Dodgers vs. Giants

Dodgers second baseman Skip Schumaker avoids the slide of Giants catcher Buster Posey while turning a double play in the second inning Wednesday night.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Giants right fielder Hunter Pence can’t make a diving catch on a double by Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis in the second inning Wednesday night.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers starting pitcher Josh Beckett waits as Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning Wednesday night.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Giants right fielder Hunter Pence crosses the plate after hitting a home run in the sixth inning Wednesday night.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers shortstop Luis Cruz tosses the ball to second baseman Mark Ellis during a double play in the ninth inning Wednesday night.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers right fielder Andre Ethier reacts after popping out in the ninth inning against the Giants on Wednesday night.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)