Game 100: Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres 6:7, 11 innings

The fading Dodgers took us to extra innings this game to show us that they can lose in more than one way. It was the Dodgers sixth consecutive loss, and eleventh of their past twelve. The Dodgers are the only team in the majors not to win an extra inning game this year.

The only positive news out of this game was rookie Andre Ethier's performance. He went four-for-five with two homeruns and three RBIs for the Dodgers

"It's disappointing anytime you lose, especially a game like this,"
Ethier said. "Unfortunately, we had a few bad breaks at the end
and they won. But it was a great team game for us tonight.
At least we were right there at the end this time instead of
being way out of it. This is when teammates really have to pull
together and help each other through this stuff."

For a rookie, he sounds like a veteran. Good stuff.

"I'm just staying positive up there at the plate," Ethier said.
"I know it's a grind and I know these guys are going to
challenge you, but you have to be ready for the challenge."

Some thoughts:

1) With each game he plays, Ethier makes an argument that he is one of, if not the top rookie in the league. He seems to be the one untouchable player on the Dodgers.

2) Derek Lowe continues to struggle but I can't figure out why. Does he have anymore extra marital affairs going on?

3) It is long overdue, but with our pitching woes, it is time to make a pitching call up.

4) Speaking of pitching, why are Odalis Perez and Brett Tomko still taking roster places? They both need to be released or pawned off on somebody.