Dodgers Notes: LA Wins a Close One, Former Dodger Reliever DFA'd, Betts and Freeman Are All-Time Duo

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their winning ways on Thursday night, beating the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 thanks to Lance Lynn's seven shutout innings and Austin Barnes' first home run of the season.
The team has now won 11 straight games, and 15 of their last 16 since August rolled around.
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Dodgers Social Media of the Day
Austin Barnes Hits First Homer of the Year, Another Strong Start For Lance Lynn, Dodgers Win! https://t.co/h0G4nKUSv8
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) August 18, 2023
The Dodgers beat the Brewers, 1-0, complete the sweep and move to 74-46 on the year.
— Noah Camras (@noahcamras) August 18, 2023
Lance Lynn threw 7 shutout innings while Austin Barnes’ first home run of the year gave LA the only run they needed.
The Dodgers are now 15-1 in August. They just keep finding new ways to win.
THE AUSTIN BARNES GAME. pic.twitter.com/NnZvkfNspW
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 18, 2023