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Are Kemp, Dodgers Ready to Reach Next Level?

BY MARVIN VASQUEZ

Francis Bertrand

Matt Kemp must have an MVP-type season for the Dodgers to even begin thinking . Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers

In order for the to call this to be about the same age as the guy in right field, and shortstop, He’s hopeful in returning by Opening Day (April 1) against 2013 season successful, they must at least reach the World Series. and center field.” the Giants at . That’s a must, and Matt Kemp must lead that charge. That was supposed to be their off-season in acquiring free “I’m definitely trying to make it back by opening day,” he Guggenheim Partners, LLC purchased the Dodgers for a agents, reported several media outlets. Acquisitions didn’t end said. “It’s something I’d like to do.” Greg Gayne little over $2 billion in 2012. Since then, the management group there. Once Crawford makes a full recovery, look for him to that includes Guggenheim controlling partner , The new ownership, however, added top pitcher Zack contribute solidly for the Dodgers – particularly with Kemp former Laker and partners , Stan Greinke and Korean left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu, among other guiding the way in the outfield and batting line up. Kasten, Bobby Patton and Todd Boehly has done its share to signings. As of now, the Dodgers have a surplus of starting In 2011, Kemp batted .324 with 39 homers and 126 RBI, bring a winning team to L.A. – a city that hasn’t witnessed a pitchers, eight to be exact: , Josh Beckett, Chad while scoring 115 runs and amassing 195 hits. He also registered championship since 1988. That’s too damn long! Billingsley, Aaron Harang, Chris Capuano, Greinke and Ryu. 40 stolen bases and 74 walks. We should expect this type of Ex-Dodger owner Peter O’Malley believes in the Dodgers And it’s a good idea they haven’t traded anyone because Greinke prolific production out of Kemp for this campaign. And if that’s new ownership. recently experienced pain in his right elbow, while Kershaw and the case, the rest of the squad will follow. “I think they’re going to do fine,” he said in mid-March, Billingsley underwent injuries late last year. On top of that, Ryu Kemp is not only the vocal leader of the Dodgers; he’s also according to the Ventura County Star. “I have great respect for isn’t a lock since he’s yet to pitch in the majors. an emotional character and the franchise player – though Cuban Mark Walter, the CEO of Guggenheim. He’s responsible not “I’m just doing what’s laid out, to give us the best chance,” prospect (who well over .500 this spring) might only for Guggenheim, he’s responsible for the ballclub. He has said Greinke, according to Yahoo! Sports. “On our team, we have challenge that in a couple of years. an extraordinary vision. They’re doing it for good reasons, for other starting pitchers, and we have to be ready. “He’s rough. He’s a wild horse. He plays wild – but it’s the long haul… “I just want to do what’s best for the team. It’s not important fun to watch,” Dodger said of Puig, “They’ve got good management. is a proven, what day (I pitch),” he added. according to Yahoo! Sports. successful sports executive. Magic, with his visibility, he will not Despite all of that, the starting and relief rotations should Puig is at the stage of being polished into a major leaguer. let the fans down. There’s no chance that Magic will do anything perform above par if health permits. The fact of the matter is if He’s quick, fast, strong and built like a football player, but he’s that would disappoint the fans…it’s an excellent combination.” Kemp performs as the MVP-caliber player he was in 2011 (when now the Dodgers’ top prospect. Interestingly enough, a lot of Last season, the Dodgers not only acquired shortstop he should’ve been named MVP, not Ryan folks project Puig to see action at the top level this season. Hanley Ramirez (currently out for eight weeks due to thumb Braun) and early 2012, the rest will follow. And by that, I mean And if the Dodgers do make the playoffs and Puig continues surgery) and his salary from the Marlins in exchange of Gonzalez, Ramirez (once he returns from his thumb injury), to be hot, he could very well be a substantial contributor in all prospects, but also took on $260 million in payroll obligations Andre Either, Carl Crawford and the rest will perform. areas, especially in hitting. from the in a trade for Adrian Gonzalez, Carl Crawford, who was a standout when with the Tampa For the Dodgers, it’s now or never. Management, coaches Crawford, Josh Beckett and Nick Punto. Bay Rays, underwent elbow surgery during the and players must sport that mentality. The talent and experience “I feel like the people we got are people we should be able offseason – two days after being acquired by the Dodgers. He are there. The health is coming. With the right mental approach, to count on as a core group of players for a long time,” CEO feels good thus far. this Dodgers squad could go the distance. Mark Walter said, as reported by ESPNLosAngeles.com back in “It’s just nice to be back,” he said after his appearance October 2012. “We got a good young first baseman who happens March 17. “I felt good. But my nerves were racing a little bit.” Stats as of March 25. www.CampusCircle.com Campus Circle 3.28.13 - 4.10.13 5 SPORTS: COLLEGE

AN UNRECOGNIZED TRADITION OF WINNING

Rhythm and Hues

USC baseball has a strong record of winning.

