Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball Blog » Takashi Saito http://www.dodgershomeplate.com A blog about Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:36:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Dodgers take both games at Wrigley http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/dodgers-take-both-games-at-wrigley/ http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/dodgers-take-both-games-at-wrigley/#comments Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:40:42 +0000 DodgerFanatic http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/?p=67 It a very suprising series so far, the Los Angeles Dodgers have taken the first two games in the NLDS against the Chicago Cubs. The Dodgers now only need one more win to advance to the NLCS and they have two chances to do it at home. The third game will be Saturday night and I expect to see the Dodgers sweep away the Cubbies.

The Dodgers took advantage of four cubs errors in the game on Thursday night as they came away with a 10-3 victory. Russell Martin made the Cubs pay in the second inning after they commited two errors. Martin cleared the bases with a three-run double which gave the Dodgers a 5-0 lead and they never looked back.

Manny Ramirez hit his second home run of the series as well in the game as the Dodgers clobbered the Cubs in pretty much every was shape and form.

Chad Billingsley was lights out as he pitched 6 1/3 innings while limiting the Cubs to only one run. Billingsley struck out seven while only walking one. Takashi Saito was charged with three hits and two runs in the ninth inning when the Cubs attempted to come back from the large deficit but they were unable to do so. Jonathan Broxton came into the game and finished off the Cubs rally by getting all three outs in the inning.

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]]> http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/dodgers-take-both-games-at-wrigley/feed/ 0 Dodgers beat the Pirates 4-3 in 13 innings http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/dodgers-beat-the-pirates-4-3-in-13-innings/ http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/dodgers-beat-the-pirates-4-3-in-13-innings/#comments Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:40:04 +0000 DodgerFanatic http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/?p=65 The Los Angeles Dodgers had to play extra innings on Thursday afternoon but it was well worth it as they came away with a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Great win for the Dodgers who needed to pick up a win as the Diamondbacks were getting closer in the standings.

James Loney singled in Russell Martin for the winning run in the top of the 13th inning. Earlier in the game Blake DeWitt had a two-run single and Matt Kemp scored on a infield single by Andre Ethier. I would have liked to see more offense out of the Dodgers but at this point in the season you will take a win any way you can get one.

Scott Proctor ended up picking up the win while Jonathan Broxton picked up his 14th save of the season. Clayton Kershaw pitched good during his five innings of action as he only gave up two hits and one run. However he was pulled and then Takashi Saito and Wade each gave up a run in relief.

The Dodgers will now head back to the West Coast as they will begin a series against the Giants on Friday. This is a must win series for the Dodgers so they can stay ahead of the Diamondbacks in the standings.

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]]> http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/dodgers-beat-the-pirates-4-3-in-13-innings/feed/ 2 Dodgers have no problems with the Pirates http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/dodgers-have-no-problems-with-the-pirates/ http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/dodgers-have-no-problems-with-the-pirates/#comments Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:15:08 +0000 DodgerFanatic http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/?p=64 The Los Angeles Dodgers had no problems with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night. The Dodgers whooped up on the Pirates by the score of 8-2. Scoring in five out of nine innings, they really put a lot of pressure on the young pirates team and they had no shot at coming back.

Hiroki Kuroda pitched seven innings to pick up the win and improve his record to 9-10. Takashi Saito and Brad Penny both tossed an inning of relief with Penny giving up two runs in the ninth inning on a Adam LaRoche home run.

James Loney went 2-4 and finished the game with three rbi to lead the team at the plate. Manny Ramirez had another good game as he went 3-4 and had two rbi. Blake DeWitt and Juan Pierre both finished up the scoring with one rbi each. Pierre actually hit his first home run of the season to account for his rbi.

The Dodgers are looking very strong and I don’t think they will have any problems winning the West division especially the way the dbacks have been playing.

