Dodgers pull off victory!
Casey Blake scored the only run of the game on a double by Russell Martin in the eighth inning as the Dodgers beat the Mets 1-0.
Clayton Kershaw pitched eight strong innings as he struck out three and gave up seven hits to lower his ERA to 2.96. Kenley Jensen, a former catcher, pitched a scoreless ninth inning to record his first save in the major leagues. The Dodgers beat the Mets three games out of four on the homestand, to finish the homestand at 4-3.
The Dodgers are now 53-46 on the season and six games out of first place in the National League West. The Dodgers will face the San Diego Padres this week in San Diego starting on Tuesday evening.
The questions facing the Dodgers as the trade deadline approaches on July 31 is another outfielder and a starting pitcher. According to the Los Angeles Times, General Manager Ned Colletti stated the Dodgers are “buyers” for starting pitching and an outfielder; however, it does not appear likely the Dodgers will trade for Houston Astros’ ace Roy Oswalt, given the high salary the Dodgers would have to incur.
The Dodgers appear to be searching for a second or third starter to supplement the current pitching staff, and also the team may attempt to land another relief pitcher. This week will provde interesting for the club, and it may give an indication of how the divorce proceeding are going for Frank and Jamie McCourt.
