The Dodgers might have preferred a dominant pitcher. But Manny Machado was the most excellent player on the trade market, so the Dodgers grabbed him and turned to the page in their playbook that read, “Slug away, boys!”
Not every day will be like Sunday for the Dodgers, but more than a few might be. Let us offer two sentences that document their relentless success, and pick your favorite.
A: Matt Kemp hit two home runs, highlighting a 15-hit attack that powered the Dodgers to an 11-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
There were other highlights for the Dodgers, but there is a lingering concern too.