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Dodgers Bring a Knife to a Gun Fight, Still Take Game Three

 
If this is what it takes for the Dodgers to have some life in this series, then I feel quite happy with where the Phillies are in this series. Now, the Dodgers certainly got the boost they needed in the series when they jumped on Grandpa Moyer for five runs in the first, and another in the second. Sorry Jamie, we love what you did for the team and for Cole this year, taking him under your wing, preparing him for this deep run into the postseason, but I don't think Charlie can hand you the ball again this year. Take note of the lefty that came in two pitchers after you, that's who I want in a possible Game Six. But before we digest that possibility, let's review what kick-started the "fireworks" last night. The Dodgers failed to respond to their best player being thrown at in Game Two. Oh wait, he didn't get thrown at, the Dodgers just needed something to rally behind and started yelling at Myers on Friday. Look, I know Myers has been bad during parts of this year. But I'm pretty sure he ... (link)

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