Los Angeles Dodgers News & Updates
The Los Angeles Dodgers were 20-12, 1st in the NL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers were beaten by the St. Louis Cardinals 2-7 at Busch Stadium.
The numbers paint a decent picture. Dropped last night by 5 and the temperature took a hit. Counterbalancing that, they're in first now. That changes the math.
Dodgers Game on May 02
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Busch Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Roki Sasaki (1-2, 6.35 ERA) vs Michael McGreevy (1-2, 2.97 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | FOX, FOX |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 55°F, Wind 4 mph |
Dodgers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers were beaten by the St. Louis Cardinals 2-7 at Busch Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0 |
Dodgers Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dodgers
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20 | 12 | .625 | L3 | |
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Padres
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19 | 12 | .613 | 0.5 | L3 |
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D-backs
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16 | 15 | .516 | 3.5 | L2 |
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Rockies
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14 | 19 | .424 | 6.5 | L2 |
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Giants
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13 | 19 | .406 | 7.0 | L4 |
Los Angeles Dodgers are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.
Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .348 | 1.271 | 17 | |
| 5 | .319 | .871 | 25 | |
| 9 | .288 | .974 | 12 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 0.60 | 0.87 | 30.0 | |
| 3-0 | 2.56 | 0.83 | 38.2 | |
| 4-0 | 1.50 | 0.97 | 30.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.1 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 8.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Dodgers News
The Dodgers' recent offensive woes hit a new low as they suffered their first three-game losing streak of the season, highlighted by a dismal 7-2 defeat to the Cardinals where they went 0 for 6 with runners in scoring position. Despite a roster brimming with talent, including Max Muncy, who ranks as the fourth-best hitter in baseball over the past year, the lineup seems to be in a funk, raising questions about their consistency. The emergence of Mason Miller as a Cy Young contender further complicates the chase for Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, intensifying the competition in the NL West. With their record at 20-11, the Dodgers are still atop the division, but they need to rediscover their offensive spark to maintain their lead.
Dodgers Upcoming Schedule
The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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