Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres 04/24/2022

Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on Baseball’. This Afternoon, it is a National League West Showdown, between Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres.
 
Currently, Dodgers are ahead in the NL West by a 0.5 game, to the Giants. But Padres are not that far behind where they are a game behind. A win by the Padres will tie them with the Dodgers.
 
This Afternoon’s Starting Pitchers are a pair of lefties. Clayton Kershaw will start for the Dodgers and Sean Manaea will go for the Padres. Kershaw does not have a strikeout/walk ratio. He has a pitches/plate appearance of 3.98, and 0.78 groundout/airout. Manaea comes in with a K/BB ratio of 3.80. His P/PA is 3.55. And his GO/AO is 0.95.
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It is Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, coming up shortly.
Starting Lineups:
Los Angeles Dodgers:

1. Mookie Betts, RF
2. Freddie Freeman, 1B
3. Trea Turner, SS
4. Justin Turner, DH
5. Max Muncy, 3B
6. Chris Taylor, LF
7. Cody Bellinger, CF
8. Hanser Alberto, 2B
9. Austin Barnes, C

 
San Diego Padres:

1. Austin Nola, DH
2. Jake Cronenworth, 2B
3. Manny Machado, 3B
4. Jurickson Profar, LF
5. Eric Hosmer, 1B
6. Wil Myers, RF
7. Jorge Alfaro, C
8. Trent Grisham, CF

     9. Ha-Seong Kim, SS

MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres 04/24/2022

Dodgers are in their road gray uniforms, blue caps. While Padres are in their camouflage jerseys, white pants, and brown caps. 

Sean Manaea signs an autographed baseball for his brother on San Diego Padres Military Sunday.

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Betts
2. Freeman
3. T. Turner
Sean Manaea (LHP) now starting as San Diego Pitcher.
​MLB Scores:
​First Pitch around 3:12 pm CDT.
Betts hits a lead-off single to right field (1 pitch). Runner on 1st.
Freeman reaches on a fielder's choice (4 pitches). Kim gets a fielding error. Betts is safe at second. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
T. Turner flies out to Myers (2 pitches). Betts advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd. 1 out.
RBI-SACRIFICE-FLY: J. Turner hits an RBI-Sac-Fly to Grisham (1 pitch). Betts scores. Runner on 1st. 2 outs.
Muncy gets called out on strikes (4 pitches). 3 outs.
Dodgers get a run, but strand a base runner.

End of 1st Inning:
LAD 1, SD 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
1. Nola
2. Cronenworth
3. Machado
Clayton Kershaw (LHP) now starting as Dodgers Pitcher.
​Nola gets hit by a pitch (4 pitches). Runner on 1st.
Cronenworth singles to right field (4 pitches). Nola moves to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
Machado flies out to Betts (2 pitches). 1 out.
DOUBLE PLAY: Profar grounds into a 5-4-3 double play (3 pitches). 3 outs.
Padres strand a base runner.

End of 1st Inning:
LAD 1, SD 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
6. Taylor
7. Bellinger
8. Alberto
Manaea currently at 12 pitches.
​Taylor strikes out swinging (6 pitches). 1 out.
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Bellinger strikes out swinging (7 pitches). 2 outs.
Alberto grounds out to Cronenworth (3 pitches). 3 outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 2nd Inning.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
LAD 1, SD 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
5. Hosmer
6. Myers
7. Alfaro
Kershaw currently at 13 pitches.
​Hosmer grounds out to Alberto (6 pitches). 1 out.
Myers strikes out swinging (5 pitches). 2 outs.
Alfaro gets called out on strikes (6 pitches). 3 outs.
Padres go down 1-2-3, in their half of 2nd Inning.

End of 2nd Inning:
LAD 1, SD 0

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
9. Barnes
1. Betts, 1-1
2. Freeman, 0-0
Manaea currently at 28 pitches.
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Barnes grounds out to Kim (3 pitches). 1 out.
Betts draws a base on balls (4 pitches). Runner on 1st.
HOME RUN: Freeman hits a 2-run homer off  Sean Manaea (3 pitches). LAD 3, SD 0
T. Turner grounds out to Machado (3 pitches). 2 outs.
J. Turner strikes out swinging (11 pitches). 3 outs.
Dodgers get a pair of runs, off the homer by Freddie Freeman.


Middle of 3rd Inning:
LAD 3, SD 0

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
8. Grisham
9. Kim
1. Nola, 0-0
Kershaw currently at 30 pitches.
Grisham fouls out to Barnes (5 pitches). 1 out.
Kim grounds out to Muncy (7 pitches). 2 outs.
Nola flies out to Betts (3 pitches). 3 outs.
Padres go down 1-2-3, in their half of 3rd Inning.

