Los Angeles Dodgers News & Updates
The Los Angeles Dodgers were 70-47, 1st in the NL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers held off the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 at Chase Field.
A healthy temperature for a reason. 1-6 in their last 7. Not the week they wanted. On top of that, down 15 in run differential this week. That's significant.
Dodgers Game on August 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Chase Field |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Justin Wrobleski (11-3, 3.31 ERA) vs Eduardo Rodriguez (10-4, 2.71 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, DBACKS.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 77°F, Wind 2 mph |
Dodgers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers held off the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 at Chase Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Kyle Tucker went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Dodgers Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
70 | 47 | .598 | W1 | |
|
D-backs
|
|
62 | 56 | .525 | 8.5 | L1 |
|
Padres
|
|
61 | 57 | .517 | 9.5 | W1 |
|
Giants
|
|
49 | 68 | .419 | 21.0 | L1 |
|
Rockies
|
|
46 | 71 | .393 | 24.0 | W1 |
Los Angeles Dodgers are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -15 run differential.
Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .294 | .945 | 71 | |
| 19 | .270 | .794 | 75 | |
| 22 | .249 | .829 | 52 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-2 | 1.79 | 0.95 | 85.2 | |
| 1-3 | 2.31 | 0.92 | 46.2 | |
| 7-6 | 2.81 | 0.92 | 102.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.1 IP, 12 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.1 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Dodgers News
The Dodgers are in full crisis mode after suffering a gut-wrenching seventh consecutive loss, falling 4-3 to the Diamondbacks, with closer Edwin Díaz's shaky performance raising serious concerns about his reliability. This troubling streak has exposed significant flaws, notably a pitching staff that's surrendered an alarming 6.6 runs per game over the last week, leaving manager Dave Roberts scrambling for answers. Meanwhile, the injury bug continues to bite, with top prospect Kendall George recently undergoing knee surgery following a bizarre incident involving a Double-A bat dog. The trade for Tarik Skubal, a two-time AL Cy Young winner, adds a glimmer of hope, yet the Dodgers desperately need to find their footing before the postseason slips away. With the offense struggling to produce, it's clear that this team must rally fast to turn the tide.
Dodgers Upcoming Schedule
The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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