2012 Los Angeles Dodgers season

March 2026 November 2013 Los Angeles Dodgers 2012 National League West Dodger Stadium Los Angeles, California 86–76 (.531) 2nd Frank McCourt (through April 30), Guggenheim Baseball Management (after April 30) Stan Kasten (after April 30) Ned Colletti Don Mattingly Prime TicketKCAL-TV(Vin Scully, Eric Collins, Steve Lyons) KLAC(Vin Scully, Charley Steiner, Rick Monday)KTNQ(Jaime Jarrín, Pepe Yñiguez, Fernando Valenzuela) The 2012 Los Angeles Dodgers season was the 123rd for the franchise in Major League Baseball, and their 55th season in Los Angeles. The Dodgers celebrated the Golden Anniversary of Dodger Stadium, their home since 1962. It was a transitional year as the sale of the team from Frank McCourt to Guggenheim Baseball Management was not finalized until May 1. The new ownership group put their stamp on the team quickly by making a number of big trades and putting more money into the team than McCourt did. After a fast start, the team faded down the stretch and finished eight games behind the World Series Champion Giants. To date, this remains the last year the Dodgers missed the playoffs. Offseason Ownership situation 150px|thumb|right|Magic Johnson was part of the ownership group that took over the Dodgers in 2012 The Dodgers muddled ownership situation which had been in question since Frank McCourt's separation from his wife at the end of the 2009 season started to resolve itself. First McCourt and estranged wife Jamie McCourt reached a settlement in their bitter divorce case, in which she gave up her claims on the team for $130 millionRisling, Greg(October 17, 2011)McCourt Divorce Settlement: Jamie No Longer Wants Control Of The Dodgers . huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved on 2011-11-02. and then McCourt agreed to a settlement with Major League Baseball in which the team was to be put up for sale in a bidding process with the bankruptcy court.Shaikin, Bill(November 2, 2011)Frank McCourt agrees to sell Dodgers. LAtimes.com Retrieved on 2011-11-02. Several groups of potential owners placed bids on the Dodgers, including Magic Johnson and Mark Walter, Steve Cohen, Rick Caruso and Joe Torre, Stanley Gold, Dennis Gilbert and Larry King, Mark Cuban and Orel Hershiser and Steve Garvey.Jackson, Tony(January 28, 2012)Source: Dodgers begin narrowing bids. LAtimes.com Retrieved on 2012-02-03. On March 27, 2012, it was announced that an agreement had been reached on the sale of the Dodgers between Frank McCourt and Guggenheim Baseball Management LLC, a group of investors fronted by Guggenheim CEO Mark Walter and including former Los Angeles Lakers player Magic Johnson, baseball executive Stan Kasten and film mogul Peter Guber. Magic Johnson-led group is picked as Dodgers' next owner By Bill Shaikin and David Wharton, LOS ANGELES TIMES March 27, 2012 The total sale price for the Dodgers (which includes Dodgers Stadium) exceeded $2 billion, making the sale the largest for a professional sports team in history, exceeding the approximately $1.5 billion purchase of Manchester United F.C. by Malcolm Glazer in 2005,https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702304177104577309860750637758?mod=WSJ_hp_LEFTTopStories/ TV Riches Fuel $2 Billion Dodgers Deal March 28, 2012 The Wall Street Journal Matthew Futterman On the same day, it was also announced that the members of the group would partner with McCourt in purchasing the property surrounding the stadium.http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/28/sport/dodgers-sale/index.html CNN Magic Johnson group to buy Los Angeles Dodgers March 29, 2012 The sale price of the Dodgers was considered to be far higher than what the team was actually worth at the time of sale. Estimates made by Forbes placed the value of the Dodgers at approximately $1.4 billion, and the winning bid was more than 30% higher than the next highest bid.http://www.foxbusiness.com/industries/2012/03/28/are-dodgers-really-worth-215-billion/ La La Land Math: Are the Dodgers Really Worth $2.15 Billion? March 28, 2012 Fox Business March 29, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120329060758/http://www.foxbusiness.com/industries/2012/03/28/are-dodgers-really-worth-215-billion/ March 29, 2012 dead mdy-all On April 13, the sale was approved by the bankruptcy courthttps://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgersnow/la-sp-sn-dodgers-sale-frank-mccourt-magic-johnson-20120413,0,4230565.story/ Dodgers' sale to group fronted by Magic Johnson is OK'd by court April 13, 2012 Los Angeles Times and the deal was finalized on May 1.http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120501&content_id=30125872&vkey=news_la&c_id=la/ Dodgers sale to Walter, Kasten, Magic complete May 1, 2012 dodgers.comOctober 2024 medicmedic Coaching staff On September 30, 2011, the Dodgers announced the return of the entire coaching staff for the 2012 season. Dave Hansen, who had previously been hired as an interim hitting coach, was officially promoted to hitting coach.Gurnick, Ken(September 30, 2011)KMattingly's full coaching staff to return in 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20111004125107/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110930&content_id=25400252&vkey=news_la&c_id=la October 4, 2011 . Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved on 2011-10-03. Departing players 150px|thumb|right|Jonathan Broxton's tenure with the Dodgers ended when he left as a free agent after the 2011 season The Dodgers got their offseason moves under way on October 4, 2011, when they declined the 2012 options on third baseman Casey Blake and pitcher Jon Garland and outrighted utility player Eugenio Vélez to the minor leagues.Gurnick, Ken(October 4, 2011)Dodgers buy out contracts of Garland, Blake https://web.archive.org/web/20111006082554/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111004&content_id=25486794&vkey=news_la&c_id=la October 6, 2011 . Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved on 2011-10-04. The Dodgers other free agents at the end of the 2011 season were pitchers Jonathan Broxton, Hiroki Kuroda, Mike MacDougal and Vicente Padilla, catcher Rod Barajas, infielders Jamey Carroll and Aaron Miles and outfielder Juan Rivera.Gurnick, Ken(October 29, 2011)Colletti focused on adding big bat -- if he can https://web.archive.org/web/20111031161222/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111025&content_id=25790634&vkey=news_la&c_id=la October 31, 2011 . Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved on 2011-10-29. Outfielder Jamie Hoffmann was claimed off waivers by the Colorado Rockies on December 5.Gurnick, Ken(December 5, 2011)Hoffmann claimed off waivers by Rockies https://web.archive.org/web/20111208065631/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111205&content_id=26096740&vkey=news_la&c_id=la December 8, 2011 . Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved on 2011-12-06. On December 8, the Dodgers traded starting pitcher Dana Eveland to the Baltimore Orioles for two minor leaguers.Gurnick, Ken(December 8, 2011)Dodgers send Eveland to Orioles in trade https://web.archive.org/web/20120107161115/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111208&content_id=26127978&vkey=news_la&c_id=la January 7, 2012 . Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved on 2011-12-08. On December 12, the Dodgers chose not to offer a contract to relief pitcher Hong-Chih Kuo, making him a free agent. Kuo had been the longest tenured Dodger at the time of his release.Gurnick, Ken(December 12, 2011)Dodgers sign Gwynn to two-year contract https://web.archive.org/web/20120107105337/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111212&content_id=26152558&vkey=news_la&c_id=la January 7, 2012 . Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved on 2011-12-14. Player signings 150px|thumb|left|The Dodgers signed Chris Capuano as a free agent during the offseason The Dodgers re-signed outfielder Juan Rivera to a one-year contract with a 2013 option.Gurnick, Ken(November 3, 2011)Dodgers ink Rivera to one-year contract https://web.archive.org/web/20111111123709/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111103%26content_id=25893800%26vkey=news_la%26c_id=la November 11, 2011 . Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved on 2011-11-14. They filled two of their open spots in rapid succession on November 15 by signing second baseman Mark Ellis to a two-year contractGurnick, Ken(November 15, 2011)Dodgers sign Ellis to two-year, 75M deal https://web.archive.org/web/20111115215703/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111114&content_id=25969480&vkey=news_la&c_id=la November 15, 2011 . Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved on 2011-11-15. and backup catcher Matt Treanor to a one-year contract.Gurnick, Ken(November 15, 2011)Dodgers set their sights on veteran Treanor https://web.archive.org/web/20111118002724/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111115&content_id=25975564&vkey=news_la&c_id=la November 18, 2011 . Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved on 2011-11-15. The Dodgers signed infielder Adam Kennedy to a one-year contract on December 1 to provide some infield depthhttp://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111130&content_id=26061386&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Kennedy agrees to one-year deal with Dodgers December 3, 2011 December 5, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111205021413/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111130&content_id=26061386&vkey=news_la&c_id=la dead and they signed veteran starting pitcher Chris Capuano to a two-year contract on December 2 to fill the void left by Kuroda's departure.http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111202&content_id=26081252&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Dodgers ink lefty Capuano to two-year deal December 3, 2011 December 5, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111205214959/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111202&content_id=26081252&vkey=news_la&c_id=la dead They added to their bench on December 5 by signing veteran utility player Jerry Hairston Jr. to a 2-year contract.Gurnick, Ken(December 5, 2011)Dodgers add J. Hairston, close with Harang https://web.archive.org/web/20111208065625/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111205&content_id=26096534&vkey=news_la&c_id=la December 8, 2011 . Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved on 2011-12-06. The Dodgers finished their rebuilding of the rotation on December 8 by signing Aaron Harang to a 2-year contract, with a vesting option.Gurnick, Ken(December 5, 2011)Dodgers round out rotation, add Harang https://web.archive.org/web/20120107154842/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111206&content_id=26103514&vkey=news_la&c_id=la January 7, 2012 . Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved on 2011-12-06. The Dodgers chose to re-sign relief pitcher Mike MacDougal, agreeing to a one-year contract (including a 2013 option) with him on January 5.Gurnick, Ken(January 6, 2012)MacDougal remains in 'pen with one-year deal https://web.archive.org/web/20120109010849/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120105&content_id=26268334&vkey=news_la&c_id=la January 9, 2012 . Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved on 2012-01-06. They added another relief pitcher on February 3 by signing veteran Todd Coffey to a one-year contract.Gurnick, Ken(February 3, 2012)Dodgers, veteran reliever Coffey agree to deal https://web.archive.org/web/20120205174531/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120203&content_id=26570512&vkey=news_la&c_id=la February 5, 2012 . Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved on 2012-02-07. Regular season Season standings NL West standings Los Angeles Dodgers NL Wild Card Los Angeles Dodgers Opening day lineup +Opening Day lineupName PositionDee GordonShortstopMark Ellis Second basemanMatt Kemp Center fielderAndre Ethier Right fielderJuan Rivera Left fielderJames Loney First basemanJuan UribeThird basemanA. J. EllisCatcherClayton Kershaw Starting pitcher April The Dodgers opened the 2012 season on April 5, 2012, against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Reigning NL Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw started for the Dodgers, despite suffering from severe flu. He pitched three scoreless innings before being replaced by several relief pitchers. Matt Kemp hit his first home run of the season, a 2-run shot, and the Dodgers won 5–3.Gurnick, Ken. (April 6, 2012) Kershaw's moxie sets tone as LA tops Friars https://web.archive.org/web/20120408182127/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_04_05_lanmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la April 8, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on April 6, 2012. The Dodgers won the next game as Chad Billingsley pitched 8 1/3 scoreless innings with 11 strikeouts and Andre Ethier drove in 4 runs in the 6–0 victory.Gurnick, Ken. (April 7, 2012) Ethier's four RBIs back K-happy Billingsley https://web.archive.org/web/20120408182144/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_04_06_lanmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la April 8, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on April 8, 2012. The Dodgers rushed to a 5–0 lead on April 7 but the Padres tied it in the fifth when Dodger pitchers walked five, hit one and issued a wild pitch. The Dodgers managed to win 6–5 in 11 innings. Dee Gordon was the star as he went 3–4 with three stolen bases, two walks and two runs scored as well as bringing home catcher A. J. Ellis with the go-ahead single.Gurnick, Ken. (April 8, 2012) key in 11-inning victory over Padres https://web.archive.org/web/20131109232929/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_04_07_lanmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=laGordon November 9, 2013 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on April 8, 2012. After starting the season 3–0 for the first time since 1999, the Dodgers dropped the finale of the 4-game opening series to the Padres 8–4 as new addition Aaron Harang struggled in his season debut.Gurnick, Ken. (April 8, 2012) Harang struggles to settle in vs. former team https://web.archive.org/web/20120410020713/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_04_08_lanmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la April 10, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on April 9, 2012. For their home opener, the Dodgers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2–1. Ethier celebrated his 30th birthday by hitting an eighth-inning home run for the deciding run. Kershaw recovered from the flu by allowing only one earned run in seven innings of work, while striking out seven.Gurnick, Ken. (April 10, 2012) Ethier's homer beats Bucs in home opener https://web.archive.org/web/20120413173341/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_04_10_pitmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=la April 13, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on April 10, 2012. The Dodgers improved to 5–1 on the season by beating the Pirates 4–1 the next day behind another strong start by Billingsley.Gurnick, Ken. (April 12, 2012) Kemp, Rivera notch three hits each in win https://web.archive.org/web/20120413173347/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_04_11_pitmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la April 13, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on April 12, 2012. The Dodgers beat the Pirates again the next night, 3–2, to complete the sweep of the series. The Dodgers 6–1 record to start the season was their best start since 1981.Gurnick, Ken. (April 13, 2012) Dodgers sweep Bucs for best start since 1981 https://web.archive.org/web/20120416030159/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_04_12_pitmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la April 16, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on April 13, 2012. On April 13, Aaron Harang struck out 9 consecutive batters after giving up a single to set the all time Dodgers record against the Padres. The record was previously held by Johnny Podres with 8 in 1962. The streak was stopped by Will Venable when he hit an opposite field home run. Harang finished one strikeout short of tying Tom Seaver's Major League record of 10 in a row set in 1970 and tied his career high with 13 total strikeouts in the game. The Dodgers won the game 9–8 after the bullpen allowed the Padres to tie the score.Roberts, Quinn. (April 14, 2012) Harang fans 13; Dodgers walk off in ninthOctober 2024 medicmedic. Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on April 14, 2012. The Dodgers continued their hot start by beating the Padres 6–1 behind two home runs by Kemp and one by Ethier. Ted Lilly made his first start of the season and pitched seven dominant innings for the win.Roberts, Quinn. (April 15, 2012) Kemp clubs two homers for surging Dodgers https://web.archive.org/web/20120417234535/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_04_14_sdnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la April 17, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on April 15, 2012. The Dodgers swept the Padres with a wild 5–4 win on April 15. After taking a 4–1 lead, partially thanks to Matt Kemp's league leading 6th home run, the Dodgers allowed the Padres to tie the game at 4 heading to the ninth. With two on and no outs in the top of the ninth, Javy Guerra threw the ball inside on Jesús Guzmán, somehow the ball hit his bat and dribbled into fair Territory where A.J. Ellis threw it to third for the start of a triple play, the Dodgers first since 1998. The Padres protested that umpire Dale Scott had signaled that the ball was dead originally before changing his call. In the bottom of the inning, the Dodgers won the game on a walk-off single by Dee Gordon.Cassavell, A.J.. (April 15, 2012) Gordon delivers walk-off hit to cap wild ninth https://web.archive.org/web/20120418145906/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_04_15_sdnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_04_15_sdnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la April 18, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on April 16, 2012. 150px|thumb|left|Matt Kemp was the NL Player of the Month for April The Dodgers opened their next road trip with a 5–4 defeat to the Milwaukee Brewers that snapped the six game win streak. The Brewers won on a walk-off double by George Kottaras off of Javy Guerra in the bottom of the ninth.Gurnick, Ken. (April 18, 2012) Dodgers' win streak snapped in Milwaukee https://web.archive.org/web/20120421040030/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_04_17_lanmlb_milmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la April 21, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on April 19, 2012. The Dodgers suffered their second straight defeat in walk-off fashion the next night when Nyjer Morgan scored on a sacrifice fly by Ryan Braun in the bottom of the 10th inning.Gurnick, Ken. (April 19, 2012) Capuano strong, but Dodgers fall in 10th https://web.archive.org/web/20120421040030/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_04_17_lanmlb_milmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la April 21, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on April 19, 2012. Matt Kemp hit his seventh home run of the season in the series finale to help the Dodgers avoid the sweep. Two good defensive plays at third base by Jerry Hairston Jr. helped the Dodgers hold on to a 4–3 victory.Gurnick, Ken. (April 19, 2012) Kemp continues MVP push in Dodgers' win https://web.archive.org/web/20120422174234/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_04_19_lanmlb_milmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la April 22, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on April 20, 2012. The Dodgers next traveled to Houston for a matchup with the Astros. In the opener, the one-two punch of Kemp & Ethier again accounted for all the Dodgers runs in a 3–1 victory.Duffey, Gene. (April 21, 2012) Kemp takes care of offense, beats Astros https://web.archive.org/web/20120423094423/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_04_20_lanmlb_houmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la April 23, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on April 21, 2012. Clayton Kershaw picked up his first win of the season in the next game as he struck out nine and only allowed three hits in seven scoreless innings. Kemp hit his ninth home run of the season and James Loney his first in the Dodgers 5–1 win over the Astros.Duffey, Gene. (April 21, 2012) Kemp swats No. 9, Kershaw whiffs nine in gem https://web.archive.org/web/20120423091219/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_04_21_lanmlb_houmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la April 23, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on April 22, 2012. The Dodgers road trip ended on a sour note as they got pounded by the Astros 12–0. Billingsley allowed nine runs in only 31 3 innings, including a grand slam home run by Jordan Schafer.Duffey, Gene. (April 22, 2012) Dodgers fall as Billingsley allows early homers https://web.archive.org/web/20120425023238/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_04_22_lanmlb_houmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la April 25, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on April 23, 2012. The Dodgers returned home on April 23 and remained undefeated at Dodger Stadium by beating the Atlanta Braves 7–2. Juan Uribe tied a career high with four hits and drove in three runs in the win.Gurnick, Ken. (April 24, 2012) Uribe's four hits lead way for LA, Capuano https://web.archive.org/web/20120426230533/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_04_23_atlmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la April 26, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on April 24, 2012. They picked up their first home loss of the season the next night, as Martín Prado hit a tie breaking RBI triple off of Javy Guerra in the ninth to set up the Braves 4–3 win.Gurnick, Ken. (April 25, 2012) Dodgers left smarting after first home loss https://web.archive.org/web/20120427052654/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_04_24_atlmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la April 27, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on April 25, 2012. The Dodgers lost again the next night as Guerra gave up three runs in the ninth inning and the Braves came back to win 4–2 despite Matt Kemp's 10th