"The Dodgers (84-65) handled business over the weekend, taking two of three in San Francisco to maintain the 2.5 game lead in the West over San Diego. While the usual offensive struggles for Yoshinobu Yamamoto bit the Dodgers in the opener, the Dodgers put up double digits in the other two games entering this vital series to open their final homestand of the season. The Phillies (89-61) currently lead the Dodgers by 4.5 games for the 2-seed in the NL and the first round bye"
"Sheehan allowed a run and three hits over seven innings with nine strikeouts and a walk. It wasn't quite as good as his previous home start (seven shutout with 10 strikeouts against the Reds), but Sheehan's making his stake for a prominent role in October. He hasn't exactly been facing high-powered offenses, so this should be a much better test in what's essentially a playoff game."
"After this series, the Dodgers host San Francisco for four before heading to Arizona and Seattle to end the season. Philly heads to Arizona this weekend before returning home for Miami and Minnesota. The Phillies took two of three over the Dodgers for the Dodgers' first series loss of the season back in April. It was a very close series, as both teams scored 12 runs and the Dodgers lost a pair of one-run games and took the middle game by two."
Dodgers entered the homestand after winning two of three in San Francisco, maintaining a 2.5-game lead in the NL West over San Diego. Offensive struggles from Yoshinobu Yamamoto affected the opener, but the Dodgers scored double digits in the other two games. The Phillies sit 4.5 games ahead for the NL's 2-seed and a first-round bye, and a Dodger series victory would tighten that race despite Philly's easier remaining schedule. After this series, Dodgers host the Giants, then finish at Arizona and Seattle. Phillies travel to Arizona, then play Miami and Minnesota. Emmet Sheehan is slated to start after strong home outings.
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