Dodgers Hang some Pirates, few witnesses left to see
Impressive game for L.A. last night. Dodgers clobber Pittsburgh. Though a great victory, it’s almost like winning at TIC TAC TOE when you defeat the Pirates. Not that you are dissatisfied with the win, you just don’t expect to lose. Well that’s how the Boys in Blue played last night. As a machine that expected to dominate. It all started and ended with a fabulous performance by Wolf. Wolf was in trouble in the first but he settled down to fan 10 and completely shut down the Pirates offense. Wolf hasn’t gone 7 innings all year and even though he dominated Pitts, Grady Little still wouldn’t allow him to go past 6. I think Little is being too conservative. Starters need to go to 7 innings. it’s your bullpen Grady that needs your considerstion.
Lets talk about that glorious 3rd inning shall we. You remember, the one where the Dodgers left Armas with a 18.90 ERA this season. 3rd inning the bats come alive for the D’s as Pittsburgh has to face 11 batters. Dodgers are incredible as they knock in 6 runs on 5 hits including a great shot to right field by Wolf scoring 2 and ending Armas’s night at only 2.2 innings pitched.
Did you catch that awesome catch from Brady Clark in the 7th? it was outstanding. Try to catch a recap on their website.
Only issue i have with that game yesterday was the audience. I don’t understand Dodger fans and i am writing as someone who grew up in L.A. In the 7th inning as usual 50% of the crowd leaves. The Dodgers were up huge and they still leave. When do we stay the entire game? i have been to many games and I never leave until the final out. In Baseball you never know what can happen. The Yanks proved that 2 days ago as they comeback in the bottom of the 9th to score 6 runs and win the game. What’s with L.A.? Will you see a petition on a Ballot to Change Baseball to a 7 inning game in Cali? Dodgers don’t have a 7th inning stretch they have the 7th inning exit. Too bad for them. Dodgers win 10-2.
G.
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