Weekend Recap: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Like every weekend of the season, this past weekend was filled with stories. MLB Features takes a look at what went well, what didn't, and what was just odd.

The Good:

Eovaldi's Stellar Start, Kemp's Walk-Off Single Carry Dodgers
Over Last-Place Astros

Matt Kemp celebrates with teammates
after a rare walk-off win.

On a night where bats were silent, it seemed as though no one would ever score. Rookie pitcher Nathan Eovaldi had held the struggling Astros to 2 hits over 6 solid innings. Typically a start of that caliber would deserve a win. But 9 innings past, and still the score remained 0-0. Dodgers fans thought they'd be suffering yet another loss, as that has been the theme this season. But Matt Kemp had something to say about that. With none out, and Casey Blake on 3rd base, Kemp hit a bloop single down the right field line. As he trotted around the bases, Kemp was mobbed by his teammates, as they celebrated a rare walk-off win. Nice job Kemp

The Bad:

Dan Uggla Ends 33-Game Hit Streak

Barney's spectacular puts end to MLB's longest active hit-streak.



Dan Uggla's hit streak ended at 33 games. The streak showed us that even someone who goes out of May below the Mendoza Line can still surprise us.



Inside The Streak:

During the streak, Uggla raised his average from .173 to .231.
Uggla's 15 HRs are the most ever during any hit streak.
Freddie Freeman quietly hit .350 during Uggla's streak.
Uggla's streak is the longest hit streak in Braves History.

Nice work Dan, your streak was a pleasure to watch.





The Ugly:

Jose Ceda Walks Relief Pitcher On 4 BAD Pitches.



Casilla's hardly in the box!



In yesterday's Marlins/Giants game, relief pitcher Santiago Casilla came up to the plate, about to make his first major league at-bat. Immediately, manager Bruce Bochy flashed the take sign, and Casilla didn't swing once. And just like that: four-pitch walk. Casilla threw his gloves to the dugout, and trotted on down to first base.

C'mon Ceda! You can't walk the opposing pitcher!