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Dodgers Complete First Four-Game Sweep In Philadelphia In 66 Years
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Dodgers Complete First Four-Game Sweep In Philadelphia In 66 Yearsby Eric Stephen on Jun 7, 2012 1:18 PM PDT Once down 3-0 against Cole Hamels, it looked for a while like the Dodgers wouldn't get their sweep. But a sixth-inning rally, more solid bullpen work, and a ninth-inning dam-buster gave the Dodgers an 8-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday and their first four-game sweep in Philadelphia since May 24-26, 1946. Down two runs in the top of the sixth inning, the Dodgers opened the inning with a walk and a single, then later in the inning Hamels allowed RBI singles to James Loney, Tony Gwynn Jr., and Matt Treanor to give the Dodgers the lead. Loney had two hits for the second straight day. With closer Kenley Jansen unavailable after pitching three straight days, and with setup man Josh Lindblom in the only use in case of emergency role after pitching the last two days, the Dodgers didn't exactly have a full bullpen arsenal available. But Jamey Wright came through with two scoreless innings in the seventh and eighth to preserve a one-run lead. But after a four-run ninth inning, Shawn Tolleson was brought in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning with an 8-3 lead. In his major league debut, Tolleson faced two batters and threw eight balls in 10 pitches. After the two walks, manager Don Mattingly had seen enough and removed Tolleson in favor of Ronald Belisario, who induced a pair of groundouts to end the game. The Dodger bullpen allowed one run on six hits in 11 innings during the series in Philadelphia, with three walks and eight strikeouts. Before Tolleson, the last Dodger to walk two without recording an out in his major league debut was Chink Zachary on April 30, 1944. The Phillies scored three runs in a sloppy bottom of the third inning for the Dodgers. The first run was scored by Hamels, who the Dodgers had a chance to throw out at both third base and home at different points in the inning, but throwing errors by right fielder Castellanos and third baseman Elian Herrera thwarted those plans. Those were the only runs allowed by Aaron Harang, who pitched six innings for his fifth win of the season and 100th win of his career. Outside of the third inning, Harang allowed five hits and no walks, with three strikeouts. The Dodgers responded with an unearned run in the top of the fourth when they cashed in a pair of errors by Ty Wigginton, pulling to within 3-1. That's where the score stayed until the Dodgers got to Hamels in the sixth. Andre Ethier, who didn't start today, snapped an 0-for-17 skid with a two-run double as a pinch hitter in the ninth. The line drive was originally called an error on first baseman John Mayberry, but quickly changed by the official scorer. Ellis HurtingCatcher A.J. Ellis sat for the second time in three games on Thursday, and apparently is still feeling the effects of getting hit in the knee by a pitch on Monday night. On the KABC broadcast, Rick Monday noted that Ellis "was really hobbled" before Thursday's game, still limping (per Mike Petriello of Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness). It should be noted that Ellis did play Wednesday night and the Dodgers are in the midst of a stretch of 20 games in 20 days. An extra day off for Ellis, who has started 45 of 58 games this season, especially in a day game after a night game, is especially welcome. Up NextThe Dodgers take their road show to Safeco Field, where they will open a three-game weekend series Friday night against the Seattle Mariners. Nathan Eovaldi gets the call in the opener, facing Kevin Millwood for the Mariners. Today's ParticularsHome Runs: none WP - Aaron Harang (5-3): 6 IP, 8 hits, 3 hits, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts LP - Cole Hamels (8-3): 6 IP, 6 hits, 4 runs (3 earned), 1 walk, 6 strikeouts
For the second straight outing, despite being spotted a three-run lead, Cole Hamels (8-3) was unable to hold the lead. He allowed four runs -- three earned -- in six innings, gave up six hits and struck out six. "We get the lead and then we're giving it up," Hamels said. "That's kind of the frustrating part just for the fact that you see a win on one hand and see it kind of evaporate."
