Dodgers Home Opener

What a thrill to hear Vin Scully announce the Dodgers' 2010 home opener. There has been no one better at his craft and as the years fly by we must treasure what time remains in this remarkable man's career. The Dodger season didn't start until Vinny took the microphone.

The game was well played by the Dodgers as they prevailed 9-5. Clayton Kershaw started and went 5 1/3 good innings. His penchant for throwing too many pitches hasn't gone away as he threw 110 before leaving the game with 2 base runners that benefited from his wildness. Jeff Weaver gave up a run scoring single but otherwise worked out of the jam. Unfortunately the rest of the bull pen leading up to Big Jon in the 9th didn't fare as well. Ramon Ortiz got "lit up" thus confirming my opinion about the Ortiz Duo - they aren't the answer nor are they long for the Big Leagues. As soon as Belisario, Kuo and Corey Wade are healthy & ready I am sure these 2 Ortiz Boys will be history.

The bats were hot - Loney a couple of doubles, dingers from Manny, Matt Kemp, Casey Blake and Andre Ethier. But - we can't expect that kind of offensive production every day. We are going to need to win some 3-2 & 2-1 games and right now the pitching and defense are too suspect for that to happen.

Yet - for today; we celebrate a Dodger win and the return of Mr. Vin Scully. That makes it a good day all by itself.