Los Angeles Dodgers News & Updates
The Los Angeles Dodgers were 27-18, 1st in the NL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers pummeled the Los Angeles Angels 6-0 at Angel Stadium.
Not flashy, but the math works. A 6-run win last night helps the cause. The catch: the -7 run differential tells a worse story than the record.
Dodgers Game on May 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Angel Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 09:38 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Justin Wrobleski (5-1, 2.42 ERA) vs José Soriano (6-2, 1.66 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, Angels Broadcast Television, KCOP 13 |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 55°F, Wind 3 mph |
Dodgers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers pummeled the Los Angeles Angels 6-0 at Angel Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Highlights
- Max Muncy went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Teoscar Hernández went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Andy Pages went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Dodgers Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
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27 | 18 | .600 | W3 | |
|
Padres
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26 | 18 | .591 | 0.5 | W1 |
|
D-backs
|
|
21 | 22 | .488 | 5.0 | W1 |
|
Giants
|
|
18 | 27 | .400 | 9.0 | L3 |
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Rockies
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17 | 28 | .378 | 10.0 | L2 |
Los Angeles Dodgers are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.
Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | .305 | .893 | 38 | |
| 12 | .275 | .935 | 18 | |
| 7 | .271 | .946 | 17 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 0.82 | 0.82 | 44.0 | |
| 3-3 | 3.60 | 1.00 | 50.0 | |
| 5-1 | 2.42 | 0.99 | 44.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Dodgers News
The Dodgers are feeling the heat as they kick off a nine-game road trip, but the latest news isn’t exactly comforting. Blake Snell is heading to the IL with elbow issues that could require surgery, leaving the rotation more precarious with Tyler Glasnow also sidelined. Despite these setbacks, the team managed a 6-0 shutout against the Angels, showcasing the power of their offense with three homers, even with the bullpen stepping up to fill the gaps. Yet, a nagging teamwide slump looms large, as the offense struggles to find its rhythm. With the Dodgers at 26-18 and a recent run differential of -11, they need to shake off the injury blues and regain their hitting prowess if they want to maintain their spot atop the division.
Dodgers Upcoming Schedule
The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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