Los Angeles Dodgers suffer their 5th defeat in 6 games in a road trip, falling behind division leaders with injuries to key players.
Los Angeles Dodgers lost 6-5 to the Oakland Athletics, their third consecutive defeat and sixth in eight games, marking their fifth defeat in six games on this road trip. The Dodgers' pitching performance has been poor with a 5.88 ERA, leaving their roster struggling due to injuries and fatigue. Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged the challenge of keeping up with games with multiple injuries and lack of depth in their lineup. The Dodgers' roster has faced injuries to key players such as Mookie Betts, Max Muncy, Cody Bellinger, and Julio Urías, making it difficult for the team to maintain a winning streak. The team is now four games behind the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants in the NL West standings, making it a legitimate division race.