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The Los Angeles Dodgers were 69-42, 1st in the NL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers lost a close one to the Boston Red Sox 2-3 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.

Dodgers Daily Vibe Check
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getting outscored

The trend line looks fine. The -5 run differential tells a worse story than the record. Also weighing on the score: a 11-man IL is starting to matter.

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Dodgers Game on August 02

Opponent:Boston Red Sox (59-51)
Location:UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
First Pitch:07:20 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Emmet Sheehan (4-7, 4.95 ERA) vs Jake Bennett (6-4, 2.74 ERA)
TV Broadcast:NBC/Peacock, NBC/Peacock
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 77°F, Wind 5 mph

Dodgers Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers lost a close one to the Boston Red Sox 2-3 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.

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Highlights

Dodgers Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
6942.622 L2
D-backs
5952.53210.0 W4
Padres
5754.51412.0 W2
Giants
4764.42322.0 L2
Rockies
4467.39625.0 W2

Los Angeles Dodgers are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.

Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
17
Shohei Ohtani
 24.291.93967
44
Andy Pages
 18.269.79371
13
Max Muncy
 21.252.84049

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
17
Shohei Ohtani
 8-21.790.9585.2
66
Tanner Scott
 1-32.420.8544.2
51
Alex Vesia
 1-12.611.1638.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
5
Freddie Freeman
 7 hits, 1 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games
17
Shohei Ohtani
 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games
37
Teoscar Hernández
 5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
11
Roki Sasaki
 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
70
Justin Wrobleski
 6.1 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
58
Wyatt Mills
 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Dodgers News

The Dodgers are making headlines once again, this time with a high-stakes trade for two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, a move that signals their championship ambitions are as strong as ever despite last night's 9-4 loss to the Red Sox, where the bats failed to provide support for Yoshinobu Yamamoto's stellar eight-inning performance. With a wobbly 4-3 record over the last week and a troubling run differential, fans are left wondering if this trade will spark a turnaround or merely mask deeper issues. The chatter about Alex Call potentially heading out in a bigger deal adds another layer of intrigue as the August 3rd deadline looms. It's an exciting time for Dodgers fans, but can Skubal help turn the tide for a team that currently sits at 69-41?

Sources
Dodgers, Tigers finalize blockbuster Tarik Skubal trade with borderline lowball offer
Dodgersway
Dodgers, Tigers finalize blockbuster Tarik Skubal trade with borderline lowball offer
The Detroit Tigers accepted the Los Angeles Dodgers' chintzy trade offer for Tarik Skubal.
 Dodgers Rumors: Possible Phillies trade could help LA gain roster flexibility
Dodgersway
Dodgers Rumors: Possible Phillies trade could help LA gain roster flexibility
The Los Angeles Dodgers are rumored to be listening to offers for Alex Call, but rather than a minor trade it could mean something bigger is on the horizon.
 Yoshinobu Yamamoto goes deep, Dodgers can’t support him
True Blue LA
Yoshinobu Yamamoto goes deep, Dodgers can’t support him
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched eight strong innings, but the Dodgers offense didn’t support him, falling to the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium. Yamamoto, who leads MLB averaging 6.68 innings per start, completed eight innings for the fourth time this season, tying Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara for the major league lead. Yamamoto […]
 Dodger Stadium gondola plan about to hit heavy turbulence as state park defenders play hardball
Latimes
Dodger Stadium gondola plan about to hit heavy turbulence as state park defenders play hardball
L.A. State Historic Park is a public space, defenders say, not a private playground for billionaires.
 Dodgers deliver blockbuster, set to acquire Skubal from Tigers (source)
MLB.com
Dodgers deliver blockbuster, set to acquire Skubal from Tigers (source)
LOS ANGELES -- The price tag was high. But for the back-to-back champion Dodgers, no cost is too steep with a three-peat bid in play. The Dodgers are in agreement on a deal to acquire two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Tigers in a blockbuster ahead
 Dodgers To Acquire Tarik Skubal
Mlbtraderumors
Dodgers To Acquire Tarik Skubal
The Dodgers are acquiring left-hander Tarik Skubal from the Tigers, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. Detroit will receive right-hander River Ryan, outfielder Zyhir Hope, and righty Brady Smith, adds Passan. The biggest domino falls a bit more than 42 hours prior to this year’s August 3rd deadline. The two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner is joining […]

Dodgers Upcoming Schedule

The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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