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Column: October comes early? Dodgers will be tested by brutal August schedule

By Dylan Hernández

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Aug. 6, 2024 6:57 AM PT

In their 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night at Dodger Stadium, the Dodgers resembled the team they will have to be in October — or, for that matter, in August.

Shohei Ohtani blasted his 34th home run and stole his 32nd base.

“I believe that as we get closer to October, you’re going to see an even better player,” manager Dave Roberts said.

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Tyler Glasnow said he felt “a little out of whack” but managed to depart the game with a lead.