"So the team set up three rows of aluminum risers in shallow center field and the players, wearing impossibly bright white uniforms, filed out of the clubhouse just before 3 p.m., passing up batting practice to pose for the cameras. For a sport that thrives on routine, the afternoon had a unique last-day-of-school vibe. "It's a weird day," manager Dave Roberts agreed."
"On Tuesday it was Sheehan's turn on the mound and he set down the first 15 Rockies in order, becoming the third Dodger starter in four games to take a no-hitter into the sixth inning. He wound up scattering three hits and a walk over seven innings, striking out nine to earn his fourth victory in five decisions. The win was also Sheehan's fourth victory in as many appearances against Colorado."
"And that result, combined with San Diego's loss to Cincinnati, expanded the Dodgers' lead in the National League West to two games over the second-place Padres with just 17 left to play. "It's getting down to the wire," Roberts said. The pitching rotation is certainly in postseason form, posting a 1.41 ERA over the last five games."
Team picture day at Dodger Stadium created a last-day-of-school vibe as players posed on risers before games. Emmet Sheehan dominated, setting down the first 15 Rockies and carrying a no-hitter into the sixth, finishing seven innings with three hits, a walk and nine strikeouts for his fourth win in five decisions. The Dodgers won 7-2, their third straight victory, and the rotation posted a 1.41 ERA over the last five games. The win expanded the Dodgers' NL West lead to two games with 17 to play, despite an anemic offense averaging 3.14 runs in September.
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