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The Los Angeles Dodgers were 23-14, 1st in the NL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers blew out the Houston Astros 12-2 at Daikin Park.

Dodgers Daily Vibe Check
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last night's win

The foundation feels stable. Winning by 10 last night moved the needle. Add in plus-10 in run differential this stretch.

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Dodgers Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers blew out the Houston Astros 12-2 at Daikin Park.

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Highlights

Dodgers Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
2314.622 W1
Padres
2214.6110.5 W2
D-backs
1718.4865.0 L1
Giants
1423.3789.0 L2
Rockies
1423.3789.0 L6

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

Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
44
Andy Pages
 8.336.94533
68
Dalton Rushing
 7.3281.12417
13
Max Muncy
 9.286.94313

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
17
Shohei Ohtani
 2-20.970.8137.0
31
Tyler Glasnow
 3-02.720.8339.2
70
Justin Wrobleski
 5-01.251.0036.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
76
Alex Freeland
 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games
44
Andy Pages
 7 hits, 3 HR, 6 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
6
Hyeseong Kim
 5 hits, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
23
Kyle Tucker
 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
80
Emmet Sheehan
 6.1 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
31
Tyler Glasnow
 8.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
17
Shohei Ohtani
 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Dodgers News

The Dodgers' recent struggles continued as they narrowly lost to the Astros 1-2, marking a dismal 2-5 stretch over the last week, with an anemic 2.9 runs per game. In a fleeting bright spot, Andy Pages showcased his power with a career-high three home runs in a prior game, but the overall vibe is chilly as the offense seems to have gone cold. Tyler Glasnow's early exit due to back spasms adds another layer of concern, despite his impressive milestone of reaching 1,000 strikeouts in record time. Meanwhile, Santiago Espinal's uninspired performance stands as a reminder of the offseason hype that fizzled out. With the team in first place but clearly struggling, fans are left wondering if this is just a rough patch or something more systemic.

Sources
It turns out Dodgers' obsession with Santiago Espinal during spring training was all for nothing
Dodgersway
It turns out Dodgers' obsession with Santiago Espinal during spring training was all for nothing
Santiago Espinal has turned back into a pumpkin despite the Dodgers' early obsession with him.
 Dodgers fans will be memeing on Shohei Ohtani’s hilarious strikeout of Jose Altuve for years to come
Dodgersway
Dodgers fans will be memeing on Shohei Ohtani’s hilarious strikeout of Jose Altuve for years to come
Los Angeles Dodgers fans wasted no time trolling Jose Altuve after his strikeout against Shohei Ohtani on Tuesday night.
 Tigers' Framber Valdez suspended six games for hitting Red Sox's Trevor Story with pitch
Latimes
Tigers' Framber Valdez suspended six games for hitting Red Sox's Trevor Story with pitch
Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez hit Red Sox's Trevor Story with a 94-mph fastball, after surrendering back-to-back home runs. Valdez and manager A.J. Hinch received suspensions from MLB.
 What can't he do? Pages homers 3 times AND shows off glove in Dodgers' rout
MLB.com
What can't he do? Pages homers 3 times AND shows off glove in Dodgers' rout
HOUSTON -- What began as a potential setback for the Dodgers’ rotation shifted into a dominant offensive performance at Daikin Park. Despite losing Tyler Glasnow to lower back pain after one inning, Los Angeles secured a 12-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday, led by a career-high, three-home run
 After setting record with 1,000th K, Glasnow (back) optimistic after early exit
MLB.com
After setting record with 1,000th K, Glasnow (back) optimistic after early exit
HOUSTON -- Tyler Glasnow entered Wednesday’s series finale against the Houston Astros needing just one strikeout to reach a major career milestone. He didn't make the fans at Daikin Park wait long, picking up his 1,000th career punchout in the first inning by fanning Yordan Alvarez. He's the fastest starting
 Dodgers Notes: Glasnow, Snell, Hernández
Mlbtraderumors
Dodgers Notes: Glasnow, Snell, Hernández
The Dodgers are sending Tyler Glasnow for a precautionary MRI after his early exit on Wednesday afternoon, manager Dave Roberts tells reporters (including Maddie Lee of The Los Angeles Times). The big righty felt a back spasm while warming up in the second inning of today’s start in Houston. The Dodgers got him out of the […]

Dodgers Upcoming Schedule

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Atlanta Braves for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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