Vin Scully often referenced “the elevator ride from the penthouse to the basement” when a batter would strike out in their next at-bat after hitting a home run. This famous #Scullyism can also describe the Dodgers and their troubles this season. They went all the way to Game 7 of the World Series last year, but now are sinking fast. The scary part is that they haven’t completely reached the basement yet, sitting 1 1/2 games ahead of the San Diego Padres in the NL West. But if the Boys in Blue can’t get healthy and turn things around — and fast — they’ll find themselves in last place.
Dodgers’ letdown of a season has team approaching a crossroads soon
