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The Los Angeles Dodgers were 73-48, 1st in the NL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers downed the Kansas City Royals 4-2 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.

Dodgers Daily Vibe Check
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last night's win

The trend line looks fine. Coming off a win by 2. That energy is baked into the score. The catch: carrying 12 on the injured list. It adds up.

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Dodgers Game on August 13

Opponent:Milwaukee Brewers (74-47)
Location:UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
First Pitch:10:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Roki Sasaki (5-5, 4.54 ERA) vs Shane Drohan (6-4, 3.87 ERA)
TV Broadcast:SportsNet LA, Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook

Dodgers Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers downed the Kansas City Royals 4-2 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.

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Highlights

Dodgers Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
7348.603 W3
Padres
6557.5338.5 W5
D-backs
6458.5259.5 L2
Giants
5071.41323.0 L1
Rockies
4873.39725.0 W2

Los Angeles Dodgers are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.

Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
17
Shohei Ohtani
 27.292.93774
44
Andy Pages
 19.270.79176
13
Max Muncy
 22.249.82356

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
17
Shohei Ohtani
 8-21.790.9585.2
66
Tanner Scott
 1-32.270.9247.2
51
Alex Vesia
 1-12.811.1841.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
5
Freddie Freeman
 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
50
Mookie Betts
 6 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
7
Blake Snell
 6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
11
Roki Sasaki
 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
33
Eric Lauer
 6.1 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Dodgers News

The Dodgers are riding high after a thrilling walk-off victory over the Royals, but not all is well in Dodgerland. Despite the excitement, a concerning trend looms, as the offense continues to show cracks that could haunt them in a potential Wild Card series. While Blake Snell dazzled on the mound, striking out 10 and securing the win, injuries are starting to pile up,Freddie Freeman's scary fall into the Royals' dugout is a stark reminder of the toll this season is taking. Dalton Rushing may have dodged a bullet with his injury, yet the depth of the roster is being tested with 12 players on the IL. As the Dodgers hold onto their division lead at 72-48, the pressure is on to patch up these issues quickly before it’s too late.

Sources
Concerning trend is another reason for Dodgers to worry about possible Wild Card series
Dodgersway
Concerning trend is another reason for Dodgers to worry about possible Wild Card series
The Los Angeles Dodgers offense has a crippling weakness, and it must be addressed before a potential Wild Card series.
 Dodgers, Dalton Rushing may narrowly avoid worst possible injury fate despite initial fears
Dodgersway
Dodgers, Dalton Rushing may narrowly avoid worst possible injury fate despite initial fears
Dalton Rushing and the Los Angeles Dodgers now have legitimate reason to believe the injury may not require surgery or end his season.
 Freddie Freeman leaves game after falling into Royals dugout
True Blue LA
Freddie Freeman leaves game after falling into Royals dugout
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman fell directly into the Kansas City Royals dugout in the top of the eighth inning trying to catch a foul popup, and left the game after the defensive inning. Royals left fielder Isaac Collins lofted a pop up into foul territory on the first base side, and Freeman tracked it […]
 Eric Lauer’s gem, trio of home runs help Dodgers finish sweep of Royals
True Blue LA
Eric Lauer’s gem, trio of home runs help Dodgers finish sweep of Royals
The Dodgers have their first sweep of the second half, as they took care of business against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday with a 4-2 victory. The early game jitters flared up again for Eric Lauer, as he left two men on in the top of the first inning. He was one out away […]
 Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner to buy Lakers from Mark Walter's ownership group for $12.5 billion
Latimes
Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner to buy Lakers from Mark Walter's ownership group for $12.5 billion
Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger were eyeing an NBA expansion team bid in Las Vegas but pivoted to buying the Lakers from Mark Walter, who bought a controlling interest in the team last year.
 Blake Snell has a stellar start and Dodgers get walk-off win over Royals
Latimes
Blake Snell has a stellar start and Dodgers get walk-off win over Royals
Blake Snell strikes out 10 in six innings, and Max Muncy's walk-off single in the 10th inning defeats the Royals.

Dodgers Upcoming Schedule

The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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