Hyun-Jin Ryu made a glorious return from the DL yesterday afternoon. He went seven strong innings, struck out seven, gave up only four hits and walked none. At one point he retired 14 straight Padres. His short stint on the DL may turn out to be fortuitous. He will likely be depended upon by the Dodger should they go deep into the playoffs, so a well rested Ryu will be important. The photo above features Ryu preparing for the game with catcher AJ Ellis and translator Martin Kim, via Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers 2014. Go here to check out more pics from Jon.
The Dodgers offense finally woke up against the Padres. They mashed out twelve hits and scored seven runs. Both Adrian Gonzalez and Matt Kemp continued their hot-hitting ways. AGon had four hits and Kemp knocked out two; including the eventual winning run in the fifth inning. Juan Uribe, who also just returned from the DL, was sharp at the plate, as well. He recorded two hits and drove in two runs.
Of note, Matt Kemp made a fantastic slide at home plate to score a run in the eight inning. On a wild pitch Kemp raced for home and avoided a tag by the pitcher to score. As Vin would say, "he looked dead to rights." But with a little bit of quick thinking and fast reflexes, Kemp found a way to touch the plate before getting tagged. Watch it below.
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The Dodgers maintain a 2.5 game lead over the Giants as they enter Labor Day. Things are starting to get serious. Now, check out some more links below.
- ICYMI: Go here to check out homestand information for tonights game against the Nationals.
- Via Ken Gurnick at MLB.com, "Haren likely to have next start pushed back."
Dan Haren is still listed as the Dodgers' probable starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Washington Nationals, but there are indications it will instead be rookie right-hander Carlos Frias.
He's likely to start on Friday. Bill Plunket at the LA Register notes that the Dodgers will be going to a six man rotation. This not only helps keep our big three arms fresh, but also allows us to audition a potential #4 pitcher should one be needed for a playoff run.
- Via Eric Stephen at True Blue LA, "Onelki Garcia begins rehab assignment, back on Dodgers' radar."
"I've heard his name. We're running out of games down there, but he's a lefty," manager Don Mattingly said. "A lefty helps us, and Paco's a little bit away."
- The Dodger rookie ball club has made the playoffs. Via Brandon Hart at the Ogden Raptors, "Raptors Clinch Playoff Berth with Win." Their AA club also made the playoffs. Via Vince Lennon at WRCBtv.com, "Lookouts Clinch Playoff Berth."
- Check out who won Chucky. As you may know, Joc Pederson gave away his 1994 Buick Century to one lucky fan on Fan Appreciation Day.
Congrats to Renee on winning @yungjoc650's1994 Buick Century! #GoTopes pic.twitter.com/lHGBQXvCNw
— Albuquerque Isotopes (@AbqTopes) August 30, 2014
- Puig can dance, but if only he could hit right now things would be great. Doh!
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