home run of the season, which tied Gary Sheffield's club record for home runs in April set in 2000.Gurnick, Ken. (April 26, 2012) Guerra falters as Dodgers drop series to Braves https://web.archive.org/web/20120428151120/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_04_25_atlmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la April 28, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on April 26, 2012. The Washington Nationals came to town next and the Dodgers won the opener 3–2 as ace Clayton Kershaw allowed only two runs in eight innings for his 12th straight win at Dodger Stadium. A two-run home run by Andre Ethier accounted for most of the offense.Gurnick, Ken. (April 28, 2012) Kershaw's home cooking leads LA past Nats https://web.archive.org/web/20120430134937/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_04_27_wasmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la April 30, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on April 29, 2012. On April 28, Billingsley matched up against Stephen Strasburg and both pitched well, allowing one run each in seven innings of work. 19-year-old 2010 top draft pick Bryce Harper made his Major League debut for the Nationals, crushing a double for his first hit and driving in a run on a sacrifice fly to put the Nationals up in the ninth but the Dodgers came back to tie it in the bottom of the ninth. Matt Kemp crushed a walk-off home run off Tom Gorzelanny for the 4–3 win. It was Kemp's 11th home run of the season, breaking Sheffield's club record.Gurnick, Ken. (April 29, 2012) Kemp's walk-off homer caps Dodgers' rally https://web.archive.org/web/20120501225537/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_04_28_wasmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la May 1, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on April 29, 2012. The Dodgers completed the sweep of the Nationals when James Loney's two RBI single backed Chris Capuano's 62 3 shutout innings in a 2–0 victory in the finale of the homestand.Gurnick, Ken. (April 29, 2012) Loney, Capuano send Dodgers to sweep of Nats https://web.archive.org/web/20120501045736/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_04_29_wasmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la May 1, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on April 30, 2012. The Dodgers ended the month of April in Denver with a road game against the Colorado Rockies. Kemp hit his league leading 12th home run early but the Rockies won 6–2 after Rockies relief pitchers struck out Kemp and Ethier with the bases loaded in the seventh inning. The Dodgers 16 wins in April was their most since the 1984 season.Gurnick, Ken. (May 1, 2012) Forgettable night closes LA's unforgettable month https://web.archive.org/web/20120501071027/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_04_30_lanmlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la May 1, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 1, 2012. May The month of May ushered in a new era for the Dodgers as the sale of the team by Frank McCourt to Guggenheim Baseball Management was finalized.Gurnick, Ken. (May 1, 2012) Dodgers sale to Walter, Kasten, Magic complete https://web.archive.org/web/20120504200359/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120501&content_id=30125872&vkey=news_la&c_id=la May 4, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 2, 2012. The Dodgers then won their first game under the new management that night against the Rockies. Ted Lilly worked six strong innings and the Dodgers built a 7–0 lead thanks to homers by Dee Gordon (the first of his career) and Andre Ethier and then held on to win 7–6 after the bullpen allowed the Rockies to catch up. Javy Guerra picked up his eighth save to preserve the win.Gurnick, Ken. (May 2, 2012) Dodgers hold on to secure win for Lilly https://web.archive.org/web/20120504200354/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_01_lanmlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la May 4, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 2, 2012. The Dodgers lost the final game of the series against the Rockies, 8–5, when Jason Giambi hit a walk-off three-run homer against Scott Elbert.Gurnick, Ken. (May 2, 2012) Dodgers rally twice, but lose on a walk-off HR https://web.archive.org/web/20120505133635/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_02_lanmlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la May 5, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 3, 2012. Jerry Hairston Jr. fell a double short of the cycle in the opener of a series against the Chicago Cubs on May 4 but the Dodgers still lost 5–4.Gurnick, Ken. (May 5, 2012) Hairston's big game unable to save LA https://web.archive.org/web/20120508003545/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_04_lanmlb_chnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la May 8, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2012. Chris Capuano pitched seven scoreless innings the next day and the Dodgers ended their brief two-game losing streak with a 5–1 win.Gurnick, Ken. (May 5, 2012) Capuano flusters Cubs, moving to 4-0 https://web.archive.org/web/20120507132732/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_05_lanmlb_chnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la May 7, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2012. Another costly blown save by Javy Guerra cost the Dodgers in the finale, which they lost 4–3 when Jamey Wright walked in the winning run in the 11th inning.Gurnick, Ken. (May 6, 2012) Extra-inning walks costly as Dodgers fall https://web.archive.org/web/20120509073018/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_06_lanmlb_chnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la May 9, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 7, 2012. The Dodgers returned home for their first homestand under the new ownership and beat the San Francisco Giants 9–1.Roberts, Quinn. (May 8, 2012) Dodgers reward new owners with home win https://web.archive.org/web/20120510131759/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_07_sfnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=la May 10, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 8, 2012. The next night, Clayton Kershaw gave up a two-run homer to Brett Pill in the second inning before settling down to pitch eight strong innings, but the Dodgers were unable to get runs in against Ryan Vogelsong and lost 2–1.Gurnick, Ken. (May 9, 2012) Kershaw's home winning streak snapped https://web.archive.org/web/20120511153205/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_08_sfnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=la May 11, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 9, 2012. A three-run pinch hit triple by Tony Gwynn Jr. gave the Dodgers the lead in the series finale against the Giants and they held on to win 6–2.Gurnick, Ken. (May 10, 2012) Gwynn's big triple lifts Dodgers over Giants https://web.archive.org/web/20120511172302/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_09_sfnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=la May 11, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2012. On May 11, Capuano improved his record to 5–0, while allowing just one run on four hits in seven innings. Mark Ellis, Juan Uribe and Andre Ethier provided the offense as each hit a home run in the club's 7–3 win over the Rockies.Gurnick, Ken. (May 12, 2012) Capuano beats Rox to keep record perfect https://web.archive.org/web/20120515210332/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_11_colmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=la May 15, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 12, 2012. Aaron Harang allowed just one run in eight innings on May 12 and Tony Gwynn Jr. came through again with a pinch hit RBI to drive in the winning run in the Dodgers 2–1 victory over the Rockies.Gurnick, Ken. (May 13, 2012) Gwynn's pinch RBI picks up Harang, Dodgers https://web.archive.org/web/20120515210336/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_12_colmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la May 15, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 13, 2012. The Dodgers completed the sweep of the Rockies thanks to a 3-RBI double by Bobby Abreu and a 3-run homer by A. J. Ellis that led the team to an 11–5 win in the series finale.Cassavell, AJ. (May 13, 2012) Dodgers don't need stars to finish sweep https://web.archive.org/web/20120516130511/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_13_colmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_05_13_colmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la May 16, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 13, 2012. Kershaw pitched seven scoreless innings to outduel Ian Kennedy on May 14, as the Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3–1.Gurnick, Ken. (May 15, 2012) Kershaw cruises as LA claims testy victory https://web.archive.org/web/20120516130516/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_14_arimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_05_14_arimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la May 16, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 15, 2012. Chad Billingsley struggled and the Dodgers had difficulty scoring in the finale of the homestand, losing to the Diamondbacks 5–1 and snapping their five-game winning streak.Roberts, Quinn. (May 16, 2012) Big hit eludes LA as win streak ends at five https://web.archive.org/web/20120519005306/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_15_arimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la May 19, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 16, 2012. With their lineup beset by injuries to key players, the Dodgers started a quick two game road trip to San Diego with a 4–2 loss to the Padres.Gurnick, Ken. (May 16, 2012) Short-handed Dodgers bested by Padres https://web.archive.org/web/20120519170647/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_16_lanmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la May 19, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 17, 2012. Aaron Harang pitched seven shutout innings as the Dodgers won big the next night, 8–1.Gurnick, Ken. (May 18, 2012) Harang throttles Padres, halts Dodgers' skid https://web.archive.org/web/20120519170655/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_17_lanmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la May 19, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 18, 2012. Back home for a weekend matchup with the NL Central leading St. Louis Cardinals, the Dodgers managed to survive a blown save by closer Kenley Jansen and won in the bottom of the ninth when Fernando Salas walked A.J. Ellis with the bases loaded. The Dodgers won 6–5.Gurnick, Ken. (May 19, 2012) After Cards tie it, Dodgers win on walk-off walk https://web.archive.org/web/20120521123659/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_18_slnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la May 21, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 19, 2012. Kershaw pitched a complete game shut out on May 19, the fourth of his career, as the Dodgers beat the Cardinals 6–0.Cassavell, AJ. (May 20, 2012) Kershaw six-hits Cards for fourth career shutout https://web.archive.org/web/20120523032320/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_19_slnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=la May 23, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 20, 2012. Scott Van Slyke hit his first career home run on May 20, a three-run shot in the bottom of the seventh to lead the Dodgers to a 6–5 victory and a sweep of the Cardinals.Cassavell, AJ. (May 21, 2012) Van Slyke's first HR completes Dodgers' rally https://web.archive.org/web/20120523210439/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_20_slnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la May 23, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 21, 2012. The Dodgers beat the Diamondbacks 6–1 on May 22 at Chase Field as their win streak reached five games. Matt Treanor, James Loney and Ethier all homered in the win as Chris Capuano picked up his team leading sixth victory.Gurnick, Ken. (May 22, 2012) Dodgers hammer D-backs for fifth straight win https://web.archive.org/web/20120525074720/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_21_lanmlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la May 25, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 22, 2012. In the next game, the Dodgers fell behind 6–1 after 6 innings, then rallied for 5 runs of the Arizona bullpen to tie the game in the 7th. Lyle Overbay, who was 4–4 in the game, hit a solo homer in the 8th off Josh Lindblom to put the Diamondbacks back ahead. However the Dodgers went ahead 8–7 thanks to a 2-RBI double by Iván DeJesús Jr. in the top of the ninth off Diamondbacks closer J. J. Putz. Kenley Jansen induced a game ending double play to preserve the Dodgers sixth straight victory.Gurnick, Ken. (May 23, 2012) De Jesus is unlikely hero as LA wins sixth straight https://web.archive.org/web/20120525103217/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_22_lanmlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la May 25, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 23, 2012. The streak ended the next night, as did Ted Lilly's personal eight-game winning streak, as Lilly was shelled for 8 runs on 9 hits and 5 walks over 31 3 innings and the Dodgers were crushed 11–4 by the Diamondbacks.Gurnick, Ken. (May 24, 2012) Lilly knocked around as LA's streak ends in Arizona https://web.archive.org/web/20120526130713/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_23_lanmlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la May 26, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 24, 2012. Back home to play the Houston Astros on May 25, Kershaw allowed a 2-run homer to J. D. Martinez in the third inning and were unable to overcome it in a 3–1 defeat.Gurnick, Ken. (May 26, 2012) Kershaw, offense unable to turn back Astros https://web.archive.org/web/20120529214712/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_houmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=la May 29, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 27, 2012. The following day, L.A. again managed to avoid losing three in a row as A. J. Ellis hit a three-run walk-off homer in a 6–3 victory.Gurnick, Ken. (May 27, 2012) Ellis' three-run walk-off blast boosts Dodgers https://web.archive.org/web/20120529070106/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_26_houmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la May 29, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 27, 2012. The Dodgers beat the Astros on May 27, 5–1 behind Chris Capuano who allowed only two hits in seven innings. Jerry Hairston Jr. had 5 hits in 5 at-bats and backup catcher Matt Treanor homered in the win.Gurnick, Ken. (May 27, 2012) Capuano stellar vs. Astros to earn seventh win https://web.archive.org/web/20120530141508/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_27_houmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la May 30, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 28, 2012. The Dodgers bats were silent on Memorial Day as they only scored two runs against Milwaukee Brewers starter Shaun Marcum and lost 3–2.Angert, Alex. (May 29, 2012) Big hits lacking against Brewers, Marcum https://web.archive.org/web/20120531211212/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_28_milmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la May 31, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 29, 2012. Nathan Eovaldi made his first start for the Dodgers (replacing the injured Ted Lilly) on May 29 and promptly allowed a two-run homer by Ryan Braun in the top of the 1st, which was all the Brewers needed to defeat the Dodgers 2–1.Angert, Alex. (May 30, 2012) Eovaldi sharp, but LA falls in Kemp's return https://web.archive.org/web/20120531095916/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_29_milmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la May 31, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 30, 2012. The Dodgers lost their third straight game (for the first time in the 2012 season) when they fell to the Brewers 6–3 the next day. In only his second day back after spending 15 days on the disabled list, Matt Kemp re-injured his left hamstring while scoring in the 1st inning.Angert, Alex. (May 31, 2012) Kershaw struggles, Kemp re-injures hamstring https://web.archive.org/web/20120602214227/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_30_milmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la June 2, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on May 31, 2012. After receiving the news that Kemp was likely to be out for all of June, the Dodgers meekly lost to the Brewers 6–2 to end the homestand. The series marked the first time the Dodgers were swept in a four-game series at home since 1993 and the first time they were ever swept by the Brewers in any series.Angert, Alex. (June 1, 2012) Dodgers drop fourth straight to Brewers https://web.archive.org/web/20131109233026/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_31_milmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la November 9, 2013 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on June 1, 2012. June The Dodgers began the month of June where they left off in May, losing their fifth straight game. This time they committed four errors and were pounded by the Colorado Rockies 13–3 at Coors Field.Perkins Owen June 2, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_01_lanmlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dodgers commit four errors, drop fifth straight Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com June 2, 2012 June 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120604023155/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_01_lanmlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead In that game, the Dodgers set a Major League record by having five sons of former Major Leaguers in the lineup at the same time (Tony Gwynn Jr., Jerry Hairston Jr., Iván DeJesús Jr., Dee Gordon and Scott Van Slyke). It was also the first time a starting infield of four major league sons had ever occurred: first baseman Van Slyke, second baseman Hairston, third baseman De Jesus and shortstop Gordon.https://www.latimes.com/sports/baseball/mlb/dodgers/la-sp-0604-dodgers-notes-20120604,0,3186968.story https://web.archive.org/web/20120604074815/http://www.latimes.com/sports/baseball/mlb/dodgers/la-sp-0604-dodgers-notes-20120604,0,3186968.story dead June 4, 2012 Dodgers again will be limited financially in amateur draft June 6, 2012 June 3, 2012 Los Angeles Times Hernandez Dylan The losing streak came to an end the next day, when they got a strong pitching performance from Aaron Harang and some timely hitting, including Bobby Abreu's first homer as a Dodger, in a 6–2 win.Perkins, Owen. (June 2, 2012) Harang and Co. handle CarGo, end skid https://web.archive.org/web/20120605033200/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_02_lanmlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la June 5, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on June 2, 2012. However, the Dodgers offense went back into hibernation the next day as they dropped the series finale to the Rockies 3–2.Perkins, Owen. (June 3, 2012) Dodgers stymied by Rockies in rubber game https://web.archive.org/web/20120605033211/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_03_lanmlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la June 5, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on June 4, 2012. The Dodgers road trip continued on June 4 as they traveled to Citizens Bank Park to open a four-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Dee Gordon hit a triple to lead off the ninth against Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon and then scored on a single by Elián Herrera to give the Dodgers the winning margin in the 4–3 victory.Radano, Mike. (June 5, 2012) Gordon, Herrera spark Dodgers to victory https://web.archive.org/web/20120607064824/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_04_lanmlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la June 7, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on June 5, 2012. Herrera came through the next night as well, hitting a two-RBI double off Cliff Lee in the top of the eighth to give the Dodgers the go-ahead run in a 2–1 victory over the Phillies.Gurnick Ken June 6, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_05_lanmlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Herrera to the rescue as Dodgers rally late Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com June 6, 2012 June 9, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120609031611/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_05_lanmlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Dee Gordon delivered a two-run single during the Dodgers three-run sixth inning on June 6 as they again came from behind to beat the Phillies, this time by a score of 6–5. Kenley Jansen picked up his third save in three days against the Phillies.Gurnick, Ken. (June 7, 2012) Gordon, 'pen come through in end for Dodgers https://web.archive.org/web/20120610034253/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_06_lanmlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la June 10, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on June 7, 2012. The Dodgers, helped by three Phillies errors, swept the series with an 8–3 victory in the series finale. The victory was the 100th career win for pitcher Aaron Harang and the team's first ever four-game series sweep in Philadelphia.Kaplan, Jake. (June 7, 2012) Dodgers sweep to hand Harang 100th career win. Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on June 8, 2012. The Dodgers continued the lengthy road trip with a cross-country flight to Seattle to take on the Mariners in interleague play. In the opener Nathan Eovaldi pitched six scoreless innings before the Mariners got a run off of relief pitcher Scott Elbert. It was all they needed because Kevin Millwood and five relief pitchers combined to pitch a no-hitter against the Dodgers. This was the first official no-hitter against the Dodgers since Kent Mercker of the Atlanta Braves had done it on April 4, 1994.Gurnick, Ken. (June 9, 2012) Dodgers no-hit by six Mariners pitchers https://web.archive.org/web/20120611071439/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_08_lanmlb_seamlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la June 11, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on June 9, 2012. The Dodgers got back into the winning ways the next day as Clayton Kershaw stuck out a season-high 12 batters in 7 innings and Jerry Hairston Jr. hit a home run and had 5 RBI in the 8–3 win.Gurnick, Ken June 9, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_09_lanmlb_seamlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Hairston, Kershaw help Dodgers hit back Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com June 9, 2012 June 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120611071459/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_09_lanmlb_seamlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Andre Ethier hit his fourth career grand slam to back Chad Billingsley's strong effort as the Dodgers closed out the lengthy road trip with an 8–2 victory over the Mariners. Billingsley allowed only one run in 7 innings while striking out 8.Gurnick, Ken. (June 10, 2012) Ethier's slam propels Billingsley, LA to victory https://web.archive.org/web/20120613184512/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_10_lanmlb_seamlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_06_10_lanmlb_seamlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la June 13, 2012 . Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on June 11, 2012. 250px|thumb|right|Clayton Kershaw struck out 12 batters in 7 innings on June 9 The Dodgers finally returned home on June 11 only to lose 3–2 to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, led by rookie outfielder Mike Trout, who was 2 for 4 with a home run and two RBI in the game.Angert Alex June 12, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_11_anamlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dodgers stung by Angels' Trout Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com June 12, 2012 June 15, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120615192459/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_11_anamlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers struggled against Angels starter Jerome Williams the next night, trailing 2–1 heading into the bottom of the eighth. However they battled back as Ethier hit a game-tying single and then Juan Rivera put the Dodgers ahead to stay with a three-run home run. Kenley Jansen picked up his 10th save in the 5–2 victory.Angert Alex June 13, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_12_anamlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Ethier, Rivera spearhead Dodgers' comeback Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com June 13, 2012 June 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120616013947/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_12_anamlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Angels took the final game of the series as Erick Aybar hit a tie-breaking home run off Jansen in the top of the ninth to give them the 2–1 win over the Dodgers.Angert Alex June 14, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_13_anamlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Bats lacking for Eovaldi as Dodgers falter late Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com June 14, 2012 June 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120616194143/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_13_anamlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead In the next game, on June 15 against the Chicago White Sox, Kershaw struggled, giving up 5 runs in his 6 innings of work but the Dodgers came back and won the game 7–6 thanks to a wild pitch by reliever Matt Thornton that pushed across the eventual winning run.Angert Alex June 16, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_15_chamlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Wild pitch gives Dodgers comeback victory Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com June 16, 2012 June 19, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120619052721/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_15_chamlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers again fell behind early the next day, then came back to tie the game. However, this time they lost 5–4.Angert Alex June 17, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_16_chamlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la After rally, unearned run seals Dodgers'fate Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com June 17, 2012 June 19, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120619190430/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_16_chamlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Chris Capuano struck out 12 in 8 innings of the series finale on Father's Day but left the game down 1–0. The Dodgers rallied to tie the game in the bottom of the 9th and won in the 10th after a triple by Tony Gwynn Jr. and a walk off single by Dee Gordon.Angert Alex June 17, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_17_chamlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=la Dodgers rally, walk off in 10 on Gordon's hit Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com June 17, 2012 June 20, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120620213749/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_17_chamlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=la dead Back on the road, the Dodgers were shut out by Oakland Athletics starter Brandon McCarthy and Aaron Harang struggled, walking 8 batters in only 4 innings and allowing 3 runs in the 1st which was all Oakland needed in the 3–0 victory.Gurnick Ken June 20, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_19_lanmlb_oakmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_06_19_lanmlb_oakmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dodgers shut out in odd outing for Harang Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com June 20, 2012 June 23, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120623212828/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_19_lanmlb_oakmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_06_19_lanmlb_oakmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodger offense continued to stumble the following day, losing again to Oakland, this time by a score of 4–1.Gurnick Ken June 21, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_20_lanmlb_oakmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Eovaldi stumbles, offense struggles vs. A's Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com June 21, 2012 June 23, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120623100550/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_20_lanmlb_oakmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Clayton Kershaw allowed only one run on three hits in eight innings in the finale but the Athletics still swept the Dodgers thanks to a walk-off home run by Yoenis Céspedes off Josh Lindblom in the bottom of the ninth that gave them a 4–1 win.Gurnick Ken June 21, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_21_lanmlb_oakmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dodgers fall on walk-off after Kershaw's gem Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com June 22, 2012 June 23, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120623100553/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_21_lanmlb_oakmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers traveled to Anaheim to begin another series with the Angels on June 22. They took an early 5–0 lead, partially thanks to a 3-run homer hit by Bobby Abreu, but lost the game 8–5 to extend their losing streak to four games.Gurnick Ken June 23, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_22_lanmlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Billingsley fumbles five-run lead in Anaheim Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com June 23, 2012 June 25, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120625013805/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_22_lanmlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers ended their skid and picked up a win the next day as Chris Capuano allowed only one run in 7 innings to pick up his ninth win and Dee Gordon was 2–4 with a triple, a stolen base and 2 runs scored in the Dodgers 3–1 win over the Angels.Gurnick Ken June 23, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_23_lanmlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Gordon provides spark as Dodgers end skid Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com June 24, 2012 November 9, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131109223857/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_23_lanmlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers dropped the finale of the Freeway Series when they lost 5–3. This continued the Angels streak of beating the Dodgers in interleague series that has continued since 2006.Spencer Lyle June 24, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_24_lanmlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Bullpen falters as Dodgers drop Freeway finale Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com June 25, 2012 June 30, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120630215332/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_24_lanmlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers next traveled to San Francisco for a divisional series against the second place Giants. However, rookie Nathan Eovaldi struggled, allowing 7 runs in the first 2 innings and 8 total in his 5 innings of work and the Dodgers lost 8–0 to see their lead over the Giants in the division drop to 2 games.Gurnick Ken June 26, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_25_lanmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la Eovaldi roughed up as Dodgers' lead trimmed Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com June 26, 2012 November 9, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131109223740/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_25_lanmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la dead Clayton Kershaw allowed only 2 runs against the Giants the next day, but the team was again shut down offensively (this time by Ryan Vogelsong) as they lost 2–0. This was the first time the Dodgers had been shut out in back-to-back games against the Giants since 1987.Gurnick Ken June 27, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_26_lanmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la Dodgers blanked as Kershaw takes loss Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com June 27, 2012 July 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120701122256/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_26_lanmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la dead The Dodgers woes continued the next day as they were shut out 3–0 by Tim Lincecum and the Giants. The Dodgers, who were shut out in 3 straight games in the series and fell into a tie with the Giants for first place in the division, extended their scoreless streak to 30 innings. This was the first time one team had thrown three straight shutouts against the Dodgers since the 1937 Boston Braves did it to the Brooklyn Dodgers.Gurnick Ken June 27, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_27_lanmlb_sfnmlb_1#gid=2012_06_27_lanmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dodgers' woes compounded by Ethier injury Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com June 27, 2012 November 9, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131109220140/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_27_lanmlb_sfnmlb_1#gid=2012_06_27_lanmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers scoreless streak eventually reached 33 innings, fifth longest in team history and the longest since 2004 before they finally scored a run in the 4th inning against the New York Mets in the 1st game of a homestand. However, it was not enough as they lost 3–2 to the Mets, extending the losing streak to 5 games and dropping them out of first place for the first time since April 11.Angert Alex June 29, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_28_nynmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dodgers fall out of first with fifth straight loss Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com June 29, 2012 July 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120701122306/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_28_nynmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The swoon continued the next day as the Dodgers were dominated by R. A. Dickey and his knuckleball and were shut out again, 9–0. This was the Dodgers sixth straight loss, the longest losing streak since September 2010.Angert Alex June 30, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_29_nynmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dazed by Dickey, Dodgers drop sixth straight Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com June 30, 2012 July 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120702153409/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_29_nynmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead On June 30, it was Johan Santana's turn to hold the Dodgers scoreless as he allowed only 3 hits in 8 innings and the Dodgers lost again 5–0 for their seventh straight loss, the longest losing streak since August 2008. They ended the month of June by scoring runs in only one of the last 57 innings they played.Angert Alex June 30, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_30_nynmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_06_30_nynmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la With runs at premium, Louisiana's skid hits seven Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com July 1, 2012 July 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120702153430/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_30_nynmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_06_30_nynmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead July The Dodgers ended their skid as the month turned to July. Clayton Kershaw allowed only one earned run in 7 innings, while striking out 9 and the Dodgers took advantage of 3 Mets errors to pull off an 8–3 victory. Dee Gordon was 2 for 5 with 3 steals and 2 errors in the game.Angert Alex July 2, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_01_nynmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la WOffense comes alive to end skid Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com July 2, 2012 November 9, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131109223809/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_01_nynmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers relapsed the next day as the Cincinnati Reds beat them 8–2 for Chad Billingsley's fourth straight loss.Gurnick Ken July 3, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_02_cinmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Billingsley drops fourth straight start to Reds Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com July 3, 2012 July 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120705185659/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_02_cinmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers came from behind to beat the Reds the next day, as Luis Cruz, just called up from the minors a few days before, doubled in the tie-breaking run in the seventh inning and stole home for the insurance run in the 3–1 win.Gurnick Ken July 4, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_03_cinmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Newcomer Cruz helps Dodgers rally past Reds Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com July 4, 2012 July 7, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120707030959/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_03_cinmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead On the Fourth of July, Aaron Harang allowed only one run in seven innings to record his first victory since June 7 and the Dodgers won the series with a 4–1 victory in the finale.Gurnick Ken July 5, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_04_cinmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dee's injury puts damper on LA's return to first Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com July 5, 2012 July 7, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120707052545/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_04_cinmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers opened up a four-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on July 5. Nathan Eovaldi earned his first win of the year after 5 loses when he allowed only one run in 6 innings. Solo homers by Scott Van Slyke and Elián Herrera led the offense as the Dodgers won 4–1.Sanchez Jesse July 6, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_05_lanmlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_07_05_lanmlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Third straight win helps ease pain for Dodgers Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com July 6, 2012 July 9, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120709090939/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_05_lanmlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_07_05_lanmlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Kershaw struggled in the next game, allowing 5 runs to score in the 6th inning as the Dodgers fell to the Diamondbacks 5–3.Emerick Tyler July 7, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_06_lanmlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_07_06_lanmlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Troublesome sixth rattles Kershaw in LA's loss Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com July 7, 2012 November 9, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131109214446/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_06_lanmlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_07_06_lanmlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Same story the next day as the Diamondbacks also beat Chad Billingsley 5–3. This was Billingsley's fifth straight loss, a new career high.Emerick Tyler July 8, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_07_lanmlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Homers not enough to halt Billingsley's skid Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com July 8, 2012 July 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120711040217/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_07_lanmlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers limped into the All-Star break as they dropped the finale to the Diamondbacks 7–1.Emerick Tyler July 8, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_08_lanmlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Capuano shaky vs. D-backs to close first half Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com July 10, 2012 July 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120711040221/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_08_lanmlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers began the second half of the season with the return of injured stars Matt Kemp (out since mid-may with a hamstring injury) and Andre Ethier (out for two weeks with a strained oblique). A solid performance by Kershaw and Mark Ellis two-run homer propelled them to a 2–1 win over the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium.Gurnkick Ken July 14, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_13_sdnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Stars return, but M. Ellis' homer gives LA lift Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com July 16, 2012 July 17, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120717021234/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_13_sdnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The next night, the Dodgers led going into the ninth but Everth Cabrera stole hole against closer Kenley Jansen to tie the game and Will Venable scored the winning run when Jansen's throw to the plate went wide of catcher A. J. Ellis. The final score was 7–6.Gurnkick Ken July 15, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_14_sdnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dodgers stunned by steal of home in ninth Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com July 16, 2012 July 17, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120717195209/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_14_sdnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead A season high five errors, include two in the decisive seventh inning by Jerry Hairston Jr. led to six unearned runs in the Padres 7–2 victory over the Dodgers on July 15.Gurnkick Ken July 15, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_15_sdnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dodgers done in by season-high five errors Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com July 16, 2012 July 18, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120718164632/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_15_sdnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Home runs by Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard sent the Dodgers to a 3–2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.Gurnkick Ken July 17, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_16_phimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_07_16_phimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Mattingly likes energy despite Dodgers' loss Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com July 19, 2012 July 19, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120719080737/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_16_phimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_07_16_phimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead A sore arm prevented Chad Billingsley from making his next start, on July 17, so the Dodgers called up Stephen Fife from the minors to make his Major League debut. Fife pitched well, allowing only 1 run in 6 innings, but the bullpen faltered and the team lost 3–2 for the second straight day.Gurnkick Ken July 18, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_17_phimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_07_17_phimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Fife denied win in debut as Dodgers falter late Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com July 19, 2012 July 20, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120720222840/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_17_phimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_07_17_phimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The