BY ELISA HERNANDEZ

After all the high-flying dunks and Hail Mary passes When looking at their Regional appearances, USC has was built in 1974, the same year the Trojans five-peated for yet we’ve had this year, it’s hard to believe that baseball is America’s appeared 40 times, their last appearance being in 2005. Their another consecutive National Championship. The stadium was game. But it is. For some, basketball and football dominate all Regional record is 100-43. Yet, their impressive records don’t do then named after one of the greatest USC players and coaches to season, but for others, baseball dominates all year. justice to all they have accomplished. wear a Trojan symbol: Rod Dedeaux. At the University of , that same “USC is made of winners, so it doesn’t surprise me that we As a player, he was also a three-year letterman, starting at battle continues. USC baseball may not be talked about a lot, have championships,” said Rick Perkins, a junior at USC. “What shortstop. He went on to briefly play with the Major Leagues for but it should. Most people won’t believe that they five-peated surprises me is that no one talks about it or probably knows that the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1935. Following his career, he returned championships (1970-74) before or that they hold the longest they’re there.” to USC, became head coach of USC baseball and never looked record of consecutive championships. Although USC baseball has lost touch with its championship back. “I know th at we won a few championships earlier in our roots in the past years, it has a long history of winning and During his 45 years as USC’s baseball head coach, Dedeaux history, but [I’m] not sure when,” said USC senior Brandon Guerra. grooming great players. A new era is upon the USC Trojans with produced an impressive resume. His coaching led to 11 national “I think baseball now is in somewhat of a rebuilding phase.” a new coach and young players hoping to make a this year. championships and 28 conference championships. He recorded It’s evident that USC, like a lot of colleges, tends to get Players such as Kyle Twomey and Jake Hernandez are ready to be an amazing 1,331-winning record and was part of the dream team hundreds of students at basketball and football games and a lot a part of the winning legacy at USC. that brought home five NCAA Championships. He is the main less at baseball games. Newly promoted Dan Hubbs has high hopes for this season reason of why no other school has won more than two in a row; “[At baseball games], they give out free food,” USC as he enters his first year as USC head coach. It wasn’t too long ago he set the bar high. sophomore Ruben Lopez said with a laugh. “But that’s about the that he himself came back to his alma mater to coach alongside Being named six times as coach of the year didn’t match up extent of my knowledge.” Frank Cruz. After 12 years, Cruz was let go and Hubbs was to his induction into the American Baseball Coaches Association’s Lopez isn’t the only student with that same knowledge. promoted. He then became the sixth baseball head coach in the Hall of Fame in 1970. He was part of a long legacy of Trojan greats “All I hear about USC baseball is that they give out free food. program’s history. grooming players from Tom Seaver and Mark McGwire, to Randy I want to go soon,” said Miriam Rodriguez, a senior at USC. “And I “We’ve got some promise,” Hubbs said on Feb. 15, according Johnson and – players who have gone on to have know Mark McGwire is a USC alum, so I feel USC baseball should to a prepared statement by USC Athletics. “If we play well, we have great careers post-USC. be really valued as a sport.” a chance to beat anybody. But we have to play well and we have Pictures and memorabilia honor the late Dedeaux, and a No one seems to really know USC baseball, but they need to. to execute, because it will be tough for us to grind out wins when tradition of winning is passed on each year despite what the record Since 1889, the USC baseball program has gone on to do we’re not. at the end of the year shows. That is why MLB teams have drafted amazing things. They have won the most College World Series During his playing days at USC, including his senior year a lot of USC players, including three right-handed pitchers during titles, bringing in 12 national championships with a post-season when he first became a USC assistant coach helping out Cruz, the 2012 draft. record of 208-77. Hubbs was a three-year letterman. He also posted a career record Along with 100 major leaguers, USC has produced 91 This program has housed some of the greatest names: Mark of 19-13 with a 3.58 ERA in 81 appearances (64 in relief). first team all-Americans. Winning is no mystery to any of McGwire, Barry Zito, Mark Prior and . With great Having a history of Trojans teaching Trojans, there seems to USC athletic programs. And, as this season continues to get talent, USC was able to appear in the College World Series 21 be an essence of winning in the Trojans locker room. Currently, underway, the Trojans continue to be committed to the legacy times with their last appearance being in 2001. They rank fourth this season they are 9-15 but have posted a 6-6 winning record at that came before them. in most College World Series appearances and have a record of 74 Dedeaux Field – a field that holds more history than most know. wins and only 26 losses. Dedeaux Field is more than just a home to USC baseball. It Stats as of March 25.

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Originally from Turlock, Sophomore Kevin Kramer is a solid Bruins’ infielder. UCLA BASEBALL: THE LEGACY CONTINUES

