The Dodgers just keep rolling.
With Chris Capuano on the mound, the Dodgers held off the Cubs for a 3-0 victory. It was an impressive win that saw clutch pitching and great defense.
Capuano went a scoreless 6 1/3 innings, while the relief staff ably handled the Cubs. Brandon League came in to help Capuano out of a jam the 7th inning, and continued to show that he is back. He got a inning ending double play in a high pressure situation. The Dodgers defense recorded 4 double plays, and at least one highlight reel diving catch.
Yasiel Puig, once again a huge factor on the field, caught a falling line drive off the bat of Starlin Castro in the 7th inning. (Watch it here) As you can see, he jammed his glove hand into the turf and would eventually leave the game early with a left thumb contusion. Of specials note, Puig also almost made spectacular catch in the 3rd inning. With Samardzija at the plate, Puig came in contact with the right field wall to almost catch a foul ball. As replays show (see it here), Puig first deflected the ball of the wall, but caught it as it came down. At first the umpires ruled it a catch, but after a discussion they ruled it foul.
This victory marks the 13th straight road victory for the Dodgers, and establishes a new franchsie record - eclipsing a mark originally set in 1924.
A franchise record 13 straight road wins for the #Dodgers.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 3, 2013
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Following up on the Puig injury to his glove hand, he is now listed as day-to-day. Currently, Puig is wearing a brace. This is evidenced by several pics that have shown up on twitter.
On Saturday night, Puig was scheduled as a special guest for Panini America's VIP reception dinner during the National Sports Collectors Convention that is being held in Chicago. He, along with other stars like Pedro Martinez, Johnny Damon, and Chris Chelios (hockey), would be meeting with Panini's best customers for a private "meet, greet & signing".
As you can see in the photo below tweeted by @PaniniAmerica, Yasiel Puig is currently wearing the brace.
PUIG!!!! @PaniniAmerica!!!! #PaniniVIP Party!!!! pic.twitter.com/zU3HjiQZtf
— Panini America (@PaniniAmerica) August 4, 2013
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