Dodgers Suffer Four Losses In One Day
May 4, 2011 at 2:50 pm | Posted in Andre Ethier, Jonathan Broxton, Juan Uribe | 20 Comments
Yes, the Dodgers lost 5-1 to the Cubs today in what was basically an absolute snoozefest of a day game. That’s not too much of a surprise, because this was a getaway day lineup that featured Aaron Miles, Russ Mitchell, Dioner Navarro, Jay Gibbons, Tony Gwynn, and half of Juan Uribe. Ted Lilly gave up three homers – and the man always gives up homers, as this was the 40th time in his career he allowed more than one in a game – and the offense was predictably punchless, getting just six hits. (Two of which came off the bat of Miles, who’s now hitting a respectable .260 but continues to be the definition of an “empty” average.) If there’s any bright side, it’s that the embattled bullpen managed to get through the final third of the game without allowing any further damage in their low-pressure innings; Hong-Chih Kuo, Mike MacDougal, and Vicente Padilla all contributed one scoreless inning.
But no one really cares about the AAA squad dropping a day game the day before a day off, right? Of course not. Everyone’s going to be talking about the other three losses the Dodgers suffered today:
Early this afternoon, Jonathan Broxton was shut down with elbow pain. As I joked on Twitter, it’s a very odd feeling to hope that your All-Star closer has a shredded elbow. We’ve all noted before that finding something physically wrong would actually be a very good thing, as it would at least allow
Just before the game, and after he was included in the originally announced lineup, Andre Ethier was removed with – you guessed it – elbow pain. By all indications, this isn’t serious, and if it’s bothering him it’s great to allow him two consecutive days off, paired with tomorrow’s off-day. But by removing Ethier and including Gwynn in his place, it really underscored the well-known issue that this is a team that revolves around Ethier and Matt Kemp. Half of the time, it’s not even enough to have them both in an producing while the rest of the team flounders. Without one in the lineup, the offense seems doomed before the first pitch.
But that wasn’t all – in the fourth inning, Juan Uribe was hit in the hand by a pitch. He stayed in the game for another inning, but then left in favor of Jamey Carroll, who originally had the day off. That’s the third injury for Uribe in just over a month, and his absense left an infield better seen on Arizona fields in March. No word yet on his severity.
Tomorrow’s an off day, but I’ve got something interesting to share with you. Be here.
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Let me guess. You’re gonna be writing full-time for Baseball Prospectus.
Comment by Rob McMillin— May 4, 2011 #
Ha, no. That’d be nice, though.
Comment by Mike Scioscia's tragic illness— May 4, 2011 #
The Chris Jackson interview?
Comment by Eephus Blue— May 4, 2011 #
whats the big suprise Mike? we need something to lift our spirits. is there any hope for this season?
Comment by format— May 4, 2011 #
Either Mike saved a bunch of money on car insurance or he’s got the OBL photos…
Comment by Jeff— May 4, 2011 #
OMGWTFBBQ! The suspense is killing me!
Comment by Justin— May 4, 2011 #
[tomorrow's headline]
MSTI Called Up As New Dodger Closer
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While we await our surprise, how’s about that old style Cubs uniform…me likey!
Comment by Penguin's Pornstache— May 4, 2011 #
It’s amazing the Dodgers have stayed somewhat competitive this year with all the turmoil surrounding the team. (not making the May payroll!) They still have pretty good starting pitching, and Kemy and Ethier are animals.
Comment by keithosaunders— May 4, 2011 #
Writing a book?? Party after McCourt goes broke?
Comment by DodgersKings323— May 4, 2011 #
My friend and I went to the game today. We were guessing only about 18,000 of the announced 28,000 people were actually at the game. We didn’t leave until the last out was made and it only took two minutes to get out of the parking lot. TWO MINUTES!!
Always wanted to see the Isotopes and now I have.
Comment by Denis— May 4, 2011 #
OMG. Jay Gibbons batted in the 3hole. THat just happened didnt it?
Comment by Eephus Blue— May 4, 2011 #
How bout a little hint Mike? The suspense, coupled with the Dodger woes is a little much to take right now!!!!
Comment by Tripp— May 4, 2011 #
You’ll have to check tomorrow. Unrelated, but right now I’m writing my Baseball Prospectus piece, and I’ve managed to both dump on Mike MacDougal and include a Big Lebowski quote. That’s a win.
Comment by Mike Scioscia's tragic illness— May 4, 2011 #
Bahaha…can’t wait to read that one!…Big Lebowski = Genious….”I’m sorry your step-mother is a nympho!”
Comment by Tripp— May 4, 2011 #
Sneak preview: I said that Lance Cormier is failing at even the modest task which is his charge.
Yeah, that’s a DEEP quote.
Comment by Mike Scioscia's tragic illness— May 4, 2011 #
“You want a toe? I can get you a toe.”
Comment by willie— May 4, 2011 #
You’re killin me mike….better be good!
Comment by Tripp— May 4, 2011 #
Mike is going to announce that he’s just been signed as a utility infielder and will save us having to play Aaron Miles every day.
Comment by Quid— May 4, 2011 #
OR he’s just been hired to replace Ned Coletti at season’s end. At this point, I would take either of these.
Comment by Quid— May 4, 2011 #
[...] I’m not just talking about the knee problem that ended his season early. In early May, Ethier missed a game with soreness in his throwing elbow, an issue that appeared to be altering his throwing mechanics [...]
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