Chad Billingsley didn't start the night like his usual sharp self. After Gabe Kapler gave the Milwaukee Brewers a 2-0 lead only 3 batters into the game, it looked like a long night might be in store.
Bills made sure that didn't happen.
After allowing 3 runs in the first 2 innings, Bills settled down to throw 5 scoreless innings after that, and the Dodgers had a nice comeback win, 5-3. Brandon Webb pitched for the Diamondbacks, so it's not like I need to tell you if they won or not. The lead is still 1 in the NL West for them.
The new guys had a big hand in this win. Manny Ramirez hit an RBI single in the 1st to score Juan Pierre and get the Dodgers down 1. For those of you keeping score, that's now 17 RBI in 14 games as a Dodger. Ya, that was a good deal. Have I said that before?
A Jason Kendall single put the Brewers up 3-1 in the 2nd, but that would be it for their scoring on the night. Bills finished with 7 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 5 K. His ERA is now 3.10, and he's 8-2 in his last 10 decisions. Simply put, he's been their ace.
The 4th inning started the Dodgers' comeback, thanks to the other trade they made. Casey Blake deposited a ball into the left field stands to score Russell Martin, and it was all knotted up at 3. In 20 games, he's hitting .303 with 4 HR and 12 RBI. Not too shabby.
With 1 down in the 5th, Jeff Kent singled home Matt Kemp to give the Dodgers the lead for good. Martin added a homer to start the 8th for good measure.
The bullpen chipped in to this victory. Ramon Troncoso was shaky, giving up 2 hits and only getting 1 out. Joe Beimel got Prince Fielder to ground out and leave to men on. Jonathan Broxton finished the 8th with a fly out of Corey Hart, then pitched a perfect 9th for his 9th save.
Derek Lowe gets the call tonight, and he is coming off a win Monday against the Phillies that started this fantastic homestand. He'll be looking to even his record at 10-10.
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