Dodgers Season 2024 Updates (May/September)

J-Hey returns, Outman optioned, Muncy to IL, as LA wins series over Reds, drops series to D-Backs in 7 game homestand, 5/16-5/22/24

CIN 7 – LAD 2, L 29-17, 5/16/24: The Dodgers just looked sluggish in a blowout loss to the Reds. There was a huge buzz coming into the night, because it was Shohei Ohtani bobblehead night. It was a record attendance for the Dodgers, setting a new high in attendance at a game in 2024. Following a late night trip home from San Francisco, the Dodgers offense went cold yet again, scoring 2 runs being down to their final out in the 9th. Tyler Glasnow struggled, allowing 4 runs in 5 shaky innings. Hopefully the Dodgers can figure out the Reds because they will face this young team 6 more times in their next 9 games.

CIN 3 – LAD 7, W 30-17, 5/17/24: The Dodgers got back in the win column with a big win over the Reds. Prior to the game, LA made a ton of roster moves, optioning James Outman to AAA and calling up Miguel Vargas. The Dodgers also activated J-Hey from the IL, but placed Muncy on the IL with an oblique strain. The Dodgers offense gave James Paxton a chance. Mookie led off the game with a home run and Shohei hit a 2 run jack. However, Cincinnati chipped away, tying the game in the 6th. But Will Smith put the Dodgers in front with a go-ahead single in the 7th. LA scored again on a wild pitch. J-Hey made his return and homered in his first game in over a month to make it a 7-3 game. Daniel Hudson shut the door on a 7-3 win for LA.

CIN 0 – LAD 4, W 31-17, 5/18/24: The Dodgers got vintage Walker Buehler tonight, as LA took a second win over the Reds. Buehler had the best start since coming back from the IL, firing 6 shutout innings with 7 strikeouts. Meanwhile, the Dodgers offense, who was without Mookie for the night, who got the day off, still scored 4 runs. RBI singles from Pages, Freeman, and Teoscar Hernandez, provided all the offense LA needed. Grove, Hudson, and Feyereisen shut the door on a shutout win over the Reds.

CIN 2 – LAD 3, W 32-17 (Final/10), 5/19/24: Shohei’s first walk-off in 4 years propelled the Dodgers to a series win over the Reds. Landon Knack was recalled from AAA and pitched 4 ⅔ innings, striking out 5, and allowing just 1 run to score. Andy Pages got LA on the board early with a 2 run homer. But the Reds chipped away and tied the game in the 7th. Anthony Banda, who was recently traded to LA, held the extra runner on 2nd in the 10th, giving LA a chance to win. Shohei came up in the bottom of the inning and ripped a line drive into right field, walking-off the Reds in 10. LA will face Arizona on Monday.

ARI 4 – LAD 6, W 33-17, 5/20/24: The Dodgers powered their way to a victory with a 6 run 3rd inning, taking the series opener over the D-Backs, 6-4. After falling behind 1-0 in the 3rd, the Dodgers offense responded, launching 3 home runs in the 3rd. Kike Hernandez tied the game with his 3rd home run of the season. Following singles from Rojas and Betts, and a walk from Ohtani, Freddie Freeman came up with the bases loaded and launched a go-ahead grand slam. Will Smith followed with a solo home run, making it back-to-back home runs. Meanwhile, Yoshinobu Yamamoto reached 100 pitches for the first time in his career, going 6 ⅓ innings with 8 strikeouts, allowing just 2 runs. Daniel Hudson shut the door on a 6-4 win for LA.

ARI 7 – LAD 3,  L 33-18, 5/21/24: The Dodgers struggled in game 2 of the 3 game series against the D-Backs. LA fell behind 2 early, but went back and forth in the middle innings of this one. LA cut the lead to 1 on a wild pitch before surrendering a run. Down 4-1 in the 6th, the Dodgers made this interesting, scoring to on a single from Ohtani and a double from Smith. But former Dodger Joc Pederson launched a 3 run blast, giving the D-Backs a 4 run lead they never relinquished. LA will look to win the series tomorrow, wrapping up a stretch of 13 straight games for LA.

ARI 6 – LAD 0, L 33-19, 5/22/24: LA’s offense struggled, as the Dodgers were not able to pull out a series win over the D-Backs. Tyler Glasnow pitched a solid first 4 innings before serving up a 2 run triple, while allowing another run on a wild pitch. The bullpen allowed 3 more runs to score, digging the Dodgers into a 6-0 hole. The offense was shut out and LA went 4 and 3 on the 7 game homestand.

Dodgers swept by Reds, but sweep Mets as the team caps off the 6 game roadtrip on a high note, 5/24-5/29/24

LAD 6 – CIN 9, L 33-20, 5/24/24: The Dodgers pitching staff did not show up in a tough loss in Cincinnati. Following a disappointing series loss to the D-Backs, the Dodgers were looking to bounce back. James Paxton allowed a 3 run bomb in the 1st. However, LA rallied for 4 runs, on a 2 run double from CT3, double from Mookie, and a groundout from Shohei. Will Smith launched home run number 6 this season to put LA up 5-3. But the Reds scored 6 in the bottom of the inning, and LA was unable to recover. Teoscar Hernandez did hit his 12th homer of the season in the 9th, but LA took the loss, 9-6.

LAD 1 – CIN 3, L 33-21, 5/25/24: Walker Buehler gave LA a chance to win but the Dodgers offense was unable to do anything in a 3-1 loss to the Reds. Buehler had a solid outing, allowing just 3 runs in 5 ⅔ innings. However LA’s offense went 0 for 7 with runners in scoring position. With the loss, the Dodgers have now lost 4 straight games and will look to avoid getting swept tomorrow.

LAD 1 – CIN 4, L 33-22, 5/26/24: Well it was more of the same for the Dodgers, as LA suffered their first sweep of the season. The Dodgers offense continued to struggle, going 0 for 7 with runners in scoring position through the first 8 innings of the game. Freddie Freeman’s RBI double in the 9th helped LA to avoid getting shutout. Yamamoto allowed 4 runs over 5 innings, striking out 8. LA will look to end their season worst, 5 game losing skid in New York.

LAD 5 – NYM 2, W 34-22 (Final/10), 5/28/24 (Game 1 of 2): The Dodgers ended their 5 game losing skid with a huge comeback win in Queens, in the first game of a double-header. Falling behind 2-0 on a 2 run homer from Francisco Lindor in the 6th, the Dodgers offense finally came to life in the late innings. Freddie hit an RBI single in the 8th and Chris Taylor tied the game in the 9th with a bunt single. In the 10th, Mookie put the Dodgers in front with an RBI single and Freddie launched a 2 run bomb to secure the lead. Blake Treinen got the save in a thrilling win in New York.

LAD 3 – NYM 0, W 35-22, 5/28/24 (Game 2 of 2): It looked like the win in game 1 was a huge morale boost for the Dodgers, as LA continued the momentum to sweep the double-header. Will Smith launched a solo homer in the 1st and Miguel Rojas gave LA a 2-0 lead with an RBI double in the 2nd. In the 6th, Miguel Vargas launched his first home run of the season. Vargas has started in just 3 of the 11 games since he has been called up and has 2 extra base hits in that span. Meanwhile, Gavin Stone dealt 7 shutout innings with 7 strikeouts, giving the Dodgers a dominant outing. Alex Vesia locked down the save for LA, securing a series win, LA will look to sweep the Mets tomorrow.

LAD 10 – NYM 3, W 36-22, 5/29/24: The Dodgers came in to the game looking for the sweep, and got on the board early. The offense jumped to an early 3-0 lead. Will Smith launched a home run, his second game in a row with a long ball, back in the 1st. In the 4th and 5th, LA tacked on 2 more runs on RBI singles from Pages and Ohtani. But the bullpen blew the lead in the 5th, as Elieser Hernandez allowed 3 runs to score and couldn’t record an out. But the Dodgers exploded for 6 runs in the 8th, turning a close game into a blowout. Will Smith launched his 2nd homer of the game and his 100th career home run. Rojas drove in a run with a single, and Miguel Vargas smacked a 2 run double. Ohtani capped it off with a 2 run bomb. J-Hey launched his 2nd homer of the year in the 9th and Ryan Yarbrough put the finishing touches on a sweep over the Mets.

Dodgers stop by home for quick 3 game series, take 2-1 series win vs. the Rockies, 5/31-6/2/24

COL 4 – LAD 1, L 36-23, 5/31/24: The Dodgers went quiet once again in an underwhelming performance in the series opener vs. the Rockies. Walker Buehler gave LA 6 innings, allowing 4 runs, but struck out 7. The Dodgers offense had a chance but were never able to come through. In the 8th, Mookie came up with the bases loaded but grounded into a double play. Freddie came up with 2 outs and runners on the corners but struck out to end the inning. Hopefully LA can stop the cold stretch tomorrow.

COL 1 – LAD 4, W 37-23, 6/1/24: The Dodgers got back in the win column, as the offense provided just enough run support for Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s stellar outing. Yamamoto fired 6 innings with 7 punchouts. After falling behind 1 run early, the Dodgers scored 2 in the 2nd on an error and an RBI double from Jason Heyward. Kike singled in a run in the 4th and Will Smith tacked on another insurance run in the 5th on an RBI double. Dodgers fans got to see how special this bullpen could be. Daniel Hudson fired a scoreless 7th, Blake Treinen pitched a scoreless 8th, and Evan Phillips, who was activated off the IL yesterday locked down the game for his 9th save of the season. LA will look to win the series tomorrow.

COL 0 – LAD 4, W 38-23, 6/2/24: Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman propelled the Dodgers to a 2nd consecutive series win. The Dodgers offense got off to a bang, as Mookie launched leadoff home run number 52 of his career. Just a few pitches later, Freddie Freeman went yard to straight-away center, making it a 2-0 game. In the 3rd, Miguel Rojas singled in a run and LA chipped in 1 more run in the 8th on a sac-fly from Freddie. Gavin Stone got his 6th win of the season, registering 5 shutout innings with 6 strikeouts. The Dodgers will hit the road, and will take on the Pirates and Yankees.

Dodgers hit the road, drop series to the Pirates but beat Yankees in thrilling series, 6/4-6/9/24

LAD 0 – PIT 1, L 38-24, 6/4/24: The Dodgers struggles against high velocity continued as they were shut out by rookie, Jared Jones. The offense was unable to muster up any type of momentum all night, struggling to string hits together. Tyler Glasnow had a fabulous start, punching out 9 over 6 innings. Glasnow allowed just 1 run and 3 hits, but the offense was unable to back him up. LA will look to tie the series tomorrow.

LAD 6 – PIT 10, L 38-25, 6/5/24: The Dodgers lost the series to the Pirates in what was a nightmare of an inning. The Pirates strung together 6 hits, scoring 7 runs in the 2nd. Paul Skenes was sensational against LA, striking out 8 in 5 innings, as the Pirates took a huge win over LA. LA did try to chip away at the lead but fell short. Shohei did homer as well as Andy Pages. Jason Heyward went 3 for 4 with 3 doubles. The Dodgers will try to avoid the sweep tomorrow.

