LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 18: Mitch White #66 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the third inning of the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium on August 18, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
OK, hand to the sky: when we contemplated the Dodgers’ need for reliable starting pitching prior to the Max Scherzer trade (and also after it!), we didn’t really consider an outcome where Mitch White — who contributed to the team’s struggles in early May — would be able to toss over seven strong innings to seal a victory.