Frustrating

Lost in the comeback that wasn't meant to be was the first poor outing by Clayton Kershaw in almost two months. Kershaw, who now leads the National League in walks allowed, struggled with his control all night including a hideous four consecutive walk sequence in the fourth inning. The six walks allowed by Kershaw set a new career high besting his old mark of five, which he recorded just four starts ago.

Despite the free passes given out by the southpaw the Dodgers stormed back from four down in the ninth inning, advancing the winning run into scoring position. But it was not meant to be as Manny Ramirez flied out with the bases loaded to end the game, a sharp contrast to his last at-bat with the bases full.

Dodger fans were left scratching their heads after Manny's game ending out; however, the real puzzler was the at-bat of Rafael Furcal during the ninth inning rally. With 2 outs, and Orlando Hudson representing the tying run at third, Furcal bunted back to the pitcher stranding Hudson at third. Furcal beat the throw to first base, but that outcome is not the concern. Did Hudson miss the squeeze sign? Did Furcal bunt under his own accord? Did Hudson receive the squeeze sign but fail to break towards home after a weak bunt by Furcal? These are the things that keep me awake at all hours of the night. Where's my Ambien?

Photo courtesy of AP/ Gus Ruelas