NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 15: Max Scherzer #31 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on August 15, 2021 in New York City. The Dodgers defeated the Mets 14-4. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Don’t look now, but the Los Angeles Dodgers have tightened the gap in the NL West to just 1.5 games. That’ll happen you win rattle off eight straight wins, but the Giants finally deciding to lose some games has been convenient.
It only took until the latter stages of August!