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The Los Angeles Dodgers were 80-53, 1st in the NL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers let it slip away against the Atlanta Braves 5-6 at Truist Park.

Dodgers Daily Vibe Check
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Good place to be. 5 of the last 7 in the win column. Factor in a +7 run differential says the wins aren't flukey.

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Dodgers Game on August 27

Opponent:Atlanta Braves (78-55)
Location:Truist Park
First Pitch:07:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Yoshinobu Yamamoto (12-7, 2.61 ERA) vs Chris Sale (12-9, 2.20 ERA)
TV Broadcast:BravesVision, FS1, FS1, SportsNet LA

Dodgers Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers let it slip away against the Atlanta Braves 5-6 at Truist Park.

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Highlights

Dodgers Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
8053.602 L2
Padres
7262.5378.5 W1
D-backs
7163.5309.5 W2
Giants
5479.40626.0 L1
Rockies
5281.39128.0 W2

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

Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
17
Shohei Ohtani
 30.288.93480
13
Max Muncy
 26.253.84967
5
Freddie Freeman
 15.301.83361

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
17
Shohei Ohtani
 8-21.790.9585.2
66
Tanner Scott
 1-52.500.9654.0
29
Tarik Skubal
 8-72.910.95120.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
46
Hunter Feduccia
 4 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
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
33
Eric Lauer
 6.1 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Dodgers News

Roki Sasaki's blister on his right middle finger is the latest blow to a Dodgers rotation that has already faced its fair share of adversity this season. After exiting early in a narrow 6-5 loss to the Braves, Sasaki's placement on the 15-day injured list raises concerns about depth as the Dodgers navigate the stretch run with an 80-52 record. While the team is riding high with a 6-1 week fueled by some hot bats like Max Muncy and Shohei Ohtani, the looming question is whether unheralded players can continue to step up amid this turmoil. On the media front, Jeff Passan has found himself in hot water with fans over his past defense of the organization, further complicating the public's perception as this drama unfolds. With the Braves on deck again, the Dodgers need to regain their winning form quickly.

Sources
Jeff Passan is getting absolutely roasted for past defense of Dodgers amid Mark Walter drama
Dodgersway
Jeff Passan is getting absolutely roasted for past defense of Dodgers amid Mark Walter drama
Even Los Angeles Dodgers fans have to admit Jeff Passan hasn't made himself look good these past few days.
 3 overlooked Dodgers who deserve more credit for keeping issues from snowballing
Dodgersway
3 overlooked Dodgers who deserve more credit for keeping issues from snowballing
The Los Angeles Dodgers have had several emergencies pop up, but these three unheralded players have helped keep bad situations from getting worse.
 Roki Sasaki leaves early with blister on middle finger
True Blue LA
Roki Sasaki leaves early with blister on middle finger
Roki Sasaki was forced to exit Wednesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves in the bottom of the fourth inning due to a blister to his right middle finger, the Dodgers announced. Sasaki had completed three innings of one-run ball against Atlanta before allowing three baserunners and a sacrifice fly to cut the Dodgers lead down […]
 Youngest sons of Lakers owner Jerry Buss are now part of Padres ownership group
Latimes
Youngest sons of Lakers owner Jerry Buss are now part of Padres ownership group
Joey and Jesse Buss, the two youngest of Lakers owner Jerry Buss' six children, have joined the San Diego Padres' new ownership group, which is led by José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones.
 Padres minor league coach released by ICE on bond but still faces deportation to Venezuela
Latimes
Padres minor league coach released by ICE on bond but still faces deportation to Venezuela
Padres minor league coach and Venezuelan native Oswaldo Pirela is home in Arizona after his release from ICE custody, but he still faces deportation proceedings.
 Sasaki headed to injured list with right middle finger blister
MLB.com
Sasaki headed to injured list with right middle finger blister
ATLANTA – The Dodgers saw Roki Sasaki exit early in an eventual 6-5 walk-off loss to the Braves on Wednesday night at Truist Park. Beyond the final score, the larger fallout centered on the rotation. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed postgame that Sasaki will be placed on the 15-day injured list

Dodgers Upcoming Schedule

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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