Los Angeles Dodgers (52-27) @ St. Louis Cardinals (43-36)
The last thing you want to see when you are on a losing streak is the Dodgers rolling into town for a three-game set. We lost three of four in L.A. back in May. It appears that Odorizzi will not be ready to start Sunday, so we will probably throw Ray Chambers in that game. Odorizzi will only get two starts before the all-star break anyway.
July 2, 2021: G080 (43-37, 1st, +1.5G)
Star: LAN SP Andrew Cashner 7 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 10 K
A good outing from Michael Wacha (7 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 9 K) was wasted.
July 3, 2021: G081 (44-37, 1st, +2.5G)
Star: STL SS J.P. Crawford 4-4, DBL, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 BB, 5 RS (#1 PotD)
Crawford’s 5 runs scored tied the N.L. record and unlocked a silver achievement.
Rosenthal took a no-hitter into the 8th: 7.2 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
Announcer in the 9th: “The Dodgers will not soon forget this drubbing.”
Rebuilding Tampa Bay traded two starting pitchers for prospects. They still want to trade Max Hicks, but I am no longer in the market for a starting pitcher at his salary.
July 4, 2021: G082 (44-38, 1st, +2.5G)
Star: LAN LF Jason Monda 3-4, DBL, 2 RS
Players of the Week:
AL: NYA LF Lewin Diaz 13-21, 0 HR, 5 RBI (he was 6-10 vs. STL)
NL: ARI 2B Corey Seager 11-23, 3 HR, 5 RBI
BNN Stats – MLB Career HR Leaders:
Barry Bonds 762 (HOF – 2015)
Henry Aaron 755 (HOF – 1982)
Babe Ruth 714 (HOF – 1936)
Albert Pujols 691 (active)
Alex Rodriguez 665 (HOF – 2020)