The Los Angeles Dodgers have struggled to find their footing in the past month, with eight losses in nine games and 15 of their last 24. Despite their 7 ½-game lead in the NL West, the team's offense has gone AWOL, scoring just seven runs in the three-game series at Chase Field.
The Dodgers' offense has been a major concern, with their stars failing to live up to expectations. Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Mookie Betts all had poor series, with Freeman and Ohtani going 1-for-12 and 1-for-11 respectively. The team's struggles have been well-documented, with 21 losses in 42 games since June 19.
Manager Dave Roberts remains optimistic, stating that there is no concern in the team. "We're a good team," he said. However, the numbers tell a different story, with the Dodgers ranking 23rd in runs scored since the All-Star break. The team's offense has been a major issue, with the likes of Teoscar Hernandez and Max Muncy struggling to make an impact.
The Dodgers are hoping to get back on track with the return of Tarik Skubal, a two-time Cy Young winner, who makes his home debut on Monday. Skubal will be followed by another two-time Cy Young winner, Blake Snell, who makes his first start in three months on Tuesday. The team is hopeful that the additions of Skubal and Snell will give them the boost they need to turn their season around.
The Dodgers still have a comfortable lead in the NL West, but their recent struggles have raised concerns about their ability to win three consecutive World Series titles. The team's manager, Dave Roberts, remains confident that they have the talent and desire to achieve this feat. "We're just better than this," he said. "As we always say, it's not a try league. We've got to be it done. We've got to be better."
The Dodgers have a busy schedule ahead of them, with three games against the Kansas City Royals, followed by three games against the Milwaukee Brewers. They will then head to Colorado to face the Rockies, before returning home to face the Pittsburgh Pirates. The team's next test will be against the Brewers, who are currently second in the NL Central.
With six weeks to go until the postseason, the Dodgers have plenty of time to get themselves right. However, if they continue to struggle, it could be a long and difficult road ahead. The team's recent struggles have raised concerns about their ability to win three consecutive World Series titles, and they will need to turn their season around quickly if they are to achieve this feat.
The Dodgers will be hoping that the return of Skubal and Snell will give them the boost they need to turn their season around. They still have a comfortable lead in the NL West, but their recent struggles have raised concerns about their ability to win three consecutive World Series titles. The team's next test will be against the Brewers, who are currently second in the NL Central.
Source: Yahoo Sports