Diamonds For Women

dodgerblue6

Getting this one started for the new season.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sun 4/4/21 12:37 pm Post subject:

Tigers centerfielder Akil Baddoo hit his first major league home run on the very first pitch he saw in the majors, off Indians pitcher Aaron Civale. It happened in the third inning of today's game at Comerica Park.

Even wilder, according to the above-linked article, is the fact that "not only had Baddoo not played a game above Class A ball before Sunday, he hadn’t played a regular-season game since May 11, 2019."

That's quite a jump, and quite a "how do you do"--as Vin would say--to get your major league career off to a loud start.

Congratulations.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Thu 4/8/21 10:45 am Post subject:

I know, only the second week and I'm already behind on this one.
Rolling Eyes

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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 6266 Location: San Diego

I cannot believe I am posting this - but Joe Musgrove has pitched the first no hitter in Padres history! He beat the Rangers on the road. It was just his second start with his hometown team, and I could not be more proud! Congratulations to Joe for making history!
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sunnyblue · Posted: Sat 4/10/21 11:06 am Post subject:

I know, I was so happy for you, Cathy! We watched most of the game at home. I'm happy for the Musgrove family, too. They are really humble folks. Now I do have to say I'm disappointed he had to say "f" the Dodgers in his post-game comments. I wish he had shown more class. But congratulations to him and it's terrific for you fans who've waited 53 seasons to see something like this!

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sat 4/10/21 4:37 pm Post subject:

Hey, Cath, what a great night for the Padres, and for San Diego. That being said, I echo Sunny's comments about his response. And I know he's basically a good guy, and is just proud of his team, but whoa...this is after just two starts as a Padre? I have to say, though, that it was refreshing to see someone like him shine what with the big FA pick-ups the team made over the offseason. Joe kind of flew under the radar when compared to those other additions, and he's been their best pitcher so far (granted, it is only nine days into the season). But that's a good story for baseball. So, congratulations!
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 6266 Location: San Diego

Yes, I know, I think he got a little overly excited. Smile

I hope he is able to back it up when he faces the Dodgers next time. He does not have good numbers against them! Rolling Eyes

Meanwhile in last night's game Ha-seong Kim got his first major league home run! It was off Jordan Lyles who started for the Rangers, in the 5th inning to help the Padres win, 7-4. A smaller thing to celebrate but it is worth congratulating! Article from padres.com
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"Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Tue 4/13/21 1:15 pm Post subject:

Casey Mize notched his first major league win last night.

Congratulations.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Thu 4/15/21 11:19 am Post subject:

And just like that, the second no-hitter of the young season took place last night, so congratulations to Carlos Rodon!
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame