After going 2-4 on a rough and windy road trip, the Dodgers are relieved to be back at Dodger Stadium to open a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks and begin a lengthy 13-game stretch against NL West opponents.
The Dodgers’ offense looked more dormant than the brown ivy clinging to the outfield wall at Wrigley Field during the series against the World Champions. They went 1-for-24 with runners in scoring position and stranded 26 batters in the three-game set. If it were not for their excellent pitching-both from their starters and their bullpen-they could have easily returned to LA below .