Dodgers Lose Fifth Straight as Offense and Starting Pitching Continue to Struggle
Los Angeles Dodgers —
The Dodgers have played their last six games without Rafael Furcal and with tonight’s 5-3 loss to the Brewers, they have now lost five in a row and are back at .500.
Furcal was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Monday and won’t be eligible to return until May 21. But this Dodgers offense, which has averaged just two runs a game during the losing streak, could really use him now.
Of course, it would be completely unfair to blame all the bad play on the bats as the starting pitching has been pretty bad too. Dodger starters have had so much trouble containing hitters that exiting the game by the fifth inning has become a common practice lately.
After giving up ten runs in 4 2/3 ...
National League News - 5/14
SOX & Dawgs —
Astros catcher Brad Ausmus joined a select group on Monday night.
Jair Jurrjens will start on short rest on Friday for the Braves.
Brewers pitcher Chris Capuano is will most likely end up having elbow surgery for a second time in his career.
Cardinals pitcher Tyler Johnson is set to undergo shoulder surgery.
Cubs OF Felix Pie could be heading to Triple-A Iowa.
Orlando Hudson returned to the Diamonbacks lineup last night after missing 8 games.
Dodgers phenom Clayton Kershaw most likely won’t make his MLB debut on Saturday.
Rich Aurilla has no problems batting 8th for the ...
