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The Los Angeles Dodgers were 93-60, 1st in the NL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers blasted the Cincinnati Reds 8-2 at Great American Ball Park.

Dodgers Daily Vibe Check
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last night's win

The trend line looks fine. Last night's win by 6 gives the score a boost. On top of that, outscoring opponents by 10 this week.

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Dodgers Game on September 18

Opponent:San Francisco Giants (64-89)
Location:UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
First Pitch:10:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Tyler Glasnow (4-1, 3.50 ERA) vs Cesar Perdomo (0-1, 3.68 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Apple TV, Apple TV

Dodgers Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers blasted the Cincinnati Reds 8-2 at Great American Ball Park.

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Highlights

Dodgers Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
9360.608 W1
Padres
8469.5499.0 W2
D-backs
8073.52313.0 L2
Giants
6489.41829.0 W2
Rockies
5697.36637.0 L2

Los Angeles Dodgers are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +10 run differential.

Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
13
Max Muncy
 28.252.84073
5
Freddie Freeman
 16.295.81767
50
Mookie Betts
 20.250.74662

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
7
Blake Snell
 4-11.861.0938.2
29
Tarik Skubal
 10-72.700.95146.2
66
Tanner Scott
 1-62.871.0259.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
23
Kyle Tucker
 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
29
Tarik Skubal
 7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
18
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
7
Blake Snell
 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Dodgers News

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their 13th NL West division title in 14 years with a commanding 8-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, showcasing Kyle Tucker's brilliance with a homer, two doubles, and three RBIs. Yet, amidst the celebration, a sense of foreboding lingers as the team grapples with looming injuries, particularly to stars like Shohei Ohtani and Edwin Díaz, whose imminent return could provide a much-needed boost. Still, the magic that once defined this team feels absent, with whispers of an early postseason exit growing louder. While the numbers boast a strong 92-60 record, the recent performance shows cracks, suggesting that the Dodgers' dominance might not carry through to October. As fans savor the glory of yet another division title, the question remains: can this team muster the postseason magic it desperately needs?

Sources
Kyle Tucker's recent Dodgers surge is smokescreen fans shouldn't fall for
Dodgersway
Kyle Tucker's recent Dodgers surge is smokescreen fans shouldn't fall for
Kyle Tucker has been the Los Angeles Dodgers' best hitter over their last 10 games, but can fans take it seriously?
 Dave Roberts can't hide Dodgers' issues with Shohei Ohtani, Edwin Diaz updates
Dodgersway
Dave Roberts can't hide Dodgers' issues with Shohei Ohtani, Edwin Diaz updates
Edwin Díaz's impending return and Shohei Ohtani's injury status are both bad news for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
 Dodgers clinch 13th NL West division title in 14 years: 'Something I know we can build on'
Latimes
Dodgers clinch 13th NL West division title in 14 years: 'Something I know we can build on'
Kyle Tucker homers, doubles twice and drives in three runs to spark the Dodgers to an 8-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday afternoon.
 No more bubbly — NL West champion Dodgers appear headed for early fall
Latimes
No more bubbly — NL West champion Dodgers appear headed for early fall
The magic is indeed missing, and after two seasons of conjuring up postseason greatness, these back-to-reality Dodgers appear headed for an early fall.
 Tucker's near-cycle clinches LA's 5th straight NL West title, 13th in 14 years
MLB.com
Tucker's near-cycle clinches LA's 5th straight NL West title, 13th in 14 years
CINCINNATI -- Try as they might to view 2026 as its own season, everything the Dodgers have done this year is impossible to separate from the larger context of what they have accomplished in more than a decade of excellence. Fourteen straight postseason berths. Five consecutive division titles. The rare
 Andy Pages, Edwin Díaz Nearing Return From Injured List
Mlbtraderumors
Andy Pages, Edwin Díaz Nearing Return From Injured List
Center fielder Andy Pages and reliever Edwin Díaz are on the verge of returning to the Dodgers, manager Dave Roberts announced to the team’s beat this morning (via Maddie Lee of the L.A. Times). Díaz, out since mid-August due to a neck injury, will be reinstated from the injured list tomorrow and be eased back […]

Dodgers Upcoming Schedule

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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