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The next team is...
The 2007 Los Angeles Dodgers!
King of the Hill streak: 2005 Orioles(4)
2005 Orioles vs. 2007 Dodgers – Pregame Booth Chat
Jim Reynolds: “Orioles come in 74-88 in ’05. Tejada’s still the heartbeat, Melvin Mora adds pop, but beyond that, it’s streaky offense. Rotation’s thin—Ponson has flashes, bullpen’s shaky, defense is average. They’ll need timely hitting to hang with a deep team like the Dodgers.”
Mark Callahan: “And the ’07 Dodgers are 82-80, but don’t let that record fool you—they’ve got solid pitching from Derek Lowe and Brad Penny, plus Chad Billingsley emerging. Offense is balanced too: Nomar Garciaparra brings contact, Russell Martin’s catching, and Matt Kemp’s flashes of power make them dangerous.”
Jim Reynolds: “Key storylines: Can Orioles’ veterans overcome Dodgers’ pitching depth? Can Tejada and Mora find consistency against Lowe, Penny, and company? Matchups in the 2-5 slots of the lineup will be huge—Orioles need small ball and patience.”
Mark Callahan: “Dodgers can control tempo with that pitching and situational hitting. Defense up the middle is solid, and their bullpen’s reliable enough to hold leads. Orioles will have to capitalize early if they want to make a dent.”
Jim Reynolds: “I’m leaning on the Dodgers. Orioles might steal a game if Tejada gets hot, but overall, L.A.’s depth and balanced lineup should win out.”
Mark Callahan: “Agreed. Dodgers in six. Orioles can surprise in spurts, but Dodgers’ pitching and lineup balance carry the day.”
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Game 1: Los Angeles 2007 Dodgers defeat Baltimore 2005 Orioles, 4 to [Cut off]
Headline: Orioles Hammered by Kemp, Drop Game 1 to Dodgers
W: B. Penny (1-0) L: E. Bedard (0-1) S: T. Saito (1)
HR: LAN2007: R. Furcal (1), M. Kemp (1), J. Loney (1)
Game 2: Baltimore 2005 Orioles defeat Los Angeles 2007 Dodgers, 6 to 1
Headline: Raucous Oriole Park at Camden Yards 1992-2011 Crowd Propels Oriole...
W: D. Cabrera (1-0) L: D. Lowe (0-1)
HR: BAL2005: B. Roberts (1)
Game 3: Los Angeles 2007 Dodgers defeat Baltimore 2005 Orioles, 6 to 5
Headline: Dodgers Rally Past Orioles to Claim 2-1 Series Lead
W: T. Saito (1-0) L: B. Ryan (0-1)
HR: BAL2005: J. Gibbons (1), M. Mora (1), R. Palmeiro (1), B. Roberts (2)
LAN2007: L. Gonzalez (1), M. Kemp (2), J. Loney (2), R. Martin (1)
Game 4: Baltimore 2005 Orioles defeat Los Angeles 2007 Dodgers, 8 to 5
Headline: Mora Blasts Dodgers, Orioles Take Game 4, 8-5
W: R. Lopez (1-0) L: R. Wolf (0-1)
HR: BAL2005: J. Gibbons (2), M. Mora (2), R. Palmeiro (2) LAN2007: A. Ethier (1), L. Gonzalez (2), A. LaRoche (1)
Game 5: Los Angeles 2007 Dodgers defeat Baltimore 2005 Orioles, 8 to 1
Headline: Pivotal Game 5 Goes to Host Dodgers, 8-1
W: B. Penny (2-0) L: E. Bedard (0-2)
HR: LAN2007: J. Kent (1)
Game 6: Los Angeles 2007 Dodgers defeat Baltimore 2005 Orioles, 12 to 7
Headline: Los Angeles 2007 Tops Baltimore 2005
W: D. Lowe (1-1) L: D. Cabrera (1-1) S: M. Hendrickson (1)
HR: LAN2007: J. Kent (2)
Series MVP: 2B Jeff Kent (Los Angeles 2007 Dodgers)
2007 Dodgers defeat 2005 Orioles 4-2
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