'Just wasn't my day': Paxton surrenders 9 runs to Giants (2024)

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San Francisco averaged an exit velocity of 98 mph against the knuckle curve and 96.7 mph against the four-seamer.\n\nBoth Paxton and catcher Austin Barnes said the biggest issue on Sunday was the Giants’ ability to jump on the fastball.","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Video","contentDate":"2024-06-30T20:05:00Z","preferredPlaybackScenarioURL({\"preferredPlaybacks\":\"mp4AvcPlayback\"})":"https://darkroom-clips.mlb.com/e1ab168b-4d9c-4c48-82d9-1461313096d9.mp4","type":"video","description":"Pitch diagrams, the data behind James Paxton's pitches","displayAsVideoGif":true,"duration":"00:00:04","slug":"breaking-down-james-paxton-s-pitches-x8814","tags":[{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"data-visualization","title":"data visualization","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"PersonTag","slug":"playerid-572020","title":"James Paxton","person":{"__ref":"Person:572020"},"type":"player"},{"__typename":"GameTag"},{"__typename":"TeamTag","slug":"teamid-119","title":"Los Angeles Dodgers","team":{"__ref":"Team:119"},"type":"team"}],"thumbnail":{"__typename":"Thumbnail","templateUrl":"https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/{formatInstructions}/mlb/qm25ptixm09w3nioputg"},"title":"Breaking down James Paxton's pitches","relativeSiteUrl":"/video/breaking-down-james-paxton-s-pitches-x8814"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"“I think they had a pretty good plan off him and I don’t think we adjusted fast enough,” Barnes said. “Kind of started going to the curveball and changeup a little bit more the third inning or so. 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The left-hander did a nice job to limit the damage, keeping the Giants at just one run. Over the next three innings, however, Paxton wasn’t able to get going in the right direction. He gave up two runs in the second, one in the third and five in the fourth. With the Dodgers operating with a very limited bullpen, Paxton had to stay on the mound as long as possible to absorb all of the damage.","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Video","contentDate":"2024-07-01T00:09:12.723Z","preferredPlaybackScenarioURL({\"preferredPlaybacks\":\"mp4AvcPlayback\"})":"https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2024/2024-06/30/e8337670-2aa9667c-f2194a8c-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4","type":"video","description":"Dave Roberts discusses the Dodgers' bullpen, the team going back home after the road trip, Bobby Miller getting the ball in the homestand opener and more","displayAsVideoGif":false,"duration":"00:00:42","slug":"dave-roberts-on-the-dodgers-10-4-loss","tags":[{"__typename":"GameTag"},{"__typename":"TeamTag","slug":"teamid-119","title":"Los Angeles Dodgers","team":{"__ref":"Team:119"},"type":"team"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"vod","title":"vod","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"manager-postgame","title":"manager postgame","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"send-to-news-mlb-feed","title":"Send To News MLB feed","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"imagen-feed","title":"Imagen feed","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"tune-in-daily","title":"TuneIn daily","type":"taxonomy"}],"thumbnail":{"__typename":"Thumbnail","templateUrl":"https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/{formatInstructions}/mlb/i6z2elptasqtccbxp6t9"},"title":"Dave Roberts on the Dodgers' 10-4 loss","relativeSiteUrl":"/video/dave-roberts-on-the-dodgers-10-4-loss"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"Paxton, who signed a one-year deal with the Dodgers this offseason, has had mixed results this season as he has battled command for most of the year. The left-hander’s best stretch, however, came in his three starts prior to Sunday’s, allowing just two runs over 18 innings.","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Video","contentDate":"2024-06-30T20:32:23.095Z","preferredPlaybackScenarioURL({\"preferredPlaybacks\":\"mp4AvcPlayback\"})":"https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2024/2024-06/30/092495b3-491ef012-2f3830de-csvm-diamondx64-asset-4000K.mp4","type":"video","description":"","displayAsVideoGif":false,"duration":"00:00:35","slug":"james-paxton-in-play-no-out-to-tyler-fitzgerald","tags":[{"__typename":"InternalTag","slug":"season-2024","title":"Season 2024","type":"season"},{"__typename":"GameTag"},{"__typename":"TeamTag","slug":"teamid-119","title":"Los Angeles Dodgers","team":{"__ref":"Team:119"},"type":"team"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"defense","title":"defense","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"highlight","title":"highlight","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"in-game-highlight","title":"in-game highlight","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"game-action-tracking","title":"game action tracking","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"vod","title":"vod","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"sporty-cc","title":"Sporty CC","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"PersonTag","slug":"playerid-571771","title":"Enrique Hernández","person":{"__ref":"Person:571771"},"type":"player"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"fan-duel","title":"Fan Duel","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"imagen-feed","title":"Imagen feed","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"eclat-feed","title":"Eclat feed","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"international-feed","title":"International Partner feed","type":"taxonomy"}],"thumbnail":{"__typename":"Thumbnail","templateUrl":"https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/{formatInstructions}/mlb/fajsjqmbodjkvcs3uhe0"},"title":"Kiké Hernández tags Ahmed out","relativeSiteUrl":"/video/james-paxton-in-play-no-out-to-tyler-fitzgerald"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"“It’s not a straight line,” Paxton said. “You’re not going to pitch well every game. You’re going to have games like today and I’ll keep working and be ready to come out next time. Today just wasn’t a good one. Get ready for the next one and get back at it.”\n\nThis week was a challenging one for the Dodgers’ starting rotation. Gavin Stone, who has really impressed during his rookie season, and Paxton had good outings against the White Sox during the three-game sweep in Chicago. Bobby Miller, on the other hand, has struggled since coming back from the injured list with a right shoulder issue.","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Video","contentDate":"2024-06-30T21:48:30.095Z","preferredPlaybackScenarioURL({\"preferredPlaybacks\":\"mp4AvcPlayback\"})":"https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2024/2024-06/30/92eced6c-c41565aa-8ffb3f99-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4","type":"video","description":"Chris Taylor laces a RBI double to right-center field, cutting the Dodgers' deficit to 9-2 in the top of the 7th inning","displayAsVideoGif":false,"duration":"00:00:21","slug":"landen-roupp-in-play-run-s-to-chris-taylor","tags":[{"__typename":"InternalTag","slug":"season-2024","title":"Season 2024","type":"season"},{"__typename":"GameTag"},{"__typename":"PersonTag","slug":"playerid-621035","title":"Chris Taylor","person":{"__ref":"Person:621035"},"type":"player"},{"__typename":"TeamTag","slug":"teamid-119","title":"Los Angeles Dodgers","team":{"__ref":"Team:119"},"type":"team"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"hitting","title":"hitting","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"highlight","title":"highlight","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"in-game-highlight","title":"in-game highlight","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"game-action-tracking","title":"game action tracking","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"vod","title":"vod","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"2-yahoo-mlb-ads-feed","title":"2-Yahoo MLB Ads Feed","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"send-to-news-mlb-feed","title":"Send To News MLB feed","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"yahoo-in-game","title":"Yahoo In-Game","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"imagen-feed","title":"Imagen feed","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"eclat-feed","title":"Eclat feed","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"fan-duel","title":"Fan Duel","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"international-feed","title":"International Partner feed","type":"taxonomy"}],"thumbnail":{"__typename":"Thumbnail","templateUrl":"https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/{formatInstructions}/mlb/drttabnteqgqjvemaorf"},"title":"Chris Taylor's RBI double","relativeSiteUrl":"/video/landen-roupp-in-play-run-s-to-chris-taylor"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"Tyler Glasnow struggled on Saturday against the Giants, going only three innings, which affected the state of the bullpen in the series finale. 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