The Dodgers and Padres remain tied at four after fifteen innings. Both starters allowed the runs, and the two bullpens are working overtime this afternoon. I like the way Bud Black is using his pen. He's giving each reliever two innings of work. In ten innings, they've allowed five hits and five walks, spreading them out enough to keep the Dodgers off the board.

This is something Joe Torre should think about. Instead of using all his relievers every day, he should try to leave the first one in as long as possible, keeping everyone else fresh. Using your relievers one inning at a time keeps everyone tired, so one of them is bound to blow up sometime in the game.

The Dodgers pen is only at 8 2/3 innings, but they've done even better, allowing one hit and one walk so far.