Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness · Jul 17, 2016
D-Backs 2, Dodgers 1: Offense strands a billion, wastes McCarthy’s gem
After yesterday’s slugfest, today was almost the completely opposite, as the Dodgers and Diamondbacks engaged in a pitching duel, with the Blue Crew eventually falling 2-1. The loss snaps the Dodgers four-game winning streak, which is especially harsh since it taxed the bullpen and was winnable throughout.
Despite the outcome, Brandon McCarthy shoved tonight, going six shutout frames on an efficient 77 pitches before being removed for … matchup reasons, I guess? Either way, McCarthy only allowed three hits and walked none while striking out eight. He’s certainly been pitching like he wants to makeup for lost time.