Dodgers follow suit, duplicate D'backs win

The LA Dodgers are 40-8 since June 22 as they won at home again last night with a walk-off victory in the bottom of the 12th inning. The Dodgers have everything going for them right now including the great announcer Vince Scully, who must be having the time of his life right now.

If anyone can put the Dodgers' amazing run into perspective, it's gotta be Scully.

Our own Arizona Diamondbacks won last night in the same fashion. The Dodgers won 5-4 in the bottom of the 12th at Dodger Stadium and D'backs won 5-4 at Chase Field in 14 innings! Even with the Dodgers' amazing streak, the D'backs are 7 1/2 back, still clinging...still praying that LA will run out of magic.

Speaking of MAGIC, isn't Magic Johnson the owner of this high-flying team?

It's a good time in LA these days. All the Dodger fans are awaiting a Hollywood finish.

Let's start a new story line: Diamondbacks come alive down the stretch, while Dodgers fold.

The Diamondbacks are going to have to do it the hard way as they head out on a 10-game road trip, which includes stops in Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Philadelphia. Oh, my goodness!

Now, let's look at the Dodgers. They head to Philadelphia for three games, Miami for four, before returning home to face Boston in a three-game series.

Let's call it a push for both teams with that schedule.

After that, the D'backs will face the Padres at Chase Field and the Dodgers will be at home to face the Chicago Cubs.

Another push.

One thing is for sure, if the Diamondbacks are still 7 1/2 games out after all the above games are accounted for, then, maybe...just maybe, I'll give in and start listening to Vince Scully.