LAD 11 – PIT 7, W 39-25, 6/6/24: The Dodgers were able to avoid the sweep with a huge offensive performance in Pittsburgh. The Dodgers put up 4 in the 1st. Mookie and Shohei singled and Freddie launched a 3 run bomb. Miguel Rojas hit an RBI single as well. But the Dodgers defense put together its “worst showing of the season” , committing 3 errors, turning Walker Buehler’s start into a disaster. Buehler allowed 4 runs through the 2nd and 3rd. However the offense caught fire again in the 5th, as LA put together a 6 run inning. Teoscar Hernandez put LA in front with a solo shot. Kike tacked on a run on a double, before coming in to score on a wild pitch. Mookie broke it open with a 3 run shot to dead center. Rojas doubled in a run in the 6th. The Pirates did make things somewhat close with a 3 run homer to cut the lead to 4, but Alex Vesia struck out the side in the 9th to secure a win for LA. The Dodgers will now go to New York to take on the Yankees.

LAD 2 – NYY 1, W 40-25 (Final/11), 6/7/24: The Dodgers came into a hostile environment and took a huge win in the Bronx. It was a pitching duel all night long. Yoshinobu Yamamoto shined when the lights were brightest, firing 7 shutout frames with 7 punchouts. Yamamoto’s fastball was averaging 97, 2 MPH faster than his average fastball for the season. With the game still scoreless going into the 11th, Freddie Freeman drew a walk, giving the Dodgers runners on 1st and 2nd. With 1 out in the 11th, Teoscar Hernandez hit a ball into the gap, driving in 2 runs to give the Dodgers a 2 run lead! Yohan Ramirez shut the door in the 11th, and the Dodgers took the thriller over the Yankees.

LAD 11 – NYY 3, W 41-25, 6/8/24: Teoscar Hernandez owned the Yankees again, leading the Dodgers to a blowout win in the Bronx. Teoscar started the scoring for LA with a solo home run in the 2nd. The teams went back and forth, trading runs in the 2nd and 3rd. But in the 5th, Kike Hernandez took advantage of the short porch in right field to put LA in front with a solo home run. Gavin Stone had a solid outing, going 5 ⅔ innings with 6 strikeouts. Alex Vesia got out of a bases-loaded jam to keep the Dodgers in front by 2 in the 6th. In the 8th, the Dodgers loaded the bases, and Teoscar came up to the plate. Teo pulled a ball to left field, breaking the game open with a grand slam! The Dodgers continued piling it on, scoring 3 more in the 9th with a 2 run double from Freddie and a bases-loaded walk. Ryan Yarbrough closed out the night and just a few days removed from almost getting swept by the Pirates, the Dodgers take the series from the Yankees. LA will look to sweep tomorrow.

LAD 4 – NYY 6, L 41-26, 6/9/24: The Dodgers were unable to sweep the Yankees in the final game of the series in the Bronx. After falling behind 2-0, Mookie tied the game in the 5th with a 2 run double. LA actually took the lead in the 6th, as Teoscar Hernandez launched his 3rd home run of the series to make it a 3-2 game. But in the bottom of the inning, Trent Grisham, who was hitting below .100, launched a 3 run homer off Tyler Glasnow to make it a 5-2 game. Glasnow did strike out 12 in 6 innings. The Dodgers tried to chip away, cutting the lead to 1 in the 8th on a sac-fly from Will Smith, but Aaron Judge homered again in the bottom of the inning. LA dropped the final game, 6-4, but were still able to win the series against the Yankees.

Dodgers lose Betts to broken hand, Yamamoto to shoulder strain in .500 homestand vs. Rangers and Royals, 6/11-6/16/24

TEX 2 – LAD 15, W 42-26, 6/11/24: The Dodgers offense exploded for a season high 15 runs in a blowout win over the Texas Rangers. LA got on the board quick on a 3 run homer from Will Smith. Mookie Betts broke game open in the 4th, pulling a bases-clearing double to put LA up 6-1 in the 4th. In the 5th, Gavin Lux hit an RBI single to tack on another run. But LA wasn’t finished yet. The Dodgers crushed 4 home runs in part of a 7 run 6th inning! Shohei and Freddie went back to back. Then, Teoscar Hernandez, the NL Player of the Week, launched his 17th homer of the season, making it a 12-1 game. J-Hey launched an absolute rocket to right field, as the lead grew to 13! Miguel Vargas hit a sac-fly in the 8th, bringing in LA’s 15th run of the night. James Paxton got the win, pitching 6 innings of 1 run ball. LA will look to win the series tomorrow.

TEX 3 – LAD 2, L 42-27, 6/12/24: Dodger fans woke up to a trade this morning, as LA sent Minor League reliever, Braydon Fisher, for utilityman, Cavan Biggio. Biggio was DFA’d by the Blue Jays. This season, Biggio is hitting .200 with 2 home runs. Biggio has some versatility, and is capable of playing 2nd, 3rd, and right field. In terms of the game, it was an unfortunate ending for LA. Shohei gave the Dodgers an early lead with a solo home run, his 17th of the season. But in the 5th, former Dodger Corey Seager, launched a 3 run homer to put the Rangers on top. Biggio picked up his first hit as a Dodger in the bottom of the inning. In the 9th, Jason Heyward hit a double with runners on 1st and 2nd with 2 out. The double scored Will Smith, but Andy Pages, who was given the stop sign at 3rd, didn’t see Ebel’s hand, and was tagged out at home. LA will look to win the series tomorrow.

TEX 3 – LAD 1, L 42-28, 6/13/24: Unfortunately, the Dodgers were unable to get the series win over the Rangers. Michael Grove served as the opener in a bullpen game, and allowed 2 runs to cross in the 1st inning. That was all Texas needed. LA scored just 1 run on a solo shot from Andy Pages in the 7th, but went 0 for 5 with runners in scoring position tonight. The Dodgers will look to bounce back against the Royals tomorrow.

KC 3 – LAD 4, W 43-28, 6/14/24: The Dodgers got just enough offense to squeak their way to a win in the opener against the Royals. Gavin Stone gave LA 7 solid innings, allowing just the 3 run homer to Salvador Perez. The bats woke up in the 5th, when Miguel Rojas and Chris Taylor blasted home runs. Rojas’s was a 2 run shot, and Taylor’s tied the game. It was CT’s first home run of the season. In the 8th, Mookie singled and advanced to 2nd on a bad pickoff attempt. Freddie Freeman came up and hit a single to put the Dodgers in front. Alex Vesia got the save and the Dodgers took the 4-3 win.

KC 7 – LAD 2, L 43-29, 6/15/24: Tonight’s game did not go as planned for the Dodgers. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, whose start was pushed back two days, pitched just 2 innings against the Royals. There was a noticeable drop in velocity as his fastball was averaging 94 mph instead of 97, which he showed off in New York. The Dodgers said that Yamamoto’s start was cut short because of tricep tightness. The Dodgers offense didn’t do very 0 themselves. Gavin Lux hit a 2 run single to give the Dodgers a brief 2-1 lead. But Blake Treinen surrendered a grand slam to MJ Melendez, putting LA into a 5-2 hole. LA lost 7-2, with the rubber match tomorrow.

KC 0 – LAD 3, W 44-29, 6/16/24: The Dodgers win on Fathers Day was bittersweet as the team took another big injury hit. Shohei put the Dodgers on the board with a majestic home run in the 3rd. Ohtani’s shot went 451 feet to left-center field! Then, in the 5th, Shohei and Freddie hit back to back homers to make it a 3-0 lead. Tyler Glasnow carved up the Royals, firing 7 shutout innings with 9 strikeouts. But in the bottom of the 7th, the game took a turn for the worst. Mookie Betts was drilled in the hand by a 98 mph fastball and was seen rolling on the floor in obvious pain. Betts ended up leaving the game. LA got word that Betts’s hand was indeed fractured, and will miss a lot of time. This is a tough blow for LA, especially since Yoshinobu Yamamoto was placed on the IL this morning with a shoulder strain. Evan Phillips shut the door as the Dodgers took the series over the Royals.

Shohei puts on a power display, Bobby Miller returns but LA loses Buehler as Dodgers take 4 game series at Coors Field, 6/17-6/20/24

LAD 9 – COL 5, W 45-29, 6/17/24: The Dodgers offense jumped out to an early lead, fueling a nice team win to start this 4 game series. Teo put LA up 1-0 on a double in the 1st. In the 2nd, Shohei, who was moved up to the leadoff spot as the Dodgers face a long stretch without Mookie Betts, banging an RBI single in the 2nd. Will Smith drove Ohtani home on a triple. In the late innings, the floodgates opened for LA. The Dodgers scored 6 runs on a double from Rojas, single from Biggio, 2 run single from Heyward, double from Lux, and sac-fly from Smith. The Dodgers did drag this one out though, allowing 4 in the 9th, but ultimately came out on top, 9-5. James Paxton had a great start for LA going 7 innings, allowing just 1 run while striking out 8, getting his 7th win of the year. 

LAD 11 – COL 9, W 46-29, 6/18/24: The game started off bleak for the Dodgers, falling behind 4 in the 1st inning as Walker Buehler had a rough start. The teams started trading runs the rest of the way until the 9th. Pages launched homer number eight of the year in the 2nd and Shohei tattooed his 20th homer of the season in the 6th. But down 5 in the 9th, the Dodgers didn’t give up. The Dodgers made a furious comeback in the 9th. Entering the 9th, the Dodgers were down 5. But the team slowly started chipping away. LA loaded the bases as Rojas singled and the young guys Pages and Vargas drew walks. Then J-Hey came up and crushed a pinch-hit grand slam, which hit the foul pole, making it a 1 run game. The Shohei kept it going with a single and reached 2nd on a wild pitch. But the Dodgers caught a bad break when Will Smith asked for time but wasn’t given it. The inning went on and Freddie was intentionally walked setting the table for Teo. Teo checked his swing down to his last strike but the umpire ruled that he didn’t go. Well Teoscar took advantage, launching a go-ahead 3 run bomb to put LA up 11-9. The Dodgers went from down 5 to up 2 with a 7 run inning. Alex Vesia and Evan Phillips shut it down in the 9th completing a huge comeback win

LAD 6 – COL 7, L 46-30, 6/19/24: Unfortunately the Dodgers were unable to get the win against the Rockies in Bobby Miller’s return. Prior to the game, Walker Buehler was placed on the IL with hip inflammation. After a rough start, allowing a 3 run homer in the 1st, Bobby was able to get through 6 and ⅓ innings. Miller finished the night with just 2 strikeouts, allowing 5 runs. Meanwhile, LA’s offense scored 4 in the 2nd to briefly take the lead. Ohtani hit a 3 run double and Freddie drove him in with a single. The Dodgers reclaimed the lead in the 5th on a 2 run double from J-Hey. But in the 9th with the teams tied at 6, Brenton Doyle hit a walk-off sac-fly to beat the Dodgers. LA will look to win the series tomorrow.

