The Dodgers won last year’s Hello Kitty Bobblehead giveaway 8-3 over the Mets. It was not a pretty game. The Dodgers lost a Hello Kitty Blanket giveaway 7-2 to the Padres back on April 17. That wasn’t very exciting either. And back on September 18, 2011, the Dodgers gave away a small Hello Kitty doll. They beat the Pirates that day 15-1.
Also 48 years ago today, Sandy Koufax was interviewed on the postgame show by Maury Wills.
Bob_in_Vegas
With all these new posts, Bob, you are living up to the verb option of our name!
Linkmeister
Tall guys are naturally verbose. ;)
4d3fect
Heh, short guys shout louder.
KT
Just opened the Hello Kitty Plush I had purchased earlier for my daughter and the 1st thing I noticed is that B Wilson and Hello Kitty shared the same uniform number, double aught…Coincidence? I think not
Bob_in_Vegas
So that’s a cat under his chin?! Explains a lot!
KT
Funny…had me chuckling
DS1981
Nolasco is way overdue for one of “those” games btw. Just sayin the losing streak may not end tonight.
Bob_in_Vegas
Still depends on the bats. They come alive, they can overcome a bad start. If they don’t, you can’t win a shutout if you don’t score anything.
But there’s a secret weapon — RBI is at the game.
If that doesn’t do the trick, you gotta go again, KT, and start another GOOD streak.
KT
Next game is 9/22 in SD…I can’t afford to drive to DS and attend another game
Bob_in_Vegas
We may havta take up a collection to get you there!
I WAS gonna be at that SD game, until my sister-in-law suggested we all surprise my youngest brother on his 50th the following week.
KT
It will be the day before my 54th
Bob_in_Vegas
Sure hope the Dodgers give you cause to celebrate then . . . and way before then!
RBI
At the game. Beautiful evening!
ASW1
Have a great time, Tinker! – bring home a W!
4d3fect
Lucky.
KT
Nice Inning Ricky
Bob_in_Vegas
Puig!!!!
KT
PUIG!…run yasiel run
Bob_in_Vegas
That’s gotta be a mind-blower on Gameday!
4d3fect
Thanks for the Wills/Koufax pic Bob, fantastic.
Bob_in_Vegas
If hitting is contagious, so is futility. If they’re not pressing now, they will be.
KT
DP Time
Bob_in_Vegas
Andre!!!!!!!
4d3fect
Contagion.
Bob_in_Vegas
Exactly! Why stop at 2?
KT
DRE!!!!
KT
JUANITO!!!!
Bob_in_Vegas
To top it all off, those were called by Vinny.
And the cheering was for the Blue — nice to be home!
WinnipegDave
Hello Kitty!!
Bob_in_Vegas
Speaking of being home, let’s hope there’s no bottom of the 9th for these next 7 games!
ASW1
Hey, Dodgers walk-offs are fun!
Bob_in_Vegas
Yes, but I’d rather catch up on my sleep and lower my blood pressure. I know I’m being selfish . . .
KT
us old timers are always thinking about ourselves
Bob_in_Vegas
I’d take offense at being called an old timer . . . except I’m 3 1/2 months older than you! . . . But I think the Dodgers’ play lately has affected the BP of young and old alike.
KT
Beautiful play by Uribe…Myung doesn’t get anywhere near the ball
ASW1
Man, that ball was absolutely smoked!
Bob_in_Vegas
AGon — again!!!!!
Bob_in_Vegas
How great to be able to use that phrase once more!
KT
GONZO!!!!
ASW1
Dodgers sure glad to be home.
KT
Los Angeles Dodgers @Dodgers11m
Back-to-back HRs courtesy of Andre Ethier: http://atmlb.com/1ayf93J and Juan Uribe: http://atmlb.com/17SHGev
Bob_in_Vegas
Uribe!!!!
KT
JUANITO!!!!
ASW1
OOOOO-REEEEEE-BAAAAAY
Bob_in_Vegas
Sign the Bear up to a one-year contract with performance clauses .. . he does better when he’s hungry?
BTW — Jon should trademark “Uribear” and market one of those designs.
KT
Here is the play from the 1st inning where Puig made it to third base:
http://www.mlbgifs.com/2013/09/yasiel-puig-hits-comebacker-to-mound-ends-up-at-third/
Bob_in_Vegas
Stay tough, Ricky!
Poor Zack and Kersh looking on at this embarrassment of riches. Still, they know it’s the Team.
Bob_in_Vegas
It’s the Uribear Show!
Bob_Hendley
Urbi!
KT
Los Angeles Dodgers @Dodgers34s
Juan Uribe, human highlight reel. #Dodgers
Bob_in_Vegas
Even when he was doing poorly, it was said Uribe was respected and liked by teammates.
So all the better that he’s doing better!
KT
Ben Badler @BenBadler
My NL gold glove at third base would go to Nolan Arenado or Uribe. Would bet it ends up going to Wright or Headley.
ASW1
Uribe had way too much time for the throw there – lost concentration.
Bob_in_Vegas
Happy to hear Steiner’s assessment of the Dodger thinking on the flight back last night — no panic, but resolve to get back to a winning streak tonight.
