Dingers and strikeouts, in sufficient quantity, are a solid winning strategy for most teams.
Clayton Kershaw, who, despite not being an All-Star, isn't a terrible pitcher, stymied the potent Phillies' offense this evening, pitching a complete game shutout with 13 strikeouts. Meanwhile, his true-blue Dodgers teammate Jimmy Rollins rapped a double and a home run, driving in three, as the Dodgers crushed the Phillies.
Ok, that was mean. Kershaw is absolutely an All-Star, regardless of Bruce Bochy's whims, and Rollins will always be a Phillie, in our hearts, if not on paper.