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LOS ANGELES -- Matt Moore had pitched extremely well at Dodger Stadium, coming one out short of his first career no-hitter for San Francisco last month.What a difference a few weeks made.Moore struggled from the outset, giving up six runs and seven hits in a scant one inning that equaled the shortest outing of his career in a 9-3 loss to Los Angeles on Wednesday night.The Giants have lost four of five and dropped six games behind the NL West leaders, although they remained tied in the NL wild-card race after both the Mets and Cardinals lost earlier.Youve got to savor being in this position, Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. There are too many times I havent been in this position. We are in it; its going to be a fight here the next 10 games.Moore (11-12) walked one and struck out none in a messy outing for the left-hander. He had his no-hit bid on Aug. 25 in Los Angeles broken up on Corey Seagers single in the ninth. Moore previously held the Dodgers to just one unearned run in 15 1/3 innings at their stadium.This is as good as Ive ever felt going into a game, he said. It was a bad night to have a bad night.Yasiel Puigs three-run homer highlighted a five-run first for the Dodgers, who have 10 regular-season games remaining, including three in San Francisco next week.The guy is dangerous, Bochy said. You make a mistake and he can do something with it. Hes got power. Hes a big right-handed bat.The Dodgers pounded out 12 hits in taking two of three from the rival Giants.Kenta Maeda (16-9) allowed two runs -- one earned -- and three hits in five innings while improving to 4-0 against the Giants this season. The right-hander struck out six and walked one in making his 30th start of the season for just the second time in his career. Maeda is one win from tying Rick Sutcliffes record by a rookie set in 1979.After winning Mondays opener 2-1 in the ninth inning, the Dodgers lost Tuesdays game 2-0.This one wasnt close after the first.The Dodgers took a 5-1 lead in the bottom of that inning on Puigs 11th homer and RBI singles by Adrian Gonzalez and Maeda.They made it 6-2 in the second on Justin Turners sacrifice fly. Howie Kendrick doubled in two more runs with two outs in the third. The Dodgers added another run on pinch-hitter Andrew Toles RBI double in the sixth.The Giants runs came on Angel Pagans RBI single in the first, Ehire Adrianzas homer in the second and Brandon Belts RBI single in the sixth.TRAINERS ROOMGiants: RHP Johnny Cueto had an MRI on Wednesday that confirmed a Grade 1 groin strain, which forced him out of his start in the sixth inning Tuesday. Hes questionable for his next start and manager Bruce Bochy said Cueto could be out up to a week. The team hasnt finalized a contingency plan. ... SS Brandon Crawford came out of Tuesdays victory with a dislocated left pinky on his glove hand in the second. Hell return as soon as he feels able, Bochy said.Dodgers: LHP Scott Kazmir comes off the disabled list to start Friday against Colorado after missing nearly a month with neck inflammation. Hes expected to throw about 90 pitches, but will be monitored. He threw a 35-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday.VISITING VINBochy visited retiring Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully before the game, joining a long list of opposing managers and players whove done so this season. They chatted in Scullys fifth-floor booth, where Bochy said he could see where he does his magic.I was telling him all the memories that go through my head, the manager said. Ive been coming to the ballpark for 21 years; hes been here 67 years. Hes an incredible man who has done so much for the game.UP NEXTGiants: RHP Jeff Samardzija (11-10, 3.97 ERA) starts the series opener against the Padres. Hes 3-1 with a 4.31 ERA in five starts against them this season. Hes struggled in his last two outings, allowing nine runs (eight earned) in 11.0 innings.Dodgers: LHP Brett Anderson (0-2, 24.75) starts the series opener against the Rockies for the first time since Aug. 20 after being on the disabled list with a blister on his left index finger. Hes made just two other starts this season after going 10-9 in 31 starts last season. Larry Dierker Jersey . Brett Kulak and Jackson Houck of the Vancouver Giants were each charged with assault causing bodily harm on Aug. 18, according to the B.C. court services. Craig Biggio Jersey . That left plenty of energy for pitching books and swatting away free agency questions. Anthony had 24 points and nine rebounds, and the Knicks avenged an embarrassing home loss with a rout of their own, beating the Boston Celtics 114-88 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory. https://www.cheapastros.com/2903o-jimmy-wynn-jersey-astros.html . 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But the Frenchman then spun his Volkswagon Rolo R near the finish and completed the stage 19.6 seconds slower than Mikkelsen, giving the Norwegian a commanding overall lead.Mikkelsen began the rally in third place in the drivers standings behind Ogier and Belgiums Thierry Neuville, hoping a win would lift him into second place and give Volkswagen its fourth consecutive one-two finish in its final championship. The company has said it will not compete in WRC again after this season.But Neuville, driving a Hyundai, finnished the race in third place, ensuring hed remain in second overall in the drivers standings.ddddddddddddThe plan was to try and win the power stage because I would like to try and beat Thierry for that second place, but Im still happy about this, Mikkelsen said. Its been such a perfect end to the season ... Its just sad to see this team and the car come to an end. I will miss them.Ogier and Mikkelsen now find themselves looking for new cars for next season, likely putting pressure on drivers on other teams.Mikkelsen dominated Volkswagons final rally, leading after all but one stage and overcoming a bizarre incident on the second day when his clutch and brake pedal became wedged together.The race was also delayed on the 21st stage for almost a half hour when Eric Camilli rolled his Ford onto its roof, causing a fire to break out in the car. He retired from the stage but appeared unhurt. ' ' '