Bobby Miller struggled again only surviving 2 innings giving up 4 runs on 7 hits we discuss his struggles and talk alot about the Dodgers pitching issues. Michael Grove out of the bullpen had a rough outing giving up 3 runs on 3 hits over an inning and 2/3. From the offensive side of things there were a few bright spots Shohei Ohtani hit his 48th homer to go with 3 K's we discuss if the 50/50 chase has him pressing and Max Muncy had 3 hits and 5 rbi all coming with 2 outs.

Yamamoto looked pretty good, getting out of a few jams in his 2nd outing off the IL going 4 giving up no runs of 4 hits. The Dodgers scored 9 runs on just 4 hits which has only happened one other time. Freddie Freeman hit his 22nd homer with aboard to cap a 6 run 7th innings. We also discussed the status of the Dodgers starting rotation heading towards the playoffs.

Jack Flaherty had a rare bad outing only surviving 3 innings giving up 4 runs on 5 hits. The Dodgers defense did him no favors as Mookie Betts was unable to pull one in in right which was followed by a bobbled ball from Miggy Rojas on routine double play ball that would have ended the 3rd which turned into a 3 run inning. 10-1 the final

The Los Angeles Dodgers face a pivotal decision as Bill Plaschke suggests Shohei Ohtani should take the mound in the postseason. With the regular season winding down, the stakes are high for the Dodgers and their star player.

Explore the debate over MVP voting bias, as Jon Heyman claims a West Coast bias could impact Shohei Ohtani's chances against Francisco Lindor for the NL MVP. Delve into the Dodgers' postseason roster speculation, including Kevin Kiermaier's potential inclusion and the buzz around Dalton Rushing. Plus, the upcoming Dodgers-Braves series could be a game-changer.

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0:05 Engaging with Locked On Dodgers

1:58 Ohtani's Focus on Mechanics and Readiness

4:01 Shohei Ohtani's Postseason Pitching

14:35 Debunking the West Coast Bias Myth

24:48 Dodgers' Postseason Roster Dilemma

26:19 Dodgers' Postseason Lineup Strategy

29:13 Comparing Prospects and Established Players

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The Los Angeles Dodgers stunned the Chicago Cubs with a thrilling 10-8 victory, powered by home runs from Tommy Edman, Shohei Ohtani, Will Smith, and Max Muncy. Can Ohtani achieve the elusive 50-50 milestone as he inches closer with his 47th home run and 48th stolen base?

Vince breaks down Bobby Miller's struggles on the mound and the mixed performance from the bullpen. Miller's recent outings have raised concerns, with some suggesting he shouldn't pitch for the Dodgers again this season. The episode also covers the Dodgers' impressive 47-38 record against winning teams and their playoff standings, including the magic number for clinching the division.

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0:03 Concerns About Bobby Miller

2:05 Dodgers' Offensive Surge

3:06 Tommy Edman's Unconventional Season

5:08 Dodgers' Strategic Player Acquisition

8:14 Dodgers Bullpen Performance Analysis

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25:03 Craig Counsell's Controversial Decisions

28:37 Dodgers' Playoff Strategy

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