When considering all the injuries the original starting rotation of the Dodgers has suffered so far this season, somebody unfamiliar with the team would probably think the club is doomed to defeat, not having a chance to hang around in its respective division race. However, in reality, the complete opposite may be true. In fact, with all the arms that are present in the current rotation mix, Los Angeles may have a better chance of success right now than they’ve had all year.
Depending on how staff ace Clayton Kershaw emerges on his return to the bump Thursday afternoon, the Dodgers could find themselves walking away with a series win over a tough Philadelphia club.