While the long ball is getting all the attention for the Los Angeles Dodgers of late, they have also used an old reliable to get them in position to grab their sixth consecutive National League West title. Before the current series against the San Diego Padres began, Dodgers starters had a 3.06 ERA since the All-Star break, the best mark in the major leagues. Then came a stumble Friday from right-hander Ross Stripling and the Dodgers fell 5-3 to the last-place Padres.