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04/04/23: Dodgers traveling to Arizona for their series against the Diamondbacks.

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Phil Bickford takes 53. Last worn by Dennis Santana earlier this month.

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Jules Dassin

Prison is a natural setting for film. In screenwriting, you’re often looking for shorthand. What’s the quickest and most natural way to tell the audience something? People behind bars provide immediate conflict and an immediate goal. No exposition needed.

Prison, however, hands you a different problem. How sympathetic can you make a character who did something bad enough to put them here? “Brute Force” solves for this through flashbacks. Joe Collins (Burt Lancaster) leads a group of prisoners in cell R17. We see each character, the ensuing crime, and its mitigating circumstances. Very sympathetic and perhaps very unlikely. In fact, these aren’t criminals but war heros, lifesavers, anti-mob crusaders, cuckolded husbands, lovers.

For “Star Trek” fans, one of the prisoners in cell R17 is Spencer (John Hoyt). His long resume includes playing Dr. Phil Boyce, the chief medical officer on the Enterprise for the pilot episode, “The Cage.” A wise, older doctor who would eventually morph into Leonard McCoy.

To make the characters in a prison film more sympathetic, it also helps to make the bad guy really loathsome. Captain Munsey (Hume Cronyn) is sadistic and manipulative. A little man with fussy habits. Perhaps a product of a corrupt, cruel system. But, his cruelty is contained, even checked. Prison may be a microcosm for society, but Munsey isn’t a fascist leader. He’s more of a cog in an institutional machine.

Munsey can also be read as a queer-coded. His authority over the men is intimate. This fits a fairly common shorthand of the time that equated queerness with villainy.

It takes an alcoholic, washed-up, wise doctor (Art Smith) to explain to Munsey what kind of shit he really is. Indeed, to let us know what kind of shitty system incarceration is. The system’s necessity needs no explaining, no exposition, no backstory. The only thing worse than the prison system is no prison system.

Kind of reminds you of Democracy:

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Mets Acquire Relievers from Dodgers

The Mets will send the Dodgers cash for relievers Phil Bickford, as well as Adam Kolarek.

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Thompson’s WO Walk Helps Dodgers Win Wild One.

Twins 8 Dodgers 9 W-Bickford (1-1) L-Lopez (1-1)

The Dodgers have found their stride after a month of .500 baseball. The team has been reeling off wins at a massive rate and another good game enused as the Twins came to town tonight. Freddie Freeman ignited a first inning rally with a single to right. Will Smith followed and belted a Pablo Lopez fastball out to right-center for a two-run homer. Max Muncy took Lopez deep and the Dodgers had a three-run lead after an inning of play. The Twins got a run back in the second as Jorge Polanco reached on an infield single. Kyle Farmer singled him home and the Twins were within a pair. The Dodgers got that run back and more in the third with a Will Smith one-out single. Max Muncy drilled a Pablo Lopez change-up out to left for a two-run shot and Los Angeles had a 5-1 lead. Jorge Polanco inched the Twins closer with a solo homer off Noah Syndergaard in the fourth. The bats calmed down in the middle innings until Christian Vazquez lined a single to right in the seventh. Donovan Solano walked and Alex Kirilloff singled home a run. The Dodgers got that run back with a Freddie Freeman run-scoring single. The Dodgers took a three-run lead in the eighth inning and it did not hold up. Byron Buxton led-off with a single and Jorge Polanco doubled. Trevor Larnach belted a Yency Almonte fastball out to right for a three-run homer that tied the game at six. Miguel Vargas answered with a two-out double in the eighth. David Peralta doubled him home to put the Dodgers up 7-6. The Twins continued to be pests as Carlos Correa walked with one-out in the ninth. Byron Buxton doubled him home to even the game at seven. Jhoan Duran had a 1-2-3 ninth and we needed extra innings tonight. The Twins quickly loaded the bases against Phil Bickford in the tenth. Christian Vazquez drew a bases loaded walk and Bickford found his form by retiring three straight men. JD Martinez countered with an RBI single in the tenth and we needed another inning. Neither side scored in the eleventh and Phil Bickford continued to put up zeroes. The Dodgers loaded up the bases with two outs in the twelfth. Trayce Thompson drew a walk to walk-off the Twins tonight in Los Angeles. 

