UPCOMING SCHEDULE Date/Time/Opponent (PT Time) Probable Pitchers TV/Radio Mon., May 8, 7:10 P.M
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LOS ANGELES DODGERS (17-14) at San Diego Padres (12-20) RHP Brandon McCarthy (3-0, 3.10) vs. RHP Trevor Cahill (2-2, 3.60) Sunday, May 7, 2017 | 1:40 p.m. | PETCO Park | San Diego, CA Game 32 | Road Game 16 (7-8) | Day Game 10 (6-3) TV: SportsNet LA, SNLA Spanish | Radio: AM 570 (Eng.); 1020 AM (Span.) IN MOTHER NATURE’S HANDS: This afternoon, the MATCHUP vs. PADRES Dodgers: 3rd, NL West (2.0 GB) Padres: 4th, NL West (7.5 GB) Dodgers wrap up this quick three-game road series in San Diego, All-Time: LA leads series, 442-383-1 (65-56 at PETCO Park) looking for their second sweep of the season. The Dodgers then 2017: LA leads series, 5-1 (2-0 at PETCO Park) head back up the I5 Freeway for a three-game home series against April 3 @LA: W, 14-3 W: Kershaw L: Chacin the Pirates at Dodger Stadium beginning tomorrow night. Los April 4 @LA: L, 0-4 W: Richard L: Maeda Angeles has taken five of six games from the Padres this season, April 5 @LA: W, 3-1 W: Hill L: Cahill S: Jansen April 6 @LA: W, 10-2 W: McCarthy L: Weaver outscoring the Friars 46-14. The Boys in Blue are 19-11 (.633) at May 5 @SD: W, 8-2 W: Romo L: Torres PETCO Park since the start of the 2014 campaign. Following the May 6 @SD: W, 10-2 W: Kershaw L: Richard quirk in the schedule, the Dodgers will embark on a seven-game DOC’S A MASTER CHEMIST: Dodger skipper Dave road trip to Denver (4) and San Francisco (3). Roberts has the magic working this year off the bench as the The Dodgers went 11-8 against the Padres last season group is batting .323 (20-for-62), which ranks third in the and have not lost the season series to San Diego since National League, trailing only the Cardinals (.421, 16-for-38) and going 8-10 in 2010. Since the start of the 2015 campaign, Cubs (.340, 16-for-47). The Dodger bench leads the Major the Dodgers divisional record against the Padres is Leagues in hits (20), at-bats (62), runs (13), walks (9) and RBI st among the best in the National League: (11) while ranking in the top-5 in doubles (3, T-1 ) and homers (2, T-3rd). Los Angeles pinch-hitters have posted a .408 OBP, NL, Best Record vs. Division Opponent – Since 2015 which ranks second in the NL. Washington Nationals vs. Braves 32-9 (.780) Chicago Cubs vs. Reds 30-11 (.732) Standouts off the bench include Chris Taylor (4-for-7, Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Padres 30-14 (.682) HR, 4 RBI), Adrián González (3-for-4, 2 RBI), New York Mets vs. Phillies 30-14 (.682) Franklin Gutierrez (3-for-4, 2 R) and Andrew Toles St. Louis Cardinals vs. Brewers 30-15 (.667) (3-for-9, 2B, RBI). The Dodgers last sweep of the Padres occurred from TOLESY!: Andrew Toles went 0-for-1 with a walk last night, April 4-6, 2016, last year’s opening series. Prior to that, snapping his career-best hitting streak at eight games. In his last the club’s last three-game sweep in San Diego came nine games since April 27, Toles is batting .375 (12-for-32) with from May 14-16, 2010. two homers, seven RBI, nine runs scored and three doubles while Los Angeles has posted a 7-2 record in that time. ALL THE WAY BACK: Dodger starter Brandon McCarthy will put his undefeated record on the line this afternoon against GETTING ABSURD: Dodger rookie Cody Bellinger capped the Padres, who he beat on April 6, allowing two runs in 6.0 off the Dodger scoring last night by blasting his first-career grand innings. McCarthy is 8-1 in 10-career starts vs. San Diego and slam in the ninth inning and his five home runs are now tied with those eight victories represent the most he has against any team. Corey Seager, Yasiel Puig and Andrew Toles for the team lead. His five RBI were a career-high and he is now tied with Justin The right-hander is 3-1 with a 3.96 ERA (11 ER/25.0 IP) in four- career outings at PETCO Park. Turner for fourth on the team in ribbies, despite playing in just 11 games. The rookie first baseman/outfielder is hitting .357 (15-for- McCarthy ranks among the National League leaders in 42) with five home runs, 14 RBI, a double and a triple in 11 th th wins (3, T-11 ), ERA (3.10, 14 ) and opponents’ OPS games. The Dodgers are 8-3 in those games and 7-1 when th (.663, 17 ) while leading the Major League