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The Los Angeles Dodgers were 37-21, 1st in the NL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers were edged out by the Philadelphia Phillies 3-4 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.

Dodgers Daily Vibe Check
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a hot week

Things are trending well. They've taken 6 of 7 this week. Moving right along. Also helping: 6.7 R/G this week. Enough pop in the lineup to matter.

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Dodgers Game on May 31

Opponent:Philadelphia Phillies (30-28)
Location:UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
First Pitch:04:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Yoshinobu Yamamoto (4-4, 3.09 ERA) vs Andrew Painter (1-5, 5.40 ERA)
TV Broadcast:NBCSP, SportsNet LA
Forecast:🌤️ Mostly sunny, 54°F, Wind 5 mph

Dodgers Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers were edged out by the Philadelphia Phillies 3-4 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.

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Highlights

Dodgers Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
3721.638 L1
Padres
3225.5614.5 L1
D-backs
3126.5445.5 L2
Giants
2236.37915.0 L5
Rockies
2237.37315.5 W2

Los Angeles Dodgers are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +27 run differential.

Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
44
Andy Pages
 13.295.87750
17
Shohei Ohtani
 10.277.89731
13
Max Muncy
 13.251.86920

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
17
Shohei Ohtani
 5-20.820.8255.0
18
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
 4-43.090.9864.0
70
Justin Wrobleski
 7-22.871.0162.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
5
Freddie Freeman
 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games
17
Shohei Ohtani
 5 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .385 AVG in last 3 games
16
Will Smith
 3 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
70
Justin Wrobleski
 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
11
Roki Sasaki
 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
18
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Dodgers News

The Dodgers are feeling the sting of injuries as Kiké Hernández and Teoscar Hernández join the growing list of sidelined players, but in this chaos, some lesser-known names are finding renewed significance on the roster. Recent performances have been a mixed bag, with Tanner Scott's late-game struggles leading to a shocking 4-3 loss to the Phillies, a sour note after Justin Wrobleski's masterful seven-inning gem that featured a career-high nine strikeouts. Amidst the ups and downs, Roki Sasaki has been a bright spot, showcasing triple-digit velocity that excites fans. Meanwhile, Santiago Espinal's DFA was a smart way for the team to sidestep financial burden while staying adaptable. As the Dodgers sit at 37-20, it's clear the road ahead will require depth and resilience to maintain their hot start.

Sources
3 Dodgers players whose roster spots were saved (for now) after Kiké and Teoscar injuries
Dodgersway
3 Dodgers players whose roster spots were saved (for now) after Kiké and Teoscar injuries
With Kiké Hernández and Teoscar Hernández now sidelined with injuries, several Los Angeles Dodgers players have renewed value.
 Dodgers somehow had their cake and ate it too with Santiago Espinal DFA
Dodgersway
Dodgers somehow had their cake and ate it too with Santiago Espinal DFA
Santiago Espinal was useful until the Dodgers no longer needed him, and Los Angeles found a way to move on without eating the entire salary.
 Tanner Scott allows first runs of May, Dodgers lose to Phillies
True Blue LA
Tanner Scott allows first runs of May, Dodgers lose to Phillies
LOS ANGELES — Roki Sasaki continued to impress, pitching into the sixth inning, and the Dodgers had a late lead. But Tanner Scott allowed his first runs on over a month in a decisive eighth inning in a stunning 4-3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium. Scott had a rough […]
 Justin Wrobleski finds his fastball, sets career high with 9 strikeouts
True Blue LA
Justin Wrobleski finds his fastball, sets career high with 9 strikeouts
LOS ANGELES — Justin Wrobleski added another strong start to a season replete with him, though his seven innings to beat the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night at Dodger Stadium added a new wrinkle. Wrobleski didn’t allow a hit until two outs in the sixth inning, when major league home run leader Kyle Schwarber took […]
 Dodgers Dugout: Looking back at Chris Taylor's career
Latimes
Dodgers Dugout: Looking back at Chris Taylor's career
Chris Taylor, who retired this week, had a remarkable career with the Dodgers. Let's look at some highlights.
 Sasaki records triple-digit heat -- twice! -- for 1st time in '26
MLB.com
Sasaki records triple-digit heat -- twice! -- for 1st time in '26
LOS ANGELES -- The electric beat of "Bailalo Rocky" washed over Dodger Stadium, heralding Roki Sasaki's arrival on the mound. As he began to light up the radar gun in a way he never had as a Major League starter, it was reminiscent of the last time he toed the

Dodgers Upcoming Schedule

The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 4-game series starting Monday.

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