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It has become part of the Dodgers’ schedule like Opening Day, winning the National League West title on Tuesday night for the eighth year in a row with a 7-2 win over Auckland – although this was not the second year in a row. Cardboard cutouts instead

It has become part of the Dodgers ’schedule like the opening day, winning the National League West title on Tuesday night for the eighth year in a row with a 7-2 win over Auckland – although this was not the second year in a row.

Cardboard cutouts instead of fans. Champagne toasts instead of showers. No dogpills. Epidemic

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“To be honest, there were some people who didn’t know we had a chance tonight,” said Dave Roberts, manager of the last five editions of The Dynasty.

“It simply came to our notice then. I remember a time a few months ago when I didn’t know we would have a season. Now fast forward, again to N.L. To be crowned West Champs, that’s a lot of things that a lot of people expect, but it should never be recognized. This needs to be appreciated. It’s not easy. “

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They have the best baseball record, the first seeded seed by the NL Championship Series – including the best – the F-Three Wild Card Series, which opens next Wednesday at the Jar Stadium – and they have lost just one series in the whole year. . Only Brave (14) and Yankees (9) have consistently won more division titles.

Still, the Dodgers were a huge favorite everywhere to do this, as Roberts indicated, with seven consecutive early eliminations and a 32-year drought, as the franchise finally won the World Series, he says there is a long way to go.

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“They all look good, but this one is a little different,” he said Chris Taylor, Who hit one of four home runs. “This is probably the most perfect team I’ve ever had. It’s just easy to play with these people. We know we have more stores. We will enjoy this, but it is not for us. We’ve got a little work to do. ”

Roberts said the section’s title is particularly relevant because of the broad context of the season – epidemic and social justice issues. He said the defeat celebration at the end of the game was partly because it was an expected move, and partly because he was trying to be responsible and “not overly crazy.”

“But there is a lot of pride. The guys continued to win baseball games and stayed together, ”he said. “Ironically, it has brought our group closer together.”

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Dodgers became overwhelming favorites when they were acquired Mookie bets And David Price, the latter’s decision not to play was a blow to the circulation that bid farewell to veterans Hyun-Jin Ryu, Kenta Meda and Rich Hill. Early Clayton Kershaw, Werker Buhler and Alex Wood spent time on the injured list; Rule of MVP Cody Bellinger, Max Muncie And Jock Pederson Has suffered season-long batting declines; And top probability Gavin Lux Has been disappointing.

“It’s a stretch,” said Muncie, who faced off against his former team. “But it’s not about me, it’s about this team and we’re just raising it. Baseball is a tough game and 2020 is a tough year. The two things are colliding together. I’m the best baseball team and it’s the top fun team. “

Bates responded by signing an extension of 36 5,365 million with MVP production, which, of course, knocked him out.

“They won seven times before me,” Bates said. “I just came here and do my role. This is the first step. ”

Healthy Corey Seeger, Who made it home on Tuesday, was behind the Bits as Team MVP runner-up.

“We never give up, we never give up,” Seger said. “We’ll talk about being in the moment, and this team has done an incredible job in the moment, and it shows, losing just one series, even in a 60-season season. It was a great pleasure to watch this team play. “

Kershaw quickly recovered and, with speed, regained the form of Sai Young. Rookies Tony Gonsolin and Dustin May (Tuesday night winner) stepped into circulation. Will Smith Mature overnight, AJ Pollock Recovered from COVID-19 to win everyday jobs and Taylor became one of the game’s most indestructible stars.

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Also sitting at home on Tuesday, Pollock echoes the team’s postgame theme of 2020, bound by unusual circumstances.

“We are on the ground and [piped in] “The crowd is getting nuts and you look at each other and it feels like, we’re alone here,” he said. “Going through this weird thing, you really have to pick the boys next to you.”

Ken Guernick has covered Dodgers for MLB.com since 2001.

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