Kenley Jansen blows second game in a row, Dodgers fall farther behind Giants

Bullpens have figured heavily in the first three games of the Dodgers-Giants series.

In 15 games from June 1 to the All-Star break, Jansen did not allow an extra-base hit to his 56 batters faced.

The last of those extra-base hits was a double by Darin Ruf, which was followed by two walks from Jansen, who retired only one of his six batters faced in the ninth.

What he does — he cares about the Dodgers, the fanbase.

Julio Urías allowed a first-inning home run to Mike Yastrzemski, but only gave up two infield singles and a walk the rest of the way.

The length was badly needed, as Dodgers relievers in July have pitched more innings than the starters.

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