The Dodgers swept the Cardinals, the second consecutive year they have swept their NLDS opponent.- Vicente Padilla was pretty darn good in his first postseason start (7 IP, 0 Runs, 4 Hits, 4 K, 1 BB, 97 pitches - 69 for strikes).
- I made my feelings known about my preference of starting Chad Billingsley instead of Padilla, and this start changes nothing. I'm thrilled Padilla pitched well, but I still believe it was the wrong decision to pick him ahead of Chad. Results, good or bad, don't justify the logic used to come to a decision. Batting A-Rod 8th in a playoff game isn't intelligent, even if you win the game. I just hope Chad is given the opportunity to start at some point this postseason.
- Bullpen: 2 IP, 1 Run, 2 Hits, 2 K, 1 BB.
- Andre Ethier hit a huge 2-run HR in the 3rd inning, a 400+ foot shot. It was his 2nd HR of the postseason, and his second in as many games.
- Jonathan Broxton has earned himself a rest, pitching in all three games. He threw 3.2 IP total over the 3 games, including 2 stints where he recorded 4 outs. Albert Pujols was the first batter he faced in each game, and Big Jon retired him 2 of the 3 times, with the third being a single. He struck out 4 and walked none in the series, and the one run charged to him was aided by fielder's indifference and a horrible defensive play by Matt Kemp in Game 1, which probably would have led to the run being unearned had they correctly charged Kemp with an error.
- Ethier (HR, Triple, Double) and Manny (2 Doubles, Single) reached base 3 times each, while Rafael Furcal (2 Singles) reached base twice.
- The offense needs to exhibit more patience, like in Game 1, as they struck out 11 times while drawing no walks in the clincher.
- The Dodgers begin the NLCS Thursday against the Rockies or Phillies, barring anymore snow-related postponements.
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