An Anemic Offense And A Shaky Bullpen

After scoring 22 runs in a weekend sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks last weekend, I don't think the Dodgers have scored more than 2 or 3 runs in any game since. The bullpen has not held up well, either. Set up man Brian Wilson sports an ERA of 9 and in spite of Kenley Jansen 5 saves (2 blown saves already), he has an ERA of 5. Middle relievers Chris Perez (although he absorbed the loss last night) and Chris Withrow and lefty specialtist J.P. Howell have been the most consistent of the relievers. The Dodgers wasted a solid performance by starter Zach Greinke last night (6 innings, 1 run) and the starters can't hold out forever. The Dodgers offense can't seem to get their big guns untracked- Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier both hitting under .200- and they are being led by Juan Uribe and Dee Gordon, both hitting over .350. The run producers are just not coming up with the clutch hits.