Dodgers outfielders Juan Pierre (left), Andre Ethier (16) and Matt Kemp body bump after beating the Philadelphia Phillies, 2-1, on Friday at Dodger Stadium to even the National League Championship Series at 1-1. (Alex Gallardo / Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers right fielder Andre Ethier celebrates after drawing a walk with the bases loaded in the eighth inning to force in the go-ahead run Friday during Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Phillies relief pitcher J.A. Happ walks off the mound after Manager Charlie Manuel replaced him following a walk to Dodgers right fielder Andre Ethier that forced in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning Friday during Game 2 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium. (Alex Gallardo / Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers catcher Russell Martin avoids a pitch during an at-bat in the eighth inning when he drew a walk to keep a two-run rally going in Game 2 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium on Friday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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Phillies relief pitcher Chan Ho Park falls while trying to field a bunt by Dodgers second baseman Ronnie Belliard in the eighth inning in Game 2 of the NLCS on Friday at Dodger Stadium. (Alex Gallardo / Los Angeles Times)
Phillies pitcher Chan Ho Park looks at his hand after missing the ball while trying to make a diving stop of a bunt by Dodgers second baseman Ronnie Belliard in the eighth inning in Game 2 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium on Friday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers second baseman Ronnie Belliard celebrates after teammate Juan Pierre scores on a throwing error by Phillies second baseman Chase Utley in the eighth inning Friday during Game 2 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers pinch-hitter Jim Thome hits a single in the eighth inning against the Phillies to keep alive a two-run rally in Game 2 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium on Friday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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Dodgers starting pitcher Vicente Padilla gets a standing ovation after giving up one run and four hits in 7 1/3 innings against the Phillies in Game 2 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium on Friday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers catcher Russell Martin gets hit by a pitch as Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz reaches for the errant pitch in the sixth inning of Game 2 of the NLCS on Friday at Dodger Stadium. (Alex Gallardo / Los Angeles Times)
Phillies starting pitcher Perdo Martinez pumps his fist after recording the third out against the Dodgers in the seventh inning in Game 2 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium on Friday. Martinez, who did not make a major league appearance this season until Aug. 12, was dominant for seven scoreless innings Friday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers third baseman Casey Blake singles to start a rally in the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium on Friday. Juan Pierre would pinch-run for Blake and score the tying run on a Phillies error. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
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Dodgers Manager Joe Torre takes starting pitcher Vicente Padilla out of the game with one out in the eighth inning against the Phillies in Game 2 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium on Friday. The late-season addition to the club has provided a postseason spark. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers fan points to his team against the Philadelphia Phillies in game two of the MLB National League Championship Series Oct. 16, 2009 at Dodger Stadium. (Alex Gallardo / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers Kobe Bryant shares a laugh with Dodgers owner Frank McCourt during a game against the Phillies in Game 2 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium Friday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
As the Dodgers play the Philadelphia Philles on the giant video screen in the warm Los Angeles weather, the Angels wear hooded sweatshirts and ski caps as they warm up before Game 1 of the ALCS against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
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Dodgers’ James Loney is caught stealing as PhilliesJimmy Rollins makes the tag at Dodger Stadium. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers right fielder Andre Ethier makes a catch on a ball hit by the Phillies’Jimmy Rollins in Game 2 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium Friday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Phillies’ Carlos Ruiz steals second base in the third inning as the ball gets away from Dodgers’ shortstop Rafael Furcal. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers starter Vicente Padilla pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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Philadelphia Phillies starter Pedro Martinez takes aim against Dodgers on Friday. (Alex Gallardo / Los Angeles Times)
The Dodgers take part in batting practice prior to the start of Game 2 of the NLCS against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers Manager Joe Torre catches balls from an autograph-seeking fan before Friday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
Actor Danny DeVito and David Kipper watch batting practice prior to the start of Game 2 of the NLCS on Friday. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)