Pederson powers Dodgers closer to postseason

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PHOENIX — Joc Pederson launched a mammoth two-run homer over the Chase Field swimming pool and the Dodgers edged closer to postseason entry Saturday night with a 6-2 win over the D-backs. The Dodgers’ magic number over the Giants in the division is 11 and eight over St. Louis for a postseason berth.

Pederson’s homer was estimated by Statcast™ at 463 feet, farthest by a Dodger this year, with an exit velocity of 109.9 mph. Seven of his 23 homers this year are against Arizona. Winning pitcher Brock Stewart (2-2), named a day earlier to start on nine days’ rest, allowed two runs in five innings in the 64th game started by a Dodgers rookie pitcher this year.

• Joc’s blast is longest by a Dodger this season

Losing pitcher Shelby Miller (2-12) is 0-8 at home this year. Arizona scored on solo home runs by Jean Segura …

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