I thought it was the pitching

Dang! I thought the pitching was gonna be the Dodgers' comeuppance. The pitching has come through, although whether it will come through in the playoffs and the Series if they get there after, we'll see. But the pitching has held up, and with the addition of Padilla and Granger and Sherrill (did I leave anybody out?) okay.

But what has happened to the hitting? 10 runners left on base, 8 in scoring position. 8 runners left on base, 6 in scoring position. Manny can't find Mannywood with a compass. Kemp skies a few but not when it's most needed.

Batting is the ultimate Zen. In this moment, of this moment. See the ball, hit the ball.

Stop thinking so hard, boys; see your pitch and swing the bat. Hit that horsehide into Pasadena.