The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently struggling in their recent games. Their latest defeat was an 8-1 loss to the San Diego Padres, leaving them just 4 1/2 games ahead of the Padres in the National League West. This loss came after the Padres won both games of a two-game series to close out July.
While losing to a division rival is not ideal, the Dodgers’ recent performances have left fans feeling like the team is in a downward spiral. They squandered a 5-0 lead in the first game and were convincingly beaten in the second, highlighting a tough month for LA.
July was particularly rough for the Dodgers, as they finished with an 11-13 record. This marked the first time since April 2018 that they ended a month with a losing record. Additionally, it was the first time they were outscored by their opponents since September 2017.
It had been an impressive 45 months since the Dodgers were outscored over a full calendar month, but that streak came to an end in July. With a challenging schedule ahead in August, including games against strong teams like the Phillies, Brewers, and Braves, the Dodgers will need to step up their game.
Despite their recent struggles, the Dodgers have some positive developments on the horizon. Key players like Mookie Betts and Yoshinobu Yamamoto are expected to return from injury soon, and the team’s new lineup and pitching rotation will have more time to gel following the trade deadline.
If the Dodgers can regroup and perform well in August, they have a good chance of securing a playoff spot. However, if their current struggles continue, they may find themselves in a tight race for the NL West title heading into September.
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