Tweets Of The Night: Kemp, Puig, Ryu, Wilson Star In Dodgers 2-1 Win

The Dodgers were able to win two out of three against the San Diego Padres over the weekend, but they’re still eyeing home field advantage as they continue to chase the Braves and Cardinals.

Tonight, the Dodgers were in San Francisco for the first  of a three game series at AT&T Park. After losing three out of four to their hated rival at Dodger Stadium, the Dodgers had revenge on their mind.

On the hill for the Dodgers tonight was Hyun-Jin Ryu and he was chasing his 14th win of the season. Ryu pitched well in his last start, but the Dodgers only provided him with one run and he was saddled with the loss.

The Giants had Matt Cain pitching tonight and he was hoping to get himself back to the .500 mark. Like the Dodgers with Ryu, the Giants haven’t been able able to provide him with enough runs for many of his starts.

While they’ve rested players of late, the Dodgers had their regulars in the lineup, with the exception of Andre Ethier as he continues to feel the effects of a sprained ankle.

Let’s get to the tweets of the night.

#Dodgers defeat the Giants, 2-1!

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 25, 2013

One more here. Come on Jansen.

— LasordasLair (@LasordasLair) September 25, 2013

Kenley Jansen enters the ballgame in the bottom of the 9th — #Dodgers lead 2-1.

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 25, 2013

Puig was safe.

— J.P. Hoornstra (@jphoornstra) September 25, 2013

Jerry Hairston Jr. strikes out as a pinch hitter in 9th, suffering through slumps of 0-for-16 and 3-for-42

— Eric Stephen (@truebluela) September 25, 2013

Brian Wilson mows down the #SFGiants in order — striking out two. #Dodgers up 2-1 heading into the 9th.

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 25, 2013

Wilson strikes out two of the three guys he faces, including Juan Perez on a 95-mph fastball on the outer half

— Mark Saxon (@markasaxon) September 25, 2013

A 1-2-3 inning for @BrianWilson38 against his former team. #Dodgers #SfGiants

— DodgersBeat (@DodgersBeat) September 25, 2013

Lots of boos. Lots of applause. Hard to tell which won out. This for sure — Brian Wilson will eat up all of it.

— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) September 25, 2013

Mixed reaction for Brian Wilson, who enters game in bottom of the eighth. Half of stadium gives him a standing ovation; other half booing.

— Dylan Hernandez (@dylanohernandez) September 25, 2013

With the announcement of a pinch-hitter, No. 00, Brian Wilson checks in for the #Dodgers at AT&T Park.

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 25, 2013

Enter The Bearded One

— Ryan Walton (@RyanWaltonMLB) September 25, 2013

Don Mattingly is such a tease. Waited for #Giants to announce their pinch-hitter before pulling Ryu, calling for Brian Wilson to come in

— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) September 25, 2013

Nope. Hyun-Jin Ryu starts the 8th. 104 pitches.

— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) September 25, 2013

I have a 4 year old and a 6 year old who look better playing catch than Buster Posey and Brandon Belt did right there

— Mark Saxon (@markasaxon) September 25, 2013

Brian Wilson warming up in Dodger Bullpen. #beardinthebay

— David Vassegh (@THEREAL_DV) September 25, 2013

Brian Wilson warming up for the Dodgers.

— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) September 25, 2013

Time to stretch in Frisco — #Dodgers 2, #SFGiants 1.

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 25, 2013

Estimated distance on Dodger dingers: Yasiel Puig: 436 feet Matt Kemp: 443 feet

— Dodgers PR (@DodgersPR) September 25, 2013

Get out the tape measure — Matt Kemp drills one to deep center field! #Dodgers lead 2-1.

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 25, 2013

#Dodgers specializing in no-doubt solo homers tonight against Matt Cain. Matt Kemp makes it 2-1.

— J.P. Hoornstra (@jphoornstra) September 25, 2013

Home run derby at AT&T Park. All 3 home runs by players originally signed by the Dodgers

— Eric Stephen (@truebluela) September 25, 2013

Kermp just murdered a Baseball

— LasordasLair (@LasordasLair) September 25, 2013

Tony Abreu ties the game with a solo shot — #Dodgers 1, #SFGiants 1 through 5 innings in San Francisco.

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 25, 2013

Abreu ties it up. Solo homer to left center. 1-1 #Giants #Dodgers

— J.P. Hoornstra (@jphoornstra) September 25, 2013

Crawford doubles, and we could be seeing a Cain meltdown, which is a most enjoyable experience. Buckle up my friends. enjoy the ride

— LasordasLair (@LasordasLair) September 25, 2013

Great play by Angel Pagan to cut that ball off but Carl Crawford, who stole a base earlier, still got a double. Good sign for CC

— Eric Stephen (@truebluela) September 25, 2013

Yasiel Puig, BOMB! #Dodgers take a 1-0 lead on the first-pitch home run.

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 25, 2013

Puig homers. 1-0 Dodgers.

— J.P. Hoornstra (@jphoornstra) September 25, 2013

Ryu is locked in — outside of Angel Pagan, 2-for-2, @HyunJinRyu99 has been perfect. At the end of four, #Dodgers 0, #SFGiants 0.

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 25, 2013

Ughhh, sigh

— LasordasLair (@LasordasLair) September 25, 2013

I smell a walkapalooza here

— LasordasLair (@LasordasLair) September 25, 2013

Hyun-jin Ryu’s ERA now 2.98, behind Kershaw (1.88) & Greinke (2.67). Last Dodgers team w/3 starters under 3.00 (qual. for ERA title) was ’88

— Eric Stephen (@truebluela) September 25, 2013

At the end of 3 innings, 0-0. #Dodgers

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 25, 2013

That was quick Ryu

— LasordasLair (@LasordasLair) September 25, 2013

A 1-2-3 2nd frame for @HyunJinRyu99 — no score in San Francisco.

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 25, 2013

I love Vinny’s stories

— LasordasLair (@LasordasLair) September 25, 2013

It’s time for Dodger baseball! #ITFDB

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 25, 2013