It’s a tough stretch for the Dodgers, thanks in part to New York and its legendary tenacity—and that goes for both the Yankees and the Mets. Here’s what’s been happening as the Dodgers try to get past another fierce rival.
Dodgers Notes
Mookie Betts is scheduled to be back in the lineup today after an unfortunate toe fracture, writes Jack Harris at the Los Angeles Times, but Tyler Glasnow has seemingly regressed in his recovery. After going on the IL with shoulder inflammation in April, the pitcher is now experiencing “general body discomfort,” according to manager Dave Roberts.
And speaking of pitchers having a hard time, Tanner Scott remains a sore spot for the Dodgers. He holds a 4.72 ERA since joining the Dodgers on a four-year deal, with 10 earned runs in his last seven outings alone, writes ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez.
As the Mets continue their series against the Dodgers, there’s more at stake than just another two wins. This team remembers how it felt to end their season at Dodger Stadium last year, and they’re ready for revenge—or at least, redemption, writes Russell Dorsey at Yahoo Sports.
Former MLB player Eric Anthony was never too curious about his biological father, but when his daughter asked him to do a DNA test to learn more about her family, Anthony discovered that he wasn’t the first pro ballplayer in his family: His father is Dodgers legend Willie Davis. Bob Nightengale at USA Today tells the story of how Anthony made the connection—and found a whole new world int the process.
Chris Sale became the fastest pitcher to record 2,500 career strikeouts, achieving the feat in 2,026 innings. While it took him more time than other pitchers on the list because of injuries, it’s still a stat that tells quite a story, writes Steve Henson at the Los Angeles Times.