=== Los Angeles Dodgers Team Report - May 22 === (My Sportsbook) - The Los Angeles Dodgers will look to complete a sweep and win their seventh game in a row, when they finish up a three-game set against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Los Angeles has won the first two contests of this series by a total of 6-3. The Dodgers picked up a 3-2 win over the Rockies on Wednesday, giving them six straight contests where they have given up two or less runs. Kazuhisa Ishii pitched six strong innings to lead the Dodgers to the victory. Ishii (4-1) allowed two runs on just three hits, while striking out eight and walking six. Three separate relievers combined to pitch two innings of scoreless relief before Eric Gagne worked the ninth for his 17th save of the season. Shawn Green tripled and scored a run in the winning effort. Green, Alex Cora, Paul Lo Duca and Cesar Izturis finished with two hits apiece for the Dodgers. The Dodgers will pin their hopes on 31-year-old righthander Darren Dreifort today. Dreifort has won two consecutive decisions, including a nice effort against Florida last week. The righty surrendered eight hits and one run over eight innings, while fanning eight and walking one. Dreifort has posted a 2-4 mark with a 5.16 ERA in 17 career contests against the Rockies. The veteran has been excellent at home this season, tallying a 3-1 record with a 2.38 ERA in five outings. |
