OKC Comets 4 – Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Houston) 3
Just when you thought he might not have anything this year, LHSP Jackson Ferris pitched his best game of the season. Jackson finished 6.0 complete IP. He allowed 1 run, on 2 hits (both singles in the 6th), and 2 BB, with 8 K.
Ferris had not allowed a hit through 5.1 IP. With one out in the 6th, he gave up 2 singles. Both runners pulled off a double steal, and the lead runner then scored on a SF.
OKC put up 3 in the 4th. CF Zach Ehrhard led off the inning with a HR (13). With one out, LF Jack Suwinski also hit a HR (18). 2B Ryan Fitzgerald followed with a single and scored on C Eliézer Alfonzo’s double (15).
RHRP Nick Robertson relieved Ferris in the 7th. He retired the side in order, striking out the last two batters he faced. RHRP Evan Phillips pitched the 8th and also retired the side in order with 2 K.
RHRP Wayne Mills entered in the 9th with a 2-run lead a save opportunity. Mills hit the first two batters he faced. The next batter reached on a fielder’s choice when Mills had a throwing error, and the first runner scored. Mills walked the next batter and LHRP Ronan Kopp relieved Mills while inheriting the bases loaded. The first batter he faced hit a SF to tie the game. Kopp struck out the next batter and got the next to ground out to end the inning.
The Comets came up in the 9th needing a run. Alfonzo led off with a single. Austin Gauthier came in to run for Alfonzo. The next two batters struck out. 3B Noah Miller singled, sending Gauthier to 3rd. DH Ryan Ward followed with a run scoring single for the walkoff win.
- Jack Suwinski – 2-4, 1 run, 1 RBI, HR (18)
- Eliézer Alfonzo – 2-4, 1 RBI, double (15)
- Ryan Fitzgerald – 2-4, 1 run
- Noah Miller – 2-3, 1 BB
- Zach Ehrhard – 1-3, 1 BB, 1 run, 1 RBI, HR (13)
Tulsa Drillers 10 – Wichita Wind Surge (Minnesota) 5
In the 1st inning, SS Elijah Hainline drew a BB, stole 2nd and scored on a single by LF Zyhir Hope.
RHSP Payton Martin had a small set back in this one. Martin is not a dominating pitcher, so he is going to have games like today. He allowed 3 runs from the 1st 5 batters. A double, ground out, BB, SF, and 2-run HR.
In the 3rd, 2B Sean McLain doubled (5) and scored on Hainline’s single.
Martin gave up a HR in the bottom of the 3rd.
Tulsa took the lead in the 6th. CF Mike Sirota led off with a single. He went to 2B on a WP and to 3rd on a sac bunt. Hope reached on a ground ball to SS when Sirota beat the throw to the plate. Hope stole 2B. 3B Jake Gelof drew a BB. This was Gelof’s 41st consecutive game of reaching base safely. 1B Chris Newell singled to load the bases. RF Kole Myers walked to bring home Hope. C Frank Rodriguez singled to score Gelof.
In the bottom of the 6th, Martin gave up a leadoff double and was replaced by LHRP Christian Suarez. Suarez gave up a 2-out RBI single to tie the game.
In the 7th, Sirota was HBP and moved to 3rd on Hainline double (12). Hope slugged a 3-run HR for an 8-5 lead.
Tulsa picked up another pair in the 8th. McLain and DH Josue De Paula both singled. Sirota drew a BB to load the bases. Hope hit a SF to score McLain, and JDP scored on an errant pickoff throw.
- Mike Sirota – 1-3, 1 BB, 1 HBP, 2 runs
- Elijah Hainline – 2-2, 1 BB, 2 runs, 1 RBI, double (12)
- Zyhir Hope – 2-4, 2 runs, 6 RBI, HR (15)
- Chris Newell – 2-5, double (4)
- Sean McLain – 2-5, 2 runs, double (5)
Ft. Wayne TinCaps 8 – Great Lakes Loons 5
LHSP Sterling Patick took the mound. In the 2nd frame, he gave up 4 singles, but one of those hits was erased by a CS. The runner with the second single was moved to 2nd on a WP and scored on a third single. That batter tried to make second on the throw home, but he was thrown out at 2B. Patick allowed a 4th single in the inning, but just 1 run.
