The Dodgers bullpen has been a strength of the club this season, and one of the reasons the club holds a 4½-game lead in the National League West entering play on Monday. But last week was a rough patch for Dodgers relievers.
After allowing one home run in 92u2153 innings through the first five weeks of the season, Dodgers relievers allowed four home runs in 20u2153 innings last week.
The previously untouchable Yimi Garcia allowed two of the four home runs, blowing saves on Monday and Friday. The club was bailed out Monday thanks to a three-run, walk-off home run by Scott Van Slyke, but the bullpen carnage continued.