BY LIZETTE RAMIREZ

Courtesy of Don Liebig/ASUCLA

Three UCLA students, Mark Breen, Christian Brown and Bruins with two homers and eight doubles; he carries a .318 and 10 additional Bruins were drafted in the 2010 Deale Hutchinson, possess different insight about the school’s batting average. (MLB) draft. baseball program. Infielder Kevin Kramer sports a team best of 18 walks and Currently, there are several UCLA alumni on major league Breen and Brown have attended games, but Hutchinson hasn’t. is second in RBI (19) to go along with his 15 runs scored and a rosters: Héctor Ambriz (), Brandon Crawford That tends to happen, not only at UCLA, but also at other .270 batting average. (San Francisco Giants), Ben Francisco (Tampa Bay Rays), David institutions throughout the nation. Students find similarities On the pitching end, the Bruins have a solid trio in Grant Huff (), Casey Janssen (Toronto Blue Jays), in supporting particular athletics programs, just like Breen and Watson (5-0, 1.13 ERA), Nick Vander Tuig (4-2, 1.50 ERA) and and (), among others. Brown. in going to baseball games. Others, however, simply pay Adam Plutko (2-1, 3.47 ERA.) Combined, they’ve tossed 96.4 Both Breen and Brown played baseball in high school and attention to specific sports. Such is the case with Hutchinson, innings in 15 games thus far. are MLB fanatics. who only follows football and basketball. So far this season, the Bruins have had some downfalls. “One of the reasons why I came to UCLA was because of When you hear about UCLA baseball, a bunch of names Before the season started, the squad ranked No. 2 in two the academics and sports legacy that they have,” said Breen. come to mind. People might say Bobby Brown or Chris prestigious polls: USA Today and ESPN Preseason Poll. Brown’s great-great grandfather grew up loving baseball Chambliss and, for the most part, others would agree. However, after suffering losses to Minnesota and Baylor, the during the Civil War, a time when baseball was popular around However, when you talk about UCLA baseball, it means Bruins dropped to No. 12. the U.S. His father attended UCLA and taught him a variety of much more than just trying to win a first national championship. Nevertheless, the Bruins now rank 7th (USA Today) and things regarding UCLA baseball. It’s about continuing the impact that left have an overall record of 17-4 and a Pac-12 mark of 5-1 as of “My great-great grandfather taught my grandfather about behind. March 25. The Bruins sport a two-game winning streak after baseball, who taught my dad. And my dad taught me,” he said. UCLA’s baseball stadium is not only called the Jackie taking two-of-three games from California. “I’ve been a UCLA and MLB baseball fan since I was young. I Robinson Stadium for the middling career he had as a baseball Hutchinson didn’t know the team is ranked that high; in played shortstop in high school, but I was more focused on my player, but because of his perseverance during the civil rights fact, he sounded surprised. academics at the time because I wanted to get into a good school. movement. Jackie Robinson’s determination to beat the odds “Wow, that’s awesome,” he said. “It’s great to see that other But I knew that even though I wasn’t going to play baseball, I made him UCLA athlete to letter in four varsity sports: sports at UCLA are doing well. I, personally, only follow football wanted to make sure I got into UCLA for it’s academics and of baseball, basketball, football and track & field. and basketball, and I always expect them to be at the top. But course to have free access to its baseball games.” “When I think about UCLA baseball, the first person that it’s great to know that baseball is making our school look good.” For Brown, the hopes continue as he waits for UCLA to comes to my mind is Jackie Robinson,” said Breen, a history Despite their current success on the field, this year is a make another run this year. major. “Not that long ago in one of my history classes, we had to redemption season for UCLA. In 2012, they suffered an early “Right now, the Bruins are doing well,” he said. “I think by write a paper on sports during the civil rights movement, and I exit from the College World Series; it was their fourth time the end of the season they have a great opportunity to finish with wrote my paper on Jackie Robinson.” making the trip (second time in three seasons). Some had them no more than 12 losses. I’m hoping they can make another trip Jackie Robinson’s accomplishments show that perseverance as favorites to win it all, but it just didn’t happen. to the College World Series and advance to the championship is a way to become legendary, and the 2013 baseball team could The last time the UCLA Bruins went to the College World series. I’m a senior and it would be sweet if they could win their embark on the path to accomplishing just that this season. Series was in 2010; they experienced an arduous 2-0 defeat baseball national title in my last year as an undergraduate.” Offensively, infielder Pat Valaika, the team’s power hitter, to South Carolina. That year, the Bruins were the top-ranked leads the team in both hits (27) and RBI (21). He leads the team in the April poll. Also, pitching standout Stats as of March 25. www.CampusCircle.com Campus Circle 3.28.13 - 4.10.13 7 SPORTS: PRO WITH THE SIGNING OF , WILL FALL OR FLY IN 2013?

