Floatilla in Game 5?

PHILADELPHIA – Vicente Padilla is making his mark and could pitch Game 5 of the NLCS.<

On Sunday, Dodgers manager Joe Torre said that he is considering bumping Clayton Kershaw, who started Game 1, a spot in order to give Padilla the start Wednesday.<p>

“Padilla was obviously impressive his last outing and there’s the experience-wise,” said Torre. “At this point in time, I don’t know what will tip the scales, what the breakdown would be in the first four games for either one to pitch.”

Because of the days off Saturday and Tuesday, Kershaw would be pitching six days after his first start, while Padilla would be on a regular five-day cycle.  In his last start, Padilla allowed one run on four hits in 7 1/3 innings against the Phillies in Game 2.

Kershaw pitched four scoreless innings in Game 1 but gave up five runs in a game the Dodgers lost 8-6. The manager said the outcomes of Game 3 and Game 4 will factor into his decision.

“Off-days certainly help with the pitching decisions,” Torre said. “They allow you to do things in the bullpen you’d be hesitant about.”