In the 4th, the Loons took a short lived lead. 3B Chase Harlan hit a one out single and scored on RF Jose Meza double (8). Meza scored on DH Eduardo Guerrero’s single for a 2-1 lead.
The TinCaps took back the lead in the bottom of the 4th. Patick hit the first batter of the inning. The runner moved to 2nd on a disengagement violation, to 3rd on a balk, and scored on a game tying single. LHRP Matt Lanzendorfer relieved Patick with the inherited runner. Lanzendorfer retired the 1st batter he faced. But a single, a two out WP and 2-run single gave the TinCaps the lead.
Guerrero homered (3) in the 6th inning.
LHRP Jacob Frost relieved Lanzendorfer in the bottom of the 6th inning. Frost gave up a solo HR in the bottom of the 6th inning.
In the 7th, Frost gave up a solo HR. He then hit the next batter and moved to 3rd on a double. Both runners scored on a 2 out single.
In the 8th, 1B Jose D. Hernandez led off the inning with a single. CF Eduardo Quintero was HBP. With one out, SS Emil Morales doubled to bring home both runners. The Loons would not get any additional runs.
- Eduardo Guerrero – 2-5, 1 run, 2 RBI, HR (3)
- Jose D. Hernandez – 2-4, 1 run
- Eduardo Quintero – 1-3, 1 BB, 1 run, triple (1)
- Doubles – Jose Meza (8), Emil Morales (7)
Fresno Grizzlies (Colorado) 10 – Ontario Tower Buzzers 9
There is no easy way to sugar coat it. The pitching in this game was horrid all the way around. Fresno scored 10 runs on 13 hits and 8 BB, including 3 HR.
- CF Jaron Elkins – 3-5, 1 BB, 3 runs, 3 RBI, double (16), HR (10)
- RF Landyn Vidourek – 3-4, 1 BB, 3 RBI, double (9), triple (1)
- DH Brendan Tunink – 2-5, 1 BB, 2 RBI, double (14)
- SS Mairo Martinus – 1-5, 2 runs, 1 RBI, triple (7)
ACL Dodgers 7 – ACL Reds 6 – 7 innings
The Reds jumped out to a 4-0 lead after 4 ½ innings. In the bottom of the 5th, 1B Jose Gonzalez singled and moved to 2nd on a WP. Yojackson Laya pinch ran for Gonzalez and scored on a DH Nelson Quiroz single. SS Sam Mongelli hit a 2-run HR to get close.
The Reds picked up a couple more runs in the 6th.
In the 7th, Laya led off with a HBP. 2B Reyli Mariano drew a BB. Quiroz singled to load the bases. Mongelli and 3B/1B Moises Bolivar were HBP to bring home two. The bases remained loaded with nobody out. LF Augustin Acosta double (5) home Quiroz and Mongelli to get the walk off win.
- Nelson Quiroz (Rehab Assignment) – 2-4, 2 runs, 1 RBI
- Sam Mongelli (Rehab Assignment) – 2-3, 1 HBP, 2 runs, 3 RBI
- Jhon Gil – 2-3
- Eduardo Rojas – 2-2, 1 BB
- Jose Gonzalez – 2-2
- Double – Augustin Acosta (5)
DSL LAD Mega 4 – DSL Red Sox Red 1
- 2B Antoni Urena – 2-3, 1 BB, 1 run, triple (1)
- CF Helvin Mendoza – 2-4, 1 run, 1 RBI
- DH Edgar Sanchez – 2-3, 1 run
- RHSP Yadier Zamora – 5.0 IP, 1 run, 3 hits, 0 BB, 4 K
- LHRP Angel Medina – 4.0 scoreless innings, 1 hit, 1 BB, 3K
DSL Rays 8 – DSL LAD Bautista 5
- RF Fran-Jean Haseth – 4-4, 2 runs, 4 RBI, double (5), 2 HR (6)
- DH Harem Hernandez – 2-3, double (6)
- C Ricardo Pulles – 1-4, HR (1)
Happy 250th America!
