Orlando Hudson scored, Manny Ramirez scored, Andre Ethier scored and, like that, the Dodgers were on their way to doing something no team had done in 98 years. 

The concerns that existed in spring training about whether Andre Ethier would continue to let his temper get the better of him are something of the past. 

Something's out of whack. 

Orlando Hudson scored, Manny Ramirez scored, Andre Ethier scored and, like that, theDodgers were on their way to doing something no team had done in 98 years. 

TheLosAngelesDodgers will try to set a National League record for consecutive start-of-the-season home victories tonight when they begin a two-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks atDodger Stadium. 

The Los Angeles Dodgers will try to set a National League record for consecutive start-of-the-season home victories tonight when they begin a two-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. 

--3B Casey Blake lined into a triple play to end the second inning Monday. 

Fresh from their first four-game sweep of the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium, the Dodgers came into the week riding high. 

The Dodgers set a modern-day National League record by winning their 11th game in a row at home to start the season. 

What part of this wasn't expected? 

Back from a two-day visit with his mentor, James McDonald said he was ready to alter the course of his trying rookie season in a new role. 

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While teams generally have an advantage on their home field, the Los Angeles Dodgers are on the verge of matching a modern major league record for early home dominance. 

--LHP Brent Leach, who posted a 0. 

Fresh from their first four-game sweep of the San Diego Padres ever at Dodger Stadium, the Dodgers appear to be riding high with a 4-1/2-game lead in the National League West.