Game No. 54

This afternoon, the Phillies will look to get back on track as they face the Dodgers for the third game of a four game series. The Dodgers got off the mat last night, coming back to rally for two runs in the 9th to beat the Phils, 4-3. Pedro Feliz's error cleared the way for Andre Ethier to play hero, as he doubled in Casey Blake and James Loney. The loss gave the Dodgers the edge in the season series, 3-2. The teams close out their season series Sunday in LA.

The Pitching Matchup:

• Philadelphia: RHP Joe Blanton (4-3, 5.86 era) Blanton enters action Saturday having won his last three decisions. Blanton is 1-0 with a 3.32 era in three career starts vs. LA. Blanton's last start vs. the Dodgers came last October in the NLCS. Blanton allowed 3 runs over 5 innings in the infamous, "Matt Stairs game".
• Los Angeles: RHP Hiroki Kuroda (1-1, 2.53 era) Kuroda has made just 2 starts this season due to missing two months with an injury. He has thrown just 10.2 innings on the year. Kuroda is 1-0 with a 1.38 era in his career against the Phillies.  In the NLCS, Kuroda threw 6 innings and allowed 2 earned runs in the Dodgers game 3 win. He infamously threw over Shane Victorino's head in the game.

The Phillies Probable Lineup:

1. Jimmy Rollins, ss
2. Shane Victorino, cf
3. Chase Utley, 2b
4. Ryan Howard, 1b
5. Raul Ibanez, lf
6. Jayson Werth, rf
7. Pedro Feliz, 3b
8. Carlos Ruiz, c
9. Joe Blanton, p

This afternoon's game time is 4:10pm. The game can be heard on 1210 wpht, and viewed live nationally of Fox. 

Later.