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The White-Knuckle Ride Continues
2008-10-13 16:00
by Jon Weisman

The Dodgers have outscored their playoff opponents by an average of 5.67 to 3.17 runs per game, yet a loss tonight puts Los Angeles on the brink of elimination.

A win creates an all-new best-of-three.

I've got no idea what to expect tonight, especially with Derek Lowe going on short rest, but I'm prepared to be on the edge of my seat with every pitch. (No, I'm not talking about beanballs.)

Nearing the top of the roller-coaster again ... and looking down ...

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Phillies at Dodgers, 5:22 p.m.

Comments (1101)
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2008-10-13 16:10:02
1.   Dodger Lifer
Allow me to be the first to disagree with playing Pierre over Kemp. The Phils will run wild tonite.....damn!!!
2008-10-13 16:14:39
2.   SgtWyatt
Man, this is going to be a rough Sukkot...I won't know how the Dodgers did until Wed night. I was at last night's game though and as long as you were a fan of the home team it was a great game...though in general baseball terms it was rather boring (as any lopsided victory is)...but I"m not complaining.

The thing that I am complaining about though was how vulgar and rude many of the Dodger fans were. It's one thing to heckle fans of the opposing team (especially in a playoff series) but the level of aggression that I witnessed was almost embarrassing.

Additionally, I went to the game with a good friend of mine who wore an Angels cap and while we were leaving the stadium the amount of abuse he endured was disgusting. At one point we were though someone was going to get physical. We weren't even playing the Angels! (And no, they didn't mistake one red cap for another).

I'm hoping these are bandwagon fans and not true Dodger fans. Good fun and ribbing is welcome and expected, but there's a limit that too many people seemed to have crossed yesterday. I've been to many games in the past, and this was by far the worst (even Giants fans didn't seem to take as much abuse as I saw last night)

2008-10-13 16:16:01
3.   D4P
Doesn't Lowe usually perform better on less rest than more...?
2008-10-13 16:16:09
4.   fanerman
1 You think you're the first?
2008-10-13 16:18:51
5.   scareduck
3 - not this year, but he only did it one time. Historically, he has indeed.
2008-10-13 16:20:24
6.   regfairfield
If we lose this game entirely because of Juan Pierre's arm, I'll eat my hat.
2008-10-13 16:21:55
7.   Sam PHL
3. Not much sample size, but

2 Days (Games Started / ERA): 2 / 4.00
3 Days: 4 / 5.09
4 Days: 153 / 3.69

2008-10-13 16:22:35
8.   Sac Town Dodger Fan
1 To quote Rob Scnieder (sic??) in Necessary Roughness: "Coach, now's not the time to make sure everybody has played. Hey I haven't played yet, maybe I should go in"

Say it aint so Joe!!!

2008-10-13 16:23:18
9.   Alex41592
Angst! We need more angst!
2008-10-13 16:24:03
10.   Sam PHL
Lowe might perform better when tired though.

Career August ERA: 3.19
Career Sept/Oct ERA: 3.14

Those are his two best months.

2008-10-13 16:25:31
11.   fanerman
6 What if we win the game because of Juan Pierre's legs?
2008-10-13 16:27:05
12.   underdog
1 Missed the previous thread, did ya? ;-)

Anyway, Lowe will have plenty of backup and we know he's on a short leash, so if he gives us 5 solid innings I'll be happy.

2008-10-13 16:27:06
13.   Alex41592
There will be a moment where Pierre and Furcal will be on base. Vin will say, "two rabbits are loose" and the world will be right again.
2008-10-13 16:27:58
14.   Humma Kavula
9 What! Pierre! MY KITTEN can hit better than Pierre! MY BABY can throw farther than Pierre!

Oooooooohhhhhhh.... Pierre! Ooooooooohhhh!

How's that?

2008-10-13 16:28:47
15.   MollyKnight
Should the Red Sox lose tonight they will be in exactly the same position the Dodgers are in today, down 2-1 to begin Game 4 at home. But they won't have the momentum.
2008-10-13 16:29:00
16.   Kevin Lewis
I really like this early start time
2008-10-13 16:29:46
17.   ssjames
11 Do you think he will distract the Phillies with his sexy legs? Or is there some other manner in which his legs are superior to Kemp's?
2008-10-13 16:32:57
18.   Harold M Johnson
I know it's totally anecdotal and probably wrong, but it seems that Pierre is able to perform when he's been held out of the lineup for awhile. Let's all hope for the best!
2008-10-13 16:33:02
19.   Sam PHL
Manuel's quote on Blanton:

I can definitely say that he's gutty

I'll say.

