The Dodgers had the Phillies right where they wanted them, poised to even-up the series, and then, it happened: Victorino tied the game and the Lumber Jack, Hard-hitting Matt Stairs creamed a fastball deep into the night–I don’t know if has landed yet.

In the words to Bobby D, the Dodgers Bleeeeww it.

Sure, L.A. can come back. It has been done. But it’s not likely. I sure wouldn’t put any money on ’em.  Meanwhile, the Rays beat up Jon Lester, a major hurdle. They’ve still got a loooong way to go before they defeat the Sox.  But it’s a start.