Results tagged “Citi Field” from Inside the Dodgers

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)