In the Dodgers ’ 11-9 loss to the Miami Marlins, however, the Japanese slugger and favorite for National League most valuable player seemed more worried about his other at-bats in a one-for-five performance; most notably, a sixth-inning opportunity when he stranded runners on the corners with his third strikeout of the game.

Miller hit 98 mph with his fastball, so why can't he get anyone out? “I think it is mental,” Dave Roberts said.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto finds a way to get out of multiple jams and Freddie Freeman hits a three-run home run to lead the Dodgers to a 9-0 win over the Braves.