Everyone knows that Tinseltown is a sucker for a comeback story. Thought to be dead less than two weeks ago, the Dodgers won their 11th straight game last night, a 4-2 win over the Rockies, to move a half game behind the Padres in the NL West. (L.A. is also tied with the Reds for the wild-card lead.) It has been a quite a run: On July 26 the Dodgers sat 7 1/2 games behind San Diego after their 13th loss in 14 games. They enter play tonight riding their longest winning streak since 1993, four wins short of the team record (15 in a row, set in 1924). L.A. has outscored its opponents 76-27 during the streak. Last night's win was especially sweet considering it was Greg Maddux's home debut. The four-time Cy Young Award winner allowed two runs and seven hits in six innings but did not figure in the decision. Don't be surprised if adding Maddux and infielder Julio Lugo at the trading deadline produces what Tinseltown executives desire most (outside of cash): A happy ending.Oh, how sweet that would be ... considering the Cubs sure aren't going to have one.
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