Pedro Martinez and Vicente Padilla both arrived at the ballpark ready to show up their former teams on Friday.

Through seven innings, both pitchers have combined to give up just six hits and no walks. The Phillies lead the game, 1-0.

Padilla has struck out six batters, but surrendered a fourth inning home run to Ryan Howard. He’s thrown 83 pitches in the first seven innings.

Martinez, who has pitched just one since Sept. 19, is locating his pitches and has been impressive thus far. He has given up two hits and struck out three batters. He did, however, hit Russell Martin with a pitch in the sixth inning. That was huge because, instead of pinch-hitting for Padilla, the Dodgers starter sacrificed Martin to second and remained in the game.

Pedro has tossed 87 pitches, and will likely make it to the seventh inning unless the Phils get a rally going and his spot in the order comes up. In any event, Pedro has pitched more than anyone could have anticipated, and saved some wear on the bullpen in the process. That is vitally important after six relievers had to take the mound in Thursday’s 8-6 win.

Neither pitcher has walked a batter, and this has the makings of a pitchers’ duel.

As we enter the eighth inning, time is starting to run out for the Dodgers. The Phillies are six outs away from escaping Los Angeles with an incredible 2-0 series lead.