"After slumping for the last 2 1/2 months, they were searching for a more dependable style of offense. Like simplifying their approach at the plate. Shortening up swings and using the big part of the field with two strikes. Capitalizing on situational opportunities with runners on base. And making sure that, amid a resurgence from their rotation, they were finding ways to more consistently manufacture runs."
"Coming off a 13-run outburst Saturday night, the Dodgers picked up right where they left off at Oracle Park on Sunday afternoon. They produced 18 hits: 16 were singles, the other two doubles. They drew six walks and saw 207 total pitches, slowly sucking the life out of a recently resurgent Giants team trying to sneak into the playoffs. Teoscar Hernández continued a recent surge with a team-high four hits, making him 11 for his last 24."
The Dodgers returned to fundamentals, emphasizing small improvements in hitters' meetings, dugout talks and simulated drills. After a 2 1/2-month slump they simplified approaches: shortened swings, hit to the big part of the field with two strikes, and focused on situational hitting to manufacture runs. In San Francisco they won a three-game series, beating the Giants 10-2 and staying 2 1/2 games ahead in the NL West. After a 13-run game Saturday, Sunday produced 18 hits, six walks and 207 pitches, wearing down the Giants. Teoscar Hernández had four hits; Betts, Freeman and Conforto had three apiece. A four-run fifth knocked starter Robbie Ray out of the game.
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