Well, first “half”, since the midway point was over a week ago, but you get the idea. After three of the lowest months I can remember as a Dodger fan, sweeping the Padres behind two Andre Ethier homers (finally vaulting him past Rod Barajas for second on the club), a rare quality daytime start from Ted Lilly, and yet another nervewracking 9th from Javy Guerra is mighty tasty.

Also tasty? The burgers I’m attempting to grill on this fine Sunday, which explains the abbreviated recap. But fear not: midseason grades start tomorrow.