Kemp, M
Mound Visit.Pitching Change: Luis Garcia replaces Seranthony Dominguez, batting 7th.Ball (98.0 mph two-seam fastball)In play, run(s) (97.1 mph two-seam fastball)
Matt Kemp singles on a line drive to left fielder Rhys Hoskins. Joc Pederson scores. Max Muncy to 3rd. Yasmani Grandal to 2nd.
Los Angeles Dodgers 7 - Philadelphia Phillies 5
Turn out the lights
One never knows with these things but Seranthony probably blows a 5-4 lead too.
The good news is they probably weren't going to win this game down 6-5 any more than they are if it gets worse.
Just a sign of a young team tonight. Had a lot of fight in them to take the lease, but too many mental mistakes cost us big time.
This bullpen is dog feces
Bellinger
Foul (98.5 mph two-seam fastball)Called strike (83.7 mph slider)Foul (86.0 mph slider)Ball (98.9 mph two-seam fastball)In play, out(s) (85.4 mph splitter)
Cody Bellinger grounds into a double play, first baseman Carlos Santana to catcher Jorge Alfaro to third baseman Maikel Franco to first baseman Carlos Santana. Max Muncy out at home.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Philadelphia Phillies
Franco
Alex Verdugo remains in the game as the right fielder.
This team plays dumb baseball and I don't see that ever changing.
We have seen this all season. Lots of good things and young players stepping up but also shoddy plays on the basepaths and in the field. Too many mistakes. But they are maturing and the front office is getting to see young players in a pennant race. This team has improved over last season tremendously and I think will continue to improve.
Pitching Change: Kenley Jansen replaces Scott Alexander, batting 5th, replacing right fielder Matt Kemp.In play, run(s) (93.5 mph cutter)
Maikel Franco homers (15) on a fly ball to left field.
Los Angeles Dodgers 7 - Philadelphia Phillies 6
AlFaro & Knapp make John Russell look like Yadier Molina.
Wow. Got one back. Team doesn't give up.
And there will be roster changes for 2019. I think things are going in the right direction.
Nice one-handed catch by a fan holding an infant.
Kingery with the 8 pitch AB at least
Kingery
Swinging strike (92.4 mph cutter)Foul (93.7 mph cutter)Ball (93.5 mph cutter)Foul (93.4 mph cutter)Foul (93.4 mph cutter)Ball (95.8 mph four-seam fastball)Foul (94.4 mph cutter)In play, out(s) (93.3 mph cutter)
Scott Kingery pops out to first baseman Max Muncy.
Kingery is the guy that just frustrates me beyond belief.
Yes, credit Kingery with extending the at bat. When it started 0-2, I was thinking another 3 pitch K.
Yes, Kingery is frustrating to watch.
First pitch to Knapp hasnât been called a strike all night until now.
Knapp
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Andrew Knapp replaces Luis Garcia.Called strike (92.4 mph cutter)Ball (93.4 mph cutter)Foul (94.2 mph four-seam fastball)Ball (91.4 mph cutter)Ball (94.1 mph cutter)Swinging strike (93.6 mph four-seam fastball)
Andrew Knapp strikes out swinging.
Knapp with the half swing at ball four