Okay, I don't have the ability to write a coherent column after that 7-5 come from behind win over the Dodgers, so here's some random thoughts...

* Charlie Manuel is a genius...A bunch of friends and I all wondered why So Taguchi was pinch hitting in the 6th inning, but Charlie was just saving his professional hitter, Matt Stairs, for a big spot against a guy who throws mostly fastballs. I still don't know why Taguchi is on the roster, but if there was any time to actually bring him into the game, that was it, and he almost got a hit, but Andre Ethier made an outstanding diving catch.

* Speaking of Matt Stairs, I love that in his post game interview, he said that he "Just swings for the fences"

* How amazing is Chase Utley...not only did he go 3 for 5 from the plate, his unassisted double play kept the game close after Chad Durbin tried to let the Dodgers blow it wide open.

* Why did Joe Torre pull Kuo? He was dominating the Phillies and suddenly he gets yanked and the Phillies have new life. More importantly, why did Joe Torre make a lot of the pitching moves he made? Derek Lowe was cruising along and was under 80 pitches, yet he was pulled for Clayton Kershaw, who gave up the tying run. In addition, he blew through all of his lefties, which allowed Shane to hit from the left side, and then Matt Stairs to pinch hit from the left side instead of Chris Coste.

* Manny Ramirez is quite good...

* Why can't Ryan Howard make a throw to any base? His throws are terrible and the latest error nearly cost the Phillies dearly.

* Brad Lidge sure likes to make things interesting, but his ninth inning was certainly easy. He goes through weaker hitters like a hot knife through butter, but he has started struggling against better hitters. We'll have to watch that as the playoffs go on.

* Initial thoughts about game 5...Hamels will throw a gem and the Phillies will end it out in L.A.