Well, the road trip was not a disaster in the sense that the Dodgers return home just 3.5 games out of first. But it was horrible, nonetheless. And now the Cardinals are in town for another showdown. I think this series is huge, in that a series win vs. St. Louis will go a long way to improving the team's chances in the NL West, and another sweep will mean last place for sure.
The big weekend begins now.
Go Blue.
The Pitching Match-up:
Jeff Suppan (RHP, Cardinals) vs. Brad Penny (RHP. Dodgers)
For the (53-41) St. Louis Cardinals:
Eckstein, SS
Duncan, LF
Pujols, 1B
Rolen, 3B
Edmonds, CF
Encarnacion, RF
Molina, C
Miles, 2B
Suppan, P
For your (47-48) Los Angeles Dodgers:
Furcal, SS
Lofton, CF
Drew, RF
Garciaparra, 1B
Ethier, LF
Aybar, 2B
Izturis, 3B
Martin, C
Penny, P