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The Los Angeles Dodgers were 44-25, 1st in the NL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers bested the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6 at PNC Park.

Dodgers Daily Vibe Check
67°
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Warm
the bats are locked in

Things are trending well. Offense humming at 6.4 R/G this week. Also helping: the +9 run differential backs up the record.

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Dodgers Game on June 12

Opponent:Chicago White Sox (36-31)
Location:Rate Field
First Pitch:07:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Roki Sasaki (3-3, 4.03 ERA) vs Anthony Kay (5-1, 4.40 ERA)
TV Broadcast:SportsNet LA, Chicago Sports Network
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 78°F, Wind 2 mph

Dodgers Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers bested the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6 at PNC Park.

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Highlights

Dodgers Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
4425.638 W1
Padres
3532.5228.0 W1
D-backs
3434.5009.5 L3
Giants
2841.40616.0 W1
Rockies
2643.37718.0 L1

Los Angeles Dodgers are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.

Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
44
Andy Pages
 15.282.84756
17
Shohei Ohtani
 13.305.96440
5
Freddie Freeman
 10.284.85237

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
17
Shohei Ohtani
 6-21.060.8467.2
66
Tanner Scott
 1-32.480.7629.0
61
Will Klein
 2-22.251.2928.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
13
Max Muncy
 4 hits, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games
67
Ryan Ward
 2 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .182 AVG in last 3 games
17
Shohei Ohtani
 4 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
11
Roki Sasaki
 7.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
70
Justin Wrobleski
 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
17
Shohei Ohtani
 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Dodgers News

The Dodgers managed a narrow 8-6 victory over the Pirates, but the joy of winning was overshadowed by injury concerns, particularly for Shohei Ohtani, who exited with left knee inflammation in the seventh inning. The bullpen, once a strength, is now a major issue as the club grapples with inconsistency since late May, leaving Dave Roberts scrambling for solutions. Adding to the drama, former prospect James Outman was DFA'd by the Twins, a stark reminder of the challenges in player development for Los Angeles. With Will Smith on the injured list and needing to navigate catcher rotations, the Dodgers must rally quickly to maintain their position at the top of the division. As the team stands at 43-25 with a +14 run differential this week, the pressure is on to keep the bats hot and the pitching steady.

Sources
Twins’ James Outman move is yet another mark against Dodgers’ inconsistent player development
Dodgersway
Twins’ James Outman move is yet another mark against Dodgers’ inconsistent player development
James Outman was just DFA'd by the Minnesota Twins, and has become the latest example of a fallen Los Angeles Dodgers prospect who's hit rock bottom.
 And just like that, the Dodgers' bullpen is a major problem after historic run
Dodgersway
And just like that, the Dodgers' bullpen is a major problem after historic run
The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen is becoming a problem, and has been since late-May. If the front office doesn't act fast, Dave Roberts could run out of short-term solutions.
Latimes
Shohei Ohtani, Justin Wrobleski are injured, exit early in Dodgers' win over Pirates
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani makes an early exit against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday because of inflammation in his left knee.
 How the Dodgers plan to shuffle catchers with Will Smith on the injured list
Latimes
How the Dodgers plan to shuffle catchers with Will Smith on the injured list
Will Smith is optimistic his injured neck will be feeling better next week. Until then, here's how Dave Roberts is going to handle his catcher situation.
 Dodgers optimistic after Ohtani exits finale with left knee inflammation
MLB.com
Dodgers optimistic after Ohtani exits finale with left knee inflammation
PITTSBURGH -- The Dodgers defeated the Pirates, 8-6, on Thursday night at PNC Park, but it was a costly victory, as superstar Shohei Ohtani was pinch-hit for in the bottom of the seventh inning with left knee inflammation. Per manager Dave Roberts, Ohtani experienced pain in his left knee/hamstring area
 Wrobleski (hamstring) unlikely to miss time after early exit following comebacker, collision
MLB.com
Wrobleski (hamstring) unlikely to miss time after early exit following comebacker, collision
PITTSBURGH -- Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski left his start against the Pirates in the fifth inning of the club's 8-6 win on Thursday night with a right hamstring contusion after he collided with Pittsburgh left fielder Bryan Reynolds at first base.

Dodgers Upcoming Schedule

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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