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"LA loses 3rd straight for first time since '19
Buehler strikes out 10 Reds, but bullpen can't hold narrow lead
...LOS ANGELES -- During the Dodgers’ current funk, the offensive struggles have been at the forefront of a lot of their issues. In Tuesday’s 6-5 loss to the Reds at Dodger Stadium, the offense performed slightly better, putting up five runs on the board for just the third time in their last nine games, but the pitching wasn’t quite up to Los Angeles’ standards.
The loss marked the first time since Aug. 29-31, 2019, that the Dodgers have dropped three in a row. They’re 2-7 in their last nine games and are 9-8 on the season against teams that aren’t the last-place Rockies.
...Los Angeles’ offense looked more like the lineup that sent the Dodgers to a blazing 13-2 start.
...The Dodgers are hoping that happens as early as Wednesday or they’ll be in danger of being swept by the Reds at Dodger Stadium for the first time since 2018. L.A. will lean on Clayton Kershaw to stop the losing streak. They’ll draw Reds ace Sonny Gray.
“Right now, [we’re] kind of in the salvage-a-series mode,” manager Dave Roberts said. “Last time we played Sonny Gray here a couple years ago, I remember it was a day game and he threw the ball well. We have our horse on the mound. It’s going to be another tight one.”
https://www.mlb.com/news/dodgers-lose-third-straight-for-first-time-since-2019
LAD 15-9 YTD.
Buehler strikes out 10 Reds, but bullpen can't hold narrow lead
...LOS ANGELES -- During the Dodgers’ current funk, the offensive struggles have been at the forefront of a lot of their issues. In Tuesday’s 6-5 loss to the Reds at Dodger Stadium, the offense performed slightly better, putting up five runs on the board for just the third time in their last nine games, but the pitching wasn’t quite up to Los Angeles’ standards.
The loss marked the first time since Aug. 29-31, 2019, that the Dodgers have dropped three in a row. They’re 2-7 in their last nine games and are 9-8 on the season against teams that aren’t the last-place Rockies.
...Los Angeles’ offense looked more like the lineup that sent the Dodgers to a blazing 13-2 start.
...The Dodgers are hoping that happens as early as Wednesday or they’ll be in danger of being swept by the Reds at Dodger Stadium for the first time since 2018. L.A. will lean on Clayton Kershaw to stop the losing streak. They’ll draw Reds ace Sonny Gray.
“Right now, [we’re] kind of in the salvage-a-series mode,” manager Dave Roberts said. “Last time we played Sonny Gray here a couple years ago, I remember it was a day game and he threw the ball well. We have our horse on the mound. It’s going to be another tight one.”
https://www.mlb.com/news/dodgers-lose-third-straight-for-first-time-since-2019
LAD 15-9 YTD.
"But the pitching wasn’t the problem Friday. The problem again was the offense in a 3-1 loss, continuing a two-week slump that has left the Dodgers (16-11) with nine losses over their last 12 games since starting the season 13-2."
https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2021-04-30/dodgers-are-unable-to-brew-up-any-offense-in-milwaukee
LAD are 3-9 their last 12 games.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2021-04-30/dodgers-are-unable-to-brew-up-any-offense-in-milwaukee
LAD are 3-9 their last 12 games.
They did everything possible to lose the game last night. Dustin may injury not withstanding
Kershaw pinch hit with bases loaded in 10th inning with a one run lead. Astoundingly bad decision. proceeds to strike out. Brewers end up trying it in bottom 10th.
Then they use a pitcher for extra innings who was called up yesterday. Proceeds to walk the bases loaded with no outs twice.
Even with all that they have a lead bottom 11th and Brewers down to their last strike. Proceed to lose on 0-2 counts to next two batters with fastballs right over the plate.
Kershaw pinch hit with bases loaded in 10th inning with a one run lead. Astoundingly bad decision. proceeds to strike out. Brewers end up trying it in bottom 10th.
Then they use a pitcher for extra innings who was called up yesterday. Proceeds to walk the bases loaded with no outs twice.
Even with all that they have a lead bottom 11th and Brewers down to their last strike. Proceed to lose on 0-2 counts to next two batters with fastballs right over the plate.
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