There are days the Dodgers have to grind out wins, like they did against the Cincinnati Reds to take a tight four-game series over the weekend.
Then, there are days like Monday, when the Dodgers blitz an opposing pitcher, take a massive early lead, then shift into cruise control, turning stress-free wins into something of a routine affair early on this season.
The club’s 6-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium featured all those familiar, one-sided hallmarks.
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The Dodgers exploded for six runs in the third inning, keyed by a grand slam from Freddie Freeman.