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Hiroki Kuroda in his first game since opening day. AP Photo/Jae C. Hong
Arizona Diamondbacks defeat LA Dodgers 3-2. Hiroki Kuroda did a good job in his first start since opening day going five innings giving up two runs. But DBacks starter Billy Buckner (not to be confused with World Series goat Bill Buckner) was better shutting out the Dodgers in six innings. The Dodgers relievers didn't help themselves with Cory Wade throwing three wild pitches and Brent Leach throwing two wild ones that would have made Mitch Williams smiled. The Dodgers rallied with two runs in the bottom of the ninth but couldn't muster anything more. I guess getting back to LA from Chicago at 4 am doesn't help things any.
Tonight's Action
Arizona Diamondbacks at LA Dodgers. Dan Haren vs Randy Wolf. 7:10 pm KCAL9, AM 790 KABC.
LA Angels at Toronto Blue Jays. Joe Saunders vs. Roy Halladay. 4:05 pm FSWest, AM 830 KLAA/AM 980 KFWB.