Derek Lowe is out pitching Pedro Martinez so far. The game is going according to script as as Lowe is giving up base runners but keeping the ball in the park, while Pedro is striking out batters but allowed two two-run homers, one to his former teammate Nomar Garciaparra. The Dodgers lead 4-2 in the bottom of the sixth, and are threatening to score more with two on and none out.
Update: Martin singles in another run, and that chases Pedro. He pitched five innings plus five batters and so far allowed five runs.
Update: Bell does his job and allows the starter’s runs to score. Pedro is charged with seven runs tonight, although due to two errors in the inning, they won’t all be earned.