LOS ANGELES — The best way to solve a bullpen issue would be to barely need the relievers at all.

Left-hander Blake Snell showed the plan in action with a season-high 12 strikeouts over seven innings as the Dodgers salvaged the final game of a three-game series with a 5-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night.

Lefties Alex Vesia and Tanner Scott rode Snell’s momentum with a scoreless inning each to finish off the shutout.

As the Dodgers work on a strategy for the bullpen moving forward, including the possibility of using Shohei Ohtani in relief during the playoffs, Snell is showing how he can be a part of the solution.

It has taken just 10 starts this season, and eight since returning from left shoulder inflammation, for Snell to plant himself at the top of the Dodg

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