team picked up a win in the series finale the next day as Matt Kemp hit his first home run since April 30, a two-run walk-off blast in the bottom of the 12th to give the Dodgers a 5–3 victory.Angert Alex July 18, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_18_phimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la After duel, Kemp's HR finishes Phils in 12th Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com July 19, 2012 July 20, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120720222844/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_18_phimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead 250px|thumb|right|Hanely Ramírez was acquired by the Dodgers in a trade with the Marlins on July 25 The Dodgers began their first road trip of the second half of the season in New York City against the Mets on July 20. Kemp and Luis Cruz each slugged two-run homers off Mets starter Johan Santana and the team held on for a 7–6 victory.Gurnick Ken July 20, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_20_lanmlb_nynmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la Dodgers' early homers hold up in New York Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com July 22, 2012 July 22, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120722191907/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_20_lanmlb_nynmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la dead Juan Uribe, who had struggled in the first half of the season, broke out in the next game, with a homer, double, two walks, four RBI and three runs scored. Chris Capuano picked up his team leading 10th win in the 8–5 victory.Gurnick Ken July 21, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_21_lanmlb_nynmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la Capuano, Uribe lead Dodgers past Mets Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com July 22, 2012 July 23, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120723094324/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_21_lanmlb_nynmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la dead Matt Treanor's pinch hit two-run single in the top of the 12th inning led the Dodgers to an 8–3 victory over the Mets on July 22. The win completed the Dodgers first 3-game series sweep of the Mets in New York since 2002 and gave rookie Josh Wall the win. Wall was the first Dodger to pick up a win in relief in his first appearance since Tim Belcher in 1987.Gurnick Ken July 22, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_22_lanmlb_nynmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Treanor's heroics in 12th carry Dodgers to sweep Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com July 22, 2012 July 25, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120725012719/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_22_lanmlb_nynmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Billingsley came off the disabled list to pitch six solid innings in the Dodgers 5–3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on July 24. Luis Cruz's three-run homer was main offense in the game.Gurnick Ken July 24, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_23_lanmlb_slnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Billingsley returns to lead LA to fifth straight win Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com July 24, 2012 July 26, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120726225839/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_23_lanmlb_slnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Kershaw struggled in the next game, allowing 8 earned runs, in the Dodgers 8–2 loss to the Cardinals that ended the five-game winning streak.Gurnick Ken July 25, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_24_lanmlb_slnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Kershaw fades as Dodgers' win streak halted Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com July 25, 2012 November 9, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131109214224/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_24_lanmlb_slnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers acquired Hanley Ramírez from the Miami Marlins in a trade on July 25 and Ramírez went 2-for-4 with a triple in his Dodgers debut against the Cardinals. It wasn't enough, however, as ex-Dodger Rafael Furcal hit a two-out single to left in the bottom of the 12th to give the Cardinals a 3–2 victory.Gurnick Ken July 26, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_25_lanmlb_slnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Walk-off loss spoils Hanley's strong LA debut Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com July 28, 2012 July 28, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120728070308/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_25_lanmlb_slnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Chris Capuano turned in his worst start of the season in the finale against the Cardinals, as the Dodgers lost 7–4.Gurnick Ken July 26, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_26_lanmlb_slnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Capuano's worst start of year extends losing skid Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com July 28, 2012 July 28, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120728070314/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_26_lanmlb_slnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Ramírez hit his first home run as a Dodger in the opener of a key series against the division leading Giants. The two-run homer, in the top of the 10th inning was the difference in a 5–3 victory.Gurnick Ken July 28, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_27_lanmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la Hanley's first Dodgers homer beats Giants Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com July 28, 2012 July 30, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120730000339/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_27_lanmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la dead The Dodgers picked up another win against their rivals the next day as Chad Billingsley pitched 71 3 scoreless innings while allowing only 4 hits and Matt Kemp went 4 for 5 with two doubles and a home run in the 10–0 rout.Gurnick Ken July 28, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_28_lanmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la#gid=2012_07_28_lanmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dodgers cut Giants' division lead to one game Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com July 29, 2012 August 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120801074958/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_28_lanmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la#gid=2012_07_28_lanmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Kershaw pitched a five-hit complete-game shutout to complete the Dodgers sweep of the Giants, 4–0, and move them back into a tie for first place in the division.Gurnick Ken July 29, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_29_lanmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la Kershaw's shutout moves Dodgers to tie for first Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com July 30, 2012 August 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120801095734/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_29_lanmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=la dead The Dodgers returned home on July 30, but Aaron Harang had a poor day, allowing a three-run home run by Paul Goldschmidt and a grand slam by Chris Johnson as the Dodgers lost 7–2.Angert Alex July 31, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_30_arimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Harang felled by pair of big swings vs. D-backs Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com July 31, 2012 August 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120804034349/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_30_arimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Home runs also caused a problem for Chris Capuano, including a two-run homer by Goldschmidt and a three-run blast by Miguel Montero as the Dodgers closed out July with an 8–2 loss.Angert Alex August 1, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_31_arimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Capuano falls victim to long ball in loss to D-backs Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 2, 2012 August 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120802184437/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_31_arimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead August left|thumb|Shane Victorino was acquired in a trade with the Phillies on July 31 The Dodgers acquired Shane Victorino from the Philadelphia Phillies at the trade deadlineGurnick Ken July 31, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120731&content_id=35868680&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Dodgers deal again, get Victorino from Phillies Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com July 31, 2012 August 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120802193223/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120731&content_id=35868680&vkey=news_la&c_id=la dead but it wasn't enough as they were held to 2 hits and 0 runs by Patrick Corbin and the Diamondbacks in a 4–0 defeat to start August.Angert Alex August 1, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_01_arimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Retooled Dodgers blanked in Victorino's debut Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 2, 2012 August 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120804034358/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_01_arimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Chad Billingsley allowed only 1 run in 7 innings, while striking out 7 and A. J. Ellis hit two home runs (the first multi-homer game of his career) as the Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 6–1 on August 3.Angert Alex August 4, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_03_chnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_03_chnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Billingsley, Dodgers roll behind A. Ellis' two HRs Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 4, 2012 August 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120804133816/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_03_chnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_03_chnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Clayton Kershaw followed the next day by pitching seven innings of one run, three-hit ball and picked up the win 3–1. Matt Kemp's two-run homer in the 4th inning sparked the offense.Angert Alex August 4, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_04_chnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Kershaw, Kemp pave way to series win for LA Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 5, 2012 August 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120806082833/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_04_chnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers acquired Joe Blanton in a trade with the Phillies on August 3 Gurnick Ken August 3, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120803&content_id=36054570&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Dodgers add Blanton in deal with Phillies Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 4, 2012 August 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120804133826/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120803&content_id=36054570&vkey=news_la&c_id=la dead and he made his Dodger debut on August 5 in the finale against the Cubs. The Dodgers completed the sweep with a 7–6 win, thanks to a walk-off single by Hanley Ramírez.Angert Alex August 3, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_05_chnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_05_chnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dodgers get last word, walk off to sweep of Cubs Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 6, 2012 August 8, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120808001140/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_05_chnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_05_chnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead However, they were shut out the next night by the Colorado Rockies 2–0.Angert Alex August 7, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_06_colmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la With chance to move up, Dodgers held down Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 8, 2012 August 9, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120809013453/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_06_colmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers offense remained in hibernation for another day as the Rockies beat them 3–1 on August 7.Angert Alex August 8, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_07_colmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_07_colmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dodgers lose ground after offense stays quiet Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 8, 2012 August 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120811041109/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_07_colmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_07_colmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The homestand ended with a 6–4 win by the Dodgers. Matt Kemp hit a three-run homer in the 1st inning, Victorino was 3-for-5 with three runs scored and Billingsley picked up his 4th straight victory.Angert Alex August 9, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_08_colmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_08_colmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Kemp, Victorino key victory in finale against Rox Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 9, 2012 August 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120811150326/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_08_colmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_08_colmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers next traveled to Miami to begin their road trip with a 3-game series against the Marlins. In his first game back since his trade to the Dodgers, Hanley Ramírez was 3 for 5 with 2 RBI and Juan Rivera homered as Kershaw picked up his 10th win of the season in the 5–2 victory.Gurnick Ken August 9, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_10_lanmlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_10_lanmlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Ex-Marlin Hanley helps lift Kershaw, Louisiana in Miami Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 11, 2012 August 12, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120812051726/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_10_lanmlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_10_lanmlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead on August 11, the Dodgers left the bases loaded in each of the first two innings and left 10 men on base the whole game as the Marlins scored 4 in the 5th off Joe Blanton to beat the Dodgers 7–3.Gurnick Ken August 9, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_11_lanmlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Cruising Blanton falters in fifth frame vs. Fish Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 12, 2012 August 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120813233152/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_11_lanmlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Chris Capuano did not allow a hit until the 7th inning in the series finale and left the game after 8 innings with only two hits and no runs allowed, as well as 10 strikeouts. The Dodgers won 5–0 as Ramírez drove in 3 runs against his former team.Gurnick Ken August 9, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_12_lanmlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Capuano's gem delivers rubber game win Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 12, 2012 August 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120813233212/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_12_lanmlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Shane Victorino homered and drove in 3 runs to lead the Dodgers to a 5–4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 13.Emery Mark August 14, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_13_lanmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_13_lanmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Victorino helps pull Dodgers into tie atop West Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 14, 2012 August 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120816035758/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_13_lanmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_13_lanmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The next night, Billingsley pitched eight shutout innings and Luis Cruz was 3 for 5 with 3 RBI in the Dodgers 11–0 rout of the Pirates.Emery Mark August 15, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_14_lanmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_14_lanmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Inspired Billingsley rolls to fifth straight for LA Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 15, 2012 August 17, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120817090059/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_14_lanmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_14_lanmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers moved back into sole possession of first place for the first time since July 13, when Kershaw pitched 8 solid innings (3 runs, 8 strikeouts, no walks) and the team racked up a season-high 15 hits in a 9–3 win.Emery Mark August 15, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_15_lanmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_15_lanmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dodgers alone in first after Kershaw's gem Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 16, 2012 August 19, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120819020105/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_15_lanmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_15_lanmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Matt Kemp and Don Mattingly were both ejected in the 2nd inning of the Dodgers 10–6 loss to the Pirates on August 16.Emery Mark August 16, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_16_lanmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la After ejections, Dodgers endure rough finale Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 17, 2012 August 19, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120819035633/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_16_lanmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers spoiled a strong start from Capuano on August 17 when Ronald Belisario allowed the tying runs in the eighth inning and Juan Francisco hit a walk-off single off Jamey Wright in the 11th inning to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 4–3 win.Gurnick Ken August 18, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_17_lanmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_17_lanmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dodgers saddled with 'frustrating' loss in 11 Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 18, 2012 August 20, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120820023848/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_17_lanmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_17_lanmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Mattingly was suspended for the final two games of the Braves series as a result of his argument with the umpires in the final game of the Pirates series.Gurnick Ken August 18, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120818&content_id=36918308&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Mattingly fined, suspended two games for arguing Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 19, 2012 August 20, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120820023955/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120818&content_id=36918308&vkey=news_la&c_id=la dead With bench coach Trey Hillman leading the team as acting manager, the Dodgers only managed 4 hits against the Braves, but all of them were home runs. Hanley Ramírez hit two of the homers, and drove in 4 of the runs in the process for the 6–2 victory.Gurnick Ken August 18, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_18_lanmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dodgers take Civil Rights Game on four HRs Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 19, 2012 August 22, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120822054836/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_18_lanmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers wrapped up the road trip with a 5–0 win over the Braves. Billingsley pitched seven shutout innings in the game.Gurnick Ken August 19, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_19_lanmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la LA ends trip on Billingsley's sixth straight win Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 19, 2012 August 20, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120820182734/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_19_lanmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead thumb|right|James Loney hit just .254 with the Dodgers in 2012 and was traded to Boston on August 25 after 7 seasons in Los Angeles The Dodgers returned home from the long road trip for a key divisional series with the San Francisco Giants. In the first game of the series, Kershaw allowed only two runs in 8 innings while striking out 10 but it wasn't enough as Madison Bumgarner also struck out 10 in 8 innings, but didn't allow any runs. The Dodgers lost 2–1 to fall back behind the Giants in the divisional race.Angert Alex August 21, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_20_sfnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_20_sfnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Despite 10 K's, Kershaw on wrong end of duel Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 22, 2012 August 23, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120823084234/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_20_sfnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_20_sfnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers also dropped the next game, 4–1, as Tim Lincecum shut down the Dodgers offense and Joe Blanton struggled.Angert Alex August 22, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_21_sfnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Blanton denied as Dodgers fall further off pace Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 22, 2012 August 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120824002003/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_21_sfnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Giants again pounced on the Dodgers early in the series finale, scoring 3 runs in the top of the 1st and coasting to an 8–4 victory that dropped the Dodgers 21 2 games back in the division. This was the Giants first three-game series sweep over the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium since 2007.Angert Alex August 23, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_22_sfnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dodgers can't overcome Giants' fast start Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 23, 2012 August 25, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120825014716/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_22_sfnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers made up for the drought against the Giants by scoring runs in bunches against the Marlins and former teammate Nathan Eovaldi. Juan Rivera, Andre Ethier and Hanley Ramírez all homered in the 11–4 win.Angert Alex August 25, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_24_miamlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_24_miamlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Offense carries LA before, after Billingsley injury Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 25, 2012 August 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120827031004/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_24_miamlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_24_miamlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers and Boston Red Sox made a trade on August 25, considered by many to be the "biggest August trade in MLB history" which sent James Loney and four minor leaguers to the Red Sox for Adrián González, Josh Beckett, Carl Crawford and Nick Punto. González made a huge splash with his new team, smashing a three-run home run off Marlins ace Josh Johnson in his first at-bat with his new team. The Dodgers offense did not look back, running up 16 hits in the 8–2 win. Andre Ethier got his tenth straight base hit, breaking the L.A. Dodger record set by Ron Cey in 1977 and tying the franchise record set by Ed Konetchy in 1919.Angert Alex August 26, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_25_miamlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_25_miamlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dodgers entourage follows suit after Adrian's debut Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 26, 2012 August 28, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120828181800/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_25_miamlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_25_miamlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Marlins hit four home runs off the Dodgers the next day to win the series finale 6–2. Giancarlo Stanton hit home runs in each game of the series for the Marlins.Angert Alex August 26, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_26_miamlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_26_miamlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Day after big deal, Dodgers downed by four HRs Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 26, 2012 August 29, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120829234043/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_26_miamlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_26_miamlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Beckett made his Dodgers debut in the opener of a series against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. He allowed 3 runs in 52 3 innings and struck out 6, but the Dodgers offense was shut out completely and the bullpen blew up in a 10–0 loss.Gurnick Ken August 28, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_27_lanmlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_27_lanmlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Beckett solid in debut, but Dodgers shut out Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 28, 2012 August 30, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120830214345/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_27_lanmlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_27_lanmlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Kemp injured himself by crashing into the center field wall in the 1st inning and had to leave the game, Capuano allowed 4 runs in the first and the Dodgers new look offense continued to struggle as they lost 8–4 on August 28.Gurnick Ken August 29, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_28_lanmlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Painful first leaves Dodgers hurting in Denver Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 29, 2012 August 31, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120831001039/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_28_lanmlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers offense finally came alive the next day, jumping to a 10–1 lead thanks to a 2-run homer by Hanley Ramírez, a grand slam by A. J. Ellis and 71 3 solid innings from Joe Blanton. The bullpen faltered in the seventh and eighth by the Dodgers held on to win 10–8.Gurnick Ken August 29, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_29_lanmlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_29_lanmlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Short-handed Dodgers hold off late Rox charge Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 30, 2012 September 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120901050650/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_29_lanmlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_29_lanmlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers returned home on August 30 to play the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ian Kennedy and three relievers held the Dodgers scoreless and Kershaw allowed one 2-run homer by Chris Young and that was all they needed as the Diamondbacks beat the Dodgers 2–0. The team dropped to 41 2 games behind the Giants, their largest deficit of the season.Gurnick Ken August 31, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_30_arimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_30_arimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Mattingly holds meeting after Dodgers blanked Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com August 31, 2012 September 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120902073555/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_30_arimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_30_arimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Reliever Matt Guerrier allowed a solo homer to Jason Kubel in the 11th inning on August 31, to give the Dodgers a 4–3 loss, their eighth straight loss to the Diamondbacks on the season.Gurnick Ken September 1, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_31_arimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_31_arimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Rally spoiled as Dodgers miss chance to gain Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com September 1, 2012 September 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120903231654/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_31_arimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_08_31_arimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead September The Dodgers finally beat the Diamondbacks on September 1 as Josh Beckett only allowed one run in 62 3 innings, while striking out 9, tying his season high. Andre Ethier and Hanley Ramírez each hit solo homers to account for the 2–1 victory.Gurnick Ken September 2, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_01_arimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_01_arimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Beckett takes the ball and runs with it Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com September 2, 2012 September 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120904022701/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_01_arimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_01_arimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers finished off the series with another win, thanks to a two-run walk-off double by Adrián González off Diamondbacks closer J. J. Putz for the 5–4 win.Angert Alex September 2, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_02_arimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Reversal of fortune as Gonzalez a walk-off winner Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com September 2, 2012 September 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120906075726/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_02_arimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers won again the next night against the San Diego Padres as Ethier hit a solo homer in the bottom of the ninth to tie the game and A. J. Ellis hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the 11th for the 4–3 victory.Angert Alex September 4, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_03_sdnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la A.J. lifts LA in 11th for second straight walk-off Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com September 4, 2012 September 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120906113324/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_03_sdnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Clayton Kershaw only allowed one run in 7 innings on September 4, while striking out 9. Kerhsaw became just the fifth Dodgers pitcher to post three straight 200 strikeout seasons (Sandy Koufax, Don Drysdale, Fernando Valenzuela and Hideo Nomo). Ethier hit a solo homer in the second inning for his 1,000th career hit but it wasn't enough as Matt Guerrier gave up a two-run game-tying homer in the eighth and John Ely allowed three runs to score in the 11th as the Dodgers lost to the Padres 6–3.Angert Alex September 5, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_04_sdnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_04_sdnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la After Kershaw exits, Dodgers can't close Padres Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com September 5, 2012 January 30, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150130172449/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_04_sdnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_04_sdnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers lost the series finale as well, 4–3, to the Padres.Angert Alex September 6, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_05_sdnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dodgers stall vs. Padres as crucial series loom Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com September 6, 2012 September 7, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120907155605/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_05_sdnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers next started a key series against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park, hoping to make up ground in the standings. However, they dropped the opener of the series 5–2.Gurnick Ken September 8, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_07_lanmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dodgers can't hold off Giants, lose ground in race Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com September 8, 2012 September 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120911003855/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_07_lanmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead They evened the series the next day as Adrián González tripled in the eighth inning and scored on a double by Hanley Ramírez for the key run in a 3–2 victory.Gurnick Ken September 8, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_08_lanmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dodgers edge Giants to gain ground Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com September 9, 2012 September 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120911020717/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_08_lanmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead However, the team fell 51 2 games behind the Giants when Barry Zito shut them out the next day, 4–0.Gurnick Ken September 10, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_09_lanmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Minus Kershaw, punchless Dodgers fall 5 1/2 back Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com September 10, 2012 September 12, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120912185929/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_09_lanmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead On September 11, Kershaw only allowed three hits and one unearned run against the Arizona Diamondbacks but it was too much as Ian Kennedy blanked the Dodgers 1–0.Emerick Tyler September 12, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_11_lanmlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_11_lanmlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Kershaw ends up on wrong side of duel in Phoenix Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com September 12, 2012 November 9, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131109194400/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_11_lanmlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_11_lanmlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers actually scored first the next night, Adrián González double scored two runs to give the Dodgers an early lead... but Trevor Cahill shut them down the rest of the game and the Diamondbacks came back to win 3–2.Emerick Tyler September 13, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_12_lanmlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_12_lanmlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Fast start fizzles for Dodgers in loss to D-backs Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com September 13, 2012 November 9, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131109174802/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_12_lanmlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_12_lanmlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers returned home on September 13 to open up a series against the St. Louis Cardinals, who held a one-game lead over them in the wild card race to start the series. However, they continued to struggle offensively and dropped the game 2–1.Angert Alex September 14, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_13_slnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_13_slnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Offensive woes slow Dodgers' Wild Card chase Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com September 14, 2012 September 18, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120918074704/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_13_slnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_13_slnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers dropped behind 4–1 in the next game, but fought back to win 8–5 thanks to home runs by Ethier and Luis Cruz, ending their four-game losing streak.Gurnick Ken September 15, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_14_slnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_14_slnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Revival on offense helps LA cut Wild Card deficit Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com September 15, 2012 September 18, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120918043531/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_14_slnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_14_slnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Trailing by one run entering the ninth on September 15, Luis Cruiz RBI double and Juan Rivera's pinch hit walk off single, both off Cardinals closer Jason Motte, gave the Dodgers a 4–3 win and moved them into a tie with the Cardinals for the final Wild Card spot.Angert Alex September 16, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_15_slnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dramatic walk-off pulls LA even for Wild Card Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com September 16, 2012 September 18, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120918074714/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_15_slnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead However, they dropped the last game of the series, in 12 innings, 5–2.Angert Alex September 16, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_16_slnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dodgers turned back in 12, fall off Wild Card pace Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com September 17, 2012 September 20, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120920013149/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_16_slnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers next began a key road trip against the two teams with the best records in the National League, the Washington Nationals and Cincinnati Reds. The opener of their series against the Nationals was rained out, forcing them to play a double-header on September 19. In the first game, the bats continued to be non-existent as they lost 3–1.Fiammetta Mike September 19, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_19_lanmlb_wasmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Bats slowed as Dodgers drop first game in DC Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com September 21, 2012 September 22, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120922164151/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_19_lanmlb_wasmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead In the second game, Josh Beckett was brilliant for 7 innings as they Dodgers built a 6–0 lead, only to see the bullpen falter in the 8th and the Nationals tied the game. Matt Kemp homered in the top of the ninth to provide the crucial run in the 7–6 victory.Fiammetta Mike September 20, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_19_lanmlb_wasmlb_2&mode=recap&c_id=la Kemp's homer rescues Dodgers for twin-bill split Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com September 21, 2012 September 22, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120922151301/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_19_lanmlb_wasmlb_2&mode=recap&c_id=la dead They closed out the series the next day with a 4–1 loss, dimming their post-season hopes.Fiammetta Mike September 20, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_20_lanmlb_wasmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dodgers fall to three back in Wild Card race Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com September 21, 2012 September 22, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120922164209/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_20_lanmlb_wasmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers beat the Reds on September 21, thanks to a 2-RBI single by Kemp in the top of the 10th inning.Gurnick Ken September 22, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_21_lanmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_21_lanmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Kemp clutch in 10th as Dodgers gain ground Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com September 22, 2012 September 23, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120923180555/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_21_lanmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_21_lanmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Mat Latos shut down the Dodgers the next day, for a 6–0 Reds victory.Gurnick Ken September 23, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_22_lanmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_22_lanmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dodgers fall off pace, watch Reds celebrate Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com September 23, 2012 September 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120924070528/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_22_lanmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_22_lanmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Clayton Kershaw made the start on September 23, his first start since in 12 days since suffering a hip injury. Kershaw allowed only one run in 5 innings and Adrián González hit two home runs, to lead the Dodgers to a 5–3 victory over the Reds.Gurnick Ken September 24, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_23_lanmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_23_lanmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Adrian's HRs help inspired Dodgers keep pace Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com September 24, 2012 September 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120927015615/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_23_lanmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_23_lanmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers, with their season hanging by a thread, next traveled to San Diego for a series with the Padres. They dropped the first game of the series 2–1.Gurnick Ken September 26, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_25_lanmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_25_lanmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dodgers scramble late, but fall further off pace Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com September 26, 2012 September 28, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120928195352/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_25_lanmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_25_lanmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Kemp had four hits, including a home run the next night as the Dodgers offense finally showed some life and they beat the Padres 8–2.Gurnick Ken September 26, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_26_lanmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_26_lanmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Wild Card hope alive as LA clicks behind Kemp Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com September 26, 2012 September 29, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120929215206/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_26_lanmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_26_lanmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers finished off their last road trip of the season with an 8–4 victory over the Padres, with both A.J. Ellis and Luis Cruz driving in 2 runs in the game.Gurnick Ken September 28, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_27_lanmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_27_lanmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la With six to play, Dodgers slice deficit to three Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com September 28, 2012 October 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121001005758/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_27_lanmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_27_lanmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Trailing by 3 games in the Wild Card race with 6 games remaining, the Dodgers returned home on September 28 to play the Colorado Rockies. Clayton Kershaw struck out 10 in 8 scoreless innings and Shane Victorino hit a three-run homer in the 2nd inning as the Dodgers won 8–0. The Dodgers scored 8 runs in their third straight game, the first time they had done that since July 8–14, 2007.Angert Alex September 29, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_28_colmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_28_colmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Kershaw keeps Dodgers alive in Wild Card race Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com September 29, 2012 October 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121001044223/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_28_colmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_28_colmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Matt Kemp hit 2 home runs on September 29 and Joe Blanton and 3 relievers combined to shut out the Rockies 3–0. The win, coupled with the Cardinals losing a game to the Nationals, moved the Dodgers to 2 back in the Wild Card race with 4 games remaining.http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_29_colmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_29_colmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=latitle= Kemp homers twice as Dodgers gain on Cards September 30, 2012 October 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121002064323/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_29_colmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_29_colmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=latitle= dead The Dodgers finished off the sweep of the Rockies with a 7–1 win. Kemp, A.J. Ellis and Cruz all homered in the win.Angert Alex September 30, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_30_colmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_30_colmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dodgers remain in pursuit with fifth straight win Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com September 30, 2012 October 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121002064335/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_30_colmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_09_30_colmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead October The Dodgers began their final series of the regular season on October 1 against the San Francisco Giants. In the opening game, they kept their slim post-season chances alive with a walk-off single by Elián Herrera to beat the Giants 4–2. Andre Ethier hit his 20th home run earlier in the game.Gurnick Ken September 30, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_10_01_sfnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_10_01_sfnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Walk-off win keeps Dodgers' hopes alive Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com October 1, 2012 October 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121004134009/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_10_01_sfnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la#gid=2012_10_01_sfnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers hopes were extinguished the next day as they dropped the game to the Giants 4–3 and were eliminated from the postseason contention.Gurnick Ken October 3, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_10_02_sfnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Dodgers' postseason hopes dashed by Giants Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com October 3, 2012 October 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121006003512/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_10_02_sfnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead The Dodgers ended their season on October 3 with a 5–1 win over the Giants. Clayton Kershaw struck out 8 in his 8 innings of work and finished the season with a Major League best 2.53 ERA and 229 strikeouts, second in the league.Angert Alex October 3, 2012 http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_10_03_sfnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la Kershaw dominates in season's final game Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com October 3, 2012 October 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121006041053/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_10_03_sfnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=la dead Game log Legend Dodgers win Dodgers loss PostponementBoldDodgers team member background:#083c6b;color:white; 2012 Game Log y background:black; color:white; April (16–7) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 1 || April 5 || @ Padres || W 5–3 || Lindblom (1–0) || Vólquez (0–1) || Guerra (1) || 42,941 || 1–0 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 2 || April 6 || @ Padres || W 6–0 ||Billingsley (1–0) ||Luebke (0–1) || || 32,490 ||2–0 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 3 || April 7 || @ Padres || W 6–5 (11) ||Coffey (1–0) ||Bass (0–1) ||Guerra (2) ||31,909 ||3–0 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 4 || April 8 || @ Padres || L 4–8 || Richard (1–0) || Harang (0–1) || || 19,021 || 3–1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 5 || April 10 || Pirates || W 2–1 || Jansen (1–0) || Grilli (0–1) || Guerra (3) || 56,000 || 4–1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 6 || April 11 || Pirates || W 4–1 || Billingsley (2–0) || Bédard (0–1) || Guerra (4) || 29,729 || 5–1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 7 || April 12 || Pirates || W 3–2 || Capuano (1–0) || Karstens (0–1) || Guerra (5) || 28,328 || 6–1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 8 || April 13 || Padres || W 9–8 || Jansen (2–0) || Cashner (0–1) || || 31,601 || 7–1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 9 || April 14 || Padres || W 6–1 || Lilly (1–0) || Wieland (0–1)|| || 46,549 || 8–1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 10 || April 15 || Padres || W 5–4 || Guerra (1–0) || Brach (0–1) || ||38,359 || 9–1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 11 || April 17 || @ Brewers || L 4–5 || Veras (1–0) || Guerra (1–1) || || 27,159 || 9–2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 12 || April 18 || @ Brewers || L 2–3 (10) || Loe (1–0) || Guerrier (0–1) || || 30,189 || 9–3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 13 || April 19 || @ Brewers || W 4–3 || Harang (1–1) || Wolf (0–2) || Guerra (6) || 30,091 || 10–3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 14 || April 20 || @ Astros || W 3–1 || Lilly (2–0) || Happ (1–1) || Guerra (7) || 30,270 || 11–3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 15 || April 21 || @ Astros || W 5–1 || Kershaw (1–0) || Weiland (0–3) || || 25,562 || 12–3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 16 || April 22 || @ Astros || L 0–12 || Rodríguez (1–2) || Billingsley (2–1) || || 23,948 || 12–4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 17 || April 23 || Braves || W 7–2 || Capuano (2–0) || Jurrjens (0–2) || || 26,376 || 13–4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 18 || April 24 || Braves || L 3–4 || O'Flaherty (1–0) || Guerra (1–2) || Kimbrel (6) || 44,014 || 13–5 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 19 || April 25 || Braves || L 2–4 || Venters (2–0) || Guerra (1–3) || Kimbrel (7) || 26,345 || 13–6 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 20 || April 27 || Nationals || W 3–2 || Kershaw (2–0) || Detwiler (2–1) || Jansen (1) || 44,807 || 14–6 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 21 || April 28 || Nationals || W 4–3 (10) || Wright (1–0) || Gorzelanny (1–1) || || 54,242 || 15–6 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 22 || April 29 || Nationals || W 2–0 || Capuano (3–0) || González (2–1) || Jansen (2) || 48,753 || 16–6 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 23 || April 30 || @ Rockies || L 2–6 || Nicasio (2–0) || Harang (1–2) || || 25,227 || 16–7 |- y background:black; color:white; May (16–12) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 24 || May 1 || @ Rockies || W 7–6 || Lilly (3–0) || Chacin (0–3) || Guerra (8) || 26,211 || 17–7 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 25 || May 2 || @ Rockies || L 5–8 || Betancourt (1–0) || Wright (1–1) || || 30,276 || 17–8 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 26 || May 4 || @ Cubs || L 4–5 || Maholm (3–2) || Billingsley (2–2) || Dolis (2) || 37,332 || 17–9 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 27 || May 5 || @ Cubs || W 5–1 || Capuano (4–0) || Volstad (0–4) || || 39,874 || 18–9 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 28 || May 6 || @ Cubs|| L 3–4 (11) || Dolis (2–2) || Wright (1–2) || || 38,125 || 18–10 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 29 || May 7 || Giants || W 9–1 ||Lilly (4–0) || Zito (1–1) || || 43,713 || 19–10 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 30 || May 8 || Giants || L 1–2 || Vogelsong (1–2) || Kershaw (2–1) || Casilla (6) || 32,799 || 19–11 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 31 || May 9 || Giants || W 6–2 || Wright (2–2) || Lincecum (2–3) || || 33,993 || 20–11 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 32 || May 11 || Rockies || W 7–3 || Capuano (5–0) || Moyer (1–3) || || 35,591 || 21–11 |- style="text-align:center;background:#bfb;" | 33 || May 12 || Rockies || W 2–1 || Harang (2–2) || Outman (0–1) || Jansen (3) || 33,735 || 22–11 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 34 || May 13 || Rockies || W 11–5 || Lilly (5–0) || White (0–2) || || 49,124 || 23–11 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 35 || May 14 || Diamondbacks || W 3–1 || Kershaw (3–1) || Kennedy (3–3) || Jansen (4) || 24,312 || 24–11 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 36 || May 15 || Diamondbacks || L 1–5 || Miley (4–1) || Billingsley (2–3) || || 47,077 || 24–12 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 37 || May 16 || @ Padres || L 2–4 || Richard (2–5) || Capuano (5–1) || Thayer (4) || 21,019 || 24–13 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 38 || May 17 || @ Padres || W 8–1 || Harang (3–2) || Vólquez (2–3) || || 27,883 || 25–13 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 39 || May 18 || Cardinals || W 6–5 || Jansen (3–0) || Salas (0–2) || || 40,906 || 26–13 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 40 || May 19 || Cardinals || W 6–0 || Kershaw (4–1) || Westbrook (4–3) || || 39,383 || 27–13 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 41 || May 20 || Cardinals || W 6–5 || Guerra (2–3) || Rzepczynski (0–2) || Jansen (5) || 44,005 || 28–13 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 42 || May 21 || @ Diamondbacks || W 6–1 || Capuano (6–1) || Corbin (2–3) || || 24,768 || 29–13 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 43 || May 22 || @ Diamondbacks || W 8–7 || Lindblom (2–0) || Putz (0–3)|| Jansen (6) || 25,738 || 30–13 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 44 || May 23 || @ Diamondbacks || L 4–11 || Saunders (3–3) || Lilly (5–1) || || 27,645 || 30–14 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 45 || May 25 || Astros || L 1–3 || Harrell (4–3) || Kershaw (4–2) || Myers (12) || 36,283 || 30–15 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 46 || May 26 || Astros || W 6–3 || Jansen (4–0) || Wright (0–1) || || 36,561 || 31–15 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 47 || May 27 || Astros || W 5–1 || Capuano (7–1) || Happ (4–4) || || 33,306 || 32–15 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 48 || May 28 || Brewers || L 2–3 || Marcum (3–3) || Harang (3–3) || Axford (8) || 38,016 || 32–16 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 49 || May 29 || Brewers || L 1–2 || Fiers (1–0) || Eovaldi (0–1) || Axford (9) || 51,137 || 32–17 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 50 || May 30 || Brewers || L 3–6 || Gallardo (4–4) || Kershaw (4–3) || Axford (10) || 25,509 || 32–18 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 51 || May 31 || Brewers || L 2–6 || Greinke (6–2) || Billingsley (2–4) || || 26,773 || 32–19 |- y background:black; color:white; June (11–17) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 52 || June 1 || @ Rockies || L 3–13 || Ottavino (1–0) || Capuano (7–2) || || 36,795 || 32–20 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 53 || June 2 || @ Rockies || W 6–2 || Harang (4–3) || Nicasio (2–3) || || 36,175 || 33–20 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 54 || June 3 || @ Rockies || L 2–3 || White (2–3) || Eovaldi (0–2) || Betancourt (10) || 35,353 || 33–21 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 55 || June 4 || @ Phillies || W 4–3 || Belisario (1–0) || Papelbon (0–2) || Jansen (7) || 45,572 || 34–21 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 56 || June 5 || @ Phillies || W 2–1 || Billingsley (3–4) || Lee (0–3) || Jansen (8) || 43,989 || 35–21 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 57 || June 6 || @ Phillies || W 6–5 || Capuano (8–2) || Kendrick (2–5) || Jansen (9) || 44,216 || 36–21 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 58 || June 7 || @ Phillies || W 8–3 || Harang (5–3) || Hamels (8–3) || || 44,096 || 37–21 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 59 || June 8 || @ Mariners || L 0–1 || Pryor (1–0) || Elbert (0–1) || Wilhelmsen (3) || 22,028 || 37–22 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 60 || June 9 || @ Mariners || W 8–3 || Kershaw (5–3) || Vargas (7–5) || || 30,287 || 38–22 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 61 || June 10 || @ Mariners || W 8–2 || Billingsley (4–4) || Beavan (3–6) || || 34,807 || 39–22 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 62 || June 11 || Angels || L 2–3 || Isringhausen (2–0) || Jansen (4–1) || Frieri (5) || 50,559 || 39–23 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 63 || June 12 || Angels || W 5–2 || Wright (3–2) || Williams (6–4) || Jansen (10) || 55,279 || 40–23 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 64 || June 13 || Angels || L 1–2 || Hawkins (1–1) || Jansen (4–2) || Frieri (6) || 43,494 || 40–24 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 65 || June 15 || White Sox || W 7–6 || Belisario (2–0) || Thornton (2–4) || Jansen (11) || 40,432 || 41–24 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 66 || June 16 || White Sox || L 4–5 || Humber (3–4) || Billingsley (4–5) || Reed (8) || 45,210 || 41–25 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 67 || June 17 || White Sox || W 2–1 (10) || Belisario (3–0) || Thornton (2–5) || || 53,504 || 42–25 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 68 || June 19 || @ Athletics || L 0–3 || McCarthy (6–3) || Harang (5–4) || Cook (4) || 20,244 || 42–26 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 69 || June 20 || @ Athletics || L 1–4 || Milone (7–5) || Eovaldi (0–3) || || 25,383 || 42–27 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 70 || June 21 || @ Athletics || L 1–4 || Cook (2–1) || Lindblom (2–1) || || 23,337 || 42–28 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 71 || June 22 || @ Angels || L 5–8 || Haren (5–7) || Billingsley (4–6) || Frieri (8) || 44,548 || 42–29 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 72 || June 23 || @ Angels || W 3–1 || Capuano (9–2) || Santana (4–8) || Jansen (12) || || 43–29 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 73 || June 24 || @ Angels || L 3–5 || Downs (1–0) || Lindblom (2–2) || Frieri (9) || 43,975 || 43–30 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 74 || June 25 || @ Giants || L 0–8 || Zito (6–5) || Eovaldi (0–4) || || 42,164 || 43–31 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 75 || June 26 || @ Giants || L 0–2 || Vogelsong (7–3) || Kershaw (5–4) || Casilla (21) || 42,664 || 43–32 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 76 || June 27 || @ Giants || L 0–3 || Lincecum (3–8) || Billingsley (4–7) || Romo (4) || 42,245 || 43–33 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 77 || June 28 || Mets || L 2–3 || Young (2–1) || Capuano (9–3) || Parnell (1) || 49,006 || 43–34 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 78 || June 29 || Mets || L 0–9 || Dickey (12–1) || Harang (5–5) || || 49,763 || 43–35 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 79 || June 30 || Mets || L 0–5 || Santana (6–4) || Eovaldi (0–5) || || 44,217 || 43–36 |- y background:black; color:white; July (13–13) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 80 || July 1 || Mets || W 8–3 || Kershaw (6–4) || Gee (5–7) || || 55,359 || 44–36 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 81 || July 2 || Reds || L 2–8 || Bailey (6–6) || Billingsley (4–8) || || 34,493 || 44–37 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 82 || July 3 || Reds || W 3–1 || Elbert (1–1) || Cueto (9–5) || Jansen (13) || 33,884 || 45–37 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 83 || July 4 || Reds || W 4–1 || Harang (6–5) || Leake (3–6) || Jansen (14) || 53,570 || 46–37 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 84 || July 5 || @ Diamondbacks || W 4–1 || Eovaldi (1–5) || Miley (9–5) || Jansen (15) || 23,002 || 47–37 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 85 || July 6 || @ Diamondbacks || L 3–5 || Collmenter (1–2) || Kershaw (6–5) || Putz (15) || 24,891 || 47–38 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 86 || July 7 || @ Diamondbacks || L 3–5 || Cahill (7–7) || Billingsley (4–9) || Putz (16) || 36,903 || 47–39 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 87 || July 8 || @ Diamondbacks || L 1–7 || Bauer (1–1) || Capuano (9–4) || Corbin (1) || 30,523 || 47–40 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 88 || July 13 || Padres || W 2–1 || Kershaw (7–5) || Richard (6–10) || Jansen (16) || 43,873 || 48–40 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 89 || July 14 || Padres || L 6–7 || Hinshaw (1–1) || Jansen (4–3) || Street (14) || 54,014 || 48–41 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 90 || July 15 || Padres || L 2–7 || Marquis (4–9) || Capuano (9–5) || || 39,715 || 48–42 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 91 || July 16 || Phillies || L 2–3 || Blanton (8–8) || Eovaldi (1–6) || Papelbon (20) || 32,238 || 48–43 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 92 || July 17 || Phillies || L 2–3 || Kendrick (3–8) || Belisario (3–1) || Papelbon (21) || 53,498 || 48–44 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 93 || July 18 || Phillies || W 5–3 (12) || Wright (4–2) || Diekman (1–1) || || 39,955 || 49–44 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 94 || July 20 || @ Mets || W 7–6 || Harang (7–5) || Santana (6–7) || Jansen (17) || 30,806 || 50–44 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 95 || July 21 || @ Mets || W 8–5 || Capuano (10–5) || Batista (1–3) || Jansen (18) || 33,503 || 51–44 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 96 || July 22 || @ Mets || W 8–3 (12) || Wall (1–0) || Ramírez (2–2) || || 31,184 || 52–44 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 97 || July 23 || @ Cardinals || W 5–3 || Billingsley (5–9) || Kelly (1–3) || Jansen (19) || 42,806 || 53–44 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 98 || July 24 || @ Cardinals || L 2–8 || Wainwright (8–10) || Kershaw (7–6) || || 38,195 || 53–45 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 99 || July 25 || @ Cardinals || L 2–3 (12) || Salas (1–3) || Wright (4–3) || || 37,841 || 53–46 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 100 || July 26 || @ Cardinals || L 4–7 || Westbrook (9–8) || Capuano (10–6) || Motte (22) || 36,607 || 53–47 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 101 || July 27 || @ Giants || W 5–3 (10) || Tolleson (1–0) || Romo (3–2) || Jansen (20) || 41,681 || 54–47 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 102 || July 28 || @ Giants || W 10–0 || Billingsley (6–9) || Zito (8–7) || || 42,030 || 55–47 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 103 || July 29 || @ Giants || W 4–0 || Kershaw (8–6) || Vogelsong (8–5) || || 41,902 || 56–47 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 104 || July 30 || Diamondbacks || L 2–7 || Cahill (9–9) || Harang (7–6) || || 33,180|| 56–48 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 105 || July 31 || Diamondbacks || L 2–8 || Miley (12–6) || Capuano (10–7) || || 52,832 || 56–49 |- y background:black; color:white; August (14–14) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 106 || August 1 || Diamondbacks || L 0–4 || Corbin (3–4) || Fife (0–1) || || 36,596 || 56–50 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 107 || August 3 || Cubs || W 6–1 || Billingsley (7–9) || Samardzija (7–9) || || 43,537 || 57–50 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 108 || August 4 || Cubs || W 3–1 || Kershaw (9–6) || Volstad (0–8) || Jansen (21) || 46,588 || 58–50 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 109 || August 5 || Cubs || W 7–6 || Jansen (5–3) || Camp (2–5) || || 42,495 || 59–50 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 110 || August 6 || Rockies || L 0–2 || Ottavino (3–1) || Capuano (10–8) || Betancourt (18)||32,659||59–51 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 111 || August 7 || Rockies || L 1–3 || Roenicke (4–0) || Harang (7–7) || Betancourt (19)|| 55,024|| 59–52 