dodgerfan.net» hitting http://dodgerfan.net Sun, 25 Dec 2011 06:58:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Cubs Sweep Dodgers in Series as LA’s Offense Continues to Struggle http://dodgerfan.net/cubs-sweep-dodgers-in-series-as-las-offense-continues-to-struggle?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cubs-sweep-dodgers-in-series-as-las-offense-continues-to-struggle http://dodgerfan.net/cubs-sweep-dodgers-in-series-as-las-offense-continues-to-struggle#comments Thu, 29 May 2008 03:46:45 +0000 alex http://dodgerfan.net/cubs-sweep-dodgers-in-series-as-las-offense-continues-to-struggle Retweet this Digg this Stumble this Reddit this Share on Facebook ]]> Dodgers Choke
The Cubs made it a clean sweep tonight, winning all three games against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field. L.A. had a 1-0 lead going into the bottom of the 9th, but Saito was definitely off his game as his pitches veered outside and up high as he loaded up the bases through a combination of walks and hits. Soriano sealed the Dodgers’ fate in the 10th against Chan Ho Park by singling to left field, driving in Fonetnot for the winning run.

Perhaps the most telling statistic was one that Chris Berman mentioned on the ESPN feed tonight. For the series, the Dodgers were only 3-27 with runners in scoring position and were 0-5 on the night after leaving the bases loaded in the top of the 9th.

To be sure, injuries have decimated the hitting squad for the Dodgers, with Nomar on the DL and Jeff Kent suffering from back spasms – not to mention Rafael Furcal’s back problems. Garciaparra will undergo additional tests on Friday to assess his nagging calf strain, but there’s been no indication from the Dodger camp that anyone is optimistic about his return anytime soon.

So what are the Dodgers to do in the meantime (other than pray that the D-Backs continue their slide and keep the 3.5 game spread between them and the Dogers in place)? Torre has certainly been willing to take chances with the lineup as of late (remember when Loney ended up being the key pinch hitter in Game 1 of this series and struck out?) but nothing could muster more than one run in each game against the Cubbies.

Thoughts welcome…

Retweet this Digg this Stumble this Reddit this Share on Facebook ]]> http://dodgerfan.net/cubs-sweep-dodgers-in-series-as-las-offense-continues-to-struggle/feed 0 The Bats Are Back in the Dodger Dugout http://dodgerfan.net/the-bats-are-back-in-the-dodger-dugout?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-bats-are-back-in-the-dodger-dugout http://dodgerfan.net/the-bats-are-back-in-the-dodger-dugout#comments Thu, 01 May 2008 06:42:15 +0000 alex http://dodgerfan.net/the-bats-are-back-in-the-dodger-dugout Retweet this Digg this Stumble this Reddit this Share on Facebook ]]> Well, the Dodgers’ thrashing of the Marlins this evening clearly shows that they can hit. Billingsley looiked solid on the mound by limiting Florida to just one run and three hits while garnering eight Ks. Glad to see he finally picked up a win and helped address the 6.53 ERA he had amassed over his last four starts.

This makes five wins in a row for the boys in blue, and takes them to 14-13 overall. They’ve got a long way to go to challenge the D-backs for first in the NL West, but they are making good strides.

Matt Kemp continues to show why he should be in the starting lineup EVERY NIGHT by getting 3 RBIs and going 3 for 5 on the night.
Top dog for the Dodgers WAS Rafael Furcal who finished 5-of-6 with three runs scored. Kemp and Furcal also combined for three stolen bases.

My boy Kuroda shows up on Thursday night to attempt the sweep – can hardly wait!

GO BLUE

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