Nationals 10, Dodgers 4
Juan Pierre drew three walks (yes, you read that correctly), stole two bases and scored a run ... and before anybody jumps on me, Andre Ethier homered, his third of the spring. The Dodgers had just two hits, both of them home runs by Ethier and minor-league outfielder Jamie Hoffman. Cory Wade pitched two innings, allowing one hit and facing the minimum, and has now pitched 4 2/3 shutout innings this spring while allowing two hits. He won't make the club, though, because he has only 14 appearances at Double-A Jacksonville, and he'll likely start the season there. ... Dodgers fall to 6-8-1, Tommy to 0-2. At the Astros tomorrow.
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
Tony,
Regarding Pierre/Ethier, read the following and compare their stats:
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7896116/Preview-2008:-Los-Angeles-Dodgers
In 2007 Ethier had about two-thirds the AB's as Pierre. Despite that,
1. Ethier had 47 extra base hits to Pierre's 32.
2. Ethier had 46 BB to Pierre's 33 BB.
3. Ethier had .350 OBP to Pierre's .331 OBP.
4. Ethier had 64 RBI to Pierre's 41.
Yes, Pierre did steal 64 bases compared to none for Ethier, but I for one think that Ethier's extra base power and superior throwing arm more than compensate for Pierre's speed. On balance, I prefer to Ethier to Pierre.
Posted by: Brooklyn Dodger | March 12, 2008 2:50 PM
Hi Tony,
I noticed that Brad Penny missed his turn through the rotation this time around. My guess is he pitched a simulated game instead of his start, which would have been due on Monday against the O's. Am I assuming correctly since I did not see anything injury wise ?
Posted by: td4troy | March 12, 2008 3:04 PM
I fell off my chair when I saw the three JP walks in the box score. I imagine a Rick Ankiel type guy was throwing, but still. Wow.
And hey, Tony, I gave you a plug on BS today.
The Juan Pierre Conundrum. www.baseballsavvy.com!
Woo-hoo.
Posted by: BaseballSavvy.com
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March 12, 2008 3:07 PM
And Ethier threw out "another" runner today....I'm just sayin...
Posted by: chucksonline | March 12, 2008 3:09 PM
Nothing wrong with Penny. He took his turn on the minor-league side on Monday. Can't remember the specifics, but it was pretty routine. ... And thanks, Howard, for the plug
Posted by: tony jackson | March 13, 2008 7:32 AM