LAD 5 – COL 3, W 47-30, 6/20/24: The Dodgers were able to take the series over the Rockies thanks to a solid performance from the offense and pitching staff. Shohei kicked off the game with a leadoff home run, his 21st of the year to put the Dodgers up 1. In the 3rd and 4th, the Dodgers put up a pair in both innings. The rookies, Andy Pages and Miguel Vargas knocked in a run a double and single. In the 4th, Will Smith and Freddie Freeman clobbered back to back home runs. Meanwhile, Gavin Stone managed to get through 5 ⅓ innings allowing just 2 while striking out 7. Evan Phillips locked down the game for the Dodgers, as the team won it’s 46th game of the season.

Shohei continues to shine as Dodgers split Freeway Series with the Angels at home, 6/21-6/22/24

LAA 3 – LAD 2, L 47-31 (Final/10), 6/21/24: The Dodgers were unable to hit in extra innings, as their streak of 10 straight wins over the Angels came to an end tonight. Landon Knack provided the Dodgers with 5 scoreless innings, striking out 2. In the bottom of the inning, Shohei launched a majestic home run to center field to put the Dodgers up 2-0. However, Ryan Yarbrough and the bullpen struggled to find it. The bullpen hit 4 batters. Anthony Banda surrendered an RBI single to Taylor Ward in the 10th and the Dodger offense was unable to respond in the bottom of the inning. LA dropped the first game 3-2.

LAA 2 – LAD 7, W 48-31, 6/22/24: The Dodgers debuted their City Connect uniform and followed that up with a dominant performance from the offense and pitching staff. Gavin Lux launched his second homer of the season in the 3rd, which was followed by a 2 run rocket off the bat of Ohtani. Andy Pages tacked on a run with an RBI double, capping off a 4 run 3rd. The Dodgers scored 2 more in the 4th on a bases-loaded walk from Will Smith and a sac-fly from Freddie Freeman. Lux made the scoring output 7 with an RBI single in the 5th. Meanwhile, Tyler Glasnow was dealing on the mound, hurling 7 innings with 10 punch outs, while allowing just 2 runs on 2 hits. Michael Peterson locked down the win as the Dodgers split the series with the Angels.

Dodgers head to Chicago and San Francisco, sweep White Sox, drop series to Giants in 6 game roadtrip, 6/24-6/30/24

LAD 3 – CWS 0, W 49-31, 6/24/24: The Dodgers were able to grind out a win in a rainy Chicago, taking the opener 3-0. This game started out as a pitchers duel. Garrett Crochet for the White Sox went 5 ⅔ scoreless innings with 6 Ks, while James Paxton countered that with 5 scoreless innings while matching Crochet’s 6 strikeouts. Then it was a battle of the bullpens. LA’s offense who was missing Teo for the first time this season, finally scored in the 7th. Kike Hernandez hit an RBI double to drive home Miguel Rojas who led the inning off with a double. Kike came into score on an error. Following a rain delay, Ohtani extended his RBI streak to 8 games with a sac-fly in the 9th. Alex Vesia shut the door as LA took the opener.

LAD 4 – CWS 3, W 50-31, 6/25/24: Shohei Ohtani continued his hot surge, leading LA to another series win. Shohei led off the game with a leadoff home run. However, Bobby Miller struggled, giving up 3 runs and lasted just 2 innings in his start. But in the 3rd, Freddie Freeman launched a 2 run homer to tie the games. Then in the 4th, Ohtani gave the Dodgers the lead with an RBI single. Meanwhile, the Dodger bullpen managed to pitch 7 scoreless innings with 3 strikeouts, allowing just 3 hits. LA will look for the sweep tomorrow.

LAD 4 – CWS 0, W 51-31, 6/26/24: Shohei Ohtani made Dodgers history as LA swept the White Sox. Ohtani launched another leadoff home run, setting a franchise record for most games in a row with at least 1 RBI, with 10. That was all the offense LA needed. Rookie starter Gavin Stone, who was battling for a spot on the roster, pitched a complete game shutout, striking out 7 White Sox! The offense scored 3 more in the 3rd on a sac-fly from Teo, and a 2 run double from Freddie. LA will fly to San Francisco to take on the Giants.

LAD 3 – SF 5, L 51-32, 6/28/24: The Dodgers were unable to take the win in the opener in San Francisco. Following a quiet first 4 innings, LA took a brief 2 run lead in the 5th on an RBI double from Lux and an RBI single from Smith. But the lead was short lived, as LA’s pitching staff allowed 3 runs over the next 2 innings. J-Hey tied it in the 9th on a sac-fly but Blake Treinen surrendered a walk-off 2 run homer to Brett Wisely, as LA lost the opener.

LAD 14 – SF 7, W 52-32 (Final/11), 6/29/24: The Dodgers came out on top with a thrilling extra-innings win in the bay. After falling behind 1-0, Miguel Rojas tied the game with a single in the 2nd. Shohei gave the Dodgers a brief lead in the 3rd on a solo home run to dead center. However, San Francisco scored 4 in the bottom of the inning to take a 5-2 lead. But the Dodgers countered that with a 4 spot in the top of the frame. Rojas, Lux, and Smith singled in a run and Freeman walked a run in with the bases loaded. Last night’s hero, Brett Wisely, tied the game at 6 in the 5th. No more runs crossed until the 10th, when both teams cashed in the extra runner on 2nd. Rojas hit his 3rd RBI single of the game. In the 11th, the Dodgers put together a furious number on the board, erupting for 7 runs in the 11th! Smith put LA in front with a 2 run double. Freeman doubled in another and Chris Taylor singled in a run. Then J-Hey tripled and Rojas drove in his 4th run of the game on a sac-fly. LA took the win in extras, 14-7. 

LAD 4 – SF 10, L 52-33, 6/30/24: Unfortunately, the Dodgers were unable to win the series in San Francisco. James Paxton struggled, allowing a career high 9 runs on 12 hits. LA’s offense managed to score 4 from some unlikely players. Chris Taylor was a positive from today, going 2 for 3 with a home run and an RBI double. Austin Barnes doubled in 2 as well. LA will head back home to take on the D-Backs.

Dodgers drop series to Diamondbacks, lose Heyward to injury, Outman recalled, win series vs Brewers at home, 7/2-7/7/24

ARI 5 – LAD 6, W 53-33, 7/2/24: Down to their last out, the Dodgers came from behind to win the opener against the D-Backs. In what was a back and forth night, the Dodgers took an early 2-0 lead as Teo doubled a run in the 1st and drove in another on a groundout in the 2nd. But Dodger killer, Christian Walker homered again against LA to tie the game at 2 in the 4th. Bobby Miller looked a little more like himself, striking out 4 in 5 innings. The bullpen allowed 1 run in each of the last 3 innings. After falling behind 3-2 in the 7th, Shohei hit a majestic go-ahead home run to give LA a 4-3 lead. But in the 9th, Evan Phillips allowed a solo home run to former Dodger Joc Pederson. Down to their last out in the 9th, Will Smith doubled to keep the Dodgers hopes alive. Then Freddie doubled in Smith to tie the game. With the game knotted at 5, Teoscar hit a walk-off single, bringing Freeman home to win the game. An exciting finish to an up and down night.

ARI 12 – LAD 4, L 53-34, 7/3/24: Shohei was announced as the starting DH for the NL in the All-Star Game, the offense scored 4 in the 1st, and it was looking like another good day at the office for the Dodgers. But things quickly turned South following Freeman and Teo’s back-to-back homers in the 1st. Gavin Stone did not look like himself tonight, giving the 3 run lead right back in 3rd. Christian Walker continued to torture the Dodgers homering twice, going 4 for 5 with 4 RBIs. Stone lasted just 3 innings. Then the bullpen allowed 8 more runs to score, as LA ended up getting blown out, 12-4. The Dodgers will look to win the rubber match tomorrow, with D-Backs ace, Zac Gallen, on the bump.

ARI 8 – LAD 3, L 53-35, 7/4/24: Unfortunately the Dodgers were unable to take the series over the D-Backs, dropping the finale on the 4th of July, 8-3. Christian Walker led the way for Arizona, putting together a historic series against LA. Walker homered 2 more times, driving in 3 more. LA cut the 4 run lead to 1 thanks to a productive out from Kike and a 2 run bloop single from Austin Barnes. But the bullpen allowed 4 in the 9th, putting the nail in the coffin a a second consecutive series loss for LA. The Dodgers will take on the Milwaukee Brewers tomorrow.

MIL 5 – LAD 8, W 54-35, 7/5/24: The Dodgers came from behind, completing an exciting comeback, winning the opener over the Brewers. After jumping to a 2-0 lead on 2 solo home runs from Will Smith, Tyler Glasnow allowed 5 in the 4th. Rhys Hoskins hit a go-ahead grand slam, scucking the energy out of the stadium. But the Dodgers did not give up. Miguel Vargas who has been swinging a red-hot bat in limited playing time, rocketed a 2 run homer to cut the lead to 1. Vargas got the start due to Jason Heyward heading to the IL with a knee injury. In the 7th, Will Smith tied the game with his 3rd home run of the night. It was the first 3 home run game by a catcher in Dodgers history since Yasmani Grandal 8 years ago. The bottom of the order passed the baton in the 8th, and loaded the bases for Freddie Freeman. Freddie came in clutch, knocking one up the middle to put the Dodgers up 7-5. Teo tacked on another with an RBI double. Evan Phillips shut the door on an exciting win.

MIL 3 – LAD 5, W 55-35, 7/6/24: The Dodgers powered their way to a series win over the Brewers. After falling behind by 1, Will Smith gave LA the lead, homering in his 4th consecutive at-bat, making it a 2-1 game. LA scored again in the inning on a force out, increasing the lead to 2. But the Brewers chipped away, homering in the 4th and 8th to tie the game at 3. But in the bottom of the 8th, Miguel Vargas came on to pinch hit for Lux with a lefty reliever on the mound, and hit a wall-scraper, which barely left for a go-ahead home run. Shohei tacked on an insurance run with his National League leading, 28th home run. Alex Vesia shut the door on an exciting 5-3 win.

MIL 9 – LAD 2,  L 55-36, 7/7/24: Unfortunately LA was unable to sweep the Brewers, dropping the last game 9-2. Pitching prospect Justin Wrobleski made his major league debut for LA and allowed 4 runs over 5 innings of work. Wrobleski struck out 4 Brewers in his first big league start. The only offense LA got was in the 6th when Chris Taylor briefly cut the 4 run lead in half on a 2 run homer. But the bullpen allowed 5 more runs to cross as LA dropped the final game of the series. The Dodgers will head back on the road to take on the World Series favorite, Philadelphia Phillies after a day off.

