Los Angeles Dodgers News & Updates
The Los Angeles Dodgers were 76-51, 1st in the NL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers eked out a win over the Colorado Rockies 7-6 at Coors Field.
On the right side of things. A 14-man IL is starting to matter. The bright spot: winning 4 of their last 7 and it shows.
Dodgers Game on August 19
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Coors Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Roki Sasaki (5-5, 4.46 ERA) vs Kyle Freeland (4-10, 6.27 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, Rockies.TV |
Dodgers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers eked out a win over the Colorado Rockies 7-6 at Coors Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 2 |
Highlights
- Freddie Freeman went 2-3 with 2 RBI.
- Shohei Ohtani went 1-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Dodgers Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
76 | 51 | .598 | W2 | |
|
Padres
|
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68 | 59 | .535 | 8.0 | W1 |
|
D-backs
|
|
66 | 61 | .520 | 10.0 | L3 |
|
Giants
|
|
51 | 74 | .408 | 24.0 | L2 |
|
Rockies
|
|
50 | 76 | .397 | 25.5 | L2 |
Los Angeles Dodgers are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | .294 | .948 | 80 | |
| 21 | .273 | .801 | 80 | |
| 25 | .252 | .842 | 64 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-2 | 1.79 | 0.95 | 85.2 | |
| 1-3 | 2.32 | 0.93 | 50.1 | |
| 7-7 | 2.85 | 0.96 | 113.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 3 HR, 5 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Dodgers News
The Dodgers' recent 11-5 victory over the Rockies is overshadowed by the troubling news of Edwin Díaz heading back to the injured list with neck inflammation, marking yet another setback for the struggling closer in his first season in L.A. With 13 players currently sidelined, the injury woes are piling up, testing the team's depth as they cling to a slim lead in the division. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani continues to dazzle, notching his sixth straight season with 30 home runs, keeping the MVP race heated. Yet, the spotlight on Kyle Tucker's dismal performance raises questions about how the Dodgers can navigate these challenges while maintaining momentum. As they prepare for another matchup against the Rockies, the urgency to find solutions intensifies.
Dodgers Upcoming Schedule
The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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