Saints be praised, we got to play Houston

And this is Sister Mary Arabian, Mr. Lasorda.

Thank you, sister.  Again, I want to say that after that aggravating series against the Phillies, the heavens sent the Astros here to help right our ship.  By sweeping them, we're ready to get back on the road.

Mr. Lasorda, we were reading about them before meeting you.  It sounds as if God has chosen to smite them this season.

Yeah, I guess so.  But you don't get into heaven without being a Dodger fan.  Or, with a bullpen like Houston's.  But Sister, between you and me, can you put in a good word for our road trip?  I think we got an outside chance.

I'm not a miracle worker, Mr. Lasorda.  (laughter)

(to self) Cristo, tutti un commediante.