Discussion (64)
Disagree, not disagreeable
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K.George back at AA. Sirota with a night off. I know Sirota got hit in the wrist by a pitch the other night. Hopefully just a rest night on a deep team.
Isn’t it great going into the trade deadline without a real need. Sure we could use another reliever but it would be more of a luxury than a need. We could use an a depth move for a catcher but If Smith is truly coming back after the all star game again that would be a luxury. I know that I defer from a lot of you but I don’t see the need for a starting pitcher unless one falls in our lap. It’s not always a bad thing to go out and get beat up now and then. It’s good to see how one responds. That takes time and opportunity. Because if a 14 game margin we have time and should give some of the young pitchers a chance to turn it around. With our farm system we are built to be good for some time. I disagree with comments I saw earlier about not being able to sustain this level for a long time. If the owners don’t do something crazy in the upcoming negotiations and our front office remains in tact I hope we maintain a very competitive team for the rest of my days.
A few weeks ago someone on LADT suggested that the Dodgers might go after Skubal mostly to keep him away from the competition.
I thought that was an exaggeration at the time. Now I’m not so sure.
I think there’s as much chance of the dodgers trading for you.
Duke, I guess you need to start working out again to get in shape
happy July 4 to all!
even with the current executive branch, It’s a real privilege and a great deal of luck to be able to live in this country at this time.
https://youtu.be/JYqfVE-fykk?is=73nZTJMx2K_LuW_V
Dodgerdad stated above: “Henriquez looks pretty darn good lately! Consistency is the key for him.”
I thought I would look at Henriquez’s numbers after his first 13 games.
Last 9 games – 9.1 IP – 0 runs, 2 hits, 2 BB, 9 K, 0.00 ERA, 1.83 FIP
Last 14 games – 14.2 IP, 2 runs, 6 hits, 3 BB, 17 K, 1.23 ERA, 1.61 FIP
Last 20 games – 20.2 IP, 3 runs, 9 hits, 4 BB, 23 K, 1.31 ERA, 1.61 FIP
His last (and only) HR allowed was on April 20. He has inherited 2 runners, and neither scored. He is also getting more late inning (set up) roles of late, and still excelling. He seems to have switched roles with Will Klein.
this combined with Evan Phillips’s return are why any trade for someone like Chapman were nonsensical to me. We’re talking about the most superfluous parts of the postseason bullpen
BTW, I think his home away splits are even more amazing in very recent history
Reds activated Hunter Greene and DFAd Will Bensen.
“The Dodgers are set to select the contract of catcher Eliezer Alfonzo Jr. from Triple-A, according to reporter Georgeny Perez and El Extrabase’s Daniel Alvarez-Montes. Los Angeles already has an open space for Alfonzo on its 40-man roster, and The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya reports that catcher Chuckie Robinson is being optioned to Triple-A to make room on the 26-man roster”.
“Alfonzo will be making his MLB debut whenever he appears in a game. The 26-year-old is a veteran of nine minor league seasons, all in the Tigers farm system before he joined the Dodgers as a minor league free agent this past winter. The catcher will continue his family’s baseball history, as his father Eliezer Sr. was a big league backstop with four different clubs from 2006-11.
Over 190 plate appearances with Triple-A Oklahoma City, Alfonzo has hit .313/.392/.422 with one home run. This is an improvement over his prior career numbers in the minors, and it could be that the move to the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League has helped Alfonzo to some extent, though he has delivered some solid batting averages and on-base number in the past”.
10:10 PM ET
Padres (43-44)
Dodgers (58-31)
SP Griffin Canning R
1-5 7.09 ERA
SP Y. Yamamoto R
8-5 2.67 ERA
Confirmed Lineup
CF Tommy Edman S
DH Andy Pages R
1B F. Freeman L
SS Mookie Betts R
RF Kyle Tucker L
LF T. Hernandez R
3B Max Muncy L
C D. Rushing L
2B A. Freeland S
73° Wind 9 mph Out
Wandy Peralta L(opener)
1-1 2.38 ERA
Which team has the better outfield, Dodgers, Comets or Drillers. I’d feel comfortable with any of those teams starting outfielders 1-4 or 5.
