Remember what first place feels like?

A sweep of the Dodgers later, and we're in first place. My mom and I discussed this very possibility three games ago, and came to the conclusion- it's possible, but not likely. And now, a few days later, we're at that surprising turn of events. I admit, I was going to be happy taking 2 out of 3, but a sweep? In Los Angeles? Definitely a nice turn of events, and could be a nice morale boost when the Dodgers come back to Bank One in a month.

Work once again made it so I couldn't watch the game, but I listened to some of it and kept track through the ESPN gametracker or whatever. Pretty solid baseball from what I saw- which, granted, wasn't much. I was a bit surprised to see them moving Clayton down to the 8th spot but given the number of times I remember seeing him come to bat, and then getting annoyed at him, I suppose I should be happier. He's only batting .233, which isn't going to do it when Counsell's got an OBP of .425. Maybe he'll end up more comfortable there. But, all in all, they're looking good.

Our boys have an off day on Thursday, then head down to San Diego for a three game weekend series. We just swept the Padres in Phoenix before we went to LA. If we can take at least a couple there, we'll have some pretty nice momentum going. The opener is projected to be another battle between Brandon Webb and Jake Peavy, so not a good day to be a slugger. But Brandon's been excellent thus far, and I have hopes that he can shut down the Padres again.