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The Los Angeles Dodgers were 78-51, 1st in the NL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers escaped with a win against the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.

Dodgers Daily Vibe Check
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Comfortable territory. 5-2 in the last 7. Hard to complain about that. And a +5 run differential says the wins aren't flukey.

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Dodgers Game on August 22

Opponent:Pittsburgh Pirates (63-67)
Location:UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
First Pitch:07:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Tarik Skubal (7-7, 2.85 ERA) vs Jared Jones (2-5, 4.78 ERA)
TV Broadcast:FOX / FOX ONE, FOX / FOX ONE

Dodgers Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers escaped with a win against the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the win in the 10th inning.

Highlights

Dodgers Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
7851.605 W4
Padres
6960.5359.0 W1
D-backs
6861.52710.0 W2
Giants
5276.40625.5 L2
Rockies
5078.39127.5 L4

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

Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
17
Shohei Ohtani
 30.291.94280
44
Andy Pages
 21.272.79680
13
Max Muncy
 26.252.84866

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
17
Shohei Ohtani
 8-21.790.9585.2
66
Tanner Scott
 1-32.280.9251.1
29
Tarik Skubal
 7-72.850.96113.2

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
7
Blake Snell
 6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
18
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
29
Tarik Skubal
 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Dodgers News

The Dodgers enter a critical stretch with an impressive record of 77-51, but the injury bug is biting hard, as Andy Pages will be sidelined for about four weeks due to a fracture. With a 4-3 record over the past week and a new addition to the roster in Paul Gervase, the team’s confidence is clearly being tested, especially after optioning Emmet Sheehan to Triple-A, signaling a lack of trust in his performance. On a brighter note, Tommy Edman’s walk-off single against the Pirates in their last win showcased the team’s resilience and strong offensive potential, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto continues to deliver quality starts. As the Dodgers gear up for upcoming matchups, the looming uncertainty around Edwin Diaz adds a layer of intrigue, they might need to get creative with their biggest weapon, Shohei Ohtani, to maximize their playoff chances.

Sources
Dodgers demoting Emmet Sheehan tells fans all they need to know
Dodgersway
Dodgers demoting Emmet Sheehan tells fans all they need to know
Optioning Emmet Sheehan back to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday so Paul Gervase can take his roster spot reveals that the Dodgers simply do not trust Sheehan right now.
 Dodgers should deploy Shohei Ohtani in bold new way given Edwin Diaz uncertainty
Dodgersway
Dodgers should deploy Shohei Ohtani in bold new way given Edwin Diaz uncertainty
The Los Angeles Dodgers have the most unique weapon in baseball in Shohei Ohtani and a massive question mark in Edwin Diaz, making a bold move necessary.
 Tommy Edman lifts Dodgers to walk-off win, but Andy Pages will miss time with fracture
Latimes
Tommy Edman lifts Dodgers to walk-off win, but Andy Pages will miss time with fracture
Tommy Edman drives in Kiké Hernández on a single in the 10th inning of the Dodgers' 5-4 win over Pittsburgh, but Andy Pages likely will miss four weeks.
 Team president reaffirms stance: 'Dodgers are not being sold'
MLB.com
Team president reaffirms stance: 'Dodgers are not being sold'
LOS ANGELES -- With questions swirling around Dodgers controlling owner and chairman Mark Walter due to federal investigations surrounding his company, TWG Global, team president Stan Kasten said Friday that he does not believe the situation will impact the Dodgers. Kasten reiterated the comments he made on Aug. 12, when
 If Dodgers are put up for sale, previous runner-up Patrick Soon-Shiong is interested
Latimes
If Dodgers are put up for sale, previous runner-up Patrick Soon-Shiong is interested
Mark Walter won a competition to buy the Dodgers. Now the runner-up is interested in buying the Dodgers if Walter decides to sell the team.
 Edman's walk off the cherry on top after Yamamoto serves up another quality start
MLB.com
Edman's walk off the cherry on top after Yamamoto serves up another quality start
LOS ANGELES -- After Yoshinobu Yamamoto set the table with another strong start, Tommy Edman sent the Dodgers home with a sweet ending. Coming off a three-game sweep of the Rockies on the road, the Dodgers kept the good times rolling upon their return to Dodger Stadium. Yamamoto tossed 6

Dodgers Upcoming Schedule

The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Atlanta Braves for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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