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 112 || August 8 || Rockies || W 6–4 ||Billingsley (8–9) || Torres (1–1) || Jansen (22) || 37,084 || 60–52 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 113 || August 10 || @ Marlins || W 5–2 || Kershaw (10–6) || Buehrle (9–11) || Jansen (23) || 28,130||61–52 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 114 || August 11 || @ Marlins || L 3–7 || Nolasco (9–11) || Blanton (8–10) || || 27,681 ||61–53 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 115 || August 12 || @ Marlins || W 5–0 || Capuano (11–8) || LeBlanc (1–2) || || 28,388 ||62–53 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 116 || August 13 || @ Pirates || W 5–4 || Harang (8–7) || Karstens (4–3) || Jansen (24) || 25,670 || 63–53 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 117 || August 14 || @ Pirates || W 11–0 || Billingsley (9–9) || Correia (9–7) || || 22,729 ||64–53 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 118 || August 15 || @ Pirates || W 9–3 || Kershaw (11–6) || Rodríguez (7–12) || || 26,522 || 65–53 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 119 || August 16 || @ Pirates || L 6–10 || Burnett (15–4) || Blanton (8–11) || || 25,073 || 65–54 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 120 || August 17 || @ Braves || L 3–4 (11) || Venters (5–3) || League (0–6) || || 33,093 || 65–55 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 121 || August 18 || @ Braves || W 6–2 || Harang (9–7) || Sheets (4–3) || Jansen (25) || 42,219 || 66–55 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 122 || August 19 || @ Braves || W 5–0 || Billingsley (10–9) || Minor (6–10) || || 26,798 || 67–55 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 123 || August 20 || Giants || L 1–2 || Bumgarner (14–7) || Kershaw (11–7) || López (2) || 36,878 || 67–56 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 124 || August 21 || Giants || L 1–4 || Lincecum (7–13) || Blanton (8–12) || López (3) || 56,000 ||67–57 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 125 || August 22 || Giants || L 4–8 || Cain (13–5) || Capuano (11–9) || || 40,173||67–58 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 126 || August 24 || Marlins || W 11–4 || Wright (5–3) || Eovaldi (4–9) || || 39,805 || 68–58 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 127 || August 25 || Marlins || W 8–2 || Kershaw (12–7) || Johnson (7–11) || || 40,284|| 69–58 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 128 || August 26 || Marlins || L 2–6 || Buehrle (12–11) || Harang (9–8) || Cishek (11) || 41,907 ||69–59 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 129 || August 27 || @ Rockies || L 0–10 || Francis (5–4) || Beckett (5–12) || Belisle (2) || 30,148 ||69–60 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 130 || August 28 || @ Rockies || L 4–8 || Chatwood (4–3) || Capuano (11–10) || || 28,368 || 69–61 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 131 || August 29 || @ Rockies || W 10–8 || Blanton (9–12) || Pomeranz (1–8) || Belisario (1) || 25,155 || 70–61 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 132 || August 30 || Diamondbacks || L 0–2 || Kennedy (12–11) || Kershaw (12–8) || Putz (27) || 54,621 || 70–62 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 133 || August 31 || Diamondbacks || L 3–4 (11) || Bergesen (1–0) || Guerrier (0–2) || Putz (28) || 37,622 || 70–63 |- y background:black; color:white; September (14–12) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 134 || September 1 || Diamondbacks || W 2–1 || Beckett (6–12) || Albers (2–1) || League (10) || 35,992 || 71–63 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 135 || September 2 || Diamondbacks || W 5–4 || Belisario (4–1) || Putz (1–5) || || 31,607 || 72–63 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 136 || September 3 || Padres || W 4–3 (11) || League (1–6) || Burns (0–1) || || 33,540 || 73–63 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 137 || September 4 || Padres || L 3–6 (11) || Layne (1–0) || Ely (0–1) || Gregerson (4) || 40,619 || 73–64 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 138 || September 5 || Padres || L 3–4 || Vincent (2–0) || Tolleson (1–1) || Layne (2) || 50,560 || 73–65 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 139 || September 7 || @ Giants || L 2–5 || Casilla (7–5) || Beckett (6–13) || Romo (10) || 41,666 || 73–66 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 140 || September 8 || @ Giants || W 3–2|| Belisario (5–1) || Affeldt (1–2) || League (11) || 41,791 || 74–66 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 141 || September 9 || @ Giants || L 0–4 || Zito (11–8) || Blanton (9–13) || || 41,517 || 74–67 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 142 || September 11 || @ Diamondbacks || L 0–1 || Kennedy (13–11) || Kershaw (12–9) || Hernandez (3) || 23,966 || 74–68 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 143 || September 12 || @ Diamondbacks || L 2–3 || Cahill (11–11) || Harang (9–9) || Hernandez (4) || 25,048||74–69 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 144 || September 13 || Cardinals || L 1–2 || Lynn (15–7) || Rodriguez (0–1) || Motte (34) || 43,309|| 74–70 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 145 || September 14 || Cardinals || W 8–5 || Tolleson (2–1) || Rosenthal (0–2) || || 40,167 || 75–70 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 146 || September 15 || Cardinals || W 4–3 || Belisario (6–1) || Motte (4–5) || || 42,449 || 76–70 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 147 || September 16 || Cardinals || L 2–5 (12)|| Miller (1–0) || Ely (0–2) || Motte (35) || 35,754|| 76–71 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bbb;" | || September 18 || @ Nationals ||colspan=7| Postponed (rain). Makeup Date September 19. |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 148 || September 19 || @ Nationals || L 1–3 || Zimmermann (11–8) || Harang (9–10) || Clippard (32) || 26,931||76–72 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 149 || September 19 || @ Nationals || W 7–6 || Belisario (7–1) || Clippard (2–5) || League (12)|| 26,931||77–72 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 150 || September 20 || @ Nationals || L 1–4 || Detwiler (10–6) || Capuano (11–11) || Storen (3) || 30,359|| 77–73 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 151 || September 21 || @ Reds || W 3–1 (10)|| Belisario (8–1) || LeCure (3–3) || League (13) || 35,397 || 78–73 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 152 || September 22 || @ Reds || L 0–6 || Latos (13–4) || Fife (0–2) || || 41,117|| 78–74 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 153 || September 23 || @ Reds || W 5–3 || Tolleson (3–1) || Bailey (12–10) || League (14) || 32,932 || 79–74 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 154 || September 25 || @ Padres || L 1–2 || Vólquez (11–11) || Beckett (6–14) || Street (23) || 32,346 || 79–75 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 155 || September 26 || @ Padres || W 8–2 || Harang (10–10) || Richard (14–13) || || 24,818 ||80–75 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 156 || September 27 || @ Padres || W 8–4 || Capuano (12–11) || Kelly (2–3) || || 32,403|| 81–75 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 157 || September 28 || Rockies || W 8–0 || Kershaw (13–9) || Francis (5–7) || || 37,133 || 82–75 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 158 || September 29 || Rockies || W 3–0 || Blanton (10–13) || Chatwood (5–6) || League (15) || 40,724|| 83–75 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 159 || September 30 || Rockies || W 7–1 || Beckett (7–14) || de la Rosa (0–2) || || 35,607 || 84–75 |- y background:black; color:white; October (2–1) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record |- style="text-align:center;background:#bfb;" | 160 || October 1 || Giants || W 3–2 || League (2–6) || Casilla (7–6) || || 33,624 || 85–75 |- style="text-align:center;background:#fbb;" | 161 || October 2 || Giants || L 3–4 || Zito (15–8) || Capuano (12–12) || Romo (15) ||42,473 || 85–76 |- style="text-align:center;background:#bfb;" | 162 || October 3 || Giants || W 5–1 || Kershaw (14–9) || Hensley (4–5) || || 34,014||86–76 |- Roster 2012 Los Angeles Dodgers Roster Pitchers 61 Josh Beckett 51 Ronald Belisario 58 Chad Billingsley 56 Joe Blanton 35 Chris Capuano 50 Randy Choate 60 Todd Coffey 41 Rubby De La Rosa 57 Scott Elbert 48 John Ely 50 Nathan Eovaldi 56,59 Stephen Fife 54 Javy Guerra 55 Matt Guerrier 44 Aaron Harang 74 Kenley Jansen 22 Clayton Kershaw 31 Brandon League 29 Ted Lilly 52 Josh Lindblom 66 Mike MacDougal 75 Paco Rodriguez 38 Shawn Tolleson 46 Josh Wall 28 Jamey Wright Catchers 17 A. J. Ellis 52 Tim Federowicz 18 Matt Treanor Infielders 47 Luis Cruz 13 Iván DeJesús Jr. 14 Mark Ellis 23 Adrián González  9 Dee Gordon  6 Jerry Hairston Jr. 37 Elián Herrera  3 Adam Kennedy  7 James Loney  7 Nick Punto 13 Hanley Ramírez 12 Justin Sellers  5 Juan Uribe Outfielders 33,23,12 Bobby Abreu 49 Alex Castellanos 16 Andre Ethier 10 Tony Gwynn Jr. 27 Matt Kemp 21 Juan Rivera 30 Jerry Sands 33 Scott Van Slyke  8 Shane Victorino Manager 8,12,88 Don Mattingly Coaches 25 Dave Hansen (hitting) 45 Trey Hillman (bench) 40 Rick Honeycutt (pitching) 43 Ken Howell (bullpen) 15 Davey Lopes (1st base) 11 Manny Mota 26 Tim Wallach (third base) Player stats Batting List does not include pitchers. Stats in bold are the team leaders. Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; BB = Walks; SO = Strikeouts; SB = Stolen bases; Avg. = Batting average; OBP = On-base percentage; SLG = Slugging; OPS = On-base plus slugging Player G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB AVG OBP SLG OPS Andre Ethier 149 556 79 158 36 1 20 89 50 124 2 .284.351 .460 .812 A. J. Ellis 133 423 44 114 20 1 13 52 65 107 0 .270 .373 .414 .786 Mark Ellis Mark Ellis (baseball) 110 415 62 107 21 1 7 31 40 705 .258.333 .364 .697 Matt Kemp 106 403 74 12222 2 23 69 40 103 9.303 .367.538.906 James Loney James Loney (baseball) 114 334 32 85 18 0 4 33 2339 0 .254.302 .344 .646 Juan Rivera Juan Rivera (baseball) 109 312 30 76 14 0 9 47 18 351 .244.286 .375 .661 Dee Gordon 87 303 38 69 9 2 1 17 20 62 32 .228.280 .281 .561 Luis Cruz 78 283 26 84 20 0 6 40 9342 .297.322 .431 .753 Tony Gwynn Jr. 103 259 29 60 8 4 0 17 165213 .232.276 .293 .570 Hanley Ramírez 64 251 30 68 11 2 10 44 1760 7 .271 .324 .450 .774 Jerry Hairston Jr. 78 238 19 65 13 1 4 26 23 27 1 .273.342 .387 .729 Shane Victorino 53 208 26 51 12 2 2 15 183115 .245.316 .351 .667 Bobby Abreu 92 195 28 48 8 1 3 19 3551 6 .246.361 .344 .704 Elián Herrera Elián Herrera (baseball) 67 187 26 47 10 1 1 17 2350 4 .251.340 .332 .671 Adam Kennedy 86 168 22 44 8 1 2 16 23 33 1 .262.345 .357 .702 Juan Uribe 66 162 15 31 9 0 2 17 13 37 0 .191.258 .284 .542 Adrián González 36145 12 43 10 1 3 22 1129 2 .297.344 .441 .785 Matt Treanor 36 103 11 18 3 1 2 10 1429 1 .175.281 .282 .563 Scott Van Slyke 27 54 4 9 2 0 2 7 214 1 .167.196 .315 .511 Justin Sellers 19 44 6 9 3 1 1 2 5 14 0 .205.286 .386 .672 Nick Punto 22 35 6 10 1 0 0 0 69 1 .286.390 .314 .705 Iván DeJesús Jr. 23 33 5 9 3 0 0 4 37 1 .273.324 .364 .688 Alex Castellanos Alex Castellanos (baseball) 16 23 3 4 0 1 1 3 08 0 .174.200 .391 .591 Jerry Sands 9 23 2 4 2 0 0 1 19 0 .174.208 .261 .469 Tim Federowicz 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 120 .333.500 .333 .833Non-Pitcher Totals16251606291336263231165984761036104.259.326.386.712Team totals16254386371369269231166074811156104.252.317.374.690 Pitching Stats in bold are the team leaders. Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H = Hits allowed; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts Player W L ERA G GS SV IP H R ER BB KClayton Kershaw 14 9 2.53 33 33 0 227.2 17070 64 63 229 Chris Capuano 12 12 3.7233 33 0 198.1 188 91 82 54 162Aaron Harang 10 10 3.61 31 31 0 179.2 167 85 72 85 131Chad Billingsley 10 9 3.55 25 25 0 149.2 148 66 59 45 128Ronald Belisario 8 1 2.54 68 0 1 71.0 4722 20 29 69Jamey Wright 5 3 3.72 66 0 0 67.2 7235 28 30 54Kenley Jansen 5 3 2.35 65 0 25 65.0 3318 17 22 99 Joe Blanton2 4 4.99 10 10 0 57.2 6632 32 16 51 Nathan Eovaldi 1 6 4.15 10 10 0 56.1 6327 26 20 34Ted Lilly 5 1 3.14 8 8 0 48.2 3623 17 19 31Josh Lindblom 2 2 3.02 48 0 0 47.2 4216 1618 43 Javy Guerra baseball, born 1985 2 3 2.60 45 0 8 45.0 4413 13 23 37 Josh Beckett 2 3 2.93 7 7 0 43.0 4316 14 14 38 Shawn Tolleson 3 1 4.30 40 0 0 37.2 3019 18 20 39 Scott Elbert 1 1 2.20 43 0 0 32.2 278 8 13 29 Brandon League 2 1 2.30 28 0 6 27.1 177 7 14 27 Stephen Fife 0 2 2.70 5 5 0 26.2 258 8 12 20 Todd Coffey 1 0 4.66 23 0 0 19.1 1711 10 9 18Matt Guerrier 0 2 3.86 16 0 0 14.0 86 6 7 9 Randy Choate 0 0 4.05 36 0 0 13.1 137 6 9 11 Paco Rodriguez Steven Rodriguez 0 1 1.35 11 0 0 6.2 31 1 4 6 Mike MacDougal 0 0 7.94 7 0 0 5.2 95 5 6 4 Josh Wall 1 0 4.76 7 0 0 5.2 33 3 1 4 John Ely John Ely (baseball) 0 2 20.25 2 0 0 2.2 66 6 4 3 Rubby De La Rosa 0 0 27.00 1 0 0 0.2 02 2 2 0Team totals86763.34162162401449.212775975385391276 Awards and honors 2012 Major League Baseball All-Star GameGurnick, Ken (July 2, 2012)Kemp, Kershaw on NL All-Star team https://web.archive.org/web/20120703171655/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120701&content_id=34263264&vkey=news_la&c_id=la July 3, 2012 . LADodgers.com Retrieved on July 2, 2012. Clayton Kershaw Matt Kemp National League Player of the Week Matt Kemp (April 4–8 )Nowak, Joey(April 9, 2012)Kemp named NL Player of the Week https://web.archive.org/web/20120411020748/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120409&content_id=28245390&vkey=news_la&c_id=la April 11, 2012 . LAtimes.com Retrieved on 2012-04-09. Matt Kemp (April 9 – 15)Miller, Doug (April 16, 2012)Kemp nets Player of Week three-peat https://web.archive.org/web/20120419022556/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120416&content_id=28835242&vkey=news_la&c_id=la April 19, 2012 . LADodgers.com Retrieved on April 17, 2012. Clayton Kershaw (May 14 – 20)Stephen, Eric (May 21, 2012)Clayton Kershaw Wins National League Player Of The Week . truebluela.com Retrieved on May 21, 2012. National League Player of the Month Matt Kemp (April)Berry, Adam (May 2, 2012)Kemp unanimously named NL Player of Month https://web.archive.org/web/20120505140244/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120502&content_id=30235228&vkey=news_la&c_id=la May 5, 2012 . LADodgers.com Retrieved on May 3, 2012. Roberto Clemente Award Clayton KershawNewman, Mark (October 28, 2012)umbled Kershaw youngest Clemente winner https://web.archive.org/web/20121031143117/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121028&content_id=40098340&vkey=news_la&c_id=la October 31, 2012 . LADodgers.com Retrieved on October 29, 2012. Transactions April 2012 On April 14, placed RHP Todd Coffey on the 15-day disabled list and activated LHP Ted Lilly from the 15-day disabled list.Jackson, Tony(April 24, 2012)Matt Guerrier headed to DL. ESPN.com Retrieved on 2012-05-18. On April 24, placed RHP Matt Guerrier on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 19, and purchased the contract of LHP Michael Antonini from AAA Albuquerque.Jackson, Tony(April 14, 2012)Coffey to DL; Lilly to be activated. ESPN.com Retrieved on 2012-05-18. On April 27, optioned LHP Michael Antonini to AAA Albuquerque, and recalled RHP Nathan Eovaldi from AA Chattanooga.Hernandez, Dylan(April 27, 2012)Dodgers recall Nathan Eovaldi. LA Times.com Retrieved on 2012-05-18. On April 29, optioned RHP Nathan Eovaldi to AA Chattanooga. On April 30, activated RHP Todd Coffey from the 15-day disabled list.Gurnick, Ken(April 30, 2012)Dodgers activate Coffey from disabled list https://web.archive.org/web/20120502012645/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120430&content_id=30054854&notebook_id=30055926&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la May 2, 2012 . Dodgers.com Retrieved on 2012-05-18. May 2012 On May 3, activated RHP Ronald Belisario from the restricted list and designated RHP Mike MacDougal for assignment.Hernandez, Dylan (May 3, 2012)Dodgers reinstate Ronald Belisario, designate Mike MacDougal for assignment. LA Times.com Retrieved on May 18, 2012. On May 4, signed free agent OF Bobby Abreu and optioned INF Justin Sellers to AAA Albuquerque.Dilbeck, Steve (May 4, 2012)Dodgers take a flier on Bobby Abreu, option Justin Sellers. LA Times.com Retrieved on May 18, 2012. On May 7, reinstated IF Iván DeJesús Jr. from the disabled list and optioned him to AAA Albuquerque.Cervenka, Ron (May 7, 2012)Ivan De Jesus Reinstated from DL – Optioned to Albuquerque. thinkbluela.com Retrieved on May 18, 2012. On May 9, recalled OF Scott Van Slyke from AAA Albuquerque, and placed OF Juan Rivera on the 15-day disabled list.Jackson, Tony (May 9, 2012)Van Slyke to be recalled; Rivera to DL. ESPN.com Retrieved on May 18, 2012. On May 11, placed IF Jerry Hairston Jr. on the 15-day disabled list with a strained hamstring, retroactive to May 7, and recalled IF Justin Sellers from AAA Albuquerque.Dilbeck, Steve (May 11, 2012)Dodgers place Jerry Hairston Jr. on DL, call back Justin Sellers. LATimes.com Retrieved on May 18, 2012. On May 14, placed OF Matt Kemp (strained hamstring) and IF Juan Uribe (left wrist injury) on the 15-day disabled list, purchased the contract of IF/OF Elián Herrera from AAA Albuquerque, recalled OF Jerry Sands from AAA Albuquerque, and designated OF Trent Oeltjen for assignment.Moriyama, Chad (May 15, 2012)Matt Kemp & Juan Uribe Go Down, Jerry Sands & Elian Herrera Come Up https://web.archive.org/web/20130622220721/http://www.chadmoriyama.com/2012/05/matt-kemp-juan-uribe-go-down-jerry-sands-elian-herrera-come-up/ June 22, 2013 . Chadmoriyama.com.com Retrieved on May 18, 2012. On May 19, placed 2B Mark Ellis on the 15-day disabled list (left leg injury) and recalled IF Iván DeJesús Jr. from AAA Albuquerque.(2012-05-19)Dodgers put 2B Ellis on DL, recall DeJesus. SI.com Retrieved on May 20, 2012. On May 25, reinstated IF Jerry Hairston Jr. from the 15-day disabled list, and placed IF Justin Sellers on the 15-day disabled list (bulging back disk) retroactive to May 23.Gurnick, Ken (May 25, 2012)Sellers goes down with a back injury https://web.archive.org/web/20120529214741/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&content_id=32222836&notebook_id=32222838&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la May 29, 2012 . Dodgers.com Retrieved on May 25, 2012. On May 28, placed LHP Ted Lilly on the 15-day disabled list (shoulder inflammation) and recalled LHP Michael Antonini from AAA Albuquerque.Gurnick, Ken (May 28, 2012)Shoulder inflammation forces Lilly to DL https://web.archive.org/web/20120530175605/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120528&content_id=32361842&notebook_id=32382120&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la May 30, 2012 . Dodgers.com Retrieved on May 29, 2012. On May 29, activated OF Matt Kemp from the 15-day disabled list, recalled RHP Nathan Eovaldi from AA Chattanooga and optioned LHP Michael Antonini and OF Jerry Sands to AAA Albuquerque.Gurnick, Ken (May 29, 2012)Dodgers activate Kemp from disabled list https://web.archive.org/web/20120531100011/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120529&content_id=32439480&vkey=news_la&c_id=la May 31, 2012 . Dodgers.com Retrieved on May 29, 2012. On May 31, placed OF Matt Kemp on the 15-day disabled list (strained hamstring) and recalled OF/2B Alex Castellanos from AAA Albuquerque.Gurnick, Ken (May 31, 2012)Dodgers place Kemp on 15-day DL https://web.archive.org/web/20120603050554/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120531&content_id=32556118&vkey=news_la&c_id=la June 3, 2012 . Dodgers.com Retrieved on May 31, 2012. June 2012 On June 4, placed RHP Javy Guerra on the 15-day disabled list (right knee inflammation), moved RHP Matt Guerrier from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list, optioned OF/1B Scott Van Slyke to AAA Albuquerque, recalled OF/1B Juan Rivera from the 15-day disabled list, and purchased the contract of RHP Shawn Tolleson from AAA Albuquerque.Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness (June 4, 2012)Dodgers Recall Juan Rivera (meh), Shawn Tolleson (yay!) https://web.archive.org/web/20130104225815/http://www.mikesciosciastragicillness.com/2012/06/04/dodgers-recall-juan-rivera-meh-shawn-tolleson-yay/11497 January 4, 2013 . http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com https://web.archive.org/web/20120531162615/http://mikesciosciastragicillness.com/ May 31, 2012 Retrieved on June 4, 2012. On June 11, activated 3B Juan Uribe from the 15-day disabled list and optioned OF Alex Castellanos to AAA Albuquerque.Dodgers reinstate Uribe from DL, option CastellanosOctober 2024 medicmedic On June 28, recalled OF Scott Van Slyke from AAA Albuquerque, and optioned Iván DeJesús Jr. to AAA Albuquerque.mlb.com https://web.archive.org/web/20140508134631/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/team/transactions.jsp?c_id=la#month=6&year=2012&team_id=119 May 8, 2014 . Dodgers.com Retrieved on June 28, 2012. On June 29, transferred IF Justin Sellers to the 60-day disabled list and signed OF Yasiel Puig as an international free agent. Optioned Puig to the Arizona Rookie League.Dodgers sign Cuban Puig to seven-year deal/ Dodgers.com Retrieved on June 29, 2012. July 2012 On July 2, purchased the contract of IF Luis Cruz from AAA Albuquerque, optioned RHP Shawn Tolleson to AAA Albuquerque, and transferred LHP Ted Lilly from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.Angert, Alex (July 2, 2012) Dodgers option Tolleson, promote Cruz to Majors https://web.archive.org/web/20120707030109/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120702&content_id=34331064&vkey=news_la&c_id=la July 7, 2012 . Dodgers.com Retrieved on July 2, 2012. On July 3, recalled RHP Shawn Tolleson from AAA Albuquerque, and placed RHP Todd Coffey on the 15-day disabled list (torn elbow ligament).Gurnick, Ken (July 4, 2012) Reliever Coffey needs Tommy John surgery https://web.archive.org/web/20120709034813/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120703&content_id=34394266&notebook_id=34396046&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la July 9, 2012 . Dodgers.com Retrieved on July 4, 2012. On July 4, activated IF Mark Ellis from the 15-day disabled list, and placed OF Andre Ethier on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 28 (strained left oblique).Gurnick, Ken (July 4, 2012) With Ellis ready, Ethier heads to DL https://web.archive.org/web/20131109185548/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120703&content_id=34394266 November 9, 2013 . Dodgers.com Retrieved on July 4, 2012. On July 5, activated RHP Javy Guerra from the 15-day disabled list, and placed SS Dee Gordon on the 15-day disabled list (torn ulnar collateral ligament in right thumb).Sanchez, Jesse (July 5, 2012) Dodgers lose Gordon for six weeks to thumb surgery https://web.archive.org/web/20131109174906/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120705&content_id=34542662 November 9, 2013 . Dodgers.com Retrieved on July 5, 2012. On July 13, activated OF Matt Kemp and OF Andre Ethier from the 15-day disabled list and optioned IF/OF Elián Herrera and OF Scott Van Slyke to AAA Albuquerque.Angert, Alex and Ken Gurnick (July 13, 2012) Kemp, Ethier return; Herrera, Van Slyke sent down https://web.archive.org/web/20131109203228/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120713&content_id=34883720 November 9, 2013 . Dodgers.com Retrieved on July 13, 2012. On July 14, placed RHP Javy Guerra on the bereavement list, and purchased the contract of RHP Josh Wall from AAA Albuquerque.