Josh Hamilton was the 2010 AL MVP. Rafael Orellana

BY MEGAN DUEHRING

It’s just about that time of year again in Southern Hanson. hopefully bring him back to his full potential . He has been California; the sun is setting later, the days are getting warmer Madson was brought on to be the Angels’ , but elbow mildly participating in and should be ready to and most importantly, baseball season is rapidly approaching. complications may stop that from happening. He underwent play by the season opener. With spring training wrapping up and regular season inching Tommy John surgery last year and was planning on being back Though the Angels have some notable gains for their closer each day, all eyes are on the Anaheim Angels. for opening day this season, but that is highly unlikely at this upcoming season, they have also lost a handful of key players. Dropping from second place to third last season in the time since he’s suffered a setback. Hunter has moved to Detroit and won’t be there to bring in RBI’s American League West, owner Arte Moreno knew he needed to Hanson’s velocity drop could be a reason for worrying, along with Kendrys Morales (traded to the Seattle Mariners), make a big move, and did he ever. The 2013 Angels are not only and although they have a mass quantity of pitchers, that doesn’t and pitchers Ervin Santana (now with the Kansas City Royals), home to AL Rookie of the Year , but they welcome always mean results. Zach Greinke (signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers), Dan Haren 2010 AL MVP to the team as well. The Angels face a similar situation this year as they did in (signed with the ) and Jordan Walden With Trout, Hamilton and in the line-up, 2012, looking for a No. 2 hitter now that Torii Hunter is gone. (traded to the ) all put down the Angels jersey. Halos fans have quite the season to look forward to. These However, let’s hope for their sake someone transitions into that With such a big transition of pitchers, the rotation is three players alone have the potential to produce catastrophic spot soon and can be as clutch as Hunter. looking a bit questionable. Of course, Weaver will continue to numbers. Throw Mark Trumbo’s power into the mix, and the Producing sensational numbers during his rookie season be the No. 1 starter, but the remaining rotation starters can’t be line-up is already deadly. in the major leagues, Trout is nothing short of a force to be determined until they are thrown into play. Baseball fans didn’t The newly signed Josh Hamilton is coming off this past reckoned with. Leading the majors with 129 runs and 49 stolen see the C.J. Wilson they were used to seeing last year and, on top season with the Rangers, having posted a .285 batting bases, Trout also hit .326 and had 83 RBI’s and 30 home runs. of that, he had elbow surgery in the off-season. average, 43 homers, 128 RBIs and 60 walks. The will He will be transitioning from center field to left field, but we Also, it should be interesting to see how 2013 plays out in be calling Angel Stadium home for the next five years after should expect to see him switching back and forth throughout the bullpen, since many have question the Angels’ relief pitching. turning down the Rangers qualifying offer and signing for a five- the 2013 season. As usual, the Angels have both positive and negative aspects year, $125-million contract with the Angels. If all goes well, he Although Pujols has a season under his belt wearing the on their 2013 roster, so ultimately the outcome could lean either will be a major asset both on the field and in the batting line-up. Halos jersey, not many were impressed with his performance way. This season, just as any other, really rides on which players Hamilton is definitely the most-discussed addition to last season. After straining his right knee in late August 2012, stay healthy and which perform to their highest capability. the Angels’ roster this season, but that’s not to overlook the his abilities were limited in play, causing his averages to be More likely than not, the Angels will have a successful year remaining new faces. The pitching staff will welcome Jason unimpressive compared to his past years. Pujols underwent in 2013. Their season opener is Monday, April 1 in Cincinnati, Vargas, Joe Blanton, Sean Burnett, Ryan Madson and Tommy arthroscopic surgery on his knee in October, which will Ohio against the Reds at 1:10 p.m. PST.

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Just in time for Baseball Season, Campus Circle’s own, Sean Bello took a Saturday afternoon tour of some of his favorite eating joints while wearing Red Jacket Clothing Brass Tacks baseball t-shirts. As foodies pair a fine wine with their meal, Sean paired these retro baseball t-shirts with some of his favorite dishes in Los Angeles. This is his journey.

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ashion ADVENTURE A Food & Fashion adventure by sean bello

With the resurgence of Brooklyn, everything Brooklyn is en vogue! Versailles famous garlic chicken. Now, that’s a revolution! A Brass Tacks Brooklyn Dodgers t-shirt is paired with a Garibaldi pizza slice For Versailles locations, visit versaillescuban.com. from Vito’s Pizza. 846 N. La Cienega Blvd., LA 90069. VitoPizza.com Baseball and BBQ go hand in hand in Texas! A famed Negro Baseball League team is resurrected in style! A classic Texas Ranger look is paired with a classic dish of BBQ ribs, fries and A New York Cubans t-shirt is paired with a “Carol B. Special” from Roscoe’s coleslaw at the popular Spring Street Smoke House in Chinatown. 640 N. Spring House of Chicken and Waffles. For Roscoe’s locations, visit roscoeschickenandwaffles.com St., LA 90012. sssmokehouse.com We taught the Japanese baseball and they educated us about Sushi. A forbidden rice with a nutty flavor adds a unique taste to Sushi A trendy Nankai Hawks baseball shirt is paired with sushi from a Nozawa at A black Hanshin Tigers t-shirt is paired with a black rice sushi combo at Slow Sugarfish. Piece for piece, dollar for dollar, the best sushi place in Los Angeles. Fish. A great deal for a great meal at the mid-Wilshire restaurant. 5406 Wilshire For Sugar Fish locations, visit sugarfishsushi.com Blvd., LA 90036. Slowfishusa.com

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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME – IN STYLE! photo collages: Katie McGraff

“Sporty” “CASUAL” “DATE NIGHT”

Putting together the -day outfit has never been easier.

