Dodgers 6, Reds 1

The Dodgers get some more good pitching, as well as some hitting and pick up their second win in a row, the first time they've won two in a row since May 6-7.

Derek Lowe got the win, he's 5-6. Bronson Arroyo takes the loss, he's 4-6.

Derek Lowe, moving up a day to start in place of Hiroki Kuroda, was on his game tonight. Lowe went 5 and 1/3 innings giving up just one run in the form of a solo homerun for Edwin Encarnación. Meanwhile, he collected eight ground ball outs and six strikeouts. Hong-Chih Kuo followed that up with 2 and 2/3 scoreless innings and Cory Wade pitched a scoreless ninth to shut down the Reds.

The Dodger offense also showed up. Juan Pierre had two hits, including his first triple of the year that scored two. He was, however, frustratingly picked off of third base following the triple. James Loney also collected a walk and two hits, a double and a long distance homerun, and knocked in two. Andre Ethier also collected three hits, including a double, and drove in one to add to the Dodger offense.

It was a good thing the Dodgers were able to gain some momentum going into these next three games. The Dodgers will face Aaron Harang tomorrow, Cliff Lee on Friday, and C.C. Sabathia on Saturday. This is going to be a tough three days...