Rich Hill was dominant against the Cardinals yesterday afternoon. He went five strong innings, allowing just two hits, two walks and one earned run. Best yet, the Dodgers bullpen recorded four straight scoreless innings to help the Dodger win their fifth consecutive game. Per
Scott Chasen and Joe Harris at MLB.com:
"Those guys did a heck of a job tonight with the bullpen," Hill said.
"It's a reason why they're the best in baseball, so it's a lot of fun to
see."
Per
Rowan Kaver at Dodger Insider:
“I feel much more comfortable where I am now, getting my hand out of my glove, getting timing down,” Hill said. “It’s huge. You could see it today, it was much more crisp and clean and the ball was coming out much more efficiently.”
Pic above via
SportsNet LA on twitter. Below are more links to check out:
- This Day in Dodgers History: In 1946 Boston Braves outfielder Bama Rowell became the first player to
hit the Bulova clock located above the right field
scoreboard with a long drive at Ebbets Field. His wallop shattered the clock face, causing glass to fall on the field and onto Dodger outfielder Dixie Walker. The event is said to have been the inspiration for a similar incident found in the book The Natural that was written by Brooklyn author Bernard Malamud. In 1962 Maury Wills becomes the 7th player in history to hit home runs
from each side of the plate during a single game. The feat was accomplished against the Mets during the first game of a doubleheader that afternoon.
- Happy Birthday, Jesse Whiting, Al Mamaux, Ed Rakow & Manny Ramirez!
