Alright, so I really wanted to dig into the stats from the Dodgers vs. Marlins game. I was hyped up about this match, and I just had to see how each player did.
First, I went on the hunt for the game’s box score. I checked out a bunch of sports sites, and finally found what I needed. I got that the Dodgers totally crushed the Marlins, 20-4. The game happened on September 19, 2024, it took about 3 hours and 6 minutes to finish, and there were like 17,560 people watching it live.
Then I started looking into individual player performances. I mean, who doesn’t love seeing some great stats? I read that Shohei Ohtani did something crazy – he apparently hit 50 home runs and stole 50 bases in a single season, he even smashed three homers and stole two bases in this game. That’s just insane! I found out he’s the first guy in major league history to do that. So, that was a big highlight.
Then I saw something about a guy named Jess Sánchez from the Marlins. It looked like he had a pretty decent game too, even though his team got blown out. He doubled twice and got three runs batted in.
I also wanted to compare these teams overall. I found this page that showed their head-to-head record. I started looking at their biggest wins and losses against each other, trying to get a sense of their rivalry.
Dodgers’ Big Hitters
Next, I started searching for the Dodgers’ hitting stats. I’m a sucker for home run leaders and batting averages, you know? I found this official source that listed all that. It was cool to see where each player stood.
- Zack Wheat – This guy is a legend! He’s got the most all-time hits for the Dodgers with 2,804.
- Pee Wee Reese – He’s second on the list with 2,170 hits. Pretty impressive.
Dodgers’ Winning Pitchers
Of course, I couldn’t ignore the pitchers. I found out who had the most wins in Dodgers history:
- Don Sutton – This dude’s a beast with 233 wins for the Dodgers.
- Clayton Kershaw – He’s right behind Sutton with 212 wins.
I did the same for the Marlins. I found out their all-time games played leader is Luis Castillo, with 1,128 games. That’s some serious dedication.
Honestly, it took me a while to go through all this, but it was worth it. I love getting the full picture of a game and seeing how each player contributed. It’s always interesting to see the mix of amazing performances and, well, not-so-great ones. Plus, looking at the historical records and seeing how the current players stack up is always a fun trip.
It was a heck of a deep dive, but I had a blast putting it all together. Maybe next time I’ll even try to predict the stats before the game. Now that would be a challenge!
