"Dodgers, bring Crochet!" All the local media are gone except for the 5th starter...the fourth consecutive defeat of the shock
Jul 12, 2024
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The Dodgers were completely defeated by the Philadelphia Phillies 1-5 in an away game at Citizens Bank Park on the 12th (Korea time).
The Dodgers, which have lost the last four games, including all three away games, have marked 55 wins and 39 losses. The winning rate, which was above 60%, plummeted to 0.585. Although he is still leading the NL West, it is considered a shock to be swept by Philadelphia, the No. 1 NL winning percentage.
The fourth consecutive loss is the second-longest losing streak this season after five consecutive losses on May 22-27. The Dodgers will now end the first half with three consecutive away games against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park from the 13th to the 15th.
The cause of the defeat was a weak mound. Anthony Banda, an opener, gave up the first run with three hits and one run in one inning, followed by Landon Ngak, who took the mound, allowing six hits and three runs in four ⅓ innings, widening the gap. Moreover, against Philadelphia starting ace Aaron Nola, the Dodgers' batters only scored one point. Nola won 11 games (four losses) in the season with four hits and one run in six innings.
It was painful that Shohei Ohtani struck out swinging on Nola's body knuckle curve with one out in the top of the second inning when he was trailing 0-1. Ohtani went 0-for-4 and was silent.
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Trade talks are bound to come out. This year's trade deadline is July 31. When the All-Star break ends and the second half begins, negotiations are expected to begin in earnest. Chicago White Sox Garrett Crochet is the starter who is 'hot' in the trade market. No matter which team you go to, it's a first or second issue.
Crochet, who threw from the bullpen until last year, joined the rotation this year and pitched 105 ⅓ innings in 19 games, marking 6-6, 3.08 ERA, 146 strikeouts, 23 walks, WHIP 0.97 and a 0.203 hit rate. Strikeout ranks first in both leagues, fifth in WHIP, and ninth in hit rate.
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Crochet has an annual salary of only $800,000 this year, and he will not be eligible for FA until two years later. The trade price is bound to be expensive. There were local reports that the White Sox are seeking an extension contract with Crochet, but the possibility of success is said to be slim. White Sox general manager Chris Gaetz said, `There is no player that cannot be traded. If you make an inquiry, you can hear about it." He expressed his intention to trade Crochet.
L.A. local media are also asking for Crochet to be brought. Dodgers fan media Dodgers Nation is ' on this dayIn the article titled `Juss' ideal trade target became clear,' it is inevitable that the Dodgers, who are suffering from injuries, should move except for one of the starters who started the season. The current situation for the Dodgers requires some urgency. White Sox ace Garrett Crochet is the best pitcher available in the trade market. It will strengthen the Dodgers' starting lineup in the short term and in the long term.'
The Athletic reporter Ken Rosenthal said "Croche is ideal for the Dodgers. He has a question mark regarding pitching innings, but the Dodgers' pitching staff management method can turn Crochet into a bullpen in the second half or match him to play a big role" he said.
jhno@sportschosun.com
