Ricky Nolasco gets the first start of the second half.
As I write, the Dodgers are at bat in Washington, even at 47-47, and 2½ games behind Arizona. Being at .500, it’s almost like they are starting the season all over, only with a wad of momentum on their side. Let’s hope they didn’t lose it over that dismal All-Star break. Go Dodgers!
Freddie Freeman has a boo-boo.
After all the brouhaha about the Braves’ Freddie Freeman beating out our own Yasiel Puig for the Final Vote to the All-Star Game, Freeman isn’t even going to play. Poor baby, hurt his thumb.
Yasiel Puig
Geez, Louise! Man up! At least make an appearance in the game, you wimp.
Puig wouldn’t let his achy hip keep him out of it.
On the mound Sunday, Ricky Nolasco realized a childhood dream of pitching for the Dodgers.
Unfortunately, the Dodgers ended the first part of the season with a loss to the Rockies, 3-0. But, hey, a couple of weeks ago it looked like we were dead in the water, and now we stand in second place, just 2½ games behind Arizona with a 47-47 record. Much better than we had been doing. I just wish Ricky Nolasco could have won in his first game at the Ravine. He has been a lifelong Dodgers fan, and it would have been fantastic to have him win the game he has dreamed about forever.
Now, it’s time for a little break. The All-Star Game is tomorrow afternoon/evening on Fox, and I’m rooting for the National League (especially Clayton Kershaw), as usual. I’ll be making a little wager, and watching with a cold beverage in my hand at the Caesar’s Palace sports book. It’s a tradition started long ago when the NL couldn’t beat the AL to save its life. So enjoy, take the day off and watch some exhibition baseball!
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