The Los Angeles Dodgers have seemingly shifted into the next gear in the month of August, and at the right time to do so. So far they are 12-3 this month, and have gained two games on the first place San Francisco Giants in the NL West.
The Giants aren’t making it too easy, going 13-5 in that same span. The Dodgers need to win almost every game if they want to make gains in the divisional race. However, two games in two weeks is a good start. If they can keep that pace, with six weeks left to go in the season, they should be able to end the year atop the NL West.