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Dodger Balk-offs are Rare, but Have Happened Before

The Dodgers defeated the Texas Rangers on Thursday night 1-0 in the series finale to avoid a four game sweep despite more pathetic offense. Thursday night’s victory saw the Dodgers do something they haven’t done in five years. I am talking about a balk-off victory.

“The Dodgers will take a run any way they can get it” ~ Vin Scully

With a scoreless tie in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Dodgers got consecutive lead-off walks from Yasmani Grandal, and Andre Ethier.