Episode 82 · Dodgers DebateNew
Dodgers Debate NLCS Game 1: Great pitching but no offense
12 Oct 2026 · 10 min
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The Los Angeles Dodgers struck first, but not enough, losing Game 1 of the NLCS to the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke breakdown what went wrong and how the team can bounce back in Game 2.
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Dodgers Debate
Bill Plaschke, Mirjam Swanson, Maddie Lee · Sport · English
The Los Angeles Dodgers are changing baseball constantly. From star players, to salaries, to breaking records and upsetting opposing fans, the team has the attention of not only the nation, but the world. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson, three
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