Dodgers stumble into All-Star break, suffer sweep to Phillies, series loss to Tigers, Glasnow heads to IL as well, 7/9-7/14/24

LAD 1 – PHI 9, L 55-37, 7/9/24: Bobby Miller put together his worst start of the season and the Dodgers offense went 0 for 11 with runners in scoring position, as the Dodgers started their roadtrip with a blowout loss. Miller allowed 9 runs on 10 hits in just 4 innings. Miller only struck out 2 Phillies. The only run LA scored was on Cavan Biggio’s first homer as a Dodger. Kike ended up pitching 1 and ⅓ innings later on in the game. Adding to the injured list, LA announced that Tyler Glasnow was heading to the IL with back tightness. LA will look to bounce back tomorrow with Gavin Stone on the mound.

LAD 3 – PHI 4, L 55-38, 7/10/24: The Dodgers were unable to tie the series up with the Phillies, losing their third game in a row. Gavin Stone’s start got off to a bad start, giving up a leadoff homer to Kyle Schwarber. Stone ended up allowing 4 runs over 4 and ⅔ innings. Stone struck out just 3. The Dodgers tried to make it close, cutting the lead to 1. Ohtani actually tied the game at 2 in the 5th on an RBI single before Trea Turner responded with a single of his own. LA lost the close one, 3-2.

LAD 1 – PHI 5, L 55-39, 7/11/24: Unfortunately, the Dodgers were swept by the Phillies, following another disappointing performance from their injury riddled offense. LA mustered up just 5 hits, and the lone run they scored was on Gavin Lux’s third homer of the year. Landon Knack came out of the bullpen for the first time this season, following the opener Anthony Banda, who surrendered a home run to Trea Turner. Knack allowed 3 runs over 4 and ⅓ innings. The Dodgers will look to get a sweep in Detroit to avoid going below .500 on the roadtrip.

LAD 4 – DET 3, W 56-39, 7/12/24: The Dodgers were able to stop their losing skid with a comeback win over the Tigers. LA struggled against ace, Tarik Skubal, who struck out 8 over 6 innings of 2 run ball. James Paxton got off to a rocky start for LA, allowing 3 runs in just 3 and ⅔ innings. But the bullpen for LA was huge, keeping the Dodgers in this game. Freddie homered and Pages singled in the 4th to make it a 1 run game. Then in the 8th, Teo came through in the clutch once again, tying the game at 3 on a single. In the 9th, Shohei doubled to put the Dodgers in front. Hudson got the save, and LA got the win.

LAD 9 – DET 11, L 56-40 (Final/10), 7/13/24: Unfortunately LA was unable to complete a series win over the Tigers, following a nice win in game 1. The Dodgers bullpen was the story today. LA’s offense put up 9 runs.Freddie dove in a run o a forceout, CT drew a walk with the bases loaded, and Shohei hit another milestone. Ohtani launched his 29th home run of the season to put the Dodgers in front 3-2. It was his 200th career home run. Then Lux hit a 2 run single making it a 3 run game. After Detroit cut the lead to 1, the offense responded, making this game look out of reach. Ohtani brought a run in on a forceout and Kike, who has really struggled this season launched a 2 run homer. Freddie made it 9-4 with a sac-fly in the 8th. But the bullpen blew it. Ricky Vanasco allowed 3 runs without registering an out and Evan Phillips blew the save opportunity. It was the first time since 2009 that LA has blown a 5 run lead in the 9th. Unable to score in the 10th, Gio Urshela hit a walk-off 2 run home run off Yohan Ramirez, completing an ugly loss for LA.

LAD 3 – DET 4, L 56-41, 7/14/24: This depleted Dodgers roster was unable to get a series win in Detroit. Brent Honeywell, who was claimed off waiver yesterday made a spot start for LA to try to preserve an overworked bullpen, and pitched 3 scoreless innings. The Dodgers took an early 3 run lead in the 1st on an RBI double from Teo, RBI single from Pages, and on a double-steal. But Detroit chipped away, cutting the lead to 1 scoring 2 runs off Ryan Yarbrough. The offense for the Dodgers vanished, and with all of the top arms in the bullpen unavailable, it would turn into another ugly ending for the Dodgers. Yohan Ramirez allowed a leadoff tripleand  Malloy tied the game at 3 with a single. With a runner on 2nd, Perez hit a weak chopper to the mound, in which Ramirez tried to throw the runner out at 3rd. But he panicked, throwing the ball away as LA blew another lead. The All-Star break could not have come at a better time for the Dodgers, who will need a major reset following a brutal roadtrip.

Teoscar Hernandez wins the 2024 Home Run Derby, with a thrilling power display! 7/15/24

Teoscar Hernandez became the first player in Dodger History to win the Home Run Derby! In the first round, Teoscar launched 19 home runs, just barely squeaking through the first round to make it to the semi-finals. With the favorites to win the event knocked out early, Hernandez ended up facing Alec Bohm, who had the worst odds to win. Teo narrowly made it to the finals. Teoscar’s 14 home runs were just enough. It looked like Bohm was going to win but got shut-out in his bonus swings, making it a swing-off. Teo teed off 2 more times in 3 swings, advancing to the final round to face Bobby Witt Jr. Teoscar launched 14 home runs in the final round. Bobby Witt made it close, and almost won in bonus time, just missing the tying home run. Teoscar Hernandez came out on top, combining for 49 home runs in the Home Run Derby. Teoscar’s magical season in LA continues, winning the Home Run Derby crown.

Shohei and the Dodgers represent LA in Texas for the 2024 All-Star Game, 7/16/24

The Dodgers were well represented in the mid-summer classic, as six Dodgers received All-Star nods. Shohei Ohtani did not disappoint, launching a 3 run bomb to right field to give the NL an early 3-0 lead. Ohtani became the first Dodger to homer in the All-Star game since Mike Piazza did it back in 1996! Home Run Derby champion, Teoscar Hernandez got the start in centerfield, replacing an injured Tatis. Will Smith cracked a single off the bench and Freddie Freeman made an appearance as well. Tyler Glasnow was not available to pitch but was seen cheering on the squad. Mookie Betts did not attend All-Star weekend due to his hand injury. Overall, it was a successful All-Star weekend for the boys in blue.

Dodgers kick off 2nd half, sweep Red Sox, win series vs Giants at home, get key arms back but lose infield depth to injuries, 7/19-7/25/24 

BOS 1 – LAD 4, W 57-41, 7/19/24: It was looking like another disappointing loss for the Dodgers in the 8th, down 1 with no runs scored. Gavin Stone had a solid start going 5 innings, allowing just 1 run, but the Dodger offense was silent until the 8th. The Dodgers loaded the bases as Vargas walked, Ohtani doubled, and Will Smith was intentionally walked, bringing up Freddie Freeman with the bases loaded. Freeman crushed one the right field, unloading the bases with a go-ahead, grand slam! Daniel Hudson shut the door and the Dodgers won the opener, 4-1.

BOS 6 – LAD 7, W 58-41 (Final/11), 7/20/24: The Dodgers won a thrilling back in forth game in extras to win the series over the Red Sox. Rookie, Justin Wrobleski made the start for LA, and pitched 4 and ⅓ scoreless innings with 5 punchouts. Gavin Lux got the offense started for LA with a solo home run in the 2nd. The bullpen for struggled though as Yohan Ramirez blew the lead in the 5th. LA retook lead in the 6th on an RBI single from Teo and a sac-fly from Pages before giving the lead right back in the 7th. With former Dodger Kenley Jansen coming in to shut the door, Kike came through with a clutch, game-tying, home run! In the 10th, Tyler O’Neill hit his 2nd homer of the game off Evan Phillips. But the LA made thing interesting, tying the game on a Pages double and a game-tying single from Kike. Treinen came in the 11th and stranded the extra innings runner on 2nd. Taylor and Ohtani were walked, loading the bases for Will Smith who knocked one into left, walking-off the Red Sox, winning the series over Boston.

BOS 6 – LAD 9, W 59-41, 7/21/24: The Dodgers slugged their way to a sweep over the Red Sox. James Paxton got off to a rough start, but after allowing 2 runs in the 1st, Paxton put together 5 innings of 3 un ball. The Dodger offense backed him up though. Freddie Freeman homered and Gavin Lux tied it with a double in the 1st. Then, the Dodgers took over in the middle innings. Teo launched his 20th homer of the year. Lux hit his 5th homer of the year and Austin Barnes went deep for the 1st time this year. Then Shohei launched a 473 foot moonshot, almost clearing the stadium! The Dodgers tacked on some insurance runs which ended being super important in this one. Biggio singled and J-Hey homered in his first game off the IL. Evan Phillips was shaky in the 9th though, allowing 3 runs, as the Red Sox made it a 6-9 game. Thankfully, Daniel Hudson came in to lock down a sweep over the Red Sox.

SF 2 – LAD 3, W 60-41, 7/22/24: Prior to tonight’s game, the Dodgers DFA’d James Paxton to make room for River Ryan, who made his major league debut. Ryan fired 5 and ⅓ innings, allowing just 1 run while striking out 2. Teoscar Hernandez was the hero tonight though. Down 1 in the 4th, Teo launches his 21st home run of the season to tie the game. In the 6th, Teoscar put the Dodgers in front with an RBI single. Although Ryan Yarbrough blew the lead, Teo backed him up, coming through in the clutch once again, lining a go-ahead single in the 8th to put the Dodgers back in front. Daniel Hudson cashed in his 7th save of the season as the Dodgers won a thrilling opener over the Giants. 

SF 2 – LAD 5, W 61-41, 7/23/24: The Dodgers put together another solid win over the Giants. Landon Knack gave LA a solid outing, firing 5 innings of 1 run ball with 6 strikeouts. Meanwhile, Gavin Lux and Shohei Ohtani provided the offense for LA. Lux continued his hot stretch at the plate, cracking a 2 run double in the 1st. In the 4th, Shohei ripped a 2 run double, his 60th extra-base hit of the season. Ohtani tacked on an insurance run with a single in the 8th. Alex Vesia was a little shaky in the 9th but Evan Phillips, who has been struggling lately, cashed in his 15th save of the year. All 5 runs LA scored tonight were with 2 outs. All of the Dodgers hitters reached tonight as well. LA will look to win the series tomorrow, with their ace, Tyler Glasnow coming back from injury.

SF 8 – LAD 3, L 61-42, 7/24/24: Unfortunately the Dodgers were unable to get the series win against the Giants tonight. Prior to the game, Miguel Rojas was placed on the IL with forearm tightness and LA signed veteran Nick Ahmed to a major league contract. Tyler Glasnow did return but just didn’t have it tonight. Glasnow wasn’t sharp allowing 2 runs in 5 innings, striking out only 4. The offense had an opportunity in the 1st, but scored just 1 run with the bases loaded and didn’t get a hit until the 7th inning. Chris Taylor ended the no-hit bid lacing a double, but pulled his groin running to 2nd, and had to leave the game. Another unfortunate blow for an injury riddled season for this Dodgers team. Yohan Ramirez gave up 5 in a 6 run 8th, as the Giants blew the game open. LA lost 8-3.

