This – in theory – should continue into postseason play. The Mets finish with three home games against the Washington Nationals.
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Dodgers: OF Yasiel Puig was playing four innings in an instructional league game and is running at 100 percent on his strained right hamstring in what manager Don Mattingly called “pretty miraculous” and “legendary” – yet that doesn’t mean he’s certain to make the division series roster for the best-of-five series against the Mets.
Kansas City, which has already clinched the AL Central title, lost 4-2 at the Chicago White Sox, with Eric Hosmer and Kendrys Morales both hitting homers.
“He’s been unbelievable all year”.
The Dodgers looked sharp early Saturday, jumping out to a 1-0 lead on a solo shot by Justin Turner in the first inning. “We’re happy for him”. Mattingly said that Puig might be able to play against the Padres a little bit over the weekend.
Greinke had the lowest ERA by a qualifying pitcher since Greg Maddux’s mark of 1.63 for Atlanta in 1995.
Zack Greinke already has one Cy Young Award to his credit, capturing the 2009 American League honor with the Royals. “This time, I felt I had the whole team behind me”.
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“I never would’ve dreamed the last couple years would be what they’ve been for me, and I thank God his plan for me was to come to San Francisco and experience these two years”.
Greinke, who finished his season 10-1 with a 1.46 ERA at Dodger Stadium, weighed in as well.
After striking out Yangervis Solarte, Jensen gave up a single to Jedd Gyorko and hit Brett Wallace to put two runners on. It was Noonan’s first home run of his career and just missed becoming the Giants 69th “Splash Hit” of the season.
“I’m so proud of these guys, these rookies”, Bochy said. “In years past it would have been a big deal”.
“If I had to sign with another organization, it would have been a disrespect to them because I would’ve known walking into it that I wasn’t all in”.
In his previous eight starts before the Wednesday, Leake was just 2-6, posted a 4.86 ERA, and had an opposing batting average of.275. “We’re playing our rivals and fighting for our lives”.
“I didn’t know what the hell that was. But it definitely helps”, Greinke said. “I’m comfortable in that park too”.
The Dodgers added a run in the fifth when Turner lined a base hit over the head of Padres center fielder Melvin Upton Jr.to score Kendrick for a 6-0 cushion.
When he exited and fans gave him an ovation, Hudson raised his cap to the crowd and toward the visitors’ dugout, where Dodgers stood and clapped, and patted his chest to show his appreciation for how everyone was responding to his 222-win career, five days after he received similar love in his Barry Zito matchup at the Coliseum.
A surprising losing streak by the New York Mets has opened the door for the Los Angeles Dodgers to potentially claim home-field advantage when they meet next week in the National League Divisional Series.
Affeldt announced his pending retirement at a news conference before Thursday’s game, saying a desire to spend more time with his family played a key role in his decision.
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“I felt good”, Puig said in Spanish.
