Harry How/Getty ImagesMatt Kemp couldn't believe he was called out at first base in the sixth inning.Andre Ethier extended his hitting streak to 26 games tonight, but it was a rare defensive show on his part that almost saved the Dodgers from what eventually became a 5-2 loss to San Diego.With the Dodgers leading 1-0 in the top of the fifth inning, Ethier made a diving catch in right field with the bases loaded and one out. He then got to his feet and fired home, just in time to get Cameron Maybin (who had thought Ethier wouldn't catch the ball and had to go back to third base to tag up). But Dodger catcher Rod Barajas couldn't hold onto the throw, and Maybin scored.Mark J. Terrill/APDioner Navarro couldn't convince the ball to stay in his glove to get Chase Headley.The Dod
Streaking, diving Ethier can't save Dodgers from 5-2 defeat
Published April 30, 2011 at 10:35 PM
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