Tag Archives: Dodgers

Dodgers Can’t Bring Them Home

Posted on 6 May, 2013 by Diane

The L.A. Dodgers have been having a hellacious time driving in baserunners this season. Going into Monday night’s action, they are tied for sixth in the Majors with a .335 team OBP.  However, they are next to last in runs per … Continue reading →

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No Singles for You … or You … or You

Posted on 19 August, 2012 by Diane

The Dodgers beat the Braves 6-2 last night, collecting only four hits, but they were all homers.  The Braves had five hits: three doubles, one triple and one homer. So, in a game with nine hits combined between the two … Continue reading →

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Catch Me Now I’m Falling

Posted on 25 July, 2012 by Diane

The Mets got off to a surprisingly good start in the first half of the season, sitting at 46-40 (.535) at the All-Star Break.  Some suggested they were “playing over their heads”.  Since then, they have dropped 11 of 12 … Continue reading →

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When “just one bad inning” is an understatement

Posted on 19 September, 2011 by

How many times have you listened to a post-game interview, and the manager or pitcher of the losing team states that it was just “one bad inning” that did them in? Now, to be sure, there are plenty of occasions … Continue reading →

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