Los Angeles Dodgers News & Updates
The Los Angeles Dodgers were 14-4, 1st in the NL West. The Los Angeles Dodgers did not play yesterday.
The foundation feels stable. They've taken 5 of 7 this week. Moving right along. Add in run differential of +11 this week. They're not just winning, they're winning comfortably.
Dodgers Game on April 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Coors Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Tyler Glasnow (1-0, 4.00 ERA) vs Tomoyuki Sugano (1-0, 2.16 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, Rockies.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 78°F, Wind 7 mph |
Dodgers Score & Recap
The Los Angeles Dodgers did not play yesterday.
Dodgers Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dodgers
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14 | 4 | .778 | W3 | |
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Padres
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13 | 6 | .684 | 1.5 | W8 |
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D-backs
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11 | 8 | .579 | 3.5 | W2 |
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Giants
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7 | 12 | .368 | 7.5 | W1 |
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Rockies
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7 | 12 | .368 | 7.5 | W1 |
Los Angeles Dodgers are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.
Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | .529 | 1.909 | 8 | |
| 5 | .409 | 1.148 | 20 | |
| 4 | .310 | .918 | 12 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 2.10 | 0.82 | 25.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 3 HR, 6 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.1 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.2 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Dodgers News
The Dodgers continue to roll with an impressive 8-2 victory over the Mets, thanks in large part to Shohei Ohtani's stellar performance on the mound, solidifying the team’s hold on first place in the division with a 14-4 record. While fans celebrated the sweep, the organization faced some roster challenges, as former top prospects Michael Grove and Ryan Pepiot made headlines for diverging paths, with Grove signing with the Rays and Pepiot landing on the 60-day IL. In a bid to bolster their pitching depth, the Dodgers acquired Chayce McDermott from the Orioles, whose 6.75 ERA may raise eyebrows but could signal potential when coupled with the team's dominant run differential of +11 over the last week. Meanwhile, Kyle Tucker is finally finding his swing, which could be a game-changer as the season progresses.
Dodgers Upcoming Schedule
The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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