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Dodgers Nip Padres 3-2 In Series Opener
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April 29, 2011
Gwynn Diving Catch In 9th Helps Dodgers Beat Padres, 3-2
The Dodgers held a comfortable 3-1 lead against the Padres, which given the way the San Diego offense has performed of late, should have been enough. And it was. Barely. Jonathan Broxton held on to get the save and beat the Padres 3-2 Friday night at Dodger Stadium, thanks in large part to Tony Gwynn Jr. making a diving catch of what would have been a two-run double.
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April 29, 2011
Andre Ethier Extends Hitting Streak To 25 Games
With a single in the fifth inning Friday night, Dodgers' outfielder Andre Ethier extended his hitting streak to 25 games, extending his own MLB record for longest hitting streak in April. The single off Clayton Richard of the Padres tied Ethier with Willie Davis (1971), Steve Sax (1986), and Paul LoDuca (2003) for the second longest hitting streak by a Dodger since the franchise moved to Los Angeles.
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April 29, 2011
Dodgers Vs. Padres: Starting Lineups, Casey Blake Placed On Disabled List, Russ Mitchell Recalled
The Dodgers will be without their third basemen, as Casey Blake has been placed on the disabled list. Blake experienced swelling in his left elbow while the Dodgers were in Florida. The Dodgers have called up Russ Mitchell from Triple A Albuquerque to take Blake's spot on the roster.
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April 29, 2011
Dodgers Vs. Padres: L.A. Opens Six-Game Homestand With San Diego
The Dodgers beat the Padres 3-2 on Friday night, thanks to six strong innings from Ted Lilly, solo home runs from Juan Uribe and Matt Kemp, and a diving catch by Tony Gwynn Jr. for the last out of the game.