Dodgers search for elusive first win in August
LA having trouble scoring runs during this run of losses, and even well before this week
The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently experiencing a seven-game losing streak, and they are desperately seeking their first win in August. The team's pitching staff, with 61 quality starts this season, has been unable to turn the tide in their recent losses. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is scheduled to start Saturday in the hopes of ending the skid, but the offense has been a significant issue throughout the team's recent struggles.
The Dodgers have been among the worst in the league in various offensive categories since July, including runs per game, wRC+, slugging percentage, on-base percentage, and batting average. Despite this, they have shown some promise with runners in scoring position, hitting .273/.333/.500 in the last week, but they have only seen 48 plate appearances with runners in scoring position, which is the fourth-lowest total in the majors.
With the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks starting at 5:10 p.m. PT on Saturday, it remains to be seen if the Dodgers can finally break their losing streak.
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