Ryan Dempster initially looked like he was going to struggle again, allowing 4 base runners in the first 2 innings. But he ended up with an effective performance, giving up just 1 run in 6 innings, and that unearned (attributable to Burnitz's error). Now let's just make the comeback.
Perez over Hairston
It appears that Dusty Baker isn't entirely comfortable with Jerry Hairston, Jr. yet. Baker started Neifi Perez at second base instead.
Egads. Not only is Perez sta
Egads. Not only is Perez starting, he's hitting second, as Baker tries to maximize his out-making opportunities.
We Were Supposed To Set the Table?
Rooftop Report explains why it's so bad to have Patterson-Perez hitting 1-2 in the lineup.
Dempster's performance
Ryan Dempster initially looked like he was going to struggle again, allowing 4 base runners in the first 2 innings. But he ended up with an effective performance, giving up just 1 run in 6 innings, and that unearned (attributable to Burnitz's error). Now let's just make the comeback.