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]]> http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/dodgers-have-no-problems-with-the-pirates/feed/ 0 Falkenborg gives up 11th inning home run as Dodgers lose 5-4 http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/falkenborg-gives-up-11th-inning-home-run-as-dodgers-lose-5-4/ http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/falkenborg-gives-up-11th-inning-home-run-as-dodgers-lose-5-4/#comments Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:40:43 +0000 DodgerFanatic http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/falkenborg-gives-up-11th-inning-home-run-as-dodgers-lose-5-4/ Relief pitcher Brian Falkenborg served up a 11th inning home run to the Marlins Hanley Ramirez and the Dodgers lost to the Marlins 5-4 on Thursday night.  It was definately not the way the Dodgers wanted to start off the four game series with the visiting Marlins.

Chan Ho Park only lasted four innings as he gave up nine hits and four runs.  Three of those four runs were earned.  after Park left the game, the bullpen guys did a great job until Falkenborg gave up the homer in the 11th.  Hong-Chih Kuo pitched three innings, Jonathan Broxton one inning, and Takashi Saito two innings.  All three relievers combined to only give up three hits.

Russell Martin led the team at the plate with two rbi including a solo home run.  Martin now has 10 home runs on the season and 48 rbi.  Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier both added rbi singles as well.

The Dodgers will now look to even the series up and get a win on Friday against the fish.  Do you think it will happen?  Dodgers Blog

]]> http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/falkenborg-gives-up-11th-inning-home-run-as-dodgers-lose-5-4/feed/ 0 Jeff Kent homers in the 11th inning as Dodgers beat Astros 7-6 http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/jeff-kent-homers-in-the-11th-inning-as-dodgers-beat-astros-7-6/ http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/jeff-kent-homers-in-the-11th-inning-as-dodgers-beat-astros-7-6/#comments Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:25:44 +0000 DodgerFanatic http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/jeff-kent-homers-in-the-11th-inning-as-dodgers-beat-astros-7-6/ Jeff Kent came up big for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night as he hit a game winning home run in the 11th inning and the Dodgers beat the Houston Astros by the score of 7-6.  The Dodgers were in line to get the win in the game but gave up two runs in the seventh inning and then had to play extra innings where they were able to pull out the victory.

Russell Martin led the Dodgers at the plate as he went 3-5 with a two run home run and finished the game with three rbi.  Martin now has nine home runs and 40 rbi on the season.  Kent finished the game with two rbi while youngsters Matt Kemp and James Loney both chipped in with one rbi each.

Chan Ho Park pitched 1 1/3 innings as he picked up the win and improved his record to 4-2.  Takashi Saito grabbed his 13th save of the season as well in the game.  Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw pitched 5 2/6 innings but was pulled after giving up six hits and three runs.

Brian Falkenborg, Hong-Chih Kuo, and Jonathan Broxton were all charged with giving up one run out of the bullpen.

The series is now tied up at one game each and the two teams will face off on Wednesday night in the third game of the series.  Dodgers Blog

]]> http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/jeff-kent-homers-in-the-11th-inning-as-dodgers-beat-astros-7-6/feed/ 0 Dodgers finish three game sweep of Reds with 7-4 victory http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/dodgers-finish-three-game-sweep-of-reds-with-7-4-victory/ http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/dodgers-finish-three-game-sweep-of-reds-with-7-4-victory/#comments Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:04:39 +0000 DodgerFanatic http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/dodgers-finish-three-game-sweep-of-reds-with-7-4-victory/ The Los Angeles Dodgers picked up another road win in Cincinnati and defeated the Reds by the score of 7-4.  With the three run victory the Dodgers finished up a nice three game sweep of the Reds.  Anytime you sweep your opponent you are doing a good job, but when it happens on the road it is a very good job.

Matt Kemp hit a solo home run and also had a two run double to lead the Dodgers at the plate with three rbi.  Juan Pierre, Russell Martin, James Loney, and Andre Ethier all chipped in with one rbi each as well.  Good production as more then just a few people helped out at the plate to score some runs.

