When they beat Jake Arrieta 10 days ago, they became the first team to hang a loss on the Chicago Cubs right-hander in nearly a year. When they knocked off Jose Fernandez six days later, they exploded for four runs after looking like they were on the verge of being no-hit.
They’ll try to find more ace-beating pixie dust on Wednesday when they face Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw, the undisputed best pitcher on the planet.
If they can manage it, not only will they lock down a series victory over the rival Dodgers, they’ll conclude a homestand with a winning record for the first time this season.