The Dodgers started the inning with three straight singles to load the bases. Herrera then hit a ground ball to Fontenot's right, but the drawn-in infielder was unable to come up with the ball and record an out. Andre Ethier then sent a hard ground ball down the first-base line that went off the glove of John Mayberry Jr. for another error, scoring two runs in the process. Even though Herrera was thrown out at the plate, the Dodgers picked up their eighth run when Hairston followed with an RBI single to score Ethier. Jamey Wright and Ronald Belisario combined for three scoreless innings to hold the Dodgers' lead and secure the victory. "With the exception of that one inning where we ended up getting ahead by a bunch, the series was a one-run game throughout," Treanor said. "That's the mentality we're going to have to take throughout the season." Game Notes: At 37-21, the Dodgers have the best record in baseball...Harang picked up his 100th career victory...Los Angeles had gone 0-4-1 in its last five series against Philadelphia...The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Phillies for the first time in Philadelphia since the team moved to California...The last time the Dodgers swept the Phillies in a four-game sweep was August 11-14, 2008...The Dodger bullpen allowed only one run in 11 innings in the four-game series...Rollins went 7-for-16 in the series...Fontenot started in place of Freddy Galvis, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list last night with a lower back strain...The Phillies have lost six-straight games...Philadelphia is now 12-19 at home and have only won two of its last 12 home games...The last time the Phillies were swept in a four-game series was September 20-22, 2011 against Washington...Before Thursday, Hamels had been 5-1 with a 2.28 earned run average in six starts following a loss this season...Hamels had a 17-inning scoreless streak against the Dodgers snapped in the fourth inning...The Phillies are now 0-23 when trailing after seven innings. MLBPLAYERS.COM Scott Van Slyke blazes his own trail
Rookie Scott Van Slyke is enjoying his first taste of the big leagues. The Dodgers left fielder made his Major League debut on May 9 and hit his first home run on May 20 at home against the Cardinals. It was an important one, as he came off the bench to hit a game-winning, three-run homer to help L.A. to a series sweep of the defending World Series champion. The son of former three-time All-Star outfielder Andy Van Slyke recently answered some questions from MLBPLAYERS.com: MLBPLAYERS.com: How do you describe this experience so far? Scott Van Slyke: It has been great. It has been a lot of fun. It has been a tremendous learning experience. I am not playing every day and that has its challenges. I have had some spot-starts and some pinch-hitting appearances, so I am trying to really learn what to look for at the plate. It continues to be a process. MLBPLAYERS.com: When was the last time you did not play every day? Van Slyke: It has been awhile. It has been about five years, I believe. It is tough, especially at this level. When you get up there and fall behind in the count, it is a battle. Sometimes you are just trying to foul some pitches off. MLBPLAYERS.com: What is the hardest thing to get used to? Van Slyke: I am used to having some four at-bats per game. That helps you get a little more comfortable. At the same time, I understand that it is a long season and being here has been great. MLBPLAYERS.com: Have you had a different approach at the plate because of the sporadic playing time? Van Slyke: I think what I am starting to learn is that you can't take too many fastballs up here because a guy's secondary stuff is usually so good. Being down in the Minor Leagues I think I got away with a little bit more. I would take a pitch, a fastball, to see what a guy had. Now when I am pinch-hitting late in the game, it is different. MLBPLAYERS.com: What is the big difference late in a game? Van Slyke: You don't want to chase too early in the count and you don't want to take that first pitch fastball. I think I have been doing that too much. I have looked at some pitches I probably could have hit and then you are suddenly behind. MLBPLAYERS.com: Is it safe to assume that your home run against the Cardinals has been your biggest highlight this season thus far? Van Slyke: Yes, for sure. Also, that first pinch-hit resulted in my first hit. MLBPLAYERS.com: How do you describe the emotions you felt when you got the call that you were coming up to the Dodgers? Van Slyke: I was running on adrenaline there for a while. When I got to the ballpark, the national anthem was underway. Everything happened so quickly I never had the chance to catch my breath. It was fun, and I will always remember it. MLBPLAYERS.com: Can you talk about some of people who have helped you so far? Van Slyke: From a coaching standpoint, our hitting coach Dave Hansen, for sure. Confidence is not a problem for me, but it has been about keeping me straight as I try and figure out what pitchers want to do against me in certain situations. Matt Kemp has really helped me with my thought process, about having that up-the-middle approach. MLBPLAYERS.com: What about getting acclimated to a new city? Van Slyke: Well, there is a lot of traffic for sure. That takes a lot of getting used to. It can be a headache. But overall the weather is great, the people are friendly, there are a lot of great places to eat. It has been real good so far. MLBPLAYERS.com: When you do get a break, is there anything in particular you are looking forward to doing in L.A.? Van Slyke: I think my wife and I would like to go see a TV show taping or something. Maybe something like the Conan O'Brien or the Ellen show. We'll see. MLBPLAYERS.com: And how does your wife like it in Southern California? Van Slyke: She loves it. She has been a real trooper the last few years. Lots of traveling to little cities in the Minor Leagues. I could be gone on a 10-day bus trip, and she is back at our place by herself. It is good to be here and I am around some friends who I came up with, especially guys like Clayton Kershaw and Josh Lindblom. I think this is good for her, too. CBS LA Son Of Orel Hershiser Drafted By Dodgers In 34th Round Out Of USC LOS ANGELES (CBS) - The Los Angeles Dodgers wrapped up their final rounds Wednesday night of the First-Year MLB Draft by selecting 41 players, including 25 picks from college players, 14 high schoolers and two picks on Cuban pitchers. 18-year-old Corey Seager of North Caroline was the Dodgers’ first-round selection at No. 18, but the most noticeable name they drafted is Jordan Hershiser, son of former Dodger and Cy-Young winner Orel Hershiser. RHP Hershiser, out of USC, was the Dodgers’ final pitcher selected at the 34. The 5th-year senior has already had a tough journey leading up to his selection by having two surgeries performed on his right arm. His first, Tommy John surgery after getting over-worked during his freshman year and second, on his throwing shoulder that ended his 2011 season after only 2 starts with the Trojans. “It’s a long time coming being a fifth-year senior going through two arm surgeries,” Jordan said on the teams website. “So it’s a good stamp on the rehab process and getting back to where I needed to be.” Another son of former Dodger player and current Special Advisor, Baseball Operations Jose Vizcaino, Jose Jr., was selected in the 36th round. In addition to Hershiser, the Dodgers selected several other prospects with local ties, including La Cañada High School graduate and Stanford University junior Eric Smith, Cameron Saylor from West Covina South Hills High School, outfielder Kevin Maxey from Long Beach Poly High School, outfielder Jacob Scavuzzo from Villa Park High School in Orange County and Azusa Pacific University right-hander Alan Garcia. SUFFOLK NEWS HERALD Directory: documents documents -> Concept stage documents -> Concept stage documents -> The great global switch-off documents -> Nonprofit grant application documents -> The Truth about the Rwandan Genocide documents -> Annual InStructional unit plan documents -> Chaos equipment included Download 299.7 Kb. Share with your friends:
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