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Turner, Jansen lead Dodgers past Dbacks, 3-2

LOS ANGELES_Kenley Jansen made the sign of the cross as he exited the bullpen. At 9:31 p.m., in the moments before "California Love" reverberated through Dodger Stadium's speakers, the congregants at the ballpark roused themselves for a revival. On the final day of one of the worst months of his career, Jansen jogged to the mound aiming to collect his first save in 25 days.

There was ample reason for alarm. Jansen had pitched four times since returning from the disabled list on Aug. 20, and he had surrendered runs in all four appearances. The performance cracked the veneer of invincibility he had constructed during his time as the

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