News: Dodgers reliever Hong-Chih Kuo, who returned from elbow problems to take Takashi Saito's spot on the roster for the NLCS, pitched an effective 1-2-3 inning in Game 1 against the Phillies and played catch during batting practice before Game 2 Friday. Manager Joe Torre initially said he would not use Kuo on consecutive days to protect the left elbow but backed off that position and said he would check with the left-hander after batting practice. "I'm not anticipating using him back-to-back, but there are no restrictions on him," said Torre, who said Kuo's breaking pitches were sharper than he expected.
Analysis: Kuo is one of the most valuable middle relievers in Rotisserie play, so you'll want to keep an eye on his condition. Still, unless the Dodgers move him to the rotation, don't expect to draft him in Fantasy next season
Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers RP Joe Beimel will become the primary left-handed pitcher out of the bullpen if RP Hong-Chih Kuo (elbow) is unable to pitch on consecutive days.
Los Angeles Dodgers RP Hong-Chih Kuo pitched a perfect eighth inning in Game 1 of the NLCS Thursday night, Oct. 9.
The Press-Enterprises Diamond Leung reports Los Angeles Dodgers RP Hong-Chih Kuo likely wont be used in a pressure situation for his first appearance in the NLCS, according to Dodgers manager Joe Torre. Kuo (elbow) hasnt pitched in about a month due to elbow inflammation.
Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers P Hong-Chih Kuo will be the primary left-handed pitcher out of the bullpen in the NLCS. However, he will only be used for one inning at a time and is unlikely to pitch on consecutive days.
Status: Out. Out indefinitely
The Los Angeles Times reports that Hong-Chih Kuo will be on the Dodgers' roster for the NLCS. Kuo sat out the NLDS with a sore elbow, but will be needed to shut down Ryan Howard and Chase Utley in the late innings. The newspaper speculates that Takashi Saito could be left off the roster in favor of Kuo.
Numbers in parenthesis for each team indicates total runs scored that game. Numbers next to each pitcher indicates earned runs.
The run differential is based on total runs each team scored when Hong-Chih Kuo has a decision. (i.e. win/loss) Similarly, the opposing pitcher listed also received a decision.
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