Los Angeles Dodgers’ Hiroki Kuroda (2nd L) leaves after pitching against the Philadelphia Phillies during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series in Los Angeles on October 12, 2008. Dodgers beat the Phillies 7-2. (UPI Photo/Phil McCarten) Photo via Newscom.

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Today my boyfriend and I went to the Dodgers Stadium for the NLDS Game 3, and I witnessed perhaps one of the saddest baseball moments in my life.

My beloved Cubbies were swept by my boyfriend’s beloved Dodgers.

What cruel intimidation and smack talk by those Dodger fans…

Anyway, in this short entry, I will simply post some pictures from Dodgers Stadium, and I’ll also post a few that I took earlier this year at various baseball stadiums. All pictures were taken using my iPhone, except for the New York one.

During the national anthem on Oct 4, 2008. Dodgers Stadium, Los Angeles, CA

The whole stadium was full. Oct 4, 2008. Dodgers Stadium, Los Angeles, CA

Dodgers players congratulated each other on the field after their win. Oct 4, 2008. Dodgers Stadium, Los Angeles, CA

July 10, 2008. Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL

July 19, 2008. Yankees Stadium, Bronx, NY

Here comes “Cafe Rabu’s Menu: Today’s Special” featuring the letter D. Who could this possibly be?

D is for… the Dodgers, the National League West Champion 2008 (official site)

Welcome to another sports edition of Cafe Rabu, featuring the only team in Major League Baseball that is truly located in Los Angeles, California.

Having trailed divisional rival Arizona Diamondbacks for the majority of the year, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ season kicked into high gear after trading for Manny Ramirez from the Boston Red Sox right before the July trade deadline, then finally taking sole possession of first place in the NL West on September 6th, and never looked back.

The Dodgers clinched the division crown with four games left in the season, finishing 84-78 in 2008.  Because the NL Wild Card winner also came from the Central division, so having the worst record among the three divisional champions means that they are going to face the Central division champs, the Chicago Cubs, who has the best record in the National League this year.

And guess who got tickets to watch the Dodgers play the Cubs at home in Game 3 of the Division Series!

A little over a week ago, I went onto dodgers.com, and check for those postseason tickets, just in case Dodgers might get into the playoffs.  At the time, none of the NL teams other than the Cubs have clinched a playoff spot, so perhaps that’s why it was rather easy for me to find tickets for Dodgers’ playoff tickets.  In fact, I only had to pay $70 for a pair.  Who cares they’re like nosebleed seats.  The fact that I can see my local team get to the postseason is something special for me, plus my boyfriend is a Dodger fan, and I knew there’s a chance that the Dodgers could play the Cubs, and that’s even more special.

In any case, the Los Angeles Dodgers will start its NLDS series against the Chicago Cubs in Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, on Wednesday 5:30pm CDT.

The Major League Baseball postseason will start on Wednesday Oct 1, 2008. The Division Series can be viewed on TBS, and the Championship Series on TBS and FOX. The World Series will be broadcast on FOX.

Check out MLB.com for more information on teams and schedule.