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The Los Angeles Dodgers were 90-57, 1st in the NL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers handled the Miami Marlins 6-2 at loanDepot park.

Dodgers Daily Vibe Check
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On Fire
a hot week

No need to overthink this one. The 7-0 stretch tells you most of what you need to know. Add in last night's win by 4 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting.

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Dodgers Game on September 12

Opponent:Miami Marlins (72-76)
Location:loanDepot park
First Pitch:04:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Tyler Glasnow (4-0, 3.12 ERA) vs Tyler Phillips (5-6, 3.51 ERA)
TV Broadcast:SportsNet LA, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 1 mph

Dodgers Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers handled the Miami Marlins 6-2 at loanDepot park.

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Highlights

Dodgers Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
9057.612 W8
Padres
7968.53711.0 W5
D-backs
7969.53411.5 W1
Giants
6286.41928.5 L1
Rockies
5592.37435.0 L5

Los Angeles Dodgers are 7-0 in their last 7 games, with a +26 run differential.

Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
13
Max Muncy
 27.257.85270
5
Freddie Freeman
 16.297.82866
50
Mookie Betts
 19.247.73760

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
7
Blake Snell
 4-11.911.0937.2
66
Tanner Scott
 1-52.470.9658.1
29
Tarik Skubal
 9-72.840.97139.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
23
Kyle Tucker
 6 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .667 AVG in last 3 games
13
Max Muncy
 6 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games
37
Teoscar Hernández
 5 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
18
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
 7.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
66
Tanner Scott
 2.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games
7
Blake Snell
 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Dodgers News

The Dodgers are feeling the heat after placing Shohei Ohtani on the injured list, a decision that has sparked sharp criticism regarding their management of his injury. This admission hurts more than just their playoff aspirations, it raises questions about the team's overall health strategy. On a brighter note, top prospect Josue De Paula made a splash in his MLB debut, bypassing Triple-A entirely, signaling the front office's confidence in his abilities. Meanwhile, Kyle Tucker showcased his potential with a standout performance, going 3-for-3 with five RBIs, including a grand slam, as the Dodgers secured their eighth consecutive win. As they sit at 89-57 and on top of the division, the Dodgers must balance the excitement of emerging talent with the challenges posed by injuries as they gear up for the postseason.

Sources
Katie Woo gets brutally honest with Dodgers' handling of Shohei Ohtani injury
Dodgersway
Katie Woo gets brutally honest with Dodgers' handling of Shohei Ohtani injury
There's blame to go around after the Dodgers finally admitted defeat and placed Shohei Ohtani on the IL.
 Dodgers' Josue De Paula leap of faith is a telling first for Andrew Friedman
Dodgersway
Dodgers' Josue De Paula leap of faith is a telling first for Andrew Friedman
The Los Angeles Dodgers allowing Josue De Paula to skip Triple-A speaks volumes as to their faith in him.
 How unique family values helped Trent Mosley become a breakout star at USC
Latimes
How unique family values helped Trent Mosley become a breakout star at USC
USC freshman receiver Trent Mosley has been preparing his whole life to make the most of any opportunity, making it no surprise he is off to a hot start.
 Bit of trust, adjustments fuel Tucker's grand show as postseason nears for LA
MLB.com
Bit of trust, adjustments fuel Tucker's grand show as postseason nears for LA
MIAMI -- Friday was the kind of night Kyle Tucker had been waiting for in a Dodgers uniform. Tucker delivered one of his best performances as a Dodger, going 3-for-3 with five RBIs, including the sixth grand slam of his career, to power Los Angeles to a season-high eighth win
 De Paula gets 1st taste with 'the big boys' in MLB debut
MLB.com
De Paula gets 1st taste with 'the big boys' in MLB debut
MIAMI -- Josue De Paula didn’t think skipping Triple-A was even possible. So when Double-A Tulsa manager Eric Wedge called MLB Pipeline’s No. 6 overall prospect into his office on Wednesday and told him he was headed to the Major Leagues, the 21-year-old needed clarification.
 Eric Lauer To Miss Remainder Of Season
Mlbtraderumors
Eric Lauer To Miss Remainder Of Season
The Dodgers transferred Eric Lauer from the 15-day to the 60-day injured list on Friday afternoon. That opened the necessary 40-man roster spot to call up top prospect Josue De Paula. Lauer just landed on the injured list on September 2 with elbow inflammation. Even with the 60-day window backdating to the original IL date, he’s officially […]

Dodgers Upcoming Schedule

The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Cincinnati Reds for a 4-game series starting Monday.

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