Reliever Yimi Garcia got the surprise start against the Philadelphia Phillies but he was a starter in name only. It was more like a glorified relief appearance as he only went two innings giving up two runs. Eric Surkamp was next on the list as the fifth spot in the rotation has turned into starter by committee and he fared even worse than Garcia. Surkamp made it 3 1/3 innings giving up four runs. Reliever J. P. Howell got the most production out of his one out by getting credit for the win.
I look for the Dodgers to trade for another starter at the trade deadline. If they want to make a serious run at the World Series, they do not have a choice. Bolsinger and Frias have held down the fort but neither much can make it much past the fifth inning and the Dodgers bullpen is logging a lot of innings. The Dodgers are going to have to part with some prospects but who are they willing to give up? I would rather give up young bats than young arms.
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