Game 19: Dodgers vs Arizona D-backs 6:4

Much closer at the end that it should have been. Another good move by Grady Little bringing in Danys Baez in the eight inning with runners on base. I'm happy that Grady has as much confidence in Baez as most of us here.

Right, let's see what's brewing:

(1) BrettTomko was throwing regular heat yesterday (91-93 mph) with pretty good results. Maybe he's over the hill this year? Or perhaps getting rid of his counterpart Russ Ortiz helped boost his confidence. Tomko was also more than adequate at the plate, moving runner(s) over with bunts.

(2) I just learned after the game that the Dodgers now have 20 stolen bases, which leads the league. Last year, they stole only 58 for the entire season, and were second-worst in the league. I must say I like those running shoes we have put on recently :).

(3) Reports of the Cody Ross to Reds trade are still unconfirmed. No mention of whoever might be going the other way.

(4) This afternoon Derek Lowe squares off against Andy Pettite in the duel of former AL East foes. Pettite has not been great this season, so if Lowe can keep the ground balls coming to our infielders (watch that left-field wall!), we should hit our way to victory :).