Los Angeles-NL (82-79): One of the NL’s hottest teams in the second half of the season, the Dodgers boasted NL pitching Triple Crown winner Clayton Kershaw (21-5, 2.28, 248 Ks) and blazing rookie reliever Kenley Jansen (96 Ks in 54 IP) were top-flight. CF Matt Kemp (.324-39-126) led the NL in HR and RBI and was third in batting average. Rookie SS Dee Gordon (.304 with 24 SB in 233 AB) electrified the lineup.
