Dodgers hit the road as an offensive machine in 12-0 victory over Reds
Maybe the Dodgers could learn to like this road thing.
This road is nothing like Cormac McCarthy’s post-apocalyptic landscape, but a happy place filled with hits and runs. Lots of hits and runs. Also a victory.
The Dodgers had not played outside cozy Chavez Ravine since May 30, but they made themselves right at home Tuesday in Cincinnati.
The Dodgers beat the Reds 12-0, that offense that had been so anemic of late at Dodger Stadium suddenly very much alive.
The Dodgers had a regular hit party, pounding out 19. Rafael Furcal went five for six, had two RBIs and, almost as an aside, played some tremendous defense.
Manny Ramirez (.415) and James Loney (.390) entered the night with the two highest career batting averages against the Reds of any current major-league players, and then increased their numbers.
Manny went three for four (including a two-run homer), scored three times and had four RBIs. Almost like he was warming up for Boston this weekend.
Loney went four for five, including three doubles, scored and drove in a pair of runs.
Even struggling Matt Kemp, batting sixth for the first time all season, went two for four and had two RBIs.
Right-hander Aaron Harang couldn’t stop them and neither could a two-hour, 24-minute rain delay.
The Dodgers had so much offense going, Ramon Troncoso walked, with the bases loaded no less, to not only reach base for the first time in his three-year career but to collect his first RBI.
Hiroki Kuroda threw five shutout innings to pick up the victory and raise his record to 6-4. He came back after the rain delay to pitch the fifth.
-- Steve Dilbeck
This road is nothing like Cormac McCarthy’s post-apocalyptic landscape, but a happy place filled with hits and runs. Lots of hits and runs. Also a victory.
The Dodgers had not played outside cozy Chavez Ravine since May 30, but they made themselves right at home Tuesday in Cincinnati.
The Dodgers beat the Reds 12-0, that offense that had been so anemic of late at Dodger Stadium suddenly very much alive.
The Dodgers had a regular hit party, pounding out 19. Rafael Furcal went five for six, had two RBIs and, almost as an aside, played some tremendous defense.
Manny Ramirez (.415) and James Loney (.390) entered the night with the two highest career batting averages against the Reds of any current major-league players, and then increased their numbers.
Manny went three for four (including a two-run homer), scored three times and had four RBIs. Almost like he was warming up for Boston this weekend.
Loney went four for five, including three doubles, scored and drove in a pair of runs.
Even struggling Matt Kemp, batting sixth for the first time all season, went two for four and had two RBIs.
Right-hander Aaron Harang couldn’t stop them and neither could a two-hour, 24-minute rain delay.
The Dodgers had so much offense going, Ramon Troncoso walked, with the bases loaded no less, to not only reach base for the first time in his three-year career but to collect his first RBI.
Hiroki Kuroda threw five shutout innings to pick up the victory and raise his record to 6-4. He came back after the rain delay to pitch the fifth.
-- Steve Dilbeck
I think for the right Ace, I would get rid of Matt Kemp while he still has some value. Yes he is a 5 tool player with much upside, but how long can the Dodger continue to wait? He has been horrible the last 2 post seasons and is once again struggling. For the second off season in a row we have heard how this is going to be his big year. Where he goes 30/30 and all that hoopla but he strikes out too much and is horrible on the base paths. I like the guy and am a fan when he is on his game, but that is few and far between. So far this season the team has done well without much from him and the team will definately need an ace to advance in the playoffs and truly contend for a World Series.
Posted by: Brandt | 06/15/2010 at 11:15 PM
Was at the game tonight and I can't remember the last ime i saw a starter came back out after a 2hour rain delay. Kuroda pitched alot better in the fifth than the line would indicate. He had his 'A' stuff all night. 8 K's in 5inn. Was great to see Loney, Furcal, and Manny hit the ball hard all over the field but it was against the weakest links in a pretty strong staff that we will see more of in the next couple of days. Then we'll see if this is a new trend or just a spike.
Posted by: N.P.Krohn | 06/16/2010 at 12:25 AM
Yeah yeah yeah,baseball is funny that way...How about those LAkers!!!!!!!
Posted by: LA42 | 06/16/2010 at 08:39 AM