Dodgers lose nine-game division lead; now tied for first place following Angels' walk-off victory
In a disappointing turn of events for the Los Angeles Dodgers, they were rocked by Zach Neto and the Angels in a close game at Angel Stadium. The final score read Angels 7, Dodgers 6, marking the Dodgers' fifth consecutive loss against their Californian rivals this season.
The game started off well for the Dodgers, with Teoscar Hernández opening the scoring with an RBI single in the first inning. However, Dalton Rushing tied the game for the Angels with a two-run homer in the second inning.
The Dodgers' manager, Dave Roberts, and his team faced another calamity in a night that was close to being celebratory. Shohei Ohtani, who played for the Angels in this game, hit a go-ahead home run in the top of the ninth inning, taking the lead away from the Dodgers.
As the game went into extra innings, Ben Casparius managed to wiggle out of a bases-loaded threat later in the ninth inning, keeping the Dodgers in the game. But in the bottom of the 10th inning, Jo Adell hit a walk-off RBI single, securing the win for the Angels.
The Dodgers' struggles against the Angels this season have been evident, with a disappointing 12-20 record since July 4, 2022. The team has also faced some setbacks, with Tony Gonsolin set to be out for the year after surgery and Brock Stewart, recently acquired at the trade deadline, placed on the IL.
Despite these challenges, the Dodgers still lead the National League West with a record of 65-47, followed closely by the San Diego Padres at 62-50. The Padres have had a strong run since July 4, going 22-12.
As the season progresses, the Dodgers will be looking to turn their fortunes around and regain their form to secure their position at the top of the NL West. The next game against the Angels will be an important one, as they look to break their losing streak against their rivals.
[1] It is important to note that the Dodgers and Angels are in different leagues and divisions—Dodgers in the NL West and Angels in the AL West—so their head-to-head matches do not impact the NL West standings directly.
[4] The most recent detailed standings available for the National League West division show the Los Angeles Dodgers leading with a record of 65-47 and the San Diego Padres in second place, 3 games behind at 62-50.
The Dodgers will aim to turn their fortunes around in the next game against the Angels, as they look to break their losing streak against their Californian rivals. [4] The most recent detailed standings available for the National League West division show the Los Angeles Dodgers leading with a record of 65-47, followed closely by the San Diego Padres at 62-50. [1] It is worth mentioning that the Dodgers and Angels are in different leagues and divisions, so their head-to-head matches do not have a direct impact on the NL West standings. Despite their recent struggles, the Dodgers still hold the top spot in their division. In a night filled with setbacks, the Dodgers faced another calamity in their game against the Angels when Shohei Ohtani hit a go-ahead home run in the top of the ninth inning, taking the lead away from the Dodgers.
