Game 79 vs. Rockies, July 1: Joe Torre Pre-Game Talk

On Matt Kemp batting second: "We're struggling right now as far as putting some offense together. The fact that Furcal's not in the lineup — just trying to get some speed up top. One thing about Matt: He may seem like he's overmatched at times, but it doesn't stop him from fighting for an at-bat." "I'm just playing right now and just trying to get a little offense going." On the Rockies putting the shift on left-handed Andre Ethier last night: "We've talked so often, I'd hate to try to have him all of a sudden try to direct where the ball's going. You just have to swing and let it go where it wants. I think basically what they're trying to encourage him to do is hit the ball the other way, which he's certainly capable of doing. Because they want to eliminate the home run. They did a good job. Not only him, but they were playing behind the bag when Loretta hit a ball. They defensed us very well last nigh...