Manny puts on a show as LA closes in on Cards

The Dodgers' offense, a source of concern as it mustered three or fewer runs in nine of the previous 14 games, could be awakening at an opportune time. After scoring eight runs in a victory in Cincinnati on Wednesday allayed some of the concerns, the Dodgers were at it again Thursday as they outscored the Cardinals, 9-7, at Busch Stadium. Manny Machado was in the middle of the action as he went 3-for-4 with three RBIs, including a home run to center in the seventh -- his 10th with the Dodgers and 34th overall.