During this evening's game the Dodgers did manage to score a run from Nomar Garciaparra when he originally was called out at home plate. 3rd baseman Ryan Zimmerman tagged the base before throwing to home plate with the bases loaded. There for Nomar was not out on a force play, he should have been tagged out. However that would be the only run they scored during the game and it didn't even come from a hit. It's funny, when the Dodgers do get a few men on base, the double play ball is always a factor. During the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th inning, the Dodgers hit into inning ending double plays. This is key when trying to get runs and take over the division lead. Russell Martin was at batting practice early, maybe the whole team should follow. WE NEED RUN SUPPORT! The dodgers left 14 base-runners stranded last night in Philly and 10 tonight in Washington. We have great on base percentage but our hitting with runner's in scoring position is horrendous. These next 2 games will have to be won before we take on Arizona. Although as we speak they are losing to San Diego 5 - 2. Arizona holds the lead by 3 games, with 30 games left now that doesn't leave much margin for error. We'll see what happens tomorrow with Maddux vs Redding. The Dodgers have had good success against Redding, lets hope they still got it....

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    During this past series with the Phillies, the Dodgers had a combined 36 hits for 5 runs, where the Phillies had 37 hits for 27 runs. Being outscored by 22 runs by a team we just swept at home is embarassing. We blow leads in late innings and struggle to gain control. Furcal, Penny, and Saito need to get healthy and get us back on track. Big Jon is a great pitcher but hasn't been the clutch closer we need him to be. With Only 31 games left and 3 behind Arizona we need our offense to pick it up and quit this "we win, az wins..we lose, az loses". They are just toying with my emotions by keeping us out of 1st place. They can't have 1st place all year long! So now is the time to strike before there is no going back. Wild Card is not even an option, so lets go Dodgers and pick up the pace!!

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