Dodgers keep pushing away; Penny of DL

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to hit with power, enough to continue powering up the standings.

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 7-2 on the back of two Manny Ramirez home runs.  In a series thats well known as a pitcher’s park has been beat up by Manny ever since joining the Dodgers.  Ramirez finished with three home runs in the series, and has 14 home runs and 40 runs batted in over 38 games.

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue their losing ways, giving up a 3 1/2 game lead to Los Angeles.  Joe Torre has everyone playing together ever since the addition of Manny.

On Thursday, the Dodgers reactivated Brad Penny from the disabled list.  Penny was 6-9 before going on the DL with shoulder inflammation.  He will initially be used out of the bullpen, making one to two inning appearances.