Los Angeles Dodgers defeat Milwaukee Brewers, 12-8

Elation.

Followed by disappointment.

Followed by a complete and utter meltdown.

The Milwaukee Brewers' bullpen failed to hold a one-run lead late in the game for the second consecutive night. This time one of the culprits was closer Trevor Hoffman, dominant in his first 18 appearances of the season but suspenseful, to say the least, since.

Hoffman blew his second save of the season, allowing the Los Angeles Dodgers to tie the score in the ninth inning before th...