Dodgers pitchers are a hit

Dodgers veteran right-handed pitcher Zack Greinke connects for an RBI single against the Chicago Cubs in the fourth inning of a game recently at Dodger Stadium. Greinke, who is a lifetime .226 hitter, is batting a remarkable .347 this season with four RBIs.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers rookie pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu follows through on a run-scoring double against the San Diego Padres in the second inning of a game last week at Dodger Stadium.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers rookie pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu gestures to teammates in the dugout after his RBI double against the Padres. The 26-year-old, who was a seven-time All-Star in Korea, is batting .200 with five RBIs this season.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw practices bunting during spring training at Camelback Ranch. He has has seven sacrifice bunts this season. In 2010, he led the league with 18.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Veteran pitcher Ricky Nolasco, who the Dodgers acquired in a mid-season trade from the Miami Marlins, is congratulated by first base coach Davey Lopes after getting a hit against the New York Mets last month. Nolasco is a lifetime .140 hitter in eight seasons, and he’s batting .200 with one RBI and four sacrifice bunts for the Dodgers.  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Clayton Kershaw celebrates his home run against the San Francisco Giants on opening day. It was his first home run in the majors and he has driven in a career-high eight runs this season.  (Christina House / For the Times)