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MLB : ATS Matchup
Thursday 4/25/2013Line$ LineOU LineScore
LA DODGERS  RYU )
 
NY METS  HEFNER )
-1.5  +115

+1.5  -135
-130

+120

8un
 
3
Final
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LA DODGERS (9 - 11) at NY METS (10 - 9)
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Thursday, 4/25/2013 1:10 PM
HYUN-JIN RYU (L) vs. JEREMY HEFNER (R)
Board OpeningLatest
 LineTotalLineTotal
903LA DODGERS+100Ov 8,-115-130Ov 8,+105
904NY METS-110Un 8,-105+120Un 8,-125
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
LA DODGERS - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPRunsAvgOBP
All Games9-11-5.811-83.20.2530.3334.00.2470.312
Road Games5-6-1.46-43.60.2620.3444.50.2660.336
vs Right-handed Starters5-6-3.27-43.40.2400.3324.30.2600.311
Past 7 Games2-5-5.16-13.90.2260.3266.00.2910.362
Grass Games9-11-5.811-83.20.2530.3334.00.2470.312
Day Games3-2+13-24.00.2680.3503.20.2200.279
LA DODGERS - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABHEBHR/ABRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games3.20.2530.3332065616643130.02607914281662012207
Road Games3.60.2620.344113749825100.0339478339413593
Righty Starters3.40.2400.33211363872160.0233508969865105
LA DODGERS - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games4.081.34357.3272649228513-46275%
Road Games4.991.50030.7181730216283-34266.7%

NY METS - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPRunsAvgOBP
All Games10-9+0.215-45.70.2550.3314.80.2490.318
Home Games7-4+2.28-35.50.2360.3293.50.2250.297
vs Left-handed Starters3-5-2.56-24.90.2370.3195.20.2340.311
Past 7 Games3-5-1.87-14.90.2300.3125.70.2650.344
Grass Games10-9+0.215-45.70.2550.3314.80.2490.318
Day Games5-4+0.75-44.70.2360.3104.20.2620.331
NY METS - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABHEBHR/ABRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games5.70.2550.3311965216661230.0410474155111329121511
Home Games5.50.2360.329113608532140.04595010010793593
Lefty Starters4.90.2370.3198274652170.033733713564566
NY METS - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games5.131.29066.7453864722573-32250%
Home Games3.961.16438.7221733412333-21150%
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
LA DODGERS - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
4/11/2013GREINKE(R)@ SAN DIEGOMARQUIS(R)3-2W-1557 ovU11121880
4/12/2013KERSHAW(L)@ ARIZONACORBIN(L)0-3L-1507.5 unU6100660
4/13/2013RYU(L)@ ARIZONAKENNEDY(R)7-5W1158.5 ovO141001160
4/14/2013BECKETT(R)@ ARIZONACAHILL(R)0-1L1109 ovU650660
4/15/2013BILLINGSLEY(R)SAN DIEGOSTULTS(L)3-6L-1656.5 unO1291980
4/16/2013CAPUANO(L)SAN DIEGOMARQUIS(R)2-9L-1757 ovO47015100
4/17/2013KERSHAW(L)SAN DIEGOROSS(R)2-7L-2556.5 unO1014113120
4/20/2013RYU(L)@ BALTIMOREHAMMEL(R)5-7L1058.5 unO8811050
4/20/2013BECKETT(R)@ BALTIMORECHEN(L)1-6L1158 unU682860
4/21/2013FIFE(R)@ BALTIMOREARRIETA(R)7-4W1209 unO8901070
4/23/2013KERSHAW(L)@ NY METSNIESE(L)7-2W-1406.5 unO1271460
4/24/2013LILLY(L)@ NY METSHARVEY(R)3-7L1607 unO4401190
4/25/2013RYU(L)@ NY METSHEFNER(R) 
4/26/2013BECKETT(R)MILWAUKEEBURGOS(R) 
4/27/2013FIFE(R)MILWAUKEEPERALTA(R) 
4/28/2013KERSHAW(L)MILWAUKEELOHSE(R) 
4/29/2013LILLY(L)COLORADOCHATWOOD(R) 
4/30/2013RYU(L)COLORADODE LA ROSA(L) 
5/1/2013BECKETT(R)COLORADONICASIO(R) 

