So I’ve been sick this weekend, and haven’t really been able to watch the games (or do much of anything else).

But, with the help of Hanley Ramirez, the Dodgers were able to sweep their NL West division rivals, the San Francisco Giants. Today, 2011 Cy Young Winner Clayton Kershaw threw a complete game shut out as the Dodgers beat the Giants 4 – 0. Kershaw gave up five hits, one walk, and had seven strikeouts. Per Eric Stephen of True Blue LA, Kershaw now has a career 0.66 ERA at AT&T Park. Luis Cruz continued to contribute, and Cruz now has 16 RBI in 22 games played as a Dodger.

Someone doesn’t want to go back to Albuquerque.

The teams are tied for first place in their division, making the division race mighty interesting, considering that the trade deadline is looming. The Dodgers are looking to add another pitcher and at least another bat. It remains to be seen if Ryan Dempster (CHC) will be added or if the Cubs will hold on to him if they cannot get the prospects they want for him.

Although this won’t make up for losing to the Phillies two NLCS series in a row, man, does it feel good. I mean, most of the regular players are on the DL, but WHATEVER. I’ll take what I can get.

James Loney hit the ball well, Elian Herrera continued to be really good, and Andre Ethier busted his slump with a screamer down the 1st base line that Mayberry ended up booting behind him. The hit was initially ruled an error, though the scorer changed it to a double later in the game.

Shawn Tolleson, one of the best relievers in the Dodgers’ farm system for the past year and a half, made his MLB debut in the 9th after the Dodgers increased their lead from 4-3 to 8-3 in the 8th inning. Tolleson’s best pitch is his cutter, so naturally, he didn’t throw it all today. He threw 10 pitches, 8 of the balls, good for two walks. He was quickly lifted in favor of Ronald Belisario, who shut the door (jello jiggling, butter getting cold, etc.).

The Internet was very excited that Tolleson got to pitch in the game, but was somewhat ambivalent about getting lifted so early.

Another farm player may get a chance to play soon, as AJ Ellis was reportedly still hobbling about after getting hit by a pitch. This may mean that Matt Treanor will become the starting catcher. He’s been doing well but it’s been in spot starts, so who knows how that would turn out if he had to play closer to every day.