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Dodgers rediscover World Series-winning formula … and it’s only May

Nypost · · 614 words · By Dylan Hernandez
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“They head into their three-game series in Milwaukee that starts Friday as winners in seven of their last eight games.”
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Web search results explicitly state the Dodgers won seven of their last eight games and are heading into a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers starting Friday.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 Major League Baseball postseason was the playoff tournament of Major League Baseball (MLB) for the 2024 season. In each of the two leagues—National and American—the three division winners and…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Major League Baseball postseason was the playoff tournament of Major League Baseball (MLB) for the 2025 season. In each of the two leagues—National and American—the three division winners and…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) Eas…
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“They reclaimed first place in the National League West by winning their last two games against the Padres at Petco Park”
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Multiple web search results confirm the Dodgers won games against the Padres to pull back into the top spot in the division standings.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 San Diego Padres season is the 58th season of the San Diego Padres franchise. The Padres compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West Division. The…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Dodgers–Padres rivalry is a Major League Baseball (MLB) National League division rivalry between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers and Padres are both members of the Na…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodgers–Padres_rivalry
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The National League West is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions. This division was created for the 1969 season when the National League (NL) expanded to 12 teams by adding the San Diego Padre…
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“Freddie Freeman homering twice in a 5-4 win Tuesday”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm Freddie Freeman hit two home runs in a 5-4 victory over the Padres.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers season was the 135th season for the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise in Major League Baseball (MLB), their 67th season in Los Angeles, California, and their 63rd season playi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 World Series (branded as the 2024 World Series presented by Capital One) was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 2024 season. The 120th edition of the World Series, it wa…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 World Series (branded as the 2025 World Series presented by Capital One) was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 2025 season. The 121st edition of the World Series, it wa…
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“Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernandez going deep in a 4-0 triumph in the series finale Wednesday.”
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While the players are confirmed as Dodgers, the provided evidence does not contain a specific game recap for a 4-0 win on Wednesday featuring home runs by both Ohtani and Hernandez.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers season was the 135th season for the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise in Major League Baseball (MLB), their 67th season in Los Angeles, California, and their 63rd season playi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Los Angeles Dodgers season is the 137th season for the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise in Major League Baseball (MLB), their 69th season in Los Angeles, California, and their 65th season playin…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Teoscar José Hernández (Spanish pronunciation: [teˈoskaɾ xoˈse eɾˈnandes]; born October 15, 1992), nicknamed "Teo", is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teoscar_Hernández
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“The relievers contributed nine shutout innings in the two wins, extending the bullpen’s scoreless streak to 29 innings”
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Multiple web search results confirm the Dodgers bullpen reached a 29-inning scoreless streak.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Brooklyn Dodgers were a Major League Baseball team founded in 1883 as the Brooklyn Grays. In 1884, it became a member of the American Association as the Brooklyn Atlantics before joining the Nati…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dodger or Dodgers may refer to:
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles Dodgers are an American professional baseball team based in Los Angeles. The Dodgers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West Division. …
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“31 if counting the two innings Will Klein pitched as an opener in a win over the Angels on May 15.”
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Web search results confirm that Klein pitched two shutout innings as an opener in a win over the Angels.
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web search NEUTRAL — Lineman's pliers in the past were often called "Kleins," an example of a genericized trademark.
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web search NEUTRAL — For over 160 years, Klein Tools has remained dedicated to professional tradesmen worldwide, with a commitment to manufacturing the world's finest hand tools right here in America.
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web search NEUTRAL — 32933 Klein Tools 32933 Impact Driver, SAE 7-in-1 Impact Rated Socket Set, 3 Flip Sockets with 6 Hex Driver Sizes and 1/4-Inch Bit Holder, 5-Inch Shaft 2K+ bought in past month
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“During its 29-inning scoreless streak, the bullpen has walked only 11 batters.”
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web search NEUTRAL — One of the most successful and storied franchises in MLB, the Dodgers have won nine World Series championships and a record 26 National League pennants. As of 2025, Forbes ranked the Dodgers second in…
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web search NEUTRAL — The official website of the Los Angeles Dodgers with the most up-to-date information on news, tickets, schedule, stadium, roster, rumors, scores, and stats.
https://www.mlb.com/dodgers
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web search NEUTRAL — Visit ESPN for Los Angeles Dodgers live scores, video highlights, and latest news. Find standings and the full 2026 season schedule.
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“With managerial experience gained over 117 postseason games”
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The claim states 117 postseason games, but a web search result explicitly states 'Roberts has managed 64 postseason games'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Roberts has managed 64 postseason games. In only six of them did his starter go three complete loops through the lineup (27 batters faced). The Dodgers were 2-4 in those games.
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web search NEUTRAL — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and star Shohei Ohtani in front of Dodger Stadium.Moreover, he became the first starting pitcher to hit a leadoff homer on the first pitch of a game in both th…
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web search NEUTRAL — Cole Hudson. View post: Dave Roberts Announces Shohei Ohtani Change After Loss to Giants.Before Tuesday, he had managed just one home run over his previous 16 games. But on Tuesday, there were encoura…
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“With two on and two outs in the seventh inning of a tied game, Roberts went to Tanner Scott”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Tanner Scott's entry into a game in the seventh inning.
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“Scott got the Dodgers out of the jam and went on to pitch a scoreless eighth inning.”
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“The Dodgers broke the stalemate in the top of the ninth inning, and Klein closed out the win.”
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“Andy Pages’ ninth-inning, nine-pitch at-bat that drove in the winning run.”
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“Facing Padres fireballing-closer Mason Miller, Pages fell behind in the count, 0-2.”
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“Pages fouled off four pitches, including two that were clocked at faster than 101 mph.”
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“His sacrifice fly to right field pushed in the go-ahead run.”
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“the Brewers have the NL’s third-best record and run differential.”
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