2008-10-13 16:35:18
20.   fanerman
17 Pierre is a better base-runner than Kemp. That has more to do than just their legs, but I was referring to Pierre's base-running abilities.
2008-10-13 16:35:42
21.   Sam PHL
The loyal Red Sox fans leave games early? Hmmm.
2008-10-13 16:35:52
22.   fanerman
I cannot believe I just defended Juan Pierre.
2008-10-13 16:36:02
23.   Humma Kavula
18 That's not angst! That is sunny optimism!

I sometimes get them confused myself.

2008-10-13 16:36:07
24.   Alex41592
Fans leaving early at Fenway. Must be the first time EVER!
2008-10-13 16:36:11
25.   Marty
Gutty Little Blanton?
2008-10-13 16:37:45
26.   ToyCannon
Fans pouring out of Fenway in the top of the 8th. What is up with that?

ROOCCCCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

2008-10-13 16:38:15
27.   D4P
Is there a clever way to say, "And I thought Dodger fans were the only ones to leave early..."...?
2008-10-13 16:38:45
28.   jasonungar07
You cant defend Pierre. 1/2 one or zero outs is way different than 1/3 one or zero outs. And every time a runner reaches 1st I along with Lowe will have to think about that.
2008-10-13 16:38:50
29.   Lexinthedena
Yeah Rocoooo!, gret movie...great *&%()^@ movie...
2008-10-13 16:39:16
30.   ToyCannon
If the Rays play the Dodgers in the World Series how many Ray Shirts will be spotted at Dodger Stadium and what can you yell at them?
2008-10-13 16:40:20
31.   Alex41592
This is the most depressing "Sweet Caroline" 8th inning for Sox fans.
2008-10-13 16:41:00
32.   scareduck
15 - momentum is tomorrow's starting pitcher.
2008-10-13 16:41:15
33.   ssjames
20 Yes, I know he is a better base runner, but I don't actually think that is because of his legs, more of his reads. I would be willing to bet a significant amount of money that Kemp is actually faster in a straight line race than Pierre.

As for Pierre starting I think it is ridiculous to sit some who before his last bat was hitting .300 in this series. However, it could be worse, we could be starting Berroa.

2008-10-13 16:43:49
34.   regfairfield
30 Bandwagon fan is a good place to start.
2008-10-13 16:44:06
35.   fanerman
33 Thanks for agreeing with me (ie, I already said that). Now do you see that I was being in tongue-in-cheek with 11 ?
2008-10-13 16:44:32
36.   ishXdavid
I fully expect the Red Sox Nation to turn on David Ortiz for not running out that groundball; or at least half the fans that stuck around to watch the end of the game.
2008-10-13 16:45:09
37.   Alex41592
When the Red Sox throw out a lineup with Ellsbury leading off and Kotsay, Varitek and Cora things could be much worse than Pierre over Kemp for one game. All I ask for are productive at bats.
2008-10-13 16:45:20
38.   Marty
McCourt is on Fox. He's sporting a Frankenstein haircut. And with that massive forehead, he kinda looks like Frankenstein too.
2008-10-13 16:45:44
39.   ssjames
35 I knew you were, I just wanted to add on a little bit. Stupid intertubes not properly interpreting sarcasm.
2008-10-13 16:46:15
40.   gibsonhobbs88
Once again Bob Watson shows his disdain for the Dodgers! What no fine for Condrey - The pitcher that threw at Martin's head in the 2nd that preceded Kuroda's pitch? Don't you think that had something to do with it Watson? A pitch right at Martin's eyes!! I guess that is okay with you Watson with your anti Dodger bias, I guess Watson would have stood up and applauded if Martin was laid out unconscious on the plate!! Can someone else explain to me how Condrey is not fined except for the Anti-Dodger bias of Bob Watson!!!!
2008-10-13 16:46:42
41.   ToyCannon
David Ortiz's career could end as quickly as Mo Vaughns.
2008-10-13 16:46:45
42.   wronghanded
Are their any internet links to today's game? This is when its sucks to have to work until 6:30.
2008-10-13 16:49:26
43.   Marty
41 The TBS announcers say he's trying to pull everything because he still hasn't mentally gotten over his wrist injury. In fact, they've said it 1000 times.
2008-10-13 16:49:41
44.   ToyCannon
34
What if they are sporting a Wade Boggs jersey?
2008-10-13 16:50:22
45.   ToyCannon
43
The rest of Ortiz's career is going to be one injury after another.
2008-10-13 16:53:00
46.   sporky
Death to the Santa Ana winds.
2008-10-13 16:54:31
47.   Alice S
42 When does it NOT suck to have to work until 6:30?
2008-10-13 16:56:25
48.   wronghanded
47 When your day doesn't begin at 7:00 AM like my wife's schedule.
2008-10-13 16:56:47
49.   D4P
Edwin Jackson: The Closer
2008-10-13 17:01:54
50.   gpellamjr
Oh no! Juan Pierre will intentionally cause the Dodgers to lose in order to get revenge for being benched! All is lost! I am updating my will and setting things right with my loved ones, for Pierre's start will surely cause my death.