-Final Thoughts- Pablo Lopez wasn’t very sharp tonight. He lasted 4 2/3 innings and allowed five runs on five hits with four strikeouts. Brock Stewart got four outs, Emilio Pagan gave up a run in the seventh, and Griffin Jax allowed another run in the eighth. Jhoan Duran threw two solid innings and gave up the ghost run. Jorge Lopez was pretty good, but took the loss with the bases loaded walk. Jorge Polanco and Christian Vazquez led the team with three hits on the night. Byron Buxton added two hits tonight. The Twins hit 4-for-17 with runners in scoring position and left fifteen men on base. Tomorrow, Bailey Ober faces Clayton Kershaw in Game 2. 

-Chris Kreibich-

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Albert Pujols hits 700th career home run as a St. Louis Cardinal

Albert Pujols hits 700th career home run as a St. Louis Cardinal

Albert Pujols joins Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron, and Babe Ruth as the only players to hit 700 homersImage: Getty Images I never know how to write about the teams or players I like. I could pen 2,500 words on Albert Pujols in 20 minutes, literally breaking Mavis Beacon records along the way, and none of it would be coherent or old-time-y poetic like in the days when you had to read sports writers to…

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08/20/22: After missing last season due to Tommy John surgery, Dustin May makes his return : 5 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 9 K.

Dodgers beat the Marlins 7-0.

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Jonathan Araúz takes 19. Last worn by Mark Canha last week.

Phil Bickford takes 50. Last worn by Dominic Leone yesterday.

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Like Phil Bickford, for example.

That thing pitchers do where they throw a pitch so hard they almost lose their balance? Am I the only one who finds that adorable?

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Albert Pujols makes history, hits home runs 699, 700

Albert Pujols makes history, hits home runs 699, 700

Albert Pujols has officially joined the mythical 700 home run club, becoming just the fourth player in MLB history to achieve the feat. The St. Louis Cardinals slugger made history Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning with a three-run shot against reliever Phil Bickford. It was his 14th homer since the start of August for the NL Central-leading Cardinals and his 21st of the…

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Albert Pujols Hits 700th House Run Joins MLBs Unique Membership

LOS ANGELES (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols hit his 700th profession residence run on Friday evening, connecting for his second drive of the sport in opposition to the Los Angeles Dodgers and changing into the fourth participant to succeed in the milestone in main league historical past. The 42-year-old Pujols hit No. 699 within the third inning, then launched No. 700 within the fourth at Dodger Stadium. With the drive within the closing days of his final large league season, Pujols joined Barry Bonds (762 homers), Hank Aaron (755) and Babe Ruth (714) in one in all baseball’s most unique golf equipment. Albert Pujols joins the 700 residence run membership! With back-to-back homers in Dodger Stadium he enters the unique firm of Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth. pic.twitter.com/YAKbyq5vWy — St. Louis Public Radio (@stlpublicradio) September 24, 2022 It’s been a outstanding run for Pujols. This was his 14th residence run for the reason that begin of August for the NL Central-leading Cardinals, and his twenty first of the season. Pujols’ historic homer was a three-run shot in opposition to Dodgers reliever Phil Bickford. The ball landed within the first few rows of the left-field pavilion, the identical location his two-run shot touched down the earlier inning off left-hander Andrew Heaney. Pujols obtained a chronic standing ovation from the group — he completed out final season whereas enjoying for the Dodgers. He took a curtain name, elevating his cap in acknowledgment. The followers chanted “Pujols! Pujols!” They lastly sat down after being on their toes in anticipation of seeing historical past. Pujols snapped a tie with Alex Rodriguez for fourth on the checklist when he hit profession homer No. 697 in opposition to Pittsburgh on Sept. 11. Reaching 700 homers appeared like a protracted shot for Pujols when he was batting .189 on July 4. However the three-time NL MVP began to seek out his stroke in August, swatting seven homers in a single 10-game stretch that helped St. Louis draw back within the division race. “I do know that early within the 12 months … I clearly wished higher outcomes,” Pujols mentioned after he homered in a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Aug. 22. “However I felt like I used to be hitting the ball onerous. Generally this sport goes to take extra away from you than the sport (is) supplying you with again. “So I feel on the finish of the day it’s a must to be constructive and simply keep targeted and belief your work. That’s one thing that I’ve carried out on a regular basis.” Pujols has loved a resurgent season after returning to St. Louis in March for a $2.5 million, one-year contract. It’s his highest whole since he hit 23 homers for the Angels in 2019. He plans to retire when the season ends. The primary HR of Albert Pujols’ profession on April 4th 2001 “And after watching that child in batting observe, that swing proper there, it is not going to almost be the final” All time forecaster. pic.twitter.com/1t7r1ib651 — Beginning 9 (@Starting9) September 24, 2022 Pujols additionally started his profession in St. Louis. He was chosen by the Cardinals within the thirteenth spherical of the 1999 newbie draft and gained the 2001 NL Rookie of the 12 months award. The Dominican Republic native hit at the very least .300 with at the very least 30 homers and 100 RBIs in every of his first 10 seasons. He helped the Cardinals to World Collection titles in 2006 and 2011. He set a profession excessive with 49 homers in 2006 — one in all seven seasons with at the very least 40 homers. He led the majors with 47 homers in 2009 and topped the NL with 42 in 2010. Pujols left St. Louis in free company in December 2011, signing a $240 million, 10-year contract with the Angels. He was waived by the Angels in Might 2021, after which joined the Dodgers and hit 12 homers and drove in 38 runs in 85 video games. Originally published at San Jose News HQ

