Simulated Game: 7/2 ... Dodgers vs Angels

Dodgers: 0-4-0
Angels.: 1-7-0

Dodgers: 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0
.Angels: 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-1-X

What a difference a day makes! This time the Dodgers were on the losing end of a CG shutout. J.Lackey was sharp in only allowing Dodger hitters 4 hits while striking out 8 batters. The games only run came on an RBI single by G.Anderson which netted O.Cabrera. The Dodgers staged a brief rally in the 9th inning, when R.Martin got a 2 out walk followed by a pinch hit double by O.Saenz that moved Martin to third base. Shortstop R.Furcal then ended the game by grounding out to 2nd.
WP: J.Lackey
LP: J.Broxton

HR: None
Dodgers Team OPS: 0.432
.Angels Team OPS: 0.747

Simulated Game: 7/1 ... Dodgers vs Angels

Dodgers: 13-16-0
Angels.: 0-9-0

Dodgers: 4-0-1-3-0-2-0-2-1
.Angels: 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0

Dodger bats got healthy, victimizing the struggling K.Escobar for 8 earned runs in 3+ innings. The big blows were a first inning three run homer by M.Kemp and a 2 run shot by J.Kent in the 4th inning. The newly acquired M.Hendrickson scattered 9 hits, forcing Angels hitters to hit into 3 double plays, while going the distance. Nomar Garciappara had four hits, scored 4 runs and drove in three.
WP: M.Hendrickson
LP: K.Escobar

HR: M.Kemp, J.Kent
Dodgers Team OPS: 1.125
Angels Team OPS: 0.697

Simulated Game: 6/30 ... Dodgers vs Angels

Dodgers: 5-13-0
Angels.: 6-11-0

Dodgers: 2-0-0-0-2-0-1-0-0
.Angels: 0-3-1-0-0-1-1-0-X

The Dodgers got off to a quick start as JD Drew drove in two runs in the first inning. The game see-sawed back and forth. K.Morales clubbed a 3-Run HR in the 2nd inning and V.Guerrero doubled home the go-ahead run in the bottom of the 7th inning.
WP: B.Donnelly
LP: D.Baez
Save: F.Rodriguez
HR: K.Morales
Dodgers Team OPS: 0.852
Angels Team OPS: 0.838

Simulated Game: 6/28 ... Dodgers vs Twins

Dodgers: 4-9-0
Twins..: 3-10-0

Dodgers: 1-0-0-0-0-0-1-1-0-1
Twins..: 1-0-0-1-0-0-0-1-0-0

Odalis Perez held his own against J.Santana and the Dodgers were able to break through against the Twins bullpen to win in 10 innings. R.Furcal went 4 for 5 with three singles and a home run to lead off the game with. N.Punto and J.Mauer both went 3 for 5 for the Twins in a losing cause.
WP: J.Broxton
LP: W.Eyre
Save: T.Saito
HR: R.Furcal, J.Cruz
Dodger Team OPS: 0.684
.Twins Team OPS: 0.658

Simulated Game: 6/27 ... Dodgers vs Twins

Dodgers: 5-15-0
Twins..: 3-5-0

Dodgers: 1-1-0-0-0-0-0-1-2
Twins..: 0-0-0-1-0-1-0-0-1

The Dodgers pounded out 13 singles and 2 doubles and were able to score late in beating the Twins 5-3. J.Cruz went 3 for 5 with 3 singles and JD Drew went 3 for 5 with 2 singles and a double. The Twins managed only 5 hits. D.Lowe went 7 strong innings for the win. Liriano struck out 4 but walked 5 in only 4+ innings of work.
WP: D.Lowe
LP: W.Eyre
Hold: J.Broxton Save: T.Saito
HR: M.Cuddyer
Dodger Team OPS: 0.878
.Twins Team OPS: 0.585

Simulated Game... 6/26... Dodgers vs Twins

Dodgers: 10-16-0
Twins..: 0-3-0

Dodgers: 0-0-1-4-1-0-0-3-1
Twins..: 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0

Chad Billingsley scattered three hits over 7 innings and the Dodgers offense lit up Carlos Silva. Catcher R.Martin went 3 for 5 with a home run and 4 RBIs. C.Izturis chipped in with 3 singles and 2 RBIs.
WP: Chad Billingsley
LP: Carlos Silva

HR: R.Martin. Dodger Team OPS: 0.925 Twins Team OPS: 0.267

Simulated Game: 6/23... Pirates vs Dodgers

Pirates: 6-8-0
Dodgers: 4-9-0

Pirates: 0-1-0-1-0-4-0-0-0
Dodgers: 2-0-0-0-0-2-0-0-0

The Dodgers got out to an early 2-0 lead on RBI singles by Lofton and Garciappara. The Pirates clawed their way back and evened the score on a solo HR by Jason Bay. The big blow came in the top of the 6th when Tomko (left in to pitch) surrendered a 3 run HR to Jose Castillo. The Dodgers rallied for two runs in the bottom of the inning but the rally was cut short when Furcal was thrown out trying to steal. Oliver Perez pitched 5 innings and picked up the win. Mike Gonzalez got the save.
WP: Oliver Perez
LP: Brett Tomko
SV: Mike Gonzalez

HR: Garciappara, Bay, Castillo