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Pitching Matchup:
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SP - Hyun-Jin Ryu (2013: 192.0 IP, 49 BB, 7.22 K/9, 2.30 BB/9, .248 BAA, .296 BABIP, 3.24 FIP) [L]
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SP - Andrew Cashner (2013: 175.0 IP, 47 BB, 6.58 K/9, 2.42 BB/9, .230 BAA, .269 BABIP, 3.35 FIP) [R]
Lineups:
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Dodgers Batting:
Team Batting:
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Team Pitching:
http://i.imgur.com/0WlsNXM.png
Padres Batting:
Team Batting:
http://i.imgur.com/gH0rn9i.png
Team Pitching:
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Notes:
MLB:
No Important Notes Today.
Dodgers:
The Los Angeles Dodgers will kick off opening night without their ace Clayton Kershaw as he was placed on the 15 day DL. His back flared up and the 15 day DL was put on as a precaution with manager Don Mattingly saying, "[it's to] protect him from himself". He's expected to come back 100% after his DL stint. It's his first trip to the DL in his young career.
Center Fielder Matt Kemp is aiming for an April 4th return when the Dodgers make their home debut in LA.
The Dodgers took the season series, 11-8, in 2013 in what was a heated rivalry between the teams. The infamous fight of last year between Quinton and Grenkie will not continue tomorrow despite Grenkie taking the mound in game two after fighting a right calf strain throughout the spring as Quinton has been placed on the 15 day DL with a knee injury. Another thing to note about last year is that the Dodgers began their season-turning 42-8 run in Petco park winning the last two games of the series on June 22nd and 23rd.
Padres:
The Padres' Opening Night starter, Andrew Cashner, had great success against the Dodgers in 3 starts despite losing all 3 starts against them. He only allowed 4 runs in 22 innings pitched, striking out 16 and allowing no home runs. He's looking to carry over last year's success tonight.
Josh Johnson will miss the first month of action with a flexor strain that he got during the spring. The ex-Jay will make way for Eric Stults who had his pitching position in jeopardy because of Johnson's signing.
The Padres are looking to have a cheap and successful season, as they have the 9th lowest payroll of $90MM. The Dodgers on the other hand lead the majors with a $235MM payroll
Standings:
http://i.imgur.com/1RyhvSb.png
Venue:
http://www.andrewclem.com/Baseball/Diag/PETCOPark.gif
I hope you guys enjoy the 2014 Opening Night in beautiful San Diego, California and the GDT! Please leave feedback and ideas/improvements for future GDTs!