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The Los Angeles Dodgers were 79-51, 1st in the NL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers eked out a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.

Dodgers Daily Vibe Check
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a hot week

Quietly productive. 5-2 in the last 7. Hard to complain about that. On the other hand, 14 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested.

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Dodgers Game on August 23

Opponent:Pittsburgh Pirates (63-68)
Location:UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
First Pitch:04:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Blake Snell (1-1, 3.60 ERA) vs Lake Bachar (1-2, 3.75 ERA)
TV Broadcast:SportsNet LA, SportsNet Pittsburgh

Dodgers Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers eked out a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.

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Highlights

Dodgers Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
7951.608 W5
Padres
7060.5389.0 W2
D-backs
6862.52311.0 L1
Giants
5277.40326.5 L3
Rockies
5079.38828.5 L5

Los Angeles Dodgers are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.

Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
17
Shohei Ohtani
 30.289.94080
13
Max Muncy
 26.258.86366
5
Freddie Freeman
 15.300.83561

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
17
Shohei Ohtani
 8-21.790.9585.2
66
Tanner Scott
 1-32.240.9052.1
29
Tarik Skubal
 8-72.910.95120.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
13
Max Muncy
 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
7
Blake Snell
 6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
18
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
29
Tarik Skubal
 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Dodgers News

The Los Angeles Dodgers are riding high on a five-game winning streak after narrowly defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3, showcasing an impressive performance from Tarik Skubal, who struck out 11 batters in his best outing yet. However, the joy is tempered as they now face a significant blow with Andy Pages sidelined for 4-5 weeks due to a fractured hand, leaving the team scrambling for answers in the outfield. As they look to fill his spot, Alek Thomas has been called up from Triple-A, but fans have to wonder if he can step up in such a crucial moment. With a solid record of 78-51 and the best run differential in a week that saw them go 5-2, the Dodgers find themselves in a comfortable position, but injury woes could complicate their path as the postseason approaches.

Sources
Diamondbacks sign former Dodgers utility infielder who overstayed his welcome in LA
Dodgersway
Diamondbacks sign former Dodgers utility infielder who overstayed his welcome in LA
Former Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Santiago Espinal has signed a minor-league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks
 Andy Pages injury somehow leaves Dodgers with no answers despite top outfield prospects
Dodgersway
Andy Pages injury somehow leaves Dodgers with no answers despite top outfield prospects
Andy Pages is going to miss a month of action and the Dodgers can't fill his spot with any of their top prospects.
 Tarik Skubal overcomes 1st inning in best start with Dodgers
True Blue LA
Tarik Skubal overcomes 1st inning in best start with Dodgers
Tarik Skubal had choppy waters in a rough first inning, but it was smooth sailing after that in the Dodgers’ 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday evening at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers have won five games in a row, their longest streak since a six-gamer May 23-29, and their fourth win streak of […]
 Dodgers Dugout: At which positions are the Dodgers excelling and failing?
Latimes
Dodgers Dugout: At which positions are the Dodgers excelling and failing?
Do the numbers tell us where the Dodgers need to improve before this year's postseason gets underway?
 ‘That’s the guy that we needed’: Skubal (11 K's) shows Dodgers what he can do
MLB.com
‘That’s the guy that we needed’: Skubal (11 K's) shows Dodgers what he can do
LOS ANGELES -- The third time through the order is typically one of the steeper challenges for starting pitchers, as opposing batters have seen all they can from them at that point. But on Saturday evening, Tarik Skubal was at his best by the time the Pirates' starting nine came
 Andy Pages To Miss 4-5 Weeks Due To Fractured Hand
Mlbtraderumors
Andy Pages To Miss 4-5 Weeks Due To Fractured Hand
2:04PM: The Dodgers officially announced Pages’ placement on the 10-day injured list, and Thomas’ call-up from Triple-A Oklahoma City. 11:01AM: The Dodgers will call up Thomas from Triple-A to take Pages’ spot on the active roster, according to The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya.  Thomas is already on the 40-man roster, so Pages’ IL placement will be […]

Dodgers Upcoming Schedule

The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Atlanta Braves for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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