegas
Walk and came around to score.
KT
played SS
John_from_Aus
nice way to escape!
Bob_in_Vegas
I am more and more impressed with Greinke — great signing!
KT
Zack at 76 pitches
John_from_Aus
How did Piug look in the field that half innings?
KT
We are up and didn’t hear that he was removed
John_from_Aus
Of course we are, so I just edited my comment as you replied!
KT
Dre!
KT
Juanito!
Bob_in_Vegas
More runs, please!
KT
Shoe!
Bob_in_Vegas
Can’t remember when I’ve been excited that the pitcher was on-deck, as I am now!
John_from_Aus
It great when every position in the lineup is a potential threat at the plate
ASW1
Only in the NL, yes, I agree.
ASW1
Get ’em up in the ‘pen Rays!
Bob_in_Vegas
AJ!
Bob_in_Vegas
Help yourself, Zack!
Bob_in_Vegas
At least it wasn’t Andre.
Jeffrey Thomas III
Uh, what?
KT
yea I saw the bad call right away
ASW1
Hidden ball trick
John_from_Aus
Can someone describe please?
ASW1
Haven’t seen it but announcers saying it was hidden ball trick – Uribe DID NOT leave early – saw that clearly on the replay.
John_from_Aus
Thanks
KT
loney threw it to the ss who threw it longoria who was standing behind Uribe and waited for Uribe to set off the bag and tagged him
ASW1
Uribe just BARELY stepped off for a half-second and Longoria was right behind him waiting for him to do it.
Bob_in_Vegas
Every now and then — like now — it would be nice if the home plate ump had a mic a la football ref and let us know what the heck happened.
Bob_in_Vegas
Turn two!
Bob_in_Vegas
C’mon, Zack — one more.
Bob_in_Vegas
Get the K!
KT
3 outs
Bob_in_Vegas
Yes!
ASW1
Took a lot of pitches but still – very good 5 innings from Greinke.
KT
Eric Stephen @truebluela4m
The hidden ball trick was officially scored an 8-3-6-5 double play
ASW1
Yeah, the Rays are going to have to try all the gimmicks in the book to try to slow down this juggernaut .
John_from_Aus
No video on gameday today, so I am curious to watch it later
mike_tink
never video during FOX games iirc
KT
see above
John_from_Aus
Some generosity for the old team there Jamey
mike_tink
Jamey has 9 old teams in mlb plus one in the minors
John_from_Aus
Yeah, I just checked that out
KT
3 outs and so is Escabar…gone and the 3rd base coach
Jeffrey Thomas III
Not Escobar though it should have been. Jumping up and down like a child and throwing your helmet down should get you tossed.
mike_tink
they were right though
KT
Yea I was stienered
Jeffrey Thomas III
About the pitch? Sure. You still don’t act like that.
KT
no stiener said 3 people were tossed
Jeffrey Thomas III
Sorry, reply was meant for mike_tink.
KT
John_from_Aus: here is the replay:
Eric Stephen @truebluela2m
Here is Juan Uribe, falling victim to the hidden ball trick at third base. http://bit.ly/14xFbyT
John_from_Aus
many thanks
KT
was looking since the play for someone to post on twitter
KT
Shoe!
Casey Barker
Risking a rule 8 violation, but did anyone here Steiner’s story about HSC on the radio today – around the fourth inning? That really took me back.
ASW1
Missed it – but did just get back from the store and on the way back heard Steiner say the Rays went to Costco and got three guys thrown out on one pitch – not accurate but still kinda funny.
Casey Barker
He’s sure better than Karros on big Fox.
WBBsAs
Steiner is the worst.
ASW1
Steiner has grown on me – He doesn’t bother me. Collins still does, but not Steiner anymore. And he is better than Karros.
KT
I feel exactly the same way…though Charlie is bad on the long fly ball calls
John_from_Aus
Leaving to go to church, can I leave you guys with a 5 run lead :)
mike_tink
You’ll have to pray you can
John_from_Aus
Will do :)
KT
Nice Job Zack Standing O
ASW1
Karros actually made a good point – why hold Molina on ? – Like he’s going to try to run ? Especially with a lefty up – openning up the right side of the infield unnecessarily
KT
2 down
bluegeorge
Nice afternoon up here in Oakland. Comfortable lead; comfortable pint. Go Blue!
ASW1
I just got back from the store, picking up some cold ones to go with the BBQ am going to have later. Cheers !
mike_tink
Jon, silly of me but I just noticed the update. Thanks for that information
KT
Gonzo!
KT
Los Angeles Dodgers @Dodgers1m
Final line on Zack Greinke: 6.1 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 7 SO. Hitless today, his batting average plummets to .385.
KT
Puig!
KT
Shoe 4-4!
KT
Eric Stephen @truebluela55s
Before joining the Dodgers, Adrian Gonzalez had 2 SB (1 CS) in 1,140 games. In blue, Gonzalez has 3 SB (0 CS) in 149 games
KT
Eric Stephen @truebluela29s
Skip Schumaker is 4-for-4 today, his 3rd straight multi-hit game (9-for-14 during that span). Since July 1 he is hitting .369/.406/.538
foul tip
They just said Jansen is warming up. Why on earth?
foul tip
OK, apparently just getting in a bit of work….
KT
1 out
KT
2 outs
ASW1
Love how Withrow has been such a solid option out of the ‘pen.
KT
Ball Game Dodgers Win!!!!
16 games over .500
won 9 of last 10 gms, 18-3 since ASB, 35-8 since 6/22
6 gms ahead of the Dbags,
#4 seed, 5.5 gms back of the #1 seed, 1 gm behind the cards
15 straight series win or tie 11-0-4, Going for the Series
Sweep tomorrow
Still Streaking!!!!
http://i.imgur.com/AMbO5zV.jpg
Jeffrey Thomas III
*6 games ahead of the Dbags for now.
KT
don’t really like to do the .5 game difference until everyone plays..but fixed it just for you ^_^
Jeffrey Thomas III
Also 19-3 since ASB and 36-8 since 6/22. Did you just copy/paste from yesterday? ;)
KT
copied the wrong version
ASW1
*16 games over .500 now
KT
thanks for the edits…did it at the last minute today
KT
yasielpuig @YasielPuig2m
Uribe’s foot on the base http://instagram.com/p/c2d866DYSl/
Jon Weisman
NPUT