Category Archives: Los Angeles Dodger History
On this date Aug 27th, 1955 Sandy Koufax throws a two hitter in his 2nd ever major league start
Sandy Koufax is known mostly for what he accomplished from 1961 – 1966 as a Los Angeles Dodger. Every Dodger fan knows that he was a late bloomer, but I’m not sure how many know that before he blossomed as a Los Angeles Dodger he had one incredible game for the Brooklyn Dodgers as a …
Dodgers History – Dodgers defeat Cubs in 21 innings – August 18th, 1982
It took two days to complete the 21 inning marathon. The game was started on August 17th, and halted after 17 innings, tied at 1. It was completed on August 18th, when Dusty Baker in his ninth at bats hit a sacrifice fly to score Steve Sax who had doubled earlier in the inning. The …
Dodger History – Kevin Gross no hits Giants 2 -0 on Aug 17th, 1992
Twenty two years ago in a season that was over before the All-Star break, Kevin Gross pitched the first Dodger no – hitter at Dodger Stadium since Fernando did the trick on June 29th, 1990, beating the Giants 2 – 0. Before Fernando you would have to go all the way back to a game …
Dodger History – One year ago Clayton blanked the Phillies, making the Dodger run 42 – 8
The 2013 Dodgers started the streak on June 22nd, their record at the time was 30 – 42, 9.5 games back of 1st place, firmly entrenched in last place. In one of the greatest runs in baseball history the Dodgers climbed over four teams in just twenty-five games, and would never look back winning the …
Dodger History – August 15th, 2006 – Dodgers blank Marlins for sixth straight win, and 17th win in 18 games – Fueled by two Dodger rookies
On July 26th the 2006 Dodgers had a 47 – 55 record, were in 5th place, and 7.5 games back of 1st place. They would go on a historic run winning 17 of their next 18 games, culminating with a 4-0 whitewash of the Marlins on August 15th. The run would come to an end …
Dodgers, Yesterday and Today 