October 12, 2008 Hiroki Kuroda did everything the Dodgers asked of him in Game 3. He earned the victory while tossing six innings and allowing two runs. He was involved in a bench-clearing scene after throwing a ball over Shane Victorino's head in a seemingly retalitory act. Warnings were issued but no players were ejected.
Our View:Kuroda has pitched very well in Los Angeles this season. He is 6-2 at Chavez Ravine and just 3-8 on the road. Prior to Sunday's game, he had a mere 1.39 ERA in 13 innings against the Phillies this year.
October 12, 2008 Hiroki Kuroda will take the hill in tonight's Game 3 of the NLCS, with the Dodgers trying to come back from a 2-0 deficit in the best-of-seven series against the Phillies.
Our View:Kuroda is a major league rookie, but the Dodgers are in good hands, as he held a 1.22 WHIP during the regular season, and hurled 6.1 scoreless innings in Game 3 of the NLDS against Chicago (Los Angeles won 3-1). He will be opposed by 45-year-old vet Jamie Moyer.
October 5, 2008 Hiroki Kuroda hurled 6.1 scoreless innings, with only six hits allowed, in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Cubs in Game 3 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium, with two walks and four strikeouts. The Dodgers swept the Cubs 3-0.
Our View:The rookie held a solid 1.22 WHIP over 31 starts in the regular season, and did not crack under the pressure in his first postseason start as he helped the Dodgers advance to the NLCS.
September 28, 2008 Hiroki Kuroda finished the regular season in fine fashion on Sunday despite the Dodgers 3-1 loss to the Giants. He allowed no runs on two hits over five innings of work.
Our View:Hiroki Kuroda will be on the hill for the Dodgers in Game 3 of NLDS and the Dodgers are certainly hoping for more of the same. He has had his share of bad outings this season but he seems to pitch well in bigger games. The MLB rookie was 9-10 this season with two complete game shutouts.
September 27, 2008 Hiroki Kuroda will be on the hill for the Dodgers in Game 3 of NLDS, according to the LA Times.
Our View:Kuroda will get his first state of playoff baseball in the United States when the Dodgers take on either the Phillies or the Cubs.
