Is it over yet?
The Dodgers arrived in Philadelphia on Tuesday hoping to close the gap between themselves and the team with the best record in the National League. They left Thursday having been swept in three games by the Phillies. Injuries are more than a convenient excuse, but they aren’t letting up. At least the schedule will: the Dodgers travel to Detroit for three games against the Tigers (45-49) starting today, followed by the All-Star break.
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