BY ALISA DWYER

Listen up ladies - in case you haven’t noticed from all the American and simply not okay. For kicks that are a little edgier Conrad’s shoe line at Kohl’s (I know, I was shocked too). #springtraining trending in your news feed right now, baseball than your average All Stars, try spending some time excavating season is literally right around the corner. Whether you’ve the hoards of altered sneakers on Etsy.com, much like these “Date Night” already purchased your season tickets or come game day will studded high tops. Or if you’re feeling particularly crafty, try have to be dragged into Dodger Stadium, it’s probably a good adding hardware to your own shoes with just a hammer and 1. The leather jacket is a wardrobe staple, regardless of idea to do a little spring-cleaning of your wardrobe before some studs (check Ebay or your local craft stores). whether it’s game season or not. So, if you haven’t already, you head out. Admit, you’ve needed a little retail therapy for a invest in a good piece. This motorcycle jacket by Michael Kors while now, and shopping for the game is a virtually guilt-free “Casual” will run you a little over 3k (Hey, a girl can dream, right?), but way to get your fix. So indulge and maybe try out one (or all) some more viable pieces might be found scouring the racks of these home-run ensembles to kick off the impending season 1. A casual wardrobe for the average summer game may at Zara, Guess or Urban Outfitters. A faux leather option is of America’s favorite pastime. render a little difficult to pull off, but the trick is relying on totally acceptable (and probably necessary when you factor the relaxed staples of your wardrobe. You can find basic tees in budget) as long as it is well fitted and well made – blinding “Sporty” at American Apparel or Forever 21, or opt for this branded someone with obvious plastic pleather will win you no friends baseball tee from Anthropologie. at the game. 1. For everything sporty and sexy this season, you need look no further than the Victoria’s Secret PINK MLB Collection. 2. The jeans are an essential part of baseball apparel, and can 2. You want your jeans to be dark washed and well structured. Choosing the zip-up hoodie with the sequined baseball hat make or break your game-viewing experience. For a summer Opt for something skinny-legged, but not jeggings-worthy, ensures that you’re just the right amount of comfortable and ensemble, try shorts that are a lighter wash and mid-length like this tall toothpick jean from J. Crew. cute without trying overtly hard. (anything longer, and you will fry; anything shorter is a little embarrassing). You can find these at J. Crew or Free People, or 3. When it comes to tops, try to choose something mild and 2. Pair it with a pair of your favorite basic leggings – or faux grab a cute high-waisted pair at Brandy Melville. feminine to offset the rigidity of the leather jacket. This leather if you’re feeling particularly daring. You can find these collared blouse from Target is perfect, as are many other frilly at stores like H&M, Topshop or online at www.asos.com. 3. If you’re really trying to commit this season, I suggest you frocks from H&M and Foreign Exchange. take a little time excavating shop.mlb.com to find some game- 3. When it comes to game-day sunglasses, it’s all about trying day staples. The first necessity is, of course, the baseball hat. 4. Keep the accessories simple and tasteful – think stud to merge athleticism, style and practicality. You don’t want to The second and more fitted for intermediate-level attendees earrings or a few subtle bangles. spend the entirety of the game squinting into the sun, but you is a baseball glove – you can find these online or at your local also don’t want to be embarrassingly invested with a pair of Sports Authority. 5. We all know that a good date night outfit always comes polarized Oakleys. Instead, opt for some lightly tinted aviators down to good shoes, and finding a pair that works with a from Michael Kors, TOMS or Oliver Peoples. 4. For your casual summer game shoes, try for T-strap classy restaurant and climbing the stands is a tough challenge. or gladiator sandals. Your Rainbows/Havaianas/Reefs are Ankle boots with a slight heel keep things sophisticated while 4. Not sporting a pair of Converse to the stadium is like adorable, but just a touch too casual for a complete outfit here. also providing some comfort and warmth for those cool refusing to eat a hotdog during the game - it’s borderline un- Nordstrom Rack has some elegant options, as does Lauren spring nights.

Sporty Casual Date Night Victoria’s Secret hoodie, $70 (victoriassecret.com); Oliver Peoples sunglasses, $350 (saksfifthavenue. Credit: Dodgers baseball cap, $19 (mlb.com); Anthropologie striped tee, $68 (anthropoligie.com); glove Credit: Michael Kors leather jacket, $3,080 (stylebop.com); LA logo (sportslogos.com); J. Crew jeans, $125 com); Dodgers logo (sportslogos.com); H&M leggings, $9.06 (hm.com); Victoria’s Secret Dodgers hat, $40 and baseball (ducksters.com); J. Crew denim shorts, $80 (jcrew.com); and Sam Edelman sandals, $130 (jcrew.com); Forever New ankle boot, $105 (forevernew.com.au); Mossimo blouse, $23 (target.com); butter (victoriassercret.com); and Converse shoes, $125 (etsy.com). (coggles.com). nail polish, $15 (nordstrom.com); and Coach bracelet, $138(coach.com).

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The Batcade is a popular batting cage in Burbank. BATTER UP! THE BEST L.A. BATTING CAGES

