Defense wins championships.
The way the Dodgers are backing up their pitchers recently has been nothing short of amazing, with highlight play after highlight play by the infield and outfield. While the bats have been molten hot during the month of August, the Dodgers have been just as good on the defensive end.
This statement was the most prominent Saturday night in a close 3-1 victory where multiple plays were made that allowed the Dodgers to win.
In the top of the 9th, the Dodgers led 3-1 in the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader.