Los Angeles Dodgers News & Updates
The Los Angeles Dodgers were 30-19, 1st in the NL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers squeaked by the San Diego Padres 5-4 at Petco Park.
No need to overthink this one. Just took over first place in the division. Also helping: 6-1 over the last 7. That record does the talking.
Dodgers Game on May 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 08:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shohei Ohtani (3-2, 0.82 ERA) vs Randy Vásquez (5-1, 2.68 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health |
Dodgers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers squeaked by the San Diego Padres 5-4 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
Highlights
- Freddie Freeman went 2-4 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
Dodgers Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
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30 | 19 | .612 | W1 | |
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Padres
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29 | 19 | .604 | 0.5 | L1 |
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D-backs
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24 | 23 | .511 | 5.0 | W3 |
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Giants
|
|
20 | 29 | .408 | 10.0 | L2 |
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Rockies
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19 | 30 | .388 | 11.0 | L1 |
Los Angeles Dodgers are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +35 run differential.
Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | .294 | .849 | 42 | |
| 12 | .261 | .885 | 19 | |
| 7 | .272 | .872 | 25 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 0.82 | 0.82 | 44.0 | |
| 3-4 | 3.32 | 0.96 | 57.0 | |
| 6-1 | 2.49 | 1.03 | 50.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .2 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 3 RBI, .636 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Dodgers News
The Dodgers are on fire, sitting atop the division after a hard-fought 5-4 victory over the Padres, marking their sixth win in the last seven games and a blistering run differential of +35 during that stretch. This offensive surge is crucial as they prepare to face the best version of Randy Vásquez, who has already challenged their lineup. In a move to bolster their bullpen, L.A. signed reliever Jonathan Hernández, creating space by transferring Ben Casparius to the 60-day injured list. With the lineup heating up, highlighted by Max Muncy's .261 batting average, the Dodgers are looking to continue their momentum against a formidable San Diego squad. As they navigate this pivotal series, the stakes couldn’t be higher, and the Dodgers seem ready to embrace the challenge.
Dodgers Upcoming Schedule
The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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