(2012-7-14) https://web.archive.org/web/20140508134631/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/team/transactions.jsp?c_id=la#month=7&year=2012&team_id=119 May 8, 2014. Dodgers.com Retrieved on July 14, 2012. On July 17, placed RHP Chad Billingsley on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 8 (sore elbow) and recalled RHP Stephen Fife from AAA Albuquerque.Kaplan, Jake (July 17, 2012) Dodgers: Billingsley placed on DL https://web.archive.org/web/20131109214252/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_17_phimlb_lanmlb_1&mode=preview November 9, 2013 . Dodgers.com Retrieved on July 17, 2012. On July 18, activated RHP Javy Guerra from the bereavement list, and optioned RHP Stephen Fife to AAA Albuquerque.Angert, Alex (July 18, 2012) Guerra returns from bereavement list https://web.archive.org/web/20131109194343/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120718&content_id=35143684 November 9, 2013 . Dodgers.com Retrieved on July 18, 2012. On July 23, activated RHP Chad Billingsley off the 15-day disabled list and optioned RHP Josh Wall to AAA Albuquerque.Gurnick, Ken (July 23, 2012) Day after first victory, Wall returns to Triple-A https://web.archive.org/web/20120727062709/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120723&content_id=35428832&notebook_id=35432080&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la July 27, 2012 . Dodgers.com Retrieved on July 24, 2012. On July 25, traded RHP Nathan Eovaldi and RHP Scott McGough to the Miami Marlins for 3B Hanley Ramírez and LHP Randy Choate. Optioned RHP Shawn Tolleson to AAA Albuquerque and transferred RHP Todd Coffey from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.Gurnick, Ken (July 25, 2012) Marlins send Hanley to Dodgers in four-man swap https://web.archive.org/web/20131109204921/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120725&content_id=35530624 November 9, 2013 . Dodgers.com Retrieved on July 25, 2012. On July 26, placed IF Adam Kennedy on the 15-day disabled list, and recalled RHP Shawn Tolleson from AAA Albuquerque.Gurnick, Ken (July 26, 2012) Kennedy lands on DL; Tolleson recalled https://web.archive.org/web/20131109214501/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120726&content_id=35598784 November 9, 2013 . Dodgers.com Retrieved on July 27, 2012. On July 27, placed LHP Scott Elbert on the 15-day disabled list, and recalled RHP Stephen Fife from AAA Albuquerque.Gurnick, Ken (July 27, 2012) Fife to start Friday as Elbert heads to disabled list https://web.archive.org/web/20131109174954/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120727&content_id=35655454 November 9, 2013 . Dodgers.com Retrieved on July 27, 2012. On July 31, traded RHP Logan Bawcom and OF Leon Landry to the Seattle Mariners for RHP Brandon League.Angert, Alex (July 31, 2012) Dodgers land reliever League from Seattle https://web.archive.org/web/20120802193218/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120731&content_id=35861472&vkey=news_la&c_id=la August 2, 2012 . Dodgers.com Retrieved on July 31, 2012. Traded RHP Josh Lindblom, RHP Ethan Martin and a player to be named later or cash to the Philadelphia Phillies for OF Shane Victorino.Gurnick, Ken (July 31, 2012) Dodgers deal again, get Victorino from Phillies https://web.archive.org/web/20120802193223/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120731&content_id=35868680&vkey=news_la&c_id=la August 2, 2012 . Dodgers.com Retrieved on July 31, 2012. Designated LHP Michael Antonini for assignment.Stephen, Eric (July 31, 2012) Shane Victorino Trade: Dodgers Designate Michael Antonini For Assignment. sbnation.com Retrieved on August 1, 2012. August 2012 On August 1, designated OF Bobby Abreu for assignment.http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120801&content_id=35938282&notebook_id=35940074&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Dodgers designate veteran Abreu for assignment August 4, 2012 August 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120803031054/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120801&content_id=35938282&notebook_id=35940074&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la dead On August 3, acquired RHP Joe Blanton from the Philadelphia Phillies for a player to be named later (RHP Ryan O'Sullivan), or cash.http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120803&content_id=36054570&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Dodgers add Blanton in deal with Phillies August 4, 2012 August 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120804133826/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120803&content_id=36054570&vkey=news_la&c_id=la dead On August 4, optioned RHP Stephen Fife to AAA Albuquerque.Fife optioned to clear way for BlantonOctober 2024 medicmedic On August 6, designated OF Tony Gwynn Jr. for assignment, and recalled OF/1B Jerry Sands from AAA Albuquerque.http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120806&content_id=36212970 Dodgers designate Gwynn, recall Sands August 9, 2012 September 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140903081711/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120806&content_id=36212970 dead On August 8, optioned OF/1B Jerry Sands to AAA Albuquerque.Dodgers option Jerry Sands to Triple-AOctober 2024 medicmedic On August 10, activated IF Adam Kennedy from the 15-day disabled list.Dodgers activate Kennedy from disabled listOctober 2024 medicmedic On August 13, placed IF Jerry Hairston Jr. on the 15-day disabled list (left hip inflammation) retroactive to August 12, and recalled IF Elián Herrera from AAA Albuquerque.dodgers On August 19, optioned IF Elián Herrera to AAA Albuquerque, and activated LHP Scott Elbert from the 15-day disabled list.http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120819&content_id=36968698 Dodgers activate Elbert, send Herrera to Triple-A August 19, 2012 April 19, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140419030117/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120819&content_id=36968698 dead On August 22, optioned RHP Javy Guerra to AAA Albuquerque, and activated RHP Rubby De La Rosa from the 60-day disabled list.Dodgers activate De La Rosa from DL, option GuerraOctober 2024 medicmedic On August 24, optioned RHP Rubby De La Rosa to AA Chattanooga, and recalled OF Alex Castellanos from AAA Albuquerque.Dodgers option De La Rosa, recall CastellanosOctober 2024 medicmedic On August 25, traded RHP Allen Webster, IF Iván DeJesús Jr., 1B James Loney and two players to be named later to the Boston Red Sox for 1B Adrián González, RHP Josh Beckett, OF Carl Crawford, and IF Nick Punto.Dodgers reportedly complete blockbuster tradeOctober 2024 medicmedic Optioned OF Alex Castellanos to AAA Albuquerque, placed RHP Chad Billingsley on the 15-day disabled list (right elbow pain), transferred IF Jerry Hairston Jr. from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list and placed OF Carl Crawford on the 60-day disabled listhttp://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120825&content_id=37345220&vkey=news_la&c_id=la Elbow sends Billingsley back to disabled list August 27, 2012 August 31, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120831001114/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120825&content_id=37345220&vkey=news_la&c_id=la dead On August 27, optioned RHP Shawn Tolleson to Hi-A Rancho Cucamonga, and recalled RHP Josh Wall from AAA Albuquerque.http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120827&content_id=37437712&notebook_id=37437714&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Dodgers recall Wall, option Tolleson August 28, 2012 September 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120901162619/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120827&content_id=37437712&notebook_id=37437714&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la dead On August 29, placed LHP Scott Elbert on the 15-day disabled list (elbow pain), and recalled RHP Shawn Tolleson from Hi-A Rancho Cucamonga.Elbow pain forces Elbert to DL; Tolleson recalledOctober 2024 medicmedic On August 30, optioned RHP Josh Wall to AAA Albuquerque, activated RHP Matt Guerrier from the 60-day disabled list and transferred SS Dee Gordon from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120830&content_id=37620358&notebook_id=37621094&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la With 'pen in flux, Dodgers welcome back Guerrier August 31, 2012 September 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120902073614/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120830&content_id=37620358&notebook_id=37621094&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la dead September 2012 On September 1, recalled RHP Javy Guerra and C Tim Federowicz from AAA Albuquerque, purchased the contract of RHP John Ely from AAA Albuquerque and placed OF Alfredo Silverio on the 60-day disabled list (right elbow injury).http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120901&content_id=37721416&notebook_id=37721418&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Guerra, Federowicz among first September callups September 2, 2012 September 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120904022807/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120901&content_id=37721416&notebook_id=37721418&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la dead On September 2, purchased the contract of OF Bobby Abreu from AAA Albuquerque, recalled RHP Chris Withrow from AA Chattanooga and placed him on the 60-day disabled list (right shoulder strain).http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120902&content_id=37759060&notebook_id=37759062&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Abreu returns from Minors to help off bench September 2, 2012 September 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120906113410/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120902&content_id=37759060&notebook_id=37759062&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la dead On September 4, placed RHP Javy Guerra on the 15-day disabled list (left oblique strain) and recalled RHP Josh Wall from AAA Albuquerque.http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120904&content_id=37875344&notebook_id=37875792&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Guerra goes on DL as Dodgers bring back Wall September 5, 2012 September 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120906113430/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120904&content_id=37875344&notebook_id=37875792&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la dead On September 5, purchased the contract of LHP Steven Rodriguez from AA Chattanooga and transferred RHP Chad Billingsley from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.Billinglsey's Season Comes To An End As Dodgers Place Him On 60-Day DL On September 7, recalled IF/OF Alex Castellanos from AAA Albuquerque.Dodgers call up Alex Castellanos On September 11, recalled IF/OF Elián Herrera and RHP Stephen Fife from AAA Albuquerque, activated SS Dee Gordon from the 60-day disabled list and placed IF Adam Kennedy on the 60-day disabled list.Dodgers call up Dee Gordon, Elian Herrera and Stephen Fife October 2012 On October 4, 2012, traded OF/1B Jerry Sands and RHP Rubby De La Rosa to the Boston Red Sox to complete the August 25 trade between the two teams.http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121004&content_id=39490992&vkey=news_la&c_id=la De La Rosa, Sands officially join Red Sox October 5, 2012 October 7, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121007080636/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121004&content_id=39490992&vkey=news_la&c_id=la dead Farm system Level Team League Manager W L Position AAA Albuquerque Isotopes Pacific Coast League Lorenzo Bundy8064 1st Place Lost in playoffs AA Chattanooga Lookouts Southern League Carlos Subero 7365 2nd PlaceLost in playoffs High A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes California League Juan Bustabad 68724th PlaceA Great Lakes Loons Midwest League John Shoemaker67 736th Place Rookie Ogden Raptors Pioneer League Damon Berryhill 44321st place Lost in Championship Rookie Arizona League Dodgers Arizona League Matt Martin 34211st place Lost in Playoffs Rookie DSL Dodgers Dominican Summer League Pedro Mega38223rd Place Minor League statistical leaders Batting Average: Eric Smith – Ogden – .336 Home Runs: Jerry Sands – Albuquerque – 26 RBI: Jerry Sands – Albuquerque – 107 OBP: Jeremy Rathjen – Ogden – .443 SLG: Alex Castellanos – Albuquerque – .590 Pitching ERA: John Ely – Albuquerque – 3.20 Wins:John Ely – Albuquerque – 14 Strikeouts: Matt Magill – Chattanooga – 168 Saves:Josh Wall -Albuquerque – 28 WHIP:John Ely – Albuquerque – 1.10 Mid-Season All-Stars Pacific Coast League All-StarsHiggins, Dylan (June 28, 2012)2012 PCL All-Star Team Announced. minorleaguebaseball.com. Retrieved on June 29, 2012.Four 'Topes Named to PCL All-Star Team Pitcher John Ely Pitcher Josh Wall Catcher Tim Federowicz Infielder Luis Cruz Southern League All-Stars(2012-06-10)Five Lookouts to Play in SL All-Star Game. minorleaguebaseball.com. Retrieved on June 10, 2012. Pitcher Ethan Martin Pitcher Matt Magill Catcher/First Baseman J. T. Wise Third Baseman Pedro Báez Outfielder Blake Smith California League All-StarsWild, Danny. (June 11, 2011)Hamilton, Roach among Cal All-Stars. minorleaguebaseball.com. Retrieved on June 13, 2012. Infielder C. J. Retherford Midwest League All-StarsWild, Danny. (June 3, 2011)Lindor, Sano headline Midwest All-Stars. minorleaguebaseball.com. Retrieved on June 6, 2012. Pitcher Jarret Martin Outfielder Joe Winker Designated Hitter O'Koyea Dickson (won the game's MVP Award)Brown, Patrick. (June 19, 2011) Dickson puts on a show in All-Star rout. minorleaguebaseball.com. Retrieved on June 21, 2012. All-Star Futures GameMayo, Jonathan. (June 21, 2011)Prospects pack rosters for Futures Game https://web.archive.org/web/20120623075429/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120620&content_id=33663130&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb June 23, 2012 . minorleaguebaseball.com. Retrieved on June 21, 2012. Pitcher Chris Reed (world team) Post-Season All-Stars Pacific Coast League All-StarsHiggins, Dylan. (August 27, 2011)2012 All-PCL Team Announced. minorleaguebaseball.com. Retrieved on August 27, 2012. Starting Pitcher John Ely Relief Pitcher Josh Wall Catcher Tim Federowicz Designated Hitter Jerry Sands Pioneer League All-StarsSmith, Daren (August 25, 2011) Selman, Dahl top Pioneer All-Stars minorleaguebaseball.com. Retrieved on August 27, 2012. Outfielder Jeremy Rathjen Arizona League All-StarsWild, Danny (August 29, 2011) Rangers' Gallo named AZL's best minorleaguebaseball.com. Retrieved on September 1, 2012. Pitcher Jonathan Martinez Notes The Arizona League Dodgers lost to the Arizona League Rangers 7–3 in the Arizona League semi-finals.Nunez powers on to lead AZL A's The rookie league Ogden Raptors won the Pioneer League first-half title and clinched a playoff spot and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.Hart, Brandon. (July 28, 2011)Raptors Walk-Off with First Half Title. minorleaguebaseball.com. Retrieved on July 30, 2012. The Raptors later won the second-half title with a 5–4 win over the Orem Owlz, which also set a franchise record with the team's 44th win.Raptors Clinch Second-Half with Record Tying Win Ogden went on to beat the Grand Junction Rockies 2 games to 1 in the semifinals.Smith, Raptors eliminate Rockies The Raptors lost to the Missoula Osprey, 2 games to 1, in the championship series, the third straight year they lost in the finals.Ogden Drops Game 3 of Championship The AA Chattanooga Lookouts clinched the Southern League North second-half title and a playoff berth with a 6–5 win over the Birmingham Barons on September 1.Lookouts Win Second Half! The Jackson Generals eliminated the Lookouts from the postseason by beating them 3 games to 1 in the first round of the playoffs.Generals Eliminate Lookouts with 8–2 Win The AAA Albuquerque Isotopes clinched the Pacific Coast League American South division championship and a playoff berth with a 6–5 victory over the Omaha Storm Chasers on September 2.Isotopes Clinch Playoffs With 6–5 Win Over 'Chasers The Isotopes lost in the American Conference Championship series, 3 games to 2, to the Storm Chasers.Isotopes Conclude Historic Season With Loss to Chasers Albuquerque Isotopes pitcher John Ely was named PCL Pitcher of the Year(2011-08-29)John Ely Named PCL Pitcher of the Year. minorleaguebaseball.com. Retrieved on September 1, 2012. and manager Lorenzo Bundy was named Manager of the Year.Lorenzo Bundy Named PCL Manager of the Year Seven Dodger minor leaguers were selected to play for the Mesa Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League: OF Yasiel Puig and Joc Pederson, C Gorman Erickson, IF Rafael Ynoa and pitchers Red Patterson, Eric Eadington and Paco Rodriguez.http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120829&content_id=37537808&notebook_id=37540494&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Cuban Puig among LA prospects headed to AFL August 31, 2012 September 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120901160241/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120829&content_id=37537808&notebook_id=37540494&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la dead John Ely was named the Dodgers "minor league pitcher of the year" and outfielder Joc Pederson was named as the "minor league player of the year".http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120927&content_id=39127810&notebook_id=39133074&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la Ely, Pederson named LA's top Minor Leaguers September 28, 2012 September 30, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120930013604/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120927&content_id=39127810&notebook_id=39133074&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la dead Major League Baseball draft 2012 Major League Baseball draft 200px|right|thumb|Corey Seager The Dodgers selected 41 players in this draft. Of those, nine of them played Major League Baseball. The Dodgers received a supplemental first-round pick as compensation for the loss of free agent Rod Barajas. The first pick of the draft was shortstop Corey Seager from Northwest Cabarrus High School, who became the 2016 NL Rookie of the Year. The supplemental pick was shortstop Jesmuel Valentín from the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy. He was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies during the 2014 season and made his MLB debut for them in 2018. Left-handed reliever Paco Rodriguez from the University of Florida became the first player from this draft to make his major league debut when he was called up on September 9, 2012. 2012 draft picksRoundNamePositionSchoolSignedCareer spanHighest level 1 Corey SeagerSSNorthwest Cabarrus High SchoolYes2012–presentMLB1sJesmuel ValentínSSPuerto Rico Baseball AcademyYes2012–2026MLB2Paco RodriguezLHPUniversity of FloridaYes2012–2019MLB3Onelki GarcíaLHP Yes2007–present MLB4Justin Chigbogu1BRaytown South High SchoolYes2012–2017A5Ross StriplingRHPTexas A&M UniversityYes2012–2024MLB6Joey CurlettaOFMountain Pointe High SchoolYes2012–2019AAA7Theo AlexanderOFLake Washington High SchoolYes2012-2014Rookie8Scott GriggsRHPUniversity of California, Los AngelesYes2012–2019AA9Zachary BirdRHPMurrah High SchoolYes2012–2016AA10Zach Babitt2BAcademy of Art University http://www.artuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1385 Zach Babitt: Academy of Art University Baseball 2012 22 January 2017 artuathletics.com Academy of Art Urban KnightsYes 2012–2013 Rookie11Jeremy RathjenRFRice UniversityYes2012–2015AA12James CampbellRHPStony Brook UniversityYes2012–2015A+13Darnell SweeneySS University of Central FloridaYes 2012–2024 MLB14Matthew RecklingRHP Rice UniversityYes2012 Rookie15Duke von SchamannRHP Texas Tech UniversityYes 2012–2022 AAA16Josh HendersonOFFirst Baptist Christian SchoolYes2012–2017 Rookie17Kevin MaxeyLFLong Beach Polytechnic High SchoolNo 18Eric SmithC Stanford UniversityYes 2012–2013 A19Owen JonesRHPUniversity of PortlandYes 2012–2014 A+20Jharel CottonRHPEast Carolina UniversityYes 2012–2023 MLB21Jacob ScavuzzoCFVilla Park High SchoolYes 2012–2019 AAA22Alan GarcíaRHPAzusa Pacific UniversityYes 2012–2017 AAA23Lindsey CaughelRHPStetson UniversityYes 2012–2018 AAA24Paul Hoenecke1B University of Wisconsin at MilwaukeeYes 2012–2017 AA25Daniel CoulombeLHP Texas Tech UniversityYes 2012–present MLB26Jordan Parr3B University of Illinois at Urbana–ChampaignNoDiamondbacks-2013 2013–2014 A-27Justin GonzalezSS Florida State UniversityNoDiamondbacks-20142014 A-28Jake HermsenLHP Northern Illinois UniversityYes2012-2014 A29John CannonC University of HoustonYes 2012–2015 AAA30Trent GiambroneSS Grace King High SchoolNo Cubs-2016 2016–2024 MLB31David GraybillRHP Brophy College PreparatoryNoGiants-2015 2015 Rookie32Alfredo UnzueLHP Yes 2005–2012 Rookie33C. J. SaylorCSouth Hills High SchoolNoCardinals-2017 2017–2019 A+34Jordan HershiserRHP University of Southern CaliforniaYes 2012–2015 AAA35Austin CowenC Western Illinois UniversityYes2012–2014 A36José Vizcaíno Jr.SS Parker High SchoolNoGiants-2015 2015–2018 A+37John Sgromolo1B Flagler CollegeYes 2012 Rookie38Cory EmbreeCF Maple Woods Community CollegeYes 2012 Rookie39Korey DunbarC Nitro High SchoolNo Marlins-2015 2015–2016 A40Pat StoverOF Santa Clara UniversityYes 2012–2013 A 2012 Los Angeles Dodgers Picks in the MLB June Amateur Draft References 30em External links 2012 Los Angeles Dodgers season at ESPN 2012 Los Angeles Dodgers season at Baseball Reference Category:Los Angeles Dodgers seasons Los Angeles Dodgers season Los Angeles Dodgers