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Plaschke: The unthinkable might happen. The 111-win Dodgers are a single loss away from collapse
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Plaschke: Welcome to Baseball USA — where the All-Star Game should always be played - Los Angeles Times
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Plaschke: Dodgers blink first and collapse late in series-tying loss to Padres
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Plaschke: Dodgers get a good October scare from Padres on a wonderful and worrisome night
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Plaschke: Welcome to Baseball USA — where the All-Star Game should always be played - Los Angeles Times
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Plaschke: Welcome to Baseball USA — where the All-Star Game should always be played - Los Angeles Times
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Plaschke: Dodgers go from biggest winners to biggest losers with worst upset in their history
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Plaschke: The 'Adorable Little Padres?' Dodger fans should know there is plenty to hate
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Plaschke: Dodgers get a good October scare from Padres on a wonderful and worrisome night
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