NY METS - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
4/12/2013NIESE(L)@ MINNESOTAWORLEY(R)16-5W-1107.5 unO1561662
4/13/2013HARVEY(R)@ MINNESOTADIAMOND(L)4-2W-1257 ovU1060430
4/16/2013GEE(R)@ COLORADONICASIO(R)4-8L14010 unO8601280
4/16/2013LAFFEY(L)@ COLORADOFRANCIS(L)8-9L12510.5 unO1210213123
4/18/2013NIESE(L)@ COLORADOGARLAND(R)3-11L1059.5 unO8511771
4/19/2013HARVEY(R)WASHINGTONSTRASBURG(R)7-1W-1056.5 unO841461
4/20/2013HEFNER(R)WASHINGTONGONZALEZ(L)6-7L+1307.5 unO770730
4/21/2013GEE(R)WASHINGTONZIMMERMANN(R)2-0W+1207.5 unU470463
4/23/2013NIESE(L)LA DODGERSKERSHAW(L)2-7L+1306.5 unO4601271
4/24/2013HARVEY(R)LA DODGERSLILLY(L)7-3W-1707 unO1190440
4/25/2013HEFNER(R)LA DODGERSRYU(L) 
4/26/2013GEE(R)PHILADELPHIAKENDRICK(R) 
4/27/2013MARCUM(R)PHILADELPHIAPETTIBONE(R) 
4/28/2013NIESE(L)PHILADELPHIAHAMELS(L) 
4/29/2013HARVEY(R)@ MIAMINOLASCO(R) 
4/30/2013HEFNER(R)@ MIAMISLOWEY(R) 
5/1/2013GEE(R)@ MIAMILEBLANC(L) 
KEY GAME INFORMATION
LA DODGERS: HITTING: The Dodgers were ravaged with injuries in 2010 and finished in the bottom third in the majors in runs (4.00 per game), homers (117) and OPS (.697). None of these poor numbers were the fault of OF MATT KEMP, who finished second in MVP voting with a .324 BA, 39 HR, 126 RBI and 40 steals. He says he wants a 50-50 season in 2012. 1B JAMES LONEY had the second-most homers (12) of any returning player, and batted .357 with a .608 SLG after August 1. If speedy SS DEE GORDON learns to be more patient at the plate (7 BB in 224 AB), he could score 90 runs from the top of the order. OF ANDRE ETHIER made headlines with a 30-game hit streak, but was once again dominated by lefties (.563 OPS). The team is counting on two veterans to drive in runs. 3B JUAN URIBE has been a walking infirmary lately, but still has 15-HR power, and OF JUAN RIVERA had 46 RBI in 219 AB after coming to the Dodgers. Two guys named Ellis, 2B MARK ELLIS and C A.J. ELLIS, will bat at the bottom of the order.
STARTING PITCHING: The Dodgers remain one of the better rotations in baseball, placing third in the majors in ERA (3.41) and fourth in opponents' BA (.242). The biggest reason for the success was the NL Cy Young and Triple Crown-winning performance of CLAYTON KERSHAW, who tied for the NL lead in wins (21) and topped all NL pitchers in ERA (2.28) and strikeouts (248). Fellow southpaw TED LILLY had a down year overall (12-14, 3.97 ERA), but had a fantastic final two months of the season (2.09 ERA, 0.93 WHIP). CHAD BILLINGSLEY notched his fifth straight season of double-digit wins, despite sporting a mediocre 4.21 ERA and 1.45 WHIP. AARON HARANG signed a two-year, $12M deal to join the Dodgers rotation. He won 14 games for the lowly Padres last year and finished with a career-best 3.64 ERA. CHRIS CAPUANO left the Mets for richer pastures (2-yr, $10M) of Los Angeles. Although he pitched well at spacious Citi Field (3.82 ERA, 1.21 WHIP), he was terrible on the road (5.42 ERA, 1.51 WHIP).
RELIEF PITCHING: Jonathan Broxton is gone, ending any kind of closer controversy the Dodgers may have been trying to avoid. JAVY GUERRA is the closer, and for good reason. He converted 21-of-23 save chances while posting a 2.31 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and allowing just two homers in 46.2 innings. If Guerra falters, manager Don Mattingly can afford to have a short leash with KENLEY JANSEN as his set-up man. Jansen led the majors with an insane 16.1 K-per-9 ratio and limited opponents to a .159 BA and .228 slugging percentage. At age 24, his upside is extremely high. MATT GUERRIER is a usually reliable reliever, but he is coming off a subpar 2011 campaign (4.07 ERA, 1.27 WHIP).
NY METS: HITTING: The Mets will be moving in the fences at Citi Field by as much as 12 feet and reducing the height to eight feet, making the park more homer-friendly. The loss of Jose Reyes and his NL-leading average at the top of the order weakens an already subpar lineup. 3B DAVID WRIGHT is coming off his worst season (.254 BA, 14 HR, 61 RBI) and could be traded at the July 31 deadline. New OF ANDRES TORRES provides very little at the plate (.221 BA, .312 OBP), but the future is bright for youngsters OF LUCAS DUDA (.852 OPS) and 1B IKE DAVIS (.926 OPS), who missed most of 2011 with an ankle injury. OF JASON BAY (.245 BA) continues to be a colossal bust. SS RUBEN TEJADA will be tasked with trying to replace Reyes. The 22-year-old made great strides last year, batting .319 after August 1. DANIEL MURPHY hit .320 last year, and will start at second, possibly losing AB in a platoon with JUSTIN TURNER. C JOSH THOLE hits well enough to be an above-average starting catcher.
STARTING PITCHING: With the fences moving forward at Citi Field, the entire Mets pitching staff takes a hit. JOHAN SANTANA will be ready for Opening Day, but it's hard to have much faith that he'll remain healthy for an entire season. His velocity on his fastball is not what it used to be, topping out in the high-80's. MIKE PELFREY benefitted most from the pitcher-friendly ballpark with serviceable home numbers (3.94 ERA, 1.38 WHIP) and atrocious road statistics (5.49 ERA, 1.56 WHIP). JONATHON NIESE was also much better at Citi Field (3.54 ERA) than he was on the road (5.33 ERA), but he posted 14 games of 6+ strikeouts for the second straight season. DILLON GEE began the season 7-0 with a 2.86 ERA and 1.08 WHIP, but closed the 2011 campaign with a 5.51 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in his final 17 starts. Knuckle-balling R.A. DICKEY posted a second straight solid season with New York, notching a 3.28 ERA and a solid 1.23 WHIP. At age 37, he hopes to keep his pitches dancing in the smaller home ballpark.
RELIEF PITCHING: Two former Blue Jays late-innings relievers, FRANK FRANCISCO and JON RAUCH, were signed from Toronto to pitch at the back of the bullpen. Francisco will likely get first crack at the ninth-inning role, saving 17 games last year and keeping his strikeout rate above one per inning for the fourth straight year. Rauch is an imposing figure at 6-foot-11, but he posted a 1.35 WHIP and paltry 6.2 strikeout rate last year. But 52 saves since 2008 makes him a worthy candidate for ninth-inning duty. RAMON RAMIREZ was part of the Andres Torres/Angel Pagan trade and he should be a valuable set-up man. He had a strong two-year stint with San Francisco, posting a 2.07 ERA and 1.09 WHIP.
PREVIEW
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER NL PREVIEW (LA DODGERS-NY METS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

