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OTDIB – May 28th – Lo Duca goes six for six

On this date in baseball, May 28th May 28th, 2011 – fire hits Dodger Stadium during game The game between Los Angeles and Florida continues as fans in a section of the upper deck seats at Dodger Stadium are evacuated due to a small fire in a nearby storage area. With plumes of smoke visible …

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OTDIB – May 27th – Ken Brett again

On this date in baseball, May 27th May 27th, 1974 – Ken Brett again. For a guy who was overshadowed by his HOF brother, Ken sure shows up here alot. In a game that takes only one-hour and thirty eight minutes to complete, Pirates starter Ken Brett blanks the Padres 6-0, allowing just two hits …

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One year, seven hundred posts later

It has been about a year since I started blogging again and the results have been mixed. I’ve been interested enough to write about something seven hundred times but those interested in what I’m writing are a rare breed. I’m not sure who is reading what I’m writing, based on comments Gary is my regular …

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The House

The passing of Greg Allman this past weekend made me put on Eat a Peach and kick back as though I was fifteen years old and let the memories wash over me.  The Allman Brothers music was made for being stoned and nobody was more stoned in the early 70’s than my brothers and his …

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No letup for Kyle Farmer

Kyle Farmer was promoted to AAA on May 23rd and while they can’t figure out where to play him, they know they want his bat in the lineup.  Since being promoted Farmer has started at 1st base, 3rd base, and catcher.  He’s hit three doubles and two home runs in just twenty-four at-bats. His TSL for …

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Dodgers win 18th game in May

The red-hot Dodgers won their 18th game in May, something they haven’t done since 2010 when they went 20 – 8.  Those 18 wins are the fourth most in LAD franchise history with the most being 21 wins in 1962. With two games left the Dodgers have a shot at 20 wins which they accomplished …

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Updated May Stats – Wood rules the roost

May Record – 17/8 National League West Position – 2nd place, 1 1/2 games back of the Rockies who have gone 17/9 in May.  The Good Stuff: Alex Wood has been the best pitcher for the month and since he is now on the DL, that won’t change any. The bullpen has been unbelievable. Josh …

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Updated May Stats – Barnes leading the OPS way

May Record – 17/8 National League West Position – 2nd place, 1 1/2 games back of the Rockies who have gone 17/9 in May.  The plus side: The great May is being led by five players who were not in the starting lineup on opening day. Austin Barnes in part-time play is leading the team …

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Memorial Day

I count myself lucky that while cancer has intervened into the circle of my life, I’ve never had a friend or family member who died in battle. My dad did.  Many of his West Point class of 1950 perished either in Korea or Vietnam.  At 91 next month he may be one of the last …

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Highest Total Bases by a LAD in St. Louis – 3-Dog takes the honors

Willie Davis once again sits on top of the total base leaderboard for a game with eleven total bases. This time it is against the Cardinals in Saint Louis. Willie hit a triple and two home runs to generate eleven total bases. How about Rod Barajas with his ten total bases in 2011? I thought …

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