Oswalt takes hill looking for series win over Dodgers today

Written by Mike Mariano | 01 September 2010

Roy Oswalt has been throwing great as of late and it all started a few weeks ago in a seven inning showing against these very Dodgers.  Oswalt has been doing work his last four outings and can keep the Phillies rolling in the wild card race with another strong outing today.  The Phils are currently 1.5 up on the Giants in the wild card and 3 behind the Braves in the division.  It seems the Braves find walk off wins daily so keeping the foot on the gas pedal is important for the Phillies who've found their way since the all-star break playing much improved baseball ever since a disappointing first half.

Kershaw throws for the Dodgers who is having a good year and is apparently a dominating afternoon starting posting: 4-1 with a 1.94 ERA in seven afternoon starts.  Being a talented lefty he naturally gives the Phillies big bats some problems.

The Phillies bounced back last night in an 8-4 win after a few lackluster offensive efforts pounding a couple homers, most importantly from the slumping Ryan Howard.  The Rhyno has been playing poorly since his return from the DL, but last night should get him moving again.

The first pitch is at 3:05, tune in to see your pennant racing Phils take on the Manny-less Dodgers.