May 3, 2015

Series Recap: Arizona Diamondbacks 5/1 - 5/3


With the Dodgers coming off of a series win, at home, with the Giants; the Dodgers continued their home stand against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Friday | Win: The Dodgers shut out the Diamondbacks 8-0. This game was full of offense for the Dodgers, including three home runs one of which was a grand slam! The major hits in this game were the three homeruns from Justin Turner, Joc Pederson (grand slam), and Andre Ethier. Joc Pederson hit his first career grand slam!Justin Turner, Joc Pederson, Andre Ethier, and Scott Van Slyke all had RBI's in this game. The Dodgers only left four men on base.

Defensively, the Dodgers didn't do too badly; they did shut out the Diamondbacks. Jimmy Rollins did commit an error at shortstop, but that was the only error from the Dodgers. On the other side; the Dodgers also turned a 5-4-3 double play. Frias pitched 5.1 innings, gave up four hits, one walk and struck out three. He was awarded the win.

Saturday | Win: The Dodgers beat the Diamondback 6-4 in game two of the series. The Dodgers were hot again offensively. Adrian Gonzalez, Yasmani Grandal, and Justin Turner all had doubles. Justin Turner and Joc Pederson both hit homeruns again, as well. Justin Turner, Adrian Gonzalez, Scott Van Slyke, Joc Pederson, Howie Kendrick, and Jimmy Rollins all had RBI's in tonight's game. Andre Ethier was caught stealing and the team left seven men on base.

Defensively, the Dodgers did very well. There were no errors and Scott Van Slyke had an assist, to get Pennington out at second base, from left field. Scott Baker started for the Dodgers and pitched four innings. He gave up the four runs, and also gave up seven hits, two homeruns, one walk, and also struck out two. Juan Nicasio came in after Baker, pitched three innings, gave up nothing and struck out two, got the win for tonight. Garcia came in for an inning, gave up a walk and struck out one. Lastly, was Chris Hatcher gave up two hits but got the save.

Sunday | Win: The Dodgers completed the series, and sweep, with a 1-0 win in extra innings (13). The game was definitely a pitchers duel (Anderson vs. Anderson). Offensively the Dodgers could not score any runs. Offensively, the Dodgers had one homerun which was a walk off, by Yasmani Grandal. Howie Kendrick and Andre Ethier both had doubles as well. The Dodgers left seven men on base.

Defensively, the Dodgers did well. They had no errors and shut out the Diamondbacks again. They also turned two 6-4-3 double plays and a 6-3 double play. Brett Anderson started for the Dodgers today and pitched six innings, gave up five hits and struck out four. From the 7th inning on, the Ddgers used seven more pitchers until they secured the win. JP Howell pitched the 13th inning and was awarded the win.

The Dodgers next series is a four game series against the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee.

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