The Dodgers broke a five game losing streak against the Houston Astros, giving them a good sound thrashing by the score of 1-0. I hope the sarcasm was noted.
Huroki Kuroda had another solid outing (he has had 3 or 4 in a row) only to have nothing to show for it with a no decision. Matt Guerrier go the win in relief and Javy Guerra racked up his second save. I would say it is bullpen by committee but the Dodgers have not had the lead enough in the last inning to even worry about it. Guerra hasn't been knocked around here lately so they gave him the opportunity.
The Dodgers banged out three hits, two of which were by Catcher Dioner Navarro including a solo homerun (his second) that provided all of the scoring. A couple of weeks ago Manager Don Mattingly said that he wanted to get Dioner Navarro more at bats and when that statement was made he was batting in the .220's. With the increased at bats his average has fallen to .175 making the Mendoza Line look like Hall Of Fame caliber numbers.
This has not been the homestand I had in mind after pulling off a .500 road trip. More Interleague play is up next with the Detroit Tigers coming to town. Interleague play may be the worst thing major league baseball has ever done to the Dodgers, outside of approving Frank McCourt to buy the team.
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