Sometimes you need just need a little bit of help from the Baseball gods.
Three of the Dodgers first four runs scored last night came from some unlikely plays: two wild pitches and a hit-by-pitch. Per Ken Gurnick at MLB.com:
"We were gifted some runs," said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. "It wasn't ideal, but we'll take it. There was really no rhythm and it was kind of funky. But I thought the energy was really consistent. We're fighting. We realize the situation we've put ourselves in, that an urgency has got to be there."Pic above of Taylor getting hit via Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers at Dodger Insider. Below are more links to check out:
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"Sometimes," said Jansen, "you've just got to be lucky."
- This Day in Dodger History: In 1955 Don Newcombe threw a complete game shutout against the Cubs while facing the minimum of 27 batters, 3-0. He allowed just one hit, to second baseman Gene Baker, who would subsequently be caught stealing. In 1966 the Dodgers sent 1955 World Series hero Johnny Podres to the Tigers as part of an conditional deal. In 1968 the Dodgers signed free agent infielder Ken Boyer. At the age of 37 the aging All-Star would slash .271/.317/.403/.720 with 60 hits, six home runs and 41 RBI's that season. In 1996 Tommy Lasorda managed his 3,000th major league game. It was against the Cardinals, and the Dodgers defeated them in twelve innings, 3-2.
- Happy Birthday, Bill Davidson, Jim Hickman & John Cummings!
- Check out Cat Loves the Dodgers pics from yesterdays game here.
- The Dodgers have just launched a ’88 Ticket Program, where in honor of the 30th anniversary of the 1988 World Champions, the team will make 88 Field Level tickets available to fans via a random drawing for just $5 for each remaining home game, beginning with the game on Friday, May 11. Registration is open now for all remaining 2018 home games at Dodgers.com/88, and will close 48 hours before first pitch. Fans may register for as many games as they wish, but only one registration per person per game will be accepted.
- Congrats, Kenley! Via his twitter:
Happy to announce that we are expanding our bullpen with baby #2💙Being a father is the most beautiful thing in life. I’m madly in love with my pregnant wife and my love for her has multiplied as I’ve watched her transform. I love who you are @GianniKJansen and our life together. pic.twitter.com/QSb71dG9X1— Kenley Jansen (@kenleyjansen74) May 9, 2018
- It's good to be famous. Via Matthew Moreno at Dodger Blue; "Kobe Bryant Sends Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger Autographed Pair Of Nike Kobe 1 Protro ‘Final Seconds’"
- Via NBC4; "Man Sentenced for Attacking Man in Dodger Stadium Parking Lot."
A Palos Verdes Estates resident who punched a man in a parking lot at Dodger Stadium after a Dodgers-Mets game in October 2015, causing the victim to sustain serious head injuries, was sentenced Wednesday to 14 days in jail.
- Have you heard? There will be a Dodger Dog Night! One Dollar Dodger Dogs will be available at Dodger Stadium during a game against the Rockies on Monday, May 21st.
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