The month of August has been a mixed bag for the Los Angeles Dodgers, as separate spurts of mediocrity and dominance have equated to an underwhelming 8-9 record thus far.
After dropping five of seven to a pair of National League West foes in the Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants, the Dodgers rebounded with their first series win since the end of July over the playoff-hopeful Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field.
The club now returns to Dodger Stadium, where 13 of the next 15 contests will be held against a variety of contenders and rebuilders, including a crucial four-game series against the first-place Arizona Diamondbacks that’s set to take place at the conclusion of the month.