What a great game. I really love the patience and confidence of this team can show.
They just know there’s a lot of game left when they get down early and go about their business. Make plays, stay in the game and try find a way to run up King’s pitch count or touch him up enough to get him out of the game.
King was owning us through 5, looked a little fatigued in the 6th and thankfully Stammen chose to lift him after Mookie’s walk and Muncy’s single, at 75 pitches, in the 7th.
Time to sprint to the bat rack, boys. we’ve accomplished the mission.
And thanks to Jake Cronenworth, we got the break we needed when that double-play wasn’t turned.
Teo took advantage of it, big time.
Hurt induced a big double-play and Henriques looked like the potential closer I saw in him when I first saw him and Scott made it a little interesting getting behind Taylor before striking out the side.
Scott looks like the anti-Sasaki. Sasaki looks like Bear described. a deer in the headlights, while Scott looks like Dirty Harry.
I avoided Joe and Jess and listened to the Dodger broadcast on Sirius radio, in real time. I was surprised how much better I think Steven Nelson is on the radio paired with Rick Monday. Nelson has an esoteric sense of humor with Orel and Karros, which doesn’t play well for me. Not so much with Monday. It was a good listen which I will do again. I’m not a Karros fan and Jess is Jess.
So Ohtani had biceps pain that led to Miggy pinch hitting for him?
Yes, that was the reason Miggy PH. Nelson knows better than to try humor on Monday. He is pretty much a no-nonsense kind of analyst. He does not even try to correct poor Charlie Steiner, who is prone to many broadcasting mistakes at his age and with his recent illness. I still prefer Neverett.
I prefer Vin.
What network is he on now?
Crystal FM
He”s doing the Angels games now.
In Heaven
Vin Scully is a blessing I will always be grateful for.
Teams aren’t exactly jumping at the opportunity to make a trade with the Dodgers. ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan went as far as to say that opposing general managers are “terrified” to make a deal with Friedman and the Dodgers with the deadline approaching.
“I think if you give them sodium pentothal, they would say that they’re terrified of making a trade with him,” Passan said on 97.1 The Fan. “Because he wins most of them and he’s done really well. I think more than anything, they are wary that the Dodgers are very, very good at keeping the guys who turn out to be solid and getting rid of the guys who don’t.
The Rays are probably in that same trade caution category.
I guess that means that the Dodgers are not going to get Junior Caminero.
I 100% agree with Passan. AF does not lose trades, and selling teams are not going to trade their most saleable players to the Dodgers without a large overpay. AF will not do that.
this is why upcoming trade window is gonna be so interesting.
It reports are to be believed, and the Dodgers are seeking nontraditional trades like prospect for prospect. It’s gonna be a whole new game of chicken about how much confidence other teams have in their evaluatory ability contra the Dodgers.
it’s gonna be both fun and interesting, again if reports are true, and I can’t wait
But Miguelito is an all-star!
I am mildy disappointed that Wrobo wasn’t chosen, but that was predictable.
Dodgers uniforms are red, white and blue — America’s Team.
I went to bed with a nothing and woke up with a granny thanks to Teo. Wow!
How crushed must the Pads be right now! Division over by the 4th of July!
What was her name?
SD and Diamondback SELLERS at trade deadline?
Very possible. Both are 4 back in the wild card race. Dodgers play D-Backs next weekend. Could nail their coffin shut.
On Jackson Ferris: Someone once said, somewhere, that “Progress is not linear!”
I believe it was Maria Montessori 🙂
this was a great reply
I think that was you!
Happy Independence Day! Our founders are turning over in their graves right about now. But I am proud and humbled to be a citizen of the US of A!
Why do they coddle Shohei? Double duty takes it toll, he’s tired, gassed and it’s really tough on him…blah blah blah. Didn’t all starters use to hit not that long ago? Hmmm. Different game now. For all the guys saying don’t underestimate SD, you can start now. The Madres are pathetic!