Eric Stults pitched six inning to get the win for the Dodgers.  Stults gave up six hits and three runs (one earned) to get his first victory of the season.  Scott Proctor also gave up one run in the game but then three other Dodger relief pitchers held the Reds scoreless the rest of the game.  Joe Beimel, Jonathan Broxton, and Takashi Saito finished things up nicely.  Saito earned his 10th save of the season in the game.

]]> http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/dodgers-finish-three-game-sweep-of-reds-with-7-4-victory/feed/ 0 Dodgers are able to get by the Reds 3-1 http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/dodgers-are-able-to-get-by-the-reds-3-1/ http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/dodgers-are-able-to-get-by-the-reds-3-1/#comments Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:13:49 +0000 DodgerFanatic http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/dodgers-are-able-to-get-by-the-reds-3-1/ The Los Angeles Dodgers picked up a close win against the Cincinnati Reds by the score of 3-1.  Jeff Kent went 3-4 in the game with a rbi double to finish the game with one rbi.  Juan Pierre and Russell Martin both had one rbi in the game as well.

Chad Billinglsey got the start on the mound for the Dodgers but only pitched 6 1/3 inning while he gave up five hits and one run.  It was good enough to get the win, but it would have been nice to see Chad throw a few more innings and save the bullpen.

Joe Beimel and Jonathan Broxton both pitched in relief of Billinglsey and they both did a great job by not allowing any runs to score.  Takashi Saito came in closed things down in the ninth to record his ninth save of the season.  That is exactly what you want your bullpen to do.

]]> http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/dodgers-are-able-to-get-by-the-reds-3-1/feed/ 0 Dodgers Pull out the Victory With a little Help From a 4 for 4 performance from Russell Martin http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/dodgers-pull-out-the-victory-with-a-little-help-from-a-4-for-4-performance-from-russel-martin/ http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/dodgers-pull-out-the-victory-with-a-little-help-from-a-4-for-4-performance-from-russel-martin/#comments Sat, 31 May 2008 03:30:46 +0000 Andrewdgrfan89 http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/dodgers-pull-out-the-victory-with-a-little-help-from-a-4-for-4-performance-from-russel-martin/ Only thing that went wrong today was the mystique and awe of Clayton Kershaw disappeared. Kershaw who in his second outing of his career went 3.2 innings with 5 hits 4 runs and only 2 strikeouts. However the dodgers were able to stay strong with a good outing from Chan Ho Park who went another 3 innings. Only giving up 1 run on 2 hits his teammates made sure he was comfortable when he pitched. Because when Chan Ho allowed the run that put the Mets ahead every fan had to have though well this is normal now. But the dodgers blew the roof off of Shea Stadium in the 8 tagging Aaron Heilman for four runs on there way to the 9-5 losing streak and the end of the losing streak.

All systems were running clean and smooth as the bullpen was still strong the “Psycho” Takashi Saito. Along with set up man Jonathan Broxton the Dodger bullpen looked like what a 3rd best bullpen in the NL should look like. Unlike the trend they had going the dodgers only left 6 men on base compared to get into double digit’s the last couple games. While the Mets left 19 on base somewhat bring back the fact the Mets are still in a bad way. The dodgers will hope tomorrow to take advantage of the low Mets right now. While the fans yell for the head of Willie Randolph the dodgers hope to sneak in a punch and make another win.

The bats of the Dodgers are coming alive as they have been in the past couple days. Racking up 12 hits in this with only Luis Maza being the only starter without a hit. Two very good notes from the game on Being Andrew Ethier keep his I believe six game hitting streak going. Also Russell Martin going 4 for 4 with a home run and being a triple away from a cycle and knocking in 3 rbi’s. What ever Joe Torre said to the Dodgers last night must have worked very well. Either that or the Dodger just came together as a teams. It’s Darkest before it’s dawn lets hope the sun is finally coming for the Dodgers and there fans.

