Cody Bellinger returned to Los Angeles, and the Cubs hit five home runs to beat the Dodgers on Friday night at Dodger Stadium. Noah Syndergaard struck out nine in six innings in defeat.
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April 14: Cubs 8, Dodgers 2
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April 15
Dodgers pitching choices are few & far between to start 10-day stretch
The Dodgers opted against using a high-leverage reliever down a run late on Friday, the start of a stretch of 10 straight game days. But the real problem looming is the lack of depth with so many pitchers on the injured list.
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April 15
Notes: Bellinger, Smith, emergency catcher Muncy
Dodgers news and notes on Cody Bellinger’s return, Will Smith scratched due to illness, and Max Muncy serving as the emergency catcher.
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April 14
Cubs Steele win from Dodgers in opener
Noah Syndergaard struck out nine in six innings but got stuck with the loss, allowing three runs. The Cubs homered five times, four off reliever Andre Jackson to beat the Dodgers Friday night at Dodger Stadium.
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April 14
Cody Bellinger returns to Dodger Stadium
Longtime Dodgers centerfielder Cody Bellinger, a former MVP and Rookie of the Year, returned to Los Angeles for the first time as a visitor at Dodger Stadium on Friday night, now with the Chicago Cubs.
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April 14
Dodgers vs. Cubs Game I chat
The Dodgers play the Cubs on Friday night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
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April 14
Dodgers vs. Cubs series info
The Dodgers and Cubs play a three-game series at Dodger Stadium at Dodger Stadium beginning Friday night, the first time back in Los Angeles for Cody Bellinger.
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April 13
Dodgers will get their licks against LHP on the homestand
With the Dodgers likely facing three left-handed pitchers on their six-game homestand, a potential chance for struggling Chris Taylor and Trayce Thompson to break out of slumps.