NLCS Game 3

Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino gestures to Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda that he shouldn’t throw at his head after Kuroda sailed a pitch in that direction during the third inning Sunday.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino, who grounded out to end the top of the third inning, has some words for Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, who sent a pitch toward Victorino’s head earlier in the at-bat Sunday.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda is held back by first baseman Nomar Garciaparra after Kuroda and Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino got into a heated exchange about a high pitch in the third inning Sunday.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino is restrained by teammates after challenging Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, who threw a pitch toward his head in the third inning Sunday.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers left fielder Manny Ramirez is restrained by catcher Russell Martin and reserve Delwyn Young during altercation with the Phillies the third inning Sunday.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers first base coach Mariano Duncan and Phillies first base coach Davey Lopes get into a verbal exchange during Sunday’s third-inning altercation.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Phillies teammates lead center fielder Shane Victorino back to the dugout after an altercation with the Dodgers in the third inning Sunday.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda gets a pat on the shoulder from teammate Jeff Kent after he was replaced in the seventh inning of Game 3 of the NLCS on Sunday at Dodger Stadium.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton pitched a scoreless ninth inning, giving up one hit and striking out one, to seal the 7-2 victory over the Phillies on Sunday night.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers catcher Russell Martin slides safely into second base ahead of the tag by Phillies second baseman Chase Utley for a stolen base in the seventh inning Sunday.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers catcher Russell Martin confers with relief pitcher Cory Wade during the seventh inning Sunday.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda is given a pat of congratulations by first baseman Nomar Garciaparra as he exits the game in the seventh inning Sunday.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers catcher Russell Martin gets hit for the second time while batting during Sunday night’s game against the Phillies.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Slugger Manny Ramirez slides home in the fourth inning to give the Dodgers their seventh and final run against the Phillies on Sunday night.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal arrives at home plate thankful after hitting a home run in the second inning Sunday to give L.A. a 7-1 lead over the Phillies.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal beats the throw to Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz to score the first run of the game Sunday.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal slides through the block attempt of Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz in the first inning Sunday.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers catcher Russell Martin is hit by a pitch in the first inning from Phillies starter Jamie Moyer, who gave up twice as many runs -- six -- and he recorded outs Sunday.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers left fielder Manny Ramirez connects for a run-scoring hit in the first inning Sunday, driving in Rafael Furcal with the game’s first run.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal tags out Phillies second baseman Chase Utley, who was caught attempting to steal in the first inning Sunday.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Hiroki Kuroda gave the Dodgers a strong start Sunday night against the Phillies in Game 3 of the NLCS. He went six-plus innings, giving up six hits and two runs.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)