Re-capping the Dodgers' come-from-behind 6-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday at Dodger Stadium — and why the final day game of the season, and Tommy Lasorda's birthday, may soon be seen as a turning point.
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I'm Richard Parks iii.
It is the final day game of the regular season and I'm here.
Fun game yesterday and pivotal Dodgers facing the Rockies let's talk about that thrilling 6 to 5 comeback victory over the Rockies yesterday at Dodger Stadium and why I've I believe that we might look back on it as a turning point.
It is Monday, September 23, 2024.
The Dodgers are in first place in the NL west, three games ahead of the Padres.
That's right, the villainous Padres, who have been nipping at our heels and are certainly chomping at the bit, who come to town tomorrow Tuesday for a three game showdown at Chavez Ravine.
With just six games left on the schedule, the regular season ends one from today.
Let's get into it.
Dodgers are in first place As I strolled towards the center field entrance yesterday, I was feeling very confident we'd win this ball game.
But the way we'd do it, I couldn't have guessed.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound.
We had our ace going and we'd split the previous two games with the Rockies.
There's no way we're going to lose a series to a last place team, I thought.
Plus, the vibes for the last day game of the season were excellent.
Crystal crystal clear.
Temperature in the 80s and it was Tommy Lasorda's birthday.
The fiery Rah Rah Italian American manager of my childhood.
I was wearing his jersey and humming a tune by Tommy's friend Frank Sinatra, let's go Dodgers.