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 D

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