Treinen on Utley's decisive hit, focusing on Game 5

Treinen on Utley's decisive hit, focusing on Game 5
LOS ANGELES - The Dodgers found a way to stay in the National League Division Series thanks to a big hit by Chase Utley. His eighth-inning two-out RBI single plated the go-ahead run and led the Dodgers to a 6-5 victory over the Nationals, forcing a decisive NLDS Game 5 on Thursday in D.C.. The series is now even at two games apiece. The feeling postgame was more about how impressive a swing Utley put on the ball versus the pitch that reliever Blake Treinen threw to him. After the Nationals had...

Dodgers too much for Lopez in his debut

Dodgers too much for Lopez in his debut
The Dodgers rudely welcomed rookie Reynaldo Lopez to the big leagues with a 8-4 defeat of the Nationals on Tuesday in the series opener at Nats Park. The Dodgers connected off of Lopez with four hits in the first inning. Chase Utley started the scoring with a solo shot over the right-center field wall. Howie Kendrick followed with a single and Justin Turner hit a double to put men on second and third. The Dodgers were able to connect on Lopez's 96-98 mph fastball. Adrian Gonzalez lined sharply...

Nationals would be wise to continue relationship with Ripken, just not as manager

Nationals would be wise to continue relationship with Ripken, just not as manager
Major League Baseball came down swiftly on Dodgers infielder Chase Utley following his slide into second base Saturday night that broke Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada's leg in the National League Division Series between New York and Los Angeles. Utley was suspended for Games 3 and 4 of the series. Utley will appeal the suspension, and because the series shifts to New York, where MLB is headquartered, expect a speedy resolution to the appeal. "After thoroughly reviewing the play from all...