Chad Billingsley Will take the hill tomorrow in hopes of keep the one game winning streak alive. He will be opposed against Mike Pelfrey with a era of 5.33 he’s 2-6 and gives up a enormous amount of hits as opposed to strikeouts. While Billingsley is 4-6 with a 3.68 era with 67 strikes to his 49 hits. The test for billingsley with be if he can get into the or past the six inning when he goes to the sixth he is 4 and 2. His Pitch Count will also be a factor he tends to throw a lot of pitches and will go for the k rather then the popup or fly out.The Dodgers have two more games in there Cross the us tour then after they sleep in there own beds as they welcome in the Colorado Rockies. Then the cubs and then they will travel to Petco Park but that’s two weeks from now. For now the Dodgers will get some dinner maybe a shower and head back to the hotel and catch some z’s. Dream about getting that other win if they play the way they did today that should not be any problem.

]]> http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/dodgers-pull-out-the-victory-with-a-little-help-from-a-4-for-4-performance-from-russel-martin/feed/ 0 Wanted:Run Support If Found:Please Call the Dodgers http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/wantedrun-support-if-foundplease-call-the-dodgers/ http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/wantedrun-support-if-foundplease-call-the-dodgers/#comments Thu, 29 May 2008 03:54:29 +0000 Andrewdgrfan89 http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/wantedrun-support-if-foundplease-call-the-dodgers/ With the dodgers finishing up the series in Chicago the dodgers sent Derek Lowe was sent to the mound. Threw seven innings the dodgers kept the game intact and it looks like finally Derek Lowe finally get a win his last coming on April 23rd.With Jonathan Broxton striking out the side in the 8th everything was in order till the 9th.Takashi Saito who has been solid for most of the year only giving up 3 saves in 11 tries. Strides to the mound but control was a issue for the usually controlled Saito. Loading up the bases and was able to save face by only allowing one run in 7 batters faced.

Going into extra innings Chan Ho Park was brought in to pitch the 10th.However Mike Fontenot with one out got a base hit all the way to the wall putting him in scoring position. With Alfonso Soriano going 2 for 5 with 2 strikeouts there was no reason to not go after him. But Park Could not get around him and Soriano hit the walk off base hit leaving the score 2 to 1 in favor of the cubs. A just plain heart breaking lose for the dodgers today again like last night leaving 17 men on base this. Only scoring in the 4th inning because of a walk to Blake Dewitt with only seven hit’s the bats fell silent for the dodgers and there pitchers again.

The Dodgers pack there bags take all the soaps and shampoos and towels from there hotel and get on a plane. From there at around 3 in the morning they will land in New York where they face the only team in the national league struggling more then themselves. Brad Penny will take the mound and hope to put the Dodgers on the right track. Both Teams tomorrow night will be looking to take advantage of the other in hopes of right the path each teams is on.

]]> http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/wantedrun-support-if-foundplease-call-the-dodgers/feed/ 0 Dodgers get by the Reds 4-1 as Billingsley picks up the win http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/dodgers-get-by-the-reds-4-1-as-billingsley-picks-up-the-win/ http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/dodgers-get-by-the-reds-4-1-as-billingsley-picks-up-the-win/#comments Wed, 21 May 2008 15:08:14 +0000 DodgerFanatic http://www.dodgershomeplate.com/dodgers-get-by-the-reds-4-1-as-billingsley-picks-up-the-win/ The Los Angeles Dodgers pitched a good game on Tuesday night as they held the Cincinnati Reds to only six hits and one run in the game.  That is how you shut down an opposing team and pick up a good win!  The Dodgers ended up beating the Reds by the score of 4-1.

Chad Billingsley threw seven innings and only gave up four hits while striking out seven batters to pick up the win for the Dodgers.  Billingsley is now 4-5 on the season.  Jonathan Broxton pitched a scoreless eighth inning after Billingsley left the game.  Joe Beimel did give up one run in the ninth inning before closer Takashi Saito was brough in to get the last out and get his seventh save of the season.

Juan Pierre, Russell Martin, Matt Kemp, and Billingsley all had one rbi each for the Dodgers.  The Dodgers scored two runs in the second and seventh innings.

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