Dodgers Pitcher Lowe Is On Fire, Literally

The Dodgers pitching staff has been on fire lately during their run for the playoffs. But on Wednesday night starting pitcher Derek Lowe was literally on fire.

In the top of the fifth inning, Lowe was standing in the corner of the dugout preparing to step into the on-deck circle. Next to his right leg was a large space heater.

Lowe was so intent on watching the game that he didn't feel the heat or smell the smoke. Then teammate Matt Kemp saw his polyester pants leg burning, and cried out." He said, 'Dude, you're on fire,' " Lowe recalled. At first, Lowe thought he was just being complimented on his pitching." Then he said, 'Literally,' " Lowe said.

Lowe jumped away from the heater and the flames subsided but not before the fire had burned holes in his pants and socks.With his teammates in stitches, Lowe ran into the tunnel and changed into a new pair of pants that Mitch Poole, the Dodgers clubhouse manager, had rushed into action.

Lowe is supposedly autographing the pants and socks and could auction them off for charity.