Dodgers Dispose of D-backs to Increase Division Lead, on an Anniversary of Sorts
L.A. leads San Diego by five, Arizona by six.
On August 30, 2008, reeling from an eight-game losing streak, with an ugly 65-70 record and trailing their desert rivals by 4 1/2 games, the Dodgers beat the Diamondbacks’ co-ace Dan Haren, 6-2, behind Chad Billingsley’s seven strong and two home runs from Manny Ramirez. The Boys in Blue manhandled Arizona’s other co-a…