SF 4 – LAD 6, W 62-42, 7/25/24: Clayton Kershaw returned as the Dodgers secured another series win over the rival Giants. Kershaw pitched 4 innings in his debut, allowing just 1 run while striking out 6. Meanwhile the bottom of the order continued to shine for LA, as Kike Hernandez and Austin Barnes brought in 3 runs on 3 hits. With a 4-2 lead in the 8th, Alex Vesia struggled, allowing 2 runs to score as San Francisco tied the game. But the Dodgers got a major surprise, as newest Dodger, Nick Ahmed, homered in his 2nd game with the Dodgers against the team that cut him 2 weeks ago. Shohei made it back-to-back home runs as the Dodgers took a 6-4 lead into the 9th. Brent Honeywell locked down his 1st career save as LA capped off a 6 and 1 homestand.

2023-24 Trade-Deadline Additions, Dodgers improve around the margins, add to infield depth and pitching staff, 7/29-7/30/24

Tommy Edman – The Dodgers kicked off the 2024 trade deadline with a 3 team deal involving the Cardinals and White Sox. LA sent Miguel Vargas and 2 prospects to Chicago. The White Sox sent outfielder Tommy Pham and starter Erick Fedde to the Cardinals and reliever Michael Kopech to LA. Then St. Louis sent Tommy Edman to LA. Edman is an average hitter with plus defense. The 2021 Gold Glove winner is capable of playing second base, shortstop, third base, and center field at a high level. Edman will primarily play center field but can also slot in at second base and shortstop if needed. Edman provides a much needed bat as well as versatility for LA. -7/29/24

Michael Kopech – The second player that came to LA in the 3 team deal was White Sox reliever, Michael Kopech. Kopech has been bouncing between a starter role and reliever role prior to this season, moving to a full time reliever this year. Although the numbers don’t look great this year, LA will look to fix Kopech, as the potential of his stuff can play up in the playoffs. Kopech currently has a 4.74 ERA with 59 strikeouts over 43 appearances. Hopefully Kopech can provide Dave Roberts another reliable reliever out of the bullpen. -7/29/24

Amed Rosario – Later in the afternoon, the Dodgers acquired infielder Amed Rosario for the second consecutive trade deadline. After a tough stint with LA last season, Rosario signed a one year deal with the Rays this offseason and has performed really well. In 76 game this season, Rosario is batting a career high .307, with a .331 on-base percentage and a .748 OPS. Rosario is not known for his power and has just 2 home runs this season. The plan for Rosario is to play second base and third as well, but is capable of playing shortstop and left field. Similar to last season, Rosario will mostly be used as a platoon player, and will receive most of his at-bats vs. lefties. -7/29/24

Jack Flaherty – Perhaps the biggest move for LA, the Dodgers acquired the best starting pitcher on the market, trading for starting pitcher, Jack Flaherty. With an injury riddled season for the pitching staff, LA was in big need for a starter and were able to get a trade done in the last ten minutes. LA sent prospects Trey Sweeney and Thayron Liranzo to Detroit. Flaherty is having a career year with a 2.95 ERA across eighteen starts this season. Similar to Glasnow, Flaherty was a hometown kid, going to Harvard Westlake for high school. Flaherty will be one of the top starters in the Dodgers rotation and will look to have a big role for the rest of the season and into the postseason.

Kevin Kiermaier – The Dodgers wrapped up the trade deadline with one final move, sending Ryan Yarbrough who was DFA’d, to the Blue Jays for veteran outfielder Kevin Kiermaier. Kiermaier has been known for his defensive throughout his career, winning 4 Gold Gloves in his career. Kiermaier has said that he plans to retire after this season. On the season, Kiermaier is hitting just .195 with 4 home runs in 81 games this season. The 4 time Gold Glove winner will look to provide the Dodgers with a solid defensive option off the bench late in games.

Shorthanded Dodgers have brutal roadtrip, drop series to Astros, swept by Padres, win vs. A’s, as trade deadline passes, 7/26-8/4/24

LAD 0 – HOU 5, L 62-43, 7/26/24: Baserunning blunders cost the Dodgers the opener in Houston. Gavin Stone had a rough start but was able to grind through 6 innings to help preserve the bullpen. Down 4 in the 7th, the Dodgers had runners on 1st and 2nd on singles from Vargas and Kike with 2 outs. Gavin Lux came up and knocked a single the other way. But Kike slipped turning from 2nd and was tagged out to end the inning. On top of that, Vargas didn’t touch home before the tag so the run didn’t score. Even worse, LA could’ve been down 3 with Ohtani coming up, representing the tying run. Also, Freddie Freeman is expected to miss the series in Houston due to a family emergency. Prayers for his son who was hospitalized earlier this week. LA got shutout 5-0 in the opener. 

LAD 6 – HOU 7, L 62-44, 7/27/24: The Dodgers let this one slip away, dropping the series to the Astros. The Dodgers gave the rookie Wrobleski run support, scoring 5 runs. Biggio, Lux, Teoscar, and Ohtani all drove in runs. Shohei launched a mammoth home run, going to the second deck, sending one 443 feet. But Dave Roberts yanked Wrobleski with 2 outs in the 6th, which ended up costing LA the game. Evan Phillips gave up 4 runs in the inning as LA completely lost momentum. Cavan Biggio hit a solo home run which looked like insurance in the 8th before Daniel Hudson gave up 2 runs, as Houston tied the game at 6. Alex Bregman sent the Dodgers home with a walk-off homer in the 9th as LA dropped their second game in a row.

LAD 6 – HOU 2, W 63-44, 7/28/24: The Dodgers were able to avoid the sweep with a big win over the Astros. In a relatively quiet game, James Outman broke the scoreless tie with his 4th homer of the season in the 5th. In the 6th, Gavin Lux continued his hot stretch at the plate launching a 2 run homer to make it a 3 run game. River Ryan was incredible on the mound, going 5 and ⅔ innings with 8 strikeouts. But Dave Roberts did it again, almost costing LA the game for the second consecutive night, pulling Ryan out with 2 outs in the 6th. Alex Vesia came in a gave up a 2 run homer, as Houston cut it to 1. Thankfully the Dodgers were able to tack on some much needed insurance runs. Teo crushed his twenty-second homer of the year and Cavan Biggio hit an RBI single. J-Hey brought a run in on a sac-fly in the 9th. Brent Honeywell came in to lock down a win for LA.

LAD 5 – SD 6, L 63-45 (Final/10), 7/30/24: For the third time in the last thirteen games the Dodgers blew a 5 run lead, losing in extras to the Padres. The Dodgers looked like they were going to run away with this one, taking a 5 run lead in the first. A sac-fly from Lux, Pages hit a 2 run single, and Biggio hit a 2 run homer. But after the 1st, LA combined for just 3 hits the rest of the game, going 0 for 8 with runners in scoring position. Tyler Glasnow was outstanding for LA, going 7 innings with 8 strikeouts, allowing just 3 to score. But Blake Treinen surrendered 2 solo home runs in the bottom of the 9th as the Padres tied the game. Alex Vesia gave up a walk-off single to Donovan Solano in the bottom of the 10th as LA’s lead on the division shrunk to 5.5 games

LAD 1 – SD 8, L 63-46, 7/31/24: Clayton Kershaw got rocked as the Dodgers brutal roadtrip continued. Kershaw allowed 7 runs over 3 and ⅔ innings and did not strike out a single batter. The defense was sloppy for LA, commiting 3 errors. The offense combined for just 3 hits and 1 run. One positive was reliever Michael Kopech, who was acquired in the 3 team trade a couple days ago from the White Sox. Kopech struck out the 3 batters in his 1 inning of work, touching 100 mph on the fastball. Gavin Lux continued to stay hot with an RBI double, scoring the only run of the game for LA. The Dodgers will get a much needed day off and will hopefully be better in Oakland.

LAD 5 – OAK 6, L 63-47, 8/2/24: It was another disappointing loss for the boys in blue. It looked like a promising start as Teoscar Hernandez launched home run number 23 on the year to give the Dodgers and early 2-0 lead. But Gavin Stone was hit hard in the middle innings, allowing 5 runs, and was not able to record an out in the 5th. Joe Kelly gave up a 2 run blast as LA fell behind 6-2. The Dodgers made things interesting in the 9th on a 3 run blast from Shohei Ohtani, but ultimately fell short, dropping the opener in their last ever trip to Oakland.

LAD 10 – OAK 0, W 64-47, 8/3/24: The Dodgers finally got a win in Jack Flaherty’s Dodger debut. Flaherty set the tone in his debut, firing 6 scoreless innings with 8 strikeouts. Meanwhile Gavin Lux got the offense going with a 2 run single in the 3rd, extending his hitting streak to 8 games. It was a tight game until he later innings scoring twice I the 8th on hits from Kike Hernandez and Andy Pages. But the floodgates for LA opened in the 9th, batting around and scoring 6 runs in the 9th. Rosario, Smith, Heyward, Hernandez, and Ahmed hit RBI singles. Kike pitched in the bottom of the inning, closing out a 10 run win.

LAD 3 – OAK 2, W 65-47, 8/4/24: The Dodgers got their first road series win since June 24-26 with a close win over the A’s. The Dodgers got on the board early on a 2 run double from Kike. After Brent Rooker tied the game with a 2 run shot in the bottom of the frame, Cavan Biggio put LA back up 3-2 with an RBI single. River Ryan said he didn’t have his best stuff today but managed to pitch 4 and ⅔ innings. But River Ryan got in a base-loaded jam in the 5th. Evan Phillips came in though and got a huge strikeout to keep the A’s from tying or taking the lead. The bullpen was stellar today, pitching 4 and ⅓ scorless innings, striking out 6, and allowing just 1 hit. Banda shut the door on a series win for LA.

Freddie Freeman gets ovation in return, drop series to Phillies, sweep Pirates at home, 8/5-8/11/24

PHI 3 – LAD 5, W 66-47, 8/5/24: Freddie Freeman received a standing ovation in his return as the Dodgers took the win over the Phillies in the series opener. Tyler Glasnow set the tone firing 6 innings of 3 run ball with 9 strikeouts. Meanwhile, the Dodgers offense got to work in the 3rd, putting up a 4 spot. Pages hit an RBI double and Ohtani hit a sac-fly. Teoscar Hernandez put LA in front on a 2 run homer. Shohei tacked on an insurance run with his 34th homer of the season in the 8th. Daniel Hudson shut the door, putting the finishing touches on a 5-3 win.

