Dodgers' Turner hit by pitch, leaves game
Los Angeles third baseman Justin Turner left Thursday's game at Philadelphia after being hit by a pitch in the right hand in the first inning.
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96-56, 1st in NL West
Jerry Crasnick ESPN Senior Writer
As if losing 20 times in a 25-game span weren't bad enough, the Dodgers are now suffering some dings to their lineup mainstays. Corey Seager, who is already dealing with a sore right elbow, has fouled balls off his calf and ankle this week and sat out today's series finale in Philadelphia. And Justin Turner had to leave today's game after being struck in the hand by a Mark Leiter Jr. pitch in the first inning. This is not the way manager Dave Roberts envisioned gearing up for the playoffs.
David Schoenfield ESPN Senior Writer
Do the Dodgers have a bullpen problem heading into the postseason? Through July, the pen had a 2.83 ERA and 1.07 WHIP. Since then, it owns a 4.90 ERA and 1.31 WHIP. Kenley Jansen and Brandon Morrow seem like the only reliable relievers of late, but haven't pitched much as the Dodgers have lost 20 of their past 25 games.
BBTN: Fan Safety, Dodgers' Issues, Hinch
Before chatting with Astros manager A.J. Hinch, Buster Olney talks to Keith Law and Jon Sciambi about fan safety, the Dodgers' bullpen woes, Jake Arrieta's health and more.
Law: Scouting Yu Darvish as Dodgers gear up for October
The Dodgers righty has great stuff, but if he is going to help L.A. in the postseason, he will need to stop throwing like a finesse pitcher.
Inside the clubhouse for the Dodgers' rise and fall
Two dramatic streaks will define the Dodgers' 2017 season -- unless they can pull off something even more memorable in October.
David Schoenfield ESPN Senior Writer
The Dodgers had a chance to clinch the NL West on Wednesday, but instead suffered a third straight loss to the lowly Phillies, who will go for the series sweep on Thursday. The Dodgers are 5-20 over their past 25 games and their magic number remains at two. The Red Sox did clinch at least a wild-card spot with their win and the Angels' loss. Other magic numbers: Red Sox: 8 (to win AL East) Cubs: 8 (to win NL Central) Yankees: 3 (to clinch wild card) Diamondbacks: 4 (to clinch wild card)
Phillies defeat slumping Dodgers 7-5 (1:39)
Ex-OF Mondesi sentenced to 8 years in prison
A court in the Dominican Republic has sentenced former MLB outfielder Raul Mondesi to eight years in prison for corruption and mishandling of public funds while serving as mayor of his hometown, San Cristobal.
Aaron Altherr leads Phillies past Dodgers 7-5
Aaron Altherr hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the eighth after launching a tying, two-run homer an inning earlier and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers 7-5 Wednesday night.
Utley smacks triple to deep center in his return to Philadelphia (0:33)
Bellinger knocks in two runs on double (0:26)
Puig makes fantastic catch, slams into the scoreboard (0:19)
González y GarcÃa: cuerpos en MLB, mentes en México
En medio de su contienda en la recta final de Grandes Ligas, Adrián González y Jaime GarcÃa andan atentos a lo ocurrido en su paÃs, donde un terremoto afectó la parte central, incluyendo Ciudad de México.
David Schoenfield ESPN Senior Writer
Let's talk magic numbers. The Astros, Indians and Nationals have already clinched division titles, and the Dodgers can join them tonight. Their number is two, so they need a win over the Phillies -- the Phillies won the first two games of the series -- and a Diamondbacks loss to the Padres to pop the champagne. Will they stay up in Philly to possibly celebrate? Other magic numbers: Red Sox: 9 Cubs: 9
Is it the year of the Dodgers?
Mike Trudell and Ben Lyons react to Kevin Durant's Twitter situation and Mychal Thompson recaps "Evening with the Lakers" he hosted last night. Plus, the Dodgers lose again, is this just not their year?
Awards Watch: Kershaw not the only Dodger deserving Cy Young buzz
Clayton Kershaw has been phenomenal this season and has a great shot at taking home the award, but Kenley Jansen has been nothing short of dominant. In another era, Jansen may have received MVP buzz.
The Undefeated: The day Art Williams became the first black umpire in the National League
After a call-up from the minors, Williams stayed in the majors from 1972 to 1977
Every likely playoff team's one big lineup question
From a slumping newcomer's fit in L.A.'s outfield to a rookie's role on the reigning champs, we examine an area that could make or break each offense.
David Schoenfield ESPN Senior Writer
Pedro Baez continues to pitch himself out of a key role in the Dodgers bullpen - - and maybe off the postseason roster entirely. Entering with a 2-1 lead in the seventh, he gave up four runs and picked up the loss. In August and September he's allowed 16 runs and 31 baserunners in 15 innings (and five HRs). It's time for Dave Roberts to stop relying on Baez to get key outs.
Hoskins leads Phillies' comeback win over Dodgers (0:58)
Hoskins' 4 RBIs lead Phillies over Dodgers 6-2
Rhys Hoskins had four RBI, including a tiebreaking, three-run double off Pedro Baez in seventh inning that led the Philadelphia Phillies over Los Angeles 6-2 Tuesday night and prevented the Dodgers from moving closer to the NL West title.
Bellinger scores on impressive slide (0:45)
Grandal's solo shot gives the Dodgers an early lead (0:26)
Breaking Blue Podcast Episode 9
Steve Mason is joined by the OC Register's Bill Plunkett and discusses the Dodgers' shaky bullpen, Clayton Kershaw's fastball velocity and where Alex Wood ultimately ends up.
2017 NL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 96 | 56 | .632 | - | L4 |
| Arizona | 88 | 65 | .575 | 8.5 | W1 |
| Colorado | 82 | 70 | .539 | 14 | L3 |
| San Diego | 68 | 84 | .447 | 28 | L1 |
| San Francisco | 60 | 93 | .392 | 36.5 | W3 |
Team Leaders 2017
- Batting
- Pitching
Home Runs
Batting Average
Runs Batted In
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs71713th
Batting Average.24922nd
On Base Percentage.3347th
Slugging Percentage.43512th
Earned Run Average3.442nd
Quality Starts63Tied-17th
WHIP1.151st
BAA.2271st
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