Ryu
Throws Complete Game 2-Hit Shutout
May 29, 2013
LOS ANGELES, CA --
LOS ANGELES, CA --
Hyun-Jin Ryu closed out the
Dodgers’ end of the Freeway Series with a complete game, 2-hit shutout as the
Dodgers defeated the 3-0 Los Angeles Angels Tuesday night.
Ryu’s first ever game against the
local rival Angels was a dominant performance, allowing just two hits in nine
innings and no walks while striking out seven batters. Ryu earned his sixth win
of the season and dropped his ERA to 2.89. With a 6-2 record through eleven
starts, the Korean-born pitcher appears to be worth the $62 million investment
for the Dodgers.
Ryu also got the offense started
for the Dodgers with a line drive double to the right center gap in the bottom
of the 3rd, but was stranded there.
Luis Cruz provided a boost for
the Dodgers with a 2-run shot to left field in the bottom of the 5th.
Despite struggling this year, the Dodgers designated teammate Dee Gordon to
their Triple-A affiliate Albuquerque Isotopes instead of Cruz. The home run was
Cruz’s first of the year as his lone hit on the night kept his batting average
from dropping below .100 again.
Matt Kemp doubled in the 6th
inning and scored on an A.J. Ellis single to finish off the scoring for the
night. Former Dodgers pitcher Joe Blanton tossed a respectable seven innings,
allowing three earned off of seven hits. Blanton’s first return to Chavez
Ravine since his offseason departure would be his eighth loss of the season.
Howie Kendrick singled off Ryu in
the top of the 2nd, but the Angels would not see another base runner
until catcher Chris Iannetta doubled in the top of the 8th. A ground out would end that offensive threat
as Ryu closed out his 2-hitter.
The Freeway Series now moves to
Anaheim for two games. Wednesday night’s matchup will likely see Jered Weaver’s
return from an elbow fracture as he faces off against the Dodgers’ Chris
Capuano at 7:05 p.m.
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