The New York Times – Sports:
Both teams have been winning with smoke and mirrors thanks to injuries. A series against each other in Los Angeles offers a test of just how good they are.
Category: Kershaw, Clayton
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Mets’ Max Scherzer Ejected From Start Over Foreign Substance
The New York Times – Sports:
Max Scherzer was ejected from Wednesday’s win over the Los Angeles Dodgers because of a foreign substance, providing yet another speed bump for the Mets’ starting rotation.
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Max Scherzer Gets Win No. 200 as Mets Clinch Postseason Berth
The New York Times – Sports:
After achieving a suddenly rare milestone, Max Scherzer focused on the bigger picture: The Mets qualified for the postseason for the first time since 2016.
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Mets and Dodgers Face Off In Series With NL East Implications
The New York Times – Sports:
A three-game series against Los Angeles will give the Mets a chance to size themselves up. It could also create an opportunity for Atlanta to make up some ground.
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MLB Nears 10 Years Without a Perfect Game
The New York Times – Sports:
A burst of six perfect games over three seasons made the feat seem commonplace. Ten years without one has reinforced its rarity.
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Giancarlo Stanton of Yankees Wins All-Star MVP Award in Hometown
The New York Times – Sports:
It was a homecoming at Dodger Stadium for Giancarlo Stanton. The Yankees slugger, and Los Angeles native, hopes his team can return to Chavez Ravine in October.
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Stanton and Buxton Power A.L. to Ninth Straight All-Star Win
The New York Times – Sports:
Back-to-back homers off Tony Gonsolin were enough give the American League yet another victory in the Midsummer Classic.
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Dodger Stadium Shadows Could Aid All-Star Pitchers
The New York Times – Sports:
Dodger Stadium at dusk can be one of the hardest places to hit in baseball. As if Clayton Kershaw and Shane McClanahan, the All-Star starters, needed any help.
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How the Dodgers Found Tony Gonsolin and Tyler Anderson
The New York Times – Sports:
Tony Gonsolin and Tyler Anderson — combined record: 17-0 — are the latest gambles to pay off for an organization that knows how to find what works.