In his last three starts, McCarthy is 0-2 with a 5.91 ERA.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers enjoyed some length from a starting pitcher – finally – yet were left with nothing to show for the effort Friday night. This time, the Dodgers failed to take advantage of their opportunities against Ivan Nova.
With the Giants now holding only a one-game lead, look for Los Angeles to give Nova a strong challenge in several hours.
“He didn’t walk guys, made us put the ball in play and those guys over there they can defend”.
It has helped the club close what was once an eight-game deficit in the division despite the fact that their best pitcher, and unquestioned star of the first half, hasn’t pitched in a month and a half. “They can track it down out there”. The starters that now make up the rotation are: Scott Kazmir, Brandon McCarthy, Kenta Maeda, Ross Stripling and Julio Urias.
Roberts said Ross Stripling, who started Friday, would join fellow rookie Julio Urias as a long reliever. I think his growth has been exponential. “It gives us confidence and we’re winning games”.
Pederson had his 17th homer, a two-run shot.
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Joc Pederson, right, reacts after being called safe by home plate umpire Ma …
Hill said he is unaware of any fan backlash against his inability to pitch since the Dodgers acquired him from the Oakland Athletics two weeks ago.
Pittsburgh, which had lost eight of 10 road games, extended its recent dominance of the Dodgers. After Starling Marte reached on a liner to center, McCutchen got a grounder past third baseman Justin Turner, allowing Harrison to score.
“I don’t know, man”, Cole said.
The Dodgers collected 17 hits, and they scored in each of the first six innings of the game. I was able to have a good spring and make the team, which was awesome. Howie Kendrick singled him home as Pederson barely beat out Gregory Polanco‘s throw home.
McCutchen, who went 2-for-4 with two RBIs, is 8-of-16 (.500) with two homers in his last seven games at Dodger Stadium. “It’s Paradise, and the weather is always great”, McCutchen said. “I need to take some time and get the body right”.
McCutchen also stole a base when Seager fumbled the throw from catcher Yasmani Grandal.
One more run crossed home plate in this game for the Pirates with Mercer also homering off Stripling.
Nova twice struck out opposing pitcher Ross Stripling to end a rally.
After Nova departed, Antonio Bastardo got the final two outs of the sixth inning earning his ninth hold of the season.
Watson came on with runners at the corners and retired Corey Seager for his fifth save.
“McCutchen had a fantastic game”. No target date has been set for his return. The Dodgers reinstated RHP Joe Blanton from the bereavement list and optioned LHP Luis Avilan to Triple-A Oklahoma City. That does not account for Brett Anderson and Rich Hill who could both make their season debuts for the Dodgers in the next couple weeks.
Los Angeles Kings players Kyle Clifford, Trevor Lewis, Brayden McNabb and Tyler Toffoli threw out the ceremonial first pitches.
Gerrit Cole (7-8) gave up 12 hits and six runs in 4 1/3 innings. He has made seven starts since coming back, pitching well early but having command issues in his two most recent outings, particularly with his four-seam fastball.
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Things certainly didn’t go Stripling’s way in the first inning when a series of paper cuts led to three runs.
