The 2023 Los Angeles Dodgers may remind many Dodger fans of the special 1988 ballclub. After Saturday’s blowout loss, Dodger fans should remember the 1988 Dodgers lost Game 1 of the NLCS, and then, they won the series.
Yes, Clayton Kershaw let himself and his team down. However, this Dodger team won’t let anyone blame Kershaw for their troubles. Tommy Lasorda called the 1988 team his favorite, and Dave Roberts has said this team is his favorite.
The 1988 Dodgers lost both Fernando Valenzuela and Hall of Famer Don Sutton to injuries.