It must have been at least 90 degrees on the field Monday.  We were feeling it. However we were all happy to finally put the Cardinals behind us. We won’t see them again until playoffs. We now had the D Backs to contend with. It was good to see Brandon League. He is close to returning from DL. The bullpen needs some help.

  The trainers were watching his progress.
  
  New pitcher Josh Ravin still waiting to pitch watched.
  Donnie watching batting practice.
  
 
  Some interesting sign language from Alex

  Kikè landed awkwardly while trying to catch the ball. It annoyed me that some “fans” made fun of him.

  Kendrick, Rollins and Callaspo

  Lisa Leslie threw out the first pitch.

  While my friends watched

  Ned Colletti was giving an interview probably about the MLB draft

  Jerry Hairston also was interviewed probably about the same thing

  Embarrassing moment. I told Jerry his daughter was growing up. Oops I think this was his son.

  Smoky the Bear also was a guest. I told my veterinarian Norma that it was good she was there in case he got sick.

  Justin and one of the trainers

 

Alex stretching

  
   
 

Justin

 

Joc

   

Yasmani and Mike Bolsinger 

  
The food was delicious. Pesto chicken and jerk pork ribs.

  
The pasta salad was fantastic

  
I really wanted the kids giveaway the Dodger cereal bow from Sunday. Thank you Tess.

 

A close look at the umpires who will make those calls that we hate

  
  

 Howie started it off in the first inning with a single with Justiin scoring. 1-0.

  
Alex singled scoring Howie in the fourth

  
Andre singled scoring Yasmani he bottom of the fourth. 3-0.

  
 

Jimmie hit a 3 run home run in the fourth scoring Andre and Alex

  
 

Andre also hit a 3 run home run in the fifth inning scoring Howie and  Yasmani making the score 9-0

The D Backs Pollock hit a double scoring 2 runs,  9-2.

  
There was a scare when Mike Bolsinger was hit in the leg by a ball. 

 

He stayed in the game like the trooper he is getting another win, being undefeated at Dodger Stadium 4-0.

Justin Turner did come out of the game when he fouled a ball off his leg. No fracture but an ugly contusion. He’s day to day.

Josh Ravin was given a chance to pitch in relief in the ninth. Sorry the pictures are a little unfocused. I’m still getting used to my camera.

  
  
  
Andre indicating one out in the 9th. The outfielders do get confused with the number of outs.

  The final score was 9-3.
  
  
  
It was a satisfying game especially after being clobbered by the Cardinals.

Tuesday is Joc’s tee shirt giveaway day. I will be on the field. The morning started out rainy. That rules out the usual car wash. It means that it will probably be hot and muggy by game time. There is a 50% chance of rain at 3:00 so it should be ok by game time. 

Thanks for stopping by. Go Dodgers!