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Warm weather, hot dogs, barbecues and filled modern and serious baseball ambiance to it. It is open no matter medieval, making it perfect for a date night or to bring kids; bars, this could only mean one thing: it’s baseball season. what the weather is like; however, it closes at 10 p.m. But if you however, kids must be at least 8 years old. They offer a range With the official start of the season set to begin March 31, need to get in a few hours of practice before the big game, and of pitches and speeds accommodating to your level. They are baseball is all around us. Of course, with baseball fever at its you plan on eating, The Batcade is perfect. They allow food to open fairly late – 11 p.m. on weekdays, midnight on weekends. peak, everyone is geared up to buy Dodgers tickets for a game. be delivered to the cages! Oh, and if you need a break, it also has However, the cages are outdoors, so if it were raining, I wouldn’t Well, with the economy in the state it’s in, who can go to every pool table and games, making it a good choice for a baseball- count on them being open. game? Not to worry – we’ve got just the cure to release some themed party. Just make reservations because during peak fever pitch. Gather the family up, and head to the batting times, The Batcade can get a bit packed. On Deck cages! 7675 San Fernando Rd. Burbank, CA 91505 Rex’s Baseball Batting Cage Prices: 25 pitches for $3.50; $28 for 30 mins; $46 for 60 mins Baseball Central 11723 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles 90047 This indoor batting cage is perfect a serious athlete or for the 5746 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles 90019 Price: $8 for 15 mins; $13 for 30 mins; $24 for 60 mins average baseball fanatic looking for fun. It’s equipped with an Price: $3 for 32 balls (maximum two buckets per cage); $32 for Established in 1978, Rex’s is a batting cage favorite with a mom- arcade party room, but it also offers clinics, camps and training one hour and-pop feel to it. Completely accessible to a beginner or pro programs. On Deck will help create the next pro athlete. Past This batting cage is perfect to see some very cool vintage décor they offer any type of ball and cage. Plus, rentals are available, staff members included players from the and San as the walls are filled with classic posters and baseball gear. and bats are only 50 cents! They also offer a rare 90 MPH cage Francisco Giants! What a bargain for professional training. However, Baseball Central is not recommended for anyone for the pro athlete in you. Rex’s is a true bargain at great prices, expecting pro-equipment. The cages require manual pick-up, but they close at 9 p.m. daily and 7 p.m. on Sundays, so this is World Series Batting Cages Inc. but if you don’t mind, then Baseball Central is a great place for not a late-night spot. One last tip: Rex’s is cash-only, and they 11155 Woodley Ave, Granada Hills, CA lessons with baseball experts ready to teach! do not accept bills over $20, so make sure you plan a trip to the Prices: $2.50 for 22 pitches; 15 mins for $13.00 ATM before you head over. This place has a great value for batting cages, the prices are The Batcade reasonable and they offer a variety of speeds as well as softballs 220 N. Victory Blvd., Burbank 91502 Castle Batting Cage and . They are open until 10 p.m. and are usually not Price: $3 for 25 pitches; $12 for 15 mins; $20 for 30 mins; $35 for 4989 Sepulveda Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 too crowded. The batting cages are indoors, and the staff has 60 mins Price: $3 for 25 pitches; $30 for 1/2 hour; $52 for one hour been known to be very accommodating and helpful. If you want A perfect fit for a baseball aficionado, The Batcade has a more If you could guess by the name, the style of this batting cage is a great, quite place to just hit some balls, come here!

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20 Campus Circle 3.28.13 - 4.10.13 Film | Music | Culture FOOD: BASEBALL GRUB

Paul Sun

No, it’s not a Dodger Dog – but Wurstküche’s sausages are absolutely mouth-watering. THE 4 BASES OF BASEBALL FOOD

Can’t go to a game, but you’re craving some stadium staples? We’ve got you covered!

BY NICKI SPENCER

Hotdogs – Wurstküche as some people call it), and there’s probably not even actual not be consumed by people who are on a date, trying to hit on 800 E 3rd Street, Los Angeles 90013 cheese in it, but who cares? That glorious orange goo is heaven somebody, dating a vampire or going out on the town after the 213.687.4444 to your taste buds and a pinnacle element of baseball cuisine. meal. Because after you eat these bad boys, with their spicy- www.wurstkuche.com Unfortunately, most restaurants adorn their nachos with real sweet-goodness, garlic will start to seep through your pores. At a baseball game, nothing is better than a Dodger Dog. They cheese, which may also be tasty, but it just doesn’t have the same are simply the best hot dogs to eat while admiring every hit, amount of character and pizzazz as the orange goo. Beer – Golden Road Brewing strike, foul, catch and out from the stands. However, if you can’t However, there is no need to worry because the Public 5410 W San Fernando Road, Los Angeles 90039 make it to the stadium for a game, go to Wurstküche to get your House, a sports bar/restaurant in Los Feliz, is not like other 213.373.4677 hotdog fix. Despite the fact that nobody seems to know how to restaurants. They respect the sanctity of the goo by offering an goldenroad.la pronounce the name of this restaurant (which means “Sausage amazing plate of nachos topped with chicken or beef, Pico de Imagine a hot, sunny day at the baseball game. You’ve got on Kitchen” in German), it has remained a downtown hotspot since Gallo, black beans, sour cream and their delicious version of your cap, sunscreen and sunglasses. You’ve got your hotdog in it first opened in 2008. nacho cheese. your left hand, and everything seems right in the world. Except What makes this place a ? Firstly, they offer Public House is also decked out with an overwhelming it isn’t…something very important is missing. Oh, that’s right – an excellent assortment of tasty sausages. They have a dog for number of large, flat-screen TVs that are visible from the first it’s your hefty, mega-cup of ice-cold Bud Light. How could you everybody: Italian, Mango Jalapeño, Vegetarian Smoke Apple and second floor, so you never have to worry about missing that forget? A frosty beer at a baseball game is what brings all the Sage, Kielbasa, and for the more adventurous types they have amazing catch by the . Overall, this is the perfect spot other things you eat together. It washes down the hotdogs, garlic Crocodile and Pork, Rattlesnake and Rabbit with Jalapeños and to scarf down a delicious place of gooey nachos while watching fries and nachos with the perfect harmony of carbonation, fresh so much more. Secondly, they have delicious doubled-dipped the ball game. taste and, of course, alcohol. French fries paired with an assortment of dipping sauces like There are a handful of great places to find a tasty beer in Chipotle Ketchup and Pesto Mayo. Thirdly, they have a wide Garlic Fries – Cole’s L.A., but the one that sticks out in particular is Golden Road selection of Belgian beers on tap. And lastly, the restaurant has 118 E 6th Street, Los Angeles 90014 Brewing, where you know the beer is fresh because it is made on a great atmosphere, equipped with biergarten bench-style tables 213.622.4090 the premises. They offer 20 taps featuring their best beers as well and good-looking hipsters. Basically, as a restaurant, Wurstküche colesfrenchdip.com as other intriguing options of craft beer from other breweries. touches all four bases and knocks the ball out of the park. Nothing gets you in the baseball spirit like the potent, mouth- For watching a baseball game, their Point The Way IPA is a great watering scent of garlic fries that invades the air of the baseball way to stay cool, with its zesty citrus flavors and light body. You Nachos – Public House stadium. And even though you know they will make your breath can watch the game on one of their TVs, or sit outside in the hot 1739 N Vermont Ave., Los Angeles 90027 smell worse than Matt Kemp’s jock strap after a game, you sun, soaking up the beautiful day. Since the Golden Road Pub is 323.663.1739 simply cannot resist their garlicky seduction. situated right next to the railroad track, customers often cheer, 1739publichouse.com The best comparable substitute for stadium-made garlic shout and raise a glass whenever a train goes by and shakes the Everyone knows that the “cheese” they put on nachos at baseball fries in L.A. are the Spicy Sweet Potato Garlic Fries offered at ground, giving the small pub the same amount of rumble and games is really just orange-died processed goo (or “queso” Cole’s restaurant downtown. Warning: These garlic fries should chaos as a stadium. www.CampusCircle.com Campus Circle 3.28.13 - 4.10.13 21 CALENDAR Help free the world of multiple sclerosis at WalkMS 2013!

