Bill Plaschke: Dodgers fall back again into funk of April, lose that special feeling
by Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times
Apr 21, 2018
3 minutes
LOS ANGELES_It felt like October, sweaters, blankets, fans huddled and howling.It looked like October, Dodgers and Washington Nationals, Clayton Kershaw, Max Scherzer, playoff shadows, Cy Young shine.
Then the October game started, and the Dodgers fell flat back into April.
Clayton Kershaw scuffling, bats flailing, defense beaten by a bunt.
An early rally was ended by two strikeouts against the great Scherzer. A late rally was ended by two strikeouts against the league's worst bullpen.
Dodger Stadium filled with boos. The Dodgers dugout emptied with stares.
Just when it seemed
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