Scoreless through six innings against hard-throwing righty Andrew Cashner, the Dodgers got RBI singles from Adrian Gonzalez in the seventh inning and Mark Ellis (off the bench) in the eighth to rally for a 2-1 victory, making them 50-13 since June 22.
Los Angeles set a record for wins in a calendar month with 23.
Presumably pitching for his spot in the rotation, Chris Capuano went seven innings, scattering seven hits besides a solo fourth-inning homer by Ronny Cedeno and walking only one while striking out seven. (It helped that Yasiel Puig threw out a runner at the plate.) Brian Wilson survived a threat in the eighth inning to get his first Dodger win, while Kenley Jansen struck out the side for his 23rd save.
Five spots in the Dodger batting order had two hits: Gonzalez, Andre Ethier, Skip Schumacker, Juan Uribe and the pinch-hitting combo of Jerry Hairston Jr. and Mark Ellis. Hairston and Schumaker scored the Dodger runs.
After playing .794 ball since June 22, the Dodgers’ magic number to clinch the National League West is 18, and they need to go 20-7 (.741) to reach 100 wins.
KT
Current standings and Magic Numbers:
http://i.imgur.com/revjAEa.jpg
KT
Los Angeles Dodgers @Dodgers5m
RECAP: Mark Ellis knocks go-ahead RBI single as #Dodgers beat Padres, 2-1: http://atmlb.com/17yghlO #whiff pic.twitter.com/VheKvY9APn
KT
Lyons with McKayla Maroney
http://i.imgur.com/TQYO6VU.jpg
ASW1
Who?
KT
Olympic Medal Gymnast
ASW1
Yes – I knew I recognized the name from somewhere – just googled it – I should have known from her physique – look at that left arm!
KT
her is another picture of her:
http://i.imgur.com/I3gDBT7.jpg
Linkmeister
Skinny jeans as they are meant to be worn, and as very few can wear them.
foul tip
OK…..I’m impressed. Even if she’s not.
ASW1
Wilson does give a good interview – saw tonight’s – 1st one I’ve seen.
KT
Best interview on the team…Dre is a very close second
Jon Weisman
NPUT
bluegeorge
This two month smile on my face just won’t go away. On the other hand, I was told today that Jim Lefebvre is 71 years old. Time is fleeting; enjoy the ride.
Linkmeister
I don’t believe that. ;)