The Los Angeles Dodgers posted the best record in Major League Baseball in 2017, registering a 104-58 mark for the season. After going through the Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs in the postseason, the Dodgers and Houston Astros have provided many great moments for seven games. The Astros had the second-best record in baseball with a 101-61 mark. Down 3-2 to the Astros, the Dodgers pulled out a win in Game 6 to force a Game 7 at Dodger Stadium. We take a look back at the Dodgers’ season in photos, from Opening Day until the playoffs.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw stands and delivers a two-hit, eight strikeouts outing against the San Diego Padres on Opening Day. The Dodgers defeated the Padres 14-3 at Dodger Stadium. Photo by Dennis J. Freeman/News4usonline.com
Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda in NLDS Game 2 action. Photo by Dennis J. Freeman/News4usonline
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Rich Hill beats an Arizona Diamondbacks runner to first base in Game 2 of the National League Division Series. Photo by Dennis J. Freeman/News4usonline
Los Angeles Dodgers third basean Justin Turner on the blue carpet of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundations 3rd Annual Blue Diaond Gala June 8 at Dodger Stadium Photo by Dennis J Freeman for News4usonline
US Congressowman Maxine Waters (Center) attend the Los Angeles Dodgers African American Heitage Night celebration on Monday, June 19, 2017. Photo by Astrud Reed for News4usonline
The great Maury Wills is greeted by current Dodgers on Monday, June 19, 2017. Wills, along with Frank Robinson and Don Newcombe was honored during the team’s African American Heritage Night celebration. In 1962, Wills stole 104 bases as the National League MVP. Photo by Astrud Reed for News4usonline
Don Newcombe (Left), Maury Wills and Frank Robinson were honored during the Los Angeles Dodgers African American Heritage Night on Monday, June 19, 2017. Photo by Astrud Reed/News4usonline
Besides saluting and honoring Don Newcombe, Maury Wills and Frank Robinson, the Los Angeles Dodgers also paid homage to the military. Photo by Astrud Reed for News4usonline
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner doing work at the plate against the Minnesota Twins. Photo by Dennis J. Freeman for News4usonline
Dodgers pitch Hyun-Jin Ryu was injured early in the team’s 2-1 defeat to the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Photo by Kevin Carden/News4usonline
San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner pitched the Dodgers tough in a 2-1 win on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Photo by Kevin Carden/News4usonline
The Los Angeles Dodgers had their celebration of winning five straight NL West Division title muted after their bats went quiet against San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Photo by Kevin Carden/News4usonline
Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Cody Bellinger (35) has made a strong case for Rookie of the Year honors with his play during the 2017 MLB season. Photo by Dennis J. Freeman/News4usonline
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner celebrates his three-run home run in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. Photo by Dennis J. Freeman/News4usonline
Curtis Granderson lashes at a pitch in Game 2 of the National League Division Series. Photo by Dennis J. Freeman/News4usonline
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager looks to make a play at first base during the 2017 postseason. Photo by Dennis J Freeman for News4usonline
Yasmani Grandal (9) rounds the bases and heads home to score on opening day after hitting a home run. Photo by Dennis J. Freeman for News4usonline
Dennis has covered and written about politics, crime, race, sports, and entertainment. Dennis currently covers the NFL, MLB, NBA, NCAA, and Olympic sports. Dennis is the editor of News4usonline.com and serves as the publisher of the Compton Bulletin newspaper. He earned a journalism degree from Howard University. Email Dennis at dfreeman@news4usonline.com
