Dodgers slug past Colorado

The Los Angeles Dodgers were outhit 20-18, burned through five pitchers and never felt entirely in control of the game. Funny, coming from a team that jumped out to an eight-run lead in the first inning. The Dodgers had to sweat out a 16-10 win at Colorado last night in a game that played more like softball. What exactly was that? “Arena baseball,” manager Joe Torre said of the nearly four-hour game. “When you get eight runs, it's a nice lead. But in this ballpark, you are certainly not safe. We couldn't shut them down.” The Dodgers actually never lost control of this game, setting season highs in runs and hits as they won for the fourth time in their past five games to remain tied with Arizona for first in the NL West. That big opening inning was just the cushion they needed as Matt Kemp paved the way with two doubles in the... [read full story]