Los Angeles Dodgers fans frustrated as Julio Urias gives up five runs in first inning against Kansas City Royals: "He wasn't ready to come back"
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias made his first start since returning from the IL. He had been out since mid-May as he strained his hamstring. But, his return was not all welcoming.
The Kansas City Royals put it on Urias early. He gave up five runs in the first inning after the Royals pounced on him. This was not the return Urias expected as he was lacing up his cleats in the clubhouse.
Incredibly frustrating first inning back for Julio Urías. 5 runs on 4 hits and needed 35 pitches. Bad read there by James Outman. He’s had some questionable routes and reads this season. #Dodgers
Urias came back out for the second inning and did much better. After Will Smith threw out Bobby Witt Jr. at second base, Urias got Salvador Perez to fly out and Maikel Garcia to strike out.
Luckily for Urias, he plays for the Dodgers, and they can score runs in bunches in the blink of an eye. Los Angeles scored three runs in the second inning to make it a ballgame again.
"Apparently he wasn't ready to come back" one fan tweeted.
@DMAC_LA Apparently he wasn’t ready to come back
"We witnessed a Salvy tag up and scored. That's it for me" another fan tweeted.
@DMAC_LA We witnessed a Salvy tag up and scored 🤣 that’s it for me
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@DMAC_LA He needs an opener.
Los Angeles Dodgers fans are frustrated with Julio Urias' first game back from the IL. They believe the team may have rushed him back before he was fully healthy.
Just an absolute disaster of an inning
@DMAC_LA Lowering his price! Maybe we can keep him and get Shohei
@DMAC_LA He wants to be a Dodger for life.. he’s trying to lower his value for next year
@DMAC_LA Outman is not good defensively as Cody B Urias is on the down side now
@DMAC_LA Need to win today and tomorrow before the Pirates sweep them.
Fans are also upset with James Outman's abilities in the outfield. He has taken some questionable routes to balls, but he's in his first full season. These growing pains are to be expected with somebody as young as he is.
Los Angeles Dodgers will likely be without their other lefty for some time
The Los Angeles Dodgers could be without Clayton Kershaw for some time. The crafty lefty has some shoulder soreness following his start on Thursday against the Colorado Rockies. Kershaw took a no-hitter into the sixth innings and left in the seventh inning after allowing just one hit. The team is debating placing him on the IL ahead of his scheduled start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday.
An IL stint would be a blow for the Dodgers. They are fighting for the lead in the National League West and need everyone healthy. The Arizona Diamondbacks, who lead the division by two games, look like the real deal. The San Francisco Giants are also within striking distance as they sit three games behind the Giants.
The NL West is expected to be a battle all season long. It wouldn't be surprising if that division weren't decided until the season's final game.