End of 3rd Inning:
LAD 3, SD 0

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Muncy, 0-1
6. Taylor, 0-1
7. Bellinger, 0-1
Manaea currently at 52 pitches.
Muncy flies out to Grisham (1 pitch). 1 out.
Taylor strikes out swinging (3 pitches). 2 outs.
HOME RUN: Bellinger hits a solo home run off Sean Manaea (2 pitches). LAD 4, SD 0
Alberto hits a 2-out single to left field (3 pitches). Runner on 1st.
Barnes draws a 2-out walk (4 pitches). Alberto moves to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
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Dinelson Lamet (RHP) warming up in Padres Bullpen.
Betts flies out to Myers (4 pitches). 3 outs.
Dodgers get a solo homer by Cody Bellinger.

Middle of 4th Inning:
LAD 4, SD 0

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Croenenworth, 1-1
3. Machado, 0-1
4. Profar, 0-1
Kershaw currently at 45 pitches.
​Cronenworth grounds out to Freeman, unassisted (4 pitches). 1 out.
Machado singles to left center field (1 pitch). Runner on 1st.
Profar flies out to T. Turner (7 pitches). 2 outs.
Hosmer hits a 2-out single off T. Turner and into center field (1 pitch). Machado advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
RBI-SINGLE: Myers hits an RBI-Single to right field (2 pitches). Machado scores. Hosmer moves to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
Alfaro strikes out swinging (6 pitches). 3 outs.
Padres scored a run, but stran

End of 4th Inning:
LAD 4, SD 1

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Freeman, 1-2, HR, 2 RBI
3. T. Turner, 0-2
4. J. Turner, 0-1
Manaea currently at 69 pitches.
MLB Scores:
​Freeman flies out to Grisham (3 pitches). 1 out.
T. Turner singles to center field (5 pitches). Runner on 1st.
J. Turner singles to right field (2 pitches). T. Turner advances to 2nd. 
Dinelson Lamet returns to warming up in Padres Bullpen.
PADRES MOUND VISIT #2: MVR: LAD 5, SD 3
Muncy draws a bases loaded walk (7 pitches). 
PITCHING CHANGE: Dinelson Lamet (RHP) replaces Sean Manaea, as San Diego's Pitcher. Bases Loaded. 1 out. LAD 4, SD 1
​RBI-SAC-FLY: Taylor hits a RBI-SAC-Fly to Myers (1 pitch). T. Turner scores. J. Turner advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
HOME RUN: Bellinger hits a 3-run homer of Dinelson Lamet (5 pitches). J. Turner and Muncy score. LAD 8, SD 1
Alberto strikes out swinging (3 pitches). 3 outs.
Dodgers scored 4 runs, in their half of 5th Inning.

Middle of 5th Inning:
LAD 8, SD 1

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Grisham, 0-1
9. Kim, 0-1
1. Nola, 0-1
Kershaw currently at 66 pitches.
​Grisham grounds out to Freeman, unassisted (5 pitches). 1 out.
Kim grounds out to T. Turner (2 pitches). 2 outs.
Nola grounds out to Muncy (2 pitches). 3 outs.
Padres go down 1-2-3, in their half of 5th Inning.


End of 5th Inning:
LAD 8, SD 1

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Barnes, 0-1
1. Betts, 0-1
2. Freeman, 1-3, HR, 2 RBI
​PITCHING CHANGE: Pedro Avila (RHP) replaces Dinelson Lamet, as San Diego's Pitcher.
Barnes gets hit by a pitch (3 pitches). Runner on 1st.
Justin Bruihl (LHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
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Betts draws a base on balls (6 pitches). Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Freeman lines out to Grisham (1 pitch). Barnes moves to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
T. Turner reaches on a fielding error by Cronenworth (4 pitches). Barnes scores. Betts advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd. LAD 9, SD 1
J. Turner hits a bases loaded single to left field (2 pitches). 
Muncy hits a RBI-Groundout to Hosmer (4 pitches). Hosmer to Avila on the putout. Betts scores. Both Turner move 90 feet. Runners on 2nd & 3rd. 2 outs. LAD 10, SD 1
Taylor strikes out swinging (5 pitches). 3 outs.
Dodgers scored a pair, in their half of 6th Inning.

Middle of 6th Inning:
LAD 10, SD 1

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Cronenworth, 1-2
3. Machado, 1-2
4. Profar, 0-2
​PITCHING CHANGE: Justin Bruihl (LHP) replaces Clayton Kershaw, as Dodgers Pitcher.
Cronenworth grounds out to Alberto (3 pitches). 1 out.
Machado fouls out to Freeman (1 pitch). 2 outs.
Profar flies out to Betts (3 pitches). 3 outs.
​Padres go down 1-2-3, in their half of 6th Inning.