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Dodgers Force Game 5 With Win!

Giants 2 Dodgers 7 W-Kelly (1-0) L-DeSclafani (0-1) 

The San Francisco Giants have had a storybook season by winning 107 games and clinching the National League West Division. They entered tonight with a chance to knock out their rival Los Angeles Dodgers with a win. The Dodgers drew first blood in the first inning as Corey Seager lined a one-out single to left. Trea Turner doubled him home to put the Dodgers on the board first. Los Angeles got back to work in the second when Gavin Lux and Cody Bellinger singled to start the inning. Chris Taylor hit a sac fly to left and the Dodgers had a two-run lead. The Dodgers kept the heat on in the fourth inning. Walker Buehler started it all when he lined an infield single off Jarlin Garcia. Mookie Betts followed and smoked a Jarlin Garcia fastball out to right for a two-run homer. This gave the Dodgers a four-run lead after four innings of play. The Giants finally got their offense going in the fifth. Evan Longoria led-off with a base hit to right and Steven Duggar walked. Joe Kelly came on for Walker Buehler and Tommy La Stella hit a single to right to load up the bases. Darin Ruf hit an RBI groundout to pull San Francisco within three runs. The Dodgers quickly loaded the bases in the bottom of the fifth. Mookie Betts hit a sac fly to left to put Los Angeles back up by four runs. The Giants tried to inch closer in the top of the eighth. Brandon Crawford led-off with a double to right and went to third on a groundout. Kris Bryant hit an RBI groundout to third to pull San Francisco within three runs. The Dodgers put this game to rest in the eighth as Corey Seager led-off with a base hit to center. Two batters later, Will Smith belted a Jake McGee fastball out to left for a two-run homer. This put Los Angeles up by five runs as we headed into the ninth inning. Phil Bickford threw a 1-2-3 ninth and the Dodgers forced a Game 5 back in San Francisco on Thursday. 

-Final Thoughts- Walker Buehler gave the Dodgers what they needed on three days rest. He went 4 1/3 innings and allowed a run on three hits with two walks and four strikeouts. Joe Kelly got out of the fifth, Brusdar Graterol had a scoreless sixth, and Alex Vesia got the first two outs of the seventh. Blake Treinen got four big outs and Phil Bickford had a perfect ninth. Gabe Kapler used seven relievers tonight as he tried to end this series. It didn’t work, but at-least he has a day off for his bullpen. Mookie Betts, Corey Seager, Trea Turner, and Will Smith had two hits each to lead the top of the order. The Dodgers hit 1-for-11 with men in scoring position, but still got the job done. The Giants hit 1-for-8 with men in scoring position. The two teams will head North to San Francisco for Game 5. Julio Urias will face Logan Webb in a winner-take-all game. 

-Chris Kreibich-

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2022 Los Angeles Dodgers Players By Nationality

American: 33 (Yency Almonte, Tyler Anderson, Austin Barnes, Cody Bellinger, Markus Betts, Phil Bickford, Walker Buehler, Danny Duffy, Caleb Ferguson, Freddie Freeman, Tony Gonsolin, Andrew Heaney, Daniel Hudson, Tommy Kahnle, Clayton Kershaw, Craig Kimbrel, Jake Lamb, Gavin Lux, Dustin May, Zach McKinstry, Max Muncy, Jimmy Nelson, Evan Phillips, Kevin Pillar, David Price, Will Smith, Chris Taylor; Jr., Trayce Thompson, Blake Treinen, Justin Turner, Trea Turner, Alex Vesia & Mitch White)

Mexican: 2 (Victor González & Julio Urías)

Dominican: 1 (Hanser Alberto)

Canadian: 1 (Freddie Freeman)

Puerto Rican: 1 (Edwin Ríos)