Let's hope this angst helps.

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2008-10-13 17:03:13
51.   LOB
Hey, All!

Just got a cancellation due to fires - we have two unused loge tix for tonight, want them used, so pay what you can (they cost 80$ each.) We're on our way there, and can hand them over at DS. E-mail tbeatty at lakeshoreentertainment dot com.

hope to see you there!

2008-10-13 17:03:47
52.   wronghanded
Pierre is so bad that we may just get swept this series because he's playing today.
2008-10-13 17:04:54
53.   trainwreck
Let's hope Blanton had too much to drink last night.

With him, it is very possible.

2008-10-13 17:04:56
54.   Andrew Shimmin
I still find, "It wasn't at his head, it was over his head," pretty funny. Clearly I'm a cretin.
2008-10-13 17:06:20
55.   scareduck
41 - That's a decent comp. Big immobile sluggers don't age well. Prince Fielder will probably go that route, too.
2008-10-13 17:07:09
56.   scareduck
Anybody want to take bets on what the Santa Anas will do to the pitching in this game?
2008-10-13 17:07:19
57.   Who Is Karim Garcia
Last night was the greatest game I've ever been to. I hope tonight delivers as well.
2008-10-13 17:07:41
58.   scareduck
47 - when you get in at 11:00?
2008-10-13 17:09:04
59.   scareduck
Joe Blanton, pre-magic-spell:

http://6-4-2.blogspot.com/2005/04/k-k-k-k-k-k-k-kelvim-angels-1-as-0.html

2008-10-13 17:10:47
60.   ryu
Did anyone notice AccuScore projects the Dodgers as 66% favorites in tonight's game.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/preview?gameId=281013119

2008-10-13 17:11:19
61.   wronghanded
58 Usually about 8:00, I work a 9-80 and get every other Friday off. It pays to work for the gubment, unless the Dodgers are playing an NLCS game at 5pm :(.
2008-10-13 17:13:57
62.   scareduck
I am getting a lot of hits on my blog of a sudden with the keywords "dodgers game postponed fire" and similar.

So far as I know, the answer is "no".

2008-10-13 17:15:44
63.   ucladodger
Why am I not surprised that Karros and Kennedy are stupid enough to think that Juan Pierre makes the team better?

I'm predicting at least 1 base taken on Pierre today. Whether it is a first to third on a single of tagging up on a medium fly ball, I have a feeling something will happen tonight.

2008-10-13 17:16:28
64.   scareduck
63 - I like to think of it as Karros providing the company line.
2008-10-13 17:19:46
65.   PDH5204
Three down, five to go.
2008-10-13 17:20:58
66.   scooplew
I hope we are all eating crow when Pierre goes 3-for-5 tonight, steals two bases and we win...
2008-10-13 17:22:54
67.   MonkeyBlue
Really worry about Lowe on 3 days rest. I hope he allow less than 2 runs in 5 innings of work. I would like Clayton eat two inning and let Kuo/Wade/Broxton take care of business. Also the offense need beat up on Blanton because feeling bullpen is pretty tough.
2008-10-13 17:24:22
68.   Jim Hitchcock
60 Wow.
2008-10-13 17:26:51
69.   dzzrtRatt
been off doing other things and just noticed from the TV broadcast: Pierre? Really?

Based on three Lowe pitches, I'd say start warming Kershaw and Maddux. I might be jumping the gun.

