Knowledge is Power

Home sweet home. That is exactly how it is for the Dodgers who are almost unbeatable at home this season. Last night didn't start out perfectly for the Dodgers as they allowed a home run to Giancarlo Stanton in the first inning that cleared the bleachers and was one of the farthest home runs in Dodger stadium history. The Dodgers also left five runners on base on in the first two innings. Then the offense started clicking as Howie Kendrick hit a solo homer to lead off the third inning, Andre Ethier led off the fourth inning with another solo homer and the Dodgers continued to clobber former Dodger Dan Haren and the Miami Marlins bullpen until they had scored 11 runs already in just a few innings. There is something about the way the Dodgers have been playing, specifically at home that makes it look like the Dodgers might not lose there again all season. On Monday, the Dodgers blew a lead in the ninth and were down to their last couple outs before Scott Van Slyke hit a three run walk off home run to win it for them. They have now won 10 straight series at home, a Los Angeles Dodgers record. The most surprising thing this year has been at both home and away for the Dodgers. The Dodgers lead the Major Leagues in home runs, something they have not done in a long time. With two of the top home run hitters in the league, Adrian Gonzalez and rookie Joc Pederson, as well as guys with some power in Van Slyke, Ethier, Justin Turner, Kendrick, Alex Guerrero and others, the Dodgers are proving to be a powerful team. Hitting coach Mark Mcgwire must be proud to see them hitting the ball so well. As long as the Dodgers continue showing off their power and being an unstoppable home team, they could clinch their division by August. They have already built up a 5 1/2 game lead in the division and it is constantly growing. Now if they could only be as dominate on the road...

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