LAst Night's Action: Is It 2007 Again?

Colorado Rockies defeat LA Dodgers 8-3. This time last year the Rockies were seven games out of first place, and after late season sweeps of the Dodgers in two series last season they propelled themselves to nab the NL pennant. Although the circumstances are different this year, it's hard to not to make parallels. While the Dodgers pitching was nothing to write home about, the Dodgers at bats were just plain atrocious. No patience at all. And considering the Dodgers outhit the Rockies 11-10, that was just a poor performance by the Dodger bats. But it's just one game.

Tampa Bay Rays defeat LA Angels 4-2. Ervin Santana pitched seven strong innings giving up only one run on four hits, walking two and striking out nine hitters. Leading 2-1 going into the bottom of the eighth, everything fell apart for the Angels. Walks, errors and hits all helped the Rays come out of that frame with a 4-2 lead. The Rays have now won all five games against the Angels in Tropicana Field and have hopscotched the Angels by 1/2 game for the best record in the American League.

Tonight's Action

Colorado Rockies at LA Dodgers. Jeff Francis will get the start against Chad Billingsley. 7:10 pm FSN Prime Ticket, AM 790 KABC.

LA Angels at Tampa Bay Rays. Jered Weaver goes to the hill against Matt Garza. 4:05 pm FSN West (ESPN2 nationally), AM 830 KLAA.

Chivas USA at Houston Dynamo. The still injured Chivas team makes the quick trip to Houston to try and make a playoff run. 6:00 pm KAZA Azteca 54 (Spanish), FSN West (tape delayed after Angels game), AM 690 W Radio.

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