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CLEVELAND — For a few weeks now, the Dodgers have been in the “treading water” portion of their season, trying to work through injuries in their pitching staff and inconsistencies in the lineup to remain atop the National League West standings.
On Tuesday, in a 9-5 win over the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, the team’s play embodied that dynamic.
Starting pitcher Dustin May was mostly good but gave up a three-run homer that marred an otherwise productive five-inning start. Slumping hitters Max Muncy and Michael Conforto showed long-awaited life, both going deep late to help the Dodgers pull away.