Los Angeles Dodgers News & Updates
The Los Angeles Dodgers were 84-57, 1st in the NL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers downed the Washington Nationals 5-3 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
Not flashy, but the math works. A W by 2 last night. The most recent result always counts most. Working against that, 11 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested.
Dodgers Game on September 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 09:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Tyler Glasnow (4-0, 2.79 ERA) vs Cade Cavalli (12-5, 3.12 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, Nationals.TV |
Dodgers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers downed the Washington Nationals 5-3 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Highlights
- Teoscar Hernández went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
Dodgers Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
84 | 57 | .596 | W2 | |
|
Padres
|
|
74 | 67 | .525 | 10.0 | W1 |
|
D-backs
|
|
74 | 68 | .521 | 10.5 | L1 |
|
Giants
|
|
58 | 84 | .408 | 26.5 | L2 |
|
Rockies
|
|
54 | 87 | .383 | 30.0 | L1 |
Los Angeles Dodgers are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | .279 | .906 | 80 | |
| 26 | .245 | .826 | 68 | |
| 16 | .303 | .844 | 66 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 1.97 | 1.09 | 32.0 | |
| 8-2 | 1.79 | 0.95 | 85.2 | |
| 1-5 | 2.56 | 0.94 | 56.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 4 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.1 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Dodgers News
The Los Angeles Dodgers are clinging to their division lead, but the mood is anything but celebratory after a week of inconsistency, going 3-4 with a troubling run differential of -2. Teoscar Hernandez's walk-off heroics in a recent win against the St. Louis Cardinals provided a much-needed spark, but the looming absence of Shohei Ohtani raises concerns, his second straight game out of the lineup has fans wondering if an IL stint is on the horizon. With 11 players on the injured list, the depth of this team is being tested like never before. Kyle Tucker’s long-awaited home run reminds us that hope still exists, yet the team’s struggles with clutch hitting cannot be ignored. As they head into a series against the Washington Nationals, the urgency to find consistency grows.
Dodgers Upcoming Schedule
The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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