PHI 6 – LAD 2, L 66-48, 8/6/24: The Phillies tied the series at one game apiece with a big win over the Dodgers. Clayton Kershaw pitched for the 3rd time this season and allowed 1 run over 4 and ⅔ innings. Joe Kelly got out of the jam to keep it a 1 run game. Unfortunately Brusdar Graterol, who missed the first 113 games this season with a shoulder injury had his season debut cut short. Just 8 pitches in, Graterol grabbed his right leg and had to be helped off the field. Graterol was in tears. Just another heartbreaking moment for this injury riddled season for LA. Brent Honeywell gave up 3 and it was a 4 run game. Teo scored the only 2 runs of the game for LA coming in after doubling in a groundout and on his 25th homer of the season. Freddie also collected his 500th career double. LA will look to win the series tomorrow.

PHI 9 – LAD 44, L 66-49, 8/7/24: The Dodgers looked like they were going to run away with this one. After falling behind by 1, LA scored 4 in the first two innings on singles from Freddie Freeman and Miguel Rojas. But in the 5th, the Phillies made it a 1 run game. In the 6th, the umpires botched a call, saying that Rojas interfered with the play and called Bohm safe at 3rd. Instead of 1 out with a runner at 1st, it was no outs with runner on the corners. Dave Roberts was ejected and Joe Kelly was brought in. Schwarber broke the game open with a 3 run bomb, sucking the life out of Dodger Stadium. Schwarber wasn’t finished, launching another homer, putting together his 2nd career 3 home run game. LA got blown out and suffered another series loss to the Phillies.

PIT 5 – LAD 9, W 67-49, 8/9/24: The Dodgers powered their way to a win over the Pirates. The Dodgers just blew by the Pirates in the early innings, scoring 6 runs in the 1st 3 innings. Freddie started the scoring with a solo homer. In the 3rd, LA put up a 5 spot on a massive home run from Shohei Ohtani, and on RBi singles from Rojas and Smith. Teo also singled in a run in the 4th. Kike launched his 7th homer of the season in the 5th. Jack Flaherty was great in his Dodger Stadium debut, striking out 10 over 5 and ⅔ innings on the mound. Daniel Hudson closed out a 9-5 win in the opener.

PIT 1 – LAD 4, W 68-49, 8/10/24: It was a bittersweet night for the Dodgers as they took the series over the Pirates but lost another key pitcher to an injury. River Ryan was pitching great for LA, going 4 and ⅔ innings before shaking his arm on the mound after throwing his 56th pitch. The trainer came out and the rookie was pulled out of the game. It was later announced that River Ryan had a UCL strain and may need Tommy John surgery. Another crushing blow to a Dodger pitching staff decimated with injuries. Gavin Lux carried the load offensively, doubling in a run in the 1st and knocking in 2 more on a single in the 3rd. Teoscar Hernandez launched his 26th homer of the season in the 5th to make it 4-0. Daniel Hudson shut the door, as the Dodgers got the series win over the Pirates.

PIT 5 – LAD 6, W 69-49 (Final/10), 8/11/24: The Dodgers walked off the Pirates in the finale, capping off a series sweep and a 4 and 2 homestand. LA took an early 4 run lead putting up 2 runs in the first 2 innings. Will Smith and Amed Rosario drove in a run each in the 1st and Teo doubled in 2 runs in the 2nd. But the Pirates chipped away. Andrew McCutchen launched a 2 run homer to cut the lead in half in the 3rd. Tyler Glasnow was able to cruise, allowing just the 2 run homer in 7 innings of work. But Anthony Banda struggled out of the bullpen, giving up a 2 run homer to McCutchen, his second of the game. In the 10th, both teams traded runs. Kike tied it for LA in the bottom of the 10th on an RBI double, his third hit of the day. Teo came up with 2 outs and ended the game with a walk-off single as the Dodgers swept the Pirates. 

Mookie Betts returns during Dodgers NL Central roadtrip vs. the Brewers and Cardinals, 8/12-8/18/24

LAD 5 – MIL 2, W 70-49, 8/12/24: Mookie Betts led the charge in his return as the Dodgers became the first NL team to reach 70 wins. Mookie Betts made his first start this season in right field, as the team decided it was best to end the shortstop experiment. Betts also hit second in the order behind Shohei for the first time this season and it looked like that decision payed off. In the 3rd, Betts launched a 2 run homer in his first game in 2 months. In the 5th, Shohei launched a 2 run bomb the other way to make no it 4-0. Betts brought home another run in the 7th on an RBI single. Ohtani was on first and stole second to get into scoring position. Betts drove him in on a single the other way. Kershaw got his first win of the season, throwing 5 and ⅔ innings with 6 strikeouts. Daniel Hudson collected save number 9 on the year as LA took the opener.

LAD 7 – MIL 2, W 71-49, 8/13/24: The Dodgers steamrolled past the Brewers with a big 4th inning to win game 2 of the 4 game series. Will Smith got the scoring started with his 16th home run of the season, showing some signs of life at the plate following an abysmal stretch at the plate. In the 3rd, Shohei launched another home run, and has now homered in back to back games. The floodgates opened in the 4th for LA, putting up a 5 spot. Gavin Lux homered in his return to Wisconsin to make it 4 to 1. Kike hit a sac-fly and Andy Pages launched a home run, the first in a while, to make it 7-1. Meanwhile, Gavin Stone had the strongest outing on the mound in a while, pitching 5 innings of 1 run ball. Landon Knack piggybacked Stone, saving the bullpen with a solid 4 inning performance. LA is now on a 5 game win streak.

LAD 4 – MIL 5, L 71-50, 8/14/24: Unfortunately, the Dodgers win streak was halted at 5 games, as Walker Buehler struggled to find it in his return. The offense for LA put together a solid first inning, scoring 3 runs on a bases-loaded walk, sac-fly, and an RBI double. But things got out of hand for Buehler on the bump. Buehler walked the bases loaded in the 1st, before getting bailed out by an incredible outfield assist from Kevin Kiermaier. But Buehler gave the lead up in the 2nd, as Milwaukee tied the game at 3. The Brewers took the lead in the 4th. Miguel Rojas hit a clutch RBI single to tie the game, before LA gave the lead right back in the bottom of the inning. The Dodgers will look to win the series tomorrow.

LAD 4 – MIL 6, L 71-51, 8/15/24: The Dodgers were unable to take the series in Milwaukee, ending up splitting the 4 game set. After falling behind 3-0 as Jack Flaherty allowed 2 long balls in the 1st, the Dodgers battled back to tie the game in the 2nd and 3rd. Pages’ RBI double and Lux’s RBI single fueled the comeback. Kike Hernandez gave LA the lead in the 6th with an RBI single. But Daniel Hudson struggled mightily in the 8th, allowing 3 runs on some weak contact. LA ended up splitting with the Brewers.

LAD 7 – STL 6, W 72-51, 8/16/24: It was Player’s Weekend for MLB as the Dodgers won an exciting game over the Cardinals. Gavin Lux kick-started the Dodger offense with his 8th homer of the season. But after taking a 2-0 lead, the Cardinals got to Justin Wrobleski, taking a 4-2 lead. But the Dodgers didn’t give up this one. Mookie Betts started a 5 run rally, as the Dodgers took a 7-4 lead in the 6th. Mookie launched his 12th homer of the year and Miguel Rojas tied the game with a single. Then the unlikeliest of heroes, Kevin Kiermaier, hit his first Dodger home run. The 3 run blast put the Dodgers in front. The Cards chipped away, cutting the lead to 1, but ultimately, couldn’t come back. Michael Kopech unleashed an explosive fastball, topping 103, shutting the door on a Dodger win. It was Kopech’s first save as a Dodger.

LAD 5 – STL 2, L 72-52, 8/17/24: Bobby Miller was not sharp in his return to the majors as the Cardinals tied the series at 1 with the Dodgers. Freddie gave the Dodgers an early lead in the 1st and Mookie made a diving catch in right field to make the first out of the bottom of the inning before the Cardinals took over. Bobby Miller hung a fastball and Alex Burleson crushed it to put the Cards up, 3-1. Shohei homered to cut the lead to 1 but it wasn’t enough. Miller ended the night allowing 4 runs on 8 hits, striking out just 2. In a game that was supposed to be started by Tyler Glasnow, Miller could not deliver a solid start for LA. Freddie Freeman was also lost to a finger injury, adding to a list of plenty of other Dodgers on the shelf with injuries. The Dodgers will look to win the series with Clayton Kershaw on the mound.

LAD 2 – STL 1, W 73-52, 8/18/24: Clayton Kershaw led the way as the Dodgers took the series win in St. Louis. Kershaw was incredible, pitching 6 scoreless innings with 2 strikeouts. It was the first time Kershaw pitched 6 innings this season. Meanwhile, Shohei powered the offense, kickstarting it with a solo home run in the 5th. Rojas hit an RBI single to make it 2-0. Daniel Hudson allowed the only run of the game in the 8th, but Michael Kopech converted his 2nd save as a Dodger, giving LA a series win.

Ohtani becomes fastest ever to reach 40/40, Muncy returns as Dodgers sweep Mariners, beat Rays and Orioles at home, 8/19-8/29/24

SEA 0 – LAD 3, W 74-52, 8/19/24: Gavin Stone was unhittable and Max Muncy returned as the Dodgers shutout the Mariners in the opener. Prior to the game, former Dodger Justin Turner was honored in his return to LA for the first time since going to the Red Sox. Gavin Stone looked incredible tonight for LA, firing 7 shutout innings with a career high, 10 strikeouts. In a scoreless game in the 7th, Gavin Lux continued his hot hitting with a solo home run to be LA the lead. Max Muncy came up with a runner on and launched a 2 run bomb in his first game since May 15th. Evan Phillips got his first save in over a month as the Dodgers took the opener, 3-0.

SEA 3 – LAD 6, W 75-52, 8/20/24: The Dodgers fought back from behind, battling back to win a thriller over the Mariners. This one got off to a bad start, as Walker Buehler allowed 3 runs in 4 innings. But the Dodgers started to chip away. Gavin Lux hit one of the strangest home runs you’ll see. Lux hit it over the wall but the ball fell through a hole in the bottom of the wall. It was ruled a home run. Max Muncy homered again and has now gone deep in both games since coming off the IL. The umpire crew made some really bad calls throughout the night which affected the game. In the bottom of the 8th, Jason Heyward came off the bench and hit a clutch 3 run homer, giving the Dodgers a 6-3 lead. Heyward, who had lost all of his playing time with Betts moving back to right field, delivered in the moment. Daniel Hudson shut the door as the Dodgers took the series win over the Mariners.