Book em
Battling a biceps issue Dano. He is not being coddled at all. They are being cautious with a very expensive commodity that they cannot afford to lose for any length of time.
Bear,
Horah! back at ya . 28 years Navy Chief. Retired 1991.
Question: Why isn’t Alfonzo backing up Rushing? He’s hitting.308/800+OPS in OKC, Chuckie is hitting.095 and doesn’t have a positive OPS. Lol
My guess is zero MLB experience. He is four years younger than Robinson, but Robinson is a much better game caller. Pitcher’s love pitching to Chuckie. They transferred Savala to the Development list and brought up Lockwood-Powell to back up Alonzo. Alonzo is not on the 40-man.
Because he is not as good as a game manager or working with the pitchers. Alfonzo has aleays been able to hit, and Detroit did not see him as a good enough catcher to protect. The purpose of a backup catcher is to work with the pitchers and game manage. Chuckie does a very good job of that. I prefer Ben Rortvedt who cannot hit with Alfonzo but is a fantastic game manager.
Well, once again I am wrong. Eliézer Alfonzo is getting his contract purchased. Chuckie is being optioned.
Chuckie and his .095 BA is pretty worthless and the the last few bunts turned into infield popups, defense not withstanding.
Maybe AF is monitoring this site and making decisions based on our comments. He could do worse. Alfonzo seems to be handling the comets staff quite well and if he could platoon with Rushing against lefties. Are ya listening AF?
You and I think totally different. I do not care what a backup catcher hits, much less a backup backup catcher. All I care about is whether he can work well with the pitchers. Chuckie got multiple kudos from the pitchers. That was his job. Maybe AF should just concentrate on who the best hitters are and ignore whether they can play defense.
My guess is that many here will turn on Alfonzo as they did on Miggy Ro (when first traded), Kim, Freeland, Busch, Vargas, and Pages. Too few look at the totality of a player’s skill level. Some are born to hit, some are born to defend. And everyone expects AF to get those that excel at both and only giving up rookie level players in return.
Padres just keep finding ways to lose. King outpitched Ohtani for 6 then they gave it away.
Ryan or Ferris. Good question. I still think there will be a trade.
14 game lead on the 4th of July. Nobody in the Division but the Dodgers above .500. I did not see this coming.
On the 250th Anniversary of Independence of our Country,the Los Angeles Dodgers currently lead the National League West. Here are the latest division standings.
Team WL PCT GB
LA Dodgers 58-31 .652
Arizona Diamondbacks 43-44 .494 14.0
San Diego Padres 43-44 .494 14.0
San Francisco Giants 36-51.414 21.0
Colorado Rockies 36-53 .404 22.0
I like it that the Midgets are battling the Rockies for last place!
Posey has a 4-star mess on his hands. SF will definitely be a seller at the deadline. They will try to unload guys like Ray, Arraez, possibly Chapman and Devers. Except for Webb, I don’t think they have any untouchables
Happy 4th of July everyone! Hope everyone has a great day and the whole country will celebrate with each other! We are so blessed to be here!
Michael King made the Dodgers high octane offense look pedestrian for five innings last night. He looked to tire in the sixth. No excuses, no win for the friars! Teo did not miss that first pitch! He looked like he was playing for the 2017 aaaaasssstros, like he knew what was coming! Announcers use the term “ Ambush “ ( which I hate!). But an error opened the door, and the Dodgers took advantage of it. Great win!
Henriquez looks pretty darn good lately! Consistency is the key for him.
Tanner Scott has outstanding numbers! My only concern is he seems to have too many 3 ball counts in his appearances. He isn’t walking anybody, but he does make it interesting at times.
While King was brilliant for 5-6 innings, Ohtani seemed to struggle from the beginning. The strikeouts are plenty, but the pitch count and command are not great. Nevertheless, it’s considered a quality start. I wonder how much doing both pitching and hitting is going to wear on him? Looked exhausted by the end of his night.
One Padre I wouldn’t mind having on the Dodgers? Gavin Sheets. He seems to thrive against the Dodgers. I know, first base is occupied, but Sheets is a very nice player. Trade him to Cleveland !
