Blake Snell had pitched in just one game this season before needing surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow. The Dodgers won in the tenth inning, but Snell's dominant night means so much more than just one win. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementSecond, Snell's return takes some pressure off the bullpen. The Dodgers bullpen has been a disaster, and limiting the innings they need to pitch will be important. Snell's return also takes pressure off Shohei Ohtani to rush back.