10/16 Path To The Pennant – The Left Wing
This is a huge game for the Dodgers who can’t leave home 0-2, going into Philly. Last night Kershaw got off to a great start, but fell apart in the 5th. The Phillies bullpen bent, but didn’t break, and now the Dodgers are in a must win situation.
The Pedro and Padilla match-up is an interesting one. Pedro hasn’t thrown in a while, but gets better the bigger the situation. With the game one win, they are playing with house money, and after a 2 quick innings, Pedro is looking sharp.
With Padilla, you’re never quite sure what you’re going to get. I played with him in Arizona and Philadelphia, so I’ve seen his stuff first hand, and it can be tremendous. It’s just a matter of which Padilla is going to show up today. After 2, he is throwing hard, and looking tough.
Going into this series I thought the Dodgers had an advantage, but after sitting down and really watching the game last night, it’s going to be tough for any team to knock off the Phillies. The Dodgers bullpen is superior, but the Phillies have better starters, and a better group of position players. They are a battle tested team, playing with hunger and confidence.
Looks like the Dodgers have their hands full. – Dan Plesac
MLB Network 
Dan, I’ve heard that Padilla can be kind of a jerk. In your experience playing with him, is that true, or is his petulance overstated?
Dan – off topic a little… whats your thoughts on Jamie Moyer returning next year, do you think he should play more coach than pitcher or keep him in the pen next season as a long man…
~peter
Outside the Phillies Looking In
http://devilabrit.mlblogs.com
Well, you were right about the Phillies having better starters and position players; they absolutely demolished the Dodgers tonight behind Cliff Lee. I was really disappointed when they took him out after eight innings. With such a lopsided score, it was one of the main things that held my interest in the game.
-Zack (aka “The Baseball Collector”)
http://snaggingbaseballs.mlblogs.com/