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The Los Angeles Dodgers were 71-48, 1st in the NL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers squeaked by the Kansas City Royals 6-5 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.

Dodgers Daily Vibe Check
60°
Warm
a rough stretch

Quietly productive. Winning just 2 of 7 this week pulls the temperature down. Making it worse, outscored by 11 this week.

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Dodgers Game on August 11

Opponent:Kansas City Royals (49-71)
Location:UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
First Pitch:10:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Blake Snell (0-1, 12.00 ERA) vs Michael Wacha (5-8, 3.44 ERA)
TV Broadcast:SportsNet LA, Royals.TV
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 7 mph

Dodgers Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers squeaked by the Kansas City Royals 6-5 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.

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Highlights

Dodgers Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
7148.597 W1
D-backs
6456.5337.5 W2
Padres
6357.5258.5 W3
Giants
4970.41222.0 L3
Rockies
4673.38725.0 L2

Los Angeles Dodgers are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -11 run differential.

Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
17
Shohei Ohtani
 26.294.94072
44
Andy Pages
 19.270.79476
13
Max Muncy
 22.248.82655

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
17
Shohei Ohtani
 8-21.790.9585.2
66
Tanner Scott
 1-32.270.9247.2
51
Alex Vesia
 1-12.881.1840.2

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
11
Roki Sasaki
 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
60
Edgardo Henriquez
 2.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Dodgers News

The Dodgers are in desperate need of a turnaround, having dropped eight of their last nine games, including a recent 4-2 loss to the Diamondbacks where Justin Wrobleski struggled yet again, giving up four runs in just 3⅓ innings. As they return home to face the Kansas City Royals, the team is looking to shake off this rough patch, and the potential return of Blake Snell to the rotation could be the boost they desperately need,if he proves durable. Meanwhile, to address bullpen concerns after heavy usage, the Dodgers have called up Seth Halvorsen and Charlie Barnes, signaling a serious intent to stabilize their pitching staff. With only one win in their last seven outings and a troubling run differential of -16, it’s clear that the urgency is mounting for a team that was once cruising atop the division.

Sources
Blake Snell’s scheduled return could be boost Dodgers desperately need — if it sticks
Dodgersway
Blake Snell’s scheduled return could be boost Dodgers desperately need — if it sticks
Blake Snell is set for his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' rotation this week, and the biggest question is his durability.
 Dodgers call up forgotten early trade deadline acquisition as Edwin Díaz flails
Dodgersway
Dodgers call up forgotten early trade deadline acquisition as Edwin Díaz flails
The Dodgers are calling up former Rockies reliever Seth Halvorsen after their early trade deadline deal.
 Dodgers lose again as Justin Wrobleski, defense unravel in loss to Diamondbacks
Latimes
Dodgers lose again as Justin Wrobleski, defense unravel in loss to Diamondbacks
Dodgers starter Justin Wrobleski remains in a rut, giving up four runs in 3⅓ innings, as the Dodgers fall to Arizona 4-2 for their eighth loss in nine games.
 Feeling urgency after tough road trip, Dodgers conjure some clutch magic
MLB.com
Feeling urgency after tough road trip, Dodgers conjure some clutch magic
LOS ANGELES -- Returning home to Chavez Ravine provided the Dodgers with the exact reset they needed on Monday night.
 Skubal gets 'nerves' in 1st LA start as Dodger: 'This one was special to me'
MLB.com
Skubal gets 'nerves' in 1st LA start as Dodger: 'This one was special to me'
LOS ANGELES -- The excitement surrounding Tarik Skubal’s move to Los Angeles reached a crescendo Monday night as the two-time Cy Young Award winner made his highly anticipated home debut at Chavez Ravine. Acquired from the Tigers on Aug. 1, Skubal worked five innings in his Dodger Stadium debut, allowing
 Dodgers add Seth Halvorsen, Charlie Barnes to bullpen
True Blue LA
Dodgers add Seth Halvorsen, Charlie Barnes to bullpen
LOS ANGELES — After two straight days of heavy bullpen usage, the Dodgers called up a few fresh arms ahead of their homestand opener on Monday night against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium. Seth Halvorsen and Charlie Barnes were called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Barnes was not on the 40-man roster so […]

Dodgers Upcoming Schedule

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 4-game series starting Thursday.

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