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LOS ANGELES DODGERS Big Wangs BOSTON RED SOX The Short Stop Hollywood Little Bar Lounge Echo Park 323.469.2449 Mid-Wilshire 1455 W Sunset Blvd., 90026 1562 N. Cahuenga Blvd. 757 S. La Brea Ave., 90036 213.482.4942 bigwangs.com 323.937.9210 Facebook.com/TheShortStop Expect this place to be packed on game days with enthusiastic, littlebarlounge.com Walking distance from Dodger Stadium, The Short Stop is a energetic fans. Big Wangs has perfect bar food snacks: nachos, This New England-style lounge is perfect for Red Sox fans. watering hole for Dodger fans so expect to see a lot of blue potato skins, chili cheese fries, cheese sticks, etc. However, you Although they don’t serve food, don’t let that deter you from and white on game days. The bar also has a great happy hour must also try the Sweet Potato Tots, Disco Fries (aka Gravy trying any of its 18 beers on tap (BTW: they welcome you to every day from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.: $2 Pabst Blue Ribbon beers, Cheese Fries) and Pizza Fries. They have a wide variety of draft bring your own food). In between innings, pick up a game of $3 well drinks and $4 draft beers! Side note: Motown on beers served in frosty mugs to quench your game day thirst. darts or browse through the thousands of selections on Mondays is worth a visit at The Short Stop. This event features the jukebox. On a typical Saturday night, the place is packed so performers spinning originals, remixes and covers of your ESPN Zone make sure you get there early on Red Sox game days. favorite Motown songs. Downtown (L.A. Live) 1011 S Figueroa St. B 101, 90015 Casey’s Irish Pub SOUTH (3D Bar) 213.765.7070 Downtown Santa Monica espnzonelalive.com 613 S Grand Ave., 90017 3001 Wilshire Blvd., 90403 Yes, it is a chain restaurant, but it is seriously one of the best 213.629.2353 310.828.9988 sports bars out there for Dodger fans. With numerous TV 213nightlife.com/caseysirishpub southsantamonica.com screens, two bars (one upstairs and one downstairs) and an Known to televise the Red Sox games, Casey’s is a great, historic What’s almost as good as watching a baseball game in person? arcade, this bar screams “Fun!” and is perfect for the whole bar that serves yummy food and even yummier drinks. Casey’s Watching a baseball game in 3D! SOUTH is L.A.’s only 3D family. Plus, it’s located in L.A. Live, so after the Dodgers win, has outdoor patio seating, booths and tables, a dart room and sports bar with every flatscreen 3D-capabale and powered head over to the movie theater or check out the Conga Room. billiards, a live music stage and (of course) multiple TV screens. by Vizio, so you’ll feel like you’re up closer and personal with The bartenders are extremely nice, and I recommend one of players like the handsome Matt Kemp. SOUTH is also great SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS Casey’s “specialties”: the Pickle Back, which is Jameson Irish for authentic and original Southern food like Hush Puppies, San Francisco Saloon Whiskey chased with homemade pickle juice. Chicken N’ Waffle Sliders and good ol’ Canal Street Jambalaya. West L.A. 11501 W Pico Blvd., 90064 NEW YORK YANKEES Far Bar 310.478.0152 Barney’s Beanery Little Tokyo sfsaloon.com West Hollywood 347 E 1st Street, 90012 If you’ve been worried about where to watch your current 8447 Santa Monica Blvd., 90069 213.617.999 World Series champs, relax. The No. 1 spot worth going to in 323.654.2287 farbarla.com L.A. where you’ll definitely feel safe and at home is the San barneysbeanery.com If you want to munch on Asian-fusion cuisine, head over to Francisco Saloon. This is Giants nation. Here, you can wear Admittedly, it was hard to find a safe haven for New York Yankee Far Bar. This joint has sushi, tacos, pizzas, burgers and one very your orange and black without getting the evil eye from those fans in Los Angeles, but Barney’s Beanery might be the best bet. important baseball staple: Kobe beef hot dogs! If you’re feeling in blue. The saloon is known for its burgers, which a number Of course, you might run into some Dodger fans if that’s the team really fancy (and super hungry), they also serve entrees like of them contain blue cheese, avocado, jack cheese, guacamole the Yankees are playing, but you’ll still be guaranteed a good time. New York Steak and Lamb Chops. TV screens above the bar and more. Or, you can make your own. Happy hour is from 4 Barney’s has air hockey, pool tables, foosball, arcade games, trivia make it the perfect place to watch the game and sip on a Bacon p.m. – 7 p.m. and includes discounts on wings, quesadillas and night (on Tuesdays), karaoke (on Wednesdays and Sundays) and old Fashioned (which is only $6 during happy hour!). nachos. This place is a must for die-hard San Francisco fans. shuffleboard.

