Originally Published: May 21, 2009, 04:27 AM

Martin helps Dodgers sweep Mets

Posted By Diego | MLB News | May 21, 2009, 04:27 AM |

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers' 8 1/2-game lead in the NL West is their largest since 1988.

Remember how 1988 turned out?

OK, May is a little early to draw comparisons to the last Dodgers world championship season, but after Russell Martin snapped an 0-for-12 slump with an RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning to sweep the Mets with a 2-1 win, the resulting stats provide tempting food for thought.

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Embed LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers' 8 1/2-game lead in the NL West is their largest since 1988.<br /> <br /> Remember how 1988 turned out?<br /> <br /> OK, May is a little early to draw comparisons to the last Dodgers world championship season, but after Russell Martin snapped an 0-for-12 slump with an RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning to sweep the Mets with a 2-1 win, the resulting stats provide tempting food for thought.<br /><a href='http://www.slicendice.org'>Slice N Dice</a> | <a href='http://www.slicendice.org/MLB/Martin-helps-Dodgers-sweep-Mets'>Martin helps Dodgers sweep Mets</a>