Let’s be real: the Dodgers have more pitchers on the Injured List than a hospital has beds. Tony Gonsolin? Out. Dustin May? Also out, probably growing his hair in a different dimension.
So tonight’s starter might be a random name you’ve never heard. Like Michael Grove. He’s a nice guy from West Virginia. He also throws a sinker that dives like a submarine.
When the announcer says, “And now, your starter for the Dodgers…” you hold your breath. Is it a star? A rookie? A guy who just got called up from Triple-A who forgot his glove?
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Did you know Dodger pitchers wear high socks on purpose? It’s a team rule. Something about “swagger.” I think it’s because they all have nice calves.
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Also, the Dodgers have a secret weapon: a pitching coach named Mark Prior. He once threw a blazing fastball in college. Now he whispers sweet nothings about spin rate.
And here’s a wild one: a Dodgers pitcher once threw a perfect game on the road. The crowd booed. Why? Because baseball fans are vicious.
