Sunday, April 16, 2006 |
Strand By Me: Giants 2, Dodgers 0
But Dodger pitching isn't exactly that great, either. Featuring nine hits — only two of which went for extra bases — the Dodgers rode the edge of danger the whole night. Neither team's offense was a well oiled machine, and of course the thing on everyone's lips is how awful Bonds looks at the plate. He's lost as I've never seen him before; Mike Edwards could almost give him lessons. Kenny Lofton came perilously close to hitting into his second GIDP in the series; I hated his signing before the season started, and I really have no more love for him now. Kick me for small sample sizes if you will (and you'd be right), but I just don't like the guy.
Of course, the big moment came when Hennessey plunked Kent, a move that was unfortunately retaliated for by Tim Hamulack, who got Bonds on the first pitch. Prior to yesterday's game, Kent had been struggling, so perhaps a day or so off wouldn't hurt (he was 0-2 on the night anyway). Pittsburgh in the rear-view mirror, the Pirates' lousy pitching staff a memory, this team struggled to hit enough to even get on the board. Maybe they should trade for a clutch hitter.
Eric Gagné came by the clubhouse today, the first time since his surgery. Apparently, he's going to permanently lose some feeling in his arm, and according to Peter Gammons on today's broadcast, he will also lose appreciable velocity. Game Over? More like, career over.
'Cause I think the Dodgers need one (granted you've been saying this for heaven knows how long...).
: 4/16/2006 09:03:00 PMAt what point does sadness turn into pathos? I think this team has reached it.
: 4/16/2006 09:06:00 PMThe Dodgers left nine and the Giants left seven, which is more reasonable.
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