Eric Lauer shines as Dodgers complete sweep of Royals

Eric Lauer pitched 6 ⅓ innings, allowing two runs in the Dodgers' 4-2 victory over the Royals, securing a series sweep at Dodger Stadium. Lauer, who has been inconsistent this season, showed resilience after a tough start, striking out several batters later in the game. The Dodgers' offense included home runs from Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani, and Hunter Feduccia. With the postseason approaching, questions remain about Lauer's role on the team and the depth of the starting rotation as players like Tyler Glasnow work back from injuries. Lauer's performance could influence the Dodgers' decisions in their pitching lineup as they prepare for October.

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