LOS ANGELES -- Trying to distract myself from watching Eric Surkamp pitch, here are some thoughts about the Dodgers' starting pitcher on Monday night against the Phillies.
Yimi Garcia allowed singles to the first two batters of the game in the first inning, but escaped the frame without any damage thanks in part to a strikeout of Howard. He allowed the first two hitters of the second to reach as well, but in much more damaging fashion, with a Cody Asche single followed by a Freddy Galvis home run, tying the game at 2-2.