Jun 29 2008
Dodgers No Hit Bit
Great pitching performances the past two days by the Dodgers and Angels. Both games resulted in a 1-0 victory for both sides. Of course, the game that everyone is going to remember and talk about is the “unofficial” no-hitter by the Angels. The no-hitter was “unofficial” because the Dodgers didn’t need to bat in the 9th inning with them winning 1-0 and all. The only score of the game came due to an error by Jered Weaver on a slow roller hit by Matt Kemp. This lead to Kemp stealing 2nd and advancing to 3rd on a errant throw by Mathis. Kemp scored on a sac fly by Dewitt. Great game called by Vin Scully as he pointed out some of the flaws in Weaver’s game. Weaver was especially prone to stolen bases and is also a fly ball pitcher. Both weaknesses in Weaver’s game led to his loss in the no-hitter.
The good: Pitchers ruled the weekend freeway series. Props to Weaver, Lackey, Billingsley, and Lowe. Although I do have to mention that both offenses blow hard.
The bad: Losing when you’ve thrown a no-hitter.
The ugly: Maple bats. They are dangerous and don’t seem to help Dodger and Angel hitters at all.
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