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The Los Angeles Dodgers were 72-48, 1st in the NL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers eked out a win over the Kansas City Royals 5-4 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.

Dodgers Daily Vibe Check
60°
Warm
getting outscored

In a good rhythm. The -5 run differential tells a worse story than the record. On top of that, 12 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested.

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Dodgers Game on August 12

Opponent:Kansas City Royals (49-72)
Location:UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
First Pitch:10:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Eric Lauer (6-6, 4.89 ERA) vs Daniel Lynch IV (4-3, 2.45 ERA)
TV Broadcast:SportsNet LA, Royals.TV

Dodgers Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers eked out a win over the Kansas City Royals 5-4 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the win in the 10th inning.

Highlights

Dodgers Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
7248.600 W2
D-backs
6457.5298.5 L1
Padres
6457.5298.5 W4
Giants
5070.41722.0 W1
Rockies
4773.39225.0 W1

Los Angeles Dodgers are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.

Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
17
Shohei Ohtani
 26.290.93072
44
Andy Pages
 19.270.79276
13
Max Muncy
 22.251.83056

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
17
Shohei Ohtani
 8-21.790.9585.2
66
Tanner Scott
 1-32.270.9247.2
51
Alex Vesia
 1-12.811.1841.2

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
7
Blake Snell
 6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
11
Roki Sasaki
 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Dodgers News

After a dramatic walk-off win against the Royals, the Dodgers are feeling the heat of a tight playoff race, especially with recent roster moves including the activation of Blake Snell, who returns to the mound after elbow surgery. Max Muncy's clutch performance in the 10th inning has fans buzzing, but the bullpen's persistent leaks raise concerns about the team's late-game resilience. Meanwhile, Dalton Rushing's elbow injury update offers a glimmer of hope, as he could return this season without needing surgery. As the Dodgers sit at 71-48, their offensive struggles, highlighted by a disappointing 2-5 record over the last week, demand immediate attention if they want to maintain their lead in the division and solidify their postseason plans.

Sources
Dodgers News: 5 players released, NL playoff race, Tarik Skubal on first start in LA
Dodgersway
Dodgers News: 5 players released, NL playoff race, Tarik Skubal on first start in LA
As the Los Angeles Dodgers position themselves for October, with Tarik Skubal, there was some housecleaning needed across the organization.
 Dodgers' Dalton Rushing provides promising update on his elbow injury
Latimes
Dodgers' Dalton Rushing provides promising update on his elbow injury
Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing will not need surgery on his elbow and could be back in the lineup this season.
 Lawmakers target MLB’s sportsbook deals after Bryce Harper video used by FanDuel to thank gambling addict
Latimes
Lawmakers target MLB’s sportsbook deals after Bryce Harper video used by FanDuel to thank gambling addict
Three Congress members demanded MLB and the players union tighten gambling endorsement rules after FanDuel used a Bryce Harper video to target an addicted bettor.
 Muncy delivers AGAIN with bases loaded -- this time with walk-off in 10th
MLB.com
Muncy delivers AGAIN with bases loaded -- this time with walk-off in 10th
LOS ANGELES -- Rather than let a leaky bullpen and a botched transfer spoil their evening, the Dodgers battled back to cue up "I Love L.A." for the second night in a row.
 High-altitude rehab start may have been key to Snell's 10-K return from elbow surgery
MLB.com
High-altitude rehab start may have been key to Snell's 10-K return from elbow surgery
LOS ANGELES -- In the three months that elapsed between Blake Snell's season debut and Tuesday night -- a period in which he worked his way back from surgery to remove loose bodies from his pitching elbow -- one of the toughest trials for the left-hander came one week before
 Dodgers Activate Blake Snell
Mlbtraderumors
Dodgers Activate Blake Snell
The Dodgers have officially reinstated Blake Snell from the 60-day injured list. He’ll start tonight’s game against the Royals, who’ll run Michael Wacha in Game 2 of the series. Lefty Charlie Barnes was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City to open a spot on the pitching staff. The Dodgers transferred Blake Treinen to the 60-day injured list in […]

Dodgers Upcoming Schedule

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 4-game series starting Thursday.

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