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The Los Angeles Dodgers were 69-46, 1st in the NL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers let it slip away against the Chicago Cubs 6-7 at Wrigley Field.

Dodgers Daily Vibe Check
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a rough stretch

In a good rhythm. Only 1 of the last 7 in the win column. Making it worse, a 6.3 RA/G from the pitching staff weighs on everything.

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Dodgers Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers let it slip away against the Chicago Cubs 6-7 at Wrigley Field.

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Highlights

Dodgers Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
6946.600 L6
D-backs
6154.5308.0 W1
Padres
5956.51310.0 L1
Giants
4867.41721.0 L2
Rockies
4570.39124.0 L3

Los Angeles Dodgers are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -16 run differential.

Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
17
Shohei Ohtani
 26.297.95370
44
Andy Pages
 18.268.78374
13
Max Muncy
 22.253.84152

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
17
Shohei Ohtani
 8-21.790.9585.2
66
Tanner Scott
 1-32.380.8845.1
29
Tarik Skubal
 7-62.810.92102.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
23
Kyle Tucker
 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games
17
Shohei Ohtani
 6 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
29
Tarik Skubal
 7.1 IP, 12 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
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

Dodgers News

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reeling after a disappointing 7-6 loss to the Chicago Cubs, marking their third straight defeat and leaving them with a dismal 2-5 record over the last week. Shohei Ohtani stole the spotlight with his first multi-homer game of the season, showcasing his undeniable talent even as the team struggles. Adding to the tension, Dalton Rushing's injury situation has made the urgency for strategic trades even clearer, especially with Freddie Freeman's recent scare after being hit by a pitch,thankfully, X-rays were negative and he should return soon. While the Dodgers' scouting prowess is evident in their recent acquisition of Tarik Skubal, the current run differential and injury issues suggest the team must quickly regain its footing as they prepare to face the Cubs again.

Sources
Dodgers' depth of scouting abilities revealed itself in massive Tarik Skubal trade
Dodgersway
Dodgers' depth of scouting abilities revealed itself in massive Tarik Skubal trade
The Tarik Skubal trade proves just how stellar a system the Los Angeles Dodgers have built around scouting and player development.
 Dalton Rushing injury update has Dodgers trade deadline plan making a whole lot more sense
Dodgersway
Dalton Rushing injury update has Dodgers trade deadline plan making a whole lot more sense
Dalton Rushing may not catch again this season, adding context to the Los Angeles Dodgers' trade deadline urgency to find depth.
 Shohei Ohtani, Pete Crow-Armstrong put on a show as NL MVP talk heats up: 'He's a great player'
Latimes
Shohei Ohtani, Pete Crow-Armstrong put on a show as NL MVP talk heats up: 'He's a great player'
Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong each had three hits and homered twice in the Dodgers' 7-6 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday at Wrigley Field.
 Dr. Fauci's attorney says Aaron Rodgers should 'stick with football.' How we got here
Latimes
Dr. Fauci's attorney says Aaron Rodgers should 'stick with football.' How we got here
Aaron Rodgers says early COVID czar Dr. Anthony Fauci is a coward. Fauci's attorney says the Steelers quarterback should stick with football. Here's how we got here.
 Ohtani's 1st multi-HR game of '26 not enough to stop Dodgers' skid
MLB.com
Ohtani's 1st multi-HR game of '26 not enough to stop Dodgers' skid
CHICAGO -- Shohei Ohtani may have put on a power show, but by the end of Wednesday afternoon's series finale, "Go, Cubs, Go" blared over the Wrigley Field speakers as the Cubs raised the "W" for the third time in as many games against L.A. Ohtani had his first multihomer
 Freeman pulled after HBP on right hand as precaution, X-rays negative
MLB.com
Freeman pulled after HBP on right hand as precaution, X-rays negative
CHICAGO -- Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was removed from Wednesday's 7-6 loss at Wrigley Field after taking a pitch off his right hand. X-rays came back negative, and he's expected to return to the lineup in L.A.'s next game on Friday in Arizona.

Dodgers Upcoming Schedule

The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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