Dodgers host Reds in Game 1 of NL Wild Card Series
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On Sept. 9, 1965, Sandy Koufax threw a perfect game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium. The Los Angeles Dodgers needed every bit of Koufax’s brilliance as Bob Hendley also turned in a gem that evening. Los Angeles broke through in the fifth ...
The Dodgers’ ace and the Cubs’ Bob Hendley had a duel for the ages, and Vin Scully was as masterful at the microphone as the pitchers were on the mound.
“Sasaki, who was activated from the 60-day injured list before the game, looked impressive in a 1-2-3 inning. He struck out two, including Ildemaro Vargas swinging on a 99 mph fastball, and departed with the Dodgers leading 3-1,” ESPN wrote.
Clayton Kershaw, in perhaps the final start of his career, strikes out seven and helps the Dodgers end the regular season with a 6-1 win over the Seattle Mariners.
The Los Angeles Dodgers can not catch a break this season when it comes to pitcher health. Even in the final week of the MLB season, when the team's magic number to clinch the NL West is just three, there are still important arms heading to the IL.
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Roki Sasaki gets chance to join a Dodgers bullpen in shambles
After four months on the injured list, Roki Sasaki is back with the Dodgers in a perfect combination of necessity and opportunity. Starting pitching was all he’s ever known as a professional before last week, but the Dodgers bullpen is capsizing at the moment, and could use all the help it can get.
The Los Angeles Dodgers sent off future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw in a spectacular way on Friday night with standing ovations, video tributes, and unforgett
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