If the Dodgers win tonight,(Sasaki can’t pitch again!) The padres will be in dire straits regarding the division, NO CHANCE! With the the teams in the central and the east having a lot of good teams, the padres are going to be fortunate to make a wildcard. Boy was I wrong about the no west! More crow for me!
Happy 4th again!
The Padres and Diamondbacks DON’T make the October tournament.Bet it!
Happy 4th to you and the US of A DD, Ohtani is battling a biceps issue, He is not going to play in tonight’s game.
Which arm? Happy 4th to all – my 89th! Teo!!,
Pitching arm, he is sitting out tonight’s game.
In the prologue of the excellent movie “Midway”, the Intel Capt asked the Admiral, “Admiral, Were we better than the Japs, or just lucky?”. Relating it to last night’s incredible win, the answer would be both. The flubbed DP grounder by Cronninworth was luck and cashing in on it with Teo’s Granny was be because this team is better than an other team in baseball.
You can’t get better than that. Game finished at 12:30 here in the East Coast on the 4th of July. What a great 250th birthday gift for Dodger fans.
Happy 4th, my fellow Dodger fans on LADT from a proud American and Dodger fan.
Per Dve Roberts on last night’s postgame,Ohtani will NOT be in tonight’s starting lineup due to some bicep issues.
Ohtani said that the biceps pain has been something he has dealt with before. He felt it in his second at bat. Padres are not even the second-best team in the division. Losing that game cost them 2 games in the standings. LA now leads them by 14. Even if LA loses the nest two, SD would leave in exactly the same spot they came in with. LA is 14 games in front of both SD and Az. Last 10: LA 8-2, SD 3-7 and on a 7-game losing streak, Az 4-6. The Rockies, who are 22 back and arrive in LA on Monday, have won 3 in a row.
Happy 250th and 4th to you Jack from a proud American and veteran. That I am also a proud Dodger fan is a given.
Bear,
Horah! back at ya . 28 years Navy Chief. Retired 1991.
Question: Why isn’t Alfonzo backing up Rushing? He’s hitting.308/800+OPS in OKC, Chuckie is hitting.095 and doesn’t have a positive OPS. Lol
Dad was a Navy vet, at Pearl Harbor aboard the USS Nevada. Grandpa served in the Navy in WWI. My son was in the Navy for 4 years. Sorry, I am a land lubber! One of my best friends, Art Valde, spent 32 years in the Navy. Made it to Lt. Commander as a Mustang officer. Because of a RIF, he retired as a CW-4.
“The Padres are placing starter Randy Vásquez on the 15-day injured list and catcher Freddy Fermin on the 10-day IL, reports Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Vásquez has a bruised right ankle, while Fermin has a head bruise. San Diego will reinstate Luis Campusano from the injured list and recall reliever Alek Jacob from Triple-A El Paso to fill the active roster spots”.
Jeff,will the Dodgers add Jackson Ferris to the 40 man roster before the end of the season so he can be activated and give some of the present starters a breather? Unless River Ryan comes off the IL,there is really no one else to help out.
I am going to need to see more from Ferris. One good game is not enough. What I am encouraged about is that after a slow start in 2025, Ferris had a very good summer. A lot will depend on how well Snell and Glasnow come back. There is also the potential to add a starter at the deadline. But, yes, Ferris will be an option, as was Ryan 2 years ago, and Sheehan the year before that.
From the Dodgers’ Official Page
LATEST INJURY REPORT
C Will Smith
Injury: Neck inflammation
IL date: June 11 (10-day IL, retroactive to June 8)
Expected return: Possibly July
Status: Has started some baseball activities, including hitting in the cage and throwing. (updated July 3)
INF/OF Kiké Hernández
Injury: Left oblique strain
IL date: May 27 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Late July or early August
Status: Has started hitting on the field, a key test for his oblique. (updated July 3)
RHP Edwin Díaz
Injury: Loose bodies in right elbow
IL date: April 20 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 10)
Expected return: Late July
Status: Expected to face hitters for the first time since going on the IL on July 5. (updated June 30)