Dodgers' success is on the level

 
They win their fourth in a row and get back to .500 as Torre sets sights higher. Bullpen bails out Lowe and Kent's hit wins it. > MIAMI -- The Dodgers reached the first goal Manager Joe Torre set for the club, their 7-6 victory over the Florida Marlins on Tuesday night pushing their record to an even .500. [link]

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