Dodgers 3, Brewers 3
For the first time since last Thursday, the Dodgers didn't lose. They stopped after nine, what with it being getaway day and all. Clayton Kershaw was brilliant again, pitching three shutout innings and allowing one hit against one of the best lineups in the league. Penny walked five in three innings in his final start of the spring, but one can hardly blame him for looking ahead to Monday, when he gets the ball for the opener. Scott Proctor retired all four batters he faced. The boys come home 9-17-3 for the spring. I come home tired and with a really bad cold, but otherwise ready for action. See you Thursday night in Anaheim.
Tony Jackson has covered the Dodgers for the Daily News since 2004 and has covered Major League Baseball on a regular basis since 1995. He previously covered the Colorado Rockies and Cincinnati Reds. He is a native of Springdale, Ark., and a graduate of the University of Arkansas.
Comments
Congrats to Juan Pierre for getting a hit. Sad that 1-for-4 is a good game for out leadoff hitter.
Posted by: Dave Regan | March 25, 2008 5:23 PM
Thanks Tony for great coverage (even though we disagree with you about the outfield)
Posted by: The Fans | March 25, 2008 5:42 PM
Feel better, Tony. Thanks for the great Spring Training coverage.
Posted by: Freshy
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March 25, 2008 5:45 PM
Tony-I just read for the 2nd time in a week that Billingsley is hiding an injury. Either that, or LA knows about it, but keep sending him out there with post game excuses like he is "working on his changeup".
Any truth? Buster Olney is the first to have reported it, from what I understand.
I guess Kershaw will be up the moment he goes down.
Posted by: rayg | March 25, 2008 6:57 PM
rayg - it's Will Carroll that continuously claims that Billingsley is a "health risk". Like most pitchers aren't. Please. On TV the last time, his command seemed a little off, but his speed was fine. I very much doubt that Dodger brass will take chances with a young arm like Billingsley's.
Tony- thanks for keeping up on the blogging as well as the reporting. I may not always agree with your opinions, but you and your fellow beat writers are still the lifeline of information for us FANatics.
Posted by: El Lay Dave
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March 25, 2008 7:06 PM
rayg - it's Will Carroll that continuously claims that Billingsley is a "health risk". Like most pitchers aren't. Please. On TV the last time, his command seemed a little off, but his speed was fine. I very much doubt that Dodger brass will take chances with a young arm like Billingsley's.
Tony- thanks for keeping up on the blogging as well as the reporting. I may not always agree with your opinions, but you and your fellow beat writers are still the lifeline of information for us FANatics. Getting the additional information and feedback on the blog is a great bonus.
Posted by: El Lay Dave
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March 25, 2008 7:06 PM
Tony, Thanks again for all the updates this Spring. While I agree with the fellow commenters above, your insight is greatly appreciated. Safe travels home and get better quick. Thanks!
Posted by: Brett | March 25, 2008 9:41 PM
You ARE the LA Dodger beat writer.....like in the days of Bob Hunter, Bud Furillo & John ??? (senior moment)?? of the Times. You're the best!
Posted by: James | March 27, 2008 1:21 PM