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The Los Angeles Dodgers were 62-36, 1st in the NL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers escaped with a win against the New York Yankees 2-1 at Yankee Stadium.

Dodgers Daily Vibe Check
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getting outscored

Not flashy, but the math works. Run differential of -13 this stretch. They're losing and losing badly. Also weighing on the score: 11 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested.

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Dodgers Game on July 18

Opponent:New York Yankees (54-43)
Location:Yankee Stadium
First Pitch:08:08 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Emmet Sheehan (4-6, 4.81 ERA) vs Ryan Weathers (3-7, 4.15 ERA)
TV Broadcast:FOX, FOX
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 74°F, Wind 5 mph

Dodgers Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers escaped with a win against the New York Yankees 2-1 at Yankee Stadium.

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Highlights

Dodgers Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
6236.633 W1
D-backs
4948.50512.5 L1
Padres
4849.49513.5 L1
Giants
4255.43319.5 W3
Rockies
3960.39423.5 L3

Los Angeles Dodgers are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -13 run differential.

Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
17
Shohei Ohtani
 22.289.94358
44
Andy Pages
 17.270.80466
5
Freddie Freeman
 15.287.85349

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
51
Alex Vesia
 1-12.201.1932.2
17
Shohei Ohtani
 8-21.790.9585.2
66
Tanner Scott
 1-32.500.7639.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
76
Alex Freeland
 3 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
18
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
 7.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
70
Justin Wrobleski
 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
66
Tanner Scott
 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Dodgers News

The Los Angeles Dodgers kick off the second half of the season with both promise and concern, as they welcome the New York Yankees while grappling with injuries to pivotal players like Will Smith and the nagging knee soreness of Shohei Ohtani. After a shaky 2-5 stretch, highlighted by a troubling -17 run differential, the Dodgers need their stars to step up. Max Muncy's two-run home run in the recent win against the Yankees signals potential for resurgence, but with Smith's future uncertain, the Dodgers may need to explore trades for a catcher. As Ohtani prepares to pitch Wednesday, fans are holding their breath, hoping he can deliver while managing his workload. This showdown with the Yankees feels charged, and the Dodgers must channel that energy to regain momentum.

Sources
Dodgers start second half with ominous Shohei Ohtani, Will Smith injury concerns
Dodgersway
Dodgers start second half with ominous Shohei Ohtani, Will Smith injury concerns
The Dodgers open the second half Friday with Shohei Ohtani in their lineup, but the latest updates on two of their most important players created more concern than optimism.
 Unusual Yankees announcement shows Dodgers are fully in their heads ahead of WS rematch
Dodgersway
Unusual Yankees announcement shows Dodgers are fully in their heads ahead of WS rematch
The New York Yankees are hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers after the All-Star break and appear to be taking things very seriously.
 With Will Smith out indefinitely, Dodgers need to trade for a catcher
Latimes
With Will Smith out indefinitely, Dodgers need to trade for a catcher
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts doesn't know if they can count on Will Smith returning this season. If that's the case, the Dodgers need to trade for a catcher.
 Max Muncy makes Yankees pay for keeping Gerrit Cole on mound in Dodgers' win
Latimes
Max Muncy makes Yankees pay for keeping Gerrit Cole on mound in Dodgers' win
Max Muncy crushes a two-run home run and Roki Sasaki showcases his velocity in the Dodgers' 2-1 victory over the New York Yankees.
 Best version of Sasaki helps Dodgers get back on feet to open half
MLB.com
Best version of Sasaki helps Dodgers get back on feet to open half
NEW YORK -- The Dodgers' rotation is like a deck of cards. At full strength, they have four aces. They also have a wild card: Roki Sasaki. No one around the Dodgers claims to have a good sense for the stuff Sasaki will bring to the mound on any given
 Ohtani set to pitch Wednesday after knee injection; LA to keep eye on workload
MLB.com
Ohtani set to pitch Wednesday after knee injection; LA to keep eye on workload
NEW YORK -- The Dodgers are hopeful that Shohei Ohtani will be in a better place after undergoing treatment to address lingering soreness in his left knee, but the team might need to be mindful of the two-way superstar's workload coming out of the All-Star break. Ohtani led off as

Dodgers Upcoming Schedule

The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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