Which Game At Dodger Stadium Do You Wish You Had Seen In Person

Which Game At Dodger Stadium Do You Wish You Had Seen In Person

Okay, I admit it, I took this idea from this ESPN.com story. Interestingly, a quick count tells me that 4 ESPN.com writers chose Jackie Robinson's debut as the game they would like to have been there.

But now I wanted to bring this story local, limiting it to just games at Dodger Stadium. Now, I have been fortunate to see a few famous games at Dodger Stadium:

1. "Squeeze!!!"

2. "4+1"

3. Loney hits one in the nether region.

But I also saw great games pitched by Fernando, monster home runs by Piazza and Manny, and countless other exciting times.

But there are several choices, Koufax's Perfect Game, Dodgers complete sweep against the Yankees, and finally the greatest moment of Los Angeles Sports History, Gibson's Improbable and Impossible Shot.

Anyway, love to hear your games and discussion.

Dodgers Extend Agreements With Triple A Albuquerque, Class A Rancho Cucamonga

The Dodgers on Thursday wrapped up a couple of minor league loose ends, extending their affiliation agreements with both Triple A Albuquerque and Class A Rancho Cucamonga for two more years, each through 2014.

The Dodgers have been affiliated with the Albuquerque Isotopes since 2009, and had previously been affiliated with the Albuquerque Dukes from 1972-2000. The Isotopes are currently playing in the Pacific Coast League playoffs.

"We’re very excited to extend our relationship with Ken Young, John Traub and the Isotopes," said Dodgers head of player development De Jon Watson. "These two franchises have a storied history together and we’re happy to continue our relationship with the city of Albuquerque with its top-notch facilities and passionate fan base."

The Dodgers have been with Rancho Cucamonga for the last two seasons in the California League.

"The Dodgers have been a great partner of the Quakes and we are committed to each other’s success on and off the field," said Rancho Cucamonga General Manager Grant Riddle in a statement. "We are thrilled to continue our partnership and look forward to many exciting years together."

The Dodgers have had 13 different major leaguers play on a rehab assignment with Rancho Cucamonga this season including Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier, and the Quakes have also had top pitching prospect Zach Lee and $42 million man Yasiel Puig play for them this year.

With these two affiliation agreements, the Dodgers are now signed through 2014 with their top five minor league affiliates: Triple A Albuquerque, Double A Chattanooga, Advanced Class A Rancho Cucamonga, Class A Great Lakes, and rookie level Ogden.

Dodgers Have Been Playing From Behind Of Late

The Dodgers have done their share of scoring in the first inning this season, as their 82 runs in the opening frame is sixth in the National League. But that first inning scoring has dried up in the last 10 games, and the Dodgers have been playing from behind.

The Padres scored in the first inning in each of the last three games, and took two of the three games. The Dodgers didn't score in the first inning any of the three games, and in fact they haven't scored in the first inning in any of the last 10 games.

The Dodgers and Giants begin a series in San Francisco on Friday night. The team that has scored first in their meetings this season has won 10 of the 12 games. Each of the last three series have resulted in a sweep, and in the most recent series the Giants scored in the first inning in all three games at Dodger Stadium from Aug. 20-22 en route to a road sweep.

The lesson here: score early, score often. Just score.

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