Dodgers took it on the chin last night and Cliff Lee pitched like a cy young winner. But the great thing about a blowout is that its often easier to forget than a close lose. Just ask the Twins. The key is for the Dodgers to get deep into counts and draw the occasional walk. If the Dodgers can score early they will get the bad taste of last night out of their mouth and quiet a racous Philly crowd. The key for the Phillies is simple. Keep the power going. Extra base hits have been their key to success its just a matter of their left handed hitters being able to strike against left hander Randy Wolf.
The Angels have to shake off the cobwebs and avoid errors, which they havent been able to do in the first two games. In addition Vlad Guererro needs to hit with runners in scoring position. He has usually thrived against Yankee pitching but not these "new" Yankee pitchers. I have a feeling that the Angels will be able to quiet A-Rod's bat on the road but need to be wary of Mark Texiera and The Captain (especially in late inning situations).
Its a must win for both Southern California teams tonight and a chance for the Yankees and Phillies to take a major step towards the World Series.
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