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The Los Angeles Dodgers were 23-14, 1st in the NL West. The Los Angeles Dodgers did not play yesterday.

Dodgers Daily Vibe Check
60°
▼12
Warm
outscoring opponents

Room to grow, but the floor is solid. A +10 run differential says the wins aren't flukey. Factor in a 3.0 RA/G from the staff this week. Clean work.

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Dodgers Game on May 08

Opponent:Atlanta Braves (26-12)
Location:UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
First Pitch:10:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Emmet Sheehan (2-1, 5.23 ERA) vs Chris Sale (6-1, 2.14 ERA)
TV Broadcast:SportsNet LA, BravesVision
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 56°F, Wind 7 mph

Dodgers Score & Recap

The Los Angeles Dodgers did not play yesterday.

Dodgers Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
2314.622 W1
Padres
2215.5951.0 L1
D-backs
1719.4725.5 L2
Rockies
1523.3958.5 W1
Giants
1423.3789.0 L2

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 rolled over the Astros 12-2 yesterday, showcasing their offensive depth as they continue to hold the top spot in the NL West with a 23-14 record. With Mookie Betts on the verge of a return, the lineup is about to get even more potent, which is exciting given that the team has managed to thrive despite underwhelming starts from key players. Meanwhile, Dalton Rushing's reputation is facing scrutiny, as a recent piece aimed at boosting his image seems to have missed the mark with fans. On the pitching front, there's buzz around NPB prospect Haruto Takahashi, but potential hurdles could complicate any pursuit. Even with the ups and downs, the Dodgers' hot bats, especially from Andy Pages and Dalton Rushing, are turning heads and solidifying their spot as serious contenders.

Sources
Baseball fans don't seem to be buying major Dodgers' fluff piece on Dalton Rushing
Dodgersway
Baseball fans don't seem to be buying major Dodgers' fluff piece on Dalton Rushing
The Athletic's long piece trying to help Dalton Rushing's reputation kind of falls on deaf ears.
 Fans might be overlooking key detail with Dodgers' next possible Japanese target
Dodgersway
Fans might be overlooking key detail with Dodgers' next possible Japanese target
NPB pitcher Haruto Takahashi already has Dodgers fans salivating, but there's a catch.
 Kyle Loftis, street racing media pioneer who founded 1320Video, dies at 43
Latimes
Kyle Loftis, street racing media pioneer who founded 1320Video, dies at 43
Kyle Loftis, who started filming street racing with a point-and-shoot camera and went on to become a pioneer in car culture media with 1320Video, has died at 43.
 Betts to start rehab stint, could return to LA early next week
MLB.com
Betts to start rehab stint, could return to LA early next week
Mookie Betts could be nearing a return to the Dodgers lineup.
 Dodgers getting boost in rotation from unlikely source
MLB.com
Dodgers getting boost in rotation from unlikely source
This story was excerpted from Sonja Chen’s Dodgers Beat newsletter. Brent Maguire wrote this edition. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.
 The Dodgers’ Lineup Depth Is Shining
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The Dodgers’ Lineup Depth Is Shining
The Dodgers have raced to a 23-14 start that has them narrowly above the Padres in the NL West. They're the two-time defending champions and entered the season as near locks to make the playoffs. Everyone knew they'd be good, but they're thriving right now despite generally underwhelming starts from their biggest bats. Mookie Betts […]

Dodgers Upcoming Schedule

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Francisco Giants for a 4-game series starting Monday.

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