Bob_in_Vegas
Get the K!
Bob_in_Vegas
Still applies!
KT
there you go
Bob_in_Vegas
RicKy!!!!
KT
HANLEY!!!!
KT
J.P. Hoornstra @jphoornstra1m
The last time the #Dodgers hit five home runs in a game was July 10, 2009 at Milwaukee.
KT
URIBE!!!!
ASW1
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-REEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY !!!
RBI
What a game!!! Crazy. Uribear and Co. ate their Wheaties this morning.
ASW1
6 Dodgers Homeruns ?
Going to start calling you the Bomb Queen.
RBI
Me, or that Kitty…
Bob_in_Vegas
Get a deal to attend the rest of the homestand! . . . See,it’s the DT effect.
Bob_Hendley
My first game at DS, 48 years ago!
foul tip
Can you still pitch like you did that day? Ever get over the complex Koufax gave you? ‘;-])
KT
Standing O Ricky!!!!
ASW1
Well done, Ricky.
Bob_in_Vegas
6 more outs to end this skid and cut Magic’s #!
KT
to 8 and if the roxs lose both them and the gnats will be elimminated
If rox win and we win tomorrow then both the roxs and sd will be eliminated tomorrow
KT
GONZO!!
Bob_in_Vegas
C’mon, Juan — add to the memories!
Bob_in_Vegas
That must be soo cool, seeing the standing O for Juan.
RBI
Really great!
Bob_in_Vegas
Even cooler for you to be part of it!
Bob_in_Vegas
Speed as well!!!
Bob_in_Vegas
Not only is it 8 runs, but it’s scoring in 4 different innings and after that atrocious beginning.
RBI
Uribe has legs, too, apparently!
Bob_in_Vegas
C’mon, Carlos!
RBI
That’s more like it!
Bob_in_Vegas
Just like the whole game — started on a bad note, ended well (I hope!).
Bob_in_Vegas
Karlos!
ASW1
Gibby’s poor knees are going to be sorer than usual after all these trips to the mound tonight.
Bob_in_Vegas
Let’s hope he’s REALLY sore by Thursday morning!
ASW1
It’s actually a little painful to watch him hobble out there so much.
Bob_in_Vegas
I’m normally really sympathetic so I’m glad I only have audio!
KT
safe
RBI
I thought he was in there. Oh, well.
KT
replay shows he was
ASW1
Ump feeling sorry for the Dirty Snakes getting trampled.
Bob_in_Vegas
Get the K, KJ!
KT
Puig moves his head at the last minute:
http://i.imgur.com/WWAoP1C.jpg
ASW1
Kenley showing some rust.
TAFKA_Gagne55
Guess he’s a bit rusty after a week of not pitching
KT
Ball Game Dodgers Win!!!! 25 games over .500, Magic Number is 8!!!!
WHAT A NIGHT BY JUANITO!!!!
GNATS ELIMINATED!!!!, Madres elimination number is 2, Roxs elimination number is 1 or 0
Good to see we really improved our home record (44-28)
won 26 of last 36 gms (.722) in August/Sept., 36-12 since ASB (.750) 54-17 since 6/22 (.761)
12 gms ahead of the Dbags, Tied for largest lead by a division leader
Dodgers 2 games back of the Barves for MLB’s best record
Last 23 series 17-2-4
http://i.imgur.com/AMbO5zV.jpg
Bob_in_Vegas
Takeit away, KT . ..
KT
http://i.imgur.com/jNB8nIU.png
ASW1
I never tire of that picture and the diminishing number on Magic’s jersey.
KT
From MSTI: BIah just now
http://i.imgur.com/YbxVSl0.png
KT
Standings:
http://i.imgur.com/EeqeHMb.jpg
KT
ROX’S ELIMINATED!!!!
KT
UPDATED:
Ball Game Dodgers Win!!!! 25 games over .500, Magic Number is 8!!!!
WHAT A NIGHT BY JUANITO!!!!
GNATS & ROCKS ELIMINATED From NL WEST!!!!, Madres elimination number is 2
Good to see we really improved our home record (44-28)
won 26 of last 36 gms (.722) in August/Sept., 36-12 since ASB (.750) 54-17 since 6/22 (.761)
12 gms ahead of the Dbags, Tied for largest lead by a division leader
Dodgers 2 games back of the Barves for MLB’s best record
Last 23 series 17-2-4
http://i.imgur.com/AMbO5zV.jpg
John_from_Aus
Just caught up, oh my goodness – Uribe!! (amonst others)
KT
Run differential for the Dodgers:
324-197 since 6/22
105 – 72 6/22 – ASB
219 – 125 second half
KT
Dodgers are in 2nd place in the MLB standings.
2 games behind the Barves….We got this…Go BLUE!!!!
http://imgur.com/O3LYcVJ
KT
Los Angeles Dodgers @Dodgers10m
RECAP: Uribe blasts three of #Dodgers six home runs in 8-1 win over D-backs: http://atmlb.com/1ayuNff pic.twitter.com/tvK5FaK9PQ
KT
Just read that Nolasco record as a Dodger is 8-1 with a 2.07 ERA
btimmer
NPUT