End of 6th Inning:
LAD 10, SD 1

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Bellinger, 2-3, 2 HR, 4 RBI
8. Alberto, 1-3
9. Barnes, 0-1
Avila currently at 25 pitches.
MLB Scores:
Bellinger strikes out swinging (6 pitches). 1 out.
Alberto grounds out to Machado (4 pitches). 2 outs.
Barnes grounds out to Machado (5 pitches). 3 outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.


Middle of 7th Inning:
LAD 10, SD 1

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Hosmer, 1-2
6. Myers, 1-2, RBI
7. Alfaro, 0-2
Bruihl currently at 7 pitches.
DEFENSIVE SWITCHES: Edwin Rios replaces Freedie Freeman at first base. While Zach McKinstry replaces Trea Turner at shortstop.
Hosmer hits a lead-off single to second base (3 pitches). Runner on 1st.
PITCHING CHANGE: Reyes Moronta (RHP) replaces Justin Bruihl, as Dodgers Pitcher.
​Myers strikes out swinging (6 pitches).. 1 out.
Alfaro doubles to left field wall (6 pitches). Hosmer advances to 3rd. Runners on 2nd & 3rd.
Grisham hits a RBI-Groundout to McKnstry (4 pitches). Hosmer scores. Alfaro moves to 3rd. Runners on 2nd & 3rd. 2 outs. LAD 10, SD 2
Kim pops out to Alberto (6 pitches). 3 outs.
Padres get a run, in their half of 7th Inning.

End of 7th Inning:
LAD 10, SD 2

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Betts, 1-2
2. Rios, 0-0
3. McKinstry, 0-0
Avila currently at 40 pitches.
DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTIONS: C.J. Abrams replaces Manny Machado at shortstop. While Matt Beaty replaces Eric Hosmer at first base. Jose Azocar replaces Wil Myers at right field. 
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Ha-Seong Kim moves from shortstop to third base.
Betts grounds out to Kim (2 pitches). 1 out.
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Rios gets called out on strikes (7 pitches). 2 outs.
McKinstry lines out to Azocar (5 pitches). 3 outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 8th Inning.


Middle of 8th Inning:
LAD 10, SD 2

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Nola, 0-2
2. Cronenworth, 1-3
3. Abrams, 0-0
PITCHING CHANGE: Garrett Cleavinger (LHP) replaces Reyes Moronta, as Dodgers Pitcher.
PINCH-HITTING: Luis Campusano pinch-hitting for Austin Nola.
Campusano flies out to Cleavinger (3 pitches). 1 out.
Cronenworth strikes out swinging (5 pitches). 2 outs.
Beaty triples to left field (4 pitches). Runner on 3rd.
Profar draws a base on balls (4 pitches). Runners on 1st & 3rd.
Azocar grounds out to Alberto (2 pitches). 3 outs.
Padres strand a runner at third.

End of 8th Inning:
LAD 10, SD 2

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
4. J. Turner, 2-3, RBI
5. Muncy, 0-3, RBI
6. Taylor, 0-3, RBI
PITCHING CHANGE: Ray Kerr (LHP) replaces Pedro Avila, as San Diego's Pitcher.
J. Turner flies out to Azocar (5 pitches). 1 out.
Muncy strikes out swinging (4 pitches). 2 outs.
Taylor flies out to Grisham (1 pitch). 3 outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 9th Inning.

Middle of 9th Inning:
LAD 10, SD 2

Bottom of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Abrams, 0-0
7. Alfaro, 1-3
8. Grisham, 0-3, RBI
PITCHING CHANGE: Craig Kimbrel (LHP) replaces Garrett Cleavinger, as Dodgers Pitcher.
Abrams hits an infield pop up single to infield grass (6 pitches). Runner on 1st.
Alfro gets called out on strikes (4 pitches). 1 out.
DOUBLE PLAY: Grisham grounds into 6-3 double play (5 pitches). 3 outs.
Padres side is retired to end the game.

Final:
LAD 10, SD 2
LAD: (11-4)
SD: (10-7)
W: Kershaw (3-0)
L: Manaea (2-2)
POG: Bellinger 2-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI
ToG: 3:02

Final Thoughts:
Dodgers brought the home run ball. Home Runs by Freddie Freeman and Cody Bellinger (2). 10 runs was more than enough for Clayton Kershaw and Dodgers Pitching Staff. For the Padres, they had problems getting the runs to home plate.

Dodgers will head to Phoenix, to face the Arizona Diamondbacks, starting Tomorrow Night. While Padres will start a Rust Belt Road Trip by facing Cincinnati Reds, starting Tuesday Night.

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