SEA 4 – LAD 8, W 76-52, 8/21/24: Fans were able to see how dangerous this Dodger offense could be as LA shelled one of the best starters in baseball to complete the sweep over the Mariners. Logan Gilbert, who leads MLB for most quality starts allowed 8 runs across 4 and ⅔ innings. The Dodgers offense just kept passing the baton, scoring 8 on 10 hits. After falling behind by 1, LA went on to score 8. Betts doubled in 2 in the 3rd and Smith hit a sac-fly in the 4th. The Dodgers put up a 5 spot in the 5th. Freeman doubled in a run, Teo singled in another, and Max Muncy broke the game open with a bases-clearing double. Jack Flaherty went 5 and ⅔ innings, allowing just the 1 run while striking out 5. The Dodgers will look ahead to salvage the series vs the Rays after a day off tomorrow..

TB 3 – LAD 7, W 77-52, 8/23/24: Shohei Ohtani made MLB history leading the Dodgers to a huge comeback win over the Rays. The game started off poorly for LA, as Bobby Miller allowed 3 runs in the first 3 innings on 2 homers. But Kike Hernandez tied the game in the 5th with a clutch, 3 run homer. Bobby Miller settled in though and put together his best start of the season since his first one in March when he struck out 11 in 6 shutout innings vs. the Cards. Miller registered 9 punch outs with 0 walks over 6 innings. Coming into tonight, Shohei was at 39 stolen bases and 39 homers, closing in on the first 40 40 season in Dodgers history. In the 4th, Ohtani reached on an infield single and stole his 40th bsse of the season. In the bottom of the 9th with the bases loaded, Shohei hit one to right center, joining the 40 40 club with a walk-off grand slam! Shohei became the fastest player to reach the 40 40 club in MLB history, doing so in just 126 games. Shohei will continue to lead the way for this team, and fans will see if he can make even more history this season.

TB 9 – LAD 8, L 77-53 (Final/10), 8/24/24: Unfortunately, the Dodgers were unable to hold on to a 2 run lead, losing in extras to the Rays. The Dodgers were down 4 after the 1st, but battled back. Kershaw bounced back following the tough 1st, allowing 1 over the next 4 innings. Meanwhile the Dodger offense exploded, scoring 3 in the 4th and 5th to take the lead. Mookie doubled and Teo launched a 2 run bomb in the 4th. In the 5th, Rojas singled in a run and Ohtani somehow managed to muscle out his 41st home run of the season. In the 7th, Rojas homered, putting LA in great position to win the game. But Kopech and Phillips allowed runs in the 8th and 9th. In the 10th with the game tied at 7, Joe Kelly gave up a 2 run homer to Caballero. The Dodgers weren’t able to do enough in the 10th, as their 5 game win streak came to an end.

TB 1 – LAD 3, W 78-53, 8/25/24: Mookie Betts led the charge late as the Dodgers took the series win over the Rays. Gavin Stone set the tone today for LA, pitching 7 innings of 1 run ball with 7 strikeouts. In a scoreless game in the 5th, Kike Hernandez broke the tie with a solo home run, his 2nd straight game with a homer. However, Stone gave up a solo homer to DeLuca in the 7th, as the game was knotted at 1. In the 8th, Ohtani was hit by a pitch and was seen in some pain, but ended up staying in the game. Mookie came up and launched a clutch, go-ahead, 2 run bomb, as the Dodgers took a 3-1 lead. Anthony Banda got the save, closing out a 3rd consecutive series win.

BAL 3 – LAD 2, L 78-54, 8/27/24: Jack Flaherty was hit around and the Dodger offense wasn’t enough, as LA dropped the opener. After falling behind 1-0, Edman tripled and scored on a sac-fly, and Teo gave the Dodgers a brief 2-1 lead in the 3rd. But in the 5th, Ramon Urias put Baltimore back in front with a 2 run homer. Flaherty allowed 6 hits and 2 homers over 6 innings. He was also struck by a line drive I. The wrist but ended up finishing 6 innings. The offense had ample opportunities with runners in scoring position but weren’t able to deliver. The Dodgers lost this one, 3-2.

BAL 4 – LAD 6, W 79-54, 8/28/24: Although the box score may not look as pretty, Walker Buehler showed some very positive signs today in the Dodgers win over the Orioles. Buehler struck out 4 over 4 and ⅔ innings. Although 4 runs scored against Buehler, 2 of those came on silly errors by the Dodger defense. Muncy made throwing error and on a dropped 3rd strike, in which Will Smith didn’t throw the ball to 1st. But the main reason fans came was to see Shohei Ohtani on his Bobblehead night. Ohtani’s dog, Decoy, threw out the first pitch. Then Shohei hit a leadoff home run, on the perspective night. The Dodgers fell behind but battled back. Mookie hit an RBI single in the 3rd, and Teo put the Dodgers back in front with a go-ahead, 3-run homer. Michael Kopech got the save as the Dodgers tied the series at 1.

BAL 3 – LAD 6, W 80-54, 8/29/24: The Dodgers capped off a series win and a 7 and 2 homestand, with a solid team performance. Bobby Miller was solid again until the 5th inning when he allowed a 3 run blast. But besides for that, Miller allowed just 2 hits and struck out 3. The Dodgers offense put together a solid performance, scoring most of their runs early. The team combined for 14 hits, and Ohtani was the only player for LA without a hit. Chris Taylor drove in a run in the 2nd on his birthday. In the 4th, Barnes doubled in 2 and Betts and Rojas knocked in a pair on singles. Edman had 2 hits and hit a sac-fly in the 8th. The Dodgers capped off the homestand with a 6-3 win.

Dodgers take series vs. D-Backs in intense battle for division crown, Ohtani makes return to Anaheim in freeway series, 8/30-9/4/24

LAD 10 – ARI 9, W 81-54, 8/30/24: The Dodgers battled to take the opener in a big 4 game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Freddie Freeman was back in the lineup for the first time in 3 games, and hit a 2 run homer to get LA on the board. Both teams battled early, and were tied at 5 after the 3rd. Kershaw struggled and only went 1 inning before leaving in the 2nd. The Dodgers took a 6-5 lead in the 6th on a wild pitch and never looked back. Will Smith broke the game open with a big 3 run bomb in the 7th. Shohei homered in the 8th to make it a 10-5 game. The D-Backs gave the Dodgers a run for their money, scoring 4 in the 9th, but ultimately LA won the game. The bullpen for LA covered 8 innings, and were good besides for the 9th. The Dodgers increased their lead to 5 games in the division with the win.

LAD 8 – ARI 6, W 82-54, 8/31/24: Tommy Edman played hero tonight as the Dodgers won a thriller over the D-Backs. This game got off to a crazy start. Shohei, Mookie, and Freddie hit back-to-back-to-back home runs to kick off the game, making it 3-0. It was the first time in Dodgers history that the team started a game with back-to-back-to-back home runs. However, that 3 run lead was short-lived. Gavin Stone struggled in the 1st, allowing 4 runs to score. Similar to last game both teams were knotted at 5. In the 5th, Max Muncy put the Dodgers back in front with an RBI single but Arizona responded, tying the game at 6 in the 7th. With the game tied in the 9th, the Dodgers executed their plan perfectly to take the lead. Will Smith and Gavin Lux singled, and Kike moved both runners over with a sac-bunt. With runners on 2nd and 3rd with 2 out, Tommy Edman was able to bloop one into right field to put the Dodgers in front with a huge 2 run single. Evan Phillips shut the door, as the Dodgers grinded out an 8-6 win.

LAD 3 – ARI 14, L 82-55, 9/1/24: The Dodgers waved the white flag early in this one, after falling behind 8-0 in the 2nd. Justin Wrobleski made a spot start to save the bullpen, after being used heavily for the first 2 games. Wrobleski allowed 10 runs over 5 and ⅓ innings. Grove came out of the bullpen and pitched 1 and ⅔ innings and Kike pitched in the 8th. The Dodger offense scored just 3 runs. Betts, Freeman, and Teo got off their feet early though, coming out of the game in the 3rd. With the Dodgers punting this game, they will look to salvage the season series tomorrow, with Jack Flaherty on the mound.

LAD 11 – ARI 6, W 83-55, 9/2/24: Freddie Freeman led the Dodgers offensive outburst, as the Dodgers turned this back and forth series into a blowout win. The offense for LA came in bunches. Betts started the scoring in the 3rd with an RBI single and Freeman launched a 2 run bomb to make it 3 runs in the 3rd. There wasn’t much action until the 7th when LA scored 3 more on a sac fly from Freddie and a 2 run single from Will Smith. But Arizona responded, cutting the lead back to 3 with 2 runs in the inning. But the Dodgers blew this one open in the 8th with a 5 run inning. Betts doubled, Freeman launched his 2nd homer of the game, and Edman singled a run in. Freddie launched 4 home runs in the 4 game set in Phoenix. Brent Honeywell came in to lock down a huge series win in the desert. The Dodgers extended their lead to 6 games in the division, while taking the tiebreaker to win the season series. Shohei will make his return to Anaheim as the Dodgers cap off the roadtrip with a 2 game series against the Angels.

LAD 6 – LAA 2, W 84-55 (Final/10), 9/3/24: Mookie Betts shined as the Dodgers took the first of two against the Angels. Walker Buehler set the tone for LA on the mound, putting together another positive start. Buehler went 5 inning, striking out 6, allowing just 2 runs. Meanwhile, Shohei got the Dodgers on the board, tripling in his return to Anaheim. Mookie drove in a run on a single to put LA up 2-1. But the Angels tied the game, and the game stayed knotted at 2 until the 10th. Miguel Rojas put the Dodgers ahead with an RBI single. The Angels elected to walk Shohei to face Mookie, putting runners on 1st and 2nd with 2 out. Mookie made them pay, launching an emphatic 3-run homer, breaking the game open to give the Dodgers a 4 run lead. Ryan Brasier closed out a 6-2 win in 10.

LAD 1 – LAA 10, L 84-56, 9/4/24: The Dodgers were unable to fish the series on a high note, getting blown out early in the finale. Bobby Miller really struggled, allowing 7 runs over 5 innings, 5 of which scored in the 1st. The offense didn’t do much either, collecting just 6 hits and scoring just 1 run. LA went 4 and 2 on the 6 game roadtrip and increased the division lead to 4.5 games over the Padres and 5 games over the D-Backs.

Yamamoto returns but Stone heads to IL with shoulder injury, as Dodgers beat Guards, drop series to Cubs in 6 game homestand, 9/6-9/11/24

CLE 3 – LAD 1, L 84-57, 9/6/24: The injury bug has continued to hit the Dodgers all year. Prior to tonight’s game, Gavin Stone was placed on the IL with shoulder inflammation, just days after LA lost Kershaw and Joe Kelly to injuries. Then in the bottom of the 1st, Teo was hit in the foot with a slider and had to leave the game. An IL stint is reportedly likely for the All-Star outfielder. In terms of the game, Landon Knack turned in the best start of his career, striking out a career high 8 over 6 innings, the longest outing of his career. He only allowed 2 on the 2 run homer from Andres Gimenez. The Dodger offense didn’t do much to help, scoring just 1 run on Ohtani’s 45th of the year. The Dodgers loaded the bases in the 8th but Chris Taylor grounded into a double play to end the inning, as LA couldn’t crack through. The Dodgers dropped the first of three to Cleveland, and will have to tie the series tomorrow.

