BALLPARK FIGURES: The Dodgers recent success has re-engaged their considerable fan base. The team leads the National League in attendance and is on course to set a franchise record, averaging nearly 46,000 ticket sales a game at Dodger Stadium. (Allen J. Schaben / LAT)
ON THE BALL: Kenny Lofton, signing autographs before a game, is one of the veteran players who helped in Dodgers revival. (Ricardo DeAratanha / LAT)
Dodgers Greg Maddux talks with head coach Grady Little in the dugout before a game. (Alexander Gallardo / LAT)
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Takashi Saito, from Japan, pitches against Pittsburgh Pirates Joe Randa. (Keith Srakocic / AP)
J.D. Drew celebrates his game-winning hit over the Chicago Cubs during ninth inning at Dodger Stadium. Kenny Lofton scored from second to give the Dodgers a 2-1 win. (Richard Hartog / LAT)
Diamondbacks’ Luis Gonzalez tries to break up a double-play as Dodger shortstop Rafael Furcal completes the relay in the eighth inning. (Myung J. Chun / LAT)
Los Angeles Dodgers Rafael Furcal runs past the San Francisco Giants catcher Eliezer Alfonzo to score. (Spencer Weiner / LAT)
Dodgers Andre Ethier high fives third base coach Rich Donelly after hitting a homerun against the Colorado Rockies in the eighth inning. (Alexander Gallardo / LAT)
Dodger J.D. Drew hits an RBI double in the 1st inning. (Elsa / Getty Images)
Dodgers’ starting pitcher Brad Penny follows through on a pitch against the Colorado Rockies. (Brian Bahr / Getty Images)
Dodgers Matt Kemp and Philadelphia Phillies catcher Mike Lieberthal watch Kemp’s three-run homerun sail over the fence. (Alexander Gallardo / LAT)
NEW FACES: Five-time All-Star shortstop Nomar Garciaparra holds his new Dodger jersey with General Manager Ned Colletti, a former Giant official who will be in charge of re-tooling the team’s roster. (Armando Arorizo / EPA)
