...let's play 2! The Majors Dodgers came up huge today in an elimination game of the Tournament of Champions and beat the Long Beach Padres 2-0, behind a seven strikeout three hitter from Matthew Fields, and sparkling defense from the entire Dodger team, particularly a diving catch from centerfielder Justin Boyd. Mondesi Blanchard had two doubles and scored both runs and hustlin' David Rivera (the good doctor) had three hits and moved Mondesi around for both runs. The Dodgers and Padres will saddle up again on Friday June 25th at 5pm at Lakewood Village for the championship game, a likely pitching rematch from last Saturday's thriller.
Matthew (Ripper) was absolutely nails today. He made his pitches when he needed them, where he needed them. His skinny self was sight to see, brimming with confidence in himself and his team.
Additionally, it was gratifying to see all the hard work the outfielders have done for 4 months finally pay off, as every play was made in the outfield, including a fly ball to brick caught with perfect fundamentals, Justin's great catch, and Jose picking off a fly in right field, and calling off the centefielder, just like he was taught and practiced.
This was a perfect game, and thanks are in order for the big Dodger in the sky was providing a beautiful canvas on which to play this TOC.
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