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Darling Parade,

Tegan & Sara and

Justin Timberlake

Darling Parade’s new album makes a break-up sound fun.

Darling Parade earlier this year and will perform at Coachella in mid-April. uncharacteristically nasally vocals and a bloated eight-minute Battle Scars and Broken Hearts Unlike their usual indie-folk sound, they have morphed into run time. Most of the songs on 20/20 go past the seven-minute (Page 2) the norm of catchy beats and electronic pop. Compared to their mark, but more often than not, the run times work in Timberlake Sometimes when things don’t go as hoped, it’s better to scream other , like The Con, the women have changed their sound and producer ’s favor, giving the collaborators (who to the heavens than it is to get all weepy. As the title Battle Scars in this album to relate more to the Katy Perry and Britney Spears also worked with Jerome “J-Roc” Harmon) the space to fulfill and Broken Hearts indicates, the new Darling Parade album music of today. For the devoted fans that have been attached to their grand ambitions. There are moments on 20/20 that are just deals lyrically with the aftermath of having learned some hard them since the Under Feet Like Ours album, this new pop-esque as novel as the game-changing FutureSex/LoveSounds. Opening lessons in love. Darling Parade plays soaring alt-rock, and lead type sound can either be a heartthrob or a heart attack. For new track “” arrives on a cloud of dreamy, cinematic singer Kristin Kearns deals out the heartbreak without watery listeners, it may be easier for them to feel attached and in love Henry Mancini strings -- and it tops itself from there as eyes; there’s definitely no mascara running down her face as she with their hearts and new jams, but it may take the older fans Timberlake sings atop gospel choir, bellowing horns and funky turns a feeling of emptiness into wonderment on the extremely some time to get used to such pop. The songs all seem to relate electronic warbles until Timbaland drops in the hip-hopping catchy “Ghost,” a hit-bound sing-along with enough pop power to relationships or people of their past, which gives listeners the “remix version” around the five-minute mark. “Don’t Hold the to put Darling Parade on par with similarly sounding hit makers nostalgic feelings that the duo always has given its fans. This new Wall” brings together R&B soul with Middle Eastern cries and Evanescence. Buzzing guitars help Kearns cut a relationship path can either have them walking with a ghost or bring them a hand percussion before the novel arrangement evolves into a short on “Just Another,” where she can’t resist adding the step closer with their old and new fans. cutting-edge club jam. “” finds Timberlake putdown, “You’re just another sad excuse for a lover,” to the kiss- -Eva Recinos globe-hopping again, bringing in a Latin flavor with rhythmic off. Not to discount the subject matter, but songs like “Coming percussion and clanging brass. “” is Undone,” “Bad Habit” and “Summer” call more for rocking another track that transforms from slinky R&B seduction to flirt out on air guitar than they do hanging on Kearns’ every word. The 20/20 Experience with funky, organ-pumping grooves. And where Timberlake in Album closer “With You” is actually the set’s battle scars and (RCA) albums past was soggiest on the slow songs, this time out the broken hearts referencing title cut, and here Kearns sounds truly It’s hard to recall any album getting more hype in recent years slow song is one of the strongest. “Blue Ocean Floor” washes sad. But otherwise, Darling Parade makes breaking up sound than The 20/20 Experience, Justin Timberlake’s first album over the listener with subdued synthesizers, Timberlake’s most kind of like fun. since 2006. Between a full week on “Jimmy Fallon,” “Saturday tender vocals to date and the oddly moving ambient sound -Kevin Wierzbicki Night Live” hosting duties, appearances in Target and Bud of a slide show project or. Timberlake’s ambitions still get the Light commercials and performances at the Grammy Awards better of him, evident by the aforementioned “Mirrors” and the Tegan & Sara and South by Southwest, he’s practically amassed more media unintentionally laughable “Spaceship Coupe,” which slides in a Heartthrob coverage than the new pope. However, expectations were cartoonish effect that can best be described as an alien having an (Warner Bros.) diminished somewhat by the music. The sharp first single, orgasm. But while 20/20 isn’t perfect, it is visionary. And against Heartthrob or heart attack? The twin sister lesbian Canadian “Suit & Tie,” showed Timberlake following neo-soul trends immense odds, it lives up to the massive hype. duo, Tegan & Sara, released their seventh album Heartthrob rather than setting his own. Follow-up single “Mirrors” has -Piet Levy/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (MCT) www.CampusCircle.com Campus Circle 3.28.13 - 4.10.13 25 FREE MOVIE SCREENINGS www. CampusCircle.com

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