MLB power rankings: Are red-hot Los Angeles Dodgers starting their big run?

Riding a nine-game winning streak, the Los Angeles Dodgers have pulled to within a half-game of the San Francisco Giants, who held a 4 1/2-game lead just over a , atop the National League West – and look primed to take sole possession of first place for the first time since late April.

After winning two at home against the Giants and four in Washington last week, the Dodgers finish the first half with four in Miami and then three at home against the last-place Arizona Diamondbacks, a perfect stretch to rack up some more wins heading into the break.

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