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The Los Angeles Dodgers were 19-9, 1st in the NL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers blasted the Chicago Cubs 6-0 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.

Dodgers Daily Vibe Check
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last night's win

The trend line looks fine. Won by 6 last night and the score reflects it. Also helping: opponents scoring just 2.7 per game. The mound work is solid.

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Dodgers Game on April 27

Opponent:Miami Marlins (13-15)
Location:UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
First Pitch:10:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2-2, 2.48 ERA) vs Chris Paddack (0-4, 6.38 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, SportsNet LA
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 45°F, Wind 5 mph

Dodgers Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers blasted the Chicago Cubs 6-0 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.

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Highlights

Dodgers Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
199.679 W2
Padres
189.6670.5 L1
D-backs
1512.5563.5 W1
Giants
1315.4646.0 W2
Rockies
1316.4486.5 W3

Los Angeles Dodgers are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +19 run differential.

Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
68
Dalton Rushing
 7.3851.42916
44
Andy Pages
 5.337.93225
13
Max Muncy
 9.3001.02711

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
31
Tyler Glasnow
 3-02.450.7033.0
18
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
 2-22.480.8932.2
70
Justin Wrobleski
 4-01.500.9730.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
76
Alex Freeland
 3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games
17
Shohei Ohtani
 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
80
Emmet Sheehan
 6.1 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
31
Tyler Glasnow
 8.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
18
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
 7.2 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Dodgers News

The Dodgers continue to flex their muscles, having just crushed the Cubs 12-4, pushing their record to 18-9 and solidifying their spot in the power rankings. While the bats lit up last night, Shohei Ohtani's impressive three-hit performance signals that he might finally be warming up, which is crucial as he competes with teammate Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the NL Cy Young. In a bittersweet twist, Ryan Ward’s much-anticipated MLB debut was short-lived as he was sent back down, raising eyebrows about potential trades that could bolster this already formidable lineup. The recent 3-4 stretch isn’t alarming given a solid run differential of +10, but the Dodgers’ fall from first to second in the division demands attention. As the Cubs roll back into town, the Dodgers must build on their momentum and reclaim their divisional throne.

Sources
ESPN makes trade plea to Dodgers fans will feel bittersweet about
Dodgersway
ESPN makes trade plea to Dodgers fans will feel bittersweet about
Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Ryan Ward finally made his long-awaited MLB debut, but very quickly got sent back down, proving a trade is the best way forward.
 Yoshinobu Yamamoto is Shohei Ohtani's biggest obstacle to NL Cy Young award
Dodgersway
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is Shohei Ohtani's biggest obstacle to NL Cy Young award
Shohei Ohtani's ridiculous start on the mound, combined with Yoshinobu Yamamoto's consistent brilliance, highlights the Los Angeles Dodgers dominance in NL Cy Young chase.
 Even the Rockets thought Deandre Ayton's controversial ejection was 'soft'
Latimes
Even the Rockets thought Deandre Ayton's controversial ejection was 'soft'
Deandre Ayton was the best player on the court for the Lakers in Game 4 against Houston before his ejection compromised the Lakers' comeback hopes.
 With 3-hit outburst, Ohtani's bat may finally be waking up after slow start
MLB.com
With 3-hit outburst, Ohtani's bat may finally be waking up after slow start
LOS ANGELES -- Shohei Ohtani has been a slow starter at the plate in years past, but all told, this has been a rather unusual beginning to the season for him.
 Dodgers continue run atop Power Rankings
MLB.com
Dodgers continue run atop Power Rankings
These are the last power rankings of the first full month of the MLB season. How much do we know so far? Well, let’s go to the last power rankings of April last year. The No. 1 team in those rankings? That would be … the Mets, a team that
 Justin Wrobleski keeps on rolling as Dodgers shut out Cubs
True Blue LA
Justin Wrobleski keeps on rolling as Dodgers shut out Cubs
The Dodgers took the three-game series from the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, as Justin Wrobleski and the bullpen held the Cubs silent in a 6-0 shutout win. For a second straight game, Nico Hoerner led off the game with a base hit, and the Cubs put two men on with only one out against Wrobleski. […]

Dodgers Upcoming Schedule

The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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