Sweep!

I am so terrified of jinxing the Dodgers that I debated writing this for a couple of hours. But the recent 4 game sweep of the Phillies is just too good to pass up. For starters, it was the 1st four game sweep the Dodgers have had against the Phils since 1962, and the first they've had against anybody in 4 years. Two huge 9th inning rallies, courtesy of Andre Ethier and Nomar. And last night, Hiroki Kuroda (above) pitched his brains out in a 3-1 win. Kuroda and Chad Billingsley have become the co-aces of the Dodgers' league leading pitching staff.

We are still only tied with the Diamondbacks, as they have played better lately as well. But the schedule favors us down the stretch, so unless we fade down the stretch as in the past (see: 2007, 2005, 2002, etc..), the Dodgers may be well on their way.