D-backs @ Dodgers Sept. 14, 2021: Weaver vs. Gonsolin; playoff berth incoming?

The Dodgers are looking to take the second game of this 3-game series with the Diamondbacks and — let’s be real — keep pace with the Giants, because they’re apparently never going to lose again. Seriously, Jake Arrieta is pitching for San Diego tonight. Frisco might drop 20.

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In LA, Tony Gonsolin gets the call against Luke Weaver, with a chance to clinch a postseason berth on the line.

#Dodgers can clinch a spot in the postseason tonight with a win and two of the Reds, Padres and Cardinals losing.

— Matthew Moreno (@Matthew__Moreno) September 14, 2021

Neat.

	7:10 p.m.		Los Angeles
SS	Rojas	RF	Betts
2B	Marte (S)	1B	Muncy (L)
C	Varsho	2B	T. Turner
LF	Peralta	SS	Seager (L)
RF	Smith	3B	J. Turner
3B	Van Meter	C	Smith
1B	Beer	CF	Bellinger
CF	McCarthy	LF	Lux
P	Weaver (R)	P	Gonsolin (R)

Here are some notes from the beat.

#Dodgers reinstated Kenley Jansen from paternity leave and optioned Mitch White.

— Matthew Moreno (@Matthew__Moreno) September 14, 2021

Kenley Jansen and his wife brought a beautiful little girl into the world, so he’s back from paternity. Mitch White — who has to be racking up some serious frequent flyer miles — was optioned yet again.

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Dave Roberts said #Dodgers are going to clean up Gavin Lux's communication trouble in left field, but he's encouraged by there not being any tentativeness despite playing a new position.

— Matthew Moreno (@Matthew__Moreno) September 14, 2021

Gavin Lux has looked … not bad (?) in left field. At this point, it’s about his only path to any kind of significant playing time.

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Dave Roberts said the plan is for AJ Pollock to play simulated games at Dodger Stadium this weekend, then head to Camelback Ranch Monday to play in some games there. Likely simulated as well (or scrimmages), since Arizona Complex League schedule ends Saturday

— Eric Stephen (@ericstephen) September 15, 2021

Never thought we’d be pining for AJ Pollock to come back healthy in September, but here we are. He’s been great, and the Dodgers sure could use his bat.

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Retire 31. But for Scherzer instead. Do it for Joc too. Just to be petty

— Vishnu Singh (@VishnuSingh213) September 14, 2021

I’m down. Get fucked, Mike.