An olive-tinted bottle rested on Dave Roberts’ desk. Roberts is a committed oenophile, so he may have indulged in a glass of red wine regardless of Tuesday’s outcome. But he had an additional reason to savor the postgame atmosphere: After a 5-0 victory over the Pirates at PNC Park, the Dodgers no longer own a losing record.
The milestone deserves acknowledgment, if not celebration. The team had officially classified as losers since April 24. They resided 10 games under .500 on May 16. Since then, they have gone 14-4, with a winning streak extended to four games Tuesday.