Billy Buckner held the Dodgers to one run through seven, but they managed to score four in the eighth off the Dbacks’ bullpen for the win to keep themselves 3 1/2 games up in the division.
Chad Billingsley gave up four runs on eight hits through six, and the Dodgers eighth inning rally spared him from the loss. It was James McDonald who picked up the win, tossing a perfect seveneth, striking out all three batters. Kuo tossed an inning before Broxton picked up his 34th save.
Buckner held the Dodgers to one run through seven, coming in the first off an RBI-double by Ethier, before the Dodgers grounded into five total double plays off Buckner. The Dodgers then rallied in the eighth, with all runs scoring with two outs. Juan Pierre grounded into a fielder’s choice (almost a double play) that got Martin out for the second out and Pierre on first. Furcal then singled, one of three hits on the night, and Kemp drove in the first run with an RBI-single. Andre Ethier followed suit with another RBI-single. Manny walked to load the bases for James Loney, who plated the tying run with an RBI-single. Ronnie Belliard then drove in Ethier for the go-ahead run with an RBI-single.
Jon Garland will face former teammate Dan Haren as the Dodgers search for the series sweep.
