In 1988, a game after backup infielder Dave Anderson gave up his on-deck circle spot for injured outfielder Kirk Gibson, the Dodgers started a homegrown pitcher in Orel Hershiser who had given up 5 runs (3 earned) in 83.2 innings.
Tonight, a game after backup infielder Mark Loretta gave up his on-deck circle spot for injured outfielder Manny Ramirez, the Dodgers start a homegrown pitcher in Clayton Kershaw who has given up 3 runs in his last 42.2 innings.
Back in 1988, the Dodgers won that game, Game 2 of the World Series, 6-0. Tonight....
| Marlins | Dodgers | |||
| LF | Bonifacio | SS | Furcal | |
| 3B | Helms | 2B | Hudson | |
| SS | H.Ramirez | LF | Manny | |
| 1B | Cantu | RF | Ethier | |
| 2B | Uggla | 3B | Blake | |
| CF | Ross | 1B | Loney | |
| C | Paulino | C | Martin | |
| RF | Carroll | CF | Kemp | |
| P | Johnson | P | Kershaw | |