the 2003 season was a turbulent period as news corporation (fox) was seeking to sell the team. nevertheless, the dodgers fell just short of a wild card berth, winning 85 games, finishing second in the western division of the national league. the dodgers pitching staff led baseball in earned run average, éric gagné became the first dodger to earn the nl cy young award since 1988 as he converted all 55 of his save opportunities. shawn green set a new l.a. dodger single season record with 49 doubles and paul lo duca had a 25-game hitting streak.