Dodgers Blast Past Rockies

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies 14-2, their eighth straight victory. The Dodgers had the lead right at the beginning after scoring twice in the first inning. James McDonald struggled despite not allowing any runs, and could not escape the fifth inning. Matt Kemp had two home runs, one a grand slam, and a double, scored three runs, and knocked in five runs. Every Dodger got in on the hit-parade, including Rafael Furcal with two hits, one a double, an RBI, and two runs, Orlando Hudson with three hits, including a double, three RBI's, and two runs, and Manny Ramirez with two hits and a run scored. Andre Ethier had a double and knocked in three, James Loney singled, scored a run, and knocked in a run, and Russell Martin had two hits, two walks, and scored a run. Casey Blake had a single, a double, and scored twice. Scott Elbert got the first win of his career in relief, and had a double, RBI, and run scored, all firsts. Brad Hawpe doubled and homered for the Rox, and Chris Iannetta had his own solo shot.