Home runs by Will Smith and Chris Taylor power Dodgers past Phillies

As Utley and the Dodgers of the 2010s know all too well, Los Angeles is not impressed with a team that exits the playoffs after one round.

The Dodgers still trail San Francisco by one game, but they have opened a three-game lead on third-place San Diego.

Will Smith hit a home run, and so did Chris Taylor.

Zach McKinstry, manning right field because Betts is needed in center to replace the injured Bellinger, turned the wrong way on one fly ball and had another glance off his glove as he dived for it.

In his first start, Gonsolin faced 12 batters, walking five and getting five outs.

However, in his first game, the Dodgers needed five relievers to cover 7-1/3 innings.

It is uncertain how close the Dodgers might come to a sellout Tuesday.

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