The guy was pretty slow to the plate once I got to second. The second time, I don't think (Valentin) wanted to throw to third after throwing it into left the first time.
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We did it at home a week ago and (Brian) McFall did it yesterday with his home run in the top of the 12th. We did it again tonight. (Valentin) had a great day and it was a good way to cap it off.
It's a team game. It wasn't like Valentin tried to let the ball go through his legs to see how far it would get by him. That 0-2 changeup was my mistake. I take responsibility for letting the guy score on an 0-2 pitch.
DePodesta said Cruz's recent play compares favorably with his earlier years. His .783 on-base plus slugging percentage is higher than that of Dodgers starters Cesar Izturis, Jason Phillips, Jason Repko, Oscar Robles, Jose Valentin and Werth.