2008-10-13 17:28:02
70.   Bluebleeder87
oh man!

yesterday was the most energetic rush I've had in a Dodger game since I could remember, I got there a little late cause of traffic (on Cesar Chavez ave, took me like an hour to go from one block to another) but yeah man, as soon as I got there I had that rush of energy (i saw BH & Sporky! & told BH about how great it felt being there) it was just awesome man....

2008-10-13 17:29:00
71.   Bluebleeder87
60

so far it doesn't compute.

2008-10-13 17:29:16
72.   scareduck
I believe the technical term for this is a "pickle".
2008-10-13 17:30:20
73.   Marty
Wow, bad start.
2008-10-13 17:30:23
74.   Zak
Lowe is going to have to get gutty right now.
2008-10-13 17:30:54
75.   Bluebleeder87
Utley got fooled but put good wood on it, it happens.
2008-10-13 17:31:16
76.   scareduck
Lowe is looking positively Moyer-tastic.
2008-10-13 17:31:40
77.   Alice S
I'm going to throw up
2008-10-13 17:31:43
78.   Icaros
Well, it was a good season getting here, anyway. Something to build on.
2008-10-13 17:33:01
79.   underdog
Not the greatest of starts for Lowe. My knuckles are already white, Jon!

He sometimes struggles in the first inning though. But he's gonna be on a short hook tonight, so he won't have much time to right himself.

2008-10-13 17:33:44
80.   underdog
Oh stop it you guys! Sheesh. ;-)

Blanton's pitching for pete's sake.

That sure looked like strike 3 to me.

2008-10-13 17:34:50
81.   LoneStar7
the pierre omen is just frightening me
2008-10-13 17:34:59
82.   trainwreck
Maybe the Minotaur will get to have a semi-start.
2008-10-13 17:35:38
83.   underdog
See? Whee.
2008-10-13 17:35:42
84.   LoneStar7
that was pretty
2008-10-13 17:35:47
85.   nick
haha! 78--the reverse jinx?
2008-10-13 17:35:50
86.   Who Is Karim Garcia
We can score 3 runs. I think we've done it before. The sky isn't falling yet...

... but if IT does start falling, I, for one, welcome our new Phillie overlords.

2008-10-13 17:36:10
87.   underdog
Hello? {waves hand} Double play! Anyone watching the game?
2008-10-13 17:36:13
88.   Marty
This is Pierre's fault. And Bennett.
2008-10-13 17:36:16
89.   Alex41592
Got out of it. 2 runs is not a big deal.
2008-10-13 17:36:18
90.   nick
knowing you guys as I do, forgive me if I ask: did Jon already delete an 800-post thread about the Pierre start?
2008-10-13 17:36:34
91.   scareduck
Damage limited to two runs. Lowe is on a short leash.
2008-10-13 17:36:43
92.   Bluebleeder87
only one fly ball (on a line) by Rollins, ALL the rest were on the floor, good sign if you ask me but we shall see...
2008-10-13 17:36:44
93.   trainwreck
Be hungover, Blanton. Come on!
2008-10-13 17:36:56
94.   underdog
Hm, maybe Icaros is on to something. The I Love LA effect. Yep, game's over, season's over. Good luck in the WS, Phils.
2008-10-13 17:37:08
95.   scareduck
90 - no deletions, but it was already discussed to death in the earlier thread. I confess at this point it bores me silly.
2008-10-13 17:37:09
96.   dzzrtRatt
Hopefully Lowe's gotten those batting practices pitches out of his system. He looked better as the inning wore on.
2008-10-13 17:37:42
97.   underdog
90 Quite a few comments on that in the previous thread, towards the end of it. (Not quite that many comments, mind you.)
2008-10-13 17:37:54
98.   Who Is Karim Garcia
Kemp had two seeing-eye singles yesterday. He's been lost at the plate.

With that said, the defensive difference more than makes up for it.

2008-10-13 17:38:07
99.   Linkmeister
The Dodgers haven't had a single at-bat yet, guys. If Blanton is the second coming of Steve Carlton, yes, we're in trouble. I'm pretty sure he isn't.
2008-10-13 17:38:24
100.   underdog
Whatever Honeycutt said - even if it was just "Snap out of it!" -- worked.
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2008-10-13 17:38:30
101.   Bluebleeder87
woo!
2008-10-13 17:38:39
102.   trainwreck
That was Pierre-esque.
2008-10-13 17:38:41
103.   dzzrtRatt
What was my kid doing reading the Dodger lineup?
2008-10-13 17:38:48
104.   superbas
jesus how young does kershaw look? and was pierre the only one who didn't have a nickname?

go go fookie!!!

