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Braves bully the Dodgers behind three home runs and Max Fried’s superb pitching

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers are putting the change-of-scenery theory to another test. It’s one of their favorite, grounded in the notion that the team’s culture, coaching and cutting-edge analytics can restore underachievers to the best versions of themselves. Don Dodger blue and turn that frown upside down. Look no further than Jason Heyward, J.D. Martinez and Kiké Hernández, ...
Max Fried of the Atlanta Braves throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Dodger Stadium on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers are putting the change-of-scenery theory to another test.

It’s one of their favorite, grounded in the notion that the team’s culture, coaching and cutting-edge analytics can restore underachievers to the best versions of themselves. Don Dodger blue and turn that frown upside down.

Look no further than Jason Heyward, J.D. Martinez and Kiké Hernández, veteran position players enjoying bounce-back seasons. Starter Lance Lynn has been a new man on the mound. A year ago pitchers Tyler Anderson, Chris Martin and Evan Phillips resuscitated their careers.

Kolten Wong hopes to be

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