Warning before you look at the past pitcher versus batter results, the Dodgers have hit Chacín very well in previous outings. Bellinger is already on an otherworldly hot streak as it is, maybe not the worst day to pitch around him.
The swing and miss from Shaw lately is alarming. He has missed some pitches very badly over the past week, doesn’t seem like he is seeing the ball well at all.
Normally I feel old when I realize I’m now older than most of the players, but tonight’s replacement umpire behind home plate, Jeremie Rehak, is just 31 years old. So far one poor call on the inside pitch for a called third strike against Grandal.
bullpen game? how so? The Dodgers are starting a player that has thus far only pitched in relief appearances this season (7 total outings) and are expected to go to the bullpen early. Long relief right-handed hurler Dennis Santana is also expected to pitch tonight.