NLDS Game 3 Thread @ Fredbirds, 3p

Brrrrrrrrr. Vicente Padilla (0-0, -.--) vs. Joel Pineiro (0-0, -.--). Thursday's game-time temperature at Dodger Stadium: 71 degrees. Today's high in St. Louis: 60 degrees. Today's low: 38 degrees. In other words, the Dodgers can expect a chilly reception at Busch Stadium in more ways than one. Heavy rains canceled on-field practice yesterday. While a 2-0 lead over the Cardinals is pretty much a dream come true, a road win is the next big test the Dodgers must pass. And they would prefer not to stay in St. Louis for a second longer than necessary. With his game-tying hit in Game 2, Ronnie Belliard has officially displaced Orlando Hudson as the Dodgers' starting second baseman. The O-Dog is handling the situation with his usual class: "I'm all right, I'm all right....I'll do whatever they need me to do," he told the Daily News. Most of the other regular starters have already made offensive playoff contributions: Matt Kemp and Andre E...