in first-pitch Bellinger collects a hit. strike percentage (73.5). Since his debut on April 25, Bellinger ranks among the According to STATS, LLC McCarthy’s 3-0 record is NL leaders in homers (5, T-2nd), RBI (14, T-3rd), runs tied for his longest undefeated streak from the start of (11, T-4th) and slugging pct. (.786, 7th). any season in his career (5, April 9-May 2, 2009) (streaks exclude any relief appearances). LET THERE BE LIGHT: The Dodgers are 6-3 (.667) in day games this season, which represents the best winning percentage BACKBONE: The Dodger allowed an unearned run last night during the day in the NL. Last year, the club was 28-16 (.636) in and now owns the best ERA in the National League at 2.98 (34 day games, compiling the best winning percentage in the Majors. ER/102.2 IP0. The ‘pen also ranks among the NL’s best in opponents’ batting average (.224, 4th), WHIP (1.22, 4th), strikeouts OH WHAT A NIGHT: On this date in 1959, a Major League- (122, 2nd), strikeout-to-walk ratio (3.05, 3rd) and fielding record 93,103 fans turned out for Roy Campanella Night at the independent pitching (2.58, 1st). Los Angeles Coliseum as the Dodgers honored the catcher prior to an exhibition game against the Yankees. Dodger closer Kenley Jansen is tied for fourth in the NL with seven saves and his 23 strikeouts are the mst among Also on this date in 1970, Wes Parker became the first National League relievers. Los Angeles Dodger to hit for the cycle in a game against the New York Mets. HIT KING: Dodger third baseman Justin Turner went 1-for-3 with two walks and a career-high tying three runs scored (also ALMOST HOME AGAIN: The Dodgers take on the Pirates for May 2, 2015 vs. ARI). Turner has hit safely in 19 of his last 21 three games this Monday-Wednesday and the first 40,000 games, batting .390 (30-for-77) with 11 runs, six doubles, a home ticketed fans at Monday’s contest will receive a Dodger chips and run and 11 RBI since April 13. Turner ranks among the NL salsa dish, presented by Jack in the Box. The first 40,000 fans on leaders in doubles (11, T-2nd), batting average (.377, 2nd), hits (40, Wednesday will receive a Kenley Jansen Bobblehead, presented T-4th) and on-base percentage (.451, 5th). by Farmer John and sandwiched in between the two giveaways, the Dodgers will celebrate Mexican Heritage Night Tuesday with Turner leads the big leagues with a .418 (28-for-67) special pre-game ceremonies and a ticket package which includes batting average vs. right-handers and is batting .409 (9- an exclusive Adrián González/Mexico t-shirt (tickets must be for-22) with runners in scoring position. purchased at Dodgers.com/Mexico to receive t-shirt). UPCOMING SCHEDULE Date/Time/Opponent (PT Time) Probable Pitchers TV/Radio Mon., May 8, 7:10 p.m. vs. PIT RHP Trevor Williams (1-1. 5.40) vs. LHP Alex Wood (2-0, 3.28) TV: SNLA, SNLA Spanish | Radio: Am 570, KRNQ 1020 Tues., May 9, 7:10 p.m. vs. PIT RHP Ivan Nova (3-3, 2.14) vs. LHP Julio Urías (0-0, 0.84) TV: SNLA, SNLA Spanish | Radio: Am 570, KRNQ 1020 Weds., May 10, 7:10 p.m. vs. PIT RHP Chad Kuhl (1-2, 5.54) vs. RHP Kenta Maeda (2-2, 5.81) TV: SNLA, SNLA Spanish | Radio: Am 570, KRNQ 1020 TODAY’S STARTER AT SAN DIEGO: RHP BRANDON MCCARTHY (3-0, 3.10 ERA) YEAR TEAM W-L ERA G GS CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB SO 2005 CHICAGO (AL) 3-2 4.03 12 10 0 0 67.0 62 30 30 13 17 48 2006 CHICAGO (AL) 4-7 4.68 53 2 0 0 84.2 77 44 44 17 33 69 2007 TEXAS 5-10 4.87 23 22 0 0 101.2 111 62 55 9 48 59 2008 TEXAS 1-1 4.09 5 5 0 0 22.0 20 11 10 3 8 10 2009 TEXAS 7-4 4.62 17 17 1 1 97.1 96 55 50 13 36 65 2011 OAKLAND 9-9 3.32 25 25 5 1 170.2 168 73 63 11 25 123 2012 OAKLAND 8-6 3.24 18 18 0 0 111.0 115 44 40 10 24 73 2013 ARIZONA 5-11 4.53 22 22 2 1 135.0 161 71 68 13 21 76 2014 ARIZONA 3-10 5.01 18 18 0 0 109.2 131 65 61 15 20 93 NEW YORK (AL) 7-5 2.89 14 14 1 1 90.1 91 35 29 10 13 82 2015 LOS ANGELES 3-0 5.87 4 4 0 0 23.0 24 15 15 9 4 29 2016 LOS ANGELES 2-3 4.95 10 9 0 0 40.0 29 24 22 2 26 44 2017 LOS ANGELES 3-0 3.10 5 5 0 0 29.0 26 10 10 3 9 25 Totals (12 Years) 60-68 4.14 226 171 9 4 1081.1 1111 539 497 128 284 796 NOTES: MCCARTHY’S 2017 STARTS Last pitched on April 29 against the Date Opp Score Dec IP H R/ER BB SO TP Score @ Phillies, allowing four runs on eight Removal hits in 5.0 innings, not factoring in 4/6 vs.