Dodgers Salvage Series in Extras

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 in 10 innings, salvaging a victory from this four-game series. The Dodgers had a 3-2 lead going into the seventh, but Rick Ankiel tied it with one swing of the bat. The game entered extra innings, and with two out Matt Kemp singled to drive in two runs, more than enough for the win. Jonathan Broxton pitched a scoreless 10th to get his 24th save, and James McDonald's perfect ninth gave him his third career victory. Casey Blake had four hits, including a double, and scored twice, and Rafael Furcal drove in two runs. Kemp finished with three hits and three RBI's, and Brad Ausmus singled twice and had a run scored. Matt Holliday finished with two runs-batted-in, and Albert Pujols scored a run.

Scott Elbert was called up from Triple-A, and Brent Leach was demoted after he struggled this month.

George Sherrill will join the team tomorrow in Atlanta. A move on the roster will need to be made to make room for him.

Dodgers Can't Handle New Cardinals

The Los Angeles Dodgers fell to the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1, the first meeting between the two teams this season. The game was a pitchers' duel until St. Louis scored four times in the seventh inning to take a commanding lead. Matt Holliday, Julio Lugo and Mark DeRosa, all three being mid-season trade acquisitions, combined for three runs scored and three RBI's for the Cards, with DeRosa homering. Brandon Ryan had four hits and two runs-batted-in, and Rick Ankiel scored twice. Rafael Furcal had three hits and drove in the only Dodger run, and Matt Kemp scored the only run.

Hong-Chih Kuo was activated from the 60-day disabled list, and pitched a scoreless inning of relief. Xavier Paul was transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day to make room on the 40-man roster.