Los Angeles Dodgers News & Updates
The Los Angeles Dodgers were 97-60, 1st in the NL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers pummeled the San Diego Padres 7-0 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
Everything is pointing up. Winning by 7 last night moved the needle. Plus, 6-1 lately. Steady, productive baseball.
Dodgers Game on September 23
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 10:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Yoshinobu Yamamoto (14-8, 2.51 ERA) vs Robbie Ray (13-8, 3.60 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health |
Dodgers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers pummeled the San Diego Padres 7-0 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 1 |
Highlights
- Will Smith went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Freddie Freeman went 2-4 with 3 RBI.
- Tommy Edman went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Dodgers Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
97 | 60 | .618 | W5 | |
|
Padres
|
|
87 | 70 | .554 | 10.0 | L1 |
|
D-backs
|
|
83 | 74 | .529 | 14.0 | W3 |
|
Giants
|
|
65 | 93 | .411 | 32.5 | L1 |
|
Rockies
|
|
57 | 100 | .363 | 40.0 | L2 |
Los Angeles Dodgers are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +27 run differential.
Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .254 | .845 | 76 | |
| 21 | .271 | .796 | 80 | |
| 22 | .259 | .779 | 68 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 1.86 | 1.09 | 38.2 | |
| 1-6 | 2.77 | 1.01 | 61.2 | |
| 2-1 | 2.73 | 1.11 | 56.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Dodgers News
As the Dodgers prepare for the postseason with a solid 96-60 record, the team's roster dynamics are heating up with Dave Roberts confirming that Hyeseong Kim remains a key contender for a playoff spot. Meanwhile, Ryan Ward's DFA took an unexpected turn as he heads to Japan, making room for Kris Bubic, whose recent bullpen sessions are crucial as the team gears up for a potential October run starting October 3. With Blake Snell honing his skills in the pen and Roki Sasaki shifting back to a relief role, the Dodgers are ensuring they have all hands on deck. Adding to the excitement, the imminent return of Shohei Ohtani is set to reinvigorate the lineup, making the next game against the Padres even more compelling. The Dodgers are forging ahead with momentum, looking to capitalize on their recent 6-1 stretch and +23 run differential.
Dodgers Upcoming Schedule
The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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