Even so, because the Giants and Padres were unable to capitalize on the skid, the Dodgers will enter the second half with a healthy 5 1/2-game lead in the NL West. The Phillies held the lead for most of the week, but they dropped their first two games to San Diego over the weekend and allowed the Mets to take first place with two wins in Kansas City. They swept the Astros in Houston, then won three of four against the White Sox, with the only loss coming in extra innings in the second game of a doubleheader on Friday.
Author: Jake Mailhot
Published at: 2025-07-14 21:15:18
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