CLE 2 – LAD 7, W 85-57, 9/7/24: The Dodgers got back in the win column with a dominant 1st inning, tying the series at 1 game apiece. Prior to the game, LA received good news that Teoscar would be able to avoid an IL stint, after further testing showed no signs of structural damage. The Dodgers elected to go with an opener for tonight’s bullpen game, and the plan worked. Brasier made his second start of the year and pitched a clean 1st. In the bottom of the inning, the Dodger offense exploded for 6 runs. Edman started the scoring with a 2 run double. Then Lux hit a sac-fly, and Rojas doubled in another. Andy Pages broke the game open with a 2 run homer. The Dodgers scored once more in the 4th on Mookie’s 15th home run of the season. LA’s group of Brasier, Grove, Wrobleski, Treinen, Vesia, Kopech, and Honeywell combined for 7 strikeouts over 9 innings of 2 run ball. LA will look to win the series tomorrow with Jack Flaherty on the mound.

CLE 0 – LAD 4, W 86-57, 9/8/24: Jack Flaherty pitched a gem as the Dodgers took the series over the Guardians. Flaherty was outstanding for LA, pitching into the 8th inning! Flaherty struck out 6 over 7 and ⅓ scoreless innings. Meanwhile the offense came in the middle innings for LA. Will Smith got the Dodgers on the board with an RBI single, driving in Betts who tripled. In the 5th, Shohei launched his 46th homer of the season, inching closer to completing a 50/50 season, the first in MLB history. The Dodgers tacked on some insurance runs in the 8th. Max Muncy homered off a lefty and Chris Taylor made it 4-0 on a single. Coming into the game, Muncy was hitting .128 this season against left-handed pitching. Evan Phillips was a little shaky in the 9th, but was able to get the job done, as the Dodgers took the win.

CHC 10 – LAD 4, L 86-58, 9/9/24: Some familiar faces torched the their former team tonight, as the Dodgers fell to the Cubs in the series opener. Former Dodger favorite, Cody Bellinger, launched a 2 run homer in the 1st against former longtime teammate, Walker Buehler, to give the Cubs a quick 2 run lead. Michael Busch, who was traded to the Cubs in the offseason by LA collected 4 hits, including a home run and a career-high, 3 RBIs. Mookie Betts provided most of the offense for LA, driving in a run on a single, and launching his 17th home run of the season in the 7th. The Dodgers will look to tie the series tomorrow with Yoshinobu Yamamoto making his return from the IL.

CHC 6 – LAD 3, L 86-59, 9/10/24: The Dodgers let this one get away in Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s highly anticipated return due to defensive blunders in the 8th. Yamamoto was sharp in hits return racking up 8 Ks over 4 innings, while allowing no walks. Edman started the scoring for LA in the 2nd, going deep for the first time as a Dodger. Edman homered again in the 4th, registering his 4th career multi-home run game. Muncy sent one to deep right field in the 5th off Imanaga, another lefty, to out LA up 3-1. Both homers this homestand have been off lefties for Muncy. But defensive blunders costed the Dodgers late. LA committed 3 errors in 8th and went from being up 3-1 to down 6-3. In the 9th, Muncy hit one to deep right-center but was robbed of a 2 run homer by Pete Crow Armstrong, capping off a disappointing ending to the game for LA. The lead in the division is back to 4 and ½ games, and LA will have to look towards avoiding getting swept by the Cubs.

CHC 8 – LAD 10, W 87-59, 9/11/24: LA almost gave up another big game to the Cubs but ultimately came out on top. The Dodgers looked like they were going to run away with this one. After falling behind 2-0 early, for the 1st time in Dodger history LA launched 4 homers in the 1st. Shohei led off the game with a home run, setting a new career high, with 47! Then, Tommy Edman, Will Smith, and Max Muncy launched back-to-back-to-back home runs! It’s the 2nd time this season, LA has gone back-to-back-to-back this season as Shohei, Mookie, and Freddie did in Arizona last week. Shohei made it a 7-3 game with a 2 run single in the 3rd. But Bobby Miller struggled as the 7-3 lead vanished. The Cubs tied it at 7 with a 4 run 5th, including a 3 run homer from Cody Bellinger. But in the 7th, Gavin Lux snapped a 1 for 17 with a go-ahead, RBI single. Tommy Edman continued his power surge, launching his 2nd homer of the game to give LA some insurance. Edman has had back to back nights with multi-home run games, and has launched 4 over the last 2. Michael Kopech closed out a win, as the Dodgers avoided the sweep. With an off day tomorrow, LA will look to regain some momentum to take on their 7 game roadtrip to Atlanta and Miami.

Ohtani starts the 50/50 club, Dodgers lose Glasnow for season in up and down, s roadtrip vs. Braves, Marlins, 9/13-9/19/24

LAD 2 – ATL 6, L 87-60, 9/13/24: It was a tough start for the Dodgers, as LA got blown out early by the Braves. Prior to the game, the Dodgers received some bad news. Tyler Glasnow, who has been recovering from an elbow injury since mid-August, was unable to pitch his scheduled sim-game after feeling discomfort in his elbow. In terms of the game, this one was over early. Landon Knack pitched just 2 innings and allowed 5 runs to the Braves. The Dodgers offense managed only 5 hits. Miguel Rojas did hit his 5th homer of the season. LA will look to tie the series tomorrow.

LAD 1 – ATL 10, L 87-61, 9/14/24: It was another poor start for LA, who got blown out again by the Braves. Prior to the game, the Dodgers learned that Tyler Glasnow had an elbow sprain and would be out for the rest of the season. Another unfortunate blow to a rotation, decimated by injuries. Jack Flaherty got off to a rough start for LA, managing to go just 3 innings, allowing 4 runs to score, while walking a season-high, 4. The Braves broke the game open, scoring 5 off Evan Phillips in part of a 6 run 6th, as the Dodgers suffered another loss. Miguel Rojas and Kike Hernandez did pitch, and combined for 2 scoreless frames! LA will look to avoid a series loss tomorrow.

LAD 9 – ATL 2, W 88-61, 9/15/24: Thanks to a strong start for Walker Buehler and a 7 run 9th inning, the Dodgers ran away with this one late to avoid dropping the series to the Braves. It was a relatively low-scoring game early. Besides for a shaky 3rd inning, Buehler managed to pitch 6 innings with 5 strikeouts, allowing just 2 runs to the Braves. Shohei kept the Dodgers within striking distance, driving in runs in the 5th and 7th on RBI doubles. The Dodgers broke this one open in the 9th as Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman put LA in front with a pair of RBI singles. Then Teo, Edman, and Muncy launched back-to-back-to-back home runs to make it a 7 run game. Brusdar Graterol closed out the win. LA will look to tie the series tomorrow.

LAD 9 – ATL 0, W 89-61, 9/16/24: The Dodgers put together another big inning late ending the 4 game set with a 2 game split vs. the Braves. The Dodgers played some scrappy baseball early. Miguel Rojas manufactured the first run of the game on a walk. The moved to 2nd on a groundout, stole 3rd, and scored on a wild pitch. Meanwhile, Yoshinobu Yamamoto found ways to get out of many jams, holding the Braves scoreless over 4 innings. The Dodgers turned an exciting play in the bottom of the inning. Jorge Soler launched one over Edman’s head in center for a double. Michael Harris II was running, trying to score from 1st. Edman gunned it to the cut-off man, and Kike made a perfect throw home. Will Smith applied the tag, as the Dodgers turned an incredible play. The momentum shifted from there, as LA scored twice in the 5th on a single from Rojas and a force out. LA broke this one open in the 7th, scoring 6 runs to make it a 9 run game. A fielder’s choice, sac-fly from Mookie, single from Teo, and homer from Freddie, was how LA rallied for the 6 runs. Brent Honeywell closed out the win, and considering how this series started, LA now has some good momentum heading into Miami for a 3 game set.

LAD 9 – MIA 11, L 89-62, 9/17/24: It was a disappointing loss for the Dodgers, as Bobby Miller had another dismal start failing to make it into the 3rd, as LA lost to the Marlins. Miller allowed 7 hits and 4 runs over the 2 innings to Miami, who is one of the worst teams in the league this season. LA tied it in the 3rd with a 4 run inning, including Ohtani’s 48th homer of the season. Muncy doubled in 2 to tie it. Both teams traded runs, and Rojas homered against his former team to make it 5-5. But Michael Grove allowed 3 more to cross. The Dodgers tried to chip away late. Muncy drove in 3 more on a single and double and Freddie hit a sac-fly but it wasn’t enough. LA lost the opener, 11-9, watching their division lead shrink to just 3 and 1/2 games.

LAD 8 – MIA 4, W 90-62, 9/18/24: The Dodgers powered their way to a big victory against the Marlins, tying the series at 1 game apiece. Will Smith stated the scoring with a solo home run off the foul pole in the 2nd. But LA got a good hold on the lead in the 4th, making it a 6 run game, thanks to a 2 run homer from Tommy Edman and a 3 run bomb from Kike Hernandez. The Marlins chipped away to make it a 6-3 game, but Chris Taylor’s 2 run single sealed the game. Landon Knack pitched 5 scoreless innings with 7 strikeouts as the Dodgers kept their division lead afloat and reached 90 wins in 2024.

LAD 20 – MIA 3, W 91-62, 9/19/24: Shohei Ohtani started the 50/50 club with the greatest single game performance in MLB history! The Dodgers destroyed the Marlins in the final game, taking the series 2-1. Ohtani doubled and stole his 50th base of the season, and was brought home by Smith on a sac-fly in the 1st. Shohei singled in a run in the 2nd to make it 2-0. The Dodgers broke this one open with a 5 run 3rd. Lux and Pages walked with the bases loaded, Taylor hit a sac-fly, and Ohtani hit a 2 run double but was thrown out at 3rd. In the 6th, Shohei launched his 49th home run of the season, closing in on a 50/50 season. The Dodgers were far from done, scoring 5 more in the 7th on a 2 run double from Pages and a wild pitch. With runner on 2nd and 3rd, the Marlins decided to not walk Ohtani, and went right after him instead. Shohei launched one the other way for his 50th home run of the season! The first 50/50 season in MLB history! But he wasn’t done yet. The Dodgers scored 6 more in the 9th, as Shohei crushed another home run, his 3rd of the game! Edman drove in 2 and Muncy drove in the 20th run of the night for LA. The Dodgers won 20-3, scoring 20 runs for the first time since 2021. LA has also clinched a spot in the postseason with the win today. The Dodgers will head home for the final homestand of the season, facing the Rockies and Padres.