Oops I've Fallen

The Rockies are now 4 games back. Despite a critical defensive mistake by Rafael Furcal, Broxton sealed the deal as the Dodgers gained another game on the second place Rox. Hopefully, their bats will aid them at another spacious ballpark, the Great American in Cincinnati. Best case scenario, the Blue Crew could be 7 games by weeks end.

Despite not having the best offensive showing at Coors Field, the pitching, once again, held the opposition in check. Newly acquired Vicente Padilla pitched well. The spot-starters have all pitched well for the team this season. When Kuroda does make it back soon, the Dodgers will have quite a dilemma in their rotation, especially if Haeger and Padilla continues to pitch well. Once again, you can't complain with having too many effective players on the team.

Nothing more for tonight.

Ethier Delivers Another Knockout Blow

Andre Ethier hit a walkoff 3-run homer against Braves closer Rafael Soriano in the bottom of the 9th after two two singles by Juan Pierre and Rafael Furcal to start off the inning. It was his 5th walkoff hit and the 3rd walkoff homer of the season.

There is something really special with this guy, as well as this Dodgers team. The demeanor has also changed at Dodger Stadium. A lot of fans refuse to leave the ballpark early, in hopes of a late-inning Dodgers rally. With these results, why would you?