In the eighth, after 100 pitches, Weaver struggled against the Braves, throwing a bunch of inside pitches that nearly plunked at least two batters, and -- according to Gameday's pitch-by-pitch -- three near-passed balls.
Tracy refused to pull him. Grand slam.
There's just no excuse this time. Bullpen was worn out from use in the series against the Cards? Well, Wunch, Carrara and Brazoban were all warming up.
Fortunately, Adam LaRoche -- brother of Dodgers prospect Andy -- hesi...
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6-4-2, an Angels/Dodgers double play blog :: Fire <strike>Jim Tracy</strike> Bobby Cox: Dodgers 7, Braves 4
6-4-2, an Angels/Dodgers double play blog :: Fire <strike>Jim Tracy</strike> Bobby Cox: Dodgers 7, Braves 4
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