Cody was fantastic. He escaped the first round of the derby by defeating Colorado's Charlie Blackmon with 15 homers. Then he faced the behemoth that is Aaron Judge, and I think it's fair to say he was overwhelmed. He knew Judge was going to beat him handily. Per Anthony DiComo at MLB.com:
"I knew I had no chance," Bellinger said. "At that point, I'm just glad I won the first round. It was pretty tiring. I was just trying to get out as many as I could."No worries from him, though.
"I didn't know what to expect, but that was more than I expected," Bellinger said. "That was probably the best time I've had playing baseball."Photo above via Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers 2017. Go here to check out a bunch of fantastic pics by Jon from yesterdays All-Star event. Below are more links to check out:
- This Day in Dodger History: In 1978 Steve Garvey becomes the first two-time ALL-Star Game MVP in Baseball history. Garv recorded a game-tying, two-run single in the 3rd inning and a triple and run scored in the 8th inning to help the National League to beat the AL, 7-3. In 1980 the Dodgers sold knuckleballer Charlie Hough to the Rangers.
- Happy Birthday, Pop Schriver, Milt Stock, Clarence Blethen, Binky Jones, Vito Tamulis, Hal Gregg, Dick Gray, Andy Ashby, Billy Ashley & Jon Meleon!
