Postgame: Dodgers 11, Mets 2

The Dodgers defeated the Mets 11-2 tonight at Citi Field. For a full recap and boxscore click here

THE BARE ESSENTIALS:

The Dodgers ended any suspense by jumping on Mets starter Livan Hernandez for four runs in the top of the first, the big blow coming on a three-run double by Orlando Hudson.

Rafael Furcal, a noted Mets killer in his Atlanta days, feasted on some New York cooking with three hits and three runs scored.

Manny Ramirez added two hits and two RBIs.

Randy Wolf wasn’t as sharp as usual, but after struggling a bit early he settled own with the lead and gave the Dodgers 6.1 innings while giving up two runs on seven hits.

ETC…ETC.

The Dodgers got 2.2 more innings of scoreless relief from their bullpen, this time from James McDonald and Claudio Vargas.

Matt Kemp had three hits and is now batting .319 on the year.

ON DECK:

The Dodgers open a three-game series in Milwaukee sending RHP Chad Billingsley (9-4, 3.14) vs. RHP Braden Looper (7-4, 4.78)