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Dodgers vs. Mets: A controversial slide and a key turning point in game
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Oct 12, 2015
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Dodgers vs. Mets: A controversial slide and a key turning point in game
Chase Utley's slide broke up a potential double play to spark a rally and a come-from-behind win for LA. But the play also prompted a suspension.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 29: (L-R) Clayton Kershaw #22, Adrian Gonzalez #23 and A.J. Ellis #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate after they beat the San Francisco Giants to clinch the National League West title at AT&T Park on September 29, 2015 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 29: (L-R) Clayton Kershaw #22, Adrian Gonzalez #23 and A.J. Ellis #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate after they beat the San Francisco Giants to clinch the National League West title at AT&T Park on September 29, 2015 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Chase Utley's slide broke up a potential double play to spark a rally and a come-from-behind win for LA. But the play also prompted a suspension.

In the Dodgers' win against the New York Mets on Saturday, Chase Utley's slide broke up a potential double play to spark a rally and a come-from-behind win for L.A. But the play also broke Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada's leg and prompted a suspension (which is being appealed). 

Was the controversial play deserving of a suspension or was it just part of the game? And what's next for the Dodgers playoff run?

, reporter for ESPN, joined the show with more.

To listen to the full interview, click on the blue audio player above.