2008-10-13 17:38:58
105.   Who Is Karim Garcia
Shhhh. That's actually Brad Penny throwing BP to us.
2008-10-13 17:38:58
106.   Who Is Karim Garcia
Shhhh. That's actually Brad Penny throwing BP to us.
2008-10-13 17:39:12
107.   Alex41592
YEAH FURCAL!
2008-10-13 17:39:21
108.   Icaros
I had predicted two home runs for Kemp to myself today. If Pierre doesn't hit them in his place, then screw it.
2008-10-13 17:39:22
109.   scareduck
Furcal reaches. Now it's the Phillies' turn to watch their season come to an end (j/k).
2008-10-13 17:39:22
110.   underdog
A Pierre Special!
2008-10-13 17:39:48
111.   Lee Corbett
Brilliant
2008-10-13 17:40:10
112.   nick
Blanton's face and figure does not suggest that he'll age well....
2008-10-13 17:40:46
113.   Bluebleeder87
I hope this ump keeps a steady strike zone yo.
2008-10-13 17:41:25
114.   Who Is Karim Garcia
Lowe's display

(A) Fiery.
(B) Shows passion.
(C) I wish he'd show more composure
(D) Juan Pierre??!?!?!?

2008-10-13 17:41:56
115.   NWdodger
Walking Manny? This is Bonds-like.
2008-10-13 17:41:57
116.   Icaros
My 78 only says that this has been a good season.
2008-10-13 17:42:05
117.   be2ween
Let's go Martin!
2008-10-13 17:42:11
118.   Crimson Bear
Great baserunning by Furcal!
2008-10-13 17:42:16
119.   underdog
The first inning IBB, Manuel? Really? Sheesh.
2008-10-13 17:42:19
120.   nick
wow, almost a Bonds-style IBB...
2008-10-13 17:42:32
121.   scareduck
IBB.
2008-10-13 17:42:57
122.   NWdodger
Good thing this is at home. Lowe might be coming out with Sweeney's jersey.
2008-10-13 17:43:56
123.   be2ween
Get deep in the count!
2008-10-13 17:44:19
124.   nick
Martin overswinging there...
2008-10-13 17:44:31
125.   trainwreck
Need a Loney Bomb.
2008-10-13 17:44:56
126.   underdog
Tough slider but yeah Martin looked overanxious. These guys are gonna have to produce today because this won't be the last time Blanton IBB's Manny.
2008-10-13 17:45:20
127.   Icaros
We need to get to the bottom of the order so Pierre can do the little things it takes to win.
2008-10-13 17:45:40
128.   trainwreck
Awwwwwwwwwwww, so close!
2008-10-13 17:45:42
129.   Bluebleeder87
oh man. thank you Loney!!
2008-10-13 17:45:43
130.   Zzyzx
LONEY!!!!!
2008-10-13 17:45:49
131.   underdog
And right on cue, there's Loney!
2008-10-13 17:45:50
132.   Rob M
Thank god - that was smoked.
2008-10-13 17:45:51
133.   Icaros
Damnit! We keep missing big HRs by an inch.
2008-10-13 17:45:56
134.   superbas
Big Game James comes through again!!! Thank you Crazy Eye WGJ etc etc etc
2008-10-13 17:46:00
135.   LoneStar7
lonestar smash, thaaaaaaaaata boy
2008-10-13 17:46:17
136.   Bluebleeder87
i really thought he was gonna make an out man... I'm glad I was wrong.
2008-10-13 17:46:18
137.   Alex41592
Got one back! DeWitt time!
2008-10-13 17:46:31
138.   scareduck
I told you we have them right where we want them.
2008-10-13 17:47:03
139.   Who Is Karim Garcia
Two runs should be a small task against Blanton and the kind of stuff he ..... see, told you.
2008-10-13 17:47:24
140.   Icaros
130

Do you live there?

2008-10-13 17:47:47
141.   Bluebleeder87
you know what, this ump has a big strike zone, I sure hope Lowe gets those calls as well.
2008-10-13 17:47:49
142.   LoneStar7