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The Los Angeles Dodgers were 58-31, 1st in the NL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers held off the San Diego Padres 4-3 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.

Dodgers Daily Vibe Check
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The numbers paint a decent picture. A 6-1 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up. Also helping: scoring 7.7 runs per game over the last 7. The offense is pulling its weight.

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Dodgers Game on July 04

Opponent:San Diego Padres (43-44)
Location:UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
First Pitch:10:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Yoshinobu Yamamoto (8-5, 2.67 ERA) vs Griffin Canning (1-5, 7.09 ERA)
TV Broadcast:SportsNet LA, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, KFMB 8.1 (CBS), TV Azteca
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 79°F, Wind 2 mph

Dodgers Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers held off the San Diego Padres 4-3 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.

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Highlights

Dodgers Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
5831.652 W2
D-backs
4344.49414.0 L2
Padres
4344.49414.0 L7
Giants
3651.41421.0 L1
Rockies
3653.40422.0 W3

Los Angeles Dodgers are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +25 run differential.

Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
44
Andy Pages
 16.269.80862
17
Shohei Ohtani
 18.288.92750
5
Freddie Freeman
 14.293.88047

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
66
Tanner Scott
 1-32.020.7035.2
17
Shohei Ohtani
 8-21.790.9585.2
51
Alex Vesia
 1-12.511.0828.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
68
Dalton Rushing
 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .625 AVG in last 3 games
23
Kyle Tucker
 4 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
72
Miguel Rojas
 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
37
Teoscar Hernández
 1 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .091 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
18
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
 8.1 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
66
Tanner Scott
 2.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Dodgers News

Shohei Ohtani's presence has stirred excitement as he earned an All-Star spot, but complications arise with Dave Roberts' lineup decisions that could leave Brewers and Phillies fans seething. Meanwhile, the Dodgers are eyeing potential trades, with Tarik Skubal leading the rumor mill, but they may have smarter targets in the AL Central. Max Muncy's impressive .871 OPS this season highlights his evolution at the plate and in the field, as he strives for a third All-Star selection. On a more troubling note, Ohtani's recent outing ended prematurely due to a biceps tweak, prompting caution about his availability for Saturday's game. Still, the Dodgers' spirit shines through as Teoscar Hernández's grand slam fueled a thrilling comeback win over the Padres, underscoring the team's tenacity even as they navigate the challenges of injuries and roster changes.

Sources
Shohei Ohtani All-Star Game technicality will have Brewers, Phillies fans revolting
Dodgersway
Shohei Ohtani All-Star Game technicality will have Brewers, Phillies fans revolting
Shohei Ohtani has made the All-Star Game as the National League's designated hitter, but Dave Roberts has complicated some things.
 Dodgers might have MLB checkmated at trade deadline without Tarik Skubal
Dodgersway
Dodgers might have MLB checkmated at trade deadline without Tarik Skubal
Tarik Skubal will be the most coveted player at the trade deadline, but the Dodgers can chase another AL Central pitcher in a move that would be more effective.
 How Dodgers' Max Muncy, vying for his third All-Star selection, continues to evolve
Latimes
How Dodgers' Max Muncy, vying for his third All-Star selection, continues to evolve
Max Muncy has put together an impressive all-around first half. His .871 OPS through Thursday leads NL third basemen. But he’s most proud of his defensive work.
 Ohtani K's 9 but tweaks biceps, will sit Saturday
MLB.com
Ohtani K's 9 but tweaks biceps, will sit Saturday
LOS ANGELES -- The two-way show at Dodger Stadium came to an early end when Shohei Ohtani was pinch-hit for as a precaution in the seventh inning of Friday night's 4-3 comeback victory over the Padres.
 'We never give up': Teo's grand slam keys LA's 2nd straight comeback win
MLB.com
'We never give up': Teo's grand slam keys LA's 2nd straight comeback win
LOS ANGELES -- To the naked eye, one might have thought that Teoscar Hernández's bat traveled nearly as far as the long ball that sent the Dodger Stadium faithful into a frenzy that had been building all night long.
 Dodgers Outright Jonathan Hernández
Mlbtraderumors
Dodgers Outright Jonathan Hernández
The Dodgers have sent right-hander Jonathan Hernández outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week. He has the right to elect free agency but it’s not yet clear if he will exercise that right. Hernández, 29, spent about […]

Dodgers Upcoming Schedule

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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