*Dodgers-Mets Preview* ======================

By JORDAN GARRETSON STATS Writer

Los Angeles (9-10) at New York (9-9), 1:10 p.m. EDT

Just when the Los Angeles Dodgers seemed to be gaining some traction after a long losing streak, they were undone by some walkoff heroics from the New York Mets.

New York will try to carry some momentum from a stunning victory and take the series from the Dodgers in Thursday's finale at Citi Field

After rallying for one run in the ninth inning to tie the score, the Mets (10-9) beat Los Angeles 7-3 on Wednesday on Jordany Valdespin's walkoff grand slam in the 10th. Valdespin, who grounded out with a chance to tie the game in the eighth as a pinch-hitter, provided the franchise's sixth walkoff grand slam and first since Kevin McReynolds launched one against Montreal on June 25, 1991.

"Coming back and winning a game like that, that's huge for us as we move forward," Mets manager Terry Collins said.

New York is trying to win its fifth series in the seven it's played. It didn't win its fifth last season until its ninth series.

The Dodgers (9-11), meanwhile, are trying to avoid losing their fifth. They didn't lose their fifth of 2012 until their 17th series.

Despite the disappointing defeat, the Dodgers, who had won two in a row after a six-game losing streak, did see one positive as Matt Kemp homered for the first time this season and recorded three RBIs.

Kemp, who had been homerless in 86 at-bats going back to 2012, was more inclined to talk about the team's failure rather than his breakthrough.

"Home runs are going to come," he told the team's official website. "We don't need to talk about home runs. Talk about the game. We've just got to get better, score more runs, do a better job of everything. We've just got to win these games."

Kemp is batting .250 with a .355 slugging percentage, though he has hit safely in three straight games while going 6 for 13. His lowest slugging percentage was .448 as a rookie in 2006.

New York's comeback wasted a strong starting effort for Los Angeles from the 37-year old Ted Lilly, who held the Mets to one run over five innings in his season debut. The Dodgers will hope for a similar performance Thursday from first-year South Korean pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (2-1, 4.01 ERA).

Ryu had been solid until he gave up five runs and eight hits - including two homers - over six innings Saturday at Baltimore. The left-hander had allowed one homer over his first three starts, and also yielded two walks Sunday after issuing three in his first 18 2-3 innings.

"I can't really make any excuses," Ryu said through a translator. "I wish the outcome was better. But I'll come back and do better next time. I'll just consider it a big learning experience."

The Mets counter with Jeremy Hefner (0-2, 7.07).

Home runs have been an issue all season as Hefner's surrendered seven in only 14 innings. He served up two while allowing three runs over four innings against Washington on Saturday.

Hefner has allowed two runs in four innings over three relief appearances versus the Dodgers.

Kemp tripled in his lone at-bat against the right-hander.


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