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Wrobleski was pulled after 6.1 impressive innings, allowing one run on five hits and seven strikeouts. Roberts revealed that the Dodgers are "mindful of the workload" of the All-Star, and taking him off at 89 pitches is an example of that. Wrobleski has pitched more innings in his 17 appearances this year than the last two seasons combined.

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