Dodgers Vs. D-Backs Game 152 – News And Notes, Plus Lineups

The Dodgers broke out of their slump and came out swinging in their 9-3 victory last night. Here’s a look at which Dodgers are hot and cold heading into the matchup tonight:

Juan Uribe: 5-20 since 9/13 with 2 HRs and 4 RBIs, 4 XBH

Michael Young: 4-8 since 9/13 with 1 XBH and 1 RBI

J.P. Howell: 0.00 ERA since 9/7 in 5.1 innings allowing only 2 hits

Jerry Hairston, Jr.: 2-14 since 9/4 with 0 XBH and 0 RBIs

Stephen Fife: 12.60 ERA since 9/6 in 5 innings pitched allowing 7 runs

A.J. Ellis: 2-23 since 9/11 with 1 XBH and no RBIs

RF: Puig                                      LF: Eaton

LF: Crawford                             CF: Pollock

3B: Young                                  1B: Goldschmidt

1B: Gonzalez                             2B: Hill

CF: Kemp                                     C: Montero

2B: Ellis                                      3B: Davidson

SS: Punto                                   RF: Parra

  C: Federowicz                         SS: Owings

  P: Fife                                          P: McCarthy

Carl Crawford returns, Matt Kemp continues to start, but it sounds like Hanley might’ve aggravated the issue in his back, which is why he’s out tonight.

Fife settles into a solid rhythm after battling this pesky Diamondbacks lineup in the early innings. He gives up a few runs, but give the Dodgers a chance to win. LA will jump on McCarthy and do to him what they did to Corbin last night.  The middle of the order has another strong night, Puig bounces back and the bullpen shuts it down. The Dodgers will uncork champagne and stay on the field and celebrate with their fans.